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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Falmouth has changed and developed over the last century

Looking at the history of Whitby and how Count Dracula has become so linked to the area.

This book examines wage earnings from 1975 through to 2009 with a focus on real earnings, health insurance, pension coverage, and the distribution of earnings analysed. Also discussed is the rise in wage inequality by level of education since 1975 and the trends and international comparisons of income inequality globally.

TransCanada (a Canadian company) applied to the U.S. Department of State for a permit to cross the U.S.-Canada International border with the Keystone XL pipeline project in 2008. If constructed, the pipeline would carry crude oil produced from the oil sands regions of Alberta, Canada, to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries. Because the pipeline would connect the United States with a foreign country, it requires a Presidential Permit issued by the State...

Simon Palfrey shows us the passion and the cruelty which lie beneath the surface of Shakespeare's famous play - and how everything is driven and dominated by the character of Juliet.

In this short guide, Graham Bradshaw explains the secrets in and behind one of the greatest short novels of all time.

A bold, authoritative and illuminating guide to a play which is one of Shakespeare's most popular but has always divided scholars and often baffled audiences.

Graham Bradshaw shows us that Macbeth is a much more terrifying play than most traditionalist critics believe it to be.

Few works of literature are loved more than Great Expectations. This guide shows it is not only an exciting story, but one that raises questions about the nature of Victorian society.

Super PACs emerged after the US Supreme Court permitted unlimited corporate and union spending on elections in January 2010. This book explores what super PACs are, how they developed, what they raised and spent in the 2010 election cycle, and issues that appear on the horizon for 2012.

Ocean and marine energy refers to various forms of renewable electric energy harnessed from the ocean. There are two primary types of ocean energy: mechanical and thermal. The rotation of the earth and the moon's gravitational pull create mechanical forces. The rotation of the earth creates wind on the ocean surface that forms waves, while the gravitational pull of the moon creates coastal tides and currents. Thermal energy is derived from the...

Since the end of World War II, the United States has experienced almost continuous inflation - the general rise in the price of goods and services. This book examines the causes, costs, and the status to the economy from inflation with a focus on the Consumer Price Index.

Passenger rail systems are vital components of the nation's transportation infrastructure, encompassing rail transit and intercity rail. In the U.S., passenger rail systems provide approximately 14 million passenger trips each weekday, and commuters rely on these systems to provide efficient, reliable, and safe transportation. Terrorist attacks on passenger rail systems around the world, such as the March 2010 Moscow, Russia subway bombings an...

This book examines the political structure, economic, security and U.S. relations with the countries of Bahrain and Jordan. Protests that erupted in Bahrain following the uprising that overthrew Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on February 11, 2011, demonstrate that Shiite grievances over the distribution of power and economic opportunities were not satisfied by relatively limited efforts to include the Shiite majority in governance. Consequen...

This book examines national security telecommunications resilience and threats. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or other large-scale incidents can have devastating impacts on the Nation's public and private communications networks and the critical functions they support. The potential for local and national security consequences resulting from a cyber attack or system corruption can be equally devastating to critical infrastructure and k...

This book offers a 13-week illustrated course of study/mediation for the orientation of children in the Christian faith. It is designed to be interactive and provides an opportunity for parents and/or caregivers to participate in the process of faith-building in children. This book is designed with the local church in mind, but could be effectively used in personal devotions for children.

Petroleum is a natural resource that has contributed immensely to the industrial and economic developments of many nations. It has simultaneously contributed to the ruin of such nations. While industrial activities of nations endowed with petroleum resources increased, the national technological advancement of such nations has not been significant. The discovery and exploration of petroleum has diverted focus on (Agricultural Produciton) and o...

Zusammenfassung Die moderne Reaktions- und Trenntechnik in der chemischen Industrie ist eine Hochtechnologie. Die dort eingesetzten Verfahren zur Reaktionsführung und Auftrennung der Produkte sind weitestgehend optimiert. Zu diesem Stand hat die instrumentelle Analytik - speziell die Prozeßanalytik - wesentlich beigetragen. Das Reaktions- und Prozeßmonitoring ist eine wichtige Hilfe zum Verständnis der komplexen Zusammenhänge. In der vorliegen...