Collection of Christmas special episodes from the animated children's television series about the life of an anthropomorphic pig called Peppa and her family.

In the 1980s the study of alcoholism was in a period of rapid change, this book, originally published in 1985, identifies and explores the three most controversial contemporary issues: changes at the basic explanatory level in our concept of harmful drinking; the undermining of our confidence that drinking behaviour can be effectively modified in the traditional context of ‘treatment’; and the changes in our concept of the effective prevention of harmful drinking. The authors of the book came from a variety of backgrounds, but all were members of the New Directions in the Study of Alcohol Group. They broadly reject the disease concept of alcoholism, but, as this volume shows, there is still scope for vigorous debate and this book should have something of interest for all concerned with problems of alcoholism.

The nature of alcohol problems is very diverse and the strategies adopted for minimising these vary even more. Thinking in the study of alcohol problems in the 1970s and early 1980s had focused on the public health perspective, seeking not only to lessen alcohol problems by controlling the availability of alcohol, but also to promote moderate drinking practices and to preserve the positive advantages of alcohol use. Originally published in 1983, a detailed review of public health issues in this field at the time opens the book. This is followed by an examination of alcohol-related problems and policies for their control in sixteen different European countries. The chapters on individual countries provide a source of information and data on alcohol policies, consumption and problems with which it is possible to examine from a cross-cultural and comparative basis the claims of a public health perspective. The final chapter draws together the cross-national data and discusses their implications for a public health response to alcohol problems. This book should now be a historical reference source for all interested in health policy in general and alcohol problems in particular.

This fourth edition of Beyond the Zone System makes the science of photographic sensitometry both accessible and useful to interested photographers. It will appeal to any serious photographer interested in knowing how the materials and processes of black-and-white photography work. Instead of describing rote procedures to be followed blindly, this book provides the basis for understanding what needs to be done and why. This book relates theory to practice in a way that promotes a true partnership of science and art. Beyond the Zone System bridges the gap between the more theoretical aspects of the photographic process and the popular empirical procedures used by many photographers in the attempt to predict and control the quality of their photographs in practice. This book is intended primarily for photographers who use large-format cameras and black-and-white sheet film, but the basic information about how the B&W photographic materials and processes work will be useful to users of any B&W film format. Beyond the Zone System, 4th ed. will appeal to any serious photographer interested in knowing how the materials and processes of black-and-white photography work. Instead of describing rote procedures to be followed blindly, this book provides the basis for understanding what needs to be done and why. This book relates theory to practice in a way that promotes a true partnership of science and art.

This fourth edition of Beyond the Zone System makes the science of photographic sensitometry both accessible and useful to interested photographers. It will appeal to any serious photographer interested in knowing how the materials and processes of black-and-white photography work. Instead of describing rote procedures to be followed blindly, this book provides the basis for understanding what needs to be done and why. This book relates theory to practice in a way that promotes a true partnership of science and art.

Beyond the Zone System bridges the gap between the more theoretical aspects of the photographic process and the popular empirical procedures used by many photographers in the attempt to predict and control the quality of their photographs in practice.
This book is intended primarily for photographers who use large-format cameras and black-and-white sheet film, but the basic information about how the B&W photographic materials and processes work will be useful to users of any B&W film format.
Beyond the Zone System, 4th ed. will appeal to any serious photographer interested in knowing how the materials and processes of black-and-white photography work. Instead of describing rote procedures to be followed blindly, this book provides the basis for understanding what needs to be done and why. This book relates theory to practice in a way that promotes a true partnership of science and art.
A direct, practical approach to the technical aspects of photography
Thoroughly updated throughout
New chapter on control of image gradation

All episodes from the first and second series of the crime drama adapted from the novels by Kate Atkinson. In the first series, Jason Isaacs plays the protagonist, Jackson Brodie, a private detective troubled by events in his personal life. He investigates three mysterious cases involving family tragedies that appear to be unconnected - but all is not what it seems... The episodes are: 'Case Histories: Part 1', 'Case Histories: Part 2', 'One Good Turn: Part 1', 'One Good Turn: Part 2', 'When Will There Be Good News?: Part 1' and 'When Will There Be Good News?: Part 2'. In the second series, Isaacs returns as Brodie who continues his investigation work in Edinburgh, Scotland, while dealing with troubles in his personal life. Victoria Wood, James Cosmo, Gary Lewis and Maurice Roëves guest star. The episodes are: 'Started Early, Took My Dog', 'Nobody's Darling' and 'Jackson and the Women'.

Wonderfully Well is a motivational story, primer on healthy eating and living and a recipe book all in one. You will enjoy Phil & Celeste's motivational story of 132 pound combined weight loss, reversing type 2 diabetes and their journey to a healthy and fulfilling life. Included in the book are "why you should eat this and not that" guides, how to set up your kitchen, a healthy life plan, and a 28-day mostly raw food detox plan. Fresh vegetable and fruit juices are the cornerstone of the Wonderfully Well detox and healthy lifestyle. Through the detox many people find specific food intolerances at the root of chronic health problems and experience a new level of wellness. The 150 pages of delicious, simple and healthy juices, smoothies, salads, veggies, vegan dishes and desserts were class favorites from their whole food cooking classes in Franklin, Tennessee at a national chain health food market. You will find menus for every day, a 28-day cleanse and parties of all kinds. Even suggestions for healthier foods for family and friends who "fear change." Over a thousand people have read and applied these principles and experienced lasting changes in their lives and health. Reports from people who read and followed the Wonderfully Well plan: "You and your husband have done an amazing job of putting all of this "wellness information" together into such a useful format. As I've read through the chapters I've had so many "aha" moments where your great explanations have created such clarity. Thank you for writing down all the "why's" and helping me make sense of all this valuable health information." "After the first week I felt wonderful, like myself again I don't ever want to go back to feeling the way I did before..." "I forgot what it felt like to really feel good." "After one year of good AIC tests my doctor took me off my diabetes medicine." "My blood pressure and cholesterol were normal in a matter of weeks and in just a few months I lost 55 pounds." "My doctor took me off all 5 of my medications in the third week...that was 5 years ago and I'm still doing great " "I no longer fear my mortality...my doctor says I no longer need heart medication and my cholesterol is normal." "At 70 years old my doctor took diabetes off my medical record because I had two years of good blood work" "I love the recipes...they are easy and delicious and many even work for my non-health food friends and family." "I'm a foodie so I thought this would be hard but I've really just switched favorite foods " "I've dropped 15 pounds in a month and a half." "My doctor took me off 17 years of thyroid medicine because I no longer need it and my vision has improved so I no longer need glasses." "My plantar fasciitis was so bad I couldn't walk for days. It was gone in two weeks and has not returned in over a year now." "I can't believe it I've had allergies for decades...I no longer need allergy medicine."

Ten more episodes, plus a special, from the animated television series about the life of an anthropomorphic pig called Peppa and her family. Episodes comprise: 'Peppa's Christmas (special)', 'Pirate Island', 'Cuckoo Clock', 'Pretend Friend', 'The Long Grass', 'The Dentist', 'Zoe Zebra, the Postman's Daughter', 'Nature Trail', 'Pen Pal', 'School Bus Trip' and 'Granny and Grandpa's Attic'.

From the creative mind of Lee Falk comes Mandrake the Magician! Created in 1934 with the story “The Cobra.� Comics historian Don Markstein wrote, "Some people say Mandrake the Magician, who started in 1934, was comics' first superhero.� Hermes Press is proud to continue their legacy of complete Lee Falk comic reprints, starting with the very first years of Mandrake. This first Volume includes five stories, “The Cobra� (June 11, 1934 – Nov 24 1934), “The Hawk (Mandrake Meets Narda)� (Nov 26, 1934 – Feb 23, 1935), “The Monster of Tanov Pass� (Feb 25, 1935 – June 15 1935), “Saki, the Clay Camel� (June 17, 1935 – Nov 2 1935), and “The Werewolf� (Nov 4 1935 – Feb 1936). Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

A searing thriller about the naivety of youth and how easily it can be exploited. Tia's mouthy attitude and confident swagger mask the vulnerability in a fourteen-year-old girl whose tough start in life draws her to AJ. Older, good-looking and charismatic, he shows her a kindness that she's never known. Kindness that comes with a price... Phil Davies' debut play Firebird premiered at Hampstead Downstairs, London, in 2015, in a production directed by Edward Hall, before transferring to the Trafalgar Studios in the West End in 2016.