What can be said about one hundred years of historical writing in the journals of the Canadian Historical Association, as they have evolved from the Report of the Annual Meeting|Rapport de l’assemblée annuelle (1922-1965, the journal only took on a bilingual name in 1951) to Historical Papers|Communications historiques (1966-1989) and then to the Journal of the Canadian Historical Association|Revue de la Société historique du Canada (1990-present)?

HMS Belfast, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, is now permanently moored on the Thames in London. One of ten Town-class cruisers she saw service on the icy Arctic convoys during the Second World War and was also present for the bombardment of the D-Day beaches in 1944. Later, she saw service during the Korean War.As is the case for many historic ships, however, there is a surprising shortage of informative and well illustrated guides, for reference during a visit or for research by en...

Many illustrations that were in the original printing have been added to this volume. The illustrations have been touched up and colored. The spelling of many of the outdated words and punctuation has been modernized. We have also added a linked table of contents which will take you directly to the book or chapter of your chosing.From the book:Evening, the swift evening of Africa, was stealing on apace. The Berg Damaras now left the camp, their chief warning the white men t...

Bruce Bryden's true stories about the life of a bushveld conservationist draws on 27 years in the service of the Kruger National Park. It makes for a gripping read, abounding with encounters with elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino, whether darting for research, managing culling operations by helicopter or stalking on foot. In the best tradition of bushveld stories, there is a great deal of shooting, and a fair amount of running away; there are meetings with extraordinary characters...

In "From Veldt Camp Fires," H. A. Bryden presents a captivating collection of anecdotes and reflections drawn from his experiences in the African veldt. Through a blend of vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Bryden captures the essence of life in spontaneous campfire gatherings, where stories of adventure and life lessons converge amidst the backdrop of the untamed landscape. His narrative style is imbued with a deep appreciation for nature, evoking a palpable sense of place and cultural cont...

Carbon Futures Made SimpleA Beginner's Guide to Carbon Markets, ESG Strategy, and Climate FinanceCarbon markets are no longer a niche topic. They are becoming a core part of business strategy, ESG reporting, and climate policy in the United States, Europe, and beyond.Yet for many people, carbon credits and carbon futures still feel confusing, technical, or inaccessible.This book was written for beginners.

Computer-aided design (CAD) and rapid prototyping (RP) are now a fundamental part of the professional practice of product design and are therefore essential skills for product design undergraduate students. This book provides students with all the tools needed to get to grips with the range of both CAD software and RP processes used in the industry.Presented in a visually engaging format, this book is packed with case study examples from contemporary product designers, as well as s...

HMS Cavalier is a 'C'-Class destroyer, one of 96 War Emergency Programme destroyers that were ordered between 1940 and 1942. She saw action on convoy duty off Russia, and later, in 1945, was sent to the Far East where she provided naval gunfire support during the battle of Surabaya. She continued with the British Pacific Fleet until May 1946. Now designated as a war memorial to the 142 RN destroyers and 11,000 men lost during WWII, she is on display at Chatham Historic Dockyard.As is the c...

‘A Justifiable Obsession’ traces the evolution of Ontario’s relationship with the federal government in the years following the Second World War. Through extensive archival research in both national and provincial sources, P.E. Bryden demonstrates that the province’s successive Conservative governments played a crucial role in framing the national agenda – although this central relationship has received little attention compared to those that have been more volatile. As such, Bryd...

Having accepted the mantle and responsibilities of Wing Commander, young Jenson Quest once again leaves his normal life on Earth, as he is called back by the Keepers to face a new threat from the evil Zyll Va'kaar, who has stolen a fleet of old warships and is now in search of crews.With a new interceptor and no time to get proper defences in place, the Keepers and the Drak warriors steer Va'kaar and his fleet to a world where former Zyll prisoners of war have now settled peacefull...

It was not until my second season's hunting with Koenraad du Plessis that I heard of Verloren Vlei, a place I am never likely to forget. Du Plessis was a Transvaal Boer, descended, as his name implies, from that good Huguenot stock which, after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, made its way to the Cape to replenish the Dutch settlers. The French language quickly died out in South Africa, mainly from a stern repression; yet here and there, all over that vast land, you may see at this d...

Título: Carajás: Da Clareira na Selva ao Coração de Ferro do MundoAutor: Carlos Alberto Pereira DiasA DESCOBERTA QUE REDEFINIU A HISTÓRIA ECONÔMICA DO BRASIL E DO MUNDO.O que aconteceria se um simples imprevisto climático no meio da floresta mais densa do planeta revelasse uma riqueza incalculável?Em 31 de julho de 1967, o geólogo Breno Augusto dos Santos e sua equipe realizavam um voo de rotina em busca de manganês na Amazônia. Forçados a pousar em uma clareira atí...