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'Uteless' is a coming of age story that follows Bran Kelleher and his friends from the age of 14 to 18. The story begins in New Zealand where Bran is a pupil at a famous boarding school with a reputation for producing top athletes. He's on course to become a junior All Black rugby player and even has his own ute (utility vehicle), a gift from his car-dealer dad.But when his mother falls ill and has to return to England, Bran's circumstances change dramatically. He finds himself living on his wits in another country. It doesn't help that he's assigned a place on the school bus in a row of seats called 'rehab' with three other so-called 'losers'. They include David, an obese and apparently lazy boy whose claim to fame is having 21 half-siblings thanks to his absent, loose-living, criminal father. There is Yasmin, of Iranian descent, immensely shy but formidably bright. Also a member of a single parent household is Bel (Belinda), a budding poet, who offers occasional commentary in verse.The teachers at Bran's new state school are divided about his character and abilities. Some jump to conclusions and constantly mark him for behaviour, not achievement. Others see a boy with potential struggling with a family background that is only gradually being revealed to him. The big question for Bran is how to navigate his way through the rest of his schooling. Will the values and work ethic he learned in New Zealand see him through relative poverty and social discrimination? Can he hold on to his earlier dreams of sporting prowess? Will the kids in 'rehab' be more of a hindrance than a help? What effect will this boy from a different culture have on their lives? Will he survive the family secrets that slowly emerge and re-shape his identity?

'Surviving the Story' explores the role of group or national narratives in driving conflicts. Its findings are based on data from a unique 8-year university programme involving Israeli and Palestinian students. Dr Hollis shows that getting to know our enemies leads to understanding but not peace, a key finding for cross-conflict dialogue.

A Wag to the Wise: wit and wisdom from the dog world. Over 80 cartoons showing why dogs and people get along famously in spite of their constant misunderstandings. Over 80 waggish captions with a dog's version of common proverbs and sayings given prominence over the human versions.The cartoons cover the main features of a dog's life, including food, walks, owners, cats, vets, other dogs, puppies, home comforts, digging holes and chasing anything that moves.

'Uteless' is a coming of age story that follows Bran Kelleher and his friends from the age of 14 to 18. The story begins in New Zealand where Bran is a pupil at a famous boarding school with a reputation for producing top athletes. He's on course to become a junior All Black rugby player and even has his own ute (utility vehicle), a gift from his car-dealer dad. But when his mother falls ill and has to return to England, Bran's circumstances change dramatically. He finds himself living on his wits in another country. It doesn't help that he's assigned a place on the school bus in a row of seats called 'rehab' with three other so-called 'losers'. They include David, an overweight and apparently lazy boy whose claim to fame is having 21 half-siblings thanks to his absent, loose-living, criminal father. There is Yasmin, of Iranian descent, immensely shy but formidably bright. Also a member of a single parent household is Bel (Belinda), a budding poet, who offers occasional commentary in verse. The teachers at Bran's new state school are divided about his character and abilities. Some jump to conclusions and constantly mark him for behaviour, not achievement. Others see a boy with potential struggling with a family background that is only gradually being revealed to him. The big question for Bran is how to navigate his way through the rest of his schooling. Will the values and work ethic he learned in New Zealand see him through relative poverty and social discrimination? Can he hold on to his earlier dreams of sporting prowess? Will the kids in 'rehab' be more of a hindrance than a help? What effect will this boy from a different culture have on their lives? Will he survive the family secrets that slowly emerge and re-shape his identity?

"Hot Under The Collar" is a thoughtful, candid, moving and amusing look at life as an Anglican vicar.Basil Jenkyns' forthright approach to ministry and practical engagement with the needs of his parishioners was often picked up by local and national media that were quick to describe him as 'outspoken' and 'controversial'.As one parishioner described him, "He disturbs the comfortable and comforts the disturbed."Above and beyond media characterisations, Basil Jenkyns' approach to ministry involved full and frank engagement with what really mattered to members of Church and parish. It did not always endear him to the senior hierarchy of the Church.This meant developing many skills from scratch: running youth clubs, supporting those in need, visiting hospitals and prisons, raising funds, conserving and beautifying churches, resolving conflicts, working with ministers of other denominations and faiths, reviving and motivating congregations, and much more. He was at one time or another considered an authority on 'youth matters', building conservation and even 'high finance'. Although he made contributions in many fields, he never claimed expertise or authority in any. Despite opportunities to advance within the hierarchy of the Church, Basil Jenkyns preferred to follow a vocation with his congregation in the parish."Every parish should hope for a Vicar like Basil Jenkyns." Elizabeth Howells, lay reader, daughter of the vicarage, poet.