Ron Willetts's Books

Sons of Neptune

By: Ron Willetts

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

A young lifeguard experiences the perils of the ocean on the Jersey Shore after witnessing a drowning death on the beach. He learns the skills and knowledge necessary for saving and protecting lives in an often unforgiving and unpredictable sea. He will soon be the difference between life and death by drowning on the notorious Black Sunday on Labor Day Weekend, when the ocean is often turbulent and most threatening to unsuspecting swimmers.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Lulu.com

Published Date

ISBN 10

0359752357

ISBN 13

9780359752355

Going the Distance

Eurasian Trade and the Rise of the Business Corporation, 1400-1700

By: Ron Harris

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Going the Distance

Eurasian Trade and the Rise of the Business Corporation, 1400-1700

By: Ron Harris

Long-distance oceanic and overland trade along the Eurasian landmass in the 1400s was largely dominated by Chinese, Indian, and Arabic traders and predominantly conducted over short trajectories by sole traders or organized around small-scale enterprises. Yet, within two centuries of Europeans' arrival in the Indian Ocean in 1498, long-distance trade throughout Eurasia was mainly taken over by them. By 1700, they had formed new, large-scale, and impersonal organizations, primarily a joint-stock business corporation between English East India Company (EIC) and Dutch East India Company (VOC). This allowed them to transform trade from an enterprise dominated by many small traders moving goods over short segments to a vertically integrated firm that was able to control goods from their origin to the end consumers. This rise of the business corporation proved essential for the economic rise of Europe. Why did the corporation arise indigenously only in Europe, and given its effective organization of long-distance trade, why wasn't it mimicked by other Eurasian civilizations for 300 years? Harris closely examines the role played by forms of organization in the transformation of Eurasian trade between 1400 and 1700, comparing the organizational forms that were used in four major civilizations: Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Western European. Through this comparative perspective, he argues that the organizational design of the EIC and VOC, the first long-lasting joint-stock corporations, enabled large-scale multilateral impersonal cooperation for the first time in human history. He also argues that this new organizational form enabled the English and Dutch to deploy more capital, more ships, more voyages, and more agents than other organizational forms"--

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

482

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

069115077X

ISBN 13

9780691150772

Bourbon at its Best

The Lore and Allure of America's Finest Spirits

By: Ron Givens

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Bourbon at its Best

The Lore and Allure of America's Finest Spirits

By: Ron Givens

Whether they drink it straight, on the rocks, or in classic cocktails, Americans love their bourbon. Bourbon at Its Best is the most comprehensive guide to this drink available, with detailed descriptions of these elixirs, from the tried and true ways in which they are made to the amazing range of flavors they deliver. Bourbon at Its Best reveals the flavorful history of this red-white-and-blue spirit, from its rural origins as "corn likker" to its rough- and- tumble days as moonshine to its downright genteel status as a premium liquor. Readers will find out what makes bourbon different from other whiskeys of the world and how to truly savor all of its better qualities. They'll experience the magic of bourbon-making first-hand, traveling to classic distilleries in America's heartland. Perfect for both newcomers and connoisseurs, Bourbon at Its Best is an entertaining, informative tour of this intoxicating world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

164

Publisher

Clerisy Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1578604044

ISBN 13

9781578604043

Solon of Athens

Poet, Philosopher, Soldier, Statesman

By: Ron Owens

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Solon of Athens

Poet, Philosopher, Soldier, Statesman

By: Ron Owens

Addresses the historical, social and political contexts within which Solon of Athens instituted wide-ranging reforms to the Athenian constitution (594-93 BCE), the impact of those reforms on the political self-awareness of the archaic Athenians themselves, and the ethical and political philosophies that drove reform.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

589

Publisher

Liverpool University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1836242131

ISBN 13

9781836242130

Long Island Freemasons

By: Ron Seifried

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Long Island Freemasons

By: Ron Seifried

The first Masonic lodge in what is today Nassau and Suffolk Counties was constituted in 1793. For over 200 years, more than 70 lodges were founded and flourished in various locations from Amagansett to Great Neck. For the first time, some of the secrets of the Masonic fraternity are revealed in this book. Recovered from dusty lodge attics and closets, this selection of long-forgotten photographs and artifacts gives the readers a brief glimpse of what was taking place behind the closed doors of their local lodge. Long Island was the Masonic home of Theodore Roosevelt of Oyster Bay and, 30 years later, was honored by a visit to the Huntington Masonic lodge by his fifth cousin and fellow Mason Franklin D. Roosevelt. Masons continue to support the community through charitable endeavors, including the Masonic Medical Research Institute, Masonic Safety Identification Programs, Shriners Hospitals, and many more.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

160

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1467104795

ISBN 13

9781467104791

Applications of Reference Materials in Analytical Chemistry

By: Ron Walker,Peter Bedson,Richard Lawn,Vicki J Barwick,Shaun Burke,Peter Roper

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Applications of Reference Materials in Analytical Chemistry

By: Ron Walker,Peter Bedson,Richard Lawn,Vicki J Barwick,Shaun Burke,Peter Roper

Reference materials play an important role in analytical chemistry, where they are used by analysts for a variety of purposes, including: checking and calibrating instruments; validating methods and estimating the uncertainty of analytical measurements; checking laboratory and analyst performance; and internal quality control. This book provides guidance and information for the users of certified reference materials (CRMs), explaining how they can best be used to achieve valid analytical measurements and improve quality in the analytical laboratory. General information on CRMs and how they are produced sets the scene for readers. The statistics relating to CRM use are then explained in an easy-to-understand manner, and this is followed by sections covering the main uses of CRMs. Detailed worked examples are used throughout. Structured and comprehensive in coverage, this book will be welcomed by all users of certified reference materials.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

162

Publisher

Royal Society of Chemistry

Published Date

ISBN 10

1847559387

ISBN 13

9781847559388

Hawkeye Legends, Lists, & Lore

By: Mike Finn,Chad Leistikow

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Hawkeye Legends, Lists, & Lore

By: Mike Finn,Chad Leistikow

In this book, Hawkeye Legends, Lists and Lore, lowa's grand athletic history is chronicled in its most complete form ever and its athletes and teams of yesteryear are brought back to life. This book also lists the great and not-so-great moments in lowa athletic history in the 'Charts' features. These sections provide a handy factual resource to demonstrate Hawkeye individuals and teams that rank in the school's history. Hawkeye Legends, Lists and Lore is a must for anyone who is loyal to the Black and Gold and is the perfect gift for your favourite Hawkeye fan.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

326

Publisher

Sports Publishing LLC

Published Date

ISBN 10

1571671781

ISBN 13

9781571671783

Sons of Neptune

By: Ron Willetts

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Sons of Neptune

By: Ron Willetts

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Lulu.com

Published Date

ISBN 10

0359752357

ISBN 13

9780359752355

Book's by Ron Willetts

Sons of Neptune

Sons of Neptune

Going the Distance

Going the Distance

Bourbon at its Best

Bourbon at its Best

Solon of Athens

Solon of Athens

Long Island Freemasons

Long Island Freemasons

Applications of Reference Materials in Analytical Chemistry

Applications of Reference Materials in Analytical Chemistry

Hawkeye Legends, Lists, & Lore

Hawkeye Legends, Lists, & Lore

Sons of Neptune

Sons of Neptune

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email