Provides a guide to the general principles of Scottish law relevant to construction contracts and the main provisions of the standard forms of construction contract used in Scotland including:the obligations of employers and contractorscertificationpaymentending a construction contractremediessubcontractscollateral warrantiesinsurancedispute resolutionregulatory mattersThe...

It is the early 1980s, and Don MacRobert finds himself in Soweto during the height of apartheid in South Africa and its abuse of human rights. It is here where he sees first-hand how systems of oppression have forced the majority of the nation’s population into abject poverty and without the means to provide beyond the basics of survival. Afraid and uncertain, but determined and not alone, Don seeks to overcome his fear – as well as that of the ruling government at the time – in order to b...

Spend a day perusing the tables at a garage sale, where there are many colors to see and learn about. This nonfiction title explores the colors of different things one might find on an afternoon of thrifting. The concepts presented in this book help with children’s cognitive development by fostering color and shape identification skills. Readers will also learn about how to live sustainably by purchasing secondhand items rather than new ones whenever possible. Eye-catching photographs are ...