Matthew Johnson takes a look at castles in England at the end of the Middle Ages, to discover how they were used, what influenced the way they were built and why were they modified and who did it.

In this engaging book Matthew Johnson looks 'behind the castle gate' to discover the truth about castles in England at the end of the Middle Ages.

Traditional studies have seen castles as compromises between the needs of comfort and of defence, and as statements of wealth or power or both. By encouraging the reader to view castles in relation to their inhabitants, Matthew Johnson uncovers a whole new vantage point. He shows how castles functioned as stage-settings against which people played out roles of lord and servant, husband and wife, father and son. Building, rebuilding...

The Navigation Rules convey a right-of-way only in one particular circumstance: to power-driven vessels proceeding down bound with a following current in narrow channels or fairways of the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or other waters specified by regulation (Inland Rule 9(a) (ii)). Otherwise, power-driven vessels are to keep out of the way (Rule 18) and either give-way (Rule 16) or stand-on (Rule 17) to vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to maneuver, sailing vessels or vessels engaged in fishing, and, similarly vessels should avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel...

Do you hesitate to start losing weight because you don't know what foods are effective in helping you to lose those extra pounds? You may want to get started but you also want to eat to live while you're losing weight. Losing weight should never be an unpleasant task. Eating the right foods while dieting should be a pleasant adventure and not a dreary task; however, without the right foods and instructions, you may not be successful. Learn how to motivate yourself to lose weight, learn what foods to eat while dieting. Also learn what foods not to eat while dieting. Dieting and exercise have...

In the 15 years of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) pandemic much has been learnt about its natural history and complications. It is clear that the lung is a major target organ both for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and a wide array of infectious and non-infectious pulmonary complications. A great deal of information on the epidemiology, microbiology, immunology, clinical features, diagnosis and management of these pulmonary complications has accumulated during the past 15 years. Given the enormous explosion in information, it is now timely to bring together this...

Enjoy the collection of delicious and nutritious recipes while organizing your new recipe book. Include your favorite quick and easy chicken recipes in your personal cook book. Rather salads or stews; Sandwiches or meals. Whatever your favorite chicken recipes are you can now write them and personalize them in your very own book.

As each day comes and goes, have you ever considered how many thoughts you have in a day? What do you think about in the course of 24 hours? Most of what we think about, we don't even remember. Did you know that there is a surface in our brain where thoughts do take form. Our thoughts can me initiated from situations and even from what we view. Thoughts can have a lasting effect whereas you can remember something for years to come. A thought is random most of the time when it's not generated by a planned situation Many people are not aware of the power of thought. In this journal begin to...