Cal Garrick, a simple stableboy, dreams of a life beyond his idyllic village – one of adventure and renown. His world is soon turned upside down when his life is saved by a mysterious stranger belonging to an old order of peacekeepers who fell from grace a decade ago. Now, Cal must help this disgraced warrior in his quest to uncover the truth about the destruction of the Order of Wardens.

Would you like the skills vital to effectively communicate with your ideal guest?Gone are the days when all you had to do is place brochures in your local tourist information centre or put an open sign on your front door. With this course, you will benefit by learning a marketing mix that will highlight your hotel, resort, inn, bed and breakfast or vacation home and keep you two steps ahead of your competition.These 24 tutorials include:

The enthralling inside story of Scottish football's golden ageThe 2018 World Cup Finals in Russia mark 20 years since Scotland last qualified for a major football tournament. It's a poignant, painful reminder of the state of our footballing nation. Qualification has never been easy, of course, but the golden age of many memorable and nail-biting nights is well worth remembering – in the hope that one day they may come again.Archie Macpherson commentated on all 18 of Scotlan...

In his 1964 CBC Massey Lectures C. B. Macpherson examines the rival ideas of democracy - the communist, Third World, and Western-liberal variants - and their impact on one another. He suggests that the West need not fear any challenge to liberal democracy if it is prepared to re-examine and alter its own values.

A definitive account of the bright-eyed assassins of the British countryside.Stoats, weasels, martens and polecats belong to the mustelid family, along with badgers and otters, and feral American mink, which are a recent addition to the UK countryside, following escapes and releases from fur farms.This new volume in the New Naturalist Library focuses on the four ‘small mustelids’, all highly specialised predators, ubiquitous assassins to be marvelled at. Th...

The scoring of a goal in football unleashes emotions for the scorer, teammates, opponents and onlookers on terracing and living-room couches, that can play havoc with our anticipation of what constitutes an ordinary day. Legendary commentator Archie Macpherson delves into the heart of the beautiful game, where the simple act of scoring a goal becomes a profound moment of human connection. From the roar of victory to the sting of defeat, Macpherson captures the essence of football's emotion...

Afghanistan, March 2002. In the early morning darkness on a frigid mountaintop, a U.S. soldier is stranded, alone, surrounded by fanatical al Qaeda fighters. For the man’s fellow Navy SEALs, and for waiting teams of Army Rangers, there was only one rule now: leave no one behind. In this gripping you-are-there account–based on stunning eyewitness testimony and painstaking research–journalist Malcolm MacPherson thrusts us into a drama of rescue, tragedy, and valor in a place that would be kn...

Bad writing doesn’t just happen. It takes time and effort. Bad writing is not something anyone can do. It requires a dedicated student to master the wrong turns and poor decisions that are necessary to excel in lousy work.There are many books and workshops that offer good writing advice. But none for bad writing advice. Where can we go to get the awful suggestion?Fret no more. We have spent years compiling this helpful and useless list. There is not a good idea in the lot. ...

Running a vacation rental looks simple at first.List the property. Welcome guests. Keep the calendar full.But once you are in it, you realise there is far more going on behind the scenes.Pricing decisions. Guest expectations. Cleaning and maintenance. Reviews. Marketing. Direct bookings. And a steady stream of small issues that can quickly turn into bigger ones if they are not handled well.Ever feel like you are busy all the time but still not seeing the...

"Thomas Carlyle" book Hector C. Macpherson is a fascinating compilation of the renowned Scottish logician's biographical thoughts, skillfully consolidated right into a single, accessible extent. With the purpose of creating Carlyle's thoughts to be had to an extensive readership, Macpherson affords a low-cost yet enriching collection of stories. The book weaves an elaborate tapestry of Carlyle's life, philosophy, and compelling anecdotes, ensuring a various range of fascinating narratives ...

A Decades-Old Kidnapping, a Dead Stranger, and a Town in TurmoilMissouri genealogist Torie O'Shea, itching to get back to work after the birth of her third child, takes on a new project: researching and writing a book about a recently deceased local jazz singer who rose to fame in the 1930s and '40s. But as Torie delves into the woman's past, she uncovers a startling tragedy—the singer's infant son was kidnapped from his cradle in 1938 and never seen again....

Wouldn't it be cool to call up Santa and find out what's going on up in the North Pole?You bet it would. And thanks to pay call system you were able to call up Santa and see how the preparation for Christmas will be. It cost fifty cents a minute, but it was worth it to get the skinny from Santa and the gang.But what would happen iif you called after Christmas? What would you hear? Would you hear the real story of what it is like to live in the North Pole? Would you hear abo...