Andrew Thomson

Heidi Postlewait

Kenneth Cain

In the early 1990s three young people attracted to the ambitious global peacekeeping work of the UN cross paths in Cambodia. Andrew strives for a better world through his life-saving work as a doctor. Heidi, a social worker, is in need of a challenge and a paycheck, and Ken is fresh from Harvard and brimful of idealism. As their stories interweave through the years, from Rwanda, Bosnia and Somalia to Haiti, the trio reveal a world of witnessed atrocities, primal fear, desperate loneliness and base desires. They fend off terror and futility with revelry, humour and sex; ask hard questions about the world order America has created, the true power of the UN, and whether there is any possibility for change. This is a startling celebration of the power of humour and friendship, of the limits of human compassion and the need for a warm body and a cold beer during a Condition Echo lockdown. The black humour of M*A*S*H meets the frenetic pace of ER meets the anger of Michael Moore, in a book that shows the human cost of global politics and the tragic truth that wars are much more avoidable than our governments would ever admit. A brilliant, provocatively funny and fast moving book.

Emergency Sex (and Other Desperate Measures)

Who HQ

Nico Medina

Who Was Genghis Khan?

Aiming to be brutal and moving in equal measure, this book explores pressing global issues, while not losing a sense of the personal. Critical of the West's indifference to developing countries, and the UN's repeated failure to intervene decisively, it provokes controversy.

True Stories from a War Zone

Emergency Sex (And Other Desperate Measures)

The Young Warned Against the Enticements of Sinners, in Two Discourses, Etc

Excerpt from The Principles of Equity and the Equity Practice of the County Court: For the Use of Practitioners in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice, and in the County Court; With Precedents and Forms of Particulars of Claim, and Defendants' Statements, Notices of Motion, Affidavits, Judgments, Orders It has been generally admitted that by the passing Of the Act Of 1865 (c. 99) to confer on the County Courts a limited juris ldiction in Equity, a very important addition was made to Our I juridical system but it is to be regretted that, during the period Of over thirty years which has elapsed since the passing of that Act, the equitable jurisdiction Of the County Court has by no means kept pace with the improvements from time to time made in respect Of its Common Law jurisdiction. By the power con ferred upon the High Court to remit Common Law actions for trial in certain cases to the County Court, the pressure of business upon the Queen's Bench Division has been relieved to a very large extent; and further improvements are in contemplation. In the year 1893 a Committee was appointed by Lord Herschell to make inquiry into the distribution of the County Courts; and as to whether any and what changes should be made as to the Courts, and their districts, and the number Of Judges, and the assignment Of Courts amongst them, and as to the establishment Of a Central Issuing Ofiice for the Metropolitan districts, and a Central Court for trial Of actions remitted from the High Court. The Committee has not yet made its formal report; but it has been unofficially announced that it has agreed to recommend the establishment Of such Central Court. Whatever may be the reason why so few Equity cases are tried in the County Court, it is submitted that a very considerable improvement would be effected if a Court were constituted in the immediate vicinity Of the Royal Courts Of Justice, presided over by a Judge of training and experience in Equity business, whoseprimary, if not sole busmess, would be the trial and hearing for the Metropolitan districts; and perhaps some of the adjoining Home Counties, of cases within the Equity jurisdiction of the County Court. It is also submitted that it would be a consider able improvement if appeals from the County Court in Equity cases were heard by a tribunal including at least one of the Judges Of the Chancery Division; or better still, if cases involving money or other property above some specified limit, were to go at once before the Court of Appeal. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

For the Use of Practitioners in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice, and in the County Court; With Precedents and Forms of Particulars of Claim, and Defendants' Statement

The Principles of Equity and the Equity Practice of the County Court

The Sabbath

Elizabeth A. Layden

Philip Owen

Mayank Madhra

Brian A. Magowan

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides a thorough overview of the essential topics that healthcare practitioners in the field need to know, with a focus on clinical practice. This highly regarded textbook provides comprehensive coverage of gynaecology, reproductive health, obstetrics and on-call for O&G. It has been thoroughly updated to incorporate significant developments in clinical care, including in prenatal diagnosis and screening, COVID-19 management, antenatal and postnatal care, and telemedicine abortion practices. With full colour illustrations, self-assessment questions and additional online material to reinforce learning, this is a valuable resource for medical students, junior doctors, midwives, nurses and for healthcare practitioners from other specialties seeking a broad-based grounding in O&G. Clear and concise to enhance learning Summary boxes, key points boxes, and high-quality anatomical illustrations make navigation easy Aligns with current guidelines and practice New OSCE practice cases and SBA questions

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology - E-Book

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 edition. Excerpt: ... . CHAPTER I. TE VIOTDALE.--EARL Y DA YS. FEW persons will deny that Samuel Rutherford's name is pre-eminently one of those which are "worth remembering." It lives not only in local traditions, but in the civil and ecclesiastical history of his country at one of its most eventful periods; it shines in Scotland's list of great preachers, apostolic pastors, and good confessors, and is treasured among the rich stores of our religious literature. It is embalmed in our Christian biography. No Pope's decree was needed for his canonization; the Christian heart of many a land has long since done this. "They crowned him long ago." In some of our remotest colonies, where Scottish households sprung from old Puritan roots abound, it is no infrequent practice to designate one of then sons by his saintly name. Half a century after his death, the famous Halyburton left it behind him as his dying wish, that his dust might be buried beside that of Rutherford, there to wait till the resurrection's dawn. And down through more than two centuries, the thoughts of good men, as his image has risen before them, have done with him what. the old Masters did with their portraits of the early saints, as they looked from their canvas "with their calm, sweet faces," when they surrounded them with an aureola of holy light. His life has, of course, been frequently written, and sometimes well written, but it is needful that the story should at times be re-told, were it for no other ends than anew to enforce its lessons, and to restore freshness to its colours. Some time in the year 1600, Samuel Rutherford was born in the parish of Nisbet, afterwards annexed to Crailing, in the district of Teviotdale, and county of Roxburgh, about four miles from the beautiful border town...

Samuel Rutherford

The Life of Samuel Rutherford

John Owen (1616-1683) was one of the defining theologians in the Christian era. Andrew Thomson uses various sources for this biography including Owen's adversaries 'who could not be silent on so great a name or withhold reluctant praise.

Prince of Puritans

John Owen

Memoir and Remains of the Rev. James Trench, Late Superintendent of the Edinburgh City Mission

Instances of the Divine goodness considered as subjects of gratitude and improvement. A sermon, etc

Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) has not yet received his proper due amongst French composers. This new biographical study firmly emphasizes the permanent value of his finest compositions (of which the best known is his Symphony on a French Mountain Air) and his teaching activities. It also indicates the enormous range of his interests, which embraced burning political and social issues. The gallery of characters includes such famous names as Franck, Debussy, Strauss,Dreyfus, Ida Rubinstein, and Anaïs Nin.

Vincent D'Indy and His World

Memoir of John Millar of Sheardale. With an appendix, etc

Rosemary Thomson

Eileen Arney

This updated and exciting fourth edition of Managing People: A Practical Guide for Front-Line Managers addresses the growing needs of front-line managers who are not themselves specialists in personnel management but whose roles require them to have these skills. A growing trend over the last two decades has given these managers an increasing amount of responsibility of direct line management, which can be extremely challenging especially if the correct training is not given. This book examines how the different parts of managing people fit together, whilst acknowledging that different contexts require different approaches and recognizing ongoing organizational, environmental and legal changes that affect the employment framework. It recognizes the rapidly changing context in which modern front-line managers have to operate and acknowledges the increasing expectations of good leadership as a necessity. However, the book also emphasizes the need for front-line managers to understand themselves, their own management styles and attitudes, together with the importance of empathy in appreciating the perspectives of the staff that work under them. Managing People: A Practical Guide for Front-Line Managers is designed for both new managers and for NVQ/SVQ Level 4 students. It is also appropriate for the first stages of Foundation Degrees and for HND courses combining academic study with workplace learning.

A Practical Guide for Front-line Managers

Managing People

"This is a true story about three friends trying to bring a bit of decency to some of the most savage and indecent spots on our planet." Back cover.

A True Story from Hell on Earth

Emergency Sex and Other Desperate Measures

'Managing People' addresses the perspective of the individual manager whose role includes the management of people, as well as issues concerning the organization as a whole. The theme of the book is about responding to organizational and environmental change and the people skills that will be required for this in the twenty-first century. A system model of how the different parts of HR fit together is included, with the acknowledgement that different contexts require different approaches, and the role of the individual manager is considered within them. The stakeholder perspective is examined as it affects the management of people, and links human resource management policy and practice to financial results. This new edition also reflects the modern move towards performance management as an organizational business strategy. The role of leadership at all levels of the organization is also emphasized. There is a new chapter on managing challenging situations, such as the management of diversity, power, stress, and conflict, as well as the handling of grievances and discipline. Another new chapter pulls together the increasingly important aspects of the legal regulation of behaviour at work, and stresses the move from collective relationships to individual rights in the workplace. This text is suitable for use on the Chartered Management Institute Diploma level modules on recruitment and selection, managing performance, and developing teams and individuals. It is also to be used for NVQ courses in HRM at levels 4 and 5 and is valuable for HR Professionals and line managers.

Andrew Thomson

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