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A fast paced and immersive crime novel that powerfully evokes America during the tumultuous Vietnam War era.

Kicking the Bucket has two definitions. It's a vulgar euphemism for dropping dead, or a literal description of your life support system being involuntarily dispensed with on the gallows, i.e., by kicking away the bucket you may be standing on with the rope around your neck, or by voluntarily removing yourself from the felicitations and care of your family, the NHS, 'and Social Services. Charles Fenemore, faced with his inevitable decline into senility like most of his friends, chose the latter with unforeseen outcomes. Leaving his ultimate fate to chance and circumstance, he buys an old boat and sails into 'the setting sun', informing no-one of his intentions except his son who reluctantly aids his plans, and arousing the interest of a washed-up journalist who senses an ulterior motive behind his escapade. Subsequent events cause him to query his own feelings and those of his family left behind.

Set against the backdrop of Western Australia, Chadwick embarks on an unexpected adventure after visiting a friend. Initially seeking warmth and exploration, he finds himself drawn into a bizarre treasure hunt to save a girl in peril. Alongside a diverse cast of characters, including musicians and gangsters, the journey unfolds with humor and intrigue as they navigate the challenges of their quest. This caper promises a blend of camaraderie and unexpected twists as they race against time to find the girl from Perth.

The book features a series of thirty-five soft color illustrations by Andrew Atkeison, inspired by the novel To Find the Girl from Perth. Unlike his typical canvas work, Atkeison employs digital techniques to create these unique visuals, which are complemented by quotes from the story. The blend of modern artistry and literary elements enriches the reading experience, offering a fresh perspective on the narrative.

This novelty book creatively explores the concept of uncreative writing by utilizing only the word "the." Through its repetitive use, it challenges traditional notions of literature and invites readers to contemplate the significance of language and meaning. The hidden message within the simplicity of the text adds an intriguing layer, prompting reflection on the nature of writing itself.

Liverpool, 1863: Newly arrived in England, wealthy liberals enlist Trinity, an escaped slave girl, in their campaign to abolish slavery and support Abraham Lincoln's Union. Jubal, a high-ranking Confederate officer, has arrived to find supporters and raise funds for the opposing side. When Trinity discovers a high-stakes conspiracy to win the war for the South, she must risk everything to stop it - including her new-found freedom. But who will believe a runaway slave? And who can she really trust?

David Chadwick, a Texas-raised wanderer, college dropout, bumbling social activist, and hobbyhorse musician, began his study under Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in 1966. In 1988 Chadwick flew to Japan to begin a four-year period of voluntary exile and remedial Zen education. In Thank You and OK! he recounts his experiences both inside and beyond the monastery walls and offers insightful portraits of the characters he knew in that world—the bickering monks, the patient abbot, the trotting housewives, the ominous insects, the bewildered bureaucrats, and the frustrating English-language students—as they worked inexorably toward initiating him into the mysterious ways of Japan. Whether you're interested in Japan, Buddhism, or exotic travel writing, this book is great fun.

Shunryu Suzuki’s extraordinary gift for conveying traditional Zen teachings using ordinary language is well known to the countless readers of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. In Zen Is Right Here, his teachings are brought to life powerfully and directly through stories told about him by his students. These living encounters with Zen are poignant, direct, humorous, paradoxical, and enlightening; and their setting in real-life contexts makes them wonderfully accessible. Like the Buddha himself, Suzuki Roshi gave profound teachings that were skilfully expressed for each moment, person, and situation he encountered. He emphasized that while the ungraspable essence of Buddhism is constant, the expression of that essence is always changing. Each of the stories presented here is an example of this versatile and timeless quality, showing that the potential for attaining enlightenment exists right here, right now, in this very moment.

This book presents the proceedings of the 2nd EuroPKI Workshop, held at the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK, from 30 June to 1 July 2005. The informal atmosphere of the workshop fostered active exchanges between speakers and attendees. The program featured a keynote speech by Dr. Carlisle Adams, alongside 18 refereed papers, and included a workshop dinner and a guided tour of historic Dover Castle. Dr. Adams, recognized for his work on the CAST family of symmetric encryption algorithms and contributions to international standards, discussed the limited large-scale success of PKI as an authentication technology despite its long availability. His keynote, titled ‘PKI: Views from the Dispassionate “I”,’ explored the factors hindering PKI adoption and proposed potential research directions for the future. A total of 43 papers were submitted in response to the Call for Papers, with all undergoing blind review by at least two Program Committee members—most receiving three reviews, and some up to four. Ultimately, 18 papers were accepted for presentation across eight sessions, showcasing a diverse range of topics within the field.

“We say, to shine one corner of the world–that is enough. Not the whole world. Just make it clear where you are.”Shunryu Suzuki’s extraordinary gift for bringing to life traditional Zen teaching in ordinary language is known to countless readers of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind . But what was it like to practice Zen with Suzuki Roshi? How did he actually teach? To Shine One Corner of the World illuminates these questions by presenting quintessential stories and moments with this profound teacher. Here are encounters, told in the words of his students, which have remained vivid after thirty years. In reading these simple, eloquent accounts, you can join Suzuki Roshi on the path, in the meditation hall, in lectures, and in private interviews and meet his fresh, piercing, often humorous mind. These often paradoxical moments do not translate into easy prescriptions for happiness or spiritual advancement, and yet they changed lives. Considered carefully, they point to the light that shines from each of us.