John West

13 twisted tales of music, magick, mayhem & murder.Some torn from headlines in sunny South Africa where, for many, these are part of everyday life.♠Shop for shrunken heads in a village that time forgot.Witness an ancient ritual passed down from the Aztecs through Jack the Ripper to modern day London.Savour the sweet taste of revenge in a French restaurant.Sit in on the Grim Reaper's disciplinary hearing.And experience life on the streets in 1980s Hillbrow as two teenagers struggle to survive a violent rollercoaster ride through Johannesburg's underground club scene.♠Relax and enjoy an assortment of characters nearly as twisted as the endings of these 13 tales of psychological suspense.

13 twisted tales of music, magick, mayhem & murder.Some torn from headlines in sunny South Africa where, for many, these are part of everyday life.♠Shop for shrunken heads in a village that time forgot.Witness an ancient ritual passed down from the Aztecs through Jack the Ripper to modern-day London.Savour the sweet taste of revenge in a French restaurant.Sit in on the Grim Reaper's disciplinary hearing.And experience life on the streets in 1980s Hillbrow as two teenagers struggle to survive a violent rollercoaster ride through Johannesburg's underground club scene.♠John West has won awards and even small amounts of money for his scribblings over the years. One of his stories was recently longlisted in the top 200 entries out of 5 000 submitted to the international Commonwealth Short Story Prize.His first novel - Burning Roses, a decadent tale of sex, drugs, rock n roll & magick - is available online.

Originally published separately on Amazon in digital form only♠Three full short storiesFamily Obligations - A female private investigator meets the family from hell. Chaos ensues as a demon tries to enforce his traditional contractual rights over his offspring.But we're not in Alabama, now, are we?Mark's Mistake - The devil came down to Mark's house, she was looking for a soul to steal. Can Mark outsmart the devil? Many have tried. And failed. But Mark has special abilities.Pssst... Mark... She gave them to you. Remember?Oops.Olaf's Quest - A Viking warrior bites off more than he can chew when he underestimates three girls in a winter wasteland.♠One radio playFiddlesticks - Corporate politics, office relationships, lies, deceit, dognapping, and bodies buried in the backyard.♠And 20 snippetsAt weekly meetings, aspiring writers are often expected to write something at the drop of a hat. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't.Sometimes the exercise spawns a semi-decent idea, that can be tweaked and prodded into pretending it's a real story.These aren't those.These are the ones left bleeding on the floor of the operating theatre. They are not full stories. Just bits of scenes. Paragraphs. Snippets.Most writers leave these tucked away in private notebooks. That's probably where they belong. But on the off-chance anyone wants to peek inside the mind of an aspiring writer to see how ideas develop - and often die - here's your chance to read 20 ad hoc short shorts that might at least raise a smile.

Many pre-service teachers admit to feeling unsure about the mathematics they will have to teach in primary school. Others find it difficult to know how to apply the theories of teaching and learning they study in other courses to the teaching of mathematics. This book begins by outlining some of the key considerations of effective mathematics teaching and learning. These include understanding student motivation, classroom management, overcoming maths anxiety and developing a positive learning environment. The authors also introduce the curriculum and assessment processes, and explore the use of ICT in the maths classroom. Part B outlines in a straightforward and accessible style the mathematical content knowledge required of a primary teacher. The content extends beyond the primary level to Year 9 of the Australian Curriculum as, while primary teachers may not have to teach this content, knowing it is a key part of being a strong teacher and will assist pre-service teachers to meet the requirements of the LANTITE (the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students). Featuring graphics and worked examples and using clear and friendly language throughout, this is the essential introduction for students wishing to begin teaching primary mathematics with confidence and enthusiasm. 'The writing style is clean and uncomplicated; exactly what my maths education students need. The blend of theories, curriculum, planning, assessment and mathematical content knowledge strikes the balance that is missing in many texts.' -- Dr Geoff Hilton, University of Queensland

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This book delves into the widely held belief that the 21st century will be the "Asian Century" by examining the Asia's rapid economic development in the post-war era and the challenges it faces in forging ahead of world leaders in the West.The impact of the current turbulent global political climate on Asia is critically analyzed, employing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, combining economic, social, political and geopolitical perspectives. Written in an accessible style, the book offers students, business, government, and civil society players powerful insights on Asia.

Stop living from paycheck to paycheck. Achieve Financial Independence. Retire Early. Join the FIRE movement that's igniting the world. Everybody wants to scrape together enough money to escape the rat race and live their dreams. But very few people are willing to put in the effort and make the sacrifices required for this to happen. Building wealth is not about buying expensive toys. Nor is building wealth the same as making money. That's like saying that having children is the same as going on a date. And to extend that analogy, as far as salaries are concerned, it's not the size that matters, it's what you do with it. Learn how you can save money every month, no matter who you are, or how much you earn. Learn how to avoid the mistakes that lead to financial ruin. Discover how the rich and famous throw their money away. And learn why it's better to build wealth slowly than to just have lots of money. This is no get-rich-quick scheme. It won't be easy. That's why it's called Hard Money. Work while they sleep. Learn while they party. Save while they spend. Then live like they dream. You have a very slim chance of winning the lottery. You have a better chance of building wealth slowly. If you have the right attitude. If you want it bad enough.

Reproduction of the original: The History of Tasmania by John West

Reproduction of the original: The History of Tasmania by John West

Reproduction of the original: The Substance of a Journal during a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America by John West

Reproduction of the original: The History of Tasmania by John West

Reproduction of the original: The History of Tasmania by John West

Reproduction of the original: The Substance of a Journal during a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America by John West

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This book delves into the widely held belief that the 21st century will be the "Asian Century" by examining the Asia's rapid economic development in the post-war era and the challenges it faces in forging ahead of world leaders in the West.The impact of the current turbulent global political climate on Asia is critically analyzed, employing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, combining economic, social, political and geopolitical perspectives. Written in an accessible style, the book offers students, business, government, and civil society players powerful insights on Asia.

Ever dreamed of a better life? Great Personal Power will show you how to achieve the extraordinary life you desire and deserve, and how to master your future both personally and professionally. By harnessing the power of the mind, you can do, have, achieve, and create anything you want for your life. Great Personal Power, reveals the science of personal success and teaches you the laws that govern all lasting achievement * How to form a Definite Major Purpose* The Power of Applied Faith* Developing Accurate Thinking* The secret of creating instant rapport with anyone you meet* The seventeen Laws of lasting success* The Keys to Wealth and Happiness Great Personal Power is a revolutionary tool book for the mind. It will show you, step by step, how to perform at your peak while gaining emotional and financial freedom, attaining leadership and self-confidence, and winning the cooperation of others. It will give you the knowledge and the courage to remake yourself and your world. Great Personal Power is a guidebook to superior performance that will lead you to new levels of success.

We've all had those nights where drunken sex with a witch in a blood pentagram under a full moon on the roof of your favourite Johannesburg nightclub summons a hard-drinking demon who changes the fate of the human race forever.Right?No?Just me, then?⛥♠⛥"There's dark, and there's twisted. Then there's Burning Roses... Sex magick rituals in nightclubs. Ancient demons in the mosh pit. Dozens of easter eggs, hilarious references to song lyrics and dead musicians, that had me snorting coffee out my nose. If this is how people lived in the 80s, I'm surprised anyone survived. But I'm glad they did. And that they came back to tell us how."⛥♠⛥John doesn't give a f@(c)k. About anything except drinking, playing pool and headbanging to his favourite bands in Johannesburg's metal clubs. Until a private investigator hires him to find a missing girl, and he stumbles into a twisted conspiracy of magickal forces battling to decide the fate of the human race. Who is the horned demon following him from one bar to the next? Why are shadowy cult members stalking his every move? Can he find the girl before they do? Has he fallen under her spell? Does she have her own twisted agenda? Can he hang onto his sanity? Even his life? Will any of this cut into his drinking time?⛥♠⛥Combining music, magick, mayhem & murder, this work of fiction is set against the real rock n roll underworld of 1980s Hillbrow, the heavy metal heart of Johannesburg. A humble tribute to the lost generation, to those of us who survived, and to the fallen heroes who live on in our hearts.