Alan Baker: 12 books
The Gladiator
The Secret History of Rome's Warrior Slaves
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2010
Alan Baker weaves an extraordinary, vivid picture of Roman life as his compelling and evocative history tells the story of Rome's most notable gladiators. They were condemned and feared by emperors, slaughtered and adored by the masses and worshipped by their female fans, yet their lives were invariably...
The Gladiator
The Secret History Of Rome's Warrior Slaves
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2008
Condemned and yet feared by emperors, almost certain to be slaughtered and yet adored by the masses, the gladiator was the superstar of his day. His existence was invariably short and violent, improved only faintly by the prospect of honor, wealth, and public attention. Yet men gave up their freedom...
by Alan Baker
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2014
The latest and the greatest Rosa Parks. This book is your ultimate resource for Rosa Parks. Here you will find the most up-to-date 170 Success Facts, Information, and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Rosa Parks's...
by Daintry Jensen, Alan Baker
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2015
Nantucket Island in the summertime— a dream come true, right? Not for twelve year old Adelaide, whose father died a year earlier and now has one ambition in life: to be a great explorer and adventuress like her idol, Amelia Earhart. Adelaide loves fantasizing about the future exotic places she’ll...
The Knight
A Portrait of Europe's Warrior Elite
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2008
An up-close introduction to the most admired warriors in history
"They mounted their horses, grasped the lances made of fine Bordeaux Steel, closed the visors of their helmets, and made their way to their stations for the first course. Spurring their horses on, they advanced toward each...
A Taste of Europe
A Travel Diary and Tips for the Unwary Traveler.
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2015
This book had its beginnings as picture narrative to share our travel experiences with our family and friends. That way, they could follow our trip at their own pace rather than the unfashionable photo or slide night. Our adventurers are a middle aged Australian couple keen to share their travel experiences...
by Alan Baker
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2012
Developed from the author's popular text, A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers, this book provides a comprehensive initiation to all the major branches of number theory. Beginning with the rudiments of the subject, the author proceeds to more advanced topics, including elements of cryptography...
The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
Understanding the Supply Chain
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
The definitive guide to supply chain philosophy, strategy and the practicalities of logistics and distribution. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management is a step-by-step guide to setting up and managing supply chains to add maximum value to the organizations they serve. Benefiting from...
Deconstructing the High Line
Postindustrial Urbanism and the Rise of the Elevated Park
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2017
The High Line, an innovative promenade created on a disused elevated railway in Manhattan, is one of the world’s most iconic new urban landmarks. Since the opening of its first section in 2009, this unique greenway has exceeded all expectations in terms of attracting visitors, investment, and property...
Amateur Musical Societies and Sports Clubs in Provincial France, 1848-1914
Harmony and Hostility
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2017
This book explores leisure-related voluntary associations in France during the nineteenth century as practical expressions of the Revolutionary concept of fraternité. Using a mass of unpublished sources in provincial and national archives, it analyses the history, geography and cultural significance...
Achieving sustainable cultivation of sugarcane Volume 1
Cultivation techniques, quality and sustainability
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2017
Sugarcane is the source of over three quarters of the world’s sugar, and is grown widely in the tropics and sub-tropics. Despite rising demand, average yields have not increased significantly, partly because of continued vulnerability to pests and diseases. In addition, cultivation has been seen...
by Alan J. Baker
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
Originally published in 1981. Risk is a problem which all business decision makers have to cope with. The problem is not insurmountable, however, as there now exist well-established techniques for minimising risk and for calculating which of various available options is the optimal one to pursue.
This...