Kirjahaku

This is the first general comparative study of health policy and politics to focus on major countries of Western Europe: France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and the UK. The book begins by identifying differences in arrangements for the finance, delivery and regulation of health care in different countries, explaining how health systems are to be understood as political entities. The book describes and accounts for the evolution of state intervention in the health sector before comparing and contrasting different kinds of systems. It examines recent changes in the organization of health care as well as recent challenges to public health, including policy responses to AIDS.

The author of this text concentrates on the management and support systems needed in open and distance learning, to help the reader decide whether an open learning system is appropriate for their given situation.

‘Unsinkable’ is the story of a man unjustly vilified: Churchill in the First World War. His enemies – the Tory Party – censured him for Antwerp, the Dardanelles and Gallipoli. He could do no right and was regarded as a dangerous maniac. But the true story is quite the opposite. This book tells how, as a brilliant First Lord of the Admiralty, Churchill was ousted by his enemies yet clawed his way back to power against all odds. He was the leading critic of senselessly sending men to march towards machine guns, but his calls for ‘machines, not men’ went unheeded. After a spell in the trenches, he returned to London to clear his name over the Dardanelles. Then he relentlessly fought his way back to power through his brilliant, incisive criticism of the land war. Churchill finally became Munitions Minister in 1917, where he pushed output to unimagined levels. His weapons delivered the victory that had eluded others for the previous three years. Drawing on the private correspondence of Asquith, Churchill, Clementine Churchill and others, and the diaries of Riddell and Hobhouse, author Richard Freeman tells the story of the 'unsinkable politician’ and his extraordinary achievements during the Great War.

The author of this text concentrates on the management and support systems needed in open and distance learning, to help the reader decide whether an open learning system is appropriate for their given situation.

'Dr Freeman is a man of great integrity and kindness. His care has helped me through the good times and the hardships of competing in the highest level of sport' - Sir Bradley WigginsAs team doctor for British Cycling and Team Sky, Dr Richard Freeman treated the world's most successful cyclists, such as Sir Chris Hoy and Sir Bradley Wiggins, Laura Trott and Victoria Pendleton. From 2009 until 2017, the 'Doc' was part of the team who became national heroes with Olympic and Tour de France victories.In The Line, Dr Freeman reveals the medical principles and practices that helped lead these athletes to success - ideas that we now consider commonplace, but many of which were in fact the Doc's own innovations. And in a sport where there's an ethical line as well as a finishing line, Dr Freeman gives a frank and open account in response to allegations of misuse of medical treatment to enhance performance.'Without Dr Freeman, my career would have been shorter and less successful' - Liam Phillips, BMX World Champion

The wild, eccentric and outrageous life of Britain's most insubordinate admiral. Mixes courage, audacity and pomposity with spite, venom and malevolence. Three times commander-in-chief, a member of Parliament for twenty years, and a public speaker who filled halls throughout the land - Lord Charles Beresford was all of these. Yet he was also a naval captain who had so little sea experience that he scrambled to qualify for flag rank. He endured long periods of unemployment when in disgrace with the Admiralty, while his one foray into ministerial life ended in resignation. He was also the most reprimanded naval officer of his time - perhaps of all time. Few men have enjoyed such fascinating and adventure-packed lives. The first ten years of Beresford's naval career took him to every corner of the globe. He saw it all, from gold-mining to crucifixions, from the wild tribes of Terra del Fuego to the shadowy figure of the Emperor of Japan. When not recklessly throwing himself into perilous riding and wild hunting, he could be found risking his life to rescue fellow sailors. Yet, after a shaky start, Beresford's career changed when, at the bombardment of Alexandria in 1882 his tiny HMS Condor took on the guns of one of the massive Egyptian forts. He was an overnight hero and remained so to his death. Three years later his even more spectacular adventures in the Sudan made him the hero of the failed campaign to rescue General Gordon from Khartoum. But his official life was marred by his persistent hostility to the Admiralty and government. He achieved the dubious honour of one Prime Minister (Lord Salisbury) vowing never to employ him again in a political capacity, and one First Lord of the Admiralty (Reginald McKenna) vowing never to employ him again in the Navy. So antagonistic did he become that his naval career was ignominiously ended by the curtailing of his final command. At the age of 64 all public appointments were closed to him. Never again did the Admiralty or government call on him for any purpose. He still, though, made his mark and, as an MP and then as a peer, he remained centre stage, speaking in Parliament up to a few weeks before his death and still writing letters on the day he died.

The world of yoga is astonishingly rich in its array of schools and practices. Yet as diverse as they seem, they share a common aim: the discovery of the essence of existence that can be found at the core of our being, and the liberation that comes from that discovery. With this worthy goal in mind, Richard Freeman presents an enlightening overview of the many teachings, practices, and scriptures that serve as the basis for all the schools of yoga--hatha, bhakti, jnana, karma, tantra, and others. He shows how the myriad forms are ultimately related and can even be perceived to make up a vast, interpenetrating matrix, symbolizing the unity, profundity, and beauty of the ancient tradition. To learn more, visit MirrorofYoga.com.

Discover the Science of (not so) Imaginary Creatures “The sheer depth of material covered in its pages is amazing”….” -Fortean Times Magazine #1 Bestseller in the Occult and Unexplained Mysteries This is a book about monsters. From an early age we are taught that monsters do not exist. The reality is that monsters walk the earth today. Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures. Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more. The line between myth and reality may be more narrow than you think. Cryptozoologists throughout the years have studied unknown species of reptiles, lake and sea creatures, apes, and hominins. The science and history of this field of study includes examples of creatures that were once thought to be mythological, but that have since been proven to exist. Our monsters and ourselves. The history of fabulous beasts and our searches for them is a history of the cultures of the world and the secrets we keep. If you’re ready to begin your search for Sasquatch and learn to hunt monsters, Adventures in Cryptozoology is your guide. In these pages you’ll find: Tales of mythical, extinct, and out-of-place creatures Hints about Bigfoot and other ape-men Tips for equipping your own cryptozoology adventure, including all the gear, field craft, and resources you’ll need to record your findings You’ve read Cryptozoology A to Z, Expedition Unknown, or Chasing American Monsters? Then you’ll want to read Adventures in Cryptozoology

Join a Fascinating Adventure on the Hunt for Mythical Animals#1 New Release in Dinosaurs, Mammals, and Hunting From animals long believed extinct, to monsters that we thought never existed—this book acts as both a guide to, and unbelievably true account of legendary cryptids.Globetrotting adventure for mythical animals. Cryptozoologist Richard Freeman has spent years researching and tracking down mythical monsters. In this book, he recounts riveting monster hunt stories; through the dense forests of Sumatra on the trail of a mystery ape known as the orang-pendek, to Tasmania in search of the thylacine or Tasmanian wolf. Every corner of Earth has its own monster—even in the traceless Gobi Desert as he searches for the Mongolian death worm, a creature so feared by the nomads that it can send a whole community into a panic.Expert advice to start your own hunt. The author provides you with excellent advice on how to carry out your own cryptozoological expeditions from scratch. This includes advice on what equipment to take, inoculations, how to choose which mythical animals to hunt, planning ahead and the importance of getting good local guides to name a few.Inside, you’ll find:A deep dive into whether extinct animals are truly extinctA journey beyond a textbook definition of the world’s largest animalsA ton of advice, including information on how to join the Centre for Fortean ZoologyIf you enjoyed Richard Freemans previous book, Adventures in Cryptozoology; or liked titles such as The Compendium of Magical Beasts, The Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy, or Chasing American Monsters, you’ll love In Search of Real Monsters: Adventures in Cryptozoology Volume II.

Wild Animals Might Eat You—Learn Which Ones“Informative and very entertaining”—Readers of Richard’s booksCreatures That Eat People is an action-packed deep dive on predators that turn man eater. Learn about past and present cases on human eating animals—big and small—so you can survive being hunted!Avoid getting eaten! Do you find yourself wondering: Do bears eat humans? Do snakes eat people? Could I survive people-eating predators of any kind? Perfect for anyone with a fun or morbid interest in wildlife or survivalism, Creatures That Eat People is full of stories of strange animals that eat humans and the situations that lead to it.Learn which wild animals might eat you—from an expert. Cryptozoologist, former zookeeper, current zoological director, best-selling author, and animal enthusiast Richard Freeman examines all the cool man eaters in the animal kingdom—so you can be prepared on your next adventure.Inside, you’ll find:Tips for visiting different types of areas with apex predators in themBears, sharks, crocodiles, snakes, and other other weird, wild animals that eat peopleReal-life, thrilling stories of animals eating people—and some survive and some don’tIf you liked How To Survive A Freakin’ Bear Attack, Plants That Kill, Surviving the Wild, or In Search of Real Monsters, and if you enjoyed shows like Tiger King or Human Prey, you’ll love Creatures That Eat People.

Six cats are in cages, waiting to be taken away one by one by humans. They'd love to be adopted and be part of a family, but they don't want to be parted! A daring escape is in order which leads them to a search for shelter. They find a house that is empty - or so they think! With food in the fridge (and a wily Ginger who can open the door!) and warm places to sleep, the cats think they have found home. Until a need for more food drives them out of the house and they encounter lots of different creatures, some friendly and some not so much! When a cleaner comes and is bemused by the animal hairs, the cats realise the house isn't empty at all. Will they be forced to run away to stay together? Or is it possible another solution is on its way?

WEIREST OF THE WEIRDThe world of forteana (strange phenomena) is by it's nature, odd. Encounters with sea serpents, ghosts and UFOs for example are far from everyday. Yet there are reports in the annals of forteana that go far beyond the simply weird. In this book we look at high strangeness cases that make even the most seasoned of researchers balk. This parade of the dammed includes...THE GHOST OF A TREE THAT HAUNTED A FORMER DOCTOR WHOA GIANT CAT WITH HUMAN EYES THAT SAVED TWO BOYS FROM PEADOPHLELATTER DAY DRAGON SIGHTINGS AND DRAGON WORSHIP CULTSTHE EXORCISM OF LOGH NESSBIGFOOT HAUNTING HOUSES LIKE A GHOSTTHE BLOOD SUCKING VEGITABLE MANGIANT AMOEBEAS FROM SPACETHE IRISH WATER RHINODEMONIC BLACK DOGS IN FLYING SAUCERSTHE RABBIT SMASHING GOBLIN OF LIVERPOOLTHE BIG GAY RAPIST HIPPO MANTHE GIANT SNAKE THAT HAUNTED A WHOLE TOWNMINCE PIE MARTIANSA PHANTOM SPACE CLOWN ON THE ISLE OF WHITEGEF THE TALKING MONGOOSETHE DEMON THAT HAUNTED N.A.S.ATHE GIANT PHANTOM CRABTHE PIG STRANGLING EVIL CLOUD OF RUNCORNSPACE PENGUINSTHE MELTING MAN OF BRAZILA COMIC BOOK CHARATER WHO CAME TO LIFEHAUNTINGS BY MUPPETSTHE GHOST OF ELVIS IN JARROWWho, what where and why? This book attempts to find out.