Bøker av Andrew Watson

Childhood memories of her parents and their acquaintances in particular Rudyard Kipling and the secret language, which he taught her and his ownchildren, incorporating Xhosa clicks and Soswati whistles, which she remembered to her dying day. Her own views of the main characters and the important events of her father's life. She demonstrates acute observations of the principal political issues and her father's important role in them.

This book explores the history of the American mission in Egypt over the course of four decades, examining the political, social, and economic impact of the mission on both the United States and Egypt.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

George Farrar was a human dynamo. From what we know there were few uneventful or restful days in his life. Salesman, athlete, entrepreneur, father of six daughters, mining magnate, politician, town planner, farmer and soldier; he was tried for high treason, condemned to death by hanging, knighted and made a baronet. He became a household name on the Rand and in the 1968 South African Dictionary of Biography has four columns to himself.

Upon the black sands and beneath the ever-watching eyes, a tale of shadow magic and ancient mysteries unfold in this new dark epic fantasy series. For fans of Brandon Sanderson and Chris Wooding.In the desert city of Yontar, Nya cares for her sick mother. But when Nya is arrested, her mother's death is all but certain unless Nya joins a secret project that promises her freedom. If she survives.Rai, a mercenary, has a shadow dark enough for two. In his quest to discover the nature of the creature living in his shadow, Rai collides with old friends and new enemies, stumbling into an ancient mystery that could mean the end of the world as they know it. All the while, a darkness stirs and rebellion threatens, helmed by a man who promises justice will reign.

The perfect guide to self-publishing a book in Australia. The entire process is explained in clear, no-jargon language, from your original concept right through to printed copies. Chapters in this fully revised second edition include:¿Developing your idea¿Writing and gathering content¿Obtaining photos and illustrations¿Copyright issues¿Designing the cover and text¿Formatting and typesetting the layout¿Creating and publishing an e-book¿Printing and freight ¿Publicity and marketing¿Sales and distribution¿Commissioning freelancers and agents¿Contracts and potential legal issuesWritten by a publisher with a lifetime of experience in producing books of all shapes and sizes, this easy-to-follow handbook is packed with practical information and insights, with truckloads of useful tips and tricks to help get your book into shops or online and into the hands of readers everywhere.

Superseded by 2nd edition, 2023. A step-by-step guide to creating and publishing a print or e-book in Australia. The entire process is explained in detail from concept to the finished book.

Since the death of his mum, fifteen-year-old Billy Monson has mostly been cooped up in his bedroom listening to David Bowie records and worrying about girls and approaching adulthood; but with the advent of punk rock, he is prompted to explore life beyond his council flat. Inspired by the music and the message, and with the support of a small group of likeminded friends - particularly the carefree Mags - he immerses himself in punk and begins to find his feet. Despite the unwanted attentions of school bullies, football hooligans and Teddy Boys, Billy grows in confidence and develops an understanding of the world around him; but it is the adults in his life Ð his dad and obnoxious girlfriend Shirley Twinset, his sister and dodgy partner Mole Ð who will ultimately shape BillyÕs year. Set against the backdrop of the QueenÕs Silver Jubilee and riots against the racist National Front, this is a coming of age story that will both move and amuse.

This book will be of interest to general readers, law practitioners interested in how advocacy has developed in courts of yesteryear, teachers of advocacy who want to locate there subject in history and impart this to their students, and to law students curious about the origins of what they are learning.

This book analyses the mixed courts of professional and lay judges in the Japanese criminal justice system.

Be A Great Dad is full of no-pressure, no-agenda advice that works for you and your child. It'll answer all the questions you have and give you supportive suggestions for things that worry you, like work pressures vs sleepless nights and how to support your partner and bond with your child. This book is full of stories from dads who've been there and contains great tips and insight on how to be the best dad you possibly can, whatever your level of involvement.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of fatherhood.THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. - No-pressure, non-agenda advice on what to do and what not to do before, during and after the birth - Practical strategies for tackling all the things that might concern you, from work/life balance to coping with sleepless nights - Lots of tips and techniques from dads who've been there

A fascinating book, describing one of the forces controlling our universe. We are introduced to the ideas and stories behind quantum chromodynamics, the theory explaining the force binding the atomic nucleus. This entertaining book covers the successes, the unsolved mysteries and the characters involved, assuming only a minimum scientific knowledge.

How and why did the rural enterprise sector get so big in China? This book has the answers. That sector is owned and operated by rural communities. The book explains why these enterprises have been growing so fast, and it explores the implications of their growth.