From the death of James III to the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, Jane Dawson tells story of Scotland from the perspective of its regions and of individual Scots, as well as incorporating the view from the royal court. Scotland Re-formed shows how the country was re-formed as the relationship between church and crown changed, with these two institutions converging, merging and diverging, thereby permanently altering the nature of Scottish governance. Society was also transformed, especially by the feuars, new landholders who became the backbone of rural Scotland. The Reformation Crisis of...

An examination and discussion of the concepts of clinical effectiveness, evidence-based practice and clinical governance in nursing practice. It considers what the term clinical effectiveness means and explores how it fits into the context of clinical governance. The book provides practical information on how to evaluate published research and looks at the implications for nurse education and continuing professional development. It also considers the implications for nursing, particularly their role and relationship with patients, and the need for multidisciplinary working. Finally, the book...

With the familiar call to reform in Physical Education, more needs to be known about factors that promote or inhibit change. Increasing the ability of primary Phyical Education teachers to learn and adapt to change is one way of improving the current situation in Physical Education. Teachers' capacity to change and learn is influenced by their personal experiences, school organizations, professional development experiences and communities of practice. This book uses case studies to explore the experiences of primary Phyical Education teachers in order to gain a deeper understanding of the...