Modern Land Law offers fresh & contemporary coverage of a traditionally difficult subject. Mark Thompson moves away from the typically dense black-letter approach adopted by many textbooks to take a more engaging look at the social context within which land law operates. The book is structured to reflect the key topics that are typically covered on the LLB making it ideal to be used as a main textbook & the contextual approach & selective coverage ensure that it offers in-depth & rigorous analysis & discussion. The author excels in explaining difficult rules & concepts clearly but without oversimplification & guides students around the common pitfalls in areas where there is typically misunderstanding or confusion. The fifth edition

Includes:: extended coverage of the Human Rights Act in land law; new coverage of the developments concerning estoppel; & expansion of the chapters on easements & covenants to take full account of the final Law Commission proposals relating to these areas. Coverage of the family home has been revised to deal with the impact of Stack v Dowden & the Supreme Court decision on Jones v Kernott as has the chapter on leasehold property to assess the Supreme Court decision in Berrisford v Mexfield Housing Co-operative Ltd.

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The Modern Law of Contract is a clear & logical introduction to contract law written by a leading author & lecturer with over thirty years of teaching & examining experience in the subject. Meticulously updated to include all of the recent developments & case decisions in the field The Modern Law of Contract offers a contemporary overview of each of the key topics found on an undergraduate or GDL contract law module making it the ideal introduction for students encountering the subject for the first time. Key learning features include: boxed chapter summaries which help to consolidate learning & understanding additional For thought think points throughout the text where students are asked to consider what if scenarios a fully revised set of diagrams to illustrate principles & facilitate the understanding of concepts & interrelationships Key Case close-ups designed to help students identify key cases within contract law & improve their understanding of the facts & context of each case a Companion Website with chapter-by-chapter Multiple Choice Questions; a Flashcard glossary; contract law skills advice; Power Point slides of the diagrams within the book; & sample essay questions. Clearly written & easy to use The Modern Law of Contract enables undergraduate students of contract law to fully engage with the topic & gain a profound understanding of this pivotal area. ...

The Modern Law of Contract is a clear & logical introductory textbook written by a leading author & lecturer with over thirty years teaching & examining experience. Offering a carefully tailored overview of all key topics for LLB & GDL courses this tenth edition has been thoroughly updated & presents learning features that will help students to: Understand & remember core topics: boxed chapter summaries offer a useful checklist for students while illustrative diagrams help to clarify difficult concepts Identify important cases & assess their relevance: Key Case features highlight & contextualise the most significant cases Reflect on how contract law operates in context: Highlighted for thought features ask students to consider what if scenarios while in focus features offer critical commentary on the law Consolidate learning & prepare for assessment: the books Companion Website presents chapter-by-chapter Multiple-Choice Questions; a Flashcard glossary; contract law skills advice; Power Point slides of the diagrams within the book; & sample essay questions. Clearly written & easy to use The Modern Law of Contract enables undergraduate students of contract law to fully engage with the topic & gain a profound understanding of this fundamental area. ...

Taking a wholly original approach to self-improvement the innate magic within each person is harnessed in this spiritual survival guide that reveals how to utilize everyday routines & surroundings in becoming a better version of oneself. Offering a modern appeal & quirky sense of fun newcomers to the practice of magic or those hesitant to commit to a new lifestyle will find the book to be a relaxed welcoming aid that will inspire confidence in the art. The author also takes on existing rituals & magic from different eras & nations & adapts them to the contemporary reader. Enchantment as part of the everyday & the incorporation of common objects into magic including modern technology is clearly explained. The book provides instructions on how to manifest what is needed to fulfill desires & needs & for individuals to fully embrace the creative & contemporary aspects of themselves. ...

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide" is an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese combining traditional & function-based grammar in a single volume. Divided into two sections closely linked by extensive cross-references it covers: traditional grammatical categories such as phrase order nouns verbs & specifiers; language functions & notions such as communication strategies giving & seeking information expressing apologies regrets & sympathies. With all grammar points & functions richly illustrated with examples & a strong emphasis on contemporary usage main features of the " Grammar" include: examples in simplified characters traditional characters & romanisation (pinyin); clear explanations & accessible descriptors; emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Mandarin Chinese at all levels from elementary to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed & a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. Featuring related exercises & activities; this " Grammar" is accompanied by the " Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook" ISBN 0-415-70011-6." ...

The Modern Pantry" restaurant serves some of the most exciting food in London. Anna Hansens flavour combinations are wholly original; her dishes combine the best of seasonal western ingredients with the freshness & spice of Asian & Pacific Rim cooking. In this her first cookbook Anna introduces the reader to his or her very own modern pantry a global larder of ingredients to use at home. Recipes include snacks & sharing plates like crab rarebit & grilled halloumi & lemon roast fennel bruschetta salads such as wild rice with charred sweet corn avocado feta & pecan & delicious main courses like miso-marinated onglet steak. Other highlights are her luscious desserts: honey-roast pear chestnut & oat crumble & home-made coconut sorbet & cakes & bakes including date & orange scones & banana & coconut upside-down cake. Anna aims to broaden the everyday home cooks ideas of what he or she can prepare to create simple inspiring dishes for family & friends. " The Modern Pantry" Cookbook is stylish & groundbreaking & the innovative recipes are illustrated with beautiful colour photography." ...

An update of a classic book in the field Modern Portfolio Theory examines the characteristics & analysis of individual securities as well as the theory & practice of optimally combining securities into portfolios. It stresses the economic intuition behind the subject matter while presenting advanced concepts of investment analysis & portfolio management. Readers will also discover the strengths & weaknesses of modern portfolio theory as well as the latest breakthroughs. ...

This work provides a clear & simple guide to the subject based on meticulous & beautiful drawings. Organized in three sections it

Includes:: chapters on construction details; methods of working particular structural shapes; both basic & advanced geometry & setting-out. It also

Includes:: forms & tables omitted from later editions to be used as templates for costing & estimating work. These are as relevant today as they were in the 1920s. It

Includes:: a new introduction by Christopher Weeks.





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This welcome new edition of a best-selling text offers a comprehensive survey of major theories relevant to social work practice & a clear assessment of the role & value of each approach based on the current critical literature. The book builds on the strength of the previous editions with a major recasting of the first two chapters to bring them up to date a wholly new chapter on feminist theory & a greater emphasis on applying theory to practice. Taken together the revisions will secure the continuing value of this world-class textbook as an invaluable companion for social work students & educators alike. ...

So if I keep not coming in youre going to start not paying me? Had enough of work already? Thought so. In which case this brilliant little book should be kept on your desk at all times to cheer you up at a moments notice. Collecting together the very best work-themed jokes from the creators of Channel 4s cult comedy show Modern Toss" these gloriously rude cartoons are not for the faint-hearted (Im thinking of getting a woman pregnant how much time off is it?) but they are very very funny (" Independent on Sunday"). Whether youve already got a job or are simply sitting about wondering what it might be like to have one this indispensable book should be right up your flipchart. Warning: it contains language actually used in the workplace." ...