The Dictionary of Food is the indispensable companion for everyone who loves reading about food or cooking it. We live in a globalised world & our tastes in food have widened dramatically in recent years. The Dictionary of Food reflects this huge cultural shift. With concise descriptions of dishes ingredients equipment & techniques it brings the worlds cuisines familiar & less familiar within our grasp... .so interesting that it only stayed on my desk very briefly before it was taken away...invaluable in anyones kitchen & particularly useful for professional chefs.
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Forensic scientists apply scientific analysis in a legal context & play a vital role in solving crimes. Sometimes the collection of forensic evidence is the only way to establish or exclude an association between suspect & victim or crime scene or to establish a likely order of events. Profiting from recent scientific developments & the advancement of technological equipment forensic science is a rapidly evolving discipline that encompasses many sciences & the law. This dictionary covers in over 1300 entries the key concepts within forensic science including a wide array of relevant specialist terms from areas such as chemistry biology anthropology art engineering firearms toolmarks trace evidence crime scene investigation case history biographies of investigators & criminals as well as forensic computing. Ranging from crime scene to fibers & fluorescence to RAM this new dictionary is the most up-to-date of its kind & is international in scope. Entry-level web links to online resources are listed & regularly updated on a companion website expanding the scope of the dictionary & pointing to more in-depth supplementary material. Many entries are complemented by case examples (Dr Crippen Mary Ann Cotton etc.) figures & photographs which makes this A to Z an ideal reference for students of forensic science as well as professionals & those with an interest in forensics. ...

Containing over 6 400 entries on all aspects of both human & physical geography this best-selling dictionary is the most comprehensive single-volume reference work of its kind. It

Includes:: coverage of cartography surveying meteorology climatology ecology population industry & development as well as up-to-date treatment of fast-changing topics such as plate tectonics remote sensing geographic information systems & aerial differentiation. For this new edition all existing entries have been fully revised & updated & there is now expanded coverage of economic geography (e.g. neo-liberalism) recent developments in geopolitics (e.g. 9/11 responses & the geographical implications of war on terror) & geography of finance (e.g. global production). It also focuses on the increasingly prominent areas of globalization & the anti-globalization movement landscape restoration the digital divide & issues of governance. Feature panels provide in-depth information on key areas such as the history of geography demographic transition & central place theory. Further reading has been added to many entries. This edition also contains recommended web links for many entries accessed & kept up to date via the Dictionary of Geography companion website. Loaded with clear concise & authoritative information this A-Z reference work is essential for all students & teachers of geography.

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This leading dictionary
- now in its fourth edition
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With clear critical & constructive surveys of key terms by leading researchers in the field The Dictionary of Human Geography fifth edition remains the definitive guide to the concepts & debates in human geography. Comprehensively revised new edition of a highly successful text with over 300 key terms appearing for the first time Situates Human Geography within the humanities social sciences & sciences as a whole Written by leading experts in the field Major entries not only describe the development of concepts contributions & debates in Human Geography but also advance them Features a new consolidated bibliography along with a detailed index & systematic cross-referencing of headwords ...

This best-selling dictionary is an authoritative & comprehensive source of jargon-free legal information. It contains over 4 200 entries that clearly define the major terms concepts processes & the organization of the English legal system. Entries have been fully updated for this new edition to reflect the very latest legislation including the substantial new Companies Act that affects company law & the Constitutional Reform Act that affects the positions of the Lord Chancellor Lord Chief Justice & the Law Lords. This edition also

Includes:: expanded coverage of criminology & law enforcement. Highlighted feature entries discuss key topics in detail for example adoption law the appeals system statement of terms of employment & terrorism acts & there is a useful Writing & Citation Guide that specifically addresses problems & established conventions for writing legal essays & reports. Now providing more information than ever before this edition features recommended web links for many entries which are accessed & kept up to date via the Dictionary of Law companion website. Described by leading university lecturers as the best law dictionary & excellent for non-law students as well as law undergraduates this classic dictionary is an invaluable source of legal reference for professionals students & anyone else needing succinct clarification of legal terms. Focusing primarily on English law it also provides a one-stop source of information for any of the many countries that base their legal system on English law.

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With over 8 000 terms & expressions this best-selling dictionary provides clear concise & fully up-to-date information on all aspects of civil criminal & commercial law. Fully updated for the new edition expanded topics include juvenile crime immigration anti-terrorism measures e-crime family law police procedure & forensics. Examples & encyclopedic comments help to explain complex terms from British European & US legal procedure. A recommended text for a number of law courses this book is ideal for students & all professionals who need to understand legal terminology especially non-native speakers of English. 'A useful volume for non-lawyers'
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This best-selling dictionary is an authoritative & comprehensive source of jargon-free legal information. It contains over 4 200 entries that clearly define the major terms concepts processes & the organization of the English legal system. This is a reissue with new covers & essential updates to account for recent changes. Highlighted feature entries discuss key topics in detail for example adoption law the appeals system statement of terms of employment & terrorism acts & there is a useful Writing & Citation Guide that specifically addresses problems & established conventions for writing legal essays & reports. Now providing more information than ever before this edition features recommended web links for many entries which are accessed & kept up to date via the Dictionary of Law companion website. Described by leading university lecturers as 'the best law dictionary' & 'excellent for non-law students as well as law undergraduates' this classic dictionary is an invaluable source of legal reference for professionals students & anyone else needing succinct clarification of legal terms. Focusing primarily on English law it also provides a one-stop source of information for any of the many countries that base their legal system on English law. ...

A Dictionary of Law Enforcement is the only dictionary available with a primary focus on UK law enforcement terms. Succinct & practical in its approach it contains over 3 400 entries covering ever aspect of this diverse field including terms related to law pathology forensic medicine accountancy insurance shipping commerce & trade criminology & psychology. Entries are supported by a wealth of practical information including (where appropriate) citations & references to statutes & legislation. In addition to the definitions the dictionary also contains five useful appendices: Abbreviations & Acronyms Recordable Offences Disclosure Code Disclosure Guidelines & Disclosure Protocol. Written by two former police officers both now lecturers in law & criminal investigation the dictionary fills a significant gap in the law market & will be invaluable to police officers & trainee officers students & lecturers of criminology criminal justice & police studies & other professionals needing clear definitions of law enforcement terms. ...

The definitive dictionary reference for all students of law & legal practitioners. For over 25 years Longman Dictionary of Law has been the authority the legal community turns to for full & accurate definitions. It provides students & practitioners with essential information relating to the study & practice of law. ...