Now in its second edition this highly accessible monograph lays a foundation for understanding of the underlying concepts of normal cardiovascular function. Students of medicine & related disciplines welcome the books concise coverage as a practical partner or alternative to a more mechanistically oriented approach or an encyclopedic physiology text. A focus on well-established cardiovascular principles reflects recent widely accepted research from the field. ...

This title features 160 card designs by top papercraft professionals offering a wide range of styles & techniques. All of the cards are carefully organized by occasion making it easy to find the perfect card for your loved one. The comprehensive Cardmaker's Techniques chapter provides an essential resource of numerous papercrafting techniques. Step-by-step photography & clear instructions make this an ideal book for beginners as well as more experienced cardmakers. ...

This work enables you to create special handmade greetings cards guaranteed to surprise the guys. Over 70 designs reflect the hobbies & interests of all ages in special themed chapters that include step-by-step projects variation ideas & galleries. This book

Includes:: special occasions throughout the year plus personal milestones & celebrations & features practical advice on creating personalized masculine themed cards from choosing colours & subject matter to suitable sentiments & presentation. Full instructions & clever tips ensure cards that are each unique classic stylish or simply good fun
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A flamboyant party host is murdered in full view of a roomful of bridge players... Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana's private collection. Indeed what began as an absorbing evening of bridge was to turn into a more dangerous game altogether... ...

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot. Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitanas private collection. ...

When Altons ageing blind uncle asks him to attend bridge games with him he agrees. After all its better than a crappy summer job in the local shopping mall & Altons mother thinks it might secure their way to a good inheritance sometime in the future. But like all apparently casual choices in any of Louis Sachars wonderful books this choice soon turns out to be a lot more complex than Alton could ever have imagined. As his relationship with his uncle develops & he meets the very attractive Toni deeply buried secrets are uncovered & a romance that spans decades is finally brought to conclusion. Altons mother is in for a surprise! ...

The authors draw on their extensive early years experience to provide a comprehensive & up-to-date review of the key issues in the field of early childhood care & education. In this fully updated & revised new edition rewritten to include the new Early Years Foundation Stage students will find that this text now meets the needs of students on Foundation degrees Early Childhood Degrees & the new Early Years Professional qualification. Topics covered in this essential textbook include: an overview of the principles of effective practice discussions on equal opportunities & childrens rights an update of the latest development theories relating to brain development & how children learn & the difficulties children may face in their learning investigations into what working with parents really means consideration of the different early years systems in operation summaries of key management issues & useful information on how to address them comparison with European perspectives on early years care & education & the importance of play in childrens early learning. Readers of this second edition will also find the expansion of existing chapters in order to include topics such as inclusion transitions child protection in relation to the internet & partnerships with parents. The book covers the whole age range from birth to eight years with a special section on the birth to three years age group. Each chapter is fully referenced & has case studies or reflective practice boxes within the text. Informative & engaging the book challenges the reader to think about how underlying theory may be reflected in practice. It will be essential reading for all students who are studying for early childhood qualifications at levels four five & six. ...

Published in association with the RSPCA the UKs leading animal welfare charity this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a guinea pig & how best to look after it. If you already own or are planning to buy a guinea pig this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout it covers all aspects of daily care including housing feeding hygiene grooming exercise & first aid. Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA this book will help you ensure that you are giving your guinea pig the best possible care. ...

Published in association with the RSPCA the UK's leading animal welfare charity this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a hamster & how best to look after it. If you already own or are planning to buy a hamster this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout it covers all aspects of daily care including housing feeding handling hygiene exercise & first aid. Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA this book will help you ensure that you are giving your hamster the best possible care. ...

Published in association with the RSPCA the UK s leading animal welfare charity this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a kitten & how best to look after it. If you already own or are planning to buy a kitten this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout it covers all aspects of daily care including housing feeding handling hygiene grooming health & first aid. Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA this book will help you ensure that you are giving your kitten the best possible start in life. ...