The Homesteaders tells a wonderful, heart-warming tale of courage, endurance and hope among the late nineteenth century immigrants to Saskatchewan who, with their diverse backgrounds, came together to transform the wild prairie lands into the wheat bowl of Canada. Woven into this story of one such Homesteader, is a celebration of traditional values and a love of the land, of humanity and a genuine desire to make the world a better place. His experiences along the way of preparation and the journey and arrival in Canada, do much to shape his views on life. However, there is much to learn in...
The Homesteaders tells a wonderful, heart-warming tale of courage, endurance and hope among the late nineteenth century immigrants to Saskatchewan who...
The Homesteaders is a trilogy of works which, together, tell a wonderful, heart warming tale of courage, endurance and hope among the late nineteenth century immigrants to Saskatchewan who, with their diverse backgrounds, came together to transform the wild prairie lands into the wheat bowl of Canada and, in so doing, laid the foundations for the future of the province. Theirs was a tale of struggle, perseverance, occasional heartbreak and eventual triumph. It is primarily a story about people. Some spirited and very special people that we should never forget. It also forms an important...
The Homesteaders is a trilogy of works which, together, tell a wonderful, heart warming tale of courage, endurance and hope among the late nineteenth ...
The Homesteaders - Reflections is the third and last volume in the Homesteaders series. It looks back on the period covered by the first two volumes, but from a completely different perspective, thus placing the entire story into perspective. In addition, it draws important conclusions from the overall tale and explains why this story should never be forgotten.
The Homesteaders - Reflections is the third and last volume in the Homesteaders series. It looks back on the period covered by the first two volumes, ...
Life - All Our Yesterdays and Tomorrows, is a literary project of unusual scope. It may best be considered as a philosophical work, although even that categorisation does not adequately describe the enormous breadth of coverage of this work. The concept of life is explored in depth, from the beginnings of geological life, through the emergence of biological life and the arrival of human kind. The human condition is then considered from many perspectives, with both an historic and contemporary view taken in relation to several important factors that have shaped humanity over the millennia. Our...
Life - All Our Yesterdays and Tomorrows, is a literary project of unusual scope. It may best be considered as a philosophical work, although even that...
This book is part of a short series which celebrates Britain's natural landscapes and geology. This edition provides an overview of the Lake District, in the north west of England, an area which, with its hills, lakes and rivers, has inspired generations of artists, poets and writers. The photographs, all taken by the author, are part of a portfolio of over 5000 high quality images which depict natural Britain at a particular juncture in time. As such they represent a valuable scientific archive as well as a beautiful overview of this small, but interesting island. This edition will provide...
This book is part of a short series which celebrates Britain's natural landscapes and geology. This edition provides an overview of the Lake District,...
The Little Book of Verse represents a collection of 52 verses, one for every week of the year, that span around thirty years in the life of the author. They have been inspired by a number of themes, often connected with the natural world in one way or another, although they also reflect the human condition. These are themes which are echoed in other literary works from the author, across a range of subjects, from the natural sciences to history and philosophy. Consequently, every reader is sure to find something that resonates with them within the Little Book of Verse. It will surely warm the...
The Little Book of Verse represents a collection of 52 verses, one for every week of the year, that span around thirty years in the life of the author...
Enterprise House is a story about aspiration, ambition and the development of a new business venture which doesn't always go quite to plan, and yet, ultimately, is destined to achieve a very particular distinction. It follows the fortunes of a unique IT Consultancy firm who discover that success can adopt some unusual forms. In due course, it achieves an outstanding success of the very best kind. At the heart of this success story lies Enterprise House itself, an ordinary, scruffy little prefabricated building which came to touch the lives of all those who crossed its threshold. This is a...
Enterprise House is a story about aspiration, ambition and the development of a new business venture which doesn't always go quite to plan, and yet, u...
Another Little Book of Verse to Warm the Heart has been gathered together by popular demand, following the original volume, which remains available. It contains many random verses upon a variety of subjects which, hopefully, will prove thought provoking and may allow the reader to see life from an entirely different perspective
Another Little Book of Verse to Warm the Heart has been gathered together by popular demand, following the original volume, which remains available. I...
