Drawing on a detailed case study of Scotland's National Health Service, this book argues that debates about citizen participation in health systems are disproportionately dominated by techniques of invited participation. A 'system's-eye' perspective, while often well-intentioned, has blinded us to other standpoints for understanding the complex relationship between publics and their health systems.Publics and Their Health Systems takes a 'citizen's-eye' perspective, explor...

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000168 EndHTML:0000002226 StartFragment:0000000586 EndFragment:0000002209Strange things happen to 10 years-old Luke Baxter, after his family are about to be evicted from their London home. Just in time, they are offered a home in Ireland by Luke's great-uncle, at the old Lodge House on his estate.This is much welcomed but, sadly, creates difficulties for them all – not least Luke and his younger sister, Rosie. Then one morning, the children are sho...

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000168 EndHTML:0000001694 StartFragment:0000000466 EndFragment:0000001677Young schoolboy Johnny Dexter, is being fostered by a middle-aged couple named Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, and Mr. Lewis's sister, Elizabeth.He is worried by strange, frightening dreams he finds hard to describe, then, from a book in his local library, Johnny learns of quite incredible war-time exploits and inventions once held top secret – which are now released from the security fil...

Elephants are a keystone species and have been a part of the magic of the thickly forested land of South Africa for millennia. This book focuses on the history and work of Knysna Elephant Park, a leading South African elephant research facility that has been home to more than 40 elephants in 25 years. Unfortunately, all the mystique of the Knysna elephant has been reduced to a single elephant left alive.Exploring a wide range of topics, this book covers the impact of elephants' int...

What do a caravan of camels, a congress of baboons, a thunder of hippos, and a mask of raccoons all have in common? They are collective nouns. This book uses poetry, humor, and colorful illustrations to inform and entertain readers. Numerous collective nouns are represented within this book. The reader will learn different collective nouns as well as rhyme and rhythm.

Measuring research impact and engagement is a much debated topic in the UK and internationally. This book is the first to provide a critical review of the research impact agenda, situating it within international efforts to improve research utilisation. Using empirical data, it discusses research impact tools and processes for key groups such as academics, research funders, ‘knowledge brokers’ and research users, and considers the challenges and consequences of incentivising and rewarding ...

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.What does it mean to love a healthcare system?It is often claimed that the UK population is unusually attached to its National Health Service, and the last decade has seen increasingly visible displays of gratitude and love. While social surveys of public attitudes measure how much Britain loves the NHS, this book mobilises new empirical research to ask how Britain loves its NHS.The answer delves into a s...

Every month has a full moon, and every full moon has a story.Full Moon Lore explores the origins of each full moon's name, from the Strawberry Moon of June to the Wolf Moon of January and beyond. Told in rolling prose with stunning nighttime illustrations, this story is a sweet look at nature, seasons, and the mystery of the full moon.Includes 'Moon Facts' and additional back matter.

Is red wine good for you? And if so, why? How much? And what are the actual benefits? This addition to the SpringerBriefs in Cell Biology series thoroughly but succinctly answers these questions. It covers the biochemistry, health benefits and therapeutic potential of wine grapes. It begins with an overview of phytoalexin production in Vitis vinifera (Common Grape Vine), detailing the relationship of resveratrol to analogues such as pterostilbene, piceid and the viniferins (resveratrol oli...

What is “Jewish Spirituality”? How do I make it part of my life?Today’s foremost spiritual leaders share their ideas and experience.Whether you are just curious, intently searching for greater personal meaning, or actively seeking ideas, information, practices and inspiration to enrich your spiritual life, The Jewish Lights Spirituality Handbook is the ideal companion for your journey as it explores:Awakening the Possibilities:...

Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros—where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be.The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel.I've spent my life kneeling—to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to we...

RITES OF THE STARLING is the epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS**. A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.**Calandra’s five kingdoms a...