In a hospice in Bury St Edmunds a man called Daniel is slowly fading away. His friend Maggie sits with him every day; she holds his hand & she listens to the story of his life to his regrets & to his secrets. & then he tells her about the children he has never met & never will. He talks of them wistfully. His legacy he calls them. Lydia Dean & Robyn dont know each other. Yet. & they are all facing difficult changes. Lydia is still wearing the scars from her traumatic childhood & although she is wealthy & successful her life is lonely & disjointed. Dean is a young man burdened with unexpected responsibility whose life is going nowhere. & Robyn wants to be a doctor just like her father
- a man shes never met. But is her whole life built on an illusion? Three people leading three very different lives. All lost. All looking for something. But when they slowly find their way into each others lives everything starts to change.. .
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This title helps you construct a fleet of water-resistant paper boats using creative origami techniques. It

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In this compelling & rigorously documented exposition Vandana Shiva demolishes the myths propagated by corporate globalisation in its pursuit of profit & power & shows its devastating environmental impact. Shiva argues that consumerism lubricates the war against the earth & that corporate control violates all ethical & ecological limits. She takes the reader on a journey through the world's devastated eco-landscape one of genetic engineering industrial development & l&-grabs in Africa Asia & South America. She concludes that exploitation of this order is incurring an ecological & economic debt that is unsustainable. Making Peace with the Earth outlines how a paradigm shift to earth-centred politics & economics is our only chance of survival & how collective resistance to corporate exploitation can open the way to a new environmentalism. ...

This invaluable well-illustrated book is essential reading for all those who are interested in developing their modelling skills & creating realistic models of country houses cottages & farm buildings for their railway layouts. The author encourages & inspires the reader & moreover emphasizes that railway modellers can achieve their objectives without purchasing expensive materials. Indeed all the materials recommended in the book are either recycled or can be obtained quite cheaply. ...

Written for students & professionals alike Making Sense of Change Management" is the classic text in the field of change management. It is aimed at anyone who wants to understand why change happens how it happens & what needs to be done to make change a welcome rather than a dreaded concept. It offers considered insights into the many frameworks models & ways of approaching change & helps the reader to apply the right approach to each unique situation. This completely revised & fully updated new edition

Includes:: new chapters on managing change in tough & uncertain times & the deeper skills of becoming a true agent of change."

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This much-needed book examines the implications of the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda for working with children. It analyses the key issues from the perspective of the different professions that make up the 'new children's workforce' & explores interprofessional considerations. It describes & analyses the Every Child Matters programme in relation to the wider social context for children with a consideration of inter-professional issues. The chapters give an overview of the recent history current position & main trends of the specific professions. It

Includes:: practice issues & case examples from health education social work playwork children's centres & early years. It is updated to take into account recent changes including the creation of the new Department of Children Schools & Families. It considers the opportunities & challenges presented by the current agenda including the possible implications for future multi-disciplinary working. Offering a clear guide to the implications of Every Child Matters on practice this book will be widely welcomed by tutors & practitioners alike enabling readers to make sense of the legislation & national guidance & to better understand the new agendas for children's services.

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Making Sense of Maths is the only series that develops conceptual understanding. This series will motivate engage & develop the conceptual understanding of students at KS3 & KS4. Students build their own problem solving strategies based on their understanding of the world around them which then support them to tackle functional questions. The write-in workbook provides students with an opportunity to consolidate & apply techniques they have learnt from the student book activities that build mathematical understanding from within real world contexts. Answers to the exercises are provided in the teacher book. Making Sense of Maths has been based on Realistic Maths Education (RME) & extensively trialled in KS3 & KS4 classrooms in the UK by a team from Manchester Metropolitan University. Use alongside existing resources or on its own Ideal for Year 10s heading for the C/D borderline Ideal for intervention groups Supports the move from modular to linear specifications by improving knowledge retention Provides support for good teaching & learning under the current Ofsted criteria ...

Each chapter's activities are hands-on & should make the book a useful & enjoyable experience. It will appeal to students & teachers as a one-stop shop for portfolio advice & support." Nursing Standard " This text is much needed. Clearly written & engaging this has the potential to become a gold standard portfolio text." Roger Watson Editor of Journal of Clinical Nursing & Professor of Nursing School of Nursing & Midwifery The University of Sheffield " Having read this book I feel that it is not only useful for nursing students but could be useful for qualified nurses who are working on their continuing professional development folder... As students progress through their course how they manage their time their attitude to learning & the goals they set for themselves may change. It is fitting therefore that the first chapter looks at learning in the context of portfolios &

Includes:: a time management desire for learning & self control questionnaire
- which although gives no definition to how the student manages their time could prove to be an interesting activity particularly if completed at the start of a year & then at the completion of the year." Joanne Starkes Nursing Student " Fiona Timmins has made the topic of nursing portfolios easy to understand with simple terms & many helpful activities throughout while still being easy to read. While covering everything from the purpose of portfolios content & structure to portfolios in operation this is a book that will greatly help anyone trying to produce a portfolio whether just starting or nearing the end of one...I will deffinately be refering to this book throughout my 3 years as a student nurse making my portfolio & would reccomend others to do so as well." Laura Franklin Nursing Student " Fiona Timmins has written a book which is not just usefull for student nurses but it also makes the topic easier to underst&. Throughout the text there are many activities for the reader to partake in. It covers key topics such as "portfolio content" & "portfolio structure". As a 2nd year nursing student i believe that this text is a valuble asset to any nursing students bookshelf as it is clear consise & makes what can be a very confusing subject appear much easier." Vicky Bain Nursing Student " Fiona Timmins has produced a book that is not only simple & easy to read but provides activities that enable the reader to think deeper about the information they include within their portfolio. Remember points dotted through each chapter provide quick & easy hints & tips to look back on while completing a portfolio.. . This is one book which I wish I had the chance to read in my first year but it will be a handy companion while I complete my portfolio. I will recommend this book to my fellow classmates & also students in the years bellow as they will defiantly benefit from this book." Leanne Haigh Nursing Student This accessible book provides a guide to the context of portfolio development & its importance not just to assessment but to the patient experience. All students undertaking pre-registration nursing qualifications are required to complete a portfolio as part of their formal assessment in order to bridge the gap between theory & practice & to provide evidence of achievements in practice. Fiona Timmins offers a handy guide to approaching putting together & developing an effective portfolio helping you answer questions like: What should be in my portfolio? How should I present it? How will my portfolio be assessed? Reflection points & portfolio examples make the book easy to use. Key topics covered include: Learning in the context of the portfolio The purpose of portfolios Reflection & reflective practice Competence in nursing Portfolio content Portfolio structure The portfolio in operation Making Sense of Portfolios is essential reading for all pre- & post-registration nursing students looking for a clear a"


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Research is now an integral part of everyday practice in health & social care. The fourth edition of this essential book equips professionals in these fields with the tools to read analyse & apply research effectively in their work. Though research topics can be difficult to grasp Making Sense of Research Fourth Edition" clarifies the subject by providing a straightforward guide to the basics. Topics covered include: the role of research in health & social care; the nature of knowledge in health & social care; the research process; ethical issues; searching & reviewing the literature; & making sense of data analysis. The fourth edition has been updated to include new reference material websites & practice examples to support the development of essential critical appraisal skills for health & social care professionals." ...