202 days since the explosion in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, Jasper was completing his nine hundred and first mile of the Appalachian Trail. After a seven week stay at Walter Reed that included nine surgeries to rebuild the lower half of his body, he had decided to walk the trail rather than a track somewhere. The routine of life on the trail was interrupted by the woman’s screams. Saving her was just the start of a journey that would take him into the ugly violent world of human ...

"An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New Zealand" by William Miles Maskell is a comprehensive examination of the various insect species that pose threats to agricultural practices and plant health in New Zealand. Maskell meticulously documents the characteristics, behaviors, and impacts of these insects, providing valuable insights for farmers, botanists, and entomologists. His work serves as a crucial resource for understanding the ecological challenges faced by...

Every description or account of Carvings in Ivory ought to include similar carvings in bone, of which last many remarkable examples are to be found in the South Kensington and other museums. The rarity and value of ivory frequently obliged workmen to use the commoner and less costly material. In the strictest sense, no substance except the tusk of the elephant presents the characteristic of true ivory, which, “now, according to the best anatomists and physiologists, is restricted to that m...

The common English name for this family—"scale-insects"—is not very appropriate. Some few of them have the appearance of small thin scales on leaves or twigs, but many have not. Nor are the German appellations—"gall-insekten" or "schild-lause"—more appropriate. Gardeners have given to some of them the name of "mealy-bug," which, although decidedly neither elegant nor euphonious, very fairly represents the character of that particular portion of the family. The origin of the name "Coccididæ...

First published in 1863, this book is a comprehensive guide to shoeing horses, with chapters on anatomy, diseases and ailments, general maintenance, avoiding common problems, and much more. This profusely-illustrated volume contains a wealth of timeless information, and it will appeal to both modern farriers and collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Description of the Foot", "The Horny Crust", "Definition of Elastic as Applied to the Horse's Foot", "The Sole", "Th...

This is a detailed treatise on horse-shoeing, with chapters on everything from training horses to be shod, to treating and curing common diseases and more. With authentic photographs and helpful diagrams, this volume will appeal to modern horse owners and farriers alike, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "Horse-shoeing", "Preparing the Foot", "The Shoe", "Choosing a Shoe", "The Nail-Holes", "Fitting the Shoe", "Filing up the Shoe", "Nails", "Nailing ...

In "An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New Zealand," William Miles Maskell meticulously catalogues the diverse array of insect species detrimental to the agricultural landscape of New Zealand. Emphasizing an empirical approach, the book blends observational data with detailed illustrations, uncovering the intricate relationship between these pests and their impact on native flora and agriculture. Maskell's literary style, characterized by its clarity and precisi...

In "An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New Zealand," William Miles Maskell provides a meticulous and authoritative examination of the various insect species that threaten the agricultural landscape of New Zealand. Through a blend of detailed field observations and rigorous taxonomy, Maskell's literary style combines scientific precision with vivid descriptions, allowing readers to engage deeply with the ecological concerns of the period. Set within the late 19th...

Examine the changing nature of foreign investments in Latin America!Generously enhanced with easy-to-understand charts, tables, and graphs, this book covers the ins and outs of foreign direct investment in the established and emerging markets of Latin America. In addition to an overview of direct investment for the entire Latin American region in the 1990s, this valuable book examines specific countries’ experiences with FDI in that decade. These include Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, P...

Fletcher explains how three writers — Ryu Shintaro, Royama Masamichi, and Miki Kiyoshi — who were supporters of democratic socialism became ideologues for the East Asian bloc ideal that rationalized Japan’s dominance of Asia after 1937, and he demonstrates how and why they designed the New Order movement of 1940. He concludes that the advocacy of fascism was a reasoned effort to respond to the ills of industrialization and the challenges of mobilization for war.Originally published...