Douglas Stewart – författare

Modern Australian Verse, Poetry in Australia, Volume II provides an insightful exploration of Australian poetic evolution from 1930 onwards, capturing the dynamic interplay of style, subject matter, and cultural identity. The anthology prioritizes the emotional resonance and aesthetic enjoyment of poetry, showcasing works that span lyrical beauty, intellectual depth, and vibrant imagination. Curated with a focus on the reader's experience, the volume features prominent voices such as Kenneth Slessor, Judith Wright, and Francis Webb, whose works reflect Australia's rich cultural and natural heritage while addressing universal themes of humanity, nature, and transformation. The collection highlights the diversity of poetic expression, including the groundbreaking "voyager poems" and meditations on the Australian landscape, while integrating contemporary urban and rural perspectives.This volume also examines the broader shifts in Australian poetic sensibilities, documenting significant movements such as the Jindyworobaks and the impact of post-war poetry. It celebrates the capacity of poetry to transcend ideological and geographical boundaries, connecting deeply with readers through its varied forms and themes. By bridging historical traditions with modern innovations, the anthology offers a comprehensive and compelling portrait of Australian poetry, affirming its place as a vital and evolving artistic tradition.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

Modern Australian Verse, Poetry in Australia, Volume II provides an insightful exploration of Australian poetic evolution from 1930 onwards, capturing the dynamic interplay of style, subject matter, and cultural identity. The anthology prioritizes the emotional resonance and aesthetic enjoyment of poetry, showcasing works that span lyrical beauty, intellectual depth, and vibrant imagination. Curated with a focus on the reader's experience, the volume features prominent voices such as Kenneth Slessor, Judith Wright, and Francis Webb, whose works reflect Australia's rich cultural and natural heritage while addressing universal themes of humanity, nature, and transformation. The collection highlights the diversity of poetic expression, including the groundbreaking "voyager poems" and meditations on the Australian landscape, while integrating contemporary urban and rural perspectives.This volume also examines the broader shifts in Australian poetic sensibilities, documenting significant movements such as the Jindyworobaks and the impact of post-war poetry. It celebrates the capacity of poetry to transcend ideological and geographical boundaries, connecting deeply with readers through its varied forms and themes. By bridging historical traditions with modern innovations, the anthology offers a comprehensive and compelling portrait of Australian poetry, affirming its place as a vital and evolving artistic tradition.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

A Wine War breaks out when a top London restaurant discovers that its stock of Grand Cru French wine is plonk and tastes like trash. The importer asks wine expert Bart Fraser to act as an amateur sleuth / private investigator to discover who can be destroying his reputation. But what starts off as UK problem rapidly takes on international dimensions as more plonk appears throughout the USA and even in France. In Fraser's investigations, Emma, an outrageously zany London journalist, gets involved as the hunt turns sinister with death, mystery and suspense stalking their efforts to bring down the conspirators. Is it the French wine growers cheating? Could it be the merchants in the French wine region stretching the wine – or is it something entirely different? The chase takes Bart across the USA and France in a frantic effort to expose the criminal gangsters. The action-packed climax is of breath-taking proportions leading to the book being optioned for a major movie release.Cellars' Market was originally published by the prestigious Collins Crime Club (now part of Harper Collins). This is the original version but now published for the first time as an ebook.

Hard Place - The Prequel is set in Monte Carlo and is a short introductory teaser to HARD PLACE the first in the Det. Insp.Todd "e;Ratso"e; Holtom series of international mystery thrillers. Ratso, a London detective, is obsessed with bringing down a drug baron who for years has been above the law. The trail from Monte Carlo leads into the action in HARD PLACE, a full length thriller set in London, the Bahamas, the USA, Spain and Cyprus. The second full length Ratso thriller is soon to be released and is called DEAD FIX where Ratso is up against international sports match-fixers inthe dangerous world of black-market gambling.PRAISE for HARD PLACE on AMAZONHard Place(First in the Detective Inspector Todd "e;Ratso"e; Holtom series)"e;Douglas Stewart has done a great job and has created in Detective Ratso a character who is quick-witted, clever and a worthy addition to the action thriller genre."e;"e;This book engenders the same get-to-the-end compulsion for the reader as does a Harlan Coben crime suspense or a Simon Kernick or Mark Billingham police novel… the prose is easy to read and the plot is enthralling."e;"e;Couldn't stop reading, this was worth 5 stars."e;"e;Fantastic read, great characters, gripping storyline. Definitely want to read more adventures from Ratso. Roaring success Mr Stewart!"e;"e;I read a lot of thrillers and Hard Place is high up on my list of favourites."e;"e;Each chapter leaves you eager to continue reading. This was the first of Stewart's novels I have read but I will definitely read more."e;"e;Shades of David Hosp but from an English perspective - and I hope there are more books … which develop the life and career of the engaging Ratso"e;"e;The author's knowledge of his areas of operation and of the way these crimes are solved is fascinating."e;"e;It is as if the author has inside knowledge of these characters and places; their portrayal is simple, effective and truly insightful."e;"e;Wow! What a page turner! I can't wait for the next release. A definite five-star from me!