Austro-Hungarian industry produced a series of poor fighter types such as the Phonix D I & Hansa-Brandenburg D I during the early stages of the war & it was not until licence-built examples of the battle-proven Albatros & D II & D III began to reach Fliegerkompagnien or Fliks in May 1917 that the fortunes of pilots began to look up. Unlike the German-built Albatrosen the Oeffag aircraft were far more robust than German D IIs & D IIIs. They also displayed superior speed climb manoeuvrability & infinitely safer flight characteristics. The careful cross-checking of Allied sources with Austrian & German records form the basis for a detailed reconstruction of the dogfights fought by the leading aces. It will also chart the careers of the Austro-Hungarian aces that flew the D II & D III their successes & their defeats with additional information about their personal background & their post-war lives in the nations born from the collapse of the Hapsburg Empire. ...

Austria-Hungary did not have an overseas empire; its empire lay within its own boundaries & the primary purpose of its navy until the beginning of the twentieth century was the defense of its coastline. As its merchant marine dramatically grew admirals believed that the navy should take a more proactive policy of defense. The 1890s saw the beginning of a series of naval building programs that would create a well-balanced modern fleet. Cruisers were constructed for the protection of overseas trade & for showing the flag but the decisive projection of Austria-Hungarys commitment to control the Adriatic was the construction of a force of modern battleships. Despite the naval arms race throughout Europe at the time the navy had difficulty obtaining funds for new ships. The difficulties experienced in battleship funding & construction mirrored the political difficulties & ethnic rivalries within the empire. Nevertheless by August of 1914 the Austro-Hungarian had a fleet of battleships. This book details the five classes of Austro-Hungarian battleships in service during World War I. ...

A detailed introduction to making authentic dolls houses & accessories typical of the Georgian period. It contains plans & ...

In The authentic Gospel of Jesus" renowned biblical scholar Geza Vermes distils a lifetime's knowledge to examine every saying ...

This is a collection of Calvin & Hobbes cartoons. It contains Yukon Ho! & Weirdos from Another Planet as an omnibus edition but also a story that has not been in print before. Bill Watterson won the 1986 Reuben Award as Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. ...

Cricket has perhaps held more writers in its thrall than any other sport: many excellent books have been written about it & many great authors have played it. The Authors Cricket Club used to play regularly against teams made up of Publishers & Actors. They last played in 1912 & include among their alumni such greats as PG Wodehouse Arthur Conan Doyle & JM Barrie. A hundred years on from their last match a team of modern-day authors has been assembled to continue this fine literary & sporting tradition in a nationwide tour in search of the perfect day's cricket. The Authors XI is the story of their season. Over the course of a summer they played over a dozen matches each one carefully chosen for capturing an aspect of cricket in some of England's most spectacular & historic grounds & against a wide range of opponents. Each player contributes a chapter about one of their fixtures using a match report as a starting point for an essay on cricket & its appeal both historically & today. From Matthew Parker on cricket & empire & Kamila Shamsie on the women's game to Tom Holland on cricket & ageing & Thomas Penn on cricket & history this is an engaging look at cricket's enduring appeal. Further chapters from other team members examine issues such as class empire & sport & the stage. ...

Parents of children on the Autism Spectrum are constantly searching for new innovations & a new diet is showing extraordinary results. The Gluten-Free/ Casein-Free (GFCF) Diet as well as removing all artificial dyes & preservatives have proven to be very successful for autistic children in removing many of their autism traits & symptoms. A breakthrough of hope for parents The Autism Diet" is the new tool in the fight against autism." ...

Parents have been reporting a connection between autism & diet for decades but for many years the science behind the connection was evasive. Today we see a growing body of research to back up parental-reported evidence that certain foods & other environmental sources can affect the developing brains of some children & trigger adverse behavioural episodes. Written by an autism expert who has witnessed in her own child the dramatic improvement that can be made through dietary intervention this book offers an easily digestible guide to the science behind the considerations; strategies for implementing a safe diet; a handy list of ingredients to be avoided; as well as a concise bank of essential resources & useful contacts. This book offers an accessibly concise guide to all aspects of dietary invention in children with autism & is an ideal resource for parents teachers & any other family member or caregiver who needs to know how to help implement a safe & healthy diet for an autistic child. ...

The Autism Spectrum in the 21st Century" is the definitive guide to the autism spectrum introducing the reader to key concepts & developments in diagnosis psychological & biological research theoretical models evidence-based intervention educational strategies & family issues. The book charts how developments in theory research & practice have shaped & continue to shape the evolving concept of autism which is at the core of this field. The book explores: diagnostic principles & practice & their implications for prevalence; psychological functioning in autism including sensory-perceptual cognitive & socio-cognitive processes; genetics & brain function in autism & the neurobiological basis for autism spectrum conditions; the range of therapeutic approaches available including behavioral communication-based & biological interventions & their evidence base; educational implications the options for individuals & families & the issue of inclusion; how autism affects the family unit; & overarching issues & challenges for research practice & people. " The Autism Spectrum in the 21st Century" is essential reading for anyone personally or professionally interested in autism spectrum conditions such as individuals on the spectrum & their families students & researchers clinical practitioners teachers social workers & healthcare professionals." ...

Over 500 000 people of all ages in the UK have disorders in the autistic spectrum. About one-third also have varying degrees of learning difficulty. All have impairment of social interaction communication & imagination
- the world appears a bewildering & sometimes frightening place. Wing's acclaimed guide explains how people with autism experience the world & why they need an organized structured environment. She suggests ways of improving communication developing abilities & widening social interaction & how to cope with stresses within the family.
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