York, founded by the Romans as Eboracum, the capital of Britannia Inferior, is considered one of Europe's best-loved cities. It boasts a wealth of ancient buildings and historic associations. But although the city has a number of attractions of terrific significance, Curiosities of York concentrates on the street furniture and oddities that are easily overlooked when perambulating around its streets. A discursive and idiosyncratic A to Z, the book will introduce residents - and maybe a few...

A history of London's mental health care system from medieval times to the 20th century.From the Middle-Ages onwards, London's notorious Bedlam lunatic hospital saw the city's "mad" locked away in dank cells, neglected and abused and without any real cure and little comfort. The unprecedented growth of the metropolis after the Industrial Revolution saw a perceived 'epidemic' of madness take hold, with county asylums seen as the most humane or cost-effective way to ...

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with this essential resource designed to support and empower individuals from around the globe as they navigate the challenging yet exhilarating journey of living abroad.Inside this book, you'll discover:Preparation and Planning: Learn how to plan every aspect of your journey, from securing your visa to booking your flights, and managing your finances.Settling In:

Reflective Exercises: The International Experiences Guide is your essential companion on the exhilarating journey of living, studying, or working abroad. This workbook supports and empowers individuals from all walks of life as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of international experiences. Whether you're preparing for your first semester in a new country, seeking to maximize your international work experience, or exploring the world as a digital nomad, this compre...

The hilarious follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ed SteckleyAfter unintentionally unmasking a criminal mastermind at his school’s Contraption Convention, Rube Goldberg—and his inventions—are the talk of the sixth grade. Rube’s star is on the rise, and it’s a lot of pressure. What if he’s lost his mojo? There’s no time to wonder, because Rube and his...

See yourself, your church, your world... differently. Ed Stetzer turns conventional Christian living on its head with this inspiring, instructional guide to life in the kingdom of God—not just church, not just check marks, but a full, everyday, out-there adventure of worship, lifestyle, relationships, and service. It’s about living so confident in God’s eternal promises that you can live every moment at His complete disposal, deployed by His Spirit to make creative, courageous inroads into...

Engine of Change is the third title in the hilarious Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines series by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring black-and-white illustrations by Reuben Award-winning artist Ed Steckley.Evil Professor Zeero has disappeared, Superintendent Atwater has been put in his place, and all is right again in Beechwood . . . or is it?When Rube Goldberg discovers the Null Corporation is ...

Beechwood is in trouble, but Rube may just have another machine up his sleeve …Evil Professor Zeero has disappeared, Superintendent Atwater has been put in his place, and all is right again in Beechwood … or is it? When Rube Goldberg discovers the Null Corporation is building a giant machine in his beloved junkyard, he suspects something nefarious is at play. Then anonymous messages appear from someone claiming to be an ally, and he knows something is up.With his best frien...

Rube and his machines may have saved the day last week, but middle school is just getting started!One of Rube’s best friends, Pearl, is running for class president, and Rube knows just the gadget to help her win … or so he thinks. No matter what he does, all of his attempts to help Pearl end up backfiring. To make things worse, popular girl Emilia invites Rube to gowith her to the big Switcheroo Dance—that is, if he invents something special to help her impress her followers...

Grab a wrench, flip a switch, and get ready to spring into this all-new, sidesplitting illustrated series featuring a young master of machines—Rube Goldberg!With summer gone too quickly, Rube Goldberg must finally face what he’s been dreading all vacation: middle school! He’s not ready for new classes, new people, new everything—and it’s really taking a toll on him. With his anxieties in full gear,all Rube wants to do is do what he does best: invent!When Principal Ki...

Within these chapters, you'll discover not just the mechanics of service, but the heart and soul of what makes dining experiences truly extraordinary. From the gentle art of greeting guests with a genuine smile to the intricacies of anticipating their needs before they even voice them, every word penned here is infused with a passion for the craft of hospitality.I invite you to immerse yourself fully in the stories, insights, and practical wisdom shared within these pages. Let them...

Sometimes taking a risk keeps the wheels turning.Everyone seems to have life figured out but me. I’ve never been good at much, though I’ll give anything the old college try.Well, except for actual college. I’m not trying that at all. Not yet.So here I am, taking a gap year after high school, which I hear is a totally acceptable practice in many countries. In my high school filled with over-achievers, I’m the odd one out.Working my summer job...