"A winning portrait of America at its weirdest." — Publishers Weekly STARRED ReviewFrom the shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest to off-the-wall cryptozoological conventions, one man searches high and low for the answer to the question: real or not, why do we want to believe?Bigfoot is an instantly recognizable figure. Through the decades, this elusive primate has been featured in movies and books, on coffee mugs, beer koozies, car pol...

Tag along with clever guide John O'Connor as he leads us on a gonzo journey through the history of psychedelics, the Amazon rainforest, and into the cosmic dimensions of our own minds. This will be the trip of a lifetime.March 4th, 1971: Deep in the Colombian rainforest, a motley crew of "psychonauts" prepared for what they believed would be the ultimate experiment. Convinced that a mixture of powerful hallucinogenic plants held th...

John Connor was born in 1964 and has been writing poetry since he was sixteen. Following the death of his Mother and Father, John noticed that his poetry had changed. He wrote to give himself comfort and when he shared his words with others found his poems also gave comfort to them.Now, with thousands of followers on Facebook and a regular spot writing poetry for a grief management site called 'Healing Hugs', John is surprised at his sudden rise to fame. His work has also appeared ...

Decoding the Markets: A Practical Guide to Technical IndicatorsUnlock the secrets of the financial markets with John Michael Connor, a seasoned expert whose career spans decades of adapting and thriving in the ever-changing world of finance. This comprehensive guide introduces readers to the practical application of technical indicators—essential tools for analyzing market trends and making informed trading decisions.Drawing on his extensive experience on the trading floors...

Watergate, our “great national nightmare” in the words of President Gerald Ford, was the most impactful scandal in American—and perhaps world—history. Yet even those who believe they have studied Watergate fully could never understand the purpose of this puzzling burglary of DNC headquarters, with no meaningful information to gain, and Nixon far ahead in the polls. In easily accessible vignettes, The Mysteries of Watergate will unpack factual narratives and solid inferences that w...

Tag along with clever guide John O'Connor as he leads us on a gonzo journey through the history of psychedelics, the Amazon rainforest, and into the cosmic dimensions of our own minds. This will be the trip of a lifetime.

In "Laurier: A Study in Canadian Politics," John Wesley Dafoe meticulously examines the political life and legacy of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada's first French-Canadian Prime Minister. This work is characterized by its analytical rigor, employing a blend of historiographical insight and narrative flair that captures the complex socio-political milieu of early 20th-century Canada. Dafoe delves into Laurier's pivotal role in unifying a diverse nation while navigating the tumult of imperial i...

In "The Facts of Reconstruction," John Roy Lynch offers a poignant, first-hand account of the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War, utilizing a style that intertwines personal narrative with historical analysis. Lynch meticulously dissects the socio-political landscape of the South, exposing the complexities and contradictions of Reconstruction policies, while illuminating the resilience and aspirations of African Americans during this tumultuous period. His compelling prose...

From the bestselling author of Paw Tracks in the Moonlight comes a new adventure with Denis O’Connor and his beloved cat Toby Jug. When Denis receives a call to help an abused and starved racehorse called Lady May, he has no idea how this new bond of friendship will shape his life. Toby, Denis and Lady May’s adventures through the Northumberland countryside tells a special story filled with love, laughter and loss.

World War I was the first truly global conflict and its effects were felt across the British Empire. When war broke out in 1914, Great Britain had the largest empire, encompassing one quarter of the population of the world. Many colonial citizens were to be enlisted into the war effort and shipped from their homes in Africa, Asia and Australasia to fight on the battlefields of the Western Front. What was the experience of war like for citizens of empire, whether combatants or not? How did ...

Anyone who has ever traveled knows the challenge of language barriers. These are caused by the different languages and dialects across the world. Perhaps the solution to those barriers lies within this book.This is an entry-level text for learning the language of Esperanto. Unlike nearly every other language on Earth, Esperanto is a constructed language, created by Dr. L. L. Zamenhoej in the late 19th century. This book contains not only the vocabulary, mechanics, grammar, and synt...

The SEND Code of Practice has reinforced the requirement that all teachers must meet the needs of all learners. This book provides practical, tried and tested strategies and resources that will support teachers in making modern foreign languages accessible, challenging and exciting for all pupils, including those with special needs. The author draws on a wealth of experience to share his understanding of how SEND can affect learning and how the MFL teacher can reduce or r...