Birch: 361 books

About a quarter of all democracies today legally oblige their citizens to vote, making this an important aspect of electoral systems in many settings. Moreover, numerous commentators and policy-makers in voluntary voting states are coming to view mandatory attendance at the polls as an attractive...

This erotic murder mystery introduces a host of interesting characters whose sexual histories and preferences are richly revealed in their backstories. We learn of their discovery of sexual excitement and their earliest adult experimentation. By delving into their past, we become able to understand something...

Motorbikes were widely used by all sides in WW2 due to their agility, adaptability and speed,. A precious few survive today as rare collectors items.The author, who is the Photo Archivist at the IWM has unearthed images of all the major marques. Famous British names (Triumph, Norton, Matchless, BSA,...

Beer Lover’s Virginia features over 100 breweries, brewpubs and beer bars geared towards beer enthusiasts looking to seek out the best brews throughout the state -from bitter, citrusy IPAs to rich, complex stouts. In this exciting and ever-evolving US craft beer marketplace, the state of Virginia...

Using a wide-ranging variety of texts the author reviews and evaluates a broad range of approaches to textual commentary, introducing the reader to the fundamental distinction between `actual' and `virtual' worlds in critical practice.

A five part Bible study on Discipleship following the journey made by the first disciples of Jesus. Compare your own spiritual journey with that of Jesus' early followers. Challenging discussion questions to get the grey cells engaged! The studies are designed to be engaging for group or individual study,...

Drawing on the work of innovative educators, this edited volume shows how adopting a solutions focused approach can offer new constructive ways forward for special education. Diverse international contributors from both the world of special education and solutions focused thinking, offer ways to rethink...

How can English language teachers contribute to peace locally and globally? English language teachers and learners are located in the global civil society – an international network of civil organizations and NGOs related to human rights, the environment, and sustainable peace. English, with...

Since the highly praised first edition of Surgical Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves was published in 1998, greater understanding of the the molecular and cellular events which underlie the response of nerves to injury, regeneration and neuropathic pain has been achieved. This second edition...

This completely revised and updated second edition of Geography in the Early Years presents a lively and comprehensive overview of teaching and learning in geography. Theoretical aspects of early years teaching in geography are complemented by up-to-date research findings and illustrated with...

Recently at the Visible Learning Conference, Professor John Hattie stood up in his opening address and said, "I’m looking at you all and thinking ‘What if I got this wrong?’" I feel the same way when educators ask to visit and I always end up in the same place – that Keilor Views...

The recent shifts in power, resources, influence and responsibility in primary care has increased the strain on general practice. This book is a comprehensive guide to the wide range of quality schemes available. It is unique in examining quality within the context of current practice, and it discusses...

Dan Carlyle becomes the worlds first time traveler as he is sent on short junkets back in time by Dr. Simpson. Dan travels through both time and distance and visits a number of exotic locations regularly meeting up with a very seductive blonde time traveler named Crystal. There is a persistent problem...

Libro drammatico per ragazze di 9-12 anni. Questa è la storia di Remmy, una ragazzina di 12 anni che attraversa il paese con sua madre per iniziare una nuova vita. Remmy è eccitata all'idea di avere una sorellastra...ma Sandy non la pensa allo stesso modo. E quando arriva Remmy, insieme alle...