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A History of Nursing explores the history of nursing by investigating the earliest records of the caring profession, how it progressed and what established it along the way to becoming the nursing we see today. It starts at the beginning of the story - how, once upon a time, all we had to depend on was Mother Nature. How did nursing go from being knowledge handed down through ancient scripts, folklore and sometimes by accident, to the degree-level, accountable practice of modern times? And why do nurses not wear hats anymore? A History of Nursing answers all these questions and more. -
There are many heroic tales from the Second World War. However, there are very few tales of the heroism displayed by those who didn’t necessarily pick up a weapon. These women offered lifesaving treatment, keeping men alive so they could undergo the operations and procedures they needed to keep them that way. This book, complete with real life stories, documents the experiences, places, and equipment of one of these groups of people affectionately named “The Flying Nightingales. -
The story of the Covid crisis told by a nurse who was newly qualified as an advanced clinical practitioner, responsible for life and death decisions about the patients she saw. Covering her experiences, both before and during the pandemic, this book is by turns both heartbreaking and heartwarming, shining a light on the compassion and dedication of hospital staff during these dark days. -
What are the secrets of old London Bridge? Who was Big Ben? How do you tell if you're a proper cockney? How did the London stone allegedly bring about the creation of the city? Discover the answers to these questions and many other fascinating aspects of the Great British capital in this absorbing collection of stories and trivia. -
The first book to explore the inception of modern nursing from a transnational perspective, Carol Helmstadter studies the development of the new military nursing in the five Crimean War armies: British, French, Piedmont-Sardinian, Ottoman, and Russian. -
Discover the people, places, and landmarks that make London a truly global, modern city. London is a city justly proud of its cultural diversity, yet for too long the focus has been on mainstream history. Black London is a complete guide that shines a new and much-needed light on the rich Black history of London's inhabitants and beyond. -
Founder of the St. Christopher's Hospice, and of the modern hospice movement, Dame Cicely Saunders' work transformed the management of pain, the care of the dying, and led to the establishment of the field of palliative medicine. This biography explores her extraordinary life. -
Orlando Figes’ vivid book reinterprets this extraordinary conflict. Bringing to life ordinary soldiers in snow-filled trenches, surgeons on the battlefield and the haunted, fanatical figure of Tsar Nicholas himself, Crimea tells the human story of a tragic war. -
Crochet 15 iconic women who changed the world with this collection of amigurumi crochet patterns. Whether it's Florence, Greta or Malala, this collection of crochet patterns celebrates 15 women who have made an impact on the global stage whether in politics, sport, medicine or education. Learn more about each of the characters featured in this collection and make unique gifts to inspire and delight all generations. -
Mark your place in a good read with a charming bookmark that slips easily around your book. Fun and quirky, this is a lovely gift for the bookworm in your life, or indeed for you. -
How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? Author Brene Brown (Daring Greatly; Rising Strong; Braving the Wilderness) shows that leadership is not about titles, status or power. Leaders are those who take responsibility for developing the potential in people and ideas. -
In this collection of testimonials, over 100 well known individuals, including the likes of Louis Theroux, Joanna Lumley and Michael Palin, share a collection of personal stories. Hopeful, heartfelt and hilarious, these stories form a love letter to the 1.5 million people who go above and beyond the call of duty every day.
