A celebration of the Wirral's rich heritage and identity - its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.

What are quasi-judicial bodies as a formulation in international law? Though these are currently legion at the international level, there is yet to be a rigorous analysis of them as a category. This book fills this gap by setting out a comprehensive and detailed map of this quasi-judicial terrain. Taking a comparative approach, it looks at the form and function of these bodies, as well as commenting on their effectiveness. It goes further to explore their understanding at the domestic and international court level. This is a fascinating study that will be of interest to all scholars of international courts and institutions.

A lavishly illustrated history of the iconic Skerryvore Lighthouse. Which is still active as an automatic lighthouse.

One of the most enigmatic figures of antiquity, Tiberius lacked the imperial splendour of his great predecessor Augustus and the excesses of many of his successors, and has been overlooked by history. Yet this compelling study offers a portrait of a complex and contradictory man, both emperor and exile, tyrant and recluse. Drawing on a wealth of ancient sources as well as contemporary classical scholarship, Dr Iskander Rehman engages in a nuanced and multidisciplinary examination of Tiberius¿ philosophical, intellectual and military influences, and the effectiveness of his foreign policy. Analysing key conflicts, Rehman evaluates the reach and efficacy of Rome¿s grand strategy, applying the lessons of the past to contemporary security challenges and modern global defence policy.

Through personal experience, helpful tips, affirmations, and more, in this guide autistic self-advocate Callum Stephen Howes aims to empower autistic individuals and educate allies. This invaluable resource suggests practical ways autistic adults can navigate and overcome hurdles they may encounter, and provides tips on how allies can support them.

Strongman Eugen Sandow (1867-1925) was renowned as the world's "perfect man" at the turn of the 20thcentury. This book examines his fascinating 2-year "world tour" of South Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and China in 1904-1905, at the peak of European imperialism and rising Asian confidence and nationalism.

A hilariously silly sticker activity book, with 101 bums and over 200 stickers!Now featuring an array of animals and bums AND stickers - from little to large, and everything in between -- this brilliantly silly sticker activity book is sure to get children stuck in. Say goodbye to boredom, with this jam-packed sticker activity book: guaranteed to keep little ones entertained for hours!

A guided tour through the town of Urmston, including Flixton and Davyhulme, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

The stereotype of Autistic people as unempathetic obsessive loners is pernicious. Dispelling this myth, long-time autistic activist Jorik Mol discovers how empathy and sensing the emotions of others both reinforce and challenge those stereotypes, exploring the profound depths of the autistic heart.

From #1 New York Times bestselling, creatures from Slavic folklore stalk Chicago. A story about the families we build and the ones we destroy.

We all want to feel energized, optimistic, and fulfilled each day, thankful for the meaningful people and activities in our lives. Yet many people lack this kind of joy and vitality. Why? One major reason is they have not made peace with their past.Often people carry pain from past troubled relationships into their current relationships. They are weighed down by shame that toxic people once tried to put on them. Or they hold on to mistakes and failures, never able to forgive themselves. Either way, they struggle to find the freedom that God offers.Make Peace with Your Past offers essential principles and practical steps for moving beyond these painful experiences. Dr. Gregory Jantz takes readers from hurt to healing by exploring the power of forgiving others and themselves, accurately seeing themselves as God does, living fully in the moment with him, and allowing "the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" to define their future (Philippians 3:14, ESV).The past may have been disappointing or it may have been disastrous--but when we make peace with those circumstances, our present and future can be better than we ever imagined.Dr. Gregory L. Jantz is the author of over forty-five books, the host of the national Hope & Possibility podcast, a regular contributor to Psychology Today, and a popular keynote speaker. He is a leader in holistic treatment. Under Dr. Jantz's leadership, "The Center: A Place of HOPE" is among the top ten facilities in the United States for the treatment of depression.

This book articulates and defends a sceptical general account of parliamentary sovereignty.It challenges the orthodox approach to this fundamental doctrine by making three key heretical claims. First, there are some laws that Parliament cannot make. Second, there are several ways in which primary legislation can be overridden or set aside by institutions other than Parliament. And third, Parliament has the power to bind itself as to the substance of future legislation. All three positions are developed using arguments which depend on existing legal materials and are compatible with the normative underpinnings of the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. The book combines theoretical and doctrinal analysis. The theoretical part of the book situates Parliament's authority to legislate in the broader context of an examination of constitutional and political authority. It develops a conception of the ways in which competing views on the scope of Parliament's legislative authority are mediated into law. The doctrinal part of the book reconsiders Parliament's legal position. It proposes a novel conception of Parliament's power to bind itself, rooted in the idea of commitments. It defends the existence of a judicial power to impose narrowly conceived freestanding limits on Parliament's law-making authority, rooted in the rule of law. Finally, the book examines the challenges posed to parliamentary sovereignty by both its internal procedures and the devolved legislatures.

An introduction to the career of Travis Banton, one of the preeminent costume/fashion designers of Hollywood¿s Celebrated ¿Golden Age.¿ Banton was responsible for creating the on-screen images of such legendary actresses as Carole Lombard, Claudette Colbert, Mae West, and most notably Marlene Dietrich.

New Mexico is famous for its high mountains, Indian ruins, sand dunes, and stark deserts. Hikes in the state offer everything from lush alpine lakes in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to rugged wilderness canyons in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This revised edition of Hiking New Mexico gives you the information you need to plan your customized trip to the Land of Enchantment with more than 90 of the state's best hikes, mile-by-mile directional cues and detailed directions to the trailheads, and information on distance and difficulty for each trail. This guide leads you through New Mexico's mountains, deserts, caves, and canyons. Climb Wheeler Peak, the state's highest, and enjoys views deep into Colorado, go underground in the lava tubes of El Malpais National Monument, and hike for days through the lush woodland of the Gila Wilderness in complete solitude.Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every abilityFull-color maps and photos throughoutGPS coordinates Directions to the trailheadDifficulty ratings, best seasons to hike, and much more

A Congressional Medal of Honor AccountExtraordinary Valor is the story of Special Forces Major John Duffy¿s Medal of Honor gallantry at Firebase Charlie, and the heroism of South Vietnamese paratrooper, Major Lê V¿n M¿, who fought by his side. It is the true story of their battle to defend Charlie Hill, a key to holding Vietnam's Central Highlands during North Vietnam's 1972 Easter Offensive.John Joseph Duffy was born in New York City; Le Van M¿ in a small village outside the old imperial capital of Hue in South Vietnam. Living on opposite sides of the globe, they come together in the heat of war in Southeast Asia when Major Duffy is assigned as the American advisor to the elite South Vietnamese 11th Airborne Battalion where M¿ is second in command.The battalion receives the order to "Fight to the death" on Charlie Hill. After two weeks of intense combat, hundreds lay dead and those still standing are out of food, water, and medical supplies. Their ammunition is nearly gone. Duffy and M¿ draw on their bond of friendship and trust to make a selfless two-man last stand against the final North Vietnamese human wave assault. Both are badly wounded, Duffy multiple times. Their heroic action allows 36 members of the 471-man battalion to escape and be rescued. The rest are killed, captured, or missing in action. This is their story.

Often forgotten as an important political site for social contacts, public opinion, democracy, freedom and openness - characteristics which are frequently ascribed to streets and squares - this accessible and novel open access study puts public transport at the heart of political debates about public space. Public transport can be an intensely sensory experience, leaving impressions both favourable and unfavourable on its users, and gathering around itself an extensive archive of representations since the early 19th-century. Bringing together contributions from a range of key scholars and public intellectuals, as well as literary texts, this volume offers a richly illustrated commentary on public transport as public space which combines theoretical analysis and practical case studies.The eBook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.

Here, Oscar Garcia Augustin and Paolo Cossarini analyse the recent history of the Spanish body-politic, with special reference to the populism and polarization that have taken over politics in the country since the enormous turbulence of the 2008 global financial crisis. The financial and economic crisis gave birth first to anti-austerity movements and a subsequent left-wing populist party, and then to a series of socio-political ruptures that have reconfigured politics permanently in Europe's fifth largest economy. Topics covered include an assessment of the Catalan march towards independence, the reconfiguration of Spain's party system, the rise of far-right groups, increased feminist and equality activism, municipalism, and a growing environmentalist movement. The authors, both experts on populism as well as Spain's political system, reflect on these aspects of the current Spanish situation in order to provide a comprehensive socio-political overview of 21st century Spain.

I is Pig. This is my diary and I doubts you will believe any of it. In fact, if you is the kind of farmer what finds it hard to believeunbelievable stuff, you should put it down RIGHT NOW. It's all 1000% true and 10,000% BONKERS!

A captivating novel by the author of the 2022 Booker Prize-longlisted Treacle Walker

A vibrant, colourful lift-the-flap book, perfectly pitched for the toddler age group, by the immensely popular Ingela Arrhenius, starring the young tiger Jeppo and his friends.The third book in a new lift-the-flap series by the brilliant book-maker Ingela Arrhenius. It's Jeppo's first day at nursery and everything is new and a bit scary. What if Jeppo doesn't have anything interesting for show and tell? What if he doesn't like the food? Despite all these worries, Jeppo learns that trying new things can be fun and the perfect way to discover his own artistic talent.

A short novella based on the beloved characters from the graphic novel Heartstopper and Alice Oseman's debut novel Solitaire, which was praised as 'The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age' by The Times.