Revise SQE Dispute Resolution is written for anyone preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) assessment. The book covers the life of a civil claim including the different options of dispute resolution available, commencing civil proceedings, responding to a claim, making interim applications, case management, evidential considerations, costs and enforcement of judgments. The fundamental principles are explained with reference to practical examples and readers will be able...

This book provides candidates with a concise and clear overview of the Legal System and Legal Services of England and Wales. Readers will be able to develop their knowledge and understanding of two of the subjects assessed as part of SQE 1: ‘The Legal System of England and Wales and Sources of Law’ and ‘Legal Services’. The text is split into two parts: the first is an overview of the court structure in England and Wales and examines the sources of law, and the second explores the regulati...

Students of the arts are empowered to explore new concepts, communicate confidently and grow into creative, critical thinkers. Teaching the Arts: Early Childhood and Primary Education emphasises the fundamental nature of the arts in learning and development. Arranged in three parts and focusing on the key areas of dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts, this book encourages educators to connect to the 'why', 'what' and 'how' of arts education. This fourth edition continues to prov...

How do we build real solidarity in times of crisis?Written by grassroots organisers from besea.n, Britain’s East and South East Asian Network, this book centres the voices of East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) communities in the UK and explores what collective organising can look like beyond isolated anti-racism efforts.Through personal stories and interviews, it examines identity, representation, migration, activism, and the barriers that have made community-...

The first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, of intriguing information and must-talk-about trivia has spawned many imitators – but none as addictive or successful.For nearly three decades the editors researched curious facts, unusual statistics and the incredible stories behind them. The most entertaining and informative of these have been brought together in this edition.

Life has its ups and downs, and it can feel like we're always in the middle of a transition.Whether it's a painful end or a joyful beginning--or even an uncertain middle--theologian and minister Amy Davis Abdallah has found something that helps: rituals. In Meaning in the Moment,she shows why we need rituals to help survive and even thrive through various seasons of life.Starting with the foundation that rituals are a core, and underexplored, part of Christian prac...

This eBook+ version includes 18 audio files placed throughout the text. Using digital audio-recordings and visuals to provide a comprehensive picture of the dynamics of victim recantation which will provide tools for professionals to better understand and successfully navigate cases involving victim recantation.Recantation and Domestic Violence empowers people and communities in improving their understanding of and skills in domestic violence cases that involve recantation...

Written by practising lawyer and academic, Michael Pugh, this book helps candidates preparing for the SQE1 assessment to revise the relevant core principles and rules of contract law. It shows readers how to apply the fundamental legal principles and rules at the level required by the SQE and for a competent newly qualified solicitor in practice. Readers will be able to test their subject knowledge and familiarity with legal principles and rules, using scenarios drawn from the author’s pro...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Joy Luck Club comes a gorgeous and witty exploration of birding and nature. This inspiring work cultivates hope and connection, revealing the rhythms of our world and uncovering its beauty hidden in plain sight. • With a foreword by David Allen Sibley“Unexpected and spectacular” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days"The drawings and ...

In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making. From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods, this book will appeal to Amy's core fans as well as those simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The 20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams, plus 9 downloadable patt...

Winner of the 2023 Passionate Plume Award for Steamy RomanceCarlyI love being single. I don’t answer to a significant other or any children, and I get to see the world on the company dime.Next stop? Milan. The longer than expected layover in New York is a bit of a bummer, but the night I spend with two strangers from my flight? H.A.W.T. I don’t know which I enjoy more—the way words roll off their tongues in their incredible Italian accents, or the way they use those...

Rise faster with quick reads, real-life stories, and expert advice.It's not easy to navigate the world of work when you're exploring who you are and what you want in life. How do you translate your interests, skills, and education into a career you love? The HBR Work Smart Series features the topics that matter to you most in your early career, including being yourself at work, collaborating with (sometimes difficult) colleagues and bosses, managin...