Bøker av Eric Armstrong

Improving Industrial Relations (1985) presents and discusses the findings of research into the advisory function of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). ACAS is most widely known for its attempts to resolve industrial disputes through conciliation, but most of its work lie in its advisory role.

When Skyler C. Gull builds a sandcastle, he finds it missing and goes on the search for the "sandcastle thief."This charming seaside tale will delight children of all ages.Visit Skyler at his Web site: www.skylercgull.com

Embark on an enthralling adventure with this captivating story of kidnapped dogs, whisked away to a remote compound for illegal sale. Witness the courageous Lhasa Apso, an extraordinary cat, and a wild Patterdale Terrier as they devise a daring escape plan. Chased relentlessly by ruthless criminals, the canine companions rely on their wits and unexpected aid from a vengeful predator to navigate the perilous countryside and find their way home. This heartwarming tale of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption is perfect for animal lovers and thrill-seekers alike.

A colourful, complex mix of contrast and continuity typifies much of what has happened to Handsworth during the past century. Soho Road, and nearby, provide a prime example of radical change: bright, lively shops run by people of West Indian, Pakistani and Indian background share space with an elegant Muslim mosque and imposing Sikh Gurdwara (temple) silently calling into question a famous poet's dictum, 'Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet'. Handsworth (and part of Perry Barr) remains a residential suburb, its most famous residents surely being Boulton, Watt and Murdoch, the trailblazing eighteenth-century entrepreneur engineers whose work attracted world-wide acclaim. Even just a skim through these pages will reveal intrinsically interesting as well as highly nostalgic comparisons and contrasts, of then and now.

Central Birmingham Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this major city. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of its well-known streets and famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this area throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set, and through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of the city's history. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in Birmingham all their lives, or whether they are just visiting for the first time. Central Birmingham Through Time also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.

Central Birmingham History Tour provides unique insight into the illustrious history of the heart of England's second city. Local author Eric Armstrong guides us through the streets of this West Midlands powerhouse, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of central Birmingham.

Seeing Birmingham by tram Vol 2

A history of Birmingham's horse transport

A history of Birmingham between the wars

A History of Money and Banking in Barbados documents the development of money and commercial banking in Barbados from the date of the settlement in 1627 to the establishment of the Central Bank of Barbados in 1973. It examines the early years of barter; the introduction of British coins by the Royal Proclamations of 1825 and 1838; the issue of colonial coins (anchor money); the introduction and circulation of foreign coins; the debate over the legal tender of British silver coins and the share of the seigniorage of these coins. Armstrong examines the first banks, the Colonial Bank and the West India Bank, in the nineteenth century, the introduction of Canadian banks in the twentieth century, the expansion of Barclays Bank as well as the issue of Barbados government currency notes; the measures taken by the British government and the Caribbean governments during the Second World War to ensure an adequate supply of currency; and the agreement between Barbados, Trinidad and British Guiana (Guyana) to make their government currency legal tender in each country. Armstrong analyses the establishment and operation of the British Caribbean Currency Board and its acrimonious demise, the establishment of the East Caribbean Currency Authority, the withdrawal of Barbados from the Authority, and the establishment of the Central Bank of Barbados.

A history of Birmingham by tram