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The Lady with the Lamp is a fantastic collection of insightful essays and extracts about pioneering nurse Florence Nightingale - the founder of modern nursing. In this volume, various authors detail her life and incredible nursing work, as well as her achievements regarding social reform.This compilation of essays and extracts includes biographical pieces and poetry that explore Florence Nightingale's childhood and career, and the lasting impact she had on medical history. Famous for her work during the Crimean War and her pioneering effort in professionalising women's nursing jobs, Nightingale's life is examined in close detail in this volume.The works in this collection investigate how a normal child, named after her Italian birthplace, grew up to become the renowned 'Lady with the Lamp'. The chapters in this volume include:- 'Florence Nightingale', by Lytton Strachey- 'Santa Filomena', by H. W. Longfellow- 'An Angel Of Mercy - Florence Nightingale', by David Wasgatt Clark- 'Recollections of Florence Nightingale', by Linda Richards, America's First Trained Nurse- 'The Nightengale's Song to a Sick Soldier'- 'The Tasks of Peace', by Laura E. RichardsRepublished Read & Co. Books as part of the Brilliant Women series, this curated collection of vintage essays and extracts on Florence Nightingale are bound in a beautiful new volume. The Lady with the Lamp is a wonderful gift for those interested in groundbreaking work of Florence Nightingale and her influence on the history of nursing.

Extraordinary Nurses Throughout History is a fascinating collection that includes insightful writings on eight notable nurses of the past and celebrates their brilliant contributions to medicine.Many incredible women made invaluable improvements to modern nursing and this collection celebrates their lives and achievements through a series of essays. This volume sheds a light on the women who have helped create and improve the modern nursing we are familiar with today and demonstrates how the practice has evolved. Collated in honour of Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday, this collection is an enlightening exposition of eight notable nurses including:- Dorothea Dix- Mary Seacole- Florence Nightingale- Clara Barton- Sarah Emma Edmonds- Linda Richards- Edith Cavell- Violetta ThurstenRepublished Read & Co. Books as part of the Brilliant Women series, this beautiful volume features an introductory essay entitled 'Representative Women - The Free Nurse', by Ingleby Scott. An ideal book for those with an interest in the history of nursing, this collection is not one to be missed.

A book for Welsh learners, Advanced Level, being a collection of short stories by well-known authors. The volume comprises 25,000 words and has a glossary. Edited by Rhiannon Thomas, a tutor specialising in the field of teaching Welsh to adults.

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A gorgeous anthology of poetry, fiction and essays about friendship from your favorite classic authors.

A beautiful anthology of poetry, prose and essays about walking.

A gorgeous anthology of poetry, fiction and essays about food from your favorite classic authors.

A collection that brings together verses that mark the last moments of life, the passing from one stage to another. The poems and readings offer a wide variety of beautiful, lyrical, insightful writings on death, grieving and healing by poets including Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson and John Keats. A source of comfort, solace and fortitude.

This is the ultimate graphic novel companion collection to the Wonder Woman 1984 movie, premiering in 2020. This graphic novel contains stories from legendary writers and artists, and features Wonder Woman's greatest allies and enemies.

The Phillip Keveren Series Piano Solo.

An inspiring and fun-filled guide to the seaside, featuring artwork from the animated special of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.In this interactive guide to the seaside, eager explorers will learn all about beach favourites including sand, crabs, birds, fish, rock pools and so much more! Packed with recipes, crafts and sticker activities galore, this beautifully illustrated sticker-activity book has plenty of ideas for seaside adventures and fun facts for readers come rain or shine!

An inspiring and fun-filled guide to seasonal changes, featuring artwork from the animated special of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.In this interactive guide to the seasons, eager explorers will discover things look out for in each season, how the weather changes all year round and so much more! Packed with seasonal recipes, crafts and sticker activities galore, this beautifully illustrated sticker-activity book has plenty of ideas for outdoor adventures and wonderful weather facts for readers to discover along the way!

Originally published between 1938 and 1996, the volumes in this set provide a survey of German poetry, prose and fiction from the Middle Ages to the late 20th Century. Many of the books focus particularly on German writers and literature from an international perspective.

Originally published between 1928 and 1987, the volumes in this set provide an interesting look back at how psychology has developed as a discipline and some of the problems it has encountered along the way.

42 poems by 29 African poets, side-by-side in both languages, bring you descriptions of life, love and nature, the sinking of the SS Mendi, politics, World War I and II and praise songs to great leaders. Be delighted and challenged by the treasures now accessible through the translation into English of the poetry of southern Africa.

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