This highly acclaimed textbook provides law students with a thorough introduction to the Human Rights Act 1998, its background, how it came to be passed and the mass of case law that has followed it. The authors discuss the particular rights the Act embodies, including the law's response to terrorism. Combining broad topic coverage with an engaging writing style, Hoffman and Rowe provide an outstanding platform for students wishing to gain an in-depth and critical understanding of this contemporary, contentious and constantly evolving area of law.

An invaluable resource for students and teachers of children's literature, this book covers Newbery's work and achievements as a publisher and bookseller.

This revised and updated edition provides children's and young adult librarians, teachers, literature classes, and library school classes with an authoritative history and analysis of the best British and American children's literature through 1994, with a new 2003 postscript including such recent phenomenons as J.K.Rowling and Philip Pullman. Written for Children traces the development of children's literature from its origins through the beginnings of the multimedia revolution. In effortless and entertaining style, Townsend, a world-renowned authority in the field, examines the changing attitudes toward children and their literature and analyzes the various strands that make up this important field. While examining many well-known American classics, Townsend also looks at British works that American audiences may have overlooked. With illustrations and bibliography.

"I Wonder offers crucial lessons in emotional intelligence, starting with being secure in the face of uncertainty. Annaka Harris has woven a beautiful tapestry of art, storytelling, and profound wisdom. Any young child -- and parent -- will benefit from sharing this wondrous book together."--Daniel Goleman, author of the #1 bestseller Emotional Intelligence "I Wonder captures the beauty of life and the mystery of our world, sweeping child and adult into a powerful journey of discovery. Magnificent!"--Daniel Siegel, author of Mindsight and The Whole-Brain Child Eva takes a walk with her mother and encounters a range of mysteries: from gravity, to life cycles, to the vastness of the universe. She learns that it's okay to say "I don't know," and she discovers that there are some things even adults don't know--mysteries for everyone to wonder about together! I Wonder is a book that celebrates the feelings of awe and curiosity in children, as the foundation for all learning.

COUNT YOUR DEAD is the first novel written about the Vietnam War by a professional soldier. A fictional story with drama, violence, strong characters and poignant moments, COUNT YOUR DEAD is closely based on real events and John Rowe's personal experiences and observations of real people. When COUNT YOUR DEAD was first published in 1968, it made front-page news and led to his resignation from the military. Written by Rowe as part of his own personal process to make sense of the complicated war, it raises questions still relevant in global conflicts today.

The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative and International Law, 1600-1926, brings together foreign, comparative, and international titles in a single resource. Its International Law component features works of some of the great legal theorists, including Gentili, Grotius, Selden, Zouche, Pufendorf, Bijnkershoek, Wolff, Vattel, Martens, Mackintosh, Wheaton, among others. The materials in this archive are drawn from three world-class American law libraries: the Yale Law Library, the George Washington University Law Library, and the Columbia Law Library.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.+++++++++++++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: +++++++++++++++Harvard Law School LibraryLP2H005220018800101The Making of Modern Law: Primary Sources, Part IIRochester, N.Y.: Daily Union and Advertiser Company's Book and Job Print, 1880209 p. 22 cmUnited States

A story first published as "Cloudy Bright". A young couple meet in Brighton when Sam wants to borrow Jenny's camera. They continue to meet because of Sam's use of the camera, but Jenny starts to wonder if there's more to their relationship. Could it be that Sam wants her, and not just her camera?

Gems of the Spirit will lead you into a hunger and intimacy with God that you have not known before.

You will find that God has a sense of humor even in His most profound prophetic words to us. You are about to discover exciting truths as you look deeply into the heart of God. You will experience the God of everyday living that desires to be enjoyed.

Sit back, relax, and be prepared to be informed, inspired, and edified as you gaze upon the beauty and majesty of your Creator.

All children love solving puzzles and mysteries. In The Casebook of Inspector Sniffabout, their brains will be put to the test, as the great bloodhound detective Inspector Sniffabout is called on to unravel all kinds of strange events and happenings. The book is designed to undertake two important experiences in children's development. First, it encourages young children to read, but in an entertaining and fun way. Second, it allows them to use their powers of deduction, as they try to work out the mysteries Inspector Sniffabout has to solve. Each story in the book is a self-contained mystery, which gives children the opportunity of playing detective, to try and work out what is going on, and to see if they can guess how Inspector Sniffabout will solve the case. Each story is also accompanied by a series of beautiful colour illustrations, which enhance the easy-to-read text. John Rowe has worked in the television industry for over forty-five years, as a researcher, head of programmes and production, and as a producer and director. Besides his vast list of credits for adult audiences, he is also well known for his services to children's television. Among his many credits are "Blue's Clues" for Nickelodeon UK, "Havakazoo" for Channel 5, "Monkey Makes" for Channel 5, and "Big Cook Little Cook" for CBeebies. He also wrote and directed Nickelodeon UK's stage productions for six years. He lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their playful Irish setter, Katy. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/JohnRowe

Little Stories for Little People is a pre-school children's book consisting of twelve short stories. This delightful book encourages young children to use their minds to solve a problem or a mystery. The aim is to introduce children to reading, but in a fun and entertaining way. Each story is wonderfully illustrated with colourful drawings to help them understand each story's narrative. The stories are not only designed for young children to read on their own, but also for parents, teachers, guardians and babysitters to read to the children and encourage them to use their own ideas to work out solutions to the problem or mystery attributed to each story. Little Stories will keep little sleuths busy John Rowe lives in Wiltshire, England. He has worked in the television industry for over forty-five years as a researcher, head of programmes and production for a major network, and the job he liked doing the most, producer and director. He is proud to be one of the Emmy-Award winning team behind the internationally acclaimed series "The World at War." During the past fifteen years, he has produced and directed many successful television shows for children, which have been shown on the BBC, Channel 5 and Nickelodeon. He is writing his next children's book The Casebook of Inspector Sniffabout. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/JohnRowe