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Andrew Fletcher and The Treaty of The Union

By: Paul Henderson Scott

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Andrew Fletcher and The Treaty of The Union

By: Paul Henderson Scott

Andrew Fletcher has been known since his own lifetime as "The Patriot" because of his determined resistance to the parliamentary Union of Scotland and England in 1707. More recently he has won a new reputation for the boldness, lucidity and originality of his political thought, in which he advocated parliamentary democracy, Scottish independence and European co-operation. This biography of Fletcher describes the events which led to the Union, and offers a critical analysis of his essays and speeches which takes account of recent scholarship on the subject.

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Birlinn

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085790633X

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9780857906335

The Evil That Men Do

Faith, Injustice and the Church

By: Marcus Paul

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The Evil That Men Do

Faith, Injustice and the Church

By: Marcus Paul

This book considers the Church's past failings and fills a gap in our understanding of what it means to be a Christian in the twenty-first century.

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266

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Sacristy Press

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1908381957

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9781908381958

A to Z of Physicists

By: Darryl J. Leiter,Paul Ward, Dr,Sharon Leiter

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A to Z of Physicists

By: Darryl J. Leiter,Paul Ward, Dr,Sharon Leiter

Profiles more than 150 scientists from around the world who made important contributions to the field of physics, including John Bardeen, Marie Curie, Robert Hooke, Lise Meitner, and Chien-Shiung Wu.

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401

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Infobase Publishing

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1438109229

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9781438109220

English Administrative Law from 1550

Continuity and Change

By: Paul Craig

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English Administrative Law from 1550

Continuity and Change

By: Paul Craig

English Administrative Law from 1550 systematically elaborates and contextualizes the origins of administrative law. It upends conventional thinking, charting the development of administrative law from the mid-16th century with an in-depth examination of primary legal materials, statute, and case law.

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Oxford University Press

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0198908326

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9780198908326

Easing Pain on the Western Front

American Nurses of the Great War and the Birth of Modern Nursing Practice

By: Paul E. Stepansky

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Easing Pain on the Western Front

American Nurses of the Great War and the Birth of Modern Nursing Practice

By: Paul E. Stepansky

World War I is regarded as the first modern war, driven by fearful new technologies of mechanized combat. The unprecedented carnage rapidly advanced military medicine, transforming the nature of wartime caregiving and paving the way for modern nursing practice. Drawing on firsthand accounts of American nurses, as well as their Canadian and British counterparts, historian Paul E. Stepansky describes nurses' encounters with devastating new forms of injury--wounds from high-explosive artillery shells, poison gas burns, "shell shock," the Spanish Flu. Comparing nursing practice on the western front with nursing care during the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and the Anglo-Boer War, the author is especially attentive to the emergent technologies employed by nurses of the Great War.

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McFarland

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1476680019

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9781476680019

Women at Work in World Wars I and II

Factories, Farms and the Military and Civil Services

By: Paul Chrystal

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Women at Work in World Wars I and II

Factories, Farms and the Military and Civil Services

By: Paul Chrystal

This book is about women in World Wars I & II - women working in factories and on farms, or toiling perilously in field stations just behind the front lines, in inhospitable hospitals and convalescent homes. It is, therefore, about the prodigious contribution women made to the war efforts from 1914-1918 and 1939-1945, standing in for the men who had left their places of work for the various theatres of war from Greece and Italy to Belgium, from Mesopotamia to France. Their tasks were many and various: keeping the troops supplied with shells, bullets and explosives, keeping the nation from starving to death, keeping hundreds of thousands of wounded troops alive so that they might fight another day. The book is, in short, the uplifting but sometimes tragic story of the many women who stepped up to work in the factories, hospitals, field stations, in transport and in civil defense, on the farms and shipyards, or signed up to the various military and civil services during the two world wars of the 20th century, ‘wars to end all wars…’. The book is different because it deals with women’s labour in both world wars and in all occupations, it covers the discrimination and prejudice they faced from men at every level, military and civilian, even when they had demonstrated beyond doubt that they were quick learners, industrious and proficient, and usually as good as any man. The book raises the embarrassing question why it has it taken so long for the prodigious contribution women made in both wars to be recognized, and why some women workers still remain air brushed from our military history after more than a century. As it turned out, little was beyond their capabilities and it is reasonable to suppose that without their huge efforts and accomplishments both wars might have turned out very differently for us.

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Pen and Sword History

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1399071297

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9781399071291

Understanding Sports Coaching

The Pedagogical, Social and Cultural Foundations of Coaching Practice

By: Tania G. Cassidy,Robyn L. Jones,Paul A. Potrac

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Understanding Sports Coaching

The Pedagogical, Social and Cultural Foundations of Coaching Practice

By: Tania G. Cassidy,Robyn L. Jones,Paul A. Potrac

Every successful sports coach knows that good teaching and social practices are just as important as expertise in sport skills and tactics. Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Understanding Sports Coaching is still the only introduction to theory and practice in sports coaching to fully explore the social, cultural and pedagogical concepts underpinning good coaching practice. The book examines the complex interplay between coach, athlete, coaching programme and social context, and encourages coaches to develop an open and reflective approach to their own coaching practice. It covers every key aspect of coaching theory and practice, including important and emerging topics, such as: athletes’ identities athlete learning emotion in coaching coaching ethics professionalization talent identification and development coaching as a (micro)political activity Understanding Sports Coaching also includes a full range of practical exercises and extended case studies designed to encourage coaches to reflect critically upon their own coaching strategies, their interpersonal skills and upon important issues in contemporary sports coaching. This is an essential textbook for any degree-level course in sports coaching, and for any professional coach looking to develop their coaching expertise.

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Routledge

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1135102627

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9781135102623

A Passion for Speed

The Daring Life of Mildred, The Honourable Mrs Victor Bruce

By: Paul Smiddy

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A Passion for Speed

The Daring Life of Mildred, The Honourable Mrs Victor Bruce

By: Paul Smiddy

The Honourable Mrs Victor Bruce: record-breaking racing motorist; speedboat racer; pioneering aviator and businesswoman – remarkable achievements for a woman of the 1920s and '30s. Mildred Bruce enjoyed a privileged background that allowed her to search for thrills beyond the bounds of most female contemporaries. She raced against the greats at Brooklands, drove 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle and won the first ladies' prize at the Monte Carlo Rally. Whilst Amy Johnson was receiving global acclaim for her flight to Australia, Mildred learned to fly, and a mere eight weeks later she embarked on a round-the-world flight, becoming the first person to fly solo from the UK to Japan. Captured by brigands and feted by the Siamese, Japanese and Americans, she survived several crashes with body and spirit intact, and became a glittering aviation celebrity on her return. A thoroughly modern woman, she pushed similar boundaries in her unconventional love life and later became Britain's first female airline entrepreneur. This is the story of a charismatic woman who defied the conventions of her time, and loved living life in the fast lane.

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The History Press

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0750985305

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9780750985307

Gangland

The Shocking Exposé of the Criminal Underworld

By: Paul Williams

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Gangland

The Shocking Exposé of the Criminal Underworld

By: Paul Williams

Number 1 Bestseller Paul Williams is Ireland's No. 1 award-winning crime reporter, famed for exposing the ruthless gangsters behind Irish crime. In Gangland! he investigates who is pulling the strings behind the scenes - the families that form the Irish mafia - and examines the way in which their net has spread across Ireland and beyond. Compelling, chilling and unput-downable, Gangland gives the inside story on a dark and sinister world.

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The O'Brien Press

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1847175228

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9781847175229

Discovery Problems and Their Solutions

By: Paul W. Grimm,Paul Mark Sandler

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Discovery Problems and Their Solutions

By: Paul W. Grimm,Paul Mark Sandler

This updated and expanded edition describes the problems that litigators encounter most frequently in pretrial discovery and presents suggestions and strategies for solving these problems. Following a discussion on the scope and types of discovery, discovery problems are presented as hypotheticals followed by a discussion that includes the law and helpful practice tips. Particular emphasis has been placed on the interpretation of the new rules, and evolving case law, concerning discovery of electronically stored information.

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American Bar Association

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1604426020

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9781604426021

An Anatomy of Tax Havens

Europe, the Caribbean and the United States of America

By: Paul R. Beckett

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An Anatomy of Tax Havens

Europe, the Caribbean and the United States of America

By: Paul R. Beckett

Tax havens in offshore lands like Switzerland, the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas were once considered a rarity, the preserve of the super-rich. Today, they are big business available to the masses. Their goal? To avoid any form of accountability. Own nothing. Possess everything. Be answerable to no one. Where are these tax havens? What forms can they take? What future lies in store for them, and why should we care? An Anatomy of Tax Havens: Europe, the Caribbean and the United States of America answers these questions, and more, in the first comparative study in one volume of European, Caribbean and United States tax havens. It examines their simple origin to the extreme forms some take today, delving into the murky subculture that has deliberately made them impenetrably obscure. Uniquely, it combines detailed technical expertise (regulatory regimes, financial crime, legal and equitable structuring) with an analysis of their impact on domestic and global political, economic, environmental and social concerns. An Anatomy of Tax Havens is a fascinating, informative read for a broad readership; from legal, accountancy and tax practitioners to compliance regulators, law enforcement agencies, and students and researchers interested in business studies, taxation, and crime.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3110985160

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9783110985160

Essential Radio Journalism

How to produce and present radio news

By: Paul Chantler,Peter Stewart

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Essential Radio Journalism

How to produce and present radio news

By: Paul Chantler,Peter Stewart

Incredibly comprehensive. Learn and understand this lot and you will have a fine grasp' Jon Snow 'This sets the standard for every radio newsroom' - Andy Ivy, Editor, Sky News Radio In an age of infinite choice made possible by new technology, and a disturbing move away from traditional reporting into colourful comment and speculation by blogs and `citizen journalists' there has never been a better time to focus on pure journalism skills. Essential Radio Journalism is a vastly comprehensive working manual for radio journalists as well as a textbook for broadcast journalism students. It contains practical advice for gathering, reporting, writing, editing and presenting, the news, alongside media law and ethics. There is a wealth of 'inside' information, checklists and on-the-job advice that you can immediately put to use whether you are in your first job or have several years of experience. This is a book to inspire responsible, accurate and exceptional journalism skills.

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A&C Black

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1408141299

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9781408141298

Contract Law

By: Paul A McDermott,James McDermott

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Contract Law

By: Paul A McDermott,James McDermott

Contract Law, Second Edition is a comprehensive and informative account of Irish contract law which contains all of the developments since the first edition was published in 2001. Building on the original material of the first edition, this edition contains two new chapters which examine the topics of: - How to successfully make contracts - Remedies other than damages, namely specific performance, injunctions and restitution The law relating to contracts is set out and explained under clear headings and in straightforward language. In addition, every major Irish case on contract law is considered. Particular emphasis is placed on practical matters such as the construction of contracts, breach of contract and contractual remedies. This edition also includes a large number of new cases from the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court on every area. This title was written by a practitioner who is also an academic, the book sets out the principles and case law in a clear and structured manner with easy to use headings and an easy to navigate format. The information is both of an academic interest and with serious practical relevance. Practitioners, students and anyone who has to deal with contracts in the course of their work will benefit from this most welcome new edition.

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2024

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1780436270

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9781780436272

The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2009-2010

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

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The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2009-2010

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

The most comprehensive resource on college football ever published.

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1602396779

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9781602396777

Wartime

Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War

By: Paul Fussell

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Wartime

Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War

By: Paul Fussell

Winner of both the National Book Award for Arts and Letters and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism, Paul Fussell's The Great War and Modern Memory was one of the most original and gripping volumes ever written about the First World War. Frank Kermode, in The New York Times Book Review, hailed it as "an important contribution to our understanding of how we came to make World War I part of our minds," and Lionel Trilling called it simply "one of the most deeply moving books I have read in a long time." In its panaramic scope and poetic intensity, it illuminated a war that changed a generation and revolutionized the way we see the world. Now, in Wartime, Fussell turns to the Second World War, the conflict he himself fought in, to weave a narrative that is both more intensely personal and more wide-ranging. Whereas his former book focused primarily on literary figures, on the image of the Great War in literature, here Fussell examines the immediate impact of the war on common soldiers and civilians. He describes the psychological and emotional atmosphere of World War II. He analyzes the euphemisms people needed to deal with unacceptable reality (the early belief, for instance, that the war could be won by "precision bombing," that is, by long distance); he describes the abnormally intense frustration of desire and some of the means by which desire was satisfied; and, most important, he emphasizes the damage the war did to intellect, discrimination, honesty, individuality, complexity, ambiguity and wit. Of course, no Fussell book would be complete without some serious discussion of the literature of the time. He examines, for instance, how the great privations of wartime (when oranges would be raffled off as valued prizes) resulted in roccoco prose styles that dwelt longingly on lavish dinners, and how the "high-mindedness" of the era and the almost pathological need to "accentuate the positive" led to the downfall of the acerbic H.L. Mencken and the ascent of E.B. White. He also offers astute commentary on Edmund Wilson's argument with Archibald MacLeish, Cyril Connolly's Horizon magazine, the war poetry of Randall Jarrell and Louis Simpson, and many other aspects of the wartime literary world. Fussell conveys the essence of that wartime as no other writer before him. For the past fifty years, the Allied War has been sanitized and romanticized almost beyond recognition by "the sentimental, the loony patriotic, the ignorant, and the bloodthirsty." Americans, he says, have never understood what the Second World War was really like. In this stunning volume, he offers such an understanding.

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Oxford University Press

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0199763313

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9780199763313

The Secret History of Oxford

By: Paul Sullivan

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The Secret History of Oxford

By: Paul Sullivan

The Secret History of Oxford offers the reader an off-the-beaten-track tour of the city's landmarks and streets. Filled with hundreds of facts and anecdotes, it reveals the amusing, unlikely and downright wonderful stories hidden beneath the surface. Some, such as the fact that the founder of Oxford was eaten by wolves, will be known; many others, such as the fact that Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, stole a piece of New College's unicorn horn, that one of the Fellows of Christ Church was a bear or that Oxford Castle has England's most frequently sighted ghost, are much less widely known – and some of these stories have not appeared in print for hundreds of years. With rare photographs and intriguing information on the people, eras and events that defined the city's history, this book lets the flying cats out of the bags, rattles the dragons' cages and reveals all the skeletons in the city's cupboards.

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The History Press

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0750953012

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9780750953016

The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2008-2009

A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

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The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2008-2009

A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

The result of 15 years of exhaustive research, this work is the definitive statistical and factual reference for everything related to college football in the past 50 years.

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1602393311

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9781602393318

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