Whether you are just starting out in the hobby of scenic railway modelling, or are more experienced and are revamping an existing layout, this invaluable instructional volume will guide you through the art of using basic materials to create wonderful model scenery. Brimming with practical advice and tips, the book shows you how to create realistic cuttings, natural rocky outcrops, grassy hillsides, steep cliff faces, waterfalls, streams and lakes, as well as weeds, plants and foliage. Cont...

Throughout history, powerful empires and nations have risen to global dominance—only to fall, often as quickly as they ascended. The Rise and Fall of Great Powers: Lessons from History examines the patterns, principles, and pivotal moments behind the successes and failures of history’s greatest powers, from ancient empires to modern superpowers. This insightful exploration reveals why some nations achieve enduring influence, while others crumble under the weight of their own ambitions....

Il y a tant de femmes dans le monde c'est vrai, mais une seule nous change, une seul nous électrise, une seule comble notre vie de joie et de bonheur, et c'est pour cela que ses poésies on d'abord été présenté afin que chaque femme qui a de la valeur s'y retrouve, moi j'ai déjà la mienne, ma douce de joie d'inspiration et de bonheur

This latest book in the Straightforward Guides is a comprehensive and clear updated guide to the legal framework governing the process of collection of debts from business and individuals. It will prove invaluable to those looking to understand more about this complex legal area.

This new book, Civil Justice after COVID, provides a far reaching focus on the Civil Justice System and how it operated pre-COVID 19 and also on how the whole civil justice system will (and should change) after COVID. The onset of the pandemic has highlighted numerous problems with the old system and also shone a light on what changes will be needed to enable it to adapt and operate more efficiently.

The Debt Collecting Merry-Go-Round is a very pertinent book for our times. As more people find it difficult to pay debts, the incidences of unfair practices are rising. Many people do not know their rights and how to handle debt collectors who use harassment and unfair practices. This book spells out those rights in a very clear manner. This second edition includes a discussion of recent cases involving the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, such as the case of Roberts v Bank of Scotland...

Significant changes to the law of enforcement of debts by bailiffs were implemented in 2014. Among other things, The Tribunal Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 provided a new regime for the recovery of debts by seizure of goods. The changes also put in place new mandatory training and certification requirements for bailiffs, as well as simplifying the fees they are allowed to charge. This comprehensive book is a useful reference work for anyone who is either threatened by bailiffs or wishes ...

Antonio F. Leone at the age of 72 is entangled within the trials and tribulations of his son Anthony's divorce. Antonio awakens during the early hours to anxiously denote his thoughts of resolution to this bizarre "War of Leone's." A man without a desire to read a novel in its entirety, discovers himself becoming an author from his collection of anecdotal notes as he documents each turn of events of this divorce. Antonio finds a cathartic comfort in his writings as therapeutic release in c...

Whether you are just about to embark on your scenic modelling journey, or want to re-work an existing layout, this clearly written volume will be invaluable. The author guides you through the process of collecting field-trip information, both written and photographic, and then demonstrates, using step-by-step instructions, how the colours, textures and features depicted in the reference photographs can be replicated to create a wonderful model landscape. The author describes in detail the ...

Anthony Ashley Reeves arrives in Pattaya with money in his pocket, a head full of plans, and no intention of returning to Australia anytime soon.At first, Thailand feels like freedom: endless nightlife, cheap hotels, beach towns, bars that never close, and a world where consequences seem far away. But beneath the neon lights lies something darker. As the money disappears, so does his grip on reality.A routine visa run to Cambodia turns into a nightmare when Reeves finds him...

“So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.” (Mark 5:20)A.W. Tozer wrote his classic, The Pursuit of God, on an overnight train but the technology did not exist to be able to publish it by the time the train arrived at its destination the next morning. But in today’s world, you can. It’s not just books. In only a matter of minutes, you can set up a blog or launch a podcast. Those are just so...

Religion, Theology and Stranger Things*: Studies from the Upside Down on Evil, Ethics, Horror, and Hope* brings interdisciplinary analysis to the teeming spiritual side of the hit television series. With chapters from social scientists, historians, theologians, and Biblical scholars, the volume addresses the many different theological, religious, and supernatural themes present in the fictional world of Hawkins, Indiana. From spiritualism to secularism, Mormon gender norms to mons...