Chris Turner: 33 books
How to Breathe Underwater
Field Reports from an Age of Radical Change
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2014
The essays and reportage in How to Breathe Underwater offer a panoramic overview of this age of radical change-from the online gambling boom in the Caribbean to Cyberjaya, the Malaysian government’s attempt to build its own Silicon Valley; from video game design to digital-age tabloid journalism...
The Geography of Hope
A Tour of the World We Need
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2010
After the fierce warnings and grim predictions of The Weather Makers and An Inconvenient Truth, acclaimed journalist and national bestselling author Chris Turner finds hope in the search for a sustainable future.
Point of no return: The chilling phrase has become the ubiquitous mantra of ecological...
The Patch
The People, Pipelines, and Politics of the Oil Sands
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2017
Winner of the National Business Book Award
Longlisted for the 2018 BC National Nonfiction Award
Bestselling author Chris Turner brings readers onto the streets of Fort McMurray, showing the myriad ways the oil sands impact our lives and demanding that we ask the question: To both fuel the world...
It Seemed Like a Good Idea...
A Cautionary Guide to Avoiding 101 of Life's Potentially Most-Regrettable Decisions
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2012
It Is a Good Idea to Purchase This Book
If you think a neti pot for that stuffy nose is just what the doctor ordered, think again (choking on salt water and mucus is a horrible way to go).
If you indulge your midlife crisis by going whole-hog Harley, you may look darn good in those leathers...
The War On Science
Muzzled Scientists and Wilful Blindness in Stephen Harper's Canada
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2013
A passionate and meticulously researched argument against the Harper government's war on science.
In this arresting and passionately argued indictment, award-winning journalist Chris Turner argues that Stephen Harper's attack on basic science, science communication, environmental regulations,...
by Chris Turner
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2011
This is the story of my life growing up in Scotland in a "Christian" home. My mum was totally awesome and a great caring mother, but with my dad, I wasn't sure what Christian meant. It was really tough as it seemed my dad was always hitting me. My dad was always putting me down, he always told...
by Chris Turner
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2016
This is a story about a family in Glasgow Scotland. A very normal family,having lots of fun with each other the evening before. None of them realizing, that overnight, their lives were going to be changed forever.As the children are getting ready for school and mum is anxious to hurry them out the...
by Chris Turner
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2017
Saeth. A word barely kept lingering on the tongue of even the bravest warrior. The name of an age darkest to humankind. An age of sorcerers and far-flung magic.
A time no better for the making of heroes...
Two chieftain brothers lock swords in battle. Attacked by winged foes, the two...
The Misanthrope's Guide to Life
(Go Away!)
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2011
Misanthrope, n.:
1.) One who hates mankind; a curmudgeon; a loner;
2.) The guy in your office who responded to your e-mail of baby photos with "D-. Passing, but not college material";
3.) A Realist
From The Misanthrope's Guide to Life
In this guide, you'll learn how to get away from...
by Chris Turner
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2013
Key Facts Key Cases: Tort Lawwill ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Tort Law module with ease. This book explains the facts and associated case law for:
The torts of negligence, occupiers’ liability and nuisance
Strict liability torts
The torts of trespass to land and trespass...
by Chris Turner
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2013
Tort law is a core element of every law degree in England and Wales. Unlocking Torts will ensure you grasp the main concepts with ease. This book explains in detailed, yet straightforward, terms:
Negligence and negligence related torts including occupiers' liability and employers' liability
Land...
by Chris Turner
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2013
Key Facts is the essential series for anyone studying law, including LLB, ILEX and post-graduate conversion courses.
Key Facts provides the simplest and most effective way for you to memorise and absorb the essential facts needed to pass your exams.
Key Features:
* User-friendly layout...
Brainwashing for Beginners
Read This Book. Read This Book. Read This Book.
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2011
Readers, buy this book.
You will never read a book that is this important.
You will care for this book as if it is your own child.
You will feel overwhelming anxiety and nausea without this book.
You will no longer need any other entertainment after buying this book.
You will buy this book...
by Chris Turner, Judith Bray
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2013
Key Facts Key Cases: Equity & Trusts will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Equity & Trusts module with ease. This book explains the facts and associated case law for:
• The nature of a trust, the creation of express private trusts and purpose trusts
• Constitution of trusts
•...