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A Straightforward Guide to Writing Performance Poetry is the perfect book for those who wish to develop their poetry and performance skills. The reader is given a firm grounding in the art of performance poetry and the book contains all the basic information needed to develop both writing and performance skills. The material is wide-ranging and adopts a contemporary and novel approach to the art and craft or writing and presenting poetry.

This latest book in the Straightforward Guides Series A Guide to Freelance Writing, Revised Edition, by Stephen Wade, is the perfect book for those who wish to concentrate on writing features, reviews etc. for newspapers and other media. Adopting a methodical step-by-step approach, the book updates and builds on the previous edition. The reader is given a firm grounding in the craft of writing and the book contains all the basic information.

A Straightforward Guide to Creative Writing, Revised Edition, updates and builds on the previous edition by introducing new techniques and practical workshops. The reader is given a firm grounding in the art of writing. A Straightforward Guide to Creative Writing is the perfect book for all those who wish to develop their skills in this area whether through a course of study or as a hobby.

A litigant in person is where somebody represents themselves in legal proceedings. It could be an individual acting without legal representation, or it could be a company that acts for itself without lawyers. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of litigants in person. This new edition has been totally revised. It provides updated guidance on how to represent yourself in court cases. Detailed advice is given in several areas of law which the litigant in person might encounter. With an overview of the law and procedure, you can make a reasoned decision as to whether you have a claim or a defence, and if you do, you can decide whether to pursue the case yourself or seek assistance from a lawyer. It is made clear that in almost all cases, legal advice should be sought because a consultation with a legal professional is essential before embarking on any significant legal action.

The private Sector is a significant form of tenure for people in the UK, in the Southeast In particular due to the impossibility of getting on to the housing ladder. A Guide to The Rights of the Private Tenant, is a concise guide to the rights of the tenant of private rented residential property. Changes to the law to 2023 are covered, including to the law and COVID 19, and also the proposed The book will enable anyone to understand the complex area of law that governs the area of residential housing and to understand the relationship between landlord and tenant. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to understand the processes involved, and also for those who want a clear and practical guide.

Criminal Law governs us all - and ignorance of the law is no defence. It is therefore important that we all understand our rights, obligations and the processes associated with them, be that after defending ourselves when struck down or finding ourselves a victim of fraud. This book will guide the reader through the fundamentals of Criminal Law, as well as touching on some specialist and developing areas. It will allow the reader to not only understand criminal law, but also appreciate, through caselaw and academic commentary, the context of how the criminal law operates in a modern society.

Building And Managing A Commercial Property Portfolio concentrates on Investing in and managing commercial property. This sector requires skills and a knowledge of the commercial property market. The management skills required are more specialist and the financial aspects are distinct from those of residential property. Standard legal documents are contained within the book. By following the advice offered you should be able to develop and manage a commercial property portfolio successfully.

Asthma is a common lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. with varying degrees of severity. It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults. There''s currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control, so it doesn''t have a big impact on your life. This comprehensive book looks at the causes of asthma and what can be done to alleviate them and what treatments are available. The book also looks at the things that can be done by the individual to minimise the effects of asthma.

A Straightforward Guide to Being a Detective An A-Z Readers'' and Writers'' Guide to Detective Work Past and Present, REVISED EDITION is an essential research companion for all writers of crime fiction and non-fiction. In all genres of popular crime writing today, detective characters figure prominently. What is the life of a detective like? What was it like in 1890 or 1990? Former detective Stuart Gibbon and crime historian Stephen Wade answer these questions in this revised companion guide, updated to include changes to police practice to 2023.

This timely book, A Straightforward Guide to Healthcare Rights & Law: A Guide for Patients, Carers and Practitioners is comprehensive, and discusses patient rights in relation to their healthcare needs and also the law that governs the delivery of healthcare and regulates healthcare practitioners. This book will be ideal for those wishing to know more about healthcare law, whether a patient, someone caring for a patient, or healthcare practitioners.

Contract law is a very complex area, one that affects us all, in one way or another. Quite often we find ourselves in need of clear advice which isn''t available. However, this latest edition of A Straightforward Guide to Contract Law provides clear and comprehensive answers to all aspects of contract law and the formation of contracts, along with legal remedies when things go wrong. The book is concise and clear and updates the law to 2023.

Consumer rights continually evolve and change and this book lays out all of the changes to 2013 in a clear and concise way. Areas such as legislation covering the use of credit cards and credit generally, plus distance selling regulations, are all areas that have been affected by the introduction of European legislation. These are covered in depth along with the main body of consumer law.

The latest book in Straightforward Guides' family law series (the seventh edition) is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects the family, with changes in the law up to 2011 covered in depth. Covering decrees on all areas of family law, from the relationship between adults and children to the Civil Partnerships Act, the book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student.

The latest edition of the Straightforward Guides Series, Guide to Employment Law, is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law relating to employment rights with changes in the law up to 2013 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student.

A Practical Guide to Residential Conveyancing Revised Edition, by Peter Wade is a comprehensive guide to the various processes underpinning the conveyancing of residential property. It is clear and concise and is ideal for anyone who wishes to buy or sell a property without the use of a solicitor or licensed conveyancer and can be used by those who want a practical guide or by those who wish to learn more about the processes of conveyancing generally.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO OBTAINING PROBATE, Revised Edition is a concise and informative guide to the processes that underpin the practice of the administration of estates. The book is designed for those people who are involved in obtaining probate and acting as executor who wish to understand more about this complex area. The book is fully updated to 2022.

For many people, getting married is a massive event in their lives and needs to go right. However, given the diverse ways of getting married, from a registry office to a church, and many other venues in between, it is important to understand all aspects of a wedding and to be able to formulate a plan and a corresponding budget. This latest publication in the Easyway Guides Series, A Guide to Planning a Wedding is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of planning a wedding and covers all areas relating to the institution of marriage. It concentrates on budgeting and outlines the costs associated with wedding planning, such as venue, transport, photographer, the reception and so on. It will prove invaluable to all those who are on the verge of getting married, or who are in any way involved in a forthcoming wedding.

This book will enable the layman to understand the workings and the importance of Powers of Attorney. Lasting Powers of Attorney were introduced by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and enables the person being the Donor to appoint another person to deal with their financial affairs if they become mentally incapable. LPAs cover financial matters, property matters and personal welfare issues. Personal welfare issues could include making of treatment or daily living decisions. The book will take you through all that you need to know to create, prepare and register a Lasting Power of Attorney. This is equally as important as having a Will.

A Straightforward Guide to Buying Selling and Renting Out Your Property-Revised Edition-is a comprehensive and clear guide for all who are involved in the purchase, sale or renting of property. This book is particularly relevant now considering the current property market, the uncertainties created by COVID 19 and the need to be aware of the fundamental points when buying selling and renting in 2022. The book covers all aspects of the sales and purchase process including auctions and is up to date to 2022.

All the Law you should Know, by Jeremy Farley, Revised Edition, 2022 is a comprehensive overview of essential aspects of the law and is very much intended for the layperson who wishes to enhance his/her knowledge of the law. The primary aim of the book is to ensure that the layperson is equipped with at least a working knowledge of the law when faced with a potential legal problem or when accident or injury has occurred. The reader will find it very informative, indeed invaluable as a reference work providing answers across a wide range of basic legal questions.

This revised edition of A Guide to Effective Negotiating, substantially builds on the first edition in the light of changes in approach in this area, specifically changes introduced by the London Business School, incorporated by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial strategy in their training schedule. The book is clear and concise and is intended for both the professional, the student or the layperson. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to develop their negotiating techniques and keep abreast of different schools of thought.

A Straightforward Guide to Individual and Family Finances is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the complex area of personal finance. The book is clear and concise and is intended for the layperson, although it can be utilised by the professional or student. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to obtain important practical advice concerning this area, particularly in the current turbulent climate where uncertainty concerning savings and investments is prevalent.

This latest book in the Easyway Guides series, A Guide to Handling Bereavement, Revised Edition, deals with the practical arrangements necessary after a death. The book is factual yet sympathetic and is intended to guide those who have suffered bereavement. The book is clear and concise and is intended for the layperson. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to gain knowledge of this area.

This Revised Edition of a Guide to Personal Bankruptcy, and Company Insolvency is a concise guide to the steps underpinning the processes Of bankruptcy and insolvency and the impact on individuals and companies. In the last few years, the whole process of bankruptcy has moved from the original position where a person was bankrupt for a number of years to a position where the whole process has been streamlined, with the period of bankruptcy shortened to one year. In addition, debt relief orders are being introduced which give greater relief to the would-be bankrupt.

Writing Your Own Life Story is designed to guide you through all the stages of writing from planning to final lay-out. Written in a friendly, accessible style, full of practical advice and worked examples, this book will help you get your memories from your head onto the page. This new, updated edition is a must-have for anyone wanting to tell the story of their life.

Writing is not a skill that comes naturally to all of us. This book is designed to help you develop as a writer and deals with the pitfalls and problems of trying to write good English. Corder takes you through the entire writing process - from initial idea, through planning, writing, revising and proofreading to the eventual presentation of a piece of writing. At the end of the book, there is also an easy guide to basic grammar and punctuation as well as some self-test exercises you can try out.