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Free Download Gastronomical Time Travel: Journey Through Time with Recipes from Ancient Rome to the 20th Century (Vintage & Retro Recipes) by Steven Masters
English | July 29, 2023 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CD6HN41V | 134 pages | EPUB | 1.79 Mb
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Free Download Keith Mexsom, "Gas Pedal to Back-Pedal: The Second Century of Auckland Transport"
English | 2021 | ISBN: 0648512932 | EPUB | pages: 789 | 1.2 mb
Gas Pedal to Back-Pedal - The Second Century of Auckland Transport - This Part Two of a planned trilogy builds on the founding and development of Auckland's transport systems from 1940 to the present - describing how the motor vehicle evolved from a novelty and a nuisance of the 1920s to an indispensable utility that virtually replaced the city's public transport services with chronic road congestion. This is a story of countless, costly transport studies and reports and why most of the advice generated was not acted upon. It is a tale of how the parochialism and fragmented vision of city leaders played into the hands of begrudging, purse-string-holding Governments of the day; of Governments all too willing to favour the laissez-faire principles of those tyre-and-tarmac entrepreneurs collectively known as the 'Road Gang' - those descendants of Auckland's 'limited circle' and other 'gentlemen of fortune' who shaped the city's early growth and who continue to dominate its future by way of land speculation and financial control. It has been a long, overcrowded road since the concept and ambition of an Auckland underground railway was first proposed by Royal Engineers in 1860. With the belated start of the 'City Rail Link', a happy ending is anticipated. This is an historical narrative describing real persons and factual events that have resulted in the Auckland of today. There are many possible readers who might be interested in aspects of:Transport - the books contain a lot of history about trams, suburban rail, buses, ferries, and of course motor vehicles, and the legislation that has governed their operation.Politics - the books contain a good deal of information about the political and funding conflicts that have existed between central government and local government; between local government entities and each other; between public and private interests. This book illustrates how these conflicts often unduly influenced the decisions that were made and resulted in today's road congestion.City Planning - the books contain information about the successes and failures of central government and city planners and include descriptions of the many disconnects between transport and land use.Suburban Rail - the City Rail Link is to be completed soon - the books provide a complete narrative of why it took so long to fund and start a project first proposed as an essential undertaking more than a century ago. The number of studies and reports that were undertaken and ignored in that time is astounding. Reference Value - this book and its predecessor, Waka Paddle to Gas Pedal, are extensively and accurately referenced and indexed. The content is a comprehensive account - too comprehensive in parts - hence their length. The range of topics covered provides interest for all readers determined to learn how the workings of central and local governments have influenced an Aucklander's present environment and circumstances - whether it be the congested roads, the toxic atmosphere, or even the housing shortage. The content of this book is supported by my 12 years of study and research.

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Free Download Roy Vickery, "Garlands, Conkers and Mother-Die: British and Irish Plant-lore"
English | 2010 | ISBN: 1441101950 | EPUB | pages: 240 | 2.7 mb
Plants have had symbolic as well as practical meanings and uses since the beginning of human civilisation. This vivid account introduces readers to a rich variety of British and Irish plant folklore, drawing on Roy Vickery's own unsurpassed archives collated over forty years, and a wide range of historical and contemporary literature. Unlike other books which re-use material collected in the Victorian era, this book is based on new material collected by the author, and shows that while some of the wilder superstitions have faded we still cling to the symbolic importance of plants. Putting conkers in wardrobes keeps moths away, and parsley - the Devil's plant - only germinates if sown on Good Friday. A potato in the bed helps do away with cramp and in Cornwall crawling under a bramble bush was considered a cure for blackheads. From plants that foretold births and deaths, to herbal remedies, planting and harvesting rituals, friendship bushes and festive garlands this is a book of rich and living social history and folklore.

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Free Download Sudhir Ghosh, "Gandhi's Emissary"
English | 2019 | ISBN: 0367176173 | EPUB | pages: 364 | 1.7 mb
In 1946, at the age of 29, the author was chosen by Mahatma Gandhi to act as unofficial emissary between the British Labour Government and India in the delicate negotiations which resulted in the country's independence. His unique position enabled him to give the world a moving and informed account of the principal actors in the drama that led to t

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Free Download S K Srivastava, Ashok Vohra, "Gandhi in Contemporary Times"
English | 2020 | ISBN: 081536606X | EPUB | pages: 114 | 0.7 mb
This volume brings together essays that discuss and contextualise Gandhi's ideas on pluralism, religious identity, non-violence, satyagraha, and modernity. It interrogates the epistemic foundations of Gandhian thinking and weltanschauung, identifies diverse strands within his arguments, and gives it new meaning in contemporary society.

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Free Download Gamification And Global Business Management: Mapping The Future
English | 2025 | ISBN: 9819801532 | 299 Pages | PDF (True) | 12 MB
These days, the term "gamification" is increasingly, and at the same time, widely used in business. Globally, businesses are adopting gamification as the primary method in transforming business operations. Gamification refers to the practice of incorporating game concepts into non-game environments, such as a corporate website, online community, or company intranet, in order to boost employee engagement. Gamification aims to engage and motivate customers, staff members, and partners to encourage co-operation, sharing and interaction. Businesses utilize game elements, such as leaderboards, badges and rewards to recruit, onboard, and train new employees; to motivate compliance with administrative requirements, such as filing travel and expense reports, to engage remote teams and to improve employee performance.

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Free Download Ryan A. Donlan, "Gamesmanship for Teachers: Uncommon Sense is Half the Work"
English | 2009 | pages: 217 | ISBN: 1607091046, 1607091038 | PDF | 0,9 mb
Gamesmanship for Teachers, a must-read from working educator and author Ryan A. Donlan, provides a much-needed shot-in-the-arm for veteran teachers who are inarguably on top of their game, yet are currently bludgeoned by the many nonsensical notions in No Child Left Behind. Great teachers, now working in a much-maligned profession, can give themselves a pat on the back for great work. In this book, teachers discover the power of uncommon sense that this author shares with respect to pedagogy, politics, and the personal health of professionals. This book is a respectful blend of 'by-educator/for-educator straight talk,' game sharpening strategy, and a celebration of why great teachers went into education in the first place and why they should stay.

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Free Download David Doyle - Gama Goat (Detail In Action 39003)
Squadron/Signal Publications | 2013 | ISBN: 0897477359 | English | 78 pages | PDF | 53.08 MB
Conceived at a time when the US Army was seeking to revolutionize its tactical vehicle fleet, the Gama Goat showed considerable promise. Deriving its name from its designer, Roger Gamaunt, the Gama Goat was initially a project of aerospace giant Chance-Vought. The all-wheel-drive vehicle with steerable axles at each end and a flexible connection between the halves of its two-part body proved to be agile in testing. The flexibility gave the vehicle sure footing, and the body was designed to be amphibious. Sadly, the production M561 Gama Goats, assembled by Consolidated Diesel Electric, failed to live up to the promise of the test vehicles, leading to a Congressional investigation into both the vehicle performance and cost overruns. Expense modifications and retrofitting delayed the fielding of the vehicle. Troops using these engineering marvels either loved them or hated them, with seemingly no middle ground. Ultimately, the vehicle saw use with US forces stateside, as well as in Germany and Korea, and the M561 was used during the invasion of Grenada. Chronicles the design, development, testing, and field use of this iconic vehicle, as well as showcasing the nuances of the remarkable design with images of immaculately preserved examples.

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Free Download Sir Ian Hamilton, "Gallipoli Diary, Volume II"
English | 2016 | ISBN: 1515006859 | EPUB | pages: 106 | 2.2 mb
11th July, 1915. Worked in my office from early morning till 12.45. The whole scheme for to-morrow's attack is cut and dried, according to our cloth: time tables fixed and every round counted. Freddy Stopford and his Staff turned up from Mudros. Stopford in very good form. The first thing he did was to deliver himself of a personal message from Lord K. He (Stopford) wrote it down, in the ante-room, the moment he left the presence and I may take it as being as good as verbatim.

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