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Allows the user quickly to determine what happened in or to each country and when - changes of names, political systems, rulers, and so on. Entries give official name of country, dates during which it went by that name, location, capital, alternate names, including cross-references. A table details AIDS in the African states.

Presents the story of two Confederate spies, Tom Harbin and Charlie Russell. Harbin was among the most wanted of all Confederate agents. Less well-known was Harbin's step cousin Russell, a respected wagon manufacturer after the war who left scant evidence of his true past as a Confederate spy.

Intends to explain the complexity of this subject in terms that the lay person can understand, and help the horse owner to have confidence in discussing foot-related issues with their vet or farrier/trimmer.

The aim of the book is to promote better work with offenders, based on strategies which understand the links between the home backgrounds of the offenders and criminal activity. It has the endorsement of the Association of Chief Probation Officers.

April 2, 1865 is perhaps the most famous night in American history. In the space of a few hours the Confederate capital was evacuated and burned, the government fled, slavery was finished in North America, Union forces entered Richmond, and the Civil War came to an end. Yet there were no official documents to tell this story. By far the most important eyewitness was Navy Secretary Mallory. Most of what we know today comes from Mallory, but Mallory, and all the other eyewitnesses, are not what they seem.

A seasoned professional covers baseball skills for Little League-level and other beginning players. With tips on hitting, pitching, first and third-base play, middle infielding, outfielding, and baserunning, this book covers the diamond like no other. Instructional tips, drills, and special sections on base coaching, score-keeping, and winning strategies also makes this perfect handbook for coaches.

Local government organisation and management in Britain is in the throes of a major transformation brought about by changing economic, social and political circumstances and central government legislation.

In this important attempt to reorient the theory and practice of public management, Stewart Ranson and John Stewart argue that public organisations must be analysed in terms of the distinctive values, purposes, tasks and conditions of the public domain.