Rozsika Parkers re-evaluation of the reciprocal relationship between women & embroidery has brought stitchery out from the private world of female domesticity into the fine arts created a major breakthrough in art history & criticism & fostered the emergence of todays dynamic & expanding crafts movements. The Subversive Stitch" is now available again with a new Introduction that brings the book up to date with exploration of the stitched art of Louise Bourgeois & Tracey Emin as well as the work of new young female & male embroiderers. Rozsika Parker uses household accounts womens magazines letters novels & the works of art themselves to trace through history how the separation of the craft of embroidery from the fine arts came to be a major force in the marginalisation of womens work. Beautifully illustrated her book also discusses the contradictory nature of womens experience of embroidery: how it has inculcated female subservience while providing an immensely pleasurable source of creativity forging links between women." ...

In 1984 photographers Martha Cooper & Henry Chalfant captured the imagination of a generation with Subway Art" a groundbreaking book documenting the work of graffiti writers who illegally painted subway cars in New York City. 25 years on the graffiti subculture it chronicled has blossomed into a global art movement & " Subway Art" has become the most influential book ever to be published in the genre. Now with over half a million copies sold worldwide the bible of the international street-art movement is back. A new large-format layout heightens the impact of Henry Chalfants images of the trains & lets Martha Coopers narrative pictures tell the story. In new introductions the authors recall how they gained entry to the New York graffiti community in the 1970s & 1980s & describe the techniques that they used to photograph it. New afterwords report how the lives of the original subway artists have unfolded & chronicle the end of the subway graffiti scene in the late 1980s & its unexpected rebirth as a global art movement. " The 25th Anniversary Edition" is an essential book for all fans of graffiti stunning photography & 1980s
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In Succeed for Yourself" Richard Denny shows how you can transform your individual dream of success into reality. Crammed with common-sense advice & inspiring ideas " Succeed for Yourself" will take you on a journey of self-discovery that will help you seize your self-belief set goals & achieve them overcome setbacks & rejection become highly motivated & find happiness at home & at work. Richard Denny believes that everybody has the potential within them for achieving success wealth & happiness. The power of his message resonates with people from all walks of life & " Succeed for Yourself" gives you the opportunity to put his ideas into practice." ...

Succeed in Cambridge FCE: 10 Practice Tests: Students Book Succeed in Cambridge FCE prepares candidates for the revised Cambridge FCE examination. The ten practice tests provide comprehensive coverage in each of the five FCE papers: Reading Writing Use of English Listening & Speaking. The tests reflect the level of difficulty of the revised format of the FCE & the audio recordings are presented in the same format as the revised Listening exam. Succeed in Cambridge FCE makes use of a wide range of thematically based units to help candidates develop the required level of English in real-life situations. These tests have been trialled under real exam conditions with FCE candidates. Passing FCE certifies that you are able to use English with complete confidence in real-life situations. It is especially designed to focus your language learning on the skills you will actually need to communicate more effectively in your own life. The FCE examination tests all four skills: Reading Writing Listening & Speaking as well as the candidates use of grammar & vocabulary. Key Features * Reflects the actual level of difficulty of the revised format of the FCE *

Includes:: all five papers of the FCE Test: Reading Writing Use of English Listening & Speaking * The tests have been trialled under real exam conditions with FCE candidates * A wide range of thematically-based units help students build the vocabulary required * Audio recordings are presented in the same format as the Listening exam * Contains two additional revision progress tests Accompanying Teachers Book also available.

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After completing the medical school application comes the last & often most challenging aspect of the school selection process; the interview. Notoriously hard to prepare for its difficult to know what to read what questions might be asked & how to answer them. How to Succeed In Your Medical School Interview" de-mystifies the interview process. It provides clear guidelines & a unique framework; giving you the relevant points to consider while crucially leaving conclusions open to express your own opinions & personality. It provides a systematic & methodical process which enables you to mine information from examiners whilst demonstrating your academic ability. With a huge bank of questions covering all aspects of the interview spectrum including a specific section of Oxbridge questions you will learn how to prepare how to present yourself & most importantly what to say." ...

The word assessment can strike terror into any student. However providing evidence of knowledge & skills for professional practice is an integral & essential part of university life as a nursing student. This book helps nursing students better understand the processes of assessment so that every student can achieve their potential in their studies. It looks at each of the major forms of assessment including essays exams portfolios presentations OSCEs & practice assessments. It specifically addresses the needs of nursing students on new degree courses & therefore gives a clear insight on how to succeed as a student nurse. ...

The Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is used by admissions staff as part of the application process for entry to a number of medical & veterinary schools in the UK. Places for these courses are heavily oversubscribed so it is vital that applicants excel in this test. Advanced preparation is key to ensuring that you know what to expect & to achieve the best score possible. This interactive guide which contains detailed guidance practice questions & a complete mock test aims to help applicants parents & teachers alike to prepare for & successfully complete the BMAT. In this guide Nicola Hawley & Matt Green: describe the context of the BMAT within the application process; sets out how to approach the three sections of the BMAT
- namely the Aptitude & Skills Scientific Knowledge & Applications & the Written task; provides practice questions for each section to work through as part of the learning process; & explores time management techniques to ensure optimal performance. In addition provide a full mock exam for readers to complete under test conditions. This engaging easy to use & comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone serious about excelling in their BMAT examination & successfully securing their place at university.
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Do you want to pass the CSA exam first time & with a high score? Are you looking for a comprehensive CSA revision book? Succeeding in the MRCGP Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) is an essential part of progressing through general practice specialty training. This comprehensive revision guide is the most up-to-date available & contains a variety cases of covering the entire breadth of the RCGP curriculum. Written by doctors who have successfully passed the MRCGP CSA exam this book is packed with advice & tips including guidance on topics that candidates consistently struggle with. This comprehensive MRCGP CSA revision guide describes the writers' memories of their recent CSA exams together with general advice on how to best prepare for it in those last few weeks (and hours!) before the exam. It

Includes:: a variety of cases spanning across the entire RCGP curriculum. It offers detailed guidance for each case on how to get the most out of each consultation by maximising your consultation skills. It gives both instructions for role-players & candidates for each case. It equips candidates with a structured generalised approach that can be applied to any CSA scenario that may arise. It provides two full mock CSA circuits (26 cases) which can be completed under timed conditions. This engaging & easy to use guide will provide you with everything you need to know to fully prepare for all aspects of the CSA exam & is an essential book for anyone serious in excelling in this exam.

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Nervous about the UKCAT? Want to know how you can improve your UKCAT score? The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is used by admissions staff as part of the application process to study Medicine or Dentistry at a UK University. With competition for places at an all time high it is crucial that you are fully prepared for this test. Advanced preparation is key to ensure that you know what to expect & achieve the best score possible. This interactive guide which contains practice questions & two complete mock tests aims to help applicants parents & teachers alike to prepare for & successfully complete the UKCAT. In this guide the authors who have firsthand experience of scoring highly in the UKCAT: describe the context of the UKCAT within the application process; set out how to approach the five sections of the UKCAT: verbal reasoning quantitative reasoning abstract reasoning decision analysis & non-cognitive test; provide practice questions for each section to work through as part of the learning process; & explore time management techniques to ensure optimal performance. In addition provide this guide contains two full mock exams to complete under test conditions. Fully updated this engaging easy to use & comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone serious about excelling in their UKCAT examination. ...

As the competition for university places continues to increase the Personal Statement section of the university application has never been so important. In Approx. 600 words a prospective university student must capture & hold the attention of the admissions tutors
- in essence it may be their first & last chance to justify why they should be offered a place to study their chosen course. & yet despite this many perfectly able candidates squander this opportunity by neglecting their Personal Statement perhaps wrongly assuming that their predicted grades or reference will do the talking. This guide aims to help school leavers overseas & mature individuals applying to a UK university together with parents & teachers to make their Personal Statement both compelling & convincing reading. In this guide Matt Green: describes the context of the university Personal Statement within the application; offers advice & guidance on a range of factors which influence the Personal Statement such as course choice university choice & the pros & cons of taking a gap year; sets out the essential contents of the Personal Statement & the key steps in its preparation; & drafts & refines a fictitious Personal Statement providing a valuable case study through which all of the important key principles are brought to life. New to this edition

Includes:: 98 high quality Personal Statement examples to provide inspiration during the writing process. This engaging easy to use & comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone serious about producing an expertly written compelling & ultimately successful Personal Statement as part of their application to study at a UK university.


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