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Published and updated regularly, these user-friendly study manuals are designed to help you successfully prepare for the SQE1 exams. They provide solid knowledge and understanding of fundamental legal principles and rules, while bringing the law and practice to life with example scenarios based on realistic client problems.
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For students at The University of Law, the study manuals are used alongside other learning resources and the University’s assessment bank to prepare students not only for the SQE1 exams, but also for a future life in professional legal practice.
The legal principles and rules contained within this study manual are stated as at 1 April 2023 (titles with tax elements to 30 April 2023)
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Personal Injury Pleadings is the authoritative stand-alone source to assist the professional draftsman settling claimants and defendants statements of case. The sixth edition deals with contemporary challenges in litigation as diverse and demanding as the requirements for pleadings in fundamentally dishonest QOCS cases; relief from sanctions applications; cases involving foreign travel; the consequences of BREXIT in Personal Injury litigation; post-ERRA pleadings requirements as to breach of statutory duty; and much more. It provides informed, accurate, in-depth model pleadings, covering the whole gamut of personal injury work, drawn from many years practical experience of real cases. Comprehensive subject coverage is combined with up-to-date informed analysis of recent case law, legislation and subordinate legislation, changes in the Civil Procedure Rules, costs issues, and the minutiae of troublesome practical problems such as the special difficulties involved in fatal accident and late-onset terminal disease claims.Read more
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A History of British Prime Ministers (Omnibus Edition): Walpole to Cameron
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A History of Central Asia (‘In Brief’ Books for Busy People)
For most of its history, Central Asia has been ruled by powerful dynasties, fallen under the vassalage of neighbouring empires or been invaded by foreign powers. Only the more remote, inaccessible tribal areas have maintained a degree of independence. However, since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, five distinct independent nation states have emerged that are now generally referred to as ‘Central Asia’, namely Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
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The ancient Silk Road is now being revitalised. But rather than silks and spices, today the commodities being transported include natural gas, oil, minerals and communication systems.
This book tells the story of conquest and invasion, of empire building and colonialism. The earlier chapters include the great Persian/Iranian Empires, such as the Achaemenids, the Sassanids and the Safavids, as well as the exploits of Alexander the Great. Further chapters cover the Turkic migrations, arrival of Islam and the invasion of the Mongols. The final chapters tell of the conflict between the imperial powers of Russia and Britain, which was an event known as the Great Game. The 20th Century period of Soviet rule in Central Asia marks the final chapter and the book concludes with an Epilogue that brings the reader up to current events.
As with other books in the ‘In Brief’ series, this book is aimed at the general reader who wants to understand a particular historical topic but does not have the time or inclination to read a heavy academic tome. With this mind, footnotes have been omitted.While there will inevitably be gaps in a book of this size, the intention is to cover the most significant events that moulded Central Asia’s history. Should the reader be inspired to further reading on the subject, a small selection of the main works that have been consulted is provided at the end.
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A History of East Asia: From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century
Charles Holcombe begins by asking the question ‘what is East Asia?’ In the modern age, many of the features that made the region – now defined as including China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam – distinct have been submerged by the effects of revolution, politics or globalization. Yet, as an ancient civilization, the region had both an historical and cultural coherence. This shared past is at the heart of this ambitious book, which traces the story of East Asia from the dawn of history to the twenty-first century. The second edition has been imaginatively revised and expanded to place emphasis on cross-cultural interactions and connections, both within East Asia and beyond, with new material on Vietnam and modern pop culture. The second edition also features a Chinese character list, additional maps and new illustrations.Read more
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A History of Fairground Transport: From Horses to Artics
Travelling fairs hold a special place in English history and traditions. Once or twice a year local towns and villages are overwhelmed with a cacophony of sounds, sights and smells, bringing magic and excitement into peoples’ lives before, all too quickly, moving on. The transient nature of travelling fairs is part of their magic, and an integral part of that magic is the transport that carries the people and the rides. More than just vehicles however, fairground transport is often an integral part of the show, acting as homes for the showmen, a way of generating power and even converting into parts of the rides themselves. In short, they are part of the way of life. This book looks at the history of the travelling fair through its transport, beginning with how it has evolved from what a performer could carry on their back and simple horse-drawn caravans, through to steam-powered traction engines and war surplus petrol and electric vehicles, finally bringing the story up to date with today’s mega lorries and cranes.Read more
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A History of Nursing
A History of Nursing explores the history of nursing by investigating the earliest records of the caring profession, how it progressed and what established it along the way to becoming the nursing we see today. It starts at the beginning of the story – how, once upon a time, all we had to depend on was Mother Nature. Over time, education and standards improved for the safety, development and governance of the profession. Not everything was plain sailing and the book introduces lesser-known people who made this possible, sometimes at great cost to themselves, and the effect military nursing had on the nineteenth century in turning nursing from religious principles to the secular nursing we see today. How did nursing go from being knowledge handed down through ancient scripts, folklore and sometimes by accident, to the degree-level, accountable practice of modern times? And why do nurses not wear hats anymore? A History of Nursing answers these questions and more.Read more
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A History of Photography. From 1839 to the Present
George Eastman’s career developed in a particularly American way. The founder of Kodak progressed from a delivery boy to one of the most important industrialists in American history, and a crucial innovator in photographic history.
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Home also to 23,000 cinema films, five million film stills, one of the most important silent film collections, technical equipment and a library with 40,000 books on photography and film, the George Eastman House is a pilgrimage site for researchers, photographers, and collectors from all over the world. This volume curates the most impressive images from the collection in chronological order to offer an incomparable overview of photographic history.
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A History of Pictures for Children
Winner of the prestigious BolognaRagazzi New Horizons Award 2019A History of Pictures for Children takes readers on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our computers and phone cameras. Based on the bestselling book for adults, this children’s edition of A History of Pictures is told through conversations between the artist David Hockney and the author Martin Gayford, who talk about art with inspiring simplicity and clarity. Rose Blake’s illustrations illuminate the narratives of both authors to bring the history of art alive for a young audience.
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A History of Playing Cards
Intricate study based on research and card collections from around the world tells the story of playing cards and their manufacture, plus provides a fascinating overview of heraldry, geography, history, and the social and political activities of man over the past six centuries. “The most authoritative and complete treatment of its kind.” ― The New York Times.Read more
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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs vol 1: From Savoy Stompers to Clock Rockers
In this series of books, based on the hit podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Andrew Hickey analyses the history of rock and roll music, from its origins in swing, Western swing, boogie woogie, and gospel, through to the 1990s, grunge, and Britpop. Looking at five hundred representative songs, he tells the story of the musicians who made those records, the society that produced them, and the music they were making. Volume one looks at fifty songs from the origins of rock and roll, starting in 1938 with Charlie Christian’s first recording session, and ending in 1956. Along the way, it looks at Louis Jordan, LaVern Baker, the Ink Spots, Fats Domino, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jackie Brenston, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and many more of the progenitors of rock and roll.Read more
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A History of Rugby in Leinster
Leinster – one of the most successful and influential Irish sporting teams of all time.
Established in 1879, they boast a dazzling roster of players, past and present, including Brian O’Driscoll, Johnny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, and current captain James Ryan.
But there is so much more to rugby in Leinster, and, for the first time, this book compiles its rich history, from its foundation, through the amateur years, to the club’s many spectacular championships in the twenty-first century, when the national love for rugby kicked up a gear. Doolin ruminates on the sport’s relationships with politics and class, and of course celebrates all the breathless victories enjoyed by Leinster teams at every level.
And success doesn’t stop with silverware; since the nineteenth century Leinster Rugby has been influencing the spheres of education, business and politics throughout the province and the country as a whole. Nothing reflects the complexities of politics and identity in Ireland more than rugby.
A History of Rugby in Leinster is a vibrant celebration of sporting greatness and of Leinster’s enduring commitment to teamwork, integrity and community.
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A History of Rugby in Leinster
Leinster – one of the most successful and influential Irish sporting teams of all time.
Established in 1879, they boast a dazzling roster of players, past and present, including Brian O’Driscoll, Johnny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, and current captain James Ryan.
But there is so much more to rugby in Leinster, and, for the first time, this book compiles its rich history, from its foundation, through the amateur years, to the club’s many spectacular championships in the twenty-first century, when the national love for rugby kicked up a gear.
Doolin ruminates on the sport’s relationships with politics and class, and of course celebrates all the breathless victories enjoyed by Leinster teams at every level.
And success doesn’t stop with silverware; since the nineteenth century Leinster Rugby has been influencing the spheres of education, business and politics throughout the province and the country as a whole. Nothing reflects the complexities of politics and identity in Ireland more than rugby.
A History of Rugby in Leinster is a vibrant celebration of sporting greatness and of Leinster’s enduring commitment to teamwork, integrity and community.
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A History Of South East Asia,
A History of Southeast Asia narrates the history of the region from earliest recorded times until today, covering present-day Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, Indonesia and East Timor. Concisely written and filled with historical anecdotes of key individuals and events, this authoritative volume is presented in three parts, covering both mainland and maritime Southeast Asia: *Part 1 – Early Southeast Asia (the earliest civilizations)*Part 2 – Late Southeast Asia (including the colonial period)*Part 3 – Modern Southeast Asia (the present-day era, following the Pacific dimension of the Second World) Superbly supported by over 200 illustrations, photographs and maps, this volume provides real insight into one of the world’s most distinctive but complicated regions, at a time when Asian countries are beginning to set the pace in the global economy.Read more
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A History of Southeast Asia: Critical Crossroads (Blackwell History of the World)
2016 PROSE Award Honorable Mention for Textbook in the HumanitiesA History of Southeast Asia: Critical Crossroads presents a comprehensive history of Southeast Asia from our earliest knowledge of its civilizations and religious patterns up to the present day.
- Incorporates environmental, social, economic, and gender issues to tell a multi-dimensional story of Southeast Asian history from earliest times to the present
- Argues that while the region remains a highly diverse mix of religions, ethnicities, and political systems, it demands more attention for how it manages such diversity while being receptive to new ideas and technologies
- Demonstrates how Southeast Asia can offer alternatives to state-centric models of history more broadly
Part of The Blackwell History of the World Series
The goal of this ambitious series is to provide an accessible source of knowledge about the entire human past, for every curious person in every part of the world. It will comprise some two dozen volumes, of which some provide synoptic views of the history of particular regions while others consider the world as a whole during a particular period of time. The volumes are narrative in form, giving balanced attention to social and cultural history (in the broadest sense) as well as to institutional development and political change. Each provides a systematic account of a very large subject, but they are also both imaginative and interpretative. The Series is intended to be accessible to the widest possible readership, and the accessibility of its volumes is matched by the style of presentation and production.
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A History of the Bible: The Book and Its Faiths
WINNER OF THE 2019 DUFF COOPER PRIZE
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘With emotional and psychological insight, Barton unlocks this sleeping giant of our culture. In the process, he has produced a masterpiece.’ Sunday Times
The Bible is the central book of Western culture. For the two faiths which hold it sacred, it is the bedrock of their religion, a singular authority on what to believe and how to live. For non-believers too, it has a commanding status: it is one of the great works of world literature, woven to an unparalleled degree into our language and thought.
This book tells the story of the Bible, explaining how it came to be constructed and how it has been understood, from its remote beginnings down to the present. John Barton describes how the narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems and letters which comprise the Bible were written and when, what we know – and what we cannot know – about their authors and what they might have meant, as well as how these extraordinarily disparate writings relate to each other. His incisive readings shed new light on even the most familiar passages, exposing not only the sources and traditions behind them, but also the busy hands of the scribes and editors who assembled and reshaped them. Untangling the process by which some texts which were regarded as holy, became canonical and were included, and others didn’t, Barton demonstrates that the Bible is not the fixed text it is often perceived to be, but the result of a long and intriguing evolution.
Tracing its dissemination, translation and interpretation in Judaism and Christianity from Antiquity to the rise of modern biblical scholarship, Barton elucidates how meaning has both been drawn from the Bible and imposed upon it. Part of the book’s originality is to illuminate the gap between religion and scripture, the ways in which neither maps exactly onto the other, and how religious thinkers from Augustine to Luther and Spinoza have reckoned with this. Barton shows that if we are to regard the Bible as ‘authoritative’, it cannot be as believers have so often done in the past.
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A History of the First World War
Liddell Hart’s History of the First World War first appeared in 1930 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most cogent accounts of the conflict ever published.
A leading military strategist and historian who fought on the Western Front, Liddell Hart combines astute tactical analysis with compassion for those who lost their lives on the battlefield. He provides a vivid and fascinating picture of all the major campaigns, balancing documentary evidence with the testimony of personal witnesses to expose the mistakes that were made and why.
From the political and cultural origins of war to the twists and turns of battle, to the critical decisions that resulted in such devastating losses and to the impact on modern nations, this magnificent history covers four brutal years in one volume and is a true military classic.
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A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women
Rome as you’ve never seen it before – brazenly unconventional, badly behaved and ever so feminine.‘Hugely entertaining and illuminating’ —Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den
Here’s how the history of the Roman Empire usually goes…
We kick off with Romulus murdering his brother, go on to Brutus overthrowing Tarquin, bounce through an appallingly tedious list of battles and generals and consuls, before emerging into the political stab-fest of the late Republic. After ‘Et tu, Brute?’, it runs through all the emperors, occasionally nodding to a wife or mother to show how bad things get when women won’t do as they’re told, until Constantine invents Christianity only for Attila the Hun to come and ruin everything.
Let’s tear up this script. The history of Rome and its empire is so much more than these ‘Important Things’.
In this alternative history, Emma Southon tells another story about the Romans, one that lives through Vestal Virgins and sex workers, business owners and poets, empresses and saints.
- Discover how entrepreneurial sex worker Hispala Faecenia uncovered a conspiracy of treason, human sacrifice and Bacchic orgies so wild they would make Donna Tartt blush, becoming one of Rome’s unlikeliest heroes.
- Book yourself a table the House of Julia Felix and get to know Pompeii’s savviest businesswoman and restauranteur. Indulge in an array of locally sourced delicacies as you take in the wonderful view of Mount Vesuvius… what could possibly go wrong?
- Join the inimitable Septimia Zenobia, who – after watching a series of incompetent, psychopathic and incompetently psychopathic emperors almost destroy the Empire – did what any of us would do. She declared herself Empress, took over half the Roman Empire and ran it herself.
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A History of the World in 500 Maps
Trace the history of the world in over 500 easy-to-follow maps, from the dawn of humanity to the present day.Organized chronologically, A History of the World in 500 Maps tells a clear, linear story, bringing together themes as diverse as religion, capitalism, warfare, geopolitics, popular culture and climate change. Meticulously rendered maps chart the sequence of broad historical trends, from the dispersal of our species across the globe to the colonizing efforts of imperial European powers in the 18th century, as well as exploring moments of particular significance in rich detail.
• Visualizes 7 million years of human history.
• Analyses cities and kingdoms as well as countries and continents.
• Features major technical developments, from the invention of farming in the Fertile Crescent to the Industrial Revolution.
• Charts the spread of major global religions, including Christianity and Islam.
• Explores the increasing interconnectivity of our world through exploration and trade.
• Investigates warfare and battles from across the ages, from Alexander the Great’s conquests to the D-Day offensive.Read more
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A History of the World in 500 Walks
From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with accounts that combine knowledgeable commentary with practical detail. You may even be inspired to lace up your own boots! From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints’ ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It’s easy to imagine travelling back in time as you read about convicts and conquistadors, silk traders and Buddhists who have hiked along routes for purposes as varied as the terrain they covered.
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A History of Venice
‘Norwich has loved and understood Venice as well as any other Englishman has ever done’ Sunday Times
‘Will become the standard English work of Venetian history’ Financial Times
___________________Renowned historian, and author of A Short History of Byzantium, John Julius Norwich’s classic history of Venice
A History of Venice tells the story of this most remarkable of cities from its founding in the fifth century, through its unrivalled status for over a thousand years as one of the world’s busiest and most powerful city states, until its fall at the hands of Napoleon in 1797. Rich in fascinating historical detail, populated by extraordinary characters and packed with a wealth of incident and intrigue, this is a brilliant testament to a great city – and a great and gripping read.
___________________‘The standard Venetian history in English’ The Times
‘Norwich has the gift of historical perspective, as well as clarity and wit. Few can tell a good story better than he’ Spectator
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A History of War Surgery
Since antiquity, war surgery has been a profession demanding a special kind of human: one able to face seemingly insurmountable problems; one able to keep a lucid mind and steady hands in extraordinary circumstances; one able to shoulder tremendous burdens; and one able to harden himself or herself, time and again, to failure and self-doubt. It is, and always has been, a harrowing business, and only for the brave. Dr John Wright charts the evolution of war surgery from ancient times to the present day, investigating its breakthroughs, its pitfalls, and the people and conflicts that have shaped it. But above all, this is a personal history, calling on the first-hand accounts of the surgeons, soldiers, medics, nurses, stretcher-bearers, and many others who have served in battle and come face-to-face with its most appalling horrors. This is not a book for the faint-hearted. It is one that searches for and delivers the truth about those who, with unerring skill, courage and determination, endeavour to undo the terrible damage we habitually inflict upon ourselves.Read more
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A History of Women in 101 Objects: A walk through female history
A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023: POLITICS
This is a neglected history. Not a sweeping, definitive, exhaustive history of the world but something quieter, more intimate and particular. A single journey, picked out in 101 objects, through the fascinating, too-often-overlooked, manifold histories of women.
Open up this cabinet of curiosities and you’ll find objects that have been highly esteemed – even, like the Bayeux tapestry, fought over by nations – and others that are humble and domestic. Some (like a sixteenth century glass dildo) are objects of female pleasure, some (a thumbscrew) of female subjugation. There are artefacts of women celebrated by history and of women unfairly forgotten by it; examples of female rebellion and of self-revelation; objects that are inspiring, curious or (like radium-laced chocolate) just fundamentally ill-conceived.
Through the variety and nuance in all these 101 objects, Annabelle Hirsch has created a new history – teeming, unexpected, witty and always illuminating. This overdue corrective reveals what a healed femur says about civilisation, what men have to fear from hat pins, and it shows that the past has always been as complicated and fascinating as the women that peopled it.
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A Holiday By Gaslight: A Victorian Christmas Novella
“Readers will easily fall for Sophie and Ned in their gaslit surroundings.” —Library Journal, starred reviewA Courtship of Convenience
Sophie Appersett is quite willing to marry outside of her class to ensure the survival of her family. But the darkly handsome Mr. Edward Sharpe is no run-of-the-mill London merchant. He’s grim and silent. A man of little emotion–or perhaps no emotion at all. After two months of courtship, she’s ready to put an end to things.
A Last Chance for Love
But severing ties with her taciturn suitor isn’t as straightforward as Sophie envisioned. Her parents are outraged. And then there’s Charles Darwin, Prince Albert, and that dratted gaslight. What’s a girl to do except invite Mr. Sharpe to Appersett House for Christmas and give him one last chance to win her? Only this time there’ll be no false formality. This time they’ll get to know each other for who they really are.
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A Is for Always: An Adoption Alphabet
A is for Always. With your hand in mine, Adoption’s a gift that will last for all time. With gentle rhymes and lovely illustrations, A Is for Always celebrates the joy and love of adoption from A to Z. With B for birth parents, Q for questions, and U for understanding, it frames challenging aspects of adoption in a way children can understand. Best of all, each page shows a different adoptive family of cuddly animals welcoming and cherishing a new child.Read more
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A is for Arsenic: An ABC of Victorian Death
Written by Chris Woodyard, the author of The Victorian Book of the Dead, A is for Arsenic is a guide to the the basics of Victorian mourning and death all illustrated by the incomparable Landis Blair. Each entry includes a pen and ink illustration along with 19th century anecdotes ranging from macabre stories to jokes from the Victorian press. (Plus sinister little poems in homage to Edward Gorey.)
“A is For Arsenic” covers topics including post-mortem photography, embalming, bodysnatching tips, what to wear when in mourning, and how long to mourn for someone who has left you money in their will. The book also debunks several Victorian mourning myths.
There are 26 alphabetical entries-from Arsenic to Zinc, (see below) along with an informative glossary, appendix, and detailed bibliography. Here are the topics: A – Arsenic; B – Bier; C – Crape; D – Death Token; E – Embalming; F – Fisk Burial Case; G – Gates Ajar; H – Hearse; I – Ice Box; J – Jet; K – Keen; L – Lychgate; M – Mute; N – Necropolis; O – Obelisk; P – Post Mortem; Q – Queen Victoria; R – Resurrection Men; S – Shroud; T – Tear Bottle; U – Undertaker; V – Veil; X – Sexton; W – Weepers; Y – Churchyard; Z – Zinc
Appendix: Mourning Etiquette
Glossary
Bibliography
Chris Woodyard, author of The Victorian Book of the Dead, answers your dead-serious questions including:
How long should you mourn for someone who left you money in their will?
Why did body snatchers strip a body beforecarrying it away?
What was a coffin torpedo?
Were mourning clothes poisonous?
What is inheritance powder?
Who killed off keening?
What is dead water?
An A to Z delight for lovers of the macabre!
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£13.50£16.20A is for Arsenic: An ABC of Victorian Death
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A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo: The History of Cambridge University’s Genizah Collection (Culture and Civilization in the Middle East)
Explains how Cairo came to have its important Genizah archive, how Cambridge developed its interests in Hebraica, and how a number of colourful figures brought about the connection between the two centres. Also shows the importance of the Genizah material for Jewish cultural history.Read more
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A journey through a psychotic breakdown
“A journey through a psychotic breakdown” shatters taboos about coping with mental illness
Written in first-person, ‘A journey through a psychotic breakdown’ by Douglas Gonçalves, tells the moving account of the executive when he faced a psychotic episode that made him a spectator of his own fate and changed his life forever.
São Paulo, December 2022 – In 2004, Douglas Gonçalves, a 34-year-old hotelier from São Paulo, embarked on a personal journey after having a psychotic episode. He now faces the transformations he experienced, shedding light on his memories, his past, his traumas, and untying the plots of destiny.
The book is a memoir about his experience of having a psychotic episode. It is divided into three parts: the first part describes the onset of his psychosis, the second part describes his time in a psychiatric hospital, and the third part describes his recovery, the narrative culminates in the treatments for the disease, through an engaging and dynamic reading free of prejudice.
Throughout the book, Gonçalves writes honestly and openly about his experiences. He does not shy away from describing the difficult and painful aspects of his psychosis, but he also writes about the hope and healing that he found through treatment. The author’s account provokes reflections on the current causes that trigger this disease and demystify the issue. According to medical statistics, one in four people will have mental health problems throughout their lives, which will greatly affect their personal, professional, and social existence.
Spirituality and Health
In the author’s opinion, the narrative aims at warning people who are prone to develop psychotic episodes, and helping families to quickly identify them. It also wishes to alert doctors to a more patient-centred treatment approach: an associative diffusion between spirituality and health, which refers to the relevance of spirituality in the treatment of mental illnesses.
Ancestry and affection
The narrative was written as a journal, in a simple and direct, sometimes humorous style. It highlights challenging moments, as the dramatic experience lived by the author in New York during the September 11 attacks; marriage concerns; familiar conflicts; and professional dilemmas, all leading to the breakdown. Gonçalves offers the reader a moving analysis, so much so in the post-pandemic world.
“When we face crucial situations and repeatedly disrespect the limits of our body, the brain finds ways to “turn us off” through the self-preservation instinct”, the author examines. And he adds: “The journey is individual but enriching. The search for understanding the deeper psychological causes, change in habits, spiritual re-education, acknowledging that nothing happens by chance: these were fundamental factors to reinstate the balance of the biological, psychological and energetic bodies”, he concludes.
“A Journey Through a Psychotic Breakdown”
Honest and raw: The author’s account of his psychotic breakdown is honest and raw, and it provides a unique and personal perspective on mental illness.
Empowering: The author’s journey to recovery is empowering, and it shows that it is possible to overcome mental illness and live a full and meaningful life.
Educating: The book is also educating, and it provides readers with a better understanding of what it is like to experience a psychotic breakdown.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Espaço SER, an ecumenical non-governmental organization, who assists people under emotional distress, personality disorders, depression, chronic anxiety, or other syndrome with self-destructive symptoms and suicidal ideation. Offers Complementary Integrative Practices based on the Ottawa Charter – WHO as a complementary treatment to the psychological and psychiatric ones.Read more
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A Journey Through Transport
From steam engine to spaceship, tractor to tandem, take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of transportation! Travel back in time and explore the first bikes, cars, trains, and planes. Then discover shiny new modes of transport and explore the amazing ways machines transport us around today. Packed with lively illustrations and fun facts, plus a free fold-out poster, this delightful, informative picture book will be a brilliant addition to any bookshelf.Read more
£21.30A Journey Through Transport
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A Journey to Healing Your Inner Child: A Practical CBT Workbook and Journal: Unlock The Power to Heal Emotional Triggers, Overcome Past Traumas, and Eliminate Fear of…
Uncover practical and compelling methods that will empower you to heal from your past traumas, reconnect with your inner child, and start living a peaceful and meaningful life through this must-have guide!
Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck or held back by past traumas? Are you looking for constructive ways to heal and move forward? In A Journey to Healing Your Inner Child, embark on a transformative exploration of healing techniques and exercises that can help you overcome past traumas and understand the concept of your inner child.
In this book, you’ll discover the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and journaling as tools for healing your inner child. By unraveling negative thoughts and behaviors, you can break free from the chains of your past and cultivate a healthier mindset for the future.
Dedicated life coach Cameron J. Clark is passionate about empowering women to overcome their past trauma, make changes in their lives, and thrive in their newfound selves. Using her expertise, extensive research, an empathetic voice, and personal experiences, she is committed to taking you on a transformative journey of love and healing. Are you ready to learn how?
Inside A Journey to Healing Your Inner Child, you’ll discover:- A comprehensive introduction to CBT including what it is, how you can apply it practically, and how it is going to enable you to connect with your inner child.
- A step-by-step guide into IFS, how it will empower you to connect with your inner child, understand it better, and start catering to its need
- More than 50 straightforward, enjoyable, and effective exercises that will enable you to understand your inner child’s wounds and embark on a compelling healing journey, no matter how overwhelming this has been for you before.
- The best ways to cope with trauma, parent your inner child, and embrace your dream journey.
- Practical methods to regulate your emotions, manage your triggers, and ultimately overcome the fear of abandonment, even if you’ve struggled with this in the past!
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing by diving into this essential guide.
Uncover the power within you to heal, eliminate your fears, and nurture your inner child towards a brighter future. Grab A Journey to Healing Your Inner Child now!Read more
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A Journey Within: Guided Imagery Scripts for Meditation & Visualisation. A Teachers Handbook: Personal growth & development, self-discovery & healing, … goddess & divine…
A Journey Within: Guided Imagery Scripts for Meditation & Visualisation. A Teachers HandbookThe author, Emma, is an experienced Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist, boasting a remarkable 19-year tenure within the NHS. Throughout her extensive career, Emma has harnessed the power of meditation and guided visualisation as invaluable grounding tools, frequently incorporating them into her practice. Initially crafting 33 meditation and visualisation scripts for her own therapeutic use, Emma recognised the potential benefit for fellow practitioners and thus conceived a concise handbook. Through the Amazon KDP platform, she has self-published this resource, aiming to extend its usefulness to a broader audience of professionals and enthusiasts. Emma hopes that you, as a practitioner, will discover these scripts to be as beneficial as she has in her own practice. Wishing you success in your therapeutic endeavors.
5.5 x 8.5-inch book
* * * 33 Scripts Included * * *
Includes 10 pages for notes at the back of the book.
An ideal resource for:
- Meditation instructors
- Yoga teachers
- Spiritual teachers
- Breath-work teachers
- Mental health and wellbeing practitioners
- Nurses
- Life coaches
- Therapists
- Counsellors
- Psychotherapists
- Wellness retreat facilitators
- Psychologists
- Mindfulness practitioners
- Teachers
- Guided meditation can provide numerous benefits, including:
- Stress reduction
- Improved focus and concentration
- Increased self-awareness
- Enhanced emotional well-being
- Better sleep quality
- Greater sense of calm and inner peace
This comprehensive teacher’s handbook is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to guide others through the realms of meditation & visualisation. This book invites educators, meditation facilitators, and anyone interested in personal growth to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and healing. It presents a collection of meticulously crafted guided imagery scripts that serve as powerful tools for inner exploration and personal transformation.
“A Journey Within” stands out as a teacher’s handbook that seamlessly blends creativity with teaching. Each script is thoughtfully designed to engage the imagination, ignite the senses, and facilitate deep relaxation and self-reflection. Through vivid and evocative language, students are taken on captivating journeys of the mind, allowing them to access inner wisdom, heal emotional wounds, and unlock their full potential.
The scripts cover a diverse range of themes, including stress reduction, emotional healing, personal growth, self-empowerment, & spiritual exploration. Whether guiding students through serene natural landscapes, leading them on introspective journeys, or inviting them to connect with their higher selves, the handbook provides a rich tapestry of experiences to suit various needs and goals.
Scripts included:
- Body Scan
- Mindfulness
- The Five Senses
- Self-Compassion
- Happiness and Wellbeing
- Gratitude
- Manifestation
- Prosperity
- Positive Mindset
- Confidence
- Success
- Abundance
- Anxiety
- Prepare for Sleep
- Overcoming Trauma
- Pain Management
- Forgiveness
- Healing
- Self-Love
- Forest Bathing
- Sandy Shore
- Breath-taking Sunset
- Underwater World
- Majestic Mountain
- Outer Space
- Moonlight
- Chakra
- Empowerment
- Inner Child
- Strength
- Divine Energy
- Inner Goddess
- Feminine Power
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A Keeper: The Sunday Times Bestseller
‘Atmospheric, creepy and impossible to put down.’ the TIMES
‘A compelling and moving story, expertly told, that will draw you in and keep you in its grip until the last page.’ DAILY EXPRESS
‘Magnificent … his writing is evocative and perfect. His grasp of human loneliness and longing is beautiful and comforting.’ MARIAN KEYES
‘I raved about Holding two years ago … A Keeper is even better. A powerful, very sad story, beautiful writing, two time frames that are perfectly balanced. Outstanding. Will easily be one of my books of 2018.’ JOHN BOYNE
‘A gripping, thoughtful tale about the search for identity, belonging and self-possession.’ OBSERVER
‘Moving and darkly funny.’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
‘Smart, well-written and thoroughly entertaining.’ IRISH INDEPENDENT
‘It’s a sad and lovely book, brimful of tenderness and compassion, where the revelations of the past upturn the perceptions of the present.’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘Charming and tender, a complete joy.’ SUNDAY MIRROR
‘Perfectly crafted, a beautiful, gripping account of Irish memory and deceit. A terrific achievement.’ ANDREW O’HAGAN
From the bestselling author of Holding comes a masterly tale of secrets and ill-fated loves set on the coast of Ireland.
Dear Lonely Leinster Lady,
I’m not really sure how to begin . . .The truth drifts out to sea, riding the waves out of sight. And then the tide turns.
Elizabeth Keane returns to Ireland after her mother’s death, intent only on wrapping up that dismal part of her life. There is nothing here for her; she wonders if there ever was. The house of her childhood is stuffed full of useless things, her mother’s presence already fading. And perhaps, had she not found the small stash of letters, the truth would never have come to light.
40 years earlier, a young woman stumbles from a remote stone house, the night quiet but for the tireless wind that circles her as she hurries further into the darkness away from the cliffs and the sea. She has no sense of where she is going, only that she must keep on.
This compelling new novel confirms Graham Norton’s status as a fresh, literary voice, bringing his clear-eyed understanding of human nature and its darkest flaws.
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A Kid’s Guide to Gerbil Care: Learn about Housing, Feeding, Taming, Handling, Toys, Tricks, and Bonding with Your New Pet Gerbil!
Get set for a wild and furry adventure with “A Kid’s Guide to Gerbil Care” by Gerbil guru Donna Anastasi! Whether you have just brought home your first Gerbils, or just love learning about these wonderful rodents; this book is your passport to Gerbil paradise!Gerbils are the coolest pets around, with their fascinating personalities and unique quirks. They’re more than just cute faces!
Be prepared to be the Ultimate Gerbil Owner:
- Learn how to create a cozy, stylish Gerbil enclosure that they’ll love to call home.
- Discover how to pick out your perfect Gerbil pair.
- Keep your Gerbils happy and active with entertaining activities and toys.
- Become their personal chef with gourmet Gerbil munchies, from their daily meals to special treats.
- Learn how to make taming and handling your Gerbils a breeze, going from “Oh no, human!” to “Hey, BFF!” in no time.
- Show off your Gerbils like a pro and impress your friends, family, and everyone you meet.
- Learn how to tackle common problems and issues with Donna’s expert advice.
Get ready for a Gerbil adventure of a lifetime, filled with fun, laughter, and Gerbil high-fives. Donna Anastasi is your trusty guide, ensuring your Gerbil journey is a “pawsitively” awesome experience. Let’s go, Gerbil Gang!
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A Kilt for Christmas: An opposites attract magical romance (The Enchanted Highlands Book 3)
Legend has it that wishes made at the standing stones during Christmas come true.As if.
Maisie Barron is over it. A small-town girl with big dreams, her frustrations lead her to make a silly wish at the standing stones outside Loren Brae. Little does she know, the magick found there will transform her wish into a catastrophic event that threatens the upcoming Christmas Book Festival.
Weston Smith needs a break. Burnt out from his tenure-track professorship, he decides that a holiday in little Loren Brae, Scotland, will be the perfect escape he needs to recharge his batteries. The last thing he expects is to find the woman he’s been waiting his whole life for. With the over-zealous help of a gaggle of elderly book club members, West finds himself on a real-life mission to woo the woman of his dreams.
There’s more than magic at play when sparks ignite. Snowed in, with an undeniable attraction brewing, only West and Maisie can save Loren Brae from the snowstorm of the century.
Author’s note: a handsome American takes on a lonely Scotswoman in this stand-alone, small-town, Scottish romance. Wicked banter, a highland ghost coo, and dogs dressed in kilts make this magical Christmas story the perfect happily-ever-after.
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A Korean Approach to Actor Training
A Korean Approach to Actor Training develops a vital, intercultural method of performer training, introducing Korean and more broadly East Asian discourses into contemporary training and acting practice.
This volume examines the psychophysical nature of a performer’s creative process, applying Dahnhak, a form of Korean meditation, and its central principle of ki-energy, to the processes and dramaturgies of acting. A practitioner as well as a scholar, Jeungsook Yoo draws upon her own experiences of training and performing, addressing productions including Bald Soprano (2004), Water Station (2004) and Playing ‘The Maids’ (2013–2015).
A significant contribution to contemporary acting theory, A Korean Approach to Actor Training provides a fresh outlook on performer training which will be invaluable to scholars and practitioners alike.
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A Ladybird Book About Donald Trump: Ladybirds for Grown-Ups
As we prepare to wave the President out of the White House, commemorate the past four years with this charming introduction to his very important life and his many, many friends – the perfect stocking filler this Christmas.
_________‘When Donald won the election, he did not believe it.
“This election was a bad, unfair election,” said Donald, about the election that he won.
One day, Donald might lose an election. He will not like that election at all.
And when Donald is told it is time to stop being the President, who knows what exciting things will happen next?’
_________‘Anyone can grow up to become the President.
Or they can become President first and think about growing up later.’
_________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them.
Something the President himself could do with.
The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope.
Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text.
Praise for The Story of Brexit:
‘Hilarious’ Stylist
‘One of the Best Comedy Books of 2018’ The List
‘The latest offering in the hilarious Ladybird for Grown Ups series is a funny mickey-take of the Brexit debate (and boy, do we need some fun)’ Sunday Post
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A level Politics UK Revision: Detailed Plans, Exemplar Questions & Sources: Edexcel Component 1&2
Ace your Edexcel A-level Politics exams with our Component 1 and 2 UK Revision Practice Guide. Includes 130+ essay questions, 3 sample sources for each topic from which to revise, and over 123 pages of detailed essay plans with up-to-date contemporary examples.
This is a bumper revision practice guide – 176 Pages.
Praise for the author from students:
The resources have lots of contemporary evidence, which is helpful when writing essays that would be in the top band. The resources were also simple and contained the right amount of knowledge needed, and they really helped me improve my grade in time for the exams. Angelica
I had been predicted no higher than a grade D and E for politics since year 12. After getting the essay plans and listening to his streams, I got an A*!!! I truly recommend Mr Patel. Zara
No one has ever made politics easier to understand than Mr Patel. His webinars, videos and essay plans are the most useful resources for A-level politics. After using his resources, politics finally makes more sense to me, and I feel so confident in my knowledge. Thank you so much for all your help! I highly recommend these resources as they are better than any textbook or revision guide that I have read. Hafsa
“Literally, the only reason I got an A*”. Jane A
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A Life Behind the Lens: Thirty Years of Award Winning Photography from Sport’s Most Iconic Moments
A Life Behind the Lens is a collection of the very best work of Richard ‘Dickie’ Pelham, the multi award-winning chief sports photographer of The Sun for the past 30 years. He has covered six Olympic Games, six World Cups, any number of Test matches and many championship boxing bouts, capturing the moments of triumph and despair, the great goals, the knockout punches, the key wickets and the gold-medal glory. He has been trackside, ringside, pitchside and poolside as well as in the studio and on the training grounds with the biggest names in world sport, including Usain Bolt, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Andy Murray, Paul Gascoigne, David Beckham, Tom Daley, Lennox Lewis and Anthony Joshua. His pictures have featured on memorable front and back pages and centre spreads. The images are accompanied by Dickie’s own recounting of the human stories behind the pictures and the technical secrets of a master of his trade.Read more
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A Life in Movies: Stories from 50 years in Hollywood
“A lively memoir . . . a first-hand work of cinema history . . . the testament of a pivotal figure in American moviemaking.” —Martin ScorseseThe list of films Irwin Winkler has produced in his more-than-fifty-year career is extraordinary: Rocky, Goodfellas, Raging Bull, De-Lovely, The Right Stuff, Creed, and The Irishman. His films have been nominated for fifty-two Academy Awards, including five movies for Best Picture, and have won twelve.
In A Life in Movies, his charming and insightful memoir, Winkler tells the stories of his career through his many films as a producer and then as a writer and director, charting the changes in Hollywood over the past decades. Winkler started in the famous William Morris mailroom and made his first film—starring Elvis—in the last days of the old studio system. Beginning in the late 1960s, and then for decades to come, he produced a string of provocative and influential films, making him one of the most critically lauded, prolific, and commercially successful producers of his era.
This is an engrossing and candid book, a beguiling exploration of what it means to be a producer, including purchasing rights, developing scripts, casting actors, managing directors, editing film, and winning awards. Filled with tales of legendary and beloved films, as well as some not-so-legendary and forgotten ones, A Life in Movies takes readers behind the scenes and into the history of Hollywood.
“Charming and anecdote packed . . . popcorn for movie nerds.” —Newsweek
“A deftly written recollection of an eventful and happy life in a precarious and, frankly, insane business; a remarkably clear-eyed look behind the scenes of moviemaking.” —Kevin Kline
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A Life in Pattern: And how it can make you happy without you even noticing
Published to coincide with the exhibition, Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern at The Fashion and Textile Museum, London, 25 May – 23 September 2018.Orla Kiely has opened her archives to explore a life dedicated to print. From her earliest and most iconic pattern, Stem, to the evolution of her print design encompassing the worlds of fashion, homewares and beyond, Orla shares the full range of patterns and designs that she has produced since establishing her brand in 1995.
This is a celebration of Orla’s entire body of work – of colour, of print and of a handbag loved by women all over the world.
Foreword written by Leith Clark, founder of The Violet Book and previously Lula magazine.
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A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of the Smiths
To this day, they were, their fans believe, the best band in the world. Critics and sales figures told a similar story. Yet for all their brilliance and adoration – their famously energetic live shows routinely interrupted by stage invasions – The Smiths were continually plagued by their reticence to play the game, and by the time of 1987’s Strangeways Here We Come, they had split.
Tony Fletcher’s A Light That Never Goes Out – part celebration, part paean – moves from Manchester in the nineteenth-century to the present day to tell the complete story of The Smiths. The product of extensive research and unprecedented access, it will serve to confirm The Smiths as one of the most important and influential rock groups of all time.
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A Little Bit of Rugby Wit: Quips and Quotes for the Rugby Obsessed
This collection of rugby humour is perfect for anyone who lives and breathes the glorious game. Packed with the very best quips and quotes for lovers of the oval-shaped ball, it guarantees laughs and lots of celebratory fist pumps.
Scrum down and prepare yourself for a full-on tour of the game through the eyes of iconic players, pithy commentators and dumbfounded celebrities. It’ll reveal whether rugby really is a game that requires all brawn and little brain, explore the divisive history between the Union and League and celebrate the legends of the sport.
Up until the final whistle, the quotes in this book will have you on the edge of your seat. Offering an amusing look at the lives of rugby stars on and off the pitch, it’ll have you cheering for more and make you even more nuts for the honourable and always beautiful game than you already are.
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