Bøger af Dave Ball

The 2022 Collection of edited presentations from the Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology. The Conference took place January 5-8, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings present the current research conducted by academics, avocational archaeologists, students, and resource managers. The papers published in this volume were originally presented as talks in organized conference sessions and are edited print versions of the research presented. They cover a broad range of topics related to underwater and nautical archaeology, from discussions of specific ships and shipwrecks around the world, to the results of scientific research and analysis, to broad-based data management tools and the development of training studies.Making information widely accessible is one of the key missions of the ACUA. The annual publication of the ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings provides a timely outlet for professional research, and an opportunity for students and avocationals to share their work with a wide audience.

Having worked as an Environmental Health Officer for the Westminster City Council from 1971 to 2015, it is little wonder (and a great idea) that the author has written his memoirs. He shares some of the most colourful and entertaining stories you're ever likely to encounter in a memoir. He tells of his extensive professional experiences with relish, humour and charm, and recounts some light-hearted tales about the strangest of people (and situations) he encountered along the way. We all do stupid things from time to time, and the author admits he is no exception. But instead of trying to hide or deny these traits, the author suggests we embrace them. By celebrating our quirks and foibles, we become better people, and are less likely to get bogged down by the day to day frictions that all to easily build up in our communities. And this book is testament to these refreshing beliefs. From insights into his relationships with colleagues, and snippets of his personal life, to stories about Chinese restaurants, tenement flats, seedy Soho, abattoirs, noisy neighbours, Regent's Park Zoo, bomb scares and some hair-raising experiences during his early years as a chemist - this book will need to be read at least twice to fully appreciate the nuggets contained therein. Some of the characters the author met during his lengthy career deserve a book of their own. They're eclectic, colourful, quirky and most of all, highly memorable. So whether you've worked in local government, environmental health, or you just love a good yarn, you will love Reflections of a Self-Confessed Wazzock.

The 2022 Collection of edited presentations from the Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology. The Conference took place January 5-8, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In his refreshing autobiography, Dave Ball recounts a musical journey from his first home-made amplifier to falling for northern soul and becoming an electronic pop wizard, first with Soft Cell and later with The Grid.