Following publication of the first edition in 1993 the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine rapidly established itself as the definitive textbook on the subject. Each edition has received widespread critical acclaim & the book is used across the world by the wide range of health care professionals involved in the care of patients with a terminal illness or chronic progressive conditions. Existing readers who automatically turn to the textbook will welcome this updated edition of their familiar reference whilst it will prove a fascinating read to a new generation of palliative care professionals. The rapid development of the specialty means the textbook is always thoroughly revised between editions & the fourth edition is no exception. The original editors Geoffrey Hanks & Nathan Cherny are joined by 4 new editors who are leaders in the field & represent a more global editorial approach than ever before. The multi-disciplinary nature of palliative care is emphasised throughout whilst an entire section looks at the individual professional roles that contribute to the best-quality palliative care. Ethical issues are explored including topical chapters on the controversial issues of withholding & withdrawing life-sustaining therapy & euthanasia & physician-assisted suicide. Communication issues & the psychiatric spiritual & psychosocial issues so integral to modern palliative care are covered in depth. As palliative care has become an established & accepted specialty there is the need for the evidence-base to match other areas of clinical medicine & a section looks specifically at research in palliative care. The treatment of symptoms is comprehensively covered with particular focus on the management of pain. Specific chapters are devoted to the role of palliative care in non-malignant diseases & conditions whilst education & training are highlighted as critical to future best practice. The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine has continually evolved keeping pace with the changing face of palliative care & this new edition ensures that it remains at the forefront of the specialty. No hospital hospice palliative care service or medical library should be without a copy. ...

Developed using evidence from the Oxford English Corpus this fully revised text offers more up-to-date & complete coverage of synonyms & antonyms than any other A-Z thesaurus. Increased coverage now

Includes:: hundreds of new phrases & idioms & newly selected examples of real English showing how words are used & helping to guide you to the right meaning. New features include the Word Toolkit which helps you choose the best word matches based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus. In addition the popular Word Link feature points you to related words. Look up 'sleep' & find the words 'sedative' 'hypnotic' & 'soporific' & find related prefixes. The redesigned centre section provides convenient lists of words by topic from society & religion to fashion & technology in addition to lists of foreign & archaic words & phrases. An invaluable resource for puzzlers or anyone wishing to broaden their vocabulary. The Oxford Thesaurus of English is ideal for anyone who wants a comprehensive & authoritative thesaurus of current English for use by writers & editors students & crossword & puzzle solvers at work or at home. The thesaurus

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Retold by renowned childrens writer Geraldine Mc Caughrean here are all the best-loved fairy tales & more. Favourites such as Sleeping Beauty Rumpelstiltskin Snow White Cinderella Rapunzel Hansel & Gretel the Little Mermaid & the Princess & the Pea are accompanied by other treasures such as the Three Gifts of the North Wind Cap-of-Rushes & the Tinderbox. As ever Geraldines writing style is original & dramatic & she weaves magic into her world of knights witches frogs & princesses. Sophy Williams delicate & atmospheric colour illustrations throughout the collection complement the text beautifully to make this a perfect gift. This beautifully designed book will stand the test of time & give pleasure for many many years. Booktrust A sumptuous collection of fairy stories retold by Geraldine Mc Caughrean who has an exceptional ability to spin out the magic of any story. The Guardian ...

Have you ever wondered: * What the Earth looks like from space? * How many continents there are? * Where Mount Everest is? Find out in your very first atlas! The Oxford Very First Atlas is a stimulating first atlas for young children. It is completely up-to-date with accurate easy-to-read & colourful mapping presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps. It introduces young learners to maps & develops early atlas skills encouraging them to talk about local & distant places & to find key places on maps. It
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A fresh new look for the Oxford Very First Dictionary which introduces children aged 4+ to the features of a dictionary in an appealing way. The dictionary has over 300 familiar words each with a simple definition & an illustration which reinforces the definition. Each page is clearly laid out so it is easy to pick out the main features
- the alphabet down the side of the page the letter of the page you are on in red. A lovely extra for this age level is the illustrated opening letter
- A shows a juicy apple B shows some buzzing bees. There is also a fully illustrated section at the end with vocabulary on topics related to first learning e.g. colours numbers shapes days & months as well as a list of common words & a simple introduction to grammar with a list of verbs or 'doing words'. This is a great introduction to the world of dictionaries. For free downloadable fun word games puzzles & activities go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website.

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Oxford Elementary Learner's Dictionary explains 19 000 words phrases & meanings & identifies the 2 000 most important words in English so students know which words to prioritize. Notes alert students to words whose spelling students often confuse or explain points that are particularly difficult for Arabic-speaking learners. Other Notes give extra help with grammar pronunciation & spelling. The CD-ROM

Includes:: the full dictionary with the option to search words in either English or Arabic a Picture Dictionary exercises language games & access to a free PET & KET test.

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Acclaimed by language professionals the world over the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary leads the field. The dictionary is based on the statistical evidence of vast electronic databanks of real language both written & spoken making it the most comprehensive reliable & up-to-date dictionary of French & English available today. & now it has even better coverage of the language with enhanced treatment of acronyms & EU terminology as well as thousands of new words in both English & French. The dictionary is a must for any serious student of the French language. It is tailored to the needs of the market in consultation with key academic advisors. This edition contains even more useful information for the language student abroad
- sample bills & rent agreements help you orientate yourself in a new culture. Alternatively it is an essential reference tool for the shelves of a second home. The Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary is the most complete & up-to-date dictionary of its size. This dictionary

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The third edition of the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary is the most complete & up-to-date Italian dictionary available now with a colour design & layout. With over 300 000 words & phrases & 450 000 translations & packed full of grammatical & usage information for both languages it is the most authoritative Italian bilingual dictionary available. Developed through consultation with academic advisors it has been compiled using the latest technology to search millions of words of web-based text identifying the most recent additions to Italian & English & changes in usage. Hundreds of new words & updated translations have been added in both Italian & English covering subjects from politics & industry to techology & ecology. in addition the 7 000 most frequently used words in Italian are highlighted to help you learn essential vocabulary. New & updated cultural notes provide lively & interesting information on life in the Italian-speaking & English-speaking worlds. This edition also

Includes:: an extensive guide to correspondence which

Includes:: sample letters emails CVs & help with text messaging. There are notes throughout the A-Z text to warn of sensitive vocabulary to alert you to key differences between Italian & English & to show how words such as with & before are used in different contexts. This edition retains such popular features as quick-reference verb tables & lists of vocabulary on topics such as seasons rivers & sports. It is an indespensible reference tool for all serious students of Italian at university level & beyond & for those who need an authoritative & comprehensive guide to Italian. This dictionary

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Oxford's unique collection of university & college buildings both old & new form a major part of this book. The city itself with its medieval walls & castle & ancient churches is also fully described. Among the county's distinguished houses are Vanbrugh's Blenheim & Kent's Rousham Park each in magnificently landscaped grounds while village churches range from notable Norman examples such as Iffley to G.E. Street's inventive Victorian creations such as St Simon & St Jude at Shipton-under-Wychwood. Other attractive towns in this still strongly rural county vary from stone-built Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds to brick-built Henley on the Thames. ...

Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities & this fantastic walking guide to Oxfordshire features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all the practical detail you need accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history & wildlife of the area as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with local points of interest & places to stop for refreshments & every walk is given a summary of distance time gradient level of difficulty type of surface & access landscape dog friendliness parking & public toilets. ...