The Perthshire I met in June 1962 was devoid of Motorways; steam trains still worked the branch lines and MOT tests for cars were far in the future. This story of my time with the Forestry Commission is really the sequence to my National Service in Germany that I wrote of in "Two Years" with the Pied Piper of Hameln. Forestry was changing; coal mining was scaling down and the labourintensive pit prop market was being replaced by the need for the more easily mechanised pulp wood to feed the new pulp mill outside Fort William. Timber Lorries were becoming both longer and heavier and the forest roads and bridges had to be strengthened to cope. The natural forests had been depleted by the demands of two world wars and the new forests planted on heather moors torn by tractors and giant ploughs. This was the world I worked in for eight years, and this is the story of the men and machines that made it possible.

Golf Road Ballater plus the story of a lost bus garage. 'Golf Road, Ballater' is the second book in my series of Ballater roads and streets as I remember them in my youth.

Blast Furnace Ironmaking: Analysis, Control, and Optimization uses a fundamental first principles approach to prepare a blast furnace mass and energy balance in Excel (TM). Robust descriptions of the main equipment and systems, process technologies, and best practices used in a modern blast furnace plant are detailed. Optimization tools are provided to help the reader find the best blast furnace fuel mix and related costs, maximize output, or evaluate other operational strategies using the Excel (TM) model that the reader will develop. The first principles blast furnace Excel (TM) model allows for more comprehensive process assessments than the 'rules of thumb' currently used by the industry. This book is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate science and engineering students in the fields of chemical, mechanical, metallurgical and materials engineering. Additionally, steel company engineers, process technologists, and management will find this book useful with its fundamental approach, best practices description, and perspective on the future.

Although aimed at keen amateur photographers who wish to break into the professional market, the superb images and technical expertise offer something for all levels of skill and will also inspire those just becoming interested in photography and more established photographers who need to refocus their photographic motivation. This book's primary goal is to draw the attention of readers to the absolute importance of light and how to make the best use of it, with an emphasis on being in the right place at the right time, anticipating fine light and ensuring that for the short duration that those qualities are present, they are successfully recorded to film or pixel. However, composition and technical expertise are also vitally important and Ian outlines the best field techniques for choosing the correct exposure, discusses depth of field, hyper-focal focusing, exposure bracketing and the use of appropriate filters.

"Heal Thyself "is a collection of poems that bring healing and comfort to anyone who is unhappy in their daily life or recovering from illness. Author Ian Cameron shares profound spiritual knowledge to guide you toward greater peace of mind. Cameron shows you how to reconnect with the deepest part of yourself, which is the very source of healing. Through easy-to-understand language, Cameron creatively covers topics such as:

• The cause and purpose of suffering
• How to deal with your difficult emotions
• Effective techniques to overcome stress and disease
• Increasing peace, love, and joy in your life
• Managing periods of crisis effectively
• Your true identity and how you belong to this entire creation

If you are overwhelmed by the pressures of modern life or are dealing with a physical or mental health issue, "Heal Thyself" is for you.

"Heal Thyself "is a collection of poems that bring healing and comfort to anyone who is unhappy in their daily life or recovering from illness.Author Ian Cameron shares profound spiritual knowledge to guide you toward greater peace of mind. Cameron shows you how to reconnect with the deepest part of yourself, which is the very source of healing. Through easy-to-understand language, Cameron creatively covers topics such as:

• The cause and purpose of suffering
• How to deal with your difficult emotions
• Effective techniques to overcome stress and disease
• Increasing peace, love, and joy in your life
• Managing periods of crisis effectively
• Your true identity and how you belong to this entire creation

If you are overwhelmed by the pressures of modern life or are dealing with a physical or mental health issue, "Heal Thyself" is for you.

Establishing playfulness as an essential component of dementia care, this positive and uplifting book will be key in changing attitudes and providing ideas for new and valuable ways of interacting and being with individuals with the condition. John Killick explores the nature of playfulness and the many ways in which it can enrich the lives of people with dementia, including as a means of maintaining relationships and communication, supporting communication and generally lifting the spirits. Specific approaches already in existence are described, including improvised drama, clowning and laughter yoga, and a chapter on the playful approach to art and craft activities is also included. Personal accounts of playfulness by individuals with dementia, relatives and an actor with a decade's experience of using playful approaches with people with dementia offer rich first-hand insights into its transformative potential. Throughout the book, the importance of spontaneity and of being with the person with dementia in the present moment is emphasised, and the reader is encouraged to develop a playful mindset. A selection of colour photographs amply demonstrate playful approaches in action. Offering a fresh and perhaps unexpected perspective, this book is essential reading for dementia care practitioners and managers, activity coordinators, therapists, people with dementia and their relatives, and anyone else concerned with the wellbeing of those with the condition.