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The Nursemaid's Secret : a heartwarming tale from the Queen of Family Saga (9781785764554)

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Previously published as Tilly's Family and in ebook as A Home for Tilly. A warm-hearted and nostalgic family saga from the author of The Winter Baby and The Gingerbread Girl, for readers of Katie Flynn and Sheila Jeffries. Will she finally find a family to call her own? Tilly, a young maid, is sent away from her home in London to care for a sick child in an old cottage on the Isle of Sheppey, and she little imagines how her life will change . . . Having settled in with her new family, Tilly dares to believe that the happiness she's longed for could be hers at last, and that she might finally be free from the secrets of her past. But tragedy strikes, and Tilly is forced to return to London, leaving the cottage under the sea wall - and her new life - behind. As war approaches and new challenges arise, will Tilly be able to overcome her struggles and find her way home? 'Warm and cosy' DIANE ALLEN 'Gloriously nostalgic' MAUREEN LEE ...

Women, Employment and Organizations (9780415328395)

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This book brings together the latest European and North American research on a series of key topics in the field of women's employment. Drawing on published and easily accessible statistics, it sets the topics in the appropriate policy contexts and systematically appraises them from the viewpoint of the challenges for the management of human resources. The book explores: occupational segregation the pay gap work-life balance part-time working women, work and pensions women in professional occupations equality and diversity management women and trade unions. This is a highly useful book suitable for a wide range of courses including business studies, sociology, social policy and gender studies. Product details Format Paperback | 184 pages ...

Secret Benefits of Aromatherapy (9788120739963)

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Aromatherapy is a method of treatment that involves using essential oils to promote physical and emotional well-being. This book captures the essence of aromatherapy and explains how certain oils can be effectively used to treat physical ailments. Product details Format Paperback | 96 pages Dimensions 215 x 140 x 8mm | 134g Publication date ...

Brain Body Food : Thrive Into Later life and Reduce Dementia Risk (9780648915409)

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This unique book delivers the latest science in nutrition, ageing and dementia risk reduction in everyday language - so you can enjoy the life you had planned for the years ahead. You will learn food and life choices crucial to preventing avoidable physical and cognitive decline and the stark difference between those at 40 or 50, compared to what's needed as you move closer to your 80s and beyond. Most popular health and eating plans are ideal for those in their 20s, 30s or 40s, but can be anything from unhelpful to downright harmful if you are heading towards or beyond your 70s. Brain, Body, Food gives you the insights into understanding that and knowing how to adapt your focus to avoid harm and relish life as you age. It is about eating and living to: - Help your body meet the unique challenges of ageing - Reduce your dementia risk - Strengthen your immune system - Head off preventable physical decline and more. Ngaire Hobbins - dietitian/nutritionist specialising in ageing and b...

Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism (9780134846514)

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For courses in computer crime. A complete, easy-to-understand introduction to computer crime Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism is a comprehensive introduction to the acts and theories of cyber crime, cyber terrorism, and information warfare. Assuming no prior knowledge of technology, the authors cover the types of crimes and terrorist acts committed using computer technology, theories addressing hackers and other digital criminals, and investigative, research, and legal strategies targeting these acts. Like no other on the market, the text bridges the gap between criminal justice knowledge and the technical issues that arise during investigations of cyber crime. The 4th edition adds material on new technologies and trends, plus updated review questions and activities. Product details Format Paperback ...

The Don't Sweat Affirmations : 100 Inspirations to Help Make Your Life Happier and More Relaxed (9780786887125)

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100 affirmations that reinforce the don't sweat philosophy of life: that not letting the little things get to you is a great way to reduce stress overall. These peaceful, beautifully written affirmations are simple statements that hold a big impact. Readers who repeat only several affirmations a day will find their lives becoming more calm and less frantic immediately. Product details Format Paperback | 192 pages Dimensions 140 x 166 x 14mm | 237g ...

The Transmission of Epidemic Influenza (9780306440731)

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THE PLAGUE YEARS Mankind has always been fascinated by "origins," and biologists are no exception. Darwin is our most famous example. What is the origin of mankind, of species, of infectious diseases? In the last few years we have seen the emergence and spread of some apparently "new" viruses, such as HIV -1 and the virus causing bovine spongiform encephalomyelopathy. But are these, in fact, entirely new agents, or mutated forms of "old" viruses that have evolved along with us for eons? Edgar Hope-Simpson could not have written this book at a more opportune moment. He is a firm believer in gradual evolution, rather than the sudden arrival of new agents. I suspect that he would also have a naturalist's Darwinian approach for the origin of AIDS. It has been a source of some amazement to me over the years how even the most innovative scientists conform to a current hypothesis. Pioneer thinking comes more easily to persons outside the scientific mainstream...

Droga ku dorosłości : Przygotowanie do życia dla osób z autyzmem i zespołem Aspergera (9788377442098)

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Zasadniczą częścią książki Jeda Bakera, znanego specjalisty w dziedzinie terapii, autora między innymi cenionego Ilustrowanego podręcznika umiejętności społecznych, są lekcje pozwalające młodemu człowiekowi z autyzmem bądź zespołem Aspergera wykształcić kompetencje przydatne na co dzień. Umiejętności te są związane z konkretnymi sytuacjami, z jakimi wszyscy stykamy się w dorosłym życiu. Dotyczą takich obszarów, jak: • rozmowy oraz komunikacja niewerbalna – jak należy się witać i przedstawiać, inicjować rozmowę i kulturalnie zmieniać jej temat oraz rozpoznawać nieoczywiste sygnały dawane przez rozmówcę; • radzenie sobie ze złością i lękiem – jak rozpoznać czynniki wywołujące gwałtowne emocje i co zrobić, by je zneutralizować, a także jak przeciwdziałać sytuacjom, w których ujawniają się fobie; • budowanie i podtrzymywanie przyjaźni oraz randki – jak nawiązywać bliższe relacje z innymi ludźmi, a przy tym szanować ich prywatność, oraz jak i gdzie poznawać nowe osoby; • radzenie sobie z wy...

Business Partner C1 Coursebook and Basic MyEnglishLab Pack (9781292233581)

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The new, eight-level course that teaches business English and business skills Business Partner gives students the practical training they need to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work. It helps learners to make measurable progress in learning English while helping to make them more employable. Business Partner does not assume any knowledge of the workplace, and is designed for students with no work experience. It also provides many suggestions and alternative ways to use the material for those students already in work. Each level is written to a syllabus based on the Global Scale of English Learning Objectives for Professional English to help learners evaluate their progress. Find out more at english.com/businesspartner Product details Format Mixed media product ...

Esoteric Hollywood:: Sex, Cults and Symbols in Film (9781634240772)

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Like no other book before it, this work delves into the deep, dark and mysterious undertones hidden in Tinsel town's biggest films. Esoteric Hollywood is a game-changer in an arena of tabloid-populated titles. After years of scholarly research, Jay Dyer has compiled his most read essays, combining philosophy, comparative religion, symbolism and geopolitics and their connections to film. Readers will watch movies with new eyes, able to decipher on their own, as the secret meanings of cinema are unveiled. Product details Format Paperback | 300 pages Dimensions 152.4 ...