This highly practical book covers all the essential techniques of the art of manga & offers encouraging instruction for the reader to begin creating their own lively & well-composed strips both by hand & digitally. The first section of the book explains the theory behind the practice of successful character design including anatomy & dress style narratives background settings clear panel composition & more. The second section of the book clearly explains the complexities of digital manipulation. With its inspirational galleries of examples clear exercises & more than 1500 illustrations this guide will be an indispensable resource in this unique art form. ...

Practical Everyday English is the first volume in the Practical Everyday English series. It is a self-study book with audio CD designed to improve the vocabulary of upper intermediate & advanced students of English as a foreign language. This book has a special focus on phrasal verbs advanced vocabulary & idioms. Unlike a dictionary this book actually teaches students how & when to use the words by giving true-to-life examples entertaining dialogue & useful exercises. ...

The craft of smoking food was once commonly practised in order to preserve food-stuffs & enhance flavour but the advent of the cold-store the fridge & chemical food preservatives saw the decline of the practice. However as consumer demand for wholesome produce increases the interest in food smoking is becoming greater. Kate Walker a professional food smoker has written a practical guide of value to home-smokers & commercial concerns alike which covers every aspect of the art & craft. The book covers: the history of smoking the selection of raw materials brining the practice of smoking at home & for the business concern smoke ovens & other equipment setting up a smoking business finance marketing hygiene & environmental matters packaging & labelling & do's & don'ts. ...

Have you always wanted to run your own railway? Does your indoor model railway leave you with a desire to fill your nostrils with the smell of steam & hot oil on a winters morning? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then you probably need to build yourself a garden railway & you certainly need to read this book! Peter Jones is one of the best-known names in the world of garden railways. In this highly illustrated book he guides you through the exciting world of model trains in your garden from small-scale electric-powered locomotives to live-steam engines capable of carrying passengers helping the reader to decide on what type of railway would be right & passing on countless tips for the successful execution of the grand project. ...

Practical General Practice" is a highly practical manual specifically designed for use during the consultation process. Containing over 1000 conditions the unique underlying structure of the book allows the GP to see immediately what treatment is recommended & why. All recommendations are highly specific
- giving a firm guide to the GP during the consultation process rather than a list of possibilities that the GP might wish to consider."
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An essential guide to planning management & evaluation of early years activities this full-color new edition provides detailed descriptions of the important materials additional equipment & the role of the adults for a full range of activity types. Activities are provided for a range of ages & the book provides a clear focus on good practice & systematic coverage of equal opportunities safety & resources. ...

This best-selling book has been completely revised to provide a fully up-to-date guide on observation & assessment. Packed with examples of observation techniques & documented examples this is the only book students will need to build the skills required by the professional childcare practitioner. ...

Personalisation means people their families & carers having choice & control over their support on a day-to-day basis. To deliver personalised services professionals & carers need to do more than just hand over financial control: they need to know what is important to a person the best way to support them how they communicate & how they make decisions. This book will show how to deliver personalisation through simple effective & evidence-based person-centred practice that changes peoples lives & helps them achieve the outcomes they want. It covers why person-centred practice is relevant to the personalisation agenda & what person-centred thinking & person-centred reviews are introducing the tools that can help you carry them out. It also explores the relationship between person-centred plans & support plans & how person-centred practice can be used in the journey of support through adulthood
- from prevention or the management of long-term health conditions to reablement recovery support in old age & at the end of life. There is also a chapter on taking a person-centred approach to risk. This is an essential guide for all staff in health & social care including service providers managers practitioners & students.
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Established as a straightforward easy-to-follow handbook of procedure this book is equally useful as an aide- memoire for the hard-pressed specialist or as an introduction for the less experienced. The book enables a busy practitioner to avoid the most common pitfalls encountered across the spectrum of family proceedings thereby speeding up litigation & avoiding unnecessary work & wasted costs orders. Previous editions of the book have been widely used in the Principal Registry of the Family Division other district registries & county courts. A Practical Guide to Family Proceedings offers step-by-step guidance on the effective conduct of all the most common types of family law application. This new edition has been extensively revised to take account of the Family Procedure Rules 2010. It will prove an essential reference for the busy family lawyer. ...

This practical book is divided into two sections. The first Fly Tying Materials & Techniques reveals the secrets to successful fly tying with step-by-step sequences showing how to tie some of the best-known flies while insiders knowledge will allow you to experiment with your own patterns. The second section The Fly Selector features 100 flies beautifully photographed in their finished form with detailed & expert information for every fly including measurements & the materials needed to make each one. With 250 clear & colourful photographs & clear diagrams this expert book written by a life-long fishing enthusiast will be an invaluable practical reference for fishermen of all abilities. ...