Everyone knows that tobacco is a heavily regulated industry. But it hasn't always been that way. The road to regulation has been a long one, with twists and turns that are on the level of the best Hollywood blockbuster.

The biggest clue to the identity of Jack the Ripper was that he was not caught. Simply put he should have been. A similar serial killer, Joseph Vacher, in a similar time frame (see “The Killer of Little Shepherds” by Douglas Starr) was caught and guillotined by the combined efforts of a detective and a forensic specialist. The problem with bringing Jack to a similar end was that the police force was severely compromised by the British Establishment. And the web of lies and deceit surroundi...

In the words of the immortal Sherlock Holmes:“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever is left, however improbable, must be the truth.”The biggest clue to the identity of Jack the Ripper was that he was not caught. Simply put he should have been. A similar serial killer, Joseph Vacher, in a similar time frame (see “The Killer of Little Shepherds” by Douglas Starr) was caught and guillotined by the combined efforts of a detective an...

Osteoarthritis is a common disorder of the joints that affects more than 2 million people in the UK, and studies suggest that this number will double in the next 20 years. The condition is strongly associated with ageing and is believed to affect up to 30% of people over 60 years of age. There are a number of misconceptions surrounding osteoarthritis and this, combined with the lack of effective drug treatments, often leaves patients dispirited and confused about their condition.Osteoarthr...

What might the world look like in the aftermath of COVID-19?Almost every aspect of society will change after the pandemic, but if we learn lessons then life can be better. Featuring expert authors from across academia and civil society, this book offers ideas that might put us on alternative paths for positive social change.A rapid intervention into current commentary and debate, Life After COVID-19 looks at a wide range of topical issues including the state, co-operation, ...

Magic, myth and alien worlds come together in this collection of short stories from Writers, Poets and Deviants.~ A young witch and her talking dog must rid their home of unwelcome guests.~ A pair of newsmen travel to Alaska to hear an astonishing tale of an encounter with an extinct creature.~ A boy searches for the Edge of the World, uncovering the mystery of his grandfather's disappearance in the process.~ A troll hunter makes a startling discovery about his...

Who can come up with a dozen or more different ways to end the world?We can!This collection of apocalyptic short stories explores the myriad ways in which life as we know it could end.From the traditional nuclear apocalypse to cosmic events, zombies, mysterious alien substances, evil corporations and even… coffee.These tales will shock, entertain and tug at your heart strings.A must-have for any fan of dystopian fiction.

- A Greek god seeks out a woman he once seduced…- A tragic letter from 1910 chronicles a young woman's quest to find her lost love…- A terminally ill teen finds forbidden love...- A historian travels to the past and finds herself in the arms of Benedict Arnold.Enjoy these stories and many more in this passion-filled collection of short stories and poetry from the writers of WPaD.Love can be many things.For some, it's sweet and sensual. For others...

The Geneva Protocol, authored by David Hunter Miller, is a significant work that delves into the intricacies of international law and diplomacy. It primarily focuses on the efforts to establish peace and prevent war through legal frameworks. Miller's analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the historical context surrounding the protocol, emphasizing its importance in shaping future treaties and international relations. The book serves as a critical resource for understanding the evol...

Creating Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force, 1945–2015 is a timely contribution to postwar Japan security studies. It is the first comprehensive account of Japan’s post-1945 army, including a comprehensive institutional history, together with the evolution of roles and missions and the adoption of successive professional identities. The organizational history is embedded within a thorough examination of Japan’s own defense policy, as well as of America’s policy of alliance with Japan. The b...

The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a program of the Ottawa Public Library. The group meets every Thursdayat the Stittsville branch for approximately an hour to read pieces they have written.We are: poets, scholars, rogue scholars, authors, and audacious amateurs taking their first steps into group sharing and into the published world. There are those who mostly listen rather than write, those who write prolifically but only share with the group and published writers.

A major new work on Apollinaire paints a vivid portrait of the artist in love, in the epicentre of the Parisian avant-garde, and in the cauldron of World War One.A renowned literary figure in pre-first world war Paris, Guillaume Apollinaire volunteered for war in 1914, trained as an artilleryman and was posted in April 1915 to the western front in northern France, participating in a bloody September offensive and then moving into the front line as...