This is the story of the earliest members of the ancient Scottish family of Crawford, from about 1150 to 1400. The traditional family legends don't always stand up well when compared to contemporary historical sources, but the old tales are repeated over and over nonetheless. Did Sir Gregan Crawford really save King David I from a charging stag? Were the Crawfords of Loudon the original hereditary sheriffs of Ayr? Was the mother of the hero William Wallace's a Crawford? Was Reginald Crawford of Crosbie a Scottish patriot brutally executed by the English? Most Crawfords who have already begun to ask such questions will likely be disappointed by most of the answers to these questions, but I invite you anyway to consider what history has to tell us about this noble family.
An expanded and revised edition of the story of the earliest members of the ancient Scottish family of Crawford (from about 1150 to 1400). The traditional family legends don't always stand up well when compared to contemporary historical sources, but the old tales are repeated over and over nonetheless. Did Sir Gregan Crawford really save King David I from a charging stag in an act leading to the foundation of Holyrood Abbey? Were the Crawfords of Loudon the original hereditary sheriffs of Ayr? Was the mother of the hero William Wallace a Crawford? Was the Sir Reginald Crawford, who was brutally executed as a "rebel" by the English in 1307, the same man who joined the English in 1296? Most Crawfords who have already begun to ask such questions might be disappointed by what more reliable sources reveal about such tales. Nevertheless, I invite you to consider what history has to tell us about the earliest members of the Crawford family.
Serving as a single volume introduction to the field as a whole, this ninth edition of Brownlie's Principles of International Law seeks to present international law as a system that is based on, and helps structure, relations among states and other entities at the international level.
An expanded and revised edition of the story of the earliest members of the ancient Scottish family of Crawford (from about 1150 to 1400). The traditional family legends don't always stand up well when compared to contemporary historical sources, but the old tales are repeated over and over nonetheless. Did Sir Gregan Crawford really save King David I from a charging stag in an act leading to the foundation of Holyrood Abbey? Were the Crawfords of Loudon the original hereditary sheriffs of Ayr? Was the mother of the hero William Wallace a Crawford? Was the Sir Reginald Crawford, who was brutally executed as a "rebel" by the English in 1307, the same man who joined the English in 1296? Most Crawfords who have already begun to ask such questions might be disappointed by what more reliable sources reveal about such tales. Nevertheless, I invite you to consider what history has to tell us about the earliest members of the Crawford family.
At a time when the credibility of social work is again being questioned, this book offers a critical approach to the debate concerning the reliability and validity of the evidence, research and knowledge that underpins professional social work practice. It critiques the notion of ′evidence′ and argues that ′knowledge′ is a much broader, more appropriate concept to consider. There is analysis of the different components and sources of this knowledge and an exploration of the often discordant interface between practice and knowledge. Finally, it supports the view that knowledge can be actively developed and tested by a range of people.
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Business Accounting and Finance, is a clear, comprehensive and engaging text that is essential reading for anyone studying accounting and finance. Carefully structured to reflect the topics covered in most one or two semester modules, the book comprises three parts: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Business Finance.
What are the core principles of corporate finance and their links with financial strategy? What are the tools and techniques of financial decision-making necessary to solve real-life business problems? How in practice are financial strategies implemented that are appropriate to businesses at each stage of their life cycle? Corporate Finance and Financial Strategy answers these and many more questions. This textbook introduces contemporary financial issues and topics of growing importance such as Islamic finance, corporate governance, and behavioural finance, and discusses reasons for and implications of the current global financial crisis. Along with its accompanying resources, this text is a must for corporate finance and financial strategy undergraduates and postgraduates, MBAs, and those undertaking professional examination courses. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.
Embarking on a first practice placement can be an anxious experience for social work students. This textbook takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values and skills, the authors guide students through the challenges they may face. Chapters include numerous real-life case examples which reflect a range of varying placement contexts including different settings, service-user groups, locations and areas of practice. The book will help students become confident on placement and lead to rich placement experiences which will benefit them throughout the rest of their degree and upon entry to the profession. Your Social Work Practice Placements is essential reading for all social care students.
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