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Security Interests in Mobile Equipment

By: Iwan Davies

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Security Interests in Mobile Equipment

By: Iwan Davies

This title was first published in 2002: This collection of essays marks the formal launch of the Centre for Instalment Credit Law at the University of Wales, Swansea. Divided into three sections, it examines the concept of security within domestic law; considers the choice of law rules; and ponders development of uniform law.

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Routledge

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1351731513

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9781351731515

Still Singing 'Yma o Hyd'

An Autobiography

By: Dafydd Iwan

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Still Singing 'Yma o Hyd'

An Autobiography

By: Dafydd Iwan

Dafydd Iwan rose to fame with his 1960s protest songs and has been performing ever since. Welsh football’s recent adoption of his anthem 'Yma o Hyd' (Still Here) has twice taken it to No.1 in the iTunes charts. This autobiography explains more about the man, his music and his political activism.

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126

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Y Lolfa

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1800995385

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9781800995383

FDR

Transforming the Presidency and Renewing America

By: Iwan Morgan

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FDR

Transforming the Presidency and Renewing America

By: Iwan Morgan

One of the greatest American presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt built a coalition of labour, ethnic, urban, low-income and African American voters that underwrote the Democratic Party's national ascendancy from the 1930s to the 1980s. Over his four terms, he promoted the New Deal – the greatest reform programme in US history – to meet the challenges of the Great Depression, led the United States to the brink of victory in the Second World War, and established the modern presidency as the driving force of American politics and government. Iwan Morgan takes a fresh look at FDR, showing how his leadership enabled the United States of America to become the most successful country of the twentieth century. This astute and original assessment of a highly consequential presidency explains how Roosevelt enhanced the governing capacity of his office, promoted a constitutional revolution through his dealings with the Supreme Court, and forged a new intimacy between the president and the American people through his genius for political communication. It also demonstrates the significance of his organizational and strategic leadership as commander-in-chief in America's greatest foreign war, his role in holding together the US-British-Soviet Grand Alliance against the Axis powers, and his pioneering development of the national-security presidency that sought to promote a lasting post-war peace for the world. In fluid, immensely readable prose, Morgan focuses on the ways in which FDR transformed the presidency into an institution of domestic and international leadership to establish the modern ideal of the office as an assertive, democratic executive charged with meeting the challenges facing the US at home and abroad.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0755637178

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9780755637171

How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon

The Story of the Nineteenth-Century Innovators Who Forged the Future

By: Iwan Rhys Morus

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How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon

The Story of the Nineteenth-Century Innovators Who Forged the Future

By: Iwan Rhys Morus

[An] insightful analysis of 19th-century futurism ... Morus's account is as much a cautionary tale as a flag-waving celebration.' - DUNCAN BELL, NEW STATESMAN '[ How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon] rattles thrillingly through such developments as the Transatlantic telegraph cable, the steam locomotive and electric power and recalls the excitable predictions of the fiction of the time.' KATY GUEST, THE GUARDIAN 'Excellent ... A terrific insight into why the Victorian era was a golden age of engineering.' - NICK SMITH, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE By the end of the Victorian era, the world had changed irrevocably. The speed of the technological development brought about between 1800 and 1900 was completely unprecedented in human history. And as the Victorians looked to the skies and beyond as the next frontier to be explored and conquered, they were inventing, shaping and moulding the very idea of the future. To get us to this future, the Victorians created a new way of ordering and transforming nature, built on grand designs and the mass-mobilisation of the resources of Empire - and they revolutionised science in the process. In this rich and absorbing book, distinguished historian of science Iwan Rhys Morus tells the story of how this future was made. From Charles Babbage's dream of mechanising mathematics to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's tunnel beneath the Thames, from George Cayley's fantasies of powered flight to Nikola Tesla's visions of an electrical world, this is a story of towering personalities, clashing ambitions, furious rivalries and conflicting cultures - a vibrant tapestry of remarkable lives that transformed the world and ultimately took us to the Moon.

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254

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Icon Books

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1785789295

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9781785789298

William Robert Grove

Victorian Gentleman of Science

By: Iwan Rhys Morus

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William Robert Grove

Victorian Gentleman of Science

By: Iwan Rhys Morus

This book provides an accessible and authoritative biography of the Welsh man of science, William Robert Grove. Grove was an important and highly influential figure in Victorian science. His career as both man of science and leading barrister and judge spanned the Victorian age, and he also played a vital role in the movement to reform the Royal Society. This biography will set Grove’s career and contributions in context, paying particular attention to the important role of Welsh industrial culture in forming his scientific outlook. The place of science in culture changed radically during the course of the nineteenth century, and Grove himself played a key role in some of those transformations. Looking at his life in science can, however, do more than illuminate an individual scientific career – it can offer a way of gaining new insights into the changing face of Victorian science.

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183

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University of Wales Press

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178683006X

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9781786830067

Making Modern Science, Second Edition

By: Peter J. Bowler,Iwan Rhys Morus

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Making Modern Science, Second Edition

By: Peter J. Bowler,Iwan Rhys Morus

In this new edition of the top-selling coursebook, seasoned historians Peter J. Bowler and Iwan Rhys Morus expand on their authoritative survey of how the development of science has shaped our world. Exploring both the history of science and its influence on modern thought, the authors chronicle the major developments in scientific thinking, from the revolutionary ideas of the seventeenth century to contemporary issues in genetics, physics, and more. Thoroughly revised and expanded, the second edition draws on the latest research and scholarship. It also contains two entirely new chapters: one that explores the impact of computing on the development of science, and another that shows how the West used science and technology as tools for geopolitical expansion. Designed for entry-level college courses and as a single-volume introduction for the general reader, Making Modern Science presents the history of science not as a series of names and dates, but as an interconnected and complex web of relationships joining science and society.

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602

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University of Chicago Press

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022636593X

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9780226365930

Reagan

American Icon

By: Iwan Morgan

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Reagan

American Icon

By: Iwan Morgan

Ronald Reagan is arguably the most successful post-war American president. A transformational leader, he is broadly credited with renewing American prosperity after the stagflation-hit 1970s, laying the foundations for Cold War victory and bringing about the shift to the right in late-twentieth century politics. In this new biography, Iwan Morgan shrewdly assesses Reagan's considerable achievements whilst also highlighting the shortcomings that were an indisputable part of his record. Based on extensive research, this book plots a chronological path through Reagan's life covering his upbringing; his rise and fall as a Hollywood star; his time as California governor; and his pursuit of the presidency. Morgan offers a detailed evaluation of the pragmatic conservatism that was the hallmark of Reagan's presidential leadership in domestic affairs. In the international sphere, he explains Reagan's metamorphosis from Cold War hawk to negotiator for nuclear-arms reduction, while also examining his role in the Iran-Contra scandal. This book ultimately shows that what made Reagan an American icon above all else was his optimism regarding his country and his ability to articulate its best values - even if he himself did not always live up to these. Today, as the Republican Party grapples with its new direction and identity, understanding the legacy of Ronald Reagan and Reaganism is more relevant than ever.

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435

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1838607633

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9781838607630

Dimond's Legal Aspects of Nursing

A Definitive Guide to Law for Nurses

By: Richard Griffith,Iwan Dowie

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Dimond's Legal Aspects of Nursing

A Definitive Guide to Law for Nurses

By: Richard Griffith,Iwan Dowie

Written specifically for student nurses as well as those already in practice, Dimond's Legal Aspects of Nursing is your essential practical guide to the legal principles you need to be aware of in your everyday nursing practice. Building on previous editions of the book by Bridgit Dimond, this 8th edition has been significantly reworked by a new author team with extensive experience in teaching nursing law. It has also been fully updated and revised in line with recent legal developments and the new Nursing standards to ensure it continues to meet the requirements of nursing law modules.

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Pearson UK

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1292245395

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9781292245393

Making Modern Science

A Historical Survey

By: Peter J. Bowler,Iwan Rhys Morus

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Making Modern Science

A Historical Survey

By: Peter J. Bowler,Iwan Rhys Morus

The development of science, according to respected scholars Peter J. Bowler and Iwan Rhys Morus, expands our knowledge and control of the world in ways that affect-but are also affected by-society and culture. In Making Modern Science, a text designed for introductory college courses in the history of science and as a single-volume introduction for the general reader, Bowler and Morus explore both the history of science itself and its influence on modern thought. Opening with an introduction that explains developments in the history of science over the last three decades and the controversies these initiatives have engendered, the book then proceeds in two parts. The first section considers key episodes in the development of modern science, including the Scientific Revolution and individual accomplishments in geology, physics, and biology. The second section is an analysis of the most important themes stemming from the social relations of science-the discoveries that force society to rethink its religious, moral, or philosophical values. Making Modern Science thus chronicles all major developments in scientific thinking, from the revolutionary ideas of the seventeenth century to the contemporary issues of evolutionism, genetics, nuclear physics, and modern cosmology. Written by seasoned historians, this book will encourage students to see the history of science not as a series of names and dates but as an interconnected and complex web of relationships between science and modern society. The first survey of its kind, Making Modern Science is a much-needed and accessible introduction to the history of science, engagingly written for undergraduates and curious readers alike.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226068625

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9780226068626

Brutal

My Autobiography

By: Iwan Thomas

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My Autobiography

By: Iwan Thomas

Lays bare the realities of a sporting career' Lord Sebastian Coe 'Gripping, revealing and honest' Steve Cram OBE 'A gripping read ... Iwan runs and runs and runs, and arrives at himself' Jeremy Vine Running has been Iwan Thomas's life. He put everything into becoming and remaining an elite athlete to such a point that his efforts left him scarred. Iwan reveals the highs of his career, but also his battles with the dark side of running – the loneliness, the doubts, the hurt and, ultimately, the serious mental health issues. After a youthful stint as a world-class BMX rider, Iwan dedicated himself to running. Between 1995 and 1998, he became one of the world's fastest men, taking silver in the 4x400m at the Olympics and gold at the European and World Championships. Yet, although his British 400m record of 44.36s would stand unbroken for 25 years, niggling injuries were already beginning to limit his ability to compete with the best. His response to setbacks had always been to train even harder, but this was no longer an option. Without the structure of training, the motivation of competition and the buzz of race day, Iwan struggled. He suffered an extended period of anxiety and depression, before eventually coming to terms with his life as a former athlete. In this deeply reflective, utterly engaging and sensationally open book, Iwan shares an absorbing, sometimes uncomfortable, but totally memorable story, and finally reveals the truth behind his life in sport.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1399413619

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9781399413619

Soil and Root Damage in Forestry

Reducing the Impact of Forest Mechanization

By: Iwan Wasterlund

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Soil and Root Damage in Forestry

Reducing the Impact of Forest Mechanization

By: Iwan Wasterlund

Agroforestry has significantly impacted our forests, but an often-overlooked issue is the effect of harvesting on soils and root systems. Soil and Root Damage in Forestry explains how soil and roots might be damaged through logging activities or silvicultural activities, how resulting root diseases impact the root and soil systems, and the impacts of chemical applications on the soil and root system. This book goes beyond the 'why' to also provide methods to reduce the impacts of machines on soils and offers solutions to minimize the impacts of machines on soils. Soil and Root Damage in Forestry serves as a valuable resource not only for those already working in soil science and forest ecology, but also provides insights for advanced students seeking an entrance to the "hidden half" of the planet. - Combines damages to soil and roots in one volume for the first time - Includes calculations related to soil strength providing soil scientists and ecologists with methods to estimate root damage - Provides suggestions on how to reduce the impact of harvesting on soil and root systems

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Elsevier

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0128220732

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9780128220733

Shocking Bodies

Life, Death and Electricity in Victorian England

By: Iwan Rhys Morus

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Shocking Bodies

Life, Death and Electricity in Victorian England

By: Iwan Rhys Morus

For the Victorians, electricity was the science of spectacle and of wonder. It provided them with new ways of probing the nature of reality and understanding themselves. Luigi Galvani's discovery of 'animal electricity' at the end of the eighteenth century opened up a whole new world of possibilities, in which electricity could cure sickness, restore sexual potency and even raise the dead. In Shocking Bodies, Iwan Rhys Morus explores how the Victorians thought about electricity, and how they tried to use its intimate and corporeal force to answer fundamental questions about life and death. Some even believed that electricity was life, which brought into question the existence of the soul, and of God, and provided arguments in favour of political radicalism. This is the story of how electricity emerged as a powerful new tool for making sense of our bodies and the world around us.

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The History Press

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0752463810

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9780752463810

Effective Retention of Title

By: Iwan Davies

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Effective Retention of Title

By: Iwan Davies

Provides an up-to-date guide to the theory and practice of retention of title clauses. The practical difficulties of drafting effective clauses is specifically addressed. The principal English cases are discussed and the relevant law extensively examined including bailment, agency and trust.

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Hyperion Books

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185190123X

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9781851901234

Sale and Supply of Goods

By: Iwan Davies

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Sale and Supply of Goods

By: Iwan Davies

A concise guide to the law of sale and supply goods, this work addresses the practical problems faced by practitioners in their day-to-day work. Divided into four parts, it deals with: contract formalities and obligations, contract and conveyance, security in transactions, and security in property and personal remedies.

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0752002236

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9780752002231

Equipment and Motor Vehicle Leasing and Hiring Law and Practice

By: Iwan Davies

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Equipment and Motor Vehicle Leasing and Hiring Law and Practice

By: Iwan Davies

Examining the legal aspects of leasing and hire purchase agreements, this text makes particular reference to plant and machinery, cars, commercial vehicles, computers and office equipment and railway stock. The volume takes a practical approach, addressing the concerns of practitioners when drafting and advising on leasing contracts and related transactions. The Unidroit initiative on security interests is also included.

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0421535008

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9780421535008

Sale and Supply of Goods

By: Iwan Davies,D. M. Pettitt

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Sale and Supply of Goods

By: Iwan Davies,D. M. Pettitt

Provides a practical analysis of transactions under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and subsequent case law. Addressing the practical problems faced by practitioners it considers the relationship between sale of goods law and consumer law, the drafting of Romalpa and proceeds clauses and other topics.

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0851217001

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Security Interests in Mobile Equipment

Security Interests in Mobile Equipment

Still Singing 'Yma o Hyd'

Still Singing 'Yma o Hyd'

FDR

FDR

How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon

How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon

William Robert Grove

William Robert Grove

Making Modern Science, Second Edition

Making Modern Science, Second Edition

Reagan

Reagan

Dimond's Legal Aspects of Nursing

Dimond's Legal Aspects of Nursing

Making Modern Science

Making Modern Science

Brutal

Brutal

Soil and Root Damage in Forestry

Soil and Root Damage in Forestry

Shocking Bodies

Shocking Bodies

Effective Retention of Title

Effective Retention of Title

Sale and Supply of Goods

Sale and Supply of Goods

Equipment and Motor Vehicle Leasing and Hiring Law and Practice

Equipment and Motor Vehicle Leasing and Hiring Law and Practice

Sale and Supply of Goods

Sale and Supply of Goods

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