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Bill Jones

    Bill, a chef with French training, is an acknowledged expert in foraging, mushrooms, and farm-to-table dining. His culinary artistry, cultivated at Deerholme Farm in the Cowichan Valley of Vancouver Island, is showcased through his numerous cookbooks. He shares his expertise by hosting dinners, workshops, and cooking classes, engaging with audiences across North America. Bill also serves as a food and wine consultant, with a notable focus on First Nations food traditions.

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    • 2024

      The Deerholme Mushroom Cookbook

      From Foraging to Feasting; Revised and Updated

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This revised edition serves as an expert guide to both wild and cultivated mushrooms, enhancing culinary knowledge with detailed insights. It offers a variety of recipes and techniques, making it an essential resource for mushroom enthusiasts and chefs alike. Recognized with a 2014 Taste Canada Award nomination, it combines practical information with a passion for cooking, ensuring readers can explore the diverse flavors and uses of mushrooms in their dishes.

      The Deerholme Mushroom Cookbook
    • 2024

      The Deerholme Foraging Cookbook

      Wild Ingredients and Recipes from the Pacific Northwest, Revised and Updated

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This revised and expanded edition offers an authoritative guide to foraging in the Pacific Northwest, featuring a wealth of new recipes and insights from Deerholme Farm on Vancouver Island. It highlights the region's diverse edible plants and mushrooms, providing readers with practical tips for sustainable foraging. The book combines culinary creativity with ecological awareness, making it an essential resource for both novice and experienced foragers looking to explore the rich flavors of the Pacific Northwest.

      The Deerholme Foraging Cookbook
    • 2024

      Through interviews with key political figures and commentators, this insightful book reveals the intricate influences and motivations that shape ministerial promotions within the British Government. It combines entertainment with enlightenment, offering a deeper understanding of the political processes at play.

      'Just Like Us'?: The Politics of Ministerial Promotion in UK Government
    • 2023

      Focusing on the contributions of Chartered Surveyors in Singapore, this book uncovers their untold stories from 1868 to 1968, highlighting their significant impact on the nation's development. It also features pioneering Singaporean Chartered Surveyors from the 1940s who, after studying abroad, returned to shape the real estate industry in Singapore. Through individual narratives, the book illustrates the profession's rich history and its evolution over a century.

      HISTORY OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS IN SINGAPORE, THE
    • 2022

      The Beatitudes, articulated by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, present seven declarations of blessedness that outline the characteristics of an ideal disciple and the spiritual rewards they receive. Each declaration emphasizes a deeper, stress-free happiness linked to spiritual well-being rather than superficial joy. The text explores the connection between the qualities of the blessed—such as humility and mercy—and their corresponding rewards, such as comfort and the kingdom of heaven. This structure also reflects a literary tradition found in both the Old and New Testaments.

      The Beatitudes: 13 Messages to Help You Reach Your Greatest Fulfillment as a Child of God
    • 2020

      The Ministry Multiplication Cycle

      • 198 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The author presents a harmonized narrative of the four Gospels, focusing on Jesus' ministry and its relevance for contemporary churches. Through this unified story, readers can explore four strategic ministry tactics employed by Jesus, offering insights and lessons applicable to modern ministry practices. The examination encourages reflection on how these timeless strategies can inspire and guide current church leadership and outreach efforts.

      The Ministry Multiplication Cycle
    • 2020

      My Wild Ride on a Carousel

      (By the Caterer Who Couldn't Cook)

      • 180 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Bill Jones navigates the challenges of life as a caterer to celebrities, sharing 52 vignettes that reveal both humorous and poignant moments from his career. Despite facing obstacles like dropping out of high school due to Gran Mal seizures, he showcases his resilience and determination. The narrative includes behind-the-scenes experiences at high-profile events, such as those for Elizabeth Taylor and The Beatles, and highlights his inspiring faith in himself and his dreams. This account offers a unique glimpse into the world of catering and the power of perseverance.

      My Wild Ride on a Carousel
    • 2020

      British Politics

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Fully updated and expanded, the second edition of this still compact text on British politics expertly analyses the major changes in British political life, placing them revealingly within the context of the evolution of British society from absolute monarchy to representative democracy. The author considers each of the major components of British politics in digestible chapters, such as the Monarchy and the House of Lords, the Commons, voting behaviour, parties and pressure groups, the prime minister and cabinet, devolution, local government, and foreign policy. The book includes two new chapters on the EU referendum and Brexit, and the extraordinary December 2019 election, as well as coverage of events such as the coronavirus pandemic, and the respective travails of the increasingly split two major political parties. This readable and comprehensive introduction will be of key interest to A-level students, undergraduates and those new to the study of British politics.

      British Politics
    • 2019

      Still Life in a Hurricane

      • 100 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Combining poetry and prose, this collection showcases Bill Jones's diverse literary talents, marking his third compilation of writings. Following his award-winning chapbook and a memoir in poetry, it reflects his extensive experience over three decades, with contributions to various small press magazines and journals nationwide. The collection offers a unique blend of styles and themes, highlighting Jones's evolution as a writer. He resides in Baltimore with his wife, Jane Croghan Jones, enriching the local literary scene.

      Still Life in a Hurricane
    • 2018