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Diamonds at Dinner - My Life as a Lady's Maid in a 1930s Stately Home

By: Tim Tate,Hilda Newman

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Diamonds at Dinner - My Life as a Lady's Maid in a 1930s Stately Home

By: Tim Tate,Hilda Newman

A fascinating memoir of life as a lady's maid in a big house in the 1930s, covering the beauty of the house, the housing of royals escaping the Nazis, the hard work of staff, and the experience of joining the army to serve a Countess Hilda Newman was a maid to Lady Coventry at the Worcestershire stately home of Croome Court in the 1930s. In her fascinating memoir of life below the stairs (as well as glimpses from inside the big house), she reveals what it was like living and working in the 18th Century Neo-Palladian mansion surrounded by parkland landscaped by Lancelot "Capability" Brown. During World War II Croome Court housed the exiled Dutch Royal Family, who escaped the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. It was also the top-secret RAF base Defford, where radar was developed and repairs were carried out on aircraft fighting in the Battle of Britain. Hilda remembers life both upstairs and down, from the grand long gallery designed by Robert Adam and the tapestry room (since removed and transferred to the Metropolitan Museum in New York), to the hard labor demanded of serving staff and what it was like in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women's branch of the British Army, which she joined to serve the Countess in 1940.

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Kings Road Publishing

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1782196102

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9781782196105

Animal Rights

Political and Social Change in Britain Since 1800

By: Hilda Kean

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Animal Rights

Political and Social Change in Britain Since 1800

By: Hilda Kean

In recent years, Parliamentary debates, protests against fox hunting and television shows have all focused on the way in which the British treat animals. This book examines the cultural and social role of animals in Britain from 1800 to the present.

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Reaktion Books

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1861890141

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9781861890146

If the Lord Does Not Build the House ...

A Ghanaian-American Couple Establish Libraries in Rural West Africa

By: Hilda Bromley,Kirt Bromley

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If the Lord Does Not Build the House ...

A Ghanaian-American Couple Establish Libraries in Rural West Africa

By: Hilda Bromley,Kirt Bromley

Hilda and Kirt Bromley have set up fifty-three libraries in rural communities in Ghana, West Africa. Responding to a call from the Lord, the Bromleys trusted in Him to provide. They set up a nonprofit organization, collected books, raised funds for shipping, and then traveled to Ghana to meet with local communities to help set up their libraries. The Bromleys view the work as a mission from God to provide opportunities for people in rural areas where textbooks and educational resources are very limited. “The Glory of God is the person fully alive” is the motto of Books for Africa Library Project. This book relates the experiences of this mission from its inception in 1996 to the present time, working with rural communities setting up libraries. There are also stories of Hilda’s childhood in the British colony of the Gold Coast, her youth as a national runner honored by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana, her intercultural marriage with Kirt, and their work with AA and Al-Anon in Ghana. Their stories relate the faithfulness of God from the time when the Lord first spoke to Hilda, “Go build Me a library in Kukurantumi.”

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283

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WestBow Press

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1449791697

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9781449791698

What Becomes You

By: Aaron Raz Link,Hilda Raz

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What Becomes You

By: Aaron Raz Link,Hilda Raz

Being a man, like being a woman, is something you have to learn," Aaron Raz Link remarks. Few would know this better than the coauthor of What Becomes You, who began life as a girl named Sarah and twenty-nine years later began life anew as a gay man. Turning from female to male and from teaching scientist to theatre performer, Link documents the extraordinary medical, social, legal, and personal processes involved in a complete identity change. Hilda Raz, a well-known feminist writer and teacher, observes the process as both an "astonished" parent and as a professor who has studied gender issues. All these perspectives come into play in this collaborative memoir, which travels between women's experience and men's lives, explores the art and science of changing sex, maps uncharted family values, and journeys through a world transformed by surgery, hormones, love, and . . . clown school. Combining personal experience and critical analysis, the book is an unusual--and unusually fascinating--reflection on gender, sex, and the art of living.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496230523

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9781496230522

Gay And Lesbian Students

Understanding Their Needs

By: Hilda F. Besner,Charlotte I. Spungin

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Gay And Lesbian Students

Understanding Their Needs

By: Hilda F. Besner,Charlotte I. Spungin

In an average US secondary school 10% of the student population is homosexual, yet only a small number of American school districts have taken positive steps to address the problems associated with gay and lesbian students in the predominantly heterosexual educational setting. This book aims to raise awareness of the problems encountered by these adolescents in schools and of the effects of these problems on the dropout rate, academic achievement, substance abuse, AIDS, teenage pregnancy, school violence and suicide.; Designed to promote understanding and dispel myths about gay and lesbian tennagers, the volume also makes curriculum suggestions to advocate self-acceptance and tolerance and to reduce homophobia among heterosexual teenagers. It seeks to explain how institutional homophobia has affected the belief system and behaviour of a large segment of the American population. Various themes concerning the origins of sexual development are discussed, as is information concerning students who are children of gay and lesbian parents.

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Taylor & Francis

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131771170X

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9781317711704

Women Servants of the State 1870–1938

A History of Women in the Civil Service

By: Hilda Martindale

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Women Servants of the State 1870–1938

A History of Women in the Civil Service

By: Hilda Martindale

Originally published in 1938, Women Servants of the State 1870–1938: A History of Women in the Civil Service tells the story of women as they became an integral part of the Civil Service, work previously reserved for men. As the functions of government widened and the activities of the Civil Service touched the lives of people in more ways, it was felt there were many opportunities for women, particularly in the health and care of women and children. It was recognized that the joint contribution made by the cooperation of men and women together would benefit the service as a whole. Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040165877

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9781040165874

The Great Cat & Dog Massacre

The Real Story of World War II's Unknown Tragedy

By: Hilda Kean

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The Great Cat & Dog Massacre

The Real Story of World War II's Unknown Tragedy

By: Hilda Kean

The tragedies of World War II are well known. But at least one has been forgotten: in September 1939, four hundred thousand cats and dogs were massacred in Britain. The government, vets, and animal charities all advised against this killing. So why would thousands of British citizens line up to voluntarily euthanize household pets? In The Great Cat and Dog Massacre, Hilda Kean unearths the history, piecing together the compelling story of the life—and death—of Britain’s wartime animal companions. She explains that fear of imminent Nazi bombing and the desire to do something to prepare for war led Britons to sew blackout curtains, dig up flower beds for vegetable patches, send their children away to the countryside—and kill the family pet, in theory sparing them the suffering of a bombing raid. Kean’s narrative is gripping, unfolding through stories of shared experiences of bombing, food restrictions, sheltering, and mutual support. Soon pets became key to the war effort, providing emotional assistance and helping people to survive—a contribution for which the animals gained government recognition. Drawing extensively on new research from animal charities, state archives, diaries, and family stories, Kean does more than tell a virtually forgotten story. She complicates our understanding of World War II as a “good war” fought by a nation of “good” people. Accessibly written and generously illustrated, Kean’s account of this forgotten aspect of British history moves animals to center stage—forcing us to rethink our assumptions about ourselves and the animals with whom we share our homes.

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University of Chicago Press

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022631846X

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9780226318462

Linguistics

An Introduction to Linguistic Theory

By: Bruce Hayes,Susan Curtiss,Anna Szabolcsi,Tim Stowell,Edward Stabler,Dominique Sportiche,Hilda Koopman,Patricia Keating,Pamela Munro,Nina Hyams,Donca Steriade

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Linguistics

An Introduction to Linguistic Theory

By: Bruce Hayes,Susan Curtiss,Anna Szabolcsi,Tim Stowell,Edward Stabler,Dominique Sportiche,Hilda Koopman,Patricia Keating,Pamela Munro,Nina Hyams,Donca Steriade

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118670914

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9781118670910

The Quest for the Gesamtkunstwerk and Richard Wagner

By: Hilda Meldrum Brown

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The Quest for the Gesamtkunstwerk and Richard Wagner

By: Hilda Meldrum Brown

The Gesamtkunstwerk ('total work of art'), once a key concept in Wagner studies, has become problematic. This book sheds light on this conundrum by first tracing the development of the concept in the 19th century through selected examples, some of which include combinations of different art forms. It then focuses on the culmination of the Gesamtkunstwerk in Wagner's theories and in the practice of his late music dramas, of which Der Ring des Nibelungen is the most complete representation. Finally, the book contrasts the view of the Ring as a fusion of dramatic text and music with the 20th century trend towards Deconstruction in Wagnerian productions and the importance of R gie. Against this trend a case is made here for a fresh critical approach and a reconsideration of the nature and basis for the fundamental unity which has hitherto been widely perceived in Wagner's Ring. Approaches through Leitmotiv alone are no longer acceptable. However, in conjunction with another principle, Moment, which Wagner insisted on combining with Motive, these can be ingeniously 'staged' and steered to dramatic ends by means of musical dynamics and expressive devices such as accumulation. Analysis of the two Erda scenes demonstrates how this complex combination of resources acts as a powerful means of fusion of the musical and dramatic elements in the Ring and confirms its status as a Gesamtkunstwerk.

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Oxford University Press

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019932543X

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9780199325436

Women's Work And Women's Lives

The Continuing Struggle Worldwide

By: Hilda Kahne

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Women's Work And Women's Lives

The Continuing Struggle Worldwide

By: Hilda Kahne

This book is a provocative analysis of the nature of the relation between women and paid work in both modernizing and industrial countries. It explores the variables that shape the relationship: demographic factors, the social and cultural context, and the direction of economic development.

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Routledge

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1000009610

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9781000009613

Atlas of Australian Termites

By: J. A. L. Watson,Hilda May Abbey

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Atlas of Australian Termites

By: J. A. L. Watson,Hilda May Abbey

This Atlas provides, for the first time, comprehensive maps showing the distribution of all named species of termite found in Australia. Based on records associated with the Australian National Insect Collection, it also provides a checklist of species and notes on the outstanding taxonomic problems in each genus. It answers the questions that administrators and pest controllers often ask: which troublesome termites are found in my area?

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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0643051864

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9780643051867

Performance of Metals and Ceramics in Total Hip Arthroplasty

By: Armando Reyes Rojas,Alfredo Aguilar Elguezabal,Alessandro Alan Porporati,Miguel Bocanegra Bernal,Hilda Esperanza Esparza Ponce

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Performance of Metals and Ceramics in Total Hip Arthroplasty

By: Armando Reyes Rojas,Alfredo Aguilar Elguezabal,Alessandro Alan Porporati,Miguel Bocanegra Bernal,Hilda Esperanza Esparza Ponce

This book offers expert guidance on materials for total hip arthroplasty (THA), providing readers with quick access to well-organized summaries on biomaterials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. It also includes in-depth coverage of biocompatibility and implant problems such as necrosis, ulceration, high toxicity with metals, and allergic reactions. Coverage also emphasizes the mechanical properties of the materials used for prostheses applications, immunity to corrosion, enhanced biocompatibility, complete inertness to the body environment, and the high capacity to join with the bone and other tissues. Performance of Metals and Ceramics in Total Hip Arthroplasty is an essential reference for engineers and scientists specializing in prostheses design and manufacturing and orthopedic medical professionals. The book can also be used as a study guide for materials science and orthopedics students.

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Springer Nature

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3031254201

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9783031254208

Answer Key For Linguistics

An Introduction to Linguistic Theory

By: Victoria A. Fromkin,Donca Steriade,Pamela Munro,Bruce Hayes,Susan Curtiss,Anna Szabolcsi,Tim Stowell,Edward Stabler,Dominique Sportiche,Hilda Koopman,Patricia Keating,Nina Hyams

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Answer Key For Linguistics

An Introduction to Linguistic Theory

By: Victoria A. Fromkin,Donca Steriade,Pamela Munro,Bruce Hayes,Susan Curtiss,Anna Szabolcsi,Tim Stowell,Edward Stabler,Dominique Sportiche,Hilda Koopman,Patricia Keating,Nina Hyams

Linguistics: An Introduction to Linguistic Theory is a textbook, written for introductory courses in linguistic theory for undergraduate linguistics majors and first-year graduate students. Twelve major figures in the field bring their expertise to each of the core areas of the field - morphology, syntax, semantics, phonetics, phonology, and language acquisition. In each section the book is concerned with discussing the underlying principles common to all languages, showing how these are revealed in language acquisition and in the specific grammars of the world's languages. Theoretical concepts are introduced through the analysis of a wide set of language data from Arabic to Zulu. The student will learn how to do linguistics by working through real linguistic data. Each section explains how to define and solve a problem; organizes the data into paradigms revealing the structured patterns in the data; formulates generalizations based on these patterns; proposes rules or principles to account for the generalization; seeks independent evidence in its argument for the proposed theoretical construct. The book brings the latest developments in theoretical linguistics to bear in its discussion of the traditional issues. It covers these subjects in greater depth than is found in most introductory texts permitting the student to proceed directly, after using this text, to graduate courses in the field. It contains problems, a glossary, and a bibliography for further reading. Linguistics is supported by an instructor's manual.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0631228497

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9780631228493

Training Professionals Who Work With Gays and Lesbians in Educational and Workplace Settings

By: Hilda Besner,Charlotte I. Spungin

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Training Professionals Who Work With Gays and Lesbians in Educational and Workplace Settings

By: Hilda Besner,Charlotte I. Spungin

This manual was written for trainers, both in the private and public sectors, who are responsible for educating employees about gay and lesbian issues that directly or indirectly affect organizations in educational or workplace settings. There are compelling reasons for addressing gay and lesbian issues in educational and workplace settings. Many gays and lesbians are victims of prejudice, discrimination, and violent behavior that is motivated by fear, misinformation, and/or lack of knowledge. Unsafe environments in the educational and workplace environments can have negative effects on the productivity and creativity of personnel and interpersonal relationships.

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Taylor & Francis

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1135058741

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9781135058746

The Teen-ager's Guide to Hobbies for Here and Now

By: Norah Smaridge,Hilda Hunter

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The Teen-ager's Guide to Hobbies for Here and Now

By: Norah Smaridge,Hilda Hunter

Instructions for pursuing a wide range of hobbies such as making rubbings, keeping a diary, decorating window shades, and ventriloquism, with information on materials, space, talent needed, and money-making potentialities.

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Dodd Mead

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0396069940

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9780396069942

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Diamonds at Dinner - My Life as a Lady's Maid in a 1930s Stately Home

Diamonds at Dinner - My Life as a Lady's Maid in a 1930s Stately Home

Animal Rights

Animal Rights

If the Lord Does Not Build the House ...

If the Lord Does Not Build the House ...

What Becomes You

What Becomes You

Gay And Lesbian Students

Gay And Lesbian Students

Women Servants of the State 1870–1938

Women Servants of the State 1870–1938

The Great Cat & Dog Massacre

The Great Cat & Dog Massacre

Linguistics

Linguistics

The Quest for the Gesamtkunstwerk and Richard Wagner

The Quest for the Gesamtkunstwerk and Richard Wagner

Women's Work And Women's Lives

Women's Work And Women's Lives

Atlas of Australian Termites

Atlas of Australian Termites

Performance of Metals and Ceramics in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Performance of Metals and Ceramics in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Answer Key For Linguistics

Answer Key For Linguistics

Training Professionals Who Work With Gays and Lesbians in Educational and Workplace Settings

Training Professionals Who Work With Gays and Lesbians in Educational and Workplace Settings

The Teen-ager's Guide to Hobbies for Here and Now

The Teen-ager's Guide to Hobbies for Here and Now

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