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  • Decision Modelling for Health Economic Evaluation

    by Andrew Briggs, Mark Sculpher, Karl Claxton ...
    Series series Handbooks in Health Economic Evaluation
    In financially constrained health systems across the world, increasing emphasis is being placed on the ability to demonstrate that health care interventions are not only effective, but also cost-effective. This book deals with decision modelling techniques that can be used to estimate the value for money of various interventions including medical devices, surgical procedures, diagnostic ... Read more

    $62.09 USD

  • It Keeps Me Seeking

    The Invitation from Science, Philosophy and Religion

    by Andrew Briggs, Hans Halvorson, Andrew Steane ...
    Here is a fresh look at how science contributes to the bigger picture of human flourishing, through a collage of science and philosophy, richly illustrated by the authors' own experience and personal reflection. They survey the territory of fundamental physics, machine learning, philosophy of human identity, evolutionary biology, miracles, arguments from design, naturalism, the history of ideas, ... Read more

    $22.79 USD

  • Human Flourishing

    Scientific insight and spiritual wisdom in uncertain times

    by Andrew Briggs, Michael J. Reiss ...
    'A careful and thoughtful provocation' (Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury) Ambitiously placed at the intersection of scientific insights and spiritual wisdom, Human Flourishing prompts us to reflect on what constitutes a good life and the choices that can help achieve it. For thousands of years, humans have asked 'Why we are here?' and 'What makes for a good life?' At different times, ... Read more

    $25.69 USD

  • Cave Discovery

    When did we start asking questions?

    by Andrew Briggs, Roger Wagner, Julia Golding ...
    Series series The Curious Science Quest
    'The brilliant and entertaining illustrations in this series enliven a clear and enjoyable text that should stimulate serious thought about the world and our place in it.' Lord Rees, Astronomer Royal, President of the Royal Society 2005-2010Join Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • The Penultimate Curiosity

    How Science Swims in the Slipstream of Ultimate Questions

    by Roger Wagner, Andrew Briggs ...
    When young children first begin to ask 'why?' they embark on a journey with no final destination. The need to make sense of the world as a whole is an ultimate curiosity that lies at the root of all human religions. It has, in many cultures, shaped and motivated a more down to earth scientific interest in the physical world, which could therefore be described as penultimate curiosity. These two ... Read more

    $18.09 USD

  • Uganda

    by Philip Briggs, Andrew Roberts ...
    Bradt’s Uganda has for many years been considered the go-to source of information for travellers interested in this extraordinary country, which boasts Africa’s most biodiverse – and arguably most exciting – safari circuit. Written by Philip Briggs, the world’s foremost guidebook writer on Africa, this new tenth edition of the most detailed travel guidebook available to Uganda has been thoroughly ... Read more

    $20.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Waiting To Be Found

    Papers on Children in Care

    by Andrew Briggs ...
    Series series Tavistock Clinic Series
    This book explores the importance of relationship between child and care system, child and clinician or other practitioner, practitioners with practitioners, or individuals with the organisation in which they work. It presents the analytic and multifaceted centrality of relationship concept. ... Read more

    $54.99 USD

  • Surviving Space

    Papers on Infant Observation

    by Andrew Briggs ...
    Series series Tavistock Clinic Series
    Surviving Space is a collection of papers on infant observation and related issues by contemporary experts in the field, commemorating the centenary of Esther Bick and the unique contribution she has made to psychoanalytic theory. As part of the prestigious Tavistock Clinic Series, this is an essential addition to this highly-valued and innovative series. Infant observation is crucial to most ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • Towards Belonging

    Negotiating New Relationships for Adopted Children and Those in Care

    by Andrew Briggs ...
    Series series Tavistock Clinic Series
    This book explores what a sense of belonging—its components and state—means for the adopted children and those in care. It contributes to reader's understanding of these children's emotional well-being, mental health, and potential for success in life through education and beyond. ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Modern Flights

    Where next?

    by Julia Golding, Andrew Briggs, Roger Wagner ...
    Illustrated by Brett Hudson ...
    Series series The Curious Science Quest
    Here is a wonderful and wittily written introduction to science as the art of asking open questions and not jumping to conclusions. It's also an amusing excursion through evolution and anthropology which packs in a lot of learning with the lightest of touches.' REVEREND DOCTOR MALCOLM GUITE Poet, singer-songwriter, priest, and academic Chaplain at Girton College CambridgeJoin Harriet, Darwin's pet ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Greek Adventure

    Who were the first scientists?

    by Andrew Briggs, Roger Wagner, Julia Golding ...
    Series series The Curious Science Quest
    'The brilliant and entertaining illustrations in this series enliven a clear and enjoyable text that should stimulate serious thought about the world and our place in it.' - Lord Rees, Astronomer RoyalJoin Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Rocky Road to Galileo

    What is Our Place in the Solar System

    by Julia Golding, Andrew Briggs, Roger Wagner ...
    Illustrated by Brett Hudson ...
    Series series The Curious Science Quest
    'Here is a wonderful and wittily written introduction to science as the art of asking open questions and not jumping to conclusions. It's also an amusing excursion through evolution and anthropology which packs in a lot of learning with the lightest of touches. A much-needed antidote to the bludgeoning crudity of so much writing in both science and religion.' Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, poet, singer ... Read more

    $8.69 USD