Vancouver Island in the late nineteenth century was a major port of entry for people from all walks of life. But for many, the sense of hope that had sustained them through rough sea voyages came to an abrupt halt as soon as they reached land. Quarantined is the heart-wrenching true story of the thousands of forgotten people who arrived on our shores only to be felled by disease, in an era when medical care was unsophisticated at best and attitudes toward the poor and the sick wer...

"Full Stack Development Explained: From Frontend to Backend" demystifies the comprehensive field of full stack web development, offering a detailed roadmap for aspiring and experienced developers alike. This book meticulously covers the essential technologies and tools, from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for frontend development, to Node.js, Express.js, and database management for backend tasks. Readers will gain an understanding of both the broad concepts and finer details of each layer invol...

"A superb book . . . about the background to the railway, its development and closure and the relaunch into one of Wales' most pleasant preserved railways." —The Railway Correspondence and Travel SocietyUnusually among Welsh narrow-gauge railways, the 2ft 6in gauge Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway was built to benefit agriculture, not minerals. After several failed attempts to connect the market town at Welshpool with the rural community around Llanfair Caereinion...

The story of the "traveling post offices" and the trains that have served as an essential part of Britain's mail delivery system for almost two centuries.Railways have been used for the carriage of mail in Britain since soon after the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened in 1830, the development of the first traveling post offices following, enabling the Post Office to achieve maximum efficiencies in mail transportation. As the rail network grew the mail network gr...

"Systems Programming: Concepts and Techniques" offers a comprehensive exploration of the foundational elements that underpin the operation and control of modern computing systems. Designed for beginners and those seeking to solidify their understanding, this book delves deeply into the critical areas of systems programming, from the intricacies of operating systems and memory management to the complex dynamics of concurrency and synchronization. Each chapter is meticulously structured to b...

SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMESA shipping container home is a more affordable option for home ownership, as you can build a new construction for far less than it costs to build a conventional home. They require fewer materials to build, and the materials are often much cheaper to begin with than those used in a traditional home.A shipping container home can also be built much faster than regular home construction, letting you see your vision through in as little as a c...

"Fundamentals of Machine Learning: An Introduction to Neural Networks" is an accessible yet comprehensive guide designed for individuals new to the intriguing world of machine learning. This book meticulously unfolds the foundational principles and techniques in machine learning while placing a keen emphasis on neural networks. Readers are led through a structured journey from basic definitions and historical context to more complex concepts, ensuring a clear and thorough understanding of ...

Regeneration, justification, sanctification. These are the primary words that come to mind when talking about the theology of salvation. However, the Bible teaches that each of these concepts is firmly rooted in something more foundational: our union with Christ. In this accessible book, Johnson introduces us to this neglected doctrine, arguing that it is the dominant organizing concept for salvation in the New Testament. In eight thought-provoking chapters, Johnson shows how a believer's ...

Narrow gauge railways, so well suited to difficult, mountainous terrain, were built in many of the UK's most scenic locations.Their genesis was in mines and quarries where they replaced man- or horse-pulled wagons, but their adaptability meant that by the 1860s they were also carrying passengers, in some cases over quite considerable distances. Today a good proportion of all the important lines survive in the service of tourists, whose appreciation of the landscape...

The Taverner's Tale, in the form of a play, chronicles the adventures of two young actors and would be playwrights, perhaps Shakespeare and Ben Jonson themselves, while returning on foot to London from a visit to an Earl's estate in Wales in 1588, the year of Spain's attempted invasion of England with its vast "Invincible Armada".   War is close at hand.  After a joint romantic encounter with two fair damsels, they find their lives at risk of death and the course of their fu...

R.G Collingwood's prolific works have shaped the debate about the nature of civilisation and its status as an ideal governing art, morality and social and political existence. As one of the few philosophers to subject civilisation and barbarism to close analysis, R.G Collingwood was acutely aware of the interrelationship between philosophy and history.In Peter Johnson's highly original work, R.G Collingwood and the Second World War: Facing Barbarism, Johnson combines histo...

Peter Johnson Sr. shares the stunning story of how an evil preacher tricked his elderly mother out of his inheritance in this autobiography.The preacher even stole all the money from the sale of the family home, which the author had paid for by working tirelessly since he was a boy.His mother, however, was not the only person this hateful preacher misguided. As a pastor to Hollywood stars, he preyed on so many people. He never shared any of his spoils.The author als...