A short introduction to elementary particles that discusses the ultimate structure of matter: atoms, the nucleus, protons, neutrons and pions, and quarks.
Birkenhead was designed to be a model city, a rival to Liverpool. It was the brainchild of John Laird and his family. The town shared an architect with Edinburgh New Town. Birkenhead Park and Hamilton Square are still a testament to their ambitions. John Laird was the town's leading citizen, shipyard owner, industrial innovator, MP, and Orangeman. The realisation of Laird's plans came to a halt in 1847. There was a crash in the value of railway shares; capital ceased to be available for railway building or other large developments.1847 was also the worst year of the Irish famine. Birkenhead and Liverpool flooded with starving Irish refugees. In Birkenhead Irish immigrants were concentrated in the North End of the town. Many of these people were dispossessed and from rural areas. They brought with them rural Irish customs, one of the more notable of these being faction fighting. Factions, normally from different counties, fought each other on the streets of Birkenhead. Such fighting in rural areas of Ireland was not regarded as a problem. What was recreational in Ireland was criminal in England. It brought about hostile policing in the North End. When the police intervened in fighting they often became themselves the target. In turn, Irish people were targeted by the police. The North End gained a reputation for being inhabited by 'roughs'. Partly as a reaction to the sudden influx, an atmosphere developed of sectarian anti-Catholicism, although it was building on already existing prejudices. This book is a series of snapshots of particular moments of crisis in the long history of hatred of Irish Catholics.The backgrounds of all of the riots are examined in detail. Anti-Catholic hatred was used as a religious and political strategy in Liverpool by the Rev Hugh M'Neile. He effectively controlled the Conservative Party there in the 1840s and 1850s. The hatred he cultivated left a legacy that lasted into the 20th century. His ally Rev Joseph Baylee helped bring sectarianism to Birkenhead. Most Church of England vicars in Birkenhead came from Irish Orange origins. The Orange Order had an enormous effect on Conservative politics on both sides of the Mersey. Sectarianism led to Protestant provocations and Irish Catholic responses, typically through rioting and typically originating in the North End. There were riots prompted by the 'Papal Aggression' of 1850; the Cemetery Riots of 1857; the Garibaldi riots of 1862 and, most surprisingly, the riots brought about by Salvation Army parades in 1882. Each of these riots gave opportunity to give vent to visceral animosities.In 1882 up to 4,000 people were fighting on the streets of Birkenhead. In the first three of the riots Birkenhead's magistrates demonstrated their own sectarianism by imposing sentences only on Catholics. At the trials Irishmen were routinely portrayed as inherently violent and Catholic priests as instigators and leaders of riot. There is good evidence that, on the contrary, Catholic clergy played a leading role in stopping and preventing riots. In 1882 the Salvation Army, newly arrived in town, determined on a policy of marching through the North End. The Salvation Army then was a militantly evangelical organisation. It was somewhat later that the Salvation Army became concerned with social work and alleviating poverty. In their view then, they were then bringing the fight against the Devil to a heathen population. The 'heathens' were duly provoked and responded to marching bands with fists and brickbats. On this occasion the town's magistrates chose to regard the provocateurs as the problem and effectively banned such marching in those areas. Nevertheless sectarian attitudes remained entrenched in the town and especially in the local ruling Conservative Party well into the 20th century.
A short introduction to elementary particles that discusses the ultimate structure of matter: atoms, the nucleus, protons, neutrons and pions, and quarks.
Emergency physicians assess and manage a wide variety of problems from patients presenting with a diversity of severities, ranging from mild to severe and life-threatening. They are expected to maintain their competency and expertise in areas where there is rapid knowledge change. Evidence-based Emergency Medicine is the first book of its kind in emergency medicine to tackle the problems practicing physicians encounter in the emergency setting using an evidence-based approach. It summarizes the published evidence available for the diagnosis and treatment of common emergency health care problems in adults. Each chapter contextualizes a topic area using a clinical vignette and generates a series of key clinically important diagnostic and treatment questions. By completing detailed reviews of diagnostic and treatment research, using evidence from systematic reviews, RCTs, and prospective observational studies, the authors provide conclusions and practical recommendations. Focusing primarily on diagnosis in areas where evidence for treatment is well accepted (e.g. DVTs), and treatment in other diseases where diagnosis is not complex (e.g. asthma), this text is written by leading emergency physicians at the forefront of evidence-based medicine. Evidence-based Emergency Medicine is ideal for emergency physicians and trainees, emergency department staff, and family physicians specialising in the acute care of medical and injured patients.
Cover -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Introduction: "No One Dies of AIDS"--1. Social Ecology of Health -- 2. HIV Lifeways -- 3. Historical Spaces and Contemporary Epidemics -- 4. Landscapes of HIV -- 5. Health Ecologies within Dynamic Systems -- 6. States of Health -- Notes -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z
What was the full impact of the Second World War on Northern Ireland and how important was its role in the allied cause? This book assesses Northern Ireland's contribution to the war effort—its industrial production, its use as a base and training center for British and American troops, its strategic importance in the Battle of the Atlantic and the contribution of its volunteers to the allied campaigns. Using recently released papers in Dublin, it looks anew at the Blitz, particularly on whether the lights in neutral Eire helped the German bombers in their devasting raids. It recreates much of the atmosphere of what it was like to live for over 5 years under the combined attentions of German bombers, shortages, bureancracy and American soldiers. It examines the sensitive issues of why there was no conscription, the initially lacklustre performance of the Unionist government, de Valera's persistence with neutrality, and the extent of the tensions between locals and GIs stationed here. The long-term significance of the War—on inter-community relations, on governmental relations north and south, and between Stormont and Westminster - is assessed. It contends that in many of these areas, and in the establishment of the post-war welfare state, the Second World War was a major turning point in the history of Northern Ireland.
Building the Empire State examines the origins of American capitalism by tracing how and why business corporations were first introduced into the economy of the early republic. Brian Phillips Murphy follows the collaborations between political leaders and a group of unelected political entrepreneurs, including Robert R. Livingston and Alexander Hamilton, who persuaded legislative powers to grant monopolies corporate status in order to finance and manage civic institutions. Murphy shows how American capitalism grew out of the convergence of political and economic interests, wherein political culture was shaped by business strategies and institutions as much as the reverse. Focusing on the state of New York, a onetime mercantile colony that became home to the first American banks, utilities, canals, and transportation infrastructure projects, Building the Empire State surveys the changing institutional ecology during the first five decades following the American Revolution. Through sustained attention to the Manhattan Company, the steamboat monopoly, the Erie Canal, and the New York & Erie Railroad, Murphy traces the ways entrepreneurs marshaled political and financial capital to sway legislators to support their private plans and interests. By playing a central role in the creation and regulation of institutions that facilitated private commercial transactions, New York State's political officials created formal and informal precedents for the political economy throughout the northeastern United States and toward the expanding westward frontier. The political, economic, and legal consequences organizing the marketplace in this way continue to be felt in the vast influence and privileged position held by corporations in the present day.
Association for Recorded Sound Collections Certificate of Merit for the Best Historical Research in Recorded Roots or World Music, 2019 A&R Pioneers offers the first comprehensive account of the diverse group of men and women who pioneered artists-and-repertoire (A&R) work in the early US recording industry. In the process, they helped create much of what we now think of as American roots music. Resourceful, innovative, and, at times, shockingly unscrupulous, they scouted and signed many of the singers and musicians who came to define American roots music between the two world wars. They also shaped the repertoires and musical styles of their discoveries, supervised recording sessions, and then devised marketing campaigns to sell the resulting records. By World War II, they had helped redefine the canons of American popular music and established the basic structure and practices of the modern recording industry. Moreover, though their musical interests, talents, and sensibilities varied enormously, these A&R pioneers created the template for the job that would subsequently become known as "record producer." Without Ralph Peer, Art Satherley, Frank Walker, Polk C. Brockman, Eli Oberstein, Don Law, Lester Melrose, J. Mayo Williams, John Hammond, Helen Oakley Dance, and a whole army of lesser known but often hugely influential A&R representatives, the music of Bessie Smith and Bob Wills, of the Carter Family and Count Basie, of Robert Johnson and Jimmie Rodgers may never have found its way onto commercial records and into the heart of America's musical heritage. This is their story.
When teenager Ciara Farrelly visits her dead grandfather's Ontario home she uncovers a secret from his childhood. Back in 1928, twelve-year-old Mike Farrelly made friends with Wilson, a lonely, rich boy whose family had emigrated from Ireland, and Lucy, a feisty Ojibwe girl from a local reservation. The three spent the bright, warm summer holidays having adventures together. But then a murder was committed, and Mike, Wilson and Lucy found themselves in danger. Suddenly, they had to trust each other, not only with their secrets, but with their lives... Follow their story with Ciara as she traces its echo down the years – and find out what really happened one summer, long ago.
Climate Change Solutions represents an application of critical theory to examine proposed solutions to climate change. Drawing from Marx’s negative conception of ideology, the authors illustrate how ideology continues to conceal the capital-climate contradiction or the fundamental incompatibility between growth-dependent capitalism and effectively and justly mitigating climate change. Dominant solutions to climate change that offer minor changes to the current system fail to address this contradiction. However, alternatives like degrowth involve a shift in priorities and power relations and can offer new systemic arrangements that confront and move beyond the capital-climate contradiction. While there are clear barriers to a systemic transition that prioritizes social and ecological well-being, such a transition is possible and desirable.
The older teens in your parish want a youth ministry program that exposes them to relevant, real-world topics in an active, engaging way. Horizons is an innovative, comprehensive approach to religious education. Its foundation is teacher-led, creative learning strategies that give students ample opportunities for discussion, reflection--and fun! Designed for grades 9-12, Horizons utilizes a module system so that you can combine courses and topics to meet the specific needs of your parish. Seven core courses set the stage for discussing central and foundational themes. Then choose from a wide selection of age-appropriate minicourses to round out your curriculum and craft summer courses, retreats, and youth-group activities. The Youth Ministry Strategies component features more than 65 creative youth activities to complement the Horizons curriculum. And on top of all that, Horizons includes outstanding training resources. You'll be able to create the most engaging and relevant youth ministry program for senior high that is available anywhere.
The book demonstrates the effectiveness of British maritime blockades, both naval blockade, which handicapped the American Navy, and commercial blockade, which restricted US overseas trade. The commercial blockade severely reduced US government income, which was heavily dependent on customs duties, forcing it to borrow, eventually without success. Actually insolvent, the US government abandoned its war aims.
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