John Stephenson

Russia is now attacking NATO countries and triggering a war in Europe. Edmund Carlisle, a British naval officer and frigate captain is thrust into the thickest of the fighting. His wife, Alex, flies out to the Gabon in West Africa. Often alone because of the navy, she finds her life inside her work for game reserves and children in remote regions. These two people face grave threats from hostile forces, pirates, and poachers. The battle for Europe is mirrored within the war for their marriage. Can they defeat the outside threats to save both? Racing Tides is a story of epic battles, epic loves and the path to peace for both, no matter how hard that road might be for all.

It is 1992 on the east coast of Northern Australia. Rocky SCOTT is a quiet, gentle man who is passionate about coaching his young team of young athletes to attain success, both in the game of Rugby LEAGUE football and life. But when he is suddenly struck down with a sudden illness and labors to recover over the next year, Rocky ultimately decides that mentoring young lads is his life work.After Rocky resigns from his sales job and becomes a maxi-taxi driver, he soon discovers that troubled teenagers are his most challenging passengers. When he realizes that their toughness can be broken down through honest and open conversations, Rocky focuses on coaching the young men to learn valuable life skills, embrace music, and live life without violence, drugs and alcohol to become respectable members of the community. But when he encourages them to compete in a battle of the bands, no one-not even Rocky-can predict the transformation that results.BUILDING CHAMPIONS is the story of a determined mentor who helps a group of troubled teens from the wrong side of the tracks to change their attitudes and behaviors to become real life champions.

Almost all buildings erected or altered in England and Wales must satisfy the requirements of the building regulations. This essential reference has been revised in line with new legislation up to January 2004, including important revisions to Parts B, E, H, J, L1, L2, and M and an outline of the proposed Part P.Each chapter explains in clear terms the appropriate regulation and any other legislation, before explaining the approved document. The Appeals and Determinations have been repositioned at the end of each chapter. Publications lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State, and sample check lists.This highly illustrated and practical approach to the subject makes this the indispensable, one-stop reference guide for professionals and students.

"Stephenson's Pocket Farrier" is a simple, concise pocket guide to farriery, with chapters on a variety of ailments common to the hoof and guidance on how to treat and prevent them. Written in simple, plain language and full of timeless information, this vintage book will be of considerable utility to modern horse owners. Contents include: "Blood Spavin", "Bog Spavin", "Bone Spavin", "Bots", "Colic", "Coughs", "Consumption", "Curbs, the", "Coffin-Joint, the", "Contracted Feet", "Diarrhea", "Disorders of the Eyes", "Excessive, or Profuse Staling", "Epilepsy", "Eistula in the Withers", "Farcy", "Fevers", "Grease, the", "Glanders", "Hints to Purchasers of Horses", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

The New Contract which came into force on April 1st 1990 includes proposals for the provision of minor surgery services by the General Practitioner. The aim of this book is to assist those doctors undertaking minor surgery in their Practices. It is intended to present a practical, clear and concise text. This is accompanied by easy to follow illustrations. The contents of the book are governed by two considerations. Firstly, it covers only those procedures which are safe for the patient. Secondly, it only includes minor surgery which it is possible for the ordinary General Practitioner in a busy practice to undertake. Vll Chapter One The Advantages of Minor Surgery in General Practice Minor Surgery:- Despite this descriptive term, no surgery can be considered "minor" no matter where it is carried out! It requires a knowledge of anatomy and basic surgical principles. There must be an understanding of the procedures and technical skills required. Careful planning is needed at all stages.Arrangements must also be made to deal with any complications and disasters which may occur. Having stated these provisos, however, surgical procedures can and should be an important part of general practice within the British National Health Service (NHS). There are many advantages to be gained, both for patient and doctor, when minor surgery is undertaken by the general practitioner.

There is a direct correlation between knowing your spiritual self and living a joyous life, and there are great mystical and metaphysical principles to help us discover our spiritual self. John Stephenson studied with the renowned spiritual teacher Joel S. Goldsmith and the principles in this book will help the reader gain a new perspective that stimulates a mystical way to look at the world, a way that is based on spiritual law and the revelations from the great mystics of the world.

Almost all buildings erected or altered in England and Wales must satisfy the requirements of the building regulations. This essential reference has been revised in line with new legislation up to January 2004, including important revisions to Parts B, E, H, J, L1, L2, and M and an outline of the proposed Part P.Each chapter explains in clear terms the appropriate regulation and any other legislation, before explaining the approved document. The Appeals and Determinations have been repositioned at the end of each chapter. Publications lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State, and sample check lists.This highly illustrated and practical approach to the subject makes this the indispensable, one-stop reference guide for professionals and students.