As the world approaches a new century, and many people anticipate the great advances of modernity, Cambridge University sits mired in the traditions of the past.Here, the university Proctors still operate as a private police force, aggressively acting to protect the undergraduates in their charge from the women of the town.They make good use of the euphemistically named Spinning House to confine any women they consider likely to corrupt the morals of the university, though ...

'It's coming up to twenty-four hours since the boy stepped down from the big passenger liner – it must be, he reckons foggily – because morning has come around once more with the awful irrevocability of time destined to lead nowhere in this worrying new situation. His temporary minder on board – last spotted heading for the bar some while before the lumbering process of docking got underway – seems to have vanished for good. Where does that leave him now? All on his own in a new country: t...

Handwriting is a learnt, physical skill that needs to be taught and practiced. This manual shows how to get handwriting right from the outset and to progress successfully. Poor handwriting is a major cause of low self-esteem, and can disguise ability. Only thorough assessment can pinpoint the weakness once something has gone wrong. Methods of assessment for pupils in difficulty and techniques to help them are given. The materials are tried and tested and have been used successfully in both...

Jane Taylor was born in London on September 23rd 1783. She and her sisters were part of a large literary family. She is of course most famous for ‘The Star’, a poem which we now all know by its first line ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’. However she was rather more accomplished than that poem might state. Here we collect a great deal of her best work. Jane was to die on April 13th 1824 of breast cancer at the age of 40. She is buried at Ongar Churchyard. Many of her works were collect...

Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them. "Eyes and No Eyes" does this in a delightful way. The story is so natural that the child is wrapped up in it, and so it makes a deep impress upon him. Much less could be accomplished by simply telling him to observe, or lecturing upon the value of keeping one's eyes open. But when the reader sees how much more William gets out of his walk than Robert, and what marvellous things exist everywhere if...

Promoting Health: The Primary Health Care Approach 8e supports a broad range of practitioners to understand the key values, principles, concepts and practices of health promotion in a primary health care context and apply these in their everyday work as health professionals.The book comprehensively explores the role of structural and systemic determinants of health and health equity, and the social, cultural, economic, commercial, political, natural and built environments.Fully updated thr...

Eyes and No Eyes, and Other Stories offers readers a window into the rich tapestry of nature and education as seen through the lenses of early 19th-century British literature. The collected narratives exhibit a range of literary styles, from instructive dialogues to imaginative prose, reflecting Enlightenment ideals and an emergent romantic appreciation for the natural world. This volume strains against the fabric of its era, intertwining facts with fiction to engage young readers' curiosi...

"Hilarious and original." —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY A KIRKUS starred review. Jane Taylor is a slightly sociopathic Londoner who wants marriage and a baby in the worst way, and she's willing to go to over-the-top lengths to achieve her dream. When Jane thinks she's pregnant she tells everyone. When it turns out to be a false alarm, she assumes she'll just get pregnant, no one the wiser. But when that doesn't happen, well, of course she does what no one in her right mind would do: Jane decides to f...

City Scenes; or, a peep into London presents a vivid tapestry of life in 19th-century London, capturing the multifaceted experiences and intricate textures of urban existence. This anthology deftly navigates the bustling cityscape through a diverse range of literary styles, encompassing narrative sketches, reflective essays, and lyrical vignettes. The collection's narratives illuminate the juxtaposition between the gentle beauty of everyday moments and the harsh realities faced by London's...

In 'Little Ann, and Other Poems,' readers are invited into the enchanting world of 19th-century verse that captures the innocence and purity of childhood. This anthology encompasses a wide range of styles, from lilting lyrical ballads to more introspective and thoughtful pieces, celebrating simplicity, virtue, and nature. The collection not only showcases the breadth of children's poetry with its rhythmic charm and evocative imagery but also transcends time and place, connecting with unive...

A fake pregnancy, a real baby, and a madcap adventure: This follow-up to The Thin Pink Line is "even better than the first book" ( Booklist).London editor Jane Taylor pretended to be pregnant for months. Now she has rescued an actual abandoned baby—which would have come in handy for keeping up her charade, except that the infant is black and Jane is white. Finally giving up her ruse, Jane comes clean to the people in her life—but she wants to keep...

- Updated framework for health promotion practice including distinction between comprehensive and selective primary health care approaches, and the addition of the health promotion practice cycle - Introduction to the values and principles of critical health promotion and their application within a comprehensive primary health care context - Increased focus on indigenous perspectives, with current Australian and New Zealand examples - Quizzes to check understanding of the content of each c...