Childrens & young peoples nursing has changed & developed in recent years in response to a number of government reports. e.g. Childrens National Service Framework the Kennedy report Every Child matters: Change for children The Children Act 2004. The second edition of this successful textbook embraces these changes & combines experience clinical practice education & research to provide an invaluable innovative & authoritative guide for all child nursing students & newly qualified childrens nurses. Covering all ages & range of specialities this evidence-based & accessible text fully explores all aspects of nursing care. Divided into 3 parts The Textbook of Childrens & Young Peoples Nursing 2nd edition covers: * Health in Childhood- looking at the dynamics of the family development in children & the promotion of child health * Health & Deviations in Childhood -focusing on the care of sick children & its implications on the family.

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Offering comprehensive coverage of core anatomic concepts this respected clinically oriented text is the definitive source for a complete understanding of veterinary anatomy. Gain the working anatomic knowledge that is crucial to your understanding of the veterinary basic sciences as well as detailed information directly applicable to the care of specific animal species including dogs cats horses cows pigs sheep goats & birds. Each chapter

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The seventh edition of Textbook on Administrative Law has been substantially revised & updated to provide a concise & topical account of this fast-moving area of law. The guiding theme of this acclaimed textbook is how accountability is achieved through a grievance chain comprising Parliament informal methods of dispute resolution ombudsmen tribunals & particularly by the courts through judicial review. This edition remains as accessible as ever fully exploring the core areas of the subject & setting them in a contextual framework. In addition to wide-spread recognition as an invaluable core text for LLB & GDL students Textbook on Administrative Law is a stimulating introduction for for undergraduate LLB students postgraduate students in public law & for non-law undergraduates with an interest in this field. ...

Jill Pooles immensely popular Textbook on Contract Law has been guiding students through contract law for many years. The accessible writing style & focus on key principles & developments in contract law make this text a favourite with students & lecturers alike. The author places the law of contract clearly within its wider context before proceeding to provide detailed yet accessible treatment of all the key areas encountered when studying contract law. Key

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Textbook on Criminology offers an engaging & wide-ranging account of crime & criminology addressing the theoretical practical & political aspects of the subject. The clarity of approach makes it an ideal text for students wishing to gain a firm grasp of the fundamental issues together with an appreciation of some of the complexities surrounding the study of criminology. The author deals with the major questions of criminology such as how do you define a crime? why do people become criminals? & how should we deal with criminals?. Each question is studied from an objective & academic viewpoint & encourages greater social political & philosophical awareness of crime criminals & societys response to them. The text also maps out the changes in crime control & societys expectations in relation to crime control. For example students will find the insightful chapter on terrorism & state violence to be of particular interest & relevance; established criminological theories are applied & the author addresses issues such as political responses to terrorism & the reasons why people become terrorists. The text is ideal both for students studying towards a degree in criminology & students opting to study criminology as part of another subject such as law. ...

Textbook on International Human Rights provides a concise wide-ranging introduction for newcomers to the subject. The focus of this book is on ensuring that the subject is easily accessible to those with little or no prior legal knowledge. The author expertly guides you through the complexities of each topic before providing a wealth of useful references at the end of each chapter. The fifth edition covers the latest developments in the subject including the review of the Human Rights Council the implementation of Protocol 14 of the European Convention & the developments in the African Union. Textbook on International Human Rights continues to be relied upon by students worldwide as the first book to turn to for clear & accurate coverage. Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which features bi-annual updates on important legal developments & a useful list of annotated web links to help with your research. ...

The seventh edition of Textbook on International Law offers students a concise & focused introduction to international law from the nature & sources of international law to the use of force & human rights. Dixon guides students through the legal principles & areas of controversy bringing the subject to life with the use of topical examples to illustrate key concepts. The book incorporates helpful features including a glossary chapter summaries & further reading. Online Resource Centre The book is complemented by a website providing updates on case law & legislative developments as well as annotated links to relevant websites. ...

Trusted by students for over 25 years this popular book continues to provide an interesting accessible & original account of contemporary land law. The fourteenth edition builds upon this unique & straightforward approach ensuring Textbook on Land Law remains the ultimate practical land law text for students. Using a fictional case study to illustrate the key principles of land law the authors clearly demonstrate the real-life applications of this often abstract subject while clarifying complex areas & common points of confusion. Further examples sample documents & extracts all provide valuable context & help readers to fully understand how the law works in practice. Known for its clear & direct writing style the 14th edition continues to combine academic detail with student-friendly explanations & provides wide-ranging coverage of key land law topics in a compact & easy-to-use format. A glossary of essential land law terminology is included at the end of the book for ease of reference while end of chapter reading suggestions support further research & exam preparation. This textbook is also accompanied by a free Online Resource Centre (www.oxfordtextbooks. co.uk/orc/landlaw 14e/) which

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This major new work comprises more than 1 000 images that highlight the beauty subtlety simplicity or complexity of textiles created around the world. The juxtaposition of historical & contemporary examples highlights the skill & imagination of textile designers throughout history as well as the remarkable range of achievements. Thematic illustrated sections present in-depth knowledge & sweeping insights into the role textiles have played throughout all human civilization & illuminate the ways in which structure or surface decoration or embellishment enhance this most tactile of arts. With a definitive text by Mary Schoeser drawing together knowledge gathered over a liftime of immersion in the textile arts no other book in the vast literature on the subject has so comprehensively celebrated the spectacular & enduring appeal of textiles. ...

Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Textiles Technology. The other five subjects are also available: Electronic Products Food Technology Resistant Materials Graphic Products & Product Design. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. FREE 16-page pull-out guide to Controlled Assessment included! Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Textiles Technology. The other five subjects are also available: Electronic Products Food Technology Resistant Materials Graphic Products & Product Design. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. FREE 16-page pull-out guide to Controlled Assessment included! ...