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An essential overview of great kingdoms in African history and
their legacies, written by world-leading experts. From the ancient
Nile Valley to the savannas of medieval West Africa, the Great
Lakes of East Africa and on to the forests and grasslands to the
south, African civilizations have given rise to some of the world's
most impressive kingdoms. Here, nine leading historians of Africa
take a fresh look at these kingdoms over five thousand years of
recorded history. How did royal power operate in Africa and how
were kings - and queens - 'made'? Did they display their sacred
royal power, as in the great public ceremonies of the West African
kingdoms of Asante and Dahomey, or hide it away, as beneath the
fringed, beaded crowns that concealed the faces of Yoruba kings?
How have African peoples recorded, celebrated and critiqued royal
authority and its legacies? While absolute monarchy in Africa - as
elsewhere in the world - is on the wane in the modern era,
'traditional' kingship continues to exist within many of its
present-day nations, preserving ancient cultural ideas about
identity and power. Africa's history is often little known beyond
the devastation wrought by the slave trade and European colonial
rule. Presenting some of the most exciting recent developments in
the understanding of states and societies in the deeper past, Great
Kingdoms of Africa challenges the outdated notion of the continent
as an indistinct realm of 'lost kingdoms'. It shows how kingdoms
with deep roots continued to shape African history throughout the
twentieth century and into the present day.
Taking a closer look at the fundamentals of the green and wild life
forms that exist around us. With a photographer's eye, viewing the
very things that we take for granted and easily dismiss as an
abundant source of the natural world. But could this be construed
as disposable? This book does not shy away from the hard realities
of, or attempt to glamorise, the climate discussion. It modulates
the voices, pensive, concerned, engaged or ignoring, from which is
created the colours within a silent world of nature. The Colour of
Silence is about mindfulness and a clear-focused look at life on
Earth, contemplating the curious truth about nature. This widely
respected photographer artist, Clare Newton uses her intriguing and
unusual photographs to explore the wonders of nature. "Art has a
vital role to play in our sense of well-being through immersion in
the natural world by enhancing our awareness of the diversity of
life that abounds there." The perception of the superiority of one
life form over another, and in particular of humanity over the
remainder of the natural world, may well have contributed in no
small way to the environmental predicament that confronts us today.
Alongside Newton's images, runs another narrative: Could there be a
different way of perceiving nature and our human place within it
with fresh eyes, untainted by past preconceptions? Can her
unassuming photographer's eye help to show life as it actually is,
not as we might imagine or desire it to be? Kate Humble BBC
Wildlife and Science Presenter says 'A beautiful & thought
provoking book.'
What is the origin of the stories of the Round Table, of Excalibur
and the Holy Grail, of Sir Launcelot and Guinevere? And where was
Camelot?King Arthur's name has echoed down the centuries, conjuring
up rich images of mystery and power, chivalry and romance. But did
he exist at all? There is no evidence to prove he reigned in the
fifth and sixth centuries; no eye-witness accounts of his
coronation and no reliable manuscripts outlining his deeds. This
full-colour guide examines the facts of the legends in the
tantalising puzzle of King Arthur and his knights. Learn about the
origins of the Round Table, the cult of chivalry and conflict
between knights, and Arthur's shape-shifting half-sister Moran le
Fay. From the origins of Arthurian legend to the new phase in the
Arthurian cyce in the romantic revival of the early nineteenth
century, read about the tantalizing puzzle that is King Arthur.Look
out for more Pitkin guides on the very best of British history,
heritage and travel.
What is the origin of the stories of the Round Table, of Excalibur
and the Holy Grail, of Sir Launcelot and Guinevere? And where was
Camelot?King Arthur's name has echoed down the centuries, conjuring
up rich images of mystery and power, chivalry and romance. But did
he exist at all? There is no evidence to prove he reigned in the
fifth and sixth centuries; no eye-witness accounts of his
coronation and no reliable manuscripts outlining his deeds. This
full-colour guide examines the facts of the legends in the
tantalising puzzle of King Arthur and his knights. Learn about the
origins of the Round Table, the cult of chivalry and conflict
between knights, and Arthur's shape-shifting half-sister Moran le
Fay. From the origins of Arthurian legend to the new phase in the
Arthurian cyce in the romantic revival of the early nineteenth
century, read about the tantalizing puzzle that is King Arthur.Look
out for more Pitkin guides on the very best of British history,
heritage and travel.
The Climbing Chronicles record the 1940s climbing exploits of Harry
Parker. Born in Blackburn on 29 February 1916, Harry started
climbing before the war and continued to do so after its
conclusion, exploring the Peak District, Wales, the Lake District
and Scotland. Each night he noted down his adventures in his
'chronicles', recording the routes he climbed, the walks, bicycle
rides and journeys he undertook, and the people he met along the
way. Harry's remarkable diaries have now been transcribed by his
son John, and the resulting Chronicles offer a first-hand view of
climbing and walking in Britain in the 1940s. With an enthusiasm
for the outdoors and a sense of fun that springs from every entry,
The Climbing Chronicles is an entertaining and fascinating - not to
mention quirky - read.
Their ferocity is as legendary as their loyalty to the British
Monarch and their regimental histories are crammed with acts of
incredible bravery and sacrifice. The Gurkhas' particular
reputation as fearsome fighting men remains undisputed and the mere
threat of their kukri knives has put fear into the hearts of
opposing forces throughout the world. The Gurkhas have been on the
British frontlines since 1815 and these small but extraordinarily
tough fighters have demonstrated their courage ever since, in
battles ranging from the Indian Mutiny through Afghanistan to
Kosovo. John Parker has fully updated his bestselling book to
include the Gurkhas' recent operations in Africa and to celebrate
their successful campaigning for British citizenship. His book is a
fascinating testimony to a fighting force that stands dramatically
apart in British military history.
What is the origin of the stories of the Round Table, of Excalibur
and the Holy Grail, of Sir Launcelot and Guinevere? And where was
Camelot?King Arthur's name has echoed down the centuries, conjuring
up rich images of mystery and power, chivalry and romance. But did
he exist at all? There is no evidence to prove he reigned in the
fifth and sixth centuries; no eye-witness accounts of his
coronation and no reliable manuscripts outlining his deeds. This
full-colour guide examines the facts of the legends in the
tantalising puzzle of King Arthur and his knights. Learn about the
origins of the Round Table, the cult of chivalry and conflict
between knights, and Arthur's shape-shifting half-sister Moran le
Fay. From the origins of Arthurian legend to the new phase in the
Arthurian cyce in the romantic revival of the early nineteenth
century, read about the tantalizing puzzle that is King Arthur.Look
out for more Pitkin guides on the very best of British history,
heritage and travel. This title is also available in English &
French
Health research and health care practice are radically transforming
as governments invest more in large scale, national and
international health projects with increasing levels of
interdisciplinarity as populations age and as nations grow
wealthier. This volume examines the structures and dynamics of
scientific collaboration in health research and health care.
Bringing together detailed research from the US, Canada, Europe and
Japan, Collaboration Across Health Research and Medical Care sheds
light on the features, environments and relationships that
characterise collaboration in health care and research, exploring
changing patterns of collaboration and examining the causes and
consequences of team work in the health domain. With attention to
the increasingly porous boundaries between health care and
research, the book not only investigates research settings, but
also considers the manner in which knowledge produced in
laboratories and clinics is translated into day-to-day medical and
care practice and health initiatives. It offers a rich examination
of the political, technical and organisational facets of
collaboration and the implications of changes in collaboration for
every day treatment and practice, Collaboration Across Health
Research and Medical Care will be of interest to scholars of
sociology and science and technology studies, as well as those
working in the field of health policy and research.
What is the origin of the stories of the Round Table, of Excalibur
and the Holy Grail, of Sir Launcelot and Guinevere? And where was
Camelot?King Arthur's name has echoed down the centuries, conjuring
up rich images of mystery and power, chivalry and romance. But did
he exist at all? There is no evidence to prove he reigned in the
fifth and sixth centuries; no eye-witness accounts of his
coronation and no reliable manuscripts outlining his deeds. This
full-colour guide examines the facts of the legends in the
tantalising puzzle of King Arthur and his knights. Learn about the
origins of the Round Table, the cult of chivalry and conflict
between knights, and Arthur's shape-shifting half-sister Moran le
Fay. From the origins of Arthurian legend to the new phase in the
Arthurian cyce in the romantic revival of the early nineteenth
century, read about the tantalizing puzzle that is King Arthur.Look
out for more Pitkin guides on the very best of British history,
heritage and travel.
'From now on, all men operating against German troops in so-called
Commando raids are to be annihilated.' Adolf Hitler This infamous
edict was Hitler's response to the actions of the Commandos, a
daring new guerrilla force led by eccentrics and idealists. The
Commandos were Britain's first ever special forces, a group of
volunteers from across the Army, Navy and Air Force that would
confront the Germans on some of the most dangerous missions of the
Second World War. After the war, the Commando units of the Royal
Marines carried on those traditions, engaging in virtually every
military scenario involving British troops. They became the elite
of the British 'ready-to-go' forces, capable of deploying at a
moment's notice to any trouble spot in the world. Their training is
uniquely challenging and those who pass through it are awarded the
coveted Green Beret, the distinctive hallmark of the Commando
ethos. In John Parker's now signature style, Commandos details the
formation of one of Britain's most controversial fighting units,
told with unique accounts from the men at the frontlines of the
biggest battles of the twentieth century.
Health research and health care practice are radically transforming
as governments invest more in large scale, national and
international health projects with increasing levels of
interdisciplinarity as populations age and as nations grow
wealthier. This volume examines the structures and dynamics of
scientific collaboration in health research and health care.
Bringing together detailed research from the US, Canada, Europe and
Japan, Collaboration Across Health Research and Medical Care sheds
light on the features, environments and relationships that
characterise collaboration in health care and research, exploring
changing patterns of collaboration and examining the causes and
consequences of team work in the health domain. With attention to
the increasingly porous boundaries between health care and
research, the book not only investigates research settings, but
also considers the manner in which knowledge produced in
laboratories and clinics is translated into day-to-day medical and
care practice and health initiatives. It offers a rich examination
of the political, technical and organisational facets of
collaboration and the implications of changes in collaboration for
every day treatment and practice, Collaboration Across Health
Research and Medical Care will be of interest to scholars of
sociology and science and technology studies, as well as those
working in the field of health policy and research.
Sacramental records known to survive from the Oxford Catholic
Mission, 1700-1875. This volume presents the contents of the
sacramental records known to survive from the Oxford Catholic
Mission, 1700-1875. These original registers are held in five
volumes in the Archives of the Oxford Oratory. The Oratory's
Oxfordshire archive consists of registers from Waterperry House,
the chapel of St Clement's, Oxford, and the church of St Aloysius
Gonzaga, Oxford. [1] The registers feature much common form and use
of Latin and the contents are made accessible here in transcribed,
translated and tabulated form. The registers record the sacramental
life and rites of passage of what began as a small, thinly spread
community of Oxfordshire Catholics. The documents start in 1700 and
go on to span the watershed of Catholic Emancipation in 1829. They
record the transition from 'hidden' country-house Catholicism to a
city church with influential priests and a varied, sometimes
international, congregation. [1] A further brief register, from the
Catholic chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Bampton, 185660 found its
archival home in the collection but is not historically linked to
the Oxford Mission. It is included here for completeness. See also
Appendix D.
With increased public attention focused on the environment and
government legislation on competition, landscape managers are
coming under increasing pressure to adopt a more disciplined
analytical approach to their work. Landscape Management and
Maintenance will help you to set objectives for the use of your
land, your manpower and your resources. The authors draw on their
wide experience of different types of landscape management to give
you clear examples of the methods and alternatives. At each stage
they emphasise how to make cost effective choices, and achieve the
best value for money.
The Pitkin Guide to Britain's Kings & Queens presents a
concise, informative history, in words and pictures, of Britain's
56 sovereigns from Alfred the Great in the 9th century to our
reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Beautifully illustrated, this
book includes family trees and details of where and when each
monarch was born, where they were crowned, the dates they reigned
and where they are buried.Now fully updated with the discovery of
Richard III's bones, the birth of HRH Prince George and the 2013
Succession to the Crown Act, this Pitkin Guide contains all you
need to know on Britain's Kings & Queens.This beautifully
illustrated book is part of the Pitkin Royal Collection series,
celebrating the lives of the British royal family. Other notable
titles in this insightful series include Royal Babies, The Queen
and Her Family and Queen Elizabeth II.
A growing concern of mine has been the unrealistic expectations for
new computer-related technologies introduced into all kinds of
organizations. Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment, and
a schizophrenic approach to the introduction of new technologies.
The UNIX and real-time UNIX operating system technologies are major
examples of emerging technologies with great potential benefits but
unrealistic expectations. Users want to use UNIX as a common
operating system throughout large segments of their organizations.
A common operating system would decrease software costs by helping
to provide portability and interoperability between computer
systems in today's multivendor environments. Users would be able to
more easily purchase new equipment and technologies and
cost-effectively reuse their applications. And they could more
easily connect heterogeneous equipment in different departments
without having to constantly write and rewrite interfaces. On the
other hand, many users in various organizations do not understand
the ramifications of general-purpose versus real-time UNIX. Users
tend to think of "real-time" as a way to handle exotic
heart-monitoring or robotics systems. Then these users use UNIX for
transaction processing and office applications and complain about
its performance, robustness, and reliability. Unfortunately, the
users don't realize that real-time capabilities added to UNIX can
provide better performance, robustness and reliability for these
non-real-time applications. Many other vendors and users do realize
this, however. There are indications even now that general-purpose
UNIX will go away as a separate entity. It will be replaced by a
real-time UNIX. General-purpose UNIX will exist only as a subset of
real-time UNIX.
Jonathan Carver's Travels through the Interior Parts of North
America, in the Years 1766, 1767, and 1768 became a bestseller in
London in the 1780s, and arguments over its author's accuracy and
honesty have raged ever since. This book published for the first
time the well-known explorer's original account of his expedition.
Editor John Parker compares and interweaves the four manuscript
versions of Carver's journals discovered in the twentieth century
in the British Museum to form the text of this book. Also included
are the hitherto unpublished journal of veteran fur trader James
Stanley Goddard, who accompanied Carver; related correspondence; a
Dakota dictionary; commissions and other records; and a
bibliography of major editions of the Travels. In this volume John
Parker explains the alleged plagiarism, examines Carver's early
life, and offers new information on the land swindle in the Midwest
known as the "Carver grant." Editor John Parker was curator of the
James Ford Bell Library at the University of Minnesota, a
collection specializing in early travel and exploration.
A growing concern of mine has been the unrealistic expectations for
new computer-related technologies introduced into all kinds of
organizations. Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment, and
a schizophrenic approach to the introduction of new technologies.
The UNIX and real-time UNIX operating system technologies are major
examples of emerging technologies with great potential benefits but
unrealistic expectations. Users want to use UNIX as a common
operating system throughout large segments of their organizations.
A common operating system would decrease software costs by helping
to provide portability and interoperability between computer
systems in today's multivendor environments. Users would be able to
more easily purchase new equipment and technologies and
cost-effectively reuse their applications. And they could more
easily connect heterogeneous equipment in different departments
without having to constantly write and rewrite interfaces. On the
other hand, many users in various organizations do not understand
the ramifications of general-purpose versus real-time UNIX. Users
tend to think of "real-time" as a way to handle exotic
heart-monitoring or robotics systems. Then these users use UNIX for
transaction processing and office applications and complain about
its performance, robustness, and reliability. Unfortunately, the
users don't realize that real-time capabilities added to UNIX can
provide better performance, robustness and reliability for these
non-real-time applications. Many other vendors and users do realize
this, however. There are indications even now that general-purpose
UNIX will go away as a separate entity. It will be replaced by a
real-time UNIX. General-purpose UNIX will exist only as a subset of
real-time UNIX.
An in-depth look at how mortuary cultures and issues of death and
the dead in Africa have developed over four centuries In My Time of
Dying is the first detailed history of death and the dead in Africa
south of the Sahara. Focusing on a region that is now present-day
Ghana, John Parker explores mortuary cultures and the relationship
between the living and the dead over a four-hundred-year period
spanning the seventeenth to twentieth centuries. Parker considers
many questions from the African historical perspective, including
why people die and where they go after death, how the dead are
buried and mourned to ensure they continue to work for the benefit
of the living, and how perceptions and experiences of death and the
ends of life have changed over time. From exuberant funeral
celebrations encountered by seventeenth-century observers to the
brilliantly conceived designer coffins of the late twentieth
century, Parker shows that the peoples of Ghana have developed one
of the world's most vibrant cultures of death. He explores the
unfolding background of that culture through a diverse range of
issues, such as the symbolic power of mortal remains and the
dominion of hallowed ancestors, as well as the problem of bad
deaths, vile bodies, and vengeful ghosts. Parker reconstructs a
vast timeline of death and the dead, from the era of the slave
trade to the coming of Christianity and colonial rule to the rise
of the modern postcolonial nation. With an array of written and
oral sources, In My Time of Dying richly adds to an understanding
of how the dead continue to weigh on the shoulders of the living.
The Black Watch is one of the finest fighting forces in the world
and has been engaged in virtually every worldwide conflict for the
last three centuries. Named after the dark tartan of the soldiers'
kilts, it is the oldest Highland regiment. As part of the British
army, their first battle abroad was in Flanders in 1745 but the
regiment soon moved to North America to fight the French, and then
shared the capture of Montreal, the Windward Islands and
Martinique. The American War of Independence saw the regiment once
again in America, fighting horrific battles and eventually storming
Fort Washington in 1776. Since then the regiment has held its own
from the Napoleonic Wars to the Indian mutiny to Iraq. The Black
Watch is the UK's most decorated regiment, combining the proud
history and tradition of an organisation that has been soldiering
for over 250 years.
He was one of the world's true superstars, and the silver screen's
most beloved James Bond. Sir Sean Connery - a proud Scotsman born
in 1930 to a working-class family - died at home in the Bahamas on
31 October 2020. He left behind him a legacy to rival any actor.
Connery bestrode Hollywood like a Colossus. He commanded some of
the highest fees in the industry and was lauded by critics and the
public alike. In July 2000, his unique contribution to the world of
film was recognised when he was accorded a knighthood. John Parker
traces the astonishing rise to stardom of a tough street kid from
Edinburgh. The part of 007 became a monster that threatened to kill
Connery as an actor; he escaped to establish himself as one of the
world's most magnetic and commanding character actors, winning an
Oscar for his role in iconic crime drama The Untouchables. The
author has drawn on reminiscences of famous friends and colleagues,
including Honor Blackman, Robert Hardy and Eric Sykes, to create an
authoritative and entertaining portrait of a talented, complex
actor - and, above all else, a magnificent man.
This Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on
the changing ways it has been imagined and represented, both in
Africa and beyond. The author illustrates important aspects of
Africa's history with a range of fascinating historical examples,
drawn from over 5 millennia across this vast continent. The
multitude of topics that the reader will learn about in this
succinct work include the unity and diversity of African cultures,
slavery, religion, colonial conquest, the diaspora, and the
importance of history in understanding contemporary Africa. The
book examines questions such as: Who invented the idea of "Africa"?
How is African history pieced together, given such a lack of
documentary evidence? How did Africa interact with the world 1,000
years ago?
Africa has been known as 'the cradle of mankind', and its
recoverable history stretches back to the Pharaohs. But the idea of
studying African history is itself new, and the authors show why it
is still contested and controversial. This VSI, the first concise
work of its kind, will prove essential reading for anyone
interested in the African continent and the diversity of human
history.
Here it is, another drumline book full of exercises to develop your
rudimental chops and some cadences and solos to show off your hard
work. These are the exercises I've always used with the drumlines
I've coached. You'll find the basics like Legato 8's and Double
Strokes along with some advanced technique exercises for specific
situations. Each exercise has specific notes for work with a full
drumline along with notes for individual players.
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