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An insightful re-examination of one of the most dangerous moments
in US history, the British assault on Washington, DC Perhaps no
other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival
of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured
Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered
the nation’s path forward, but the event and the reasons why it
happened are little remembered by most Americans. When Washington
Burned narrates and examines the British campaign and American
missteps that led to the fall of Washington during the War of 1812.
Watson analyzes the actions of key figures on both sides, such as
President James Madison and General William Winder on the US side
and Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross on
the British side. He pinpoints the reasons the campaign was such a
disaster for the United States but also tells the redeeming stories
of the courageous young clerks and the bold first lady, Dolley
Madison, who risked their lives to save priceless artifacts and
documents from the flames, including the Constitution. The British
invasion was repulsed over the coming weeks and months, and the
United States ultimately emerged stronger. General readers
interested in the history of Washington, US history, and military
history will be fascinated by this book.
Robert P. Watson provides the definitive account of the
Confederacy's infamous Libby Prison, site of the Civil War's
largest prison break. Libby Prison housed Union officers,
high-profile foes of the Confederacy, and political prisoners.
Watson captures the wretched conditions, cruel guards, and the
story of the daring prison break, called "the most remarkable in
American history."
Bestselling author Peter Watson provides the knowledge needed to
compose stunning digital photographs. It guides the reader through
picking the best viewpoint, using the light to one's advantage and
creating depth and impact. It features a collection of inspiring
photographs with captions that include all technical information.
The landscape is not only endlessly varied it is also constantly
changing, and this is what makes it such a fascinating and
challenging subject. Using a fabulous collection of landscape
photography shot in the UK, the USA and France, Peter Watson's
latest book gives photographers of every ability the knowledge
needed to compose stunning digital photographs. Starting with an
explanation of what makes a good landscape for photography, the
book guides you through picking the best viewpoint, using the light
to your advantage and creating depth and impact. All pictures
featured have captions that include all technical information,
including post-processing instructions.
George Washington is remembered for leading the Continental Army to
victory, presiding over the Constitution, and forging a new nation,
but few know the story of his involvement in the establishment of a
capital city and how it nearly tore the United States apart. In
George Washington's Final Battle, Robert P. Watson brings this tale
to life, telling how the country's first president tirelessly
advocated for a capital on the shores of the Potomac. Washington
envisioned and had a direct role in planning many aspects of the
city that would house the young republic. In doing so, he created a
landmark that gave the fledgling democracy credibility, united a
fractious country, and created a sense of American identity.
Although Washington died just months before the federal
government's official relocation, his vision and influence live on
in the city that bears his name. This little-known story of
founding intrigue throws George Washington's political acumen into
sharp relief and provides a historical lesson in leadership and
consensus-building that remains relevant today. This book will
fascinate anyone interested in the founding period, the American
presidency, and the history of Washington, DC.
In recent years, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eliot Spitzer, John
Edwards, Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain, and countless other
politicians have made headlines for their sexual scandals. But such
stories are not new. Indeed, there is a long history of misbehavior
in politics, including in the nation's highest office. Bill
Clinton, it can safely be said, was not the first president to
misbehave, nor was he the worst. In fact, there is a long history
of presidential peccadilloes. Many presidents have been influenced
and had their careers affected by the hand of a woman, sometimes
that of a wife or mother, but at other times that of a mistress.
But these stories are rarely told. Instead, history has tended to
glorify our leaders. Such a scrubbed version of the lives of
presidents, however, omits their marital woes, love lives, and
sexual peccadilloes. As Robert P. Watson reveals, it is precisely
these intimate and all-too-human moments that provide some of the
most valuable insights into our leaders. Affairs of State is not
just about sex and scandal-the "who did it" of history-although
such incidents are described in detail. It is a book about love,
marriage, and affairs in the White House, offering an intimate
character study of the First Couples who made history. To see the
author discuss his book on Inside South Florida, please click here.
To see him discuss the book on C-SPAN, please click here.
In recent years, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eliot Spitzer, John
Edwards, Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain, and countless other
politicians have made headlines for their sexual scandals. But such
stories are not new. Indeed, there is a long history of misbehavior
in politics, including in the nation's highest office. Bill
Clinton, it can safely be said, was not the first president to
misbehave, nor was he the worst. In fact, there is a long history
of presidential peccadilloes. Many presidents have been influenced
and had their careers affected by the hand of a woman, sometimes
that of a wife or mother, but at other times that of a mistress.
But these stories are rarely told. Instead, history has tended to
glorify our leaders. Such a scrubbed version of the lives of
presidents, however, omits their marital woes, love lives, and
sexual peccadilloes. As Robert P. Watson reveals, it is precisely
these intimate and all-too-human moments that provide some of the
most valuable insights into our leaders. Affairs of State is not
just about sex and scandal-the "who did it" of history-although
such incidents are described in detail. It is a book about love,
marriage, and affairs in the White House, offering an intimate
character study of the First Couples who made history. To see the
author discuss his book on Inside South Florida, please click here.
To see him discuss the book on C-SPAN, please click here.
The Roads to Congress 2008 offers readers straightfoward and
detailed case studies of the campaigns, candidates, key issues, and
outcomes of over one dozen of the most important and interesting
races of 2008. This includes both House and Senate campaigns,
contests from all regions of the country, and seats held by
Democrats and Republicans, as well as open seats. Every two years
the pageantry of American politics unfolds when all 435 seats in
the U.S. House of Representatives and roughly one-third of those in
the U.S. Senate are up for election. These elections provide voters
with an opportunity to evaluate their members of Congress and the
institution as a whole. They also offer a regular and frequent
barometer for the health and practice of American democracy. The
2008 election cycle, in particular, was in many ways one of the
most intriguing and pivotal elections in many years and for many
reasons, which are explored in this book.
Developing ideas established in the successful first edition, this
new version of America's War on Terror updates and expands the
original collection of essays, allowing the reader to fully
understand how the causes of the war on terror, both the domestic
and foreign policy implications, and the future challenges faced by
the United States have moved on since 2003. Features include: "
Developing ideas established in the successful first edition, this
new version of America's War on Terror updates and expands the
original collection of essays, allowing the reader to fully
understand how the causes of the war on terror, both the domestic
and foreign policy implications, and the future challenges faced by
the United States have moved on since 2003. Features include: "
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A Right Worthy Woman
Ruth P. Watson
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R442
R339
Discovery Miles 3 390
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Recent years have seen tremendous advances in our understanding of
the molecular mechanism of platelet activation. All aspects of
signal transduction in platelets from the identification of surface
receptors, G proteins, phospholipases, protein kinases and
phosphatases, intracellular receptors for inositol phosphates, the
Ca2+ regulatory machinery, cytoskeletal constituents to the control
mechanism employing cyclic nucleotides has seen an explosion of
information regarding their importance and for each constituent in
the family of molecules to which they belong. This information has
been of interest to researchers across a wide spectrum of
disciplines including biochemists, pharmacologists, cell biologists
and clinicians. In April 1992 an International Symposium bearing
the name of this volume was organised at the Thrombosis Research
Institute to bring together scientists from across the world whose
common interest was the study of platelet activation and its
regulation. We were particularly encouraged by the positive
response from our speakers and the participants, their detailed
contributions and the very lively discussions that took place
throughout the two days of the symposium. Almost every aspect of
signal transduction in human platelets was represented. Of the
invited speakers twelve were from Europe (including the U. K. ),
eight from North America and one from Japan. This volume is a
compilation of chapters submitted by the speakers and represents a
concise but informative picture of the present knowledge of the
mechanisms of platelet activation and control.
Companion animals are undergoing previously uncontemplated
treatments and surviving what would once have been rapidly fatal
conditions. This NEW Manual is aimed at the whole veterinary team,
drawing on all their skills to help patients achieve as full a
function and quality of life as possible after surgery, trauma or
disease, and to manage chronic conditions effectively for the
benefit of animal, owner and the practice team.
Part One discusses the principles of rehabilitation, supportive
and palliative care. The science behind pain and its management,
clinical nutrition and physical therapies is explored, and clinical
applications reviewed with reference to published evidence of
efficacy and/or effectiveness.
In Part Two, this truly innovative Manual presents a collection
of Case Studies across a range of canine and feline patients - from
discospondylitis to glaucoma in dogs and from triaditis to leg
amputation in cats. The following are considered for every case,
with expert assessment from the contributors to Part One of the
book:
- Acute and chronic pain management - Fear, stress and conflict
concerns - Nutritional requirements - Physiotherapy - Hydrotherapy
- Acupuncture - Nursing and supportive care - Owner advice and
homecare recommendations.
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