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The Great Stink of London

Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the Cleansing of the Victorian Metropolis

By: Stephen Halliday

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The Great Stink of London

Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the Cleansing of the Victorian Metropolis

By: Stephen Halliday

An extraordinary history' PETER ACKROYD, The Times 'A lively account of (Bazalgette's) magnificent achievements. . . graphically illustrated' HERMIONE HOBHOUSE 'Halliday is good on sanitary engineering and even better on cloaca, crud and putrefaction . . . (he) writes with the relish of one who savours his subject and has deeply researched it. . . splendidly illustrated' RUTH RENDELL In the sweltering summer of 1858, sewage generated by over two million Londoners was pouring into the Thames, producing a stink so offensive that it drove Members of Parliament from the chamber of the House of Commons. The Times called the crisis 'The Great Stink'. Parliament had to act – drastic measures were required to clean the Thames and to improve London's primitive system of sanitation. The great engineer entrusted with this enormous task was Sir Joseph Bazalgette, who rose to the challenge and built the system of intercepting sewers, pumping stations and treatment works that serves London to this day. In the process, he cleansed the Thames and helped banish cholera. The Great Stink of London offers a vivid insight into Bazalgette's achievements and the era in which he worked and lived, including his heroic battles with politicians and bureaucrats that would transform the face and health of the world's then largest city.

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359

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The History Press

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0752493787

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9780752493787

Mr. Serjeant Stephen's New Commentaries on the Laws of England

Vol. III

By: James Stephen

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Mr. Serjeant Stephen's New Commentaries on the Laws of England

Vol. III

By: James Stephen

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

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722

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3368843702

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9783368843700

Three Deaths and Enlightenment Thought

Hume, Johnson, Marat

By: Stephen Miller

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Three Deaths and Enlightenment Thought

Hume, Johnson, Marat

By: Stephen Miller

Although Hume and Johnson told profoundly different views of religion, their political thinking has much in common. Their reformist thought differs radically from what might be called the transformist thought of Marat, who hoped the French would become disinterested citizens whose civil religion was patriotism.".

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226

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Bucknell University Press

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0838754813

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9780838754818

Keating on Construction Contracts

By: Stephen Furst,Vivian Ramsey,Sarah Hannaford,Adrian Williamson,Donald Keating,John Uff

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Keating on Construction Contracts

By: Stephen Furst,Vivian Ramsey,Sarah Hannaford,Adrian Williamson,Donald Keating,John Uff

With a chapter on public procurement by Sarah Hannaford ; A commentary on JCT forms of contract by Adirian Williamson, and a commentary of the infrastructure conditions of contract by John Uff

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1553

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Sweet & Maxwell

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0414047923

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9780414047921

The Penn Commentary on Piers Plowman, Volume 4

C Passūs 15-19; B Passūs 13-17

By: Andrew Galloway,Traugott Lawler,Ralph Hanna,Stephen A. Barney

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The Penn Commentary on Piers Plowman, Volume 4

C Passūs 15-19; B Passūs 13-17

By: Andrew Galloway,Traugott Lawler,Ralph Hanna,Stephen A. Barney

Volume 4, by Traugott Lawler, creates a complete vade mecum for readers, identifying and translating all Latin quotations, uncovering allusions, providing full cross-reference to other parts of the poem, drawing in relevant scholarship, discussing all differences between the B and C texts, and unraveling difficult passages.

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520

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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0812250265

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9780812250268

Flop Musicals of the Twenty-First Century

Part I: The Creatives

By: Stephen Purdy

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Flop Musicals of the Twenty-First Century

Part I: The Creatives

By: Stephen Purdy

Flop Musicals of the Twenty-First Century offers a provocative and revealing historical narrative of a group of musicals that cost millions and had spectacular potential ... but bombed anyway. Stephen Purdy examines at length the production histories, which are all bound together by a common thread. The book focuses the lens on several seemingly infallible theatre creatives who weren’t destined to repeat their successes with the shows discussed in this volume. As such, Purdy grounds the discussion by examining what the legendary creators of Les Misérables, pop superstar Elton John, wunderkind Julie Taymor, and many others have in common besides being inspired storytellers of iconic Broadway musicals. The answer is that they also all created shows that, for one reason or a dozen, didn’t find an audience. Flop Musicals of the Twenty-First Century shares the story of what can happen when formidable creative teams of sell-out musicals attempt to re-create their success but miss the mark. This is an engaging book for students, practitioners, and fans of musical theatre that contains thoughtful observations about luck and creative differences, botched adaptations, and alienated audiences, all of which can determine the fate of a musical.

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392

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Routledge

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100040238X

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9781000402384

The Story of the Robot

A Short History of Automation and Robotics

By: Stephen J Marshall

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The Story of the Robot

A Short History of Automation and Robotics

By: Stephen J Marshall

Since the 18th century, automation has driven progress in manufacturing, transforming the workplace and contributing to the massive increase in living standards enjoyed by most people in the developed world over this period. A robot is a specific example of automation technology, one that can perform a complex sequence of actions automatically without manual intervention. Originally confined to manufacturing, robotic technology is now entering many other areas of our lives, from our domestic appliances to medical devices, and recent developments in self-driving vehicles are bringing some of the most sophisticated examples of the technology onto our roads. The Story of the Robot examines the history of the robot within the wider context of automation, thereby allowing the reader to fully appreciate the origins and evolution of robotic systems. It begins by tracing the historical roots of robotics through the development of automata and mechanical toys. The next four chapters guide the reader on a whistle-stop tour across more than 300 years of automation history. Chapter 6 charts the rise of humanoid robots, beginning with their first appearance in science fiction stories to their physical realisation at the end of the 20th century. In Chapter 7, the use of autonomous control technology in mobility applications is surveyed, from the earliest self-steering vehicles to autonomous robots and self-driving cars. The final chapter brings the story up to date with the new industrial revolution now taking place as a result of the application of digitalisation and interconnectivity technologies to manufacturing. Each chapter contains a selection of carefully chosen images and includes a further reading list for those readers who wish to delve deeper into the technical details.

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Stephen J Marshall

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9798835857609

Book's by Stephen Rolt

The Great Stink of London

The Great Stink of London

Mr. Serjeant Stephen's New Commentaries on the Laws of England

Mr. Serjeant Stephen's New Commentaries on the Laws of England

Three Deaths and Enlightenment Thought

Three Deaths and Enlightenment Thought

Keating on Construction Contracts

Keating on Construction Contracts

The Penn Commentary on Piers Plowman, Volume 4

The Penn Commentary on Piers Plowman, Volume 4

Flop Musicals of the Twenty-First Century

Flop Musicals of the Twenty-First Century

The Story of the Robot

The Story of the Robot

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