As a Children's writer, I use my childhood for inspiration and this is a perfect example. A Childs imagination is a wonderful thing and the pleasure we adults can get from just watching it in motion. In this story, Billie (the main character) looks forward to visiting his Grandparents and going to their allotment for a weekend, thinking of all the games he can play and jobs to help his Grandad, I hope your child can derive as much pleasure from reading this story as I did writing it.
Chris Bruce was born in England and educated in Namibia and South Africa. After a long career in the construction industry in South Africa, Namibia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Oman and the United Arab Emirates and a spell setting up and operating a fresh and processed sausage factory in Bangkok, he finally retired to Hua Hin in Thailand. Not being Thai, unable to speak the language, no longer a part of the construction "EXPAT NETWORK", it was not long before he became somewhat bored with life. One way to alleviate the boredom was to write. He decided to use his knowledge of the sausage industry to write a book of sausage recipes, The Gourmet's Guide to Making Sausage Vol. I. This was followed by Vol. II and two volumes of liqueur making methods and recipes, The Connoisseur's Guide to Making Liqueurs Vols. I and II. He then noticed that people do not have much time to read a little humor. After completing the recipe books he encouraged friends from around the world to send me jokes, anecdotes and cartoons by email. This resulted in seven humorous books under the banner of the TAKE ME TO THE TOILET SERIES which included Plain Funny, Plain Funny Too, Plain Family Fun, Funny But Risqu , Funny But Risqu Too, Golfing Stories and Gay Tales all intended for reading on planes, trains and buses and in the "Thunderbox", as it used to be called, that most private of places where the internet, the source of much modern humor, is not normally accessible. The series has added much amusement to the otherwise idle moments spent in the "BOX" by numerous readers. His most recent book is Autobiography of an Unknown Man; it's the story of his life from his birth in war torn England, emigration to Namibia and childhood and primary schooling there, high school and university in South Africa, my successes and failures in the construction industry including piloting and crashing his own aircraft, building throughout the South African/Angolan Border War and being land-mined, attacked by rocket and mortar fire and ambushed. This was followed by the collapse of his company, two broken marriages and moves to the Far and Middle East in pursuit of re-establishing his self esteem and construction career before retiring.
Sausages have been around for a very long time but the sausage types with which we are so familiar today have been developed and refined by craftsmen over the past 3000 years or more. These same craftsmen have passed on the art of making a good sausage from one generation to the next for thousands of years. The word sausage comes from the Latin word salsus which means salt or salted. The Romans were making sausage using salt as a preservative over 2000 years ago. At that time salt was in great demand and the modern English word "salary" is also derived from the Latin term for wages which translated into "salt money". We know that the ancient Egyptians were skilled sausage makers long before the Romans and since then a tradition of sausage making has been fostered by skilled butchers whose knowledge of meat, meat preservation, meat processing methods and the use of herbs and spices has been developed into what has, essentially, become an art form practiced by professionals and amateurs alike throughout the world.
The actors profiled in this graphic novel share one thing in common: They're unforgettable. Born Marion Mitchell Morrison, his distinct vocal cadence, intimidating physical presence, and signature look made him a box office draw for 30 years. Few actors achieve the level of fame afforded silver screen icon, John Wayne. What makes a man a true hero? Is it the role he plays or the life he leads? Explore the life of legendary actor and philanthropist Christopher Reeve in this tribute to the man behind Superman's cape. The most influential martial artist of all time, Bruce Lee was an actor, teacher, and now, an icon. Follow Bruce's life from child actor to his tragic death and posthumous superstardom. The name Vincent Price is synonymous with all things horror. Explore the life of an actor who transcended a genre and became the voice of the darker side of life. TidalWave's popular TRIBUTE line tells the stories of famous people who left an indelible impression on our popular culture.
This book weaves a web with strands that connect a favorite saint, an American revolution in stained glass design, a west-coast cultural renaissance, and a now obscure Swedish scientist and theologian. With beautiful photographs and prose, it brings to life the art and science of art conservation as dedicated people of various talents and interests struggle to preserve a cherished part of America's cultural heritage. --------------- Just as Porter cut glass and shaped lead when he first created his legendary stained glass, Douglas Stinson and Ariana Makau have fashioned and formed an artistic story of its restoration more than a century later. Revealing the modern techniques of restitution craftsmanship against the backdrop of significant San Francisco history, this book is its own work of art." ~ James Lawrence, Assistant Professor of Spirituality, Graduate Theological Union and Dean of the Swedenborgian House of Studies.
A fascinating book that sets Bowlby and Winnicott in context and relation to one another to provide a new perspective on both, as well as providing a welcome testimony to their enduring legacy.
Selecting recruits who complete their term of enlistment is very important for both maintaining Army readiness and minimizing cost. This report describes a tool that enables the Army to identify potential changes to selection of youth based on a variety of attributes in order to expand supply smartly or to decrease the rates of targeted adverse outcomes and related costs.
First published in 1991, Rethinking Labour-Management Relations explores how the contemporary system of industrial relations developed and outlines proposals for a better alternative. The book examines the positives and negatives of three systems of industrial relations: a freely operating market for labour where workers bargain individually with employers; a strike-based system of collective bargaining; and, a compulsory arbitration system. It discusses how the strike replaced individual bargaining, highlighting the deficiencies in these respective systems and presenting arbitration as the more efficient and effective way of settling disputes. In doing so, the book emphasises the role of the parties involved in finding solutions and considers how government intervention could be kept to a minimum. Exploring a wealth of literature relating to compulsory arbitration systems around the world and formulating a set of criteria for establishing the best possible form of arbitration, Rethinking Labour-Management Relations will appeal to those with an interest in the history of trade union theory, public policy, and labour law.
First published in 1991, Rethinking Labour-Management Relations explores how the contemporary system of industrial relations developed and outlines proposals for a better alternative. The book examines the positives and negatives of three systems of industrial relations: a freely operating market for labour where workers bargain individually with employers; a strike-based system of collective bargaining; and, a compulsory arbitration system. It discusses how the strike replaced individual bargaining, highlighting the deficiencies in these respective systems and presenting arbitration as the more efficient and effective way of settling disputes. In doing so, the book emphasises the role of the parties involved in finding solutions and considers how government intervention could be kept to a minimum. Exploring a wealth of literature relating to compulsory arbitration systems around the world and formulating a set of criteria for establishing the best possible form of arbitration, Rethinking Labour-Management Relations will appeal to those with an interest in the history of trade union theory, public policy, and labour law.
Group sequential methods answer the needs of clinical trial monitoring committees who must assess the data available at an interim analysis. These interim results may provide grounds for terminating the study-effectively reducing costs-or may benefit the general patient population by allowing early dissemination of its findings. Group sequential methods provide a means to balance the ethical and financial advantages of stopping a study early against the risk of an incorrect conclusion. Group Sequential Methods with Applications to Clinical Trials describes group sequential stopping rules designed to reduce average study length and control Type I and II error probabilities. The authors present one-sided and two-sided tests, introduce several families of group sequential tests, and explain how to choose the most appropriate test and interim analysis schedule. Their topics include placebo-controlled randomized trials, bio-equivalence testing, crossover and longitudinal studies, and linear and generalized linear models. Research in group sequential analysis has progressed rapidly over the past 20 years. Group Sequential Methods with Applications to Clinical Trials surveys and extends current methods for planning and conducting interim analyses. It provides straightforward descriptions of group sequential hypothesis tests in a form suited for direct application to a wide variety of clinical trials. Medical statisticians engaged in any investigations planned with interim analyses will find this book a useful and important tool.
The Best Divorce is the one nobody hears about. The Best Divorce is settled quickly, on fair terms, without any nastiness, threats, or significant legal fees.Your divorce can be the Best Divorce, but it will take some work. Much like the creation of great businesses, investments, or professional practices, the Best Divorce will not happen accidentally, easily, or overnight.The Best Divorce is the product of purposeful planning followed by executing on strategies designed to produce a specific, desired result. For most people, this result is a clean, favorable, wind up of the legal and family issues involved with divorce and a fresh start in life.In this book South Florida Divorce Lawyer Christopher R. Bruce teaches you how to develop and execute upon strategies for having the Best Divorce possible and optimizing your ability to have a life to be proud about when your divorce is over.You will learn the ten important steps involved with developing and executing a Best Divorce plan for getting through your divorce with as little collateral damage as possible. You will also learn how to navigate your divorce in a dignified manner that lays the foundation for you living the life you desire and deserve after the divorce is over while preserving harmony within your family.The bottom line is everything in this book is designed to help you achieve the two goals Christopher R. Bruce has for all of his clients. The first goal is to obtain a divorce on favorable terms as soon as possible. The second goal is to lay a foundation for you to live your ideal life when your divorce is over.If you read this book, and apply the proven strategies to your situation, you will give yourself the best opportunity to attain these goals and have the Best Divorce possible. You'll be glad you did.
International Retail Marketing combines a broad thematic overview of the key issues concerning international retail marketing with a series of incisive cases and examples of industry practice from markedly different sectors as fashion, food and healthcare. The authors provide an accessible and wide-ranging outline of the fundamentals of the subject, such as trends in retail marketing, strategy and logistics, and buying and merchandise management within an international perspective. Contributions from Europe, North America and Asia show the dynamics affecting international retailing through a variety of case. Key discussion points are highlighted throughout the text, giving a hands-on focus.
