David Stewart was a Scottish soldier and later author and antiquarian. His book was largely responsible for creating the modern image of the Highlander, the clans, and Scottish regiments. Stewart's work is considered the foundation for all subsequent work on Highlanders, clans, and Scottish regiments. His exploration of the character, manners, and current state of the Scottish Highlands has profoundly shaped and continues to influence perceptions of this iconic culture.
This book is a collection of sketches of the character, institutions, and customs of the Highlanders of Scotland, offering an insight into life and culture in the Scottish Highlands.
Written in the late 19th century, this treatise on marriage and divorce law remains a valuable resource for legal scholars and practitioners. Combining theoretical analysis with practical advice, Stewart covers topics ranging from the grounds for divorce to the legal status of children born out of wedlock.
Have you ever wondered why cancer remains such a dreadful illness? Why is it so common? How can you reduce your cancer risk? Why is screening not better at finding cancers early? How does cancer make people feel so sick?How do different types of treatment work, why might they fail, and how do they cause side effects? What role does our immune system play? Do alternative and complementary therapies work?Why has progress been so painfully slow? What can we do to speed progress? How can we reduce the very high cost of effective new therapies?Which healthcare system (Canadian or American) is better at caring for cancer patients? What can the two systems learn from each other?In this book, oncologist Dr. David J. Stewart addresses these common, vexing questions about cancer. He also discusses what future changes we can anticipate.Each chapter starts with a Short Primer section that tries to answer these questions in a way that can be understood by patients, their families, and the public. This Short Primer section is followed by a Further Details section for anyone wanting to take a somewhat deeper dive into the topic.The intent of this book is to inform, so that the reader can better understand the enemy we face. But it is also a call to action. There are too many impediments to progress. We can and must fix this!
Inspiring Motivation in Children and Youth explores motivation and its crucial role in promoting well-being in the classroom and life beyond school. It will help all those who work with children and youth to understand and improve their motivation, and to create nurturing environments for younger people.
A 37-year-old restaurant manager sets out on an inspiring 1,600-mile journey from Wyoming to Nashville, fueled by his dream of performing at the iconic Grand Ole Opry. This adventure captures the determination and passion of a man chasing his musical aspirations against the backdrop of the vibrant country music scene.
"As a killer whale, also known as an orca, you are a very social animal, living together with other killer whales in family groups that exhibit complex behaviors. Being a killer whale can be difficult and challenging: You have to hunt for food, raise your young, and keep track of your family"--Back cover.
Barron’s American Sign Language is a brand-new title on ASL that can be used in the classroom, as a supplemental text to high school and college courses, or for anyone who wants to learn proper ASL.
Benjamin wakes to a severe thunderstorm wreaking havoc across the area. The street resembles a war zone from the path of destruction left in its wake. A bolt of lightning snakes its way across the sky slamming into the powerlines of his house. A radiant beam of light emerges from the electrical socket, creating an energised vortex and engulfing Benjamin. The energy transforms him as he is shrunk and drawn inside the walls of his house. Giant creatures lurk in the shadows. Are they friend or foe? What challenges await inside the walls? Can Benjamin survive the ordeals that he will be confronted with? Will he ever get back to his normal size? Is Benjamin destined to be trapped Within These Walls forever?
In this remarkable new portrait, David O. Stewart unveils the political education that made Washington a master politician--and America's most essential leader. From Virginia's House of Burgesses, where Washington learned the craft and timing of a practicing politician, to his management of local government as a justice of the Fairfax County Court to his eventual role in the Second Continental Congress and his grueling generalship in the American Revolution, Washington perfected the art of governing and service, earned trust, and built bridges. The lessons in leadership he absorbed along the way would be invaluable during the early years of the republic as he fought to unify the new nation