We've all had those nights where drunken sex with a witch in a blood pentagram under a full moon on the roof of your favourite Johannesburg nightclub summons a hard-drinking demon who changes the fate of the human race forever.Right?No?Just me, then?⛥♠⛥"There's dark, and there's twisted. Then there's Burning Roses... Sex magick rituals in nightclubs. Ancient demons in the mosh pit. Dozens of easter eggs, hilarious references to song lyrics and dead m...

To live meaningfully in a digital age, we must reckon with impermanence.There's rot in the foundation of the web. A cherished blog vanishes while an adolescent fan page refuses to stay deleted. Supreme Court citations disappear while AI-generated spam grows like weeds, feeding ever-more-ravenous algorithms. The "cloud" shrouds the messy reality of our digital lives: We will die, and so will everything we make.In The Internet Will Die, and So Will You

John West's "The History of Tasmania (Vol. 1&2)" serves as a comprehensive chronicle that meticulously navigates the island'Äôs complex past. With a keen eye for detail, West employs an analytical narrative style that weaves historical events, socio-political dynamics, and Indigenous perspectives into a compelling tapestry. His work, pivotal in the genre of Australian historiography, sheds light on Tasmania's colonial history, emphasizing significant episodes such as European settlement an...

First published in 1824. "We live in a day when the most distant parts of the earth are opening as the sphere of Missionary labours. The state of the heathen world is becoming better known, and the sympathy of British Christians has been awakened, in zealous endeavours to evangelize and soothe its sorrows.In these encouraging signs of the times, the Author is induced to give the following pages to the public, from having traversed some of the dreary wilds of North America, and felt deeply ...

Nearly fifty years have elapsed, since Van Diemen's Land was numbered with the colonies of the British empire. A generation has risen up and is passing away. Thousands, while they venerate the land of their European ancestors, with an amiable fondness love Tasmania as their native country. They will, hereafter, guide its affairs, extend its commerce, and defend its soil; and, not inferior in virtue and intelligence, they will fill an important position in the vast system of Australasia. To...

I used to boast that my first published novel was the best-proofed book in the world. And it probably was. Then someone spotted a mistake. Just one. It wasn't a big one. But it was there.Now it's fixed, and my boast stands.Any writer can handle the entire process themselves. Writing, checking, editing, proof-reading, formatting, cover design, online publication, marketing and sales. I did it, so I know it's possible.The only time I paid for professional services was...

John West's The History of Tasmania (Vol. 1&2) is a foundational colonial history of Van Diemen's Land, tracing its European discovery, settlement, penal institutions, political development, and social transformation. Written in a grave, lucid Victorian prose, the work combines documentary detail with moral interpretation, situating Tasmania within the broader nineteenth-century debates over empire, transportation, settler society, and Indigenous dispossession. Its two volumes remain notab...

A unique, powerful, and unflinching look inside the reality of one of the most galvanizing issues of our time: assisted suicide.A husband and wife, both medical professionals, are gravely ill. Rather than living in pain, they choose to end their lives, and they turn to their son for help. Despite the legal risks and certain emotional turmoil, he agrees—and ultimately performs an act of love more difficult than any other.Told with intensity and bare honesty,...

"The History of Tasmania, Volume II" by John West is a comprehensive exploration of Tasmania's past, delving into its rich cultural heritage and the significant events that shaped the island. West meticulously documents the early European settlement, the interactions between colonizers and Indigenous peoples, and the socio-political developments that followed. His narrative is not only informative but also reflective, providing insights into the challenges faced by the inhabitants of Tasma...

"The History of Tasmania, Volume I" by John West is a comprehensive exploration of Tasmania's past, delving into its early settlement, indigenous cultures, and the impact of European colonization. West meticulously documents the social, political, and economic developments that shaped the island, providing readers with a rich narrative that highlights both the struggles and triumphs of its inhabitants. His work is notable for its detailed accounts and critical analysis, making it an essent...

The Definitive Account of the Nation that Traded Its Army for a ClassroomTo the world, Costa Rica is the "Green Republic"—a land of pristine rainforests, stable democracy, and the famously relaxed motto, "Pura Vida." It is a country without an army, a global pioneer in conservation, and a beacon of peace in a historically turbulent region.But how did this small nation chart such a profoundly different course?A History of Costa Rica is the definitive account that unr...

A Single, Definitive Journey from the Ice Age to the Digital Age: The Epic Story of the Nation in the NorthCanada is a nation defined by its vast geography, its powerful southern neighbor, and a continuous struggle to reconcile two colonial legacies with the rights and histories of its first peoples.John West's A History of Canada offers a sweeping, comprehensive, and unflinchingly honest look at the making of the world’s second-largest country. Spanning twenty-five chapter...