Download or read book The World for a Shilling written by Michael Leapman and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2011-08-18 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conceived as a showcase for Britain's burgeoning manufacturing industries and the exotic products of its Empire, the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace was Britain's first truly national spectacle. Michael Leapman explores how the exhibition came into being; the key characters who made it happen (from Prince Albert, who was credited with the idea, to Thomas Cook, whose cheap railway trips ensured its accessibility to all); and the fascinating tales behind the exhibits that fired the imagination of the era. 'The best kind of popular history: exact, imaginative and full of fun.' Sunday Telegraph `Splendid... Michael Leapman brings a child's delight to the wonders of the Exhibition and his enthusiastic prose makes his readers feel they are almost walking down its aisles.' Mail on Sunday `Entertaining and engaging' Independent

Download or read book The Girl Who Could Fix Anything Beatrice Shilling World War II Engineer written by Mara Rockliff and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history. Beatrice Shilling wasn’t quite like other children. She could make anything. She could fix anything. And when she took a thing apart, she put it back together better than before. When Beatrice left home to study engineering, she knew that as a girl she wouldn’t be quite like the other engineers—and she wasn’t. She was better. Still, it took hard work and perseverance to persuade the Royal Aircraft Establishment to give her a chance. But when World War II broke out and British fighter pilots took to the skies in a desperate struggle for survival against Hitler’s bombers, it was clearly time for new ideas. Could Beatrice solve an engine puzzle and help Britain win the war? American author Mara Rockliff and British illustrator Daniel Duncan team up for a fresh look at a turning point in modern history—and the role of a remarkable woman whose ingenuity, persistence, and way with a wrench (or spanner) made her quite unlike anyone else. An author’s note and a list of selective sources provide additional information for curious readers.

Download or read book The Spies of Shilling Lane written by Jennifer Ryan and published by Crown. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir comes a thrilling new WWII story about a village busybody—the mighty Mrs. Braithwaite—who resolves to find, and then rescue, her missing daughter Mrs. Braithwaite, self-appointed queen of her English village, finds herself dethroned, despised, and dismissed following her husband’s selfish divorce petition. Never deterred, the threat of a family secret being revealed sets her hot-foot to London to find the only person she has left—her clever daughter Betty, who took work there at the first rumbles of war. But when she arrives, Betty’s landlord, the timid Mr. Norris, informs her that Betty hasn’t been home in days--with the chaos of the bombs, there’s no telling what might have befallen her. Aghast, Mrs. Braithwaite sets her bullish determination to the task of finding her only daughter. Storming into the London Blitz, Mrs. Braithwaite drags the reluctant Mr. Norris along as an unwitting sidekick as they piece together Betty’s unexpectedly chaotic life. As she is thrown into the midst of danger and death, Mrs. Braithwaite is forced to rethink her old-fashioned notions of status, class, and reputation, and to reconsider the question that’s been puzzling her since her world overturned: How do you measure the success of your life? Readers will be charmed by the unforgettable Mrs. Braithwaite and her plucky, ruthless optimism, and find in The Spies of Shilling Lane a novel with surprising twists and turns, quiet humor, and a poignant examination of mothers and daughters and the secrets we keep.

Download or read book Take the Shilling The Confederated Worlds Book 1 written by Raymund Eich and published by CV-2 Books. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large print edition of Book 1 of the Confederated Worlds series "Military science fiction [concentrating] on the psychology and politics of societies in conflict." -Analog, on the Confederated Worlds series The Confederated Worlds implanted in his brain the skills to make him a soldier. He had to learn for himself how to survive interstellar war. Tomas Neumann seeks escape from his backwater planet and overbearing mother, and a mentor to replace his long-dead father. "Taking the shilling"-enlisting in the Confederated Worlds military-promises both. But the soldier's skills implanted in his brain can't prepare him for combat against fellow humans. Especially ones supposed to welcome him and his fellow soldiers as liberators. The war on New Liberty threatens to destroy him. Not just in body. Also in spirit. Grieving for lost comrades, demoralized by harrowing combat, Tomas must learn what he needs to survive. Because soon, with the fates of thousands of his fellow soldiers in the balance, he will face his war's ultimate challenge. Take the Shilling is the first book in The Confederated Worlds series.

Download or read book All for the King s Shilling written by Edward J Coss and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2012-10-11 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British troops who fought so successfully under the Duke of Wellington during his Peninsular Campaign against Napoleon have long been branded by the duke’s own words—“scum of the earth”—and assumed to have been society’s ne’er-do-wells or criminals who enlisted to escape justice. Now Edward J. Coss shows to the contrary that most of these redcoats were respectable laborers and tradesmen and that it was mainly their working-class status that prompted the duke’s derision. Driven into the army by unemployment in the wake of Britain’s industrial revolution, they confronted wartime hardship with ethical values and became formidable soldiers in the bargain These men depended on the king’s shilling for survival, yet pay was erratic and provisions were scant. Fed worse even than sixteenth-century Spanish galley slaves, they often marched for days without adequate food; and if during the campaign they did steal from Portuguese and Spanish civilians, the theft was attributable not to any criminal leanings but to hunger and the paltry rations provided by the army. Coss draws on a comprehensive database on British soldiers as well as first-person accounts of Peninsular War participants to offer a better understanding of their backgrounds and daily lives. He describes how these neglected and abused soldiers came to rely increasingly on the emotional and physical support of comrades and developed their own moral and behavioral code. Their cohesiveness, Coss argues, was a major factor in their legendary triumphs over Napoleon’s battle-hardened troops. The first work to closely examine the social composition of Wellington’s rank and file through the lens of military psychology, All for the King’s Shilling transcends the Napoleonic battlefield to help explain the motivation and behavior of all soldiers under the stress of combat.

Download or read book The Stranger in the Mirror written by Jane Shilling and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Middle age took Jane Shilling by surprise. She hadn't seen it coming, and she certainly wasn't ready for it. Living a flawed, bittersweet version of the idyll she dreamed of in her twenties, in a tumbledown urban cottage by the Thames, with a son, a cat and a horse in a livery fifty miles away, she wondered whether middle age was the beginning of the end. Or was there one last great adventure to be had? The Stranger in the Mirror is one woman's attempt to understand what middle age means for her and whether, as a new generation of women turns fifty, a revolution is under way. It definitely won't reverse the signs of ageing - but it will make you laugh, it will make you think and it could just make you look in the mirror in a slightly different way...

Download or read book Rock Bottom written by Michael Shilling and published by Back Bay Books. This book was released on 2009-01-09 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once, the Blood Orphans had it all: a million-dollar recording contract from Warner Brothers, killer hooks, and cheekbones that could cut glass. Four pretty boys from Los Angeles, they were supposed to be the next big thing, future kings of rock and roll. But something happened on the way to glory, and now, two years later, along with their coke-fueled, mohawked female manager, they have washed up in Amsterdam for the final show of their doomed and dismal European tour. The singer has become a born-again Buddhist who preaches from the stage, the bass player's raging eczema has turned his hands into a pulpy mess, the drummer is a sex-fiend tormented by the misdeeds of his porn-king father, and the guitar player -- the only talented one -- is thoroughly cowed by the constant abuse of his bandmates. As they stumble through their final day together, the Blood Orphans find themselves on a comic tour of frustration, danger, excitement, and just possibly, redemption.

Download or read book The Age of Deleveraging written by A. Gary Shilling and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top economist Gary Shilling shows you how to prosper in the slow-growing and deflationary times that lie ahead While many investors fear a rapid rise in inflation, author Gary Shilling, an award-winning economic forecaster, argues that the global economy is going through a long period of de-leveraging and weak growth, which makes deflation far more likely and a far greater threat to investors than inflation. Shilling explains in clear language and compelling logic why the world economy will struggle for several more years and what investors can do to protect and grow their wealth in the difficult times ahead. The investment strategies that worked for last 25 years will not work in the next 10 years. Shilling advises readers to avoid broad exposure to stocks, real estate, and commodities and to focus on high-quality bonds, high-dividend stocks, and consumer staple and food stocks. Written by one of today's best forecasters of economic trends-twice voted by Institutional Investor as Wall Street's top economist Clearly explains what to invest in, what to avoid, and how to cope with a deflationary, slow-growth economy Demonstrates how Shilling has been consistently right about major economic trends since he began forecasting in the early 1980s Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this timely guide lays out a convincing case for why investors need to be prepared for a long period of weak growth and deflation-not inflation-and what you can do to prosper in the difficult times ahead.

Download or read book Time Space in the Temples Pyramids written by Ruth Shilling and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 108-page book chronicles an Egypt tour with Ruth Shilling and All One World Egypt Tours as they make their way through Egypt by dahabiya sailboat up the NIle. Lots of photos of the sites along the way and historical perspectives that explain where each site fits within the 3,000-year context of Ancient Egypt.

Download or read book The Body A Very Short Introduction written by Chris Shilling and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The human body is thought of conventionally as a biological entity, with its longevity, morbidity, size and even appearance determined by genetic factors immune to the influence of society or culture. Since the mid-1980s, however, there has been a rising awareness of how our bodies, and our perception of them, are influenced by the social, cultural and material contexts in which humans live. Drawing on studies of sex and gender, education, governance, the economy, and religion, Chris Shilling demonstrates how our physical being allows us to affect the material and virtual world around us, yet also enables governments to shape and direct our thoughts and actions. Revealing how social relationships, cultural images, and technological and medical advances shape our perceptions and awareness, he exposes the limitations of traditional Western traditions of thought that elevate the mind over the body as that which defines us as human. Dealing with issues ranging from cosmetic and transplant surgery, the performance of gendered identities, the commodification of bodies and body parts, and the violent consequences of competing conceptions of the body as sacred, Shilling provides a compelling account of why body matters present contemporary societies with a series of urgent and inescapable challenges. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Download or read book Just Start Now written by Vicky Shilling and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-04 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a desire to run a thriving wellness business? Have you done all the qualifications and yet you're struggling to make it more than a hobby? Are you starting to become aware that it's actually you and your mind getting in the way of making this a success? The problem isn't functional. It's not more hours at your desk, it's not a sales funnel or secret business owner tool no one's letting you in on. It's that you haven't got a Just Start Now mindset. That's not something we're born with. But it's the perspective that will change everything. If you're passionate about health and want to share your knowledge with the world but right now you're helping no one, Just Start Now will show you how to reprogramme your brain to overcome obstacles and help you start thinking like an entrepreneur so you can make the impact you know you're capable of. Inside you'll learn: How to move past fear of judgement and start serving clients Why it's crucial that you overcome scarcity, imposter syndrome and a fear of getting it 'wrong' in order to accomplish your goals What business model will suit your personality and keep you motivated to show up How to change your view on a lack of time and money You'll hear stories from health and wellness professionals at every stage of their business striving to apply the Just Start Now philosophy to their work and seeing the incredible results that come when they shift their mindset and embrace taking action. Just Start Now is more than just a slogan. It's a way of thinking that turns into a daily, progressive practice. Each tiny step you'll take will help you reach your dream business. This new way of thinking is about to make big things happen. So, whether you are a newly-qualified health practitioner or someone more established but struggling to shine, Just Start Now is here to help you build an income from your health expertise and create a ripple in the world of wellness by harnessing the power of your mind.

Download or read book Deflation written by A. Gary Shilling and published by Lakeview Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How will the coming deflation affect you? What strategies will work in the deflation years ahead? Look inside for:

Download or read book Negative Gravity written by Matthew Freudenberg and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biografi af Beatrice Shilling, som i 1929 blev ingeniør med afgangseksamen fra Manchester University, lidt usædvanligt som kvinde. Shilling var fokuseret på det tekniske område og ombyggede bl.a. en Norton motorcykel således at den kunne nå op på en hastighed af 105 miles per hour. I 1930 blev hun ansat ved Royal aircraft Establishment i Farnborough, hvor hun blev specialist i kaburatorer. Under den 2. verdenskrig løste hun problemet vedrørende tab af motorkraft når fly dykkede (negativ g). Senere arbejde hun med raketbrændstop og ramjets.

Download or read book Deflation written by A. Gary Shilling and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation.

Download or read book A Shilling for Candles written by Josephine Tey and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-23 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The body of a woman, Christine Clay (née Christina Gotobed) is discovered at the edge of the surf on a beach in Kent... A Shilling for Candles is a 1936 mystery novel by Josephine Tey (Elizabeth MacKintosh) about the investigation of the drowning of a film actress, known as Christine Clay. It is the second of Tey's five mysteries starring Inspector Alan Grant. The plot draws extensively on Tey's experience in working with actors in her play Richard of Bordeaux.

Download or read book Neal Rzepkowski MD written by Ruth Shilling and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Re Forming the Body written by MR Philip A Mellor and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1997-02-14 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enriches the concpetual arsenal for interdisciplinary analysis of political, social and cultural change... stimulates more nuanced thinking about the cultural and political legacy of the Reformation era... manages both to clarify tensions surrounding cultural and social integration in the late 20th century while underscoring the real historical complexity of modern bodies' - "American Journal of Sociology " Through an analysis of successive re-formations of the body, this innovative and penetrating book constructs a fascinating and wide-ranging account of how the creation and evolution of different patterns of human community are intimately related to the somatic experience of the sacred. The book places the relationship between the embodiment and the sacred at the crux of social theory, and casts a fresh light on the emergence and transformation of modernity. It critically examines the thesis that the rational projects of modern embodiment have 'died and gone to cyberspace', and suggests that we are witnessing the rise of a virulent, effervescent form of the sacred which is changing how people 'see' and 'keep in touch' with the world around them.