History of the AWU is a first-hand account of the making of a union and the makings of a nation. It depicts the industrial and political struggles of workers in the late 19th century, and explains the motivations behind the people who forged Australia's most powerful and enduring blue-collar union.W. G. Spence was not only an observer of momentous events, he was also a leading participant in those events. With that in mind, Spence's book is more than just a record of the ci...

An Introduction to EntomologyOr, Elements of the Natural History of Insects, Fifth Edition, Volume 4 (of 4)This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and FootnotesCONTENTSXXXVII. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of Insects. SensationXXXVIII. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of Insects continued. RespirationXXXIX. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of Insects continued. CirculationXL. Internal Anatomy and Phys...

One principal cause of the little attention paid to Entomology in this country, has doubtless been the ridicule so often thrown upon the science. The botanist, sheltered now by the sanction of fashion, as formerly by the prescriptive union of his study with medicine, may dedicate his hours to mosses and lichens without reproach; but in the minds of most men, the learned as well as the vulgar, the idea of the trifling nature of his pursuit is so strongly associated with that of the diminuti...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and FootnotesCONTENTSXVI. Societies of Insects.Imperfect SocietiesXVII. Societies of Insects continued.Perfect Societies.White Ants. AntsXVIII. Perfect Societies of Insects continued.Wasps. Humble-beesXIX. Perfect Societies of Insects continued.Hive-beeXX. Perfect Societies of Insects concluded.Hive-beeXXI. Mean...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and FootnotesCONTENTSI. Introductory,II. Objections answered,III. Metamorphoses of Insects,IV. Direct Injuries caused by Insects,V. Indirect Injuries caused by Insects.Injuries to our living animal Property,VI. Indirect Injuries continued.Injuries to our living vegetable Property,VII. The same subject continued.—The Ravages of Locus...

Bloomsbury presents The Promise by Xinran Xue, read by Jennifer Lim.A spellbinding and magical narrative, this is the story of modern China through the women who lived through it.At the start of the twentieth century in China, the Hans were married in an elaborate ceremony before they were even born. They went on to have nine children and chose colours portrayed in some of their favourite poems as nicknames for them – Red, Cyan, Orange, Yellow, Green, Green Tangerine, Purpl...

Experiences and people can hurt us and leave us desperate and afraid. But if we are willing to do the work, wounds can heal, no matter the type. Are you ready to discover a path toward healing through God's love? In Open Wounds Can Heal: My Journey, Dr. Alicia D. Williams shares an uplifting message of hope, faith and grace to the wounded, especially survivors of sexual assault, victims of abuse, and those struggling with mental health, reminding us that we are not alone in our st...

Social work leaders constantly strive to incorporate cutting-edge research and promote international collaboration in a dynamic contemporary environment. To address these ongoing concerns, this unique book focuses specifically on strategic leadership, asking critical questions about change-making, political strategy, and the opportunities that present themselves to lead new directions in social work education.Among the topics covered:Disruptive agendas and research di...

Thinking of starting a postdoc? Want to know how to move on from a postdoc? Or simply want to make the best of your postdoc years? Being a postdoc is not a career ... but it can be the pivotal point in the making of one. This friendly, practical, and occasionally humorous guide to all things postdoc combines the three authors’ vast experience of postdoc careers and personal development.This is a guide to developing, advancing and furthering yourself and your career. In working through ex...

Violence in southern Africa has occurred in a variety of modes including ethnic confrontation, liberation struggles and cross-border aggression and crime. This volume examines the degree to which violence however defined has influenced political change across the region. The contributions include analyses of the ramifications of violent disorder in Angola and Mozambique, the impact on the political economy of both states and the prospects for lasting peace following the end of civil war.

A must-have gift for anyone interested in investigative journalism.The Sunday Times national newspaper is famous for its insight investigative journalist team. This book profiles the major stories from the Thalidomide case to the Coronavirus investigation.News-breaking stories as reported by The Sunday Times, with commentary setting each investigation in context.Investigations covered in this book include:The Third Man: The Tale of Ki...

A BBC Radio 4 black comedy by Michael Butt, originally broadcast as the ‘Afternoon Play’ on 19 October 2009. Max is set to inherit a small fortune when he turns 25, but standing between him and the money is his sister Katrin. And then there's the grandmother. It's dog-eat-dog on the mean streets of Weston-super-Mare. Starring William Beck as Max, Emerald O'Hanrahan as Katrin and Anna Massey as Maria. Also featured amongst the cast are Rachel Spence, Piers Wehner, Rhys Jennings, Isadora Doo...