Collecting diecast toy cars has become an increasingly popular hobby over the last 25 years. Many of the classic diecast cars of the 1950s & 1960s are now valuable collectors items & surviving examples in mint & boxed condition regularly fetch significant sums at specialist auctions. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the companies that made these toys in the 1950s & 1960s not only in Britain but in other European countries the USA Japan & beyond. Major names such as Dinky Toys Corgi Toys Spot-On & Matchbox (Great Britain) Solido (France) Marklin & Gama (Germany ) Tekno (Denmark) & Tootsietoy (USA) are examined but a unique feature of the book is the wealth of information provided on many smaller & more obscure brands. These include Crescent Budgie Chad Valley & Lone Star (UK) CIJ & JRD (France) Dalia (Spain) Buby (Argentina) Gamda (Israel) & many others about which information is hard to come by. A special chapter is devoted to early Japanese diecast models by Cherryca Phenix Model Pet & Diapet which are among the rarest & most sought-after of all diecasts. Fascinating insights into company histories are provided together with 300 photographs of rare examples of the toys themselves in mint condition with their original boxes. A further unique feature is the inclusion of a large selection of colourful & evocative illustrations from catalogues & period trade advertisements. For the newcomer to the collecting hobby this book will provide an ideal guide to the history of the manufacturers active in this field while experienced collectors will make many new discoveries. At the end of the book readers will find a handy glossary listing the names of many of the companies that manufactured diecast toy cars in the 1950s & 1960s. ...

The way you look & feel is largely dictated by what you eat. By learning to read your body's signs & making the necessary adjustments to your diet you'll lose weight sleep better live longer & feel amazing. The Diet Doctors Inside & Out contains all the dietary & lifestyle advice you need for life-changing results. It shows you not only how you can diagnose key health problems yourself but how with the correct diet & lifestyle adjustments you can address them & avoid more serious problems in the future. Written by the presenters of the popular channel five television programme it's packed with quick-reference picture guides easy home tests for self-diagnosis & simple easy-to-swallow diet plans based on what your body needs. The Diet Doctors will make your body beautiful inside & out. ...

People with autism often are intolerant of gluten (a protein in four types of cereal) & casein (a protein found in animal's milk). There are many testaments to the benefits for such people of a diet that excludes gluten casein monosodium glutamate & aspartame & these persuaded Marilyn Le Breton to put her autistic son Jack on the diet. This is the book that Marilyn wishes had been available to her when she first did so. In it she explains what the diet is all about & how it works what foods can form part of the diet & what should be excluded. She addresses frequently asked questions & misconceptions such as ' Is the diet too difficult & time-consuming? How strictly do I need to adhere to it? Is the diet expensive to implement?' & gives practical advice on basic equipment & ingredients what to expect when your child starts the diet how to adapt family meals & how to minimise cross-contamination in the kitchen. The book

Includes:: a wide selection of recipes an extensive list of addresses & websites of suppliers of foodstuffs in the UK & suggestions for finding out more information. It is the first book of its kind to be written specifically for those living in the UK. Marilyn's own experience & sensible approach ensure that this book will be invaluable for any parent of a child with autism or any adult considering embarking on the diet.

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Around 40 nutrients are considered in detail in this report from the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy (COMA). Sources include much published information contributions from independent experts & the reports of four expert Working Groups. The committee has introduced values other than RDIs (Recommended Daily Intakes) & RNIs (Reference Nutrient Intakes) as the members concluded that for most of the population the RNI or RDA values represent substantially more than is required for health. The extra values used in this report will provide more detailed guidance & will be particularly useful in the interpretation of dietary surveys. ...

The computer age has arrived a century ahead of time with Charles Babbages perfection of his Analytical Engine. The Industrial Revolution supercharged by the development of steam-driven cybernetic Engines is in full & drastic swing. Great Britain with her calculating-cannons steam dreadnoughts machine-guns & information technology prepares to better the worlds lot.. . ...

Different Every Night" is the culmination of a lifetime of work in the theatre the most complete rehearsal methodology in print since Stanislavsky. It offers a vital masterclass for actors & directors full of sound practical advice & guidance & is packed with techniques for bringing the text to life & keeping it alive
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In this classic collection of four novellas the grand master takes you on irrestistible journeys into the far reaches of horror heartache & hope. Rita Hayworth & Shawshank Redemption is the story of two men convicted of murder
- one guilty one innocent
- who form the perfect partnership as they dream up a scheme to escape from prison. In Apt Pupil a golden schoolboy entices an old man with a past to join in a dreadful union. The Body sees four young boys venture into the woods & find life death.. .and the end of innocence. The Breathing Method?is the tale of a doctor who goes to his club & discovers a woman determined to give birth
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Written by a leading expert in the field this comprehensive reference text enables users to properly screen for medical disease to make an informed differential diagnosis. The goal of this text is to teach the Physical Therapist how to determine if the patient has a true neuromuscular or musculoskeletal problem & to determine the specific dysfunction or impairment. This new edition

Includes:: a chapter that focuses specifically on pain. It also contains a new chapter on physical assessment as a screening tool & the introductory chapter has been revised to explain the more modern approach of screening.

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Used in undergraduate classrooms across the USA this is a clearly written rigorous introduction to differential equations & their applications. Fully understandable to students who have had one year of calculus this book distinguishes itself from other differential equations texts through its engaging application of the subject matter to interesting scenarios. This fourth edition incorporates earlier introductory material on bifurcation theory & adds a new chapter on Sturm-Liouville boundary value problems. Computer programs in C Pascal & Fortran are presented throughout the text to show readers how to apply differential equations towards quantitative problems. ...

The fun & easy way to understand & solve complex equations Many of the fundamental laws of physics chemistry biology & economics can be formulated as differential equations. This plain-English guide explores the many applications of this mathematical tool & shows how differential equations can help us understand the world around us. Differential Equations For Dummies is the perfect companion for a college differential equations course & is an ideal supplemental resource for other calculus classes as well as science & engineering courses. It offers step-by-step techniques practical tips numerous exercises & clear concise examples to help readers improve their differential equation-solving skills & boost their test scores. ...