Developed specifically for the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Text for Scotland is written by a dedicated team of authors who have extensive experience of teaching in Scotl&. Text for Scotland is a complete unit-based resource for S1 & S2 that builds essential language skills with a focus throughout on Assessment is for Learning strategies. Text for Scotland is closely matched to the epxeriences & outcomes of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence 2008 so you dont need to spend time adapting resources. * clear outcomes & experiences stated at the start of each unit to show students what they will be learning. * up-to-date examples to help students identify with the material & engage them in the classroom. * activities which focus on acquiring key language skills. * self- & peer-evaluation activities which embed Assessment is for Learning practice. * a clear & colourful design so your students engage with the material. ...

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Childrens & young peoples nursing has changed & developed in recent years in response to a number of government reports. e.g. Childrens National Service Framework the Kennedy report Every Child matters: Change for children The Children Act 2004. The second edition of this successful textbook embraces these changes & combines experience clinical practice education & research to provide an invaluable innovative & authoritative guide for all child nursing students & newly qualified childrens nurses. Covering all ages & range of specialities this evidence-based & accessible text fully explores all aspects of nursing care. Divided into 3 parts The Textbook of Childrens & Young Peoples Nursing 2nd edition covers: * Health in Childhood- looking at the dynamics of the family development in children & the promotion of child health * Health & Deviations in Childhood -focusing on the care of sick children & its implications on the family.

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Offering comprehensive coverage of core anatomic concepts this respected clinically oriented text is the definitive source for a complete understanding of veterinary anatomy. Gain the working anatomic knowledge that is crucial to your understanding of the veterinary basic sciences as well as detailed information directly applicable to the care of specific animal species including dogs cats horses cows pigs sheep goats & birds. Each chapter

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Jill Pooles immensely popular Textbook on Contract Law has been guiding students through contract law for many years. The accessible writing style & focus on key principles & developments in contract law make this text a favourite with students & lecturers alike. The author places the law of contract clearly within its wider context before proceeding to provide detailed yet accessible treatment of all the key areas encountered when studying contract law. Key

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Textbook on Criminology offers an engaging & wide-ranging account of crime & criminology addressing the theoretical practical & political aspects of the subject. The clarity of approach makes it an ideal text for students wishing to gain a firm grasp of the fundamental issues together with an appreciation of some of the complexities surrounding the study of criminology. The author deals with the major questions of criminology such as how do you define a crime? why do people become criminals? & how should we deal with criminals?. Each question is studied from an objective & academic viewpoint & encourages greater social political & philosophical awareness of crime criminals & societys response to them. The text also maps out the changes in crime control & societys expectations in relation to crime control. For example students will find the insightful chapter on terrorism & state violence to be of particular interest & relevance; established criminological theories are applied & the author addresses issues such as political responses to terrorism & the reasons why people become terrorists. The text is ideal both for students studying towards a degree in criminology & students opting to study criminology as part of another subject such as law. ...

The fifth edition of Textbook on Immigration & Asylum Law continues to provide students with expert coverage of case law & legislation along with dynamic analysis of the political context & social impact of the law & a strong focus on human rights. An essential text for students at all levels the book deftly guides the reader through this fascinating & constantly developing area of law. Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which contains the following resources designed to support the book:
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- Guidance on how to answer the end-of-chapter questions
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Textbook on International Human Rights provides a concise wide-ranging introduction for newcomers to the subject. The focus of this book is on ensuring that the subject is easily accessible to those with little or no prior legal knowledge. The author expertly guides you through the complexities of each topic before providing a wealth of useful references at the end of each chapter. The fifth edition covers the latest developments in the subject including the review of the Human Rights Council the implementation of Protocol 14 of the European Convention & the developments in the African Union. Textbook on International Human Rights continues to be relied upon by students worldwide as the first book to turn to for clear & accurate coverage. Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which features bi-annual updates on important legal developments & a useful list of annotated web links to help with your research. ...

The seventh edition of Textbook on International Law offers students a concise & focused introduction to international law from the nature & sources of international law to the use of force & human rights. Dixon guides students through the legal principles & areas of controversy bringing the subject to life with the use of topical examples to illustrate key concepts. The book incorporates helpful features including a glossary chapter summaries & further reading. Online Resource Centre The book is complemented by a website providing updates on case law & legislative developments as well as annotated links to relevant websites. ...