"Adventures in New Guinea" by James Chalmers is a captivating account of the author's explorations in the remote regions of New Guinea. Chalmers, a missionary and explorer, provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and peoples he encountered during his travels. His narrative is rich with detail, showcasing the unique customs and traditions of the indigenous tribes. Through his eyes, readers gain insight into the challenges and wonders of navigating uncharted territories, as ...

According to Wikipedia: "Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the world's smallest continent, the major island of Tasmania, and numerous other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia to the north-east, and New Zealand to the south-east. For around 40,000 years before Euro...

Professor Robert Rennie has been one of the most influential voices in Scots private law over the past thirty years. Highly respected as both an academic and a practitioner, his contribution to the development of property law and practice has been substantial and unique. This volume celebrates his retirement from the Chair of Conveyancing at the University of Glasgow in 2014 with a selection of essays written by his peers and colleagues from the judiciary, academia and legal practice.

In "Adventures in New Guinea," James Chalmers offers a captivating narrative that intertwines exploration with keen anthropological insight. This work, grounded in late 19th-century colonial discourse, vividly chronicles Chalmers's encounters with the diverse tribes of New Guinea, illuminating their customs, languages, and ways of life. His literary style merges detailed observation with personal reflection, presenting a vivid tableau of New Guinea's rich cultural tapestry while positionin...

Time is both the ally of high-level nuclear waste (HLNW) managers and the enemy. It is the ally because the radioactivity in elements and isotopes decreases with age, making the waste progressively less dangerous to human health and safety and the environment. This rate of radioactive decline varies, in some cases diminishing by half (the half life) in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or years. In other cases the decay process takes centuries or hundreds of thousands of years ...

This book presents state of the art knowledge and practice in the rapidly developing field of bronchiectasis not due to cystic fibrosis. The focus is especially on diagnosis and existing and emerging therapies, but the book also covers a wide range of other key topics, from pathophysiology, histopathology, and immunology through to pulmonary rehabilitation, nursing care, and management in primary care and pediatric settings.While non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis was formerly rega...

Neonatal hematology is a fast-growing field, and hematologic problems occur in the majority of sick neonates. Focusing on clinical issues and problem-solving, this is a fully revised and updated revision of a successful practical guide to the pathogenesis, recognition and management of hematologic problems in the neonate. The second edition begins with chapters on the history of neonatal hematology, hematopoiesis, and the immunologic system. Subsequent sections are devoted to erythrocyte d...

Key Facts Key Cases: Contract Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Contract Law module with ease. This book explains in concise and straightforward terms:The rules regarding formation of contractsThe contents of a contractVitiating factors, factors which invalidate an otherwise validly formed contractThe rules on discharge of contractual obligationsAvailable remed...

Modern Tort Law is a comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date introduction to the law of torts. Now in its seventh edition, Vivienne Harpwood’s popular, student-friendly text explains the principles of all aspects of tort law in a lively and thought-provoking manner. The broad coverage of modern tort law makes this an ideal textbook for any undergraduate tort law course.Students are encouraged to understand and apply the principles of tort law effectively throughout and pa...

Palliative surgery can greatly contribute to improving symptom control and quality of life for terminal cancer patients. Owing to the advanced stage of the disease, however, this type of surgery is also associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is therefore important for surgeons to have a sound understanding of the medical and scientific background underlying treatment decisions in palliative surgery, a foundation that this book provides. The opening chapters examine the rel...

Key Facts Key Cases: Tort Lawwill ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Tort Law module with ease. This book explains the facts and associated case law for:The torts of negligence, occupiers’ liability and nuisanceStrict liability tortsThe torts of trespass to land and trespass to the personTorts involving goodsTorts affecting reputationEmployment relate...