James Weir – författare

This book is stunningly illustrated and has something for everyone, from whitewater adrenaline junkie to extreme sea kayaker.The adventures cover every sort of paddling venue - from mountain chasms, gentle rivers and lakes to crashing surf, dramatic coasts and the oceans beyond them.Paddle from the frozen wastes of Alaska to the tropical rivers of South America. Explore the rivers and seas of Europe and visit the stunning waters of the Far East and Australasia.Striking full page photographs are matched with lively text that brings the 100 canoeing and kayaking adventures to life.

A sleepy town is about to wake up and smell the turmeric lattes #DontForgetYourKeepCup   It started with the Hemsworths. Now, Byron Bay local, Aimee Maguire, is about to lose everything because she can’t afford to pay the rent. Her engagement is also on an official time-out since her fiancé doesn’t know what he wants. The last thing she needs is a surprise visit from her micro-influencer niece looking to ‘build her brand’.   Her arrival sets off a chain of events that ends with Aimee tangled up with a group of influencers-turned-reality TV stars, exposing her to the absolute worst of humanity. But somewhere amid this mother of all messes there just might be a silver lining Aimee has been searching for. All she needs to do is embrace the one thing she’s been fighting so hard against – change.Cashed-up celebs, desperate wannabes, cranky Karens and cringe-worthy hashtags – it’s all here in this hilarious novel about the celebrification of Byron Bay and the power of letting go.Praise for James Weir ‘James really is one of Australia’s best comedic writers. His writing always puts a smile on your face from start to finish.’ Jackie O ‘With his acerbic wit and brilliant take downs, James Weir is a snort-out-loud writer who turns a devilish eye on the wannabes.’ Lisa Millar ‘James Weir is a national treasure. An original talent and an intelligent and hilarious wordsmith. He's the voice of his generation.’ Sam Armytage

A sleepy town is about to wake up and smell the turmeric lattes #DontForgetYourKeepCup   It started with the Hemsworths. Now, Byron Bay local, Aimee Maguire, is about to lose everything because she can’t afford to pay the rent. Her engagement is also on an official time-out since her fiancé doesn’t know what he wants. The last thing she needs is a surprise visit from her micro-influencer niece looking to ‘build her brand’.   Her arrival sets off a chain of events that ends with Aimee tangled up with a group of influencers-turned-reality TV stars, exposing her to the absolute worst of humanity. But somewhere amid this mother of all messes there just might be a silver lining Aimee has been searching for. All she needs to do is embrace the one thing she’s been fighting so hard against – change.Cashed-up celebs, desperate wannabes, cranky Karens and cringe-worthy hashtags – it’s all here in this hilarious novel about the celebrification of Byron Bay and the power of letting go.Praise for James Weir ‘James really is one of Australia’s best comedic writers. His writing always puts a smile on your face from start to finish.’ Jackie O ‘With his acerbic wit and brilliant take downs, James Weir is a snort-out-loud writer who turns a devilish eye on the wannabes.’ Lisa Millar ‘James Weir is a national treasure. An original talent and an intelligent and hilarious wordsmith. He's the voice of his generation.’ Sam Armytage

Ultimate Paddling Adventures takes you on a thrilling tour around the world’s best paddling spots – from the frozen wastes of Alaska to the tropical rivers of South America. Explore the rivers and seas of Europe and visit the stunning waters of the Far East, Australasia and the Pacific. There are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert.Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action, while inspirational descriptions allow you to dream of being there. It’s perfect for planning your next paddling adventure, or alternatively allows you to indulge in some armchair paddling in places to which only the most adventurous will go.From a leisurely SUP in a breathtaking Swedish archipelago, where you can stay in the King of Sweden’s bed (for free!), to an adrenaline-fuelled whitewater kayak down Chile’s Inferno Canyon, this book has it all. This includes gentle lakes and rivers, crashing surf, dramatic coasts and the oceans beyond them.All types of paddle craft are included from canoes and kayaks to SUP boards and packraft. Every continent is covered, so expect to find places you’ve paddled alongside those you never knew existed. Each entry is accompanied by useful information such as the experience required, how to get there and what else to do once you are there.Discover where you will paddle next – in reality or in your imagination.

The dawn of reason or mental traits in the lower animals explores the mental capacities of lower animals through their consciousness, senses, emotions, and instincts. This scientific work defines the mind as a function of nerve activity, distinguishing between conscious and unconscious mental processes. The author establishes connections between physiology, morphology, and psychology to understand how mental traits evolve in simpler animals. Using examples like jellyfish and actinophryans, the book illustrates how even the most basic organisms show preferences and respond adaptively to their environments. It presents mental action as a continuum beginning with simple sensory responses and moving toward conscious determination, memory, emotions, aesthetic appreciation, parental affection, and reasoning. By examining various species, it aims to trace the origins of mental processes and highlight the gradual emergence of consciousness. The work is written to be accessible to general readers, offering a nuanced and foundational approach to comparative psychology and animal cognition, emphasizing that the roots of mental traits are found far down the evolutionary scale.