Just two months before the September 11 terrorist attacks Dr Judy Melinek began her training as a New York City forensic pathologist While her husband & their toddler held down the home front Judy threw herself into the fascinating world of death investigation-performing autopsies investigating death scenes counseling grieving relatives Working Stiff chronicles Judy's two years of training taking readers behind the police tape of some of the most harrowing deaths in the Big Apple including a firsthand account of the events of September 11 the subsequent anthrax bio-terrorism attack & the disastrous crash of American Airlines Flight 587 An unvarnished portrait of the daily life of medical examiners-complete with grisly anecdotes chilling crime scenes & a welcome dose of gallows humor-Working Stiffoffers a glimpse into the daily life of one of America's most arduous professions & the unexpected challenges of shuttling between the domains of the living & the dead The body never lies-and through the murders accidents & suicides that land on her table Dr Melinek lays bare the truth behind the glamorized depictions of autopsy work on television to reveal the secret story of the real morgue " Haunting & illuminatingthe stories from her average workdaystransfix the reader with their demonstration that medical science can diagnose & console long after the heartbeat stops" (The New York Times) ...

Many social workers are employed in positions where they deal with involuntary clients These positions are demanding & require a specific set of skills The new edition of this successful book provides an accessible & practical guide for managing difficult & sensitive relationships & communicating with reluctant clients The author directly links theory to real-life by adopting a jargon-free & accessible guide to working in partnership with involuntary clients Written in a lively & engaging style the book is relevant across the curriculum & richly illustrated with case examples drawn from a variety of service-user groups such as work with people with addictions young people who refuse to go to school & mental health patients who refuse treatment as well as examples from criminal justice & child protection The author's integrated & systematic approach promotes prosocial values; emphasizes clarifying roles; & deals with issues of authority & goal-setting Fully revised & updated throughout to reflect contemporary research & practice the book

Includes:: increased emphasis on risk assessment cognitive behavioural approaches including manualised intervention programs & reflective practice The result is an invaluable practical guide for social work & social care students & professionals to working with both clients & their families

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Workout With Wayne is the fun easy & effective way to tone up & lose weight It guarantees better looking legs bum & tum with these easy to follow routines for people of all ages & fitness levels There are six specially devised workouts to target those problem areas like underarms thighs bottoms & stomachs Workout With Wayne as little or as often as you like for the quick & easy way to getting a better looking body Actors Wayne Sleep Certificate Exempt from Classification Languages English
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A collection of true stories from one of the UK's most experienced businessman demonstrating best practices & common mistakes in business & the work place After thirty ears of life in the John Lewis Partnership Mark Price imparts some wisdom & gentle humour with these workplace fables A heartwarming & highly instructive look at what you should & shouldn't do in business today Divided into thirteen chapters each containing about ten fables this is a fantastically entertaining selection of Mark Price's real life business experiences
- the good & the bad the inventive & the hilariously stupid
- these are the lessons of a lifetime condensed into one easy to read volume

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Undertaking small-scale applied workplace-based research presents a unique set of challenges including how to conduct good research in time pressured situations & how to thrive in unfamiliar work environments This book will help you to meet these challenges by setting out a step-by-step guide to planning conducting & delivering finest top quality small-scale work-based research projects In addition this book will help you to adapt quickly to your new surroundings It will provide a strong strategic skill set that will enable you to navigate the workplace & ensure that your research findings inform organizational decision making It tackles the challenge of conducting rigorous credible research FOR & WITHIN organizations & provides tangible advice for those looking to complete their research in very short time frames & with limited resources Written by established academics with significant experience coordinating industrygovernment placements & internships the book will help you to bridge the gap between academic expectations & the requirements of the organisation including the need to Develop a pitch' as well as a proposal; Produce powerful visualizations as well as logical narrative; Present practicable recommendations as well as findingsconclusions; Develop persuasive deliverables as well as traditional research reports; Create presentations that persuade as well as inform Packed full of real-life examples actionable advice & sensitive pedagogy this book will get you through your placement with complete confidence & style ...

Mini construction kit made with real metal parts Inside there is a selection of metal & plastic shapes that are designed to secure together using the included nuts & bolts The various pieces are screwed using the tools in the box to create one of the four vehicles The sets available include an airplane go kart motorcycles & microcopters each containing between 55 & 65 pieces The kits can also be combined to make larger models from all sides Age 8 Model building kit Metal & plastic parts Nuts & bolts Various Designs One Sent at Random 55 &8211; 65 pieces per set Designs include an aeroplane go kart motorbike & microcopter
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Large construction kit made from real metal parts Inside is a selection of metal & plastic shapes that are designed to fix together using the nuts & bolts included The various pieces screw together using the spanner & screwdriver included to make a helicopter There are a total of 183 pieces in the box that assemble to build this model Kits can also be combined to make bigger models from all of the parts 183 pieces Box of 275 cm Detailed Intsriction & Tools Provided ...

This charming design features a colourful scene of Santa making toys in his North Pole workshop With dolls to be made & elves at the ready this delightful creation is beautifully handcrafted in the whimscical style that is uniquely Jim Shore Item comes packaged in a branded craft box Unique variations should be expected as the product is hand painted Not a toy or children&s product Intended for adults only ...

The irresistibly compelling BOOK TWO in the long awaited PENRYN & THE END OF DAYS series It is THE book we are all waiting with bated breath to read In this sequel to the bestselling fantasy thriller Angelfall the survivors of the angel apocalypse begin to scrape back together what's left of the modern world When a group of people capture Penryn's sister Paige thinking she's a monster the situation ends in a massacre Paige disappears Humans are terrified Mom is heartbroken Penryn drives through the streets of San Francisco looking for Paige Why are the streets so empty? Where is everybody? Her search leads her into the heart of the angels' secret plans where she catches a glimpse of their motivations & learns the horrifying extent to which the angels are willing to go Meanwhile Raffe hunts for his wings Without them he can't rejoin the angels can't take his rightful place as one of their leaders When faced with recapturing his wings or helping Penryn survive which will he choose? ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play The World at War The Ultimate Restored Edition is the definitive version of one of the greatest documentary series ever made Each frame has been painstakingly restored & the audio enhanced & upgraded so that this is the best this award-winning series has ever looked & sounded Now on Blu-ray this is the ultimate way to watch this classic series Narrated by Laurence Olivier & first broadcast in 1973 when memories of the Second World War were still clear in people&s minds & the war&s veterans numerous over 26 episodes this unique series assembled these recollections together with archive footage to create one of the most powerful & successful historical documentaries ever seen The voices of those that fought worked or watched during the war gave each episode a vivid sense of what it was like to be there & was the hallmark of the series Directors Peter Tiffin Language English Subtitles English Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired English Number of discs 9 ...