New Releases by Ian Thompson

Late at night, a man drives through a hellish storm on a dark, secluded forest road. When a creature lunges out in front of his car, he strikes it a glancing blow... Resulting in a nerve-shredding drama of pursuit, violence and suffering as his unintentional victim seeks revenge. Can he survive this grotesque beast? From 5-Star Reviews for Ian Thompson: ..".extremely well written and very dark... Highly recommended." "I was completely sucked in and captivated from the first page" "Wonderful characters and an even better story" "I was impressed by the quality of the storytelling... an enthralling mix... a solid read" ..".a thriller... you can''t stop reading" ..".characters were interesting and real... full of twists and turns" ..".an absolutely awesome, intense read." Glancing Blow is the first in a new series of Short Horror Tales - quick reads written to captivate the reader with thrills, chills and unexpected twists... So why not take a passenger seat in a car headed towards nightmarish horror?

Bloodfury & Fear is a short tale from the Era Of Darkness, set just before the demonic invasion... A taste of the carnage to come. In a small scouting camp, a group of Callis soldiers are relaxing at night. They drink, eat, gamble and fill their tent with laughter... Until a fearsome intruder arrives to turn a peaceful night into a scene of bloody violence. This vengeful apparition is a Vere and his fearsome size is matched only by his merciless ferocity. Cries of laughter become bellows of exertion and shrieks of agony. Razor-edged blades flash in the firelight. For one young Callis named Corfel, this night will be a turning point in his life. He will be changed forever by the conflict - if he survives at all. Bloodfury & Fear is a standalone story taken from Era Of Darkness Volume I. This is the Extended Version, with two additional bonus chapters. The Era Of Darkness... A world facing annihilation. Epic battles and gritty action. Dark magic and horrendous monstrosities. Impossible odds. Defeat and despair. Both war-torn volumes of the Era Of Darkness Saga are now available, plus the first in the Survival spin-off series, ''Survival I: Slaughter At Ghastar''.

Landscape architecture plays an important role in shaping the places in which we live and work. But what is it? Landscape architects are involved, amongst other things, in the layout of business parks, the reclamation of derelict industrial sites, the restoration of historic city parks, and the siting and design of major pieces of infrastructure such as motorways, dams, power stations, and flood defences, as well as the planning of parks and gardens. Taking a historical perspective, Ian Thompson looks at both the roots of landscape architecture and the people that established it. This Very Short Introduction explores some of the misconceptions about landscape architecture and considers the discipline''s origins in landscape gardening. Thompson takes a look at a number of areas, including the influence of Modernism, the difference between landscape design and landscape planning, and the way that planning legislation has driven the growth of the discipline. He also explores contemporary environmentalism, the debate as to whether landscape architecture is an art or a science, landscape architecture in the community, post-industrial projects, and its relationship with ecological urbanism. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

This book weaves in all the reasons why the residents of Scotland love to live here; landscape, beautiful scenery, an air of mystery and the great history of the land. Thompson conveys Verne''s deep fascination with Scotland and takes the reader on a journey with Verne from his beloved Heart of Midlothian'' to exploring in the Highlands. This book also explains how Verne''s love for Scotland flooded into his literature. Jules Verne, pioneer in the science fiction genre, wrote world- famous books including Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Around the World in 80 Days. His literary legacy is still celebrated today, his books have scarcely been out of print and have spawned a host of films and TV adaptations. BACK COVER I still see, as in a vision, beautiful picturesque Edinburgh, with its Heart of Midlothian, and many entrancing memories; the Highlands, world-forgotten Iona, and the wild Hebrides. JULES VERNE, 1895Jules Verne''s first visit to Scotland lasted a mere five days, but that was enough to instil within him a lifelong passion for the small country; a passion which had a profound impact on his literary work and fuelled his creative imagination. Two journeys, 20 years apart, and five novels set partly or wholly in Scotland, show how the influence of the country rippled all the way through his life. Jules Verne''s Scotland guides the reader through Verne''s journeys, first in 1859 and again in 1879, where he witnessed the majesty of Edinburgh and the industrial buzz of Glasgow together with the unspoilt beauty of the Highlands and Islands. As well as providing insights into Verne''s travels in Scotland, Ian Thompson provides analysis of novels such as The Underground City and The Green Ray that immortalise Scotland in their pages. Thompson evokes the history of the land, the rugged scenery and the enduring spirit of Scotland, which remained in Verne''s memory all his life and was evoked with passion in his storytelling.

Explore the history of the beautiful river Calder. A must read not only for those who know the river but also for those who have yet to discover it.

This text chronicles all the surviving milestones and guidestones in Cornwall and places them within the context of the development of the road system.

The Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace is a national icon, yet few have heard of its sculptor, Thomas Brock. He left school at 12 to be an apprentice at the Worcester Royal Porcelain Works, then joined the London studio of John Henry Foley. He completed the figure of the Prince Consort for the Albert Memorial after Foleys death. One of the young sculptors encouraged by Sir Frederic Leighton, he became famous for his lifelike portrait statues of Queen Victoria, Edward VII, Gladstone, Millais and other public figures. Chosen in 1901 as sole sculptor of the Victoria Memorial, he was knighted by King George V at its unveiling in 1911. Brocks remarkable story is told by his son Frederick in this entertaining biography, written in the 1920s and now published by permission of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A highly readable and intriguing perspective on a sculptors life in the late 19th and early 20th century, one which reveals as much about the art world of his time as about the individual whose life forms its subject. John Sankey has worked extensively on Brock and his edition of these memoirs is exemplary. Dr Marjorie Trusted (Senior Curator of Sculpture, Victoria & Albert Museum) An astonishingly thorough record of the life of a sculptor who, a hundred years back, distilled from European traditions an idiom which now seems to be the appropriate indeed almost the only imaginable backdrop to royal ceremonial. In bringing this record to a wider readership, John Sankey reveals some of the less well-known facets of Brocks extensive sculptural oeuvre, disseminated around the globe from Copenhagen to Wellington (NZ) Philip Ward-Jackson (formerly Conway Librarian, Courtauld Institute of Art)

Looking at the history of Whitby and how Count Dracula has become so linked to the area.

Written and endorsed by the RFU coach development team based at Twickenham, this book takes every position in the 15-a-side rugby union team and gives a series of specific drills, practice sessions and tips for coaching players to perform their unique duties. From high-ball drills for full-backs to mauling sessions for the front row, this is the first book that isolates and teaches the skills required of each position on the field. The RFU coach development team, comprised of eight positional coaches, is at the forefront of the worldwide development of coaching best practice. Each drill and session is fully supported by line drawings, photographs and guidance on coaching.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whalley and its surrounding areas have changed and developed over the last century

Crammed with fascinating details and illustrated with thompson''s own superb colour photography, as well as paintings, etchings and archive photography, The English Lakes is a comprehensive delight.

Do you ever feel so full of emotion that you are afraid that you are going to splash out in anger at anyone that''s close to you? Many Christians assume that once they accept Christ as their Saviour that all of the anger, hurt and regret of their pasts are wiped away with the sin. The truth is that we all store negative emotion over our lives and that emotion can spill out at any time, hurting those that we love the most. In Splashing Over, anger management expert and Christian therapist Mark Thompson reveals his own difficult journey from an abusive family to breaking the cycles of generational sin and anger. Each chapter details practical systems that can be used to gain self control over negative expressions of anger, to resolve conflicts and eventually to drain the stored emotion through forgiveness and genuine healing. Each section ends with a healing prayer that brings the reader into active change. Follow Mark''s journey as he takes the reader from the trauma of past sins to the freedom that can be found in the healing power of Christ. Harold Rust, President of Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute says, "Mark Thompson has done a superb job of weaving personal story, expert analysis and practical application into a very compelling resource for all who deal with anger issues."

The fascinating history of Burnley, illustrated through old and modern pictures.

Collection of biblical answers to difficult questions asked by people with all kinds of opinions and beliefs. Young people''s edition.

The second part of Ian Thompson''s interview was conducted in 2009. It covers the remainder of his political career, including the decision to resign from the Liberal party in 1989 and become an independent member of Parliament until the 1993 election which he did not contest. It covers the various Shadow Ministries held before his resignation from the Party, the Parliamentary Select Committees on which he served and his comments on the role of Independent members. Ian''s activities since leaving Parliament are briefly discussed. He died in 2009, aged 74.

At the heart of the Longman MathsWorks programme is the fantastic Teaching and Learning software -- short-listed for three BETT awards. For use on the interactive whiteboard or around a computer, the activities allow you to explore concepts with the whole class or challenge smaller groups to work things out for themselves.

Presents an illustrated account of the creation of one of the world''s most dazzling and extensive gardens, the gardens at the palace of Versailles, noting the unique four-decade friendship between Louis XIV, the creator of the garden, and Andre Le Ntre, the gardener.

Specially developed for group work in the classroom, this title discusses the use of coal for energy in our world. Providing clear and easy-to-read information it is suitable for children of different reading abilities.

This book examines the three principal value systems which influence landscape architectural practice: the aesthetic, the social and the environmental, and seeks to discover the role that the profession should be playing now and for the future. The book integrates an investigation of historical sources with contemporary research into the beliefs and values of practitioners. The book raises questions such as: should landscape architecture aspire to the status of an art form? What is the relationship between aesthetics and ecology? Does landscape architecture have a social mission?

Describes the functions, characteristics, disorders, and care of skin, teeth, and hair.

Archaeologist, journalist, public servant, and visionary Ian M. "Sandy" Thompson''s life was, in a way, an extended meditation on the land, history, and culture of the Southwest''s Four Corners region. In this, his last book, he combines the perspectives of archaeologists and modern Puebloans with his own poetic observations on landscape, community, and change -- poignantly revealing deep connections between ancient and contemporary life on the Great Sage Plain. Book jacket.

Compilation of an assortment of topics related to the theme of small firearm ballistics. Chapter topics include ''A History of Guns and Ballistics'', ''Canting'', ''Recoil'' and ''Proof and Proofmarks''. Includes diagrams and glossary of ballistic terms. Author is a ballistician and is a long-time contributor to the ''Australian Shooters Journal'' and, more recently, the ''Australian Shooter''.