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 Fred Kerr, "The Voyager Family" English | 2018 | ISBN: 1526731444 | 128 pages | EPUB | 40.5 MB When British Railways was privatised in 1994, much interest was generated by the franchise arrangements including the new operators and the specific requirements of the franchise agreements. The West Coast Main Line (WCML) was a major operation offered as two franchises covering Inter City and Cross-Country services, and both were initially won by Virgin Trains (albeit operated by separate companies within the Virgin group).
 The United States and Persian Gulf Security: The Foundations of the War on Terror By Steven M. Wright 2007 | 250 Pages | ISBN: 0863723217 | PDF | 6 MB The international relations of the Persian Gulf have long been dominated by power politics. Its unrivalled energy resources have historically made this geopolitical arena a vital national security interest for the United States. Historically, Persian Gulf security became synonymous with the maintenance of the political status quo, but with the onset of the War on Terror, US foreign policy has shifted in priority towards combatting the root causes of Islamic extremism. The age-old policy of maintaining stability to ensure a free and secure flow of energy is now recognized as having fuelled Islamic extremism. The new strategic objective for the United States is to see a complete overhaul of the political systems within the region and to develop a culture of political participation to achieve regional security and ensure US homeland security. It is a new agenda wholly in keeping with the messianic Wilsonian values that have long been part of US foreign policy. The purpose of this book is to offer a detailed analysis of US foreign policy towards Iran and Iraq since the onset of the post-Cold War era and to chart its developments and changes right through to the contemporary period of the War on Terror epitomized by the Presidency of George W. Bush. It also provides a detailed examination of US foreign policy towards political Islam to show why and how US strategic interests have so fundamentally changed since the trauma of the 9/11 attacks. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book is sure to prove invaluable for students, policymakers, and the general reader interested in the politics and security of this highly important but volatile region of the Middle East.  Takae Tsujioka, "The Syntax of Possession in Japanese" English | 2013 | ISBN: 1138878324, 0415941628 | 250 pages | PDF | 4.3 MB The aim of this thesis is to investigate the syntax of possession expressions in Japanese at the sentential level. In this introductory chapter, I will start with a background of possessive syntax and illustrate how Japanese presents us with an interesting case study of possessive syntax.  Frank Belknap Long, Robert Moore Williams, Cordwainer Smith, Nelson S. Bond, Joseph J. Millard, "The Space Opera Novella MEGAPACK: 6 Science Fiction Classics " English | 2017 | ASIN: B076YD8VG7 | 279 pages | EPUB / MOBI | 1.38 MB Galactic empires. Mighty heroes blasting their way to victory. Galaxy-spanning quests. They're all essential ingredients for a space opera! Here are 6 classic novellas from the pulps, showcasing galaxy-spanning adventures. Included are:
 Eric Tymoigne, "The Rise and Fall of Money Manager Capitalism: Minsky's half century from world war two to the great recession " English | ISBN: 0415591937 | 2013 | 312 pages | PDF | 5 MB The book studies the trends that led to the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, as well as the unfolding of the crisis, in order to provide policy recommendations to improve financial stability. The book starts with changes in monetary policy and income distribution from the 1970s. These changes profoundly modified the foundations of economic growth in the US by destroying the commitment banking model and by decreasing the earning power of households whose consumption has been at the core of the growth process.  The Prefab Bathroom: An Architectural History by Deborah Schneiderman, Bishakh Kumar Som English | October 1, 2014 | ISBN: 0786476001 | PDF | 136 pages | 109 MB This congenial graphic architectural history examines the significance of the prefab bathroom in the history of prefabricated technologies in the built environment. The cultural aspects of ritual and sanitary necessities of hygiene have added to complexities in bathroom design, and driven the development of various alternative construction methods, specifically prefabrication. First introduced with Buckminister Fuller's 1936 Dymaxion Bathroom, and subsequently revisited by many architects and designers, the prefab model has expanded to "pod" and "plug-in" concepts on the building- and city-scale.  Laurence Labrune, "The Phonology of Japanese" English | 2012 | ISBN: 0199545839 | 320 pages | PDF | 3 MB This is the fullest account of Japanese phonology ever published. At the same time it makes original contributions both to current understanding of the Japanese sound system and to contemporary phonological theory more generally.  Fred Kerr, "The Pacer Family: End of an Era" English | 2018 | ISBN: 1526726939 | 128 pages | EPUB | 30.5 MB In the 1980s British Railways sought a cheap replacement for the ailing Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trainsets which saw the introduction of the Class 14x trainsets that became known as Pacers. These proved to be cheap to operate hence popular with the operators but less popular with the travelling public who found the rigid 4-wheel chassis provided a basic and uncomfortable ride.  The Ottomans and the Balkans: A Discussion of Historiography (Ottoman Empire and Its Heritage) by Fikret Adanir and Suraiya Faroqhi English | March 2002 | ISBN: 9004119027 | 445 pages | PDF | 24,2 MB This discussion of historiography concerning the Ottoman Empire should be viewed in the context of the discipline's self-examination, which has been encouraged by recent conflicts in south-eastern Europe and the Middle East.  The Laws of Great Enlightenment: Always Walk with Buddha by Ryuho Okawa English | November 15th, 2019 | ISBN: 1942125623 | 256 pages | True EPUB | 1.21 MB Constant self-blame for past mistakes, setbacks, or failures, and being unable to forgive others for the pain and hardship that they have caused us, are inner pains that we may not easily overcome. Through the power of enlightenment, which author Ryuho Okawa explains in modern and accessible terms, we can learn to forgive ourselves and others, overcome life's problems, and courageously endeavor a brighter future. In this powerful book, Okawa explains how to govern our own minds and regain our true selves as spiritual beings. |
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