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Some aspects of the Romano-British Church of the fourth and fifth centuries
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(1982). Some aspects of the Romano-British Church of the fourth and fifth centuries

Evidence for the Baptismal and Eucharistic liturgies used by the Romano-British Church of the fourth and fifth centuries is at the moment confined to a few incidental references in the writings of St. Patrick and of fEastidiusf - in so far as these r... Read More about Some aspects of the Romano-British Church of the fourth and fifth centuries.

Spatial, temporal and chromatic properties of human scalp-recorded potentials evoked by patterned visual stimuli
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(1982). Spatial, temporal and chromatic properties of human scalp-recorded potentials evoked by patterned visual stimuli

A series of experiments are reported in which the spatial, temporal and chromatic properties of the initial components Cl and CII of the transient pattern-onset VEP, of predicted striate and extrastriate origin, are examined. Where relevant the respo... Read More about Spatial, temporal and chromatic properties of human scalp-recorded potentials evoked by patterned visual stimuli.

An imperial frame of mind: imperialist and racialist attitudes in the British periodical press 1851-1914
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(1982). An imperial frame of mind: imperialist and racialist attitudes in the British periodical press 1851-1914

Study of Britain's periodical press from 1351 to 1914- reveals a widespread and continuous interest in imperial affairs. Expectations of economic reward from colonial ventures were accompanied by the desire to prevent foreign powers extending their t... Read More about An imperial frame of mind: imperialist and racialist attitudes in the British periodical press 1851-1914.

Scholars not schools! an evaluation of the success of the voluntary agencies in encouraging the development of schooling in the borough of Hanley prior to the establishment of the first school board
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(1982). Scholars not schools! an evaluation of the success of the voluntary agencies in encouraging the development of schooling in the borough of Hanley prior to the establishment of the first school board

This study is an examination of the nature and extent of schooling in the borough of Hanley at the time of the census in 1871« Making use of the census returns, data contained in the rate books for the borough, and individual school records, it exami... Read More about Scholars not schools! an evaluation of the success of the voluntary agencies in encouraging the development of schooling in the borough of Hanley prior to the establishment of the first school board.

Arrangements for children on marriage breakdown with special reference to access
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(1982). Arrangements for children on marriage breakdown with special reference to access

The objectives of this study were to consider the causes of disputes, particularly access disputes, between parties after separation, and the adequacy of children orders in resolving these disputes. The methodology included recorded interviews with s... Read More about Arrangements for children on marriage breakdown with special reference to access.

The geology of the Moine rocks of the Loch Eil area, west Inverness-shire
Thesis
(1982). The geology of the Moine rocks of the Loch Eil area, west Inverness-shire

Detailed mapping of 120 sq.km, has been carried out within the Moine rocks of the Loch Eil area, West Inverpess-shire. The meta- sedimentary rocks of the Loch Eil Division Moine are composed of a series of psammites, quartzites and 'banded' units wit... Read More about The geology of the Moine rocks of the Loch Eil area, west Inverness-shire.

The mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry of the Serres-Drama granitic complex, northern Greece
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(1982). The mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry of the Serres-Drama granitic complex, northern Greece

The Serres-Drama granitic complex is situated in the Rhodope massif (North Greece). It comprises a broad spectrum of rock-types (gabbro, dioritic xenoliths, mon- zonite, quartz monzonite, granodiorite, granite, aplite and pegmatite veins).
From petr... Read More about The mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry of the Serres-Drama granitic complex, northern Greece.

Synthetic studies on farnesene isomers and homologues from the Dufour glands of ants
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(1982). Synthetic studies on farnesene isomers and homologues from the Dufour glands of ants

(Z,E)-q-farnesene and its homologues homo-, bishomo- and trishomo-farnesenes had been identified as constituents, of the Dufour gland secretion of several species of Myrmica ant. Although farnesene isomers had been found previously in plant and insec... Read More about Synthetic studies on farnesene isomers and homologues from the Dufour glands of ants.

A medical history of the British expeditionary force in the East 1854 - 1856
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(1982). A medical history of the British expeditionary force in the East 1854 - 1856

This thesis is in two parts. Part 1 includes an account of the Victorian medical profession, an assessment of the state of medical knowledge in 1855-55 and a description of the various diseases which afflicted the soldiers of the expeditionary force... Read More about A medical history of the British expeditionary force in the East 1854 - 1856.

Micro-chemical investigations of volatile chemicals of some myrmicine ants
Thesis
(1983). Micro-chemical investigations of volatile chemicals of some myrmicine ants

The volatile chemicals originating from the poison glands, Dufour glands, mandibular glands and postpharyngeal glands of several species of myrmicine ants have been investigated. A number of novel micro-methods were developed and several advances mad... Read More about Micro-chemical investigations of volatile chemicals of some myrmicine ants.