Charles Watkins sailed for the Dardanelles with the 1/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in 1915. War, he said, was a welcome escape from hard labour in a Lancashire cotton mill. Fifty years later, he wrote his memoir, a 'hotch-potch of Gallipoli memories.' "In perpetrating this literary outrage, some apology is due. I could give many plausible excuses for recording moments of this disastrous campaign, but the real truth is the selfish pleasure I find in recalling one crowded hour of glorious life. It was my very good fortune to serve with a Lancashire ...

Ancient Meeting Houses: Or Memorial Pictures Of Non-Conformity In Old London is a book written by Godfrey Holden Pike and published in 1870. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of non-conformity in London, particularly focusing on the various meeting houses that were used by non-conformists in the city.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a detailed description of a particular meeting house. The author has included illustrations of each meeting house, along with a brief history of its construction, use, and ...

Lenore Lee wants nothing more than to make new friends in her new town of Whitby, Yorkshire, and to forget about the disturbing dreams that hold her captive at night. But what she discovers in Whitby, might be even more disturbing than the dreams. Dreams which may hold the key to her survival in the hidden world of the Supernatural...

First published in 1999 and reprinted more than nine times, this book aims to demystify the practice of herbal medicine in Africa.  It documents the uses of medicinal plants that are traditionally used by the local communities in Africa, the therapeutic applications and history of local use and the traditional beliefs around the use. At a time when so much attention is given to phytochemical screening of plants, there is a temptation to forget the philosophy and cultural use of the plants, thereby losing the link between the plants and the community. ...

In 'n miljoenêrsbuurt van Stellenbosch loop 'n huisroof skeef. Die slagoffer se vernielde lyk word deur haar kinders ontdek. Kaptein Beeslaar, op besoek aan dié pragtige dorp, word teen sy sin by die ondersoek betrek. Vyftienhonderd kilometer noord van Beeslaar moet sersant Johannes Ghaap in Soweto gaan soek na 'n vrou en haar kind wat tydens 'n motorkaping ontvoer is en iewers in hierdie vreemde plek van miljoene sink- en bokshuisies aangehou word . . .

What can we learn from the lived experiences of Disabled people identifying as LGBTQIA+? Through a series of personal reflections,  In Our Words  follows the difficult journeys of a number of Queer and Disabled authors from coming out to arriving at a place of positive identity. This empowering collection discusses the discrimination and hatred faced by the Queer and Disabled community, and shares how these barriers can be overcome to arrive at a place of self-acceptance and love. Through examples, this book aims to promote a sense of ...

In Nigeria, the occurrence and complications of obesity like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, and arthritis are increasing. Aim: To develop intervention strategies for prevention of obesity, its metabolic anomaly and the promotion of well-being at personal, community and workplace to reduce mortality. Methods: A survey of 398 long-distance commercial drivers in Abuja was conducted using systematic sampling technique and a semi-structured questionnaire. Blood pressure, height, weight, fasting cholesterol and blood glucose were determined. Obesity ...

Libro de los maestros de Reiki Heiwa to Ai® que explica, paso a paso, la Ceremonia de Iniciación (en los tres niveles). Asimismo, incluye la Órbita de la Verdadera Sanación, las preguntas más frecuentes (FAQ) y los solucionarios de los 3 tests de evaluación. Para tener este libro se requiere haber superado los 3 grados, comprendido los 26 manuales y haber recibido el diploma de la Maestría.

This book wishes to answer the question, in a world where technology is changing rapidly and integrated into the world economy, how can we spread the benefits of technological advancement better throughout society? Furthermore, this book wishes to address how governments can create a civil society and a culture around science and technology through public policy by implementing a participatory budgeting scheme for science.