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    Leaves of Life: Words, Words, Words
    Leaves of Life: Words, Words, Words
    Leaves of Life: Words, Words, Words
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    Leaves of Life: Words, Words, Words

    By Ian Coulls

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    This book is a compilation of writings by a man who describes himself frequently as 'white trash with a bit of education'. It reflects his travels and lifetime obse

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDebbie Lee
    Release dateJun 14, 2020
    ISBN9781760419240
    Leaves of Life: Words, Words, Words
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    Ian Coulls

    In an earlier life, Ian Coulls wrote a series of twelve books in the field of education. Subsequently, with Ginninderra Press, he has published a book of short stories entitled The Complete and Utter Truth about the World and Everything in it and two chapbooks of poetry, Danse macabre and Words. He has been a documentary filmmaker, recording engineer and producer and, as a songwriter/musician, has produced six CDs of his own music. He is currently bringing his dark humour to bear on a third book of short stories.

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