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A comprehensive reference source addressing contemporary social issues.
- Informative Articles - Great writing on a wide range of topics specially selected to be relevant and interesting.
- Focus Guides - Provide the essential information on a topic – getting to the heart of an issue has never been easier.
- Up-to-date graphs and infographics - Brightly presented in a bitesize, easy to understand format.
Author
Publisher
Andrews UK
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A collection of 6 volumes of Oakeshott's work: Notebooks, 1922-86, Early Political Writings 1925-30, The Concept of a Philosophical Jurisprudence, Vocabulary of a Modern European State, Lectures in the History of Political Thought, and What is History?
Language
English
Description
In this episode Alex focuses on lens selection, and the differences between still and cinema glass. He breaks down his work on "Documentary Now" and how he achieved authentic looks by employing vintage lenses, and then gives a live comparison of a vintage lens next to a modern cinema lens.
Author
Publisher
Continuum
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Bede's best known work, An Ecclesiastical History of the English People, was written in Latin and is not immediately easy to understand and follow. And yet it is a key text for any student of English history. Rowan Williams shows in his introduction how Bede works to create a sense of national destiny for the new English kingdoms of the seventh century, a sense that has helped to shape English self-awareness through the centuries, by using the imagery...
Author
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This follow-up to Jason Brooks's highly successful Paris Sketchbook is a stunning gift book that brings the big smoke to life through beautiful imagery. From the West End to the Square Mile and from Liberty to hipster hang-outs, Brooks explores modern-day London through his unique visual repertoire that unites high fashion, fine art, and traveler's sketches made on the fly. Although best known for his gorgeous fashion illustrations, which feature...
Author
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Being a fashion stylist is one of the most popular and aspirational careers in fashion. This book presents a no-nonsense, practical guide on how to succeed, from landing your first job as an assistant to starting your own business as a fashion stylist. Packed with tips and interviews with top contemporary stylists and PR professionals, it provides invaluable insights for anyone wanting to break into this often closed area of the fashion industry"--Cover....
Language
English
Description
The travel and tourism industry reaches across the globe. Employment opportunities are endless, but there is much to consider when preparing for that first serious job, or to change jobs. This film looks at a number of pertinent aspects of working in travel and tourism in the UK and abroad including: employment opportunities, human resources, recruitment and selection, training, employee rights and equal opportunity, A range of industry professionals...
Author
Publisher
Hodder Education
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Take the guesswork out of BTEC assessment with sample student work and assessor feedback for all pass, merit and distinction criteria. By focusing on assessment this compact guide leads students through each pass, merit and distinction criterion by clearly showing them what they are required to do.:.; Provides a sample student answer for every single pass, merit and distinction criterion, together with detailed assessor's comments on how work can...
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Clarendon's History chonicles the English Civil War from the perspective of someone intimately involved in the events he describes. This classic work is admired for its literary quality as well as its historical value; this new selection also contains passages from The Life, Clarendon's autobiography, to produce a vivid narrative history. - ;'I am doing your Majesty some service here, whilst I am preparing the story of your sufferings; that posterity...
Author
Publisher
Hodder Education, an Hachette UK Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Prepare for assessment and master the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a hospitality and catering supervisor with this support resource. Covering all of the latest mandatory and most popular optional units, with a strong focus on preparation for assessment, this will be an essential resource for anyone working towards the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership, whether in college or in the workplace. It also provides...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Bach flower remedies are natural medicines derived from flowers that have the power to bring balance back into our lives. This concise introduction is designed to help you start using the remedies for yourself. Â The book covers the nature and history of Dr Bach's famous system, with many case histories and examples to illustrate how it works. A complete list of remedies is included, along with useful information about how they are made, and a full...
Publisher
University of Wales Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
This edited collection tells the story behind a ground-breaking Welsh law which reinforces the human rights of children and young people in Welsh devolved government, examines the impact of this law in selected policy areas and shows why the Welsh approach is attracting worldwide interest.
Author
Series
Publisher
Portland State University Library
Language
English
Description
This textbook is designed for beginning learners who want to learn basic Japanese for the purpose of living and working in Japan. Unlike textbooks written primarily for students, whose content largely centers on student life, this book focuses more on social and professional life beyond school. As a beginning level textbook, this book includes many elementary grammar patterns (Japanese Language Proficiency Test Levels 5 and 4), but the vocabulary...
Author
Publisher
Rockport
Pub. Date
©2011
Language
English
Description
"Anatomy of Design dissects fifty examples of graphic design piece by piece, revealing an array of influences and inspirations. These pieces represent contemporary artifacts that are well conceived, finely crafted, and filled with hidden treasures. Some are overtly complex. Others are so simple that it is hard to believe there's a storehouse of inspiration hidden underneath. The selections include all kinds of design work including posters, packages,...