A fascinating history of our most common illness, written by a leading immunologist.The tickle in the back of your throat; the cough that won’t let you sleep; the stuffy nose and the constant need to sneeze – these symptoms are sadly all too familiar. Having a cold is so common in our day-to-day experience that we tend to see it as an inevitable inconvenience, rather than an illness that we should do something about.But despite its persistence in our lives, the common col...

Vaccines are a debate, whether we want them to be or not. Now more than ever, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the accusations and arguments that bloom across the news and internet.With a blend of science and history, HOW VACCINES WORK demystifies the strange and intricate world of vaccines: it explains what a vaccine is, how they are discovered and developed, and what happens when they meet our bodies.With over two decades of experience as an immunologist, David Miles give...

Focusing on the British Isles, the author explores a period of huge societal change the Neolithic, or New Stone Age through the most iconic artifact of its time: the polished stone axe, using his own ancient stone axe-head, given to him by a local quarry worker, as a guide to the revolution that changed the world. These formidable creations were not only crucial tools that enabled the first farmers to clear the forests, but also objects of great symbolic importance, signifying status and p...

A tickle in the back of your throat? A cough that won't let you sleep? A stuffy nose and a constant need to sneeze?When it comes to understanding the common cold, we have all had plenty of first-hand experience. We are all too familiar with the symptoms of the cold virus, having caught and fought one every few months on average. At this point, the cold is seen as an inevitable inconvenience, rather than an illness that should be wiped out.Dr David Miles, a ...

Reformulating a problem of both constitutionalism and liberalism discussed in the works of Ernst-Wolfgang Böckenförde, Hannah Arendt, and Alexis de Tocqueville, the book examines one generally overlooked manifestation of constitutionalism: the role of the courts in shaping democratic politics and the inter-relationship between citizens and state.Drawing on constitutional history, law, and political theory, David Miles argues that constitutionalism cannot be seen merely as an instit...

Vaccines are a debate, whether we want them to be or not. Now more than ever, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the accusations and arguments that bloom across the news and internet.With a blend of science and history, HOW VACCINES WORK demystifies the strange and intricate world of vaccines: it explains what a vaccine is, how they are discovered and developed, and what happens when they meet our bodies.With over two decades of experience as an immunologist, David Miles give...

It was a warm, sunny, Tuesday afternoon. I was waiting at the red light at a busy interchange when another motorcycle pulled up next to me, in the same lane, also now waiting to go home, or to a friends house, or maybe shopping. The very next thing he did was watch me fly like a circus aerial act, bouncing off car roof tops, and sailing all the way across the huge intersection.With no prior intention, I was on my way to meet my maker and face up to the life that I had been living u...

The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to get the best out of your music.The MIDI Manual is packed full of useful tips and practical examples on sequencing and mixing techniques. It also covers editors...

Modern Recording Techniques is the bestselling, authoritative guide to sound and music recording. Whether you’re just starting out or are looking to improve your skills, this book provides an in-depth guide to the art and technologies of music production and is a must-have reference for all audio bookshelves.Using its familiar and accessible writing style, this new edition has been fully updated, presenting the latest production technologies and including detailed coverage...

The MIDI Manual: A Practical Guide to MIDI within Modern Music Production, Fourth Edition, is a complete reference on MIDI. Written by David Miles Huber (a 4x Grammy-nominated musician, producer and author), this best-selling guide provides clear explanations of what MIDI 1.0 and 2.0 are, acting as a guide for electronic instruments, the DAW, MIDI sequencing and how to make best use of them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to get the most out of your ...

Cette histoire s'adresse à tous les grands optimistes et pessimistes, à tous ceux qui pensent déjàau futur avant même de vivre l'instant présent : il est temps de se laisser surprendre.Dans ce récit inspiré d'un conte traditionnel chinois, découvre l'aventure d'un vieux paysan qui prend la vie comme elle vient. Les obstacles qu'il affronte auront-ils des conséquences désastreuses ? Heureuses ? Ou un peu des deux ?Quelle que soit la réponse, ce vieux sage a un message pour t...

A memoir of how David Miles-Hanschell kept his faith in the face of severe challenges that nearly broke him. This second volume of David's diaries documents his relentless patience in the face of many disappointments and problems in his quest to transport unwanted but useable school supplies from Scotland to schools all over the world. He experienced a rollercoaster of ups and downs in the effort to deliver ocean freight containers of salvaged, fit-for-purpose, surplus-to-requirements educ...