Two-thirds of UK government spending now goes on the welfare state and where the money is spent – healthcare, education, pensions, benefits – is the centre of political and public debate.Much of that debate is dominated by the myth that the population divides into those who benefit from the welfare state and those who pay into it – 'skivers' and 'strivers', 'them' and 'us'.This ground-breaking book, written by one of the UK’s leading social policy experts, uses extensive re...

INTRODUCTIONSECT. I. - The NATURE of the DISORDERSECT. II. - Persons Subject to itSECT. III. - The SYMPTOMS of the DISORDERSECT. IV. - The DANGERSECT. V. - The Causes of the HYPOCHONDRIASISSECT. VI. - Rules of Life for Hypochondriac PersonsSECT. VII. - The proper DIETSECT. VIII. - The MEDICINE

INTRODUCTIONSECT. I. - The NATURE of the DISORDERSECT. II. - Persons Subject to itSECT. III. - The SYMPTOMS of the DISORDERSECT. IV. - The DANGERSECT. V. - The Causes of the HYPOCHONDRIASISSECT. VI. - Rules of Life for Hypochondriac PersonsSECT. VII. - The proper DIETSECT. VIII. - The MEDICINE

Beowulf is one of the most important poems in Old English and the first major poem in European vernacular language. It dramatizes behavior in a complex social world—a martial, aristocratic world that we often distort by imposing on it our own biases and values. In this cross-disciplinary study, John Hill looks at Beowulf from a comparative ethnological point of view. He provides a thorough examination of the socio-cultural dimensions of the text and compares the social mi...

Burton begins by exploring Hume’s childhood and education, emphasizing his early fascination with philosophy, history, and human nature. Born in 1711 in Edinburgh, Hume came from a moderately wealthy family and showed early promise as a scholar. Despite pressure to pursue a more traditional career in law or business, Hume followed his passion for philosophical inquiry, which eventually led him to write his seminal works in epistemology and moral philosophy.The biography traces Hume’s strug...

Traces the history of film production in Northern Ireland from the beginnings of a local film industry in the 1920s and 1930s, when the first Northern Irish 'quota quickies' were made, through the propaganda films of the 1940s and 1950s and on to the cinema of the 'Troubles'.

John Hill's definitive study looks at the career and work of British director Ken Loach. From his early television work (Cathy Come Home) through to landmark films (Kes) and examinations of British society (Looking For Eric) this landmark study reveals Loach as one of the great European directors.

Years ago, the LORD took me into the Spirit and stood me upon a rock — like a mountain view. I was over-looking a body of water similar to a paradise Island. The water was transparent so you could see the bottom and the white sand below. The body of water was like an ocean! Suddenly a voice spoke out of the water — offering unusual spiritual experiences or phenomenal supernatural encounters. My eyes were opened to see a young Christian standing on the rock. She immediately welcomed the inv...

"The Fifth Leicestershire" by John David Hills is a compelling narrative that delves into the experiences of a battalion during World War I. The book intricately weaves personal stories and historical events, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the soldiers' lives, their struggles, and the camaraderie that developed amidst the chaos of war. Hills' meticulous research and engaging writing style bring to life the challenges faced by the men of the Fifth Leicestershire, making it a po...

That Hitler's men raided Leo Sternbach's laboratory in Krakow, Poland, trashed it, and stole some active drug. is not by itself of great importance. Hitler, reading that it had anti-fear properties, used it in his troops attacking Poland, calling it "the drug of the Valiant," setting off a string of chases by MI5, Cdn. Army Intell., and even the FBI (unofficially), and, as it got lost by the Nazis, Valium got its name and early fame.

Heaven's realms do not deal with alphabetical and numerical dictates or constraints of the laws because of supremacy or dominion. In fact, the glory deals with infinite and eternal capabilities, which cannot be limited to how deep and how high you ascend and descend in Him. This is the image after His likeness - beyond the mortal! For example, if you are a musician, you can allow for your instrument to dictate what chords you can play, or you can give the instrument a new life through unus...

Architecture reflects not only a nation’s history, but also how its people lived, worked, prayed and fought over the centuries. Since the publication of John B. Hilling’s The Historic Architecture of Wales in 1976, there has been no other attempt at addressing the architecture of Wales as a whole, and this revised publication meets a long-felt need for a general survey of architecture in Wales. It covers two thousand years of architectural history, reflecting the nation’s life from Roman t...