A year in the life of Peartree House Bed & Breakfast describes the first year of trading of a Bed and Breakfast guest house operation in Scotland and is a cracking good read. Written with hints of the Bryson and Blackadder styles it has escapades as good as any Fawlty Towers episode and has something for everyone. For existing and aspiring B&B owners it is essential reading. Spread over 20 chapters it describes how a male ex-IT programme manager, management consultant and management executive gets to grips with mundane chores while trying to provide a superior service to tourists from around the world. From the arrival of the redundancy cheque through the first traumatic weeks of trading, subsequent quality inspection, the provision of dinner, management of websites and the Internet to the hilarious actions of guests the book is fast moving.
A Proactive Practitioner’s Guide to Section 11(b) of the Charter examines the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision in R v. Jordan, exploring its profound impact on Section 11(b) Charter law and how it reshaped the understanding of unreasonable delay in criminal proceedings. Drawing on their extensive involvement in key litigation over the past eight years, Tracy Kozlowski and Joanne Stuart offer valuable insight into the development and clarification of the Jordan framework. As transitional cases phase out of appellate courts and the criminal justice system recovers from pandemic-related strain, Section 11(b) litigation remains a critical issue in criminal law. The book examines key aspects of the Jordan framework and highlights unresolved issues that will continue to shape future litigation and legal interpretation. This comprehensive guide provides essential insight into the evolving jurisprudence, helping Crown counsel, defense lawyers, and judges navigate the complexities of Section 11(b) Charter litigation in the years to come.
""The Poetical Works of A. B. Todd with Autobiography and Portrait"" is a collection of poetry written by A. B. Todd, accompanied by an autobiography of the author and a portrait. The book offers readers a glimpse into the life and works of the poet, as well as a chance to appreciate their literary creations. The poems in the collection cover a range of themes and styles, showcasing the author's versatility and skill as a writer. The autobiography provides insight into Todd's personal life, including their upbringing, education, and experiences that influenced their writing. The portrait offers a visual representation of the author, allowing readers to connect with them on a more personal level. Overall, ""The Poetical Works of A. B. Todd with Autobiography and Portrait"" is a comprehensive and engaging collection that will appeal to fans of poetry and those interested in learning more about the life of a talented writer.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
In 1880, Joel Chandler Harris, a moderate white Southern journalist, published a collection of black folktales, proverbs, songs, and character sketches based on stories he had heard as a child. In his introduction, Robert Hemenway discusses the book's enduring popularity, pointing out that the character of Uncle Remus, the docile and grandfatherly ex-slave storyteller, is a utopian figure-a literary creation by Harris that reassured white readers during the tense and tentative Reconstruction. By contrast, the feisty Brer Rabbit was a mainstay of black folklore long before Harris heard of his exploits. Brer Rabbit's cunning and revolutionary antics symbolically inverted the slave-master relationship and satisfied the deep human needs of a captive people... Joel Chandler Harris (December 9, 1848 - July 3, 1908) was an American journalist, fiction writer, and folklorist best known for his collection of Uncle Remus stories. Harris was born in Eatonton, Georgia, where he served as an apprentice on a plantation during his teenage years. He spent the majority of his adult life in Atlanta working as an associate editor at the Atlanta Constitution. Harris led two professional lives: as the editor and journalist known as Joe Harris, he supported a vision of the New South with the editor Henry W. Grady (1880-1889), stressing regional and racial reconciliation after the Reconstruction era. As Joel Chandler Harris, fiction writer and folklorist, he wrote many 'Brer Rabbit' stories from the African-American oral tradition and helped to revolutionize literature in the process.... Arthur Burdett Frost (January 17, 1851 - June 22, 1928), was an American illustrator, graphic artist and comics writer. He was also well known as a painter. Frost's work is well known for its dynamic representation of motion and sequence. Frost is considered one of the great illustrators in the "Golden Age of American Illustration". Frost illustrated over 90 books and produced hundreds of paintings; in addition to his work in illustrations, he is renowned for realistic hunting and shooting prints....
Joel Chandler Harris (December 9, 1848 - July 3, 1908) was an American journalist, fiction writer, and folklorist best known for his collection of Uncle Remus stories. Harris was born in Eatonton, Georgia, where he served as an apprentice on a plantation during his teenage years. He spent the majority of his adult life in Atlanta working as an associate editor at the Atlanta Constitution. Harris led two professional lives: as the editor and journalist known as Joe Harris, he supported a vision of the New South with the editor Henry W. Grady (1880-1889), stressing regional and racial reconciliation after the Reconstruction era. As Joel Chandler Harris, fiction writer and folklorist, he wrote many 'Brer Rabbit' stories from the African-American oral tradition and helped to revolutionize literature in the process.Joel Chandler Harris was born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1848 to Mary Ann Harris, an Irish immigrant. His father, whose identity remains unknown, abandoned Mary Ann and the infant shortly after his birth. The parents had never married; the boy was named Joel after his mother's attending physician, Dr. Joel Branham. Chandler was the name of his mother's uncle.Harris remained self-conscious of his illegitimate birth throughout his life.A prominent physician, Dr. Andrew Reid, gave the Harris family a small cottage to use behind his mansion. Mary Harris worked as a seamstress and helped neighbors with their gardening to support herself and her son. She was an avid reader and instilled in her son a love of language: "My desire to write-to give expression to my thoughts-grew out of hearing my mother read The Vicar of Wakefield." Dr. Reid also paid for Harris' school tuition for several years. In 1856, Joe Harris briefly attended Kate Davidson's School for Boys and Girls, but transferred to Eatonton School for Boys later that year. He had an undistinguished academic record and a habit of truancy. Harris excelled in reading and writing, but was mostly known for his pranks, mischief, and sense of humor. Practical jokes helped Harris cloak his shyness and insecurities about his red hair, Irish ancestry, and illegitimacy, leading to both trouble and a reputation as a leader among the older boys. Arthur Burdett Frost (January 17, 1851 - June 22, 1928), was an American illustrator, graphic artist and comics writer. He was also well known as a painter. Frost's work is well known for its dynamic representation of motion and sequence. Frost is considered one of the great illustrators in the "Golden Age of American Illustration". Frost illustrated over 90 books and produced hundreds of paintings; in addition to his work in illustrations, he is renowned for realistic hunting and shooting prints.
