"I enjoyed reading this book very much. It is very readable and well argued using real life cases and thought experiments as well … The book provides the reader with a short history of and an overview of the most important issues in modern palliative care. Various theoretical discussions are clearly set out, such as: the relationship between the hospice movement and modern palliative care, between palliative care and health care in general, between palliative sedation and euthanasia, and the question whether euthanasia can be part of palliative care. The author starts with exploring the existing debates and then develops his own arguments in a balanced and well-structured way." Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy
 "The text of this book is accessible, the philosophical and ethical arguments are clearly articulated, and relevant ethical principles are integrated into the critique of the issues, making this a very useful book for nurses working in palliative as well as in general care." Nursing Ethics
 "It is crucially important for any student or researcher who is seriously considering ethical and policy matters at the end of life to embrace and tackle intellectually the issues that Woods raises in this book. I would happily recommend it." Journal of Medical Ethics
<ul>
<li> What constitutes a good death? </li>
<li> Is it possible to arrange a good death? </li>
<li> Is killing compatible with caring?</li>
</ul> This book looks at death and the issues and ethical dilemmas faced at the end of life. It addresses the central issues in the field such as: <ul>
<li> Withholding and withdrawing treatment </li>
<li> Euthanasia and assisted suicide </li>
<li> Terminal sedation </li>
<li> The role of autonomy </li>
<li> Palliative care</li>
</ul> Drawing on a philosophical framework, the author explores end-of-life issues in order to reflect on the nature of the good death and how this may be achieved. The book considers whether it is permissible or desirable to influence the quality of dying: offering palliative sedation as a possible alternative to terminal sedation, the argument is extended to examine why some forms of assisted dying can be shown to be compatible with the ideas of palliative care. Consideration is also given to future developments such as life extension techniques and the ethical questions that that these techniques might raise. As such, the book follows in the ongoing philosophical tradition to critique and analyse current thought on the topic of death, encouraging self-reflection in the reader and offering suggestions for practice in end-of-life care.
 Death’s Dominion is key reading for students and professionals involved in care of the dying, as well as those with an interest in the philosophical issues surrounding end-of-life care.

Death'S Dominion: Ethics At The End Of Life: Ethics at the end of life (Facing Death)

Politics & Social Sciences

Woods,Simon

Philosophy

Open University Press

Death's Dominion (Facing Death)

This interdisciplinary collection presents valuable discourse and reflection on the nature of a good death. Bringing together a leading judge and other legal scholars, philosophers, social scientists, practitioners and parents who present varying accounts of a good death, the chapters draw from personal experience as well as policy, practice and academic analysis. Covering themes such as patients’ rights to determine their own good death, considering their best interests when communication becomes difficult and the role and responsibilities of health professionals, the book outlines how ethical healthcare might be achieved when dealing with assisted suicide by organizations and how end of life services in general might be improved. It will be of interest to students and academics working the area of medical law and ethics as well as health professionals and policy-makers.

A Good Death?

Self-Help

Death & Grief

Routledge

Hansard; noun The official report of all parliamentary debates. It's a summer's morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital sparring quickly turns to blood-sport. A witty and devastating new play. Hansard premiered at the National Theatre, London, in August 2019.

Hansard

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Faber&Faber

The "Which?" Wine Guide ("Which?" Consumer Guides)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Beverages & Wine

Which Consumer Guides

First of all, you should know what The World’s Shortest Wine Book is NOT…\nIt’s NOT a worthy textbook containing more information than anyone normal could ever need. 
It’s NOT a banal go-and-buy-this-without-using-your-brain guide. 
And it’s NOT a book recommending wines that you either can’t find or can’t afford.\nNot that award-winning author Simon Woods has anything against those types of book. It’s just that he wanted to write something for normal people, as in those who enjoy wine but aren’t too precious about it.\nSo in this guide to 21 ways to get more out of a bottle of wine, among other things you’ll discover: What is the Punk Rock of wine When & why you should keep red wine in the fridge The ins-and-outs of Five + One Why more wine merchants should be like Julian What the Village People, Tom & Jerry and Sausages have to do with wine... Discover why Simon gives fortified wines the thumbs-up and special offers the thumbs down. And what cold tea and cola have to teach you about wine.\nShoe-horning all that information and more besides into the 21 chapters wasn’t easy but Simon Woods has just about managed it (although there are three extra chapters out there somewhere, as readers will find out.\n“Simon’s writing style is lively, interesting and balanced. He’s jokey without being forced, and critical without being an iconoclast. Best of all, he talks good sense” – Jamie Goode, Wine Anorak.\nTo read more good sense - and give your wine life a major boost - just click ‘Add to Cart’ above.

The World's Shortest Wine Book: 21 ways to get more out of a bottle of wine

Simon Woods

"I Don't Know Much About Wine, But I Know What I Like..."After hearing that line for the 53rd time, Simon Woods decided it was time to address the problem. Hence this book, an easily digestible and occasionally irreverent guide to the fascinating but often confusing world of wine.It's a book aimed at all those millions of people who regularly crack open a bottle, and are beginning to ask, "What's next?".The first edition won the prestigious Prix du Champagne Lanson Award for the Best Wine Book Of The Year. This second edition has been totally revised, and features new chapters on apps and wine bars, and more besides.So grab a glass and dive in...

I Don't Know Much About Wine But I Know What I Like

“I don’t know if this is a stupid question, but…”If you’ve ever had a question about wine, chances are that Simon Woods has already heard it at least once. In this book, he answers 101 of the ones he’s been asked most frequently. Such as…“Does wine contain anything apart from grapes?”“What effect is global warming having on wine?”“Why should I bother with any wine that’s not on special offer?”“Do women make better wine tasters than men?”“What are the best wines to order in a restaurant?”“How many calories are there in a glass of wine?”“How do you prevent wine staining your teeth?”…and many more besidesA perfect book to dip in and out of, regardless of how much you know about wine.

101 Wine FAQs: The answers to the questions that people ask about wine

A Good Death?: Law and Ethics in Practice (Medical Law and Ethics)

Few transformations are as intriguing as that of a grape into wine. Vine to Bottle is a unique account of the energy, passion, and expertise that go into the production of a wine. The author and photographer show the winemaker and his team at key periods throughout a single vintage to create a personal yet comprehensive tale of the winemaking process. Two producers are featured-a traditional small-scale producer in Burgundy and a large industrial-scale producer in the south of France-to highlight every choice that a winemaker has to make in the vineyard, winery, and cellar. At every stage, inspirational literary and photographic snapshots of everyday life reveal how people, nature, and science interact to create the finest vintage.

Vine to Bottle: How Wine Is Made

Miller/Mitchell Beazley

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