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Humanitarianism and modern culture (2010)
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Tester, K. (2010). Humanitarianism and modern culture. Penn State University Press

It seems paradoxical that in the West the predominant mode of expressing concern about suffering in the Third World comes through participation in various forms of popular culture-such as buying tickets to a rock concert like Live Aid in 1985-rather... Read More about Humanitarianism and modern culture.

Fletcherian dramatic achievement: a study in the mature plays of John Fletcher (1579-1625) (2010)
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Drábek, P., & Drabek, P. (2010). Fletcherian dramatic achievement: a study in the mature plays of John Fletcher (1579-1625). (1). Masarykova univerzita

The mature plays of John Fletcher, Shakespeare's collaborator and successor with the King's Men, have received little critical attention. This book analyzes the specifics of mature Fletcherian style, proposing a reading that agrees with the Baroque m... Read More about Fletcherian dramatic achievement: a study in the mature plays of John Fletcher (1579-1625).

Choice, control and contemporary childbirth: understanding through women's stories (2010)
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Jomeen, J. (2010). Choice, control and contemporary childbirth: understanding through women's stories. Radcliffe Publishing Ltd

Current maternity policy advocates choice and control for women in maternity care, and promotes women as active childbirth consumers and decision-makers. However, evidence that women receive true choice within contemporary maternity services is lacki... Read More about Choice, control and contemporary childbirth: understanding through women's stories.

The slave next door: human trafficking and slavery in America today (2010)
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Soodalter, R., & Bales, K. (2010). The slave next door: human trafficking and slavery in America today. University of California Press

In this riveting book, authors and authorities on modern day slavery Kevin Bales and Ron Soodalter expose the disturbing phenomenon of human trafficking and slavery that exists now in the United States. In "The Slave Next Door" we find that slaves ar... Read More about The slave next door: human trafficking and slavery in America today.

De Chirico's threads (2010)
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Rumens, C. (2010). De Chirico's threads. Seren Books

De Chirico’s Threads, the new collection of poems from Carol Rumens features an unusual centre-piece, a verse-play, fizzing with ideas and surrealist imagery, based on the life and work of the Italian painter Georges De Chirico, as well as forty page... Read More about De Chirico's threads.

Like Bees to Honey (2010)
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Smailes, C. (2010). Like Bees to Honey. London: HarperCollins Publishers

From publisher: Nina, her son Christopher in tow, flies to Malta for one last visit with her aging parents. Her previous attempt to see them ended in tears. Disowned for falling pregnant while at university in England, she was not allowed into th... Read More about Like Bees to Honey.

Spirituality and Social Work (2010)
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Holloway, M., & Moss, B. (2010). Spirituality and Social Work. Palgrave Macmillan

Spirituality in social work is a topic that has been neglected for far too long. This well-crafted and well-informed book plays a vitally important role in putting these important issues firmly on the agenda. It is a contribution to the literature th... Read More about Spirituality and Social Work.

Like false money (2010)
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Grubb, P. (2010). Like false money. Robert Hale Ltd

Crime novel: nominated for John Creasey Dagger award

Understanding the international student experience (2010)
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Montgomery, C. (2010). Understanding the international student experience. Palgrave Macmillan

Presents a contemporary approach to the experience of international students in Higher Education. Using empirical and qualitative data, the book explores their social and cultural context and its impact on their learning experience.

Falling Through Clouds (2010)
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Chilvers, A. (2010). Falling Through Clouds. Hebden Bridge: Bluemoose Books

Kat, a 22 year-old student, returning home to Devon for the summer holidays meets Gavin on the train. They spend the summer in Cornwall but he has something on his mind. He is plagued with nightmares after having been held hostage in Iraq and she soo... Read More about Falling Through Clouds.

Physical chemistry examinations (2010)
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Ibhadon, A. (2010). Physical chemistry examinations. Nova Science

This book was written to meet the needs and demands of students who find studying physical chemistry a difficult and at times a frustrating experience. I have observed over several years of teaching this subject at the undergraduate level that studen... Read More about Physical chemistry examinations.

Law and crime (2010)
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(2010). Law and crime. Sage

Sample chapters online