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Big Con

Australia’s Unknown Soccer Pioneer

by Trevor Thompson ...

He fled a scandal. He built a sporting empire. He left behind a legacy—largely forgotten in his homeland.Con Jones—born Thomas Shortel—was a bookmaker, a fugitive, a family man, and a genius sports promoter who reshaped Canadian soccer and lacrosse in the early 20th century. Leaving Sydney in disgrace after a Melbourne Cup betting scandal, he arrived in Vancouver and reinvented himself as a ... Read more

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He fled a scandal. He built a sporting empire. He left behind a legacy—largely forgotten in his homeland.Con Jones—born Thomas Shortel—was a bookmaker, a fugitive, a family man, and a genius sports promoter who reshaped Canadian soccer and lacrosse in the early 20th century. Leaving Sydney in disgrace after a Melbourne Cup betting scandal, he arrived in Vancouver and reinvented himself as a
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Playing for Australia

The First Socceroos, Asia and World Football

by Trevor Thompson, Retta Laraway ...

Australia's football history with Asia didn't just begin in 2006 when admitted to the Asian Football Confederation.The Australian football story stretches back more than 150 years through the presence of Australians at the birth of the modern game in England. British migrants established football in Australia and the game grew with the arrival of more immigrants who became players, spectators and ... Read more

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Australia's football history with Asia didn't just begin in 2006 when admitted to the Asian Football Confederation.The Australian football story stretches back more than 150 years through the presence of Australians at the birth of the modern game in England. British migrants established football in Australia and the game grew with the arrival of more immigrants who became players, spectators and
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The Wounded Storyteller

Body, Illness, and Ethics Second Edition

by Arthur Frank ...

Narrated by Trevor Thompson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 19 min

Since it was first published in 1995, The Wounded Storyteller has occupied a unique place in the body of work on illness. Both the collective portrait of a so-called "remission society" of those who suffer from some type of illness or disability and a cogent analysis of their stories within a larger framework of narrative theory, Arthur W. Frank's book has reached a large and diverse following, ... Read more

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Since it was first published in 1995, The Wounded Storyteller has occupied a unique place in the body of work on illness. Both the collective portrait of a so-called "remission society" of those who suffer from some type of illness or disability and a cogent analysis of their stories within a larger framework of narrative theory, Arthur W. Frank's book has reached a large and diverse following,
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If Walls Could Speak

My Life in Architecture

by Moshe Safdie ...

Narrated by Trevor Thompson ...

Unabridged

12 hours 17 min

Over more than five decades, legendary architect Moshe Safdie has built some of the world's most influential and memorable structures—from the 1967 modular housing scheme in Montreal known as "Habitat" and the Yad Vashem memorial in Israel, to the Crystal Bridges Museum in Arkansas and the Marina Bay Sands development and extraordinary Jewel Changi airport interior garden and waterfall in ... Read more

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Over more than five decades, legendary architect Moshe Safdie has built some of the world's most influential and memorable structures—from the 1967 modular housing scheme in Montreal known as "Habitat" and the Yad Vashem memorial in Israel, to the Crystal Bridges Museum in Arkansas and the Marina Bay Sands development and extraordinary Jewel Changi airport interior garden and waterfall in
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52 Uncommon Dates

A Couple's Adventure Guide for Praying, Playing, and Staying Together

by Randy Southern ...

Narrated by Trevor Thompson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 47 min

Fun, creative, and spiritually engaging—these are no ordinary dates!Have you ever tried a photography date? A water date? What about a second first date?52 Uncommon Dates is more than a book. . . it's an experience! Each date will set the scene for you and walk you through making it happen. Learn how to practically speak each other's love language, incorporate prayer in ways that are natural and ... Read more

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Fun, creative, and spiritually engaging—these are no ordinary dates!Have you ever tried a photography date? A water date? What about a second first date?52 Uncommon Dates is more than a book. . . it's an experience! Each date will set the scene for you and walk you through making it happen. Learn how to practically speak each other's love language, incorporate prayer in ways that are natural and
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How to Read the Bible Book by Book

A Guided Tour

by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart ...

Narrated by Trevor Thompson ...

Unabridged

20 hours 58 min

Reading the Bible doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its sixty-six books.For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits ... Read more

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Reading the Bible doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its sixty-six books.For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits
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Raising Passionate Jesus Followers

The Power of Intentional Parenting

by Phil Comer, Diane Comer ...

Narrated by Trevor Thompson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 50 min

For Christian parents, there is no greater joy than seeing their children learn to walk with the Lord. And there is no greater fear than that their children will walk away from God.After serving together in pastoral ministry for forty years, Phil and Diane Comer know those hopes and fears well. Thirty-seven years ago, they became parents themselves. And like all new parents, they were intimidated ... Read more

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For Christian parents, there is no greater joy than seeing their children learn to walk with the Lord. And there is no greater fear than that their children will walk away from God.After serving together in pastoral ministry for forty years, Phil and Diane Comer know those hopes and fears well. Thirty-seven years ago, they became parents themselves. And like all new parents, they were intimidated
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Beside Still Waters

Words of Comfort for the Soul

by Charles H. Spurgeon ...

Narrated by Trevor Thompson ...

Unabridged

11 hours 43 min

In times of doubt, alarm, or discomfort, this year-long devotional gives you a steady source of comfort, hope, and healing, delivered fresh from the pages of Scripture and in the timeless words and writings of Charles H. Spurgeon.This little book delivers peace to the troubled heart. Arranged in biblical order and drawing from nearly every book of the Bible, Spurgeon's perspective on God's mercy, ... Read more

$29.99 USD

In times of doubt, alarm, or discomfort, this year-long devotional gives you a steady source of comfort, hope, and healing, delivered fresh from the pages of Scripture and in the timeless words and writings of Charles H. Spurgeon.This little book delivers peace to the troubled heart. Arranged in biblical order and drawing from nearly every book of the Bible, Spurgeon's perspective on God's mercy,
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Augustine of Hippo

The Longings of a Restless Heart

by Devra Lehmann ...

Narrated by Trevor Thompson ...

Series series Philosophy for Young People
Unabridged

8 hours

**An immersive YA biography and introduction to the bold and deeply influential life of Augustine of Hippo.The philosophy of this thinker from the waning years of the Roman Empire has guided Western thought for nearly two thousand years.**“Suddenly every vain hope became empty to me, and I longed for the immortality of wisdom with an incredible ardour in my heart.” —Augustine of HippoIn a time ... Read more

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**An immersive YA biography and introduction to the bold and deeply influential life of Augustine of Hippo.The philosophy of this thinker from the waning years of the Roman Empire has guided Western thought for nearly two thousand years.**“Suddenly every vain hope became empty to me, and I longed for the immortality of wisdom with an incredible ardour in my heart.” —Augustine of HippoIn a time
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Midnight Target

by Elle Kennedy ...

Narrated by Trevor Thompson ...

Series series Killer Instincts
Unabridged

13 hours 23 min

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Score and Midnight Revenge . . .Four years ago, Cate's entire life changed when she discovered she was the daughter of a supersoldier. But Jim Morgan's overprotectiveness has pushed her away. These days, she's working as a freelance photographer and living the dangerous life Jim never wanted for her.When Cate snaps a photo linking a corrupt South ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Score and Midnight Revenge . . .Four years ago, Cate's entire life changed when she discovered she was the daughter of a supersoldier. But Jim Morgan's overprotectiveness has pushed her away. These days, she's working as a freelance photographer and living the dangerous life Jim never wanted for her.When Cate snaps a photo linking a corrupt South
... Read more
Burning Ambition

The Centenary of Australia-New Zealand Football Ashes

by Nick Guoth, Trevor Thompson ...

June 2022 is the centenary of the first international football series played between Australia and New Zealand.For the men involved, the Dunedin first 'Test' on June 17, 1922, was the first day of the future. The coming-of-age of the game would see not only international football but also domestic discussions about professionalism, relationships with Asia, FIFA membership, reorganising Empire ... Read more

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June 2022 is the centenary of the first international football series played between Australia and New Zealand.For the men involved, the Dunedin first 'Test' on June 17, 1922, was the first day of the future. The coming-of-age of the game would see not only international football but also domestic discussions about professionalism, relationships with Asia, FIFA membership, reorganising Empire
... Read more
Practical Theorising in Teacher Education

Holding Theory and Practice Together

Edited by Katharine Burn, Trevor Mutton, Ian Thompson ...

This insightful collection offers a timely contribution to the body of research on practical theorising in teacher education. Acknowledging the importance of experience and reflective practice in teaching, this book simultaneously embraces the essential need for teachers at all career stages to engage effectively and critically with evidence from research.Drawing together a range of perspectives ... Read more

$57.99 USD

This insightful collection offers a timely contribution to the body of research on practical theorising in teacher education. Acknowledging the importance of experience and reflective practice in teaching, this book simultaneously embraces the essential need for teachers at all career stages to engage effectively and critically with evidence from research.Drawing together a range of perspectives
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