Marseille is one of the largest cities in France and is the gateway to the French Riviera. With its beautiful harbor, Marseille is known for its Vieux-Port (Old Port) and its high-energy vibe.While here try one of the city's famous bouillabaisse stew dishes.It's a city that often surprises with it's beauty and authenticity.The Mediterranean is right on your doorstep in this vibrant and friendly southern French city.Including Notre-Dame de la Garde, Marseille Cathedral, Longchamp Pa...

Nice is nestled in the French Riviera (Cote d'Azur) near to Monaco, Italy and the movie star resort of Cannes. Its appealing old town, with its network of medieval streets, squares & boulevards has been listed since 1997 as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Stroll the narrow streets lined with boutiques in Nice, then head for the beach with its pebbly sand and warm, calm waters. Next day visit the Matisse Museum to see some of the master's greatest paintings. Then return home with lots of stori...

This comprehensive volume showcases cutting-edge research on stuttering from a wide range of perspectives, including neuroscience, genetics, epidemiology, speech-motor control, language effects, machine learning, disability studies, treatment options and assessment. Featuring the work of a diverse range of specialist authors from around the globe, this book discusses psychological, neuroscientific and medical aspects of stuttering.Several core topics are introduced by tutorial chap...

Bluetongue may be described as an acute insect borne disease of ruminants, manifested clinically in sheep by a catarrhal inflammation of the mucous mem branes of the digestive and respiratory systems and associated with degenerative changes in the skeletal musculature. The profound emaciation and weakness which follow the acute disease are responsible for a protracted convalescence and for serious economic losses due to diminished productivity. II. Historical During the early colonisation ...

Ten years after the first volume, this book highlights the important contribution Raman spectroscopy makes as a non-destructive method for characterising the chemical composition of objects with archaeological and historical importance. The original book was ground-breaking in its concept, but the past ten years have seen some advancement into new areas, consolidation of some of the older ones and novel applications involving portable instrumentation, on site in museums and in the field.

Eight thrilling tales from the writer of Brothers in Law, featuring courtroom cases, legal wranglings, conspiracy and blackmailBarrister and county court judge, Henry Cecil wrote numerous comic stories set in the legal world, most famously Brothers in Law. Collected here are eight vintage dramas based on his works, beginning with an adaptation of his debut novel, The Painswick Line, a tale of a judge and his somewhat unco...

This innovative book offers an original insight into the context and times of St Teresa of Avila (1515 – 1582) as well as exploring her contemporary relevance from the perspective of some of the foremost thinkers and scholars in the Teresian field today including Professors Julia Kristeva, Rowan Williams and Bernard McGinn. As well as these academic approaches there will be chapters by friars and nuns of the Carmelite order living out the Carmelite charism in today’s world. The book addres...

Analytical Archaeometry describes this interesting and challenging field of research - on the border between natural sciences (chemistry, spectroscopy, biology, geology) and humanities (archaeology, (art-)history, conservation sciences). It fills the gap between these two areas whilst focussing on the analytical aspects of this research field. The first part of the book studies the main analytical techniques used in this research field. The second part expands from the different types of m...

Steed and Dr Keel return to action in these four recreations of classic lost episodes.1: Ashes of RosesWritten by Peter Ling and Sheilah Ward, adapted by John DorneyCarol goes undercover at a hairdressing salon, which appears to be at the centre of an arson ring.2: Please Don’t Feed the AnimalsWritten by Dennis Spooner, adapted by John DorneySteed takes on blackmailers who are extorting secrets from government officials.3: The Radioactive...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNOMINATED FOR AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2025 GRAMMYS'There are many incredible revelations about the relationships of John and Yoko and Paul and Linda and their impact on the band. This is one of those audiobooks you can't shut off and will never forget.' -AudioFile (Earphones Award Winner)'I can think of no one better placed to tell the story behind The Beatles than ...

Toulouse is the capital of the Midi-Pyrenees region in southwestern France, and is a major city in the South of France. Its pleasant cafés, historic quarter and pink-walled buildings make it unique. Stop by place du Capitole for a bite to eat or stroll by the Canal du Midi.This university town is home to Airbus Group, the aircraft manufacturer.Including Capitole de Toulouse, Basilica of St. Sernin, Church of the Jacobins, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Notre-Dame du Taur, Hôtel d'Assézat...

Martial (Marcus Valerius Martialis) was a Spanish writer who lived in Rome in the second half of the first century AD. He wrote only in the genre of epigram, invented by the Greeks, which he chose because of his dislike of all that was pretentious and escapist in contemporary literature, where stale mythological topics were regarded as both 'elevated' and, in times of political danger, safe. His own boundless interest in the life he saw around him in Rome, and his sense of humour, led him ...