"A valuable stand-alone text . . . Contains large amounts of data on all of the vessels officially classified as battlecruisers in the Royal Navy." — International Journal of Maritime HistoryThe brainchild of Admiral Sir John Fisher, battlecruisers combined heavy guns and high speed in the largest hulls of their era. Conceived as super-cruisers to hunt down and destroy commerce raiders, their size and gun-power led to their inclusion in the battlefleet as a...

Bennie Barrier returns in another big city adventure. Justin Case is a well known brief case in the city centre and can often be found in the offices around the city and knows about every business deal that is happening. On the morning of the court case in Southampton courthouse, Justin discovers that he cannot open his lock. The case in question: the sabotage of the traffic light system on the city ring road which caused a lot of problems for Bennie Barrier and his Maintenance Team. Can B...

Since the decidedly bleak beginning of the twenty-first century, art practice has become increasingly politicized. Yet few have put forward a sustained defence of this development. Revolutionary Time and the Avant-Garde is the first book to look at the legacy of the avant-garde in relation to the deepening crisis of contemporary capitalism.An invigorating revitalization of the Frankfurt School legacy, Roberts's book defines and validates the avant-garde idea with an erudit...

Understand Bitcoin, the market for cryptocurrency, and the future of finance through the story of one Silicon Valley startup that's trying to bring it from fringe technology coveted by techno-libertarians to mainstream acceptance on Wall Street.Tells a gripping business story in a compelling narrative.Helps explain important, complicated technology in an accessible way.Looks forward thoughtfully at the implications of this new technology in the future.

The court gave her the car keys-and your children were in the backseat.You know the feeling. The false accusations that blindside you in court. The financial recklessness designed to drain your resources and your will. The slow, deliberate campaign to turn your own children against you, while a broken family court system watches and does nothing. You are a high-functioning professional, a devoted parent, and yet you find yourself powerless, standing on the side of ...

This book is a complete guide to learning billiards, with instructions on all related aspects from holding a cue to mastering difficult shots. With simple instructions and a wealth of invaluable tips, this book will be of considerable utility to beginners and amateur players and would make for a fantastic addition to any bookshelf. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordabl...

Bennie Barrier returns in another big city adventure. When Bex, the city centre's beach bus broke down by the shopping centre, Bruno Bus was asked to step in and help. Worried about all of the sand and wet feet ruining his interior, Bruno asked for Bennie Barrier's help. What started out as a day out at Keyhaven Beach ended up being a day none of the Maintenance Team ever forgot.

Web3 may be the next big disrupter in business. Don't be caught unprepared.Blockchain and crypto aren't just for speculators anymore—they're the backbone of the rising decentralized internet. Web3 has the potential to rewrite the past decade's rules: monopolies may be shattered, the web could be remade, and an entirely new breed of products and services will likely emerge. Where does your business fit in? Web3: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review...

With so much information flooding the internet these days, it's often difficult for aspiring writers to know where to start and what advice they should take.Falling victim to this madness, I began writing a blog on Substack where I shared my own experiences of becoming an author and gave my own take on issues that I encountered along the way.Following the positive feedback from my two books, this is the third edition which continues...

Have you wondered if it is possible to kick depression out of your life without resorting to medication?Most depression related medication can have a series of harmful side effects that sometimes leave patients in an even worse state than before.Cognitive behavioral therapy has been one of the most successful methods of treating and eliminating depression, anxiety and negative thought patterns with little to virtually no side effects.Here's some of what you can expe...

The crypto era has arrived, and business will never be the same.Real applications of crypto technology are growing exponentially: cryptocurrency payments are moving frictionlessly across borders; NFTs are generating real value for creators and consumers alike; and new blockchain-enabled business models are being built around decentralized finance and Web3. What do you and your company need to know and do today to create new opportunities and avoid disruption? C...

In Investing in Real Estate: A Beginner’s Guide to Wealth Building, unlock the path to financial growth and independence through smart real estate investing. This comprehensive guide breaks down the fundamentals of real estate, providing step-by-step insights to help newcomers build wealth, generate passive income, and make informed investment decisions. With accessible language and clear examples, Investing in Real Estate demystifies the process, from finding profitable properties and sec...