Written in British English, Drugs gives the straight facts about all sorts of drugs, from illegal "street drugs" to solvents and prescription drugs. It offers advice on the effects of each drug and help and support to anyone affected by a drug problem.

"Drawing on extensive primary sources, Kramer describes the inter-war peace movement that gave birth to many conscientious objectors" ( Military History Monthly).Even today, most histories of the world wars focus on those who fought. Those who refused to do so are often overlooked. It is perhaps only recently that their bravery and extraordinary principles are being recognized.In the First World War, 16,000 men in Britain became the first ever cons...

Drugs gives the straight facts about all sorts of drugs, from illegal "street drugs" to solvents and prescription drugs. It offers advice on the effects of each drug and help and support to anyone affected by a drug problem.

Egyptian Myth: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History

When, at the height of the First World War, many Allied governments introduced conscription, there were thousands of individuals who, for personal or religious reasons, refused to fight. After tough questioning, some were exempted but the majority were forced into the army anyways. Those who 'refused to do their duty' were threatened with death sentences or harsh prison terms; many died from ill treatment. Conchies collects many of the moving true stories of these brave individuals.

The story of conscientious objection in Britain begins in 1916, when conscription was introduced for the first time. Some 16,000 men the first conscientious objectors refused conscription because they believed on grounds of conscience that it was wrong to kill and wrong of any government to force them to do so. As historians mark the centenary of the First World War much emphasis is placed on the bravery of those men who fought and died in the trenches. But those who refused to kill were a...

Kramer, a licensed clinical social worker, guides women on the move - military spouses and veterans in particular - on how to overcome barriers as they climb the career ladder. My book is for women out there that have questioned where they are in their careers or haven't been taken seriously as active participants in the workplace," said Kramer, a therapist with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Virginia. "I'm focused on helping others overcome any anxiety, doubt, or fears they have. I...

Join Marilyn, a pretty yellow Labrador retriever, as she discovers helping others can have surprising rewards.Marilyn, a pretty yellow Lab, is excited to be settling into her new home. Though she misses her puppy friends, she finds herself caught up in a mission to help the Martians.The Martians are stuck in Marilyns backyard, and their attempts to repair their Martian Machine have failed. They are anxious to return back home and ask Marilyn if she can help them.Mar...

Meet the puppies of the Cloud 9 Animal Shelter: Caboodle, the big poodle; King Tut, the most divine of all mutts; Lollie the collie; andBoom-Boom the Basset hound.When a shy yellow Lab named Marilyn is abandoned at the Cloud 9 Animal Shelter, she thinks her whole world has shattered. With the help of the other puppies, she soon discovers that things always work out and with each new day comes a new beginning.But when a couple wants to adopt her, she is unsure if she should le...

This book examines the literacy practices of exemplary adult education teachers working within critical literacy frameworks. It provides an in-depth look at the complexity of adult literacy education through the lenses of these teachers. An understanding of this complexity helps teachers design literacy practices in classrooms on a daily basis. This is an important book for there is considerable pedagogical and political attention focused on adult literacy education at this time. As the fi...

This book provides the necessary foundational knowledge in the increasingly critical field of software project management. It follows the curriculum of the ASQF® Certified Professional for Project Management (CPPM) certification scheme. It is, however, suitable for any introductory academic or professional course in the field.Different project management frameworks exist. Some of them still cultivate the idea of an omnipotent project manager, while others call themselves “agile” an...

The vertebral spine is a key element of the human anatomy. Its main role is to protect the spinal cord and the main blood vessels. The axial skeleton, with its muscles and joints, provides stability for the attachment of the head, tail and limbs and, at the same time, enables the mobility required for breathing and for locomotion. Despite its great importance, the vertebral spine is often over looked by researchers because: a) vertebrae are fragile in nature, which makes their fossilizatio...