Corey’s cell phone rings at 3 a.m. His father is dying. Along with his wife and two children, Corey journeys back to his hometown to say goodbye. Immersed in his childhood home, he journeys even further back in memory to the summer of 1982, when he was fourteen years old, obsessed with arcade games, movies, and rock ‘n’ roll music, forming lifelong bonds with friends and starting to date girls. A heartfelt, humorous coming of age story, In a Town Without a Name explores topics of familial ...

James Murray recounts nine days spent in the remote and beautiful landscapes of the Northern Territory, yet this is much more than a book about bushwalking. A delicate hymn to the wilderness of Northern Australia, it is also a journey of personal exploration and self-discovery, and a passionate argument for a new way of living. The ways in which rampant consumerism and an obsession with the motor car have become so entrenched in people’s lives is explored through relationships, m...

If you`ve stepped foot in an ESL classroom, I bet you understand just how necessary it is to have fillers and other sort of engaging educational activities. Class material is as good as it gets but it should not lack a set of activities, to keep your students happy and active. Forget about trying to get an activity, a game for your next class. This book comes with 201 different well laid out activities, perfect for all ages. I've tried them myself with my younger and older students then co...

In "The Steeple-Jack's Instructor," Clarence James Murray delivers a comprehensive guide that intricately explores the demanding craft of steeple-jacking. Written with an educational tone, this book not only imparts technical skills necessary for safe and efficient work at heights but also provides historical context to the profession. Murray'Äôs meticulous attention to detail and clear, structured format enable both novices and seasoned practitioners to navigate the complexities of steepl...

"The Steeple-Jack's Instructor" by Clarence James Murray is a comprehensive guide that delves into the specialized trade of steeple-jacking. This book serves as an essential resource for aspiring steeplejacks, providing detailed insights into the techniques, tools, and safety measures necessary for working at great heights. Murray's expertise shines through as he covers various aspects of the profession, from the basics of climbing to the intricacies of maintenance and repair of tall struc...

In the early years of the twentieth century, an awareness was growing among European Australians of an unexpected threat, one that seemed the very embodiment of the dark, ominous power of the Australian bush. To the Indigenous people of the Guugu Yimithirr nation, it was nguman; to the whites it was the taipan, an eight foot, lightning fast venomous snake whose bite meant certain death.Venom is an examination of European settlers' troubled and often antagonistic relationsh...

Allison compiles and contextualizes Raemaekers' work, showcasing how his cartoons were not only a form of artistic expression but also served as potent propaganda that influenced public opinion regarding the war. The illustrations depict various aspects of the conflict, including the horrors of battle, the suffering of civilians, and the moral questions surrounding warfare. Raemaekers' keen observational skills and biting humor provide a critical lens through which readers can understand t...

Raemaekers, known for his incisive and often poignant illustrations, uses satire and caricature to comment on the various aspects of the conflict, including the impact on soldiers and civilians, the actions of political leaders, and the broader implications for Europe and the world. Each cartoon is accompanied by insightful commentary from Allison, providing context and analysis of Raemaekers' work and the historical events depicted.Through humor and sharp observation, Raemaekers' Cartoon ...

Allison compiles and contextualizes Raemaekers' work, showcasing how his cartoons were not only a form of artistic expression but also served as potent propaganda that influenced public opinion regarding the war. The illustrations depict various aspects of the conflict, including the horrors of battle, the suffering of civilians, and the moral questions surrounding warfare. Raemaekers' keen observational skills and biting humor provide a critical lens through which readers can understand t...

Here is a well-documented study of the structure, historical development, and present condition of the government of Nova Scotia. It deals with one of the oldest constitutions in Canada, one which was not created by statute but by the prerogative of the Crown.Nova Scotia has two major claims to priority in the history of Canadian politics: she was the first province to be granted representative institutions and the first to win responsible government. Owing in large measure to Jose...

James Murray is a young man with a dream -- to be a writer just like his idol, Dashiell Hammett. He pens his first novel while working as a clerk at a swank downtown department store. He writes his second while working at a famous movie studio turning his first novel into a screenplay. His third novel chronicles his adventures trying to find a kidnapped scientist. His fourth novel details his efforts to help a baseball player find the source of several blackmail threats.And now, th...

The 145 short poems in this volume deal with certain problems concerning human relationships that seem particularly frequent in the western industrialized world at the present time.The volume starts with a collection of 117 poems entitled SURFACE TENSION. Monologues in which the author relates his inner states of emotion to events in Nature are alternated with shorter and more lyrical poems. In the first 'movement' the sea is used to symbolize conflicts between men and women in a pa...