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David Jones was born in 1941 in the industrial north. The factories
have all gone now and the trees and woodlands have been allowed to
thrive, providing a home for many kinds of British wildlife. Cycle
paths and nature trails now cover the neighbourhood where both red
and grey squirrels can be seen to live in close proximity and they
don't even squabble. We have badgers, stoats and weasels, and
occasionally we will get a visit from a fox. This is the
environment that provided the inspiration for this story.
Key Features: 1. Concise explanations of the theory and application
of refraction and retinoscopy techniques, with excellent guided
illustrations throughout. 2. Provides a step-by-step framework for
how best to prepare for the recently updated format of the
Refraction Certificate.
Since the late 1960s, community work had emerged in its own right
as an occupation with an increasingly important contribution to
make both to ways of thinking within the field of social policy,
and to day-to-day social work practice and the resolution of
pressing community issues. Its practitioners had grown in numbers
and experience, while community work ideas and methods continued to
influence developments in a variety of other ‘neighbouring’
occupations. Originally published in 1980, the editors of this NISW
collection suggest that if community workers are to remain
effective, then they must stay on the boundaries of the agencies
that employ them and of the groups with whom they work. This theme
of the ‘boundary nature’ of community work is examined in
detail in the Introduction and is subsequently taken up by the
other contributors to the book. This title is organised under three
main headings – a survey section on the history, philosophy and
theories of community work in the United Kingdom; a series of case
studies that suggest the diversity of the interests of community
work; and an analysis of the growth of community work as an
occupation and the spread of its influence through related
professions and disciplines. This mix of theory, practice and
analysis made the book of special importance both to practising
community workers and to community work teachers and students at
the time. In addition, the book would have been of direct interest
to community oriented administrators, professionals, teachers and
students in other human service fields such as health, education,
housing, planning and the personal social services, as well as to
elected members and administrators in central and local government
more generally. It will now be welcomed by anyone who seeks a
critical account of the historical activities of community work,
written by experienced practitioners and teachers.
The definitive chronicle of the ancient peoples of Central America
& Mexico – including the Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Mixtec, Toltec
and Zapotec In a sumptuous new large-format edition, this
wide-ranging reference book covers almost 3000 years of history,
offering enthralling insights into the art and architecture, myths
and legends, and everyday life of the many different empires of
Central America and Mexico. Stories of sun-gods and blood
sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries
filled with gold have fascinated many generations. This book
unravels the true facts behind the stories and looks at how myth
and legends can tell us much about the cult of war in these
pre-industrial nations. The magnificent architectural and cultural
achievements of a succession of Mesoamerican peoples - the Olmecs,
Maya, Zapotecs, Toltecs, Mixtec and Aztecs - cover almost 3000
years. These achievements range from the temple-pyramids and
colossal stone carvings of the Olmecs to the awe-inspiring cities,
vast trading networks and complex religious societies of the Aztecs
and Maya. The World Heritage sites of historic Mexico City and
Tenochtitlán, Teotihuacán, Chichén Itzá, Tikal and Monte
Albán, are examined giving life to the civic, military and
everyday world of the time. Archaeological finds and surviving
documents provide intriguing insights into astronomy, the
development of calendars, mathematics, writing and the arts. They
also reveal a grim commitment to war and a savage religious
devotion to gods who demanded the blood of human sacrifice. Pottery
and textiles, carvings, mosaics, and gold and metalwork show the
technological innovations of these pre-industrial civilizations.
Superbly illustrated throughout, with more than 1000 colour
photographs, artworks, maps and plans, the book reveals every
aspect of the history of these lost civilizations. This unrivalled
volume is not only a perfect introduction to the subject but also a
stunning visual record of a fascinating period that has helped to
shape our world.
Since the late 1960s, community work had emerged in its own right
as an occupation with an increasingly important contribution to
make both to ways of thinking within the field of social policy,
and to day-to-day social work practice and the resolution of
pressing community issues. Its practitioners had grown in numbers
and experience, while community work ideas and methods continued to
influence developments in a variety of other 'neighbouring'
occupations. Originally published in 1980, the editors of this NISW
collection suggest that if community workers are to remain
effective, then they must stay on the boundaries of the agencies
that employ them and of the groups with whom they work. This theme
of the 'boundary nature' of community work is examined in detail in
the Introduction and is subsequently taken up by the other
contributors to the book. This title is organised under three main
headings - a survey section on the history, philosophy and theories
of community work in the United Kingdom; a series of case studies
that suggest the diversity of the interests of community work; and
an analysis of the growth of community work as an occupation and
the spread of its influence through related professions and
disciplines. This mix of theory, practice and analysis made the
book of special importance both to practising community workers and
to community work teachers and students at the time. In addition,
the book would have been of direct interest to community oriented
administrators, professionals, teachers and students in other human
service fields such as health, education, housing, planning and the
personal social services, as well as to elected members and
administrators in central and local government more generally. It
will now be welcomed by anyone who seeks a critical account of the
historical activities of community work, written by experienced
practitioners and teachers.
Exempla are illustrative stories used by preachers to seize the
attention of their congregations and to drive home a moral lesson.
This book presents annotated translations from two collections of
exempla, one Franciscan and one Dominican, put together in England
/ Ireland c.1275. The two collections used are important because
they are amongst the earliest to survive from the British Isles.
The 270 exempla translated here cover a wide range of topics, both
ecclesiastical and secular and offer vivid insights into medieval
life and attitudes in the broadest sense. Moreover, because exempla
had to be plausible in order to convince, they are an important
source for the beliefs and attitudes of the laity at a period when
this is often undocumented. The importance of exempla as historical
evidence has long been appreciated, especially on the Continent.
However, despite the plethora of surviving material, little of it
has been available in annotated English translation. It is hoped
that this volume will go some way to filling that gap. An
introduction discusses place of preaching in the medieval church,
the development of preaching aids and the exemplum genre, the main
topics covered by the exempla, the dating of the two collections
translated and the use which the compilers made of their material
and how far exempla can be relied upon as historical evidence.
Key Features: 1. Concise explanations of the theory and application
of refraction and retinoscopy techniques, with excellent guided
illustrations throughout. 2. Provides a step-by-step framework for
how best to prepare for the recently updated format of the
Refraction Certificate.
Disordered Personalities and Crime seeks to better understand how
we respond to those individuals who have been labelled at various
points in time as 'morally insane', 'psychopathic' or 'personality
disordered'. Individuals whose behaviour is consistent with these
diagnoses present challenges to both the criminal justice system
and mental health systems, because the people who come to have such
diagnoses seem to have a rational and realistic understanding of
the world around them but they can behave in ways that suggest they
have little understanding of the meaning or consequences of their
actions. This book argues that an analysis of the history of these
diagnoses will help to provide a better understanding of
contemporary dilemmas. These are categories that have been not only
shaped by the needs of criminal justice and the claims of expertise
by professionals, but also the fears, anxieties and demands of the
wider public. In this book, David W. Jones demonstrates us how
important these diagnoses have been to the history of psychiatry in
its claims for professional expertise, and also sheds light on the
evolution of the insanity defence and helps explain why it remains
a problematic and controversial issue even today. This book will be
key reading for students, researchers and academics who are
interested in crime and its relationship to mental disorder and
also for those interested in psychiatry and abnormal psychology.
Dreaming and relaxing, with the evocative designs of William
Morris, this beautiful new book will give you many hours of
pleasure, and calm. Printed on high quality paper, this new book
features 45 powerful William Morris artworks for you to colour,
offering a suggestion of how the original looked as well as key
information such as title and date. Morris is perhaps the most
famous artist craftsmen in the world, and his bold and visually
expressive paintings resonate still today. This book will take you
on an enjoyable journey where the satisfaction of creating stunning
artworks is mixed with rediscovering the joy of colouring. You can
use a wide variety of pens: from gel and pencil, to pigment and
crayons, from ballpoint and rollerball to highlighters, although
it’s best to avoid the heavy felt pens. Each page is perforated
near the spine of the book, so you can tear out and frame, or
simply place your wonderful creation on the walls of your home,
perhaps even send them as a gift to your loved ones. Bring the Ink
to life!
Christianity, in its Catholic, Protestant and Nonconformist forms,
has played an enormous role in the history of Wales and in the
defining and shaping of Welsh identity over the past two thousand
years. Biblical place names, an urban and rural landscape littered
with churches, chapels, crosses and sacred sites, a bardic and
literary tradition deeply imbued with Christian themes in both the
Welsh and English languages, and the songs sung by tens of
thousands of rugby supporters at the national stadium in Cardiff,
all hint at a Christian presence that was once universal. Yet for
many in contemporary Wales, the story of the development of
Christianity in their country remains little known. While the
history of Christianity in Wales has been a subject of perennial
interest for Welsh historians, much of their work has been highly
specialised and not always accessible to a general audience.
Standing on the shoulders of some of Wales's finest historians,
this is the first single-volume history of Welsh Christianity from
its origins in Roman Britain to the present day. Drawing on the
expertise of four leading historians of the Welsh Christian
tradition, this volume is specifically designed for the general
reader, and those beginning their exploration of Wales's Christian
past.
"This book brings together leading construction industry and legal
experts to discuss key elements of the partnering process,
reflecting the collaborative approach that is essential to the
success of partnering, this book is split into two broad sections
covering industry and legal perspective."
Bioinformatics, the use of computers to address biological
questions, has become an essential tool in biological research. It
is one of the critical keys needed to unlock the information
encoded in the flood of data generated by genome, protein
structure, transcriptome and proteome research.
Bioinformatics: Genes, Proteins & Computers covers both the
more traditional approaches to bioinformatics, including gene and
protein sequence analysis and structure prediction, and more recent
technologies such as datamining of transcriptomic and proteomic
data to provide insights on cellular mechanisms and the causes of
disease.
Originally published in 1988, this book examines the concept of
culture and the transmission of cultural values in relations to
adult education. It emphasizes the importance of perceiving culture
as a social construct which is part of a specific value system and
questions how cultural development is promoted or hindered by adult
education. It also describes a number of case studies from popular
courses such as painting and pottery.
This book provides a comprehensive guide to the large number of
diseases, disorders and injuries that can cause severe economic
losses to banana, abaca and enset crops, and the fungi, bacteria,
phytoplasmas, viruses, nematodes and abiotic factors involved. The
monoculture of certain banana cultivars in large plantations make
the crop particularly susceptible to catastrophic losses from
disease and smallholders can also experience major problems. New
approaches to breeding, crop management and handling are being
developed to meet challenges posed by emerging threats. Handbook of
Diseases of Banana, Abaca and Enset both describes and illustrates
diseases and is printed in full colour throughout, creating a
valuable diagnostic tool. It covers: - The origin and
classification of banana, the safe movement of Musa germplasm and
banana breeding for disease resistance. - Recent areas of growing
research on the most important diseases of banana, such as black
leaf streak, Fusarium wilt, Xanthomonas bacterial wilt and bunchy
top. - Significant advances relating to pathogens causing less
serious and widespread diseases. Authored by an international team
of experts, this is an essential reference for all 'banana doctors'
around the world. It serves as a useful field and laboratory guide,
as well as a source of information for all those investigating
diseases of banana, abaca and enset crops.
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In Parenthesis (Paperback)
David Jones; Foreword by Sebastian Barry
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In Parenthesis is one of the greatest works to emerge from the First World War.
'The holy book of twentieth-century visionary modernism. Ancient and brand-new, In Parenthesis is this island's book of all books, an incomparable and ever-intensifying masterpiece. It is radical, beautiful, humane and mysterious. It is a book about war that has the power to defeat death. It is a living breathing mythic miracle of a book.' Max Porter
This study, first published in 1982, is concerned with the nature
of crime in nineteenth-century Britain, and explores the response
of the community and the police authorities. Each chapter is linked
by common themes and questions, and the topics described in detail
range from popular forms of rural crime and protest, through crime
in industrial and urban communities, to a study of the vagrant. The
author pays special attention to the relationship between illegal
activities and protest, and emphasizes the context and complexity
of official crime rates and of many forms of criminal behaviour.
This title will be of interest to students of history and
criminology.
Child sexual abuse is widespread and often an element of many other
social difficulties. This book outlines a number of different ways
professionals can help, particularly focusing on the role of social
workers and mental health professionals. It describes how
professional intervention can improve the outcome for sexually
abused children and their families. It is based on extensive
evidence-based research and includes summaries of the implications
for practice. Funded by a grant from the Department of Health and
reviewed by an expert advisory group, this book covers the child
protection process and psychological treatments in a clear and
accessible format.
Partnering and Collaborative Working: Legal and Industry Practice
brings together leading construction industry and legal experts to
discuss key elements of the partnering process and how they can be
implemented.
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