The Life of a Foxhound provides a detailed and engaging account of the life and experiences of a foxhound. The book explores the foxhound's role in hunting, its training, and its daily life. It offers insights into the breed's characteristics, behavior, and the challenges it faces as part of a hunting pack.The narrative is written from a perspective that blends observation with affection, reflecting the author's deep understanding of and respect for the foxhound. It includes descriptions o...

"Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son" is a compelling collection of correspondence between a father and his son, focusing on the intricacies of radio engineering. The book serves as both a personal narrative and an educational resource, as the father shares his knowledge and experiences in the field. Through these letters, readers gain insight into the technical aspects of radio technology, as well as the emotional bond between parent and child, making it a unique blend of technical edu...

The Life of a Racehorse is a fictional biography detailing the life of a British racehorse from the horse's point of view. This book was republished by Cosimo in 2015 in honor of American race horsing, which got a shot in the arms when American Pharaoh became the first horse to win the "Grand Slam" of American horse racing (the Triple Crown, for the first time since 1978, and the Breeders' Cup Classic.) In this book, the horse, Sheet Anchor, narrates his life, from his time as a colt, thro...

We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, phil...

The full eBook version of Julian Bream Albeniz Guitar Collection in fixed-layout format.Julian Bream: Albéniz Guitar Collection comprises 10 superb transcriptions by renowned guitarist Julian Bream of the piano repertoire of Isaac Albéniz. These works are infused with the sounds and colours of the guitar, lending themselves so well to the instrument that they have become an accepted part of the advanced classical guitar repertoire. This collection ...

Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son is a fascinating and accessible introduction to the principles of radio engineering, written by John Mills and first published in 1922. Presented in the form of a series of letters from a knowledgeable father to his curious son, the book demystifies the science and technology behind radio communication at a time when radio was revolutionizing the world. Through clear explanations, practical examples, and engaging analogies, the author covers a wide ra...

An experience of five years with Mr. Mill's treatise in the class-room not only convinced me of the great usefulness of what still remains one of the most lucid and systematic books yet published which cover the whole range of the study, but I have also been convinced of the need of such additions as should give the results of later thinking, without militating against the general tenor of Mr. Mill's system; of such illustrations as should fit it better for American students, by turning th...

Low growth has become the economic default in the West. While China and other Asian Tigers continue to steam ahead, western commentators either argue that stagnation is inevitable, ignoring growth in order to focus on other factors such as inflation or inequality, or disclaim growth altogether.In Why the West is Failing, veteran businessman and economist John Mills strongly refutes these arguments. He maintains that the anaemic performance of western economies since the 19...

This book provides an overview of background information on the epidemiology, biology, and pathophysiology of HIV infection. It presents the spectrum of HIV disease from acute infection to specific syndrome. The book reviews the management of specific opportunistic infections.

Kucers’ The Use of Antibiotics is the definitive, internationally-authored reference, providing everything that the infectious diseases specialist and prescriber needs to know about antimicrobials in this vast and rapidly developing field. The much-expanded Seventh Edition comprises 4800 pages in 3 volumes in order to cover all new and existing therapies, and emerging drugs not yet fully licensed. Concentrating on the treatment of infectious diseases, the content is divided into f...

The Saskatchewan Mental Hospital at Weyburn has played a significant role in the history of psychiatric services, mental health research, and providing care in the community. Its history provides a window to the changing nature of mental health services over the 20th century.Built in 1921, Saskatchewan Mental Hospital was considered the last asylum in North America and the largest facility of its kind in the British Commonwealth. A decade later the Canadian Committee for Mental Hyg...

The book has an active table of contents for easy access to each chapter. John Stuart Mill made essential contributions to social theory, political theory and political economy. He has been called "the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century". The essay on Civilization is Mill’s most influential contributions to social theory. It is one of the most widely read of all books on social theory in the world as Mill's On Liberty and On th...