Mark Harrison

This book is about the impact of war on the Soviet system of economic planning and management between 1938 and 1945. What was the dynamic of change in the prewar Soviet economic system? How well was the Soviet economy prepared for war? What kind of war followed the German invasion of 1941, and what costs did it inflict on the Soviet Union? How did the Soviet economy measure up to wartime requirements, and what changes in economic organisation resulted? What lessons were laid down for the postwar Soviet approach to both peaceful and warlike tasks?

Soviet Planning in Peace and War, 1938-1945

In this lively and accessible book, Mark Harrison charts the history of disease from the birth of the modern world around 1500 through to the present day.

Disease and the Modern World: 1500 to the Present Day

After years of neglect the last decade has witnessed a surge of interest in the medical history of India under colonial rule. This is the first major study of public health in British India. It covers many previously unresearched areas such as European attitudes towards India and its inhabitants, and the way in which these were reflected in medical literature and medical policy; the fate of public health at local level under Indian control; and the effects of quarantine on colonial trade and the pilgrimage to Mecca. The book places medicine within the context of debates about the government of India, and relations between rulers and ruled. In emphasising the active role of the indigenous population, and in its range of material, it differs significantly from most other work conducted in this subject area.

Anglo-Indian Preventive Medicine 1859-1914

Public Health in British India

Biswamoy Pati

This book analyzes the diverse facets of the social history of health and medicine in colonial India. It explores a unique set of themes that capture the diversities of India, such as public health, medical institutions, mental illness and the politics and economics of colonialism. Based on inter-disciplinary research, the contributions offer valuable insight into topics that have recently received increased scholarly attention, including the use of opiates and the role of advertising in driving medical markets. The contributors, both established and emerging scholars in the field, incorporate sources ranging from palm leaf manuscripts to archival materials. This book will be of interest to scholars of history, especially the history of medicine and the history of colonialism and imperialism, sociology, social anthropology, cultural theory, and South Asian Studies, as well as to health workers and NGOs.

The Social History of Health and Medicine in Colonial India

Roger Cooter

Steve Sturdy

Examines the practice and development of medicine within the armed forces from the late 19th century through the end of WWII. Spanning the laboratory and the battlefield, material provides insight into different national styles and priorities. Examines the relationship between medical personnel and the armed forces as a whole, looking at areas such as disease prevention, treatment of psychiatric casualties, and development of medical science. Cooter is professor of social history and director of the Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine at the University of East Anglia. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Medicine and Modern Warfare

A Brit Of Trivia is the answer to every trivia lovers dream! Whether you want to make your own entertainment at home or maybe pass the time on your way to a trip, here is a unique book which includes mystery objects, mystery eyes, mystery puzzles, name that person, state capital maps, name that year, tie breakers, true or false and over 1000 other questions. Test your intellect if you dare and enjoy this fun and exciting trivia with a twist book.

Now That's Trivia

A Brit of Trivia

Norman Coe

Refreshed with a new design, Oxford Practice Grammar is a three-level English grammar practice series for the classroom or self-study. Its tried and trusted methodology provides clear explanations and lots of extra practice. Oxford Practice Grammar knows that students need different types of explanation and practice at each stage of their study. Basic provides lots of practice and short explanations; Intermediate gives you more detail with extended practice; Advanced gives challenging practice activities and in-depth explanations. Great for classroom or self-study.

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A fresh look at the crowd in relation to the urbanising process and the civic culture it inspired.

Mass Phenomena in English Towns, 1790-1835

Crowds and History

René Chartrand

Ian Heath

Keith Durham

The history of the Vikings is bloody and eventful, and Viking warriors capture the popular imagination to this day. They made history, establishing the dukedom of Normandy, providing the Byzantine Emperors' bodyguard and landing on the shores of America 500 years before Columbus. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs and original Osprey artwork, this book presents a new window into their way of life including detailed studies of the Hersir, the raiding warrior of the Viking world, and the legendary Viking longship.

The Vikings

Carsten Storm

"... this volume offers work on an array of cultural moments which express the liminal nature of Taiwan's cultural life on the fault-lines of Asia and the West. The chapters offer a snapshot of the limits of what counts as 'Taiwan' and what is becoming Taiwan studies." -- p. 18.

Identity and Culture in Taiwan

The Margins of Becoming

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R. W. Davies

Robert William Davies

S. G. Wheatcroft

Leading scholars in the field analyse the Soviet economy sector by sector to make available, in textbook form, the results of the latest research on Soviet industrialisation.

The Economic Transformation of the Soviet Union, 1913-1945

Rob Williams

Super-powered action! Earth, the near future. Humanity has been all but destroyed by a race of super-powered beings, who initially offered to help mankind, but really intended to rule them. Those that fought back against the tyranny of the ‘Gods’ were nicknamed the Ten-Seconders – their name based on the average life expectancy of those brave enough to battle to face of against such powerful opposition. This is their story of resistance. Earth, the near future. Humanity has been all but destroyed by a race of super-powered beings, who initially offered to help mankind, but really intended to rule them. Those that fought back against the tyranny of the ‘Gods’ were nicknamed the Ten-Seconders – their name based on the average life expectancy of those brave enough to battle to face of against such powerful opposition. This is their story of resistance.

The Ten Seconders: American Dream

(Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book with audio is the perfect Intro to Jazz Piano . From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the techniques used by the pros. The audio demonstrates most of the music examples in the book. The full band tracks feature the rhythm section on the left channel and the piano on the right channel, so that you can play along with the band. Covers: jazz chords and progressions; jazz swing and bossa nova comping; voicings and patterns; melodic treatment; soloing techniques; how to play from a fake book; and more. Get started today!

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Medicine and Victory is the first comprehensive account of British military medicine in the Second World War since the publication of the official history in the early 1950s. Drawing on a wide range of official and non-official sources, the book examines medical work in all the main theatres of the war, from the front line to the base hospital. All aspects of medical work are covered, including the prevention of disease, and the disposal and treatment of casualties.Harrison argues that the medical services played a major role in the Allied victory enabling the British Army to keep a higher proportion of troops in the field than its opponents. Assuming no previous knowledge of either medical or military history, Medicine and Victory provides an accessible introduction to a vitally important, yet too often neglected aspect of the Second World War.

British Military Medicine in the Second World War

Medicine and Victory:British Military Medicine in the Second World War

‘Mark Harrison's book illuminates the threats posed by infectious diseases since 1500. He places these diseases within an international perspective, and demonstrates the relationship between European expansion and changing epidemiological patterns. The book is a significant introduction to a fascinating subject.’ Gerald N. Grob, Rutgers State University In this lively and accessible book, Mark Harrison charts the history of disease from the birth of the modern world around 1500 through to the present day. He explores how the rise of modern nation-states was closely linked to the threat posed by disease, and particularly infectious, epidemic diseases. He examines the ways in which disease and its treatment and prevention, changed over the centuries, under the impact of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, and with the advent of scientific medicine. For the first time, the author integrates the history of disease in the West with a broader analysis of the rise of the modern world, as it was transformed by commerce, slavery, and colonial rule. Disease played a vital role in this process, easing European domination in some areas, limiting it in others. Harrison goes on to show how a new environment was produced in which poverty and education rather than geography became the main factors in the distribution of disease. Assuming no prior knowledge of the history of disease, Disease and the Modern World provides an invaluable introduction to one of the richest and most important areas of history. It will be essential reading for all undergraduates and postgraduates taking courses in the history of disease and medicine, and for anyone interested in how disease has shaped, and has been shaped by, the modern world.

This is the last of three books, graded by ability levels, each of which contain over 1000 lexical items, divided into topic areas. It includes exercises which are designed to give the student the practice needed to build a varied and interesting vocabulary. The material can be used in pairs or groups, as well as by students working individually.

Vocabulary for Fluency

Word Perfect

Complete IELTS combines the very best in contemporary classroom practice with stimulating topics aimed at young adults wanting to study at university. The Workbook with Answers with Audio CD contains extra practice corresponding to the units of the Student's Book.

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