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"What this charming, moving and fascinating collection proves is that the [letter] form itself - a scribbled note, a declaration of love, an outpouring of passion, a bitter word - has always been with us." - Mark GatissA good love letter can speak across centuries, and reassure us that the agony and the ecstasy one might feel today have been shared by lovers long gone. In The Love That Dares, queer love speaks its name through a wonderful selection of surviving letters between lovers and friends, confidants and companions. Alongside the more famous names coexist beautifully written letters by lesser-known lovers. Together, they weave a narrative of queer love through the centuries, through the romantic, often funny, and always poignant words of those who lived it.Including letters written by:John CageAudre Lorde Benjamin BrittenLorraine Hansberry Walt WhitmanVita Sackville-WestRadclyffe HallAllen Ginsberg

Now in its third edition, the Illustrated Dictionary of Midwifery is an indispensable resource for midwifery students preparing for exams and midwives upskilling for practice.

This highly trusted companion has been updated to ensure currency in practice guidelines, standards, policies, statistics and references.

Midwifery Essentials provides quick access to facts, formulas and checklists and highlights strategies that midwives can employ to support women throughout the pregnancy, labour and postnatal periods. Underpinned with the most recent evidence-based practice and research, the resource includes common tests and screening, resuscitation and life support guidelines, ISOBAR hand over checklist, common abbreviations and terms, drug calculations, and documentation guidelines.

Now in its third edition, the text has been fully updated to ensure currency in midwifery practice guidelines, standards, policies, statistics and references.

Midwifery Essentials 2e is an indispensable everyday resource for midwifery students and registered midwives for use in study or practice. Written with a woman-centred approach by leading midwifery academics, Joanne Gray and Rachel Smith, this pocket-sized guide provides quick access to facts, formulas and checklists for ready reference and highlights strategies that midwives can employ to support women throughout the pregnancy, labour and postnatal periods.This second edition aligns with Australian and New Zealand midwifery standards, guidelines and policies and provides plenty of space to personalise with user notes, making it the ideal midwifery reference tool.

The Illustrated Dictionary of Midwifery 2e is an indispensable resource for midwifery students and practicing midwives. Now available as an international edition, this practical reference aligns with global midwifery standards, guidelines and terminology. Written with a woman-centred approach by leading academics, Joanne Gray, Rachel Smith and Caroline Homer, it contains approximately 4,000 well-defined terms, with an increased focus on anatomy and physiology. More than 100 illustrations and a suite of comprehensive ''quick reference'' appendices support understanding.

Meet Rocco the Rock Star a scarf-wearing, biscuit-loving, adventure-finding rescue dog with a BIG personality and an even bigger heart.In Rocco the Rock Star Paws of Glory young readers ages 7–9 will dive into a fun, exciting and heartwarming chapter book adventure inspired by a true story. Perfect for kids who love dogs, friendship stories and magical journeys.Rocco is living his best life in cozy HQ when everything changes with the arrival of Flo, a shy and scruffy rescue dog who has lost her sparkle. She is quiet, unsure and definitely not impressed by Rocco’s rock star charm.But Rocco knows one thing for sure. Every dog deserves a second chance.With the help of his lovable gang of doggy friends, bouncy Suzi, wise Sassie, energetic Jasper and chaotic Magic, Rocco sets out on a mission to help Flo find her confidence again.What starts as a simple plan quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure filled with magic, mystery and music.A mysterious book unlocks a snowy world called Yelposki. A legendary festival is in danger. Mischievous gooey villains are causing chaos. And one brave rescue dog must find her voice.As the gang forms their very own band and faces unexpected challenges, Flo must dig deep to discover her courage and unleash a howl powerful enough to change everything.This exciting chapter book is packed with humour, imagination and unforgettable characters that children will love. With themes of friendship, kindness, bravery and believing in yourself, it is perfect for early independent readers.Why children and parents love this bookPerfect for ages 7–9Engaging chapter book for developing readersFeatures lovable rescue dogs and strong friendshipsBuilds confidence, empathy and resilienceFull of adventure, fun and laugh out loud momentsInspired by real life rescue dog experiencesWhether your child loves dogs, dreams of adventure or needs a little boost of confidence, this is a story they will want to read again and again.Join Rocco and his friends on a tail wagging adventure where even the shyest voice can become the loudest roar and every dog gets their moment to shine.

The painter, Romi Behrens, lived in West Cornwall for nearly seventy years, voraciously painting the subjects around her every day. Her artistic career was as long as it was broad and spanned many genres, including still life, portraiture and landscape painting. This is the first monograph to pay homage to the extent of her career, providing a selected but characteristically-diverse range of visual and written material from the artist’s oeuvre and archives, starting with Romi's earliest paintings of her family, friends and the streets of Penzance and extending to religious themes done later in her life.Rachel Rose Smith gives chronological shape to the span of Romi’s work, analysing the varying relationships throughout between the person and her work, as it reflected the many identities she held, including painter, woman, wife and mother. The author also explores rich connections embedded within her ways of seeing to formative examples from the history of painting, including Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Matisse, Cezanne and Picasso, with whom she arguably worked in dialogue. Romi’s works, however, are very much her own throughout, with those forms of expression and attention learnt from precedents mingling with her own humour, flair and surrounding life. Romi’s Christian faith and the loving focus she gave to her many subjects, whether friends or inanimate objects, are similarly explored, revealing a body of work which is both tender and vibrant, as well as persistent and constantly on the move.

A rags to riches children's book inspired by the true story of an ex-street dog named Rocco and his journey from rubbish tip to Rock Stardom.This beautifully illustrated Children's book follows Rocco and the mischievous doggy characters he meets along his rescue journey, as they embark on a series of often hilarious and amazing adventures which don't always go to plan. A captivating tale with kindness at its core. The first in the Rocco the Rock Star easy reader series.The Rocco the Rock Star easy reader series has been lovingly developed to tell great stories in a way that children are able to read and enjoy by themselves as they use easy vocabulary and engaging illustrations. Having said that, many adults may well enjoy reading these heart-warming, happy and kind stories with their young children as they are great fun.This book is for you if......You have children in your life who love animals especially the four legged furry kind.You enjoy reading to or with your Children.You want to encourage kindness, patience and courage.You believe in individuality and want your children to know its okay to be yourself.You love nature, the Cotswold's and a good fashioned outdoor adventure story.You can remember the joy of falling in love with a special character in a book.You have children who are learning to read and need a good transition book with lots of pictures and easy words.You want to encourage kindness, patience and courage.

This beautifully illustrated Children's book introduces another amazing rescue dog called Flo who soon becomes part of Rocco's gang. In this book the gang continue their hilarious and amazing adventures uncovering a series of hidden tunnels underneath the medieval Chipping Dogbury High Street where they live. As the adventures unfold Flo really blossoms thanks to her role as Chief Watch Dog!The second book in the Rocco the Rock Star Easy Reader Children's Series About Dogs which have been lovingly developed to tell great stories in a way that children are able to read and enjoy by themselves as they use easy vocabulary and engaging illustrations. Having said that, many adults may well enjoy reading these heart-warming, happy and kind stories with their young children as they are great fun.

An enchanting Christmas tale featuring Rocco the Rock Star, the now famous ex-street dog and is unique gang of fury friends Their adventures begin with the arrival of some magical creatures from Lapland who soon become part of the gang. But life in the Cotswolds is never boring and before you know it they are all involved in a prickly rescue. Following a moonlight visit from a legendary character their kind deed is rewarded by a fabulous festive surprise!

An enchanting children's detective book featuring superhero Rocco the Rock Star, a real life rescue dog who once again teams up with his gang of doggy misfits, this time to keep the beautiful town of Chipping Dogbury safe.In this latest book in the Rocco the Rock Star children's book series an opportunist thief is on the loose, but have no fear Rocco and Jasper turn doggy detectives and tap in to their sleuthing skills to discover the identity of the culprit. However as with all mysteries nothing is at it seems. It turns out the thief is actually struggling with an ethical dilemma!The Rocco the Rock Star children's books series has been lovingly developed to tell great stories with beautiful core messages of kindness, patience and courage in a way that children are able to read and enjoy by themselves as they use easy vocabulary and engaging illustrations. Having said that, many adults may well enjoy reading these heart-warming dog adventure stories with their young children as they are great fun and who doesn't love a dog adventure story.Suitable for ages 3 to 12 and dog lovers of any age.

In this short story for kids, a collection of 3 of the Rocco the Rock Star books, we meet Rocco the rescue dog as he arrives on the Happy Bus after a four-day trek across Europe. We follow Rocco as he gets used to his new life in a new country in his first-ever home. Join Rocco and the gang of furry misfits he meets along the way in the beautiful Cotswolds town of Chipping Dogbury and discover how he earned his new name of Rocco the Rock Star. Based on a true story with kindness at its core.This book is for you if you have children in your life who love animals - especially the four legged, furry kind. It is also great for young readers who need an engaging transition book which is an easy read.An inspirational dog adventure story for bedtime, story time or anytime!A few of our Google reviews: "These are definitely worth a look if you have dog-loving children!""A colourful, well-created story, a lovely read and at a good price.""Absolutely love these books."

Quality, A4 coloring book for kids, full of original and heart warming illustrations of all kinds of dogs.Jack Russells, labs, staffies, rescues and more.

Will Rocco the rescue dog and his Pawsome Pals be transported to another realm when they uncover what lies behind the medieval Yew Tree door?An easy read with original, engaging illustrations that help convey a simple life lesson that being thankful for what you have is a great start to having a happy life.The fun begins with a simple misunderstanding that takes Rocco and his newest pal Suzi on a wild goose chase all around the ancient, narrow streets of Stow. A gorgeous, fast paced elementary chapter book which will have young readers on the edge of their seat.