The Accidental Anthropologist

The Accidental Anthropologist
Author: Michael Jackson
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2013-12-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1775531767

Journeys through the Congo, Sierra Leone and Outback Australia in an inventive memoir by a Commonwealth Poetry Prize-winning ethnographer. The Accidental Anthropologist is a fascinating, impeccably written memoir, or more accurately, a series of fragments. Compelling and absorbing as well as intense and insightful, Jackson writes a far from classically autobiographical text. There is nothing predictable about the mode or incidents he has chosen to write about: this is literary memoir at its best and most inventive. Jackson has a fascination with the concept of personal metamorphosis, the idea that a life can be dismantled and reassembled in a different country and set of relationships. And throughout the story the author makes a pretty good fist of living the theory. Jackson’s experiences begin with his earnest portrayal of young adulthood in Wellington where he associates on the fringes with many of the literary figures of the early 1960s: Bob Lowry, Fleur Adcock, James K. Baxter, R.A.K. Mason and the artist McCahon. Jackson finds himself homeless in London where he’s drawn to help the poor and eventually finds his way to Cambridge, where he stumbles upon anthropology. His subsequent ethnographic fieldwork takes him to the Congo, Sierra Leone, and outback Australia. Jackson makes it clear that our lives are barely our own, they belong as much to the people, the landscapes, the influences of thought and ideology that absorb us. He excells at the intensely personal and captivates with this masterful work. The Accidental Anthropologist is a challenging and magnificent memoir; much of it is spellbinding, astute and disquieting.

Hanna's Valentine

Hanna's Valentine
Author: E.M. Shue
Publisher: E.M.Shue
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2021-02-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

From award-winning author E.M. Shue comes another hot and steamy romantic suspense. It’s Valentine’s Day in Santa Claus, Indiana, but not everything is copacetic. Hugh’s life was mapped out before he was born. He’s done everything he was supposed to, even allowing the woman he loved to get away. But now she’s back and in danger. Hugh will destroy everything in his path for her, including himself. One little lie altered Hanna’s heart and changed her direction in life. She’s not the same girl who walked away from Santa Claus and Hugh. She’s lived a hard life he has no clue about. But if Hanna can fight through the rumors and hateful looks, she and Hugh may have a shot at happily ever after…if they survive her past.

Taliah's Warrant Officer

Taliah's Warrant Officer
Author: E.M. Shue
Publisher: E.M.Shue
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2022-11-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Taliah has two problems. The first is a secret admirer that is scaring her. The second is a sexy six-foot two former Army warrant officer whose kisses make her knees weak. She wants to handle both situations as an adult but when her admirer becomes dangerous only Finn can save her. Can Finn protect Taliah? Will she give in and trust him with her heart?

Drawing Dead

Drawing Dead
Author: E.M. Shue
Publisher: E.M.Shue
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2023-12-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The river card has been dealt, and I’m sitting here with a losing hand. As the second in command for the Las Vegas Russian Bratva, I need to be firm, unshakable. The organization depends on me being levelheaded. But when I go head-to-head with the deadliest man in the city, all bets are off. I’ve fallen for his daughter. She is mine. When I learn she has a secret that could rock the very foundation of the Vegas underworld, I give her my name in order to protect her. I’ll defy the people I’ve come to trust. My hand is dead, but I’m not above cheating. I’d do anything for my queen. Another installment in the dark mafia romance series, Russian Cardroom is here to take your breath away.

Hope's Kiss

Hope's Kiss
Author: E.M. Shue
Publisher: E.M.Shue
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2020-01-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Damaged and destroyed that's what Vivian thought she was. Rescued from a sex slave collector she isn't even half the woman she was before she was kidnapped. Now she needs to learn to deal with all that comes in the aftermath. Death and destruction that's what Timothy thought he brought to his team. Until he sees a woman that calms his inner demons and eases his pain. He'll protect her from even her shadow if she'd let him. But is Timothy strong enough to hold Vivian together as she shatters around them? Is Vivian willing to trust a man with her heart when she's not sure she even has one anymore? When her mind is triggered by the code word will they both survive 'The Collector'? Or will they break?

Forever's Embrace

Forever's Embrace
Author: E.M. Shue
Publisher: E.M.Shue
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2020-05-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Lies of the past Renee has spent half her life pretending to be someone she isn't. Now she has the chance to be herself and have a relationship with her family, but all she ends up doing is hurting those she loves. She's finally ready to live without the lies of the past but she needs to learn from them too. Lies for a future Greg has never told his son the truth. He lied to protect the future, and someone has figured it out and is after him now. Suspected in a murder he didn't commit, and out in the open where the elusive Sir lurks, he will have to fight his hardest battle ever. Left by the woman he loves, he must figure out that to live in the future, you must let go of the lies. Truth to survive When Renee and Greg finally come together, their lies will either bury them or resurrect them. If they want a future beyond the lies, they’ll have to learn that even when the truth hurts, it must be told.

Rocco's Atonement

Rocco's Atonement
Author: E.M. Shue
Publisher: E.M.Shue
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

I live in a gilded cage of hell, confined within these walls. My only reprieve is the one day of freedom a month I’m allowed out into the world. And the escape I find in my own words when I write about heroes who save women, and heroines who are strong and beautiful. Then I meet Rocco. And just like in my stories, he saves me after I’m attacked. He wants to set me free and make me his. He’s one of New York’s finest, capable of protecting me. But how do I escape hell when I was born into it? Rocco has made the wrong decisions before, bet on the wrong horse, but he’ll atone for his past sins to rescue Guinevere. She’s everything he’s ever wanted and needed. But with only one day a month of freedom, his window is limited. Award-winning author E.M. Shue brings us a new spin-off from the Caine & Graco Saga featuring Rocco from Lost in Linc. Everyone Deserves a Hero. 9 Authors have teamed together to bring you these heart-stopping, swoon worthy, hero romance stories that will leave you breathless. This collection of books are stand-alone stories that will leave you wanting more. This Hero Romance Collection is dedicated to the extraordinary men and women who put their lives on the line for the ordinary people of this great nation. In recognition of their faithful service, each of the participating authors made a donation to Tunnels to Towers, a non-profit organization, upon joining this Hero Romance Collection. Rescue Me Series → https://amzn.to/37guuKV This collection includes: Ignition by USA Today Bestselling Authors Lux Miller & LC Taylor → https://books2read.com/Ignition Crossing the Line by USA Today Bestselling Author LC Taylor → https://books2read.com/CrossingthelineEbook Professional Consult by USA Today Bestselling Author Lark Anderson → https://books2read.com/u/m0l92Y Sacrifice by USA Today Bestselling Author Amy Stephens → https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09RN53GZZ/ Rescued by Him by USA Today Bestselling Author Ashley Zakrzewski → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RLYSCSZ Rocco’s Atonement by Award Winning Author E.M. Shue → https://books2read.com/RoccosAtonement Sworn to Serve by YD La Mar → https://books2read.com/u/4Ap19q End in Flames by Tracy Broemmer → https://books2read.com/u/49kX8M Bailed Out by Mary Morano → https://books2read.com/Bailedout All proceeds from Ignition and Crossing the Line, will be donated to Tunnels to Towers for a minimum of six months. Each author has made a contribution to participate in this multi-author anthology to be donated to the Foundation. It is solely up to them whether or not they donate proceeds from their books.

Securities International Volume 3

Securities International Volume 3
Author: E.M. Shue
Publisher: E.M.Shue
Total Pages: 694
Release: 2022-08-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Books five, five and half, and six in the award-winning suspenseful-action packed series, Securities International. Derek has only one chance to save the love of his life, sacrifice himself. Sir finally has the leverage he needs to get Maya. Will it work? Duncan thought that getting Maya to the alter was the hard part but was he ever wrong. When he almost loses her and their future, he struggles to understand why she won’t give up being a sniper. Maya must make the tough decision of changing her life for her future. Can she? Who on the team will lose? Katherine has a secret life that only a few know about, now she must investigate the only man to hold her heart. Tony is angry with the world and the woman he cares about is lying to him. Will they find a future together or will a new woman step in to take Kat’s forever? The team suffers several devastating losses and needs to learn to recover from them. The only way to is to insure they are never caught off guard again. A new enemy plays dirtier than Sir ever did, and the team is getting ready to face more dangers than ever. This on-going mystery continues to pull in the readers. Includes Second Chance’s Kiss, Sniper’s Kiss Goodnight, and Identity’s Kiss.

Sniper's Kiss Goodnight

Sniper's Kiss Goodnight
Author: E.M. Shue
Publisher: E.M.Shue
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2019-04-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Happily ever after usually starts with I do! Duncan is ready for the next stage of their marriage. He holds his ‘worth it’ in his arms every night, while their passion grows ever stronger. Maya used to fear the future, until she met Duncan. She's finally willing to let someone else behind the scope and be a leader. What happens when the sins of their past collide with their future? When the shot is dead center who will walk away?

Zeke's Choice

Zeke's Choice
Author: E.M. Shue
Publisher: E.M.Shue
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Mistake or Eternal Love? When a weekend away to blow off steam ends up with matrimony, Jamie doesn't know what to do. She can't get him to file the divorce papers, and she won't either. Something about him soothes her soul. Mistake. Divorce. Oh hell no. Zeke Caine won't admit either of those when it comes to Jamie. She's his and he can't let her go. Okay, maybe he should have told his family. Now they find themselves on the same task force after a serial killer. When a twist of fate puts Jamie in danger, Zeke will kill anyone in his path to protect her. But is he ready to admit he loves her? Or is Jamie ready to run and leave him behind?