Michael Holmes Libros

Property, whether you are buying a house to live in or to let, represents an enormous financial commitment. This book, by bricks-and-mortar expert Michael Holmes, will show you how to maximise the value of your investment and will reveal the kind of home improvements that make economic sense. Authoritative and detailed text covers all major aspects of home improvement, including conservatories, loft and basement conversions, double-glazing, central heating, kitchens and bathrooms. With sound advice and clear, comprehensive charts and tables, it adds up to an indispensable handbook for any homeowner who is thinking of building on to, extending, altering or selling their property. No other book gives such sensible, practical or authoritative advice on improvements to your home that will really make a difference to the house itself and to its market value.

The narrative centers on a policeman confronting a life-altering challenge seven years into his career. Awakening in a precarious situation, he realizes that his choices will have lasting impacts on himself and his loved ones. While eleven others succumb to the same trap, he emerges as the sole survivor, attributing his vindication to divine intervention. This personal account explores themes of resilience, faith, and the complexities of making difficult decisions in dire circumstances.

This book explores the unique relationship between Ireland and the European Union, particularly as Ireland marks 50 years in the EU. It analyzes the interplay of internationalism and nationalism in Irish politics, arguing that these seemingly contradictory ideas coexist harmoniously, defining the Irish-EU relationship as "nationalism within internationalism."

The Marshall Plan: A New Deal for Europe examines the aid program and its ideological origins, and explores how ideas about an Americanized world order inspired and influenced the Marshall Plan's creation and execution.

From American white pelicans to belted kingfishers to the amazing fishing ability of the great blue heron, even ospreys, bald eagles, and merlins, it was amazing how much wildlife I was able to see by just being at the Waskesiu River.

"Exhibition at Leicester's New Walk Museum and Art Gallery of 100 works from Lord Richard Attenborough's collection of ceramics by Picasso, in their first ever public display together"--Provided by publisher.

Ever wonder what it's like to have a zoo in your backyard? The dream isn't as far-fetched as you think. Michael Holmes and his mother did it. And this book recounts every animal they saw in their zoo that had no cages, and could be visited by birds and animals at will. All it took was wild idea, and few hundred dollars of animal food. Welcome to the backyard zoo!