John Shaw has been documenting Cape Breton's Gaelic traditions since the 1960s. In The Blue Mountains and Other Gaelic Stories from Cape Breton he presents thirty tales recorded between 1964 and 1989. The collection includes popular tales such as The Dragon Slayer hero-tales of Fionn Mac Cumhail and his warrior band accounts of the famed carpenter Boban Saor stories of robbers and thieves comic tall tales historical legends and accounts of clan traditions brought over from the western Hi...

John Shaw Neilson (1872–1942) is Australia's great lyric poet and Collected Poems (1934), dedicated to Louise Dyer, bears his imprimatur. Encouraged by his editor, Robert Croll, Neilson was totally involved in its publication and promotion, selecting the poems, rewriting lines, adding new stanzas and restoring A.G. Stephen's earlier changes.Photographic sittings and book signings followed as well as favourable reviews. Neilson modestly attended readings in his honour at th...

Following the Drums: African American Fife and Drum Music in Tennessee is an epic history of a little-known African American instrumental music form. John M. Shaw follows the music from its roots in West Africa and early American militia drumming to its prominence in African American communities during the time of Reconstruction, both as a rallying tool for political militancy and a community music for funerals, picnics, parades, and dances.Carefully docu...

Winner: Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing AwardWhen American and South Vietnamese forces, led by General Creighton Abrams, launched an attack into neutral Cambodia in 1970, the invasion ignited a firestorm of violent antiwar protests throughout the United States, dealing yet another blow to Nixon's troubled presidency. But, as John Shaw shows, the campaign also proved to be a major military success.Most histories of the Vietnam War either giv...

One brave bee. One trip to sea. One deep adventure. Will Aldo find land again?Aldo is a bee from Italy. He is busy like any bee, but he wants more fun in his life! One day, he wakes up on a ship out at sea and hides in a pod that goes deep under the water. What will he find? Can he get back to land?This fun story has easy words, cute pictures, and lots of surprises! Kids will love Aldo’s sea adventure, and learn that as long as you bee-lieve yourself, tha...

One fast horse. Four fragile legs. One great challenge. Will Sol become a racehorse?Sol is a horse from Mexico. She wants to be a fast runner and win races. But her legs are weak, and she falls over a lot. So the other horses often beat her in a race. Can Sol follow her big dream?Kids will enjoy listening to Sol’s dream to be a winner, how she keeps trying and never gives up.Perfect for children ages 2–4 to listen to with an adult, for age...

One slow sloth. One strong nose. One sudden danger. Will Rosa make it out of the forest?Rosa is a slow sloth from Chile. She lives high up in the trees in a big forest. One day, Rosa smells smoke. Then she sees fire! But sloths are very slow. Can Rosa escape the fire and stay safe?A simple and exciting story about courage and quick thinking. With easy words and cute pictures, kids will enjoy listening to Rosa find her way out of the forest!

One protective mother. One big storm. Nine missing eggs. Will Dina find her babies?Dina is a kind dinosaur in Peru. She has nine eggs. One day, a big storm comes. The wind blows and the eggs fly away! Now Dina must look for them. Where did they go? Can she find them before it is too late?This fun story uses simple words and short sentences to help young learners listen with confidence. Join brave Dina as she stays calm and hunts for her missing eggs....

One little ladybug. One frightening moment. One unforgettable adventure. Will Iris discover the joy of her journey?Iris the ladybug lives in France. She likes her small, happy life in the park. But one day, she is put on a rocket. It flies all the way to the moon! Will Iris be safe? Can she come home again?Kids will love learning about Iris’ big space adventure, her bravery, and how you should stay calm when life changes fast.Perfect for c...

One playful shark. One big fishing net. One tricky situation. Will Lulu free herself?Lulu is from South Africa and is happy all the time! She surfs, swims in the sea, and plays with her sea animal friends. But one day, Lulu gets caught in a net and is taken onto a boat! Now, Lulu needs help. Can her friends save her?This sweet story is for kids, who will enjoy listening about friendship, kindness, and courage under the sea.Perfect for chil...

One brave goat. One too many dangers. One funny face. Will Gina get caught?Gina is a goat from the mountains of Alaska. She has strong legs and can stand on high rocks. Some animals do not like goats and try to get Gina. So why does she smile, laugh, and stick out her tongue?In this easy story, kids will enjoy listening to how smart and happy Gina is even when danger is all around!Perfect for children ages 2–4 to listen to with an adult, f...

One big hairy mammoth. One big fall. One big cave adventure. Will Pilu find his way out?Pilu is a big woolly mammoth from Greenland. He is hungry and needs to find food. But when he falls into an ice cave, he cannot climb out. He has two choices: wait for help or go deeper into the cave. What will he do? And can he find a way out?This fun story has easy words and nice pictures. Kids will enjoy listening to Pilu’s brave adventure in the ice and how he make...