The Western World is in a state of turmoil. Although often well meaning, politicians are adding to the problem by a seemingly endless stream of unnecessary legislation, much of which is badly framed and ends up with ever greater confusion. In addition, the present obsession with political correctness is leading to an impasse in decision making. Meanwhile the voice of the ordinary citizen is seldom heard and anger is beginning to surface everywhere. What is going wrong? Why are we so adrift...

Linux for Business people is intended as a guide to Linux for Business men and women alike. This book is not aimed at those in the IT Department (though some may find it of use) but instead aims to help the decision makers to understand whether or not Linux based systems may be of benefit to their business.The first half of the book deals with practical experience of Linux Based Operating Systems. The final half deals with the experiences of businesses using Linux and has been kept...

This book is designed to give Linux Sysadmins some additional entertainment in the form of User wind ups (in as non-destructive a manner as possible). Containing tricks ranging from puerile to downright annoying, it should benefit those administering Linux workstations (albeit at the cost of the users)All are achievable remotely, allowing the Sysadmin to sit back and listen for the results whilst remaining safely out of range of flying stationery.Intended as an exercise in ...

Long recognized as the leading text in this dynamic field, Rogers’ Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care provides comprehensive, clear explanations of both the principles underlying pediatric critical care disease and trauma as well as how these principles are applied. Led by Drs. Donald H. Shaffner, John J. McCloskey, Elizabeth A. Hunt, and Robert C. Tasker, along with a team of 27 section editors as well as more than 250 expert global contributors, the fully revised Sixth Edition brings y...

First published in 1928, taken from his own journals and letters, this biography traces General Lord Rawlinson's life, from his service with Kitchener to his post-war posting to India."On the grounds that Lord Rawlinson's journals show us in his own words the development of his mind, and the reasons for his actions at the time of action, better than I could show forth these things in my words, I determined to take the responsibility of making the journals the basis of the story of h...

Wharncliffe Books are delighted to present 'Barnsley Streets - Volume 4'. This is the fourth, and final, volume of the revised and already popular series. The volumes use the original material from the 9 volumes of the now highly collectable 'Barnsley Streets', published in the 1970s by E G Tasker. The work is then brought into the present century with the inclusion of up-to-date photographs. The name of Edward Tasker is synonymous with the history of Barnsley and his photographic record o...

For more than 130 years, there has been no sweeter word in Detroit than Sanders. Sanders was more than just an ice-cream and candy shop - a Detroit icon, it served a fountain of memories for generations. The venerable confectioner was once as much a part of Detroit's streetscape as the Big Three, Hudson's, and Coney Islands, where customers stood two and three deep behind lunch counters for tuna or egg salad sandwiches, devil's food buttercream "bumpy" cake, hot fudge sundaes, and Sanders'...

From Skirts Ahoy! to M*A*S*H, Private Benjamin, G.I. Jane, and JAG, films and television shows have grappled with the notion that military women are contradictory figures, unable to be both effective soldiers and appropriately feminine. In Soldiers’ Stories, Yvonne Tasker traces this perceived paradox across genres including musicals, screwball comedies, and action thrillers. She explains how, during the Second World War, women were por...

Each hike features an individual trail map, elevation profile, and at-a-glance information, helping readers quickly find the perfect trip. Sized to fit in a pocket, the book's detailed trail descriptions will help readers find their way on and off the trail. Driving directions and GPS trailhead coordinates will help with navigating the myriad of unnamed roads. The trails covered range from those best suited to the novice, families, experienced hikers, or backpackers.

Most people wouldn’t want a pig running around their house, but potbellied pigs make excellent companions. This book explores what it’s like to have a potbellied pig as a pet. Readers will learn about important life-science topics including life cycles and habitats in relation to the care and keeping of these interesting animals. Full-color photographs on each spread help students make connections with the text and promote reading comprehension skills. Fun fact boxes provide readers with a...

Imagine having the chance to see yourself from the outside, a chance to look at your life in detail, relationships you have built, would you? Mary wasnt given a choice. She had to watch her life from the other side and face the truth about herself, and her perfect life, which wasnt that perfect after all. What do you do, when you realise that the life you lived was fake, and everything you believed in wasnt real?

The story behind the 1963 battle between St George and Western Suburbs and the image that defined rugby league. From the men who were at its centre and their sometimes controversial thoughts on the game today.When rival captains Norm Provan and Arthur Summons came together in a momentary embrace at the end of the 1963 Rugby League grand final, they could never have imagined the tradition they were building. They became the subject of one of sport's most enduring im...