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This title looks at the changes in our lives that make us stressed and examines the body's response in detail. It looks at how we can deal with it in our own lives and help other sufferers. The symptoms, causes and treatment of depression are analysed and links between stress and depression are explored. ... Read more

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Ervin Bossanyi (1891-1975), best known for his glorious stained glass, was a master in many art forms. His work, expressed in a language of strong colour and skilful draughtsmanship, speaks of harmony, serenity, and human dignity which tells much about a sensitive artist who shunned publicity and was happiest in the sanctuary of his studio. Born in Hungary, Bossanyi was twice exiled, first in Germany, and then after the rise of National Socialism, in England. The influences upon him crossed cultural divides and continents and were blended into an unmistakable personal style. The full richness of his legacy - in paintings, sculpture, textiles, metalwork and stained glass - is revealed here by an international team of authors and over 300 illustrations. These are ample evidence that he is a major artist of the 20th century. ... Read more

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The World Allergy Organisation estimates that between 30 and 50 per cent of the global population are at risk of developing an allergy. This book looks at the mechanisms that cause allergies to occur, how the body responds, and how allergies are diagnosed. It describes the different types of allergic illnesses and their effects, and the substances that cause allergies. Common treatments are examined, together with the different factors to be taken into account when trying to reduce exposure to allergy-causing substances. It is clearly designed, with colour photos, glossary, resource section and index. ... Read more

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Tobacco, alcohol and caffeine; solvents and nitrates; anabolic steroids; tranquillizers and sedatives; cannabis; ecstasy; cocaine and the stimulants; LSD and the hallucinogens; and heroin and the opiates. This book presents the facts about what these drugs are, how they work and their differing effects. It also explores the issues surrounding each drug today. ... Read more

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The seventh edition of this classic guide to social administration was published in 1990, and Dr Muriel Brown and Dr Sarah Payne have now fully updated the text to take into account changes in legislation and social practice.
The book continues to provide essential, up-to-date, information about social problems and the structure and working of the social services. It also identifies the main lines of development in social legislation and clarifies the issues that dominate social policy. Major changes to provision in social security, health, education, employment and personal social services have been incorporated and the conflicts around these changes explored. The trend towards the privatization of welfare and the centralizing role of the state are discussed in the context of economic change.
First published in 1969, this text will be essential reading for all students, lecturers and professionals in social policy, sociology, policy-making ... Read more

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This cookery book is aimed at the growing number of people who enjoy vegetarian food. With clearly explained recipes, this book uses photographs and step-by-step sequences to illustrate the preparation techniques. Nutritional information on choosing a healthy diet is included. ... Read more

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Publisher: National Academy of SciencesPublication date: 1977Subjects: Health planningMedical researchMedical sciencesMedical / GeneralMedical / Health Care DeliveryMedical / Health PolicyMedical / Public HealthMedical / ResearchNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This book includes more than 125 healthy vegetarian recipes. Nutrition profiles for every recipe are included, enabling the reader to see at a glance the fibre, protein, vitamin, mineral, fat and energy content of each dish. The recipes are high in fibre, low in fat, sugar and salt. Step-by-step instructions for preparation and cooking techniques are also included. ... Read more

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Examines the nature of fairy tales and traces their origins and development as a form of literature. The book includes an introduction to the character and themes of fairy tales, the history of writers and the origins of each tale, the myth of fairies, animals and their roles in tales, magical powers and feminism and fairy tales. The text is punctuated throughout with "Did You Know" and "Talking Point" sections, to stimulate and promote further thought and discussion. Each chapter includes a variety of text- and topic-based exercises and activities. The book also includes an answer section. ... Read more

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A practical mini-reference library on microwave cookery that covers every aspect of the subject. Through the use of step-by-step photographs the reader is taken systematically through every technique. Key hints and tips, charts, directories and diagrams are used to supplement the instructions. ... Read more

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This work seeks to explore and explain the power of the sister bond in 19th-century literature. Paired or grouped, allies or rivals, similar or (more usually) sharply contrasted, sisters offered an irresistible structuring framework to both novelists and readers. Texts which focus on contrasting sister heroines can be perceived as sites of urgent struggle, demanding that difficult choices be made by narrator, reader, hero and sister heroines. Sarah Annes Brown has researched a wide range of British and American texts, including both canonical works, such as "Pride and Prejudice", "Little Women" and "Middlemarch", as well as lesser-known novels by authors such as Dinah Mulock Craik and Catharine Sedgwick. In addition to contemporary resources such as conduct books, letters, and accounts of parliamentary proceedings, "Devoted Sisters" draws on psychoanalytical and anthropological research to illuminate 19th-century depictions of the sister relationship. Building on the work of Girard and Kosofsky Sedgwick, Brown concludes her study with an exploration of the "Deceased Wife's Sister Act" and the "lesbian incest effect".As well as scholars and students of Victorian literature, this book is aimed at all readers with an interest in the dynamics of family relationships, particularly those who are or have a sister. ... Read more

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This volume traces the impact of international pressures on the provision of education in developing countries and examines how these external factors are combined with internal political conflicts in national struggles over educational policy. ... Read more