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This third of four volumes of Hospitaller history is believed to be the first in depth treatment of Hospitaller history during the years 1565 to 1623 since Bartolomeo dal Pozzo's Historia della Sacra Religione Militare di S. Giovanni completed in 1703. Following a post mortem on the 1565 Ottoman Siege of Malta, this third volume moves quickly into accounts of 1570's Hospitaller raid on the Ionian island of Santa Maura (modern Levkas), of the 1570 naval Battle of Cape Passero (Sicily), of the 1570-71 Ottoman Siege of Famagusta, Cyprus, and of the 1571 Naval Battle of Lepanto in Greece's Gulf of Patras, the most deadly naval battle in history. While mention is made in the latter instance of Christian Commander Don Juan, half-brother of Spain's King Philip II, there is lengthier treatment of Juan's Ottoman counterpart Muezzinzade Ali, and even lengthier treatment of numerous Hospitallers and lower-ranking Ottomans participating. It is by intention that these histories bring to light contributions of lieutenants, allies, and enemies as well as descriptions of events, heroism, agony, and even tedium leading to the headlines. Hence these four histories also deal with the Hospital's long war against bubonic plague, its prolonged suffering from the greed of Papal nepotism, its constant struggle to remain financially viable, its consequential participation in state-sponsored piracy, and its survival only on the backs of slaves. It is important to realize that Hospitallers were agents of a vast Catholic organization blanketing Europe, and while the largest group of Hospitallers were knights, perhaps half were Chaplains or Serving Brothers. In Europe there were an unknown number of commanderies or local concentrations of knights, chaplains, or serving brothers, perhaps a thousand, many with their own medical facilitity, each with one to thirty Hospitallers operating for-profit enterprises expected to support headquarters with a portion of the profit. And while history focuses on the headquarters, in these volumes at Rhodes, Malta, and in between, by far the majority of Hospitallers rarely or never visited headquarters. Furthermore, the Hospitaller Bailiwick of Brandenburg was a virtually independent organization said by some to be of a size approaching the remaining Hospital, electing its own Herrenmeisters, and with the coming of Martin Luther even abandoning Catholicism. But never quite severing all ties to the parent organization. Similarly the Hospital itself was a semi-independent arm of the Church at Rome. One might conclude, a long-suffering arm of the Church at Rome. The author hopes the reader finds this history as interesting and stimulating as did he.
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This fourth of four volumes is believed to be the first in depth treatment of Hospitaller history during the years 1623 to 1688 since Bartolomeo dal Pozzo's Historia della Sacra Religione Militare di S. Giovanni completed in 1703. Following the 1623 death of Grand Master Luís Mendes de Vasconcellos and his succession by Antoine de Paule, this fourth volume adheres to an earlier pattern by soon describing 1624's Naval Battle of Cape Zaphran and 1625's Naval Battle of Cape Murro di Porco. These descriptions include locales, tactics, and personalities, both Hospital and enemy, and do not omit critical post mortems. By intention these histories bring to light contributions of lieutenants, allies, and enemies as well as descriptions of events, heroism, agony, and even tedium leading to the headlines. Hence these four histories also deal with the Hospital's long war against bubonic plague, its prolonged suffering from the greed of Papal nepotism, its constant struggle to remain financially viable, its consequential participation in state-sponsored piracy, and its survival only on the backs of slaves. It is important to realize that Hospitallers were agents of a vast Catholic organization blanketing Europe, and while the largest group of Hospitallers were knights, perhaps half were Chaplains or Serving Brothers. These could be found in most of Europe where they populated priories, bailiwicks, and commanderies, the latter profit-centers supporting the entire Hospital. In Europe there were an unknown number of these local concentrations of knights, chaplains, or serving brothers, perhaps a thousand, many with their own medical facility, each with one to thirty Hospitallers operating agricultural and trade enterprises expected to support headquarters with a portion of the profit. And while history focuses on the headquarters, in these volumes at Rhodes, Malta, and in between, by far the majority of Hospitallers rarely or never visited headquarters. Furthermore, the Hospitaller Bailiwick of Brandenburg was a virtually independent organization said by some to be of a size approaching the remaining Hospital, electing or appointing its own priors (herrenmeisters), bailiffs, and commanders, and with the coming of Martin Luther even abandoning Catholicism. But never quite severing ties to and support of the parent organization. Similarly the Hospital itself was a semi-independent arm of the Church at Rome. One might conclude, a long-suffering arm of the Church at Rome. The author hopes the reader finds this history as interesting and stimulating as did he.
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WISDOM eBook, produced by Wisdom Consultancy Ltd, is full of wisdom to be gleaned for a victorious living. It has interesting and informative human angle and general interests' stories, personality interviews, historical articles and Bible-led faith stories of personal encounters. In this edition, we look at religion, law and technology as a catalyst for the achievement of human goals. There are also useful articles on unlocking potentials to attain functional goals, expert advice on health (Malaria), money and marriage; and using Godly wisdom to achieve a thriving professional and personal success.
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Jonah behaved as if the Ninevites were his personal property, but he was wrong. He misunderstood his success, became angry, was frustrated and wished he was dead. Meanwhile, his opportunity to receive mercy was almost gone. He failed to realise that being egoistic could close the doors of mercy against people. Avoid this type of behaviour and mercy will flow into your life freely. Learn the following from this book: The three dimensions of the universality of God's mercies Five astonishing but undeniable ways God showed mercy in the Book of Jonah Seven wisdom snippets to attract mercy Seven tough and difficult questions for every Christian believer And many more ...
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Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley ranks with William Wordsworth and Alfred Wainwright as a prolific and consummate writer about the Lake District. In more than a dozen volumes of prose, and in hundreds of poems, he extolled the unique qualities of this small tract of land that has so fascinated writers over the centuries. As one of the co-founders of the National Trust and a leading light in saving numerous parts of the Lake District for the nation, Rawnsley was acknowledged by his contemporaries as a man of vision who recognised the importance of Lakeland to the future of mankind. He wrote more than five hundred poems celebrating every conceivable facet of the area - its history, archaeology, people, pastimes, tragedies, language, customs and literary associations. The selection of poems in this Anthology is intended to demonstrate not only Rawnsley's breadth of understanding of the way of life in the Lakes during the period 1880-1920 but also to claim for him a place among the distinguished ranks of the poets of Lakeland.
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Age Assurance in Practice: Applying It in the Real World is a clear, practical guide to understanding how age assurance systems actually work and why they so often behave differently in practice than in theory. As governments and regulators increasingly require organisations to restrict access to age-sensitive goods, content, services and spaces, age assurance has become a critical capability across digital and physical environments. Yet it remains widely misunderstood. It is often treated as a simple technical check or compliance requirement, when in reality it is a complex system shaped by trade-offs, context and human behaviour. This book bridges the gap between formal standards and real-world implementation. Drawing on the ISO/IEC 27566 family of standards as a conceptual foundation, it explains how age assurance operates as a system-level activity involving policy goals, risk management, technology, user behaviour and governance. It does not prescribe specific solutions or technologies. Instead, it equips readers with the understanding needed to make informed, defensible decisions. Through clear explanation and practical insight, the book explores how age assurance systems are designed, deployed and evaluated in practice. It highlights common pitfalls, such as over-reliance on identity, unintended privacy harms, and failures of user acceptability and explains why these issues arise. It also examines how systems evolve over time, how trade-offs are made, and how organisations can build trust through transparency, accountability and evidence. Written for policymakers, regulators, engineers, architects, procurement professionals, auditors and trust-and-safety practitioners, this book assumes no prior expertise. It is designed for anyone who needs to engage with age assurance as part of a broader role and must quickly develop sound judgment in a complex and evolving field. Rather than offering simple answers, Age Assurance in Practice provides a framework for thinking, one that remains useful as technologies, regulations and expectations continue to change. Its goal is to help readers navigate complexity with confidence, avoid common mistakes and make better decisions about systems that increasingly shape access, safety and trust in modern services.
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Standing out in the technology industry can feel like an uphill battle - especially for those people who are under-represented. But what if your uniqueness could be your greatest strength? And what if AI could amplify your message? Enter... Different: How the Power of Different and AI Can Amplify Your Brand In Different, Varsha Amin takes you on a transformative journey to reclaim your narrative and embrace your uniqueness. This ground-breaking book offers practical strategies to leverage personal branding and AI, breaking down barriers in the technology industry. Drawing from her own experiences, Varsha: • Inspires you to embrace the power of your personal brand by daring to be different. • Exposes the harsh realities of discrimination faced by under-represented groups. • Empowers you to turn your differences into a winning brand strategy. • Shows how AI can amplify your brand story, spotlighting tools and techniques that you can use to ensure that your voice is heard. Whether you're a working parent, a marketing leader, or aspiring thought-leader, this book is for anyone who has felt overlooked and underestimated. Let AI and personal brand storytelling redefine your future and inspire others to do the same. Your story deserves to be told - it's time to be heard.
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The Village BakeryWow! When you walked in, so different, fantastic, the shop amazing and unique. Beautiful hand-carved display cabinets filled with amazing bakes, bread and delicious cakes.Jack Jolly, the finest baker, a happy, gifted man, friendly and helpful with a big warm smile to greet all who came in to his lovely shop.Things were changing! Mr Jolly's helpers had left and, by himself, Jack began to feel very tired. What could he do? There was no-one in the village to help him!Well now something magical happened at the bakery, little Dolly Doughnut. How had she come and why? Who was she? What did she do? What changed?
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A young lad, brought up in a working-class area of Liverpool. Early family tragedies contributed to mischievous teenage years and confrontation with the law courts. Escape came in the form of joining the Royal Navy, which led to a life of love, humour and adventure. Finding the love of his life at an early age he treasured his family, especially after experiencing the horrors of war. An amusing, compelling story of achievement and fulfilment told straight from the heart.
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The planet Earth, formed millions of years ago, is a realm of advanced technology and science. This sharply contrasts with the planet Crett, which remains in an era of wizardry and magic. While good wizards are common on Crett, a few malevolent individuals do exist. A couple of years ago, a female wizard named Florence was determined to prevent the demons from the Parallel Dimension from taking over the surface world. During the ensuing struggle, the magic staff belonging to her father, Dennis, an evil wizard, was broken into two pieces. This caused the ground to open up, swallowing both Florence and the King of the demons. Florence's cousin, Eydith, lives and works alongside a wizard named Linkwood. Although Eydith did not witness Florence's disappearance, she saw the bright flash of light and heard the loud crash as the crater was formed. Dennis vanished in a cloud of smoke after being hit by a fireball from Trinkel, the Archchancellor of Havrapsor University. Since that day, no one has seen or heard from him or Florence, leading to speculation that she is somewhere 'down there'. Now, two years later, a young ex-soldier named Psoddoph, who worked for Dennis, has decided that he and his good friend Jook will go and search for her.
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Fire with Fire is a tale of two wizards. One is a Baron, a thief and a scoundrel, who has robbed and magically imprisoned the other. But the son of Gi Mulderbish, the other wizard, has found and freed him after eighteen years. Together they journey for months from the desert where the interdimensional prison has dumped them, to the Baron's castle overlooking the city of Gremanos, for a battle of magic. On the way, they encounter folks even stranger than themselves: some, like the beautiful snow elves, willing to help; and others, like the Baron's Black-Guards, who want to do more than just hinder. Join them all in this third humorous fantasy tale in The Chronicles of Crett.
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The Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a controversial plant, regarded both as a Friend and a Foe. In Europe, where the plant is native and commonly found in wetland landscapes, its beautiful purple flowers are admired both in nature and when introduced into gardens. However, in North America, where the plant was introduced by immigrants in the early 1800s, L. salicaria has become a pest, conquering vast areas and displacing native plants. The exceptional success of the newcomer in the New World is primarily attributed to its escape from natural enemies. In the original habitats, the purple loosestrife is controlled and kept in check by plant-eating insects, especially beetles. In America, the alien plant can flourish, and the resources spared from defence are invested in extra growth and reproduction. As a result, the purple loosestrife now occupies all the US states except Florida. Besides the escape of enemies, the purple loosestrife has merits of its own. Hybridization between plants from various origins results in new genomes, enhancing the vitality of the alien. The purple loosestrife tolerates harsh environmental conditions, including dryness and flooding. On the warming planet, the species is one of the beneficiaries of climate change. The newcomer is an undeniable competitive stress factor for native biota. However, the long-term ecological impacts of the purple loosestrife may be relatively minor. In several regions, it has become an established part of wetlands. The abundant riches the flowers provide are a priceless gift for pollinating insects, benefiting agriculture during dry seasons. The purple loosestrife plant is valuable in providing compounds used in medical preparations. Although the purple loosestrife is not an agricultural weed, due to its damage to natural biota, the plant is included in the list of the 100 most deleterious alien organisms in the world. Besides the Americas, the plant has now been established - and is considered a worrisome alien - in Africa and Oceania.
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A follow on book from The Very Angry Toolbox, continuing the epic journey of help and discovery for Leroy and his toolbox and all the tools. Find out who they meet and what they achieve on their way, helping others on
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Oscar has always lived for the night. The pulse of a crowd, the sweat and chaos of a packed venue, the promise that something unforgettable might happen if he just stays out a little longer. He's a swaggering hedonist with a talent for running from responsibility, hiding behind jokes, bravado, and whatever distraction keeps him from looking too closely at himself. Music is his religion, nightlife his sanctuary, and growing up is something other people do. So when Oscar stumbles into the chance to relive some of the greatest gigs in history, he doesn't hesitate. Why would he? One moment he's drifting through another messy night; the next he's shoulder‑ to‑ shoulder with the birth of punk, lost in the haze of Madchester, or watching legends before they were legends. It's everything he's ever wanted - a backstage pass to the moments that shaped him, the scenes he worships, the culture he never quite fit into but always chased. But the more Oscar indulges, the more the cracks in his real life begin to widen. Nights blur. Days vanish. The people who care about him start slipping away, pushed aside by his obsession with the past. What began as the ultimate thrill becomes something darker: a way to avoid the truth he's been dodging for years, and a dangerous escape from the responsibilities he's never learned to face. As the consequences of his choices spiral, Oscar is forced to confront the chaos he's unleashed - and the version of himself he's been running from. The device that once felt like salvation now threatens to destroy the fragile life he's built, along with the one relationship that still matters. To put things right, he'll have to stop chasing the nights that made him and finally reckon with the man he's become. Set against the thrum of Britain's music underground, Gigging is a darkly funny counterculture thriller about nostalgia, self‑destruction, and the seductive pull of the past. It's a story for anyone who's ever lost themselves in a crowd, loved a scene too hard, or looked back at a moment and wished they could live it all over again - even when they know they shouldn't. Sharp, chaotic, and unexpectedly heartfelt, Gigging asks a simple question with dangerous answers: What happens when mankind's greatest invention ends up in the hands of an idiot?
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A photo-packed, modern guide to keeping happy, healthy rabbits. Rebecca Bee BSc designed the Rabbit Care and Behaviour Courses for the staff at the Blue Cross animal charity whilst working there as an Animal Behaviourist. As well as a BSc in Animal Care Science and running her own rabbit rescue and behaviour service, the knowledge she imparts in this book offers owners a comprehensive guide to understanding rabbits and their unique needs.Rabbits are one of the most misunderstood companion animals; however, they can be fun and interesting pets when kept appropriately. When you change the way you interact with them and alter some aspects of their lifestyle, they can be transformed into animals who enjoy your company as much as you enjoy theirs. Having rabbits who excitedly run to you, as opposed to away, are a daily joy to greet!Key areas of rabbit care are covered, such as: rabbit behaviour, bonding (including group bonding), suitable housing, litter training, house rabbits, environmental enrichment, taming, nervousness and aggression, grooming, diet, fun training and adopting rescue rabbits. All areas put together result in more rewarding and lower maintenance rabbit care.This book will also help adults guide children in how to interact with their rabbits respectfully and in a way that enhances their relationship. The biggest problems with rabbit care and children are a result of outdated housing and handling information. The photos and easy read style assists owners in creating an environment where their rabbits will be happier, and children and adults can enjoy them without the nervousness and aggression traditional rabbit keeping often causes.Whether you already have rabbits or are preparing to bring them into your life, there is something for everyone in this book. It will help to improve your relationship with these amazing animals and give them the best life possible.
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10,000 years ago. On a mythical island. Where powerful magic exists that is destined to be lost to the seas. Timaeus is a Wind Student, training to be a Wind Elemental. It is through an extraordinary anomaly that it is discovered he can use more than Wind Magic, this marks the beginning of an extraordinary adventure as he learns the extent of his abilities. The Dark Elementals, malevolent and monstrous warriors, corrupted by Dark Magic, seek to revive a great evil that was sealed away long ago. After centuries of waiting they put their plan into motion, they invade Atlantis causing a war to break out, slaughtering Atlantis' forces to find what they need to revive the great evil. At the climax of the war, Timaeus has to do everything in his power to protect the world from the great evil his enemies intend to unleash. With no friends or allies by his side to help him stop his enemies and with the island sinking to the bottom of the ocean, before Timaeus confronts the Dark Elementals he uses a form of Magic to determine the outcome. Unbeknownst to him despite what he sees, the battle is far from over. After facing the Dark Elementals in a final battle, Timaeus and his arch-nemesis are trapped inside a Magic Crystal which is found 10,000 years later in the present day. The Last Elemental is a character-driven epic fantasy action forged in a thrilling, absorbing, and attractive plot that reaches into the fate of a mythical world.
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After a happy childhood, high academic achievement and national sporting success, the only missing part of Al Bentley's life is love, which despite his best efforts always seems to elude him.But now Al has secured a coveted teaching post at an acclaimed Sixth Form College. Could romantic interest unexpectedly emerge from such a position to the point where it plays havoc with his moral conscience and professional integrity?
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Incompetent surgeons, corrupt royal colleges, nepotism and quackery. The medical establishment - a small coterie of self-serving doctors - went unchallenged. Until 1823, when a young surgeon, son of a farmer, who'd survived being at sea, mastered bare-knuckle fighting, and escaped assassination, did what no doctor had dared. Risking ruin, Thomas Wakley established The Lancet, an uncompromising radical journal which scandalized the establishment and initiated modern health care. Why him? What made him do what thousands hadn't? Based on true events, this novel tells how this ingenious man overcame adversities, driven by his passion for reform.
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The Colonel's Plute is set in the 1970s and 1980s, when plutonium was thought to be vital to the UK's nuclear energy programme. The book includes short but important appearances by famous people, such as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, President Ronald Reagan, Tony Benn, and Arthur Scargill, as well as members of the IRA, and Greenpeace, the leading environmentalist group at the time. The story centres, however, upon ordinary people: a family with working links to Sellafield, where much of the UK's plutonium is still stored (until some use is found for it). The head of the family is Sergeant Len Stanton, a policeman, who left the West Midlands with his family for a better paid job with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary; a healthier lifestyle for all of them in the Lake District. Len's wife, Rita, died of cancer, and Len is becoming an increasingly embittered man. Len's son-in-law, Tony Miles, is a process worker working with radioactive materials and married to Jenny. They have a seven-year-old son, Jamie. The boy has leukaemia and is being treated at the world-famous Christie Hospital in Manchester. Jenny is convinced that Jamie's condition has been caused by her husband's work. Len begins to think this may be true, persuaded by a local doctor, who has pointed the finger at Sellafield as the cause of a cancer cluster he claims to have identified in a small village close to the sprawling Sellafield site. The doctor's claims are picked up by the national press, causing panic among those with children, or expecting them. All of this is of little interest to Gaddafi who is desperate to obtain plutonium, convinced that it will give him more authority at home and the status abroad to help him become a major international, respected figure. He has tried to obtain plutonium from several countries but without success. He turns his attention to Sellafield, which is known to have the biggest stockpile of plutonium in the world. He approaches the IRA for assistance, reminding its leaders that he has provided them with finance and weapons for decades. "Now it is payback time," he tells the IRA representative attending the colonel's 25th anniversary celebration of his coup in Libya. Eventually, after a lot of soul searching, a deal is reached. Many of the cases of plute held in the Sellafield plutonium store have been there for decades, and potentially explosive nitrogen gas has built up in them. If this happened, plutonium, in powder form, could spread over the countryside, the government deciding that all the cans must be repackaged. It is not going to be easy. It will involve moving the cans around the Sellafield site and in and out of makeshift storage facilities, providing an obvious opportunity for theft. Len Stanton sees what's going on but turns a blind eye to it. The IRA succeeds in stealing a small amount of plute for the colonel. It is shipped to Libya and promptly impounded as soon as the ship arrives in Libya. The source of the information about its movements is Michael Quinn, thought by Greenpeace to be one of their most enthusiastic supporters (and by the IRA as one of their own silent members). He is in fact employed by America's Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA. His main contact in Libya is Captain Hassan al-Rida, the colonel's aide-de-camp, the leader of a group of young Libyan officers who want Gaddafi removed, dead or alive. They believe he has dissipated his nation's oil wealth supporting other countries rather than improving the conditions of his own people. President Reagan and Prime Minister Thatcher have been kept informed of events by the CIA and it is they who tell my readers how my book ends and what happens to those who made an appearance in it.
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