Bill Palmer Books

Bill Palmer crafts compelling narratives that often delve into the deep psychological motivations of his characters. His works are characterized by thoughtful allegory, designed to engage readers and provoke reflection. Palmer draws upon his extensive background in journalism to create a writing style that is both engaging and accessible. His literary endeavors span fictional works as well as insightful explorations of spiritual themes.

The languages and linguistics of the New Guinea area

Sidetracked by Mediocrates: An Allegory About Real Success

Sidetracked by Mediocrates: An Allegory About Real Success
176 pages
7 hours of reading
Exploring the interplay between humility and confidence, this book delves into the idea that one can embody both traits while striving for success. It challenges conventional beliefs about self-assurance and examines how genuine humility can coexist with the confidence necessary to achieve one's goals. Through thought-provoking insights, it encourages readers to redefine success and consider the balance of these qualities in their personal and professional lives.
The languages and linguistics of the New Guinea area
1020 pages
36 hours of reading
The island of New Guinea and its offshore islands is arguably the most significant linguistic hotspot in the world, with around 1275 languages in 40 separate families.Thisvolume gives an account of the families and main languages of each area in the region, including brief grammatical descriptions of the better described languages, along with a typological overview of Papuan languages, and a chapter on Austronesian-Papuan contact.

Sidetracked by Mediocrates: An Allegory About Real Success

The languages and linguistics of the New Guinea area