This book explores the problems involved in 'touching' children in an educational environment. It uses real-life examples taken from groundbreaking research into the mentality of today's risk culture, and highlights a maddening state of affairs in which ordinary well-meaning professionals feel they [...]

Teaching Adult Second Language Learners addresses the needs of adults studying English. It provides a useful summary of the principles involved in teaching adults as well as a wealth of activities specifically designed for adult learners. The text is divided into three sections: Section I provides a[...]

The burning question on every ambitious fee-earner's lips is: 'how do I make partner at this firm?' This book is your route map to making it to the top in a professional services firm. It shows you how to stand out, be in the right place at the right time and build your kitbag of skills to overcome [...]

"The most current scientific information from the world's leading medical journals." Although there is growing consumer awareness of alternative and complementary medicine, there is a lack of comprehensive information available on herbal products. While pharmacists, physicians and other health care[...]

A collection of essays by top international correspondants in print, broadcasting, and photojournalism, International News Reporting offers an introduction to journalism written by the people who have made the profession what it is today. * Contributors identify the major areas of professional pract[...]

This new edition of Social Work Research: Ethical and Political Contexts explores the intrinsic connection between knowledge, research and practice in social work. The authors argue that through a better appreciation of research, the highest standards of social work can be achieved. The second editi[...]

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Raspberry Almond Tart with Chantilly Cream, Banana Caramel Bread, Biscotti Cherry Chocolate?these and many more delicious desserts are deceptively quick and easy-if you know the tricks. In an accessible, sumptuously illustrated cookbook, award-winning executive pastry chef[...]

This title features 16 beautiful projects - including quilts, tote bags, and placemats - in both bold & bright and traditional country colours. Take part in your own quilt challenge with the mother/daughter team behind the successful Hopscotch Quilts. Starting with the same blocks, Heather and Elisa[...]

Highlights forty painters and sculptors including Leonardo Da Vinci, Claude Monet, Diego Velasquez, Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Mary Cassatt and Andy Warhol with information on their life, inspirations, influences, technique and a full-colour photo of one of their works of art. It also includes[...]