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...

Now fully revised and updated with the latest guidelines, this new edition of the Oxford Handbook of Paediatrics is an easy-to-use and compact guide to all aspects of acute and chronic paediatrics. The team of specialist contributors and editors have successfully condensed many years of clinical experience into a pocket-sized compendium of clinical problems and treatment options. Taking a child-centred approach to the subject, the book provides comprehensive coverage of areas such as neona...

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 e...

I could never again maintain that I was caught up in this game unwillingly. I knew now what I wanted to do. Willingly would I accept the hardship and fear, the discipline and the sacrifices, if only I could be given back the chance to climb that mountain.' Joe Tasker lies, struck down by a tooth abscess, in a damp, bug-infested room in the Himalaya, wondering if he will be well enough to climb Dunagiri, his first venture to the 'big' mountains. He is there with Dick Renshaw to attempt to m...

Over the past 30 years, research on gay and lesbian parents has produced findings that challenge deeply rooted beliefs in child psychology about the processes through which parents influence the development of their children. Gay and Lesbian Parenting: New Directions builds on this important research with a detailed multidisciplinary examination of established knowledge and emerging information. In addition to evaluating already substantiated findings, this innovative coll...

Mighty Dinos game of the first season of the NBA. They will be playing against the Wild Tigers. The game will include four quarters of ten minutes. The game will be played in the Rex Arena.

Unior is HappyBy: Rose TaskerUnior is Happy is about making good choices to improve performance—at home, in school, and in the community at large. When these institutions work together, our children improve and our homes, schools, and communities improve. Unior has been taught to make good choices throughout his life by his family, his teachers, and other positive people in the community to be happy.Readers will feel the passion, commitment, and love for the work of f...

A haunting, lyrical debut novel about identity, memory, and the invisible ties that shape a life — perfect for readers of Claire Keegan and Maggie O’Farrell.A rich and compelling story.Nicholas Shakespeare, author of The Dancer UpstairsSix-year-old Grace is found unconscious on a rural railway track and is rescued by Kitty, who raises her as her own. Grace learns to live with the blank spaces in her memory – and the ache of not knowing who s...

**'Heads and Tasker, legends themselves, set out to write a book that would continue the trail laid by early-days sporting scribes of long ago. I could not put it down.' John Coates AC, President of the Australian Olympic Committee'I know readers will enjoy the many stories and anecdotes that Heads and Tasker have accumulated over more than a century combined in journalism.' Ian Chappell, former Australian cricket Captain.**Australia enjoys a rich sporting heritage. Our sma...

**'Heads and Tasker, legends themselves, set out to write a book that would continue the trail laid by early-days sporting scribes of long ago. I could not put it down.' John Coates AC, President of the Australian Olympic Committee'I know readers will enjoy the many stories and anecdotes that Heads and Tasker have accumulated over more than a century combined in journalism.' Ian Chappell, former Australian cricket Captain.**Australia enjoys a rich sporting heritage. Our sma...

Buffalo Bills: The Complete Illustrated History is the ultimate celebration of a beloved team, complete with photos, stats, and stories from a half century of Bills football. From its origins in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League to the latest season on the gridiron, the team and its fans have seen their share of highs and lows, and author Sal Maiorana presents them all—the players, the games, and the personalities from 50 seasons of pro football in Buffalo. ...