Helps to develop the skills necessary, which are essential to nursing. Using examples from the real experience of being a student nurse or midwife, it covers areas such as self-motivation, why attention to detail is important, numeracy skills and how to make the most from the help available at universities.

Helps you make the most of your study time by focusing on only the core basics of pathology needed for course work or exams. With nearly 800 illustrations, this title features clinical correlation and differential diagnosis boxes. It has emphasis on clinical medicine and a self-assessment section prepares you for real-life practice.

Presents a sociohistorical analysis of screenwriter Robert Riskin, the Hollywood pioneer's life and work. The author provides a different perspective on Riskin, his impact on cinema, and the ways in which his brilliant, pithy style was realized in Capra's films.

For centuries Falkirk's key position at the heart of Scotland has ensured its central role in the nation's history. Roman legions, Highland cattle drovers, canal builders, and ironmasters have all left their mark on this district. This book gives a comprehensive account of Falkirk's fascinating history.

This book assesses the current state of governance and public sector reforms in eleven Asian countries and jurisdictions, especially in the wake of the recent regional financial crisis that seriously affected some of them.

Statistics for Health Care Professionals includes practical examples of statistical techniques throughout, and the exercises within and at the end of each chapter help readers to learn and to develop proficiency. There is also a glossary at the end of the book for quick and easy referencing.

Statistics for Health Care Professionals includes practical examples of statistical techniques throughout, and the exercises within and at the end of each chapter help readers to learn and to develop proficiency. There is also a glossary at the end of the book for quick and easy referencing.

Talks about the restoration of wooden boats.

North Norfolk's Saltmarsh Coast.

An investigation of Hollywood's treatment of American politics, politicians and political institutions. The author explores the influence - through creative, ideological and financial means - that Hollywood has on politics, and vice-versa. Films such as Primary Colors and JFK are discussed.

Scott questions whether the institutions provided for post-1997 Hong Kong are likely to receive public support and are appropriate for continuing political stability, analyses research material on public attitudes and speculates on the role of the Chinese party centres and the PLA on possible alternative institutional arrangements.