Young Robert Pachal crosses Canada by train with his brotherinlaw's coffin, bearing witness to a way of life that will never be seen again. When he arrives in Barry's Bay, he unwittingly sets in motion one of the final and most tragic events in pioneer Canada.
The story of William of Sens, the architect commissioned to rebuild the central portion (the choir) of Canterbury Cathedral after the fire of 1174. Over-weeningly proud of this honour and his abilities, just as he places the keystone in place, William plummets to the floor from the high scaffold. Despite months of painful recuperation, William will only relinquish the finishing of his work to others after a visitation from Michael the Archangel.
THIS BOOK CONTAINS SOME POWERFUL, PRACTICAL, CONFIDENCE TECHNIQUES THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR WORK AND LIFE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. Do you want... * MORE SOCIAL CONFIDENCE to make you more popular? * MORE EMOTIONAL CONFIDENCE to make you more attractive? * MORE CONFIDENCE AT WORK so you get paid more & promoted? * CONFIDENCE TO ENJOY more adventure and excitement in your life? * CONFIDENCE TO GRAB more life-changing opportunities? If the answer to any of these is `Yes`, then the highly practical and realistic Don't Shoot I'm Not Well! will give you the skills and the mindset you need. The techniques in the book will help you deal with rude, bitchy & patronising people; ask women or men out; gain sexual confidence; deal with a critical partner or parent; network effectively; cope with setbacks; and more. They are explained by someone who's used them successfully: when held at gunpoint; in a war zone; during undercover work; when making a profitable difference at major public corporations; and in many other random situations. Learning these techniques will energise and empower you, and you will enjoy the colourful, down-to-earth, no-nonsense, witty and highly effective way the book sets about teaching them to you. The book also includes case studies of real people who have used them to transform their lives. JUST SOME OF THE COMMENTS ABOUT DON T SHOOT I M NOT WELL!: Don't Shoot I'm Not Well! is a great read that is both educational and entertaining. It is a colourful, thought-provoking, encouraging, down to earth and practical book that will make you feel you can improve your confidence. Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Explorer. Sean's book will inspire more people to take the plunge with greater confidence. Sir James Dyson, Inventor. / Great title. Great book. And a great read on an important subject that affects all of us. Don't Shoot - I'm Not Well! is a thought provoking, tell it as it is read that will amuse, move and motivate you to make a difference in your life. Doug Richard, Entrepreneur & ex-Dragon on BBC TV s Dragons Den. / Seán's book is a must read. Don't Shoot - I'm Not Well! is jam-packed with fascinating insights into how to develop self-confidence. It is a timely, compelling and a no-nonsense guide which is easy to follow, all based on real experiences. It has clearly been written by someone who knows what they re talking about. Nick Cameron MC MBE, ex-Sergeant in 22 SAS. / If you're serious about gaining confidence, try this book. Richard Reed, Co-Founder of Innocent Drinks. / Feeling confident about yourself and what you can achieve often makes the difference between success and failure. If reading this book can help to equip you with the tools to instil confidence within yourself and those around you, then this can only assist a positive outcome! Daisy Berkeley, Olympic, World & European equestrian medallist.
Mystery writer Dorothy Sayers is loved and remembered, most notably, for the creation of sleuths Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. As this biography attests, Sayers was also one of the first women to be awarded a degree from Oxford, a playwright, and an essayist--but also a woman with personal joys and tragedies. Here, Reynolds, a close friend of Sayers, presents a convincing and balanced portrait of one of the 20th century's most brilliant, creative women. 30 b&w photos.
Containing more that two thousand supersitions of Britain ranging over the past six hundred years, and extending down to the present day,this book demonstrates that superstitions are world-wide and inherent in all peoples of the world in exactly identical forms of fear and avoidance.
This unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, utilizing the latest research from the Oxford Languages team to source them. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, broadening the cultural range of the proverbs selected, and covering sayings of international origins. With a strong emphasis on concisely explaining the meaning of the proverbs described, the dictionary also provides additional examples of usage, and includes a fascinating history for many entries. Arranged in A-Z order and with a useful thematic index, A Dictionary of Proverbs is ideal for browsing and perfectly suited for quick reference. Look up your old favourites, learn punchy new expressions to get your point across, and find the answer to that crossword clue. It is never too late to learn: find proverbs relevant to every aspect of life in this entertaining and informative collection.