The definitive history of the Vikings -- from arts and culture to politics and cosmology -- by a distinguished archaeologist with decades of expertiseThe Viking Age -- from 750 to 1050 -- saw an unpre
This volume explores the society and economy, identity and world-views of the Scandinavian peoples, and their unique religious beliefs that are still of enduring interest a millennium later. The Vikin
This volume explores the society and economy, identity and world-views of the Scandinavian peoples, and their unique religious beliefs that are still of enduring interest a millennium later. The Vikin
The 'Viking Age' is traditionally held to begin in June 793 when Scandinavian raiders attacked the monastery of Lindisfarne in Northumbria, and to end in September 1066, when King Harald Hardrada of N
First published in 2001. The eminent historian of Victorian Britain, Walter L. Arnstein has, over the course of a career spanning more than 40 years, arguably introduced more students to British histo
There is a clear sense in which sport has played, and continues to play an important role in the normalization and legitimization of routine, excessive and problem drinking; sport and alcohol have bec
Magic, sorcery and witchcraft are among the most common themes of the great medieval Icelandic sagas and poems, the problematic yet vital sources that provide our primary textual evidence for the Viki
Snow White meets seven bearded dwarves, who all seem very friendly ... except for one! Angry has a terrible anger problem. He stomps and kicks and shouts and causes problems for everybody. Can Snow Wh
Mother Duck is shocked to discover that one of her ducklings looks a little different to the rest. He's large and grey, with a funny quack and an even funnier hair do! It's not just Mother Duck who ha
Our red-cloaked heroine is ready to set off with a basket of delicious cakes to Grandma's house. 'Be good, and don't talk to strangers,' Little Red Riding Hood's mum reminds her. On the way, Little Re
Demanding Princess Arabella is bored of living in the castle and decides to swap roles with Tom, the lowly shepherd boy, as she thinks his job seems much more fun. However, it isn't long before she is
In Who's Bad and Who's Good, Little Red Riding Hood? our red-cloaked heorine is ready to set off with a basket of delicious cakes to Grandma's house. "Be good, and don't talk to strangers", Little Red
The Gingerbread Man has to run as fast as he can - or he'll be eaten! It's just as well he's so fit. Learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle in this hilarious story all about exercise!
Filling a gap in the literature for an academically oriented volume on the Viking period, this unique book is a one-stop authoritative introduction to all the latest research in the field.Bringing tog
Filling a gap in the literature for an academically oriented volume on the Viking period, this unique book is a one-stop authoritative introduction to all the latest research in the field.Bringing tog
Delivering effective and responsive person-centred care is a key requirement of nurses’ professional practice and a core skill nurses must develop throughout their degree. This book explains and
Delivering effective and responsive person-centred care is a key requirement of nurses’ professional practice and a core skill nurses must develop throughout their degree. This book explains and demon
Through 41 chapters aimed mainly at nursing students in degree programs in the UK, nursing specialists from the UK explain the basics of nursing children and young people, focusing on the themes o
This innovative and student-friendly textbook provides up-to-date information on the core content of child nursing courses and helps students understand how it applies to practice. Covering all settin
Provides a highly visual, readily accessible introduction to the main events that occur during neural development and their mechanisms Building Brains: An Introduction to Neural Development, 2nd
This book shows senior managers how to improve the health of their organizations on 3 levels: the organization as a whole, teams, and individual leaders. Drawing on work with thousands of companies, t
Emotion is at the centre of our personal and social lives. To love or to hate, to be frightened or grateful is not just a matter of how we feel on the inside: our emotional responses direct our though
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Most organizations struggle to really improve one of the most important factors of their success: the sales and service experiences they offer customers. Despite extensive--and expensive--efforts, thi
