Though only a small island on the edge of a vast continent Cape Breton has impressed its distinctive identity on the Canadian scene.This story is of some of the Yanks and Brits who like the authors came from away. They include adventurers and disbanded soldiers, entrepreneurs and hucksters, worthies and criminals who have, in their own diverse ways, added to Cape Breton's colourful history.

“One of the most significant books in my life.” –Obie Fernandez, Author, The Rails Way“Twenty years ago, the first edition of The Pragmatic Programmer completely changed the trajectory of my career. This new edition could do the same for yours.” –Mike Cohn, Author of Succeeding with Agile , Agile Estimating and Planning , and User Stories Applied“. . . filled with practical advice, both technical and professional, that will s...

“IT’S THE FIRST DRINK THAT GETS YOU DRUNK” (which is often spoken about in the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous) “IT’s the drink that gets you drunk” not the 2nd nor the 3rd but the very 1st This is the true & real story of an ordinary guy who managed somehow to survive. every desperate situation when under pressure! Coming from a dysfunctional family unit, his/my journey began from the very moment I became aware of ‘Learned Behaviour from others. It was in my case a very long journey no...

Is there an Exodus story that we almost passed over? Every year we read the story of the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt. It seems like something we already know. But do we? Questions haunt the careful reader. Among them: Doesn’t the name “Passover” seem a bit strange? Why not just call it Freedom Day, or Independence Day? And did the Exodus have to be so complicated? Couldn’t an all-powerful deity have teleported the Israelites out of Egypt and spared everyone the arduous process of the Ten...

Appointed takes a deep dive into the call of serving in ministry, specifically music ministry. Designed for worship leaders, worship teams, and all who serve musically, some may be challenged in specific areas of their lives. They may find that they're right where they're supposed to be. They may find there are areas in need of improvement. They may just see that time in prayer is necessary to re-evaluate if you've been truly appointed to worship ministry. No matter which place you find yo...

It starts with a footprint. It ends with a murder.Wildlife tracker and survival expert Tye Caine just wants to live in the woods and be left alone, but a killer haunts the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest. When someone attempts to abduct a child, and a local resident is murdered, Tye is drawn into a web of hidden secrets and madness.Soon he finds himself teamed up with a motley crew of the local librarian, a retired detective, and a local blacksmith with a secret. Fir...

David and and his older brother John who narrate their own audiobook. My Brother's Eyes was first published in print form in November 2009 by John Garratt Publishing who have now returned all rights to the authors.. It tells the true story of a dangerous religious cult that operated in NSW. David Ayliffe was involved with the group from his late teenage years and didn't leave until his early 40's. Called Zion Full Salvation Ministry, the cult began as part of an inner city Anglican Church ...

Discover your voice, cultivate mindful awareness, and inspire creative growth with photographyIn The Mindful Photographer, teacher, author, and photographer David Ulrich follows up on the success of his previous book, Zen Camera, by offering photographers, smartphone camera users, and other cultural creatives 55 short (1-5 pages) essays on topics related to photography, mindfulness, personal growth, creativity, and cultivating personal and social ...

Writings and Poems from David.In loving memory of my wife Anne.

The book follows a number of strands; a re-evaluation of ancient historical events in the Middle East in light of modern geoscience and cosmology, a philosophic and spiritual journey and a personal travelogue around the Eastern Mediterranean. It then moves into an analysis of biblical prophecy and eschatological predictions through to 2031. Personal memoir is restricted to short family anecdotes, meetings with interesting individuals and adult life in exploration geoscience. The travelogue...

A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A century ago, a Labour government took power for the first time. Meet the "Wild Men" who led the way...'Superb' -- New Statesman'Fascinating' -- The Sunday Times.In 1923, five short years since the end of the First World War, and after the passing of the Act which gave all men the vote, an inconclusive election result and the prospect of a...

Now, in The Ascension Mysteries, David Wilcock reveals that the earth is on the front lines of a battle that has been raging between positive and negative extraterrestrials for 500,000 years and he looks ahead to what this battle means. Follow his enthralling journey through the history of the universe and explore the great Cosmic Battle surrounding the Ascension of mankind.Through his contact with a positive higher intelligence behind the UFO phenomenon, groundbreaking sc...