Michael Dobson

The Story of a Special Day: March 8March 8 is International Women's Day...... The day Ronald Reagan called the Soviet Union an "evil empire"... The anniversary of the Castle Gate Mine Disaster... The day the first pilot's license was issued to a woman... The birthday of actress Lynn Redgrave, Monkee Mickey Dolenz, composer Maurice Ravel, female pirate Anne Bonny, and Wind in the Willows author Kenneth Grahame... The day Harold Lloyd, William Howard Taft, Millard Fillmore, Ferdinand von Zeppelin, and Joe DiMaggio died.... and a whole lot more A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or Kindle device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

March 9: The Story of a Special Day March 9 is the day the Monitor fought the Merrimac... ...the day the Barbie(R) doll made its debut ...the anniversary of the firebombing of Tokyo ...the day the Supreme Court ruled for the slaves on the Amistad ...the anniversary of the last sermon of the Prophet Muhammad ...the birthday of chess master Bobby Fischer cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin GMA host Charles Gibson author Mickey Spillane and continental namesake Amerigo Vespucci ...the day George Burns, Menachem Begin, and bandleader Bob Crosby died. ...and a whole lot more A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: March 5 March 5 is the anniversary of the Boston Massacre, in which Crispus Attucks became the first martyr of the American Revolution... The day Elvis got out of the Army... The day the Nazis took power in Germany... The day Churchill gave his "Iron Curtain" speech... The birthday of Rex Harrison, Andy Gibb, Penn Jillette, and King Henry II of England... The day John Belushi, Patsy Cline, and Joseph Stalin died... St. Piran's Day, the national holiday of Cornwall ...and a whole lot more A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or Kindle device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: March 7 March 7 is the anniversary of the World War II Battle of Remagen...... The day Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone... The day the police attacked 600 civil rights marchers in Selma on "Bloody Sunday"... The day the Kepler Space Observatory was launched... The birthday of botanist Luther Burbank, painter Piet Mondrian, composer Maurice Ravel, televangelist Tammy Faye Bakkerand Disney exec Michael Eisner... The day Saint Thomas Aquinas, Senator Jacob Javits, Divine, and Stanley Kubrick died....and a whole lot more A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or Kindle device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: March 6March 6 is the anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo... The day the Supreme Court issued the Dred Scott decision... The day Oreo cookies were first introduced... The day Walter Cronkite last said, "And that's the way it is..."... The birthday of Ed McMahon, Lou Costello, Shaquille O'Neal, Michelangelo, and astronaut Gordon Cooper... The day Georgia O'Keeffe, John Philip Sousa, and Louisa May Alcott died. ...and a whole lot more A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or Kindle device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: March 2 March 2 is Texas Independence Day ... the day King Kong premiered... The day Wilt Chamberlain scored his 100 point game... The day Lucky Lady II flew around the world without stopping... The birthday of Dr. Seuss, Daniel "James Bond" Craig, Desi Arnaz, and Mikhail Gorbachev... The day authors Philip K. Dick and D. H. Lawrence passed away Just a few of the many reasons why March 2 is a very special day A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her unique occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this fun collection of trivia, fascinating facts, and period photographs and art will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or Kindle device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: March 1March 1 is the anniversary of the founding of Yellowstone National Park... Beer Day in Iceland... The date the first of the "Salem Witches" were arrested... The date Ohio and Nebraska became states... The day the Peace Corps was established... The birthday of Ron Howard, David Niven, Justin Bieber, and Harry Belafonte... The day "stooge" Joe Besser and "Uncle Fester" Jackie Coogan died...and a whole lot more A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten.And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or Kindle device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: March 3 March 3 is the anniversary of the day the Star-Spangled Banner became America's National Anthem... The day Florida became a state... The day Apollo 9 lifted off... The day Rodney King was beaten... The day Latvia and Estonia became free... The birthday of Jean Harlow, James ?Scotty? Doohan, Perry Ellis, and Alexander Graham Bell... The day Danny Kaye and Lou Costello died ...and a whole lot more A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or Kindle device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: March 4 March 4 is the date the United States Constitution became the law of the land... The day Columbus returned to Europe from the New World... The day Vermont became a state... The day the USS Cyclops disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle... The day the Battle of the Bismark Sea ended... The birthday of Knute Rockne, Paula Prentiss, Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth, and Ray ?Boom Boom? Mancini... The day Minnie Pearl and John Candy died ...and a whole lot more A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or Kindle device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

From the Hamlet acted on a galleon off Africa to the countless outdoor productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream that now defy each English summer, Shakespeare and Amateur Performance explores the unsung achievements of those outside the theatrical profession who have been determined to do Shakespeare themselves. Based on extensive research in previously unexplored archives, this generously illustrated and lively work of theatre history enriches our understanding of how and why Shakespeare's plays have mattered to generations of rude mechanicals and aristocratic dilettantes alike: from the days of the Theatres Royal to those of the Little Theatre Movement, from the pioneering Winter's Tale performed in eighteenth-century Salisbury to the Merchant of Venice performed by Allied prisoners for their Nazi captors, and from the how-to book which transforms Mercutio into Yankee Doodle to the Napoleonic counterspy who used Richard III as a tool of surveillance.

How can I teach more interactively? What is the best way to use visual aids? Why should I vary my teaching method? How should I prepare for a lecture? When should I use a simulator? Good teaching skills are essential for passing on knowledge so that it will be retained and practised for a lifetime. Thus being able to teach well is vital to patient care. This book is written for the busy clinician to help improve their teaching and pass their skills and learning on to others in the most effective way. The text covers every aspect of teaching, from lesson planning and how to use resources, to evaluating teaching and dealing with difficult situations. A combination of practical advice, step-by-step instructions and sample lesson plans will help and inspire the reader to become the best teacher possible. The text is also written for those who teach others to teach; for those running a course for their department, or running official teacher training courses. The Notes for Trainers section within each chapter gives specific guidance, helpful tips and sample lesson plans to help you run a new course. The authors share their extensive range of clinical and teaching experience in this highly readable book.

The seven essential tools for keeping projects on time and under budgetYou're executing risk management, leadership, and planning--all hallmarks of outstanding project management. And yet you're still having trouble keeping your projects on schedule.Creative Project Management adds two new elements to the mix: creativity and innovation.Internationally renowned project management consultants Michael Dobson and Ted Leemann combine traditional project management skills, such as risk evaluation, decision-making, and human dynamics, with outside-the-box thinking and business creativity. They provide seven new tools and approaches you can apply to any project.The methods discussed inside Creative Project Management show you how to:Realistically imagine the outcome of your decisions Work with--and around--the realities and constraints that affect your decisions Read and predict trends Manage the long- and short-term ramifications of your decisions Evaluate the impact of present and future technologies on your decisions Imagine new choices you didn't think you hadCreative Project Management provides an invaluable new set of tools for any project management professional tasked with making difficult decisions in these uncertain times.

Aquatic systems exhibit incredible diversity - from mountain streams to deep oceans, from lakes and ponds to the estuaries that link river and sea. Despite their distinct characters, however, these systems share common properties and, at the level of ecology, are not all that different after all. But how can this be? Ecology of Aquatic Systems brings together coverage of freshwater and marine systems to illustrate the principles and properties that unify aquatic systems. Using examples drawn from a wide geographical range, the book presents a broad survey of the field that acts as the ideal foundation for further study. Opening with a review of the different types of aquatic system and their interconnected nature, and the diversity of life within aquatic systems, the book goes on to explore the key types of aquatic habitat, emphasising the ecological themes that pervade each system. Written with students in the centre of the frame, Ecology of Aquatic Systems retains the succinct, lucid style for which the first edition was praised, and includes cross-references throughout, a substantial glossary, and extensive index, to help readers engage with, and fully understand, the material presented. With the global importance of aquatic systems becoming more apparent - and the need for effective management of these systems becoming increasingly clear - there has never been a more important time for students to fully grasp the fundamentals of aquatic systems. Ecology of Aquatic Systems is the ideal course companion to achieve this goal. Online Resources: For registered adopters of the text: - Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download; - A testbank of multiple-choice questions, for use in formative or summative assessment For students: - Hyperlinks to literature articles cited in the text

Just as "Fox on the Rhine "and "Fox at the Front" showed readers an alternate Europe in which Hitler had been killed, thereby radically changing the course of World War II, Douglas Niles and Michael Dobson bring us the Battle of Midway with a very different outcome. The Allies are wildly out maneuvered and sent home in disgrace. Back in the States things are looking rather grim as the ultra-secret Manhattan Project runs into snafus that greatly delay the final production of the atomic bomb.President Roosevelt's approval ratings drop dramatically. Congress is desperate and the country cries out for a hero. That hero might just be Douglas MacArthur, who vowed that he would return to his beloved Philippines. He plans to do so with the backing of the entire US Armed Forces.MacArthur's plan of action is simple: take the war back to the Japanese, island by bloody island, until standing on the shores of Japan, he can proclaim victory.And possibly gain the leadership of the United States as well.

The century between the Restoration and David Garrick's Stratford Jubilee saw Shakespeare's promotion from the status of archaic, rustic playwright to that of England's timless Bard, and with it the complete transformation of the ways in which his plays were staged, published, and read. But why Shakespeare? And what different interests did this process serve? The Making of the National Poet is the first full-length study since the 1920s of the Restoration and eighteenth century's revisions and revaluations, and the first to consider the period's much reviled stage adaptations in the context of the profound cultural changes in which they participate. Drawing on a wide range of evidence - including engravings, prompt-books, diaries, statuary, and previously unpublished poems (among them traces of the hitherto mysterious Shakespeare Ladies' Club), it examines how and why Shakespeare was retrospectively claimed as both a respectable Enlightenment atuhor and a crucial and contested symbol of British national identity. It shows in particular how the deification of Shakespeare co-existed with and even demanded the drastic and sometimes bizarre rewriting of his plays for which the period is notorious. The book provides, through engaging and informative analysis, the definitive account of the theatre's role in establishing Shakespeare as Britain's National Poet. From reviews of the hardback: 'Dobson . . . is one of the band of recent critics who have viewed the history of Shakespeare's reputation as a political matter. He proves himself to be certainly the wittiest and possibly the most learned and judicious of these critics. He has a marvellous way of unearthing some forgotten adaptation . . . he has a strong grasp of the intricacies of eighteenth-century politics.' Times Literary Supplement 'distinguished book' Shakespeare Survey 'rich in insight' London Review of Books