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    The Formation of the English Common Law
    The short guide to social policy
    Fred Wedlock: Funnyman of Folk
    Understanding the policy process
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    How to Survive
    • 2024

      A complete guide to the lakes

      Comprising minute directions for the tourist

      • 276 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book is a reprint of a classic work first published in 1843, offering readers a chance to explore its historical significance and original context. This edition preserves the essence of the original text, providing insights into the themes and ideas prevalent during that era. Readers can expect a faithful representation of the author's voice and style, making it a valuable addition for those interested in literature from the 19th century.

      A complete guide to the lakes
    • 2023

      Lexicon Atticum

      • 612 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      This comprehensive guide to the Greek language is a must-read for anyone studying classics or interested in Greek literature. With detailed entries on thousands of words and phrases, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone studying the Greek language.

      Lexicon Atticum
    • 2021

      Survival stories reveal the critical role of preparation and planning in life-or-death situations. Readers will encounter gripping accounts, such as a teenager's struggle to survive after a plane crash in the Peruvian Amazon, a fisherman's 400-day drift across the Pacific, and a US Air Force pilot's harrowing ejection from a stealth fighter. Each tale is analyzed to extract valuable lessons, emphasizing that while instincts are vital, thorough readiness can ultimately determine survival outcomes.

      How to Survive: Self-Reliance in Extreme Circumstances
    • 2020
    • 2019

      How to Survive

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.3(18)Add rating

      In How to Survive John Hudson, Chief Survival Instructor to the UK military, shows how strategies for life or death situations can help us excel in our everyday lives.

      How to Survive
    • 2018

      Notes from Nowhere

      • 68 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The collection captures the essence of rural life in France through 52 evocative poems, reflecting on the beauty and challenges of each season. John Hudson's work immerses readers in the landscapes, traditions, and daily rhythms of country living, offering a poignant exploration of nature and human experience throughout the year. Each poem serves as a snapshot of life, inviting readers to connect with the simplicity and depth of existence in a serene setting.

      Notes from Nowhere
    • 2018

      Inflation

      • 183 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Originally published in 1982, this book begins with a wide-ranging and critical review of both first and second generation theories of inflation (and the related problem of unemployment), including the classical approach to macroeconomics. The author systematically integrates search, implicit contract, expectations and wage-bargaining theeoriees to outline a new and original synthesis. This synthesis and switching regimes model is then rigorously examined to see how well it can explain inflation the US and the UK.

      Inflation
    • 2018

      American Farms, American Food

      • 158 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This book offers a concise interpretation of how food and agriculture are connected. The chapters treat specific crops or livestock types from the point of view of both production and consumption, highlighting the changes that have taken place in both farming strategies and food preferences over the years.

      American Farms, American Food
    • 2017

      The Formation of the English Common Law

      Law and Society in England from King Alfred to Magna Carta

      • 234 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the Anglo-Saxon roots of common law, this book delves into the impact of Norman invaders and their administrative reforms on legal practices. It provides insights into the societal context of the era, enhancing understanding of legal evolution. The new edition features a chapter dedicated to the Anglo-Saxon period, along with a thoroughly revised literature survey and updated recommendations for further reading, making it a comprehensive resource for those interested in legal history.

      The Formation of the English Common Law
    • 2016

      The Road Taken

      Three Sequences of Poems

      • 102 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Exploring the themes of transformation, cultural heritage, and imaginative landscapes, this collection features three distinct sequences of poems inspired by walks in London and France. "Shapeshifter" reflects on the daily evolution of a rural community, while "Stride" captures the poet's East End roots through a twelve-mile journey across diverse terrains. "A Strange Guide to Places" offers a unique reading experience with a thirty-four-kilometer path that invites readers to engage with both physical and imaginative realms.

      The Road Taken