This book traces the phenomenon of class from the medieval to the postmodern period, uniquely examining its relevance to literary and cultural analysis. Drawing on historical, sociological and literary writings, Gary Day: * gives an account of class at different historical moments * shows the role of class in literary constructions of the social * examines the complex relations between 'class' and 'culture' * focuses attention on the role of class in constructions of 'the literary' and 'th...

Leading and Managing Health Services: An Australasian Perspective provides a comprehensive overview of leadership and management in health services with a particular focus on the Australasian context. This text aims to help students develop leadership and management skills, and to critically analyse the issues they will face in practical health service settings. The book features a contemporary approach to learning, in line with the Health LEADS Australia framework which focuses on five ke...

Including perspectives from across various health sectors, Leading and Managing Health Services considers the fundamental leadership and management skills students need to successfully navigate change and innovation in health service settings. The second edition has been updated to reflect changes to the health services industry in recent years. Two new chapters on empathic leadership and leading and managing in the digital age cover concepts including compassionate care, digital health, a...

"Excellent" The Times"A football book by a fan for the fans. A treasure trove." Alan Davies"An entertaining romp through the back alleys and glamour parks of English football." FourFourTwoPARTLY AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL, PARTLY POLEMICAL, BUT MOSTLY FUNNY, A SNAPSHOT OF MODERN FOOTBALL, EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF ALL 92 ENGLISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUBSDuring his time as a broadcaster, comedian and forme...

From a first-time published author comes this collection of short stories which follows the tales of Luke Armstrong, an all-American boy, who encounters glory and misfortune. Follow Luke from his childhood on the waterfront through his career and retirement from a US intelligence agency. Meet the people, places and times which molded Luke Armstrong from the 1960's to today. During times in his life, the character finds himself in idiotic situations, lost romances and plagued by death of fr...

Tracing the history of tragedy and comedy from their earliest beginnings to the present, this book offers readers an exceptional study of the development of both genres, grounded in analysis of landmark plays and their context. It argues that sacrifice is central to both genres, and demonstrates how it provides a key to understanding the grand sweep of Western drama. For students of literature and drama the volume serves as an accessible companion to over two millennia of drama organised b...

Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals is the first evidence-based, English-language textbook to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare in this region, where health systems are rapidly evolving and feature large numbers of expatriate health professionals serving a population with diverse ethnic, social, cultural and environmental needs.This unique book covers relevant research, conditions and appropriate interventions and treatm...

Bloomsbury presents Who Are Ya? by Kevin Day, read by Kevin Day and Gary Lineker."Excellent" –The Times"Kevin's immense knowledge shines on every page." – Gary Lineker"A football book by a fan for the fans. A treasure trove." – Alan Davies"An entertaining romp through the back alleys and glamour parks of English football." – FourFourTwoPartly autobiographical, partly polemical, but mostly funny, Who Are Ya? is a snapshot of modern football, exploring...

Challenged to walk by faith, this couple find that God is faithful.

Sir Frank Kermode is acknowledged as one of the greatest critics of our time, renowned for the wit humanity and good sense of his writing. Pleasing Myself brings together the very best of his shorter pieces, on topics ranging from Donne and Yeats to modern art and money.

God Is Working Behind The Scenes For You!Have you been waiting for your breakthrough from God? Are you wondering why the answer you know God has promised has not shown up yet? Do you feel as though the victory is passing you by? Don't be discouraged! God has something planned for you!Joyce Meyer reveals in this dynamic message how God works to bring His promises to you. You will learn:God's way to bring victory to youHow to stop hindering God's planHow ...

Raymond Williams was one of the world's leading cultural critics. With this book, Williams brilliantly documents the exciting birth of the popular press, and explores the growth of the reading public in English-speaking culture in Western Society. The Long Revolution of the title is the third revolution of culture after the democratic revolution and the industrial revolution. Almost uniquely, William's work bridged the divides between aesthetic and socio-economic inquiry, between ...