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In July 1962 Brian Smith joined British European Airways (BEA) as a
steward. In 1991 he retired as a Senior Training Captain with
British Airways. Brian describes this remarkable development,
recalling some of the many hurdles and adventures along the way.
The title of the book, Straighten Up and Fly Right, seems to
describe his ambitions. The adventures start with his desire to
learn to fly. His working life as a Training Captain with BOAC and
British Airways is described in detail. He manages to capture in
print what life was like during what many call 'The Golden Age of
Flying'. The book gives a detailed account of these adventures.
They may appear to follow one after the other in rapid succession,
and that is exactly what happened. Each chapter is laced with
humour. The adventures are all true, but you might detect a slight
exaggeration of one or two of the characters. If this makes you
smile, he'd be happy. There were two significant adventures that he
recalls as if they happened yesterday. The first was as a Flight
Controller in the Control Centre for the Breitling record-breaking
balloon flight round the world in 1999. He describes the experience
'like holding your breath for three weeks'. The following year he
was back in the role of Flight Controller for David
Hempleman-Adams' record-breaking flight to the North Pole by
balloon. As you can imagine, anyone involved with these adventures
is familiar with the 'Swan Effect' - serene and calm on the
surface, but pedalling like mad underneath! The adventures took
mainly two forms: Aircraft flying - as a first officer on a BOAC
B707 that had to land at Heathrow without a nosewheel - helping
restore and fly an Albatross, a 70-year-old amphibian aircraft - a
spell of bush flying in Rhodesia. Hot-air balloon flying - becoming
an instructor and examiner - flying in France, Holland, Austria,
Ireland, USA, the Artic Circle, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa,
across Australia and across the English Channel. Brian also shares
details of his latest venture - building and operating a Spitfire
simulator in his barn in West Sussex, to raise money for the RAF
Benevolent Fund. To date GBP100,000 has been raised. Brian has
decided to donate 10% of any profits from the sale of this book to
the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. The chapters have many
photographs and cartoons drawn by the author.
The history of noncombatant immunity is well established. What is
less understood is how militaries have rationalized violating this
immunity. This book traces the development of how militaries have
rationalized the killing of the innocent from the thirteenth
century onward. In the process, this historiography shows how we
have arrived at the ascendant convention that assumes militaries
should not intentionally kill the innocent. Furthermore, it shows
how moral arguments about the permissibility of killing the
innocent are largely adaptations to material changes in how wars
are fought, whether through technological innovations or changes in
institutional structures.
In this issue the Guest Editors provide a contemporary look at the
epidemiology, clinical manifestations, treatment and outcomes for
neonatal-perinatal infections. Contributors include neonatologists,
infectious disease, and critical care specialists with a wide
variety of research interests in this arena. Readers will be
exposed to the latest information on dosing of antibiotics,
antivirals, and antifungals. This information is critical in the
infant population given the rapid changes in physiology, metabolic
pathways and renal elimination that occur over the first months of
life. There is an extensive examination of infectious processes
that commonly present in infants including meningitis, bloodstream
infections, and urinary tract infections. Additional topics include
infectious processes affecting the newborn (chorioamnionitis and
TORCH infections) and premature infants (necrotizing
enterocolitis). Specific pathogens are highlighted in articles on
HSV, CMV/VZV, staphylococcal species, and Candida. Finally, the
rationale for the most recent changes to guidelines for initiating
therapy for early-onset neonatal sepsis are reviewed.
This elegant book provides a student-friendly introduction to the
subject of physical chemistry. It is concise and more compact than
standard textbooks on the subject and it emphasises the two
important concepts underpinning physical chemistry: quantum
mechanics and the second law of thermodynamics. The principles are
challenging to students because they both focus on uncertainty and
probability. The book explains these fundamental concepts clearly
and shows how they offer the key to understanding the wide range of
chemical phenomena including atomic and molecular spectra, the
structure and properties of solids, liquids and gases, chemical
equilibrium, and the rates of chemical reactions.
This elegant book provides a student-friendly introduction to the
subject of physical chemistry. It is concise and more compact than
standard textbooks on the subject and it emphasises the two
important concepts underpinning physical chemistry: quantum
mechanics and the second law of thermodynamics. The principles are
challenging to students because they both focus on uncertainty and
probability. The book explains these fundamental concepts clearly
and shows how they offer the key to understanding the wide range of
chemical phenomena including atomic and molecular spectra, the
structure and properties of solids, liquids and gases, chemical
equilibrium, and the rates of chemical reactions.
The ultimate test of marketing investment, and indeed any
investment, is whether it creates value for shareholders. But few
marketing investments are evaluated from this perspective.
Increasingly, boards of directors and city analysts the world over
are dissatisfied with this lack of accountability.
Cranfield School of Management has been addressing this problem by
working with a range of blue-chip companies. They have created a
new framework which shows how marketing systematically contributes
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Finance Directors, CEOs, Strategists and MBA students wanting to
understand the key drivers of modern business
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firm and how it can contribute to increasing stakeholder value
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practitioners and students
This widely acclaimed text, now in its fifth edition and translated
into many languages, continues to present a clear, simple and
concise introduction to chemical thermodynamics. An examination of
equilibrium in the everyday world of mechanical objects provides
the starting point for an accessible account of the factors that
determine equilibrium in chemical systems. This straightforward
approach leads students to a thorough understanding of the basic
principles of thermodynamics, which are then applied to a wide
range of physico-chemical systems. The book also discusses the
problems of non-ideal solutions and the concept of activity, and
provides an introduction to the molecular basis of thermodynamics.
Over five editions, the views of teachers of the subject and their
students have been incorporated. The result is a little more rigour
in specifying the dimensions within logarithmic expressions, the
addition of more worked examples and the inclusion of a simple
treatment of the molecular basis of thermodynamics. Students on
courses in thermodynamics will continue to find this popular book
an excellent introductory text.
An exploration of the implications of the 'good governance' agendas
for developing and newly democratized countries. The book first
assesses each item on the 'good governance' agenda for its
contribution to development and the cost to society of bad
governance. It secondly examines the view of the international
development agencies on each dimension of governance. Thirdly it
specifies the contribution political science can make to an
understanding of each dimension of governance, both in respect of
the actions undertaken by aid agencies and recipient governments,
and of those aspects of political reform which fall beyond the
scope of foreign intervention.
XIII List of contributors A. Experimental studies A simple
mathematical model of High Frequency Ventilation. 1 A. Versprille.
Development and clinical application of High Frequency Ventilation.
12 U.H. Sjostrand- L. Bunegin, R.B. Smith, ~i.F. Babinski.
Convective diffusion in oscillatory flow as a gas transport 39
mechanism during High Frequency Ventilation. H.J. van Ouwerkerk, P.
Gieles, J.M. Bogaard. Pressure flow pattern and gas transport using
various types of 51 High Frequency Ventilation. M. Baum, H. Benzer,
W. Goldschmied, N. Mutz. A review of experimental and theoretical
studies of High Frequency 59 Ventilation. A.S. Slutsky, R.D. Kamm,
J.M. Drazen. Effects of High Frequency Jet Ventilation design and
operational 71 variables upon arterial blood gas tensions. J.M.
Calkins, C.K. Waterson, S.F. Quan, H.W. Militzer, Th.J. Conahan,
C.W. Otto, S.R. Hameroff. Airway pressure as a determining factor
for ventilation and 81 haemodynamic efficiency during HFJV. M.
Jimenez Lendinez, J.A. Cambronero, J. Lopez, B. Galvan, A. Garcia,
R. Denia, A. Aguado. B. Experimental studies and mechanics High
Frequency Ventilation: an experimental comparison of HFPPV 87 and
HFJV. U.H. Sjostrand, M.F. Babinski, U.R. Borg, R.B. Smith. VI 92
Alveolar pressures during High Frequency Ventilation. P.R.
Fletcher. Carbon dioxide clearance during High Frequency Jet
Ventilation 93 (HFJV) . J.L. Bourgain, A.J. Mortimer, M.K. Sykes.
105 Hemodynamic effects of High Frequency Ventilation. F.R. Gioia,
A.P. Harris, R.J. Traystman, M.C. Rogers.
Understanding Third World Politics gives a comprehensive and
critical introduction to the main theories that have been used to
understand political change in developing countries. It examines
the variety of political institutions and processes in the Third
World and critical evaluates the major explanatory frameworks used
by political scientists to understand them. The discussion is
supported throughout by a wide range of topical case studies from
around the world - including features on class in Brazil and
democracy in India. The book concludes by considering the political
instability that so frequently plagues poor countries and by
identifying the conditions required to establish democratic
stability. The fourth edition has been revised and updated
throughout to take account of key political developments, including
foreign interventions in the Middle East, state repression in North
Africa, and the secession of South Sudan. Engagingly written, this
text offers a clear and theoretically rigorous introduction to the
politics of the Third World.
Lost in Liberia Is a story of twins, Joanne and Rob, who become
separated from their parents in a war-torn African territory. The
children face a series of adventures which challenge their courage,
but help arrives in the form of a Liberian girl of similar age who
joins them in their efforts to find their parents. Tension mounts
as they realise they are being pursued by a scar-faced soldier
apparently intent on capturing them. However, there is a surprising
twist to the story at the end when their supposed enemy reveals
himself to be not who they thought he was.
This book examines John Locke as a theorist of migration,
immigration, and the movement of peoples. It outlines the contours
of the public discourse surrounding migration in the seventeenth
century and situates Lockeâs in-depth involvement in these
debates. The volume presents a variety of undercurrents in
Lockeâs writing â his ideas on populationism, naturalization,
colonization and the right to withdrawal, the plight of refugees,
and territorial rights â which have great import in present-day
debates about migration. Departing from the popular extant
literature that sees Locke advocating for a strong right to exclude
foreigners, the author proposes a Lockean theory of immigration
that recognizes the fundamental right to emigrate, thus catering to
an age wrought with terrorism, xenophobia and economic inequality.
A unique and compelling contribution, the volume will be of great
interest to scholars and researchers of political theory, political
philosophy, history of international politics, international
relations, international political economy, public policy,
seventeenth century English history, migration and citizenship
studies, and moral philosophy.
The pharma and medtech sectors are evolving rapidly, driven by
science, technology, economics, politics and globalization. In the
new industry landscape, creating strong brand strategies is ever
more difficult and ever more vital. Brand Therapy gives pharma and
medtech brand teams the tools to understand their market, create
strong strategies and translate them into actionable plans. Written
in 16 short, easy chapters, it is essential reading for anyone who
works in or with brand teams in the life sciences industry.
Science for 5-7 Year Olds contains over 70 attractively laid out
photocopiable sheets, written to match the National Curriculum and
the QCA schemes of work. The accompanying teachers' notes provide
background information, answers to the pupil pages, resources
needed and teaching/safety notes. The team of authors includes
science specialists, primary school and special needs teachers.
They have worked together to produce matrial that is clearly
written, scientifically accurate and which primary school pupils
will enjoy.
The Project Science scheme is a must for any teacher of 7-11 year
olds. Written to match the National Curriculum and QCA schemes of
work, the books contain attractively laid out photocopiable sheets
and easy-to-use teachers' notes - everything you need to teach
science successfully. The team of authors includes science
specialists, primary school and special needs teachers. They have
worked together to produce material that is clearly written,
scientifically accurate and which primary school pupils will enjoy.
Materials and their Properties contains over 60 photocopiable
sheets. The teachers' notes give background information, ideas for
extensions, answers to pupil pages, resources needed and
teaching/safety notes. Topics covered include grouping and
classifying, changing materials and separating materials.
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Physical Processes (Paperback)
Margaret Abraitis, Angela Deighan, Brian Gallagher, Brian Smith, Michael Toner
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R573
Discovery Miles 5 730
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The Project Science scheme is a must for any teacher of 7-11 year
olds. Written to match the National Curriculum and QCA schemes of
work, the books contain attractively laid out photocopiable sheets
and easy-to-use teachers' notes - everything you need to teach
science successfully. The team of authors includes science
specialists, primary school and special needs teachers. They have
worked together to produce material that is clearly written,
scientifically accurate and which primary school pupils will enjoy.
Physical Processes contains over 70 photocopiable sheets. The
teachers' notes give background information, ideas for extensions,
answers to pupil pages, resources needed and teaching/safety notes.
Topics covered include electricity, forces and motion, light and
sound, and the Earth and beyond.
The Project Science scheme is a must for any teacher of 7-11 year
olds. Written to match the National Curriculum and QCA schemes of
work, the books contain attractively laid out photocopiable sheets
and easy-to-use teachers' notes - everything you need to teach
science successfully. The team of authors includes science
specialists, primary school and special needs teachers. They have
worked together to produce material that is clearly written,
scientifically accurate and which primary school pupils will enjoy.
Life Processes and Living Things contains over 60 photocopiable
sheets. The teachers' notes give background information, ideas for
extensions, answers to pupil pages, resources needed and
teaching/safety notes. Topics covered include life processes,
humans and other animals, green plants, variation and
classification and living things in their environment.
The book is aimed at those wishing to gain a basic knowledge of the
practical aspects of the four most widely used welding processes:
manual metal arc (MMA), metal inert/active gas (MIG/AG), tungsten
inert gas (TIG) and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. In addition
to a detailed treatment of these four methods, further sections
deal with the various angles at which welding can be carried out,
the effect of the different materials, and quality assessment.
Important safety information is collected into a preliminary
section whilst highlighted safety warnings carry the safety theme
through the entire text. Features to aid comprehension include a
glossary of welding terms and symbols, self-assessment questions
and a guide to current welder qualifications in the light of recent
European standardisation.
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Memory (Paperback)
Brian Smith
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R1,003
Discovery Miles 10 030
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
This widely acclaimed text, now in its sixth edition and translated
into many languages, continues to present a clear, simple and
concise introduction to chemical thermodynamics. An examination of
equilibrium in the everyday world of mechanical objects provides a
starting point for an accessible account of the factors that
determine equilibrium in chemical systems. This straightforward
approach leads students to a thorough understanding of the basic
principles of thermodynamics, which are then applied to a wide
range of physical chemical systems. The book also discusses the
problems of non-ideal solutions and the concept of activity, and
provides an introduction to the molecular basis of thermodynamics.
Over six editions, the views of teachers of the subject and their
students have been incorporated. Reference to the phase rule has
been included in this edition and the notation has been revised to
conform to current IUPAC recommendations. Students taking courses
in thermodynamics will continue to find this popular book an
excellent introductory text.
This elegant book provides a student-friendly introduction to the
subject of physical chemistry. It is by the author of the very
successful Basic Chemical Thermodynamics and is written in the same
well-received popular style. It is concise and more compact than
standard textbooks on the subject and emphasises the two important
topics underpinning the subject: quantum mechanics and the second
law of thermodynamics. Both topics are challenging to students
because they focus on uncertainty and probability. The book
explains these fundamental concepts clearly and shows how they
offer the key to understanding a wide range of chemical phenomena
including atomic and molecular spectra, the structure and
properties of solids, liquids and gases, chemical equilibrium and
the rates of chemical reactions.This revised edition has enabled
improvements and corrections to be made.
This elegant book provides a student-friendly introduction to the
subject of physical chemistry. It is by the author of the very
successful Basic Chemical Thermodynamics and is written in the same
well-received popular style. It is concise and more compact than
standard textbooks on the subject and emphasises the two important
topics underpinning the subject: quantum mechanics and the second
law of thermodynamics. Both topics are challenging to students
because they focus on uncertainty and probability. The book
explains these fundamental concepts clearly and shows how they
offer the key to understanding a wide range of chemical phenomena
including atomic and molecular spectra, the structure and
properties of solids, liquids and gases, chemical equilibrium and
the rates of chemical reactions. This revised edition has enabled
improvements and corrections to be made.
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