Childhood Obesity in the United States: Legislators and Facilitators examines barriers to childhood obesity legislation and public policy in the U.S., with a focus on competing value priorities and how they can create conflict in the legislative process. Childhood obesity advocates need to incorporate value narratives and conflicting value priorities into their research and future childhood obesity proposals. Value priorities are an essential, often overlooked, element in the legi...

A great read for children and great for reading around a fire on a cold winter night!Herein you will find 30 old legends and from Germany. Some will be familiar but most less so, and may even seem to be a new find for you the reader. Even if you haven’t read some of these stories, you can rest assured that all will entertain. You can also be sure the general lesson these stories convey is the sure punishment of vice and the reward of virtue; some way or another the villain always me...

Captain Sir Owen Kettle, the one-legged seaman who chafes at being kept from the war, leaps at a secret mission to intercept a German submarine and outwit official caution with sheer nerve. In New Orleans, he and politician Martin Carnforth adopt aliases, trail the suspicious tanker Grüda, and are drugged and shanghaied aboard, where Kettle's hard-handed ingenuity quickly turns survival into a contest of wills. From forced labor and humiliating deception to a tense Atlantic crossing, the n...

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We were both of us not a little stiff as the result of sleeping out in the open all that night, for even in Grand Canary the dew-fall and the comparative chill of darkness are not to be trifled with. For myself on these occasions I like a bit of a run as an early refresher. But here on this rough ground in the middle of the island there were not three yards of level to be found, and so as Coppinger proceeded to go through some sort of dumb-bell exercises with a couple of lumps of bristly l...

Poisons, those silent weapons capable of destroying life mysteriously, secretly and without violence, have ever had a peculiar fascination for mankind. They have played so large a part in history at various periods, in romance as well as in crime, that the subject is one which claims the attention of every student of human nature. A poison may be generally described as any substance which, in a small quantity, when introduced into or absorbed by a living organism, destroys life by rapid ac...

"The Armourer and His Craft from the XIth to the XVIth Century" by Charles John Ffoulkes is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of armory and the craftsmanship involved in creating armor throughout the medieval period. Ffoulkes delves into the techniques, materials, and artistic influences that shaped the armorers' work, providing insights into the social and military contexts that drove innovation in armor design. The book serves as both a historical account and a technical guide...

"A Narrative of the Siege of Delhi" by Charles John Griffiths is a gripping firsthand account of one of the most significant events during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Griffiths, who served as a soldier during the siege, provides a vivid portrayal of the harrowing experiences faced by the British forces and civilians trapped in Delhi. His narrative captures the chaos, bravery, and desperation of the defenders as they fought against overwhelming odds, offering readers a unique perspective ...

The novel is a fictionalized account of the life of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a historical figure known for his military exploits during the English Civil War and later as a privateer (essentially a state-sanctioned pirate). The story imagines Rupert as a swashbuckling buccaneer who takes to the seas after his political and military fortunes decline following the war.The narrative portrays Rupert as a bold and daring figure, leading a band of privateers on various high-seas adventures, e...

The book gathers a rich assortment of English folk tales, myths, and legends. It includes a variety of traditional stories that reflect the cultural and historical aspects of England. These tales often feature elements of magic, morality, and the supernatural, offering insights into the beliefs and values of past societies.The collection includes stories about legendary figures, mythical creatures, and folkloric events that have been passed down through generations. Tibbitts’ compilation p...

The novel likely follows the adventures of its characters within a narrative framework that involves elements of intrigue, suspense, and perhaps even romance. Given the title, "Honor of Thieves," the story may revolve around characters who find themselves caught in a web of deception, betrayal, and moral ambiguity.Charles John Cutcliffe Wright Hyne was known for his swashbuckling adventure tales and his ability to create vivid and engaging narratives. "Honor of Thieves" is likely to be no ...

"The Recipe for Diamonds" revolves around the discovery of a remarkable scientific formula that supposedly has the power to create diamonds. The protagonist, Richard Morton, stumbles upon this formula, which has been hidden away by a deceased scientist. Intrigued by the potential implications of such a discovery, Morton sets out to test the formula's validity.As Morton delves deeper into the mystery, he becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving rival scientists, unscrupulous busines...