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Book SynopsisIt's late summer 1940, and Isla's Donahue's idyllic lifestyle comes to an abrupt end when her father sends her to the harsh confines of the poorhouse. Determined to find a way to escape, Isla quickly enlists the help of her new friends, and together they leave the hellhole that is Coxhill for a new life in Liverpool. It's while she's en route to Liverpool that she meets the handsome Theo, but all is not as it seems, and Theo's dark past comes back to haunt them both. Hurt and betrayed, Isla has all but given up on love when she runs into a man she thought she'd never see again. Will true love prevail or will his own past put an end to their happiness?___________Why readers love Katie Flynn . . . 'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy''Hard to put down''Her characters are like old friends''Heartwarming romance'

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Book SynopsisA wonderful, wise, magical book The Giant on the Skyline is really quite incredible.'Rachael LucasTimeless and yet firmly rooted in time, magical and mysterious and yet earthy and sensual.'Lily Dunn------------------------What is it that makes a home? What is a home without the roots that tie you to a place? What is a home when a family is split?Clover's eldest children are leaving home for university. Her husband Pete's work is in America. The only way for Clover and the younger children to live with him is to uproot, leave their rural life near the ancient Ridgeway in Oxfordshire and move to Washington DC. Forced to leave the home she loves and consider these questions, Clover sets out to explore the place where she lives, walk the Ridgway, understand a little of the history of her landscape and work out why it is that it is so hard for her to go. In doing so she paints a beautifully layered portrait of family, community and of belonging in a landscape that has drawn people to it for generation after generation. ------------------------A beautiful book, written in lyrical, liquid prose that seems to flow straight from the heart to the page.'Sophy RobertsFew writers I know have this intense intimacy, or such an immediately engaging effect on a reader. It really is magic.'Lucy AtkinsClover's most profound and moving, and unquestionably her most soaringly beautiful'Juliet NicolsonPraise for Clover StroudA fearless explorer of the human heart.'Elizabeth Gilbert'Clover's writing is sensationally beautiful.' Laura Cumming'Stroud's writing is knife-sharp, beautiful and profound.'Madeline Miller'I love Clover Stroud's writing. It feels like she's mining for treasure, drilling down with lyrical prose, getting to the thing that makes us human.'Christie Watson

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Book Synopsis‘A delightful introduction to an enduring subject’ – Angela Wintle, Sussex Life The most constructive and creative influence on English taste between the two wars, 'The Bloomsbury Group' was a union of friends who transformed British culture with their approach to art, design and society.The Group began the twentieth century with a desire to rebel and challenge what they felt were the religious, artistic, social and sexual taboos of Victorian England. Together they created a revolution in British style that resonates with contemporary painters, writers, actors, designers, fashion editors and publishers. This book explores the impact of Bloomsbury personalities on each other, as well as their legacy to the twenty-first century. Author Frances Spalding demonstrates how this network of artists, lovers and patrons recorded one another obsessively in both words and images. She presents twenty fascinating biographies, all of which are illustrated with paintings and intimate photographs created by members of the Group. Highlighted in her revealing account are: Virginia and Leonard Woolf, Vanessa and Clive Bell, Duncan Grant, Lady Ottoline Morrell, Roger Fry, J.M. Keynes, Lytton Strachey and Dora Carrington.

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the GordonBurnPrize 2025 'A shocking story of serial killers, twisted idealism and a country that looked away' Rory Carroll, bestselling author of Killing Thatcher

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Book SynopsisThe Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep is a humorous and heartwarming picture book about God''s unconditional love. This story beautifully captures the essence of Psalm 23, showing the importance of trusting God, our Good Shepherd, with our lives.Meet George, a silly and sometimes stubborn sheep living happily under the care of a Good Shepherd. But when shearing time comes, George decides it’s time to make a run for it, and soon finds himself on a journey full of unexpected disappointment, discomfort, and danger. Ultimately, he finds rescue and learns why he really does need a shepherd.The Bible is full of references to sheep and shepherds, but what does it mean to be a good shepherd? And how are we like sheep? The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep uses an unforgettable character and riveting story to bring biblical truth to life for kids and illustrate the many comforting

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Book SynopsisCities are bad for us: polluted, noisy and fundamentally unnatural. We need green space, not concrete. Trees, not tower blocks.So goes the argument. But is it true? What would the city of the future look like if we tried to build a better life from the ground up? And would anyone want to live there?Here, Des Fitzgerald takes us on an urgent, unforgettable journey into the future of urban life, from shimmering edifices in the Arizona desert to forest-bathing in deepest Wales, and from rats in mazes to neuroscientific studies of the effects of our surroundings.Along the way, he reveals the deep-lying and often controversial roots of today's green city movement, and offers an argument for celebrating our cities as they are in all their raucous, constructed and artificial glory.

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Book SynopsisThis volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for the ABRSM Grade 1 Piano exams. The book is written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.Trade ReviewThe new sight-reading books, one for each grade, are shorter, more melodious and cover a wider range of styles. All this plethora of tests will enable teachers and students to build up confidence. * EPTA Piano Journal *

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Book SynopsisA thoroughly accessible and engaging workbook-style text, ideal for all NVQ students, including Foundation Modern Apprentices. Mechanical Engineering: Level 2 NVQ is a practical and interactive engineering book, written by practicing lecturers and designed for college students and Foundation Modern Apprentices. A highly readable text is supported by numerous assignments provided to build up a portfolio of evidence. Designed so that students can complete the blanks this book can be used as evidence for assessment purposes and as an essential reference guide for their subsequent employment. This book covers the mandatory units (1-3), general support units (4-5) and option units (10-12) required to deliver a full NVQ programme. Key Skills activities are also provided at the relevant points through the book.Mechanical Engineering: NVQ2 is a new single-volume text for the new Performing Engineering Operations NVQs from EMTA and City & Guilds updTrade Review"Nicely presented and written at the right level for NVQ Level 2 students. The exercises are relevant and closely follow EMTA requirements." Mike Tooley, Brooklands CollegeTable of ContentsPreface; Chapter/unit references; Introduction for candidates; Introduction for trainers; Working safely in an engineering environment; Developing yourself and working with other people on engineering activities; Communicating using engineering drawings; Communicating technical information in the workplace; Identifying and selecting engineering materials; Checking workpieces for accuracy; Marking out for engineering activities; Fitting using hand skills; Machining engineering materials by turning; Machining engineering materials by milling; Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities; Problem solving; Appendices; Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2010 Royal Society Prize for science books Powerful new research methods are providing fresh and vivid insights into the makeup of life. Comparing gene sequences, examining the atomic structure of proteins and looking into the geochemistry of rocks have all helped to explain creation and evolution in more detail than ever before. Nick Lane uses the full extent of this new knowledge to describe the ten greatest inventions of life, based on their historical impact, role in living organisms today and relevance to current controversies. DNA, sex, sight and consciousnesses are just four examples. Lane also explains how these findings have come about, and the extent to which they can be relied upon. The result is a gripping and lucid account of the ingenuity of nature, and a book which is essential reading for anyone who has ever questioned the science behind the glories of everyday life.Trade ReviewThis is a science book that doesn't cheat: the structure is logical, the writing is witty, and the hard questions are tackled head on -- Tim Radford * Guardian *Original and awe-inspiring ... an exhilarating tour of some of the most profound and important ideas in biology -- Michael Le Page * New Scientist *Excellent and imaginative and, similar to life itself, the book is full of surprises ... a fascinating book for anyone interested in life and evolution, and how these discoveries were made * Nature *Life Ascending earns its place on the bookshelf of every biology teacher - and anyone else interested in how we all got here. -- James Kingsland * Guardian *an absolute joy...Dr Nick Lane employs a clarity of thought and an adroitness of expression that allows the reader to easily navigate his enviable breadth of knowledge. A breadth of knowledge that never scrimps on detail whilst delivering logic and inspiration in equal measure. The very definition of a 'must read' for anyone that has ever marvelled at the complexity of life * Laboratory News *If Charles Darwin sprang from his grave, I would give him this fine book to bring him up to speed. -- Matt RidleyLane brings science alive with the kind of beautiful prose that turns a book full of interesting information into a book you simply cannot put down. -- Amanda Gefter * New Scientist *Nick Lane is one of the most exciting science writers of our time. His book...reads like a smooth chronicle, has great subject matter and is well argued. -- Steve Connor * Independent *With its vast scope, page-turning revelations and elegant prose, Nick Lane's Life Ascending is everything one could hope for in a science book -- Robert Matthews * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisA collection of wisdom by a prominent Korean Buddhist monk who seeks to teach readers how to achieve happiness from within and combat day-to-day anxieties and insecurities.

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Book SynopsisEmily P Webber completed a PhD at the University of Reading and University of Exeter, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Her research focused on masculinity and the British mining industry from nationalization in 1947 through to pit closures at the end of the twentieth century. Over the last few years, she has spoken to over a hundred miners, collecting their memories of the industry, and travelled across Britain's former mining communities.She was previously the Research Manager of the Imperial War Museum and contributed to several public-facing publications and acted as a curator for the award-winning Holocaust Exhibition. She is passionate about bringing history to wider audiences and was recently selected as one of fifteen successful candidates for the Television Festival's TV PhD Talent Scheme. She was also awarded the University of Reading's PhD Researcher of the Year award for the Humanities. She has presented her research at conferences both in the UK and overseas, including at Northwestern University, the Institute of Historical Research, and the University of Birmingham, and she has published in History Workshop Journal, Contemporary British History and Twentieth Century History. She has also written for Time Out London.

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Book SynopsisOne of our leading thinkersforges a new language for feminism, weaving together stories of visionary women past and present, and their paths of defiance. A decade on from its first publication, Jacqueline Rose'sWomen in Dark Timesis as urgent and compelling as ever.

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Book SynopsisPublished to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the man voted 'the Greatest Briton', Churchill: A Visual History tells the incredible story of Winston Churchill's long life and lasting legacy through IWM's unique collections.

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Book SynopsisTakes you on a sideways journey across the county to weird, wacky and wonderful destinations. This book showcases 20 classically bizarre Sussex venues, (and a few strange minor ones) and reveals quirky churches, bizarre tombs, extraordinary buildings, strange festivals, and whimsical follies. It is aimed at the connoisseur of the peculiar.

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Book SynopsisOne of golf's most popular and funny personalities reveals the ups and downs of a life playing the world's most infuriating sport.

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Book SynopsisThis is the standout book on how to live longer' Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People''In a world rapidly taking leave of its senses, Devi Sridhar is a crucial voice of reason, mustering empirical evidence and powerful argument to make an essential case. Drop everything and read this book'' George Monbiot, author of RegenesisHow Not To Die (Too Soon) is a fascinating, challenging and thought provoking read. It completely changes the perspective on human health and who bears responsibility for protecting it. In an age when talk of the next pandemic seems ever-present, it also couldn't be more timely'' Nicola SturgeonHave you ever questioned why, despite the avalanche of self-help books and optimization hacks, we remain embroiled in multiple global health crises? Populations worldwide are gaining life-shortening excess weight (even in poorer countries), and water contamination is rampant (even in richer countries). In such dire circumstances, a gratitude journal won't help.The stark reality is that we've been sold a monumental lie. The obsession with individual health optimization has distracted us from the real game-changer: holding governments accountable for policies that can significantly extend our lifespans. How Not to Die (Too Soon) is a vital, transformative guide that shifts the focus from individual responsibility to societal accountability. It's time to demand the changes that will save lives.

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Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years.So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.

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Book SynopsisA practical and inspiring guide to Buddhist meditation: 1. How to discover the inner peace of meditation; 2. How to apply meditation in daily life; 3. How we can make our life happy and meaningful. This practical guide teaches how to make ourself and others happy by developing inner peace - and in this way how to make our lives more meaningful. Without inner peace there is no real happiness. Problems, suffering and unhappiness do not exist outside the mind; they are feelings and thus part of our mind. Therefore, it is only by controlling our mind that we can permanently stop our problems and make ourself and others truly happy. The 21 Buddhist meditation practices presented in this book are actual methods to control our mind so as to experience lasting inner peace. This is an indispensable handbook for those seeking happiness and meaning in their lives.Trade ReviewIlluminates the enormous potential for peace and happiness within us all. - Kathleen Dowling Singh, PhD, psychologist/author; A profound illumination of our human experience and our potential for deep inner freedom. - Arturo Sanchez, Professor, Columbia University; This insightful book offers peace of mind in these troubled times. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking happiness or greater meaning in their lives. - Thomas Mitchell, Professor/author, Indiana University; One can instantly sense the value of this book. It is designed as a straightforward handbook for those wishing to use the tool of meditation. The book shines. - The New Humanity; An excellent introductory guide to meditation and manual for those who wish to start practising. - World Religions in Education; The author both delights in and has a profound insight into the dynamics of these meditation techniques.- Tibetan ReviewTable of ContentsPreface PART ONE: Foundation Introduction What is Meditation? The Benefits of Meditation How to Begin Meditation Background Knowledge Required for Meditation How to Meditate PART TWO: The Twenty-one Meditations the initial scope 1. Our Precious Human Life 2. Death and Impermanence 3. The Dangers of Lower Rebirth 4. Refuge Practice 5. Actions and Their Effects the intermediate scope 6. Developing Renunciation for Samsara the great scope 7. Developing Equanimity 8. Recognizing that all Living Beings are our Mothers 9. Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings 10. Equalizing Self and Others 11. The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing 12. The Advantages of Cherishing Others 13. Exchanging Self with Others 14. Great Compassion 15. Taking 16. Wishing Love 17. Giving 18. Bodhichitta 19. Tranquil Abiding 20. Superior Seeing 21. Relying Upon a Spiritual Guide Conclusion Appendix I : Liberating Prayer and Prayers for Meditation Appendix II: A Commentary to The PreparatoryPractices Appendix III: A Special Breathing Meditation Appendix IV: A Suggested Retreat Schedule Appendix V: The Commitments of Going for Refuge Appendix VI: A Traditional Meditation on Emptiness Appendix VII: The Kadampa Way of Life Glossary Bibliography Study Programmes of Kadampa Buddhism Tharpa Offices Worldwide

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Book Synopsis''A blueprint for how to sustain friendships.'' GUARDIAN''Thought-provoking, open-hearted.'' FINANCIAL TIMES''A brilliant ode to the necessity and complexity of female friendship.'' SPECTATOR''A generous, timely book.'' OBSERVER''Will leave you moved, hopeful and inspired in equal measure.'' DAISY HAY''I urge you to read it.'' SUZANNAH LIPSCOMBA rebellious new history of female friendship and timely reclamation of the ''bad friend''.Move over idealised BFFs, glossy gal pals and indestructible work wives. Meet the bad friends. The dangerously romantic school girls of the 1900s. The office gossips of the 1930s. The mum cliques of the 1950s. The angry activists of the 1970s. The coven women who choose to live together in old age of the present day. These bad' friends broke the rules about femininity they didn't write. Their relationships were controlled, patrolled and judged too intimate, too consuming and in some cases, too powerful.In this history of women''s friendship, celebrated cultural historian Tiffany Watt Smith reckons with the ways we understand this complex and vital connection. She takes us from Japan to the Ivory Coast, The Mindy Project to Zadie Smith''s Swing Time, from prisons to film sets to hospital wards and elder communities, untangling the assumptions about good and bad friends we live by. Weaving together history, interviews and memoir, Bad Friend offers what's long overdue: a more expansive, more rebellious vision of friendship fit for twenty-first-century life.

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Book SynopsisThe enigmatic Neolithic standing stones at Stonehenge and Avebury first drew footsore pilgrims to this landlocked area of Southern England more than 4000 years ago. Today there are scores of waymarked footpaths, bridleways and byways which connect the rolling downland, verdant valleys, white chalk horses, ancient settlements and vibrant historic towns of the 'great green county' of Wiltshire. This guide contains 40 circular routes which make the most of that network. Most walks can be completed inside two or three hours, though some will require half a summer's day, with a few full-day routes along the downland ridges.

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Book SynopsisA riveting coming-of-age journey and a tantalising glimpse into a time when Africa was an oyster for the young, the brave and the free.It all began at the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station, in 1961. Two young Princetonians have returned to New York from South America, where their dream of buying a coffee plantation in the Peruvian jungle evaporated. With the fire for adventure still burning in their veins, they are tempted by a mysterious letter from Kenya and plan a trip across Africa. They buy a white BMW motorcycle and paint the words The White Nile' on the tank, to honour the route they will follow.In limpid, elegant prose John Hopkins describes deadly salt flats where tourists vanish without a trace, mysterious Saharan oases and the funerals of young Tunisians killed by the French Foreign Legion. In Leptus Magna, he conjures visions of ancient Rome and visits Homer's fabled island of the Lotus Eaters.The adventurers escape armed vigilantes in thTrade ReviewEasy Rider, Ivy League Style. * Le Figaro *Table of ContentsTunisia Libya Egypt The Sudan Uganda Kenya Epilogue

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Book SynopsisA writer, an activist, a scholar and a change-maker, Yehudis Fletcher holds a social policy degree and is the founder of the think tank Nahamu, which campaigns for the right to assert civil liberties within orthodox Jewish communities and works to outlaw practices such as forced marriage and the covering up of sexual abuse.Yehudis's activism has earned her audiences both within and outside Jewish communities, extending to allies in wider circles of activism in the South Asian, Black and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as in education, legal and media spaces, among others.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the wisdom of our greatest writers and philosophers to help you tackle life's big questions.

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Book SynopsisAn accessible text which covers the essentials of anatomy and physiology required by a range of health professions. Anatomy & Physiology is the ideal introduction to the subject for student nurses, midwives, operating department practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, trainee nursing associates, and other allied health professionals. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book helps readers to: learn the language of anatomy and physiology by explaining new terms clearly in the text and in a comprehensive glossary understand the key anatomical structures and physiological functions appreciate what happens during disease, with boxes throughout to highlight the clinical relevance, and more detailed explanations of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cancer apply this knowledge in healthcare contexts Bonus online material The following material to accompany the book is provided free of charge online: four additional chapters to help readers extend their knowledge a variety of self-assessment questions for every chapter The clear, reader-friendly presentation will aid understanding of a subject which is often viewed as challenging but is essential throughout a healthcare career.Trade Review‘I think it’d be a brilliant book for anyone beginning nursing or any allied health profession course come to that. A great introduction to absolutely everything!’ Senior lecturer, Birmingham City University‘The book is sincerely brilliant and exceeded my expectations. It is a wonderful addition to my nursing book library, one that I will definitely be referring to regularly... The tone is just right coming from a student point of view. It isn’t too complicated but delivers the content perfectly. It has a balanced, explanatory tone that I think is appropriate for all stages of the degree.’ Of the content: ‘This book allows you to go into as much depth as you want to. You have a choice to explore further because of the added boxes at the sides and the added online content.’ Of the illustrations: ‘The images and text are consistently approached in a logical way and given the space they need. They are a good size, colourful, easy to understand and well labelled to refer back to text and follow too. It can be so difficult to try and visualise certain aspects of anatomy and physiology. The authors have captured these brilliantly.’ Of the boxes in the margin: ‘I think this is a brilliant feature. Especially expansion for common terms or abbreviations, I think this is a really useful way of incorporating it altogether, for example in the respiratory section box 6.14 mentions “RR or ‘Resps’”. I haven’t come across another book that has done that in this way before.’ Of the online self-assessment questions: ‘Personally, I really like to be able to test by knowledge this way and I think that these sort of MCQ’s would have been really useful for when I did my A&P exam in my first year. I know other courses have A&P exams so I can see this free feature being really valuable to students. The critical thinking option is brilliant for further learning too. I can see how this could be really useful for classroom work and discussion.’ Student, Sheffield Hallam University‘I have to say everything about the book is excellent, from the layout, the clear concise text, the brilliant illustrations and the ease of using the website. Health professionals should find this book an invaluable resource, I just wish it had been published when I was training.’ Senior sister, Guys' and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust‘It has really enhanced my studying and allowed me to enjoy using this book as a study source. As a student, it can be so daunting to use A&P books to aid studying as I personally spend so much time trying to mentally translate text into an alternative which makes more sense. I also feel that the balance [between accessibility and authoritativeness] achieved within this book also replicates the balance demonstrated and expected by my university.’ Student, Robert Gordon University‘I find the illustrations a particularly effective aspect of this text as they succinctly illustrate certain anatomical and physiological aspects which can be difficult to visualise and explain via words. This text is written in an accessible and succinct way, allowing students to learn the key aspects of anatomy and physiology without getting bogged down in superfluous explanations, bolstered by its fantastic use of graphical aids.’ Student, Edge Hill University‘Such an excellent book. As a third year even I find it a great understanding level. Love the comments around neonatal/child. I haven’t seen that in another book other than my child A&P books! I find this such a useful resource and easy to follow and a thoroughly enjoyable book!’ Student, UCLan‘The contents page is divided into a simple contents and more detailed contents, which makes navigating the book easy and feel less overwhelming... and I especially like the ‘how to learn anatomy and physiology’ section. There are clear and simple illustrations throughout the book that don’t overwhelm the reader. Often diagrams can be used too often but I think the balance is just right in this book. I also found the blue boxes in the margins helpful, as they added information that was ‘good to know’. I absolutely love the supplementary chapters online. It saves the need to purchase several different books which can be confusing. This ties everything together nicely. The format of the online pages is also accessible, with plenty of white space and good use of diagrams. I feel like my 3rd year will be made a little simpler with access to these chapters. The online self-assessments are very useful too.’ Student, University of York‘I feel this is an essential book for anyone studying nursing or healthcare. I think it exceeds the more complicated textbooks as it is much easier to read but doesn’t compromise on content or information... in fact the content is above and beyond some of the other textbooks without all the jargon. The book covers everything for a A and P module on any nursing and healthcare course... I really like the extra content too especially the ‘Principles of drug actions’. The boxes are a stand-out feature and are really useful especially if you want additional information or to understand more about a subject. The information is relevant and up to date. [The self-assessment questions] are so useful as these are the format used in the A and P module exam and I like the additional methods of assessment too as always useful for a chance to consolidate learning and understanding. Really useful content and many other A and P books do not have this facility of assessing knowledge and understanding. This book will be one I read and read and read.’ Student, University of Huddersfield‘I think [the book] could be a useful resource for our OT students. It very much reflects the content of one of our modules and the layout and diagrams are helpful and clear.’ Senior Lecturer in OT, UCLan‘I can honestly say that this is a book that we have been waiting for a while. I love its relatedness and its relevance – the language used is easy to read and to understand; the use of diagrams and real-life photos aids understanding; the cross referencing between different systems demonstrates how the body works in a unified way; the case examples are contemporary and relevant to all fields of nursing; and the blend of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology result in a format that is very applied and supportive of the relevance of understanding A&P in nursing practice.’ Course Director for LD Nursing, UEA‘The book is a great introductory A&P text for all health disciplines at pre-reg level and the content is comprehensive, but not overwhelming. I would say that it is also a good revision textbook for post-reg and experienced clinicians in that it is a visually pleasing textbook, written in clear & simple terms. The authors have to be commended on their articulation of some complex systems.’ Senior Lecturer, School of Community Health and Midwifery, UCLan‘I really enjoy the presentation of the book and the online chapters are a great addition. The book really allows links for all fields of nursing practice to be made across the topic of biosciences for healthcare students. The pharmacology chapter in particular really supports all students and clinical backgrounds. It also is a very useful refresher for students going on to study a prescribing qualification. The illustrations are great, along side the boxes and taking it further notes. The self assessment questions are also very good for students to test themselves.’ Lecturer, Edinburgh Napier University‘I liked the illustrations, they were clear, colourful, and not too information-heavy, making each one easier to understand... The white background, simply text boxes, and colourful illustrations were aesthetically pleasing. The online assessments are REALLY helpful and I am also glad that these assessments are online as you can print them off or look at them separately to the book to really test your knowledge!’ Student, University of York‘The logical structure makes for ease of reading and enables the reader to get a good depth and understanding of the content... there is a good balance between authoritativeness and accessibility and this reinforces the principles and expectations demonstrated by my University provider too. One of the more ‘easy reading’ and less ‘full on’ academic texts surrounding A&P I have read. Some of the clearest diagrams I have witnessed in academic literature... extremely effective in supporting otherwise tricky to visualise concepts. I really enjoyed engaging with the additional resources online and felt that they enabled me to do just what it said on the tin so to speak and complete a self-assessment.’ Student, University of Brighton‘I believe this book is one of the best Anatomy and Physiology books I have read. Having been in the medical field for a number of years I have read a fair few and I would recommend this above some of the regular ones recommended. The combination of real medical images as well as illustrations is brilliant and puts everything into perspective. I am a very visual learner and this makes everything make sense. The illustrations are very clear and easy to examine. [The online self-assessment questions] are so useful. I like to test my knowledge and I think for some students this asserts their knowledge base and allows them to realise what they have managed to learn. I would thoroughly recommend this book to colleagues and fellow students. One of the most common errors in medical textbooks is that the authors assume a certain level of knowledge and if you do not meet that level the words just all merge and you don’t learn much other than confusing yourself more. This book, however, sets a level for all levels of learning and you take from it what you want. This book has become my new best friend in terms of anatomy and physiology textbooks.’ Student, University of East Anglia'I found the book excellent, clear and well laid out with enough information for student nurses without being overwhelming. I will be recommending it to students for next year.' Lecturer, Queen Margaret UniversityPerfect Addition to the Nursing Students Bookshelf ‘This is a really excellent book for any student healthcare professional, it has as much detail you would expect and more. It has additional interesting information in the margins as side notes which add more value. It allows expansion on current knowledge. It is easy to read, easy to navigate through and very accessible for all aspects of your degree or access course. One you'll definitely want to keep on your bookshelf as I feel it has endless longevity. When students ask what books they should get before they start their course, I'll be recommending this one.' Amazon reviewer Fantastic, condensed and Finely tuned for your needs ‘This book is exactly what the Nurse ordered! Clear , concise and condensed high yield information key to all your anatomy and physiology studies set out in a clear and simple manner. This is exactly what students need , especially when exams are around the corner and you need to pick out the core knowledge , this book does that all for you and expands on it with clear additional information boxes and links to pathophysiology at the end of each chapter to make the knowledge slots into place.' Amazon reviewer An essential! ‘I'm a second year (adult) student nurse and I've found this book so useful for my studies! Compared to other anatomy and physiology textbooks especially, this book is so easy to read in that it explains processes in a way that make sense and makes the content less 'dry' and easier to understand. The detailed colourful diagrams also really help to make the information sink in. Overall, this book definitely makes the sometimes difficult subject of anatomy and physiology a lot easier to read about and understand whilst still containing all the information you need to know!' Amazon reviewer As a 3rd year student nurse, this was fab! ‘What a fab book! As a third year student nurse and having an intense science module to study for - I utilised this book, and truly relied on it to help me understand the basics of A&P in order to apply my specific module content in practice. Love the keys & the hints! Also love how easy it is to read! I sometimes get put off if content is too complex - this however, was written in a way that was super easy to pick up!' Amazon reviewer Great new book on the market ‘This is a great new book aimed at nursing and healthcare students. I particularly like the way the book begins with histology. I also like that the book has a brief contents page then a detailed contents page. Some textbooks can be uninteresting and unappealing, however, I feel this book has a good balance. Something else I liked is the content depth of this book. Some books can be too sparse or too in-depth but this is definitely spot on.' Amazon reviewer A great resource for Anatomy and physiology modules ‘I am a student MH nurse and I gave this book 5 stars because it is an excellent A and P book for not only Nursing students but it would be good for people who study subjects such as holistic therapy or yoga teaching etc . The quality is excellent and there are great diagrams too. I liked the quick fact check boxes too.' Amazon reviewer Perfect for all fields and years! ‘WOW. This book, as a final year child nursing student really helped me. As a student nurse ambassador for my university also, many potential students ask if A&P is hard to get your head around and honestly, I wish I had this book from year 1. It’s amazing and I’d honestly recommend this to any future or current nursing student!' Amazon reviewer Fabulous textbook ‘This book is fabulous. I’m a second year student nurse and have worked in healthcare for nearly ten years and this is by far the best anatomy and physiology textbook I’ve come across to date. It allows the reader to read the bare minimum or expand their knowledge base by reading the side notes!! Well laid out and well worded.' Amazon reviewer A must-buy for all nursing and healthcare students ‘This is a modern textbook that introduces topics in a way that is easy to digest. Not only does it provide information that will help with your first A&P exam, but it also brings in the practical element of nursing and healthcare too. I especially love the supplementary chapters available online, which cover an array of topics saving the need to purchase several different books. As a student mental health nurse, I welcome the information around common mental health problems. I think this is an important step towards reducing the widening disparity between mental and physical health.' Amazon reviewer Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; About the authors; Acronyms and abbreviations; How to use this book 1 Introduction 2 Histology 3 The skin 4 The musculoskeletal system 5 The cardiovascular system 6 The respiratory system 7 The digestive system 8 The urinary system 9 The nervous system 10 The sensory system 11 The endocrine system 12 The reproductive systems 13 The human genome 14 Immunity 15 Disease 16 Multisystem disorders Glossary; Figure acknowledgements; Index Supplementary chapters available online at www.lanternpublishing.com/AandP: 17 Physiological measurements 18 Principles of drug action 19 Nutrition 20 Biochemistry

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Book SynopsisSudokus are the ever-popular number placement puzzles that can help give your brain an excellent workout. Spanning a number of difficulty levels, this collection of more than 500 puzzles is sure to keep you entertained for hours. • EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you pit your wits against these number-placement teasers. • REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles. • OVER 500 PUZZLES AND SOLUTIONS: This bumper book of puzzles will provide hours of entertainment.

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Book Synopsis''Sacred, ferocious, and businesslike, Adelstein describes the Japanese mafia like nobody else'' Roberto Saviano, on Tokyo ViceMakoto Saigo is half-American and half-Japanese in small-town Japan with a set of talents limited to playing guitar and picking fights. With rock stardom off the table, he turns toward the only place where you can start from the bottom and move up through sheer merit, loyalty, and brute force - the yakuza.Saigo, nicknamed Tsunami, quickly realizes that even within the organization, opinions are as varied as they come, and a clash of philosophies can quickly become deadly. One screw-up can cost you your life, or at least a finger.The internal politics of the yakuza are dizzyingly complex, and between the ever-shifting web of alliances and the encroaching hand of the law that pushes them further and further underground, Saigo finds himself in the middle of a defining decades-long battle that will determine the future of th

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