Author: Trevor Sproston Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1468582704 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 365
Book Description
The year is 1918; an underground explosion competes with the First World War to deprive a village mining community of its male population. For years to come, skepticism would thrive upon one question: was the explosion pure accident or a result of the owners negligence to provide adequate safety measures? Moreover, would anyone ever learn the truth? While wives and villagers waited for news, everyone condemned their time-honored adversaries, the wealthy mine owners, who, long before the truth for such a catastrophe could be identified these wealthy owners, aided by the most powerful secret organization in the land, took steps to avoid any blame and responsibility falling upon them. In so doing, ruthless businessman Henry Cotes discovers evidence his late brother-in-law and former partner led a double life for many years by being romantically involved with a woman other than his wife. Seeking her out, Henry realizes their love for each other had been deep and indisputable. Moreover, meeting with her, and later with his sister he discovered to his horror that he must revise his thinking regarding females. They were not, as his gender specific doctrine taught, merely subservient to the male, but a resourceful, manipulative driving force, and always had been. Centuries of class distinction beginning to crumble, love now appeared able to cross the great social divide. With his newfound discernment, Henry mellows and attempts to encourage an ill-fated romance between star-crossed young lovers of differing social status. To help him with this delicate task he enlists the aid of his daughter, the feisty Antoinette, who by her self-determination, becomes a role model, encouraging other young women to take a more assertive, dominant role in life.
Author: Trevor Sproston Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 9781477235522 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 400
Book Description
Continuing from where Volume One leaves off, Damp Legacy Part Two FRUITION takes up the mining communities story as it comes to terms with the tragic events and looks towards a brighter future. Life must go on; their strength of human spirit enables them to surmount all obstacles. FRUITION leaves behind the melancholy. At the coalmine, unscrupulous men descend upon the scene to take advantage of the situation, by so doing they incur the interest of covert government officials, a secretive organisation and of a high-ranking influential Knight of the Realm with a score to settle. Mentored by the feisty Antoinette a nave,innocent girl blossoms into womanhood, whilst Henry moves a step closer to his hearts desire, and his former partners mistress learns she is still protected from beyond the grave.
Author: Trevor Sproston Publisher: Authorhouse UK ISBN: 9781468582697 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The year is 1918; an underground explosion competes with the First World War to deprive a village mining community of its male population. For years to come, skepticism would thrive upon one question: was the explosion pure accident or a result of the owner's negligence to provide adequate safety measures? Moreover, would anyone ever learn the truth? While wives and villagers waited for news, everyone condemned their time-honored adversaries, the wealthy mine owners, who, long before the truth for such a catastrophe could be identified, these wealthy owners, aided by the most powerful secret organization in the land, took steps to avoid any blame and responsibility falling upon them. In so doing, ruthless businessman Henry Cotes discovers evidence his late brother-in-law and former partner led a double life for many years, being romantically involved with a woman other than his wife. Seeking her out, Henry realizes their love for each other had been deep and indisputable. Moreover, meeting with her, and later with his sister, he discovered to his horror that he must revise his thinking regarding females. They were not, as his gender specific doctrine taught, merely subservient to the male, but a resourceful, manipulative driving force, and always had been. Centuries of class distinction beginning to crumble, love now appeared able to cross the great social divide. With his newfound discernment, Henry mellows and attempts to encourage an ill-fated romance between star-crossed young lovers of differing social status. To help him with this delicate task, he enlists the aid of his daughter, the feisty Antoinette, who by her self-determination, becomes a role model, encouraging other young women to take a more assertive, dominant role in life.
Author: Tom Woolley Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 131738976X Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 231
Book Description
The impact of building materials and construction methods on the health and wellbeing of occupants is often underestimated. This book is an essential guide to understanding and avoiding hazardous materials and poor air quality in buildings. The author covers a range of issues beginning with an explanation of how buildings work and how this influences the health of occupants and users. The text covers: Ventilation, air conditioning and indoor air quality Damp and mould Asthma and respiratory problems Cancer and endocrine disorders Radiation and radon Hazardous building materials used in construction Indoor air quality and emissions Ecological alternatives and approaches and remedies for ‘sick’ buildings The book also guides the reader through the confusing world of regulations, EU and international guidelines and certifications, and provides a critical analysis of different theories of healthy buildings and philosophies. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book provides indispensable advice and information to anyone wishing to better understand healthy buildings and materials. It is essential reading for architects, surveyors, public health professionals, facilities managers and environmentalists.
Author: Shah Fahad Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030497321 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 696
Book Description
This book provides an up-to-date account of the current understanding of climate change and global warming related to environment, climate, plant and vegetation growth. The aim of this book is to provide a platform for scientists and academics world-wide to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of plant and vegetation growth related to climate change. Over the next decades, it is predicted that billions of people, particularly those in developing countries, face shortages of water and food and greater risks to health and life as a result of climate change. Concerted global action is needed to enable developing countries to adapt to the effects of climate change that are happening now and will worsen in the future. The book will also enhance the understanding on issues related to climate change, giving a clear indication of a looming global warming crisis. Addressing global climate change is a monumental battle that can only be fought by the leaders of tomorrow, but future leaders are molded through education and shaped by the leaders of today.
Author: Trevor Sproston
Author: Trevor Sproston
Author: Trevor Sproston
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