Gibbons: 268 books

This pocket-sized book is an essential guide to insects, providing comprehensive detail on around 240 of the most easily noticed British species selected from a range of orders and families. Each species is divided into simple sections covering general information followed by it's flight period, habitat...

It is easier to ride a moped than it is to ride a motorcycle, and you can still get some of the same thrill that is at the heart of whatever draws us to two-wheeled vehicles. The licensing procedure can be simpler. There's a bit less to keep in mind, than compared to a motorcycle. Read on to learn...

This is the author's story from 1925 to 1949. In it he relived many memories of his childhood, some happy, some sad, some frightening, and many memories of his parents.

This timely analysis of today's economic realities relates the headlines to the long term causes from which they spring. Why did we have a worldwide financial crisis in 2008? Is stimulus the answer, and what are its risks and potential returns? Why are our investments so unprofitable? Why are our...

Since the restoration of the Church in 1830, fifteen remarkable men have served as presidents of the Church. From the Prophet Joseph to President Gordon B. Hinckley, these men have stirred in the hearts of the Saints profound feelings of admiration and loyalty. Dynamic Disciples, Prophets of God presents...

In the face of globalization and new media technologies, can policy makers and regulators withstand deregulatory pressures on the ‘cultural policy toolkit’ for television? This comparative study provides an interdisciplinary investigation of trends in audiovisual regulation, with the focus on...

The trombone is a member of the brass family that produces resonant tones and thrilling melodies. The trombone can take years to master, but in the right hands makes beautiful music. This guide will walk you through how to play trombone for beginners. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Best known today for his novels, plays and short stories, but also an accomplished essayist, editor and journalist, Albert Camus was one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. He has gained widespread recognition for works such as The Stranger, Caligula, The Plague and Exile...

The first decade of the Jacobean age witnessed a sudden profusion of comedies satirizing city life; among these were comedies by Ben Jonson, John Marston and Thomas Middleton, as well as the bulk of the repertory of the newly-established children’s companies at Blackfriars and Paul’s. The playwrights...

Continuing Perspectives on the Black Diaspora is a response to a 1990 publication that studied the persistence and resilience of black (African) diasporic populations in the Caribbean, Latin America, North America, and the United Kingdom. In that book, the authors used the themes of persistence and...

There are several ways to throw a good punch, but the best way is to punch straight and make sure your hand is level, and then twist your body towards the punch with the side you punched with, after this you can form other punching techniques around and this technique, each has its particular advantage.......

This book examines the rapidly evolving relationship between the British Labour Party and the emerging Irish nationalist forces, from which was formed the first government of the Irish Free State as both metamorphosed from opposition towards becoming the governments of their respective states.

The lives of great men have always provided inspiration to succeeding generations. For Latter-day Saints, this is especially true of the prophets of this dispensation. As a shining example of the principles at work, missionary effort, humility, and service in the kingdom, the life of Wilford Woodruff,...

The topic of "Women in Ministry" has received increased attention within the Seventh-day Adventist Church from the perspective of whether women should be ordained as pastors. The church has debated the topic of women’s ordination at its highest level of church organization and authority,...