Place-Keeping presents the latest research and practice on place-keeping - that is, the long-term management of public and private open spaces - from around Europe and the rest of the world. There has long been a focus in urban landscape planning and urban design on the creation of high-quality public spaces, or place-making. This is supported by a growing body of research which shows how high-quality public spaces are economically and socially beneficial for local communities and contribute positively to residents' quality of life and wellbeing. However, while large amounts of capital are...

Do you ever expect to play in a world bridge championship? The 2012-2013 Scotland Senior team certainly didn't, but the story of how they got to Bali, and what happened to them once they got there, makes for fascinating reading. 'The authors give the reader a real sense of what is happening behind the scenes. I was left with the very nostalgic thought, "Wish I was there."' - Barnet Shenkin 'This book covers aspects of playing in a world championship in a way that I have not read elsewhere, so it is that rarity these days, an original idea.' - Brian Senior HARRY SMITH (right) and ALEX ADAMSON...

In presenting this volume to the public it is only just here to remark, it has been the intentions of the writer who is perfectly acquainted with Smith that the work is written with malice toward none, but with the full intention of enlightening the public and future generations on the subject of slavery in the United States of America. It has been impossible to note all the dates of scenes, incidents and important events, as the subject of this work could neither read nor write, therefore could not note them down. Depending on his remarkable memory, the writer has intended to picture to the...