In the consultation document 'High speed two: property compensation for London-West Midlands' (October 2012) the Government recognised that in order to build HS2, it will be necessary to compulsorily purchase and demolish a number of social rented homes, principally those close to Euston Station. A ruling of the High Court on 15 March 2013 found that the decision announced in January 2012 to rule out further consideration of a property bond as a potential method of property compensation was unlawful. This was found because the consultation which led to the decision had been unfair as it did not provide enough information on the proposals. In response to the judgment, the Government undertook to consult again on elements of property compensation relevant to the judgment. This document explains the Government's approach to working with local authorities, housing associations, affected tenants and other key stakeholders to agree a joint strategy to replace any lost social rented housing along Phase One of the route

This book explores the fundamental concepts of air conditioning and their application to systems. The book explains all concepts in a clear, practical manner, and focuses on problems and examples typically encountered on the job. Uses a minimum of mathematics.

How do you teach tolerance, self-awareness, and responsibility? How can you help children deal with fear, mistrust, or aggression? Play a game with them! Games are an ideal way to help children develop social and emotional skills; they are exciting, relaxing, and fun. 101 LIFE SKILLS GAMES FOR CHILDREN: LEARNING, GROWING, GETTING ALONG (Ages 6-12) is a resource that can help children understand and deal with problems that arise in daily interactions with other children and adults. These games help children develop social and emotional skills and enhance self-awareness. The games address the following issues: dependence, aggression, fear, resentment, disability, accusations, boasting, honesty, flexibility, patience, secrets, conscience, inhibitions, stereotypes, noise, lying, performance, closeness, weaknesses, self confidence, fun, reassurance, love, respect, integrating a new classmate, group conflict. Organized in three main chapters: (I-Games, You-Games and We-Games), the book is well structured and easily accessible. It specifies an objective for every game, gives step-by-step instructions, and offers questions for reflection. It provides possible variations for each game, examples, tips, and ideas for role plays. Each game contains references to appropriate follow-up games and is illustrated with charming drawings.

A masterful work of personal reportage, this volume is also a vibrant portrait of a mysterious people and an essential document of a disappearing culture. Fabled, feared, romanticized, and reviled, the Gypsies—or Roma—are among the least understood people on earth. Their culture remains largely obscure, but in Isabel Fonseca they have found an eloquent witness. In Bury Me Standing, alongside unforgettable portraits of individuals—the poet, the politician, the child prostitute—Fonseca offers sharp insights into the humor, language, wisdom, and taboos of the Roma. She traces their exodus out of India 1,000 years ago and their astonishing history of persecution: enslaved by the princes of medieval Romania; massacred by the Nazis; forcibly assimilated by the communist regimes; evicted from their settlements in Eastern Europe, and most recently, in Western Europe as well. Whether as handy scapegoats or figments of the romantic imagination, the Gypsies have always been with us—but never before have they been brought so vividly to life. Includes fifty black and white photos.

When Galanos goes missing and Princess Thessallya is affected by a mysterious illness, Anthony and the Royal Free Guardians take her down to visit Kyros to rest and recover. While staying at the retired warrior's ranch they discover that many people and livestock have gone missing. As Thessallya is plagued with unexplainable bouts of excruciating pain she must rely on the Guardians to investigate. When their search leads them to uncovering a magnificent beast and a vicious plot to overthrow her father's kingdom they are all forced into action.Walk with Anthony as he fights to protect his best friend. Will his love and determination be enough to save her? Will she heal in time to lead the Royal Free Guardians against the threat to their kingdom? Will they be strong enough to save the people without Galanos? Once again marvel at the unique power of the heartstones that binds the warrior princess to her dragon as your favorite warriors battle to save the Free Lands. Journey with the Guardian Preator and her eclectic squad of heroes as they face some of the most difficult challenges yet.

This is the eBook version of the printed book. This digtial Short Cut provides a concise and supremely useful guide to the emerging trend of User Acceptance Testing (UAT). The ultimate goal of UAT is to validate that a system of products is of sufficient quality to be accepted by the users and, ultimately, the sponsors. This Short Cut is unique in that it views UAT through the concept that the user should be represented in every step of the software delivery lifecycle--including requirements, designs, testing, and maintenance--so that the user community is prepared, and even eager, to accept the software once it is completed. Rob Cimperman offers an informal explanation of testing, software development, and project management to equip business testers with both theory and practical examples, without the overwhelming details often associated with books written for "professional" testers. Rather than simply explaining what to do, this resource is the only one that explains why and how to do it by addressing this market segment in simple, actionable language. Throughout the author’s considerable experience coordinating UAT and guiding business testers, he has learned precisely what testers do and do not intuitively understand about the software development process. UAT Defined informs the reader about the unfamiliar political landscape they will encounter. Giving the UAT team the tools they need to comprehend the process on their own saves the IT staff from having to explain test management from the beginning. The result is a practice that increases productivity and eliminates the costs associated with unnecessary mistakes, tedious rework, and avoidable delays. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Defining UAT–What It Is...and What It Is Not Chapter 3 Test Planning–Setting the Stage for UAT Success Chapter 4 Building the Team–Transforming Users into Testers Chapter 5 Executing UAT–Tracking and Reporting Chapter 6 Mitigating Risk–Your Primary Responsibility