Rendering or plastering is a craft as old as house building, the basic methods and concepts having changed little over time. This book offers a detailed look at the use of raw earth for painting and rendering walls in new as well as in existing buildings, focusing on sand-clay render, straw-clay render and clay paints. The skills needed to create and apply these natural finishes are easy to learn and the tools required are minimal, most people quickly picking up the skills as though something inside them has been rekindled from former lives

The Allies offers a rich account of the activities of British and US intelligence services in civil war Greece in 1946-49. Main subjects of this monograph are: the spies inside communist cells, informers in Athens elite circles, communication intercepts, black propaganda and special operations under the auspices of the Special Air Service, arms smuggling and, Stalin's plans.

As the Great War raged in Europe, Athens, the city of the Acropolis, turned into a place of violence and political intrigue where nothing was or could be kept secret. This book reveals the activities of British, German and French spymasters in 1914-18. All spymasters, admittedly overzealous and amateurs, were involved in countless real and imagined plots at a time of constitutional crisis. The Anglophile Prime Minister Eleutherios Venizelos insisted that Greece join the Entente against the Central Powers. King Constantine demanded that Greece remain neutral, to the strategic advantage of Kaiser Wilhelm II, whose sister, Sofia, he had married.

Thoroughly examine how microeconomic principles apply to health care delivery and its policies with Henderson's insightful HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY, 8E. Updates and expanded content help you explore the changing nature of health care, the social and political sides of issues and the future of health care delivery and finance as the U.S. transitions beyond the Affordable Care Act. You learn how to analyze public policy from an economic perspective as new content addresses today's policy environment and changes as well as reform alternatives. Special features address issues in healthcare today, profile health care leaders and offer global comparisons. A convenient new eBook format provides imbedded links to extra content. New appendices show you how to interpret empirical results and perform economic evaluations. This edition clearly introduces an engaging economic side of health care that's interesting no matter what your major or future plans.

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And when you are challenged, you don't have to back down like a scared puppy. In the same breath, you don't have to become hostile. The appropriate way of handling opposition and criticism is to stand your ground, yet respectfully and calmly.

Here's what you'll find inside:

- Making changes

- Feeling good

- Increasing your assertiveness

- Eating for a better mood

- Our goals

- How to demolish your goals

- Achieve the success you want in your life

Whether you want to be more assertive around your friends and family, your kids, or your co-workers, this book is for you. With dedicated chapters on how to get a raise, how to organize a team at work, and how to raise children assertively you are sure to find the solution you are looking for.

Reconceptualizing Curriculum Development provides accessible, clear guidance on curriculum problem solving and educational leadership through the practice of a synoptic curriculum study. This practice integrates three influential interpretations of curriculum--curriculum as deliberative artistry, curriculum as complicated conversation, and curriculum as currere--with John Dewey's lifetime work on reflective inquiry. At its heart, the book advances a way of studying as a way of living with reference to the question: How might I live as a democratic educator?

The study guidance is organized as an open-ended scaffolding of three embedded reflective inquiries informed by four deliberative conversations. Study recommendations are provided by a carefully selected team. The field-tested study-based approach is illustrated through a multi-layered, multi-voiced narrative collage of four experienced teachers' personal journeys of understanding in a collegial study context. Applying William Pinar's argument that a conceptual montage enabling teachers to lead complicated conversations should be the focus for curriculum development in the field's current 'post-reconceptualist' moment, the book moves forward the educational aim of facilitating a holistic subject/self/social understanding through the practice of a balanced hermeneutics of suspicion and trust. It closes with a discussion of cross-cultural collaboration and advocacy, reflecting the interest of curriculum scholars in a wide range of countries in this study-based, lead-learning approach to curriculum development.

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Black holes, quantum physics, space travel and aliens. This book offers an exciting tour around our amazing cosmos.

The book Life of James Henderson: Medical Missionary in China is a biographical account of the life and work of James Henderson, a Scottish physician and missionary who spent over 30 years in China during the 19th century. The book, which was originally published in 1873, provides a detailed and personal look at Henderson's experiences as a medical practitioner and missionary in China, including his efforts to establish hospitals and clinics, treat patients, and spread the Christian faith.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Henderson's life and work in China. The first chapter provides an overview of Henderson's early life and education in Scotland, while subsequent chapters detail his journey to China, his experiences working as a medical missionary, and his interactions with the Chinese people and culture.Throughout the book, Henderson's dedication to his work and his commitment to improving the lives of the Chinese people is evident. The author describes in detail the challenges that Henderson faced, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the difficulties of practicing medicine in a foreign country with limited resources.Overall, Life of James Henderson: Medical Missionary in China provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering medical missionary who dedicated his life to serving others and spreading the Christian faith in China during a time of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In January 1968, Sir Harold Adrian Russell 'Kim' Philby KCMG CBE, chief of the SIS retired after serving the Crown for twenty-seven years. He was also a spy of Soviet intelligence- the infamous NKVD and its successor the KGB. On May 11, 1988, Philby died peacefully in his cottage in Surrey, England. His obituaries in national papers read:
'A suave and charming patrician figure leading successfully British intelligence in the Cold War'; 'a man who outmaneuvered his Whitehall rivals and avoided scandals'.
This is a counterfactual history for the eyes of the specialist reader of the history of British counterintelligence. We reconstruct key events and episodes taking into consideration that since 1951 Philby was at the helm of the SIS. Weekly he briefed the prime minister and, influenced foreign intelligence and strategy to the advantage of the security interests of Moscow.
Note: This monograph requires prior knowledge of British counterintelligence history.

about the author:

James Henderson devotes his time in archives and, feels books
on intelligence and secret services have to be intelligence products.
He adores reading research monographs and PhD theses. Indeed the research passion of
early career researchers/academics boosts historical knowledge, especially on intelligence/espionage.
While writing this monograph he had been listining to 'Philby' (1979) by Rory Gallagher.

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It's 1974 and I've just completed my Master of Science degree, when I suddenly realize the moment has come to pack my bag, board a flight to Europe, and join my best friend John to begin our trip around the world we had been planning for several months. But was I really prepared for a 5-month journey overland across Africa that John and I had talked about? As I left Seattle, I had no idea what adventures and challenges lay ahead of me, and that was precisely the reason to travel to Africa. On the overland journey there were countless days of overwhelming heat and desolation in the Sahara Desert, several bouts of debilitating disease, and constant mechanical breakdowns that had me wondering many times if I had made the right decision. But there were also unforgettable moments of joy and amazement - meeting the local people in remote villages who welcomed us and discovering the beauty of the incredibly diverse landscape of the African continent. Most of all, somewhere along the way in the middle of Africa, I met the love of my life, my wife-to-be!

I gave it the title Travels with King Kong - A Journey from the Known to the Unknown for a very special reason. The journey really began when John and I stepped off the ferry in Tangiers and suddenly found ourselves in a strange and exotic land. A few days later, we joined an overland expedition travelling from London to Nairobi in two vintage British Army vehicles, one of which was an old bus nicknamed King Kong. Over the next five months, the expedition took us across the burning sands of the Sahara Desert, through the steaming jungles of the Congo, and eventually to the vast plains of East Africa. Along the way, King Kong suffered countless mechanical breakdowns, including two weeks stranded in the middle of the Sahara, when a valve dropped through one of the pistons in the engine two hundred miles from the nearest town. Throughout the journey there were unforgettable people and places that challenged our curiosity and emotions. There was the enjoyment of savoring fresh chocolate served on a banana leaf, shopping in the colorful village markets where everything from beetle nuts to insect larvae were for sale, a celebration for a new village chief in the heart of the Congo, camping below Stanley Falls, a fascinating encounter with the Pygmies in the Ituri Forest, the roar of lions in the night on the plains of East Africa, climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, and a hundred other special moments that I captured with my pen and camera. And somewhere along the way, between the desert and the jungle, I discovered an incredibly special person who would change my life forever - my wife to be! She was one of the members of the expedition, and over the course of several weeks, we became intimately involved. After reaching Nairobi, we spent a month together on the lovely island of Lamu in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya - a tropical paradise where our love grew even stronger. After almost eight months in Africa, we flew to London, rented a small flat in Wimbledon and found temporary jobs before deciding to get married. A couple of months later we moved to Seattle, Washington and settled into American life. The rest is history! But the experience of traveling across Africa has stayed with me ever since - truly the experience of a lifetime!

When a hated and beloved patriarch and his loyal dog are laid to rest in a small Arkansas town, chaos and hilarity quickly follow. But beneath the quirky funeral and a polygraph scene you'll never forget lies a simmering mystery: who had the most to gain from Larry Harris' untimely demise?

Packed with vivid imagery, unforgettable characters, and numerous laugh-out-loud moments, Family Thang reminds us that humor can be found even in the messiest of family dramas.

Perfect for anyone needing a break from the seriousness of life, this lighthearted whodunit will have you laughing out loud.

Celebrate the culture and heritage of Scotland with this charming collection of poetry and personal stories. Henderson brings together the voices of prominent members of Scottish societies in Boston, offering a glimpse into their lives and experiences. A delightful read for anyone interested in Scottish culture and history.

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Celebrate the culture and heritage of Scotland with this charming collection of poetry and personal stories. Henderson brings together the voices of prominent members of Scottish societies in Boston, offering a glimpse into their lives and experiences. A delightful read for anyone interested in Scottish culture and history.

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THE SCIENCE OF BUILDING WEALTH: Is a book that explores the financial habits of the wealthy and how they can be applied to your own life. The author James Henderson, spent five years studying the spending habits of over 200 millionaires and found that there are a number of common themes that emerge.One of the most important factors in building wealth is simply having a budget and sticking to it. Millionaires are very good at tracking their income and expenses, and they make sure that they are spending less than they earn. They also tend to live below their means, and they are not afraid to delay gratification in order to save for their future goals.
Another key factor in building wealth is investing wisely. Millionaires typically invest in a diversified portfolio of assets, and they do their research before making any investment decisions. They also tend to be patient investors, and they are willing to ride out short-term market fluctuations in order to achieve long-term gains.
Finally, millionaires are also very good at managing their debt. They avoid taking on unnecessary debt, and they make sure to pay off their debt as quickly as possible. They also tend to have a positive attitude towards money, and they believe that they can achieve financial success.
The Science of Building Wealth is an informative and inspiring book that can help you to achieve your own financial goals. If you are looking for a proven plan to build wealth, then this book is a must-read.
Here are some additional tips for building wealth:
Start saving early. The earlier you start saving, the more time your money has to grow. Even if you can only save a small amount each month, it will add up over time.
Invest regularly.Once you have a savings account, start investing your money. There are many different investment options available, so you can choose one that fits your risk tolerance and financial goals.
Live below your means.One of the best ways to build wealth is to live below your means. This means spending less money than you earn. There are many ways to do this, such as cooking at home, shopping around for deals, and canceling unused subscriptions.
Pay off debt.Debt can be a major obstacle to building wealth. If you have debt, make a plan to pay it off as quickly as possible. There are many different debt repayment strategies available, so you can choose one that works for you.
Get educated about personal finance.The more you know about personal finance, the better equipped you will be to make sound financial decisions. There are many resources available to help you learn about personal finance, such as books, websites, and financial advisors.
Building wealth takes time and effort, but it is possible for anyone to achieve it. By following these tips, you can start building wealth today

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