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A History of the Royal Navy

The Seven Years War

By: Martin Robson

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The Seven Years War (1756-1763) was the first global conflict and became the key factor in creating the British Empire. This book looks at Britain's maritime strategic, operational and tactical success (and failures), through a wide-ranging history of the Royal Navy's role in the war. By the end of the war in 1763 Britain was by no means a hegemonic power, but it was the only state capable of sustained global power projection on a global scale. Key to Britain's success was political and strategic direction from London, through the war planning of Pitt the Elder and the successful implementation of his policies by a stellar cast of naval and military leaders at an operational and tactical level. Martin Robson highlights the work of some of the key protagonists in the Royal Navy, such as Admiral Hawke whose appreciation of the wider strategic context at Quiberon Bay in 1759 decided the fate of North America, but he also provides insights into the experience of life in the lower decks at this time. Robson ultimately shows that the creation, containment and expansion of the British Empire was made possible by the exercise of maritime power through the Royal Navy.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0857728237

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9780857728234

How the Mind Comes Into Being

Introducing Cognitive Science from a Functional and Computational Perspective

By: Martin V. Butz,Esther F. Kutter

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How the Mind Comes Into Being

Introducing Cognitive Science from a Functional and Computational Perspective

By: Martin V. Butz,Esther F. Kutter

Provides an interdisciplinary perspective, helping the reader to develop an understanding of how the mind works that goes beyond disciplinary boundaries Adopts a computational approach, helping the reader to understand the mind on a functional level, in contrast to purely conceptual, verbalized levels Includes exercises and examples, helping the reader to consolidate the covered material and encouraging them to think 'outside of the box

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Oxford University Press

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0198739699

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9780198739692

Line Drawing Interpretation

By: Martin Cooper

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Line Drawing Interpretation

By: Martin Cooper

Based on the author’s considerable research, this book contains state-of-the-art reviews of work in drawing interpretation and discrete optimization. It covers both drawings of polyhedral objects as well as complex curved objects.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1848002297

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9781848002296

Warranties and Disclaimers:Limitations of Liability in Consumer-Related Transactions

By: Martin Kurer,Stefano Codoni,Klaus Günther

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Warranties and Disclaimers:Limitations of Liability in Consumer-Related Transactions

By: Martin Kurer,Stefano Codoni,Klaus Günther

As the volume of international business transactions continues to grow dramatically, and as trade relations develop between an ever-increasing number of countries, it is inevitable that many questions of comparative business risk and liability should arise. What common elements underlie the various methods of limiting product liability applied in different national jurisdictions? How do different legal regimes protect the legitimate rights of consumers? These were the fundamental questions addressed by a well-attended seminar on warranties and disclaimers held within the framework of the 2000 Annual Conference of the International Bar Association in Amsterdam. The seminar--jointly sponsored by IBA Committees S (Products, Liability, Advertising, Unfair Competition and Consumer Affairs), M (International Sales and Related Commercial Transactions) and CC (Corporate Counsel)--consisted of four introductory summaries and 33 country reports by local practitioners. The presentations focused on many important issues, including the following: legal and contractual warranties in contracts for the supply of goods or services between manufacturers, distributors and end-users; methods of communicating disclaimers and limitations of liability; strategies for securing limitations of liability downstream; and variations in the legal effectiveness of disclaimers and limitations. This wealth of material has been compiled and reproduced in this remarkably useful book. Business lawyers will find its insights immensely valuable, whether they are drafting contracts or dealing with potential or actual liabilities virtually anywhere in the world.

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Kluwer Law International B.V.

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9041198563

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9789041198563

The Herron Chronicle

By: Harriet Garcia Warkel,Martin F. Krause,S. L. Berry

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The Herron Chronicle

By: Harriet Garcia Warkel,Martin F. Krause,S. L. Berry

Documents the history of the Herron School of Art in its centennial year.

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Indiana University Press

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0253342376

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9780253342379

The Greatest Storm

Britain's Night of Destruction, November 1703

By: Martin Brayne

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The Greatest Storm

Britain's Night of Destruction, November 1703

By: Martin Brayne

All but forgotten now, the Great Storm of 26/27 November 1703 was the worst storm experienced in recorded history in the British Isles. Over 8000 people died and the losses of property and shipping were immense. Martin Brayne tells in vivid detail the story of this tragic and catastrophic event. While almost everyone knows something about those two classic disaster scenarios of the Stuart age, the Great Fire of 1666 and the Great Plague of the year before, hardly anyone knows the story of the Great Storm of 1703, the worst that has occurred in the British Isles. Winds and rain lashed the entire country and floods were reported almost everywhere. Famously, Henry Winstanley had the misfortune to be in the wooden lighthouse which he had designed on Eddystone Rocks of Plymouth on 26 November 1703. The lighthouse was destroyed and Winstanley died.

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The History Press

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0750954124

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9780750954129

The Reel Truth

Everything You Didn't Know You Need to Know About Making an Independent Film

By: Reed Martin

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The Reel Truth

Everything You Didn't Know You Need to Know About Making an Independent Film

By: Reed Martin

Did you know that most of the biggest indie filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers working today each made the same avoidable mistakes early on in their careers? The Reel Truth details the pitfalls, snares, and roadblocks that aspiring filmmakers encounter. Reed Martin interviewed more than one hundred luminaries from the independent film world to discuss the near misses that almost derailed their first and second films and identify the close shaves that could have cut their careers short. Other books may tell you the best way to make your independent film or online short, but no other book describes so candidly how to spot and avoid such issues and obstacles as equipment problems, shooting-day snafus, postproduction myths, theatrical distribution deal breakers, and dozens of other commonly made missteps, including the top fifty mistakes every filmmaker makes. From personal experience and his years as a freelance reporter covering independent film for USA Today and Filmmaker magazine, Martin uncovers the truth about the risks and potential rewards that go with chasing celluloid glory. Whether you're writing a screenplay, looking for financing, about to start shooting, or thinking about investing time and money (or someone else's money) in an independent film, The Reel Truth is a must-read.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1429953713

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9781429953719

Britain, Portugal and South America in the Napoleonic Wars

Alliances and Diplomacy in Economic Maritime Conflict

By: Martin Robson

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Britain, Portugal and South America in the Napoleonic Wars

Alliances and Diplomacy in Economic Maritime Conflict

By: Martin Robson

In the maelstrom of Napoleonic Europe, Britain remained defiant, resisting French imperial ambitions. This Anglo-French rivalry was, essentially, a politico-economic conflict for pre-eminence fought on a global scale and it reached a zenith in 1806-1808 with France's apparent dominance of Continental Europe. Britain reacted swiftly and decisively to implement maritime-based strategies to limit French military and commercial gains in Europe, while protecting British overseas interests. The policy is particularly evident in relations with Britain's 'Ancient Ally': Portugal. That country and, by association her South American empire, became the front line in the battle between Napoleon's ambitions and British maritime security. Shedding new light on British war aims and maritime strategy, this is an essential work for scholars of the Napoleonic Wars and British political, diplomatic, economic and maritime/military history.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0857718843

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9780857718846

The Italian Risorgimento

By: Martin Clark

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The Italian Risorgimento

By: Martin Clark

The Unification of Italy in the nineteenth century was the unlikely result of a lengthy and complex process of Italian ‘revival’ (‘Risorgimento’). Few Italians supported Unification and the new rulers of Italy were unable to resolve their disputes with the Catholic Church, the local power-holders in the South and the peasantry. In this fascinating account, Martin Clark examines these problems and considers: · The economic, social and religious contexts of Unification, as well as the diplomatic and military aspects · The roles of Cavour and Garibaldi and also the wider European influences, particularly those of Britain and France · The recent historiographical shift away from uncritical celebration of the achievement of Italian unity. Did 'Italian Unification' mean anything more than traditional Piedmontese expansionism? Was it simply an aspect of European 'secularisation'? Did it involve 'state-building', or just repression? In exploring these questions and more, Martin Clark offers the ideal introductory account for anyone wishing to understand how modern Italy was born. This new edition has been revised in the light of recent research and now has a greater emphasis on the ‘losers’ of the conflict, the impact of Unification on the South, and the complexity of the political realities of the times. It has also been updated with useful additional material such as a Who’s Who and a plate section to go alongside its carefully chosen selection of original documents.

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Routledge

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1317862635

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Q&A Land Law 2011-2012

By: Martin Dixon,Gerwyn Griffiths,University Lecturer in Environmental and Property Law Emma Lees

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Q&A Land Law 2011-2012

By: Martin Dixon,Gerwyn Griffiths,University Lecturer in Environmental and Property Law Emma Lees

The ability to write to a high standard is a key skill that is often overlooked in the business world. This short book from an international, best-selling author offers a practical guide to conceiving, researching and writing a business or management dissertation.Robert Lomas offers an inspirational treatise that will awaken the quest for knowledge among his readership. The book helps business students to frame their research questions in a more helpful manner in order to achieve their research aims and write in a clear and top scoring way. Topics covered include collecting and measu.

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Routledge

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1136826645

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9781136826641

After the Crash

By: Martin Spinelli

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After the Crash

By: Martin Spinelli

In the pit of my stomach, as I kissed my four-year-old son Lio and my darling wife Sasha goodbye, I knew something was up. By that evening, the police had told me about the crash. 'Lio's bright and talented mother was killed that day, and he narrowly escaped the same fate. But instead of it being an ending for us, the crash was a beginning. 'Lio's miraculous recovery from severe brain damage and a coma defied medical science. As I witnessed his astonishing journey - from intensive care bed to 10 Downing Street - and fought to pull him through horrific injuries and the loss of his mother, I found real purpose and meaning for the first time in my life.' After the Crash is much more than a moving personal story. It's a handbook for dealing with disaster, not just surviving it but mastering it and using it to transform your life for the better.

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Random House

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1780573677

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The Nomad Letters

By: Martin Thiebaut

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The Nomad Letters

By: Martin Thiebaut

The remarkable story of a friendship spanning six decades between two individuals whose careers could hardly have followed more contrasting courses beyond the Land of Hope and Glory: that of Graham Haigh, the expedition-mounting adventurer who went on to make the Middle East and South-East Asia his professional stamping grounds.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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180313447X

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9781803134475

Escaping Soldiers and Airmen of World War I

By: Martin W. Bowman

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Escaping Soldiers and Airmen of World War I

By: Martin W. Bowman

This thrilling new volume from Martin Bowman focusses on British, Canadian, Australian and German soldiers and airmen who were captured during the First World War. Determined that they wouldnt spend the rest of the conflict incarcerated uselessly behind bars, they endeavored to escape. These are their stories.All aspects of prison life are covered here, and the author examines the various escape tactics that were employed by British soldiers and airmen held in PoW camps all over Germany and Turkey. In order to provide a balanced account, the author has also uncovered stories of German navy and army escapees who attempted to flee from England.Each chapter is preceded by an account which explains the types of camps used in Britain and Germany, the numbers involved, the food, the camp money system for worker prisoners and a general appreciation of the conditions and chronology. Firsthand accounts from the prisoners themselves are then woven into the picture, creating an authentic sense of the PoW experience.The emphasis of this unique book is placed on the human story of the main characters, the unparalleled action on the Western Front and the interaction and camaraderie experienced between soldiers and airmen held in prison camps in England, Germany and Turkey during the Second World War.

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Casemate Publishers

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1473863244

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The British Constitution: A Very Short Introduction

By: Martin Loughlin

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The British Constitution: A Very Short Introduction

By: Martin Loughlin

The British constitution is regarded as unique among the constitutions of the world. What are the main characteristics of Britain's peculiar constitutional arrangements? How has the British constitution altered in response to the changing nature of its state - from England, to Britain, to the United Kingdom? What impact has the UK's developing relations with the European Union caused? These are some of the questions that Martin Loughlin addresses in this Very Short Introduction. As a constitution, it is one that has grown organically in response to changes in the economic, political, and social environment, and which is not contained in a single authoritative text. By considering the nature and authority of the current British constitution, and placing it in the context of others, Loughlin considers how the traditional idea of a constitution came to be retained, what problems have been generated as a result of adapting a traditional approach in a modern political world, looking at what the future prospects for the British constitution are. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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OUP Oxford

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0191642649

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Command Or Control?

Command, Training and Tactics in the British and German Armies, 1888-1918

By: Martin Samuels

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Command Or Control?

Command, Training and Tactics in the British and German Armies, 1888-1918

By: Martin Samuels

In attempting to explain that advantage, this book follows the theory that such combat superiority can be understood best by means of a comparative study of the armies concerned, proposing that the German Army's superiority was due as much to poor performance by the British Army as to its own high performance. The book also suggests that the key difference between the two armies at this time was one of philosophy.

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Psychology Press

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0714645702

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A History of the Royal Navy

A History of the Royal Navy

How the Mind Comes Into Being

How the Mind Comes Into Being

Line Drawing Interpretation

Line Drawing Interpretation

Warranties and Disclaimers:Limitations of Liability in Consumer-Related Transactions

Warranties and Disclaimers:Limitations of Liability in Consumer-Related Transactions

The Herron Chronicle

The Herron Chronicle

The Greatest Storm

The Greatest Storm

The Reel Truth

The Reel Truth

Britain, Portugal and South America in the Napoleonic Wars

Britain, Portugal and South America in the Napoleonic Wars

The Italian Risorgimento

The Italian Risorgimento

Q&A Land Law 2011-2012

Q&A Land Law 2011-2012

After the Crash

After the Crash

The Nomad Letters

The Nomad Letters

Escaping Soldiers and Airmen of World War I

Escaping Soldiers and Airmen of World War I

The British Constitution: A Very Short Introduction

The British Constitution: A Very Short Introduction

Command Or Control?

Command Or Control?

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