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Comic, grotesque, lyrical, and immensely readable, Williams's picaresque medieval fantasy is a reader's delight. A sweeping yarn through the dark ages filled with rogues, lovers, murderers, witchcraft, failed promise, wisdom and regret.

Faced with relentless bullying and physical abuse at school, Stanley feels compelled to take drastic measures to escape his torment. His journey highlights the struggles of youth dealing with violence and the search for a way out, showcasing themes of resilience and the quest for safety.

Exploring the intricate connections between personal history and identity, this book delves into how past events, experiences, and ancestral influences mold our present selves. It invites readers to reflect on the impact of their lineage and life experiences, offering insights into the ways these elements intertwine to create a unique narrative. Through thought-provoking discussions, it encourages a deeper understanding of one's roots and the broader implications of heritage on individual development.

A large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural history of birdsThere are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of birds, What Is a Bird? explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing an up-close look at their morphology, unique internal anatomy and physiology, fascinating and varied behavior, and ecology. It features hundreds of color illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from the familiar backyard sparrow to the most exotic birds of paradise. A must-have book for birders and armchair naturalists, What Is a Bird? is a celebration of the rich complexity of bird life.

Explores the relevance of Romero's films within American cultural traditions and explains the potency of such work beyond 'splatter movie' models.

Interviews with the director of Night of the Living Dead and many other zombie movies

The Cinema of George A. Knight of the Living Dead is the first in-depth study in English of the career of this foremost auteur working at the margins of the Hollywood mainstream in the horror genre. In placing Romero's oeuvre in the context of literary naturalism, the book explores the relevance of the director's films within American cultural traditions and thus explains the potency of such work beyond 'splatter movie' models. The author explores the roots of naturalism in the work of Emile Zola and traces this through to the EC Comics of the 1950s and on to the work of Stephen King. In so doing, the book illuminates the importance of seminal Romero texts such as Night of the Living Dead (1968), Creepshow (1982), Monkey Shines (1988), The Dark Half (1992). This study also includes full coverage of Romero's latest feature, Bruiser (2000), as well as his screenplays and teleplays.

This volume teaches the basics of rugby the New Zealand way. Illustrated throughout with action photographs, the text is written by experts with experience at international and senior provincial level, both as players and coaches.