Talks about the practical design of communities and housing in which people can enjoy a good quality of life, free from crime and fear of crime. This book shows how, through integrating simple crime prevention principles in the design process, it is possible, almost without notice, to make residential environments much safer.

Over three-quarters of the world's population lives in cities where the need for affordable urban housing of good design is vital to the quality of urban living. It is just as important in accommodating the migrant from rural areas in developing countries as it is in reversing the outward flow to the countryside by people in western countries.The authors look at a wide variety of solutions to these problems. Understanding the important design principles is a basic requirement of sustainable housing in the future. The text includes technical drawings, photographs and basic data about the...

Jack Cameron returns as a white scout for the US army during the Plains Indian Wars, and is soon emulating the feats of his heroic ancestors. Will Jack succeed in his quest for revenge? This superb, well-researched novel also draws special attention to the Celtic element of the Seventh Cavalry, around one third of whom were Scottish, Welsh or Irish immigrants. Backed up by an in-depth glossary and more stunning artwork my Martin Symmers, GarryOwen is the ultimate frontier tale .

Fascinating tales of ordinary soldiers who have served since World War Two. 50% of all author royalties go to the Poppy Appeal.

A tale of courage, war, lust, defiance and honour, set against the backdrop of the most heroic last-stand action in military history. A Scotsman and his Irish friend, both of whom are on the run from Edinburgh, fleeing both justice and injustice, find themselves in Mexico as soldiers in France's Foreign Legion, seeking redemption under arms. This is how history was made. A stirring, fast-paced, enthralling historical novel, with beautiful original artwork provided by May Yang, Martin Symmers, Chris Wainwright and John Colquhoun."

Here is a book about the practical design of communities and housing in which people can enjoy a good quality of life, free from crime and fear of crime.Recognising that crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour are issues of high public concern, and that the driving forces behind crime are numerous, this book argues that good design can help tackle many of these issues. It shows how, through integrating simple crime prevention principles in the design process, it is possible, almost without notice, to make residential environments much safer.Written from the perspective of an architect and...