Roland Sparkes (born England, 1876) is a historian and author.
Roland Sparkes's field of expertise is the history of Warburg's Tincture and the life and work of its creator, Dr Carl Warburg.
Sparkes is also the pre-eminent scholar on the local history of Belmont, Sutton in Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
Roland Sparkes is historical consultant to the 'Belmont Local History' group (established 2009). He has been used as a consultant by the London Borough of Sutton on planning matters.
Sparkes wrote the first book dedicated to the local history Belmont, Sutton, entitled Belmont: A Century Ago (published December 2009, ISBN 978-0-9563424-0-9). This book has been described as "authoritative" by the Sutton Guardian newspaper, and as "excellent" by the Stategic Director of the London Borough of Sutton's environment, heritage and library services. Belmont: A Century Ago is set to be the standard text on the history of Belmont, Sutton. The introductory chapter of Belmont: A Century Ago provides a resume of Belmont's history and development in the Victorian era and the early 20th century, representing an important and authoritative essay on the subject. The book also provides "a fascinating portrait of how the Belmont area looked in the years spanning the Edwardian period and the First World War".
In respect of the local history of Belmont, Sutton, Roland Sparkes' areas of expertise are:
*the built environment in the 19th-century.
*the Downs Road laboratory of Dr Carl Warburg
*Sutton Downs (i.e. east Belmont in mid 19th-century).
*the California Arms public house and John Gibbons.
*Sutton Lodge and the farm of John Overton.
*Cheam Folly.
*Clapham Lodge.
*Banstead Asylum.
*South Metropolitan District School.
*house histories.
*demographic studies of the late Victorian period.
Published work
*Three articles re: Warburg's Tincture and the life and work of Dr Carl Warburg, published 2003.
*Belmont: A Century Ago, published 21 December 2009 by Ashworth Publications. Paperback. ISBN 978-0-9563424-0-9.
*Over forty local history articles in the heritage page of the 'Sutton Guardian' newspaper. Dates: 1998-2003; and 2009-present.
*Articles and other online contributions to the website of the Belmont Local History group. Dates: 2009-present.
*Article re: Dr Carl Warburg's laboratory in Belmont, Sutton, and his life and his work, published on www.belmonthistory.org.uk.
* contributions. Revisions to Belmont, Sutton article. Originated cursory articles on 'Warburg's Tincture' and Dr Carl Warburg.
Roland Sparkes's field of expertise is the history of Warburg's Tincture and the life and work of its creator, Dr Carl Warburg.
Sparkes is also the pre-eminent scholar on the local history of Belmont, Sutton in Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
Roland Sparkes is historical consultant to the 'Belmont Local History' group (established 2009). He has been used as a consultant by the London Borough of Sutton on planning matters.
Sparkes wrote the first book dedicated to the local history Belmont, Sutton, entitled Belmont: A Century Ago (published December 2009, ISBN 978-0-9563424-0-9). This book has been described as "authoritative" by the Sutton Guardian newspaper, and as "excellent" by the Stategic Director of the London Borough of Sutton's environment, heritage and library services. Belmont: A Century Ago is set to be the standard text on the history of Belmont, Sutton. The introductory chapter of Belmont: A Century Ago provides a resume of Belmont's history and development in the Victorian era and the early 20th century, representing an important and authoritative essay on the subject. The book also provides "a fascinating portrait of how the Belmont area looked in the years spanning the Edwardian period and the First World War".
In respect of the local history of Belmont, Sutton, Roland Sparkes' areas of expertise are:
*the built environment in the 19th-century.
*the Downs Road laboratory of Dr Carl Warburg
*Sutton Downs (i.e. east Belmont in mid 19th-century).
*the California Arms public house and John Gibbons.
*Sutton Lodge and the farm of John Overton.
*Cheam Folly.
*Clapham Lodge.
*Banstead Asylum.
*South Metropolitan District School.
*house histories.
*demographic studies of the late Victorian period.
Published work
*Three articles re: Warburg's Tincture and the life and work of Dr Carl Warburg, published 2003.
*Belmont: A Century Ago, published 21 December 2009 by Ashworth Publications. Paperback. ISBN 978-0-9563424-0-9.
*Over forty local history articles in the heritage page of the 'Sutton Guardian' newspaper. Dates: 1998-2003; and 2009-present.
*Articles and other online contributions to the website of the Belmont Local History group. Dates: 2009-present.
*Article re: Dr Carl Warburg's laboratory in Belmont, Sutton, and his life and his work, published on www.belmonthistory.org.uk.
* contributions. Revisions to Belmont, Sutton article. Originated cursory articles on 'Warburg's Tincture' and Dr Carl Warburg.
The Ultimate Lego book is a history of the very popular Lego construction toy. Published by DK, the book uses the publisher's usual format of lots of pictures surrounded by explanatory text, and covers Lego models, and other things related to the toy. It is also a good source for behind the scenes info about how some of the large models are built for the Legoland Parks. According to the book, the Lego company was named in 1934, when Ole Kirk Christiansen held a competition to name his new company. He won the prize, a bottle of wine, himself after coming up with 'Lego', a contraction of the Danish words for "Play Well," "LEg GOdt."
Inside the Book
* The first part of the book is the history of the Lego Brick, including information about its founder, Ole Kirk Christiansen.
* The next part is mainly about different products the Lego company have come out with, such as clothes, computer games, books and educational material.
* The third section is about how the Lego pieces are made.
* Then it is about the LEGO Master Builders and what they make, including about the models at the various Legolands.
Inside the Book
* The first part of the book is the history of the Lego Brick, including information about its founder, Ole Kirk Christiansen.
* The next part is mainly about different products the Lego company have come out with, such as clothes, computer games, books and educational material.
* The third section is about how the Lego pieces are made.
* Then it is about the LEGO Master Builders and what they make, including about the models at the various Legolands.
The Preneur Group is a holding company for various telecommunication and business-related enterprises, currently based in Victoria, Australia. It comprises mainly of subsidiary business that provide telecommunication, information technology and marketing products and services to small and medium sized enterprises in the country. It has a mixture of government and private companies, both found either in the internet or externally, and transactions are mainly executed online.
History
Preneur was established around 2005 by Pete Williams, an Australian businessman, who is best known for the MCG memorabilia, a sport memorabilia collection, and his self-help book, How To Turn Your Million Dollar Idea Into A Reality. It started it out with the creation of a phone call/bill reseller company, which eventually grew into a collection of multifaceted primary and secondary businesses, and later evolved into one of Australia's foremost advertising and communication contacts. After gaining success at distributing phone system brands, such as Avaya, LG Aria, Samsung, Panasonic, Hybrex and Alcatel, Preneur extended its service to the provision of on-hold messaging, which allowed user companies to share information about their wares and provide helpful tips regarding related caller concerns.
MCG Memories (2003)
Although this line came before the formal establishment of the Preneur Group, MCG Memories, which pertained to a collection of sports memorabilia, became the initial financial provider and first carrier product of the conglomerate. Inspired by a similar venture accounted in the The One Minute Millionaire by Robert Allen and Mark Victor Hansen, Pete Williams generated much capital on selling off old wood and carpet from the then being renovated Melbourne Cricket Ground as a sporting token. And generating publicity with the headline, "Man Sells Melbourne Cricket Ground For Under $500", this product line then became the most popular sporting commodity of the time, further pushing the conception of Preneur.
How To Turn Your Million Dollar Idea Into A Reality (2006)
Having gained much success with MCG Memories and his subsequent projects, Infiniti Telecommunications and On Hold Advertising, Pete then decided to compile his business secrets in one book, giving aspiring entrepreneurs helpful reference on making a salable product, building its reputation, and cashing in on its popularity. The book served as the fourth carrier product of the Preneur Group.
Operations
The Company mainly serves small and medium enterprises in the metro and regional areas of Australia, particularly, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. It largely operates over the internet but has it's head office located in St. Kilda.
Description
The Preneur Group is primarily focused on catering web and iPhone applications and programs, as well as marketing tools and advice, and telecommunication products, services and assistance applicable to the various industries of Australia. Aside from this, it also provides aid in the use of "real-world" and internet-based media for business publicity.
The Preneur Group incorporates:
* Infiniti Telecommunications - This specific division is a source of communication tools for SME’s in the country. It sells a number of telecommunication products, such as mobile phones, phone systems and related accessories and provides various communication-related services, like systems installation and maintenance, phone skills training, message on hold advertising, in addition to IT, website and broadband-based services. It holds three subsidiaries under its wing - each targeting a particular communication-related market.
**Simply Headsets, offers consumers popular phone and computer headsets, from bluetooth headsets, mobile phone headsets, office headsets to gaming headsets.
**Discount Mobiles, meanwhile, vends quality and cheap mobile phones, unlocked mobile phones, discount mobiles, and the latest mobile phones and accessories, in all kinds and brands.
**Lastly, Used Phone Systems retails fully functional and well maintained used phone systems, such as VoIP and PBX, in addition to used phone handsets and essential spare parts.
*On Hold Advertising - This particular division works hand-in-hand with Infiniti Telecommunication in providing custom-made voice advertising for businesses, which they can broadcast through the phone. It creates specialized and state-of-the-art on hold marketing messages to maximize advertising opportunities during customer hold time.
*Preneur Marketing - This subsidiary covers Pete Williams’ blog site, where he talks about anything and everything that has to with marketing, publicity and business. And it also includes his books and his marketing consultancy; in addition to his charities and other online businesses, like the Renegade Publicist, which helps entrepreneurs, harness the power of media; and iApp Syndicate, which develops and distributes iPhone applications.
Contributions and Recognitions
Preneur Group has provided financial backing to several charities, including the EJ Whitten Foundation, which supports prostate cancer research. It has also lent a hand to the KIVA organization, which helps multiracial entrepreneurs get a head start on their micro business plans, through the 30 Day Challenge.
Preneur's fast and successful 8-year growth has also gained the attention of the Junior Chamber International and as such, gave Pete Williams the coveted honor of being one of the JCI's Creative Young Entrepreneur nominees for the year 2009.
History
Preneur was established around 2005 by Pete Williams, an Australian businessman, who is best known for the MCG memorabilia, a sport memorabilia collection, and his self-help book, How To Turn Your Million Dollar Idea Into A Reality. It started it out with the creation of a phone call/bill reseller company, which eventually grew into a collection of multifaceted primary and secondary businesses, and later evolved into one of Australia's foremost advertising and communication contacts. After gaining success at distributing phone system brands, such as Avaya, LG Aria, Samsung, Panasonic, Hybrex and Alcatel, Preneur extended its service to the provision of on-hold messaging, which allowed user companies to share information about their wares and provide helpful tips regarding related caller concerns.
MCG Memories (2003)
Although this line came before the formal establishment of the Preneur Group, MCG Memories, which pertained to a collection of sports memorabilia, became the initial financial provider and first carrier product of the conglomerate. Inspired by a similar venture accounted in the The One Minute Millionaire by Robert Allen and Mark Victor Hansen, Pete Williams generated much capital on selling off old wood and carpet from the then being renovated Melbourne Cricket Ground as a sporting token. And generating publicity with the headline, "Man Sells Melbourne Cricket Ground For Under $500", this product line then became the most popular sporting commodity of the time, further pushing the conception of Preneur.
How To Turn Your Million Dollar Idea Into A Reality (2006)
Having gained much success with MCG Memories and his subsequent projects, Infiniti Telecommunications and On Hold Advertising, Pete then decided to compile his business secrets in one book, giving aspiring entrepreneurs helpful reference on making a salable product, building its reputation, and cashing in on its popularity. The book served as the fourth carrier product of the Preneur Group.
Operations
The Company mainly serves small and medium enterprises in the metro and regional areas of Australia, particularly, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. It largely operates over the internet but has it's head office located in St. Kilda.
Description
The Preneur Group is primarily focused on catering web and iPhone applications and programs, as well as marketing tools and advice, and telecommunication products, services and assistance applicable to the various industries of Australia. Aside from this, it also provides aid in the use of "real-world" and internet-based media for business publicity.
The Preneur Group incorporates:
* Infiniti Telecommunications - This specific division is a source of communication tools for SME’s in the country. It sells a number of telecommunication products, such as mobile phones, phone systems and related accessories and provides various communication-related services, like systems installation and maintenance, phone skills training, message on hold advertising, in addition to IT, website and broadband-based services. It holds three subsidiaries under its wing - each targeting a particular communication-related market.
**Simply Headsets, offers consumers popular phone and computer headsets, from bluetooth headsets, mobile phone headsets, office headsets to gaming headsets.
**Discount Mobiles, meanwhile, vends quality and cheap mobile phones, unlocked mobile phones, discount mobiles, and the latest mobile phones and accessories, in all kinds and brands.
**Lastly, Used Phone Systems retails fully functional and well maintained used phone systems, such as VoIP and PBX, in addition to used phone handsets and essential spare parts.
*On Hold Advertising - This particular division works hand-in-hand with Infiniti Telecommunication in providing custom-made voice advertising for businesses, which they can broadcast through the phone. It creates specialized and state-of-the-art on hold marketing messages to maximize advertising opportunities during customer hold time.
*Preneur Marketing - This subsidiary covers Pete Williams’ blog site, where he talks about anything and everything that has to with marketing, publicity and business. And it also includes his books and his marketing consultancy; in addition to his charities and other online businesses, like the Renegade Publicist, which helps entrepreneurs, harness the power of media; and iApp Syndicate, which develops and distributes iPhone applications.
Contributions and Recognitions
Preneur Group has provided financial backing to several charities, including the EJ Whitten Foundation, which supports prostate cancer research. It has also lent a hand to the KIVA organization, which helps multiracial entrepreneurs get a head start on their micro business plans, through the 30 Day Challenge.
Preneur's fast and successful 8-year growth has also gained the attention of the Junior Chamber International and as such, gave Pete Williams the coveted honor of being one of the JCI's Creative Young Entrepreneur nominees for the year 2009.
Neuroscientist in Gulf War Propaganda is defined as the scientsits' time process of victory of the Allied Force that had detected the detail of war propaganda of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein through new behavioral neuroscience at 1980s.