In the nineteenth century the War Office showed little interest in developing large heavy artillery for its land forces, preferring instead to equip its warships with the biggest guns. Private initiatives to mount a gun on a railway truck pulled by a steam engine were demonstrated before military chiefs in the Southern Counties, but not taken up. However, the development of longer-range guns, weighing up to 250 tons, to smash through the massive armies and trench systems on the Western Fro...

Introducing an extraordinary and unforgettable journey through the eyes of a National Park Service Ranger, John Goodwin. Prepare to be captivated by heart-pounding encounters with dangerous animals, surviving two lightning strikes, as well as the inspiring triumphs over PTSD and the discovery of inner strength. This remarkable book is a source of inspiration and enlightenment, showcasing tales of courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication.John Goodwin's stories will give you a ...

Based on the re-discovery of a lost sociological project led by Norbert Elias at the University of Leicester, this book re-visits the project: The Adjustment of Young Workers to Work Situations and Adult Roles. Norbert Elias's Lost Research makes use of the interview booklets documenting the lives of nearly 900 Leicester school leavers at the time, to give a unique account of Elias's only foray into large-scale, publicly funded research. Covering all aspects of the research from the develo...

Levels of suffering among young people have always been much higher than governments suggest. Indeed, policies aimed at young workers have often been framed in ways that help secure conformity to a new employment landscape in which traditional securities have been progressively removed. Increasingly punitive welfare regimes have resulted in new hardships, especially among young women and those living in depressed labour markets.Framed by the ideas of Norbert Elias, Young People...

John Goodwin (1593-1665), the eminent Puritan Arminian divine, was a man ahead of his time who lived in a turbulent era in which many principals, both theological and governmental, were subjects of controversy. This new edition of Redemption Redeemed (originally published in 1651), provides a major refutation of the Calvinistic limited atonement doctrine. Goodwin has written an adversarial treatise in which he, step by step, examines the overwhelming scriptural and theological evidence sup...

I suppose I knew from the first little jewel of blood that this would become addictive; that they would call me a serial killer.The murder of Sheila Delaney was almost an accident. Jealousy drove her killer to threaten her with a knife but the thought of killing her simply hadn't manifested itself. Only wanting to break her dominance but carried away with the moment her killer was surprised at the sensory experience. Driven by thrill that became addictive the killer fixated on anoth...

Even before the British Olympic Committee won the right to stage the 2012 games, they confidently displayed a 'Countdown to London' banner on their website.Little did they know that it was also a simultaneous countdown to events that, if they became known, would make London 2012:'The Last Olympiad.'When Gavinder, a disaffected British born Moslem helped install an explosive device in the concrete undercroft of London's new Olympic Stadium he thought it was set to dest...

Lord Trent of Stanways has high hopes that his son, Ken will secure a rich wedding match when he agrees to entertain Elaine Corbyn, a wealthy American heiress, as his guest. Reluctantly agreeing to the match, Ken begins to suspect there are darker forces at work when a routine journey to collect his prospective bride form her London terminus ends in a car chase and attempted murder - an attempt that Elaine is desperate to keep secret at all costs. What is Elaine hiding? And how does it con...

Four goal-scoring books in one! ·Mark's Dream Team ·Nice One, Sam! ·There's Only One Danny Ogle ·The Worst Team in the World Kick it, pass it, head it, cross it, live it, dream it - SCORE! If you're mad about football, you'd be mad to miss this book! Four awesome stories about all kinds of players - some great, some rubbish, some fair, some foul - all MAD ABOUT FOOTBALL! Whether you like to play football, watch football, wear your team's shirt, or just love kicking a ball around the garden...

′This book will be a welcome, practical addition to the repertoires of teachers of children aged 7-11 who are looking for inspiration and relevance in their teaching of writing skills′ - Speaking English`For the drama novice, this is the book to buy. It reveals drama′s power, maps the route to success, and empowers the reader to follow′ - Literacy Time`All activities are inspiring and imaginative, and the written activities that follow them are var...

The Reluctant Spy: Revolution is the first half of the timely story of Calvin Evan, a smart but flawed CIA agent, beginning with the 1979 Iranian revolution. Cal develops a critical Iranian operative and becomes embroiled in the audacious yet little honored effort to liberate the American embassy hostages. Romantically, hes caught between his love for a rescued refugee and the aggressive intentions of his bosss manipulative daughter. Ensnaring him, the savvy daughter navigates his career a...

Crime writer John Goodwin has turned his hand to writing for younger readers.This collection has all the thrill of the chase and exciting challenges of his adult genre with a level of fun that will appeal to readers, or the read to, of all ages.ContentsKids Army Inspired by BBC TV's Dad's ArmyBug or Me A little poemAn Elf in the Machine. A secondary school caperDog-Spell A fairytale?Snow White A Criminal InvestigationLucy and the Manx...