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A kaleidoscopic history of how the 1960s and 1970s changed London foreverWaterloo Sunrise is a panoramic and multifaceted account of modern London during the transformative years of the sixties and seventies, when a city still bearing the scars of war emerged as a vibrant yet divided metropolis. John Davis paints lively and colorful portraits of life in the British capital, covering topics as varied as the rise and fall of boutique fashion, Soho and the sex trade, eating out in London, cabbies and tourists, gentrification, conservation, suburbia and the welfare state.With vivid and immersive scene-setting, Davis traces how 'swinging London' captured the world's attention in the mid-sixties, discarding postwar austerity as it built a global reputation for youthful confidence and innovative music and fashion. He charts the slow erosion of mid-sixties optimism, showing how a newly prosperous city grappled with problems of deindustrialisation, inner-city blight and racial friction. Davis reveals how London underwent a complex evolution that reflected an underlying tension between majority affluence and minority deprivation. He argues that the London that had taken shape by the time of Margaret Thatcher's election as prime minister in 1979 already displayed many of the features that would come to be associated with 'Thatcher's Britain' of the eighties.Monumental in scope, Waterloo Sunrise draws on a wealth of archival evidence to provide an evocative, engrossing account of Britain's ever-evolving capital city.

The author is a dedicated follower of Castleford Tigers in the sport of rugby league and has previously published 24 books featuring this club and sport in general. His full portfolio adds five animal stories, both fictional and real, covering their adventures plus another five books detailing interesting memoirs and thoughts and how he has overcome the odds. This book, released in spring 2021, adds further to his accounts of Castleford by updating and presenting additional material relating to the club's experience in the prestigious Challenge Cup Competition.

The late John Davis, with Anne Riffenburgh, tells John's story of being a scout and BAR man with the 106th Infantry Division from the Battle of the Bulge through the push into Germany. In 1941, John Davis is a brash young man reveling in the sights and sounds of Los Angeles - not a bad fate for a country boy from Colorado who grew up during the Great Depression. An ocean away, life is far less rosy for those living in the shadow of war. John has heard about Hitler, who seems to have mesmerized the German people and is threatening an entire continent. John is pretty certain that none of it is going to touch him. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launch their attack on Pearl Harbor, and all bets are off. Swept up in a surge of anger and patriotism, John joins the Army, undergoes three years of training, and in the fall of 1944, becomes part of the 106th Division - the last division to be made and the youngest division ever to go overseas. His plan for survival is simple: he will watch out for his own rear end and nobody else's. On the morning of December 16, 1944, John "Davy" Davis and 100 fellow soldiers head toward an area in Belgium called the Schnee Eifel, to face off with the Germans and take part in searing action that will eventually be known as the Battle of the Bulge. If John could know what is coming, he might be filled with dread. Instead he feels a burning need to get down to business. 2 photos. A Merriam Press World War 2 Autobiography.

This E-ssential is a three-part series that covers John Davis's epic journey from Florida to Maine. In 2011, with support from the Wildlands Network, Davis traveled 7,600 miles in 10 months from Florida to Maine by foot, bicycle, skis, and canoe/kayak. His extensive travels were motivated by wanting to answer the question "e;Is it possible in the twenty-first century to identify and protect a continental-long wildlife corridor that could help to protect eastern nature into the future?"e;John paints a vivid picture of the physical challenges of the trek, such as climbing the highest point in South Carolina with a heavily loaded bike and trying to consume the 8,000 calories per day he needed to fuel himself for the journey. As readers adventure with Davis, they will also share his evolving understanding of what it would take to impleman Eastern Wildway.Eastern wildlife, both seen and unseen, from Florida panthers to North Carolina's red wolves to the ghosts of cougars farther north, are the real focus of this adventure as John explores how such wildness can coexist with human developmin the mpopulated regions of the United States. The science and conservation of large-scale connectivity are brought to life by his travels-offering unique insights into the challenges and opportunities for creating an Eastern Wildway. This is a must-read for enthusiasts of hiking narratives, as well as professionals and students interested in issues related to large-scale connectivity. Compelling photographs and other graphics complemJohn's fascinating story.

Art of the United States, 1750-2000: Primary Sources presents three centuries of US art through a broad array of historical texts, including writings by artists, critics, patrons, literary figures, and other commentators.

Rewilding is restoring natural processes and species, then stepping back so that nature can express its own will. In essence, rewilding means giving the land back to wildlife and wildlife back to the land.Recalling the late great Wild Earth journal, this provocative anthology showcases the most notable original articles and art published by Rewilding Earth (rewilding.org) in 2018. Rewilding Earth Unplugged is an inspiring, informative, and user-friendly manual for how to protect and restore wild places and their residents.TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction: Rewilding Distilled by John DavisWildlands PhilanthropyBringing Back the American Serengeti by Nicole Rosemarino Filling the Arc of Appalachia: Restoring Wildness to Southern Ohio by Nancy StranahanSafeguarding an Adirondack Wildlife Corridor for Wildlife and People by Jon LeibowitzRewilding Argentina: Park by Park by Sofia Heinonen & Luli MaseraOriginal EcosystemsEastern Old-Growth Forests Then and Now by Robert T. LeverettWorking to Restore the American Chestnut by Sara Fern FitzsimmonsWildlands DefenseDeconstructing Today's Great Land Grab by Dave ForemanThe Attack on the National Park System by John MilesForest Protection in the Trump Era by Douglas BevingtonBLM Under Trump and Zinke: A Disaster for Public Lands by George WuerthnerPopulationWhy Family Planning Is Good for People and the Planet by Suzanne YorkDaring to Tell the Truth about Sustainability by Terry SpahrPoetryThe Good News by Gary LawlessThrough High Still Air by Tim McNultyCoexistenceThe Saga of the Mexican Gray Wolf (El Lobo) by Dave ParsonsWildlife Governance Reform: Where to Begin by Kirk Robinson & Dave ParsonsFostering Wildlife-Friendly Farming and Recognizing Biodiversity as Critical to a Fully Functioning Farm by Jo Ann BaumgartnerBowman Divide Critter Crossing by Brad MeiklejohnWANTED: Missing Cat by Sherry NemmersThe Killing Roads by Sandra CovenyRewilding InitiativesMogollon Wildway Ramble: Field Notes from Scouting a Proposed National Scenic Trail by Kelly Burke & John DavisFollowing Alice the Moose: Notes from an A2A Reconnaissance Hike by John DavisFacing the Challenges of Dam Removal in Alaska by Brad MeiklejohnRescuing an Endangered Cactus: Restoring the Santa Fe Cholla by Nancy LehrhauptPuma Recovery for Eastern Wildways: A Call to Action by Chris Spatz & John LaundreA National Corridors Campaign for Restoring America the Beautiful by Michael SouléRewilding BookstoreRewilding at Many Scales: A Book Review Essay by John Miles

Trump's World: Peril and Opportunity in US Foreign Policy after Obama examines how Trump's America First policy contributes to counter-US hysteria that could lead to a new wave of anti-Americanism around the world.

The author is one of Castleford's most dedicated supporters. His personal experience following the club stretches back almost fifty years. In addition, he has endeavoured to educate himself about the early yearsof the team's fortunes, not least the achievements of the 1930s and the doldrums of the 1950s.

Outside Time Looking In contains two alternate history stories: The Day Rome Was Built and Prometheus Bound. The Day Rome Was Built is about an elderly man, Herman Rosenfeld, who wakes up in an alternate 1997 where the Fascists won World War 2. The United States still exists but has not been immune to the cultural contagion of intolerance and hatred the Fascist states have spread. Herman tracks down the man responsible for altering history and confronts him in a climactic showdown of wits. In Prometheus Bound, Arthur Odenwahl tells the story of discovering he lives in a world created when Nazis traveled back in time from 1945 to 1917 where they helped Germany win World War 1. He finds himself a target of an underground Nazi conspiracy.

"Quick but weighty read that fans of dystopian and historical fiction will enjoy." - Kirkus Reviews Herman Rosenfeld wakes up in an alternate 1997 where the Fascist powers won World War II. The United States still exists, but has not been immune to the cultural contagion of intolerance and hatred the Fascist states have spread. Herman works to figure out the point where his new world diverged from his old one. He realizes he knows who caused this divergence and with his alternate world grandson, Josh, he sets off for Rome, the capital of the Fascist New Roman Empire, to find the man responsible, Vito Armini. Through his quest to find a way home, Herman grows to love his new grandson and witnesses the tragedy that one man's power-seeking has wrought upon the world.

As more and more industries are experiencing digital disruption, using information technology to enable a competitive advantage becomes a critical success factor for all enterprises. This book covers the authors' insights on how AI technologies can fundamentally reshape the IT services delivery lifecycle to deliver better business outcomes through a data-driven and knowledge-based approach. Three main challenges and the technologies to address them are discussed in detail:· Gaining actionable insight from operational data for service management automation and improved human decision making· Capturing and enhancing expert knowledge throughout the lifecycle from solution design to ongoing service improvement · Enabling self-service for service requests and problem resolution, through intuitive natural language interfacesThe authors are top researchers and practitioners with deep experience in the fields of artificial intelligence and IT service management and are discussing both practical advice for IT teams and advanced research results. The topics appeal to CIOs and CTOs as well as researchers who want to understand the state of the art of applying artificial intelligence to a very complex problem space. Although the book is concise, it comprehensively discuss topics like gaining insight from operational data for automatic problem diagnosis and resolution as well as continuous service optimization, AI for solution design and conversational self-service systems.

Under the terms of the charter of Maryland as granted by King Charles I of England, Lord Baltimore and his heirs were given all the land in the colony, with power to dispose of the land in any manner they deemed fit. A land office was set up to administer land grants and collect revenues. Settlers who applied for land grants had to pay fees at every step of the process as they obtained surveys, patents and titles. During those early days, the outer limits of Baltimore County stretched into unexplored territory. The deed records abstracted here include lands that lie within present-day Baltimore City, Cecil and Harford Counties, and parts of Carroll, Anne Arundel, Howard and Kent Counties. Twelve deed books were abstracted for this volume, which is divided into twelve chapters. Each deed book spans a period of time ranging from a few months to three years. The entries are more or less chronological, variations being due to the fact that transactions were often recorded in the books at some later date. A typical entry includes the date of transaction, names of grantors and grantees and their places of residence, acres of land involved and the names signed on the document. Other information is included when available, such as sales price, location of land, neighbors, chain of deed and landmarks. Spellings of names and places have been preserved in their original form, so the reader is encouraged to check all possible spellings of a name of interest. An every-name index assists the researcher.

The deed records abstracted here include lands that lie within present-day Baltimore City, Cecil and Harford Counties, and parts of Carroll, Anne Arundel, Howard and Kent Counties. Entries are more or less chronological, variations being due to the fact t

Under the terms of the charter of Maryland as granted by King Charles I of England, Lord Baltimore and his heirs were given all the land in the colony, with power to dispose of the land in any manner they deemed fit. A land office was set up to administer

The Arab Spring and Arab Thaw examines a range of successful and unsuccessful protest strategies and counter revolutionary tactics employed by protestors and autocratic regimes. Contributors explore the reactions of the USA.

The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made available edited (and sometimes translated) early accounts of exploration. The first series, which ran from 1847 to 1899, consists of 100 books containing published or previously unpublished works by authors from Christopher Columbus to Sir Francis Drake, and covering voyages to the New World, to China and Japan, to Russia and to Africa and India. John Davis (c.1543-1605) was an eminent explorer and navigator who published two highly influential guides to practical navigation in 1594 and 1595 and invented an improved version of a navigational instrument known as the Davis quadrant. This book, first published in 1880, includes these two guides, The Seaman's Secret and The Worlds' Hydrographical Description, together with accounts of the three voyages John Davis undertook in search of the North-West Passage between 1585 and 1587.

The signal events opening the global war on terrorism were the attacks of September 11. The world media began to focus on one of the terrorist groups, Al-Qaeda, a well-funded terrorist organisation headquartered in Afghanistan or Pakistan with offshoots in many countries. America has turned out to be the primary target of Al-Qaeda. America''s first response was the attack on Afghanistan and the establishing of a puppet government. Next America attacked Iraq under the guise of a response to terrorism although no connection has been proven or even alleged except by hardcore neocons aligned with certain elements in the Washington power establishment. This new book pierces the veil of misinformation with frank assessments of the progress or lack thereof of the war on terrorism.