Originally published in 1987, this book is based on material generated by the former Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS) research project into development in community nursing since the 1974 reorganisation of the National Health Service in the UK. The community nursing staff involved comprised health visitors, district nurses and practice nurses. A wide range of issues which have enduring relevance today include staffing levels, education, health service priorities, government ...

Originally published in 1973, this book investigates the spatial distribution of General Practitioners (GPs) via the Designated Area Allowance (DAA) which was introduced in England amid controversy in 1966. It analyses the effectiveness of the DAA and presents the results of a survey conducted among general practitioners in England, covering the patterns of geographical mobility among GPs, the relationship between choice of practice area and other connections with the locality. It also dis...

An accessible, concise biography about Aneurin “Nye” Bevan, the man and politician behind the creation of the UK National Health Service.The creation of the National Health Service was the most significant of the many reforms of the post-war Labour government in the UK. The man responsible was Aneurin “Nye” Bevan. The son of a Welsh miner, he became a local trade union leader at only nineteen. In 1929, he was elected as a Labour MP. Bevan believed the war was Brita...

Bevan is a very old bear. His fur is rather patchy and tatty, but he's just as lovable as ever. Follow Bevan on his adventures from family to family from decade to decade, bringing comfort and love wherever he goes--and discover the life our stuffed friends have after they leave our homes.

Withdrawal episodes.That’s what the therapist says when my six year old starts disconnecting from everyone and it destroys my entire world.When I gave up professional hockey, signed my divorce and determined to raise my baby girl on my own in Lucky Falls, I swore I’d be everything my daughter needed.But Gordie needs more than her dad right now.For some reason she connects with the town biker chick... Cordelia Davenport.The female mechanic is the only...

Fake dating a disgraced pro hockey player wasn’t in the cards. Neither was falling in love with him for real.Being a female mechanic has it’s flaws. The sweet-talking hockey player who thinks I’m here to flirt with him instead of fix his car is proof.Thanks to my broken heart, Chance McLanely’s crystal blue eyes and charming smiles don’t—ahem—barely affect me.I fix his flashy Lamborghini, drop him off and expect to never see him ag...

Fake dating the town’s grumpiest hockey player wasn’t part of my plan. Neither was falling in love with him for real.Gunner Kinsey’s piercing blue eyes and rock-hard abs have all the women of Lucky Falls fooled.But I know the truth.He’s a six-foot-five ice king who freezes out anything that isn’t hockey.And the first thing he let go was me… his childhood best friend.I spend the next decade studying to be a mechanic and pretending he ...

A steamy movie star romance from Welsh romance author, Morgana Bevan.✓ An actor who needs a babysitter✓ An assistant who’s out of their depth✓ A workplace romance✓ and off the charts chemistry“So I’m clear: you want me to babysit an off-the-rails actor for six months?”When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade.Or, at least, that's...

What will gain the system's attention? "Explores the dynamics of a broad range of policy issues in different countries . . . an important scholarly contribution." — Political Studies ReviewBefore making significant policy decisions, political actors and parties must first craft an agenda designed to place certain issues at the center of political attention. The agenda-setting approach in political science holds that the amount of attention devoted by the v...

Nick Davies was my best friend, my partner-in-crime. But that was before everything fell apartBefore our best friend’s death shattered the world we shared. Before Nick left without looking back.Now he’s back. Except he’s not just Nick anymore. Now he’s Nick Davies, the tattooed, untouchable drummer for Lovers Knot, with a million-dollar smile, and an air of untouchable charm.But none of that erases the boy who broke my heart — or the tension that sparks eve...

Josie Mills is a precocious and straitlaced young woman who is pursuing a career in architecture. The field is very difficult to get a foot into and Josie has been working nonstop to make her dream come true. She's so focused on her slowly growing career that she very rarely lets her hair down or does anything at all crazy.Luke Porter is a buff, strong goalie for the 'Portland Pumas' in Maine. He is on the same team as Benjamin Mills, Josie's older brother. Luke lives for hockey and...

"The Towns of Roman Britain" by J. O. Bevan is a comprehensive exploration of the urban landscape during the Roman occupation of Britain. Bevan meticulously examines the archaeological evidence and historical records to provide insights into the development, structure, and significance of towns in this period. The book delves into various aspects of urban life, including trade, social organization, and the influence of Roman culture on local populations. Bevan's work is essential for under...