Simon Chapman

A jungle river bend in the Amazon. There are rapids upstream and forest-covered hills, unexplored! Anything could be ahead - flesh-eating fish, dangerous insects, even grumpy monkeys. So watch out!WOW! Facts is a progressively levelled series of non-fiction books that support reading fluency and comprehension for struggling and reluctant readers. It is available in banded levels from Turquoise to Grey, with reading ages ranging from 6 to 9. The titles in Turquoise Level have a reading age of 6 years and an interest age from 9 up to 14 years. These fun, fact-filled books have wide appeal and cover a huge array of subjects. They use bite-sized chunks of text and generous letter and paragraph spacing to aid readability for dyslexic students. Full-colour photographic illustrations support comprehension and bring the wonderful world of information to life.

Specifically designed for the MCEM Part C, this book contains 100 questions to help candidates prepare for this OSCE examination. All questions and answers are mapped directly to the College of Emergency Medicine syllabus and contain detailed information that allows candidates to appreciate the format and requirements of each OSCE. Each question features instructions to candidate, actor, and examiner, so candidates can practise in groups and recreate OSCE stations. MCEM-style marking sheets ensure that candidates have a good understanding of the standard that is required by the College. Complete and up-to-date, this book will give trainees a realistic and comprehensive preparation for the MCEM Part C.

The Port Arthur massacre on 28 April 1996, when 35 people were shot dead by Martin Bryant, transformed Australia’s gun control debate. Public outrage drove politicians from all sides of politics to embrace gun control. Non-violent ‘people power’ galvanised government resolve to outlaw semi-automatic weapons, register all guns, and tighten gun ownership laws.Simon Chapman’s book gives an insider’s view of the struggle for gun control, highlighting the public discourse between shooters determined to preserve the right for civilians to bear military-style weapons, and activists dedicated to getting Australia ‘off the American path’ of gun violence.Law reform is not inevitable. It requires the planned, strategic use of media and advocacy to convert anger into action. The story of the campaign for gun control is a practical guide to achieving humane social change for activists everywhere.

'It is a very compelling read though, because of the controversies every health professional should consider its key message as a principle (what does the evidence tell us?) in their practice and in their influence personally.'

This volume finds the reader shipwrecked on a desert island, completely isolated, and with no food or help in sight. There are decisions to be made, and quizzes, survival advice and stories of real-life explorers.

'In the Wilderness' treks into the great Siberian forests, taking the reader in search of the Tuuguska meteorite crater. Learn to survive in the cold northern wilderness, coping with sudden weather changes, fending off starving wolves and bears, and canoeing down raging rivers, all from the comfort of your couch. So do try this at home! Be a Couch Explorer!

'On Safari' travels into the hazardous African bush, taking the reader in search of legendary wonders of the natural world. There are plenty of challenges to face along the way - plus some terrifying experiences! Be a couch explorer.

Explorers Wanted! is an exciting new non-fiction series aimed at children of 10+. Each book in the series presents the reader with an exciting expedition to tackle, and is crammed with fascinating information, gruesome details and cool facts useful for the journey. 'Jungle' gives a true insight into what being an explorer is really about, while allowing budding young adventurers to experience the excitement and dangers of an expedition without having to leave their own home. A truly interactive experience where the readers are faced with decision-making tasks.

Explorers Wanted! is an exciting new non-fiction series aimed at children of 10+. Each book in the series presents the reader with an exciting expedition to tackle, and is crammed with fascinating information, gruesome details and cool facts useful for the journey. 'Under the Sea' gives a true insight into what being an explorer is really about, while allowing budding young adventurers to experience the excitement and dangers of an expedition without having to leave their own home. A truly interactive experience where the readers are faced with decision-making tasks.

Covering theory and practice, this guide explores the field of public health advocacy from the perspectives of the sociology of news production and public health activism. The second section offers an A-Z of strategies for gaining media attention, with many entries illustrated by case histories.