Product Description: It was common knowledge in early modern England that sexual desire was malleable, and could be increased or decreased by a range of foods - including artichokes, oysters and parsnips. This book argues that these aphrodisiacs wereused not simply for sexual pleasure, but, more importantly, to enhance fertility and reproductive success; and that at that time sexual desire and pleasure were felt to be far more intimately connected to conception and fertilitythan is the case today...read more

Product Description: The perceived value of transition support programsfor registered nurses was reported. Two groups ofregistered nurses, new graduates and experiencednurses formed the participants. Data were collectedfrom sources including printed materials madeavailable by employing hospitals...read more

Product Description: "This guide will serve well as a handbook for undergraduate psychology students working on senior projects or theses. Clear, concise, and well organized, the book instructs the student from the beginning of the project to the final draft and offers advice both specific and general...read more

Product Description: A Veil of Ignorance is a collection of poems for all readers from all walks of life. The book is a melting pot of poetry highlighting sections of the author’s life experiences, romances, and international travels. Certain poems mirror past events, while others answer serious questions about life, human nature, and the state of the world as a whole...read more

Product Description: Analyzes the current context within which schools are required to meet a diverse range of learning needs. The authors of this text draw on their research to illustrate the variety of collaborative arrangements which exist and make some recommendations for the future organization of schools and services to support a more inclusive education system...read more

Product Description: The reorganisation of the education system within Britain has vastly increased the managerial responsibilities of those working in schools, although the staff generally have received little management training. In this book, the various issues related to management are teased out and a selection of ideas and pragmatic solutions informing good practice are examined...read more

A whimsical cookbook to help PMS sufferers cope with the mood swings, exotic cravings, and pain and suffering of 'that time of month' offers recipes for comfort foods, sugary treats, pain killers, and more, accompanied by witty quotes from great women, ranging from Queen Victoria to Barbra Streisand. Original. (view table of contents)