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Interiors of Empire uses the methods of design history and material
culture studies to analyse the domestic and public interiors of the
British and local middle class during the heyday of the British
Raj. It contrasts representations of that space within contemporary
discourse with analysis of historical evidence, the varying uses of
such space, and relevant social practices. Through detailed
discussion of these texts, spaces, objects and practices, this
study locates the domestic interiors and public spaces of empire in
the history of the British colonisation of India. The book
discusses the imagined barrier of the domestic against the local
environment, the intrusions of the local and the effects of this on
the British in India, and assesses the gradual westernisation of
domestic and public spaces of empire. This work will be of interest
to students and scholars of design history, material culture and
colonial history. -- .
Written by a number of expert scholars from around the world including China itself, the book provides unique, up to date and stimulating material. Topics covered range from professional sport, female athletes experiences of sport, to children's experinces in school. Anyone wishing to gain an insight into the PE and sporting experiences of Chinese citizens both in historical and contemporary society will find this book essential reading. It is an indispensable resource for students taking comparative sport studies courses, sports historians and academics with a general interest in this field. eBook available with sample pages: 0203476999
Written by a number of expert scholars from around the world,
including China itself, with the aim of extending knowledge and
taking the cross-cultural study of PE and sport beyond the
descriptive level, this book provides unique and up to date
material.
Subjects covered include:
*ancient and modern history
*structure, administration and finance
*PE in schools and colleges
*elite sport
*sport science and medicine
*gender issues.
Anyone wishing to gain an insight into the PE and sporting
experience of Chinese citizens both in historical and contemporary
society will find this book essential reading. It is an
indispensable resource for students taking comparative sport
studies courses, sports historians, and academics with a general
interest in the cross-cultural field.
Many of us already have at least a passing acquaintance with
procedural languages such as BASIC or Pascal, but may not have met
a functional language like Lisp before. Using the same enjoyable
and sometimes quirky style that they employed so successfully in
"The Art of C-Programming," Robin Jones and his team explain the
fundamentals of Lisp in a way that students from school to
postgraduates will find lucid and stimulating. The book is unique
in illustrating the use of Lisp through the development of a
realistic project: the design and implementation of a Lisp-based
interpreter for the language ABC.
The programming language C occupies an unusual position midway
between conventional high-level and assembly languages, allowing
the programmer to combine the best features of both. This book is
an introduction to the language itself, and to the special style of
thinking that goes with it. Anyone wishing to learn C is likely to
have some experience in a high-level language such as BASIC or
Pascal, and it seems sensible to make use of that experience. We
therefore assume some facility with conventional notation for
computer arith metic, and simple notions (such as looping and
branching) common to most high-level languages. However, that
cannot be the whole story. One cannot learn to speak colloquial
French by thinking in English and performing a routine translation.
No more can one learn to program in colloquial C by thinking in
BASIC and performing a routine translation. However, when learning
French it is normal to assume familiarity with English, building on
that in the early stages, thereby creating the confidence necessary
to provide that mot juste to which nothing corresponding exists in
English. Our approach to C is similar. In particular we do not
introduce at the very beginning some of the features of C which
eventually lead to more efficient and elegant code-for example, the
ability to do several things, apparently at once. Initially, such
constructs can be confusing. Once the reader has acquired some
facility with the language it then becomes possible to bring these
features into play in a natural manner."
From bestselling and award-winning author Robin Jones Gunn--a
poignant novel about a woman who must care for her ill and elderly
father, hoping to mend both his health and their relationship. A
daughter's gift of time, a father's silent wish. Erin Bryce and her
best friend, Sharlene, count the day they start their wedding
planning business as a very happy day. So much so that they name
their company The Happiest Day to reflect the fulfillment of their
long-held dream as well as their clients' longing for a wedding
celebration to match the exhilaration of being in love. As a bonus,
the two women utilize their business to help Erin's son Jordan and
his fiancee, Sierra, plan a grand wedding. But the two friends
aren't prepared for the cloud moving in to cover the sunny,
successful start of their business. Erin's father, who lives in a
small coastal Oregon community with his brusque, downright odd
second wife, Delores, develops a medical problem that puts him in
the hospital. Erin responds by rushing from Southern California to
her father's--and oh, yeah, Delores's--cottage by the sea. What
greets Erin when she arrives sends her tumbling down a bewildering
path to a different kind of happiest day. Her journey tosses her
through highs and lows of hurt and healing, betrayal and renewal,
wrong assumptions righted, and the brightest future one could ever
hope for. All just around the corner, at the cottage by the sea.
Carissa doesn't know who she is anymore. She and her husband,
Richard, are recent empty nesters; Richard is spending more and
more time at work counseling his volatile clients and less time at
home with his wife; his clients are starting to show up at the
house at night causing Carissa to feel scared in her own home; and
to top it all off, Carissa's boss informs her that she's been "let
go." She wonders where God is in all of this since He doesn't seem
to be around to protect her--and she's already stopped trusting her
husband.
In the midst of her world tilting off center, she's offered time at
a hideaway on Maui. Hiding seems like the best way to respond to
life's overload, and the thought of being alone sounds like just
the right balm to soothe her wounded heart.
The languid Hawaiian sun, white beaches, and warm-hearted people
bring respite, but meeting handsome Kai causes Carissa to toy with
the idea of being romantically involved with him. Then, under a
Maui moon, she looks to God for guidance and hope for the future.
That's when she discovers His hand still is on her life, and that
love is closer than she ever realized.
The name 'Great Western Railway' immediately conjures up images of
Stars, Castles and Kings, the legendary express passenger
locomotives that were the envy of the world in their day. However,
the Swindon empire also produced extensive fleets of all-purpose
tank engines - everyday reliable workhorses and unsung heroes -
which were also standout classics in their own right. The most
distinctive and immediately recognizable type in terms of shape,
all but unique to the GWR, was the six-coupled pannier tank. With
hundreds of photographs throughout, Great Western Railway Pannier
Tanks covers: the supremely innovative pannier tank designs of GWR
chief mechanical engineer Charles Benjamin Collett and the
appearance of the 5700 class in 1929 and the 5400, 6400, 7400 and
9400 classes. The demise of the panniers in British Railways
service and the 5700s that marked the end of Western Region steam
are discussed along with a second life beneath the streets - 5700
class panniers on London Underground. Finally, there is a section
on panniers in preservation, plus cinema and TV roles and even a
Royal Train duty.
Robin Jones Gunn reveals poignant truths from her life as well as
from the lives of women in the Bible as she flips the notion that
we are at the mercy of circumstances. She asks, what if God has
dreams for you? What if he is accomplishing those dreams in the
midst of shattered hopes? When life doesn t go as expected, it s
easy to feel like a victim. We look at the events that have gone
wrong and view our lives as impaired. What if we could see our
future as God sees it? Would our view radically change if we
understood we are indeed victims rather than of happenstance? God,
the Relentless Lover, has vigorously sought you. He has instilled
dreams in your heart that are grander than you can imagine. But the
route to their fulfillment often is through a path you wouldn't
seek. What if God wants to take the hopes that tug at your heart
and enliven them? Are you ready to live inside the mysterious joy
of being a victim of grace?"
Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen cross paths on their way to summer
vacations that reveal what a gift it is to have a true Forever
Friend.
"Now Boarding at Gate 10"
After her high school graduation, still aching from Todd's
departure, Christy joins her family on a trip to Wisconsin to visit
relatives. While there, she reunites with Matthew, an old friend
from junior high. When Matthew starts to show a romantic interest
in Christy, she realizes this summer vacation could change
everything she thought her future would be.
"In the Event of a Water Landing"
Fifteen-year-old Sierra Jensen can't wait to spend her summer
vacation with her friend Jana at a pristine lake in Montana. But
when they arrive, it becomes clear that Jana's only interest is
acquiring a boyfriend. Sierra just wants to hang out with the guys
as friends, but Jana turns every encounter into a possible romantic
relationship. As their friendship begins to suffer, Sierra wonders
if it's possible to find a Forever Friend who will listen to you,
laugh with you, and keep your confidences.
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