Fang Ma is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Portsmouth.

Adopting the perspective of anthropology of art and combining it with global academic insights, this book helps the readers to recognize that “history is, in great measure, the record of human activity which spreads from the local to the regional, from the regional to the global, and from the global to the universal.” Readers will learn that China was not only the first country to create porcelain, but also the first to export it to the world, both the products and its techniques. Therefor...

This book focuses on the global economy, oil industry, natural gas industry, hydrogen energy industry, wind power industry, and low-carbon market in the post-pandemic era of China and the whole world. It provides the overview of the China's energy economy development in 2021 and has an in-depth analysis of the future development trends of the oil and gas and new energy industries. It aims to present Chinese insights on the development of the energy industry of China and the world.

This is an authoritative book that acts as a guide to understanding maize kernel development. Written by a team of experts, it covers topics spanning pre- and post-fertilization events, embryo and endosperm development, grain filling and maturation, and factors influencing crop yield. It explores the significance of maize and other cereal grains, existing hypotheses and research, and important gaps in our knowledge and how we might fill them. This is a valuable resource for researchers of ...

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the molecular genetic mechanisms governing plant vegetative and reproductive development, focusing on findings in the past 10-15 years. Plants development, including organogenesis, occurs throughout the life with meristems continuing to generate cells for new organs. Moreover, flowering plants have distinct reproductive structures and processes different from other plants, including flowers, double fertilization, and fruits, leading to the gre...

Key Facts Key Cases: Contract Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Contract Law module with ease. This book explains in concise and straightforward terms:The rules regarding formation of contractsThe contents of a contractVitiating factors, factors which invalidate an otherwise validly formed contractThe rules on discharge of contractual obligationsAvailable remed...

Key Facts Key Cases: Land Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Land Law module with ease. This book explains the facts and associated case law for:The definition of landThe registered land systemCo-ownershipExpress, resulting and constructive trusts in landLeasesKey rights in land such as easements and covenantsMortgagesProprietary estoppel and licences.Adverse po...

Ewan MacIntyre is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Nottingham Trent University.

Key Facts Key Cases: Equity & Trusts will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Equity & Trusts module with ease. This book explains the facts and associated case law for:• The nature of a trust, the creation of express private trusts and purpose trusts• Constitution of trusts• Types of trust: secret, protective and discretionary, resulting and constructive and charitable• Trusteeship and the powers and duties of trustees• Varying trusts

Key Facts is the essential revision series for anyone studying law, including LLB, ILEX and post-graduate conversion courses.The Key Facts series provides the simplest and most effective way for you to absorb and retain the essential facts needed to pass your exams effortlessly.Key features include*Diagrams at the start of chapters to summarise the key points*Structured heading levels to allow for clear recall of the main facts*Charts and tables to brea...

Alastair Hudson’s Equity and Trusts is an ideal textbook for undergraduate courses on the law of trusts and equitable remedies. It provides a clear, current and comprehensive account of the subject. The author’s enthusiasm and expertise shine through, helping to bring to life an area of the law which students often fi nd challenging.The tenth edition of Equity and Trusts remains the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the law of Equity and Trusts, while ...

The study of law can be an arduous and burdensome endeavour. Students can be overwhelmed by the unrelenting volume and complexity of legal texts. This can result in students failing to adequately understand the basic principles of their relevant study areas.Blackhall’s Essential Law Revision Series strives to take the drudgery and difficulty out of legal studies. The objective of the series is to assist undergraduates and postgraduates in obtaining a law degree/masters and...