Blessed is the man who can love all men equally. St. Maximus the Confessor In a colorful description of his experiences over the forty years he has lived in Canada after emigrating from his native England, John Milnes takes us on a journey through the many challenges he has faced. Over the decades, he has worked to make his community safer and better prepared. He served as a teacher, a farmer, a motocross promoter and referee, an equestrian show judge in Ontario and northern New Y...

“An engaging historical account and an attractive, practical resource.” —BooklistColonial, Neoclassical, Queen Anne, Craftsman—what distinguishes one architectural style from another? This unique book will allow readers to recognize the architectural features and style of virtually any house they encounter. Here, architect John Milnes Baker explains the historical, cultural, and technical influences that shaped each of these styles and many more. Organized...

The Shakespeare Authorship Question has been the subject of heated debate for generations. This concise introduction to the controversy challenges the conventional narrative that Will Shakspere of Stratford-upon-Avon was the author of the works of William Shakespeare. Anyone with natural curiosity will find the case for Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, as the real William Shakespeare a fascinating subject for further investigation.The Clarion Review stated:The book'...

The Institute of Classical Osteopathy has always held the view that the "why" is at least as important as the "how" and the articles in this volume attempt to deal with both the "how" and the "why". This book aims to provide help and guidance for the busy osteopath as well as that essential stimulus for the "thoughtful and reflective practitioner" - food for thought!The articles are taken from the archives of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy and cover many aspects of diagnosis...

"Colonial Facts and Fictions: Humorous Sketches" by John Milne is a delightful collection that offers a satirical glimpse into colonial life. Milne's sharp wit and keen observations bring to life the absurdities and contradictions of colonial society. Through a series of humorous sketches, he explores the interactions between colonizers and the colonized, revealing the often comical misunderstandings that arise from cultural differences. His writing is both entertaining and thought-provoki...

Myles Standish Cabot, radio genius, who solved the secret of the wireless transmission of matter, returns to earth from Poros - the planet Venus - whose inhabitants, the Cupians, are much like men, except that they have antennae, instead of ears, and communicate by radio. Cabot relates how the conquered Formians (see "The Radio Man"), giat, intelligent ant-men, conspired with Prince Yuri, a renegade Cupian, and his followers to again take control of the planet.

This book will confirm, once and for all, what many will have long suspected: that Pooh is a Bear of Enormous Brain.Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026!New 2026 reissue edition of Pooh and the Philosophers by John Tyerman Williams, with a brand new cover design!Featuring iconic, original quotes from A.A.Milne and decorations by E.H.Shepard from their much-loved story collections:...

In "Colonial Facts and Fictions: Humorous Sketches," John Milne presents a satirical examination of colonial life, weaving together anecdotes that blend humor with keen social critique. Through a series of light-hearted yet incisive vignettes, Milne explores the absurdities and contradictions inherent in colonial society, from the eccentricities of expatriates to the perceptions of indigenous cultures. His narrative style is marked by wit and a keen eye for detail, allowing readers to appr...

In "The Apparatus Used by the Greeks and Romans in the Setting of Fractures and Dislocations," John Stewart Milne meticulously explores the surgical methodologies and instruments employed in ancient antiquity. Blending detailed historical analysis with a systematic examination of medical apparatus, Milne constructs a vivid picture of the clinical practices that shaped early orthopedic medicine. His careful documentation reflects a combination of literary precision and scientific inquiry, c...

In "Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements," John Milne presents a comprehensive exploration of seismic activity through a scientific lens that marries rigorous empirical research with accessible literary style. Deftly navigating both the technicalities of geological phenomena and the human experiences affected by earthquakes, Milne employs clear, precise language to demystify complex concepts. This work situates itself within the broader context of late 19th-century scientific inquiry, par...

Nuclear Theory Degree Zero: Essays Against the Nuclear Android investigates the threat conveyed and maintained by the nuclear cycle: mining, research, health, power generation and weaponry.Central to this polyvalent 'report' on the infiltration of our lives and control over them exerted by the industrial-military complex, are critiques of the creation, storage and use of atomic weapons, the exploitation of Australian Aboriginal people and their lands through British atomic...

In bygone superstitious times lightning and thunder were regarded as supernatural visitations. But as these phenomena became better understood, and men learned how to avoid their destructive power, the superstition was gradually dispelled. Thus it is with Earthquakes: the more clearly they are understood, the more confident in the universality of law will man become, and the more will his mental condition be advanced. In his ‘History of Civilisation in England,’ Buckle has laid considerabl...