Dr. McLeod has carefully cleaned the windows and provided a view into the lives of many friends and acquaintances he's known along life's journey. Some are ordinary. Some extraordinary. All are fascinating. Here are twenty stories told with simplicity and candor, including “Petticoat Lane”, “The Wristwatch of Flying Ace Mills” , “The First Thanksgiving”, “Losing His Wheels” and “The Knock on the Door”. This is whimsical story telling. Enjoy the ride, the history lesson, the delight being shared.
The call of the sea and the mystery of foreign lands has drawn sailors and travelers to risk all and venture forth. The inspiration from the experience drove many to make all kinds of models to record and preserve the details of the vessels and among the array you will find the ship in a bottle. Neil McLeod traveled by sea to and from Africa, and his grand parents went on sailing ships to New Zealand. The poems in this anthology capture the essence of ships and the sea and the ports of call.
The Aching Heart is the eighth in a series of ten collections of poetry by Neil Stewart McLeod. There are experiences in life which strike such deep chords that the vibrations continue to reverberate almost endlessly. They might even reach the ranks of treasured memories stored away in some silver box, and every time we peer in the richness and painfulness are there as vivid as the day our hearts broke. Such are the memories recorded here, a litany of melancholy farewells. Dr. Rabbi Reuben wrote “Neil McLeod has a way with words. His “way” is to move people, to capture the essence of friends, family and others who have passed his way, to open his heart and allow his sweet, loving, caring soul to pour into every description, every sentence, every image, every moment he captures to carry us away and inspire visions of lives that touch us deeply and really matter. This collection of poems is a tribute to those lives and a gift to those of us who read his lyric images and feel a profound sense of truly knowing the truth about the people we meet through his imagery. I feel blessed to have these souls now as part of my own life as well.”
The Clan Remembers is the fifth in a series of ten collections of poetry by Neil Stewart McLeod. Directly influenced by Dame Flora MacLeod of MacLeod, the author grew up surounded by Scottish clan heritage. Here are fourteen poems that directly relate to the Hebridean Clan MacLeod, including “The Song Of The Caurie Shells”, “A Lament for the Games At Coombs Ranch,” “It Takes Your Breath Away,” and the title poem which is an accumulation poem, a MacLeod version of the “The House That Jack Built”.Poems by Neil Stewart McLeod Vol. 5.
The Aching Heart is the eighth in a series of ten collections of poetry by Neil Stewart McLeod. There are experiences in life which strike such deep chords that the vibrations continue to reverberate almost endlessly. They might even reach the ranks of treasured memories stored away in some silver box, and every time we peer in the richness and painfulness are there as vivid as the day our hearts broke. Such are the memories recorded here, a litany of melancholy farewells. Dr. Rabbi Reuben wrote “Neil McLeod has a way with words. His “way” is to move people, to capture the essence of friends, family and others who have passed his way, to open his heart and allow his sweet, loving, caring soul to pour into every description, every sentence, every image, every moment he captures to carry us away and inspire visions of lives that touch us deeply and really matter. This collection of poems is a tribute to those lives and a gift to those of us who read his lyric images and feel a profound sense of truly knowing the truth about the people we meet through his imagery. I feel blessed to have these souls now as part of my own life as well.”
The Clan Remembers is the fifth in a series of ten collections of poetry by Neil Stewart McLeod. Directly influenced by Dame Flora MacLeod of MacLeod, the author grew up surounded by Scottish clan heritage. Here are fourteen poems that directly relate to the Hebridean Clan MacLeod, including “The Song Of The Caurie Shells”, “A Lament for the Games At Coombs Ranch,” “It Takes Your Breath Away,” and the title poem which is an accumulation poem, a MacLeod version of the “The House That Jack Built”.Poems by Neil Stewart McLeod Vol. 5.
Poems by Neil Stewart McLeod Vol. 6. Here with an introduction by Larry Arnn is a collection of surprising perspectives crisply encased in verse. Includes “Getting Back On Track”, “Grand Ma's Smile”, “Vanishing Wisdom” and “Romance of Writing” with over thirty other poems. Time and experience are captured through the author's lens.
A glimpse at a poet's treasured memories kept sealed in a silver treasure box. Here are concealed those memories which we might only discuss reluctantly and perhaps in private. Along with "The Flowers of Memory" here are "Do Not Ask", "My Silver Box" and "Come Uppance", touching reflections.
Here are the earliest poems ever written by this author. Reservations about their suitability and immaturity impaired a willingness to share them. However, at the end of producing a series of volumes of poetry, “Dawning Oxford” and “Timeless Oxford” needed somewhere to go. They are from those student days when we spend time sorting out our priorities, working late, and reflecting on what lies ahead. In “The Going” consideration of leaving cheap digs in London provided the canvas for melancholy reminiscence. Then there are the fanciful love poems like so many poured forth on poetry.com everyday. Finally, “The View” and “The Open Fire” are the most recent and give some dimension to the collection.The title, “The Thorn With Me” obviously comes from Burns “Ye Banks and Braes” or more correctly “The Banks of Doon”. These reflections all have a lingering sting. They can not be remembered without sensing again the twinge of emotion and even embarrassment. Yet here they are heart aches and all.
Here are twenty poignant reminders of occasions when the human spirit has been moved. Containing "House of Sighs", "The Folded Palm" and "Mother's Hands" and with an introduction by John MacArthur, this is an uplifting collection of new poetry.
A collection of dentally related poems from the pen of an established poet who has practiced dentistry for 40 years. With a foreword by Professor Howard Landesman this is a humorous and informative collection, and interspersed with cartoons by Colin Bailey.
Revered by his cinematic peers, William Wyler (1902-1981) was one of the most honored and successful directors of Hollywood's Golden Age, with such classics as Dead End, Wuthering Heights, The Little Foxes, Roman Holiday and Ben-Hur. He won three directing Oscars and elicited over a dozen Oscar-winning performances from his actors. Such exacting performers as Bette Davis, Laurence Olivier and Charlton Heston counted him the best director they had worked with. Yet during the era of the "auteur" theory his films fell out of fashion, lacking, it was said, a distinctive stylistic and thematic signature. This new critical study of Wyler's work, the first in more than thirty years, challenges the notion of Wyler's impersonality and offers a comprehensive reappraisal of his work, particularly of the underrated postwar films. It also provides a rebuttal of the auteurist criticism whose rigid categorization of directors cannot adequately encompass the range of someone like Wyler, who put substance above style and had a breadth of human understanding that was not reducible to a cluster of characteristic themes. Supported by archival research in Los Angeles, the book traces the important milestones in Wyler's career, the context of his films, the importance of legendary producer Sam Goldwyn, his distinguished war record and his principled opposition to blacklisting during the McCarthy era.
The third Symposium of the Foundation for Life Sciences was held in February 1983 at the Newport Inn Conference Centre in Sydney. It was direced towards an understanding of the molecular neuropathology of muscle and nerve under a wide variety of conditions that may be induced by external agents or genetic lesions. The first session on experimental neurology explored the processes involved in maintenance of nerve and muscle function. This included many papers on myelination, studies on immune reactions affecting nerves, on synapses, and on neuronal development. This section was expanded to explore the control of muscle function in nerves, including a discussion on cross reinnervation. Toxic models of disease in the nervous system were then discussed, including pathological states induced by physical agents such as kainic acid, diphtheria toxin, and IDPN. A new dimension was added to the Symposium when for the first time psychologists participated and contributed to the session on external stressors and their effects on behavior. Heavy metals, herbicides, repetitive work, anxiety, and their effects on behavior and health were all represented. The discussion in this session attracted much interest from the participants, particularly the basic scientists.
Edited by Rosenberg Occupational and Environmental Neurology fills a gap in the clinical literature available to the neurologist and occupational medicine physician. This volume meets a critical need for clinical guidelines for determination of whether neurological dysfunction in a worker is caused by a naturally occurring condition or is secondary to local exogenous working conditions.
This much-awaited final volume of The Birds of British Columbia completes what some have called one of the most important regional ornithological works in North America. It is the culmination of more than 25 years of effort by the authors who, with the assistance of thousands of dedicated volunteers throughout the province, have created the basic reference work on the avifauna of British Columbia.
Chronicles the events and incredible finish of the 1969 Ryder Cup, a golf tournament that began a lifelong friendship between the two stars, Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin.
Front Cover -- Skeletal Trauma in Children -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contributors -- Preface to the First Edition -- Preface to the Fourth Edition -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Skeletal Growth, Development, and Healing as Related to Pediatric Trauma -- History, Diagnosis, and Injury Mechanisms -- Formation of Bone -- Regulation of Growth and Development -- Biology of Fracture Healing -- Physeal Fracture Healing -- Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Fracture Healing -- Classification of Children's Fractures -- Summary -- References
Shortlisted for the Saltire Society History Book of the Year The legendary Scottish king Máel Coluim III, also known as 'Malcolm Canmore', is often held to epitomise Scotland's 'ancient Gaelic kings'. But Máel Coluim and his dynasty were in fact newcomers, and their legitimacy and status were far from secure at the beginning of his rule. Máel Coluim's long reign from 1058 until 1093 coincided with the Norman Conquest of England, a revolutionary event that presented great opportunities and terrible dangers. Although his interventions in post-Conquest England eventually cost him his life, the book argues that they were crucial to his success as both king and dynasty-builder, creating internal stability and facilitating the takeover of Strathclyde and Lothian. As a result, Máel Coluim left to his successors a territory that stretched far to the south of the kingship's heartland north of the Forth, similar to the Scotland we know today. The book explores the wider political and cultural world in which Máel Coluim lived, guiding the reader through the pitfalls and possibilities offered by the sources that mediate access to that world. Our reliance on so few texts means that the eleventh century poses problems that historians of later eras can avoid. Nevertheless Scotland in Máel Coluim's time generated unprecedented levels of attention abroad and more vernacular literary output than at any time prior to the Stewart era.
Obtain the best outcomes from the latest techniques with help from a "who's who" of pediatric orthopaedic trauma experts! This companion to Browner et al.: Skeletal Trauma, 4th Edition presents practical, focused guidance on managing traumatic musculoskeletal injuries in children and adolescents. It emphasizes the unique aspects of children's fractures in terms of epidemiology, mechanisms, management, and the challenges of treating the skeletally immature patient. State-of-the-art coverage explores growth and development, pathology, complications, child abuse, sports medicine...and almost every possible break from head to toe. A new chapter on sports-related trauma helps you to manage these increasingly prevalent injuries. And, a new, full-color page layout makes it easier to locate the answers you need quickly. Complete, absolutely current coverage of relevant anatomy and biomechanics • mechanisms of injury • diagnostic approaches • treatment options • and associated complications equip you to confidently approach every form of pediatric musculoskeletal trauma. Internationally recognized contributors include pediatric orthopaedists with trauma expertise as well as specialists in orthopaedic traumatology, providing expert guidance from the most trusted authorities in pediatric musculoskeletal trauma care. A unique emphasis on outcomes assessment in children’s fractures helps you make the most valid clinical decisions. Over 800 high-quality line drawings, diagnostic images, and full-color clinical photos show you what to look for and how to proceed. An emphasis on problem-focused clinical judgment and state-of-the art treatment options assists you in making the best use of the newest techniques. A new chapter on sports-related musculoskeletal injuries in children and adolescents helps you to manage the growing incidence of trauma resulting from recreational and team sports injuries. An all-new, more user-friendly full-color text design enables you to find answers more quickly, and more efficiently review the key steps of each operative technique.
British Columbia has one of the richest assemblages of bird species in the world. The four volumes of The Birds of British Columbia provide unprecedented coverage of this region's birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality, and distribution patterns of each of the 472 species of birds. This third volume, covering the first half of the passerines, builds on the authoritative format of the previous bestselling volumes. It contains 89 species, including common ones such as swallows, jays, crows, wrens, thrushes, and starlings. The text is supported by hundreds of full-colour pictures, including unique habitat photographs, detailed distribution maps, and beautiful illustrations of the birds, their nests, eggs, and young. The Birds of British Columbia is a complete reference work for bird-watchers, ornithologists, and naturalists who want in-depth information on the province's regularly occurring and rare birds.
An essential addition to the dance tune library and an important milestone in traditional music publishing. This volume of almost 600 strathspeys, jigs and reels has been compiled from the original collections published between 1784 and 1822 by Niel and Nathaniel Gow, the father and son violinist/composers. Niel Gow revolutionized Scottish music by inventing a new style of bowing, known as the ‘up-driven’ technique, that accented the unique strathspey rhythm. Besides the invaluable contributions of the Gows, other important Scottish composers such as William Marshall and Donald Dow are featured, as well as some of the more important tunes in the traditional Scottish repertoire. This unique collection also features detailed notes on the life and times of Niel and Nathaniel Gow, an analysis of the ‘up-driven’ bow technique, the origination of the strathspey as well as a complete discography and bibliography. This book will prove an invaluable addition to your repertoire and home library.
Lizards and snakes (squamate reptiles) are the most diverse vertebrate group in Australia, with approximately 1000 described species, representing about 10% of the global squamate diversity. Squamates are a vital part of the Australian ecosystem, but their conservation has been hindered by a lack of knowledge of their diversity, distribution, biology and key threats. The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017 provides the first comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of Australian squamates in 25 years. Conservation assessments are provided for 986 species of Australian lizards and snakes (including sea snakes). Over the past 25 years there has been a substantial increase in the number of species and families recognised within Australia. There has also been an increase in the range and magnitude of threatening processes with the potential to impact squamates. This has resulted in an increase in the proportion of the Australian squamate fauna that is considered Threatened. Notably over this period, the first known extinction (post-European settlement) of an Australian reptile species occurred – an indication of the increasingly urgent need for better knowledge and management of this fauna. Six key recommendations are presented to improve the conservation management and plight of Australian squamates. This Action Plan represents an essential resource for research scientists, conservation biologists, conservation managers, environmental consultants, policy makers from Commonwealth and State/Territory governments, and the herpetological community.
Emmett shows how Pentecostalism in Belgian Congo was pioneered by W.F.P. Burton alongside local agency. Burton had a passionate desire to see the emancipation of humankind from the spiritual powers of darkness believing only Spirit-empowered local agency would prove effective.
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