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Peter Johnson

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...

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Peter Johnson

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.

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Peter Johnson

For some, the life of a male escort is something to envy – days spent in absolute leisure, broken apart only by the nights of debauchery with a multitude of women. But glamour always has its downsides. Being an object of desire is never the thrill-ride it appears, especially when personal and private lives become intertwined.Gathering together the previously-published stories "Mommy," "Boundaries," and "Last Night" into one volume for the first time, A Man For All Needs: The Comple...

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Peter Johnson

"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...

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Peter Johnson

"Fundamentals of Machine Learning: An Introduction to Neural Networks" is an accessible yet comprehensive guide designed for individuals new to the intriguing world of machine learning. This book meticulously unfolds the foundational principles and techniques in machine learning while placing a keen emphasis on neural networks. Readers are led through a structured journey from basic definitions and historical context to more complex concepts, ensuring a clear and thorough understanding of ...

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Peter MacLeod, Richard Johnson

Democracy isn’t broken – it’s stuck. Around the world, people are growing angry and polarized – not because they’ve stopped caring, but because democracy has stopped evolving. The result isn’t apathy – it is a rising sense of political futility.In Democracy’s Second Act, Peter MacLeod and Richard Johnson argue that the first act of democracy – anchored in voting rights and representative government – achieved extraordinary gains. Free elections, near-universal suffrage, an...

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Peter Johnson

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...

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Peter Johnson

The story of the "traveling post offices" and the trains that have served as an essential part of Britain's mail delivery system for almost two centuries.Railways have been used for the carriage of mail in Britain since soon after the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened in 1830, the development of the first traveling post offices following, enabling the Post Office to achieve maximum efficiencies in mail transportation. As the rail network grew the mail network gr...

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Peter Johnson

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 future fortunes fore...

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Peter Johnson

A line of nervous young women got off a ship in Victoria Harbour in 1862 and had to walk the gauntlet between two rows of jostling, eager men. One girl, proposed to on the spot, accepted equally quickly and left town with her new husband. Why did these women leave everything behind in England and come to the west coast? The answers lie in the lusty turmoil of a gold-rush frontier, the horrible disruptions of industrial England and the conflicting aims of earnest Christians and early Britis...

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Peter Johnson

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Narrow Gauge Railways

An extensively illustrated history of this Welsh railway—and the effort to restore it.One of Wales' oldest narrow gauge railways, the 2ft 3in gauge Corris Railway was built to carry slate from several quarries in the Dulas valley to wharves on the river Dyfi. At first forbidden to use steam locomotives or to carry passengers, it overcame these obstacles and became an essential part of the community that it served.It was also a forerunner in encouraging tour...

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Peter Johnson

"Systems Programming: Concepts and Techniques" offers a comprehensive exploration of the foundational elements that underpin the operation and control of modern computing systems. Designed for beginners and those seeking to solidify their understanding, this book delves deeply into the critical areas of systems programming, from the intricacies of operating systems and memory management to the complex dynamics of concurrency and synchronization. Each chapter is meticulously structured to b...