A fascinating history of the Maya - drawing on a wealth of recent archaeological discoveries - whose civilisation in the jungles of Central America was for almost a thousand years hidden from the world.Over the last two centuries explorers have made the most remarkable discoveries in the tropical forests of Central America. Across much of present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras dozens of cities - some with populations of well over 100,000 - have been unv...

David Drew was a shy English boy living in post-World War II London. Through sport, art, drama, and as a Scouter and assistant youth club leader, he matured into a young man eager for adventure. Due to a Groundhog Day moment, David found himself thrust into a world of dust, heat, snakes and mosquitos as big as helicopter gunships. He found love in Zambia, was washed downstream towards a drop over Victoria Falls, survived two bouts of malaria, charging elephants and baboons, a burning boat ...

"In this book, a master of optimal performance becomes a student of optimal performance. If you want to understand and create excellence in a human collective, this volume is a precious gift. Cherish it, and it will take you where conventional minds cannot go."-PROFESSOR ROBERT E. QUINNUniversity of Michigan, Center for Positive OrganizationsPeople want to be masters of their own destiny, but few become great leader...

First published in 1983, Man-Environment Processes provides an overview of human-environment relationships as they existed at that time, while also placing them in historical context. The book explores humanity’s impact on the natural environment by analyzing individual components—soils, plants and animals, the atmosphere, water, landforms, and oceans—as well as the cumulative effects of rural-agricultural and urban-industrial activities. Its distinctive contribution lies in integ...

Orphaned at Birth, Nurtured by Nuns, and Defined by Schizophrenia: A New Yorker's Struggle with Mental Illness, Homelessness, and the Pursuit of Normalcy. Join His Unpredictable Life Journey!Immerse yourself in an extraordinary tale of resilience, hope, and the human spirit's ability to adapt and survive. Born in the bustling heart of New York City and suddenly orphaned, our protagonist's life is entrusted to the compassionate care of nuns. Despite the harsh circum...

About the BookThis little boy can only find single socks in his dresser drawers, so he attempts to answer the age-old question, Where Did All the Socks Go? Follow him on his quest as his mother suggests where those sneaky socks may have gotten to. With cute and funny illustrations, this story is a delight to share.About the AuthorSamuel David Drew is a healthcare professional and that allows him to serve all people in all groups. His specialty is the lungs and he has b...

Orphaned at Birth, Nurtured by Nuns, and Defined by Schizophrenia: A New Yorker's Struggle with Mental Illness, Homelessness, and the Pursuit of Normalcy. Join His Unpredictable Life Journey!Immerse yourself in an extraordinary tale of resilience, hope, and the human spirit's ability to adapt and survive. Born in the bustling heart of New York City and suddenly orphaned, our protagonist's life is entrusted to the compassionate care of nuns. Despite the harsh circum...

This updated edition of a beloved classic explores the often unspoken nuances of life in and beyond graduate school. With new hints that give a 360-degree review of the challenges and issues in academic life, Drew, Feldman, and Gray provide a straightforward, entertaining perspective on matters that affect careers and livelihood. Topics span the dissertation process, job hunting, life in the classroom, and more—making for the perfect graduate student companion. What They Didn't Teach Y...

Is there really a heaven and hell? Is it true we may have many lives? What happens when we die? Should we believe all we read in the Bible? In this fascinating book, David A Drew, spiritual medium, healer and twentieth-century prophet, answers questions which have puzzled people through the ages. This book could change your entire outlook on life.

One quarter of the world's population lives in karst terrains, yet karsts are highly vulnerable to stresses caused by human activity. This book surveys human impact on karst water, showing that the increasing pollution of the environment has, to a great extent, spoiled sensitive karst ecosystems. This text examines such consequences and offers proposals for future solutions and strategies. Part One provides an overview of the functioning of karsts and of human interaction with karst enviro...

Filling a gap in the karst literature, this book describes methods most appropriate for use in karst terrains. These include methods that are basic to all hydrogeological studies, such as hydraulic investigations, hydrochemistry, geophysics, isotope chemistry and modelling, with the emphasis placed on their application to karst systems. The various chapters of this book are written by experts in all the different methods. Most of the chapters are multi-authored, and the authors include hyd...

This book is a manifesto for change that showcases new policy ideas for an incoming Labour government.Organised by the Society of Labour Lawyers, the Labour Party’s legal think tank, the contributors inspire debate about Britain’s future, exploring a wide range of issues from access to justice to family law reform, housing, employment, EU and trade law, asylum and refugee law, immigration and citizenship, international law and constitutional reform.This book is a must-have ...