Memoirs of a leading children's authorIn his warm, witty and erudite memoir, William taylor writes about life as an author and teacher in rural New Zealand, raising two young sons as a solo father. Always a character, from 1960 to 1986 he taught in Central and the Lower North Island, usually in single or two-teacher schools. After his first book Burnt carrots don't have legs, a comic look at rural teaching, he wrote six adult novels. Principal of Ohakune Intermediate School from 197...

One Tree House brings this much-loved, award-winning and historic children's book to a new generation of readers.David is 15 and the star of his school's rugby team. Theo is 16, an outsiders. Initial hostility turns to a growing attraction neither boy understands. A powerful novel of relationships between young men who don't yet understand what they are feeling and have nowhere to turn for help.Our new Classic e-collection supports our literary history, classroom learning a...

In "Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan," William Taylor delivers a vivid and immersive account of his experiences during the tumultuous period of British intervention in Afghanistan. Richly detailed, the narrative combines a mix of travelogue and military history, allowing readers to engage with the landscapes and cultures that defined this critical geopolitical context. Taylor's literary style is marked by a direct yet evocative prose, offering both firsthand accounts and reflections t...

In "Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan," William Taylor presents a vivid and evocative narrative that transports readers to the tumultuous landscapes of Afghanistan in the mid-19th century. Drawing on his personal experiences as a soldier and traveler in a war-torn region, Taylor employs a descriptive literary style that captures the harsh realities and lush beauty of the Afghan terrain. The book serves not only as a memoir but also as a significant historical document, reflecting the B...

We spend more time working than doing almost anything else, yet work is often difficult, unsatisfying and frustrating. Sometimes our efforts feel never-ending, and the idea that we should be working for the Lord is often squeezed out. This book, based on a series of sermons by William Taylor, will help you to see that being a Christian can make a difference to how we experience work. William argues that 'the Bible's teaching on work is not only liberating but also exhilarating and refreshi...

Magic is churning, and the future foreshadows dark things to come, when they arrive will the visions of the past be fulfilled? Or will the dark necromancer be overthrown?

by a troup serjeant-major of the Fourth Light Dragoons. First published in 1842. The book begins: " Towards the latter end of August 1838, rumours reached Bombay and the various military stations in the Deccan, that the troops were about to be called into active service, and that the scene of operations was to be at a distance from our Indian territories. The extensive preparations soon after set on foot, and the unusual activity observable in the various arsenals of the Presidency, left n...

Never before has the biblical stance on marriage, sex and sexuality been under such scrutiny. It’s been undermined, criticized and ignored and yet the message of the Bible is liberating and practical – and sex the way God intended is not only the best sex, but also the safest!Revolutionary Sex, based on talks by William Taylor, is a no–nonsense look at one of the biggest issues of our day. William walks us through what the Bible says and then with honesty, sensitivity and grace he ...

Rather than tell you about the book I shall let the book tell you about itself. That is what Comp Biog would want anyway."The government was about to make a devious move to try and take control. They would explode a unit and then call for the examination of all units for safety problems. It would be difficult to pull off. The grounds and all of the doors to the units were wired. The most difficult part of the assault would be not being seen or detected by the security cameras and ot...

This is an epic, historic, buddy story that involves all of us. I'm not saying it is true but it could be. After all we don't know everything. We think we do, but we don't. Every day science is being rewritten. The dinosaurs were wiped out by a meteor, they were not wiped out by a meteor, they were already dieing off. Germs and viruses wiped out the dinosaurs or, no germs and viruses didn't, only half of the dinosaurs.The history in this book is just as plausible. The story of stumb...

Characters, characters, characters, all kinds of characters that's what the story is about. The reader is encouraged to think of these characters and match them with real life characters that the reader has come across. You most likely will find like characters in your life. It's all tongue in cheek and I hope you will get a laugh out of it.Warning, the use of the fowl language is everywhere in the story and necessary because it comes from a real live person. Yes, I knew a person wh...

A low cost, efficient and effective way to rid your home of cockroaches without the large expense of calling your local pest control company. The only information you will need to get rid of cockroaches. Fully illustrated with step by step instructions. Includes "Six special reports to help keep your home pest free" and "How to keep from being cheated by your local pest control company". This book was written by a 18 year veterian of the pest control industry. There are 5 basic types of co...