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Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music

Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music

'Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow Bloom and grow forever' Often dismissed as kitsch sentimentalism Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music has proven an enduringly popular and surprisingly influential cultural icon both within the field of musical theatre and the wider world. The Broadway production won five Tony Awards the London production became the longest-running West End musical and the movie version was the highest-grossing film of all time. This book examines how the musical heralded the end of an era on Broadway; its reinvention of history and biography; how the film has influenced future stage productions; the ways in which it put child performers centre stage; and how nearly 60 years after its stage debut the musical still has a direct impact on the modern world from the United States to the Middle East. In this series of short essays Julian Woolford re-examines the musical from seven different perspectives revealing the ways in which it continues to impact the 21st century. | Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music

GBP 9.99
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Sondheim and Wheeler's Sweeney Todd

Sondheim and Wheeler's Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd the gruesome tale of a murderous barber and his pastry chef accomplice is unquestionably strange subject matter for the musical theatre – but eight Tony awards and enormous successes on Broadway and the West End testify to its enduring popularity with audiences. Written by Hugh Wheeler with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim the musical premiered in 1979 and has seen numerous revivals including Tim Burton's 2007 film version. Aaron C. Thomas addresses this darkly funny piece with fitting humour taking on Sweeney Todd’s chequered history and genre its treatment of violence and cannibalism and its sexual politics. | Sondheim and Wheeler's Sweeney Todd

GBP 9.99
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Working-class Stories of the 1890s

Working-class Stories of the 1890s

First published in 1971 this collection of short stories set in the East End of London in the 1890s offers a corrective to the view of nineties’ literature as dominated by aestheticism and shows how many late Victorian writers tried to break with Dickensian models and write of working class life with less moral intrusion and a greater sense of realism. The editor has provides a succinct historical and critical introduction a bibliography of further reading notes on the authors and stories and a glossary of slang and phoneticized words. This book will be of particular interest to students of Victorian literature. | Working-class Stories of the 1890s

GBP 14.99
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Parent's Quick Start Guide to Autism

Parent's Quick Start Guide to Autism

Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Autism provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and steps they can take to support and encourage their child. Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information covering what to do at home and at school how to avoid common mistakes and how (and when) to seek professional help. Summary and resource sections at the end of each chapter give quick guidance to busy readers. Topics include occupational therapy applied behavior analysis (ABA) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions and more. Offering straightforward easy to understand and evidence-based information this book is a go-to resource for caregivers parenting a child with autism. | Parent's Quick Start Guide to Autism

GBP 16.99
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Subcultures: The Basics

Subcultures: The Basics

Subcultures: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to subcultures in a global context. This fully revised new edition adds new case studies and an additional chapter on the digital lives of subculturists as well as reflections on the relationships between subcultures and globalisation and the resurgence of the far-right. Blending theory and practice this text examines a varied range of subcultures including hip hop graffiti writing heavy metal punk gamers burlesque parkour riot grrrl straight edge roller derby steampunk b-boying/b-girling body modification and skateboarding. Subcultures: The Basics answers the key questions posed by those new to the subject including: What is a subculture? What are the significant theories of subculture? How do subcultures emerge who participates and why? How do subcultural identities interact with other aspects of self such as social class race gender and sexual identity? What is the relationship between deviance resistance and the ‘mainstream’? How have both progressive and reactionary subculturists contributed to social change? How does society react to different subcultures? How have subcultures spread around the world? In what ways do digital technologies and social media influence subcultures? What happens when subculturists age? Tracing the history and development of subcultural theory to the present day this text is essential reading for all those studying subcultures in the contexts of sociology cultural studies history media studies anthropology musicology and criminology. It pushes the field forward with cutting-edge theories of resistance and social change place and space critical race and queer studies virtual participation and ageing and participation across the life course. Key terms and concepts are highlighted throughout the text whilst each chapter includes boxed case studies and signposts students to further reading and resources.

GBP 16.99
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Medium Secure Psychiatric Provision in the Private Sector

Medium Secure Psychiatric Provision in the Private Sector

First published in 1998 this volume assesses issues of privatisation and mental health provision in the Medium Secure Psychiatric Care sector including case studies on two regional secure units and Stockton Hall Psychiatric Hospital between 1989 and 1992. It emerged at the end of a period of Conservative Party dominance of almost two decades in which privatisation had been at the forefront of discussion and focused on the midpoint of that era. Despite this privatisation of psychiatric care had received little discussion. Here Katrina R. Moss discusses the role of private medical care in the UK healthcare landscape with focus on the meaning of privatisation attitudes towards privatising the criminal justice system along with relevant legal and medical issues related to regulation by the Mental Health Act 1983. | Medium Secure Psychiatric Provision in the Private Sector

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The Authority of Tenderness Dignity and the True Self in Psychoanalysis

The Authority of Tenderness Dignity and the True Self in Psychoanalysis

This insightful and beautifully written work explores nonlinear processes of recovery of the loss of Self. The inherent healing power of hard-earned wholehearted self-acceptance is conceived through the authority of tenderness. The book is the final volume in The Fifth Principle trilogy (the second book being Scum) which chronicled through the course of one boy’s lifetime the methods of a mind which is not a mind in its efforts to prevail under oppressive circumstances. The Authority of Tenderness comes at the end of the journey is written by the adult self of the child and uses poetic vignettes references to foundational psychoanalytic literature and analyses of critical treatment situations to convey the experiences of someone who has been both patient and analyst. The book offers a vivid psychotherapeutic perspective for clinicians trainees students and general readers alike. | The Authority of Tenderness Dignity and the True Self in Psychoanalysis

GBP 16.99
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Relationships in Recovery Repairing Damage and Building Healthy Connections While Overcoming Addiction

Relationships in Recovery Repairing Damage and Building Healthy Connections While Overcoming Addiction

One of the most devastating aspects of addiction is the damage it causes to relationships-with intimate partners family friends or colleagues. But recovery programs often recommend that you focus solely on sobriety and don’t emphasize the need to rebuild relationships. Psychologist and addictions expert Kelly Green wants to change that. Through her work with hundreds of clients Dr. Green has learned that social support is key to the recovery process. This compassionate judgment-free guide shares powerful tools you can use to recognize the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships set and maintain boundaries reestablish emotional intimacy communicate your feelings and needs and end harmful relationships respectfully. With inspiring stories and easy-to-use worksheets (you can download and print additional copies as needed) this book lights the way to a life untethered from addiction-and filled with positive connections | Relationships in Recovery Repairing Damage and Building Healthy Connections While Overcoming Addiction

GBP 15.99
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Leading with Love: How Compassionate Leadership Enables Schools to Thrive

Leading with Love: How Compassionate Leadership Enables Schools to Thrive

Leading with Love reveals how focusing on relationships wellbeing and core moral and ethical values can transform the motivation and engagement of teachers parents and pupils increasing their overall happiness as well as academic standards. In each chapter Victoria Carr presents accessible and relatable personal life lessons leadership observations and anecdotes drawing on her leadership experiences in a wide range of schools to show how leading with integrity is possible for all. Her methods are simple and authentic and have transformed failing schools into thriving ones improving whole-school systems the culture of staff and pupil wellbeing and mental health and standards. Full of practical tips and end of chapter summaries with further suggested reading Leading with Love will appeal to anyone who has suffered from imposter syndrome who thinks they are not good enough to succeed who thinks they are too old or don’t have the right background. With a Foreword from Paul Garvey this is essential reading for all school leaders and aspiring school leaders. | Leading with Love: How Compassionate Leadership Enables Schools to Thrive

GBP 16.99
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The Lost Art of Listening Third Edition How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships

The Lost Art of Listening Third Edition How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships

That isn't what I meant! Truly listening and being heard is far from simple even between people who care about each other. This perennial bestseller-now revised and updated for the digital age-analyzes how any conversation can go off the rails and provides essential skills for building mutual understanding. Thoughtful witty and empathic the book is filled with vivid stories of couples coworkers friends and family working through tough emotions and navigating differences of all kinds. Learn ways you can: *Hear what people mean not just what they say. *Share a difference of opinion without sounding dismissive. *Encourage uncommunicative people to open up. *Make sure both sides get heard in heated discussions. *Get through to someone who never seems to listen. *Ask for support without getting unwanted advice. *Reduce miscommunication in texts and online. From renowned therapist Michael P. Nichols and new coauthor Martha B. Straus the third edition reflects the huge impact of technology and social media on relationships and gives advice for talking to loved ones across social and political divides | The Lost Art of Listening Third Edition How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships

GBP 14.99
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Mind Maps for Medical Students

Mind Maps for Medical Students

This popular learning and revision aid is designed specifically to help medical students memorise essential clinical facts invaluable throughout medical studies and particularly useful in the pressured run-up to final exams. Over 100 maps are organised by body system and include disease definitions and descriptions pathophysiology causes risk factors investigations treatments and complications where relevant and applicable. Key features: Proven – new edition of this very well-received and successful book which has helped thousands of medical students around the world to exam success using mind maps an established tool in education and known to improve memory recall Flexible – ideal primer when coming to a topic for the first time when reviewing it at the end of a module or attachment and for making project and revision plans Adaptable – use the maps in the book directly as a guide to prepare your own or a supplement to personal notes Systems-based – in line with medical course structure Current – thoroughly revised and updated incorporating the latest clinical guides with many maps new to this edition including Breast Disease and expanded coverage of Rheumatological Haematological and Endocrine conditions | Mind Maps for Medical Students

GBP 16.99
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New Directions in Sport History

New Directions in Sport History

Emerging from the ‘history from below’ movement sport history was marginalised for decades by those working within more traditional historical fields (and institutions). Although a degree of ignorance still exists sport history has now acquired a level of credibility through the dedicated work of professional historians. And yet as this authority has been established changes to UK higher education funding (the removal of direct state funding the Research Excellence Framework and tuition fees) and academic publishing (open access) have the potential to damage or even end sports research. This book examines sport history from a variety of perspectives. Do mainstream historians need to engage or ‘play’ with sports historians? Has the postmodernist ‘cultural turn’ in sports history been helpful to the sub-discipline? How can the teaching of sports studies be more innovative and inspiring? How can oral history and sport history be utilised in the study of other branches of historical interest. Although changes are required in dealing with the current political reality of UK higher education sport history still has a great deal to offer students future employers and the public alike. This book was originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport. | New Directions in Sport History

GBP 11.99
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Large Hadron Collider Phenomenology

Large Hadron Collider Phenomenology

With the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) under construction and due to come online in 2007 it is appropriate to engage in a focused review on LHC phenomenology. At a time when most of the experimental effort is centered on detector construction and software development it is vitally important to direct the experimental community and in particular new researchers on the physics phenomena expected from the LHC. Large Hadron Collider Phenomenology covers the capabilities of LHC from searches for the Higgs boson and physics beyond the standard model to detailed studies of quantum chromodynamics the B-physics sectors and the properties of hadronic matter at high energy density as realized in heavy-ion collisions. Written by experienced researchers and experimentalists this reference examines the basic properties and potentials of the machine detectors and software required for physics analyses. The book starts with a basic introduction to the standard model and its applications to the phenomena observed at high energy collisions. Later chapters describe the key technological challenges facing the construction of the LHC machine the operating detectors of the LHC and the vast computing grid needed to analyze the data. In the final sections the contributors discuss the quark-gluon plasma (QGP) explore questions and predictions for the LHC program and examine the physics opportunities of the LHC using information from the forward region. By surveying the difficult challenges of the LHC development while also assessing the novel processes that the LHC will perform Large Hadron Collider Phenomenology aids less seasoned physicists as well as existing researchers in discovering the numerous possibilities of the LHC.

GBP 16.99
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The Feldenkrais Method for Executive Coaches Managers and Business Leaders Moving in All Directions

The Feldenkrais Method for Executive Coaches Managers and Business Leaders Moving in All Directions

In this fascinating and practical book Garet Newell and Simon Paul Ogden show how the Feldenkrais Method can be used by coaches and managers as a resource to improve both the performance of individuals and the health and wellbeing of the people they work with. The Feldenkrais Method is based on sound mechanical and neurological principles that are easily accessible through simple practical lessons. Through its emphasis on experiential learning The Feldenkrais Method for Executive Coaches Managers and Business Leaders offers a means to improve many aspects of everyday working life: from sitting and walking more comfortably improving interpersonal relations developing personal impact and presence to performing a highly developed skill more efficiently. By exploring patterns of everyday movement the method encourages the discovery of new possibilities and choices providing a remarkable approach for expanding potential. Although widely recognised within the performing arts and sports as a method for improving skills performance and recovery from injury the Feldenkrais Method is not as widely known outside these arenas yet the principles and practice behind it are equally applicable to the workplace. Using case studies the book highlights common issues that coaches and managers are frequently asked to deal with. Each case and the impact it has in the workplace is explored from the perspective of the Feldenkrais Method. Included at the end of each chapter there is a practical Awareness Through Movement lesson that addresses some of the themes raised. The Feldenkrais Method for Executive Coaches Managers and Business Leaders provides an invaluable resource for professionals interested in both learning and development and health and wellbeing in the workplace. It will also appeal to counsellors and therapists interested in somatic approaches. | The Feldenkrais Method for Executive Coaches Managers and Business Leaders Moving in All Directions

GBP 16.99
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Practical Guide to IT Problem Management

Practical Guide to IT Problem Management

Some IT organisations seem to expend all their energy firefighting – dealing with incidents as they arise and fixing or patching over the breakage. In organisations like this restarting computers is seen as a standard method to resolve many issues. Perhaps the best way to identify whether an organisation understands problem management is to ask what they do after they have restarted the computer. If restarting the computer fixes the issue it is very tempting to say that the incident is over and the job is done. Problem management recognises that things do not improve if such an approach is taken. Such organisations are essentially spending their time running to stay in the same place. Written to help IT organisations move forward Practical Guide to IT Problem Management presents a combination of methodologies including understanding timelines and failure modes drill down 5 whys and divide and conquer. The book also presents an exploration of complexity theory and how automation can assist in the desire to shift left both the complexity of the problem and who can resolve it. The book emphasises that establishing the root cause of a problem is not the end of the process as the resolution options need to be evaluated and then prioritised alongside other improvements. It also explores the role of problem boards and checklists as well as the relationship between problem management and Lean thinking. This practical guide provides both a framework for tackling problems and a toolbox from which to select the right methodology once the type of problem being faced has been identified. In addition to reactive methods it presents proactive activities designed to reduce the incidence of problems or to reduce their impact and complexity should they arise. Solving problems is often a combination of common sense and methodologies which may either be learnt the hard way or may be taught. This practical guide shows how to use problem solving tools and to understand how and when to apply them while upskilling IT staff and improving IT problem solving processes.

GBP 14.99
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