New Releases by Robert Davies

“The York Cap of Maintenance†by R. Davies delves into a specific artifact and its historical context within the broader tapestry of British history. This detailed study sheds light on the cap''s significance as a symbol of authority and its role in various ceremonial and social events. Davies meticulously explores the cap''s origins, evolution, and the individuals associated with it, providing a rich understanding of its place in the medieval and post-medieval periods. Readers will find a compelling narrative that not only examines the physical object but also unpacks the social, political, and cultural meanings embedded within it. Davies connects the cap to key historical events and figures, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history, social customs, and the symbolic power of objects. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The 19th Century is nearing its end. While political unrest grows in Europe’s capitals threatening decades of relative peace, Wilhelm remains determined to guide Germany’s political and military ascent. In Buckingham Palace, Victoria waits and watches, but her ministers quietly prepare for the inevitable confrontation. Across the ocean, war clouds are gathering over a tropical Caribbean nation struggling to free itself from the grip of European colonialism. - Amazon

A multi-species team of commandos must infiltrate a remote control station before an alien species destroys five civilizations.

On Earth, 2180, society has overcome the wreckage of a distant past. A street hustler, addicted to a life lived in a virtual reality, embarks on a journey that will take him to the darkest places he could never even dream of and lead to a discovery that will change his life forever.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Delivered at last from the hell that was Bera Nima prison, Darrien Norris basks in a freedom he thought would never arrive. But as he waits for the Transceptor to restore his memories from seventeen years before, a deadly secret is revealed in the form of a murderous race on the distant fringes of the quadrant, intent on attacking and destroying every species within its reach. A plan to meet this new and profound threat is hatched, but Norris carries inside his mind a unique ability compelling him to delay his return to Earth and take his place among friends in a desperate mission to prevent a galactic catastrophe. He wanted only to go home, but he must do his part or watch as humanity itself falls victim to the greatest act of genocide in history.

When an engineer journeys across space on a routine mission to repair a mining machine, disaster strikes when his shuttle is thrown off course and he lands on a violent and hostile world. Escaping becomes his only purpose but what he finds in his fight to stay alive will alter the course of human history forever.

The Life of Marmaduke Rawdon of York, or, Marmaduke Rawdon - The Second of that Name. is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1863. 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.

Veronica and her best friend and business partner Elizabeth work long hard hours preparing to open a high class art and gift shop in the English Lake District. With the work completed, they decide to take a short break before the grand opening, and they go to a beautiful country hotel for a few days to chill out. They befriend a young Australian waitress, who has a bubbly fun filled personality. When a huge old American Cadillac drives into the parking lot, a competition between the three of them ensues as to what the handsome driver does for a living, and who is going to win his heart! Great fun, and exciting adventures follow, but who indeed will win the heart of the tall handsome stranger?

ABSTRACT:At the heart of Quality Assurance is Qualia, Man''s ability to understand one other as a species. Understanding the customer requirements of a product or service requires empathy. This thesis will explain how quality assurance activities permit laboratory professionals to work together as a community within complex healthcare systems, understand the voice of the customer and through knowledge, meet customer requirements.A questionnaire was utilized to obtain information from medical laboratory professionals employed in Canada. Four psychometric instruments were used to determine if: (a) Autistic personality types are prevalent, (b) Machiavellian personality types are prevalent and, (c) determine the cultural characteristics of the workforce. Different personality styles point to learning system archetypes in the human brain. A neurocognitive model called the Triadic Adaptive Learning System (TALiS) is proposed. A vision for humanity, called The Quality System of Goodness, is presented. This cybernetic system is supported by the ethics, science and philosophy of Integral Permaculture. Opportunities for further research are discussed.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a wonderful tale about Nero, a guide dog for the blind, and Zero, a magical toy unicorn. The two set out on a thrilling adventure when Zero discovers he has magical powers. They visit a field in their village to see a donkey and – to Nero''s amusement on hearing a farmer relate his story to other villagers in the tearoom – get mistaken for a flying saucer! When Zero finally learns how to control his magic, the duo embark on an exciting rescue mission aboard a cruise liner. Can they save the day? There''s only one way to find out...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The report first summarizes the key findings from the following three studies in three provinces (Guizhou, Jilin, Shandong): (a) a demand survey to assess rural ICT access and attitudes; (b) a library study including scoping the status of ICT use in rural libraries; and (c) a limited impact evaluation to examine how ICT interventions have affected rural uers. Then the report addresses the challenges and policy recommendations of ICT use in the Chinese Countryside.

Basic surgical skills are an essential part of practising medicine in many different medical disciplines, from the obvious surgical specialties, through to general practice, gynaecology and emergency medicine. Fundamental Skills for Surgery is a practical, instructive guide to the elementals of surgical techniques. It provides an excellent introduction to the basic principles of surgery, using a systematic, logical approach to the subject and assuming minimal surgical knowledge.In this easy to understand, practical book, the core elements of basic surgical skills are outlined: Surgical conduct, surgical decision making, surgical safety, sterile technique, Surgical instruments, Needles and sutures, Energy sources in surgery, Ergonomics in surgery, Basic operative skills, Wound management, Local anaesthesia, Joint aspiration, Joint reduction, Fracture Fixation, and Rigid Endoscopy. Fundamental Skills for Surgery contains over 200 helpful illustrations to guide the reader through simple surgical techniques and show and describe the instruments involved. Written in clear, non-technical language, Richard Perry and colleagues from the ASSET committee of the Board of Basic Surgical Training of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons draw on years of practice and training experience to explain the simplest concepts in a step by step approach. While designed as an instructive manual for medical students and basic surgical trainees (BSTs) of the Australasian and United Kingdom surgical colleges, this book also has a wider application for emergency medicine physicians, obstetric and gynaecology trainees, procedural general practitioners, surgical nursing staff, operating theatre nurses and others who perform or need to understand surgical procedures. Fundamental Skills For Surgery - Sampls from McGraw-Hill Medical Australia

In this investigation, cooperative learning groups were implemented with the purpose of improving students'' attitudes and academic competencies. Participants will included high school students enrolled in conceptual physics classes. Treatment involved requiring students to work in purposefully structured groups over the course of several weeks. Test scores between this year''s students and last year''s students, as well as test scores of this year''s students during treatment and non-treatment were compared to determine any change in academic competencies. Additionally, students completed exit tickets, interviews, and attitude surveys. The instructor and a peer made observations, and together with students'' information, data was analyzed to establish any change in amount of time students spend on-task during class, as well as in their attitudes about the course content and classroom environment.

Hanson W. Baldwin was America’s best-known military writer and analyst in the 20th century covering conflicts from World War II to the Vietnam War. He was the military editor of the New York Times for forty years and his dispatches from Guadalcanal and the Western Pacific won him a Pulitzer Prize in 1943.This first biography of this Naval Academy graduate begins with an appreciation of the human and literary values learned from his Baltimore newspaper family. His midshipman years, 1920-1924, taught him the value of concentration. After three years of active service, he chose the life of a professional writer. A few days before the 1929 stock market crash, he joined the New York Times as a reporter. His career was advanced by the patronage of the Times publisher and by the talk of another European war in 1937. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1943 for his Guadalcanal series. After 1945, he thought the atomic bomb to be of limited use on the battlefield as well as in the politics of the Cold War. His news scoops upset many but were in keeping with his determination to tell his readers what its government was doing. His continuing criticism of Secretary McNamara’s management of the Vietnam War and the Times management’s annoyance with his pro-war position contributed to his decision to retire in March 1968. Later, he could only observe and to complain over the decline of American values and its harmful effects on the military. After his retirement he continued to write articles on military affairs for the news columns and Op-Ed page of the New York Times.

Demonstrating everything you need to know in order to master the key skills of motorcycling, this guide takes the rider through Compulsory Basic Training, the theory test and on to the practical motorcycle test.

Tales from the West Midlands Canals

This handbook contains information for drivers when travelling abroad either for the first time or to new countries. It provides details on driving techniques, extreme weather conditions, car preparation, documents and safety procedures.

"Unreported longline catches of southern bluefin tuna (SBT). implications for the stock ssessments of tropical tunas, and the need for independent verification of catch and effort statistics"--Publisher.

This illustrated volume is exceptionally researched. Robert Davies has compiled interviews with boat people and the people who worked the inland waterways during the final decades of commercial canal carrying, capturing the flavour of this era. Often whole families worked on the great boats and lived in the tiny cabins at the back. Among the people interviewed are those who worked the narrow canals from London through the Midlands, to Stoke on Trent and Middlewich, and people who worked for big companies such as Grand Union Canal Carrying Co., as well as for the little George and Mathews. The book spans the 1930s-''60s, a time when transport technology saw huge changes, and looks issues such as the operating of ice boats and the use of horse power as well as the experiences of the people themselves.

Well-known western short story by Louis L''Amour has been adapted to Grade 3 reading level and age 10 to adult interest level. It is appropriate for those who have difficulties with reading.

Examines the positive and negative aspects of cut-flower industry in Zimbabwe. Based on interviews of cut-flower workers during farm visits.

Hi! My full name is Konstantina Cassandra Flanagan, but my friends call me K.C. My older brother Rudy says that K.C stands for Kook Case! I am 14 and three quarters years old (some folks say I look 18!) and I live with my father, James Flanagan, Esq. He is a lawyer for an international construction and investment company, so when he travels, he usually works. My mom Trina Gigantes is a sculptress who lives in Dallas with an oilman named Darrell Hughes. He''s pretty swift. And rich! As you probably guessed, my parents are divorced, and our family is all over the place, but what the heck, we''re ready for this new millennium. At least, that''s how I see it. My brother Rudy is 17-plus - well, physically, anyway. Actually, the boy is pretty smart when he applies himself to something. And like all my friends tell me, he''s cute too. But don''t tell him ! I guess he''s an okay kind of brother, even if he never believes me at first when I stumble across crime. As you might imagine, my extended-blended parental units travel a lot and as long as we keep our grades up, Rudy and I go with them. What I like about travel is, you never know what you''ll find when you get where you''re going. Last year, for example, we went to paradise on Earth, the island of Maui, where I thought I was going to rest up and help Mom with a new show of her sculpture. Instead, I ended up crossing swords with a really dreadful Yakuza gangster named Hiroshi, who would have burned alive Rudy, me and a friend we made there named Kenji, except that - well, read on and you''ll find out! Anyway, I''m keeping this journal to chronicle my life so that someday when I''m a famous and respected archaeologist and movie star it''ll be easy for people to read my autobiography right up to the moment when I find the Holy Grail. Or maybe the Lost City of Atlantis, whichever comes first. Also, because I get extra credit for my English composition class. I''ll write more later I have a lot to, tell about my latest adventure, in Orlando. You know, the place with the castle and the mouse. I learned a lot there about the three E''s: entertainment, ecology and... evil, - excerpt from K.C.''s travel diary.

Bonjour, le monde ! Je m''appelle Konstantina Cassandra Flanagen, mais ça fait un peu accordéon comme nom, alors mes amis disent Cassie (je préfère). Selon mon très cher frère, c''est l''abréviation de Casse-pieds ! J''ai quatorze ans et trois quarts et vis à Montréal avec mon frère Rudy et mon père, James Flanagan. Papa est avocat. Il doit se déplacer beaucoup pour son travail, et c''est la même chose pour sa tendre moitié, Linda Hébert, qui est journaliste et photographe. Quand ils partent en voyage, Rudy et moi pouvons souvent les accompagner. Même s''ils m''ont affublée du prénom de la sœur bizarre de ma mère et même s''ils sont maintenant divorcés (sans aucune faute de ma part, bien entendu), mes parents sont plutôt chics. Mon arrière-grand-père paternel était originaire d''Irlande. Comme beaucoup d''Irlandais, Papa n''a pas dans sa poche, une faculté qu''il prétend (à tort selon moi) m''avoir léguée. En tout cas, je pense que ça ne lui nuit pas dans sa profession d''avoir toujours réponse à tout. Ma mère Katrina (je l''appelle Trina) est sculpteur et vit à Dallas au Texas. Elle est fiancée à un dirigeant de compagnie pétrolière, le grand, beau (et riche !) Darrell Hughes. Rudy est mon frère aîné : dix-sept ans et beaucoup de cran ! Ses loisirs sont, d''abord et avant tout, les sports et les filles. Dans n''importe quel ordre, selon le moment. Tout de même, il est plutôt brillant quand il s''applique sérieusement à quelque chose. Comme me le disent souvent mes amies, il est aussi très mignon. Mais il ne faut surtout pas le lui dire : il a déjà la tête assez gonflée comme ça ! Enfin, il fait plutôt l''affaire comme frère, même s''il me taquine tout le temps. J''ai déjà visité plein d''endroits vraiment cool j''écris le récit de ces expériences dans mes carnets de voyage, parce qu''il m''est arrivé des aventures plutôt extraordinaires. Rudy dirait que j''ai le don d''attirer les problèmes, mais c''est absolument faux. La vérité La vérité vraie, c''est que je possède un œil de lynx auquel rien n''échappe et une grande puissance de déduction. Quand des événements étranges se produisent autour de moi, j''aime bien enquêter pour comprendre ce qui se passe. Je reviens tout juste par exemple de Cancùn, dans l''Etat mexicain de Quintana Roo, où j''ai eu affaire à des archéologues intrépides près des ruines du temple de la déesse lxchel et revu mon grand ennemi, le diabolique Hernan Colon !

In Power and Regionalism in Latin America: The Politics of MERCOSUR, Laura Gómez-Mera examines the erratic patterns of regional economic cooperation in the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), a political-economic agreement among Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and, recently, Venezuela that comprises the world''s fourth-largest regional trade bloc. Despite a promising start in the early 1990s, MERCOSUR has had a tumultuous and conflict-ridden history. Yet it has survived, expanding in membership and institutional scope. What explains its survival, given a seemingly contradictory mix of conflict and cooperation? Through detailed empirical analyses of several key trade disputes between the bloc''s two main partners, Argentina and Brazil, Gómez-Mera proposes an explanation that emphasizes the tension between and interplay of two sets of factors: power asymmetries within and beyond the region, and domestic-level politics. Member states share a common interest in preserving MERCOSUR as a vehicle for increasing the region''s leverage in external negotiations. Gómez-Mera argues that while external vulnerability and overlapping power asymmetries have provided strong and consistent incentives for regional cooperation in the Southern Cone, the impact of these systemic forces on regional outcomes also has been crucially mediated by domestic political dynamics in the bloc''s two main partners, Argentina and Brazil. Contrary to conventional wisdom, however, the unequal distribution of power within the bloc has had a positive effect on the sustainability of cooperation. Despite Brazil''s reluctance to adopt a more active leadership role in the process of integration, its offensive strategic interests in the region have contributed to the durability of institutionalized collaboration. However, as Gómez-Mera demonstrates, the tension between Brazil''s global and regional power aspirations has also added significantly to the bloc''s ineffectiveness. "In a very engaging and accessible manner, Laura Gómez-Mera has successfully applied the standing theories of international relations to the case of MERCOSUR. She has woven together international/systemic and domestic theories as these pertain to the role and interaction of Brazil and Argentina, the two main middle powers in MERCOSUR. Through this analysis of regional integration and interstate conflict and cooperation, Gómez-Mera thoroughly covers all the necessary methodological bases while also bringing her subject to life. The sectoral case studies she provides reflect a tremendous amount of original fieldwork; those, combined with a sophisticated conceptual framework, comprise a valuable contribution to the field." --Carol Wise, University of Southern California