Brian Patterson: 3 books
Home of the Fleet
A Century of Portsmouth Royal Dockyard in Photographs
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2009
During the past century, the Royal Navy and its support services at Portsmouth dockyard have experienced a pace of change not seen since the 15th century. This book examines the impact of that change on the ships, buildings, and personnel of the naval base. The dockyard has evolved continually as...
by Joshua Palmatier, Patricia Bray, Seanan McGuire
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
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The robots of the 50s and 60s science fiction movies and novels captured our hearts and our imaginations. Their clunky, bulbous bodies with their clear domed heads, whirling antennae, and randomly flashing lights staggered ponderously...
With Us Always
A History of Private Charity and Public Welfare
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 1998
Although welfare reform is currently the government's top priority, most discussions about the public's responsibility to the poor neglect an informed historical perspective. This important book provides a crucial examination of past attempts, both in this country and abroad, to balance the efforts...