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In the first part of this title the author draws on the correspondence and other writings of Richard How of Aspley Guise (1727-1801?) to present a picture of life in the Bedfordshire village of Aspley Guise in the 18th century - the effect of land tax, poor rates, parish disputes and enclosure. The second part is a study of land transfers based on land tax assessments in Tilsworth, Sundon, Milton Byran, Billington, Aspley Guise, Whipsnade, Studham, Chalgrave, Harlington and Toddington.

The Twilight of European Colonialism (1961) is a comprehensive appraisal of modern colonialism, as well as providing historical background, of the governments of British, French, Belgian and Portuguese colonies. Political events in colonies and former colonies in all parts of the world are discussed. Charting the political development of each colony, the author analyses at each stage the significance of the major advances toward self-government in addition to critically examining and comparing the policies and performances of the European powers involved.

History of Nigeria (1969) was first published in 1929 and completely revised by its author, and gives the history of Nigeria from before its first encounters with the British, through colonial rule, and up to independence in 1960. It describes the peoples of Nigeria and the British conquest and colonial administration, and is full of detailed and valuable information relating to trade and industry, transport, housing, land tenure, education, religion and tribal customs. Appendices feature royal genealogies and the texts of treaties.

3.5 An Example to Demonstrate the Calculation of Productivity, Efficiency, and Machine Downtime -- 3.5.1 The calculation of productivity -- 3.5.2The calculation of efficiency -- 3.5.3 The calculation of downtime -- 3.6 Methods to Measure Work -- 3.6.1 The formal time study which is the preferred method of the author -- 3.6.2 Work sampling which is frequently referred to as "Activity Sampling" -- 3.6.3 Group timing techniques -- 3.6.4 Predetermined time systems -- 3.6.5 Input from employees -- 3.7 What Are Some Applications of Direct Labor Standards?

Cover -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Introduction: Queer Liberation in the Anglophone Caribbean? -- 1. Liberating the Queer Caribbean -- 2. On the Ground: Challenging Sexual Politics in the Region -- 3. Between the Walls: Ruination and New Sexual Worlds in Barbados -- 4. Queens, Kings, and Kinship Networks: Queer Culture and Trans(gressive) Community Making -- 5. Rumshops, Nightlife, and the Radical Praxis of Internal Exile -- Coda: A Defiant Politics of Hope in the Queer Caribbean -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- References -- Index -- About the Author -- Series Titles.

Cover -- Endorsements -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- About the Author -- Introduction -- The Next Frontier for Practitioners: Lean for Social Good -- The Word "Lean" -- What's in This Book -- Case Studies and Profiles of Practitioners -- Overview of Lean and Toyota Kata -- Tour of the Four Sections -- SECTION I THE FOUNDATION OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND OPERATIONAL MATURITY -- 1 Introduction to Lean and Continuous Improvement -- Tracing the Roots of Quality Management -- By Any Other Name -- 2 The Three Stages of Maturity in State Government

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Map of Sápmi and Scandinavia -- Sápmi's Geography and Languages -- Introduction -- Part I. Northern Curiosities -- Lapponia -- Curiosity Cabinets -- The Magic Drum -- Mr. Bullock's Exhibition of Laplanders -- Part II. Collecting -- A Model Prisoner -- Autumn Migration in Lule Lappmark -- Razzias -- The Lappish Department -- Making Histories -- Roots and Spirals -- Wax Cylinders, Sámi Voices -- Opening the Blue Chest -- Part III. Two Directions -- Recentering: Sweden -- Returning: Norway -- Recollecting: Sápmi -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Selected Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author -- Color Plates.

Cover -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- A Note on Language -- Content Warning -- Introduction: What Is Mental Illness? -- 1. Psychiatry: Haunted by Institutions -- 2. Depression: Anatomy of Melancholy -- 3. Manic Depression: The Roots of Diagnosis -- 4. Schizophrenia: Misunderstanding Mental Illness -- 5. Treatments: Managing Mental Disorder in the Past -- 6. Mental Healthcare: From Institutions to Neglect -- 7. Psychiatry: From Psychobabble to Neurobabble -- 8. Mental Health and Mental Illness: A Manifesto -- Recommended Further Reading -- Permissions -- Notes -- Acknowledgements -- Copyright -- About the Author -- About Gill Books.

Originally published in 1975, this book examines the achievements of, and problems encountered by, African military regimes in office. It begins with 2 chapters discussing trends in the formation and organization of African armies and the influence on these armies of the colonial legacy. The author then studies 6 case histories in detail. His findings show that, though there are certain typical commonalities, each regime has its own particular characteristics. This will be of interest to students of African, military and colonial studies.

For courses in International Finance. A balanced approach to theory and policy applications International Finance: Theory and Policy provides engaging, balanced coverage of the key concepts and practical applications of the discipline. An intuitive introduction to international finance theory is followed by detailed coverage of policy applications. With this new 11th Edition, the author team of Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, renowned researcher Maurice Obstfeld, and Marc Melitz of Harvard University continues to set the standard for International Finance courses

Cover -- Series: In the National Interest -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Australia on the Brink: Avoiding Environmental Ruin -- At the Edge of the Cliff -- The Global Picture -- Investing in Cleaner Energy -- Using Energy Efficiently -- Modernising Transportation -- Tackling Other Emissions -- Using the Whole Toolkit -- A Clever Country? -- The Fundamental Issue of Growth -- A Demanding Population -- A Sustainable Future Australia? -- Grounds for Cautious Optimism -- Acknowledgements -- Notes -- About this Book -- About the Author -- In the National Interest: Other Books on the Issues that Matter.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Introduction: Facing Janus -- 1. On the Cusp: American Politics and Culture in 1979 -- 2. Wind Shear: The Political Cultures of 1980 -- 3. The Closing of Heaven's Gate: Hollywood in Transition -- 4. Starting Over: Pop Music's Future Goes Back to the Past -- 5. Ebb and Flow: Tidal Shifts in Broadcast Television -- 6. Turning the Page: The Publishing Industry in 1980 -- 7. Inflection Point: Autumn 1980 -- Conclusion: Inaugurating the Eighties -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index -- About the Author.

Intro -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Introduction -- So, What's It Like Being a Mother? -- My Childhood -- My Childless Adulthood -- Forty-Two and Pregnant (Freeze Your Eggs) -- Not Partners -- Partners -- HELP! (Free and Paid) -- Discipline -- Fear and Love -- Parenting in Environmental Panic -- Sex, Gender, and Consent-Baby Edition -- Christmas in My Heart -- Into the Wild, or Getting Your Child Out of the House -- One Is an Accessory, Two Is a Lifestyle -- Fathers on Mothers, or Other Recommended Porn Search Terms -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Copyright.

Intro -- title page -- dedication -- acknowledgments -- foreword -- chapter 1: the view from the top -- chapter 2: something isn't working -- chapter 3: waking up to what's inside -- chapter 4: troubling revelations -- chapter 5: crashing into the past -- chapter 6: journey into the shadow -- chapter 7: when good men fall -- chapter 8: breaking free from toxic emotions -- chapter 9: circle of trust -- chapter 10: everything that matters -- postscript: how to go all in with god -- glossary -- reading guide -- about the author -- notes -- copyright.

Intro -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Introduction: How Did I Get Here? -- Chapter 1: A Boy from Delaware -- Chapter 2: Then, Everything Changed -- Chapter 3: Trying to Have It All -- Chapter 4: A Love Found… -- Chapter 5: … and Lost -- Chapter 6: Searching for Something -- Chapter 7: The Turning Point -- Chapter 8: What's a Pillow Party? -- Chapter 9: The Party Continues -- Chapter 10: Find Your Story -- Epilogue: What the Hell Is Going On? -- Photographs -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Copyright.