Based on NIACE's Older and Bolder programme of work, this book aims to encourage wider awareness of the factors obstructing fair access to learning opportunities for older people aged 50 and over. It makes the case for more and better provision targetted towards this age group, for work as well as personal fulfillment.
A report of adults' participation in learning in the arts and crafts, based on a survey commissioned by NIACE from Gallup in 1996 and funded by the Arts Council of England. The detailed research was carried out by Naomi Sargant, and forms Chapter 11 of the full research study 'The Learning Divide', Sargant et al, published by NIACE 1997.
Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System continues to be the pre-eminent textbook of choice for trainee as well as practising gastroenterologists who want a clear and lucid description of the very latest issues in this growing discipline. Every chapter has been updated with the most recent advances in the study and control of hepatitis, in its various forms. Technical and therapeutic advances have appeared in all areas of hepatology, in particular portal hypertension, liver tumours, genetic diseases and imaging, both diagnostic and therapeutic. All are brought up-to-date in the very readable style characteristic of this standard text.
This book contains a classic article on the subject of quilting, being an exploration of its history, popularity, development, traditions, and influence. this illustrated article is worthy of a place in any collection, and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the history of the textile industry. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on quilting.
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