Books by George Watson

A lively and accessible guide to the development of the novel, emphasising a thematic approach to the conventions and variety of the form.

Retired from the Australian Army after fifteen years, mainly on active service with special forces on the front line, Mort's first goal on returning home to Brisbane is to investigate how his wife died in a car accident. The trail leads him through some intriguing industrial espionage cases, and deeper, uncovering both police and political corruption within his home state of Queensland. With no one else to turn to, it is up to he and his colleague 'Pig' to combat this insidious state of affairs, battling not only crooked police and politicians but outlaw Bikie gangs as well. The story combines the topical subjects of hacking, bikie gang power, police and political corruption, all embedded into the unique Queensland political environment. Mort and his colleague use the skills learnt fighting on the front line and beyond, combined with their digital communication (ie hacking!) training and use some pretty 'high technology toys' to good effect providing readers with a stimulating and exciting journey through to a nerve gripping climax. This action thriller is full of intrigue and suspense, readers eager to see where the next page leads. There is a dose of romance for Mort thrown in, the characters are straight forward and down to earth, with touches of Jack Reacher, Jon Resnick and Case Lee all rolled into one with an Australian flavor and location, and of course the Aussie sense of humour!

Originally published in 1957, The Unservile State looks at the theme of liberty in the Welfare State.

Watson Redivivus - Four Discourses Written between the Years 1749 and 1756 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The first study of 20th-century English literary theory, showing how England pioneered the academic study of theories of literature years in advance of France or the USA.

In this enjoyably iconoclastic book, George Watson discusses some of the great heresies of the twentieth century, and the cultural heretics who espoused them, often with surprising results. Watson provides us with examples of 'true', original heretics, from Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, who asserted that his study of the remote past had made a radical of him, rather than any influence of modernism, to others such as Douglas Adams, whom Watson knew as an undergraduate.Watson forces us to question various long-cherished political and intellectual assumptions in his witty and conversational style. Is snobbery really such a bad thing? Have we ignored the links between socialism and genocide? He touches entertainingly upon subjects as diverse as literary theory (experimental fiction is often the last resort of those who have nothing to say), and the unoriginal conformism of teenage Marxists (incapable of actually reading Marx, as he is too boring).This is a work which will delight any reader seeking a uniquely personal perspective on the culture, history, and personalities of the twentieth century.

Originally published in 1957, The Unservile State looks at the theme of liberty in the Welfare State.

This controversial study of socialist literature, expanded from the 1st Edition, considers the forgotten texts of socialism of the 19th and early 20th centuries, and reveals how socialism was often linked to conservative, racist and genocidal ideas.

Originally published in 1923, this book forms an in-depth record of the vernacular speech of Roxburghshire. Rather than offering a full vocabulary, something already covered by various Scottish dictionaries, the text was written to provide information on the distinctive terms of the region, both past and present, with illustrative quotations.

This unique hands-on resource gives new and experienced teachers at all levels 125 proven management techniques and 64 reproducibles for meeting the day-to-day challenges encountered in the classroom and school environments. For easy use, all of these tested materials are presented in a simple problem/solution format, printed in a big 8-1/4" x 11" size ready for photocopying, and organized into seven sections focusing on seven different areas of concern: Behavior Control. Section 1 provides 40 techniques and reproducibles to help you deal with problems most teachers see daily. For example, Dueling Pens is a method to quickly stop a squabble in the classroom, and Bring in Mom is an effective way to deal with a disruptive child who resists all other efforts aimed at correcting his or her actions. Reinforcement & Reward Systems. Section 2 offers 19 techniques and reproducibles using positive reinforcement to produce results. Percent Ticket, for example, is a no-cost way to help all students in grades 4-12 improve and increase their daily classwork. On Task Behavior. In Section 3, you'll find 41 innovative techniques and reproducibles to help students stay on task. One of these, The Stick Jar, keeps students on their toes because they never know when their name will be drawn from the jar! Another, Vocabulary Chains, is a novel way to heighten students' interest in learning the words and language of any subject. Neat & Fun Things to Do in School. Section 4 provides 34 techniques and reproducible tools to inject some old-fashioned fun into the classroom. The Great Impromptu Speech, for example, requires little if any preparation, lasts a whole period, and keeps even students with difficult behavior problems alert and learning. Communication & Professional Ideas Section 5 gives you 19 techniques and ready-to-copy forms to promote positive interaction with other staff, including a really neat teacher stress-reducer called The Colorful Generic Lesson Plan File. Self-esteem. The 14 innovative techniques and reproducibles in Section 6 include meaningful ideas for promoting the emotional development of all students, such as The Excellent Student Recognition Award and The Progress Roll, a way to recognize the success of lower ability yet hard-working students. Teacher & Student Protection Ideas. The last section features 20 suggestions and reproducibles to help you protect yourself and your students. For example, Refusal Protection puts ownership for poor school performance directly where it belongs, on the student. Behavior Record Sheet helps you keep a consistent record of a particular student's behavior with witnesses to back up your position. And to help you quickly select appropriate ideas when you need them, you'll find all of the classroom management and control techniques in Teacher Smart! are numbered consecutively in the Contents and text and accompanied by the author's recommended grade levels for use!

This practical resource gives teachers at all levels hundreds of tested techniques and guidelines for maintaining control and order in the classroom. These have been developed and refined in the crucible of the modern classroom by teachers just like yourself and are ready to help you solve problems and create the disciplined environment that students and teachers need for effective learning. For easy use, all materials are printed in a special binding that folds flat for photocopying of the many forms, fact sheets and awards included, and are organized into five sections: I. TECHNIQUES & GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH 50 SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS provides over 150 specific ways to solve the various classroom management and control problems all teachers face, such as back-talking, student disputes, bullying, sexual harassment, theft, tardiness and truancy, incomplete homework, cheating, inattention, and vandalism. A few examples are The Swearing Stopper ... Five Ways to Quiet the Class Quickly ... The Behavior Control Ticket ... Hallway and Washroom Problem Solvers ... 18 Ways to Prevent Theft in School ... and What to Do When You Are Physically Attacked by a Student. II. PROBLEM-SOLVING MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES THAT KEEP STUDENTS ON TASK features over 40 techniques to assure a smooth-running classroom where discipline problems are at a minimum. Examples include The Class Parts Manager, a way to minimize the problem of students who come to class unprepared ... The Job Jar, a quick, constructive time-filler for students who finish work early ... and The Instant Newspaper Assignment, a technique to keep students working on task with high-interest, motivating topics. III. POSITIVE FEELINGS & CREATIVE IDEAS gives you nearly 65 ways to use positive feedback as a means of regulating behavior, including techniques such as Round 2-U, a way to deal with students who are continually late handing in assignments ... Earned Five-Minute Free-Time Cards ... and Positive Speak, an uplifting, affirmative approach that can have a tremendous effect on a student's academic performance. IV. CONCEPTS THAT PROTECT & TECHNIQUES THAT HELP offers scores of solid ideas that protect teachers, as well as students, in the ongoing classroom. The Sitting Teddy, for example, is a great idea for younger children who are afraid to ask to go to the restroom. 50 Strategies and Survival Guidelines for the First-Year Teacher is packed with sage advice for the beginner. Up-Front Assignment Chart facilitates student ownership of assignments. And Portfolios or Document Folders helps students keep their work organized. V. SPEAK EASY -- THE COMMUNICATION SECTION presents dozens of techniques and materials to facilitate communication with students as well as parents, colleagues and administrators, including 50 Communication Tips for Teachers ... Teacher-to-Parent Communication Form ... The Report Card Memo ... Two Daily Notice or Bulletin Systems for Quick Communication ... The Comprehensive Contract ... and many more. In the author's words, "CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PROBLEM SOLVER is a 100 percent benefit for teachers. Ideas in this resource help to create the disciplined environment we all need. The techniques, strategies, and concepts were chosen because they were very practical. They are easy to use and are low cost. Some have great detail, others are simple, but they all have one thing in common -- they work!"