Isabelle Butcher

How to excel in your doctoral viva offers an accessible guide to approaching and preparing for a PhD viva examination. The book explains what the viva is, how the process works, and what the purpose of the viva is. It guides the reader through the course of preparing for their viva examination, with chapters focusing on organisation to dealing with viva concerns. Contributions from over 25 academics ranging from critical care to theology provide a unique insight into the experiences of PhD candidates and examiners, and make this book an invaluable resource for students completing PhDs across the sciences.

Josh and Amy are best friends. Amy has hemiplegia, but she doesn't let it get in the way of having fun. Join Josh as he learns all about hemiplegia and what it means for Amy. Anything you can do, I can do is a children's picture book exploring hemiplegia from a child's perspective. The aim of the story is to help children understand what it means to have hemiplegia themselves, as well as understanding the needs and abilities of siblings and friends with hemiplegia.