Raparapa is a raw and gritty history that captures the harsh realities endured by Aboriginal drovers in the Kimberley. These storytellers capture a slice of history and showcase those who have persevered through impossible odds. Their strong work ethic is matched only by their love of the Kimberley countryside and the mighty Fitzroy River that flows through it. Mustering and droving across their traditional lands allowed these men to maintain their Law, culture and traditional land managem...

"The Annals of a Quiet Valley" is an 1894 novel by John Watson. Set primarily in a single valley in the Lake District, England, it offers an authentic insight into more and manners of traditional English country life, beautifully narrated by a master of the language. Fantastically-illustrated and highly-readable, this wonderful novel will appeal to all lovers of the English language, and deserves a place on all bookshelves. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce a...

The story of Tristan is well known in the Western tradition of Romance. Few have not heard of Wagner's opera and the love elixir which Tristan and Iseut drink by accident. The story is already well established in the early medieval period, where there are several competing manuscripts, most of them incomplete for various reasons. John Watson has revisited these medieval origins and achieved a synthesis, a complete Tristan. Here are the sea voyages, the ill-fated love potion, the black or w...

Taking shelter from the rain in a nearby farm, Harry Marsland encounters a young woman seemingly expecting somebody else. Hearing a noise on the second floor of the ostensibly empty house, the two strangers investigate, discovering the owner of the farm, shot dead. Who killed him, and why? Who was the woman waiting for? What Ensues is a thrilling mystery romp that is highly recommended for all lovers of crime and mystery fiction. Arthur John Rees (1872-1942) was an Australian mystery write...

From the meteor crater in Australia’s north-west to the fashionable Galleria in Rowe Street, Sydney, Gosse steps out in mid-century. Sydney, in an era before computers, is relatively innocent. Circular Quay still dips its encrusted planking into the harbour; the coffee shops are just discovering coffee; Krishnamurti could still be expected to walk through the Heads. Here Gosse falls under the spell of several would-be wizards who will spin a tale and lead him into the realms of Romance.

Famously in the twentieth century, Frank O'Hara spends his lunch hour stepping out of the Museum of Modern Art to type poems on shop demonstration typewriters. Following his accidental death on Fire Island, he becomes a legend in his own lifetime. Watson's extended riff on these lunch perambulations addresses this first legend.An interlude follows in which O'Hara and his friends emerge from MOMA to see figures from the legendary past.The second legend is the tale of Cupid and Psyche,in whi...

A Fully Integrated Study System for OCA Exam 1Z0-052Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Oracle Database 11g Administration I exam with help from this exclusive Oracle Press guide. In each chapter, you'll find challenging exercises, practice questions, a two-minute drill, and a chapter summary to highlight what you've learned. This authoritative guide will help you pass the test and serve as your essential on-the-job reference. Get complete coverage o...

This Oracle Press certification exam guide prepares you for the new Oracle Database 12c certification track, including the core requirements for OCA and OCP certification.OCA/OCP Oracle Database 12c All-in-One Exam Guide (Exams 1Z0-061, 1Z0-062, & 1Z0-063) covers all of the exam objectives on the Installation and Administration, SQL Fundamentals, and Advanced Administration exams in detail. Each chapter includes examples, practice questions, Inside the Exam sect...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This isn't just another self-improvement book; it's your ultimate guide to transforming every aspect of your life. Filled with practical tips, witty advice, and actionable strategies, this book will keep you motivated and on track. Whether you're diving into daily self-affirmations, mastering mindfulness, or building positive habits, each chapter is designed to help you thrive. Perfect for both women and men seeking a s...

In the untamed wilderness of the Scottish Highlands, John Watson, a seasoned poacher, embarks on a perilous journey that will forever alter his life. Driven by desperation and a deep connection to the land, he risks everything to provide for his family. As he navigates the treacherous terrain, Watson encounters both danger and unexpected camaraderie. His intimate knowledge of the forest and its inhabitants becomes his greatest asset, but also his greatest vulnerability. Through his grippin...

Poachers and Poaching - Knowledge Never Learned in Schools This scarce title was first published in London 1891. It was written by a well known author who also contributed many poaching and natural history articles to the sporting press of that era. It is much sought after and valuable in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS has now re-published it using the original text. The books' 340 pages contain 14 chapters on poaching throughout the British Isles by man, beast and bird. Natural his...

Daphnis and Chloe is the most acclaimed of the early Greek novels. Its popularity is enhanced by the splendid illustrations it has generated - from High Victorian to Bonnard and Maillol, and of course musically in the ballet of Ravel. There are numerous translations of the prose text of Longus, but the reader may sense that something is missing, that some poetic charm in the original has been lost. Accordingly, John Watson has devised a metrical version in which, it is hoped, the ...