Michael Le Page studied the early history of Western Australia in addition to his family history for over twenty years and found certain areas were shrouded in mystery. He finally discovered after much research that he is a fifth generation Australian on his father's mother's side of the family. Little was said of this side of the family over many generations. His great, great grandfather, John Arnold, was a convict who was transported in the 1850s from Victorian England to the remote colo...

I was sitting in my hotel room after a nine-hour overnight flight clearing my emails before a busy week in Tokyo. An email from a friend popped up "Would you like to run a marathon in October?" he wrote. I replied "Of course". Questions then raced through my head like, "What is a marathon? and "How do I train for one?". This simple invitation led my wife and I into the wonderful world of running, of bloody shins, broken bones, blistered feet, puddles of sweat, pools of vomit, hyperthermia,...

Keep off the Grass comprises nine original and vivid short stories developed from the author's nightmares: Keep off the Grass, Thick Skin, Cross Roads, Attack of the Karma Pigeons, Converse, Windows to the Soul, The Gauntlet, Decent and Wake Up to The Rain. Reactions to Keep off the Grass include: "Refreshing, polished and effortless, this shits on Mr King", “Awesome mental imagery”, "Holy crap. These stories are bloody brilliant!" and "Ha ha ha ha ha ha (+20x more). F#$%ing genius!"

Once upon a time, a student of molecular biology became curious about why his ideas should be the way they are. The ideas lived happily ever after. This text started as a collection of thoughts and ideas aimed at achieving personal clarity. It developed into something more ambitious: What if someone could encapsulate their world view so completely that the ideas took on a life of their own? What is it which is special about those collections of ideas which have taken on lives of their own ...

Roman récompensé par le Grand Prix RTL-Lire Magazine 2026. Anvers, années 70. Le jeune Bennie Goodman sait que son père Moshé aimerait mieux le voir à la synagogue qu’à fureter dans les ruelles du quartier des diamantaires. Mais c’est plus fort que lui : la prière l’ennuie, le diamant le fascine. Après tout, c’est dans ce secteur que son grand-père Yéhuda a fait fortune, et quoique le patriarche ait coupé les ponts avec son fils et son petit-fils, ce dernier ne peut réprimer sa fascination...

DickensMy tranquility is shattered when a motorcycle repair shop moves in next to my bookstore. All I want is peace and quiet. What I get is gunning engines and eighties rock music. One of us has got to go, and since I was here first, it’s the hot mechanic.SpikeI chose Mission City to set up shop because of the weekend-enthusiast riders. I’ve dreamed of owning my own shop for years, and no one is going to run me out of town. Least of all the adorable geek Bookstore ...

When the past claws its way back, the hunt for truth could cost him everything.Five years after the brutal murder of his girlfriend Eva, haunted PI Ravn is dragged back into the one case he's never been able to close. New evidence surfaces, igniting a desperate chase for justice that plunges him into a dark web of crooked cops, a dying hitman, and a powerful elite guarding a deadly secret.To get the answers he craves, Ravn must strike a dangerous bargain with ruthless crime...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into a universe where words transcend dimensions. Beyond the Screen and Page is a vibrant poetic anthology that journeys through the captivating worlds of science fiction. From iconic TV series like Stargate and Firefly to unforgettable films and groundbreaking novels such as Dune and Hyperion, Brandon Michaels masterfully reimagines these tales in verse.Each poem celebrates the ...

When the past claws its way back, the hunt for truth could cost him everything.Five years after the brutal murder of his girlfriend Eva, haunted PI Ravn is dragged back into the one case he's never been able to close. New evidence surfaces, igniting a desperate chase for justice that plunges him into a dark web of crooked cops, a dying hitman, and a powerful elite guarding a deadly secret.To get the answers he craves, Ravn must strike a dangerous bargain with ruthless crime...

Twelve-year-old Connor Whitemoon is sent away to spend his summer at a far-off camp. But nobody told him what kind of camp he was being sent to. So, imagine his surprise when he steps aboard a bus full of furry kids with pointed ears, fluffy tails, and who have never seen a real human before.Meals made with bugs. A "cabin" that isn't a cabin. An obstacle course that is potentially dangerous. And there's a savage bully on top of everything else. . . .Little does Connor know ...

Understand and apply strategic human resource management with this definitive resource.Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice by Michael Armstrong and Stephen Taylor is a leading HRM textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as professionals studying for CIPD Level 5 and Level 7 qualifications. Fully aligned with the CIPD Profession Map, this updated 17th edition sup...

The best brands evoke the emotions of their customers by tapping into their hearts and minds.Individuals connect with brands the same way they connect with people. As a marketer, it's your responsibility to cultivate that relationship with your consumers. In this book, marketing and brand strategist Lydia Michael breaks down the process of building culturally inclusive, long-lasting consumer-brand relationships.Brand Love