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. ...

A facsimile first edition hardback of the Poirot book introducing Ariadne Oliver in Christie's exemplary 'murder in a locked room' scenario. 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... To mark the 80th anniversary of Hercule Poirot's first appearance & to celebrate his renewed fortunes as a primetime television star this title in a collection of facsimile first editions is the perfect way to experience Agatha Christie. Reproducing the original typesetting & format of the first edition from the Christie family's own archive this book sports the original cover which has been painstakingly restored to its original glory. ...

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 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. ...

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 rabbit & how best to look after it. If you already own or are planning to buy a rabbit 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 exercise & first aid. Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA this book will help you ensure that you are giving your rabbit the best possible care. ...

This book (effectively a 2nd edition of Care in Practice for Higher Still) offers learning & teaching materials for anyone beginning a career as a care worker especially in Scotland where the book covers Intermediate 2 & Higher requirements as well as GSVQ & SVQ qualifications. This new full colour edition takes account of the main changes to syllabus requirements in sociology & psychology as well as the changing context of care. Taking a holistic approach the book looks the key topic areas with clear explanations of how the caring field works. Consideration is given to the practical aspects of the subject as well as highlighting post-course opportunities. There is emphasis upon a multi-cultural perspective giving special attention to Scottish issues. ...

Aimed at all nurses this key textbook equips them with the knowledge & skills required to care for the deteriorating patient in the clinical environment. The assessment recognition & rapid escalation of the deteriorating patient is emphasized throughout the book. Using a unique system-based approach each chapter contains structured learning outcomes & concludes with a competence-based skills assessment which can be used to assess practice skills. These skills are recommended as essential for every nurse in an acute area & key to successful practice. Using real life case studies to link knowledge to actual practice & written by senior nurses for nurses this book is an essential purchase for all nurses who work in acute care settings. ...