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Pirates of the Indian Ocean
Despite the rise and domination of the Raj in post mutiny India
and all it came to mean to the British Empire, it should be
remembered that the rush to India by all the European powers was
originally for the wealth of its trade. That trade had been carried
on for centuries and by the 17th and early 18th centuries was still
active, vital and industrious. However, Britannia had not quite
established her sovereignty of the waves and to sail into the
vastness of the southern and eastern oceans was to launch a ship
and its crew into the virtual unknown-not because of uncharted
currents and coasts, but because of other dangers they might
encounter on their outward or homeward passages. The seas were the
prowling place of pirates of all descriptions, creeds, colours and
nationalities. Some belonged to the races of the sub continent
itself while other captains and crews bore names little different
from those of their victims. This interesting book describes the
activities of this lawless seafaring breed, those who fell foul of
them and those who sought to rid the sea lanes of their
pestilential presence. This Leonaur edition also contains a first
hand account of an English woman who had her own very close
encounter with pirates which contributes an invaluable immediacy to
the principal narrative.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
The number of adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) retaining
full-time employment is extremely low in comparison to those who
may be considered to have more limiting conditions and
disabilities. This book identifies why this is the case by asking
the individuals concerned what they find difficult about working.
Looking at expectations, motivations, working conditions and other
factors, Sarah Hendrickx explores the reasons why work just doesn't
work for many people with Asperger Syndrome and how to resolve
these issues. Featuring personal stories from those with AS, the
book highlights successful scenarios and provides suggestions for
both employers and those in search of work on how to improve
employment for the benefit of everyone. Asperger Syndrome and
Employment provides essential information for those making the
decisions and acknowledges what people with AS really want from a
job so they can make employment work for them.
Colonel John Biddulph (25 July 1840 - 24 December 1921) was a
British soldier, author and naturalist who served in the government
of British India. He was educated at Westminster School, and at the
age of 18 joined the 19th Lancers and proceeded to India where he
served in Awadh during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Afterwards, he
joined the political department of the government of British India.
Between 1873 and 1874 he accompanied Thomas Douglas Forsyth, Thomas
E. Gordon, Henry Walter Bellew, Ferdinand Stoliczka, Henry Trotter,
and R. A. Champman on the Second Yarkand Mission - an expedition
across the Himalayas to Chinese Turkestan. After holding many posts
as British Resident at various princely states and serving for four
years on the staff of the Viceroy of India, Lord Northbrook,
Biddulph retired from the service in 1896.
Pirates of the Indian Ocean
Despite the rise and domination of the Raj in post mutiny India
and all it came to mean to the British Empire, it should be
remembered that the rush to India by all the European powers was
originally for the wealth of its trade. That trade had been carried
on for centuries and by the 17th and early 18th centuries was still
active, vital and industrious. However, Britannia had not quite
established her sovereignty of the waves and to sail into the
vastness of the southern and eastern oceans was to launch a ship
and its crew into the virtual unknown-not because of uncharted
currents and coasts, but because of other dangers they might
encounter on their outward or homeward passages. The seas were the
prowling place of pirates of all descriptions, creeds, colours and
nationalities. Some belonged to the races of the sub continent
itself while other captains and crews bore names little different
from those of their victims. This interesting book describes the
activities of this lawless seafaring breed, those who fell foul of
them and those who sought to rid the sea lanes of their
pestilential presence. This Leonaur edition also contains a first
hand account of an English woman who had her own very close
encounter with pirates which contributes an invaluable immediacy to
the principal narrative.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This is the book we need for guidance on employment for people with
Asperger's syndrome. The contributors describe their employment
experiences and offer sound advice. I thoroughly enjoyed reading
the success stories and took note of the words of warning of what
not to do.' - Professor Tony Attwood Employment is an important
part of a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life but less than 20
per cent of people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are in work at any
one time. The adults with AS in this book explore the issues
surrounding employment, providing advice and insights for others
with AS, as well as their employers and colleagues. Drawing on
personal experience and lessons learned, Asperger Syndrome and
Employment looks at: * the transition from education to employment,
* the importance of matching skills to career choices, * practical
coping strategies for employees with AS in the workplace, * advice
for employers, including the need to make `reasonable adjustments'
to avoid discrimination, * ways in which employment services ought
to work for people with AS. This is essential reading for adults
with AS, their family and friends, employment services and career
advisers, and companies needing to know how, in practical terms, to
accommodate employees with AS.
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