Who is Rampaging Roy Slaven? An Australian icon, a raconteur, an athlete of unsurpassable - and some may say improbable - sporting feats. Whether it was riding Rooting King to another Melbourne Cup victory, commentating the Olympics or hobnobbing with the country's upper crust, Rampaging Roy Slaven has lived an extraordinary life.But even some of the greatest men come from humble beginnings. Before he shot to fame as Australia's most talented sportsman, he was just another kid in L...

Supertight is an exploration of high-density urban life and reducing the footprint of cites through adaptations in design and behavior.Tightness is a positive urban quality, examined through the observations of designers, with a focus on the cities of Asia. The rapidly growing large cities of Asia are critical to understanding our future footprint. Asian cities provide insights into new ways of being densely urbanised. The by-product of this unprecedented metropoli...

“In this honest, self reflective piece, John so beautifully and succinctly shares of his experience in theatre and the passion with which he pursues the opportunity to create art that is connective tissue for humanity and a reflection of the time we live in.” - Cynthia Erivo, Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning star of WickedDirector John Doyle is an unlikely revolutionary. Described by critics as 'the saviour of the Broadway musical', the 'amazing Mr Musi...

Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield, K.G., was a prominent British statesman and novelist whose works often reflected his political ideologies and social concerns. His literary contributions are marked by a blend of wit, romance, and political commentary, showcasing his deep understanding of human nature and society. Disraeli's novels often explore themes of identity, class, and the complexities of Victorian society, making them not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. His...

This is fashionably authored fusion poetry book written over a fifteen year period. It is a beautifully artistic manuscript of one hundred and nine full color watermark pages of symmetrically centered quill font text displayed in a simple picturesque manner. It covers a year’s timeline with poems for every holiday and occasion. The book is written in a form of contemporary creative writing with a consistent set of writing rules. It is simply a wonderful walk through a gallery of life. A si...

The Mormon Menace: The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite offers a penetrating exploration of the tumultuous era known as the Mormon Reformation. This collection weaves together gripping narratives that capture the complexity and tension of the period, delving into themes of belief, betrayal, and justice. Through an assortment of incisive essays and evocative anecdotes, readers are invited to ponder the moral and ethical dimensions of frontier justice and the profound societal transform...

The Mormon Menace: The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite is an illuminating collection that delves into the complex history and narratives surrounding the infamous Mountain Meadows Massacre. This collection brings together a diverse range of literary styles, from personal memoirs to historical analysis, exploring the turbulent period known as the Utah War. The standout pieces thread through vivid prose and compelling first-person accounts, painting a multifaceted picture of the events ...

This new handbook provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary overview of the theoretical and empirical aspects of state recognition in international politics.Although the recognition of states plays a central role in shaping global politics, it remains an under-researched and widely dispersed subject. Coherently and innovatively structured, the handbook brings together a group of international scholars who examine the most important theoretical and comparative perspectives on s...

Highlighting the challenges and prospects of European security cooperation, this volume examines the impact of Brexit on strategic aspects of security, peace, defence and foreign policy for both the European Union and the UK. It applies theoretical and methodological approaches from international relations and security studies to analyse the causal mechanisms of security cooperation, and covers topics including innovative security technologies, defence procurement, EU-NATO relations, new c...

The Patten Report on policing in Northern Ireland was a benchmark in the 1998 Belfast Agreement which signalled an end to sectarian violence in the North. Ten years after its publication, this book reflects on the Report, its role in the subsequent and ongoing transformation of policing in Northern Ireland, and the lessons of the Northern Ireland experience for security-sector reform internationally. The book includes exclusive personal reflections from key actors involved in this importan...

Celebrated TV critic John Doyle has penned an Irish memoir that gives a portrait of a boy and his country transformed by television. Funny, insightful, and engaging, A Great Feast of Light begins in the small town of Nenagh, where young John's father purchased the family's first television in 1962, and ends in 1979 with the Pope's historic visit to the Emerald Isle, the appearance of "Dallas" on Irish TV, and twenty-two-year-old John's escape to North America. By day, John was schooled by ...

This is a fashionably authored fusion poetry book written over a fifteen year period.   It is a beautifully artistic manuscript of one hundred and nine full color watermark pages of symmetrically centered quill font text displayed in a simple picturesque manner.  It covers a year’s timeline with poems for every holiday and occasion.  The book is written in a form of contemporary creative writing with a consistent set of writing rules.  It is simply a wonderful walk...