John Shaw has been documenting Cape Breton's Gaelic traditions since the 1960s. In The Blue Mountains and Other Gaelic Stories from Cape Breton he presents thirty tales recorded between 1964 and 1989. The collection includes popular tales such as The Dragon Slayer hero-tales of Fionn Mac Cumhail and his warrior band accounts of the famed carpenter Boban Saor stories of robbers and thieves comic tall tales historical legends and accounts of clan traditions brought over from the western Hi...

One happy polar bear. One perfect home. One unwatchable moment. Will Bear bounce back?Bear loves his home in the north of Canada. He lives in an igloo made of ice bricks. It is warm, quiet, and just right for him. But one day, a big boat comes, and now his home is in danger. What will Bear do?A simple and warm story set in a cold place. With easy words and short sentences, kids will enjoy listening to Bear in his home and learning that when something bad ...

Before John F. Kennedy became a legendary young president he was the junior senator from Massachusetts. The Senate was where JFK's presidential ambitions were born and first realized. In the first book to deal exclusively with JFK's Senate years, author John T. Shaw looks at how the young Senator was able to catapult himself on the national stage. Tip O'Neill once quipped that Kennedy received more publicity for less accomplishment than anyone in Congress. But O'Neill didn't understand tha...

Photography legend John Shaw returns with his much-anticipated guide to digital nature photography, complete with more than 250 extraordinarily beautiful photographs.For over four decades, John Shaw’s authentic voice and trusted advice has helped photographers achieve impressive shots in the great outdoors. In his first-ever book on digital photography, Shaw provides in-depth advice on everything from equipment and lenses to thorough coverage of digital topics incl...

The Queen¿s Gambit is one of the most popular and fundamental chess openings of all time and it has been the battleground for countless world-class encounters throughout the history of chess. Adherents include a long list of World champions, including Garry Kasparov, Anatoly Karpov, and Vladimir Kramnik. With his first two moves, Black creates a super-strong foothold in the center, one that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this book, John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind ...

This title was first published in 2000. This work looks at the privatization of British Rail. It covers the competition for franchises and the regulation of those franchises. The study evaluates the extent to which the promotion of competition was an appropriate policy goal in the privatization of British rail. The book examines the rail system as a whole and looks at the prospects for the future.

One cute panda. One big personality. Once grand performance. Will Jun entertain the crowds?Jun is a panda. He lives in a big zoo in China and is very happy there. Jun is not just cute, he is a performer! Every day, he makes people visiting the zoo smile and laugh. How does he do it?Listen and find out in this fun and easy story! With simple words and short sentences, kids will enjoy learning with Jun as they discover his amazing talent and the power of jo...

An updated bestseller, this book of extraordinarily beautiful photographs of nature contains state-of-the-art instruction on how any photographer can aim for equally impressive results every time a camera is focused on the great outdoors.Even highly skilled photographers are often baffled by the problems facing them when they work outdoors. But with this exceptional field guide in hand, every photographer—beginner, serious amateur, semi-pro, and pro—can conquer the problems encount...

Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the Ruy Lopez. The Ruy Lopez is one of the most famous of all chess openings. It has a long and distinguished history and has been played by virtually all of the strongest Grandmasters: Fischer, Karpov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand ¿ the list goes on! From very early on White activates pieces, takes the initiative and sets about building a dominant centre. In this user-friendly book, author John Shaw goes back to basics, studying the fundamen...

One curious dog. One little mistake. One long night. Will Pat find his way home?Meet Pat, a happy little dog from Denmark who loves to play outside! But one day, something goes wrong, and some angry bees chase him deep into the forest. Now Pat is lost. He doesn’t know which way to go! Will Pat find his way home?This fun and simple story is for kids, who will enjoy listening about Pat’s adventure and the power of kindness and bravery.Perfec...

One exciting fox. One active lifestyle. One popular animal. Will Foxy keep her friends happy?Foxy is from England. She is a fun and fast little fox! She loves flying in the air, riding on the water, and going super fast. Every day is an adventure! But there is one thing Foxy loves the most… can you guess what it is?This exciting and easy-to-listen story is for kids, who will enjoy learning with Foxy, and understanding how a big heart and warm smile go a l...

Shaw provides both the Gaelic texts and English translations. When possible, he identifies both the original Gaelic storyteller and the local reciters. Reciters in the collection include Joe Neil MacNeil, a major Canadian storyteller, as well as others whose stories have never before been published. The Blue Mountains and Other Gaelic Stories from Cape Breton showcases a unique and neglected storytelling tradition.