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Machiavelli and Political power
Society, Politics & Law

Machiavelli and Political power

...code to the rest of us? Certainly, according to the book The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli. Machiavelli was a 16th century diplomat who lost his job in the Renaissance equivalent of a coup d’état. Keen to impress the new rulers, he wrote them this little advice manual, an A-Z of how to wield political power. Today, being Machiavellian implies being unprincipled and...
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The many forms of workplace bullying
Money & Business

The many forms of workplace bullying

...codes of conduct or grievance resolution procedures. But one of the problems with bullying is that while “overt acts” – particularly where aggression is a feature – can be clearly identified and investigated, bullying behaviours of a more subtle nature are harder to prove. And these subtle acts of bullying can be just as distressing for a worker to experience....
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Understanding Alice
History & The Arts

Understanding Alice

...coded references to the three Liddle (little) sisters: L.C. refers to Lorina Charlotte, Tillie is a corruption of Matilda, the family name for Edith, while Lacie is an anagram of Alice. The Treacle Well refers to holy well associated with St. Frideswide, the patron saint of Oxford (‘treacle’ is an ancient term for a healing compound). Alice’s father, the Dean of...
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Article 10 mins
So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing

...code of professional practice for nurses and midwives called The Code. Additionally, they produce standards for education that all universities who offer nurse education must adhere to. A key role of the NMC is to protect the public and to guide nurses and midwives in their professional practice. If a nurse, midwife or nursing associate is not practising safely, the NMC...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Everyday English 2
Languages

Everyday English 2

...simple techniques to improve your self-confidence in taking part in discussions or writing letters or emails. Enrolling on this course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. The badge is a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject. What you learn by completing the course will really help if you wish to enrol on a formal...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Who are otherkin - and how should we view them?
Society, Politics & Law

Who are otherkin - and how should we view them?

...simple, uncomfortable question: what does it mean to be human? Feijó proposes:"Following the struggles of those who have seen themselves excluded from mankind, it might be time to ask if the diagnosis didn’t have the wrong focus all along: in the 20th century. Perhaps it could be said that humanity itself is a case of species dysphoria?" This article was originally...
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Stephen Hawking: The tributes
Science, Maths & Technology

Stephen Hawking: The tributes

...simple thought experiments to make predictions about the behaviour of the universe. My favourite was his insight into evaporating black holes, which combined general relativity and quantum mechanics. His ability to remain engaged with the scientific community despite his physical condition was a testament to his rare talent. Hawking also recognised the enormous potential...
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Make a meadow, whatever the scale and the diversity of meadows
Nature & Environment

Make a meadow, whatever the scale and the diversity of meadows

...simple steps: Stop To make a meadow, you could simply stop cutting your grass so regularly and see what grows. Cut once in summer and again in winter, removing all the cut material each time. If the diversity is not improving after some time, consider adding more species by following the steps below. Soil Wildflowers and fine grasses need soil that is low in fertility....
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