Scott Clayton has been in the AFL industry for 40 years and has been a recruiting manager for over 30 years. Deal Makertakes us behind the scenes to look at some of the AFL’s biggest trades and what it takes to find the right players. The trade period and draft are the biggest recruitment events on the calendar for AFL clubs to refresh and invigorate their lists with hot players from other clubs and young emerging stars. Scott has been in charge of setting up the Gold Coast Suns a...

Wild South is an epic journey across the best fly fishing and hunting to be found in New Zealand, Africa, Australia, South America and more. From trout to birds to big game, it's all here - from stalking deep forest for elusive stags and wild boar; waterfowl and upland birds over gun dogs; encounters with plains game and the Big Five; to reflections on fly fishing for trout, tiger fish and dorado. Written with heart and style Wild South captures perfectly a deep love of fly fishing, bird hu...

Are you struggling to live a holy life? Do you feel as if the goal posts keep shifting? Is there some sort of sin in your life that just won't go away? Are you tired of trying harder and harder and never succeeding? And does the "good news" seem to not be so good anymore?If you're answering "yes" to these questions then this book is for you. Instead of offering an idealistic take on holiness full of another set of formulas that will only lead to despair, Ryan Peter delves into the ...

Have you ever wondered what happens when a whale sneezes?Join Wilbur and his friends as they swim, surf and fly to the bay.This wonderfully illustrated picture book turns the ridiculous into a story of friendship and joy that children will enjoy reading again and again.Wild Eyed Press totally supports the concept paying royalties for the use of manuscripts and artworks. Wild Eyed Press sees this as both a moral and intellectual obligation.When you read this ...

This revised, updated and expanded edition of Guide to Seabirds of Southern Africa remains the only book to focus exclusively on the seabirds of southern Africa, and includes nine new species for the region. This essential guide offers: Authoritative text richly supported with photographs and distribution maps. Clear ID pointers plus information on biology, behaviour and conservation status. An expanded introduction covering seabird origins, moult, feeding, breeding, conservation, and how ...

The most comprehensive photographic guide of southern Africa’s birds in one volume, this brings a new dimension to bird ID in the region. It describes and illustrates all 958 birds, plus 17 species from Antarctica and Southern Ocean islands. Over 2,500 photographs show plumage variations and colour morphs. Text by Africa’s top birding authors focuses on identification, call, habitat, status, breeding and diet. Distribution maps show migratory status and bird density, and calendar bars show...

This edition of Sasol Birds of Southern Africa was brought fully up to date by its expert author panel, with additional contributions from two new birding experts. Greatly enhanced, this comprehensive, best-selling guide is sure to maintain its place as one of Africa’s most trusted field guides.

Completely updated from the successful first edition, this book provides a timely update on the recent progress in our knowledge of all aspects of plant perception, signalling and adaptation to a variety of environmental stresses. It covers in detail areas such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, oxidative stress, pathogens, and extremes of temperature and pH. This second edition: Presents detailed and up-to-date research on plant responses to a wide range of stresses Includes new full-col...

In 2015, the New Democratic Party won an unprecedented victory in Alberta. Unseating the Progressive Conservatives-who had won every provincial election since 1971-they formed an NDP government for the first time in the history of the province. Orange Chinook is the first scholarly analysis of this election. It examines the legacy of the Progressive Conservative dynasty, the PC and NDP campaigns, polling, and online politics, providing context and setting the stage. It highlights the impor...

Left is the true story of a million dollar kidnapping gone wrong and the elusive hunt for the criminal mastermind behind it all.A man lies face up in the dark predawn of the Mojave Desert. Hands bound behind his back, legs bound together, he's covered in bleach and blood. His penis has been brutally sawed off. "Somebody, please help!" A woman screams into the cold blue sunrise. She's blindfolded, in pain, and walking aimlessly toward the highway. They have just been assaul...

The number 1 bestseller in paperback.One of the greatest cricketers of all time, Ricky Ponting boasts more records than any other player in Australian history including the most wins as a player and a captain, as well as being Australia's highest run-scorer in test and ODI cricket. From childhood prodigy to the highs and lows of an extraordinary international career, At the Close of Play is the remarkable autobiography of one of the game's greats. But beyond the triumphs and scandal...

In this chilling holiday thriller from the world’s most popular storyteller, Alex Cross must spend Christmas Eve risking everything to solve a mystery and stop a hostage situation from spiraling out of control.It's Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who's robbing his church's poor box. That mission behind him, Alex returns home to celebrate with Bree, Nana, and his children. The tree decorating is barely underway before his ...