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During the 1980s, the law relating to trade unions was totally overhauled by the Conservative Government. The effect was dramatic. For the first time ever, unions were subject to formal regulation in all the dealings that they had with the three groups most affected by their actions: union members, employers and the public. This book examines the history of reforms, the changes that have been introduced and their practical implications for unions, trade union members and employers. ... Read more

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The Employment Law Referencer offers practitioners a time saving guide which strips down the technicalities of the most commonly encountered aspects of employment law. Its clear layout and practical approach will enable practitioners to access the information they require quickly and with the minimum of fuss. The Employment Law Referencer is cross-referenced to Sweet & Maxwell's Encyclopedia of Employment Law and will be particularly beneficial to subscribers as a time-saving access guide to the in-depth legislation contained within the Encyclopedia. ... Read more

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Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Humphrey Lyttelton, Nick Larocca, Bunk Johnson, Nat Gonella, Al Hirt, Doc Cheatham, Kenny Ball, Wingy Manone, Duško Gojković, Marty Marsala, Sharkey Bonano, Percy Humphrey, Billy Butterfield, Frank Christian, Wallace Davenport, Bill Coleman, Benny Benack, Max Kaminsky, Leroy Jones, Rex Stewart, Mutt Carey, George Girard, Teddy Buckner, Phil Napoleon, Yank Lawson, Sidney de Paris, Lionel Ferbos, Kid Sheik, Oscar Klein. Source: Wikipedia. Free updates online. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 July 6, 1971) nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an "inventive" cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence on jazz, shifting the music's focus from collective improvisation to solo performers. With his distinctive gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer, demonstrating great dexterity as an improviser, bending the lyrics and melody of a song for expressive purposes. He was also greatly skilled at scat singing, or vocalizing using syllables instead of actual lyrics. Renowned for his charismatic stage presence and deep, instantly recognizable voice almost as much as for his trumpet-playing, Armstrong's influence extends well beyond jazz music, and by the end of his career in the 1960s, he was widely regarded as a profound influence on popular music in general. Armstrong often stated in public interviews that he was born on July 4, 1900, a date that has been noted in many biographies. Although he died in 1971, it was not until the mid-1980s that his true birth date of August 4, 1901 was discovered through the examination of baptismal records. Armstrong was born into a very poor family in New Orlea...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=18313 ... Read more

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Chapters: Shaun Morgan, Nick Oshiro, John Humphrey, Dale Stewart. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 20. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Shaun Morgan Welgemoed (December 21, 1978) is a South African musician, known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the post-grunge/alternative metal band Seether. Welgemoed (pronounced Velgamoot (guttural 'g')) spent all of his early life in South Africa. His parents divorced when Welgemoed was still a child. At 12 years old, he first discovered the Seattle grunge movement after listening to Nirvanas Nevermind album, which inspired him to become a musician. He began to play the guitar, first learning Polly, before starting to piece together bands. However his father did not approve of his son playing in a band, so Welgemoed ran away from home in order to cut a demo while living in friends cars and garages. Welgemoed then returned home to live with his mother and start playing in a band again, although he stopped playing music after three years as he wasnt getting anywhere. In May 1999, Welgemoed became the rhythm guitarist and back-up vocalist of a new band, Saron Gas. There were four other members to the band; a female vocalist, a lead guitarist, bassist and drummer. However, when the singer and guitarist didnt turn up to the first practice, the band decided to stay as a three-piece, with Welgemoed on lead vocals and guitar. Saron Gas enjoyed moderate success before the bass player decided to quit in January 2000, causing Welgemoed to get in touch with the only other bass player he knew, Dale Stewart. The band released an album later that year, entitled Fragile. In January 2002, the band relocated to the United States to sign with Wind-up Records. During this time the bands original drummer left to return home to South Africa, whilst the tw...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=3044972 ... Read more

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There are 5.4mil wage and salary earners in Australia. Each year they either struggle through their Tax Pack, or send it off to an agent or accountant. Most try and do their own return. This guide is their saviour.The guide first explains how to get ready for the Tax Pack, then outlines the basic tax concepts you need to complete it. It then takes you through all the most common forms of assessable income, deductions and rebates in a quickly accessible A-Z format.With clear examples, colour diagrams, tips for common occupations and no-nonsense answers to everyday tax queries, The 1995 Taxpackers' Guide is all you need to work through the Tax Pack confidently and quickly.Note: The guide is designed for wage and salary earners who may have some additional investment income - not for taxpayers with a substantial business income. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Louis Armstrong, Nick Larocca, Bunk Johnson, Bob Crosby, Al Hirt, Wingy Manone, Percy Humphrey, Matty Matlock, Bob Helm. Excerpt:Al Hirt with the Japanese singing twins The Peanuts at the 1966 Grand Gala du Disque in the Netherlands . Al Hirt (November 7, 1922 April 27, 1999) was an American trumpeter and bandleader . He is best remembered for his million selling recordings of "Java", and the accompanying album , Honey in the Horn (1963). His nicknames included 'Jumbo' and 'The Round Mound of Sound'. Biography Alois Maxwell Hirt was born in New Orleans, Louisiana , the son of a police officer. At the age of six, he was given his first trumpet, which had been purchased at a local pawnshop. He would play in the Junior Police Band with the children of Alcide Nunez , and by the age of 16, Hirt was playing professionally, often with his friend Pete Fountain . During this time, he was hired to play at the local horse racing track, beginning a six-decade connection to the sport. In 1940, Hirt went to Cincinnati, Ohio to study at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music with Dr. Frank Simon (a former soloist with the John Philip Sousa Orchestra). After a stint as a bugler in the United States Army during World War II , Hirt performed with various Swing big bands , including those of Tommy Dorsey , Jimmy Dorsey , Benny Goodman , and Ina Ray Hutton . In 1950, Hirt became first trumpet and soloist with Horace Heidt 's Orchestra. Hirt then returned to New Orleans, working with various Dixieland groups and leading his own bands. Despite Hirt's statement years later "I'm not a jazz trumpeter and never was a jazz trumpeter", he made a few recordings where he demonstrated ability to play in that style during the 1950s, with bandleader Monk Hazel and a few other recordings on the local Southland R... ... Read more