Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer by David Stevenson chronicles the life and achievements of Robert Stevenson, one of Scotland's most revered civil engineers, best known for his innovative lighthouse designs. Written by his son, this biography provides a detailed look into Stevenson’s dedication to public safety and his remarkable contributions to civil engineering during the early 19th century, particularly in constructing robust and enduring lighthouses on Scotland's rugged coasts...

In 1637 Scotland exploded in rebellion against King Charles I. The rebellion sought not only to undo hated anglicising policies in the Church, but to reverse the wholesale transfer of power to London which had followed the 1603 Union of the Crowns. The Covenanters fought for a Scottish parliament free from royal control as well as for a Presbyterian Church. Their success was staggering. When the king refused to make concessions they widened their demands, and when he planned to conquer Sco...

In 1644 a massive Scottish army of Scottish Covenanters moved over the border into England, claiming they were not invading their neighbour but acting to save its liberties, by helping ensure that the absolutist King Charles I did not win the civil war he was fighting with the English parliament. It was a daring move but the Covenanters believed it a necessary for defensive reasons, for if Charles triumphed over parliament in England he would then attempt to overthrow the Covenanters' regi...

Two clubs, dedicated to proclaiming the joys of libertine sex, thrived in mid and late 18th-century Scotland. The Beggar's Benison (1732), starting from local roots in Fife, became large and sprawling, with branches in Edinburgh, Glasgow - and St Petersburg. As a toast "The Beggar's Benison" was drunk at aristocratic dinners in London as a coded reference to sex, and the Prince of Wales (later George IV) became a member. In Edinburgh, also, the Wig Club (1775) gave the elite of the Scottis...

The Great Fish of Something Else is a colorful children's adventure about curiosity, courage, and discovering the unknown.When a great fish senses that there may be more beyond the world he knows, he begins a journey that leads him toward wonder, discovery, and something truly extraordinary.A beautifully illustrated story for young readers who love imagination, adventure, and the magic of exploring something new.

Upgrade your financial future and stay ahead of the economic curveThis latest UK edition of Investing For Dummies is packed with up-to-date financial insights, covering the newest trends and developments that are reshaping the investment landscape. This comprehensive and beginner-friendly guidebook will help you build a robust investment portfolio in all economies and monitor its ongoing performance, for financial security you can rely upon. Even if you're...

A group of teens find freedom under the cover of night only to have it threatened by sinister incidents in this first book in the Fear Street Nights series from master of horror R.L. Stine.When you can’t sleep, there’s always Nights.It starts with Lewis and Jamie. They sneak out late at night to be together. Then their friends start joining in. First at the old, burned down Fear Mansion. Later at the local bar Nights.They call themselves th...

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Get your slice of the economic pie and then some, in the UK and beyondInvesting in shares can help build anyone's financial standing—move over, economic elite! People from all walks of life can easily grow their wealth and secure money for the future. Investing in Shares For Dummies takes a friendly, non-jargony approach for new and not-quite-advanced-yet shareholders. This book walks you through the investment orchard so you can cherry-pick shares that wi...

The First World War has been described as the "primordial catastrophe of the twentieth century." Arguably, Italian Fascism, German National Socialism and Soviet Leninism and Stalinism would not have emerged without the cultural and political shock of World War I. The question why this catastrophe happened therefore preoccupies historians to this day. The focus of this volume is not on the consequences, but rather on the connection between the Great War and the long 19th century, the short-...

This volume provides the first comprehensive history of the arms racing phenomenon in modern international politics, drawing both on theoretical approaches and on the latest historical research. Written by an international team of specialists, it is divided into four sections: before 1914; the inter-war years; the Cold War; and extra-European and post-Cold War arms races. Twelve case studies examine land and naval armaments before the First World War; air, land, and naval competition durin...

Sir Robert Moray (1608-1673) was one of the most active of the twelve founding members of the Royal Society, and as a close friend of King Charles, was a key figure in obtaining the royal patronage that was crucial to its status and growth. Whilst not an active or original researcher, Moray's role as enthusiastic and widely read participant in, and inspirer of, the Society's activities, place him at the centre of the seventeenth-century British scientific scene. As well as being an active ...