The consequences of fire and other damages (eg, water) tend to be the domain mostly of a few specialists--insurance experts and surveyors acting for the insurance institutions. Faced with instructions to act on behalf of a building owner, to analyse the damage, advise on reinstatement and give guidance in optimising insurance benefits, many designers and quantity surveyors need to seek further advice. This book, written by a quantity surveyor with extensive experience in the field, provides practical help and includes a chapter on the legal background, including the aspect of betterment.

Fire Insurance Risks and Claims

Science & Math

Oakes, John

Technology

Wiley/Blackwell

Describes one hundred fifty fragrances, defines their ingredients, and includes an astrological guide for choosing the correct scent

The Book of Perfumes

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Beauty, Grooming, & Style

HarperCollins Publishers PTY

When the oil-rich Kingdom of Libya descended into corruption and irresolution, a young Libyan army officer named Muammar Gaddafi seized power in a brilliant coup on 1 September 1969. Under his rule Libya became a pariah state, harbouring terrorists from nearly every dissident group in the world and accumulating an enormous arsenal of lethal weaponry. The late Gaddafi was autocratic and cruel, and his people finally rose up against him in February 2011. But how did he survive for so long? In this book John Oakes traces Libya's colourful history and details the events which shaped Gaddafi's personality, the influences which moulded his career, the security apparatus which kept him in power and the human rights violations he committed. It is a story of Roman legions, Barbary pirates, slave traders, camel caravans and Ottoman Beys. Of Italian colonists, Bedouin tribes, Texan oil barons, the Lockerbie disaster and mass murder in the Abu Salim jail. Most poignantly, it is the story of the human cost of freeing Libya from Gaddafi.

Libya: The History Of Gaddafi's Pariah State

History

Africa

The History Press

"Demanding but mind expanding . . . A fascinating study of language's slippery relation to reality."--Publishers Weekly A selection of prose and poetry written by those whom society has deemed mentally unbalanced, In the Realms of the Unreal is an international compilation involving the active participation of individuals and institutions in the U.S., Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and France. This anthology is meant to be a window on alternative ways of seeing, a beginner's guide to what the "insane" can offer those of us with more conventional outlooks. Introduced by Kurt Vonnegut and with a foreword by the editor, In the Realms of the Unreal contains more than three hundred works--including short essays, poems, and stories--by nearly one hundred individuals. Most of the contributors to the anthology have never before been published, and currently are institutionalized.

In the Realms of the Unreal: Insane Writings

Reference

Da Capo Press

John Oakes' book, Reasons For Belief, gives the most detailed evidences and support for the Bible in one location that a person can find. This is a classic work and highly recommended for anyone who wants to find reasons for faith in the Bible, support their existing faith, or share their faith with friends and family. The book includes many photos of historical and biblical archaeological evidences.

Reasons for Belief

GCI Books

Bible readers have always loved the book of Daniel, inspired by heroes like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who faced persecutions and strove to remain committed to God while held captive in a secular society. But when reading the book's prophetic and apocalyptic sections, many people feel mystified and confused. In Daniel: Prophet to the Nations, John M. Oakes presents a balanced and objective attempt to unlock the prophetic message of Daniel, while placing the book in its proper historical context. For the twenty-first century reader who is able to look back in time and see how countless specific prophecies have been realized, the validity of the message of Daniel is proven in a very convincing manner. The faith and deep convictions that can be gained from understanding the book of Daniel will help Christians apply the practical examples of righteous living (even in a godless culture) to their own individual lives.

Daniel Prophet to the Nations

Religion & Spirituality

Illumination Publishers Intl.

Sermons preached at Cheshunt in Hertfordshire for the benefit of young people, by the late Reverend Mr. John Oakes. Published at the desire of his friends, by John Mason, A.M.

World

Gale ECCO, Print Editions

Field Marshall Khalifa Haftar leads an army that controls most of Libya, stands at the gates of Tripoli, and is threatening to overthrow the Government of National Accord. Backed by the powerful Libyan tribes, Khalifa Haftar has also won the backing of several international governments who see him as Libya's last hope of a democratic solution. Others portray him as a dangerous rogue commander with terrorist tendencies. But who is Khalifa Haftar, and how has he become the most powerful leader in Libya? How has this unknown commander raised an army from scratch, controlled the powerful Libyan tribes, and gained the support of powerful international players? Is he good for Libya, or a terrorist threat? This book explores the life of Khalifa Haftar against a backdrop of Libyan oppression and war. A charismatic and controversial figure, Haftar provides a lens through which to view decades of Libyan unrest and explore the future of this volatile region.

War Lord: Khalifa Haftar and the Future of Libya

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Amberley Publishing

Introduction to Scientific Thought

History & Philosophy

Cognella Academic Publishing

This textbook is intended for use in a course on scientific thought. It includes a mixture of classic readings from the great figures in science and in the philosophy of science, as well as practical essays on scientific methodology, ethics and pseudoscience. Students will be introduced to the scientific world view: its sphere and limitations. The book develops the methodology, epistemology, history and philosophy of science. It will give the student tools to reflect on the ethical implications of scientific discovery. In addition, the student will be trained in skepticism and critical thinking in order to distinguish pseudoscience from real science. In addition the distinction between scientific and religious thought will be considered, as well as a discussion of the questions of interest to both. John Oakes received his bachelor of science in chemistry from the University of Connecticut in 1977 and his PhD in chemical physics from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. Oakes has been a professor of chemistry and physics at Gonzaga University, Marian College (Wisconsin) and Grossmont College. He has taught classes on the history and philosophy of science for over twenty years and directed honors programs at both Marian College and Grossmont College. He has published six books and given invited lectures on science and religion at dozens of universities and in more than fifty countries. Richard Alpert has a B.S. degree in chemistry from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. Working as a material scientist in industry for thirty-five years and a teacher for about ten years, his research approach was to understand the physics of the problem first before working on the chemistry. He currently has about ten patents and twenty-five publications.

Cognella Academic Pub

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