Flies on the Windowsill By: Gloria Catherine Elliott Flies on the Windowsill follows a young girl’s life through its many misadventures and changes. We learn of her favorite brother, Gene, and the times he rescues and protects her. We learn of her other brothers, who seemed at the time to be total strangers to her. We follow her through her mother’s death, a run-in with an axe, nearly drowning, moving in with her sister’s family, and her broken heart at losing contact with Gene. Discover the happy and sad existence of this brave young woman.
This is the first book to provide a clear and accessible account and analysis of French criminal law in English. French criminal law has been highly influential in the development of criminal law in civil law countries around the world, and this book provides a comprehensive introduction to this important area.
This popular and well-established student textbook on tort law, now in its fifth edition, covers the subject comprehensively but concisely. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the law, presented in a systematic and logical order for learning and revision. The book is exceptionally accessible to students new to the subject. The fifth edition features a new colour text design and is fully up-to-date with key developments in tort law, including: Further examination of the continuing effect of the Human Rights Act 1998 on English tort law. Coverage of further developments in privacy law following the House of Lords decision on Campbell vMirror Group Newspapers (2004). New chapter on liability for animals. Features: An accessible introduction to tort law which can be used as a core or support text. Examines contemporary cases and issues in the media. Explores the issues and debates in the subject, as well as the substantive law. Each chapter includes guidelines on answering typical examination questions, and a chapter of general examination advice. A glossary to help clarify important terms. About the authors Catherine Elliott is a qualified Barrister and Lecturer in Law at City University. She has extensive experience of teaching law. Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist and journal editor, with a particular interest and experience in law. By the same authors English Legal System 6th edition (ISBN 1 405 81165 X) Criminal Law 5th edition (ISBN 0 273 68764 6) Contract Law 5th edition (ISBN 1 405 80710 5) AS Law 2nd edition (ISBN 0 582 82297 1) Also by Catherine Elliott French Legal System (with Catherine Vernon) (ISBN 0 582 32747 4) French Legal System and Legal Language: An Introduction in French (with Carole Geirnaert and Florence Houssais) (ISBN 0 582 31718 5)
This enhanced ebook version of Elliott & Quinn's Tort Law 12e contains a selection of additional interactive features specifically designed to support you in your study, including: Multiple choice questions with dedicated feedback at the end of key sections enabling you to check your understanding of what you have just read. End of chapter 'Apply' questions enabling you to apply your knowledge to problem scenarios or extended essay questions, helping you to consolidate your understanding and prepare for exams. . Deep links to key case reports, statutes or other sources of interest are embedded throughout each chapter enabling you to access a wealth of wider reading with a single click.
This text aims to provide a clear explanation of the law of contract. As well as setting out the law itself, the book examines the principles behind it and discusses some of the issues and debates arising from it. It covers all the main areas of contract law, such as offer and acceptance, contract terms, vitiating factors and remedies.
Today, there are over 200,000,000 women business owners around the world. Many of these entrepreneurs are not doing business as usual, nor are they simply leaning in. Rather, they are tapping into feminine capital—the unique skills and sensibilities that they have cultivated as women—to create enviable successes. Drawing on four decades of award-winning research, Feminine Capital reveals how women are harnessing different approaches to doing business. Barbara Orser and Catherine Elliott detail the pillars of feminine capital and offer new insight into the ways that gender can influence entrepreneurial decision-making. They find that leveraging feminine capital can help women to create distinctive brands, build new markets, and drive profits—all while leveling the playing field in business. In doing so, women are changing our social and economic landscape, one venture at a time. Dispelling myths and misperceptions that can undermine women-owned ventures, this book takes a fresh look at how female entrepreneurs can leverage their skills, knowledge, and values. Case studies of women entrepreneurs bring key concepts and lessons to life, while learning aids, diagnostic tools, and checklists help readers to construct innovative business models, refine start-up plans, and hone growth strategies.
180 Days of Social Studies is a fun and effective daily practice workbook designed to help students build social studies content knowledge. This easy-to-use fifth grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Each week students explore a new topic focusing on one of the four social studies disciplines: history, civics, geography, and economics. Watch student’s confidence soar as they build analytic skills with these quick independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps. Supports the C3 Framework and aligns to the NCSS curriculum standards.
This textbook provides an explanation of English criminal law, with a topical emphasis on emerging case law. As well as stating what the law is, the authors analyze the principles underpinning it. The law is described in its social context, often with reference to other jurisdictions, together with an outline of the academic debate surrounding contentious areas
Sam and Katy's budgie has escaped. Katy asks God to look after it. She knows that God cares for the fish and the birds. He made them on day five. Katy hopes her budgie will be safe.
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