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Ryton, Crawcrook & Greenside Through Time

By: Nick Neave,John Boothroyd

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Ryton, Crawcrook & Greenside Through Time

By: Nick Neave,John Boothroyd

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Ryton, Crawcrook & Greenside have changed and developed over the last century

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445630672

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9781445630670

Gateshead Through Time

By: Nick Neave

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Gateshead Through Time

By: Nick Neave

This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Gateshead has changed and developed over the last century.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445609444

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Around Whickham Through Time

By: Nick Neave

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Around Whickham Through Time

By: Nick Neave

This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whickham and the surrounding villages have changed and developed over the last century.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445626683

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Blaydon & Winlaton Through Time

By: Nick Neave,Susan Lynn

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Blaydon & Winlaton Through Time

By: Nick Neave,Susan Lynn

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Blaydon & Winlaton have changed and developed over the last century

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1445626586

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From War to Peace

The Conversion of Naval Vessels After Two World Wars

By: Nick Robins

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From War to Peace

The Conversion of Naval Vessels After Two World Wars

By: Nick Robins

From War to Peace tells the story of the adaptation from White Ensign to Red Ensign, and to flags of other nations, of the numerous classes of naval ships mainly built during the two world wars and surplus to requirements with the advent of peace. It also describes ships sourced from the United States Navy and elsewhere that were converted for commercial use. The most successful classes to transfer to the merchant service were the Hunt-class minesweepers of the Great War, Landing Craft, Tank, the salvage tugs of World War Two, and the wooden-hulled Fairmile launches which became familiar at seaside resorts in the 1950s and ‘60s; and, of course, the MFV classes that helped the fishing industry in the postwar years. The story includes the successful commercial conversions of many of the Flower and Castle Class corvettes and River Class frigates, notably the 1954 conversion of HMCS Stormont to a luxury yacht for the Greek shipping magnate Onassis. It describes why HMS Charybdis became a passenger liner in the Great War, and how HMS Albatross nearly became a luxury liner after World War Two, but in fact was transformed into a very unpopular emigrant ship and ended her days as a floating casino based at Cape Town. The author reveals the military antecedents of numerous commercial vessels that many would have thought were built especially for the service that they later maintained, and it illustrates just how many Royal Navy vessels ended up in private ownership. And the question is asked: if the military had not built so many ships that were eminently suitable for commercial adaptation, would the technical development of merchant shipping have progressed at a faster rate than it did? The answer is a definite ‘no’, and is illustrated in several ways. It was former naval vessels that promoted the early development of the Ro-Ro ferry; former naval ships introduced numerous design innovations, for example, the raised foredeck common for so many years on salvage tugs, and, above all, stripped of their military hardware, ex naval ships provided opportunities for modest investment where otherwise there would have been none. Copiously illustrated throughout, the book tells a fascinating story of invention and ingenious ship conversion, and of pragmatic adaptation in the financially stringent years after two world wars.

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Seaforth Publishing

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1399009613

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Beyond Endurance

An Epic of Whitehall and the South Atlantic Conflict

By: Nick Barker

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Beyond Endurance

An Epic of Whitehall and the South Atlantic Conflict

By: Nick Barker

An Epic of Whitehall and the South Atlantic Conflict. This is the story of HMS Endurance before, during and after the Falklands conflict.

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Pen and Sword

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0850528798

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Terrorist Financing

The Failure of Counter Measures

By: Nicholas Ridley,Nick Ridley

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Terrorist Financing

The Failure of Counter Measures

By: Nicholas Ridley,Nick Ridley

ÔIn recent years a great deal has been written about terrorism and how best to inhibit and undermine terroristÕs aspirations. Much of this literature tends to be one dimensional reflecting the experience of the author. Dr Ridley having had a long and diverse career in intelligence and in particular financial analysis has succeeded in going far beyond description of a series of war stories to providing not only a starting account of the range and character of modern terrorism, but also a knowledgeable analysis of the measures adopted around the world to combat the threat. Of critical importance, in the minds of many, has been the adoption of techniques in the main from the Òwar against drugsÓ facilitating the identification and disruption of finance. While emphasising the value of financial intelligence Dr Ridley, now as a scholar, dispassionately questions how successful this strategy has been and where it might take us. Such issues need to be aired and resolved if we are not to undermine the very values which we seek to protect.Õ Ð Barry Rider, University of Cambridge, UK ÔThis is hugely important and highly relevant contribution by a world expert, which adds to our knowledge of terrorist funding. It will make practitioners and academics alike, not to mention politicians who should be seeking their advice, stop and think.Õ Ð John Grieve, Portsmouth University, UK and former UK National Co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism ÔDr. Ridley has authored an excellent, analytical, comprehensive, and solutions-oriented book addressing the complexities of terror financing and the challenges in combating this menace. Dr. RidleyÕs unique insight, arising from substantial academic and professional experiences on combating terror financing, lends substantial credibility to the volume.Õ Ð Dean C. Alexander, Western Illinois University, US This authoritative book provides a holistic overview of terrorist groups and finances, including consideration of the necessity and differing financial needs of different groups. For over a decade international efforts by law enforcement, government and financial regulatory authorities have been deployed in combatting terrorist financing, in good faith and with dedication beyond reproach. This book surveys the methods of financing of numerous terrorist groups and organisations Ð including the Chinese and Asian dimension Ð and considers why ultimately international efforts to combat the financing of terror are failing. Nick Ridley expertly illustrates the scale of the problem by first outlining the strategies of anti terrorist financing, the pre and post 9/11 differences in scope and extent of terrorist attacks, the financial support and the national and international efforts to implement and carry out countermeasures. He then goes on to set out a detailed analysis of the apparent failure of such counter measures to date. Including operational case studies and details from the authors own experience, studies and access to law enforcement and private sector sources, this book will prove insightful for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying criminology, history and law disciplines. Those in the legal profession will also find plenty of useful information in this topical compendium.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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0857939467

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9780857939463

Conducting Research in Human Geography

theory, methodology and practice

By: Rob Kitchin,Nick Tate

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Conducting Research in Human Geography

theory, methodology and practice

By: Rob Kitchin,Nick Tate

Reading this book is your first step to becoming a competent human geography researcher. Whether you are a novice needing practical help for your first piece of research or a professional in search of an accessible guide to best practice, Conducting Research in Human Geography is a unique and indispensable book to have at hand. The book provides a broad overview of theoretical underpinnings in contemporary human geography and links these with the main research methodologies currently being used. It is designed to guide the user through the complete research process, whether it be a one day field study or a large project, from the nurturing of ideas and development of a proposal, to the design of an enquiry, the generation and analysis of data, to the drawing of conclusions and the presentation of findings.

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Routledge

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1317885929

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Bohemian London

From Thomas De Quincey to Jeffrey Bernard

By: Nick Rennison

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Bohemian London

From Thomas De Quincey to Jeffrey Bernard

By: Nick Rennison

London has always been home to outsiders. To people who won't, or can't, abide by the conventions of respectable society. For close to two centuries these misfit individualists have had a name. They have been called Bohemians.This book is an entertaining, anecdotal history of Bohemian London. A guide to its more colourful inhabitants: Rossetti and Swinburne, defying the morality of high Victorian England; Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley in the decadent 1890s; The Bloomsburyites and the Bright Young Things; Dylan Thomas, boozing in the Blitz; and Francis Bacon and his cronies, wasting time and getting wasted in 1950s Soho.It's also a guide to the places where Bohemia has flourished: the legendary Café Royal, a home from home to artists and writers for nearly a century, the Cave of the Golden Calf, the Colony Room, the Gargoyle Club and more.The story of Bohemian London is one of drink and drugs, sex and death, excess and indulgence. It's also a story of achievement and success. This book provides a lively and enjoyable portrait of the world in which Bohemian Londoners once lived, and perhaps still do.

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Oldacastle Books

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184344819X

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Effective Policy, Planning and Implementation

Volume 2: Information Management in Social Services

By: Nick Gould,Keith Moultrie

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Effective Policy, Planning and Implementation

Volume 2: Information Management in Social Services

By: Nick Gould,Keith Moultrie

First published in 1997, in this second volume Gould and Moultrie compile writings from various professionals in the public service sector, researchers and other academics in support of the Social Services Research and Development Unit (or SSRADU) at the University of Bath. Primarily focusing on three points of research: In retrospect, the lessons learnt form implementing information systems in to address specific needs of the social service organisation. Different processes that can successfully identify the major information needs of the late 1990s, encompassing efficient and relevant information to inform social service planning. Finally, the management of information in social services in a national and international context.

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The Longman Companion to the Conservative Party

Since 1830

By: Nick Crowson

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The Longman Companion to the Conservative Party

Since 1830

By: Nick Crowson

This Longman Companion provides a wide-ranging compendium of essential facts and figures on the Conservative Party - from its origins in the 1830s to the dawn of the 21st Century. Central to the book are the detailed chronologies on the Conservative Party's years in government and opposition. In addition, it contains fascinating information on the Party's relationships with women, ethnic minoirities, the trade unions, Europe, Ireland, ideology, social reform and empire.

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1317883330

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The Bodies at Westgrave Hall

By: Nick Louth

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The Bodies at Westgrave Hall

By: Nick Louth

A large country mansion. A locked room. A gruesome murder. Russian oligarch Alexander Volkov has invited 1000 guests to a party at his palatial Surrey residence, Westgrave Hall. But while giving a private tour of the library, a gunman kills Volkov, wounding his ex-wife and slaying her new beau. Nothing makes sense to DCI Craig Gillard. In the blood-spattered crime scene there are no forensic traces of anyone else involved, CCTV shows no one entered or left the library, and everyone seems to have an alibi. Is it a crime of revenge, the squaring of a love triangle, or a Russian government operation? Could the victims have simply shot each other? Gillard’s eventual discovery is shocking even to him. The latest gripping crime thriller from a master of the genre, The Bodies at Westgrave Hall will leave you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Ed James and Damien Boyd.

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Canelo

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1800321708

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9781800321700

Voyages and Travels

Of an Indian Interpreter and Trader

By: John Long

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Voyages and Travels

Of an Indian Interpreter and Trader

By: John Long

Originally published in 1791 in England, this personal account of an Indian interpreter and trader describes the manners and customs of the North American Indians, with an account of the posts situated on the St. Laurence River, Lake Ontario, etc. The book also includes a vocabulary of the Chippewa language, along with word lists in Iroquois, Mohegan, Shawanee, and Esquimo and a table showing a comparison of the Algonquin and Chippewa languages.

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Applewood Books

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1557099197

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9781557099198

Operation Banner

The British Army in Northern Ireland 1969 _ 2007

By: Nick Van der Bijl

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Operation Banner

The British Army in Northern Ireland 1969 _ 2007

By: Nick Van der Bijl

The book opens by setting the historic backdrop to The Troubles. In summer 1969 the annual Loyalist marching season sparked violence in Londonderry which spread rapidly. After three days of violence the British Government deployed troops in support of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Initially the Catholic community welcomed the ArmyÍs presence but this was to change over the years. The first soldier was killed in 1971 and a further 48 died that year. January 30 1972 _ Bloody Sunday _ galvanized IRA recruitment and the British Embassy was burnt in Dublin. The Official IRA bombed Aldershot HQ of the Parachute Regiment and in August 1972 the Army launched Op MOTORMAN to clear No Go areas. Internment followed and the Province was firmly in the grip of sectarian violence. The next 30 years saw a remorseless counter-terrorist campaign which deeply affected the lives of all the people of Northern Ireland and several generation of the British Army. The Peace Process ground on for over ten years but the campaign formally ended in 2007 with the establishment of hitherto unimaginable power sharing.

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Pen and Sword

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1844159566

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9781844159567

The Good Politician

Folk Theories, Political Interaction, and the Rise of Anti-Politics

By: Nick Clarke,Will Jennings,Jonathan Moss,Gerry Stoker

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The Good Politician

Folk Theories, Political Interaction, and the Rise of Anti-Politics

By: Nick Clarke,Will Jennings,Jonathan Moss,Gerry Stoker

Surveys show a lack of trust in political actors and institutions across much of the democratic world. Populist politicians and parties attempt to capitalise on this political disaffection. Commentators worry about our current 'age of anti-politics'. Focusing on the United Kingdom, using responses to public opinion surveys alongside diaries and letters collected by Mass Observation, this book takes a long view of anti-politics going back to the 1940s. This historical perspective reveals how anti-politics has grown in scope and intensity over the last half-century. Such growth is explained by citizens' changing images of 'the good politician' and changing modes of political interaction between politicians and citizens. Current efforts to reform and improve democracy will benefit greatly from the new evidence and conceptual framework set out in this important study.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108616542

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9781108616546

Embodied Relating

The Ground of Psychotherapy

By: Nick Totton

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Embodied Relating

The Ground of Psychotherapy

By: Nick Totton

In this book, the author argues and demonstrates that embodiment and relationship are inseparable, both in human existence and in the practice of psychotherapy. It is helpful for psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, counsellor, or other psychopractitioner.

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Routledge

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0429913176

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9780429913174

The Bearded Gentleman

The Style Guide to Shaving Face

By: Allan Peterkin,Nick Burns

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The Bearded Gentleman

The Style Guide to Shaving Face

By: Allan Peterkin,Nick Burns

A fun, informative guide to fifty-plus facial hairstyles for men.

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arsenal pulp press

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1551523817

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Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9

Design, implement, and optimize robust APIs in C# with .NET 9

By: Nick Proud

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Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9

Design, implement, and optimize robust APIs in C# with .NET 9

By: Nick Proud

Create APIs that embody simplicity, scalability, and precision with proven development techniques and the robust features of .NET Key Features Get to grips with API design, architecture, and development methodologies to create elegant and scalable APIs in .NET Get insights into contemporary trends and tools shaping the API industry Explore both basic and advanced topics such as optimization, data integration, and caching Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionWritten by an esteemed technology leader, a .NET specialist, and Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies, Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9 provides you with specialized insights into the latest advancements in .NET technology, particularly minimal APIs. You’ll get your first minimal API set up and running, before exploring the anatomy of a typical minimal API project, seeing how the framework can be used to create various HTTP endpoints, route, and validate requests, as well as enhancing those requests with custom middleware. After covering the basics, you’ll move on to data mapping, managing important dependencies through dependency injection and integrating your minimal APIs with data sources such as Entity Framework, Dapper, and SQL databases for creating CRUD operations. The chapters also walk you through performance optimization, asynchronous programming, and caching, which’ll allow you to examine the more advanced aspects of minimal API development, with code examples reflecting real-world scenarios. By the end of this book, you’ll be armed with the necessary best practices and skills needed for deploying performant, elegant, and scalable minimal APIs in .NET.What you will learn Become proficient in minimal APIs within the .NET Core 9 framework Find out how to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability Work with databases and ORMs, such as Entity Framework and Dapper Optimize minimal APIs, including asynchronous programming, caching strategies, and profiling tools Implement advanced features like dependency injection, request validation, data mapping, and routing techniques Create and configure minimal API projects effectively Who this book is for If you’re a generalist developer looking for a fresh perspective on API development with an emphasis on minimalism, then this book is for you. Aimed at intermediate developers, this book strikes the right balance between accessibility and depth. The book assumes an intermediate level of C# and .NET knowledge, while providing sufficient guidance and explanations to help you progress confidently through the chapters.

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Packt Publishing Ltd

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1805123548

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Normandy: the Sailors' Story

A Naval History of D-Day and the Battle for France

By: Nick Hewitt

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Normandy: the Sailors' Story

A Naval History of D-Day and the Battle for France

By: Nick Hewitt

The first account of the Allied navies’ vital contribution to the success of the D-Day landings and the Normandy campaign The Allied liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe is one of the most widely recognised events of modern history. The assault phase, Operation Neptune, began with the D-Day landings in Normandy—one of the most complex amphibious operations in history, involving 7,000 ships and nearly 200,000 men. But despite this immense effort, the wider naval campaign has been broadly forgotten. Nick Hewitt draws on fascinating new material to describe the violent sea battle which mirrored the fighting on land, and the complex campaign at sea which enabled the Allied assault. Aboard ships ranging from frail plywood landing craft to sleek destroyers, sailors were active combatants in the operation of June 1944, and had worked tirelessly to secure the Seine Bay in the months preceding it. They fought battles against German submarines, aircraft, and warships, and maintained careful watch to keep control of the English Channel. Hewitt recounts these sailors’ stories for the first time—and shows how, without their efforts, D-Day would have failed.

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Yale University Press

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0300277385

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9780300277388

The Mammoth Quiz Book

Over 6,000 questions in 400 quizzes to tax even hardcore quiz fanatics

By: Nick Holt

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The Mammoth Quiz Book

Over 6,000 questions in 400 quizzes to tax even hardcore quiz fanatics

By: Nick Holt

A comprehensive category killer, with over 6,000 varied questions on every topic imaginable - as well as some you might not imagine. The 400 quizzes are a mixture of general knowledge and specialist rounds all aimed at the popular pub or society quiz market on science and technology; nature and the universe; human geography; history; life as we know it; arts and culture; sports and games; popular culture; celebrities and trivia. The questions are up-to-date, interesting and, unlike much of the competition, accurate.

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Robinson

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1472106229

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9781472106223

The Official Radio 6 Music Quiz Book

By: Nick Holt

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The Official Radio 6 Music Quiz Book

By: Nick Holt

BBC Radio 6 Music is the place for alternative music – and this is the quiz for its fans. From indie pop and iconic rock to trip hop, electronica and dance, these questions will test your knowledge of the last 60 years of floor-fillers, cult classics and the best B-sides to the limit. Including dedicated quizzes on your favourite 6 Music shows, like Lauren Laverne's People's Playlist, Guy Garvey's Finest Hour, Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service and more, find out how much you can really call yourself the king of rock n' roll.

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Random House

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1473550556

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9781473550551

Hormones and Behaviour

A Psychological Approach

By: Nick Neave

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Hormones and Behaviour

A Psychological Approach

By: Nick Neave

Recent advances in non-invasive sampling techniques have led to an increase in the study of hormones and behaviour. Behaviour is complex but can be explained to a large degree by interactions between various psychological and physiological components, such as the interplay between hormonal and psychological systems. This new textbook from Nick Neave offers a detailed introduction to the fascinating science of behavioural endocrinology from a psychological perspective, examining the relationships between hormones and behaviour in both humans and animals. Neave explains the endocrine system and the ways in which hormones can influence brain structure and function, and presents a series of examples to demonstrate how hormones can influence specific behaviours, including sexual determination and differentiation, neurological differentiation, parental behaviours, aggressive behaviours and cognition. This introductory textbook will appeal to second and third year social science undergraduate students in psychology and biomedicine.

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