Kevin Brown is een expert op het gebied van de geschiedenis van gezondheid en geneeskunde. Hij heeft uitgebreid geschreven en lezingen gegeven, zowel nationaal als internationaal, over een breed scala aan onderwerpen die verband houden met medische en maritieme geschiedenis. Zijn academische werk duikt in de fascinerende studie van historische medische praktijken en hun maatschappelijke impact. Dompel uzelf onder in zijn meeslepende verhalen die verborgen geschiedenissen uit de annalen van de geneeskunde onthullen.
In our modern day and age, when satellite imagery and GPS services like Google Maps, offer strikingly accurate images of the world, we can easily forget that for most of human history the world was an unknown tabula rasa on which cartographers, scientists, men of god, and kings imprinted their own dreams and ideals.
An American mother in Europe chronicles her experiences as a Black Woman to her European son
This is a thorough, up-to-date and practical introduction to the Civil Procedure Rules and the principles and tactics used in pursuing a civil case
Whether the fault of tedious teachers or hammy actors, Shakespeare is often seen as dry and impenetrable. In this fast-paced introduction, Ros King sets out to remind us of the sheer beauty and sophistication that can make Shakespeare's works a joy for any audience. Exploring his invention, wit, along with his uncanny characterisation, King argues archaic language should be no barrier to the modern reader. With summaries of The Bard's life and background, explanations of the plays' origins, and instructions on how to read his poetry, Shakespeare: A Beginner's Guide provides all the tools the general reader needs to embrace our greatest writer.
Exploring themes of love, life, and the art of poetry, this collection invites readers into an enchanting world of deep reflections and thought-provoking insights. Each poem is infused with conviction, prompting contemplation and emotional resonance. The author shares a heartfelt journey, showcasing a passion for writing that aims to inspire and connect with others. This work promises to engage and captivate those who appreciate the beauty of language and the complexities of human experience.
Exploring the depths of love, life, and loss, this poetry collection captivates with its vibrant language and emotional intensity. Kevin Browne skillfully weaves together diverse themes, inviting readers to reflect on the richness of human experience. The work promises to ignite passion and provoke thought, showcasing the author's extensive knowledge across various fields. Each poem serves as a testament to the power of words in evoking feelings and connecting with the human spirit.
'Accounts for Solicitors' is a practical introduction to a subject that all practising solicitors need to understand. The text is divided into two parts: the first explains fundamental accounting concepts; the second deals with the accounts of solicitors and, in particular the need to account for a client's money
When European sailors began to explore the rest of the world, the problem of keeping healthy on such long voyages became acute. Malnourishment and crowded conditions bred disease, but they also carried epidemics that decimated the indigenous populations they encountered and brought back new diseases like syphilis. As navies developed, the well-being of crews became a dominant factor in the success of naval operations, so it is no surprise that the Royal Navy led the way in shipboard medical provision, and sponsored many of the advances in diet and hygiene which by the Napoleonic Wars gave its fleets a significant advantage over all its enemies. These improvements trickled down to the merchant service, but the book also looks at two particularly harsh maritime environments, the slave trade and emigrant ships, both of which required special medical arrangements. Eventually, the struggle to improve the fitness of seamen became a national concern, manifest in a series of far-reaching and sometimes bizarre public health measures, generally directed against the effects of drunkenness and the pox. In this way, as in many others, an attempt to address the specific needs of the seafarer developed wider implications for society as a whole. It also produced scientific breakthroughs that were a universal benefit, so far from being a narrow study of medicine at sea, this book provides a fascinating picture of social improvement.
Tato monografie, plná kvalitních fotografií a technických detailů, je především určena obdivovatelům vojenské techniky, sběratelům a modelářům.
Most ethnographers don t achieve what Kevin Brown did while conducting their research: in his two years spent at a karaoke bar near Denver, Colorado, he went from barely able to carry a tune to someone whom other karaoke patrons requested to sing. Along the way, he learned everything you might ever want to know about karaoke and the people who enjoy it. The result is "Karaoke Idols," a close ethnography of life at a karaoke bar that reveals just what we re doing when we take up the mic and how we shape our identities, especially in terms of gender, ethnicity, and class, through performances in everyday life. Marrying a comprehensive introduction to the history of public singing and karaoke with a rich analysis of karaoke performers and the community that their shared performances generate, "Karaoke Idols" is a book for both the casual reader and the scholar, and a fascinating exploration of our urge to perform and the intersection of technology and culture that makes it so seductively easy to do so."