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The links between Cornwall, a county frequently considered remote
and separate in the Middle Ages, and the wider realm of England are
newly discussed. Winner of The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies
(FOCS) Holyer an Gof Cup for non-fiction, 2020. Stretching out into
the wild Atlantic, fourteenth-century Cornwall was a land at the
very ends of the earth. Within its boundaries many believed that
King Arthur was a real-life historical Cornishman and that their
natal shire had once been the home of mighty giants. Yet, if the
county was both unusual and remarkable, it still held an integral
place in the wider realm of England. Drawing on a wide range of
published and archival material, this book seeks to show how
Cornwall remained strikingly distinctive while still forming part
of the kingdom. It argues that myths, saints, government, and
lordship all endowed the name and notion of Cornwall with authority
in the minds of its inhabitants, forging these people into a
commonalty. At the same time, the earldom-duchy and the Crown
together helped to link the county into the politics of England at
large. With thousands of Cornishmen and women drawn east of the
Tamar by the needs of the Crown, warfare, lordship, commerce, the
law, the Church, and maritime interests, connectivity with the
wider realm emerges as a potent integrative force. Supported by a
cast of characters ranging from vicious pirates and
gentlemen-criminals through to the Black Prince, the volume sets
Cornwall in the latest debates about centralisation, devolution,
and collective identity, about the nature of Cornishness and
Englishness themselves. S.J. DRAKE is a Research Associate at the
Institute of Historical Research. He was born and brought up in
Cornwall.
"This series [pushes] the boundaries of knowledge and [develops]
new trends in approach and understanding." ENGLISH HISTORICAL
REVIEW The essays in this volume explore relationships in all their
different guises and expressions. Hostility between England and
France cast a long shadow over the fifteenth century and beyond.
While warfare at sea and the composition of the army which invaded
Normandy in 1417 left extensive administrative records, sources of
a different nature highlight the experiences of the French and
Burgundians. The experience of the incursion of Henry VIII's forces
in 1513 found expression in widely-distributed poems; while verses
celebrating the births of heirs to the Hapsburg duke of Burgundy
sought to allay fears over a change of regime by stressing the
benefits of their multinational heritage. Portraits of rulers of
Italian states emphasised the emergence of a shared courtly culture
between England and Italy by commemorating their election as
Knights of the Garter, while the records of Bishop's Lynn testify
to the harmonious integration of immigrants from the Low Countries
and Baltic regions. The Magna Carta of 1215 - intended to place the
relationship between ruler and ruled on a new footing - had a long
after-life, providing a blue-print for practices adopted by the
Appellants of 1388 and being cited at the deposition of Richard II,
only to be eclipsed in the late fifteenth century when depositions
focused instead on challenges to the monarch's title. Poor records
of the meetings of convocations have led to undue emphasis on their
role in granting subsidies, but a register at Canterbury presents a
different picture by revealing business of the southern convocation
of 1462.
The first comprehensive guide to discovering and preventing attacks
on the Android OS As the Android operating system continues to
increase its share of the smartphone market, smartphone hacking
remains a growing threat. Written by experts who rank among the
world's foremost Android security researchers, this book presents
vulnerability discovery, analysis, and exploitation tools for the
good guys. Following a detailed explanation of how the Android OS
works and its overall security architecture, the authors examine
how vulnerabilities can be discovered and exploits developed for
various system components, preparing you to defend against them. If
you are a mobile device administrator, security researcher, Android
app developer, or consultant responsible for evaluating Android
security, you will find this guide is essential to your toolbox. *
A crack team of leading Android security researchers explain
Android security risks, security design and architecture, rooting,
fuzz testing, and vulnerability analysis * Covers Android
application building blocks and security as well as debugging and
auditing Android apps * Prepares mobile device administrators,
security researchers, Android app developers, and security
consultants to defend Android systems against attack Android
Hacker's Handbook is the first comprehensive resource for IT
professionals charged with smartphone security.
The links between Cornwall, a county frequently considered remote
and separate in the Middle Ages, and the wider realm of England are
newly discussed. Winner of The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies
(FOCS) Holyer an Gof Cup for non-fiction, 2020. Stretching out into
the wild Atlantic, fourteenth-century Cornwall was a land at the
very ends of the earth. Within itsboundaries many believed that
King Arthur was a real-life historical Cornishman and that their
natal shire had once been the home of mighty giants. Yet, if the
county was both unusual and remarkable, it still held an integral
place in the wider realm of England. Drawing on a wide range of
published and archival material, this book seeks to show how
Cornwall remained strikingly distinctive while still forming part
of the kingdom. It argues that myths,saints, government, and
lordship all endowed the name and notion of Cornwall with authority
in the minds of its inhabitants, forging these people into a
commonalty. At the same time, the earldom-duchy and the Crown
together helped to link the county into the politics of England at
large. With thousands of Cornishmen and women drawn east of the
Tamar by the needs of the Crown, warfare, lordship, commerce, the
law, the Church, and maritime interests, connectivity with the
wider realm emerges as a potent integrative force. Supported by a
cast of characters ranging from vicious pirates and
gentlemen-criminals through to the Black Prince, the volume sets
Cornwall in the latest debates about centralisation, devolution,
and collective identity, about the nature of Cornishness and
Englishness themselves. S.J. DRAKE is a Research Associate at the
Institute of Historical Research. He was born and brought up in
Cornwall.
On the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, not all is paradise in this
high-stakes, action-packed romantic suspense. Jiang Ying Yue
believed her kidnapping was a case of wrong place, wrong time. Why
would anyone want to harm her? But when her rescuer Azubuike
Anyanwu discovers a traitor in her father's organisation, Ying Yue
realizes that she's become a pawn in a dangerous game and whoever
has captured her won't be satisfied with just making her disappear.
Azubuike Anyanwu built his life around the Search and Protect
Corporation, with his canine partner Buck at his side. Taking on a
contract to protect Ying Yue during her time on Oahu seems
straightforward but nothing is ever simple. His team has caused too
many problems for a human trafficking ring with international
support and now Search and Protect has been framed. Zu will have to
choose between saving Search and Protect or keeping Ying Yue alive.
The latest and most accurate, peer-reviewed information on the role
of vitamins and minerals in health and disease An Evidence-Based
Approach to Vitamins and Minerals: Health Benefits and Intake
Recommendations is a trusted resource for the health professional
who needs to interpret the explosion of studies on the role of
micronutrients in health and disease and who is concerned about the
proliferation of dietary supplements now available to the consumer.
This evidence-based reference, now in a second edition, presents
the most current scientific, epidemiological and clinical research
on the role of vitamins and minerals in preventing disease and
promoting optimal health. Organized by micronutrient, the book
covers biological function, deficiency, recommended daily
allowance, role in disease prevention and treatment, sources,
safety, and interactions with other micronutrients and drugs--all
endorsed by the internationally acclaimed Linus Pauling Institute
at Oregon State University. Special Features: Each chapter reviewed
by a recognized expert in the field, who also served on the book's
Editorial Advisory Board Contains the latest intake recommendations
from the Linus Pauling Institute, as well as the Food and Nutrition
Board of the Institute for Medicine Provides a complete index by
disease or disorder that facilitates easy location of
condition-specific information found in multiple chapters
Extensively referenced, with hundreds of citations from the most
current experimental, clinical and epidemiological studies Includes
useful appendices covering drug-nutrient interactions and
nutrient-nutrient interactions, a glossary of terms, a units
conversion table, and the Linus Pauling Institute "Prescription for
Health," summarizing its recommendations for a healthy diet,
lifestyle, and supplement use Taking the approach that
micronutrients play a significant role not only in
As a K9 handler on the Search and Protect team, Arin Siri needs to
be where the action is--and right now that's investigating a
trafficking operation in Hawaii. When an enemy from her past shows
up bleeding, she's torn between the desire to patch Jason up or put
more holes in him. Then again, the hotshot mercenary could be the
person she needs to bust open her case. Jason Landon's team had
always been about taking the contract, getting paid, and not asking
questions. But after his last mission went south, he started to get
curious. His questions quickly drove him out of his mercenary group
and off the grid. Now, the only people he can think of to help him
are the Search and Protect team -- and the dark beauty who is as
ready to kill him as she is to bed him. And he's totally ready to
risk the former for the chance at the latter. But he isn't the only
person with a target on his back. Arin's in danger too, and he'll
do everything he can to keep her safe.
The Barrow of the Damned is the latest action adventure phenomenon
to delight the eager role-playing enthusiasts at the Wardhope Live
Action Role-Playing Centre. The barrow is a truly wondrous
discovery. Its vast network of dark tunnels and undiscovered tombs
stretch for miles below the woodland and make an ideal area to run
role-playing campaigns. Mr Stephens, the owner of the Wardhope
Centre, isn't very particular about whom he sends deep into the
darkness below and, oddly, he doesn't even advertise the event. He
isn't stupid though; he has his reasons. After all, he knows
firsthand of the horrors that lurk within and the devastating
darkness that's tainted his soul and continues to haunt him to this
very day. With a splash of black humour and elements of gore and
violence, this book is not suitable for anyone under the age of
fifteen.
Now in a completely updated second edition, An Evidence-based
Approach to Dietary Phytochemicals and Other Dietary Factors is a
trusted resource for all health professionals who need to interpret
the explosion of information on the role of a plant-based diet in
health and disease. It consolidates a wealth of scientifically
accurate, peer-reviewed data on plant foods, dietary
phytochemicals, and dietary supplements, and includes information
on essential intake recommendations, dietary sources, nutrient and
drug interactions, phytochemicals in disease prevention, possible
adverse effects, and much more. Special features: All chapters
revised and updated, with new sections on choline, coenzyme Q10,
L-Carnitine, lipoic acid, and other dietary factors Logically
structured for quick access to informationbegins with the
evidence-based benefits of fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts,
whole grains, coffee, and tea; and goes on to the scientific and
clinical data on individual dietary phytochemicals and classes of
phytochemicals, including carotenoids, flavonoids, fiber, and more
Summaries at the end of each chapter for rapid review Peer-reviewed
by experts in the field, ensuring that all material is accurate and
up-to-date Concisely synthesizing a huge amount of epidemiological
and clinical research, and emphasizing the importance of a
phytochemical-rich diet over dietary supplements, this book is
ideal for nutritionists, dieticians, nurses, and other health care
professionals who need to educate patients about sound food
choices. Students in graduate programs in nutrition, food science,
pharmacy, and allied health fields will also find the abundance of
rigorous, scientifically accurate information essential in their
studies.
As a part of our CasebookPlus offering, you'll receive the print
book along with lifetime digital access to the eBook. Additionally
you'll receive the Learning Library which includes quizzes tied
specifically to your book, and outline starter and digital access
to leading study aids in that subject and the Gilbert Law
Dictionary. This book is designed for a corporations or business
organizations course that introduces fundamental entity concepts in
the context of legal planning challenges and through exercises that
develop analytical, problem solving, writing, and communication
skills. The book features: 66 mini-case study problems Core
doctrinal concepts and contemporary issues, such as say-on-pay,
latest shareholder proposal trends, director election bylaws, JOBS
Act of 2012, advance notice bylaws (round two), and more
Comprehensive discussions on a wide range of planning challenges:
choice-of entity, buy-sell agreements, employee protections, owner
operational deal points, ethical challenges, shareholder debt,
securities law exemptions, structuring business sales, director
protections, controlling shareholder risks, hostile takeover bids,
executive compensation, and more Practical, understandable
discussions on financial statements, fundamental financial
concepts, business entity taxation, going public realties, bonds,
drafting key organizational documents, business valuations, and
more Court opinions and statutory materials that eliminate the need
for supplementary materials
This book is designed for a corporations or business organizations
course that introduces fundamental entity concepts in the context
of legal planning challenges and through exercises that develop
analytical, problem solving, writing, and communication skills. The
book features: 66 mini-case study problems Core doctrinal concepts
and contemporary issues, such as say-on-pay, latest shareholder
proposal trends, director election bylaws, JOBS Act of 2012,
advance notice bylaws (round two), and more Comprehensive
discussions on a wide range of planning challenges: choice-of
entity, buy-sell agreements, employee protections, owner
operational deal points, ethical challenges, shareholder debt,
securities law exemptions, structuring business sales, director
protections, controlling shareholder risks, hostile takeover bids,
executive compensation, and more Practical, understandable
discussions on financial statements, fundamental financial
concepts, business entity taxation, going public realties, bonds,
drafting key organizational documents, business valuations, and
more Court opinions and statutory materials that eliminate the need
for supplementary materials
During the Vietnam War, many American air commanders were convinced
that rigid Rules of Engagement (ROEs) prevented an American aerial
victory over North Vietnam during the Rolling Thunder air campaign
from 1965-1968. ROEs were directives issued by civilian authority
to guide the conduct of all US aerial operations in Southeast Asia.
To the men "in the field" these rules provided detailed guidance to
be followed by all commanders, air planners, control personnel, and
combat crew members in the actual planning and flying of combat
missions. ROEs allowed President Lyndon Johnson to apply measured
amounts of air power both to avoid escalation of the war into World
War III and to preserve domestic social programs. The belief among
airmen that ROEs undermined Rolling Thunder was later strengthened
by the 1972 Linebacker II air campaign and the more recent Desert
storm air war. Both air campaigns were seemingly decisive, had few
restrictive ROEs, and were conducted in a "straightforward" manner
compared to the gradual approach of Rolling Thunder. A detailed
examination of the ROEs from 1965-1968 reveals that they made the
conduct of the air campaign terribly inefficient and also hampered
its effectiveness; however, ROEs were not the sole cause of Rolling
Thunder's failure.
During the Vietnam War, many American air commanders were convinced
that rigid Rules of Engagement (ROEs) prevented an American aerial
victory over North Vietnam during the Rolling Thunder air campaign
from 1965-1968. ROEs were directives issued by civilian authority
to guide the conduct of all US aerial operations in Southeast Asia.
To the men "in the field" these rules provided detailed guidance to
be followed by all commanders, air planners, control personnel, and
combat crew members in the actual planning and flying of combat
missions.
The Art of Office War is a daring, delightful, engaging and
enlightening fusion of modern and ancient wisdoms, strategies and
philosophies to understand, survive and prosper in the modern
office.
Raul Sa, the newest recruit at a private military contract
organization Search and Protect, is looking to leave his nightmares
behind him. He and his new canine partner, Taz, have bonded well
and his best friend is part of his new team, but relations with the
other members of the squadron are best described as in progress.
When Ami Siri realizes dangerous people are after her, her first
call is to her older sister. But it's Raul who picks up the phone.
She has no idea who he is-- or that he's her older sister's best
friend-- but she's got no time to wait for someone else. She's in
Hawaii conducting sensitive research with no way to get back home,
and she's just escaped an attempted kidnapping. Raul sounds
capable-- and sexy-- and she desperately needs his help. Raul
doesn't think twice before deploying ahead of the Search and
Protect team to help Ami. Inexorably drawn to her, he'll have to
find a solution to the people threatening Ami's freedom...and he'll
need to survive his best friend's temper when she finds out he's
fallen in love with her younger sister.
While much of the scholarship on superhero narratives has focused
on the heroes themselves, Batman's Villains and Villainesses:
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Arkham's Souls takes into view
the depiction of the villains and their lives, arguing that they
often function as proxies for larger societal and philosophical
themes. Approaching Gotham's villains from a number of disciplinary
backgrounds, the essays in this collection highlight how the
villains' multifaceted backgrounds, experiences, motivations, and
behaviors allow for in-depth character analysis across varying
levels of social life. Through investigating their cultural and
scholarly relevance across the humanities and social sciences, the
volume encourages both thoughtful reflection on the relationship
between individuals and their social contexts and the use of
villains (inside and outside of Gotham) as subjects of pedagogical
and scholarly inquiry.
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