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Human Factors in Lighting, Third Edition

By: Peter Robert Boyce

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Human Factors in Lighting, Third Edition

By: Peter Robert Boyce

The availability of electric lighting has changed the lives of people the world over, yet as a major user of electricity it has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. This scrutiny has focused largely on the environmental consequences, with little consideration of the benefits of lighting. Human Factors in Lighting, Third Edition restores some balance to the discussion by examining the ways in which people interact with lighting. These interactions influence the ability to perform visual tasks; the perception of people, objects, and spaces; human comfort and behavior; as well as human health and safety. It is only by understanding how to use light to achieve these ends that lighting can be provided effectively and efficiently to the benefit of all. See What’s New in the Third Edition: New chapters on the non-image-forming system, lighting for pedestrians, light pollution, and lighting and electricity use Revision of all other chapters to update them to take into account the advances that have been made in our understanding of the effects of light on people over the last decade Integration of the combined effects of light via the visual and non-image-forming systems on performance and perception The book covers both the visual and the non-visual effects of light on people as well as the benefits of lighting and the costs it imposes on the environment. It details the consequences of exposure to lighting or lighting technology and the role of exposure to light on such basic functions of the body as circadian rhythms. The author combines information from many different sources and integrates them into a coherent overview of lighting practice that can be used to develop better lighting solutions at a lower environmental cost.

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1439874883

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Frankie Fish and the Great Wall of Chaos

By: Peter Helliar

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Frankie Fish and the Great Wall of Chaos

By: Peter Helliar

From Australia’s favourite comedian and children’s author Peter Helliar comes the second book in his best-selling Frankie Fish series! A hilarious time-travel adventure about mega-mischief, misbehaving grandparents, and one very naughty dog… Pranksters Frankie Fish and Drew Bird have got hold of Grandad’s time machine, but it’s no laughing matter. Grandad and Nanna have disappeared to 17th century China, and it’s up to Frankie and Drew to save them! With the help of a mysterious new friend, the boys must overcome armed guards, giant dragons and one GIANT wall to get to the Emperor’s secret prison. But even if they can get inside, how will they break Grandad and Nanna out – and get them home again? ‘Frankie Fish & the Sonic Suitcase is full of the kind of kind-hearted hilarity that has made its author an Australian legend. A smart, funny, cheeky, time-bending adventure.’ –Tim Minchin, creator of Matilda: The Musical. 'Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase was full of laughs from the get-go, with delights sprinkled through for the adults too. The boys loved Frankie Fish right from the beginning and so did I!' –Holly Bidwell, reviewer 'Our younger kids' bookclub group read Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase and thoroughly enjoyed it. All participants rated it 9.75 or above out of 10 [and] recommend it "for anyone who can read!"' –Book Bazaar 'Like a fun mini-episode of Doctor Who if the grumpy old man was the companion instead of the Time Lord, and the young kid unwillingly dragged along in the adventure was the smart one!' –Dani Solomon, Readings.com.au

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Hardie Grant Publishing

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1743585470

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9781743585474

The Stewart Earls of Orkney

By: Peter David Anderson

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The Stewart Earls of Orkney

By: Peter David Anderson

For almost a century the islands of Orkney and Shetland were under the rule of the Stewart earls, father and son, a rule remarkable for its infamous reputation in island history. Robert Stewart was an illegitimate son of James V, king of Scots, who seized power in Orkney in the 1560s and was created earl of Shetland in 1581. Robert's son was the extraordinary and ill-starred Earl Patrick, 'Black Patie', whose execution for treason in 1615 brought the era to a close. This book has its foundations in two previous books by Peter Anderson, one on each character.

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Birlinn

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0857906720

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9780857906724

Offshore Ferry Services of England & Scotland

A Useful Guide to the Shipping Lines and Routes

By: Peter C. Smith

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Offshore Ferry Services of England & Scotland

A Useful Guide to the Shipping Lines and Routes

By: Peter C. Smith

The United Kingdom comprises thousands of islands and for many centuries transport between the main islands and the outlying communities has required reliable shipping routes, both long and short-haul, for commerce, trade and travel. Ferries have become an essential means of transport for many outlying populations and down the years routes have continually changed and been adapted to meet the requirements of the period. This remains so today, with established ferry routes in a constant state of flux, with the dire economic circumstances of the present imposing their own financial restraints upon routes and timetables. This volume presents a snapshot of the major Offshore Ferry routes as they currently stand, with details of the routes, the ships and the amenities; added to which are the outline histories of companies and links. This volume encapsulates all these strands and should prove a useful aide to all travellers.

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Pen and Sword

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1473816831

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9781473816831

Frankie Fish and The Sonic Suitcase

By: Peter Helliar,Lesley Vamos

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Frankie Fish and The Sonic Suitcase

By: Peter Helliar,Lesley Vamos

In his first ever kids’ book, Australian comedian Peter Helliar takes young readers on a hilarious time-travel adventure about mega mischief, missing limbs, and a grandad with a wicked secret... Twelve-year-old Frankie Fish hates visiting his grandparents. Grandad Fish is cranky, and yells a lot, and has a creepy hook for a hand – plus he NEVER lets Frankie go inside his shed. But after a teensy tiny prank goes wrong at school, Frankie is packed off to Old-People Jail for the whole holidays. What Frankie doesn’t know is that Grandad has been building a home-made TIME MACHINE in the Forbidden Shed, and the old man has big plans to get his missing hand back. But when Grandad goes back in time, he changes history and accidentally wipes out Frankie’s entire family – Nanna, Mum, Dad, even his annoying sister Saint Lou. Somehow, everyone is gone but Frankie and Grandad! And it’s only a matter of time until Frankie disappears too... As the last Fish men standing, Frankie and Granddad must race back in time to undo this terrible mistake. But can they stand each other long enough to put the past back together again? And even if they manage the impossible – will Grandad's wonky time-machine ever get them home? Shortlisted for the 2018 ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children

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Hardie Grant Publishing

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1743584822

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9781743584828

Lighting for Driving: Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals, Second Edition

Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals

By: Peter Boyce

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Lighting for Driving: Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals, Second Edition

Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals

By: Peter Boyce

Vehicle, road, sign, and signal lighting are provided to enable drivers to reach their destinations quickly and safely. However, the attention given to how these forms of lighting function is likely to change as new technology is introduced and understanding of ergonomics and human factors improves. Lighting for Driving: Roads, Vehicle, Signs and Signals, Second Edition shows the crucial role lighting plays in road safety and examines how it could be used more effectively. With light-emitting diodes (LEDs) becoming the lighting source of choice for transport planners and vehicle designers, this book integrates information on road lighting, vehicle lighting, signs, and signals in one handy volume. International in scope and updated for this new edition, this book features lighting examples from the USA, the UK, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Lighting in common vehicle types including cars, vans, trucks, and motorcycles is covered as well as the visibility of pedestrians and cyclists to drivers. Coverage extends to road lighting, traffic markings, vehicle designs, and internal lighting and weather conditions. Now fully updated, a final chapter looks at the future of lighting in relation to driving. The book will help the reader to understand how lighting systems on roads and vehicles work by explaining the thinking and scientific reasoning behind various forms of lighting and analyzing their contribution to the driver’s understanding of real and potential road hazards. This book will be an ideal read for ergonomists and engineers engaged in transport and road engineering, transport planners, civil engineers, vehicle designers, and electrical engineers.

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1040106633

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Frankie Fish and the Viking Fiasco

By: Peter Helliar

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Frankie Fish and the Viking Fiasco

By: Peter Helliar

From Australia’s favourite comedian Peter Helliar comes the third adventure in his hilarious and best-selling Frankie Fish series! Just when you thought our time-travellers had everything under control, it all comes crashing down … Best friends Frankie and Drew are desperate to win this year’s Halloween costume parade, and they know exactly what will give them the edge: authentic Viking costumes from olden-day Norway! The plan is simple: use their secret Sonic Suitcase to get in, get helmets, and get out. But they weren’t counting on accidentally bringing back a Viking called Birger with them – plus his angry brother Brynjar, who really has it in for Frankie and Drew. Can the boys round up the vikings, get them back home and win the costume parade before anyone discovers what they’ve done?

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Hardie Grant Publishing

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1743585977

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9781743585979

Lighting for Driving

Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals

By: Peter R. Boyce

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Lighting for Driving

Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals

By: Peter R. Boyce

By considering vehicle, signal, and road lighting as integrated means of communication, this unique authoritative work explains the thinking and scientific reasoning behind various forms of lighting and analyzes their contribution to the driver's understanding of real and potential road hazards. Attention is also given to how these forms of lighting are likely to evolve in response to the development of new technology and an improved understanding of ergonomics.

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1420008153

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9781420008159

Storm’s Edge: Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney

By: Peter Marshall

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Storm’s Edge: Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney

By: Peter Marshall

From Peter Marshall, winner of the Wolfson Prize 2018, Storm’s Edge is a new history of the Orkney Islands that delves deep into island politics, folk beliefs and community memory on the geographical edge of Britain.

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HarperCollins UK

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0008394407

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9780008394400

How Good is Scott Morrison?

By: Peter van Onselen,Wayne Errington

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How Good is Scott Morrison?

By: Peter van Onselen,Wayne Errington

Without fear or favour, How Good is Scott Morrison? examines the trials and tribulations of our 30th prime minister. Investigating Morrison's unlikely rise to the liberal leadership and his miracle electoral win, van Onselen and Errington put his leadership under the spotlight. Covering Morrison's disastrous management of the catastrophic bushfire season that was highlighted by the extraordinary statement, 'I don't hold the hose, mate,' and the decision to holiday while the country burned, How Good is Scott Morrison? shows his resolve and the redemption the government's response to the pandemic brought him. Right now, Scott Morrison seems unassailable and sure to win the next election, but what exactly is his vision for Australia? A pragmatist rather than an ideologue, he is a deeply Pentecostal religious man but he doesn't wear his faith as a badge of honour. So what does he really believe in? When the history of this period is written, Morrison will certainly be seen as an election winner but will he be viewed as having had the courage and vision to change Australia for the better, or the worse?

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Hachette Australia

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0733647065

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9780733647062

Trace Your Ancestors

By: Estelle Catlett,Peter Verstappen

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Trace Your Ancestors

By: Estelle Catlett,Peter Verstappen

How to search for your forebears, find out where they lived and what they did.

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Clarion Books

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1899606106

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9781899606108

Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle

By: Peter Helliar

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Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle

By: Peter Helliar

The fourth Frankie Fish adventure is finally HERE! Peter Helliar's hilarious best-selling series is back and our favourite time-travellers, Frankie and Drew, are facing their trickiest hurdle yet … Frankie’s always wanted to go to the Olympics, but when his big sister takes the Sonic Suitcase and runs away to Ancient Greece, it looks like she might get there first! It’s up to Frankie and his best friend, Drew, to bring her home – but what happens when Saint Lou is determined to stay? From Australia’s favourite comedian comes the funniest, twistiest time-travel tale yet!

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Hardie Grant Publishing

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1743586256

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9781743586259

Bryan Strauchan

My Story : the Rise and Rise of a Genuine Superstar of Australian Sport

By: Peter Helliar,Paul Anthony Calleja

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Bryan Strauchan

My Story : the Rise and Rise of a Genuine Superstar of Australian Sport

By: Peter Helliar,Paul Anthony Calleja

The warts and all story of Bryan 'Strauchanie' Strauchan (rhymes with Warne) - an inspirational tale of a rise to fame from humble beginnings, of a sportsman's courage and determination to follow his dreams, and an expose of what really goes on behind the scenes of an AFL club.

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1741753430

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9781741753431

Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase

By: Peter Helliar

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Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase

By: Peter Helliar

Twelve-year-old Frankie Fish hates visiting his grandparents. Grandad Fish is cranky, and yells a lot, and has a creepy hook for a hand -- plus he never lets Frankie go inside his shed. But after a teensy tiny prank goes wrong at school, Frankie is packed off to Old-People Jail for the whole holidays.

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0369349563

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Frankie Fish and the Viking Fiasco

By: Peter Helliar

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Frankie Fish and the Viking Fiasco

By: Peter Helliar

Best friends Frankie and Drew are desperate to win this year's Halloween costume parade, and they know exactly what will give them the edge: authentic Viking costumes from olden-day Norway! The plan is simple: use their secret Sonic Suitcase to get in, get helmets, and get out. But they weren't counting on accidentally bringing back a Viking called Birger with them - plus his angry brother Brynjar, who really has it in for Frankie and Drew. Can the boys round up the vikings, get them back home and win the costume parade before anyone discovers what they've done?

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Human Factors in Lighting, Third Edition

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Offshore Ferry Services of England & Scotland

Offshore Ferry Services of England & Scotland

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Lighting for Driving: Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals, Second Edition

Lighting for Driving: Roads, Vehicles, Signs, and Signals, Second Edition

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Lighting for Driving

Lighting for Driving

Storm’s Edge: Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney

Storm’s Edge: Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney

How Good is Scott Morrison?

How Good is Scott Morrison?

Trace Your Ancestors

Trace Your Ancestors

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Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle

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Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase

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