A heartwarming and hilarious memoir of a young vet's adventures around the world.By the time Marcus Taylor graduated from veterinary school at age 23, a sheep, a cow, a hawk, innumerable dogs, cats, parrots and even a fish had locked their mandibles onto his flesh. Each bite only intrigued him further.From his first entanglement with a cow in ketosis in Canterbury to a beagle in heart failure in Newfoundland, and all manner of adventures and heartbreak in b...

A tall, well-built and stocky alpha with golden hair covering his virile body, it does not take long for this barefoot stranger to catch my eye during an otherwise dull train journey. This exciting first-person, erotic short-story recounts the events leading up to my first encounter with Master Mike. As into dominating other men with his feet as he is other niches, I was truly in for the train ride of my life with this one.Little did I know how this chance encounter could lead on t...

Sellout: A Contemporary Allegory is a thought-provoking modern narrative that explores identity, ambition, loyalty, influence, and the quiet compromises people make in pursuit of acceptance, success, and recognition. Through layered storytelling and social reflection, Marcus D. Taylor presents a powerful allegorical examination of culture, perception, leadership, authenticity, and the tension between personal values and external validation.Blending realism with symbolic insight, th...

From the rise of fully automated factories to the creation of new migrant workforces, the world of work, employment and production is rapidly changing. By reshaping the global distribution of wealth, jobs and opportunities, these processes are unleashing profound social and environmental tensions, as well as new political movements. As a means to address these crucial themes, Global Labour Studies elaborates an innovative interdisciplinary framework that builds upon the concepts o...

This volume seeks to re-energise the paradigm of the New International Labour Studies by detailing how struggles over the construction, reproduction, utilisation and restructuring of labour forces are the contested social foundations upon which the global economy stands.Through a combination of theoretical works and a series of case studies, the volume highlights the cutting edge of international labour studies. Its expands on three pivotal areas of study within the discipline:1) t...

This book provides the first systematic critique of the concept of climate change adaptation within the field of international development. Drawing on a reworked political ecology framework, it argues that climate is not something ‘out there’ that we adapt to. Instead, it is part of the social and biophysical forces through which our lived environments are actively yet unevenly produced. From this original foundation, the book challenges us to rethink the concepts of climate change, vulner...

Has Your Life Been Conscripted by an Economic Religion?Learn How to Free Yourself and Your Life Through the Power of Fastlane EntrepreneurshipBy all appearances, Jeff and Samantha Trotman are living the American Dream. But behind the white picket fence, they endure an American Nightmare. With little time for each other, a pile of debt, and Ferrari taste on a Ford budget, the ruse of affluence is killing them. Two respectable jobs and a lovely suburban house...

Thinking Government: Public Administration and Politics in Canada, Fourth Edition introduces students to power relations between elected politicians and unelected public servants, while also covering important topics such as the institutions of the federal government, financial and human resources management, and accountability and responsibility. Johnson explores the ways that the ideological framework of this country shapes what Canadians, their political parties, and their gove...

This is an excellent collection of three short stories with gay themes from well-known erotic author Kris Andersson. The stories include: While the Wife's Away: When the boss suggests an evening meeting at his home and makes it quite clear that his wife is away for the night, you can guarantee that there will be more than statistics and spread sheets on the agenda - and by the end of the night a new sort of business partnership has been created... Masters and Servants: It's hard losing you...

Attention spans are shrinking, the pace of life is accelerating, and no ones job is completely secure. As a result, everyone who lives on the planet and has a job needs at least 30-second speeches - one that tells the world who they are and the other that tells the world what they do. This short-form book by business coach Dr. Nick Morgan explains how to create pitch-perfect elevator speeches.

The new edition of this exciting textbook introduces students to the ways in which the theories and tools of international relations and other social science disciplines can be used to analyse and address global environmental problems. Kate O'Neill develops an innovative historical and analytical framework for understanding global environmental issues, integrating insights from different disciplines, and she identifies the main actors and their roles, thereby encouraging readers to engage ...

What if you saw a guy on the train one evening?A really hot guy; young, great-looking, sexy. But a bit rough. Not someone you'd want to get on the wrong side of.What if you sat near him, so you could enjoy the occasional sneaky look at him across the aisle?And what if he caught you looking?