Foot balance is the main quintessential aspect of farriery and the questions
of what is normal and what is undesirable have teased farriers and
veterinarians for generations. This book looks at anterioposterior and
mediolateral hoof balance.
A locked room mystery unfolds as Giles Dawson returns to Scotland to help Laura, the daughter of a deceased stage magician, uncover the truth behind her father's suspicious death fourteen years ago. Jack Ramsden's fatal incident, a rifle shot in a sealed environment, raises questions of accident or suicide. As Giles delves into the world of magic and illusions, he faces danger and dread while seeking answers that could connect past events with a daring illusion reminiscent of Houdini. The investigation promises to reveal hidden truths and unexpected connections.
The narrative details David Cargill's experiences as a pioneering Christian missionary in Fiji and Tonga from 1833 to 1840. It highlights his challenges and successes in learning local languages and creating a written form for Fijian, offering insights into the cultural interactions and the impact of his mission work during that period. Presented as a memoir to his late wife, the book serves as both a personal reflection and a historical account of early missionary efforts in the region.
When Professor Giles Dawson, historian of magic and the great illusionists,
visits the Circus Tropicana, wintering at a former RAF� airfield in Devon,
he is not there to be entertained.� He is there at the request of the circus
boss, Ramon Mordomo.