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Would you know how to prepare for an unforeseen emergency, or
handle an unexpected disaster? With real-world considerations in
mind, disaster preparedness consultant David Black shows us how to
stay alive when tragedy strikes. His step-by-step actions can help
us make it safely through a variety of crises, from catastrophic
weather to terrorism to civil unrest. Black presents tailor-made
plans for individuals, businesses, organizations, small groups, and
communities to follow, in all regions of the country and broken
down by type of emergency and environment. In addition, he provides
a hierarchy for response including communication, healthcare, food,
water, and shelter in the absence of institutions and commercially
available services and supplies.
Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry IV provides a first point of
entry for scientists interested in heterocyclic ring systems. Given
the rapid expansion of publications in this field, this compilation
of definitive reviews is especially important and invaluable.
Written by leading scientists who have evaluated and summarized the
most important data published over the last decade, this book is an
invaluable addition to the reference library of anyone working with
heterocyclic ring systems. Spanning 14 volumes, over 13,000 pages,
and 240 chapters, this new edition builds on, and complements, the
material in previous editions. This comprehensive resource is
designed to be used both as a standalone resource and in
conjunction with earlier works.
Despite the transition from apartheid to democracy, South Africa is
the most unequal country in the world. Its extremes of wealth and
poverty undermine intensifying struggles for a better life for all.
The wide-ranging essays in this sixth volume of the New South
African Review demonstrate how the consequences of inequality
extend throughout society and the political economy, crippling the
quest for social justice, polarising the politics, skewing economic
outcomes and bringing devastating environmental consequences in
their wake. Contributors survey the extent and consequences of
inequality across fields as diverse as education, disability,
agrarian reform, nuclear geography and small towns, and tackle some
of the most difficult social, political and economic issues. How
has the quest for greater equality affected progressive political
discourse? How has inequality reproduced itself, despite best
intentions in social policy, to the detriment of the poor and the
historically disadvantaged? How have shifts in mining and the
financialisation of the economy reshaped the contours of
inequality? How does inequality reach into the daily social life of
South Africans, and shape the way in which they interact? How does
the extent and shape of inequality in South Africa compare with
that of other major countries of the global South which themselves
are notorious for their extremes of wealth and poverty? South
African extremes of inequality reflect increasing inequality
globally, and The Crisis of Inequality will speak to all those -
general readers, policy makers, researchers and students - who are
demanding a more equal world.
Description Ruby is a dynamic language perfect for creating
applications, development tools, and administrative scripts. The
Well-Grounded Rubyist, Third Edition is a perfect tutorial for
newcomers to Ruby and a great way for experienced Rubyists to
deepen their understanding of the language. Key features * Fully
updated to cover the latest in Ruby 2.5 * Clear explanations of
Ruby concepts and how to apply them * Simple examples to seal in
the learning * Prepares readers to use Ruby anywhere for any
purpose Audience This book teaches Ruby from the ground up. The
reader should have command of basic programming concepts in another
language. About the technology Because it's the backbone of the
well-loved Ruby on Rails web framework, Ruby has become one of the
most popular programming languages in the world. David A. Black is
an internationally-known Ruby developer, author, trainer, speaker,
and event organizer, as well as a co-founder of Ruby Central.
Joseph Leo III is a Ruby teacher, mentor, and community advocate.
He is the lead organizer of the Gotham Ruby Conference (GoRuCo) and
founder of Def Method.
Born to Farm sheds light upon the enormous changes that have taken
place in farming over the past 90 years, as seen through the eyes
of one of the participants. It is an absorbing and fascinating
autobiography; the author's enthusiasm and quest for knowledge, his
ingenuity and practical skills, have enabled him to keep abreast of
changes in the wider world while building up the family farming
enterprise in Suffolk. The author's early memories of the 1930s and
of his school days, evoke a bygone era in the countryside and on
the farm. Lifelong learning is a theme which runs through the book.
Opportunities for learning and travel through the Young Farmers'
Club, for example, are described with humour and give an insight
into farming both in the UK and the USA during the 1950s. Back on
Red House Farm, David Black deals with everyday challenges as he
progresses from dogsbody to decision-maker. Problem-solving is part
of a farmer's life and no aspect of the business escapes his steady
hand and scrutiny. Gradually, the huge variety of crops grown is
streamlined but not before we've learned about harnessing horses
and draining the land, about virus-free strawberry plants and
fields of tulips and peonies, of cocksfoot and fescue. Pigs are an
important aspect of the family business and the evolution of
suitable feed mixes, pig housing, breeding and outdoor rearing,
integrated with cereal production and milling on the farm, makes
compelling reading. Changes to field sizes and to farm buildings
and the provision of housing for farm workers are all covered, with
many interesting anecdotes. The value of sharing knowledge and of
co-operation with other farmers - both formally and informally - is
made apparent. The author is full of admiration for the
contributions of others, but modest about his own considerable
achievements. Hard work, encouragement of others, and a 'can do'
attitude summarise his approach. Family life is explored and
glimpses into village life provide an interesting social history of
the period. Working alongside family members has its own rewards
and challenges and the journey has begun along the path to secure a
way forward for future generations.
During the renovation of a decrepit old barn by several friends,
the chance finding of various old manuscripts lodged between some
wall cavities reveals clues to a mystery that goes back over four
and a half centuries to the time of Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I
and Lady Jane Grey, who is often referred to as the Nine Day Queen.
Told from several viewpoints, the startling story of Lady Jane Grey
finally comes to light as the previously unknown last moments of
her life involving mystery, intrigue, politics and love, come to an
explosive ending that may even force a revision of the history
books.
During the renovation of a decrepit old barn by several friends,
the chance finding of various old manuscripts lodged between some
wall cavities reveals clues to a mystery that goes back over four
and a half centuries to the time of Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I
and Lady Jane Grey, who is often referred to as the Nine Day Queen.
Told from several viewpoints, the startling story of Lady Jane Grey
finally comes to light as the previously unknown last moments of
her life involving mystery, intrigue, politics and love, come to an
explosive ending that may even force a revision of the history
books.
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