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 ...

Atlantic cod is an important fish species in human history and continues to be a major influence on North Atlantic fisheries management, as stock collapses and recoveries impact coastal communities and shelf sea food webs. This book provides an overview of Atlantic cod biology and ecology, focussing on regional differences in life-history and stock dynamics that affect productivity and the challenges faced by management. By comparing the success of management approaches and the local influ...

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...

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 book contains contributions by scholars working on diverse aspects of speech who bring their findings to bear on the practical issue of how to treat stuttering in different language groups and in multilingual speakers. The book considers classic issues in speech production research, as well as whether regions of the brain that are affected in people who stutter relate to areas used intensively in fluent bilingual speech. It then reviews how formal language properties and differential use...

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...

Ten full-cast vintage BBC Radio crime dramas featuring Michael Gilbert’s most enduring characters, including Mr Calder and Mr Behrens, Inspector Hazlerigg and Inspector PetrellaA treat for any fan of crime dramas, this collection stars legendary voices including Prunella Scales, Maurice Denham, Peter Gilmore, Carleton Hobbs and James Bolam.Smallbone Deceased: When ...

Two delightful detective dramas adapted from Jill Paton Walsh's bestselling booksAward-winning author Jill Paton Walsh was well known for her four Lord Peter Wimsey novels that continued and completed Dorothy L. Sayers's much-loved series. These two cosy crime dramas introduce her own sparkling creation, Imogen Quy, a college nurse and amateur sleuth who investigates foul play in academia.The Wyndham Case - The tranquil atmosphere ...

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...

'A story to strike pity and terror into any heart' Times Literary SupplementJoseph Carey Merrick, born in Leicester on 5th August 1852, is better known as the Elephant Man. Through horrible physical deformities which were almost impossible to describe, he spent much of his life exhibited as a fairground freak until even nineteenth-century sensibilities could take no more.Hounded, persecuted and starving, he ended up one day at Liverpool Street Stat...

This book explores the life and teaching of John of the Cross, the Spanish mystic who remains a major source of Western thought on spirituality, theology and mysticism. Leading academics discuss the importance and legacy of John from historical, theological, philosophical, pastoral, ecumenical, psychological and literary perspectives. The book focuses on his place in Carmel, his understanding of desire, and the role of transformation in his theology. Approaching John in the context of the ...