For centuries Daoism (Taoism) has played a central role in the development of Chinese thought & civilization. This title introduces the reader to ancient scriptures, providing a systematic introduction to early Daoism (c 2nd-6th CE). It is suitable for students of religion, & for scholars wishing to explore Daoist sacred literature. ...

This book consists of a collection of light-hearted stories, each of which can be read & enjoyed on its own. Taken together, they convey something of the atmosphere & spirit of the now famous scientific institution, during its crucial formative years. ...

Demonstrates the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy with individuals who are at risk of developing psychosis. Divided into three parts, this book opens with the background to the clinical trial including the rationale for the early intervention strategy, assessment strategies to identify "at risk" groups, & a review of prevention strategies. ...

All six episodes from the first season of the BBC2 comedy set in The Grapes, an old-fashioned Manchester pub where the daily life of the locals
- among them jack-the-lads Joe & Duffy, beer-bellied landlord Ken & his police officer cronies Phil & Nige, miserable old git Tommy & single mum Janice
- revolves around love, loneliness & blocked urinals. The regulars rib each other & discuss the minutiae of everyday life, each bringing their own faults & foibles with them to the bar. The series is co-written by Craig Cash, who also penned ' The Royle Family' with Caroline Aherne.

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All 12 episodes from series one & two of the BBC comedy, set in the environs of The Grape, an old-fashioned Manchester pub where the regulars spend most of their time. In series one, discarded fag ends are casusing the urinals to block up, tension mounts as the winner of the football sweepstake is announced, & Joan (Lorraine Cheshire) & Eddie (Mark Benton) celebrate their anniversary. In series two, forged banknotes start appearing in the pub, but who's responsible? While Duffy (Phil Mealey) faces up to single life, Ken (John Henshaw) the landlord begins to think about chucking the towel in, although he hasn't reckoned on the charms of Tanya (Susan Cookson) convincing him to keep the pub open. ...

The complete second series of the BBC comedy set in The Grapes, an old-fasioned Manchester pub where the regulars spend most of their time. In this series, Ken (John Henshaw) is worried about how his stepdaughter will react to meeting her real dad, while local coppers Nigel (Peter Wight) & Phil (James Quinn) seem to spend more time in the snug rather than out on the beat.

Includes:: all six episodes.

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