Chris Johnston

Rosie Jones

The apocalyptic group The Family and their guru, Anne Hamilton-Byrne -- one of very few female cult leaders in history -- captured international headlines throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Hamilton-Byrne, who some followers believed was Jesus Christ, was glamorous and charismatic -- and, many allege, very dangerous. From her base in a quiet suburb, she recruited wealthy professionals to join her cult, including doctors, lawyers, nurses, architects, and scientists. She acquired children and raised them as her own, bleaching their hair blonde to make them look like siblings, and her group became surrounded by rumours of LSD use, child abuse, and strange spiritual rituals. In 1987, police swooped on The Family's lakeside compound and rescued children who claimed they were part of Anne's future master race. The children recounted terrible stories of near starvation, emotional manipulation, and physical abuse. But Anne could not be found, sparking an international police hunt that involved Scotland Yard, Interpol, and the FBI. Could they bring Anne to justice? Today, the elderly Anne has an estate estimated to be worth millions, with only one minor criminal conviction to her name. Her few remaining followers attend her nursing-home bedside. How did such a notorious group come to flourish? How did Anne maintain a hold over her followers? And why was she never fully brought to justice? Drawing on revelatory new research, including interviews with survivors, The Familytells for the first time in full the strange and shocking story of one of the most bizarre cults in modern history.

The Family

Ed Sobey

Are you considering buying an electric vehicle? There are over 25 battery EVs from which to choose including pickup trucks, SUVs and sedans. This book is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand overview of the passenger EV universe including a buyer's guide, preparing to own an EV, history and what we can expect in the future. If you are new to the EV space, searching the Internet can be a bit overwhelming. We wrote this book to be a fun, insightful guide to the fascinating world of electric vehicles.

An Overview of the EV Revolution Happening Now - Buyer's Guide, Owner's Guide, History, Future

The Arrival of the Electric Car

Full of games and exercises, House of Games is a resource book for drama leaders, facilitators and theatre directors. Whether the drama group is based in a youth club or a theatre, a hospital or a community hall, this book offers strategies for developing improvisations and productions which are rooted in the everyday experiences of group members. The techniques which are discussed draw widely from the very best of contemporary theatre practice. Following on from Keith Johnstone's Impro and Augusto Boal's Games for Actors and Non-Actors, this book takes the reader into the essential challenges of drama. Several leading facilitators speak of their own approaches, including Phelim McDermott, Lois Weaver, Spare Tyre Theatre Co., Jonathan Kay, Peter Badejo, Wolfgang Stange and John Bergman.

Making Theatre from Everyday Life

House of Games

Angus Slater eagerly takes the chance to escape life in mid-seventies London by accepting a post in Panama. He is captivated by his colleague, Teresa, the exotic, politically aware niece of the Foreign Minister, and she soon becomes his window to Panama’s society and life.It is a turbulent time in this small country’s brief history. The charismatic General Torrijos, dictator and de facto head of state, knows time is of the essence: he must obtain a successful conclusion to negotiations that will lead to the eventual return of the Canal to Panamanian sovereignty.The right-wing American Senator, Todd Cartwright, is not prepared to see the Canal lost. It is theirs, they built it, they paid for it, why should it be handed over? He knows the General is a wily opponent and that ultimately it is his charisma and stature that bond the disparate groups of Panamanian society together. He knows he must act swiftly and decisively to sabotage the negotiations for the return of the Canal. The maelstrom of events whirl around Angus and Teresa, as they find themselves drawn into the politically charged atmosphere and come face to face with the realities of the Senator’s plans – plans that will change their lives forever.

The Canal Zone

"Jim Rohn101 Greatest Life Lessons, Inspiration and Quotes From Jim RohnDiscover Jim Rohn, an individual who went from rags to riches, and beyond to inspire and motivate millions to follow in his footsteps. His straightforward, no nonsense principles are easy to understand and apply and have transforming power. If you are unhappy with yourself, your circumstances, and even your life then Jim Rohn has practical wisdom that will enable you to change. In the following six chapters we will take a mirror and look inside to find the truth about ourselves, and the reasons for our failures as well as successes. We will learn Jim Rohn's 5 major pieces to life's puzzle as well as how philosophy, attitude, results, and lifestyle come together to create our lives.Armed with the tools of change we can mold your character, our philosophy, and chart the course of our lives toward success. If you're tired of being trapped with no future ahead, take heart for this ebook is for you. If you struggle with procrastination, Jim Rohn provides two methods for beating it quickly and efficiently. So ban your negative thoughts and prepare yourself to be changed. Change starts with you, and if you truly want to, you can begin your journey of personal development right here, and right now. Discover how to change your philosophy, and find the real definitions of success and failure. Break the mold of failure through powerful new disciples and principles.

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