Bøker av James Barron

This book is a comprehensive index of all the newspapers printed in the Northern Highlands during the 19th century, providing an invaluable guide to anyone researching the history of the region. As well as a detailed list of publications, it includes chronologies, biographical information, and commentary on key events of the period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Injustice and betrayal abound in the trial of Commodore James Barron and his fellow officers. This historical record of the court martial tells a chilling tale of politics and power in the early days of the United States Navy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Advising educational establishments on their rights and responsibilities as an Employer is an increasingly complex and specialist area; particularly with the drive towards academisation, multi-academy trusts and the ever-increasing legislative burden of safeguarding and governance.Based on both authors' extensive experience in this area, this text provides a practical approach to advising on employment issues for Schools of whatever variety, whether they be maintained, academies or independent. Aimed at all those advising clients in this sector, whilst also being a useful text for those primary advising employees in the sector as well, the text focuses on key issues unique to the sector; including:Who is the Employer?An examination of the different types of educational institutions and the intricacies unique to each.Disciplinary and misconduct issues - including safeguarding issues and the role of the barring authorities.Performance management including sickness absence; performance related pay and the statutory appraisal framework.Holiday Pay in the post Harpur Trust v Brazel world.TUPE in the Education Sector.Trade Union relations and Industrial Action.Pensions - an examination of key areas practitioners should be aware of in dealing with the Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers' Pension Scheme, with particular reference to restructuring.ABOUT THE AUTHORSJonathan Holden is a Partner, National Head of Employment and Head of Education for Forbes Solicitors. He has specialised in Employment Law throughout his career. Jonathan has extensive experience in advising public sector institutions; and is a nationally recognised expert in advising on employment law issues within the education sector.James Barron is a Senior Associate within the Public Sector Employment Team within Forbes Solicitors. He has specialised in Employment Law and has advised all manner of different education settings throughout the entire period of his career.CONTENTSChapter One - Who Is the Employer?Chapter Two - Terms and ConditionsChapter Three - Safeguarding & Disqualification by AssociationChapter Four - Misconduct and DisciplineChapter Five - Performance ManagementChapter Six - Academies & TUPEChapter Seven - Trade Union Relations and Industrial ActionChapter Eight - Useful Sources of Information

In this captivating narrative, Barron tells the story of one Steinway piano, from raw lumber to finished instrument. Barron follows that brand-new piano--known by its number, K0862--on its 11-month journey through the Steinway factory.

Through the stories of the eccentric characters who have bought, owned, and sold the one-cent magenta in the years in between, James Barron delivers a fascinating tale of global history and immense wealth, and of the human desire to collect.