The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, including the deaths of over a thousand "Men of Lancaster", and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain Lancaster looks at the impact that the loss of so many men and offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the shadow of the "war to end all wars". Drawing on detailed research conducted by Lancaster Military Heritage Group, it describes the local reaction to the outbreak of war,...

The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, including the deaths of over a thousand 'Men of Lancaster', and its legacy continues to be remembered today. This book looks at the impact that the loss of so many men had on the community and offers an intimate portrayal of Lancaster and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'. Drawing on detailed research conducted by the authors and their community partners, it describes the local reaction to t...

From soda to water to milk and juice, this refreshing follow-up to There's No Ham in Hamburgers is full of fun facts and origin stories of some of America’s most popular drinks.People have been inventing drinks for thousands of years. Kinda weird when you consider that humans only need two liquids to survive—water and milk—and we don’t need milk once we can eat solid foods. So, why did humans, unlike other mammals, begin concocting new beverages? It likely...

From hot dogs and hamburgers to ice cream and pizza, this fascinating book is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America's most popular foods.Why is there no ham in hamburgers? How did we make ice cream before we could make ice? How did hot dogs get their name? From the origins of pizza (which got a big boost from Clarence Birdseye, of all people) to the Cornell professor who invented chicken fingers, There's No Ham in Hamburgers has a...

how to succeed at revalidationDoctors in the UK are required to provide evidence of their fitness to practice—all doctors registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) need to revalidate to maintain their registration. How to Succeed at Revalidation contains up-to-date information on the current regulatory framework and step-by-step guidance for the entire revalidation process. Offering expert advice on how to undertake the process from the perspective...

A basic guide to getting the best from e-learning for medical students, teachers and all healthcare professionalsHow to Succeed at e-Learning answers the needs of all healthcare professionals either starting or continuing their studies but not knowing where to begin with e-learning. It is a valuable guide for learners in undergraduate and postgraduate medicine as well as related health professionals and essential for teachers of medicine who are beginning ...

How to Succeed at Interprofessional Education offers an introduction to the principles and practice of interprofessional education (IPE). By examining the rationale behind IPE, its application, and the frameworks for using it effectively, the author demonstrates that when healthcare professionals learn together and collaborate as a team, they are able to improve decision-making, provide patients with a higher quality of service, and ultimately improve outcomes.How to S...

How do people become involved in sports? What can their experiences teach us?These are two of the many questions asked by this unique collection of personal stories of people involved in sport. Told by researchers who have interviewd participants and observed what happens in the setting where people play sports, the contributions not only show how sport studies contribute to the wider study of society, but also describe the difficulties and challenges faced when doing research of th...

Born with the proverbial silver spoon in her mouth, the Honorable Diana Frances Spencer attained wealth, power, and title with her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales. But her ultimate triumph owed nothing to those circumstances and everything to her inner qualities: an innate ability to understand and connect with ordinary people, particularly the desperately sick, the rejected, the "unloved." Biographer and journalist Peter Donnelly recounts the remarkable story of Diana's unhappy child...

Demystify computer networking fundamentals and turn intimidating IT concepts into empowering knowledge. Whether commuting to work or upskilling from your home office, this conversational audio guide explains exactly how digital devices communicate behind the scenes. You will finally master the hidden infrastructure powering our modern connected world.Forget dry jargon and dense technical manuals that leave you feeling lost. By using relatable analogies like postal routes and highwa...

Demystify computer networking fundamentals and turn intimidating IT concepts into empowering knowledge. Whether commuting to work or upskilling from your home office, this conversational audio guide explains exactly how digital devices communicate behind the scenes. You will finally master the hidden infrastructure powering our modern connected world.Forget dry jargon and dense technical manuals that leave you feeling lost. By using relatable analogies like postal routes and highwa...

Turn your daily school commute into an interactive STEM adventure that reveals the hidden physics of everyday motion. This playful and energetic audio experience empowers young scientists to observe the world outside the car window or in the backyard. Guided by a friendly narrator, listeners explore how running, jumping, and rolling create invisible forces.Perfect for family road trips or active afternoon homeschooling, this curious journey bridges the gap between complex science a...