A rational exploration of the ethical and welfare issues in all areas of equine use. This book addresses controversial and emotive issues surrounding these iconic creatures, providing a reliable source of information to support informed debate. It will enable all those with an interest in horses and[...]
Cognitive systems engineering has been widely applied in the design of safety critical systems such as nuclear power, aviation, and military command-and-control. More recently, these methods are being applied to the design of health and medical systems, in order to improve health care quality, reduc[...]
Beginning with Muhammad and his historical and cultural context, this book recounts the tale of the thirteen-century-long encounter of Western and Islamic civilizations. Chapters include: - Muhammad and the Establishment of Islam - The Spread of Islam - The First Christian Responses to Islam - Islam[...]
This DVD shows the history and uses of the dromedary, the long wheelbase tractor unit which can carry a load as a platform, boxvan or tanker. As American truck historian Ken Goudy explains, this type of unit has a history going back to the 1950s when it was adopted by bakeries in the Pacific north-w[...]