Fibs, Facts and Fables is a collection of eight diverse and contrasting short stories form writer Nick Chapman, including some previously unpublished peices. With the exception of 'Meeting Miss Poston' - which is a true and autobiographical piece - these are tales of fiction grown from the seeds of fact. Murder, kidnap, paternal abuse and autistic adolescence are some of the themes explored.
Jamaica Jones and the Treasure of the Haunted School takes readers on an adventure spanning centuries. In 1699, a riverside village witnesses the intense rivalry between John Jones, now the infamous pirate ‘Jamaica’ Jones, and Josia Cain, now Admiral Josia Cain of the Royal Navy. Amidst hoards of stolen gold, capture, and execution, the question remains: what happened to the treasure? Fast forward a few hundred years to the same village. The ‘Ram Jam Gang,’ a group of mischievous schoolchildren, devises a plan to fake hauntings at their school, inspired by local legends of the ghost of ‘Jamaica’ Jones, reputedly guarding his treasure. Their scheme is so convincing that an exorcist is brought in. When his attempts fail, the gang encounters the ghost of the old pirate himself and strikes a deal to ensure his peace. Will the gang succeed? Is Miss Cain, the stern headteacher, a descendant of Admiral Cain, or is it merely a coincidence? And most importantly, what about the treasure?
Journalism Today: A Themed History provides a cultural approach to journalism's history through the exploration of overarching concepts, as opposed to a typical chronological overview. Rich with illuminating stories and biographies of key figures, it sheds new light on the relationship between the press and society and how each has shaped the other. Thematic study of the history of journalism, examining the role of journalism in democracy, the influence of new technology, the challenge of balancing ethical values, and the role of the audience Charts the influence of the historical press for today’s news in print, broadcast, and new media Situates journalism in a rich cultural context with lively examples and case studies that bring the subject alive for contemporary readers Provides a comparative analysis of American, British, and international journalism Helpful feature boxes on important figures and case studies enhance student understanding of the development of journalism and news as we know it today, providing a convenient springboard for follow-up work.
Designers, Visionaries and Other Stories unpacks the complex and crucial debates surrounding sustainable design to deliver a compelling manifesto for change, at a time of looming ecological crisis, mounting environmental legislation and limited progress. This is a book about sustainable design, by the leading sustainable design thinkers, for creative practitioners, professionals, students and academics. This challenging work provides the reader with a rich resource of future visions, critical propositions, creative ideas and design strategies for working towards a sustainable tomorrow, today. The authors boldly present alternative understandings of sustainable design, to curate a challenging, sometimes uncomfortable and always provocative, collection of essays by some of the worlds leading sustainable design thinkers. The result is an impacting and polemical anthology that reinvigorates the culture of critique that, in previous years, has empowered design with the qualities of social, environmental and economic revolution.
Chapman & Nakielny’s Guide to Radiological Procedures provides a complete guide to all the imaging procedures and techniques that radiology trainees and advanced practice radiographers might be expected to undertake as part of their routine clinical practice. The eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect the continually changing skills, imaging practices and technology that radiology trainees must navigate every day. It clearly describes the optimal imaging methods and intervention techniques required for different clinical scenarios, with information on methods, indications, equipment, patient preparation, technique, aftercare, complications and further reading for each. Along with its sister book, Chapman & Nakielny’s Guide to Radiological Diagnosis, this Guide is the most comprehensive text available for trainees to develop the essential skills they need in this fast moving and highly sought after field. Comprehensive and well-referenced – suitable for trainees in modern Radiology Departments Fully reviewed and updated throughout to incorporate latest techniques, clinical practice developments and key recent national and international guidelines Standard headings and sections divided by anatomical regions make the book easy to navigate Easy explanations – a perfect study aid for FRCR and similar examinations Detailed description of diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures relevant to daily clinical practice New chapter on Paediatric Radiology
From his Alaskan school for assassins, psychotic ex-AXE agent Russell Chapman sends his cold-blooded killers to destroy his former colleagues, Including Nick, as the first step in his plan to establish a new world order.
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