Most Popular Books by David Elliott

Account of the evolution of the Lucas plan, a new trade unionism approach in the UK to counteract redundancy by transforming the Lucas defence industry and aerospace industry into a workers controlled industrial enterprise developing socially more useful industrial products such as a road-rail bus and a heat-pump - traces the set-up of the Shop Stewards'' Combine Committee, the successful collective bargaining for employment security, wages and other working conditions, and workers participation. Chronology (1965-1982), illustrations and references.

UK. Open university textbook comprising an introduction to the study and understanding of systems analysis and systems design and illustrated by case studies of the coal mining and motor vehicle industry, particularly in respect of occupational sociology, human relations, workers adaptation, assembly line work, etc. - Covers the techniques of data collecting, modelling and simulation, systems dynamics, statistical testing (statistical analysis), etc. Diagrams, illustrations, references and statistical tables.

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u200bThis book offers a detailed account of how renewable energy has moved from the margins to the mainstream in the UK, and of the battles that have been fought to achieve this, trawling through the often troubled history of government involvement. The book examines how renewables became what now seem likely to be the dominant energy sources of the future. Renewable energy technologies, using solar and wind power and other natural energy sources, are now supplying around 30% of UK electricity and appear set to continue expanding to supply around 50% within the next decade. Although the emphasis of the book is on the UK, developments there are compared with those in other countries to provide an overall assessment of the relevance of the UK experience. Chapters explore why the UK still lags behind many other countries in deploying renewables, in part, it is argued, due to its continued reliance on nuclear power. The book ends with a discussion on what sort of changes may be expected over the coming years. The author does not assume a single answer, but invites readers to consider the possibilities.

This book presents a completely new approach to learning and developing IT skills. As readers explore, they are encouraged to develop a framework of understanding. The practical skills, along with this framework, form a powerful, self-reinforcing way of learning about IT.

Cave boy Orq is back! An ode to the power of standing up for oneself, this book is the perfect antidote for any child who has ever felt small. Orq''s latest adventure pits Orq and Woma against a couple of stone-age bullies. Dorq is big, strong, and mean . . . and his pet, Caba, is even worse. But when Caba smashes a giant egg on Woma, Orq is so incensed he bangs two rocks together over and over, creating a spark. Like all good scientists, Orq recognizes an important discovery when he sees it. As he raises a flaming torch triumphantly, Dorq and Caba flee. Small Orq is the inventor of fire—and is a hero to his beloved Woma.

When you''ve had four near-death experiences, you have to wonder who''s screwing up: you or God. Step inside the mind of Andy Penny, underachieving 40-year old Florida trailer park resident, perpetual dead-end employee, and uninterested survivor. Revel in Andy''s existence as he uses his near-death experiences as small talk but never truly wonders why he''s still alive. Then, watch through Andy''s inebriated eyes as he sees an episode of Cops filmed in Des Moines, Iowa. Feel the complete and total shock as Andy realizes the meth-addicted domestic abuse victim he''s watching is none other than Allyson Price - his "it girl." His one that got away. His one true love, Allyson, who disappeared from his life suddenly and completely one night a dozen years earlier, a night Andy was run over by a car. Commiserate with Andy as a wave of introspection nearly drowns him, and he comes to the realization that maybe he hasn''t been just not dying. Feel the epiphany when it occurs to him that maybe he''s been kept alive - for a purpose. Steel yourself with Andy''s resolve as he enlists the help of his fiery neighbor Rudy to embark upon a crusade to fulfill this newfound purpose: saving Allyson Price from her squalid existence. Ride along on the journey north, armed with white trash courage, random fortune cookies, Rudy''s unorthodox means of providing for them, and the gearshift from a ''95 Jeep Wrangler. Keep yourself focused as events get increasingly ominous and surreal along the way, and, whatever you do, hold on tight as Andy''s story culminates in some dumpy trailer somewhere. And don''t forget: nobody ever listens. Part black comedy, part psychological thriller, Cherokee Spleen is a fast-paced, darkly humorous story of one barely-alive slacker''s search for purpose in a world where there seems to be none.

This book is a combined autobiography and healing workbook. Chronicling Elliott''s evolution in becoming a professional healer, it offers explicit examples and information to guide readers toward their own healing development. The book includes illustrative diagrams, photos, line drawings, and a thorough glossary of Elliotts healing terminology.

David Elliott''s third book of poetry, Through the Silence, gives the reader a meditative, tranquil experience rarely seen in poetry today. The poems'' many subjects and concerns range from the natural world to family, friendship, travel, language, and poetry itself. This book must be experienced by all who seek meaning through the silence.

Trouble is coming to the boil. The son of wealthy and ruthless populist politicians poses as an alcoholic to gain entry to Punanai House in this third book of the series. Lou Canon is a psychic catalyst. A lighting rod for unfocused supernatural energy. Peter and John''s mad plan to out hustle and out muscle death by throwing poltergeist into the light has unleashed forces beyond comprehension and drawn the kingdoms of heaven and hell near. Lou needs to be at the epicenter of this time quake but in order to do that he has to first pass himself credibly off as a drunk. No easy task in a house full of experts. A miasma with the power to loosen tongues and separate the living from their better judgement hangs like a storm cloud in the air. People lose their inhibitions and secrets they promised themselves they would take to their graves come spilling out.

In this Briefing, Dave Elliott establishes the basic sustainable energy options. However his main aim is to look at potential problems ahead in the short, medium and long term, and deal with the counter-arguments. No technology is entirely benign. Renewable energy technologies such as wind farms may have far less impacts than the global impact of fossil-fuelled plants, but they do have some local impacts. How do we trade off local and global impacts? The author looks at the UK wind farm issue and at some other examples, including the problems facing hydro power and waste combustion. The medium term example concerns a sustainable transport policy: whether we can develop a green energy system to meet that demand as well. This means looking at changes in the way we live and behave. The final example concerns the longer term limits of the sustainable energy approach: whether it is possible to use renewable sources to sustain economic growth indefinitely. In this Briefing, Dave Elliott establishes the basic sustainable energy options. However his main aim is to look at potential problems ahead in the short, medium and long term, and deal with the counter-arguments. No technology is entirely benign. Renewable energy technologies such as wind farms may have far less impacts than the global impact of fossil-fuelled plants, but they do have some local impacts. How do we trade off local and global impacts? The author looks at the UK wind farm issue and at some other examples, including the problems facing hydro power and waste combustion. The medium term example concerns a sustainable transport policy: whether we can develop a green energy system to meet that demand as well. This means looking at changes in the way we live and behave. The final example concerns the longer term limits of the sustainable energy approach: whether it is possible to use renewable sources to sustain economic growth indefinitely.

Renewable energy is a fast expanding field, welcomed by many as part of the answer to climate change and energy security concerns; but can renewables deliver? This book reviews the basic technological options and global implementation, so as to convey the sense of excitement that abounds in this new area of technological development, but it also looks at the problems, including technological, policy issues, local environmental impacts and the need to deal with the variability of some renewable energy sources.

The Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC) is proud to bring together the first published collection of full-length peer-reviewed research papers on teacher education in physics. We hope that this work will help institutions consider ways to improve their education of physics and physical science teachers, and that research in this field can continue to grow and challenge or support the effectiveness of practices in K-12 teacher education.

Twenty-six poems about children who misbehave, arranged in alphabetical order from Agatha to Zazu.