This is the standard reference for over twenty years now completely revised & updated with many new illustrations. Gemstones of the World" is the most comprehensive & informative colour manual of the worlds gemstones &

Includes:: more than 1 400 examples. Opposite each illustration the text provides an exact description of the particular stone including details of the properties & chemical composition which makes the stone unique. Information on location of major deposits alternative names stones most easily identified incorrectly & diagrams of their crystal habits are also given. The tables on gemstones properties & constants provide a basic system of elimination for all unidentified stones. There are also eleven tables listing commercial & mineral names refractive indices dispersion pleochroism fluorescence absorption spectra & specific gravities of gems. From the historical to the scientific this extraordinary reference source is filled with fascinating facts about gemstones both precious & semi-precious. Its also a worldwide scientific survey with stunning colour photographs of each gem & its varieties."

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This book provides a lucid & highly acclaimed introduction to gender issues in crime & criminal justice central to any understanding of crime & criminal justice policy & practice. This second edition has been updated to take full account of recent developments particularly in the areas of policing crime prevention restorative justice & legislation relating to sexual offences & the nature & impact of crime on women
- in particular the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Gender Crime & Criminal Justice is divided into three main sections. The first considers different ways of theorising about gender & the relative impact of this on thinking about crime & criminal victimisation; the second considers some of the evidence in relation to peoples gendered experiences of crime & criminal victimisation; the third considers how those working within the criminal justice system & the policies that are put in place work to sustain or change those experiences of crime & criminal victimisation in relation to gender.
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In this fascinating & unique study Ann Hughes examines how the experience of civil war in seventeenth-century England affected the roles of women & men in politics & society; & how conventional concepts of masculinity & femininity were called into question by the war & the trial & execution of an anointed King. Ann Hughes combines discussion of the activities of women in the religious & political upheavals of the revolution with a pioneering analysis of how male political identities were fractured by civil war. Traditional parallels & analogies between marriage the family & the state were shaken & rival understandings of sexuality manliness effeminacy & womanliness were deployed in political debate. In a historiography dominated by military or political approaches Gender & the English Revolution reveals the importance of gender in understanding the events in England during the 1640s & 1650s. It will be an essential resource for anyone interested in women's history feminism gender or British History. ...

Gender Equity in the Early Years" critically evaluates the extent to which current early years policies provision & practice promote & foster gender equity. It explores the rationale for the drive to employ more men in the early years field & examines the link made between underachievement in boys & the feminine nature of early years provision. It also looks at the underpinning philosophy & impact of the Foundation stage in early years provision. Taking into consideration recent research this book considers the validity of the scientific conclusions being drawn about the biological basis for gender differences. Childrens perceptions of masculinities & femininities are also under scrutiny as the author analyses their imaginative role play & storytelling in early years settings. The author also looks at the principles behind the pre-school provision in Reggio Emilia & focuses on the extent to which this approach fosters gender equity. This groundbreaking book is essential reading for professionals working with young children students on early childhood education & early childhood studies courses & heads & deputies in nurseries & primary & nursery schools." ...

Laura Gowing provides unique insight into gender relations in a time of flux from the women who tried to vote in Ipswich in 1640 to a grandmother describing the first time her grandson wore breeches. Examining gender relations in the contexts of the body the house the neighbourhood & the political world this comprehensive introduction gives readers both the evidence & the tools to reconstruct the hidden histories of early Engl&. ...

This practical guide identifies the major websites & online sources of data available to family historians. It is ideal for both beginners & more experienced researchers as it explores the most useful sources & helps readers to navigate each one. The Genealogist's Internet features fully updated URLs & all of the recent developments in online genealogy. This fully updated fifth edition endorsed by the National Archives is the comprehensive guide for anyone researching their family history online. It covers: * Online census records & wills including the 1911 Census * Civil registration indexes * Information on occupations & professions *DNA matching * New genealogy websites & search engines * Surname studies * Passenger lists & migration records * Information on digitised historical maps & photographs This book also

Includes:: the impact of blogging podcasting & social networking on family history research allowing family historians to find others with similar research interests & to share their results. Whether you want to put your family tree online find distant relatives or access the numerous online genealogical forums discussion groups & mailing lists this book is a must-have.

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This book is the ideal companion for anybody researching their family tree. It provides advice & inspiration on methods & problem-solving & helps the amateur family historian understand what successful professionals do to get results & why we should copy them. Over ten chapters it examines the various themes that affect the success or failure of all genealogy research. This begins with an overview of common challenges genealogists encounter & continues with an examination of how to both search effectively & find the right documentary sources. Using examples from her own family history as well as client work teacher & professional genealogist Helen Osborn demonstrates how to get the most from documents analyze problems & build research plans. These subjects lead on to recording results how to ensure relationships are correctly proved organizing information & presenting your findings. Although the book deals mainly with research in England & Wales the skills taught are easily transferable to research in other countries. This book will be particularly valuable to anyone who is stuck with their research in addition to those who are keen to learn about advanced skills & methods used by genealogists. ...

The world's largest urban warfare training compound stands in the desert near Las Vegas. Forty British commandos are being hunted by an entire American battalion. But their commander has an ace up his sleeve: he plans to smuggle in ten CHERUB agents & fight the best war game ever. CHERUB agents have one crucial advantage: adults never suspect that kids are spying on them. For official purposes these children do not exist. ...

This book discusses the extraordinary life & crimes of Martin Cahill gangster criminal mastermind Most Wanted Man. In a twenty-year career marked by obsessive secrecy brutality & meticulous planning Cahill netted over GBP40 million. He was untouchable
- until a bullet from an IRA hitman ended it all. The General tells the inside story of: the Beit robbery
- one of the world's biggest art heists; the attempted assassination of a top forensic scientist; the O' Connor Jewellers robbery netting GBP3m; the tyre-slashing & intimidation; the crucifixion of a suspected 'grass'; & the millions still missing. The book reveals Cahill's bizarre personality & the activities of the Tango Squad the special police unit which targetted him with tactics used on the infamous Kray Gang. Now a major film from John Boorman starring Brendan Gleeson & John Voight.

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The sixth edition of General Chemistry" continues the tradition of presenting only the material that is essential for a one-year general chemistry course. It strikes a balance between theory & application by incorporating real-world examples; helping students visualize the three-dimensional atomic & molecular structures that are the basis of chemical activity; & developing problem-solving & critical thinking skills. Although the sixth edition incorporates many impressive features such as macro to micro artwork animations correlated to the text & h&-sketched worked examples " General Chemistry" is still 200 to 300 pages shorter & much less expensive than other two-semester textbooks. Dr. Changs concise-but-thorough approach will appeal to efficiency-minded instructors & value-conscious students." ...