Aspects of the United Kingdom offers students of English and EFL teachers essential information about the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Readers will learn about the history and cultures of the nations of the British Isles and see how they have helped shaped the country today. There is also a focus on contemporary Britain, offering the student an understanding of hot-topic issues in the UK.

Topics covered are:

- Cultures and Identities of the nations of the United Kingdom

- Peoples of the ...

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The Court for International Climate Crisis (CICC) is a more-than-human tribunal founded by writer, academic, lawyer, and activist Radha D'Souza and artist and propaganda researcher Jonas Staal in 2021. The aim of the CICC is to prosecute climate crimes committed by states and corporations, not only in the past and present, but also in the future. Central to this book is the first iteration of the project, commissioned and staged by Framer Framed in Amsterdam, during which public hearings were...

In a world where technologies permeate our lives, the urgent question arises: how can we shape our digital society without undermining the foundations of civilisation? The theoretical and practical concepts of 'Civilised Digitalisation' and humanity by design merge into a revolutionary approach to curb abuse and violations. At a time when technological progress goes hand in hand with moral responsibility, this book reveals the blueprint for a world where humanity is and remains in charge in t...

This book presents the theory and practice of impact assessment tailored to new border control technologies that are increasingly employed at state borders with the aim of facilitating border checks. Experience has shown that their use often comes into conflict with societal values such as the respect for fundamental rights to privacy and personal data protection. As a result, there is a growing need to accommodate two requirements, the first being the deployment of new border control technol...

Written by expert lecturers, this book provides students with a comprehensive and critical look at the EYFS curriculum.

Is it possible to master the basics of English grammar and to learn how to build correct complex sentences without drowning in too much abstract theory?The authors of this book believe it is. Getting to Grips with Grammar offers you the tools to do so.The book provides insight into the building blocks of English grammar and into the various word categories. It explains complex matters such as the tenses and modality in a transparent way and it shows you how to make your syntax more sophistica...

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Whether you’re an athlete, an agent, a sponsor, an administrator, or a sports marketing student, "The Athlete Brand Book" is your essential guide to mastering athlete branding in today’s brand-driven, athlete-centric, and data-powered sports industry.

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A study of law today is inevitably also a study of international law. The purpose of law is to order society. Since society is constantly evolving, so is law. Globalization is more prevalent than ever. Countries have understood that the nation-state stands alone in this rapidly evolving world and that various challenges can only be adequately addressed at a higher, cross-border level. The aim of this book is to introduce the reader to the fundamentals of international law and that includes Eu...