A general election in Albion usually produces a clear winner but, when it does not, those who feel they should have won cannot resist the temptation to hold another one. Electorates, however, tend to be less enthusiastic a second time round and politicians struggle to engage their attention, so when a distinguished personage suggested the weather was the root of all Albions woes and that it might be a good idea to tow the island away, certain politicians find the suggestion irresistible. The Island they towed Away tells of the unpredictable consequences of such an extraordinary solution to political apathy and of the trials and tribulations of the people of Albion as their island is subsequently towed from one unaccustomed mooring to another. It tells of the plots, ambitions and machinations of politicians from both sides of the political divide and how each of them finally receives his just political deserts. Against the backdrop of this high political intrigue, it relates the lives of ordinary people, caught up in the web of political drama whose simple desire to carry on their daily lives unwittingly has a decisive influence on its eventual outcome.

When a travelling salesman finds a town that’s not on the map, he must choose between love and a long-held promise of untold riches. Beckman Spiers is a grey man in a grey world — and he’s happy with that. After twelve years of routine and grind, he’s again fighting to become The Pegasus Corporation’s lauded Number One Salesman of the Year. Legend has it, Number Ones get so rich, they never work again. With a week to go, Beckman is gaining on his nemesis, smooth-talking Tyler Quittle. When a chance blowout on a deserted Arizona road leaves Beckman stranded, the enigmatic Saul arrives, and tows him to the curious neon-lit town of Sunrise. Here, he meets the glamorous Lolita Milan, sparks fly, and his fortunes change. Yet, Sunrise’s small-town charms conceal secrets, and his world becomes one of fraught friendships, private investigators, and backstabbing business deals. What will he have to do to reach Number One? And what will he do if he wins the race? In this stylistic and mysterious romantic comedy, meet the most unique characters and get pulled into the colourful world of Sunrise. Praise for Tow Away Zone : “A gripping yarn - quirky characters, a pacy plot and a setting like you've never read before. A fun ol' read.” Paul Kerensa, Comedian & British Comedy Award-winning TV co-writer BBC’s Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear “Very enjoyable and easy to read with an unusual plot that keeps you guessing throughout. Highly recommended.” ★★★★★ “This is a brilliant story. Clever, laugh-out-loud funny, and mysterious all at the same time. Heartily recommended.” ★★★★★ “Really good fun to read with more than a touch of darkness, so much neon, a very odd pet and the best breakdown service on the planet. Very enjoyable and highly recommended!” ★★★★★ “An original, inventive storyline and a variety of three-dimensional characters that you will genuinely care about. Dialogue sharp enough to shave with, well-paced and bubbling with humour.” ★★★★★ “In a surprising town, a salesman finds everything he ever wanted. This is such an incredibly interesting story. I couldn't put it down. And I could never decide if the town was real or not. But the characters could have lived next door!” ★★★★★ “This is one of those books that will leave you with a smile on your face. Funny, relatable perfect characters, a story that kept me turning the pages and an ending that did not disappoint. This is a great book to take on holiday because it is light-hearted and fun.” ★★★★★ “I struggle to compare this book with others. The words 'unique' and 'inventive' come to mind. The dialogue is well-crafted and funny, the characters are wonderfully individual, and the narrative is a kaleidoscope of colourful drama. This book will stick with you.” ★★★★★ "It’s funny, it’s witty, it’s hilarious in places and it’s also quite serious if need be. I have to say I’m blown away by it." "The narrative of the story keeps you gripped and there is drama and comedic moments a-plenty! An easy and pleasant read from start to finish." "I did have a good chuckle while reading this book, the characters are likeable, the twists and turns in the story are unpredictable and the plot itself is quite unusual. " "I thought this was a fun read with quirky, likeable characters that kept me interested. I chuckled along with the what on earth is going to happen next-ness of the book, appreciated how things wrapped back around on themselves, and I’d happily read another." "At times the book feels like a moral tale, at others we veer into magical realism and on other occasions we find ourselves almost in the middle of a thriller. With memorable characters and a light-hearted style, its a book that certainly has some unusual twists and turns. " "This is a quirky, light-hearted read. A great concept - very original. "

A wide-ranging work on all aspects of towing, in both inland and ocean waters. Part I, The Industry, gives an overview, followed by descriptions of types of tugs and modes of towing. Part II, Operations, covers getting the tug under way, under way with tow and at sea, and special types of towing. Part III, Towing as a Business, deals with the shore establishment. More than fifty appendices consolidate data helpful to the tugmaster. The text is illustrated with more than 300 drawings, photographs, diagrams, and other visual aids.

"Report of the Dominion fishery commission on the fisheries of the province of Ontario, 1893", issued as vol. 26, no. 7, supplement.