The Domestic Violence Crime, and Victims Act 2004 is the biggest overhaul of domestic violence legislation in thirty years, introducing new powers for the police and courts to tackle offenders whilst ensuring that victims get the support and protection they need. The Act received Royal Assent at the end of 2004. It will have a very significant impact on existing legislation and practice--notably the Family Law Act 1996 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. This Guide provides a full, clear analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions with practical pointers on resulting changes to practice and procedure. It contains the full text of the Act, plus the text of key related legislation as amended by the Act. It is an essential tool for all criminal and family law practitioners faced with domestic violence cases.

Blackstone's Guide to the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (Blackstone's Guides)

Politics & Social Sciences

Lawson, Elizabeth

Social Sciences

Blackstone Press

Presents a wide selection of paintings and drawings by 19th century naturalist, novelist, journalist and artist, Louisa Atkinson. Analyses her work in the context of her life and times, and discusses her contribution to Australian natural science, as well as providing biographical information. Includes references, a select list of works, a bibliography and an index. Also available in hardback. The author is a senior lecturer in English, University College, Australian Defence Force Academy, and has published widely on Australian and other literature. Her other publications include 'Louisa Atkinson: The distant sound of native voices.'.

The Natural Art of Louisa Atkinson

Arts & Photography

Atkinson, Louisa

Individual Artists

Intl Specialized Book Services

The natural art of Louisa Atkinson

State Library of New South Wales Press

Karen is an ex-realtor, divorced, and no-longer active in the industry. Now a private investigator, she specializes primarily in missing persons and potential infidelity investigations. One of her old real-estate customers, Wendy, has become a friend, with both endearing and disarming traits. With a heart of gold, she's also used to having people cater to her whims, which can be very frustrating for Karen. Karen has ongoing business in a local suspected infidelity case, and has just been approached from out of state. The new request is to try and find a person supposedly traveling to her city, but who has not kept in touch as promised with her partner back home. Karen now has two mysteries on her plate, one more challenging than the other. Wendy has observed some odd phenomena in the old house across the street from her home. Not knowing what to make of them, she calls Karen, because of her realtor background. Impatient, but seriously concerned, Wendy demands instant attention, highlighting the conflict in the relationship between the two women. Karen finds a plausible explanation for the unusual phenomenon her friend has observed. A massive storm with high winds and torrential rain rages for days, creating driving hazards from downed trees, racing rivulets of dirty water, and accumulated debris in narrow streets. Karen's investigation of the missing person stalls, although, with some creative thinking and help from a manager handling the traveler's assignment, she manages to trace the target to local stores, where the trail vanishes. When Wendy phones with yet another issue on the house opposite, Karen is predictably rude in her response. The ensuing investigation however involves both unexpected and unpleasant issues. Wendy is enormously upset, and Karen is thrown into an awkward position by the findings. The final outcome is only partially balanced by a new revelation between the two women.

The House Across the Street

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

For centuries common primroses have spread breathtaking carpets of pale lemon yellow across the globe, the first sign of spring. Abundant, edible, and beneficial for many ailments, they have supported civilization’s social and cultural foundations. When undaunted plant hunters risked their lives to introduce the many Himalayan primroses of breathtaking beauty, the primrose gained iconic status. Capable of endless variation, primroses have captured the attention of gardeners, plant breeders, and scientists, while artists and poets have found them essential as both subject matter and muse. William Shakespeare introduced us to the “the primrose path,” a pleasurable but destructive route, in several of his plays, and Charles Darwin spent more than thirty years working with primroses to solve an elegant evolutionary mystery. This book tells the story of how primroses became so successful, circling the Earth, adapting to human civilization, and yet holding their own on inaccessible craggy summits where they may never be seen. Bringing together facts, folklore, and beautiful images from around the world, Primrose is a delightful guide to this hugely popular flower.

Primrose (Botanical)

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Reaktion Books

A fascinating guide to the natural and cultural significance of mosses and lichens. &nbsp; Moss and Lichen is a celebration of the extraordinary biology, beauty, and resilience of two unassuming organisms. Endowed with unique abilities to thrive in extreme habitats, mosses and lichens defy easy categorization. Mosses, which are integral to the plant kingdom, and lichens, which are a kingdom unto themselves, colonize a variety of landscapes from rainforests to deserts to urban streets. Long neglected for lacking flowers, these organisms are now beloved for their significant role in maintaining the health of our world's ecosystem. &nbsp; Elizabeth Lawson describes how mosses and lichens shape landscapes, prevent erosion, and sequester carbon, but she also offers a wide-ranging introduction to the biologists, artists, and writers inspired by their beauty. Moss and Lichen will inspire a newfound appreciation for these unsung heroes of the natural world.

Moss and Lichen (Botanical)

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