Lillian Manville the devoted wife of business titan Jimmie Manville had always taken the blessings of her life for granted
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The Isle of Mull is the second largest of the Inner Hebrides. Perhaps best known for the colourful harbour of Tobermory its capital at the northern end of the island Mull has become very popular as a holiday destination most particularly amongst wildlife enthusiasts. This latest publication from Pocket Mountains" brings together the very best walking routes on Mull & the neighbouring islands of Iona & Ulva both easily reached via short ferry journeys. Mull

Includes:: some of the wildest coastal scenery in the UK as well as many grand mountains pretty villages & stunning sandy beaches."

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The essential guide for the discerning tourist & island devotee Mull & Iona" describes everything the visitor needs to know about the islands' heritage landscape climate flora & fauna. It contains fascinating information about all the key places of interest from the magnificent Torosay Castle to nearby Iona & Saint Columba. It is illustrated with over 100 superb colour photographs showing every aspect of the island & its people." ...

What is worse: Iran getting the bomb or the US bombing Iran? Will our children ever live in a world without nukes? Can states that mass-murder their own people be trusted with a weapon that mass-murders? Will a nuclear explosion change the climate before climate change does? In Mullahs Without Mercy Geoffrey Robertson explores these & other awesome questions that arise from Irans potential for acquiring the bomb. The scramble for nuclear weapons by brutal or unstable regimes poses the clearest present danger to the peace & the climate of the world. This groundbreaking study exposes Iran's crimes against prisoners & dissidents perpetrated by the very same mullahs who may soon have their fingers on nuclear triggers. But it argues that the US has no legal right to attack as Israel
- hypocritically hiding its own nuclear arsenal
- demands. In this vividly written & authoritative book one of Britain's highest profile legal minds shows how the mushroom cloud hovering over the Middle East might yet have a silver lining
- forcing the world to reassert the rule of international law which Could lead to the elimination of a weapon with the power to destroy us all. " This disturbing book explores the options that face the world as it stumbles like a sleepwalker into the perils of a new nuclear age. Fearsome weapons of mass destruction are mixed in a witch's cauldron with religious fanaticism blind cruelty & unbending national pride.. .A well-timed & unsettling analysis of an unfolding crisis." The Honourable Michael Kirby CMG former president of the International Commission of Jurists"


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In 1920 the Burton-Masseys lost their home Pendleton Grange their lands & several businesses in the heart of Bolton including Masseys Yort. Reduced to a life of hardship Alex Burton-Masseys widow & daughters took refuge in Caldwell Farm all that was left of their former wealth. James Mulligan was the man who now owned their lands & Masseys Yort quickly became known as Mulligans Yard. He was a silent brooding character whose manners teetered on the brink of rudeness but in spite of this many women found him attractive. Who was he? Did he hide a dark secret in the cellars of Pendleton Grange? & why did he involve himself so deeply in the lives of the Burton-Massey girls? ...

Ehlers Danlos-Hypermobility Syndrome is a challenging condition which is often misunderstood & misdiagnosed. This book looks at how physiotherapy can provide effective & lasting relief for sufferers. The book explains how EDHS is diagnosed & how a physical assessment of the patient should be carried out. It shows how physiotherapy can systematically work through the body inside out" to relieve symptoms commonly associated with EDHS such as muscle weakness chronic pain sleep disorders & irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). From the perspectives of physiotherapist & patient the authors reflect on how & why they managed to achieve a vastly enhanced quality of life for Isobel. They highlight the importance of considering every aspect of a patients lifestyle as well as the neurological elements & psychological impact of the condition & how holistic treatments can be incorporated in the treatment plan. There is also guidance on how to monitor & chart symptoms & set realistic goals in order to navigate a treatment program that works for the patient. This book will be essential reading for physiotherapists working with EDHS & will be of interest to medical students complementary therapists psychologists dance scientists dancers & occupational therapists." ...

Based on results from scientific research this volume offers back pain sufferers a series of simple excercises that target muscles that have been identified as being a common source of back pain. Line illustrations accompany each exercise. Physical therapist Jim Johnson reviewed the double-blind back-pain studies published since 1987 & found that it suggested a specific set of muscles played a key role in the majority of back pain. It showed 90 per cent of back pain sufferers have underdeveloped multifidus muscles. If these muscles are weak inflamed or in spasm they can cause chronic back pain. In response to these findings he devised a simple set of exercises that focus on strengthening these muscles
- & had good results with his patients. This book is the result.
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This is the first book to demonstrate how to use the multilevel & longitudinal modeling techniques available in IBM SPSS Version 18. The authors tap the power of SPSS Mixed Models routine to provide an elegant & accessible approach to these models. Readers who have learned statistics using this software will no longer have to adapt to a new program to conduct quality multilevel & longitudinal analyses. Annotated screen shots with all of the key output provide readers with a step-by-step understanding of each technique as they are shown how to navigate through the program. Diagnostic tools data management issues & related graphics are introduced throughout. SPSS commands show the flow of the menu structure & how to facilitate model building. Annotated syntax is also available for those who prefer this approach. Most chapters feature an extended example illustrating the logic of model development. These examples show readers the context & rationale of the research questions & the steps around which the analyses are structured. The data used in the text & syntax examples are available at website. The book opens with the conceptual & methodological issues associated with multilevel & longitudinal modeling followed by a discussion of SPSS data management techniques which facilitate working with multilevel longitudinal and/or cross-classified data sets. The next few chapters introduce the basics of multilevel modeling how to develop a multilevel model & trouble-shooting techniques for common programming & modeling problems along with potential solutions. Models for investigating individual & organizational change are developed in chapters 5 & 6 followed by models with multivariate outcomes in chapter 7. Chapter 8 illustrates SPSS facility for examining models with cross-classified data structures. The book concludes with thoughts about ways to expand on the various multilevel & longitudinal modeling techniques introduced & issues to keep in mind in conducting multilevel analyses. Ideal as a supplementary text for graduate level courses on multilevel longitudinal latent variable modeling multivariate statistics and/or advanced quantitative techniques taught in departments of psychology business education health & sociology this books practical approach will also appeal to researchers in these fields. The book provides an excellent supplement to Heck & Thomas An Introduction to Multilevel Modeling Techniques 2nd Edition"; however it can also be used with any multilevel and/or longitudinal modeling book or as a st&-alone text." ...

Multimedia Journalism: A Practical Guide offers clear advice on working across multiple media platforms &

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BRAND NEW QUESTIONS! 11+ Practice Papers prepare children for the secondary school selection tests. This pack focuses on the Multiple-choice English test & mirrors the real tests in both format & level. / Contains practice tests for focused preparation / Identifies areas of weakness & strength /
Includes: detailed parental notes
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