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Surrogacy around the world
Health, Sports & Psychology

Surrogacy around the world

...the world..._Find out more about The Open University's Health and social care courses and qualifications. _ Select the icons on the interactive map below, to discover how surrogacy differs from country to country. @@PLUGINFILE@@/Surrogacy%20around%20the%20world.h5p Key for the map Altruistic: Surrogate is unpaid, though any expenses incurred may be reimbursed. Commercial: Surrogate is paid – can be organised via agency ......
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What are the three types of Bill?
Society, Politics & Law

What are the three types of Bill?

...courses and qualifications [Cromwell Statue at the Houses Of Paliament] What is a Bill? An Act of Parliament starts off as a Bill. A Bill is a proposal for a new piece of legislation that – if approved by a majority in the House of Commons and the House of Lords – will become an Act of Parliament and law of the land. There three kinds of Bill. What is a Public Bill?...
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60 second adventures in economics: Rational Choice Theory
Society, Politics & Law

60 second adventures in economics: Rational Choice Theory

...courses. Transcript: Of all the things to factor in when running an economy, the most troublesome is people. Now by and large – humans are a rational lot. When the price of something rises people will supply more of it – and buy less of it. If they expect inflation to go up – people will usually ask for higher wages – (though they might not get them) And if they...
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Space for reflection
Education & Development

Space for reflection

...course teachers have to be ready with a mop to clear up the mess. I mean that learning from mistakes cannot be a neat and tidy process. The oriental mind believes in one more chance to get it right. This has something to do with a deeply held belief in reincarnation. Nothing is over here and now. We will be here again to correct our karma. Many schools in India do allow...
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Business matters in voluntary organisations
Education & Development

Business matters in voluntary organisations

...courses to help me discover and understand more about the following and how it applies within the voluntary sector in Scotland: Leadership & Management – how to understand what is required to lead, engage and support communities and groups of volunteers People & Organisation matters – how to effectively communicate and coach/mentor those volunteering alongside me...
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The physical world: helicopters
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: helicopters

...course S207 The physical world... The physical world: helicopters An introduction to this album How helicopters fly Marie and Tracey from the Royal Berkshire Ambulance Unit find out how helicopter rotors work. Traditional rotor blades How rotor blades are constructed to cut through the air and keep the helicopter off the ground. Modern rotor blades Large, high speed...
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Reducing your ecological footprint
Nature & Environment

Reducing your ecological footprint

...course U116, Environment: journeys through a changing world... Reducing your ecological footprint A short introduction to this album Eco-Renovations Reducing your carbon footprint at home. A couple from Oxford talk about the work they've done to their home in an effort to improve energy efficiency. Eco-Lifestyle Travelling Light. A couple from Oxford describe how they...
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James Berry: Windrush songs
History & The Arts

James Berry: Windrush songs

...course A230 Reading and studying literature... James Berry An introduction to the poet, his life and how his experiences influenced his work. Empire Day James Berry reads Empire Day. Englan Voice James Berry discusses language and reads ‘Englan Voice’. Reminiscence Voice James Berry reads ‘Reminiscence Voice’. Reasons for leaving Jamaica James Berry explains his...
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