From a pre-eminent biographer in the field this well-documented & illustrated biography examines the life & time of the emperor Vespasian & challenges the validity of his perennial good reputation & universally acknowledged achievements. Examining received opinions on Vespasian Barbara Levick examines how this plebeian & uncharismatic Emperor restored peace & confidence to Rome & ensured a smooth succession. Outlining how he gained military experience & political skills Levick goes on to explore how Vespasian coped with the military political & economic problems of his reign & his evaluation of the solutions to these problems before she finally examines his posthumous reputation. Part of the bestselling Roman Imperial Biographies series Vespasian will engage enthral & inform both students of classical studies & history & the general classical enthusiast alike. ...

ONE MAN Born in rural obscurity ONE DESTINY To become one of Rome's greatest Emperors 26 AD: Sixteen-year-old Vespasian leaves his family farm for Rome his sights set on finding a patron & following his brother into the army. But he discovers a city in turmoil & an Empire on the brink. The aging emperor Tiberius is in seclusion on Capri leaving Rome in the iron grip of Sejanus commander of the Praetorian Guard. Sejanus is ruler of the Empire in all but name but many fear that isn't enough for him. Sejanus' spies are everywhere
- careless words at a dinner party can be as dangerous as a barbarian arrow. Vespasian is totally out of his depth making dangerous enemies (and even more dangerous friends
- like the young Caligula) & soon finds himself ensnared in a conspiracy against Tiberius. With the situation in Rome deteriorating Vespasian flees the city to take up a position as tribune in an unfashionable legion on the Balkan frontier. Even here rebellion is in the air & unblooded & inexperienced Vespasian must lead his men in savage battle with hostile mountain tribes. Vespasian will soon realize that he can't escape Roman politics any more than he can escape his destiny...""

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The Cahills aren't the only family searching for the Clues.... The Cahills thought they were the most powerful family the world had ever known. They thought they were the only ones who knew about Gideon Cahill & his Clues. The Cahills were wrong. Powerful enemies --the Vespers-- have been waiting in the shadows. Now it's their time to rise & the world will never be the same. In Vespers Rising a brand new 39 Clues novel bestselling authors Rick Riordan Peter Lerangis Gordon Korman & Jude Watson take on the hidden history of the Cahills & the Vespers & the last terrible legacy Grace Cahill leaves for Amy & Dan. ...

Italy 1944
- this is the setting of one of the most convincing & quietly magnificent stories about man & war that has ever been
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Lucifer Box is the darling of the Edwardian belle monde
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Luke Gamble cut his teeth as a mixed practice vet in the West Country. Now its time to see if he can stand on his own two feet. Wild stallions drowning cows & constipated snakes aside Lukes challenges have only just begun. No longer working at the West Country clinic hes marrying the girl of his dreams while launching his own practice Pilgrims. On top of that hes managing his international veterinary charity & two other veterinary businesses. On his extreme travels around the world Luke dodges hippos & chimps & swaps the familiar farms of home for the refugee camps of Africa all on his idealistic quest to make a difference. But Luke is more than just an international vet. Hes also a husband a friend an entrepreneur & potentially an Ironman triathlete. Does he have what it takes to juggle it all? ...

The Yorkshire dales have never seemed more beautiful for James
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When his father sat him down & told him to make something of himself young vet Marc Abraham decided to do it the hard way
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A wide-ranging manual on sheep diseases which offers to increase productivity & profitability by improving the standard of husbandry & upgrading the health status of the flock. The book stresses the understanding of the causes & development of disease so that a full prevention programme can be planned. A major section describes the latest techniques for fertility control. Quick reference pages offer action checklists at key points in the shepherd's year. Appendices cover such basic but essential techniques as dipping procedures. David Henderson has experience of the practical side of raising sheep He qualified as a veterinary surgeon & has worked in a general veterinary practice. He has been an agricultural college lecturer & has worked in pharmaceutical research & development. This manual is for sheep farmers but has also been prepared with the needs of agricultural & veterinary students in mind. ...

Dogs are now arguably the most popular companion animals & the general wellbeing of the family pet is of paramount importance to many people. Today far more veterinary surgeons are concerned with the welfare of dogs than with any other animal. Veterinary Notes for Dog Owners provides a detailed authoritative & easily understood text for the professional breeder & pet owner alike as well as for veterinary surgeons & nurses looking for clear up-to-the minute explanations of sometimes complex issues. Twenty authors all experts in their particular fields have come together under the astute editorial guidance of leading veterinary surgeon Trevor Turner BVet Med MRCVS to cover all aspects of canine health care & management. There are detailed sections on general & inherited disease the organ systems & infectious & parasitic diseases; on nutrition & feeding; on first aid poisoning & nursing the sick dog; canine dentistry & hernias; on behavior & behavioral problems. Invaluable advice on choosing a dog & building kennels is included as well as such topics as understanding pet insurance. This book is destined to become the standard work on canine health care & management the essential manual for anybody who takes a serious interest in the welfare of dogs. ...