Michael David Bailey Book order (chronological)

The narrative unfolds as the protagonist returns to his hometown, delving into its sinister history. Drawing inspiration from the works of Charles Portis and Cormac McCarthy, the story intertwines themes of grit and darkness, revealing the complexities of the town's past. Michael Bailey, an acclaimed writer and editor, crafts a compelling homage that explores the interplay between memory and place, offering readers a haunting glimpse into a world shaped by its hidden truths.

Part short novel, part novella, part novelette, with a few short stories and fables in between, Psychotropic Dragon is a mind-bending composite narrative about Julie Stipes and her experience with the street drug Drakein-5. The psychotropic eye drops blur reality, sending her through a horrific journey of self-discovery and recovery. Each act in this ensemble is further brought to life with illustrations by Daniele Serra, Glenn Chadbourne, L.A. Spooner, and Ty Scheuerman. An addictive, scary, and mind-bending experience. From the mind of Michael Bailey, author of Palindrome Hannah, Phoenix Rose, and various short fiction and poetry collections, Psychotropic Dragon brings all his work together

The collection explores the author's tumultuous experiences, including a debilitating health condition and various catastrophic events such as wildfires, school violence, and a global pandemic. Through speculative fiction and poetry, Bailey reflects on the fragility of life and the precarious balance between existence and oblivion. This deeply personal work challenges conventional boundaries of writing, offering a poignant commentary on resilience amidst chaos and the search for meaning in an unpredictable world.

With funding cuts well under way and many institutions already promising to charge the maximum £9,000 yearly tuition fee, university education for the majority is under threat. This book exposes the true motives behind the government's programme and provides the analytical tools to fight it. Widespread student protests and occupations, often supported by staff, unions and society at large, show the public's opposition to funding cuts and fee increases. The contributors to this sharp, well-written collection, many of whom are active participants in the anti-cuts movement, outline what's at stake and why it matters. They argue that university education is becoming increasingly skewed towards vocational degrees, which devalues the arts and social sciences – subjects that allow creativity and political inquiry to flourish. Released at the beginning of the new academic year, this book will be at the heart of debates around the future of higher education in the UK and beyond, inspiring both new and seasoned activists in the fight for the soul of our universities.

Dieses Buch behandelt den Temperaturbereich von Segerkegel 6a (1210 - 1240°C) für Glasuren und dient sowohl als Rezeptbuch für glänzende bis matte Glasuren als auch als Lehrbuch zur Chemie der Glasurformulierung. Es werden Kristall- und Lüster-Glasuren sowie Einmalbrand und streichfähige Glasuren mit Rezepten und Anwendungstipps untersucht. Eine durchgehende bildliche Darstellung der Glasuren in einem Diagramm ermöglicht Vergleiche und hilft Töpfern, Anpassungen vorzunehmen. Kegel 6a liegt im unteren Brennbereich von Steinzeug und bietet Vorteile wie geringere Brennkosten, längere Lebensdauer der Heizelemente und weniger Belastung des Ofenmaterials im Vergleich zu höheren Brenntemperaturen (Sk 8 bis 10, 1260 - 1300°). Das Buch ist ein umfassender Leitfaden für Glasuren, die bei Sk 6a gebrannt werden können. Michael Bailey, Mitinhaber von Bath Potter's Supplies, ist Wissenschaftler und Studio-Keramiker und hat zahlreiche Steinzeugglasuren entwickelt. Er schreibt regelmäßig für keramische Fachzeitschriften wie Ceramic Review.