A foot on the neck is nine points of the law' There are many who say that the art of diplomacy is an intricate & complex dance between two informed partners determined by an elaborate set of elegant & unwritten rules. There are others who maintain that it's merely a matter of who carries the biggest stick. Like when a large heavily fortified & armoured empire makes a faintly menacing request of a much smaller infinitely more cowardly neighbour. It would be churlish if not extremely dangerous not to comply
- particularly if all they want is a wizard & they don't specify whether competence is an issue...
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Born in 1917 the year of the Russian Revolution the eighty-five years of Eric Hobsbawms life are backdropped by an endless litany of wars revolutions & counter-revolutions. He has led a remarkably fulfilling & long life; historian & intellectual fluent in five languages a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain until it dissolved itself & writer of countless volumes of history. He has personally witnessed some of the critical events of our century from Hitlers rise to power in Berlin to the fall of the Berlin wall. Hobsbawm has kept his eyes & ears open for eighty-five years & has been constantly committed to understanding the interesting times (as the Chinese curse puts it) through which he has lived. His autobiography is one passionate cosmopolitan Jews account of his travels through that past which is another country where they do things differently & how it became the world we now live in. ...

MIGHTY BATTLES! REVOLUTION! DEATH! WAR! (AND HIS SONS TERROR & PANIC & DAUGHTER CLANCY) The oldest & most inscrutable empire on the Discworld is in turmoil brought about by the revolutionary treatise What I did on My Holidays. Workers are uniting with nothing to lose but their water buffaloes. Warlords are struggling for power. War (and Clancy) are spreading throughout the ancient cities. & all that stands in the way of terrible doom for everyone is: Rincewind the Wizard who cant even spell the word wizard... Cohen the barbarian hero five foot tall in his surgical sandals who has had a lifetimes experience of not dying...and a very special butterfly. ...

Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build" provides an in-depth study of the creative & construction processes behind 30 contemporary interior designs. Covering a broad range of international projects the book illustrates the working methods & creative concerns of both long-established & emerging international designers. Every stage of the project is included from the demands of the original brief through early sketches & design development to investigation of building regulations & collaboration with engineers contractors builders & suppliers. The book is unique in that each project is presented through an explanatory overview with specially taken shots of production & construction processes & details of fixtures fittings customised furnishings & decoration. " Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build" offers both students & professional designers an inspiring & informative overview of how todays major interior architectural projects are designed & built." ...

The Interior Design Directory is a comprehensive guide to the very latest in materials technology which has entered a whole new dimension in the last few years. Alongside tried-&-tested surfaces & finishes that have graced our interiors for centuries
- fine hardwoods polished stone carpets & rugs
- are exciting innovations that stretch our understanding of what a material can be. Concrete that is light & translucent fabric that responds to its environment by lighting up tiles that can be moved from place to place at will: what it is where to get it what to do with it
- each material has its own comprehensive entry enabling you to fill your home with the very best of what is on offer. The book is divided into four parts opening with a section on classic natural & composite materials including wood & stone brick ceramic & carpet. The next two sections deal with crossovers from industrial to domestic
- building materials that have been refined & updated for home use from glass concrete & metal to rubber & tiles. The final section is devoted to sustainable materials as we are all increasingly aware of the environmental impact of our choices & looks at wood alternatives eco glass recycled fabric & natural textiles. Throughout the book smart design photographs of contemporary interiors & detailed close-ups of each material make this as visually inspiring as it is unfailingly practical.



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Suitable for both Intermediate 1 & Intermediate 2 candidates these Course Notes provide a thorough overview of five of the most popular units studied & ensure that you are confident with the unit material ahead of the final exam. Intermediate 1 & 2 History Course Notes provides detailed information on the following units: / Bismarck & the Creation of the German Empire 1815-1871 / The Road to War 1933-1939 / Social Welfare in Britain 1890s-1951 / Social Change in Scotland 1900-1979 / USA 1918-1968 Each unit starts with a summary of key knowledge & then goes on to investigate each topic in depth enabling students to revise effectively consolidate their learning & feel confident going into the exam. ...

This title delivers a highly visual approach to revision which will appeal to a variety of learning styles. Clear accessible notes cover key information across the three course units: Health & Technology; Biotechnological Industries; Growing Plants. In addition extensive colour illustrations photographs & diagrams help students to grasp important content & to improve subject recall. Top Tips & Quick Tests accompany all topic areas. Contents Unit 1: Health & Technology * The meaning of health * Physiological measurements * The heart & blood vessels * Pulse rate * Blood pressure * Blood * The lungs & breathing * Physiological measurements of the lungs * A healthy diet * Measuring body mass & fat content * Body temperature & health * Muscles & reaction time * Effects of alcohol on the body Unit 2: Biotechnological Industries * Dairy industries: milk; yoghurt; cheese * Yeast-based industries: bread; beer; fermented milk drinks; flavouring & food colouring * Detergent industries * Environmental impact of the detergent industries * Pharmaceutical industries
- antibiotics & antifungals * Industrial production of antibiotics Unit 3: Growing Plants * Growing plants from seeds * Investigating germination * Methods of sowing seeds * Sowing seeds * Vegetative propagation * Artificial propagation
- cuttings * Artificial propagation
- layering * Conditions for plant growth
- composts * Conditions for plant growth
- fertilisers * Watering plants 1 & 2 * Controlling environmental conditions
- temperature * Controlling environmental conditions
- humidity * Plant maintenance * Methods of maintaining plants * Methods of controlling pests & diseases * Protected cultivation Exam skills & support






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This title comprehensively covers all essential course content helping students achieve success in the Intermediate 2 exam. The full colour layout appeals to a variety of learning styles & a double page spread for every topic breaks revision down into manageable study areas. Features include Quick Tests Test Your Progress & Top Tips which help to improve exam technique & test problem solving skills. ...

This popular title has been completely updated to reflect the new Arrangements introduced for the 2005/06 course. In addition to comprehensive coverage of key areas to consolidate & enhance understanding quick questions & differentiated exam-style questions at the end of each chapter sharpen exam technique. Use the case studies to broaden subject knowledge whilst a full glossary makes reference quick & easy. Contents Chapter 1: Business in contemporary society * Cycle of business * Factors of production * Sectors of business activity * Private sector organisations * Non-profit making organisations * Publicly-funded organisations * Objectives * Stakeholders * Role of enterprise & the entrepreneur * Franchising * What is a manager? * Sources of finance * Sources of assistance * Methods of growth * Internal business environment * External business environment * Changing business environment Chapter 2: Business information & ICT * Sources of information * Types of information * value of information * Uses of information in business * Types of ICT * Costs & benefits of ICT * Business software * Uses of ICT * Effects of ICT Chapter 3: Decision-making in business * Types of decisions * Mission statement * Decision-making process * Role of managers in decision-making * Influence of stakeholders on decision-making * SWOT analysis * Costs & benefits of POGADSCIE & SWOT * Why is effective decision-making difficult? * What do quality decisions depend on? * Other decision-making techniques Chapter 4: Internal organisation * Types of organisational groupings * Organisation charts * Formal organisational structure * The role & responsibility of management * Organisational relationships * Changes in organisational structure * Empowerment * Corporate culture Chapter 5: Marketing Chapter 6: Operations Chapter 7: Financial management Chapter 8: Human resource management Chapter 9: Key terms & solutions ...

Boost your final grade with Intermediate 2 & Higher Religious Moral & Philosophical Studies Grade Booster! Packed full of practical advice on tackling exam questions & containing model answers this Grade Booster shows you how & where to gain maximum marks. Covering both Intermediate 2 & Higher RMPS this Grade Booster is packed full of practical tips & techniques to help you get the best grade possible in your exam. It gives examples of strong & weak answers to help you understand what the examiners are looking for & how & why they allocate marks. ...