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Sign Language Interpreting: Theory and Practice
The third edition of Sign Language Interpreting has been revised to introduce sign language interpreters around the world to essential professional knowledge and contemporary best practice in the field.
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The authors are leading sign language interpreter educators, practitioners and researchers, and the book reflects their expertise by integrating a deep knowledge of practical skills and models for sign language interpreting across a range of contexts and locations.
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- an updated overview of the worldwide sign language interpreting profession;
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- an introduction to contemporary theoretical and applied aspects of interpreting practice;
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- a discussion of the interpreting process, the role of the interpreter, and professionalism and ethics;
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- insights into the challenges and strategies for working in particular settings;
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- information about specialised interpreting skills; and
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- questions at the end of each chapter that guide readers to reflect on the information and issues presented.
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This book is a valuable resource for sign language and interpreting students, interpreters entering the profession, as well as an international reference book for sign language interpreter practitioners, trainers and researchers.
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From the Foreword:
“Students training to become signed language interpreters as well as experienced interpreters in continuing education courses have all praised it for being easy to read for non-native users of English … The authors’ own involvement in so many aspects of our field makes them important inspirations and role models for readers.” – Anna-Lena Nilsson, Professor of Signed Language and Interpreting Studies, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyRead more
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Map by Map Series 3 Books Collection Set (Battles, History of the World & World War II) DK
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:Map by Map Series 3 Books Collection Set (Battles, History of the World & World War II) DK:
History of the World Map by Map:
Explore the history of the world in unprecedented detail with this ultimate guide to history throughout the ages. Maps don’t just show us where to go, but also where we’ve been. If you’re interested in finding out more about the biggest events in world history, then this book all about history of the world is perfect for you! This stunning history book for adults starts with the evolution and migration of our oldest ancestors out of Africa. You can then look up maps about the Greece and Persian War, the Mongol Conquests, Medieval Europe’s trade routes, and the rise of the Ottomans.Battles Map by Map:
Battles Map by Map puts you in the seat of famous generals and commanders such as Rameses II, Napoleon, and Alexander the Great who expertly planned their attacks by studying the plains on which they would take place. So what are you waiting for? Journey back in time to learn more about wars such as the Battle of Alesia, Napoleonic Wars, and World War II and follow the geography of these epic battles in this brilliant book on the history of the world.World War II Map by Map:
World War II Map by Map is an intricately detailed history book, that will encourage you to get a sense of the magnitude, mobility and speed at which the colossal armies swept through these vast landscapes during a war that claimed millions of lives and spanned through many areas globally. Follow the key developments of World War II in unprecedented visual detail, with more than 100 specially created historical maps covering all major theatres of war.Read more
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The Linguistics of Sign Languages: An introduction
How different are sign languages across the world? Are individual signs and signed sentences constructed in the same way across these languages? What are the rules for having a conversation in a sign language? How do children and adults learn a sign language? How are sign languages processed in the brain? These questions and many more are addressed in this introductory book on sign linguistics using examples from more than thirty different sign languages. Comparisons are also made with spoken languages.This book can be used as a self-study book or as a text book for students of sign linguistics. Each chapter concludes with a summary, some test-yourself questions and assignments, as well as a list of recommended texts for further reading.
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London Transport Country Buses Part 2 – North
London Transport Country Buses Part 2 – North. With Photographs from the Peter Mitchell collection.Read more
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Special Effects Guide Of Real Human Wounds and Injuries: Special Effects Guide Of Real Human Wounds and Injuries
This book is truly one of a kind in the Special Effects Industry. Are you tired of wading through all the internet junk on line when researching reference photos for your makeup special effects? This book covers it all from cuts and scrapes to stitches and skin ulcers. Now you can flip through hundreds of high definition, color photos and find exactly the reference photo you need. There is an easy to read and follow index to help you find your images and each chapter comes with a written description of what you are seeing and how to apply that to your makeup. Things are explained in an easy to follow way and point out the important elements of each section. This isn’t a “how to” special effects makeup book, it’s a reference guide of real injuries, wounds and skin conditions to help you achieve top notch special effects makeup. This book is designed just for makeup artists so there is no more going out and spending hundreds of dollars on medical book. This guide will make a great addition to your studio or keep it in your kit for a quick reference when time is of the essence.Read more
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Formula 1 2020/2022 Technical Insights: Preview 2023 (Formula 1 Technical Insights)
An analysis of the technical evolution of the Formula 1 cars during the course of 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons through hundreds of drawings accompanied by painstakingly accurate technical/sporting texts. Three remarkable seasons for Formula 1, firstly with the pandemic – which drastically reduced the 2020 championship – to Red Bull’s return to form with the incredibly quick Max Verstappen proving to be a leader capable of challenging and defeating Lewis Hamilton in the controversial conclusion to the 2021, and then repeat the feat the following year. A world championship that saw Ferrari with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz back amongst the front runners, albeit missing out once again on the ultimate honours. Paolo Filisetti “escorts” the enthusiastic reader through these three seasons, revealing through his drawings, the technical innovation introduced by the various teams, many of which were the subject of often heated debate. The volume is completed by a rich preview dedicated to the 2023 World Championship, with a chapter reserved to the single-seaters of this season, a contribution on the rules and one on the main technical innovations seen in the first part of the Championship.Read more
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The Regulation of Air Transport: From Protection to Liberalisation, and Back Again (Managing Aviation Operations)
The regulation of modern civil aviation can be traced back to the later years of the Second World War. An intense debate about the future regulatory regime resulted in a compromise which to this day essentially dictates the structure of the global airline industry. Further progress towards ‘normalising’ the industry appears to be slowing down, and perhaps even going into reverse. Without an understanding of the development of regulation, it is not possible to understand fully the industry’s current problems and how they might be resolved.
Many books have been written about the development of international air transport, covering deregulation, privatisation, the emergence of new business models among other things, but few if any have taken a broad view of the trends which have determined the industry’s current structure. The Regulation of Air Transport charts the development of aviation from the end of the Second World War to the present day, following the key trends and disruptive forces. It provides an overview of what has determined the industry’s current structure, the problems still facing the industry and the ways in which it could develop in the future.
This wide-ranging study is important reading for both professionals and academics within the aviation field, as well as anyone interested in the broader development of economic regulation.
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Oxford Chinese Dictionary
By far the largest and most up-to-date single-volume English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary available and endorsed by academics worldwide, the Oxford Chinese Dictionary has been designed both for English speakers learning Mandarin Chinese and Mandarin Chinese speakers learning English. It has been produced using the latest lexicographic methods and the unique dictionary resources of Oxford University Press in Oxford and Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press in Beijing, together with an international body of expert advisors.The Oxford Chinese Dictionary contains over 300,000 words and phrases and 370,000 translations, including the latest vocabulary from computing, business, the media, and the arts, and tens of thousands of example phrases illustrating key points of construction and usage. There are over 300 cultural notes giving essential information about many aspects of life and culture in the Chinese- and English-speaking worlds. The dictionary is based throughout on corpus research for both English and Chinese, providing up-to-date evidence on real language. The English is based on the Oxford English Corpus, and the Chinese draws on the LIVAC corpus from the City University of Hong Kong.
Extensive supplementary material includes sample letters and emails, guides to telephoning and text messaging in both Chinese and English, chronologies of Chinese history and culture, and features on particularly difficult aspects of the Chinese language, such as kinship terms and measure words. There are also over 50 pages of lexical and usage notes which contain helpful extra information about Chinese and English.
The organization and layout have been designed for maximum clarity and accessibility. All Chinese headwords and compounds are shown with Pinyin transcriptions, so that the learner of Chinese can pronounce each one correctly. Chinese headwords are given in Simplified Chinese characters, but Traditional Chinese character versions are also given in brackets after the headwords when they differ from the Simplified form. All the English headwords are also shown with phonetics, so that the learner of English can pronounce each one correctly. The Chinese-English section of the dictionary is organised alphabetically by Pinyin and there is also a radical index which allows you to look up a character without knowing its Pinyin form.
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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Electric and hybrid vehicles are now the present, not the future. This straightforward and highly illustrated full colour textbook is endorsed by the Institute of the Motor Industry and introduces the subject for further education and undergraduate students as well as technicians.
This new edition includes a new section on diagnostics and completely updated case studies. It covers the different types of electric vehicle, costs and emissions, and the charging infrastructure, before moving on to explain how hybrid and electric vehicles work. A chapter on electrical technology introduces learners to subjects such as batteries, control systems and charging which are then covered in more detail within their own chapters. The book also covers the maintenance and repair procedures of these vehicles, including fault finding, servicing, repair and first-responder information.
Clear diagrams, photos and flow charts outline the charging infrastructure, how EV technology works, and how to repair and maintain hybrid and electric vehicles. Optional IMI online eLearning materials enable students to study the subject further and test their knowledge. It is particularly suitable for students studying towards IMI Level 2 Award in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Operation and Maintenance, IMI Level 3 Award in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Repair and Replacement, IMI Accreditation, C&G and other EV/Hybrid courses.
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£33.20Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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A Study Manual of Professional Competence in Road Haulage: A Complete Study Course for the OCR CPC Examination
This latest edition of a well-established and highly respected manual provides a comprehensive course of study for anyone taking the Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR) Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) examination. With all the information presented in a highly accessible format, this book is effectively a complete study course, ideal for use as a self-teaching aid.
Updated to account for EU and UK legislative changes, this revised 12th edition includes typical case study scenarios used in the examination, and sample questions and answers. It is also essential reading for anyone employed in, or wishing to enter, the road freight transport and distribution industries as well as transport supervisors and managers who want to brush up on their knowledge.
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Knockhill: 50 Years of Racing: The Official 50th Anniversary Book
From its humble beginnings in the 1970s, Knockhill Racing Circuit has evolved and developed to become Scotland’s Motorsport Centre – the modern, fully-equipped race track that we have today. Over the years Knockhill has seen its share of thrills, spills and action, all now captured in this beautifully presented band informative official 50th anniversary book.This is the story of Knockhill’s journey from a farmer’s grazing land to an international race track, reliving legendary moments, incredible action and motorsport triumphs as well as the stories of the men and women who have raced and worked at Knockhill over the last half century. Charting the highs and lows of both the racing and the business over the years, this is a story of the courage, determination and willpower needed to succeed against all the odds, on and off the track.
With a huge range of brilliant photographs bringing the last five decades to life, KNOCKHILL relives the racing exploits of so many of the greats, from Colin McRae and David Coulthard to Niall Mackenzie and Steve Hislop, not forgetting legends like Sir Stirling Moss, John Cleland, Louise Aitken-Walker and Gordon Shedden amongst many others. And it’s the perfect way to celebrate the 50th anniversary and look forward to fifty more amazing years of motorsport at Knockhill.
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Complete Mandarin Chinese (Learn Mandarin Chinese with Teach Yourself): Beginner to Intermediate Course: (Book and audio support)
Complete Mandarin Chinese is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.
The all-new edition of this successful course has been fully rewritten by top Chinese professors to incorporate the most essential language you’ll need to communicate in Chinese with confidence. New learning features will support you in your mastery of the four skills as well as your understanding of Chinese characters.
Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Mandarin and communicate confidently with others?
Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations, and extensive practice and review, Complete Mandarin Chinese will equip you with the practical skills you need to use Mandarin in a variety of realistic settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.What will I achieve by the end of the course?
By the end of Complete Mandarin Chinese you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening – and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy.Is this course for me?
If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It’s perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-on-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course.-Maps from A1 to B1/B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages
-HSK references and vocabulary benchmarking
-24 learning units plus verbs reference, word glossary and revision section
-Discovery Method – figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick
-Teaches the key skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking
-Learn to learn – tips and skills on how to be a better language learner
-Culture notes – learn about the people and places of China
-Outcomes-based learning – focus your studies with clear aims
-Authentic listening activities – everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Mandarin Chinese
-Test Yourself – see and track your own progress*Complete Mandarin Chinese maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. It also contains the vocabulary needed for the HSK (Chinese proficiency test).
The audio for this course is available for free on library.teachyourself.com or from the Teach Yourself Library app, along with conversation translations and glossaries (Chinese-English and English-Chinese).
Also available: Get Started In Beginner’s Mandarin Chinese (ISBN 9781444174809).
Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
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Transport Operator Licensing: A Practical Guide for Goods and Passenger Operators
Transport Operator Licensing takes operators through the whole process of licensing, looking at when licences are required, giving advice on applying for such licences, describing the undertakings that form part of the application, the systems that should be put in place to stay within the undertakings, as well as illustrating what happens when difficulties arise and how to deal with them. Whilst there are books that cover this briefly, for example one chapter in the FTA year book, or online guides, there is nothing more comprehensive to help operators and applicants in this area. This book will plug the gap, as it will provide a tool which operators and those practising in the area can use to find out what is happening and how to deal with it.
Transport Operator Licensing is simply and clearly written, so that it can be easily followed by both operators and transport managers without any legal knowledge. There are multiple examples within the text to consolidate understanding of the topic. Appendices contain sample application forms with useful tips and advice on how to fill them in.
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Writing and Drafting in Legal Practice
Writing and Drafting in Practice provides an up to date and comprehensive guide to writing and drafting – from the first stages of preparation to the final edit – for anyone starting out on a legal career.Unlike an English usage text or style guide or a specialised drafting or precedent book, Writing and Drafting in Practice condenses and combines the main principles, rules, techniques and conventions in one volume for newcomers to legal writing and drafting. It is designed to accompany readers from vocational study through to their qualification as solicitors, as well as throughout the early years of practice.
Coverage of email and other electronic communications is included, as are a wide range of legal writing formats such as reports and memoranda. Featuring checklists and examples, it can also be used as a reference for suggested approaches to common problems.
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Framed Perspective Vol. 1: Technical Drawing for Visual Storytelling: Technical Perspective and Visual Storytelling
Perspective is a discipline often set aside when it comes to general art study, though it is essential to master in order to produce any piece of art that is and feels realistic. Framed Perspective 1 equips artists with the technical knowledge needed to produce successful visual storytelling-related drawings: from understanding the basics of the space around us and how we perceive it, all the way to more sophisticated endeavors, like creating entire locations that will become the believable set ups our characters and stories will happen within. As intimidating as perspective may seem, best-selling author and artist Marcos Mateu-Mestre delivers each lesson in an accessible and informative way that takes the mystery out of achieving successful scenes. The book includes extensive step-by-step practical explanations of how to build objects and environments of all sorts, taking that first sketch to a fully rendered artwork with many of his finished illustrations as examples. Sure to be the most popular book in your art library, it will train you to see the world in a way that allows you to enjoy every curve and slope you see in it and, more importantly, translate that vision into art with accuracy and a great sense and understanding of depth and proportion. Your perspective will never be the same!Read more
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Certificate of Professional Competence Road Haulage – A complete CPC Operators course
A complete training course for the Certificate of Professional Competence Operators Licence training course. Written by experts, the fifth edition of this superb training course, prepared for the 2017 syllabus, has it all. A comprehensive and easy to follow course manual prepared by respected haulage industry professionals.
If you wish to be licenced as a Transport Operator in Road Haulage, you must demonstrate your ‘professional competence’. This means passing the CPC examinations. These are R1, the multiple-choice question and answer test, and R2, based on case studies.
This course will help prepare you for all aspects of the CPC Operator exams in a step-by-step manner. This enables you to study comfortably and easily, at your own pace and in your own time. You will learn at the best possible speed, and take the examinations in as short a time as possible.
Attaining a CPC qualification will give you prestige and the respect of your colleagues inside the haulage industry, both in the UK and Internationally. This applies equally to a career as an owner-driver of a heavy goods vehicle, or as a professional manager with an employer responsible for any number of vehicles. You will not need prior qualifications to pass the exam. To succeed, you just need to study this course material and when you are ready take the two-part exam.
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The Sidecar Technical Guide: A technical manual for sidecar fitting, building and modifying (The Sidecar Guides)
The Sidecar Technical Guide is for the sidecar builder and fitter. It contains a full sidecar setup section as well as full technical details on how to design and build your own sidecar along with subframe design and construction with plans and diagrams. Trail reduction with leading link forks and other front ends are discussed in detail. Everything about sidecar construction you need to build or modify your own outfit. Full details on sidecar electrics are included with wiring details along with the use of relays for accessories. The sidecar building book, filled with drawings, diagrams and pictures. . All 95 pages including a complete guide to building your own sidecar, are from the authors own experience as a sidecar company owner for many years.Read more
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The Motorbike Book: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Transport Guides)
Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today.
Tracing the history and allure of the motorcycle, this book illustrates the diverse spectrum of bikes from the earliest prototypes to battery-powered machines of the modern age. It showcases motorcycles in all their forms, from humble scooters that offer mobility to the masses, the scrabblers and racers that delight enthusiasts, to the iconic choppers and cruisers that can cross continents.
The Motorbike Book tells the fascinating stories behind the world’s leading manufacturers, the roles played by their influential designers and engineers, and their milestone models. It not only charts the technological developments of motorcycles, but also the cultural backdrop against which the various models arose and their impact on society – as objects of curiosity, affordable means of transport, symbols of rebellion, or the first choice for full-throttle action on the road, trail, or track.
Fully updated to include the latest models from around the world and cutting-edge innovations, this new edition features over 1,000 must-see machines, with models from ACE to Zündapp. It is the ideal read for motorcycle and motorsport enthusiasts, whether they’re a biker themselves or an armchair devotee.
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The Train Book: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Transport Guides)
This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track!
Packed with stunning photography, The Train Book catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over.
Profiling the best-loved railways and rail journeys of all time – from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway – and the pioneers of train and track – from “Father of the Railways” George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Métro-maestro Fulgence Bienvenüe, The Train Book has something for every train enthusiast to love!
The Train Book further features:
– A truly international view of trains through time, from English steam to Japanese electric.
– Tells the stories of key innovators, designers, and engineers responsible for advancing rail travel.
– Double-page images capture the beauty of the railways and the challenges faced by the people who built them.A must-have gift book for anyone with an interest in trains, locomotives, and the history of the railway, this one-stop train guide is sure to delight.
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Barron’s 500 Flash Cards of American Sign Language
Barron’s 500 Flash Cards of American Sign Language feature full-color photos with brief descriptions to help you learn practical signs for everyday usage. This set is ideal for students, teachers, or anyone who is interested in learning American sign language.Photos appear on the front of each card with meanings, brief descriptions of hand and arm motions, and related words on the back of each card. Where appropriate, the photos include directional arrows that show hand or arm movements. These cards also show the correct formations of hand shapes and facial expressions to eliminate any possible confusion regarding intended word meanings.
Each card has a hole in one corner to accommodate a metal ring included with the boxed set, so you can rearrange the cards in any way you want to study. You can review signs that you have difficulty identifying, or group signs together to form different sentences of your own.
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£28.50The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2024
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Circus Transport 2004-2008
Features over 420 photos of British circus transport from the years 2004 to 2008. Includes the transport of Arnett & Paulo’s Circus Adventure, Big Kid Circus, Billy Smart’s Circus, Bobby Roberts Super Circus, Bulgarian State Circus, Chinese State Circus, Circus Starr, Cirque Surreal, Continental Circus Berlin, Continental Circus Royalle, Cottle & Austen Combined Circus, Festival Circus, Great British Circus, John Lawson’s Circus, Moscow State Circus, Robert Brothers Famous Circus, Santus Circus, Spanish National Circus, Uncle Sam’s Great American Circus and Zippos Circus.Read more
£22.80Circus Transport 2004-2008
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Happiness Cleaning: How to Embrace the Mess and Love the Cleanup (Daily Cleaning Schedule, Home Organization Guide, Caretaking & Relocating)
Tips on the Joy of Clean from a House Cleaning Expert
Top New Release in Home Repair
Auri Kananen, or Aurikatariina, is an expert in house cleaning and an international social media influencer with over 15 mil combined followers. This guide teaches pros and those with junk pile homes to transform their living space from disaster to sanctuary.
Enter a judgment-free cleaning zone! Auri travels the globe cleaning the filthiest houses for free. Auri does not judge, she helps! Whether you have a daily cleaning schedule or haven’t tidied in ages, this book for cleaning includes strategies for staying on top of dirt, tackling tough stains, and keeping your home looking great. Aurikatariina makes house cleaning less of a burden and with her easygoing philosophy, she shows you the joy it can bring.
The perfect guide for anybody by an author from Tik Tok! If you’re a student looking to keep clean a chaotic dorm room, a busy parent juggling responsibilities, or someone wanting to create a more inviting living space, Aurikatariina’s book is perfect for you. Stories of how Auri’s cleaning impacted people’s real lives fuel the hope and motivation needed to experience the life-changing power of cleaning. So why wait? Transform your home into a clean, organized oasis, today!
Inside, you’ll find:
- The behind-the-scenes reality of cleaning the dirtiest, messiest homes around the world
- Practical tips and advice for house cleaning to inspire your daily cleaning schedule
- Spring cleaning hacks for those who aspire toward home organization
- A guide for those who want to create a more comfortable, inviting living space
- A new perspective and less anxiety around cleaning
If you’re looking for books on housekeeping, add this to your cleaning arsenal! If you liked The Home Edit, Beautifully Organized, or The Cluttered Connection, you’ll love Happiness Cleaning.
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The German Pacific Locomotive: its Design and Development (Locomotive Portfolios)
The German Pacific Locomotive (Its Design and Development) is David Maidments fourth book in the series of Locomotive Profiles published by Pen & Sword. It is the first in the series to tackle an important range of overseas steam locomotives, the German pacific locomotives, which, with the Paris-Orleans pacific in France, were the first of that wheel layout in Europe and came to be the dominant type for express passenger work throughout Western Europe for the following fifty years, until displaced by diesel and electric traction. The German railways in the first two decades of the twentieth century were run principally as regional State railways, and two distinct styles of design developed, which were influenced by the natural terrain. In the south, in the mountainous foothills of the European Alps, four cylinder compound locomotives with comparatively small coupled wheels, most produced by the famous firm of Maffei in Munich, held sway from 1907 until the late 1930s, and in parts of Bavaria that were not yet electrified, even until the early 1960s. In the flatter lands of the north, Prussian 4-6-0s sufficed until Paul Wagners standard two cylinder simple pacifics came onto the scene in 1925, and were followed by the three cylinder streamlined pacifics at the start of the Second World War. After addressing the devastating damage to the German railways in the conflict, the book follows the modernisation of the locomotive fleet in the post-war period until the elimination of steam in both East and West Germany in the mid-late 1970s. The book describes the design, construction and operation of the full range of pacifics that ran in both parts of Germany, and the large numbers of these locomotives that have been preserved, and is illustrated with over 180 black and white and 80 colour photos.Read more
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Effective Legal Research
Researching and tracing information is an essential skill that students need to master if they want to succeed both in their legal studies and in their future careers. A practical guide to effective legal research, this new edition presents the information in a step-by-step format leading students through the world of legal research both in a law library and researching online.Read more
£20.90Effective Legal Research
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UK Metro & Light Rail Systems 3rd Edition: Including London Underground
A new 2023-published edition of the Platform 5 guide to the rolling stock of London Underground and all public-carrier light rail and metro systems in the UK. Includes complete fleet lists and technical data for all trams and metro vehicles vehicles in service, plus engineers’ fleets, on-track machines and preserved vehicles. For every London Underground line and light rail/metro undertaking, a general introduction provides a brief history of each line and details of day-to-day operations including service frequencies, operating times and depot/maintenance information. Further details of fares and ticketing requirements are provided and, where applicable, future plans for each line or network. This introduction is followed by detailed fleet lists with tabulated technical data and unit formations. Technical specifications are explained using notes and appendices. Includes specially commissioned and updated maps for this publication and the book is well illustrated throughout using colour photography. UK Metro & Light Rail Systems is a useful source of reference and a valuable addition to any book collection. 160 Pages. A5 size.Read more
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A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home: Housekeeping Hacks You Can’t Live Without
Everything you need to know about laundry, cleaning, and basic home repairs–from the TikTok star who made bluing a thing, showed you how to fold a fitted sheet, and taught you to properly use your (caulk) gun.“[Melissa Pateras] makes chores enjoyable in her bawdy debut. . . . Doing laundry has never sounded so fun.”–Publishers Weekly
Melissa Dilkes Pateras is the most competent housekeeper, DIY-project master, and home repair genius that you’ve ever fantasized about becoming. When she followed her kids on to TikTok, she discovered a community hungry for her approachable, tongue-in-cheek advice on everything from balls–dryer balls, that is–to why color-coded closets are a spiritual experience. She doesn’t expect you to know what you were never taught, and she doesn’t care about transforming your home into a minimal, beige Instagram post; she simply wants to help make your life easier.
Whether you’re terrified of your laundry pile or have an inner handyperson who’s been longing for their moment, A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home is a joyful all-purpose guide to organizing, cleaning, laundry, repairs, and beyond. As Melissa says, “Your home shouldn’t be your adversary.”
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New Oxford Style Manual: The Wold´s Most Trusted Reference Books
The New Oxford Style Manual brings together the new editions of two essential reference works in a single volume. Combining New Hart’s Rules with the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors, this is the definitive guide to the written word.New Hart’s Rules, Oxford’s definite guide to style, gives authoritative and expert advice on how to prepare copy for publication in print and electronically. Topics covered include how to punctuate and hyphenate accurately, capitalization guidelines, structuring text coherently, how to use quotations and citations clearly, how to provide accurate references, UK and US usage, and much more. Recent developments in the publishing industry, such as scientific publishing conventions have been included in the up-to-date second edition.
These guidelines are complemented by the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors which features 25,000 A to Z entries giving authoritative advice on those words and names which raise questions time and time again because of spelling, capitalization, hyphenation, or cultural and historical context. Entries give full coverage of recommended spellings, variant forms, confusable words, hyphenation, capitalization, foreign and specialist terms, proper names, and abbreviations. The New Oxford Style Manual also includes superb appendices for quick reference including proofreading marks, countries and currencies, and alphabets.
Combining these two updated works and drawing on the unrivalled research and expertise of the Oxford Reference and Dictionaries departments, this volume is an essential part of every editor’s and writer’s toolkit.
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Interpreter 4.0 – #Awkard: 2021 and 2022 Proceedings of the 28th and 29th efsli conferences: Proceedings of the 28th (4-5 Sept 2021) and 29th (3-4 Sept 2022) efsli conferences
The 2021 & 2022 proceedings include a selection of papers presented in both conferences which will surely spark your curiosity about these issues and current research on the topics.The 2021 annual conference was then held online and the topic chosen was “Interpreter 4.0: Towards a virtual reality? Challenging new connections and human relationships” and the title could not have been more fitting, as we had to deal with so much technical innovation and changes to and in the interpreting profession during the Covid pandemic.
In 2022, the global health situation was more promising; therefore, we could hold our annual conference face to face, in Manchester, UK. The topic tackled was “#Awkward”, encompassing all the situations we find ourselves in that make us uncomfortable in one way or another, as well as our fears of accepting work in those areas.
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Formula 1 Curiosities: Volume 1 – 2023 Edition
The 2023 edition of Formula 1 Curiosities Volume 1 is updated up to the Qatar Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen won his third consecutive title, and it also contains some new great material. There is an article about the most dramatic editions of the Monaco Grand Prix, starting with the 1950 race, plus a curious article about drivers named John. It is an awesome collection of facts about the Formula 1 championship from 1950 to the present, including all your favorite drivers, from Moss, Fangio and Hawthorn to Hamilton, Verstappen and Vettel, and Stewart, Clark, Lauda, Schumacher, Senna, Mario, plus hundreds of others. A little bit of everything, such as year-by-year highlights with the most curious and obscure facts, grid formations, car numbers, sponsors, major failures, major achievements, the Indy 500 as a championship race, unusual fastest laps and pole positions, bad cars, bad engines, long careers (both drivers and car models), the bad times and the good times, world champion sabbaticals, use of Formula 1 name in other categories through history, the early and late bloomers, shared drives. Learn where World Champions raced during their GP careers. Grand Prix dynasties. Ferrari hits and misses. Insufficient challenges. A brief history of the United States Grand Prix. The Grand Prix that never happened is a popular feature. Engines, nationalities, nobility, eponymous team, it is all here. There are many fun stories, ideal for the legions who are just learning about the sport now, but also interesting for older fans who might have forgotten or not paid attention to such details, both old and new. This is not a statistics book per se – rather, it contextualizes thousands of facts in time, location, period and phases. Guaranteed to give you many hours of enjoyment. Many contemporary black and white photographs and sketches prepared by the author.Read more
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British Buses and Coaches in the 1960s: A Panoramic View
British Buses and Coaches in the 1960s, is an overview of the bus and coach scene during a decade of great social and economic change in Britain’s history. This volume looks at the interesting and varied number of bus and coach operators that still existed, before and just after the formation of the National Bus Company in 1968. Jim Blake has compiled an interesting collection of material from his extensive collection of negatives taken during that time, which give a flavour of how things were at that time of great change.Read more
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The Southern Region (B R) Class 73 and 74 Locomotives: A Pictorial Overview
The Southern Region of British Railways had long sought to design a locomotive capable of working on electrified lines and non-electrified station yards and sidings. In 1959 British Railways approved a design, designated Class HA, later British Railways Class 73, which combined the electrical equipment of the latest EMU design with the standard English Electric diesel engine in one bodyshell. An initial order was placed for six locomotives but allocated to Eastleigh Carriage and Wagon Works because the design used stock components normally found on the multiple unit fleet. The locomotives were released to traffic during February 1962 and were allocated to Stewarts Lane depot from where they powered the mundane duties of freight, parcels and empty stock services. They also tested the principle of high-speed propulsion of passenger trains prior to the adoption of the principle for the electrification of the Waterloo – Weymouth line as far as Poole. Included in this scheme was the ordering of a further 43 improved Class 73 locomotives which were built by English Electric. The locomotives proved a useful design but when British Railways was privatised in 1994 the new operator considered them surplus and sold them out of service. The original 6 locomotives had already been transferred north to Merseyside to work on the local electric network. Although initially considered unsuitable by the original operator they were highly regarded by many companies hence were sold on to continue working on the national network. Some were converted for special purposes thus were formed into sub-classes hence as at December 2022 30 of the 49 fleet still remain active in mainline service.Read more
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Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors: Developing Your Client-Centred Learning and Coaching Skills
Improve your teaching and communication skills with this guide which is recommended reading by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) examinations.
Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors is an indispensable handbook for all new and established driving instructors. Fully revised and updated for this 12th edition, it provides all the necessary advice to help driving instructors and anyone involved in driver training to communicate effectively with learners.
Containing essential guidance on teaching, communication and coaching skills, Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors is ideal for both experienced and trainee driving instructors. It explains how people learn and how to tailor the teaching approach to different needs. With sections on how structuring lessons, it covers the whole teaching process, from early stage lessons through to the final test. The companion title to the bestselling The Driving Instructor’s Handbook, it will help you develop and improve your ability to teach drivers how to drive.
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Letters to a Law Student: A guide to studying law at university
What does it take to succeed as a law student? This book will show you how.
Voted one of the top 6 books that all future law students should read by The Guardian’s studying law website*, Letters to a Law Student is packed full of practical advice and helpful answers to the most common questions about studying law at University across every stage of taking, or thinking about taking, a law degree.
Discover:
· Whether reading law at University is the right thing for you;
· What law students do;
· How to get the best marks in exams;
· Tips on coping with the challenges of studying law;
· What you can do with a law degree;
· The way in which qualifying as a solicitor is set to change in the future,
… and much more.
Nicholas J. McBride is a Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
*http://www.theguardian.com/law/2012/aug/08/six-best-law-books
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The Times Good University Guide 2025: Where to go and what to study
Essential guide to British universities that gives you all the information you need to make the crucial decisions on what to study, where to study, and how much it might cost. Objective and authoritative, it is the best-selling guide to making the right university choice for you.
For more than 30 years The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide has provided the most accurate and up-to-date information about British universities to help choosing which universities to apply to as easy as possible. This definitive guide is designed for those who are applying to start courses in 2025.
- Select the right course and university
- Compare university performance
- Get to grips with the application process
- Find the latest rankings by subject
- Plus, the lowdown on university life
Written by Zoe Thomas, journalist and education writer, this is the most authoritative guide available. Its university and subject tables inside are the most respected and studied in Britain.
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The British Sign Language Book: The Ultimate guide to learning BSL yourself
Unlock a Vibrant World of Communication with “THE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE BOOK: The Ultimate Guide to Learning BSL Yourself”
Are you ready to embark on an enriching journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Dive into “THE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE BOOK: The Ultimate Guide to Learning BSL Yourself” and unlock the remarkable art of visual communication. Whether you’re a curious learner, an aspiring interpreter, or someone eager to connect with the Deaf community, this comprehensive guide is your gateway to mastering British Sign Language (BSL) on your own terms.
Why Choose This Book:
???? Empowerment Through Independence: With this book, you’re in control of your learning journey. Delve into BSL at your own pace, building a strong foundation of signs, grammar, and expression.
???? Comprehensive and Accessible: From the basics of the BSL alphabet to advanced conversational skills, this guide covers it all. Detailed explanations, vivid illustrations, and practical examples ensure you grasp each concept with ease.
???? Cultural Appreciation: Immerse yourself in Deaf culture and history, gaining insights that foster appreciation and respect for this vibrant community.
???? Real-Life Applications: Whether you’re engaging in social conversations, navigating healthcare settings, or pursuing professional opportunities, BSL opens doors and enhances your ability to communicate effectively.
What You’ll Discover:
???? Step-by-Step Learning: Seamlessly progress through chapters, starting with foundational skills and gradually advancing to complex expressions and sentence structures.
???? Interactive Exercises: Reinforce your understanding with engaging activities, quizzes, and practical scenarios that simulate real-life interactions.
???? Visual Demonstrations: Visual learners, rejoice! Clear illustrations and images vividly depict each sign and gesture, making learning BSL both enjoyable and effective.
???? Cultural Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the Deaf community’s language, history, and values, ensuring your interactions are not only accurate but also culturally sensitive.
Embrace the Power of BSL:
Unleash the potential of “THE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE BOOK: The Ultimate Guide to Learning BSL Yourself” and embark on a transformative journey. Whether you’re seeking personal enrichment, enhanced communication, or new career opportunities, BSL is the key to a more inclusive and connected world. Join countless individuals who have embraced the beauty of sign language and become part of a global community that values communication beyond words.
Discover the joy of signing, connect with others in meaningful ways, and open doors to a world of limitless possibilities. Your journey to mastering BSL starts here—empower yourself, inspire others, and enrich your life through the language of hands and hearts.
Get your copy today and embark on a path of communication and connection that knows no boundaries.Read more
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From Moorlands to Highlands: A History of Harris and Miners and Brian Harris Transport (Old Pond Books) History of the Red, Green, and Yellow Trucks … of Harris & Miners and…
This book follows the history and development of Brian Harris Transport Limited, the original red, green, and yellow liveried lorries that made the trek between Devon and Scotland at regular intervals for over fifty years. In 1946, Brian’s father, Jerry, and Sam Miners formed Harris & Miners; with their fleet of two Ford trucks and one Commertipper, these two men took on the ultimate haulage challenge of the time: road vs. train. The outcome was that Harris & Miners were offered a contract to haul ‘Devon Grate’ Candy fire surrounds to Glasgow in 1947. Young Brian Harris began driving for his father in an Albion Chieftain in 1960. When Jerry Harris passed, Brian bought out the Miners family and the company became Brian Harris Transport Limited. With his fleet of ERF lorries fitted with Gardner engines, Brian set about running the company in a way only understood by him. Over the course of its existence, the company utilized a vast quantity of magnificent machines, including the first ERF ‘A’ series in that area, the Leyland Roadtrain and one Leyland DAF. Brian Harris died in April 2012 and his funeral was attended by over 600 people from all over the UK. This new edition gives an update to the events that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2007, including the eulogy given by the author at the funeral, as well as 82 previously unpublished photographs. [Subject: Transportation]Read more
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Barbie: The Show Must Go On (Barbie & Friends Book Club)
Barbie knows that any day can turn into an exciting adventure. It all depends on your attitude. Whether she’s helping one of her sisters tackle a problem or lending a hand to a friend, you can be sure that everyone has a smile in the end!THE SHOW MUST GO ON
When Stacie’s school has a talent show, Barbie volunteers to take charge. Not only is there lots to do, but Stacie comes down with a sudden case of stage fright. With Barbie’s help, Stacie realizes laughter really is the best medicine!
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