This handbook aims to provide a guide to all the key terms relevant to the A level, GNVQ & professional examination syllabuses within the subject area. It is a guide to the key terms in A & AS lavel Law & equivalent level courses in Law, such as Legal Secretaries & Part I of ILEX. It is a valuable reference guide to mystifying legal expressions. Each entry begins with a definition & is followed by further explanation, & where appropriate, by specific examples and/or cases. All entries are carefully cross-referenced. ...

An A-Z of Modern America is a comprehensive cultural dictionary which defines contemporary America through its history & civilization. The book

Includes:: entries on: key people from presidents to Babe Ruth American life, customs, clothing & educationlegal, religious & governmental practicesmulticulturalism, minorities & civil rights An A-Z of Modern America offers accessible & lively definitions of over 3, 000 separate items. The book is cross-referenced & thus provides associated links & cultural connections while the appendices contain essential extra information on American institutions, structures & traditions.

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” An A-Z of the First World War” is a concise, pocket-size guide, taking readers through the impressive collection of materials related to the Great War in the Imperial War Museum to shed light on this historic event on the occasion of its centenary. Beginning with ” Archduke, ” which explores the role of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in escalating tensions in the weeks leading up to the war, & ending with the German airship ” Zeppelin, ” the book takes readers through entries including ” Rationing, ” ” Rats, ” ” Recruitment, ” ” The Red Baron, ” ” Remembrance, ” ” The Royal Flying Corps, ” ” Shell Shock, ” & ” Scrap of Paper, ” the infamous German term for the 1839 Treaty of London, which guaranteed Belgium`s neutrality. Throughout the book, individual entries are brought to life with moving--and sometimes funny--excerpts from firsthand accounts by soldiers & others who took part in the war. Packed with stories & surprising facts that will intrigue anyone with an interest in World War I, ” An A-Z of the First World War” covers virtually all aspects of the war, from leaders & battles to songs, superstitions, & slang & accompanies a major exhibition that will open at the Imperial War Museum in July. ...

Botanical names can be baffling to even the most experienced gardener. But a plant`s botanical name is more than just a handy label—it can tell a plant`s country of origin, the shape of its leaves, the color of its petals, & much more. The A to Z of Plant Names clears the confusion & allows every gardener to name plants with complete confidence. This comprehensive yet handy guide features the botanic names of the plants that gardeners really grow. Additional information

Includes:: suggested pronunciation, the common name, the derivation of the scientific name, the number of species currently accepted, the type of plant & the distribution. The A to Z of Plant Names helps demystify names, provides readers with the intriguing background information to naming conventions, & empowers gardeners everywhere to feel confident about naming plants.

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This handsome landscape format desk diary is elegantly designed with quality finishes. Illustrated throughout with Alfred Wainwright`s sketches of the Lakes, it has a week to a view & a ribbon marker. ` The fleeting hour of life of those who love the hills is quickly spent, but the hills are eternal.` A. Wainwright ...

From Lotus root crisps, Taiwanese popcorn chicken with basil & Baked pork buns to Crispy aromatic duck, Chilli barbecued five-spiced Dover sole & Singapore noodles, A. Wong
- The Cookbook offers a host of new & exciting authentic Chinese recipes. Andrew Wong`s philosophy is simple: maintain the fundamentals of the original Chinese recipes whilst adding an unmistakably ` Wong` spin to it. For Andrew Wong, cooking is all about inclusiveness; cooking & creating a meal is an act of love & friendship, which is perhaps why his restaurant in London`s Victoria is so incredibly popular. This unmissable new cookbook introduces a way of eating Chinese that is unlike any other.
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From the moment he joined THE SUNDAY TIMES, A.A. Gill has wanted to interview places
- to discover the personality of a place
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Imray’s series of charts of the coastal waters of the Caribbean are comprehensive & easy-to-use sailing charts published on rip-proof, waterproof paper- ideal to be used on small tables or in cockpits. They show detailed coastline & depth information, & are constantly corrected to reflect latest information. Designed primarily for yachtsmen, they are comprehensive without being unnecessarily cluttered. This chart covers Puerto Rico, with plans of San Juan, Bahia de Ponce, Puerto Arecibo & Bahia de Mayaguez Each chart contains insets showing local harbours annotated with symbols indicating what facilities can be found there (marinas, mooring & berth facilities, fuel, water, chandlers, etc.). Charts are fully updated to the latest printing date, & often include further corrections on a separate sheet. Subsequent corrections can be found on the Imray website. On this chart, depths are shown in fathoms & feet, with different sea colouring indicating areas with depths below one, between one & five, & over five fathoms. Positions referring to WGS84 Datum, such as most GPS readings, can be plotted directly onto this chart. Base cartography uses contours, several levels of colour shading, & spot measurements to indicate depth relative to Lowest Astronomical Tide, including distinct colour highlighting for tidally-covered l&. A large number of hatchings & markings are used to indicate coast types, salt flats, marshl&, reefs, etc. Compliant IALA ‘ System Region B’ buoys are clearly marked, & indications of other navigational aides such as light floats are given where possible. Lighthouses are clearly marked with arcs of visibility. A complex & comprehensive system of symbols is used to indicate all types of submerged obstructions, including wrecks, rocks, pipelines & cables, with depths where known. Flood tides, eddies races, ebb tide streams & other current information is given. A wide range of symbols indicate onshore features, anchorages, harbour details & other points of note. Danger areas, restricted areas & traffic zones are all shown. ...

Plans included: Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas) (1:30, 000) Cruz Bay (St John) (1:20, 000) Road Harbour, Sea Cow Bay & Nanny Cay Marina (Tortola) (1:20, 000) Benner Bay (St Thomas) (1:20, 000) Great Camanoe to Scrub Island (1:20, 000) On this 2013 edition, a new plan of Benner Bay (St Thomas) replaces the plan of Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (which remains on chart A232). Harbour developments are shown at Road Harbour, & the latest known depths have been applied throughout. ...

Plans included: Road Harbour & Approaches (Tortola) (1:20, 000) Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (Virgin Gorda) (1:20, 000) South Sound (Virgin Gorda) (1:20, 000) Gorda Sound (Virgin Gorda) (1:25, 000) Great Camanoe to Scrub Island (1:20, 000) Fat Hogs Bay & Maya Cove (Tortola) (1:20, 000) For this 2013 edition, the plan of Gorda Sound (Virgin Gorda) has been reschemed
- the new version has been drawn at a larger-scale of 1:25, 000 to show passages more clearly, & to show various marina developments; the plan of Road Harbour & Approaches has been divided into two plans
- one of Road Harbour, & one of Fat Hogs Bay & Maya Cove; & the latest known depths have been applied throughout.

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