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Diversity management in practice : A cross-cultural & multi-disciplinary annotated bibliography addressing policy and well-being (2009)
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Elkadi, H. (2009). S. Küchler, & S. Wallman (Eds.), Diversity management in practice : A cross-cultural & multi-disciplinary annotated bibliography addressing policy and well-being. Eastbourne: Sussex Academic Press

This volume has emerged out of a collaborative Network of Excellence (NoE) research project funded by the European Commission. The NoE is designed to strengthen excellence on ‘Sustainable Development in a Diverse World’ by integrating European resear... Read More about Diversity management in practice : A cross-cultural & multi-disciplinary annotated bibliography addressing policy and well-being.

The scum bag (2009)
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James, G. (2009). G. James (Ed.), The scum bag. Cambridge: Butterfly

Novel for 14+
Self-conscious, studious Julia is bowled over by the arrival of Peter Groves, the Greek God, known to all his friends as Ami. He’s a real catch and Julia seems to be the one reeling him in. With a little bit of help from her scatty,... Read More about The scum bag.

Spooked (2009)
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Angell, S., Ashby, T., Bach-Holzer, R., Bealby, A., Bosshard, A., Cleasby, N., …Starkey, P. (2009). G. James (Ed.), Spooked. Manchester: Bridge House

There’s always something a bit scary about a ghost story. Somehow, though, when you read a collection of them you’re expecting to meet a spook or two. It takes a little more effort to frighten the reader.
We hope we’ve managed to do just that with... Read More about Spooked.

Human growth and development: An introduction for social workers (2009)
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Sudbery, J. (2009). Human growth and development: An introduction for social workers. London, New York: Routledge

'This is a much welcome book providing an engaging, informative and accessible introduction to human growth and development for social workers...(It) will undoubtedly be invaluable reading for social work students, a learning companion during social... Read More about Human growth and development: An introduction for social workers.

The prophecy (2009)
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James, G. (2009). The prophecy. Manchester: The Red Telephone

Everything about Kaleem marks him out from the rest: the blond hair and the dark skin, the humble cave where he lives and the fact that he doesn't know his father. He's used to unwelcome attention, but even so, he'd feel better if some strange old ma... Read More about The prophecy.

Globalization and the 'new' semi-peripheries (2009)
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(2009). P. Moore, & O. Worth (Eds.), Globalization and the 'new' semi-peripheries. Palgrave

The semi-periphery, in the form of a state or a production zone within the middle tiers of world production was traditionally regarded as a mediator between the advanced and the 'underdeveloped' parts of the world and was often marked by instability... Read More about Globalization and the 'new' semi-peripheries.

A suitcase full of stories (2009)
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(2009). G. James (Ed.), A suitcase full of stories. Manchester: Bridge House

Holidays are for adventures and there are plenty of those in this book:
Mysterious ones
Ones where everyday life becomes an adventure
These which take place in other times and other worlds
Those where magic comes to our own world
There's a story... Read More about A suitcase full of stories.

Artificial intelligence applications for improved software engineering development : new prospects (2009)
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Meziane, F., & Vadera, S. (2009). Artificial intelligence applications for improved software engineering development : new prospects. Hershey, New York, USA: IGI Global

Despite decades of research, developing software that is fit for purpose, developed on time, and within budget remains a challenge. Many researchers have advocated the use of artificial intelligence techniques such as knowledge-based systems, neural... Read More about Artificial intelligence applications for improved software engineering development : new prospects.

Educating professionals: practice learning in health and social care (2009)
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(2009). M. Doel, & S. Shardlow (Eds.), Educating professionals: practice learning in health and social care. Aldershot: Ashgate

Mehri-Texte aus der jemenitischen Sharqiyyah (2009)
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Sima, A. (2009). J. Watson, & W. Arnold (Eds.), Mehri-Texte aus der jemenitischen Sharqiyyah. Wiesbaden, Germany: Otto Harrassowitz

Alternative renditions (2009)
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Addison, A., Bates, A., Bush, D., England, S., Howarth, K., Kneil, L., …Wood, K. (2009). G. James (Ed.), Alternative renditions. Manchester: Bridge House

Have you ever wondered why the Emperor was daft enough to go out in the nude? Or exactly why the ugly sis-ters were so mean to Cinderella? Or how a stepmother could be so cruel to her husband’s children?
Or maybe your wonder how a modern day Rapun-z... Read More about Alternative renditions.

The Italian general election of 2008: Berlusconi strikes back (2009)
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(2009). J. Newell (Ed.), The Italian general election of 2008: Berlusconi strikes back. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

In this book leading academics provide comprehensive analysis of an election whose outcome has been perhaps the most dramatic in Italian history. Covering the political, economic and foreign-policy background, the campaign and the outcome, the book o... Read More about The Italian general election of 2008: Berlusconi strikes back.

The problems of literary translation: a study of the theory and practice of translation from English into Spanish (2009)
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Sanchez, M. (2009). The problems of literary translation: a study of the theory and practice of translation from English into Spanish. Bern: Peter Lang

Acoustic absorbers and diffusers: theory, design and application (2009)
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Cox, T., & D'Antonio, P. (2009). Acoustic absorbers and diffusers: theory, design and application. Routledge Taylor & Francis

Absorbers and diffusers are two of the main design tools for altering the acoustic conditions of rooms, semi-enclosed spaces and the outdoor environment. Their correct use is important for delivering high quality acoustics.


Unique and authorit... Read More about Acoustic absorbers and diffusers: theory, design and application.

Sir Arthur Lewis : a biography (2009)
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Ingham, B., & Mosley, P. (2009). Sir Arthur Lewis : a biography. UK: Palgrave Macmillan UK. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137366436

Sir Arthur Lewis was the first development economist, the first Afro-Caribbean to hold a professorial chair at a British university and the first black man to win the Nobel prize for economics. However, he believed his contributions to the well-being... Read More about Sir Arthur Lewis : a biography.

Service user research in health and social care (2009)
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McLaughlin, H. (2009). Service user research in health and social care. London: Sage

This book represents a major contribution to the development and increasingly accepted importnace of involving service users in research. It argues that this is neither a fad or a cure all , and highlights the strengths, weaknesses, benefits and cost... Read More about Service user research in health and social care.

Lyric (2009)
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Brewster, S. (2009). Lyric. London and New York: Routledge

The term ‘lyric’ has evolved, been revised, redefined and contested over the centuries. In this fascinating introduction, Scott Brewster:

traces the history of the term from its classical origins through the early modern, Romantic and Victorian pe... Read More about Lyric.

Relative clauses and genitive constructions in Semitic (2009)
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Arnold, W., Dickins, J., Edzard, L., Eksell, K., Fassi Fehri, A., Glinert, L., …Yri, K. (2009). J. Watson, & J. Retsö (Eds.), Relative clauses and genitive constructions in Semitic. Oxford: Oxford University Press

This volume is the outcome of two workshops held at the University of Salford, April 18th 2007 and April 7th and 8th 2008. The first of these, Relative clauses and attribution in Semitic, coincided with Jan Retsö’s tenure as University Campus Visitin... Read More about Relative clauses and genitive constructions in Semitic.

Post disaster recovery challenges in Sri Lanka : a collection of research papers based on a series of research works carried out in Sri Lanka in 2007 (2009)
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(2009). K. Keraminiyage, R. Amaratunga, R. Haigh, & S. Jayasena (Eds.), Post disaster recovery challenges in Sri Lanka : a collection of research papers based on a series of research works carried out in Sri Lanka in 2007. Salford, UK: CIB

An advent calendar of stories (2009)
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(2009). G. James (Ed.), An advent calendar of stories. Manchester: Bridge House

There's a story in this book for every day of Advent. You can start them on the 1 December and you'll finish them just in time for Christmas if you read one a day. There are stories about dragons, horses and other animals. There are stories about ang... Read More about An advent calendar of stories.