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'There's more crime going on in Carey's Circus than in the whole
underworld of London. Theft, immorality, blackmail - you'll find
all the pretties here.'Seven Bengal tigers are the star attraction
of Carey's Circus. Their trainer is the fearless Anton, whose work
demands absolute fitness and the steadiest of nerves. When Anton is
found lying dead in the tigers' cage, it seems that he has lost
control and been mauled by the tigers - but Detective-Inspector
Minto of Scotland Yard is not convinced.Minto's investigations lead
him deep into the circus world of tents and caravans, clowns and
acrobats, human and animal performers. No one is above suspicion.
Carey, the circus-owner with a secret to hide; Dodo, the clown
whose costume is scratched as if by a claw; and Lorimer, the
trapeze artist jealous of his flirtatious wife - all come under
Minto's scrutiny as the mystery deepens.This amusing and
light-hearted novel from the golden age of British crime writing
has long been neglected, and this new edition will help to restore
Melville's reputation as an author of extremely entertaining
detective fiction.
Quick Curtain is a witty detective story, originally published in
1934. It is one among many books that enjoyed brief popularity
during the "Golden Age of murder" between the two world wars but
subsequently fell out of sight. The author, Alan Melville, was a
successful playwright and man of the theatre, and he uses his
knowledge of backstage life to good effect in this breezy
whodunit.The slender plot revolves around the shooting of the
leading man, but when the show opens at the Grosvenor Theatre to a
packed house, Brandon Baker is killed by a real bullet. When
another member of the company is found dead, initial appearances
suggest a straightforward case of murder followed by suicide. But
there is, of course, more to it than that. The audience includes
Inspector Wilson of Scotland Yard and his son, an enthusiastic
young reporter, making an amusing variant on the Holmes-Watson
pairing of sleuth and sidekick!The British Library's revival of
this book, offers a new generation a chance to appreciate the work
of a writer with a genuine talent to amuse.
Get clarity on UK taxation rules and policies for the year 2022.
Taxation, 28th Edition,by Melville, updated with the Finance Act
2022, is the definitive, market-leading text on UK taxation, known
for its comprehensive coverage of the changes introduced by the
annual Budget 2021 and Spring Statement 2022. This widely popular
guide features clear, well-structured content and a wealth of new
and revised practical examples and exercises. It serves both as a
core textbook if you are studying taxation for the first time, and
a reference text that clearly explains the UK tax system and
taxation regulations. The new edition brings the book completely up
to date with taxation changes, including: Increases in rates of
NICs and dividend tax Health and Social Care Levy Basis period
reform AIA of GBP1m extended for 15 months CGT reporting deadline
for residential property Employment allowance raised Reintroduction
of CT marginal relief Abolition of cross-border group relief VAT
zero rate on energy-saving materials This text will be of value to
both undergraduate and graduate students of accounting and finance,
and will be particularly useful for students preparing for the
following examinations: ICAEW Certificate Level, Principles of
Taxation; ACCA Applied Skills Level, Taxation; ACCA Technician
Scheme, Foundations in Taxation; CIPFA PQ, Taxation; CIPFA PAQ, Tax
and Law; AAT Professional Diploma, Personal Tax and Business Tax;
ATT Certificates, Personal Taxation and Business Taxation; AIA
Professional Level 1, Taxation; IFA Personal Taxation, Business
Taxation. This edition also includes a Companion Website featuring
opportunities for extra practice, chapter appendices, and a range
of useful links that further explore UK taxation rules and the tax
system. Pearson, the world's learning company.
This edition brings the book completely up to date with the
provisions of Finance Act 2019, including: * Substantial increase
in income tax higher rate threshold * Revised Scottish income tax
limits * Benefits in kind for electric motor cars * Capital
allowances special rate reduction * Annual investment allowance
temporary increase * Structures and buildings allowances * Reform
of NICs employment allowance * Retention of Class 2 NICs * PPR
relief for final period of ownership * Changes to CGT
entrepreneurs' relief conditions * Corporate capital losses
restriction * Further extension to freezing of VAT thresholds
For undergraduate and graduate courses in Taxation, and for
professional use. Get clarity on UK taxation rules and policies in
this up-to-date guide for year 2020 Taxation, 26th Edition, by Alan
Melville, updated with 2020's Finance Act, is the definitive,
market-leading text on UK taxation and is known for its up-to-date
coverage of the changes introduced by the annual Budget. Featuring
clean, well-structured prose and a wealth of immensely practical
examples, this comprehensive guide serves as both a core textbook
if you are studying taxation for the first time and a reference
text that clearly explains the UK tax system and taxation
regulations. Additionally, a free to access Companion Website
features opportunities for extra practice, plus chapter appendices
and a range of useful links to explore taxation rules and the tax
system further. Pearson, the world's learning company.
A focused, user-friendly introduction to international financial
reporting International Financial Reporting, 8th edition by
Melville employs a practical, applied approach in exploring and
explaining the key financial standards. With more than 140
countries in the world now using international financial reporting
standards (IFRS (R) Standards), knowledge of the standards issued
by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB (R)) is vital
to your success in financial accounting. Offering a thorough
introduction to international financial reporting, this new edition
brings the book completely up-to-date with international standards
issued as of 1 January 2022. The title is suitable for second-year
undergraduates studying for a degree in accounting and finance and
those preparing for examinations for the professional accounting
bodies. It explains each standard as clearly and concisely as
possible and provides plenty of worked examples and solutions.
End-of-chapter exercises feature questions from past exam papers of
key professional accountancy bodies to test your grasp of the
topics introduced in that chapter. 'Melville's textbook is
accessible, comprehensive, reliable, and a pleasure to read.' Dr.
Neil Dunne, Trinity College Dublin 'A practical book which takes a
very technical subject and breaks it down into concise sections
which are easy to follow.' Emma James, Swansea University Pearson,
the world's learning company.
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'I'm taking a revolver to Thrackley. You never know with blokes
like Carson. I hate these harmless, potty people - they're always
up to something.' Jim Henderson is one of six guests summoned by
the mysterious Edwin Carson, a collector of precious stones, to a
weekend party at his country house, Thrackley. The house is gloomy
and forbidding but the party is warm and hospitable - except for
the presence of Jacobson, the sinister butler. The other guests are
wealthy people draped in jewels; Jim cannot imagine why he belongs
in such company. After a weekend of adventure - with attempted
robbery and a vanishing guest - secrets come to light and Jim
unravels a mystery from his past.
With more than 140 countries in the world now using international
financial reporting standards (IFRS (R) Standards), knowledge of
the standards issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board (IASB (R)) is vital to students' success in financial
accounting. Melville's International Financial Reporting employs a
practical, applied approach in exploring and explaining the key
international standards. With a focus on how to implement the
standards, this text delivers a focused, user-friendly introduction
to international financial reporting. Renowned for clear and
concise language, this seventh edition brings the book completely
up-to-date with international standards issued as of 1 January
2019.
"It's simply peerless - there's no other book with this range of
coverage and this amount of class questions. Melville deserves its
place as the UK's leading tax textbook" Christopher Coles,
University of Stirling "The book fits very well with the content
and learning objectives of taxation modules" Gwen Hannah,
University of Dundee Now in its 21st annual edition, Melville's
Taxation continues to be the definitive, market-leading text on UK
taxation. This text serves as a comprehensive guide for students
taking a first level course in the subject. Featuring clean,
uncluttered prose and a wealth of immensely practical examples,
this edition brings the book completely up to date with the
provisions of the Finance Act 2015. Comprehensively updated to
reflect the Finance Act 2015, including: This book will be of value
to both undergraduate and professional students of business and
accounting, and will be particularly useful for students preparing
for the following examinations: ICAEW Professional Stage,
Principles of Taxation; Taxation; ACCA Fundamentals Level,
Taxation; ACCA Technician Scheme, Foundations in Taxation; CIPFA
Diploma Stage, Public Finance and Taxation; AAT Level 4 Diploma,
Personal Tax and Business Tax; ATT Certificates, Personal Taxation;
Business Taxation and Accounting Principles; AIA Foundation Level,
Auditing and Taxation; IFA Level 4, Tax for SMEs. Visit
www.pearsoned.co.uk/melville for our suite of resources to
accompany this textbook, including a complete solutions guide and
Powerpoints slides for each chapter; opportunities for extra
practice, and links to relevant web pages. Alan Melville FCA BSc
Cert Ed. is a best-selling author. Previously a Senior Lecturer at
Nottingham Trent University, he has many years' experience of
teaching accounting and financial reporting.
As the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) makes
progress towards widespread acceptance and use of its standards and
practices, the need to become familiar with the IASB standards is
rapidly increasing. Melville provides the tools for understanding
the international standards and offers expert guidance on how to
implement them. This second edition brings the book completely
up-to-date and covers all international standards issued as at 1
January 2009. Features of the book include interpretive guidance,
coverage of every key International Financial Reporting Standard
(IFRS) and International Accounting Standard (IAS), together with
an unparalleled level of student interactivity and assessment. The
book provides a unique practical introduction to the international
standards, outlining how these standards are used on a daily basis
by companies in the preparation of their financial statements. The
author examines the recognition, measurement, presentation and
disclosure requirements of each IFRS and IAS and every attempt has
been made to explain the standards as clearly and concisely as
possible. Examples and practice questions are provided throughout
the book to aid student understanding and to provide a framework
for grasping the key aspects of this complex and fast-moving
subject.
A woman with two grown-up sons and a daughter surprises her
children on the eve of one of their marriage with the news that
they are all illegitmate, each with a di erent father. After much
ado, they decide to continue as before with the portrait of "Dear
Charles" unknown father and patriarch, above the mantle, as
'father' to them all.
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