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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Netball Practices & Training" offers a comprehensive guide to planning netball training sessions with an emphasis on decision-making. Ensuring a player is equipped with the technical & tactical skills should not be the only focus of a coach & by integrating practices that incorporate decision-making a coach is successfully preparing a player for the demands of competition. The book outlines a range of practices for integrating game principles skills & tactics for all units of the court." ...

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. ...

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. ...

A Practical Guide to Fostering Law" is an accessible jargon-free guide to the key elements of the law that concern foster carers & the professionals who work with them. It aims to help foster carers understand where they fit into the complex web of regulations surrounding childcare & to demystify the jargon & terminology which is often used but rarely explained. The book covers the laws in England & Wales governing fostering agencies & foster carers themselves including foster carers rights & the formalities of placement procedures. It also provides explanations of care proceedings the foster carer as a witness what happens if a young fostered person gets into trouble & moving on from foster care. The last section provides a whos who of the main professionals involved & a jargon-busting glossary of the key terms often used. It also

Includes:: illustrative case examples & each chapter concludes with suggestions for where to find more information. This guide will be an invaluable resource for current & prospective foster carers & the professionals who work with them such as support workers social workers & foster agency staff."

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This book answers all your questions on the basics of inspection & testing with clear reference to the latest legal requirements. Chris Kitcher not only tells you what tests are needed but also describes all of them step-by-step with the help of real-world colour photos. Sample forms show how to verify recorded test results & how to certify & fill in the required documentation. The book is also packed with handy advice on how to avoid & solve common problems encountered on the job. With its focus on the practical side of the actual inspection & testing rather than just the requirements of the regulations this book is ideal for students experienced electricians & those working in allied industries on domestic & industrial installations. All the theory required for passing the City & Guilds 2391-10 & 2392-10 Certificates is explained in clear easy to remember language along with sample questions & scenarios as encountered in the exams. The book will also help prepare students on Part P Competent Person courses City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 courses NVQs & apprenticeship programmes for their practical inspection & testing exam. Chris Kitcher has 45 years of experience in the electrical industry. He is an Electrical Installation lecturer at Central Sussex College & an examiner for the City & Guilds 2391 qualification. He has worked for the last 12 years in both the college environment & on site. This title is entirely up-to-date with 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations". It

Includes:: step-by-step descriptions & photos of the tests show exactly how to carry them out. It helps you to pass your exams on C&G 2391-10 2392-10 & Part P courses. Test videos presented by Chris Kitcher are available to view on You Tube."

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