Take a photographic journey through the modern marvels and historical treasures of Tokyo with this informative, portable Japan travel guide.In The Little Book of Tokyo, veteran photojournalist Ben Simmons continues a quest he began over two decades ago to seek out and share his creative viewpoint and insider's perspective. Small enough to carry while traveling in Japan, this book is an ideal travel companion for a Tokyo experience, whether you're planning ...

The Little Book of Kyoto is a celebratory visual guide to one of the world's truly unique cities.Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for one thousand years, as well as its cultural birthplace. A companion to the best-selling The Little Book of Japan, this captivating volume weaves words and images to form a rich tapestry of the fantastic sights of Kyoto, including dozens of World Heritage Sites, Zen gardens, temples, shrines, shopping areas, festiv...

Even before Ben Simmons played his first NBA game, people were comparing him to some of the game’s greatest players—from Shaquille O’Neal to LeBron James. Ben has been smashing basketball records and racking up awards since he was young, growing up in Australia. In 2016, his childhood dream came true when the Philadelphia 76ers picked him first in the NBA draft. But it isn’t just Ben’s size, speed, and strength on the basketball court that makes him a star. He also works hard to be a role ...

Everything young readers are dying to know about Ben Simmons - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.Is Ben Simmons your favourite basketballer?Did you know that he was born in Melbourne, and was picked FIRST OVERALL in the NBA draft?Did you know he is a triple-double machine, and the first Australian to ever win Rookie of the Year?Did you know that Ben loves animals and playing video games?Ben is a TOTAL legend, and this book w...

This book challenges the very idea of "profound and multiple learning disabilities" (PMLD) itself, and what constitutes appropriate educational provision for children described as having PMLD. It considers the role of ambiguity in articulating the life-worlds of children with PMLD.

"Bring the art and beauty of Japan to your garden with inspiration from Kyoto Gardens."—HGTV GardensFeaturing beautiful Japanese garden photography and insightful writing, Kyoto Gardens is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and Kyoto-based writer Judith Clancy. In their rocks and plants, empty spaces and intimate details—Kyoto's gardens manifest a unique ability to provoke thought and delight in equal measure. These varied...

In the quiet, rural outskirts of Arkansas, behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary home on Mockingbird Hill, a darkness festered—one that would soon erupt in one of the most chilling mass murders in American history. Ronald Gene Simmons: The Deadly Legacy of Arkansas' Most Notorious Killer takes you deep into the twisted mind of a man consumed by control, paranoia, and a thirst for vengeance that would leave 16 innocent lives shattered.This harrowing true crime account ex...

The need for effective fundraising in the arts has never been more acute. Specialist yet accessible, Fundraising in the Creative and Cultural Industries is designed to provide strategic and practical support to individuals needing to lead or develop fundraising in their organisations.Part One explores theories of leadership and change, as well as managing fundraising in a crisis, most notably the impact of COVID-19 on cultural organisations globally. It introduces readers ...

Fleeing from her Connemara home at the age of sixteen, Johanna Cahill leaves a trail of bodies in her wake. Believing she has escaped the past, the discovery of Francesco Romano, an Italian artist, suddenly puts everything she has worked for into jeopardy, forcing her to take action, complicating her web of deceit. Now with the authorities alerted, can Johanna restore her plan and avoid capture?

This photographic Tokyo travel guide explores the dynamic Japanese culture, art and architecture that make Tokyo a world-class city.It has been said that "every city has its high points, but Tokyo is all exclamation points!" The largest and most populous city in the world, Tokyo must be experienced in person to be understood truly. The next best thing? Tokyo Megacity—a visual and descriptive exploration of a city that combines old with new and traditional ...

This travel pictorial and Japan travel guide captures the sites and soul of Kyoto—Japan's historical and spiritual center.An elaborate kaleidoscope of craft, artistry and religion, Kyoto is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Art and design form the weft and warp of this vibrant 1,200-year-old city, home to hundreds of gardens, palaces, villas and magnificent wooden temples, including seventeen UNESCO World Heritage sites.Like a Zen koan, K...