In the 19th Century there was a widespread feeling in seaside resorts with cliffs that visitor numbers would be increased if there was an easy way of reaching, and more importantly, returning from the beach, avoiding flights of stairs or long zig-zag paths. To address this issue, the first cliff railway was built at Scarborough in 1875. Since then, another twenty-nine, or thirty if the Leas lift at Folkestone, which was duplicated in 1890, is counted as two, have been built, including thre...

Vancouver Island in the late nineteenth century was a major port of entry for people from all walks of life. But for many, the sense of hope that had sustained them through rough sea voyages came to an abrupt halt as soon as they reached land. Quarantined is the heart-wrenching true story of the thousands of forgotten people who arrived on our shores only to be felled by disease, in an era when medical care was unsophisticated at best and attitudes toward the poor and the sick wer...

SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMESA shipping container home is a more affordable option for home ownership, as you can build a new construction for far less than it costs to build a conventional home. They require fewer materials to build, and the materials are often much cheaper to begin with than those used in a traditional home.A shipping container home can also be built much faster than regular home construction, letting you see your vision through in as little as a c...

"Artificial Intelligence with Agile: Integrating AI in Your Projects" is a comprehensive guide that bridges the gap between AI technologies and Agile methodologies. It is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate AI into Agile projects. The book offers an in-depth exploration of AI's core concepts, applications across various industries, and the principles of Agile project management. By combining detailed theoretical insights with practi...

This book is volume one of a two-part series (volumes sold separately). Taken together, the two volumes of A Philosopher at War examine the political thought of the philosopher and archaeologist, R.G. Collingwood, against the background of the First and Second World Wars. Collingwood served in Admiralty Intelligence during the First World War and although he was not physically robust enough to play an active role in the Second World War, he was swift to condemn the policies of appeasement ...

The Taverner's Tale, in the form of a play, chronicles the adventures of two young actors and would be playwrights, perhaps Shakespeare and Ben Jonson themselves, while returning on foot to London from a visit to an Earl's estate in Wales in 1588, the year of Spain's attempted invasion of England with its vast "Invincible Armada".   War is close at hand.  After a joint romantic encounter with two fair damsels, they find their lives at risk of death and the course of their fu...

THE REVIVAL AND RESTORATION of the Welsh Highland Railway is one of the greatest heritage railway achievements of the 21st Century, yet its success followed more than one hundred years of failure.Supported by public loans, its first incarnation combined the moribund North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways, some of the abandoned works of the Portmadoc, Beddgelert & South Snowdon Railway and part of the horse-worked Croesor Tramway. Opened in 1923, it was closed in 1937 and the track was lifted in...

This book is volume one of a two-part series. Taken together, the two volumes of A Philosopher at War examine the political thought of the philosopher and archaeologist, R.G. Collingwood, against the background of the First and Second World Wars. Collingwood served in Admiralty Intelligence during the First World War and although he was not physically robust enough to play an active role in the Second World War, he was swift to condemn the policies of appeasement which he thought largely r...

"Full Stack Development Explained: From Frontend to Backend" demystifies the comprehensive field of full stack web development, offering a detailed roadmap for aspiring and experienced developers alike. This book meticulously covers the essential technologies and tools, from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for frontend development, to Node.js, Express.js, and database management for backend tasks. Readers will gain an understanding of both the broad concepts and finer details of each layer invol...

The Little Book of Family Treasure by Peter W. Johnson, Jr. is a comprehensive guide to building family connection, well-being, and legacy. The book emphasizes that successful wealth transfer isn't just about legal documents and financial strategies, but primarily about preparing the hearts and minds of each generation.The author begins by sharing his personal story of family disconnection and loss, which led him to his calling of helping families avoid the pitfalls that c...

fundamentally reframes budget debates in the United States. It explains how the public’s preoccupation with tax policy alone has obscured any understanding of government’s ability to complement the private sector through investment and insurance programs that enhance the general welfare and prosperity of our society at large. The book argues that when we choose how government should spend and tax, we open a window into our “fiscal soul,” because those choices are the means by which we expr...

A sexually frustrated woman sells her soul for the thrill of an orgasm but finds out too late that her satisfaction comes at a much heavier price than she ever thought. A tale of sex, adultery, morality and the insatiable desires of the flesh.