The complexity of the microbial population of the animal gastro-intestinal trac has been recognised long ago. However, thus far, investigations have been limited to a few major groups, considered to be dominating, and pathogens that are detrimental and may case diseases and concomitant financial losses in the production animal. Thanks to the latest developments, including improved micriological detection and sampling techniques, and the application of molecular tools to monitor the presence of specific strains in the intestine, our knowlede has increased rapidly in recent years. In addition,...

Fictional portrayal of a day in a village in the Mayflower region of Northern England during the early 1970's at a time when traditional values still reigned supreme. 260 pages contains some adult language. Not suitable for children. The brave people who first laid the foundations of what was to become the United States of America made one of the greatest contributions to the structure of the world we know today. Have you ever wondered what sort of place these adventurers came from? Today in the North of England there exists the Mayflower Trail. Some leading members of the first pilgrims...

A collection of local North country poetry covering a wide range of topics from culture to romance, humour and beyond.

Analysis of the motion of the planets and their orbits around the sun raises an interesting possibility for the theory of General Relativity. A simple spreadsheet model is presented which examines various factors that could influence the orbits of the planets. It appears that variations in the speed of light could play an important role in determining the time taken for the planets to orbit the sun.