Andrew Simpson Livres

G25 RYA Diesel Engine HandbookThe latest edition to the best selling RYA Handbook series is written for the leisure boat owner. Easy to follow text and beautifully detailed colour illustrations enable the reader to develop the knowledge and confidence required by all diesel engine boat owners. The official course book for the RYA One-day Diesel Engine Course, it is also an invaluable reference book. Includes CD-ROM Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow. Nick Ealey of Sea Start gives expert instruction as he takes you step by step through maintenance, fault finding and top tips. PB 96pg. Royal Yachting Association Royal Yachting Association PB 96 pg

Revealing the close links between rural communities and the city, and with chapters on farming, local industries, shops and pubs, health, wealth and poverty, children, housework and housing, churches, entertainments and sports, crime, politics and all manner of other topics, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Didsbury has changed and developed over the last century.

The narrative centers on Andrew Simpson's profound bond with wolves while filming in Siberia for the documentary "Loup." As a seasoned animal trainer, he faces the challenge of balancing his professional obligations with the emotional ties he has developed with the wolves he raised. The story explores his internal conflict about exploiting this trust for the sake of filmmaking, highlighting themes of love, dedication, and the complexities of human-animal relationships in the harsh wilderness.

Language and National Identity in Asia is a comprehensive introduction to the role of language in the construction and development of nations and national identities in Asia.Leading scholars from all over the world investigate the role languages have played and now play in the formation of the national and social identity in countries throughout South, East, and Southeast Asia. They consider the relation of the regions' languages to national, ethnic, and cultural identity, and examine the status of and interactions between majority, official, and minority languages.Illustrated with maps and accessibly written this book will interest all those concerned to understand the dynamics of social change in some of the most important countries in the world. It will appeal to all those studying, researching, or teaching issues in Asian society, language, and politics from a comparative perspective.

This book focuses on language, culture, and national identity in Africa. Leading specialists examine countries in every part of the continent - Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanbia, South Africa, and the nations of the Horn, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia. Each chapter describes and examines the country's linguistic and political history and the relation of its languages to national, ethnic, and cultural identities, and assesses the relative status of majority and minority languages and the role of language in ethnic conflict. Of the book's authors, fifteen are from Africa and seven from Europe and the USA.Jargon-free, fully referenced, and illustrated with seventeen maps, this book will be of value to a wide range of readers in linguistics, politics, history, sociology, and anthropology. It will interest everyone wishing to understand the dynamic interactions between language and politics in Africa, in the past and now.

Exploring the historic ties between material culture and higher education, this book analyzes a range of global practices related to museums and collections. It highlights how these institutions contribute to educational experiences and the broader academic landscape, offering diverse examples that illustrate their significance in contemporary higher education settings.

Culturally significant, this work has been preserved from its original artifact to maintain authenticity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its historical importance and the role it has played in the knowledge base of civilization. The reproduction aims to provide readers with an accurate representation of the work as it has been housed in major libraries worldwide.