Tony Rainbird's Books

Off the beaten track.

By: Tony Rainbird

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If you enjoy supernatural tales with a twist then this book of short stories is for you. Whether it's the gentle 'Three Gold Sovereigns, 'or the gruesome 'Lunar-sea' Tony Rainbird's latest offering shows the broad sweep of this talented writers imagination... Ever wondered about that 'odd' neighbour who isn't quite the ticket?... Ever felt a cold chill blow through you when there is no wind?... Ever wondered if homicide victims eventually find peace?...Or have you ever simply strayed off the beaten track, and wondered if you will ever find your way back home? This book doesn't give answers, but it does give some disturbing possibilities, with an introduction to each tale by the author

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1326573551

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9781326573553

Hollywood's Stephen King

By: Tony Magistrale

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Hollywood's Stephen King

By: Tony Magistrale

Tony Magistrale explores many of the movie versions of Stephen King's works and provides important insights into both the films and the fiction on which they are based.

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Palgrave Macmillan

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0312293216

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Landscape of Fear

Stephen King's American Gothic

By: Tony Magistrale

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Landscape of Fear

Stephen King's American Gothic

By: Tony Magistrale

One of the very first books to take Stephen King seriously, Landscape of Fear (originally published in 1988) reveals the source of King's horror in the sociopolitical anxieties of the post-Vietnam, post-Watergate era. In this groundbreaking study, Tony Magistrale shows how King's fiction transcends the escapism typical of its genre to tap into our deepest cultural fears: "that the government we have installed through the democratic process is not only corrupt but actively pursuing our destruction, that our technologies have progressed to the point at which the individual has now become expendable, and that our fundamental social institutions-school, marriage, workplace, and the church-have, beneath their veneers of respectability, evolved into perverse manifestations of narcissism, greed, and violence." Tracing King's moralist vision to the likes of Twain, Hawthorne, and Melville, Landscape of Fear establishes the place of this popular writer within the grand tradition of American literature. Like his literary forbears, King gives us characters that have the capacity to make ethical choices in an imperfect, often evil world. Yet he inscribes that conflict within unmistakably modern settings. From the industrial nightmare of "Graveyard Shift" to the breakdown of the domestic sphere in The Shining, from the techno-horrors of The Stand to the religious fanaticism and adolescent cruelty depicted in Carrie, Magistrale charts the contours of King's fictional landscape in its first decade.

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Popular Press

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0879724056

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9780879724054

So You Want to Start a Nursery

By: Tony Avent

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So You Want to Start a Nursery

By: Tony Avent

When Avent announced that he was quitting his job to build a specialty nursery, his former horticulture professor begged his student to reconsider, telling him he couldn't possibly make a profit "without doing something illegal." More than ten years and 20 nursery catalogs later, Avent owns a thriving national business with nearly 30 employees. He wrote So You Want to Start a Nursery to debunk myths about the ornamental-plants nursery business and what it takes to succeed, whether you're a backyard hobbyist or a wholesale grower. (And he still has a clean arrest record.) Assuming that the reader has some basic knowledge about how plants are grown, Avent focuses on the business and planning concerns of the nursery owner. While recounting humorous stories of his baptism by fire as a beginning nurseryman, Avent also provides a primer on the nursery industry as a whole, with discussions of the merits and disadvantages of retail, wholesale, mail-order, and liner operations, to name just a few. Readers of this book will obtain the tools they need to make a business plan of their own. This book is a must-read for horticulture students, industry insiders, and advanced gardeners who dream of turning their passion for plants into a job they love.

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Timber Press

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1604690186

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Wisdom for Leadership

Faith, Values & High Performance

By: Tony Nelson & Moneer Tolephih

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Wisdom for Leadership

Faith, Values & High Performance

By: Tony Nelson & Moneer Tolephih

Wisdom For Leadership tells the story of a development programme for senior educational leaders in Iraq, without doubt one of the most challenging environments in the world. Tony Nelson draws upon his own accomplishments in tailoring a training programme for the deans and heads of colleges and schools across Iraq. This is a story of leadership in extraordinary circumstances, exercised with humility, faith and a search for wisdom. This work shares accumulated leadership wisdom from a variety of western, eastern and tribal sources. This body of knowledge is sensitively grounded in both a spiritual and Islamic context to enable the leader to reflect upon their leadership impact on teams and organisations. Wisdom for Leadership is full of practical diagnostics and tools to help the busy leader quickly apply their own learning to create amazing workplaces.

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Claritas Books

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1905837410

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9781905837410

Stephen King and American History

By: Tony Magistrale,Michael J. Blouin

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Stephen King and American History

By: Tony Magistrale,Michael J. Blouin

This book surveys the labyrinthine relationship between Stephen King and American History. By depicting American History as a doomed cycle of greed and violence, King poses a number of important questions: who gets to make history, what gets left out, how one understands one's role within it, and how one might avoid repeating mistakes of the past. This volume examines King's relationship to American History through the illumination of metanarratives, adaptations, "queer" and alternative historical lenses, which confront the destructive patterns of our past as well as our capacity to imagine a different future. Stephen King and American History will present readers with an opportunity to place popular culture in conversation with the pressing issues of our day. If we hope to imagine a different path forward, we will need to come to terms with this enclosure—a task for which King's corpus is uniquely well-suited.

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Routledge

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100009300X

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9781000093001

Improving Schools, Developing Inclusion

By: Mel Ainscow,Tony Booth,Alan Dyson

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Improving Schools, Developing Inclusion

By: Mel Ainscow,Tony Booth,Alan Dyson

While many books explore the possibilities for developing inclusive practices in schools, and ‘inclusion’ is widely regarded as a desirable goal, much of the literature on the subject has been narrowly concerned with the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs. This book however, takes the view that marginalisation, exclusion and underachievement take many forms and affect many different kinds of child. As such, a definition of inclusion should also touch upon issues of equity, participation, community, entitlement, compassion, respect for diversity and sustainability. Here the highly regarded authors focus on: barriers to participation and learning experienced by pupils the practices that can overcome these barriers the extent to which such practices facilitate improved learning outcomes how such practices can be encouraged and sustained within schools and LEAs. The book is part of the Improving Learning series, published in partnership with the Teaching and Learning Research Project.

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1134193440

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Improving Inter-professional Collaborations

Multi-Agency Working for Children's Wellbeing

By: Anne Edwards,Harry Daniels,Tony Gallagher,Jane Leadbetter,Paul Warmington

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Improving Inter-professional Collaborations

Multi-Agency Working for Children's Wellbeing

By: Anne Edwards,Harry Daniels,Tony Gallagher,Jane Leadbetter,Paul Warmington

Full of ideas to help shape collaborative inter-professional practice, this shows that specialist expertise is distributed across local networks. The reader is encouraged to develop the capacity to recognise the expertise of others and to negotiate their work with others.

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1134032382

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9781134032389

Rome

An Oxford Archaeological Guide

By: Amanda Claridge,Judith Toms,Tony Cubberley

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Rome

An Oxford Archaeological Guide

By: Amanda Claridge,Judith Toms,Tony Cubberley

The ultimate guide to all the important archaeological sites in the city of Rome from the period 800 BC to AD 600, with over 200 site maps, plans, and photographs.

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Oxford University Press

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0199546835

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9780199546831

Managing Employment Relations

By: Tony Bennett,Richard Saundry,Virginia Fisher

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Managing Employment Relations

By: Tony Bennett,Richard Saundry,Virginia Fisher

Employment relations is concerned with the relationship between employees and their employers - one of the most important aspects of an HR role. Managing Employment Relations will give students a thorough grounding in the processes, context and practical application of employment relations and the skills they need for a successful career in HR. Covering everything from the legal aspects of employment relations, essential policies, strategies and the changing social context to conflict resolution, mediation, employee engagement and workplace discipline, Managing Employment Relations is an indispensable guide. With brand new content on gig economy workers, supporting diversity in the workplace, individual and group policies and the need for greater transparency in the employer-employee relationship, this book is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of employment relations. Mapped to the CIPD Level 7 module in employment relations and full of case studies and exercises to help students understand the practical application of the core topics, this is an essential textbook for postgraduate HR students and practitioners in an employment relations role. Online resources include a lecturer guide, lecture slides, sample essay questions and additional case studies for students and lecturers as well as annotated weblinks.

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Kogan Page Publishers

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1789661463

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9781789661460

The Story of Contemporary Art

By: Tony Godfrey

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The Story of Contemporary Art

By: Tony Godfrey

A lively introduction to the rich and diverse history of contemporary art over the past 60 years—from Modernism and minimalism to artists like Andy Warhol and Marina Abramović. Accessible and with lavish illustrations, this is the perfect gift for art history fans and anyone looking for a new, more inclusive perspective on ‘the old boys’ club.’ Encountering a work of contemporary art, a viewer might ask, "What does it mean?" "Is it really art?" and "Why does it cost so much?" These are not the questions that E. H. Gombrich set out to answer in his magisterial The Story of Art. Contemporary art seems totally unlike what came before it, departing from the road map supplied by Raphael, Dürer, Rembrandt, and other European masters. In The Story of Contemporary Art, Tony Godfrey picks up where Gombrich left off, offering a lively introduction to contemporary art that stretches from Andy Warhol’s Brillo boxes to Marina Abramović’s performance art to today’s biennale circuit and million-dollar auctions. Godfrey, a curator and writer on contemporary art, chronicles important developments in pop art, minimalism, conceptualism, installation art, performance art, and beyond.

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MIT Press

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0262366045

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The Moral Voyages of Stephen King

By: Tony Magistrale,Anthony Magistrale

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The Moral Voyages of Stephen King

By: Tony Magistrale,Anthony Magistrale

Magistrale discusses the themes that turn King's fiction into morality tales.

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Wildside Press LLC

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155742070X

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9781557420701

The Professional Development of Teacher Educators

By: Tony Bates,Anja Swennen,Ken Jones

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The Professional Development of Teacher Educators

By: Tony Bates,Anja Swennen,Ken Jones

This book makes a significant contribution to a hitherto much neglected area. The book brings together a wide range of papers on a scale rarely seen with a geographic spread that enhances our understanding of the complex journey undertaken by those who aspire to become teachers of teachers. The authors, from more than ten countries, use a variety of approaches including narrative/life history, self-study and empirical research to demonstrate the complexity of the transformative search by individuals to establish their professional identity as teacher educators. The book offers fundamental and thoughtful critiques of current policy, practice and examples of established structures specifically supporting the professional development of teacher educators that may well have a wider applicability. Many of the authors are active and leading persons in the international fields of teacher education and of professional development. The book considers: novice teacher educators, issues of transition; identity development including research identity; the facilitation and mentoring of teacher educators; self-study research including collaborative writing, use of stories; professional development within the context of curriculum and structural reform. Becoming a teacher is recognised as a transformative search by individuals for their teaching identities. Becoming a teacher educator often involves a more complex and longer journey but, according to the many travel stories told here, one that can be a deeply satisfying experience. This book was published as a special issue of Professional Development in Education.

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1317983262

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9781317983262

Bone by Bone by Bone

By: Tony Johnston

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Bone by Bone by Bone

By: Tony Johnston

FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN WHITE AND BLACK in 1950s Tennessee. Tony Johnston draws on her own childhood memories to limn a portrait of a sensitive and compassionate boy fighting for a friendship his father forbids. David's daddy is determined that his son will grow up to be a doctor like himself. David studies the human bones, and secretly teaches them in turn to his black friend, Malcolm. In a rage, Dr. Church forbids Malcolm to ever enter their home--and threatens to kill him if he does. David tries to change his daddy's mind. but when Malcolm crosses the line, Dr. Church grabs his shotgun.

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Roaring Brook Press

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1626727376

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9781626727373

Islands of Australia's Great Barrier Reef

By: Hugh Finlay,Mark Armstrong,Tony Wheeler

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Islands of Australia's Great Barrier Reef

By: Hugh Finlay,Mark Armstrong,Tony Wheeler

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's natural wonders, a stunning ocean wonderland of bright corals, exotic marine life and dotted with idyllic tropical islands. Whatever your budget or the activities you want to enjoy - diving, snorkeling, hiking or just lying on the beach - this comprehensive guide will help you find your own tropical paradise.

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0864425635

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9780864425638

Nepal

By: Hugh Finlay,Richard Everist,Tony Wheeler

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Nepal

By: Hugh Finlay,Richard Everist,Tony Wheeler

This guide to Nepal provides practical information on most aspects of travel, including health and safety advice, information on local cuisine, advice on customs and etiquette, historical and cultural information, maps, and more.

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0864427042

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9780864427045

Tahiti & French Polynesia

By: Jean-Bernard Carillet,Tony Wheeler

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Tahiti & French Polynesia

By: Jean-Bernard Carillet,Tony Wheeler

There's more to this earthly paradise than beaches and blue sky. Climb mountains, dive deep and dance to the rhythms of an ancient culture with this guide to French Polynesia. * over 40 maps covering all five archipelagos * detailed sections on archaeology, tattooing, dance and diving * Tahitian and French language guides tips on where to sleep and eat well, on any budget * comprehensive information on hopping from island to island

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0864427255

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9780864427250

Bali & Lombok

By: Paul Greenway,James Lyon,Tony Wheeler

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Bali & Lombok

By: Paul Greenway,James Lyon,Tony Wheeler

With its rich culture, lush landscapes, white beaches, excellent surf and legendary nightlife, Bali is almost the definitive tropical paradise. Across the water, Lombok offers superb diving and trekking, plus fascinating traditional villages. This indispensable guide has everything you need to appreciate the magic of both these tantalising and rewarding islands.

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Paris

By: Stephen Fallon,Steve Fallon,Tony Wheeler,Daniel Robinson

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Paris

By: Stephen Fallon,Steve Fallon,Tony Wheeler,Daniel Robinson

The perfect introduction to France's cosmopolitan and seductive "City of Lights", this Lonely Planet city guide serves up comprehensive advice for travelers of all budgets, detailed color maps of Paris and its surroundings, full-color photos, and complete coverage of theater, music, entertainment, shopping, and the famed galleries and museums.

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