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Developed in collaboration with the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, this book, by the esteemed Donald Smith invites you to discover the captivating tapestry of Edinburgh: Our Storied Town a spellbinding exploration of Edinburgh's history, intricately illustrated by Cath Outram. This commemorative edition, part of Edinburgh's 900th anniversary celebration unveils the city's storytelling evolution through the centuries, with each chapter delving into a different century. As Edinburgh gears up for its grand 900th anniversary festivities in August, immerse yourself in this literary gem that intertwines seamlessly with the celebrations. Join Donald Smith in honouring Edinburgh's legacy, and witness the city hosting a major international literary conference, cementing its status as a global literary beacon. Edinburgh: Our Storied Town is an enchanting journey through time, connecting you to the heart of this storied city.

Bereiten Sie sich auf innere Ruhe vor und übernehmen Sie die Kontrolle über die Sicherheit Ihrer Familie mit dem definitiven Leitfaden für Überlebensernährung - der 'Prepper's Survival Food Bible'. In diesem sorgfältig ausgearbeiteten Handbuch für unsichere Zeiten enthüllt der Experte [Donald Smith] einen umfassenden Fahrplan, um Ihren Vorratsschrank zu stärken, Ihre kulinarischen Fähigkeiten zu verbessern und sicherzustellen, dass Ihre Lieben in jeder Krise gut genährt sind.

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Murder the Whistleblower is a deep-dive into the American government. This true crime story details an attempt to murder the author by his fiancée, her lawyer, and corrupt government agents. Just how far will those in positions of power go to silence those with knowledge of their illegal deeds?

You'll discover that love isn't a feeling, but rather the beginning of existence. Past heartbreaks may cause discord in all of your relationships until they are let go of. Find out what your heart is ready to say. You will be liberated to love without conditions if you do this. This book teaches you how to cope with relationship loss, emotional suffering, and emotional distress.

This book will teach you a simple strategy to assist you to comprehend how real estate wealth development works. Even without millions of funds, it offers helpful tools and ideas for real estate investment.Avoid falling behind and staying in an unpleasant job. Begin your path to financial independence right now.This book teaches you how to become financially independent by learning how to save money by owning real estate and grow your investment portfolio

What would you think of having an additional few hundred or few thousand bucks each month? How about one additional annual vacation? or not ever having a full-time job again? Making someone else wealthy for hours on end each day is not the best way to spend your life. You've probably already understood that there are the same amount of hours in a day for affluent people and poor people. So how do the wealthy earn their money? No matter what stage of life you're in right now, this book will give you a fresh perspective on how to create money. This book aims to introduce you to the incredible methods that individuals may make money today without having a job.

We also become irreplaceable on the teams where we serve and lead as we master ourselves. This book is the key to growing as a person so that you can execute a vision and motivate others to collaborate to find solutions, enabling the whole team to tenaciously carry out the tactics necessary to realize the shared goal. This is a manual to read from cover to cover and continuously go back to, covering everything from controlling your thinking and emotions to a relevant contrast of fixed versus development mindsets to insightful help in reframing mindsets. The book is incredibly eye-opening because it demonstrates how much a tiny mentality change can impact development, accepting criticism, acting on one's abilities, and so many other areas. The book serves as a manual for your work life, but even tiny shifts in mentality will have a significant impact on your personal life. Every leader in the world has to understand the fundamentals of leadership, which Donald Smith, discussed. A variety of topics, including managing emotions, having uncomfortable conversations, and building resilience, were addressed in detail and supported by real-world leadership examples. Too much time is spent on theory in so many leadership books, and not nearly enough on actual practice. The two are expertly combined in this work. It is clear that Donald Smith, is obsessed with striking a balance between scientific inquiry and personal experience.

Honoré Jaxon presents the life story of a complex political figure who invented an Indigenous ancestry he did not, in fact, possess.

Commissioned especially for Scotland's Year of Stories, Storm and Shore connects the west coast of Scotland's rich mythological past with the present day. When artist Lucy Salter comes to a remote Argyll coastline she aims to connect with nature in its wild state. Aid worker Dave McArthur is fleeing traumatic conflict. But they have both ventured into a borderland, layered by history, migration and repressed violence. Itis a liminal place, storied by centuries of settlement and travel. Yet local tradition bearers, bard and seannachaidh, can channel the past. From these hauntings, a storytelling tapestry is woven from the sea, nature myth and weather. The long roots of our global crisis are laid bare in landfalls, wherein the crucible of Gaelic tradition, creatures of the sea meet the shore.

Stories told in and about gardens, from the smallest back yard to the largest country estate

Based on decades of extensive archival research, Seen but Not Seen uncovers a great swath of previously-unknown information about settler-Indigenous relations in Canada.

This tale of intrigue and betrayal goes to the heart of events surrounding the Treaty of Union in 1707. Daniel Foe (better known as Defoe), sent to Scotland to sway opinion towards Union, reports to his English spymaster.

Whether by foot, bike, bus, armchair or car, this book is your perfect travelling companion.Previous Journeys and Evocations books focused on Scotland's capital city, exploring Arthur's Seat, Calton Hill and Edinburgh Old Town.

Lieutenant Colonel Steven Brent, commanding a Delta Force Special Operations Team, is secretly dropped into northern Mexico to RECON and destroy a suspected Hezbollah command center. Brent''s team in Mexico is assisted by a secret underground Christian organization code named Don Pablo Montéz. Steve, and two Mexican operatives are captured, tortured, ordered to be assassinated, and their bodies burned. Brent''s team, in command of his best friend Captain David López, working against a deadline, has orders to blow up the command center hoping and praying that Steve is not held there.Mexico Dawn is a story filled with suspense and intrigue, true love, devotion, patriotism and determination, and courageous conviction. From the overt and covert operations of the military in foreign lands, to the stories of faith in God and love of family; the novel embraces and vividly portrays the very best and very worst in people. The author has paid particular attention to detail and realism, so much so that the reader finds himself caught up in each moment, joining with the story''s characters as they carry out a covert mission in the interior of Mexico. This story has it all, and is a most pleasurable read.Ralph Jones, PhD, MSGT, USAF RET.For twenty-seven years Dr. Smith taught graduate courses in counseling at Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College in Texas. Upon his retirement from a distinguished teaching and counseling career in 1998, the University conferred upon him the title of Distinguished Professor Emeritus. He was one of the founders of Christian Counselors of Texas, a professional organization for Christians in the counseling, psychology and social work fields.Donald Smith''s other published novels include:BEYOND THESE WALLS: A FUTURE AND A HOPE, Xulon Press, 2009JOSIE''S GIFT, Xulon Press, 2011

This is a novel about Josie Bland├│n, a pregnant sixteen-year-old Jewish Believer who quits school, and runs away from her family, her faith, and her ethnicity to marry a twenty-two-year-old drug dealer. At first the marriage is carefree and fun, but soon turns abusive as Roger gets deeper into using alcohol, and the drugs he is selling. Josie gives birth to a son, Stevie. Two subsequent pregnancies are terminated by abortions. On the run for seven years, justice finally catches up, and Roger is killed in a courtroom shootout with a police detective, but not before he wounds several people including the judge. Josie is left with having to clear herself of criminal charges associated with Roger''s crime spree, and with the task of making a new life for her six-year-old son. Donald Smith holds B. S., M.Ed. and doctorate degrees. From 1973 through 2000 he taught graduate courses in counseling and human behavior at Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College in Texas. Upon his retirement from a distinguished career in 1998, the University conferred upon him the title of Distinguished Professor Emeritus.During his distinguished career, Dr. Smith conducted two major research studies, authored numerous articles in professional journals, wrote many papers for presentation at professional meetings. He authored four books in a series called "Empowering Families" and with his wife Dr. Anita Torres authored two books highlighting regional history and culture in Southwest Texas. Along with his university teaching, his professional counseling experiences are varied, including public schools, private practice, jails, prison, court and probation. He was one of the founders of Christian Counselors of Texas, a professional organization for Christians in the counseling, psychology and social work fields.

Both are caught up in a tangle of espionage and treachery following the defeat of the 1745 Jacobite Rising in Scotland.The novel ranges over Europe, and finally to America, showing the international reach of Scotland's culture and politics.

Donald Smith's third historical novel investigates where Mary Queen of Scots' history ends and legend begins through the captivating use of contemporary prose ballad. Smith seeks a truthful narrative about not only Mary Carmichael but also Seton, Beaton, Livingston and Fleming by integrating firsthand accounts and dramatic testimony. It marks 500 years since Flodden and the Birth of John Knox.

Donald B. Smith's Mississauga Portraits recreates the lives of eight Ojibwe who lived during this period - all of whom are historically important and interesting figures, and seven of whom have never before received full biographical treatment.

Scotland's Democracy Trail goes from Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars, down the High Street, across North Bridge to Calton Hill, and then on down to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. Although the roots of democracy run deep in Scotland, here we concentrate on the footprint of democracy in our capital city.

Lord Cockburn, Victorian defender of Edinburgh's beauties, describes Calton Hill as 'the Glory of Edinburgh'. 'It presents us,' enthused Cockburn, 'with the finest prospects both of its vicinity and the city... it is adorned by beautiful buildings dedicated to science and to the memory of distinguished men. 'Following on from the success of Arthur's Seat, the Journeys and Evocations series continues with a look at the events and folklore surrounding Edinburgh's iconic Calton Hill. Standing only 338 ft (103m) high, this small hill offers a fascinating view of Edinburgh both literally and historically. The book brings together prose, poetry and photographic images to explore the Calton Hill's role in radical nationalist politics through the centuries as well as taking a look at the buildings, philosophy and intrigue of a central part of Edinburgh's landscape. Two of the city's leading storytellers, Donald Smith, director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre... and historian and writer Stuart McHardy, have sifted through the centuries to compile the remarkable guide to Edinburgh's famous landmark. EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS on Arthur's Seat.

A groundbreaking book, Sacred Feathers was one of the first biographies of a Canadian Aboriginal to be based on his own writings - drawing on Jones's letters, diaries, sermons, and his history of the Ojibwas - and the first modern account of the Mississauga Indians.

Offers a complete description of the theory and technology of thin film deposition. This book offers a broad perspective, and gives readers the tools to objectively evaluate and choose the appropriate thin film process for a specific application. It also includes a list of symbols and an extensive index.