James Sutherland

Join Norbert the horse and friends in a special summertime adventure Stuck in his field in the English countryside, it seems like poor old Norbert and his farmyard friends have no hope of getting to the beach for their summer holidays. Unless, that is, they can make their very own holiday resort, right there in the field But what will Norbert's grumpy owner, Farmer Finbar, do if he discovers their cunning plan?A fun, comic caper for young readers The 2nd book in the 'Norbert the Horse' series

Norbert the horse is back with festive fun and frolics Poor old Norbert doesn't understand why he has never received a Christmas gift. When his wise friend, Colin the cuckoo, explains he must somehow get a message to Father Christmas, a wild and crazy adventure is sure to follow... Will Colin succeed in his daring mission to send a note up Farmer Finbar's chimney?Will Norbert receive his first ever Christmas gift?And what will Santa and Rudolph make of Norbert and his wacky friends? The THIRD book in the 'Norbert the Horse' series

Join the Bogs Hogs in their desperate struggle against the dreaded mountain witch, known as the Miserous Mip The Bog Hogs may be smelly, greedy and foolish as can be, yet the piggy little creatures lead perfectly happy lives in their filthy holes in The Swamp. Until, that is, two of their number, Little Boggy and his Auntie Beryl are kidnapped by the evil Mip Will the Bog Hogs succeed in their desperate rescue mission?What was it that made the Mip so miserable in the first place? And most importantly of all, will Little Boggy and his Auntie Beryl make it home in time for supper? A curious, comical and deeply peculiar adventure for older kids and adults alike

This book is a major survey of the English newspaper and the way it developed from 1660 to the early eighteenth century, a crucial period in its long history. Professor Sutherland’s approach is comprehensive and topics covered include: the administration of newspapers, their sources of information, the reliability of reporting, the contributions of country and foreign correspondents, and the extent to which papers were able to print political news and express political opinions in a period of government repression. A final chapter provides an account of the chaotic and often dangerous lives of newspaper men and women. The emphasis throughout falls on how much was actually achieved in difficult circumstances, and how often modern developments were anticipated. This will be a useful work of reference for scholars of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century literature, as well as for political and social historians.

In the last 100 years concrete has had a greater impact on our surroundings and indirectly on our way of life than any other material. This historical overview of the structural use of concrete will provide a valuable source of information for those dealing with this legacy. Britain has a vast number of concrete structures of varying ages. While these often need to be appraised, repaired or altered, the opacity of concrete as a material presents unique problems with the assessment of the existing structure. It may be difficult to determine whether the concrete in question is mass concrete, reinforced or prestressed or perhaps not structural at all, but only masking a steel frame. As the best starting point for appraisal is some knowledge of what is likely to be found at different dates and with different types of structure, this book will provide vital information for engineers who find themselves facing these challenges. Historic Concrete deals predominantly with concrete in Britain, but makes reference to discoveries and works in other countries where these have influenced practice in Britain. It examines the history of reinforced and prestressed concrete and also includes chapters covering military applications of concrete and its use in tunnels, roads and pavements, water-retaining structures and dams. With an extensive list of references as well as an appendix with proprietary reinforcement systems, this book will be useful for all structural engineers and will also interest architects, surveyors, historians of construction and general readers.

Professor Sutherland's Clark Lectures begin with a definition of satire, distinguishing it from comedy and emphasising the special qualities of the satirical author's motives and his participation in and enjoyment of the use of his talent. He then discusses primitive and popular forms; and there follow four chapters in satire in verse, in prose, in the novel and in the theatre. Each is historical, ranging from the beginnings of modern English literature to Shaw and Orwell. Due consideration if given to classical and medieval traditions, but the real core of the argument is an analysis of the great English satirists, their standpoint, style and method, with ample and enjoyable quotation. Dryden, Swift and Pope are given the most attention but in each chapter Professor Sutherland touches on a number of topics and authors including Fielding, Austen, Peacock, Dickens and Thackeray. A valuable unified account of the nature and resources of satire and the achievements of English satirists.