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The London Problem
Brown reflects on anti-London sentiment in the UK as the capital continues to gain power. The United Kingdom has never had an easy relationship with its capital. By far the wealthiest and most populous city in the country, London is the political, financial, and cultural center of the UK, responsible for almost a quarter of the national economic output. But the city’s insatiable growth and perceived political dominance have gravely concerned national leaders for hundreds of years. This perception of London as a problem has only increased as the city becomes busier, dirtier, and more powerful. The recent resurgence in anti-London sentiment and plans to redirect power away from the capital should not be a surprise in a nation still feeling the effects of austerity. Published on the eve of the delayed mayoral elections and in the wake of the greatest financial downturn in generations, The London Problem asks whether it is fair to see the capital’s relentless growth and its stranglehold of commerce and culture as smothering the United Kingdom’s other cities, or whether as a global megacity it makes an undervalued contribution to Britain’s economic and cultural standing.
No. 10
Fronted by one of the world’s most iconic doors, 10 Downing Street is the home and office of the British Prime Minister and the heart of British politics. Steeped in both political and architectural history, this famed address was originally designed in the late seventeenth century as little more than a place of residence, with no foresight of the political significance the location would come to hold. As its role evolved, 10 Downing Street, now known simply as ‘Number 10,’ has required constant adaptation in order to accommodate the changing requirements of the premiership. Written by Number 10’s first ever ‘Researcher in Residence,’ with unprecedented access to people and paper...
An Introduction to Plant Breeding
Plants have been successfully selectively bred for thousands of years, culminating in incredible yields, quality, resistance and so on that we see in our modern day crops and ornamental plants. In recent years the techniques used have been rapidly advanced and refined to include molecular, cell and genetic techniques. An Introduction to Plant Breeding provides comprehensive coverage of the whole area of plant breeding. Covering modes of reproduction in plants, breeding objectives and schemes, genetics, predictions, selection, alternative techniques and practical considerations. Each chapter is carefully laid out in a student friendly way and includes questions for the reader. The book is essential reading for all those studying, teaching and researching plant breeding.
London's Mayor at 20
This year, London's elected mayor and assembly turn twenty. But has London's mayoralty lived up to the expectations that were set for it? Have its three mayors been able to get to grips with the city's challenges? How have they responded to crises in the past – and what does the future hold? This important new book marks the twentieth anniversary of London's mayor and assembly and investigates the relative successes and challenges of the mayoralty to date, before asking what comes next for London. It combines analysis by experts with reflections from those closely involved in setting up, running and working with the Greater London Authority, alongside those who have held the position of Mayor of London themselves.
Life's Little Instruction Book
A collection of advice on how to live a happy and rewarding life.
The Beast and the Bethany
Handsome Ebenezer Tweezer has lived comfortably for nearly 512 years by feeding the magical beast in his mansion's attic whatever it wants, but when the beast demands a child, they are not prepared for Bethany.--
Jack Brown and the Labyrinth of the Bats
Deep in the labyrinth of an underground hospital lies a secret worth millions . . . After a narrow escape from the hands of gorilla poachers in the African jungle, 13-year-old Jack Brown and his cousin Molly Hunter head off to the rural tranquillity of the Channel Islands. Once there, Jack and Molly begin what they expect will be a glorious two-week holiday and not even the escape of a leopard from Jersey Zoo fazes them. But when they stumble into the underground maze of a World War II German military hospital, holiday plans are swept aside as danger pays them an unwelcome visit. And it will require Jack's amazing gift and Molly's incredible martial arts abilities to save them from the clutches of evil international criminal Denver Wolf, who has sworn revenge against Jack. Get into the mind of Jack Brown as you see what he sees inside the minds of animals . . .
Bobby Brown
This is Bobby Brown's remarkable life in and out of football, highlighting his debut as Scottish manager in the famous Wembley win over world champions England in 1967. The book charts his progress from schoolboy playing for Queen's Park to Scottish international goalkeeper in wartime and after. Bobby's Fleet Air Arm service is recounted, as is his honors-laden Rangers career, including the first "Treble" in 1949, as part of their fabled "Iron Curtain" defense. As a PE teacher he was a part-timer in a full-time team and reveals the pressures that created. His first managerial job at St Johnstone preceded being national manager whose highs and lows are recalled, along with insights into many of the Scottish game's leading figures. In 1971 Bobby left football to be a successful restaurateur and businessman. His non-football interests are covered including the outdoors, the church, and family life--along with his delight at his induction to the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.
The Six Loves of Jack Brown
Six women reveal their relationship with Jack. They describe his life of joining a company at age seventeen and working his way up to sales where he finds his calling. Meeting and falling in love with the boss's daughter, Sarah, they marry. Jack sees the market changing and wants to change with it and so they buy the company from her father. They struggle for many years and it pays off into a successful enterprise. They have one child and raise Katherine to adulthood. After Kathrine's senior year of high school, Sarah dies from cancer. This leaves Jack aimless and depressed as he gave up control of the company to be with his wife in the end. The next ten years he dates four women who help him cope with life as he searches for God to join his wife again. In the end, he finds God and loses his life. As the women disclose Jack's life, they uncover their own life with and without Jack.
