Following on from the widely acclaimed The Actor & the Text
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Features of the Student Book include: * easy-to-use Assessment tasks focusing clearly on either Reading Writing or Speaking & Listening are a central element of each Student book * Assess your progress features to help students take control of their learning * clear success criteria to show students how to progress * APP-style Assessment tasks help you to assess students progress & focus them in a motivating way on areas requiring improvement * clear objectives at the start of each unit to show students what they will be learning. ...

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.

Includes:: new chapters on childrens voices & children & adolescents with problems related to sexuality * Professional Issues in Child Care
- exploring the scope of childrens nursing legal & ethical issues management issues for professional practice as well as considering the future of childrens nursing. Study activities key points & summary boxes are featured throughout to ensure that the reader learns about & critically reflects on all aspects of childrens nursing in wide variety of settings.


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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

Includes:: a conceptual overview that describes the structure & function of an anatomic region accompanied by new full-color dissection photographs that illustrate the relevance of anatomy to successful veterinary practice.

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The seventh edition of Textbook on Administrative Law has been substantially revised & updated to provide a concise & topical account of this fast-moving area of law. The guiding theme of this acclaimed textbook is how accountability is achieved through a grievance chain comprising Parliament informal methods of dispute resolution ombudsmen tribunals & particularly by the courts through judicial review. This edition remains as accessible as ever fully exploring the core areas of the subject & setting them in a contextual framework. In addition to wide-spread recognition as an invaluable core text for LLB & GDL students Textbook on Administrative Law is a stimulating introduction for for undergraduate LLB students postgraduate students in public law & for non-law undergraduates with an interest in this field. ...

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:
- Twice-yearly updates providing easy access to changes & developments in the law
- Problem questions to test knowledge & develop analytical skill
- Guidance on how to answer the end-of-chapter questions
- A selection of web links to support additional research



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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. ...

Trusted by students for over 25 years this popular book continues to provide an interesting accessible & original account of contemporary land law. The fourteenth edition builds upon this unique & straightforward approach ensuring Textbook on Land Law remains the ultimate practical land law text for students. Using a fictional case study to illustrate the key principles of land law the authors clearly demonstrate the real-life applications of this often abstract subject while clarifying complex areas & common points of confusion. Further examples sample documents & extracts all provide valuable context & help readers to fully understand how the law works in practice. Known for its clear & direct writing style the 14th edition continues to combine academic detail with student-friendly explanations & provides wide-ranging coverage of key land law topics in a compact & easy-to-use format. A glossary of essential land law terminology is included at the end of the book for ease of reference while end of chapter reading suggestions support further research & exam preparation. This textbook is also accompanied by a free Online Resource Centre (www.oxfordtextbooks. co.uk/orc/landlaw 14e/) which

Includes:: advice on approaching land law problems plus additional topics for further study & updates to the law post-publication. An interview with the authors is also provided discussing their thoughts on the development of land law & their experiences of the subject including study & career advice.

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