The Warden of the Plains:Likely the titular story of the collection, "The Warden of the Plains" may follow the adventures of a frontier lawman tasked with maintaining order and justice in the vast and untamed wilderness of the Canadian Northwest. The story may explore themes of courage, duty, and the clash between civilization and the frontier.Life in the Canadian North-west:The other stories in the collection likely offer diverse glimpses into life in the Canadian Northwest, portraying th...

'I am not here, then, as the accused; I am here as the accuser of capitalism dripping with blood from head to foot' – John Maclean, Speech from the Dock, 1918.Feared by the government, adored by workers, celebrated by Lenin and Trotsky; the head of British Military Intelligence called John Maclean 'the most dangerous man in Britain'.This new biography explores the events that shaped the life of a momentous man – from the Great War and the Great Unrest, to the Rent Strike an...

The biography begins with an exploration of Black’s early life, detailing his upbringing, education, and the experiences that shaped his religious beliefs. MacLean describes Black's journey into ministry, highlighting his fervent dedication to spreading the Methodist faith in a time when Canada was experiencing significant social and religious changes.Throughout the narrative, MacLean emphasizes Black's tireless efforts in preaching, teaching, and organizing church communities. He recounts...

An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchair athlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finally walked again 25 years after his accident.After two years of intense physical therapy following his crippling accident, John Maclean set a new course for himself when his father encouraged him to embrace his new reality and asked: "How far can you go?" Inspired, Maclean became the first paraplegic to complete the Ironman World Champion...

An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchair athlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finally walked again 25 years after his accident.After two years of intense physical therapy following his crippling accident, John Maclean set a new course for himself when his father encouraged him to embrace his new reality and asked: "How far can you go?" Inspired, Maclean became the first paraplegic to complete the Ironman World Champion...

William Black: The Apostle of Methodism in the Maritime Provinces of Canada explores Black’s journey of becoming a driving force behind the spread of Methodist teachings. He provides a comprehensive and insightful look at a man whose faith and perseverance played a foundational role in the growth of Methodism in Canada. MacLean details how Black's tireless missionary work, dedication to spreading the Methodist faith, and leadership in the establishment of churches in the region helped to s...

The Esperanza Fire started October 26, 2006, in the San Jacinto Mountains above the Banning Pass near Cabazon, California. It destroyed 41,000 acres and dozens of homes and cost the taxpayers $16 million dollars. But by far the highest costs of the conflagration were the lives of the five-man crew of Engine 57, the first engine crew ever killed fighting a wildland blaze. Fire and superheated gases had erupted in a freak “area ignition,” sending flames racing across three-quarters of a mile...

Welcome to change, the John Maclean wayI’ve had a lot of change in my life since the accident that led to my paraplegia over 30 years ago. And although I wasn’t completely aware of it at the time, I can now look back to where it all began and see that I’ve developed a methodology for managing change that has helped me conquer the challenges I’ve been drawn to throughout my life. I believe that in this time of fear and disruption, when so many of us are facing an un...

'Excellently written, and unafraid to confront the issues of his contested political legacy, this is the most thorough account of Maclean's life and work I have read.' -Ian R Mitchell, historian and author of Walking through Glasgow's industrial past.

Welcome to change, the John Maclean wayI've had a lot of change in my life since the accident that led to my paraplegia over 30 years ago. And although I wasn't completely aware of it at the time, I can now look back to where it all began and see that I've developed a methodology for managing change that has helped me conquer the challenges I've been drawn to throughout my life. I believe that in this time of fear and disruption, when so many of us are facing an uncertain and turbu...

Juliana Fiori est tombée de Charybde en Scylla : afin d’échapper à un importun, elle a commis l’erreur de se réfugier dans la voiture de l’insupportable duc de Leighton. Une fois de plus, cet arrogant la traite en gamine effrontée. Il est temps que quelqu’un le remette à sa place ! Apprenant qu’il s’apprête à conclure un mariage de raison, Juliana lui lance un défi : elle lui prouvera qu’il est impossible de résister à la passion ! Amusé, Leighton accepte et lui laisse quinze jours pour se...

Depuis qu’il a été désigné par une gazette mondaine comme le gentleman le plus désirable de Londres, lord Nicholas St. John est assailli par toutes les jeunes – et moins jeunes – célibataires de la capitale. Saisissant la première occasion pour leur échapper, il se réfugie dans un village du Yorkshire, où il fait la connaissance de lady Isabel Townsend. Une femme pour le moins surprenante, qui gère son domaine d’une poigne de fer et ne tarde pas à lui en faire voir de toutes les couleurs…