First published in 1863, this book is a comprehensive guide to shoeing horses, with chapters on anatomy, diseases and ailments, general maintenance, avoiding common problems, and much more. This profusely-illustrated volume contains a wealth of timeless information, and it will appeal to both modern farriers and collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Description of the Foot", "The Horny Crust", "Definition of Elastic as Applied to the Horse's Foot", "The Sole", "Th...

This is a detailed treatise on horse-shoeing, with chapters on everything from training horses to be shod, to treating and curing common diseases and more. With authentic photographs and helpful diagrams, this volume will appeal to modern horse owners and farriers alike, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "Horse-shoeing", "Preparing the Foot", "The Shoe", "Choosing a Shoe", "The Nail-Holes", "Fitting the Shoe", "Filing up the Shoe", "Nails", "Nailing ...

"An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New Zealand" by William Miles Maskell is a comprehensive examination of the various insect species that pose threats to agricultural practices and plant health in New Zealand. Maskell meticulously documents the characteristics, behaviors, and impacts of these insects, providing valuable insights for farmers, botanists, and entomologists. His work serves as a crucial resource for understanding the ecological challenges faced by...

Every description or account of Carvings in Ivory ought to include similar carvings in bone, of which last many remarkable examples are to be found in the South Kensington and other museums. The rarity and value of ivory frequently obliged workmen to use the commoner and less costly material. In the strictest sense, no substance except the tusk of the elephant presents the characteristic of true ivory, which, “now, according to the best anatomists and physiologists, is restricted to that m...

The common English name for this family—"scale-insects"—is not very appropriate. Some few of them have the appearance of small thin scales on leaves or twigs, but many have not. Nor are the German appellations—"gall-insekten" or "schild-lause"—more appropriate. Gardeners have given to some of them the name of "mealy-bug," which, although decidedly neither elegant nor euphonious, very fairly represents the character of that particular portion of the family. The origin of the name "Coccididæ...

Fletcher explains how three writers — Ryu Shintaro, Royama Masamichi, and Miki Kiyoshi — who were supporters of democratic socialism became ideologues for the East Asian bloc ideal that rationalized Japan’s dominance of Asia after 1937, and he demonstrates how and why they designed the New Order movement of 1940. He concludes that the advocacy of fascism was a reasoned effort to respond to the ills of industrialization and the challenges of mobilization for war.Originally published...

"The Letters of Gracchus on the East India Question" by William Augustus Miles is a compelling collection of letters that addresses the complex issues surrounding British colonial rule in India. Through a series of articulate and thought-provoking arguments, Miles critiques the policies and practices of the East India Company, highlighting the socio-economic impacts on Indian society. His letters serve as a platform for advocating reform and greater accountability, reflecting the growing c...

Examine the changing nature of foreign investments in Latin America!Generously enhanced with easy-to-understand charts, tables, and graphs, this book covers the ins and outs of foreign direct investment in the established and emerging markets of Latin America. In addition to an overview of direct investment for the entire Latin American region in the 1990s, this valuable book examines specific countries’ experiences with FDI in that decade. These include Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, P...

How have different forms of colonialism shaped societies and their politics? William F. S. Miles focuses on the Hausa-speaking people of West Africa whose land is still split by an arbitrary boundary established by Great Britain and France at the turn of the century.In 1983 Miles returned as a Fulbright scholar to the region where he had served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the late 1970s. Already fluent in the Hausa language, he established residence in carefully ...

Why do some clients do everything right and never improve?They follow every rule. They maintain rigid self-discipline. They suppress emotion, avoid conflict, and present a controlled exterior to the world. Yet beneath the surface, they experience profound loneliness, emotional numbness, and social disconnection that standard therapy cannot reach.Traditional cognitive-behavioral approaches and emotion regulation therapies target impulsivity, emotional dysreg...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The First Workbook Built for Adults Living with Pathological Demand AvoidancePathological Demand Avoidance is one of the fastest-growing autism-related search terms worldwide, yet almost every PDA resource was written for parents and children. Adults who recognize the PDA profile in themselves have been left without practical tools for navigating the real demands of grown-up life. This workbook changes that....

Based on three decades of fieldwork throughout the developing world, Scars of Partition is the first book to systematically evaluate the long-term implications of French and British styles of colonialism and decolonization for ordinary people throughout the so-called Third World. It pays particular attention to the contemporary legacies of artificial boundaries superimposed by Britain and France that continue to divide indigenous peoples into separate postcolonial states. In so do...