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Ian Jones

    Ian Jones fut un réalisateur et écrivain australien respecté, reconnu pour ses œuvres littéraires axées sur le tristement célèbre hors-la-loi Ned Kelly. Ses réalisations avec Crawford Productions se sont plongées dans le passé colonial de l'Australie, offrant des récits captivants sur des moments et des figures cruciaux de l'histoire australienne. L'approche de Jones offre une perspective unique sur la formation de l'identité australienne, faisant de son travail une exploration significative du patrimoine de la nation.

    Malice Aforethought : The History of Booby Traps from World War One to Vietnam
    Research Methods for Sports Studies
    Booby Traps!: The History of Deadly Devices, from World War I to Vietnam
    North Of The Rock
    Ned Kelly
    Lost In Vegas
    • Lost In Vegas

      • 166pages
      • 6 heures de lecture
      5,0(1)Évaluer

      In Las Vegas, John Smith embarks on a seemingly straightforward mission to find a missing woman, but quickly realizes that he is not welcome in the city. As he navigates through danger and opposition, he faces escalating threats from those determined to ensure he departs quickly, setting the stage for a tense and gripping adventure.

      Lost In Vegas
    • A new edition of the definitive biography of Ned Kelly. In Jone's biography, Kelly emerges as a man - a man who hated conflict but never escaped it. A private man incapable of being ordinary and unnoticed. Seen, even in his own lifetime, as what he represented rather than what he was.

      Ned Kelly
    • North Of The Rock

      • 308pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      4,0(4)Évaluer

      John smith is a man who solves problems, just don't try to stop him. As a favour to an old friend in the FBI John returns to West Texas. But there is now a whole new town and way of life that has sprung up since he was last there ten years previously. He soon finds out he is in the middle of some very rich men who will stop at nothing to get what they want.

      North Of The Rock
    • The book explores the relationship between warfare and technological advancement, particularly in the development of explosives throughout the twentieth century. It delves into various lethal devices such as booby traps, mines, and remote-controlled explosives, highlighting how they are designed to activate in unsuspecting situations. The focus is on the ingenuity behind these deadly innovations, which are often concealed in everyday objects, turning them into deadly traps for unsuspecting individuals.

      Booby Traps!: The History of Deadly Devices, from World War I to Vietnam
    • This is a practical textbook that provides a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods for the sports studies student. Leading the reader step-by-step through the entire research process, from identifying a research question and collecting and analyzing data to writing the research report, it is illustrated throughout with sport-related case studies and examples from around the world.

      Research Methods for Sports Studies
    • "Fully illustrated with diagrams and photographs, Malice Aforethought traces the design, deployment and effectiveness of these deadly devises from WWI to the Vietnam War. This unique study is a tribute to the brave men who risked their lives daily in the dimly lit dugouts on the Western Front, on the beaches of Normandy, or in the dark and dangerous tunnels of Chu Chi."--BOOK JACKET

      Malice Aforethought : The History of Booby Traps from World War One to Vietnam
    • Tails of the Village: Volume 3

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of the fictional 'Imperial Albion Navy', the story follows an officer on sick leave who finds himself entangled in local criminal activities. The plot unfolds with the suspicious death of a shopkeeper, escalating to a blackmail case that impacts his community. As he investigates, the officer delves deeper into the criminal underbelly, revealing connections to gangland activities near the naval base, blending personal stakes with broader societal issues.

      Tails of the Village: Volume 3
    • Focusing on qualitative research in sport and physical activity, this guide offers students a comprehensive approach to planning, conducting, and reporting their research. It begins with an exploration of qualitative inquiry's characteristics and relevance in the field, followed by a structured overview of the research process. The book is organized into five parts, each reflecting different stages of research, and includes practical examples to enhance understanding and application of qualitative methods.

      Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity
    • Dying For LA

      • 356pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of Downtown LA, John Smith unexpectedly becomes embroiled in a high-stakes investigation involving the LAPD, CIA, and FBI. As he navigates the complexities of the case, he must track down a mysterious group linked to a rising tide of murders, all while unraveling the truth behind his unwelcome involvement in this dangerous situation.

      Dying For LA
    • The Handsome Man

      • 554pages
      • 20 heures de lecture

      The story follows a New York hitman who travels to London for a seemingly straightforward assignment. However, things quickly spiral out of control, leading him to wake up in a hospital. As danger closes in, he finds himself fleeing into the remote areas of Essex. The narrative explores his desperate struggle to evade capture and survive against the odds.

      The Handsome Man