slow, 14 Aug 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid

usless review, 03 Aug 2008
The main 17th Edition book was out in Febuary.
if you are that worried, either bring it with you, or get the Amicus red book, it is more or less the on-site guide

Not yet been published, 13 Jun 2008
Been waiting since 6 april for mine to be sent ? 17 ed regs due to be complied with in july do not think its due to be published untill september 2008

slow, 14 Aug 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid

usless review, 03 Aug 2008
The main 17th Edition book was out in Febuary.
if you are that worried, either bring it with you, or get the Amicus red book, it is more or less the on-site guide

Not yet been published, 13 Jun 2008
Been waiting since 6 april for mine to be sent ? 17 ed regs due to be complied with in july do not think its due to be published untill september 2008

You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.

17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!

beside this version is great if you a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. what ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained! (pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!

Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.

"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!

....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!

Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.

It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?


Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!

slow, 14 Aug 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid

usless review, 03 Aug 2008
The main 17th Edition book was out in Febuary.
if you are that worried, either bring it with you, or get the Amicus red book, it is more or less the on-site guide

Not yet been published, 13 Jun 2008
Been waiting since 6 april for mine to be sent ? 17 ed regs due to be complied with in july do not think its due to be published untill september 2008

You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.

17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!

beside this version is great if you a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. what ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained! (pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!

Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.

"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!

....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!

Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.

It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?


Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!

alphabet, 18 May 2008
This is the book to buy on teaching this subject. It is clearly written, beautifully laid out and provides self assessment exercises to work through in order to clarify what has just been read. There are more provided on the cd rom at the back of the book too. If you are teaching this subject for the first time, moving up or down years or simply want to refresh your knowledge and rekindle your enthusiasm then this is the book for you.

A lifesaver, 13 Apr 2008
This book is a must for trainee teachers lacking confidence with their maths knowledge and teaching. The author empathises with the trepidation of maths, and offers clear and simple explanations. The chapters are clearly divided for when you need that quick knowledge top-up when lesson planning, and the self-test questions are a great confidence boost! The book also offers techniques that complement the new NNS teaching strategies (e.g. partitioning, multiplication grids etc).

compulsoray buy, 19 Aug 2007
A book from the reading list for Uni of Glosc. I great book! It has opened up my mind to the thinking of first time learners. It's simple and easy to understand with quick references and no jargon. Credit to Derek Haylock. I wish all other QTS books were like this one!

Superb!, 24 Nov 2006
After teaching primary maths for 14 years, and being the KS2 maths subject leader for 13 of those, I have no hesitation in rating this easily the best book I have ever read on the subject. Forget all those expensive courses, and trying to negotiate the endless tweaking of the NNS, save money by using this book to deliver a series of INSETs. Unbeatable value!

Simply Fabulous!!, 04 Oct 2006
When I was told at the start of my teacher training course that I would need to buy this maths text book, I let out a big groan. I remembered all of those maths textbooks from when I was actually AT school and remembered how utterly boring they were. But since working through this book and completeing the end of chapter self-assessment questions, my confidence in maths has soared! A must have for teachers-to-be, especially those who are a bit shakey on their maths knowledge!

slow, 14 Aug 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid

usless review, 03 Aug 2008
The main 17th Edition book was out in Febuary.
if you are that worried, either bring it with you, or get the Amicus red book, it is more or less the on-site guide

Not yet been published, 13 Jun 2008
Been waiting since 6 april for mine to be sent ? 17 ed regs due to be complied with in july do not think its due to be published untill september 2008

You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.

17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!

beside this version is great if you a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. what ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained! (pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!

Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.

"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!

....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!

Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.

It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?


Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!

alphabet, 18 May 2008
This is the book to buy on teaching this subject. It is clearly written, beautifully laid out and provides self assessment exercises to work through in order to clarify what has just been read. There are more provided on the cd rom at the back of the book too. If you are teaching this subject for the first time, moving up or down years or simply want to refresh your knowledge and rekindle your enthusiasm then this is the book for you.

A lifesaver, 13 Apr 2008
This book is a must for trainee teachers lacking confidence with their maths knowledge and teaching. The author empathises with the trepidation of maths, and offers clear and simple explanations. The chapters are clearly divided for when you need that quick knowledge top-up when lesson planning, and the self-test questions are a great confidence boost! The book also offers techniques that complement the new NNS teaching strategies (e.g. partitioning, multiplication grids etc).

compulsoray buy, 19 Aug 2007
A book from the reading list for Uni of Glosc. I great book! It has opened up my mind to the thinking of first time learners. It's simple and easy to understand with quick references and no jargon. Credit to Derek Haylock. I wish all other QTS books were like this one!

Superb!, 24 Nov 2006
After teaching primary maths for 14 years, and being the KS2 maths subject leader for 13 of those, I have no hesitation in rating this easily the best book I have ever read on the subject. Forget all those expensive courses, and trying to negotiate the endless tweaking of the NNS, save money by using this book to deliver a series of INSETs. Unbeatable value!

Simply Fabulous!!, 04 Oct 2006
When I was told at the start of my teacher training course that I would need to buy this maths text book, I let out a big groan. I remembered all of those maths textbooks from when I was actually AT school and remembered how utterly boring they were. But since working through this book and completeing the end of chapter self-assessment questions, my confidence in maths has soared! A must have for teachers-to-be, especially those who are a bit shakey on their maths knowledge!

Anatomy and Physiology Made Easy, 31 May 2008
I've owned this book since my first year of nurse training in 1998. Ten years later and having been qualified for 7 years, it's still in regular use. I recently did my Acute Care Foundation Course for emergency nursing, and out it came yet again. It's easy to understand and logical. Each body system is covered separately, starting with the biology theory and moving on to talk about diseases which can affect that particular system. For anyone who wants to learn about human biology who doesn't like jargon and wants things explained to them in plain English, this book is essential.

Buy this book!, 14 Jul 2007
All nursing and medically allied students should buy this book as it gives clear and consise information into disease, illnesses, causes and treatment.

Also gives a precise and clear anatomy and physiological breakdown.

Essential for begginners to nursing, 18 Mar 2005
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness is easy to follow, uses simple language and presents clear diagrams. It is essential for getting to grips with the fundimental basics of anatomy and physiology. This text is a must for nursing students as many diploma courses recommend its use for self directed study.

Comments from a tutor, 05 Nov 2004
I am a teacher of Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage and I recommend this book to my students. It contains a little more informattion than students need for level 3 ITEC A & P but this is a good thing! The explanations, illustrations and diagrams are presented in a clear and consise manner making learning easier. I only wish it came on CD rom! It is well worth the money.

A very helpful book, 17 Jul 2004
I brought this book on the recomendation of my course tutors and it did not dissapoint. This book enabled to me to get consistently high pass marks in my exams and I cannot recommend it enough.
The information contained went a lot deeper in to the subject than I needed.

If you are doing any type of medical or medically associtaed course then I suggest that you buy this book now.

slow, 14 Aug 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid

usless review, 03 Aug 2008
The main 17th Edition book was out in Febuary.
if you are that worried, either bring it with you, or get the Amicus red book, it is more or less the on-site guide

Not yet been published, 13 Jun 2008
Been waiting since 6 april for mine to be sent ? 17 ed regs due to be complied with in july do not think its due to be published untill september 2008

You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.

17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!

beside this version is great if you a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. what ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained! (pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!

Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.

"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!

....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!

Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.

It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?


Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!

alphabet, 18 May 2008
This is the book to buy on teaching this subject. It is clearly written, beautifully laid out and provides self assessment exercises to work through in order to clarify what has just been read. There are more provided on the cd rom at the back of the book too. If you are teaching this subject for the first time, moving up or down years or simply want to refresh your knowledge and rekindle your enthusiasm then this is the book for you.

A lifesaver, 13 Apr 2008
This book is a must for trainee teachers lacking confidence with their maths knowledge and teaching. The author empathises with the trepidation of maths, and offers clear and simple explanations. The chapters are clearly divided for when you need that quick knowledge top-up when lesson planning, and the self-test questions are a great confidence boost! The book also offers techniques that complement the new NNS teaching strategies (e.g. partitioning, multiplication grids etc).

compulsoray buy, 19 Aug 2007
A book from the reading list for Uni of Glosc. I great book! It has opened up my mind to the thinking of first time learners. It's simple and easy to understand with quick references and no jargon. Credit to Derek Haylock. I wish all other QTS books were like this one!

Superb!, 24 Nov 2006
After teaching primary maths for 14 years, and being the KS2 maths subject leader for 13 of those, I have no hesitation in rating this easily the best book I have ever read on the subject. Forget all those expensive courses, and trying to negotiate the endless tweaking of the NNS, save money by using this book to deliver a series of INSETs. Unbeatable value!

Simply Fabulous!!, 04 Oct 2006
When I was told at the start of my teacher training course that I would need to buy this maths text book, I let out a big groan. I remembered all of those maths textbooks from when I was actually AT school and remembered how utterly boring they were. But since working through this book and completeing the end of chapter self-assessment questions, my confidence in maths has soared! A must have for teachers-to-be, especially those who are a bit shakey on their maths knowledge!

Anatomy and Physiology Made Easy, 31 May 2008
I've owned this book since my first year of nurse training in 1998. Ten years later and having been qualified for 7 years, it's still in regular use. I recently did my Acute Care Foundation Course for emergency nursing, and out it came yet again. It's easy to understand and logical. Each body system is covered separately, starting with the biology theory and moving on to talk about diseases which can affect that particular system. For anyone who wants to learn about human biology who doesn't like jargon and wants things explained to them in plain English, this book is essential.

Buy this book!, 14 Jul 2007
All nursing and medically allied students should buy this book as it gives clear and consise information into disease, illnesses, causes and treatment.

Also gives a precise and clear anatomy and physiological breakdown.

Essential for begginners to nursing, 18 Mar 2005
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness is easy to follow, uses simple language and presents clear diagrams. It is essential for getting to grips with the fundimental basics of anatomy and physiology. This text is a must for nursing students as many diploma courses recommend its use for self directed study.

Comments from a tutor, 05 Nov 2004
I am a teacher of Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage and I recommend this book to my students. It contains a little more informattion than students need for level 3 ITEC A & P but this is a good thing! The explanations, illustrations and diagrams are presented in a clear and consise manner making learning easier. I only wish it came on CD rom! It is well worth the money.

A very helpful book, 17 Jul 2004
I brought this book on the recomendation of my course tutors and it did not dissapoint. This book enabled to me to get consistently high pass marks in my exams and I cannot recommend it enough.
The information contained went a lot deeper in to the subject than I needed.

If you are doing any type of medical or medically associtaed course then I suggest that you buy this book now.

not bad... but, 30 Aug 2008
this is a great, well organised textbook... a very good aid to learning. the only problem is, there's a factual mistake on every other page! all anatomy textbooks have mistakes, due to rushing the books through editing, but gray's is especially bad! make sure you buy another book if you want to gain a more accurate knowledge and read about topics from a number of different authors

Henry would have loved it I'm sure!, 03 Jan 2008
This is a very well presented book whose bright colours keep you awake just that little bit longer.

There are idiosyncrasies such as in some places it ventures off in to physiology and forgets the very anatomy that the book is based on but if you are a medical or physio student you will have great fun spotting these and working out what is missing... maybe! Physio students may want to add Levengie & Norkin 'Joint Structure and Function' to it to allow a flawless understanding of the musculoskeletal system.

I have used various anatomy and physiology books and this is by far the best one. This book, when used with Ganong Medical physiology, is the easiest way to achieve great Anat and Phys marks. This book also makes regular and, importantly, relevant references to clinical implications of anatomy to keep the reader focused.

Lost a mark as I would have like to see more biomechanical / joint force info in there.



The key to my success!, 28 Jun 2007
This book is wonderful i cannot praise it enough!

When i started med school i was told to buy clinically orientated anatomy (Moore and Dally) i struggled using this for the whole of my first year, and just before the exams i happened to glance at someone elses copy of Gray's and immediately ran out and bought it.

Topics that had baffled and evaded me all year became clear in an instant- the diagrams are that good! The explanations are more concise and not so waffly. The text is larger, so for me was much less intimidating. I will admit that the text is not as detailed as Moore and Dally, but for me this was a bonus, as i felt it was actually within my grasp, rather than just completely blowing me away!

Finally it is interesting that Birmingham University now reccomend this to their first year medics instead of Moore and Dally which they had used for many years. Also I'm pleased to say that having abandoned Moore and Dally, i aced my second year exams!!!

great for visual learners, 28 Jun 2007
As has been mentioned previously, Gray's Anatomy for Students has amazing illustrations. If you prefer to learn from pictures rather than descriptions this is the anatomy book for you. It very clearly illustrates relationships between structures and has multiple views of each area.

A must have.

Worth every penny!, 03 Feb 2007
I enjoyed this book very much. I am a medical student in Italy, and I used it for my Anatomy part 2 exam. I wish I had discovered it sooner!
Clear, simple, great pictures. I didn't use it alone because it lacks info sometimes, but it was great for understanding (really gorgeous pictures) and reviewing.
I strongly suggest it.

slow, 14 Aug 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid

usless review, 03 Aug 2008
The main 17th Edition book was out in Febuary.
if you are that worried, either bring it with you, or get the Amicus red book, it is more or less the on-site guide

Not yet been published, 13 Jun 2008
Been waiting since 6 april for mine to be sent ? 17 ed regs due to be complied with in july do not think its due to be published untill september 2008

You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.

17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!

beside this version is great if you a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. what ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained! (pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!

Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.

"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!

....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!

Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.

It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?


Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!

alphabet, 18 May 2008
This is the book to buy on teaching this subject. It is clearly written, beautifully laid out and provides self assessment exercises to work through in order to clarify what has just been read. There are more provided on the cd rom at the back of the book too. If you are teaching this subject for the first time, moving up or down years or simply want to refresh your knowledge and rekindle your enthusiasm then this is the book for you.

A lifesaver, 13 Apr 2008
This book is a must for trainee teachers lacking confidence with their maths knowledge and teaching. The author empathises with the trepidation of maths, and offers clear and simple explanations. The chapters are clearly divided for when you need that quick knowledge top-up when lesson planning, and the self-test questions are a great confidence boost! The book also offers techniques that complement the new NNS teaching strategies (e.g. partitioning, multiplication grids etc).

compulsoray buy, 19 Aug 2007
A book from the reading list for Uni of Glosc. I great book! It has opened up my mind to the thinking of first time learners. It's simple and easy to understand with quick references and no jargon. Credit to Derek Haylock. I wish all other QTS books were like this one!

Superb!, 24 Nov 2006
After teaching primary maths for 14 years, and being the KS2 maths subject leader for 13 of those, I have no hesitation in rating this easily the best book I have ever read on the subject. Forget all those expensive courses, and trying to negotiate the endless tweaking of the NNS, save money by using this book to deliver a series of INSETs. Unbeatable value!

Simply Fabulous!!, 04 Oct 2006
When I was told at the start of my teacher training course that I would need to buy this maths text book, I let out a big groan. I remembered all of those maths textbooks from when I was actually AT school and remembered how utterly boring they were. But since working through this book and completeing the end of chapter self-assessment questions, my confidence in maths has soared! A must have for teachers-to-be, especially those who are a bit shakey on their maths knowledge!

Anatomy and Physiology Made Easy, 31 May 2008
I've owned this book since my first year of nurse training in 1998. Ten years later and having been qualified for 7 years, it's still in regular use. I recently did my Acute Care Foundation Course for emergency nursing, and out it came yet again. It's easy to understand and logical. Each body system is covered separately, starting with the biology theory and moving on to talk about diseases which can affect that particular system. For anyone who wants to learn about human biology who doesn't like jargon and wants things explained to them in plain English, this book is essential.

Buy this book!, 14 Jul 2007
All nursing and medically allied students should buy this book as it gives clear and consise information into disease, illnesses, causes and treatment.

Also gives a precise and clear anatomy and physiological breakdown.

Essential for begginners to nursing, 18 Mar 2005
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness is easy to follow, uses simple language and presents clear diagrams. It is essential for getting to grips with the fundimental basics of anatomy and physiology. This text is a must for nursing students as many diploma courses recommend its use for self directed study.

Comments from a tutor, 05 Nov 2004
I am a teacher of Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage and I recommend this book to my students. It contains a little more informattion than students need for level 3 ITEC A & P but this is a good thing! The explanations, illustrations and diagrams are presented in a clear and consise manner making learning easier. I only wish it came on CD rom! It is well worth the money.

A very helpful book, 17 Jul 2004
I brought this book on the recomendation of my course tutors and it did not dissapoint. This book enabled to me to get consistently high pass marks in my exams and I cannot recommend it enough.
The information contained went a lot deeper in to the subject than I needed.

If you are doing any type of medical or medically associtaed course then I suggest that you buy this book now.

not bad... but, 30 Aug 2008
this is a great, well organised textbook... a very good aid to learning. the only problem is, there's a factual mistake on every other page! all anatomy textbooks have mistakes, due to rushing the books through editing, but gray's is especially bad! make sure you buy another book if you want to gain a more accurate knowledge and read about topics from a number of different authors

Henry would have loved it I'm sure!, 03 Jan 2008
This is a very well presented book whose bright colours keep you awake just that little bit longer.

There are idiosyncrasies such as in some places it ventures off in to physiology and forgets the very anatomy that the book is based on but if you are a medical or physio student you will have great fun spotting these and working out what is missing... maybe! Physio students may want to add Levengie & Norkin 'Joint Structure and Function' to it to allow a flawless understanding of the musculoskeletal system.

I have used various anatomy and physiology books and this is by far the best one. This book, when used with Ganong Medical physiology, is the easiest way to achieve great Anat and Phys marks. This book also makes regular and, importantly, relevant references to clinical implications of anatomy to keep the reader focused.

Lost a mark as I would have like to see more biomechanical / joint force info in there.



The key to my success!, 28 Jun 2007
This book is wonderful i cannot praise it enough!

When i started med school i was told to buy clinically orientated anatomy (Moore and Dally) i struggled using this for the whole of my first year, and just before the exams i happened to glance at someone elses copy of Gray's and immediately ran out and bought it.

Topics that had baffled and evaded me all year became clear in an instant- the diagrams are that good! The explanations are more concise and not so waffly. The text is larger, so for me was much less intimidating. I will admit that the text is not as detailed as Moore and Dally, but for me this was a bonus, as i felt it was actually within my grasp, rather than just completely blowing me away!

Finally it is interesting that Birmingham University now reccomend this to their first year medics instead of Moore and Dally which they had used for many years. Also I'm pleased to say that having abandoned Moore and Dally, i aced my second year exams!!!

great for visual learners, 28 Jun 2007
As has been mentioned previously, Gray's Anatomy for Students has amazing illustrations. If you prefer to learn from pictures rather than descriptions this is the anatomy book for you. It very clearly illustrates relationships between structures and has multiple views of each area.

A must have.

Worth every penny!, 03 Feb 2007
I enjoyed this book very much. I am a medical student in Italy, and I used it for my Anatomy part 2 exam. I wish I had discovered it sooner!
Clear, simple, great pictures. I didn't use it alone because it lacks info sometimes, but it was great for understanding (really gorgeous pictures) and reviewing.
I strongly suggest it.

Essential at any level, 11 Feb 2008
Great book, great for all levels - good mix of theorists, excellent links to more information. Good links to those who oppose the theorists cited and why - would recommend as a good basic book for any level of learning

essential for child related degree, 16 Nov 2007
I'm doing an early years degree and this book provides lots of basic, vital info about theorists. Well worth the money & easy to read with lots of visual info too.

Excellent Book, 26 Oct 2007
Really helped give me a basic outline of each theorists life and studies. Has been my bible for my foundation degree in early years

excellent for nvq3 childcare, 21 Oct 2007
very easy to read and understand making it ideal for nvq3 childcare a must! great!!

A must for those studying in early years, 03 Feb 2007
This book gives a brief outline of the most well known child development theorists. Studying for my foundation degree in childhood studies I refer to this book often as a start point for further research on a particuar theorist, or to find a theorist to make sence of my studies. Together with 'Theories of Childhood' by Carol Garhart Mooney I'm not worried about where to start looking for my research. I look at these! BUY IT.

slow, 14 Aug 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid

usless review, 03 Aug 2008
The main 17th Edition book was out in Febuary.
if you are that worried, either bring it with you, or get the Amicus red book, it is more or less the on-site guide

Not yet been published, 13 Jun 2008
Been waiting since 6 april for mine to be sent ? 17 ed regs due to be complied with in july do not think its due to be published untill september 2008

You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.

17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!

beside this version is great if you a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. what ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained! (pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!

Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.

"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!

....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!

Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.

It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?


Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!

alphabet, 18 May 2008
This is the book to buy on teaching this subject. It is clearly written, beautifully laid out and provides self assessment exercises to work through in order to clarify what has just been read. There are more provided on the cd rom at the back of the book too. If you are teaching this subject for the first time, moving up or down years or simply want to refresh your knowledge and rekindle your enthusiasm then this is the book for you.

A lifesaver, 13 Apr 2008
This book is a must for trainee teachers lacking confidence with their maths knowledge and teaching. The author empathises with the trepidation of maths, and offers clear and simple explanations. The chapters are clearly divided for when you need that quick knowledge top-up when lesson planning, and the self-test questions are a great confidence boost! The book also offers techniques that complement the new NNS teaching strategies (e.g. partitioning, multiplication grids etc).

compulsoray buy, 19 Aug 2007
A book from the reading list for Uni of Glosc. I great book! It has opened up my mind to the thinking of first time learners. It's simple and easy to understand with quick references and no jargon. Credit to Derek Haylock. I wish all other QTS books were like this one!

Superb!, 24 Nov 2006
After teaching primary maths for 14 years, and being the KS2 maths subject leader for 13 of those, I have no hesitation in rating this easily the best book I have ever read on the subject. Forget all those expensive courses, and trying to negotiate the endless tweaking of the NNS, save money by using this book to deliver a series of INSETs. Unbeatable value!

Simply Fabulous!!, 04 Oct 2006
When I was told at the start of my teacher training course that I would need to buy this maths text book, I let out a big groan. I remembered all of those maths textbooks from when I was actually AT school and remembered how utterly boring they were. But since working through this book and completeing the end of chapter self-assessment questions, my confidence in maths has soared! A must have for teachers-to-be, especially those who are a bit shakey on their maths knowledge!

Anatomy and Physiology Made Easy, 31 May 2008
I've owned this book since my first year of nurse training in 1998. Ten years later and having been qualified for 7 years, it's still in regular use. I recently did my Acute Care Foundation Course for emergency nursing, and out it came yet again. It's easy to understand and logical. Each body system is covered separately, starting with the biology theory and moving on to talk about diseases which can affect that particular system. For anyone who wants to learn about human biology who doesn't like jargon and wants things explained to them in plain English, this book is essential.

Buy this book!, 14 Jul 2007
All nursing and medically allied students should buy this book as it gives clear and consise information into disease, illnesses, causes and treatment.

Also gives a precise and clear anatomy and physiological breakdown.

Essential for begginners to nursing, 18 Mar 2005
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness is easy to follow, uses simple language and presents clear diagrams. It is essential for getting to grips with the fundimental basics of anatomy and physiology. This text is a must for nursing students as many diploma courses recommend its use for self directed study.

Comments from a tutor, 05 Nov 2004
I am a teacher of Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage and I recommend this book to my students. It contains a little more informattion than students need for level 3 ITEC A & P but this is a good thing! The explanations, illustrations and diagrams are presented in a clear and consise manner making learning easier. I only wish it came on CD rom! It is well worth the money.

A very helpful book, 17 Jul 2004
I brought this book on the recomendation of my course tutors and it did not dissapoint. This book enabled to me to get consistently high pass marks in my exams and I cannot recommend it enough.
The information contained went a lot deeper in to the subject than I needed.

If you are doing any type of medical or medically associtaed course then I suggest that you buy this book now.

not bad... but, 30 Aug 2008
this is a great, well organised textbook... a very good aid to learning. the only problem is, there's a factual mistake on every other page! all anatomy textbooks have mistakes, due to rushing the books through editing, but gray's is especially bad! make sure you buy another book if you want to gain a more accurate knowledge and read about topics from a number of different authors

Henry would have loved it I'm sure!, 03 Jan 2008
This is a very well presented book whose bright colours keep you awake just that little bit longer.

There are idiosyncrasies such as in some places it ventures off in to physiology and forgets the very anatomy that the book is based on but if you are a medical or physio student you will have great fun spotting these and working out what is missing... maybe! Physio students may want to add Levengie & Norkin 'Joint Structure and Function' to it to allow a flawless understanding of the musculoskeletal system.

I have used various anatomy and physiology books and this is by far the best one. This book, when used with Ganong Medical physiology, is the easiest way to achieve great Anat and Phys marks. This book also makes regular and, importantly, relevant references to clinical implications of anatomy to keep the reader focused.

Lost a mark as I would have like to see more biomechanical / joint force info in there.



The key to my success!, 28 Jun 2007
This book is wonderful i cannot praise it enough!

When i started med school i was told to buy clinically orientated anatomy (Moore and Dally) i struggled using this for the whole of my first year, and just before the exams i happened to glance at someone elses copy of Gray's and immediately ran out and bought it.

Topics that had baffled and evaded me all year became clear in an instant- the diagrams are that good! The explanations are more concise and not so waffly. The text is larger, so for me was much less intimidating. I will admit that the text is not as detailed as Moore and Dally, but for me this was a bonus, as i felt it was actually within my grasp, rather than just completely blowing me away!

Finally it is interesting that Birmingham University now reccomend this to their first year medics instead of Moore and Dally which they had used for many years. Also I'm pleased to say that having abandoned Moore and Dally, i aced my second year exams!!!

great for visual learners, 28 Jun 2007
As has been mentioned previously, Gray's Anatomy for Students has amazing illustrations. If you prefer to learn from pictures rather than descriptions this is the anatomy book for you. It very clearly illustrates relationships between structures and has multiple views of each area.

A must have.

Worth every penny!, 03 Feb 2007
I enjoyed this book very much. I am a medical student in Italy, and I used it for my Anatomy part 2 exam. I wish I had discovered it sooner!
Clear, simple, great pictures. I didn't use it alone because it lacks info sometimes, but it was great for understanding (really gorgeous pictures) and reviewing.
I strongly suggest it.

Essential at any level, 11 Feb 2008
Great book, great for all levels - good mix of theorists, excellent links to more information. Good links to those who oppose the theorists cited and why - would recommend as a good basic book for any level of learning

essential for child related degree, 16 Nov 2007
I'm doing an early years degree and this book provides lots of basic, vital info about theorists. Well worth the money & easy to read with lots of visual info too.

Excellent Book, 26 Oct 2007
Really helped give me a basic outline of each theorists life and studies. Has been my bible for my foundation degree in early years

excellent for nvq3 childcare, 21 Oct 2007
very easy to read and understand making it ideal for nvq3 childcare a must! great!!

A must for those studying in early years, 03 Feb 2007
This book gives a brief outline of the most well known child development theorists. Studying for my foundation degree in childhood studies I refer to this book often as a start point for further research on a particuar theorist, or to find a theorist to make sence of my studies. Together with 'Theories of Childhood' by Carol Garhart Mooney I'm not worried about where to start looking for my research. I look at these! BUY IT.

Excellent Book!, 19 Oct 2007
I'm now in my second year of an undergraduate course and my lecturers had recommended two main books - this one and another EU Law textbook by Jo.Steiner. I first bought the EU book by Jo.Steiner but realised that it had no caselaw (or insufficient at least) and decided to get this book by Burca. I have to say that you can rely on this book alone for the full course, it is very informative and has some interesting small debates on contentious issues. Quite rightly, it can be described as the 'Bible' of EU Law. Despite it being very thick with lots of information, it is very easy to read and comprehend.

In summary, get this book before any others! You would not need to buy any others, but remember always use other books as well for essays!

Why is it so long winded?, 08 Oct 2007
This book is massively over-detailed. Even my lecturer who suggested this book as recommended reading says on her handout 'It has far more detail than you will need on this course but there are nuggets of crucial information amongst all the detail'. Is there really? Well why can't people who are supposed to be such experts in their field that they write what is described as the leading textbooks get to the point a bit more quickly or better still make it clear which bits of their lengthy boredom-fest are the important bits that students need to know. I bought this, read the first reading from it that I had to read for a seminar and sent it back so that I could get a refund. There are tons of good, clear and to the point EU law textbooks out there that are for sale at a fraction of the price of this rambling mammoth so be sure to shop around for a book that is actualy useful (cuts through the chaff for you) rather than making things even more muddled.

Best EU Law book around, 18 Sep 2007
As a law student I've had to shell out loads of money for books that stay on the shelf and barely get opened... after five years of law school I can say without a shadow of a doubt Craig and De Burca was the book I got the most value for money out of. Absolutely, 100% recommended for any law student who will be taking a number of EU courses, or EU Law related degree. If only all other law books were as easy to read as this one!

Claptrap, 19 Jul 2007
This book is totally woeful - it completely misdescribes the crucial principle of indirect effect and is breathtakingly incompetent when discussing the Von Colson principle.

I urge all self-respecting students of the law to steer well clear of this depressing read, it will seriously challenge your will to live.

EU Law textbook review, 27 Jun 2006
Suddenly EU law becomes clear! If, like me, you have struggled to master the various areas and concepts of EU law then this book is for you. Easy to use, easy to read and easy to cross reference to other text books. Well worth the money!

slow, 14 Aug 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid

usless review, 03 Aug 2008
The main 17th Edition book was out in Febuary.
if you are that worried, either bring it with you, or get the Amicus red book, it is more or less the on-site guide

Not yet been published, 13 Jun 2008
Been waiting since 6 april for mine to be sent ? 17 ed regs due to be complied with in july do not think its due to be published untill september 2008

You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.

17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!

beside this version is great if you a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. what ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained! (pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!

Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.

"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!

....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!

Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.

It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?


Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!

alphabet, 18 May 2008
This is the book to buy on teaching this subject. It is clearly written, beautifully laid out and provides self assessment exercises to work through in order to clarify what has just been read. There are more provided on the cd rom at the back of the book too. If you are teaching this subject for the first time, moving up or down years or simply want to refresh your knowledge and rekindle your enthusiasm then this is the book for you.

A lifesaver, 13 Apr 2008
This book is a must for trainee teachers lacking confidence with their maths knowledge and teaching. The author empathises with the trepidation of maths, and offers clear and simple explanations. The chapters are clearly divided for when you need that quick knowledge top-up when lesson planning, and the self-test questions are a great confidence boost! The book also offers techniques that complement the new NNS teaching strategies (e.g. partitioning, multiplication grids etc).

compulsoray buy, 19 Aug 2007
A book from the reading list for Uni of Glosc. I great book! It has opened up my mind to the thinking of first time learners. It's simple and easy to understand with quick references and no jargon. Credit to Derek Haylock. I wish all other QTS books were like this one!

Superb!, 24 Nov 2006
After teaching primary maths for 14 years, and being the KS2 maths subject leader for 13 of those, I have no hesitation in rating this easily the best book I have ever read on the subject. Forget all those expensive courses, and trying to negotiate the endless tweaking of the NNS, save money by using this book to deliver a series of INSETs. Unbeatable value!

Simply Fabulous!!, 04 Oct 2006
When I was told at the start of my teacher training course that I would need to buy this maths text book, I let out a big groan. I remembered all of those maths textbooks from when I was actually AT school and remembered how utterly boring they were. But since working through this book and completeing the end of chapter self-assessment questions, my confidence in maths has soared! A must have for teachers-to-be, especially those who are a bit shakey on their maths knowledge!

Anatomy and Physiology Made Easy, 31 May 2008
I've owned this book since my first year of nurse training in 1998. Ten years later and having been qualified for 7 years, it's still in regular use. I recently did my Acute Care Foundation Course for emergency nursing, and out it came yet again. It's easy to understand and logical. Each body system is covered separately, starting with the biology theory and moving on to talk about diseases which can affect that particular system. For anyone who wants to learn about human biology who doesn't like jargon and wants things explained to them in plain English, this book is essential.

Buy this book!, 14 Jul 2007
All nursing and medically allied students should buy this book as it gives clear and consise information into disease, illnesses, causes and treatment.

Also gives a precise and clear anatomy and physiological breakdown.

Essential for begginners to nursing, 18 Mar 2005
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness is easy to follow, uses simple language and presents clear diagrams. It is essential for getting to grips with the fundimental basics of anatomy and physiology. This text is a must for nursing students as many diploma courses recommend its use for self directed study.

Comments from a tutor, 05 Nov 2004
I am a teacher of Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage and I recommend this book to my students. It contains a little more informattion than students need for level 3 ITEC A & P but this is a good thing! The explanations, illustrations and diagrams are presented in a clear and consise manner making learning easier. I only wish it came on CD rom! It is well worth the money.

A very helpful book, 17 Jul 2004
I brought this book on the recomendation of my course tutors and it did not dissapoint. This book enabled to me to get consistently high pass marks in my exams and I cannot recommend it enough.
The information contained went a lot deeper in to the subject than I needed.

If you are doing any type of medical or medically associtaed course then I suggest that you buy this book now.

not bad... but, 30 Aug 2008
this is a great, well organised textbook... a very good aid to learning. the only problem is, there's a factual mistake on every other page! all anatomy textbooks have mistakes, due to rushing the books through editing, but gray's is especially bad! make sure you buy another book if you want to gain a more accurate knowledge and read about topics from a number of different authors

Henry would have loved it I'm sure!, 03 Jan 2008
This is a very well presented book whose bright colours keep you awake just that little bit longer.

There are idiosyncrasies such as in some places it ventures off in to physiology and forgets the very anatomy that the book is based on but if you are a medical or physio student you will have great fun spotting these and working out what is missing... maybe! Physio students may want to add Levengie & Norkin 'Joint Structure and Function' to it to allow a flawless understanding of the musculoskeletal system.

I have used various anatomy and physiology books and this is by far the best one. This book, when used with Ganong Medical physiology, is the easiest way to achieve great Anat and Phys marks. This book also makes regular and, importantly, relevant references to clinical implications of anatomy to keep the reader focused.

Lost a mark as I would have like to see more biomechanical / joint force info in there.



The key to my success!, 28 Jun 2007
This book is wonderful i cannot praise it enough!

When i started med school i was told to buy clinically orientated anatomy (Moore and Dally) i struggled using this for the whole of my first year, and just before the exams i happened to glance at someone elses copy of Gray's and immediately ran out and bought it.

Topics that had baffled and evaded me all year became clear in an instant- the diagrams are that good! The explanations are more concise and not so waffly. The text is larger, so for me was much less intimidating. I will admit that the text is not as detailed as Moore and Dally, but for me this was a bonus, as i felt it was actually within my grasp, rather than just completely blowing me away!

Finally it is interesting that Birmingham University now reccomend this to their first year medics instead of Moore and Dally which they had used for many years. Also I'm pleased to say that having abandoned Moore and Dally, i aced my second year exams!!!

great for visual learners, 28 Jun 2007
As has been mentioned previously, Gray's Anatomy for Students has amazing illustrations. If you prefer to learn from pictures rather than descriptions this is the anatomy book for you. It very clearly illustrates relationships between structures and has multiple views of each area.

A must have.

Worth every penny!, 03 Feb 2007
I enjoyed this book very much. I am a medical student in Italy, and I used it for my Anatomy part 2 exam. I wish I had discovered it sooner!
Clear, simple, great pictures. I didn't use it alone because it lacks info sometimes, but it was great for understanding (really gorgeous pictures) and reviewing.
I strongly suggest it.

Essential at any level, 11 Feb 2008
Great book, great for all levels - good mix of theorists, excellent links to more information. Good links to those who oppose the theorists cited and why - would recommend as a good basic book for any level of learning

essential for child related degree, 16 Nov 2007
I'm doing an early years degree and this book provides lots of basic, vital info about theorists. Well worth the money & easy to read with lots of visual info too.

Excellent Book, 26 Oct 2007
Really helped give me a basic outline of each theorists life and studies. Has been my bible for my foundation degree in early years

excellent for nvq3 childcare, 21 Oct 2007
very easy to read and understand making it ideal for nvq3 childcare a must! great!!

A must for those studying in early years, 03 Feb 2007
This book gives a brief outline of the most well known child development theorists. Studying for my foundation degree in childhood studies I refer to this book often as a start point for further research on a particuar theorist, or to find a theorist to make sence of my studies. Together with 'Theories of Childhood' by Carol Garhart Mooney I'm not worried about where to start looking for my research. I look at these! BUY IT.

Excellent Book!, 19 Oct 2007
I'm now in my second year of an undergraduate course and my lecturers had recommended two main books - this one and another EU Law textbook by Jo.Steiner. I first bought the EU book by Jo.Steiner but realised that it had no caselaw (or insufficient at least) and decided to get this book by Burca. I have to say that you can rely on this book alone for the full course, it is very informative and has some interesting small debates on contentious issues. Quite rightly, it can be described as the 'Bible' of EU Law. Despite it being very thick with lots of information, it is very easy to read and comprehend.

In summary, get this book before any others! You would not need to buy any others, but remember always use other books as well for essays!

Why is it so long winded?, 08 Oct 2007
This book is massively over-detailed. Even my lecturer who suggested this book as recommended reading says on her handout 'It has far more detail than you will need on this course but there are nuggets of crucial information amongst all the detail'. Is there really? Well why can't people who are supposed to be such experts in their field that they write what is described as the leading textbooks get to the point a bit more quickly or better still make it clear which bits of their lengthy boredom-fest are the important bits that students need to know. I bought this, read the first reading from it that I had to read for a seminar and sent it back so that I could get a refund. There are tons of good, clear and to the point EU law textbooks out there that are for sale at a fraction of the price of this rambling mammoth so be sure to shop around for a book that is actualy useful (cuts through the chaff for you) rather than making things even more muddled.

Best EU Law book around, 18 Sep 2007
As a law student I've had to shell out loads of money for books that stay on the shelf and barely get opened... after five years of law school I can say without a shadow of a doubt Craig and De Burca was the book I got the most value for money out of. Absolutely, 100% recommended for any law student who will be taking a number of EU courses, or EU Law related degree. If only all other law books were as easy to read as this one!

Claptrap, 19 Jul 2007
This book is totally woeful - it completely misdescribes the crucial principle of indirect effect and is breathtakingly incompetent when discussing the Von Colson principle.

I urge all self-respecting students of the law to steer well clear of this depressing read, it will seriously challenge your will to live.

EU Law textbook review, 27 Jun 2006
Suddenly EU law becomes clear! If, like me, you have struggled to master the various areas and concepts of EU law then this book is for you. Easy to use, easy to read and easy to cross reference to other text books. Well worth the money!

Great little book (That has like 1600 pages), 14 Jan 2008
As a med student..i found that this book covered basically anything i have needed to know in a simple..easy to understand fashion.

Everyone i have spoken to has a copy of this book..and uses it on at least a weekly basis. The book covers material from the very basics to the complex..and managed to acheive this without being patronising or condescending..all in all a great book

Fantastic, 06 Apr 2007
This was one of my best (and most recommended) must-buy books for any pharmacy/pharmacology student that needs an in-depth knowledge of pharmacology. This is one of the books that got me through my MPharm degree. The concepts are presented with amazing clarity and the pictures in this book say more than a thousand words (yes, they really are that good). A highly recommended book for any student that needs an all-round pharmacology book.

The main reason I'm a Pharmacist, 21 Aug 2006
An absolute gem of a book. Probably the best value for money from any book i purchased in my MPharm degree. I totaly recommend it for any body who needs an indepth knowledge of pharmacology.

A wealth of information, 09 Feb 2006
This book contains absolutely everything you will need to know in Pharmacology univeristy course units. The text is very small, so can get a bit boring reading it but, like I say, there's a hell of a lot of stuff crammed in there. Lot of diagrams and text boxes to summarise the heavy stuff. Definitely worth a read.

Depends on levels of info needed, 16 Jan 2006
I bought this book after reading the reviews on here which appeared to say that was probably the best pharmacology book available. I have found as a med student, there is often not enough information on specific drugs and their actions, and many drugs aren't in the book at all. Myself would recomend Lange instead.

slow, 14 Aug 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid

usless review, 03 Aug 2008
The main 17th Edition book was out in Febuary.
if you are that worried, either bring it with you, or get the Amicus red book, it is more or less the on-site guide

Not yet been published, 13 Jun 2008
Been waiting since 6 april for mine to be sent ? 17 ed regs due to be complied with in july do not think its due to be published untill september 2008

You know you want it, 21 Jul 2008
I am about to order this. After reading the reviews I can't wait to get my hands on this and read it cover to cover to get all 17th,ed and ready for my next NICEIC inspection. It will be great, more regs, more questions, more trying to explain to customers. I may opt (have to) to go on a course aswell which is excellent as I was wondering where to go on holiday this year. Roll on the ammendments. There may even be a prequel and some retro bonding moments to come.

17th Edition, Great if you like poor workmanship and RCDs everywhere to cover poor workmanship!!, 12 Jul 2008
Well, after years of is the 16th overkill or under, we all had our issues with the 16th as practical installers. but my god the 17th. have done the guilds, the tutor hated it, every electrician I know and have met hate the book. New numbering to allign with the EU, wow great friggin idea that was. Oh by the way havn't the IET just issued an ammendment showing how stupid they were and highlighting how many mistakes are in this version. I would wait until they industry sees sense and makes the first published ammendemnt. £65 for a book with mistakes, bloody cheek!

beside this version is great if you a piss poor electrician and like using RCDs everywhere. what ever happend to correctly selecting, installing, inspecting and testing a circuit with good workmanship and materials so that persons, property and livestock etc are protected without the need for these 1666 ohms cheat devices which can and do seize up anyway if not maintained! (pushing the button after two years doesn't make a device relaibel, its under fault that counts!) Might as well use bloody nails. TWO WORDS COWBOYS CHARTER!!

Book for the boys, 15 May 2008
A book that is simply not written to be understood. A book that can only really be read if purchased with other guides. A book written by persons that have no idea about this industry. A black cable can now be live, existing blue cables now may be live but new blue ones will be neutrals. Persons will die because of these Regs. Written by so called experts that do not care how much it all costs. Let's put RCDs or RCBOs on everything. Why buy it, because you have to.

"Bob the fish!"........., 26 Apr 2008
........What a guy! Try reading the description of the book before buying!

....My missus loves it now i'm "Mr Competant"!

Its just like the last edition, but red &......safety is beefed up.

It'd probably sell better as an audio C.D version, as a SLEEPING aid!
Maybe that'd get the price down to a reasonable cost.
Lets hope its a while before the next one, eh?


Whoa! Steady on Betty!, 03 Apr 2008
Shortly after I received my copy, my TROUSERS EXPLODED!
Its that good!
Its Electric!!!!!

alphabet, 18 May 2008
This is the book to buy on teaching this subject. It is clearly written, beautifully laid out and provides self assessment exercises to work through in order to clarify what has just been read. There are more provided on the cd rom at the back of the book too. If you are teaching this subject for the first time, moving up or down years or simply want to refresh your knowledge and rekindle your enthusiasm then this is the book for you.

A lifesaver, 13 Apr 2008
This book is a must for trainee teachers lacking confidence with their maths knowledge and teaching. The author empathises with the trepidation of maths, and offers clear and simple explanations. The chapters are clearly divided for when you need that quick knowledge top-up when lesson planning, and the self-test questions are a great confidence boost! The book also offers techniques that complement the new NNS teaching strategies (e.g. partitioning, multiplication grids etc).

compulsoray buy, 19 Aug 2007
A book from the reading list for Uni of Glosc. I great book! It has opened up my mind to the thinking of first time learners. It's simple and easy to understand with quick references and no jargon. Credit to Derek Haylock. I wish all other QTS books were like this one!

Superb!, 24 Nov 2006
After teaching primary maths for 14 years, and being the KS2 maths subject leader for 13 of those, I have no hesitation in rating this easily the best book I have ever read on the subject. Forget all those expensive courses, and trying to negotiate the endless tweaking of the NNS, save money by using this book to deliver a series of INSETs. Unbeatable value!

Simply Fabulous!!, 04 Oct 2006
When I was told at the start of my teacher training course that I would need to buy this maths text book, I let out a big groan. I remembered all of those maths textbooks from when I was actually AT school and remembered how utterly boring they were. But since working through this book and completeing the end of chapter self-assessment questions, my confidence in maths has soared! A must have for teachers-to-be, especially those who are a bit shakey on their maths knowledge!

Anatomy and Physiology Made Easy, 31 May 2008
I've owned this book since my first year of nurse training in 1998. Ten years later and having been qualified for 7 years, it's still in regular use. I recently did my Acute Care Foundation Course for emergency nursing, and out it came yet again. It's easy to understand and logical. Each body system is covered separately, starting with the biology theory and moving on to talk about diseases which can affect that particular system. For anyone who wants to learn about human biology who doesn't like jargon and wants things explained to them in plain English, this book is essential.

Buy this book!, 14 Jul 2007
All nursing and medically allied students should buy this book as it gives clear and consise information into disease, illnesses, causes and treatment.

Also gives a precise and clear anatomy and physiological breakdown.

Essential for begginners to nursing, 18 Mar 2005
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness is easy to follow, uses simple language and presents clear diagrams. It is essential for getting to grips with the fundimental basics of anatomy and physiology. This text is a must for nursing students as many diploma courses recommend its use for self directed study.

Comments from a tutor, 05 Nov 2004
I am a teacher of Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage and I recommend this book to my students. It contains a little more informattion than students need for level 3 ITEC A & P but this is a good thing! The explanations, illustrations and diagrams are presented in a clear and consise manner making learning easier. I only wish it came on CD rom! It is well worth the money.

A very helpful book, 17 Jul 2004
I brought this book on the recomendation of my course tutors and it did not dissapoint. This book enabled to me to get consistently high pass marks in my exams and I cannot recommend it enough.
The information contained went a lot deeper in to the subject than I needed.

If you are doing any type of medical or medically associtaed course then I suggest that you buy this book now.

not bad... but, 30 Aug 2008
this is a great, well organised textbook... a very good aid to learning. the only problem is, there's a factual mistake on every other page! all anatomy textbooks have mistakes, due to rushing the books through editing, but gray's is especially bad! make sure you buy another book if you want to gain a more accurate knowledge and read about topics from a number of different authors

Henry would have loved it I'm sure!, 03 Jan 2008
This is a very well presented book whose bright colours keep you awake just that little bit longer.

There are idiosyncrasies such as in some places it ventures off in to physiology and forgets the very anatomy that the book is based on but if you are a medical or physio student you will have great fun spotting these and working out what is missing... maybe! Physio students may want to add Levengie & Norkin 'Joint Structure and Function' to it to allow a flawless understanding of the musculoskeletal system.

I have used various anatomy and physiology books and this is by far the best one. This book, when used with Ganong Medical physiology, is the easiest way to achieve great Anat and Phys marks. This book also makes regular and, importantly, relevant references to clinical implications of anatomy to keep the reader focused.

Lost a mark as I would have like to see more biomechanical / joint force info in there.



The key to my success!, 28 Jun 2007
This book is wonderful i cannot praise it enough!

When i started med school i was told to buy clinically orientated anatomy (Moore and Dally) i struggled using this for the whole of my first year, and just before the exams i happened to glance at someone elses copy of Gray's and immediately ran out and bought it.

Topics that had baffled and evaded me all year became clear in an instant- the diagrams are that good! The explanations are more concise and not so waffly. The text is larger, so for me was much less intimidating. I will admit that the text is not as detailed as Moore and Dally, but for me this was a bonus, as i felt it was actually within my grasp, rather than just completely blowing me away!

Finally it is interesting that Birmingham University now reccomend this to their first year medics instead of Moore and Dally which they had used for many years. Also I'm pleased to say that having abandoned Moore and Dally, i aced my second year exams!!!

great for visual learners, 28 Jun 2007
As has been mentioned previously, Gray's Anatomy for Students has amazing illustrations. If you prefer to learn from pictures rather than descriptions this is the anatomy book for you. It very clearly illustrates relationships between structures and has multiple views of each area.

A must have.

Worth every penny!, 03 Feb 2007
I enjoyed this book very much. I am a medical student in Italy, and I used it for my Anatomy part 2 exam. I wish I had discovered it sooner!
Clear, simple, great pictures. I didn't use it alone because it lacks info sometimes, but it was great for understanding (really gorgeous pictures) and reviewing.
I strongly suggest it.

Essential at any level, 11 Feb 2008
Great book, great for all levels - good mix of theorists, excellent links to more information. Good links to those who oppose the theorists cited and why - would recommend as a good basic book for any level of learning

essential for child related degree, 16 Nov 2007
I'm doing an early years degree and this book provides lots of basic, vital info about theorists. Well worth the money & easy to read with lots of visual info too.

Excellent Book, 26 Oct 2007
Really helped give me a basic outline of each theorists life and studies. Has been my bible for my foundation degree in early years

excellent for nvq3 childcare, 21 Oct 2007
very easy to read and understand making it ideal for nvq3 childcare a must! great!!

A must for those studying in early years, 03 Feb 2007
This book gives a brief outline of the most well known child development theorists. Studying for my foundation degree in childhood studies I refer to this book often as a start point for further research on a particuar theorist, or to find a theorist to make sence of my studies. Together with 'Theories of Childhood' by Carol Garhart Mooney I'm not worried about where to start looking for my research. I look at these! BUY IT.

Excellent Book!, 19 Oct 2007
I'm now in my second year of an undergraduate course and my lecturers had recommended two main books - this one and another EU Law textbook by Jo.Steiner. I first bought the EU book by Jo.Steiner but realised that it had no caselaw (or insufficient at least) and decided to get this book by Burca. I have to say that you can rely on this book alone for the full course, it is very informative and has some interesting small debates on contentious issues. Quite rightly, it can be described as the 'Bible' of EU Law. Despite it being very thick with lots of information, it is very easy to read and comprehend.

In summary, get this book before any others! You would not need to buy any others, but remember always use other books as well for essays!

Why is it so long winded?, 08 Oct 2007
This book is massively over-detailed. Even my lecturer who suggested this book as recommended reading says on her handout 'It has far more detail than you will need on this course but there are nuggets of crucial information amongst all the detail'. Is there really? Well why can't people who a