This fascinating new book takes a nostalgic look at Bingley & presents some of the changes that have taken place in the town during the last 150 years. Local author Dr Gary Firth has gathered together 90 pairs of images many previously unpublished to compare & contrast changing modes of fashion & transportation shops & businesses houses & public buildings whilst recalling local people who once lived & worked in the historic market town. Bingley Past & Present" is sure to bring back cherished memories of yesteryear for all who know & love this part of West Yorkshire." ...

A great family game with full size game with cards spinner & markers all in a perfectly sized tin great for family holidays. Who will be the bingo caller this time? Choking hazard
- small parts & small balls. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
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Bingo Lingo
- the book which put the fun Into the literacy hour
- is relaunching in a bright new edition. A sharp fresh design

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Binnys life has been difficult since her father died & her dreadful old Aunt violet disposed of her beloved dog Max. Her world changed then to a city flat with not enough space for her Mum her big sister Clem & her small brother James. Definitely no room for a pet. Then one day Aunt violet dies leaving a small cottage in Cornwall to Binny & her family. Binny finds herself in a new world once more full of sunshine & freedom & Gareth the enemy-next-door & the ideal companion for dangerous dares. But Max is still lost in the past & it seems impossible that shell ever find him again... ...

Tenderly observantly incisively Edith Pearlman captures life on the page like few other writers. She is a master of the short story & this is a spectacular collection. ' Pearlman writes about the predicaments
- odd wry funny & painful
- of being human.. .[ Her] view of the world is large & compassionate delivered through small beautifully precise moments. Her characters inhabit terrain that all of us recognize one defined by anxieties & longing love & grief loss & exultation. These quiet elegant stories add something significant to the literary landscape.' The New York Times

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Grasp biochemistry basics apply the science & ace your exams Are you baffled by biochemistry? If so heres the good news you dont have to stay that way! Biochemistry For Dummies shows you how to get a handle on biochemistry apply the science raise your grades & prepare yourself to ace any standardized test. This friendly unintimidating guide presents an overview of the material covered in a typical college-level biochemistry course & makes the subject easy to understand & accessible to everyone. From cell ultrastructure & carbohydrates to amino acids proteins & supramolecular structure youll identify biochemical structures & reactions & send your grades soaring. Newest biology biochemistry chemistry & scientific discoveries Updated examples & explanations Incorporates the most current teaching techniques From water biochemistry to protein synthesis Biochemistry For Dummies gives you the vital information clear explanations & important insights you need to increase your understanding & improve your performance on any biochemistry test. ...

The original biodynamic sowing & planting calendar now in its 51st year. This useful guide shows the optimum days for sowing pruning & harvesting various plants & crops as well as working with bees. It

Includes:: Maria & Matthias Thuns unique insights which go above & beyond the standard information presented in some other lunar calendars. It is presented in colour with clear symbols & explanations. The calendar

Includes:: a pullout wallchart that can be pinned up in a barn shed or greenhouse as a handy quick reference.

Includes:: a memorial section to Maria Thun who died in February 2012.





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Providing readers with the confidence needed to debate key issues in bioethics this introductory text clearly explains bioethical theories & their philosophical foundations. Over 250 activities introduce topics for personal reflection & discussion points encourage students to think for themselves & build their own arguments. Highlighting the potential pitfalls for those new to bioethics each chapter features boxes providing factual information & outlining the philosophical background along with detailed case studies that offer an insight into real-life examples of bioethical problems. Within-chapter essay questions & quizzes along with end-of-chapter review questions allow students to check their understanding & to broaden their thinking about the topics discussed. The accompanying podcasts by the author (two of whose podcasts on i Tunes U (TM) have attracted over 3 million downloads) explain points that might be difficult for beginners. These along with a range of extra resources for students & instructors are available at www.cambridge.org/bioethics. ...

In 1882 three schoolboys from the Hotspur Cricket Club decided that playing football in the winter might be a good way to keep fit. So after a meeting under a lamp post about 100 yards from where White Hart Lane stands today they formed Hotspur Football Club. Players paid sixpence to join up & the club played its first match in a dark blue strip with a red 'H' badge. Now Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is one of the greatest names in the greatest games of all with an illustrious history of footballing firsts including having become the first non-league team to win the FA Cup the first team of the modern era to win the league & cup Double & the first British team to win a European trophy. Beyond that the club has a proud tradition of ambition excellence & of playing football the right way 'the Spurs Way'. It is an unspoken but implicit prerequisite that the teams who pull on the famous lilywhite shirts will always endeavour to entertain & exhilarate the club's fans with fast quick-passing attacking football. The game " as the great Spurs captain Danny Blanchflower so succinctly put it "is about glory". In The Biography of Tottenham Hotspur renowned author Julie Welch
- who has lilywhite & blue blood coursing through her veins
- brilliantly deconstructs the history of the club to get to the very heart & soul of Tottenham Hotspur. How did Spurs develop their unique & precious character? Who were the key individuals & what were the key events that shaped the modern Spurs? Packed with wonderful stories from the formation of the club to the present day & the memories of numerous legendary players managers supporters & other key figures The Biography of Tottenham Hotspur brings the rich & glorious history of Spurs to life from a new & fascinating perspective."

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Accurate clinical observations are key to good patient care & fundamental to clinical practice. A thorough understanding of the biological science underlying vital observations
- such as taking the temperature or measuring the pulse
- enables health professionals to make well-informed clinical decisions quickly & accurately. To be fully competent in these basic skills there is a need to understand not only how & why procedures are performed but also how results are affected for example by variation in technique or the health status of the patient. This new edition integrates clear explanations of the techniques involved in these procedures with the biological knowledge which gives them meaning. For each topic William T. Blows explains the pathological basis for variations in observed results focusing on relevant anatomy & physiology genetics & pharmacology & the basic principles of care. This helpful text gives health practitioners at all levels the understanding needed to: Perform clinical observations accurately Make accurate judgements about the patient's condition Make accurate decisions concerning patient care. In addition to all-new chapters on observations of nutrition; fluid balance & hydration; drug side effects & interactions; skin & pain the text looks at: Temperature Cardiovascular observations Respiratory observations Urinary & bowel observations Neurological observations The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations is a unique text which integrates explanations of essential procedures with the biological knowledge that underpins practice. It is essential reading for all students preparing for clinical practice.

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