David Barnes

Gordon Sato

David William Barnes

J. P. Mather

Peptide Growth Factors

Stephen Jones

Nick Cain

Tom English

This enhanced edition contains match footage highlights from every tour from 1955 to 2009, additional photographs and text, as well as a statistical section and an abridged history of the Lions. This is the history of the British & Irish Lions... in their own words. For 125 years the British & Irish Lions have stood out as a symbol of the ethics, values and romance at the heart of rugby union. To represent the Lions is the pinnacle for every international player in Britain and Ireland, and the dream of tens of thousands of avid fans who follow them. A Lions tour, undertaken every four years to the southern hemisphere, is more than a series of rugby matches played out on foreign fields; it is an epic crusade where the chosen few face a succession of mental and physical challenges on their way to the Test arena, where they do battle with the superpowers of the world game. Behind the Lions sees four esteemed rugby writers from each of the Home Nations delve to the very heart of what it means to be a Lion, using diaries and letters from those who pioneered the concept, to interviews with a vast array of players who have followed in their footsteps. In so doing they have uncovered the passion, pride and honour experienced when taking up the unique challenge of a Lions tour. This is a tale of heart-break and ecstasy, humour and poignancy that is at once inspirational, moving and utterly compelling. And it is the only story worth hearing: the players' own.

Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions

Behind the Lions [enhanced edition]

James Wilkes

David Henningham

Julie Rafalski

Eddie Farrell

Ping Henningham

A collection of prose and poetry inspired by Sir Thomas Browne's 'Pseudodoxia Epidemica'.

Prose and Poetry Inspired by Sir Thomas Browne's Pseudodoxia Epidemica, 1646

The Erroneous Disposition of the People

Peter Burns

'Takes the reader as close to the action as it is possible to get, short of invading the pitch' - The Scotsman 'Really good reminiscences from hosts of Scottish rugby greats about a host of great Scotland rugby occasions. Weighty in all respects' - Stephen Jones, Sunday Times 'In turns comic, poignant, spine-tingling and occasionally tragic, its anecdotes provide a dressing-room keyhole for those of us who could only ever dream of getting there by any other means . . . a gem of a book' - Alasdair Reid, Sunday Herald 'This is a remarkable insight into what it means to play rugby for Scotland... For all those with a deep love of rugby, its contemporary sporting history and intriguing gossip this is an unmissable tome' - Bill Lothian, Evening News 'A fascinating new perspective brought to life in the players' own words . . . a terrific read for any rugby fan' - Alan Pearey, Rugby World Featuring the thoughts of more than 180 players who have represented Scotland since the very first Test match in 1871 all the way through to the present day, Behind the Thistle gives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments – Test match rugby. In this exhaustively research tome, David Barnes and Peter Burns provide inside access to more than 150 years of private moments in the changing room, on tour, on the training ground, during the tumultuous heat of battle itself, and lift the lid on numerous post-match antics. This is the story of what it is really like to play for Scotland, revealing the sacrifices and joys experienced by those who have shed blood, sweat and tears in pursuit of glory in the navy blue jersey.

Playing Rugby for Scotland

Behind the Thistle

Scott Balchin

Magdalena Kędziorek

Markus Szymik

A collection of research papers, both new and expository, based on the interests of Professor J. P. C. Greenlees.

Equivariant Topology and Derived Algebra

A lively, informed, authoritative and entertaining account of what Wales has to offer native and newcomer alike. PLANET

The Companion Guide to Wales

Constanze Roitzheim

The beginning graduate student in homotopy theory is confronted with a vast literature on spectra that is scattered across books, articles and decades. There is much folklore but very few easy entry points. This comprehensive introduction to stable homotopy theory changes that. It presents the foundations of the subject together in one place for the first time, from the motivating phenomena to the modern theory, at a level suitable for those with only a first course in algebraic topology. Starting from stable homotopy groups and (co)homology theories, the authors study the most important categories of spectra and the stable homotopy category, before moving on to computational aspects and more advanced topics such as monoidal structures, localisations and chromatic homotopy theory. The appendix containing essential facts on model categories, the numerous examples and the suggestions for further reading make this a friendly introduction to an often daunting subject.

Foundations of Stable Homotopy Theory

Matthew Hinton

To participate fully in the new world of e-business, organisations have to make significant financial investments. How then, should they evaluate e-business investment proposals and monitor the resulting performance of their on-line business operations? To what extent are traditional performance measurement systems fit for a world where clicks not bricks determine business success? This CIMA report describes research investigating how organisations have been adapting their performance measurement systems for e-business. The research aimed to identify the features and benefits of an effective e-business performance measurement system by studying twelve organisations that have had some success in developing performance measurement systems suitable for the on-line environment. * Based on four years of case study research inlcuding interviews with 12 managers * offers a distinctive view of e-business in measuring the performance of a business * Recommendations are made based on the findings from cross case analysis

The benefits of e-business performance measurement systems

Venice holds a unique place in literary and cultural history. Barnes looks at the themes of war, occupation, resistance and fascism to see how the political background has affected the literary works that have come out of this great city. He focuses on key British and American writers, including Byron, Ruskin, Pound and Eliot.

Culture, Literature, Politics, 1800 to the Present

The Venice Myth

Getting Your FREE Bonus Download this book, read it to the end and see "BONUS: Your FREE Gift" chapter after the conclusion. Mental Peace and Happiness: 10 Tips to Clear Mental Clutter This book is designed for you so that you can enjoy a healthy life. You should think straight and analytically to increase your productivity. Wrong feelings, negative emotions and lots of other things are major criminals to change your life. These things can make your life a hell; therefore, you should focus on some mindful and meditation techniques. These techniques can be good for you to declutter your mind. Try to focus on productive activities given in this book. If you are worried about your stressful life, this book and the tips given in this book will help you. These things are easy to follow and your work will become easy. After following these tips, you will enjoy a change in your life. It can be useful to increase your IQ level and remove any kind of stress. This book will offer: Tips to Declutter Your Mind by Reducing Stress Mindful Tips to Get a Stress Free Mind Focus on Clean Eating Combination of Meditation and Diet Download this book and read attractive techniques to declutter your mind and increase happiness and peace in your life. Download your E book "Mental Peace and Happiness: 10 Tips to Clear Mental Clutter" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button!

10 Tips to Clear Mental Clutter

Mental Peace and Happiness

Taking a systems perspective, this book enables the student to make sense of business behaviour by demonstrating how interrelated business processes determine the success of an organisation.

Processes

Understanding Business

For 125 years the British & Irish Lions have stood out as a peerless emblem in world sport. This unique account of the best from the four Home Nations examines every tour in the Lions' history, including the victorious 2013 tour to Hong Kong and Australia, told in the players' words. Behind the Lions sees rugby writers from across the Home Nations delve to the heart of what it means to be a Lion, interviewing a vast array of former and current players to uncover the passion, pride and exhilaration experienced when wearing the famous red jersey. It is a tale of heartbreak and ecstasy, humor and poignancy that is at once inspirational, moving and utterly compelling. This is the story of the British & Irish Lions in their own words.

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