John the Revelator

This is the story of John Devine â stuck in a small town in the eerie landscape of Southeast Ireland, worried over by his single, chain-smoking, bible-quoting mother, Lily, and spied on by the "neighborly" Mrs. Nagle. When Jamey Corboy, a self-styled Rimbaudian boy wonder, arrives in town, John’s life suddenly seems full of possibility. His loneliness dissipates. He is taken up by mischief and discovery, hiding in the world beyond as Lily’s mysterious illness worsens. But Jamey and John’s nose for trouble may be their undoing and soon John will be faced with a terrible moral dilemma. Joining the ranks of the great novels of friendship and betrayal â A Separate Peace, A Prayer for Owen Meany, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha â John the Revelator grapples with the pull of the world and the hold of those we love. Suffused with family secrets, eerie imagery, black humor, and hypnotic prose, John the Revelator is a novel to fall in love with and an astounding debut.

Literature & Fiction

Murphy, Peter

Contemporary

Houghton, mifflin, harcourt

Murphy on Evidence is now firmly established as a leading text for use in law schools. Frequently consulted by judges and practitioners, it has come to be regarded as a work of authority throughout the common law world. It bridges the gap between the academic and practical treatment of the law of evidence containing both a comprehensive academic analysis of the law and a wealth of practical information about how the law is applied in the courtroom. The tenth edition has been fully revised to deal with the many significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the last edition.

Murphy on Evidence

Criminal Law

Oxford University Press

Murphy on Evidence first appeared in 1980 under the name A Practical Approach to Evidence, and its success in providing a readable and practical guide to the subject has been widely acknowledged, not only by law teachers and students, but also by the profession.The book is now firmly established as a leading text for use on law degree courses and in preparation for professional examinations, and is frequently consulted by judges and practitioners. It has come to be regarded as a work of authority throughout the common law world.The eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to deal with the many significant changes which have taken place since the publication of the last edition in 2000. With the Human Rights Act 1998 in force, the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights on the law of evidence has becomevery marked, and this book offers full coverage of the most important decisions of both the English courts and the European Court of Human Rights. Among the landmark ECHR-related cases analysed are: Loosely (entrapment); Lambert (when burden of proof may be held to lie on defendant); Z (evidence ofother offences of which the defendant was previously acquitted); R (Morgan Grenfell and Co Ltd v. Special Commissioner of Income Tax (fundamental nature of legal professional privilege); Hertfordshire CC, ex parte Green Environmental Industries Ltd (statutory requirements to answer questions) andJohn v. Express Newspapers plc (extent of journalistic privilege). It has also been revised to provide more procedural material and to delineate more clearly the civil and criminal provisions.As in previous editions, the author's teaching method is centred around a realistic, though fictitious criminal case and civil case, which provide teachers and students alike with a searching method of testing their understanding of the law.

Oxford Univ. Pr.

This ninth edition has been fully revised to deal with the many significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the last edition. In particular, this edition deals with the evidential provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

Murphy on Evidence is firmly established as a leading text for use on undergraduate law courses and in preparation for professional examinations. Frequently consulted by judges and practitioners, it has come to be regarded as a work of authority throughout the common law world. It bridges the gap between academic and practical treatments of the law of evidence, containing detailed academic analysis of the law alongside a wealth of practical information about how the law is applied in the courtroom.   The eleventh edition continues to feature detailed coverage of the seminal decisions of the Court of Appeal, interpreting the hearsay and character evidence provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. It provides a clear analysis of how the law has developed in these crucial areas, and practical observations on how the new rules are being applied by trial courts. The book has been thoroughly updated and deals with many important decisions of the House of Lords and the Court of Appeal since publication of the last edition. There have been significant developments in almost every area of the law.   As in previous editions, the author's teaching method is centered around a realistic, though fictitious, criminal case and civil case, presenting challenging evidence issues and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter.   Murphy on Evidence first appeared in 1980 under the name A Practical Approach to Evidence, and its success in providing a readable and practical guide to the subject has been widely acknowledged, not only by law teachers and students, but also by the profession.   Online Resource Centre   An Online Resource Centre, authored by Richard Glover of the University of Wolverhampton, accompanies this book, and features twice-yearly updates to the text, a list of web links and the supporting documents for the two fictitious cases.

The bestselling Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia has been completely updated for this new third edition. All chapters have been rewritten and a number of new authors have been brought on board to add their expertise and knowledge. Additional new material includes regional anaesthesia, and a comprehensive section on anaesthesia for interventional radiology, a rapidly expanding field of medical practice with particular implications for anaesthesia. Key sections cover preoperative issues affecting the administration of anaesthesia and techniques employed in the individual surgical specialties. The book provides practical advice covering the impact of medical disease on anaesthesia, and separate comprehensive sections on paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia are also included. The management of emergencies arising during anaesthesia is fully covered with helpful action plans and algorithms throughout. Uncommon conditions and their management are included, and there is an extensive drug formulary and guide to infusion drugs. As with the previous editions, this new edition will be the essential handbook for anaesthetists, both junior and experienced, for trainees sitting exams, as well as ODPs and nurses involved in theatre area work and pre-assessment. It is the one book for anyone working in anaesthesia to keep to hand at all times!

Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

Medical Books

CAMPBELL, Bruce

Cook, Tim

Evans, Rhys

Roberts, Fred

DEAN, JOHN

HARVEY, PAUL

Thomas, Rhys

WILKINSON, DAVID

Jackson, Ian

Baker, Barry

Berry, Colin

Eldridge, James

Troy, Anne

Merry, Alan

Carlisle, John

Harrop-Griffiths, William

Gayer, Steven

Nolan, Jerry

O'Donnell, Aidan

Wilson, Joanna

Telford, Richard

McIndoe, Andrew

Batchelor, Anna

Bellamy, Mark

Berg, Simon

Blanshard, Hannah

Bodenham, Andrew

Myles, Paul

Griffiths, Richard

Stoneham, Mark

Halsall, Jane

Leighton, Ralph

Lloyd James

Cranshaw, Julius

Dashfield, Adrian

Dawes, Rob

Dix, Pippa

Foo, Andrew

Gibson, Charlie

Grice, Ale

Gwinnutt, Carl

Handel, Jeffrey

Hocking, Graham

Jagdish, S

Jenkins, Kath

McCormick, Bruce

Manara, Alexander

Mercer, Simon

Milner, Quentin

Munn, Julia

Purday, Jonathan

Ross, Nicki

Rossiter, Anne

Rucklidge, Matt

Saddler, John

Sandhar, Babinder

Shinde, Samantha

Shonfeld, Adam

Sneyd, Rob

Teasdale, Andrew

Walker, Isabeau

Warwick, Jon

Medicine

Murphy on Evidence is firmly established as a leading text for use on undergraduate law courses and in preparation for professional examinations. Frequently consulted by judges and practitioners, it has come to be regarded as a work of authority throughout the common law world. It bridges the gap between academic and practical treatments of the law of evidence, containing detailed academic analysis of the law alongside a wealth of practical information about how the law is applied in the courtroom. The tweflth edition has been thoroughly updated and deals with many important decisions of the House of Lords and the Court of Appeal since publication of the last edition. As in previous editions, the authors' teaching method is centred around a realistic, though fictitious, criminal case and civil case, presenting challenging evidence issues and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter. Murphy on Evidence first appeared in 1980 under the name A Practical Approach to Evidence, and its success in providing a readable and practical guide to the subject has been widely acknowledged, not only by law teachers and students, but also by the profession.Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by on Online Resource Centre, which contains: - Regular updates to the text- A list of useful web links- Supporting documents and multimedia resources for the two fictitious cases

Glover, Richard

Murphy on Evidence is firmly established as a leading text for use on undergraduate law courses and in preparation for professional examinations. Frequently consulted by judges and practitioners and regularly cited in judgments, it has come to be regarded as a work of authority throughout the common law world. The book's unique approach effectively bridges the gap between academic study of the law of evidence and its application in practice, combining detailed analysis of the law with a wealth of practical information about how it is used in the courtroom. As in previous editions, the author's teaching method is centered around two realistic case studies - one criminal and one civil - presenting challenging evidence issues and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter. The case study material for this new edition has been further developed with new podcasts and videos on the Online Resource Centre. Fully up to date with the latest developments in this fast moving subject, the thirteenth edition of Murphy on Evidence is as indispensable as its predecessors. Online Resource Centre The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, which contains: - Regular updates to the text - A list of useful web links - Supporting documents and multimedia resources for the two fictitious cases - A range of multiple-choice questions enabling students to test their knowledge

All About the USA, Second Edition features 30 thematically organized units focusing on typically American personalities, places, foods, and culture.The units are organized into 7 parts: People I, U.S. Originals I, Places, People II, Food, U.S. Originals II, and Nature.

All About the USA: A Cultural Reader, Second Edition

History

Broukal, Milada

Americas

Pearson ESL

Limited Government

Business & Money

Economics

Routledge

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