Extended Matching Items (EMIs) are becoming increasingly important part of the MRCPsych written examinationThis book prepares candidates by describing the format of EMIs, followed by numerous examples of typical examination questions. It covers the four main subject areas of the examination: psychology and human development; psychopharmacology; descriptive and psychodynamic psychopathology; and clinical theory and skills. Questions are ordered in increasing difficulty so that candi...

This book is based on the author’s experience as a British diplomat and scholar working in East Asia for much of the period since 1980. It seeks to challenge widely held views in Britain about the nature of our relations with countries in East Asia, especially in respect of trade. It does so by looking at case studies, or specific incidents in diplomatic relations, not academic theory, using examples that have hitherto received little or no attention. While it is aimed at general readers w...

New picture book tells appetizing tail!Lewis, a shy unassuming boy with a vivid imagination, invites his monster friend for a late night snack. The monster, a somewhat cynical and competitive creature, challenges Lewis into a monster sandwich building contest.Who will prevail?Who's the real monster in the story?A fantastically witty tale by Michael Reilly, Monster Sandwich is an offbeat picture story that will perfectly captu...

Deirdre and Me, A Year on the Coast brings together Michael O'Reilly's popular weekly sketches about life in a second-hand bookshop on the Costa del Sol. Wistful, funny, well-informed, O'Reilly's musings about history, art, literature and a memorable cast of characters represent a remarkably entertaining and perceptive portrait of contemporary Spain.

Reilly of the White House, first published in 1947, is Michael Reilly's fascinating account of his tenure as head of the White House Secret Service detail for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The book details his security and protection measures for the President, the close-calls from those attempting to harm FDR, and his worldwide travels, including meetings of Roosevelt with Churchill, Stalin, and other world leaders.From the dust jacket: Mike Reilly guar...

This revised text provides a practical guide to the law relating to all aspects of costs in arbitration proceedings. The Arbitration Act 1996, has made significant changes to the law on arbitration costs. These have, among other things, made arbitrators responsible for the cost-effective management of cases, and given them new powers to help them achieve this. In its second edition, "Costs in Arbitration Proceedings" has been updated to include sections on: agreements as to costs; the arbi...

With Results, Not Reports, Peter Follows, CEO of Carpedia International, provides business leaders with a framework for lasting improvements in performance and profitability. Carpedia has a remarkable success rate in large-scale improvement programs, helping clients achieve their improvement goals over 90 percent of the time. In these pages, Peter explains how to achieve sustainable improvement through the dynamic management of process, performance, and people, emphasizing that al...

Ever wish you could renovate your marketing strategy? Now you can.In the construction industry, reputation is everything. Whether you’re a distributor, manufacturer, builder, or installer, you want the pride of building something that will last and make a difference. While you may be an expert in your craft, marketing your business may feel like trying to drive a nail with a tape measurer—it just doesn’t work.In Building Better Brands, Elton Mayfield provides you with the t...

What if there were one single way we could significantly improve the American economy, public health, and offer attractive investment opportunities, while also providing more homes for American families and workers?The American Dream has always been built on the notion that no matter where you come from, you can be successful. For the past century, housing has played a major role in making the American Dream a reality for millions of individuals. In short, the availability of affor...

Positivity is contagious.Sometimes it seems that too many people are suffering from a crisis of identity, not sure what they stand for or what they want to do with their lives. The Goodwill Jar answers this problem.It teaches that when we focus on the good, offer the benefit of the doubt, and open our hearts to love, we can all live a richer life full of meaningful relationships.After all, humans are social creatures. Imagine what kind of w...

The EU’s interest in and engagement with North East Asia has grown massively over the last three decades, the shaping and implementation of its policy influenced heavily by the UK and its historical links with East Asia. Brexit therefore raises questions about the future of this engagement and comes against a background of wider threats to the liberal world order, especially rising tensions between the USA and China. Worried that they may be forced to choose sides in their hitherto careful...

Originally called the Trans-Pacific Partnership until the USA withdrew in 2017, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is an ambitious and wide-ranging free trade agreement between eleven Pacific countries. Far from faltering after US withdrawal, several more countries have since applied to join, including China, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Some observers see in this a contest between China and the USA for wider influence through an attempt to ...