The Las Vegas Chronicles assembles the true stories of the city's most conniving mobsters and how they ran Sin City during its heyday. Pairing McLean's personal experience working in Las Vegas with his vivid investigative style of writing, this beautifully illustrated book gives you a unique look into the history of this extraordinary city. Uncover the Hollywood myth behind Bugsy Siegel and his wacko schemes for the Flamingo Hotel, and witness the real evolution of the fabulous Strip. In a...

A powerful and beautifully illustrated picture book based on the true story of a brave horse called Fabish, who saved a group of young horses during the Black Saturday bushfires.SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, 2017Fabish was a handsome grey racehorse. In his racing days, he wasn't the fastest horse, but he always tried his hardest. And when he retired, Fabish took care of the yearlings in a paddock far away from...

When reality is elusive and your own mind is the enemy, where can you turn?After a devastating loss, Andrew McLean suffers through alcohol abuse, a breakdown, brief hospitalisation, and job loss. Fleeing to Bali, he finds respite, forms new relationships, and begins to rebuild . . . but he doesn’t know it’s temporary.A sudden spiral into mental chaos threatens to destroy everything.Bipolar Hell is a raw account of McLean’s experience of bipolar disorder, to...

George H. Ross has been real estate mogul Donald Trump's Executive Business and Legal Advisor for over 25 years. Learn the business strategies and personal secrets that have made Trump one of the most successful and famous real estate investors from Ross, an exclusive insider. Trump's smart strategies apply to ventures of any size and will have you investing with confidence. ". a great how-to book from an associate of the glitziest and most interesting personality in the real estate busine...

A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of equitation science. Equitation Science, 2nd Edition incorporates learning theory into ethical equine training frameworks suitable for riders of any level and for all types of equestrian activity. Written by international experts at the forefront of the development of the field, the welfare of the horse and rider safety are primary considerations throughout. This edition features a new chapt...

*'Tickle Ted's toesKiss his little nosePat him on the headAnd tuck him into bed.Goodnight Ted!'There's a Goat in my Coat* is a fun book for counting, hopping, running, rolling, wriggling, giggling and dancing. Can you do the Jelly Belly Shakes? Are you a Tip Top Dancer?Rosemary Milne and Andrew McLean have captured the exuberance of childhood in this lively collection of rhymes - perfect for play and for developing children's language.

Elephant tourism is a growing activity in many countries across Asia and Africa and is popular with tourists from all parts of the world. Elephant tourism has grown rapidly, providing the only viable way for elephants and their owners to survive since the banning of logging. Old logging camps have been developed into sanctuaries for some elephants, but many other camps were established as entertainment centres, resulting in serious welfare issues for the elephants and their mahouts. The pr...

This volume provides an overview of the Caribbean countries, its colonial history, causes, costs and consequences of crime and violence in the Caribbean. The contributors pull from primary research and the available data from multiple sources including national and country specific reports to assess the magnitude, characteristics, and the changing nature of crimes in various Caribbean countries. Discussion is offered on the following crime issue: gender-based violence, homicides, drugs, ga...

In "The Fathers of New England: A Chronicle of the Puritan Commonwealths," Charles McLean Andrews delves into the foundational narratives of New England's Puritan settlements, offering a meticulous chronicle that interweaves historical analysis with a vivid portrayal of the societal frameworks established by these early leaders. Andrews employs a narrative style infused with rich descriptive elements, providing readers with not only historical facts but also a sense of the lived experience...

The Pilgrims and Puritans, whose migration to the New World marks the beginning of permanent settlement in New England, were children of the same age as the enterprising and adventurous pioneers of England in Virginia, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. It was the age in which the foundations of the British Empire were being laid in the Western Continent. The spacious times of great Elizabeth had passed, but the new national spirit born of those times stirred within the English people. The Kingdom h...

In "British Committees, Commissions, and Councils of Trade and Plantations, 1622-1675," Charles McLean Andrews provides a meticulous examination of the intricate network of governmental bodies that shaped colonial trade and plantation policies in early modern Britain. This analytical work employs a blend of historical documentation and careful interpretation, offering insights into the administrative frameworks that dictated colonial economic practices. Andrews situates these committees wi...

In "The Fathers of New England: A Chronicle of the Puritan Commonwealths," Charles McLean Andrews meticulously chronicles the origins and evolution of Puritan societies in New England during the 17th century. Employing a narrative style that blends rigorous historical analysis with vivid storytelling, Andrews illuminates the interplay between theology, governance, and daily life in these early colonial settlements. This work situates itself within the broader context of American colonial h...