Bøker av Stephen Crabbe

1913. War drums throb across the world. Greed and malice stalk the island. Despite people's sneers, one woman stands up for the downtrodden. From childhood, Pansy has been an outsider. Her oddness makes her the butt of ridicule. Even her own family struggle to accept her. So, wouldn't it be prudent to keep her nose out of the affairs of the family next door? Especially in 1913, when the islanders are more tense than ever. The world is lurching towards war. Some businessmen will do anything-even kill-to get rich by exploiting a special indigenous plant. Political debate rages over whether to export or preserve natural resources. And innocents suffer in the hands of heartless authorities. But Pansy stands with the misunderstood and downtrodden, grapples with bullies and bigots. And as violence grows in the community, she feels compelled to delve into the dark secrets and dangers of the Dodd family-a mystery entangled in the murky past of the island. Can she handle all that while silently waging her own inner struggle? Read this engrossing tale of fascinating characters and verifiable historical fact, all wrapped in the unique natural beauty of Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

South Australia is affected by war carnage continuing in distant Europe A fierce conscientious objector abhors the thought of sending soldiers to war A little boy could be locked away for 'scientific' reasons One of Australia's first policewomen discovers crimes driven by greed, prejudice and lust for powerAdelaide, 1917Day by day, the morale of South Australia's people sinks to more dismal depths.Elsie Fisher nurtures little Neddy's singing talent while pursuing her own musical ambitions. Their music becomes a powerful facilitator for improving the lives of others. But can Elsie protect her little step-brother from those who want to institutionalize him for purported 'scientific' reasons? And why is sinister Detective Inspector Neale so hostile towards the boy?Edwin Argent is a deep-seated conscientious objector who abhors the threat of conscription, but he loves a girl who staunchly supports the national war effort. How will this difference affect their relationship? Neither of them sees that Elsie wants Edwin all to herself.Reverend Brown happens by chance upon escaped prisoner Oskar Zoerner in the scrub, and secretly offers him refuge. The priest is determined to help badly-damaged Oskar heal, which leads to revelations about the man's early life and his innermost character.Pansy Pearce surprises everyone when she achieves a position of authority. With the others, she investigates enemies of the Fisher family, which leads to discovery of criminal activity driven by bigotry, greed, and hunger for power.In this third book of Stephen Crabbe's saga, even darker malevolence seeps from the murky crevices of wartime society, and the lives of the South Australian characters entwine ever more tightly.Seeking Peace in Adelaide often reads as though there can be no tranquility possible for its troubled characters. This new novel is based on verifiable historical facts that make for a powerfully affecting story. Walk once again beside fascinating characters in Book Three of the series A South Australian Saga, and tread through adventure laced with history.

South Australia, 1914When war against Germany erupts on the other side of the earth, a huge wave of suspicion, prejudice and persecution floods the community. There's even a harsh concentration camp built for men branded as enemy aliens. Here in Adelaide, five diverse people are made vulnerable by the war.Elsie, gifted and ambitious child pianist, with German ancestry.Oskar, famous sportsman and businessman, also with German origins.Wilfred, a caring Anglican parish priest, opposed to the war.Pansy, an outsider by her very nature, but a fighter for justice to others.Little Neddy, a poor communicator with people, yet a prodigious singer with birds in the scrub.Each must confront outer enemies and inner problems. As corpses pile high in faraway Europe, the lives of the five protagonists intertwine, and friendships form. How will they meet the challenge of this time of war?This skilfully written novel is based on verifiable historical facts. As you read, you will walk in the shoes of finely-etched characters in Book Two of the series A South Australian Saga.

This book provides an in-depth study of controlled languages used in technical documents from both a theoretical and practical perspective. The author then offers a comparative analysis of existing controlled languages and distills the best-practice features of those language systems.