Michael James – författare

Political Tactics, composed for the Estates General in the months just prior to the outbreak of the French Revolution, is one of Bentham's most original works. It contains the earliest and perhaps most important theoretical analysis of parliamentary procedure ever written. It was subsequently translated into many languages and has had a far-reaching influence -- for instance, it provided the basis for the regulations adopted in the 1820s governing the procedures of the Buenos Aires assembly, and as recently as the early 1990s it was reprinted by the Spanish Cortes. With typical thoroughness and insight, Bentham discusses such central themes as the publicity of procedings, the rules of debate, the conduct of deputies, and the proper steps to be taken in composing, proposing, and voting on a motion. Even such relatively minor points as the size of the assembly-room and the costume of the deputies are not overlooked. All along Bentham illustrates his points by reference to the actual practice of both the British Houses of Parliament and the French provincial assemblies.

This is a practical guide to the problems which arise when litigation has a foreign element, for example:· The defendant is resident abroad: do the English courts have jurisdiction?· Is it best to bring proceedings in England or in another country?· How do you enforce a foreign judgment in England?· Can you get security for costs because the defendant is resident abroad?· When do the English courts apply foreign law?This area is a minefield. It may require navigating through complex EU instruments -the Judgments Regulation, the Brussels or Lugano Conventions - and working out how they relate to each other and to the traditional common law rules. Difficult tactical points may arise, such as whether to ignore foreign proceedings on the basis that a foreign default judgment may be unenforceable in England. Practical issues may include how to serve process in any particular foreign country - can you do it by post, or through agents? Must you serve through official channels? This book deals with these matters in a practical non-academic way, with detailed guidance to procedure. It sets out the jurisdictional rules in alphabetical order based on the type of claim - contract, insurance, land etc - and clearly explains the inter-relation of the different regimes. It addresses controversial issues such as whether the English courts can ever decline to exercise jurisdiction derived from the EU instruments. It has a focused treatment of specialist areas such as insolvency, employment and shipping. It makes extensive use of tables, flow charts and examples.

Autism and Forest School (Second Edition) is a fully revised and expanded guide for Forest School leaders, educators, and practitioners working with autistic and neurodivergent participants. Reflecting major developments in understanding of autism, neurodiversity, and outdoor education, this edition brings together current research, practitioner expertise, and autistic lived experience.Drawing on recent studies linking Forest School and autism support, the book explores key themes including sensory processing, executive function, monotropism, intrinsic motivation, and self-determination. Grounded in the principle of "Nothing About US, Without Us", it centres autistic voices and reflects the growing number of neurodivergent practitioners within the Forest School community.Practical, reflective, and internationally informed, this updated edition offers inclusive, evidence-based guidance for supporting both children and adults in Forest School settings.

“Given the nature and severity of your heart attack, you should no longer be with us. Statistically, you are dead.”- Dr. Michael James to Michael RanvilleA generation ago, heart patients rarely defied the statistical category that dictated a sedentary existence and an abbreviated life. But one patient didn’t die. He continued to live, refused to take up membership in that statistical category. Under the 30-year care of Dr. Michael James and a forward-leaning cardiac community, Mike Ranville and a host of other determined heart patients created a new statistical category. A robust re-entry into life after heart disease is but one of many compelling topics examined by the insightful doctor-patient team in Life to the Years. Life to the Years is the story of a tenacious and resourceful cardiologist and his resolute patient. It is a lively, anecdote-laden account of seizing control of life after heart disease - long the nation’s number one killer. The authors illustrate the development of life-saving technology with fascinating stories that underscore the human element that still drives medicine.Life to the Years does not shy from the controversial, from the uncomfortable. A confrontation with mortality is the inevitable companion of heart disease. For the authors, the significance of dignity when faced with death - for both family and patient - is far from a theoretical discussion.

Selected for Jamie Oliver's Cookbook ClubFor every two lovers of sweet baked treats, there is at least another who will take the gruyère gougère or the curry pastie every time. All Day Baking: Savoury, Not Sweet is a baking cookbook – at last – for them.All Day Baking: Savoury, Not Sweet delivers 77 comforting, inventive and wholegrain-forward ideas for savoury pies, sausage rolls, pasties and myriad other mostly pastry-based recipes. The book is structured across the arc of a day but the recipes are interchangeable; it also includes ideas for gutsy accompaniments that equip the reader with the tools to transform delicious bakes into nourishing any-time-of-day meals, with a focus on minimising waste, sustainability and seasonability. Author Michael James is a Michelin-restaurant chef by training who was drawn early to the art, precision, and satisfaction of baking. In All Day Baking he turns his attention to the pasties of his British childhood, the pies he creates today for his young family, and the quiches, sausage rolls, palmiers and galettes that have earned him an international cult following. He delivers a master class in pastry – from puff to rye to vegan and gluten-free – gifting readers a foundation knowledge that sets them on a path to their own delicious baking adventures. Throughout there is a nod to Michael and wife Pippa James’ ethos, rooted in sustainability, seasonality and a desire to minimise their waste footprint.

After the success of All Day Baking: Savoury, Not Sweet (as featured on Jamie Oliver's Cookbook Club), Michael and Pippa James return with Sweet Seasons: Wholesome Celebrations For Every Occasion, featuring more than 80 delectable recipes from retro hits to modern marvels.Discover how to embrace the sustainable side of sweets by using seasonal fruits, alternative sugars, wholegrains and other flours. Try fail-safe recipes for traditional favourites such as Hot Cross Buns, Mince Pies, and other festive fare, and nail the classics such as Custard Tart, Sponge Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies and other achievable treats.Sweet Seasons also includes wonderful recipes for perfect pastries and pies, brownies, biscuits and more. You’ll find fabulous Florentines, luscious Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, and creative custards and curds. It’s the only sweet book you’ll need to celebrate every season.

Forest School's innovative outdoor approach offers specific benefits to learners with autism, including increased social skills, raised self-esteem and improved sensory function. This guide raises autism awareness amongst practitioners by providing practical and easy-to-follow advice for adapting Forest School activities for those with autism.For those coming from a mainstream Forest School background, the author offers an introduction to autism and shows what Forest School can offer people with autism - both children and adults - with first-person accounts that highlight its success with this group. The guide gives advice on the social and sensory benefits, offers practical advice on safety and on how to set up a Forest School and finally presents specific activities to be incorporated into practitioners' routines.

Do you feel your life could be a lot more successful and fun – but it’s not happening?Do your overthinking and intense emotions keep getting in the way of enjoying life?Do you struggle following advice such as “let it go”, “be positive” and “live in the moment”?Do you keep falling back – despite your best efforts – into the same old relationship problems, mood swings and self-esteem issues?This book has a radical message:You don’t need self-improvement to enjoy your life. You don’t need to be better. You are ok just as you are.Step-by-step, this innovative 4-week course teaches you to free yourself from intrusive thoughts and challenging emotions, so you can step out bravely into the world, not caring so much what others think. There are no complicated theories, rituals or practices here, only simple techniques that will enable you to step away from overthinking, self-criticism and fear to live as your already empowered Real Self.Living a good life doesn’t need to be complicated. Amazing things happen when you know how to be yourself and love yourself, shining bright as who you are.

Poetry & Strikes examines shifting representations of strike action in the work of six British poets from the 1970s to the present day. It considers how these poets have come to contend with, and contribute to, narratives surrounding industrial disputes. Through these conversations, the book attempts to question the way in which union narratives and legacies are constructed, and to investigate the power dynamics that underpin the presentation of labour histories. The work of these poets helps us to understand how cultural memories have been formed, and makes it possible to see how these legacies may still be rewritten and reframed.

From the highest majestic snow-capped mountains on Earth, to the deepest fiery depths of its core......what on Earth happened to Thump?Come and follow Thump on his journey to find out, and delight in mother nature’s landscapes and treasures of the world along the way.

From the highest majestic snow-capped mountains on Earth, to the deepest fiery depths of its core......what on Earth happened to Thump?Come and follow Thump on his journey to find out, and delight in mother nature’s landscapes and treasures of the world along the way.

Follow Stork from her own beginnings, with all its trips, slips and falls along the way. Watch her grow through her own self-doubt as she receives kind words and love along the way from some unexpected guests in a spectacular African setting. An educational journey for all reading, helping to instil empathy, kindness, patience, and belief in your own and other’s journeys, while building an appreciation and love of the natural world.

An epic adventure tale – perhaps the most important one known to life.Follow Bobby dog’s journey as he is separated from his family.Deciding to put his sadness aside, he turns his worries and woes into wonder and adventure allowing his curiosity of thought to take him on a journey of discovery.Watch and marvel as one little thought takes him on a big adventure, full to busting with nature’s gifts.Also available as an audiobook narrated by Brian Blessed.