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Assassins' Canon

by Edwin Rydberg, Ken Goldman, Tyson Young, Jonathan Shipley, Douglas A. Van Belle, J. A. Powell, Ron Savage, Peter James McGuire, Suzzanne Myers, S. C. Hayden, Mark Onspaugh, Zachary Thede, Camille Alexa, G. Elmer Munson, Yvonne Pronovost, Michael Amos, Charlotte Bond, Murphy Edwards, Monique Frangi, Christopher Roy Denton, Megan Arkenberg, Karla Cruz, Jason Franks ...

Few images evoke a more powerful or frightening reaction than that of the assassin.Silently creeping into your room while you sleep, they plunge a pick deep inside your brain, or fill your snoring nostrils with poisonous vapour. Or perhaps skilled fingers from the shadows strike a vital point during mid-step; the coroners say it was a heart attack.Assassins are people to be feared, no doubt. But ... Read more

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Few images evoke a more powerful or frightening reaction than that of the assassin.Silently creeping into your room while you sleep, they plunge a pick deep inside your brain, or fill your snoring nostrils with poisonous vapour. Or perhaps skilled fingers from the shadows strike a vital point during mid-step; the coroners say it was a heart attack.Assassins are people to be feared, no doubt. But
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The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions

Discover the True Stories Behind the English Language's 64 Most Popular Idioms (Etymology Book, History of Words, Language Reference Book, English Grammar and Idioms, Gift for Readers)

by James McGuire ...

Series series Illustrated Histories
The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions uncovers the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origin stories behind the English language's most common sayings!Nobody thinks twice about sayings like bite the bullet and the cat's out of the bag. But the strange and wonderful origins of these expressions are far from arbitrary: They are rooted in forgotten history. Within this book, ... Read more

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The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions uncovers the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origin stories behind the English language's most common sayings!Nobody thinks twice about sayings like bite the bullet and the cat's out of the bag. But the strange and wonderful origins of these expressions are far from arbitrary: They are rooted in forgotten history. Within this book,
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Social Skills in Prison and the Community

Problem-Solving for Offenders

by Philip Priestley, James McGuire, David Flegg, Valerie Hemsley, David Welham, Rosemary Barnitt ...

Series series Routledge Library Editions: Prison and Prisoners
‘Gate fever’ is the name of a non-medical syndrome said to infect men in prison as the date of their discharge draws near. Its symptoms are euphoria and anxiety, mixed with irrational thinking; and the unfailing cure of the condition is the cold douche of reality which awaits the victim outside the prison gate. The primary aim of this book, originally published in 1984, is to describe and promote ... Read more

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‘Gate fever’ is the name of a non-medical syndrome said to infect men in prison as the date of their discharge draws near. Its symptoms are euphoria and anxiety, mixed with irrational thinking; and the unfailing cure of the condition is the cold douche of reality which awaits the victim outside the prison gate. The primary aim of this book, originally published in 1984, is to describe and promote
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Evidence-Based Policing and Community Crime Prevention

by James McGuire, Emily Evans, Eddie Kane ...

Series series Advances in Preventing and Treating Violence and Aggression
This book addresses and reviews progress in a major innovative development within police work known as evidence-based policing. It involves a significant extension and strengthening of links between research and practice and is directed to the task of increasing police effectiveness in the field of community crime prevention. This volume provides an international perspective that synthesizes ... Read more

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This book addresses and reviews progress in a major innovative development within police work known as evidence-based policing. It involves a significant extension and strengthening of links between research and practice and is directed to the task of increasing police effectiveness in the field of community crime prevention. This volume provides an international perspective that synthesizes
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Developments in Social Work with Offenders

by Peter Raynor, Iain Crow, James Bonta, Gill McIvor, Tim Chapman, Gwen Robinson, Chris Trotter, Maurice Vanstone, Steve Wormith, Bill Whyte, James McGuire, David O\''Mahony, Shadd Maruna, Sam Lewis, Sue Rex, Frank Porporino, Fergus McNeill, David O'Mahony, Loraine Gelsthorpe, Barry Goldson ...

Series series Research Highlights in Social Work
Developments in Social Work with Offenders explains the organisational and legislative changes that have occurred in social work and probation across the UK in the past 10 years, in the context of the accumulating body of knowledge about what constitutes effective practice in the assessment, supervision and management of offenders in the community.Three different aspects of working with offenders ... Read more

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Developments in Social Work with Offenders explains the organisational and legislative changes that have occurred in social work and probation across the UK in the past 10 years, in the context of the accumulating body of knowledge about what constitutes effective practice in the assessment, supervision and management of offenders in the community.Three different aspects of working with offenders
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Forensic Psychology

Routes through the system

by James McGuire, Simon Duff ...

This brand new textbook provides a complete course in forensic psychology, covering the criminal justice system, law and legislation, and treatments and outcomes for offenders. It offers rigorous coverage of the major topics: from theoretical concepts and research methods to explaining criminal acts and patterns of crime. The authors, both from leading institutions and well-known in the field, ... Read more

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This brand new textbook provides a complete course in forensic psychology, covering the criminal justice system, law and legislation, and treatments and outcomes for offenders. It offers rigorous coverage of the major topics: from theoretical concepts and research methods to explaining criminal acts and patterns of crime. The authors, both from leading institutions and well-known in the field,
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Violence Rewired

Evidence and Strategies for Public Health Action

by Richard Whittington, James McGuire ...

This thought-provoking book draws together research from genetics, anthropology, psychology and the social sciences to show that widespread assumptions about the inevitability of human violence are almost entirely a collection of myths. While violence has been a recurring feature of human life, there is no reason to suppose that it is inherent in 'human nature'. On the contrary, patterns of ... Read more

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This thought-provoking book draws together research from genetics, anthropology, psychology and the social sciences to show that widespread assumptions about the inevitability of human violence are almost entirely a collection of myths. While violence has been a recurring feature of human life, there is no reason to suppose that it is inherent in 'human nature'. On the contrary, patterns of
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Life of Haydn (Unabridged)

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by Ludwig Nohl ...

Narrated by Shenita Wulf, Linda Kennedy, Catherine Wimbush, James Mcguire ...

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Step into the captivating world of classical music with "Life of Haydn" by Ludwig Nohl, an enthralling audiobook journey through the remarkable life and genius of Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the most influential composers of the Classical era. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Nohl unveils the intricacies of Haydn's life, from his humble beginnings as a choirboy in Austria to ... Read more

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Step into the captivating world of classical music with "Life of Haydn" by Ludwig Nohl, an enthralling audiobook journey through the remarkable life and genius of Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the most influential composers of the Classical era. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Nohl unveils the intricacies of Haydn's life, from his humble beginnings as a choirboy in Austria to
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Managing Pupil Behaviour

Improving the classroom atmosphere

by Terry Haydn ...

Why are some teachers and student teachers better at managing pupil behaviour than others?What are the factors which make a difference to classroom climate?Can any teacher or student teacher become accomplished at managing pupil behaviour?Managing Pupil Behaviour provides routes through the classroom management maze to help practising and aspiring teachers learn to manage behaviour effectively in ... Read more

$52.99 USD

Why are some teachers and student teachers better at managing pupil behaviour than others?What are the factors which make a difference to classroom climate?Can any teacher or student teacher become accomplished at managing pupil behaviour?Managing Pupil Behaviour provides routes through the classroom management maze to help practising and aspiring teachers learn to manage behaviour effectively in
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Using Occupational Therapy Theory in Practice

Edited by Gail Boniface, Alison Seymour ...

Competence in any profession depends upon an understanding of the theory that underlies it. This concise and practical text for students and practitioners bridges the gap between occupational therapy theory and clinical practice, offering highly practical advice on using theory in practice in a wide range of settings. It considers the nature of professional practice and the need for a sound ... Read more

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Competence in any profession depends upon an understanding of the theory that underlies it. This concise and practical text for students and practitioners bridges the gap between occupational therapy theory and clinical practice, offering highly practical advice on using theory in practice in a wide range of settings. It considers the nature of professional practice and the need for a sound
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The Cemetery Ghost: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story

15-Minute Books, #217

by Caitlind L. Alexander ...

Series Book 217 - 15-Minute Books
I was driving down a nearly deserted road. It was a shortcut I often took to get home from town. I'm not sure it was any shorter, but it was definitely quieter. A lot fewer cars came this way. Perhaps it was because most of the houses weren't out this direction. Maybe it was even because of the cemetery.I actually liked going by the cemetery. This was one of those older ones that had character, ... Read more

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I was driving down a nearly deserted road. It was a shortcut I often took to get home from town. I'm not sure it was any shorter, but it was definitely quieter. A lot fewer cars came this way. Perhaps it was because most of the houses weren't out this direction. Maybe it was even because of the cemetery.I actually liked going by the cemetery. This was one of those older ones that had character,
... Read more
Dignity at Work

Eliminate Bullying and Create and a Positive Working Environment

by Pauline Rennie Peyton ...

Bullying in the workplace is now a recognised problem, and a cause for major concern. Victims stand to lose their self-esteem, their health and even their careers. Organisations that do not endeavour to put an end to this behaviour lose productivity, profits and their good reputations.Dignity at Work is derived from the author's many years of experience working with organisations of all sizes and ... Read more

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Bullying in the workplace is now a recognised problem, and a cause for major concern. Victims stand to lose their self-esteem, their health and even their careers. Organisations that do not endeavour to put an end to this behaviour lose productivity, profits and their good reputations.Dignity at Work is derived from the author's many years of experience working with organisations of all sizes and
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