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This major new book provides, for the first time, a detailed evaluation of policies on poverty and social exclusion since 1997, and their effects. Bringing together leading experts in the field, it considers the challenges the government has faced, the...

Established as the leading text in the field, this thoroughly revised and updated edition provides a comprehensive account of the current issues, set in a clear historical context. It assesses the legacy of eighteen years of Conservative governments and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915074089Author Suzy SeniorFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Scamp PublishingPublisher Scamp Publishing

What are the strangest numbers? Where do numbers come from? Can maths guarantee riches? Why are three dimensions not enough? Can a butterfly's wings really cause a hurricane? Can maths predict the future? In How Big is Infinity?, acclaimed writer Tony...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781119005742Author Dan GookinFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint John Wiley & Sons IncPublisher John Wiley & Sons IncWeight(grams) 518gDimensions(mm)...

Would British scientists really test sarin never poison on young volunteers and tell them it was research for a cure for colds? Would they really release E coli in Swindon and Southampton to try out germ warfare techniques? Even 50 years on, on-one's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781416590569Author Dr Naomi WolfFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

When wealthy elderly Simon Ewing is found murdered in his flat, it appears to be a robbery gone wrong. Two rings were taken from the dead man's hands, but his hidden jewelery strongbox remained untouched, except for one missing diamond solitaire. An...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780957566200Author Pete LangmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 157Imprint Pete LangmanPublisher Marvelhouse Words

Albert Einstein is an icon of the twentieth century. Born in Ulm, Germany, in 1879, he is most famous for his theory of relativity, which is considered the founding principle of modern physics. He also made enormous contributions to quantum mechanics and...

An account of the errors into which seemingly infallible humans have fallen, whether through obstinacy, arrogance or carelessness. Examples investigated include the Piltdown Man hoax and the Tay Bridge collapse.Book InformationISBN 9781854879646Author Dr...

Psychologist Nicky Hayes explores the ingenious and sometimes unhelpful ways our minds process the world around us in this comprehensive and accessible guide to the science of thinking.The science of how we think is fundamental to understanding why we...

Mental Health Matters is an innovative, interdisciplinary collection of texts which challenge traditional understandings of mental health, emphasising the perspectives of mental health service-users. Combining classic writings about mental health...

MacBook in Easy Steps focuses on this area of mobile computing and contains all of the information needed to use MacBooks for both business and pleasure. The book looks at the specifications and hardware of MacBooks and details how to get up and running...

Microsoft Word 2013 represents one of the largest improvements in user experience and interaction during the application's long history. Today's users expect to be able to work easily in different places with different people and devices but without...

As a beautiful companion to the much loved THE MOON COTTAGE CATS VOLUME ONE, this lovely second volume is a must-read for anyone who delights in Marilyn Edwards' ability to bring to life her experiences with the feline friends she has shared her life...

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In Why It's Not All Rocket Science , Robert Cave examines 100 extraordinary projects, theories and experiments that have been conducted in the name of science. Some, including various nuclear tests, have attracted controversy and hostility; others,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486450063Author Charles DarwinFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

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Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. Eagerly studied at the highest level of intellectual society, his satirical essays and perceptive historical biographies caused him to be regarded for much of...

Nursing practice needs to be informed by an understanding of people and the societies in which they live. This introductory text has been designed specifically to discuss those aspects of sociology which are most relevant to nursing and the health care...

Hudl from Tesco, the UK supermarket, is one of the latest entrants to the world of tablet computers, and Hudl in easy steps covers the A to Z of setting up and using this popular 7-inch Android tablet, including: Watching TV and movies Reading ebooks ...

`This comprehensive collection of almost 40 chapters - each written by a leading expert in the field - is the essential reference for anyone undertaking or studying qualitative research. It covers a diversity of methods and a variety of perspectives and...

No nonsense solutions from the straight-talking face of British business. IF FUNDAMENTAL REFORM DOES NOT TAKE PLACE THEN WE ARE DEAD IN THE WATER. GLOBALISATION DOES NOT TAKE PRISONERS. BRITAIN MUST BECOME FIT FOR PURPOSE IN THE 21ST CENTURY. This is...

Feel calm, confident and in control of work and life. With its unique, whole-body approach, Mind Body Balance in Business will coach you and your colleagues in practical, life-changing techniques that will transform resilience to beat stress and pressure...

STATISTICAL METHODS FOR PSYCHOLOGY surveys the statistical techniques commonly used in the behavioral and social sciences, especially psychology and education. To help students gain a better understanding of the specific statistical hypothesis tests that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780907845706Author Keith SutherlandFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Imprint AcademicPublisher Imprint AcademicWeight(grams) 600gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

The Great Recession is more than four years old-and counting. Yet, as Paul Krugman points out in this powerful volley, "Nations rich in resources, talent, and knowledge-all the ingredients for prosperity and a decent standard of living for all-remain in...

This book is written to assist those who have responsibility for the nutritional and gastrointestinal care of children with neurodisability. The emphasis throughout is on the importance of multidisciplinary care. It is concerned with the problems...

If you're looking for a fast, focussed and effective way to revise for your AS or A2 exams, Revision Express is the answer. Now fully updated for the new A-levels, Revision Express covers everything you need for success in your exams. Each chapter is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789814950626Author Jonathan S WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 102Imprint Jw ChoicesPublisher Jw ChoicesWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 5mm

There has been a revolution. The God who ruled over us for five hundred years has been overthrown. The soul of England has been transformed, almost without anybody noticing. Gone are the shared values and confidence of a nation that seemed so sure of...

In trying to understand the power of celebrity in modern life, Richard Schickel ranges through every realm of our culture - film, theatre, television, literature, art, the media, pop music, politics - for examples of how celebrity shapes our world and...

Informed choice in maternity care is government policy and is therefore an important issue in the education of midwives and obstetricians. This book brings together key research in the area and provides a forum for the concerns of all involved...

Covering an increasingly important topic in sociology, this book is a thorough and lively introduction to the role and importance of age in contemporary British society. The first two chapters introduce the reader to thinking about age from a...

Climate change is the greatest challenge facing humanity: drastic reduction of carbon emissions is vital if we are to avoid a catastrophe that devastates large parts of the world. Governments and businesses have been slow to act and individuals now need...

Seniors, here's what you need to get up and running on Windows 8.1 Microsoft, now a little older and wiser, is back with Windows 8.1, the revamped version that brings fresh changes and welcome improvements to the Windows 8 operating system. And now you...

A critical characteristic of human service organizations is their capacity to learn from experience and to adapt continuously to changing external conditions such as downward pressure on resources, constant reconfiguration of the welfare state and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840783933Author Sue PriceFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint In Easy Steps LimitedPublisher In Easy Steps Limited