Bøker av Nigel Clayton

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in Verse.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz needs no real introduction in itself, for it is a classic, and this version is no different, other than the fact that it is written in verse, as a poem.Dorothy, along with her dog Toto, are sucked into a cyclone, as L.Frank Baum expresses it, and is swept to a strange land called Oz. Here she ventures to find a way home, befriending several, unique friends along the way, including the Scarecrow, The Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman.

Set in South Australia, 1884; this is the story of three Afghan cameleers as they go about delivering supplies along the Birdsville Track. Follow Nak, Shir and Abdul on an adventure across outback Australia, where their pasts catch up to them in many ways. Individual feelings are tested to the limit, insecurities are measured by fear, and desire is outweighed by need. Angry and forgiving, tired and alive, eager and pessimistic. They fight against the conditions, against the hate, and against their pasts.It is a work of fiction, based on the people of the times, where prejudice is very much alive, many Afghans being treated poorly, not just for the colour of their skin, or their religious belief, but because of the expertise that the Afghan cameleers offer the Australian outback, taking work from many Australians.This story offers an in-depth look at the life of cameleers and the issues surrounding camel strings, shedding a great amount of light on the subject of camels in the outback, opening the eyes of the reader as to the great work that camel strings performed during this time of expansion.Camels were able to out-work bullock teams and horses due to their abilities to adjust to a harsh land, and the cameleers were of no exception.

This Omnibus contains the following, the complete series of The Templar: The Templar: and the City of GodThe Templar: and the Temple of Káros [Part 2]The Templar: and the Cross of Christ [Part 3]Amazon [Part 4 of The Templar series]BOOK ONEStephen's epic adventure is proceeded by the final days of Constantinople, 1453, as 7,000 inhabitants defend against an army of over 100,000. The historical value of Book One does well to inform the reader as to the way in which the siege came to be successful, and how the defenders held their position so heroically. The characters of fictional value provide great momentum and interest to the story, doing justice to history, never for an instant depriving it of substance.BOOK TWOJust yesterday, Stephen was fighting to defend The City of God against the Muslim invaders; now, in the pursuing days, where living is as fierce by night, as it is by day, he must fight to preserve that, which he does not fully understand.Will he be delivered salvation? Will he secure a fuller understanding of his place in life? His first step of many is to provide aid to others, but over the coming days he must make decisions that will affect the future of mankind, not just the souls he has pledged to protect. The very religion that he holds so dear to his heart will be questioned, as too will the motives behind his decisions. Káros holds the key, the key to everlasting life, the key to the rules of life, and life's meaning. It is for him to decide what will become of his future, and of the Christian religion. At any cost, he must preserve that which he has been passed onto him; the secret of the chest; and above all, the key must always be protected and never surrendered.BOOK THREEStephen, the Knights of the Hospital, and the thirteen orphans, continue with their harsh voyage to the shores of a town called Barcelona, where a ferocious storm greets them, and tragic events begin to unfold. Something so unbelievable is discovered by Stephen as he befriends Father Ambaedian of Barcelona, a 1500 year-old mystery being discovered for what it is and the truth that it hides. Where is the final resting place of the Cross of Christ? What power does it hold? What other name is it known by? What is to become of the thirteen orphans and the knights so bold?BOOK FOURThis final book is the work of fiction, the story of the creation of the women warriors and El Dorado, and a story of Spanish explorers travelling the Amazon River. Tales of El Dorado and the Amazons have flooded the world. Why is it that the Spanish never encountered the true city of the Amazons, or did they?Stories rose upon the tongue of the Spanish invader of a man covered in gold, the Golden Prince. And what is the link between the Golden Prince and the women warriors of the Amazon?
Where did the stories come from? This fictional account of the travels of Orellana and Carvajal offers a simple solution to a puzzle that simply cannot be solved: and for what reason?

Henry is a pygmy possum who passes the day by helping the rainforest grow, by spreading the spores of mushrooms about the rainforest floor. One day he comes across some bad news; there is a cat on the loose and he is being a bully.With the help of some new friends, Henry saves the day by confronting the bullying cat and putting him in his place, serving him a good lesson about friendship and illuminating his poor behavior towards others.This all takes place in Tasmania, where Henry, Daisy the spider, Penelope the pademelon, Mr.White the owl, and Tassie the Tasmanian devil, all live in harmony and peace.In total there are 40 full-color pictures. The story is written in rhyme and told over 71 [four-line] verses.

Bernard de Beauvais is a Knights Templar, accused of many things, including cowardice. We follow Bernard during his trial; through the ages; the Battle of Tripoli, the Battle of Acre, and the Battle of Bannockburn. He's tortured and ransomed, fights like the devil and protects the innocent as though they are his own children; but one day his world comes crashing down around him, all because of King Philip, King of France. But France is his home and it comes to pass that the French Exchequer needs the help of Bernard, and together something heinous is plotted; but history will never know of Bernard's ultimate service to the people of his beloved country.

This is the First World War through the eyes of DenisPatrick Kelly, soldier of the 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers,from 22nd April, 1914, until the close of the war on 11thNovember, 1918.Denis Kelly went to war on the day his wife gave birthto a healthy boy, and through sheer luck and good fortunedid survive the war having experienced the horrors thatwere the Retreat from Mons, Ypres, The Somme,Langemarck, La Cateau, Loos, Messines, St Quentin andmuch, much more.This is a vivid account of what he went through duringfour years of heinous tragedy.

Written as an epic poem in verse, this is a story of a siege and love. Stephen and Clover find each other at the worst of times and hope to savour their newfound love in one another, in a future together, and in peace forever.This tale of epic proportion takes place during the final days of Constantinople, 1453, as 7,000 inhabitants defend against an army of over 100,000. The historical value of this book does well to inform the reader as to the way in which the siege came to be successful, and how the defenders held their position so heroically. The characters of fictional value provide great momentum and interest to the story, doing justice to history, never for an instant depriving it of substance.

This book in a novel, whereby 'Song of the Templar' is the same, basic story but written in poetic verse - the covers are almost identical.Bernard de Beauvais is a Knights Templar, accused of many things, including cowardice. We follow Bernard during his trial; through the ages; the Battle of Tripoli, the Battle of Acre, and the Battle of Bannockburn. He's tortured and ransomed, fights like the devil and protects the innocent as though they are his own children; but one day his world comes crashing down around him, all because of King Philip, King of France. But France is his home and it comes to pass that the French Exchequer needs the help of Bernard, and together something heinous is plotted; but history will never know of Bernard's ultimate service to the people of his beloved country.

This is the story of a man on walkabout, trekking the centre of Australia some 60,000 yearsago. The adventures open the door to myths and legends of Aboriginal society as never readbefore. The myths, legends and wonders of Aboriginal society are many and vast, passed onby word of mouth for tens of thousands of years.If we assume that the 'religion' of these people dates back so far then we have to assume thatcreatures such as the diprotodon, megalania, and thylacoleo, just to name a few, are foreverpresent in their myths and legend. But there are indicators to show that the religion does notdate back so far, or in the least, that religion was an on-going form of practice, for the dingo[which only dates back some 5,000 years] seems to be rather active in ritual and commonplace amongst some myths and legends.Whether these stories have changed over the years [as word mouth is hard to secure as asource of historical worth] or not, I have taken the liberty, whether justly or otherwise, to putit into story form, so that there appears to be a more rudiment meaning to the entiredevelopment of Aboriginal Dreamtime, which is an eternal way of life and carries with itmany sacred meanings.I can only hope that I have created no ill-will, for my intentions are to provide others with thejoy of understanding in a way which is more effortless then simply passing over one mythafter another in a big thick book.Kulinma! Ngulakujaku-kula!This book might contain names of people who have since departed this world