One of the most inspiring women of our age Mary Robinson has spent her life in pursuit of a fairer world. Now for the first time she reveals what lies behind the vision strength & determination that has helped her to achieve so much for human rights around the globe. She describes the upbringing which gave her her strong sense of values & how as her personal convictions grew she came into painful conflict with her parents
- marrying against their wishes & later helping to legalise contraception in a deeply Catholic Irel&. As a barrister she followed her conscience to win landmark cases advancing the causes of women & the marginalised against the prejudices of the day. & when
- to the surprise of many
- she became the first woman President of Ireland in 1990 she reinvigorated the role & helped put Ireland firmly on the international stage. Accepting the position of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in 1997 was to prove an enormous challenge & here she does not shrink from describing the huge political difficulties she encountered among the many triumphs during her term. Subsequently based in New York she led Realizing Rights for eight years pioneering how to implement in practice economic & social rights: working in African countries on health decent work corporate responsibility & womens empowerment in peace & security. Now heading her own Climate Justice foundation she has put together a team to work effectively on behalf of the millions of poor around the world most affected by climate change. Told with the same calm conviction & modest pride that has guided her life Everybody Matters will inspire everyone who reads it with the belief that each of us can in our own way help to change the world for the better.


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All living things do different sorts of poo. Some are different colours others have different smells or sizes. Some do it on land some poo in water. Some poo in a toilet or in a potty or in their nappies. This childrens book has a no-nonsense approach to the bodily function to encourage children not to be ashamed about potty training. ...

If you think traditional British food is a no-no for anyone with a heart condition then think again! The book shows you how with just a few simple adjustments you & your family can enjoy your favourite British dishes without compromising flavour. Sometimes nothing beats a no-nonsense roast or a comforting pudding. Everyday British brings you delicious heart healthy versions of over 60 classic dishes. Whether youre yearning for a roast beef with Yorkshire pudding or cottage pie pork chops a crumble or a sponge cake the tasty recipes in this book mean you can eat healthily & enjoy all your favourite foods. ...

Living on your own doesn't mean losing out on interesting & healthy food. Nor does it haveto involve the often unreliable business of quartering recipes! Here is a collection of simple delicious meals
- specially designed for one
- that will ensure you enjoy your everyday eating. You'll find useful tips for shopping & stocking your food cupboard & delicious recipes foreverything from snacks to main courses with fish meat & vegetables. Quick easy andeconomical the recipes are designed to make everyday cooking exciting & to keep your diethealthy & balanced. Some recipes just don't work in small quantities & that could include some of yourfavourites. A unique feature of this book is the inclusion of really tasty recipes
- such ascasseroles roasts & cakes
- that show you how to create four differentmeals from one singlecooking session. So you can try: Braised Tender Lamb then reinvent it as Lamb with Mediterranean Couscous Lamb with Crisp Courgettes & Parsnip-topped Lamb Or treat yourself to: Roast Lemon-infused Chicken then enjoy Chicken Filo Parcels Sweet & Sour Chickenand Chicken with Pancetta Or simply enjoy just-for-one treats such as: Caramelised Onion & Goats' Cheese Puffs Salmon Steak with Summer Vegetable Parcels Spinach & Avocado Salad with Pancetta Honey-drenched Tunisian Almond Cake Author Wendy Hobsonhas spent a career working in & around cooking. She has written several books
- including Classic 1000 Cake & Bake Recipes Classic 1000 Recipesand The Kitchen Companion
- & edited manymore. She loves being able to cook in small quantities to please herself as well as in larger amounts to share with family & friends





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Cryptography is a vital technology that underpins the security of information in computer networks. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the role that cryptography plays in providing information security for technologies such as the Internet mobile phones payment cards & wireless local area networks. Focusing on the fundamental principles that ground modern cryptography as they arise in modern applications it avoids both an over-reliance on transient current technologies & over-whelming theoretical research. Everyday Cryptography is a self-contained & widely accessible introductory text. Almost no prior knowledge of mathematics is required since the book deliberately avoids the details of the mathematical techniques underpinning cryptographic mechanisms though a short appendix is included for those looking for a deeper appreciation of some of the concepts involved. By the end of this book the reader will not only be able to understand the practical issues concerned with the deployment of cryptographic mechanisms including the management of cryptographic keys but will also be able to interpret future developments in this fascinating & increasingly important area of technology. ...

The Everyday Dancer" is a new & honest account of the business of dancing from a writer with firsthand experience of the profession. Structured around the daily schedule " The Everyday Dancer" goes behind the velvet curtain the gilt & the glamour to uncover the everyday realities of a career in dance. Starting out with the obligatory daily class the book progresses through the repetition of rehearsals the excitement of creating new work the nervous tension of the half hour call the pressures of performance & the anti-climax of curtain down. Through this vivid portrait of a dancers every day Deborah Bull reveals the arc of a dancers life: from the seven-years-old very first ballet class through training to company life up through the ranks from corps de ballet to principal & then not thirty years after it all began to retirement & the inevitable sense of loss that comes with saying goodbye to your childhood dreams." ...

Diabetes now affects over one million people in the UK & the number is growing every day amongst all age groups & all racial groups. It is now generally recognized that in the main we are what we eat & that the best food for diabetics is to be found in the high-fibre low-fat low-sugar diet that today's nutritionalists are recommending for everyone. This cookbook contains 200 tasty recipes that provide healthy high energy meals & is written by Stella Bowling the British Diabetic Association's Head of Diet Information Service. It is fully endorsed by & published in association with the BDA. Each recipe is accompanied by nutritional analysis listing calories per serving fat protein & carbohydrate content. ...

A specialist English language learning course book for nurses who are non-native speakers of English. The book is intended for self study but would serve as a major resource for a taught course. The book describes the current crisis in the British NHS to explain why overseas nurses are being recruited. However this is by way of an introduction & is a minor part. Otherwise it focuses on two things; the English used in clinical documentation & spoken English in the context of hospitals illnesses & treatment. The book presents examples of formal medical English colloquialisms idioms & clinical notes. The user practices reading & writing through exercises & the language is introduced through the medium of a series of simulated clinical cases The book will consist of two parts the first part containing text & exercises which are about nursing in the NHS the crisis what nurses say about the crisis the hospital hierarchy pay & conditions applying for jobs etc. The second part is about communication in a simulated hospital setting. At its core are clinical forms relating to admission patient care & hospital discharge. These forms & clinical documents generate exercises which practice parts of language (idiomatic phrases etc.) The book will be highly illustrated assisting with the clarity & understanding of situations/scenarios. ...

Find inner peace with Everyday Enlightenment" by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa. This book is an inspirational guide to finding happiness by taking in the beauty right in front of you. Leading Himalayan Buddhist His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa walks with you along your path & teaches you that: there is peace in recognizing that we are all connected; positive influences are closer than you think; in order to inspire others you need to find inspiration in your life; what we think we become. " Everyday Enlightenment" brings ancient wisdom into the modern world. Teaching through stories & example His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa shows you how to let go of your ego & stress turn anger into compassion & transform your fears into courage. Cameron Diaz listed " Everyday Enlightenment" as one of her top 2012 reads: ' We live in such a fast paced world it's easy not to take time to tend to your inner self but it is necessary to take a moment & be still in mind & body to be more conscious of the way that we are engaging with the world around us. Using teachings from the Buddhist philosophy " Everyday Enlightenment" gives you practical tools to deal with the everyday challenges of being human in our modern society.' The spiritual head of the Drukpa school of Buddhism His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa has taught millions of students worldwide. He is also an active humanitarian working on projects with celebrities such as Richard Gere & Joanna Lumley. Michelle Yeoh is a global ambassador for his Live to Love initiative whose core causes include the protection of the environment & spread of education." ...

' The only book you'll need to feed a growing family whatever your budget' If you want your children to remember chocolate cakes & apple pies & freshly baked bread; bubbling hot steak & kidney pies with buttered mash; wonderfully light & healthy pasta; sherry trifles at Christmas & treacle toffee on Bonfire night; & lots of other homemade family favourites then this is the book for you. With over 300 clear & concise recipes for delicious nutritious & heart warming food here is a book that revives old fashioned traditional home cooking using good fresh local ingredients. It will show you how to make inexpensive recipes that ensure you eat well every day of the week. From light snacks to hearty main courses & home baking you will discover how a cleverly stocked store-cupboard & simple recipes make tasty family meals whatever your budget. ...