A story about the power of story telling deeply rooted in the author's own life experiences. Split into three separate, but interconnected parts, namely: Travelling Through Time, Travelling On-line and finally Travelling Overseas. The book outlines how intentionality, ritual and storytelling have brought about wonderful and unexpected events in the author's life. Much of the interconnected nature of the book revolves around the author's theory and quest for the Holy Grail, clues to which w...

*Why are ladies like arrows?When is a bird not a bird?What do you call a nun with a washing machine on her head?*Welcome to the weird new word adventure from David Astle, plunging into the realm of riddles, chasing down and prising open 101 curious questions from around the planet. A mindtrip across time and place, Riddledom uncovers relics from over 50 cultures, delving into language and deception, sampling Pompeii walls and Dothraki warriors. Readers can ...

Puzzles and Words is a medley of puzzles and surprising word stories in one pocket-sized volume from Australia's best-known wordsmith, David Astle.There are over 170 original brain teasers from anagrams to word pyramids to keep all levels and ages challenged and amused. Accompanying these are some 200 of David's entertaining word stories that unlock the secrets and origins of everything from what a charnie is, to where Google's name came from and how Spanish roosters crow....

In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Japan. Separated into sections such as its geography, its landmarks, famous Japanese figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Japan, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!

Anyone who spends even a little time in Japan will have a few good stories to tell when they get back home.But rubbing elbows with the Japanese, on their own turf, is good for more than just a laugh. The experience can give you a lot of insight into yourself. And that's not the kind of thing you can pick up in any old souvenir shop.This illustrated Japan travel culture guie is for anyone who can read English (and even if you can't, you can always look at th...

Japan's beloved literary masterpiece brought to life in manga form!Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society in early 20th century Tokyo. Written with biting wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a rather cynical stray kitten. He finds his way into the home of an English teacher, where his running commentary on the follies and foibles of the people around ...

What the Moon Gave Her is a poetry collection born from self-discovery. The debut collection from Christi Steyn delves into themes of self-doubt, anxiety, and the unprecedented loss felt during the height of the pandemic. Beauty is found in every corner of this book's six dynamic chapters––" birth by the ocean", " you plucked too many petals," " how to grow wings," " dancing dolphins," " full moon/bloom" and " two trees int...

How many times a week do people say ‘good luck’ to you? Probably more than a few.We might consider ourselves much more sophisticated than the ancient civilisations that practically revolved around lucky charms, but they are still all around us. We bless sneezes, we throw spilt salt over our shoulders, keep statues of St Christopher in our cars, and often have horseshoes in our homes.One modern building in Hong Kong even has an enormous hole in its side for good fortune. Why...

The 72 poems in Kim Kardashian's Marriage mark out equally sharpened lines of public and private engagement. Kim Kardashian's 2011 marriage lasted for 72 days, and was seen by some as illustrative of celebrity life as a performance, as spectacle. Whatever the truth of this (and Kardashian's own statements refute it), Sam Riviere has used the furor as a point of ignition, deploying terms from Kardashian's make-up regimen to explore surfaces and self-consciousness, presentation and ...

A graded reader for learners of English (EFL)Level 2 - A1/A2 Starter (2)Word count: 3,276Konkatsu is a Japanese word. It means "searching for a husband/wife".There are eight true stories in this book.Eight Japanese men talk about their experiences when dating and searching for a wife in Japan. One man had a traditional marriage introduction and met the woman of his dreams. Another man met his future wife at a singles party. Some other men are ...

Puzzles and Words 2 is the second pocket-sized puzzle book from Australia's best known puzzle-maker and word nerd, David Astle.There are over 175 original puzzles from anagrams to riddles and quizzes for all ages and all levels. Accompanying these are some 250 of David's entertaining word stories-What does zemblanity mean? How does cosmic link to cosmetic? Where does a seahorse sleep each night with an almond?Puzzles and Words 2 will keep your brain active...

A chance encounter brings a hint of romance to a young woman's journey through the streets of Tokyo.Author Jeannie Lin's semi-autobiographical short story explores questions of identity and connectedness in the digital age.Author's note: All proceeds from the sale of this story will be donated to the Red Cross for the relief effort in Japan.