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UK Politics Annual Update 2021
by Nick GallopYou can use this Annual Update for tasks throughout your course and for help with examination questions.- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with examples linked closely to specification points, strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading- Develop your confidence with expert analysis you can draw on both throughout your course and in the exams- Enhance your knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping you to develop persuasive arguments for your essays- Learn more about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other up-to-date political developments, and how to put them into contextTable of contents: UK update 20211. Legitimacy and the lockdown: from health crisis to democratic crisis?2. The Black Lives Matter movement: pressure, protest and controversy3. Individual and collective rights: civil liberties campaigns in the 2020s4. Political parties in the 2020s: funding, fairness and the future5. Influence of the media: Is the BBC biased and does it matter?6. Devolution and health crisis7. The House of Lords: too big, too partisan and time for change?8. What impact did the health crisis have on the relationship between parliament and the executive?9. Controlling the health crisis: how effective was Boris Johnson in dictating events and determining policy?
UK Politics Annual Update 2022
by Nick GallopThis UK Politics Annual Update will help students:- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with examples linked closely to specification points, strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading- Develop their confidence with expert analysis they can draw on throughout their course and in the exams- Enhance their knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping them to develop persuasive arguments for their essays- Learn more about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other up-to-date political developments, and how to put them into context- Use our updated exam skills feature to clarify how to use the information they have just learned in their examUK Politics Annual Update 2022 chapters:1. Pressure groups: Lobbying in the 2020s - methods and controversies2. Rights in context: Campaigns to protect liberties and to extend the franchise3. Political Parties: Old, new or in between? What does Keir Starmer's Labour Party stand for?4. The constitution: The Johnsonian constitution 'in flux' 5. Devolution (Part 1): See no EVEL: what is the future for English representation in Westminster?6. Devolution (Part 2): What does the government's 'levelling up' agenda mean for devolved government in England?7. Parliament and the executive: The changing relationship between Parliament and the executive8. The House of Lords: Peers in the 2020s: The composition and legislative influence of the House of Lords9. The UK Supreme Court: Redefining judicial power in the 2020s
UK Politics Annual Update 2022
by Nick GallopThis UK Politics Annual Update will help students:- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with examples linked closely to specification points, strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading- Develop their confidence with expert analysis they can draw on throughout their course and in the exams- Enhance their knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping them to develop persuasive arguments for their essays- Learn more about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other up-to-date political developments, and how to put them into context- Use our updated exam skills feature to clarify how to use the information they have just learned in their examUK Politics Annual Update 2022 chapters:1. Pressure groups: Lobbying in the 2020s - methods and controversies2. Rights in context: Campaigns to protect liberties and to extend the franchise3. Political Parties: Old, new or in between? What does Keir Starmer's Labour Party stand for?4. The constitution: The Johnsonian constitution 'in flux' 5. Devolution (Part 1): See no EVEL: what is the future for English representation in Westminster?6. Devolution (Part 2): What does the government's 'levelling up' agenda mean for devolved government in England?7. Parliament and the executive: The changing relationship between Parliament and the executive8. The House of Lords: Peers in the 2020s: The composition and legislative influence of the House of Lords9. The UK Supreme Court: Redefining judicial power in the 2020s
Ukraine - Culture Smart!
by Anna ShevchenkoThis revised and updated edition of Culture Smart! Ukraine reveals a country in the throes of change. The euphoria of the famous Orange Revolution has vanished. The momentum for reform has been checked and the forces of authoritarianism have returned. Even so, modernization continues apace and people are eager to be seen as European. The recent political instability highlights the contradictions of Ukrainian society. Ukrainians are proud of their roots, and reticent about the traumas of their past; the country participates in international space programs and produces the world's largest aircraft, but still lives in a world of superstitions. The Ukrainian way of life is intertwined with ancient customs, the old Soviet legacy, and the search for a new European identity. What strikes visitors to this fascinating and important country is the heady mix of ancient history and youthful energy, the resilience of the people, and their generosity of spirit. For the twentieth anniversary of its independence, Ukraine received quite a present--hosting the key matches of Euro 2012. Now it has a game of its own: to show the world that it is a serious player. This new edition of Culture Smart! Ukraine will enable you to visit the country with open eyes. It describes the history that has shaped the Ukrainian psyche, explains present-day values and attitudes, and offers practical advice on what to expect and how to behave. It aims to make you feel at ease, whether you are shopping in a market, dining out, or attending a business meeting.
Ukrainian - English Bilingual Visual Dictionary (DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries)
by DKWith more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Ukrainian and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Ukrainian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Ukrainian.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travelers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.
The UK’s Journeys into and out of the EU: Destinations Unknown (Europa EU Perspectives: Reform, Renegotiation, Reshaping)
by Julie SmithThis Routledge Focus aims to investigate and analyse the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Communities (EC) and the European Union (EU). Since joining the EC in 1973, the UK has had a fraught relationship with the organization, declining closer economic union in the eurozone and, often, arguing against closer political union. While some 67% of the UK’s voters opted to remain in the EC in a referendum held in 1975, by June 2016 a narrow majority favoured leaving the EU. This volume evaluates the UK’s journey into the Union, and examines how the country’s voters came to decide on Brexit, and where the UK’s departure from the EU may lead it.
The Ultimate: The Great American Arguments Settled Once and for All
by William PoundstoneThe Ultimate is sophisticated fun, literate trivia in the witty, anecdotal and provocative style familiar to Poundstone fans across the country. Here Poundstone establishes objective ways of determining what really is the biggest, the highest, the greatest, and the best.
The Ultimate Air Force Basic Training Guidebook: Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Surviving Boot Camp
by Nicholas Van WormerAir Force basic training is now more challenging than ever, both mentally and physically. In the past few years the Air Force has redesigned its basic military training requirements to prepare airmen for the ever-changing role the Air Force is now engaged in around the world in today’s War on Terror.The Ultimate Guide to Air Force Basic Training shows you, step by step, how to survive and thrive in today’s basic training program. Beginning with the recruiting process and taking you all the way through basic training graduation day, this book answers all your questions and will help alleviate your fears and concerns as you enter this new and exciting period of your life.Senior Airman Nicholas Van Wormer’s book is a fresh and updated insider’s view of what you will encounter and how to perform to graduate at the top of your class. It also includes interviews with recent basic training graduates, recruiters, and even military training instructors to better provide you with the most detailed guide to Air Force basic training ever published.Whether you are getting ready to ship out to basic training or just looking into the different military options available to you, The Ultimate Guide to Air Force Basic Training is an invaluable tool that will help guide you through an otherwise daunting and difficult process.
The Ultimate Ambition in the Arts of Erudition: A Compendium of Knowledge from the Classical Islamic World
by Elias Muhanna Shihab al-Din al-NuwayriFor the first time in English, a catalog of the world through fourteenth-century Arab eyes--a kind of Schott's Miscellany for the Islamic Golden Age An astonishing record of the knowledge of a civilization, The Ultimate Ambition in the Arts of Erudition catalogs everything known to exist from the perspective of a fourteenth-century Egyptian scholar and litterateur. More than 9,000 pages and thirty volumes--here abridged to one volume, and translated into English for the first time--it contains entries on everything from medieval moon-worshipping cults, sexual aphrodisiacs, and the substance of clouds, to how to get the smell of alcohol off one's breath, the deliciousness of cheese made from buffalo milk, and the nesting habits of flamingos. Similar works by Western authors, including Pliny's Natural History, have been available in English for centuries. This groundbreaking translation of a remarkable Arabic text--expertly abridged and annotated--offers a look at the world through the highly literary and impressively knowledgeable societies of the classical Islamic world. Meticulously arranged and delightfully eclectic, it is a compendium to be treasured--a true monument of erudition.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Ultimate Baby Book for New Dads: 100 Ways to Care for Your Baby in Their First Year
by Roy Benaroch MDThe baby owner's manual to help new dads succeedCovering everything from burping and naptime to filing for paternity leave and setting up a safe play area, this is the complete survival manual for first-time dads. Discover more than 100 things dads can do to help their baby—and their partner—thrive in the first year.Go beyond other books for new dads with:Up-to-date advice—Written by an experienced pediatrician and featuring the most modern, evidence-based info available, this guide is everything books for new dads should be.From birth to 12 months—Divided into easy-to-skim sections, this book makes it simple for new dads to find out what they need to do at every stage of baby's development.A positive outlook—Let this standout in books for new dads bring a little good humor to parenthood and help keep things upbeat through sleepless nights and messy diapers.This top choice in books for new dads offers all the info needed to take great care of that new little person at home.
The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook: Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Surviving Boot Camp
by Michael VolkinAs anyone who has undergone the transition from civilian to soldier will tell you, basic training is a lot tougher and more challenging than any recruit can imagine. Michael Volkin discovered that fact soon after 9-11, when his personal vow to serve my country convinced him to enlist in the US Army. As Volkin quickly discovered, he was utterly unprepared for the new world of the military, a completely different environment full of unknown exercises and acronyms, where cant eat or talk without permission. Volkin began taking notes on everything and anything with the hope that no one else would have to go through basic training like I did completely unarmed with knowledge that would have eased my transition into the military and allowed me to be more successful.During Operation Enduring/Iraqi Freedom, Volkin organized his notes, interviewed hundreds of other soldiers, and began to write. The result is The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook, a unique and utterly indispensable guide to successfully coping with and thriving in todays military. The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook is a comprehensive, practical, and easy-to-follow survival guide written specifically for every new or prospective recruit about to enter any branch of the armed forces. Volkins book offers step-by-step instructions and solutions, including helpful charts and graphics, for how to prepare both physically and mentally for boot camp. It includes a special eight-week fitness program specifically designed to improve your fitness test scores, specific study guides, an instructional How tochapter, a list of what to bring (and not to bring) to basic training, tips for success, and much more. The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook was written by a soldier for men and women who want to become soldiers. No one should enter boot camp without having read this book.
The Ultimate Basketball Trivia Book: 600 Questions for the Super-Fan
by Sam AmicoTest yourself and your friends! Fans of the Warriors Raptors, Lakers, Celtics, the UNC Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, UCLA Bruins, Kentucky Wildcats, and every other great pro or college team will be puzzled, challenged, and amused by these questions and answers about the NBA, NCAA, WNBA, and everything in between. In this collection of 600 questions, Sam Amico tests your level of expertise on all things basketball. Every era of basketball history is represented, from Bob Cousy to Chris Paul, Moses Malone to Joel Embiid, Michael Jordan to LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille O’Neal ,and everyone in between. Some of the many questions that Amico poses include: Who was the inventor of the game of basketball (called “Basket Ball”) and how many original rules were written by the game’s founder?What player scored the most points in an NCAA Tournament Game?Who was the first international player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame?Can you name the four ABA teams that joined the NBA in 1976? From the Celtics dynasty to the most exciting Final Four games of all time, from Magic Johnson and Larry Bird to Stephen Curry and James Harden, here is the definitive test for knowledgeable basketball fans!
The Ultimate Bicycle Owner's Manual: The Universal Guide to Bikes, Riding, and Everything for Beginner and Seasoned Cyclists
by Eben WeissEverything you need to know to purchase, maintain, and ride a bike for recreation, commuting, competition, travel, and beyond! From the bike world's most beloved and trusted advocate. Eben Weiss, aka Bike Snob NYC, is the voice of cyclists everywhere. Through his popular blog he has been informing, entertaining, and critiquing the bike-riding community since 2007. With his latest book, The Ultimate Bicycle Owner's Manual, Weiss makes his vast experience and practical advice available to bike "newbies" and veterans alike. Chapters cover Obtaining a Bike, Understanding Your Bike, Maintaining Your Bike, Operating Your Bike, Off-Road Riding, Coexisting with Drivers, Competitive Cycling, Bike Travel, Cycling with Kids, and What the Future Holds for Bikes in our Communities. Weiss's humorous, down-to-earth style takes all the mystery and intimidation out of cycling and will inspire even the most hesitant couch potato to get out and ride!Eben Weiss is the blogger behind Bike Snob NYC. He is the author of Bike Snob, Bike Snob Abroad, and The Enlightened Cyclist. He lives in New York City with his family.
Ultimate Book of Adventure: Life-Changing Excursions and Experiences Around the World
by Scott McNeelyBreak out of your comfort zone and find a new adventure in this guide to some of the world’s most amazing experiences.From tracking gorillas in Uganda to cliff diving in Brazil, surfing a volcano in Nicaragua, or starting a tomato fight in Spain, this action-packed guide is bursting with inspiring ideas for trying the unfamiliar, taking risks, or pursuing a new experience. Containing in-depth descriptions and logistical information for each activity, this handbook also features survival skill tips and an adventure kickstart guide. Ranging from death-defying stunts to easy and safe family vacations, Ultimate Book of Adventure has an escapade for everyone and welcomes travel junkies and armchair travelers along for the ride.
The Ultimate Book of Decorative Knots
by Lindsey PhilpottAll knots are useful, but many can also be very beautiful. Here, Lindsey Philpott, expert knot tyer, sets out to provide the most comprehensive, useful, and attractive book of decorative knots from around the world. Readers will learn the materials, methods, measurements, and tools needed to tie dozens of beautiful knots. Flat knots, round knots, square knots, covering knots--you name it, and this book has it. From braids to plaits to sinnets, here are step-by-step instructions accompanied by full-color photographs for the knot tyer's reference. Chapters include:Getting StartedPurely Decorative KnotsNetting and Woven KnotsTurk's Head KnotsKnob KnotsAnd much more!Philpott provides a brief history of knotting, in addition to instructions and helpful images. Practical tips, like what materials not to use will advise beginners about the details of knot tying. Once you practice the knots illustrated in these pages, you can use the information to create your own individual style--and even some new knots! Handy reference book as well as a beautiful gift, this is an essential addition to every knot enthusiast's library.
The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots: (over 15,000 Copies Sold)
by Geoffrey BudworthFrom the co-founder of the International Guide of Knot Tyers, comes an oversize, easy-to follow guide perfect for sailers, campers, fishermen, climbers, and everyone else who might want or need to tie a solid, useful knotThis beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots. Using clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions, any reader can master knots for fishing, boating, climbing, crafts, and household uses.Climbers will feel safer knowing they have tied the perfect Water or Tape knot. Home decorators will enjoy trying their hand at the beautiful and elaborate Chinese Cloverleaf. Fishermen will fight big fish with more confidence.Filled with fascinating knot lore, The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots is perfect for anyone wishing to learn advanced knotting techniques for any purpose at all. Featuring illustrations throughout, sections include:Overhand knots Figure of eight knots Bowlines and sheet bends Crossing knots And other useful knotsWhether for practical use or just for fun, this is a great place to start knotting—so grab a piece of rope, sit back, and enjoy!
The Ultimate Book of Horse Bits: What They Are, What They Do, and How They Work (2nd Edition)
by Emily EstersonAs even a quick glance around a saddler shop or through a tack store catalog will show, the world of horse bits is both enormous and mystifying. The primary means of communicating with and controlling a horse, Western and English bits come in a bewildering assortment of materials, sizes, and shapes. Their descriptions—full-cheek snaffle, hackamore, high port, French link, Tom Thumb, spade, KK Ultra—are no less puzzling, and with new bits and refinements being produced every year, even the most experienced horseman must struggle to keep up with the state of the art.The Ultimate Book of Horse Bits will answer all your questions on the subject—and then some. Not only does the author and horsewoman Emily Esterson go into detail about all kinds of equine mouthware and how each is constructed, but she also explains how and why each works in the context of what the rider wants the horse to accomplish. Does your horse have difficulty bending or flexing? Suggestions and solutions to these and myriad other horse-and-rider problems will be found throughout these authoritative yet user-friendly pages.Whether a novice or expert horseman, every rider, trainer, or owner in any equestrian discipline will benefit from this book’s wide-ranging and practical information for years to come.
The Ultimate Book of Pub Trivia by the Smartest Guy in the Bar: Over 300 Rounds and More Than 3,000 Questions
by Austin RogersPlay the best damn trivia night ever! From one of the pioneers of pub trivia, Jeopardy! champion Austin Rogers, comes the complete resource for playing and running an uproariously entertaining trivia night, whether you&’re hanging out with friends and family, spicing up a party, or hosting an official event at your local pub. More than a random collection of facts, The Ultimate Book of Pub Trivia features over 300 rounds of ten-question quizzes. Each one is carefully curated to encourage a night of lively competition. The result? Hours and hours of fun as you and your friends answer challenging questions on everything from Bad Movie Descriptions to Winter sports, Kanye and the Kardashians to Brit Lit.
Ultimate Book of Sports: The Essential Collection of Rules, Stats, and Trivia for Over 250 Sports
by Scott McNeelyLearn the ins and outs of your favorite game or uncover a new passion with this compendium of knowledge for over 250 sports.This ultimate book for the ultimate sports fan extends far beyond classics like tennis and basketball. With the rules of engagement for an outrageous assortment of sports—from jousting and Mongolian wrestling to baseball, cricket, ultimate Frisbee, and caber tossing—this book is a resource and a revelation for sporting types of all stripes. Including extensive sidebars with tips, trivia, and strategy, as well as classic line art and illustrations throughout, this compendium of competitive games is ideal for brushing up on rules and regulations, settling disputes, or finding a new passion.
The Ultimate Book of Survival Gear: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Products That Will Keep You Alive
by James C. JonesWhen the Sh*t Hits the Fan and The End of The World As We Know It Has Arrived, Who Will Survive and Who Will Perish? Chances are that those people who seriously prepare ahead of time, who have contingency survival plans, will have a definite edge over most other people. Part of those contingency plans involve having the right gear to help you make it. In this book, survival expert James C. Jones lists every item of gear you need to have in order to survive and, eventually, thrive. Here you will find detailed descriptions of the following gear: sleeping bags, shovels and saws, stoves, clothing and footwear, advanced medical care equipment, communications and monitoring devices, biological and chemical survival equipment, and much more. Not only is every item examined carefully, but Jones also tells you how to use it, and how to maintain it. You may not take the possible ending of the world seriously, but you need to, as it is a real possibility - and those who survive are those who are prepared.
The Ultimate Book of Top Ten Lists: A Mind-Boggling Collection of Fun, Fascinating and Bizarre Facts on Movies, Music, Sports, Crime, Celebrities, History, Trivia and More
by Jami FraterA collection of obscure facts, impressive achievements, despicable crimes, bizarre records, unforgettable films and more from the authors of listverse.com.Discover bizarre facts, amazing trivia, astonishing mysteries, natural wonders, little-known people, useful tips and much more in this mammoth bathroom reader. From crime, movies and music to science, history and literature, this book offers an incredible array of intriguing top-ten lists, including:• Urban Legends—Debunked• Influential People Who Never Lived• Ancient Methods of Execution• Poisonous Foods We Love to Eat• Inventions of the Middle Ages• Gruesome Fairytale Origins• Secret Societies• Amazing Film Swordfights• Bizarre Animal Mating Rituals• Misconceptions About Evolution• Tips for Frugal Living• Fascinating Graveyards You Must See
Ultimate Book of Trivia: The Essential Collection of over 1,000 Curious Facts to Impress Your Friends and Expand Your Mind
by Scott McNeelyHave fun quizzing your friends—or yourself—with this puzzling collection of over one thousand trivia facts.Did you know that cats can be left-handed? Trivia fans will be eager to dive into this book for an edifying and entertaining tour of all the things they didn’t know that they didn’t know. There is something here for everyone and every occasion, with topics including Space and Science, Being Human, Sports, Music, Food and Drink, and Famous Inventions. It’s full of conversation starters, from Herbert Hoover’s pet alligators to the longest recorded bout of hiccups (it lasted for 68 years). Brimming with surprising facts, this comprehensive collection of trivia is sure to puzzle and delight.
The Ultimate Book of Useless Information
by Noel BothamBigger, better, and more useless than ever! In their groundbreakingly useless book, The Book of Useless Information, the members of the Useless Information Society proved that knowledge doesn't have to be useful to be entertaining. Now they present a new collection of their most fascinating, hilarious, and wholly trivial findings. The Ultimate Book of Useless Information includes such "did you knows" as: - Peanuts are one of the ingredients in dynamite - The average person spends two weeks of their life kissing - And giraffes have no vocal cords
The Ultimate Bridal Shower Idea Book: How to Have a Fun, Fabulous, and Memorable Party
by Sharon NaylorWant to plan the perfect--and most original--shower for the bride-to-be? Or maybe you're having a co-ed shower for the future newlyweds! Either way, inside this must-have party guide, you'll discover fabulous ideas for everything from creating the perfect guest list and invitations to great party games, unique themes, and fun favors, as well as basic essentials for any kind of shower. You'll also learn how to incorporate elements of the bride's or couple's life to make the shower more personal.Your shower will be talked about for years to come when . . .-Guests dress like their favorite diva at the DIVA PARTY-The bride gets a newly decorated room during PICK A ROOM, ANY ROOM-Everyone enjoys a day of pampering at the LAP OF LUXURY shower-Guys and gals experience "Bourbon Street" at the MARDI GRAS shower-And so much more!
The Ultimate Canadian Sports Trivia Book: Volume 1
by Edward ZawadzkiWhat Canadian was the first black man to win a world championship in boxing? Who scored the first regular-season goal in NHL history? Who is the only Canadian in the Baseball Hall of Fame? On water, ice, grass, or mud, in the air or on the ground, sports have been a part of Canadian life since before Confederation - even before the invention of hockey. Canada’s Ultimate Sports Trivia Guy, Edward Zawadzki, has ventured into the far reaches of the nation’s sports history to bring together this dynamic collection of facts and oddities. The Ultimate Canadian Sports Trivia Book will entertain and enlighten sports fans of all eras, and will challenge both the jock-quiz novice and the sports trivia junkie. What athlete once challenged and beat a horse in an endurance race? What Canadians have won the Boston Marathon? The answers are here in The Ultimate Canadian Sports Trivia Book.