New Releases by James Mcdonald

This is the first volume of the first major history of the Canberra-Queanbeyan district since the three-volume set by Gillespie, Gibbney and Sparke, in 1988-1991. McDonald begins with the district''s ''prehistory'', considering what Canberra life was like before 1788. He examines how the landscape evolved into its recognisable form by the end of the Ice Age and considers possible evidence of the first ancient footprints - perhaps other hominins - 130,000 years ago. The volume discusses how Aboriginal occupation was concentrated at campsites along the waterways, especially during the temperate months and in the alpine areas in winter and during the moth hunting season at mid-summer. Agriculture, aquaculture, and hunting methods are examined, including fire-stick farming. Local religious practices and views on the afterlife are also considered as well as the nature and structure of the different local Aboriginal bands in the 1820s and beyond. McDonald also includes new research on the first British expeditions to Canberra and their use of Aboriginal expertise. The most confronting chapter of this volume deals with the invasion. In Canberra it used to be claimed that there was no resistance. McDonald debunks this myth, showing that the impact was genocidal. There are also detailed appendices. One covers the etymology of local names, particularly the toponym, ''Canberra''. Another provides the first ever historiography of the Canberra district. There are 16 maps, 14 tables, several biographies, and illustrative figures.

In 2006, I was told by a spirit guide that I would write a book. Yes, I see spirits. “That sounds good but what story had I to tell? Tell the story of how you came from the slums of Glasgow, pushed away your gifts of ‘sixth sense’ and rediscovered them as an adult.” Okay, from the slums of Glasgow to discovering that you’re a psychic in your late forties sounds good but the part in between might sound uninteresting. “Think about it,” I was told, “You will soon be given the opportunity to write.” My life was to follow two paths; communicating with spirit and learning to replace fear with love. My guidance came from two sources; spirit and dreams. My childhood had been a ‘lie’ and I came to realise that much of my adult life was a ‘lie’ also. I wasn’t quite the person that I thought I was. During my childhood I had been abused by my father, a person I was supposed to trust. When anything horrific happened to me I would pretend that it never happened. Unfortunately, I continued with this habit as an adult and would have difficulty facing up to anything. I had two options: run, as I had been doing, or face the truth about myself. I opted for the latter. Today I do not acknowledge negativity. I learn from every experience and think positively. It does help somewhat when the guidance that I receive is ‘out of this world!’

The most famous event of the thirteenth century war against the Cathars of the Languedoc is an alleged command given by an Abbot "Kill them all! God will know His own". Almost everyone has heard of it, even if the context is a little hazy. For well over six hundred years the claim - made by a sympathetic contemporary clerical writer - was accepted as fact. But historians over the last hundred years have been more sceptical, often describing the story of the command as "apocryphal". Almost no original work on the question has been carried out by modern historians in the English-speaking world, and only a little by Francophone historians. This monograph aims to provide a thoroughgoing reassessment of the question. It presents a mass of new evidence, exposes previously unrecognised significance in existing evidence, and frames new arguments that will undoubtedly shift received opinion among historians.

In Victorian England, class distinction was the norm. if you were born into the working class, you stayed in it. The aristocrats in that society guarded their privileges fiercely. Woe betide anyone who tried to breach their bastion of entitlement, particularly by marriage.

Did a medieval Abbot really lead troops into war? And did he really command them to kill the population of an entire city - men, women and children; the old, crippled and infirm; even babies? This question has tantalised historians for centuries, and credible arguments have been advanced both for and against. In this work, James McDonald, sumarises these arguments and develops a number of new arguments of his own, which decisively tip the balance away from view that has predominated for over a century. This is the first ever comprehensive assessment of the arguments, astonishing in their breadth and depth. It is a true tour de force, that will revolutionise your ideas of medieval Europe.

This is a translation of Voltaire''s work on the Cathar Crusade - the thirteenth century papal war against the people of the Languedoc. It includes parallel texts with James McDonald''s English translation against Voltaire''s original French, along with notes, and short essays on Voltaire, his life and his works.

The Alphabet by Cockroaches is a great book for kids who like to laugh at the gross and gooey side of life. Kids in preschool and kindergarten will learn their ABCs through the funny antics of a trio of silly cockroaches that match their favorite things with each letter of the alphabet. This is the perfect book for children 3-6, who are learning the alphabet, and like to laugh at creepy, crawly critters. Help your child learn their ABCs with a humorous alphabet book that explores the world of cockroaches. Wonderfully comical illustrations will keep kids engaged and laughing while they learn their letters.

After the cold of Winter, comes the warmth of Spring. I Am Spring takes young children on a journey through the many important events that occur uniquely in the beautiful growing season of Spring. From sprouting seeds to buzzing bees, children, preschool through first grade, will learn the important changes that happen during this season of rebirth.Bright and colorful pictures of busy landscapes full of life are great for keeping the attention of kids ages 3-7. Large print and illustrations make it a perfect classroom book for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. I Am Spring is a vibrant nonfiction book that represents the science of the season of Spring in a storytelling fashion that is excellent for kids 5-8.When the day becomes longer than the night, and the leaves begin to sprout on the bare branches, and bugs and animals that were hiding start to reappear, get ready, because that means Spring is here!

Ten-year-old Gabriella''s brother is a jerk, and his best friend and their neighbor is worse, Daddy just brought home a Nancy in the Nook doll that''s even creepier than the Ned in the Nook, and all she wants is to protect her back-yard domain and survive gymnastics. Now, Grandmother is visiting from her Austrian village to visit for the holidays, bringing heirloom decorations, her famous stöllen recipe, and a family legacy.When her grandmother gives her a special gift, will she use it to save her brother, or follow an ancient power?

When the weather turns warm during spring and summer, that''s when the fuzzy bees come out of hiding. Learn about the amazing life of a honey bee and discover just how important these tiny creatures are to the many varieties of food people count on.

Learn about the amazing changes that frogs go through, and how their lives are uniquely tied to ours.Frogs don''t start out as the hopping, green creatures that we might see sitting on a lily pad or under a leaf. They go through an amazing change.I Am a Frog introduces kids to basic biological concepts about this awesome amphibian. Big, vibrant illustrations capture the attention of children ages 3-7. Large print and easy to follow words make this a great book for parents introducing kids to science, as well as for teachers reading to a preschool or elementary school classroom.

The Sun warms our days and brings light to the dark. Let''s find out about the Sun, and why it''s so important to life on Earth.There are many stars in the night sky, but only one that we''ve found so far that supports a planet filled with life, that''s our star, the Sun! I Am the Sun introduces kids to the basic concepts of Space and Earth science while also teaching how important the Sun is to our very existence here on Earth. From the air we breathe to the everchanging weather, the Sun is a source of life for all of us.Young children will learn about basic concepts of astronomy, how the sun got its start in space, and how it''s the glue that holds the solar system together. I Am the Sun is a great beginning science book for kids. Images are big and bright for kids ages 3-8. The concepts are basic and geared for preschool through second grade learners.

Triceratops is the tough plant-eating dinosaur that kids love. In this dinosaur book for kids ages 3-8, children will learn about prehistoric life of the armored dinosaur that used to stand strong against giant predators like Tyrannosaurus rex and clever hunters like velociraptor. Triceratops were well equipped to battle the largest of foes and were one of the last dinosaurs to live on Earth. Large colorful images with interesting dinosaur and Earth science facts presented in a simple and easy to follow format, created for preschool through second grade learners.Kids who are fascinated with the prehistoric giants of the animal kingdom will love to learn the life and times of Triceratops.

John Bolt was on a rampage through Europe. Enraged by the killing of his friend and the kidnapping of his wife, He was on a killing spree which would only end when he had his revenge on the men responsible. Despite the police and the security forces arrayed against him, Bolt was determined to finish the job once and for all.

John Bolt had destroyed the biggest human trafficking ring in Europe...Singlehandedly. Deprived of the assets of MI5, Bolt finds that the very men whom he had disgraced were using all their considerable power to bring him down. But Bolt had unfinished business.

Arthur McKinnon had succeeded in prospering in America. Now there was one more thing he had to do. See the last of the hated Redcoats who had devastated his family

When the Nazis came to power in Germany, they persecuted all the Jews. It mattered not to them that a great number of Jews were non practicing and considered themselves as proud Germans first and Jews second. A lot of these Jews had fought for Germany in the Great War. This is the story of one such family.

A miracle cure has been discovered that can eradicate every disease known to man. Yet there are powerful forces that will stop at nothing, including murder to stop the cure getting to the sick... Who are these people, and what is their agenda?

Calling all young space explorers, rev up your rockets! It¿s time to help Alpha rescue the alfurbets in this awesome ABC adventure book. Learning the alphabet is out of this world fun as Simon, the computer helps Alpha, the Alpha-bot keep the galaxy safe. It¿s an alphabet book that young astronauts will love! Travel through the entire alphabet in this ABC book that tells a story of spaceships, aliens and a super smart robot determined to rescue every missing letter! And to wrap it all up, sing along with Alpha and his alphabet song.A toddler ABC comic book that makes learning the alphabet an exciting space adventure.Comics for kids are a fun way for young children to learn their ABCs. For ages 2-5.

I Am Earth introduces kids to the basic concepts of earth science while also encouraging the importance of taking care of our special planet through environmental awareness and sustainability. Keeping Earth a happy healthy place to live is important for everyone big and small. In this Earth science book for beginners, kids learn what makes our planet so uniquely special and how people can work together to keep it a healthy home.

Upon a simple, ordinary piece of paper live the Scribbles. Not your ordinary bunch of squiggly lines, but something more. In the hands of a child the scribbles become everything imaginable.

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Prepare children for kindergarten with Tracing Letters on the Alphabet Sea.Filled with pages of giant upper and lowercase letters that make it easy for little hands to learn pencil control, followed by pages of smaller letters for repetition and motor skill development.Over 100 illustrated practice pages that are sure to keep kids engaged while learning the alphabet.For children who are ready to advance in printing, check out Learn to Write with Sami and Thomas for more printing practice, basic word and sentence building.And for children just beginning to memorize the alphabet, check out Planting ABC in a Garden of Memory.

Grey Forrester is trying to use the few powers he has been left with to make a way in the world while he tries to find out why he has been banished from his home, and facing a trial for his life. Looking for any hint as to what happened nearly seven years earlier, a marker gets called in and he has to find two girls that have been kidnapped. As always, there is more than the obvious when you open the curtains on the veiled world.

Learn to Write with Sami and Thomas can be used with the Sami and Thomas Learn to Read 1 and 2 or can be used alone for beginners just learning to print. For more space or practice, parents and teachers can reproduce extra copies for their classroom and home use. All 106 pages of writing activities are reproducible.Children 5 to 7 Help build a strong foundation for classroom learning with Sami and Thomas Learn to Write. Children will learn to recognize and print capital and lowercase letters and the numbers 1-20 along with activities for learning how to combine letters to make words, and how to combine words to make sentences for a simple story, as well as vocabulary building using common words children will need for both reading and writing in the classroom. Entertaining images on every page keep kids interested and make learning fun.

On a sunny day, With two kids at play, A problem comes about. But rather than fight, And use their might, They decide to figure it out. Come along with Sami and Thomas on their adventure of cooperation, where a brother and a sister learn that working together makes for a much brighter day.

Across the solar system and on to the Milky Way! School’s out for the summer and Sami and Thomas have big plans. They’ve built a spaceship in their tree house and are going to blast off for a tour of the solar system, but one of the planets holds a special surprise. Vibrant images and flowing verse bring this imaginative story to life. Space lovers and adventurers of all ages are sure to love this cosmic journey.