Fans is an invaluable resource for everyone interested in fans, be they a collector, researcher or just fascinated by these beautiful items. This book covers all aspects of collecting fans, including: -The anatomy of the fan -Different fan styles and trends -How to buy a fan -Cleaning, storing and restoring fans -Key tips for researching the history of your fans -Essential resources for all fan lovers -A detailed glossary of French and English terminology
Three stories, three lives, three journeys to find a place called home. Cheung Wing is escaping from war, Mei Lan's had enough of the potato peeler, and Yi Di wants the impossible - her parents' approval. Award-winning writer Mary Cooper and multilingual collaborator MW Sun have woven together stories of love and loss, struggle and survival into a powerful drama. Blending English, Mandarin and Cantonese, From Shore to Shore tells the untold stories of Chinese communities in the UK. From Shore to Shore website.
Psychiatry at a Glance is an up-to-date, accessible introductory and study text for all students of psychiatry. It presents need-to-know information on the basic science, treatment, and management of the major disorders, and helps you develop your skills in history taking and performing the Mental State Examination (MSE).
Essential reading for Tourette's sufferers, their relatives and friends, this new edition explains the causes of the syndrome, how it is diagnosed, and how to cope if you or a relative has been recently diagnosed. It provides information on the treatment and therapies that are available, and advice and on how individuals can manage their symptoms.