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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Highly readable and rich with engaging case studies and learning tools, Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition delivers the complete nursing foundation students need in a format designed for the way they like to learn. Approachable text is accompanied by callouts, questions, and vignettes to help students explore essential patient care practices in real-world terms and gain a more practical understanding of how they'll apply what they've learned in practice. Trusted by instructors, students, and practicing nurses for more than 50 years, the 14th edition of this landmark resource has been comprehensively updated to reflect the latest research and practices and keep pace with the transition from critical care to home care, ethics, and genetics. Complete integration with Lippincott CoursePoint allows you to easily map out your entire course, provide personalized student remediation, and simulate real-world nursing scenarios based directly on vignettes in the text, giving your students unparalleled preparation for success in the medical-surgical nursing workforce. Key Features in the 14th Edition: * NEW! New chapter on assessment and management of patients with obesity including expanded content on gastric and duodenal disorders.* NEW! Interdisciplinary feature in every chapter. Nursing students should be educated in an environment that provides such interdisciplinary educational experiences based on mutual understanding and respect and designed to enhance the practice of each discipline.* EXPANDED! Immunodeficiency chapter includes updated HIV infection and AIDS content.* UPDATED! The following units have been revised Immunologic Function, Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function, and Metabolic and Endocrine Function.*Concept Mastery Alerts clarify difficult concepts, informed by data from Misconception Alert questions in PrepU for Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12e.*Quality and Safety Nursing Alerts build upon previous edition's Nursing Alerts to highlight issues related to quality and safety nursing care.* UPDATED! The unit openers include new Case Studies with QSEN Competency Focus to highlight a competency and related knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Additional information for these case studies related to NANDA-I, NIC, NOC and the nursing process is available online.*Prioritization Questions have been added to the Critical Thinking Exercises.*Genetics Charts and Ethical Dilemma Charts have been revised to reflect the latest advances in the field.* Critical care information has been updated to further the authors' goal to have the most up-to-date and clinically relevant content on critical care throughout the book.* The Table of Contents has been reorganized for a more logical sequence and flow.*Nursing Process sections, Plans of Nursing Care, and Critical Care sections* More than 2,900 NCLEX-style review questions*Assessment Charts, Risk Factor Charts, Guidelines Charts, Genetics in Nursing Practice Charts, Patient Education Charts, Health Promotion Charts, Ethics and Related Issues Charts, and Pharmacology Charts and tables.*Gerontologic Considerations sections, Physiology/Pathophysiology figures, and updated Home Care Checklists *Nursing Research Profiles and EBP questions help students learn the importance of evidence-based practice.* Concepts in Action Animations bring anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology concepts to life. Features Summary Trusted by instructors, preferred by students, Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition makes fundamental coverage of medical-surgical nursing practices more approachable than ever... Author Janice L. Hinkle Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Release date 20171001 Pages 2352 ISBN 1-4963-5515-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4963-5515-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This Student Book has been approved by AQA. This Student Book has been granted an Imprimatur, which is a declaration from within the Catholic Church that the parts of this publication concerned with Catholic doctrine and morals are free from error. This textbook offers a tried and trusted approach from a team of experienced authors to cover the study of Catholic Christianity, Islam, Judaism and thematic studies. Each chapter sets clear objectives and topic summaries, helping students understand what they need to know. The book includes a range of activity types and study tips to develop understanding. Assessment guidance runs throughout the book, offering revision checklists, practice questions and sample answer activities to support the new question types. Features Summary This AQA-approved textbook offers a tried and trusted approach from a team of experienced authors to cover the study of Catholic Christianity, Islam, Judaism and thematic studies... Author Cynthia Bartlett (Series editor), Peter Wallace (Author), Marianne Fleming (Author), Peter Smith (Author), David Worden (Author) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20160507 Pages 352 ISBN 0-19-837038-5 ISBN 13 978-0-19-837038-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This Student Book has been approved by AQA. Thematic Studies c790-Present Day (covering Britain: Health and the People, Power and the People, and Migration, Empires and the People) is part of a brand new series written specially to match the new 2016 AQA GCSE History specification, and is developed by an expert team led by an experienced head of history and an author with senior examining experience. This combined British Thematic Studies Book covers developments of each Thematic Study in Britain over a long period of time, and considers the causes, scale, nature, impact and consequences of short and long term developments. Carefully selected Sources allow students the opportunity to analyse and evaluate primary sources in context. Practice Questions and Study Tips help students prepare for the new AQA exam questions, and features such as Extension, Over to you and How to provide step-by-step explanations of how to put into practice essential history skills such as analysing an interpretation, cartoon or essay writing. This single textbook covers all the Thematic Study options: - Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day - Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day - Britain: Migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day Features Summary Written by an experienced teacher and an author with examining experience to match the 2016 AQA GCSE specification, this combined British Thematic Studies Book covers developments of each Thematic Study in Britain over a long period of time... Author Aaron Wilkes (Author), Kevin Newman (Author), Lindsay Bruce (Author), J.A. Cloake (Series editor) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20160630 Pages 288 ISBN 0-19-837013-X ISBN 13 978-0-19-837013-0

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Build knowledge of Economics through active learning with the latest Powell textbook, featuring quantitative skills practice and brand new case studies.This textbook has been fully revised to reflect the 2015 AQA A-level specification, giving you up-to-date material that supports your teaching and will enable your students to:- Develop subject knowledge with topic-by-topic support from Ray Powell and James Powell, who both have extensive experience in teaching and examining- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Economics through brand new case studies that also help build analytical and evaluative skills- Use the language of economics to explain important concepts and issues effectively, with key terms identified throughout the text and glossaries for both microeconomics and macroeconomics- Build quantitative skills with worked examples- Stretch and challenge their knowledge with extension materials- Prepare for exams with practice questions and activities throughout Features Summary Build knowledge of Economics through active learning with the latest Powell textbook, featuring quantitative skills practice and brand new case studies. Author Ray Powell (Author), James Powell (Author) Publisher Hodder Education Release date 20150424 Pages 304 ISBN 1-4718-2978-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4718-2978-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours This textbook focuses on the connections between psychological theory and human resource management within the South African context. Features: South African text with local examples and case studies makes text more accessible and easier for students to relate Review questions challenge students to analyse material with the aim of broadening their understanding of content Suitable activities for class discussion and written assignments Easy reference for key concepts and themes New case studies, new examples and updated references Research trends and practices in the field Features Summary This textbook focuses on the connections between psychological theory and human resource management within the South African context. Features: South African text with local examples and case studies makes text more accessible and easier for students to relate Review questions challenge students to analyse material with the aim of broadening their understanding of content Suitable activities for class discussion and written assignments Easy reference for key concepts and themes New case studies... Author M. Coetzee (Editor), D. Schreuder (Editor) Publisher Oxford University Press Southern Africa Release date 20160926 Pages 606 ISBN 0-19-040925-8 ISBN 13 978-0-19-040925-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days Your lecturer has created this personalised textbook to support your studies. It contains Pearson content from our world-renowned authors, and often industry leading case studies and articles. But, it's just the bits your lecturer knows you need - nothing extra! They may also have included their own, bespoke learning materials specific to your course. Pearson works closely with your university and your lecturers and we are committed to helping you learn. Why not give your study skills a boost and start preparing for your future career now? Take a look at our skills resources. Features Summary Your lecturer has created this personalised textbook to support your studies. It contains Pearson content from our world-renowned authors, and often industry leading case studies and articles... Publisher Pearson Education South Africa Release date 20161201 Pages 304 ISBN 1-78447-695-1 ISBN 13 978-1-78447-695-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Now in its seventh edition, International Human Resource Management is established as a market leader that caters to students worldwide. This textbook has developed alongside the field - helping to shape what it is today - and remains a leading International Human Resources Management (IHRM) textbook worldwide. International Human Resource Management provides an academic overview of global IHRM, whilst still remaining close to curriculum developments. This textbook also contains nine in-depth case studies written by the authors and global experts, that provide a range of in-depth applications for all of the major functional areas of IHRM. Features Summary Now in its seventh edition, International Human Resource Management is established as a market leader that caters to students worldwide. This textbook has developed alongside the field - helping to shape what it is today - and remains a leading International Human Resources Management (IHRM) textbook worldwide... Author Peter Dowling (Author), Marion Festing (Author), Allen D. Engle Sr. (Author) Publisher Cengage Learning (Emea) Ltd Release date 20170330 ISBN 1-4737-1902-X ISBN 13 978-1-4737-1902-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Now in its seventh edition, International Human Resource Management is established as a market leader that caters to students worldwide. This textbook has developed alongside the field - helping to shape what it is today - and remains a leading International Human Resources Management (IHRM) textbook worldwide. International Human Resource Management provides an academic overview of global IHRM, whilst still remaining close to curriculum developments. This textbook also contains nine in-depth case studies written by the authors and global experts, that provide a range of in-depth applications for all of the major functional areas of IHRM. Features Summary Now in its seventh edition, International Human Resource Management is established as a market leader that caters to students worldwide. This textbook has developed alongside the field - helping to shape what it is today - and remains a leading International Human Resources Management (IHRM) textbook worldwide... Author Peter Dowling (Author), Marion Festing (Author) Publisher Cengage Learning (Emea) Ltd Release date 20170330 ISBN 1-4737-1902-X ISBN 13 978-1-4737-1902-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This fascinating new core textbook, authored by a highly respected academic with over a decade of industry experience, takes a global and strategic approach to the important topic of operations management (OM). Integrating contemporary and traditional theories the text covers everything a student needs to understand the reality of operations in the modern world and combines the latest cutting-edge thinking with innovative learning features. Written in a concise and engaging style and based on up-to-date research in the field, the book provides a range of international case studies and examples that help students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world practice. This is a must-have textbook for students studying Operations Management modules on undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes. In addition, this is an ideal textbook to accompany modules on Operations Strategy, Production Management and Services Management. Features Summary This fascinating new core textbook, authored by a highly respected academic with over a decade of industry experience, takes a global and strategic approach to the important topic of operations management (OM). Author David Barnes Publisher Red Globe Press Release date 20180206 Pages 541 ISBN 1-137-52578-9 ISBN 13 978-1-137-52578-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days This is the first undergraduate textbook to fully integrate results from geophysics, geochemistry, and petrology to describe the structure, composition, and dynamic processes that operate throughout the solid Earth. It presents an Earth system science approach to studies of the Earth's interior and develops a global view of solid Earth cycles to explain geodynamic and plate tectonic processes. This book initially explores the formation and evolution of the early Earth, then considers the operative forces for plate tectonic movements at the Earth's surface, and finally discusses global cycles within the deep Earth and their effect on the surface environment. Interactions between the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, and their influence at and beneath the Earth's surface are examined in detail. This textbook thus provides a concise yet extensive coverage of the solid Earth. Written for intermediate undergraduates, it includes a wealth of features to support student learning at this level. Features Summary At last, an undergraduate textbook integrating the geophysics, geochemistry, and petrology of the Earth to explain plate tectonics and geodynamics. Author Nick Rogers (Author), Stephen Blake (Author), Kevin Burton (Author), Mike Widdowson (Author), Ian Parkinson (Author), Nigel Harris (Author) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20080214 Pages 398 ISBN 0-521-72954-8 ISBN 13 978-0-521-72954-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This new study guide is a companion to the bestselling textbook Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students, and is designed to help and support you with this subject area, by testing and consolidating your knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Jam-packed with tips, hints, activities and exercises, this workbook will guide you through the core areas of anatomy and physiology, and provide you with loads of help with your studies. Designed to support all styles of learning, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook provides you with a wide range of activities including: * Clear illustrations for tracing, copying, shading and colouring in * Blank diagrams for labelling * Multiple choice questions * Fill in the gap exercises * Learning tips and hints * Crosswords * Word searches Also available: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students 2nd edition the bestselling textbook upon which this study guide is based. Features Summary This new workbook is a companion to the bestselling textbook Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students, and is designed to help and support you with this subject area... Author Ian Peate Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20170303 Pages 560 ISBN 1-119-13009-3 ISBN 13 978-1-119-13009-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days "Planning, Measurement and Control for Building" is an easy to read textbook that provides an overview of the process by which building projects are planned, priced and controlled. Using three specific case studies (a speculative housing project, a small shop refit and a prestigious commercial development) the book illustrates the importance of the 'paperwork' side of the construction process, and shows how the various elements of design, estimating, tendering, and building contracts combine to deliver a successful project that meets the needs of clients and the appropriate regulations. Features Summary Planning, Measurement and Control for Building is an easy to read textbook that provides an overview of the process by which building projects are planned... Author Robert Cooke Publisher Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) Release date 20090904 Pages 280 ISBN 1-4051-9139-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4051-9139-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days "Economic Analysis in Health Care, Second Edition" is intended as a core textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of health economics. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of the field of economics in health care and the evaluation of health care technologies. This new edition has been fully updated with up-to-date case studies from the UK, Europe and the Rest of the World. It includes a new chapter on health care labour markets and contains new material integrated throughout the text on the economics of public health.Adopts an international perspective towards topics in health economicsCreates a useful balance of theoretical treatment and practical application throughout the bookFocuses on both market-related and economic evaluation aspects of health economics. Features Summary Economic Analysis in Health Care, Second Edition is intended as a core textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of health economics... Author Stephen Morris (Author), John Appleby (Author), Nancy Devlin (Author), David Parkin (Author), Anne Spencer (Author) Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20120404 Pages 386 ISBN 1-119-95149-6 ISBN 13 978-1-119-95149-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Political Marketing is the first comprehensive textbook to focus on political marketing, and introduces students to how candidates, parties, elected officials and governments around the world utilise marketing concepts and tools win elections and remain in office. Drawing on the latest theoretical work and providing the broadest collation of international political marketing research available, this text: examines a wide range of political marketing topics including the rise of the political consumer, market intelligence and segmentation, opposition research, e-marketing, direct mail, market-orientation and strategy, internal marketing, product re-development, branding, local political marketing, marketing in government, delivery and global knowledge transfer analyses the implications of political marketing for democracy - are we happy to be 'citizen-consumers'? features over 40 case studies written by international specialists in over 20 countries, and practitioner perspectives from those currently engaged in political marketing illustrates theories with clear examples integrated with topical discussion points, and provides essay and applied assessment suggestions in each chapter. Presented in clear and engaging style, this textbook offers sophisticated understanding of this exciting new area. Written by a leading expert in the field, it is essential reading for all students of political marketing, parties and elections and comparative politics. Features Summary Focuses on political marketing, and introduces students to how candidates, parties, elected officials and governments around the world utilise marketing concepts and tools to win elections and remain in office... Author Jennifer Lees-Marshment Publisher Routledge Release date 20090701 Pages 320 ISBN 0-415-43129-8 ISBN 13 978-0-415-43129-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Covering three centuries of unprecedented demographic and economic changes, this textbook is an authoritative and comprehensive view of the shaping of Irish society, at home and abroad, from the famine of 1740 to the present day. The first major work on the history of modern Ireland to adopt a social history perspective, it focuses on the experiences and agency of Irish men, women and children, Catholics and Protestants, and in the North, South and the diaspora. An international team of leading scholars survey key changes in population, the economy, occupations, property ownership, class and migration, and also consider the interaction of the individual and the state through welfare, education, crime and policing. Drawing on a wide range of disciplinary approaches and consistently setting Irish developments in a wider European and global context, this is an invaluable resource for courses on modern Irish history and Irish studies. Features Summary This is the first textbook on the history of modern Ireland to adopt a social history perspective. Author Eugenio F Biagini (Editor), Mary E Daly (Editor) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170427 Pages 648 ISBN 1-107-47940-1 ISBN 13 978-1-107-47940-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Written by two experienced teachers with a long history of research, this textbook provides students with a detailed overview of developments in early modern Southeast Asia, when the region became tightly integrated into the world economy because of international demand for its unique forest and sea products. Proceeding chronologically, each chapter covers a specific time frame in which Southeast Asia is located in a global context. A discussion of general features that distinguish the period under discussion is followed by a detailed account of the various sub-regions. Students will be shown the ways in which local societies adapted to new religious and political ideas and responded to far-reaching economic changes. Particular attention is given to lesser-known societies that inhabited the seas, the forests, and the uplands, and to the role of the geographical environment in shaping the region's history. The authoritative yet accessible narrative features maps, illustrations, and timelines to support student learning. A major contribution to the field, this text is essential reading for students and specialists in Asian studies and early modern world history. Features Summary Written by two expert and highly esteemed authors, this is the much-anticipated textbook on the early modern history of Southeast Asia. Author Barbara Watson Andaya (Author), Leonard Y. Andaya (Author) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20150219 Pages 376 ISBN 0-521-68193-6 ISBN 13 978-0-521-68193-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Human Biology First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: June 2019 Ensure that students are prepared for every aspect of Higher Human Biology with the new edition of this popular textbook from James Torrance and his renowned author team, completely updated for the 2018 changes to the SQA Higher Human Biology syllabus. - Suggested learning activities throughout help to develop students' knowledge and skills including all new case studies, research topics and investigations - 'Testing your knowledge' questions at the end of each chapter provide opportunities to continually assess Knowledge and Understanding, and are particularly useful for homework tasks - 'What you should know' summaries of key facts and concepts provide an excellent source of material for consolidation and revision prior to the SQA examination. - 'Applying Your Knowledge and Skills' sections at the end of each section have been substantially extended to give students extra practice in exam questions and foster the development of Skills of Scientific Experimentation, Investigation and Enquiry Features Summary Ensure that students are prepared for every aspect of Higher Human Biology with the new edition of this popular textbook from James Torrance and his renowned author team... Author Clare Marsh (Author), James Simms (Author), Caroline Stevenson (Author), James Torrance (Author), James Fullarton (Author) Publisher Hodder Education Release date 20190531 Pages 328 ISBN 1-5104-5771-2 ISBN 13 978-1-5104-5771-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Tourism can be a challenging subject for students because it is both dynamic and susceptible to economic turbulence and shifts in trends. Tourism: A Modern Synthesis is an essential textbook for tourism students looking for a clear and comprehensive introduction to their studies which helps overcome these challenges. The authors apply a strong business approach to the subject reflecting developments in the teaching and content of modern courses and the text covers both key principles and contemporary themes and issues at a global scale. It is the ideal guide to tourism for students across all levels, serving as a point of reference throughout their course. Features Summary Suitable for tourism students who look for an introduction to their studies which helps overcome these challenges, this book covers both key principles and contemporary themes and issues at a global scale... Author Stephen J. Page (Author), Joanne Connell (Author) Publisher Cengage Learning (Emea) Ltd Release date 20140410 Pages 497 ISBN 1-4080-8843-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4080-8843-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days This UNISA Custom edition contains selected chapters of the 12th Edition of Educational Psychology, maintaining the lucid, jargon-free writing style for which the author is renowned, combined with a clear emphasis on educational psychology's practical relevance for teachers and students in classrooms. Your lecturer has created this personalised learning resource to support your studies. It contains Pearson content from our world-renowned textbook authors, and often also industry case studies and articles. It includes just the bits your lecturer knows you need - nothing extra! They may also have included their own, bespoke, learning materials specific to your course. Features Summary This UNISA Custom edition contains selected chapters of the 12th Edition of Educational Psychology maintains the lucid, jargon-free writing style for which the author is renowned... Author Anita Woolfolk Publisher Pearson Education Release date 20161201 Pages 440 ISBN 1-78376-499-6 ISBN 13 978-1-78376-499-0

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) This practical workbook contains all the advice, guidance and resources new and student history teachers need to reflect on and develop their teaching practice, helping them to plan lessons across the subject in a variety of teaching situations. Helpful features include: * case studies * examples of pupils' work * examples of existing good practice * a range of tried-and-tested teaching strategies * photocopiable resources and training materials * activities in each chapter to help student history teachers analyze their learning and performance * web links for further reading on evidence-based practice. Designed to be used independently or as an integrated extension of the popular textbook, Learning to Teach History in the Secondary School which provides detailed examples of theory in practice, this book is packed with examples of how to analyze practice to ensure maximized learning in the classroom. Format:Paperback Pages:120

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days From burglary to stalking, A Psychologist's Casebook of Crime is the indispensable book for forensic psychology students. It tackles a wide range of offences such as arson, domestic violence, terrorism and murder, and its A to Z format provides all of the important information in a readily accessible way. Its chapter structure allows you to compare different crimes according to facts, figures and typical offender profiles, while providing fascinating case studies and a psychological perspective specific to each crime. With contributions from authors who are experts in their field, this innovative text provides an up-to-date review of how forensic psychologists think about and deal with a variety of crimes. This accessible student-friendly book is the perfect accompaniment for anyone wishing to learn more about forensic psychology. Features Summary Examining psychological theories, typical offender profiles and definitions of 15 different crimes, this is an engaging, must-have textbook for forensic psychology students... Author Belinda Winder (Editor), Philip Banyard (Editor) Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Release date 20120717 Pages 352 ISBN 0-230-24274-X ISBN 13 978-0-230-24274-6

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 7-10 working days once ordered) Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events. Focusing on the role of the event manager and their diverse responsibilities through each phase of the event planning process, this is still the only textbook to define the concept of knowledge in the context of events management, placing it at the centre of professional practice. The book is designed to encourage critical thinking on the part of the student, to develop the skills that they will need to become effective, and reflective, practitioners in the events industry, and every chapter contains a rich array of real world case studies, data and practical examples from sport, recreation and tourism contexts. This second edition has been significantly strengthened with the inclusion of two completely new chapters on environmental sustainability and on the politics of events management. It is essential reading for any student or practitioner working in events management, sport management, leisure management, outdoor recreation or tourism. Format:Paperback Pages:264

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The new edition of this exciting textbook introduces students to the ways in which the theories and tools of international relations and other social science disciplines can be used to analyse and address global environmental problems. Kate O'Neill develops an innovative historical and analytical framework for understanding global environmental issues, integrating insights from different disciplines, and she identifies the main actors and their roles, thereby encouraging readers to engage with the issues and equip themselves with the knowledge they need to apply their own critical insights. Revised and updated, the new edition features new figures, examples, textboxes, and a new chapter on the emergence and politics of market mechanisms as a new mode of global environmental governance. The latest developments in the field, including the December 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, along with new perspectives and recent thinking, are incorporated throughout. This will be invaluable for students of environmental issues both from political science and environmental studies perspectives. Features Summary An introduction to the ways in which the tools and theories of international relations can be used to analyse global environmental problems. Author Kate O'Neill Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170206 Pages 298 ISBN 1-107-67171-X ISBN 13 978-1-107-67171-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days From burglary to stalking, A Psychologist's Casebook of Crime is the indispensable book for forensic psychology students. It tackles a wide range of offences such as arson, domestic violence, terrorism and murder, and its A to Z format provides all of the important information in a readily accessible way. Its chapter structure allows you to compare different crimes according to facts, figures and typical offender profiles, while providing fascinating case studies and a psychological perspective specific to each crime. With contributions from authors who are experts in their field, this innovative text provides an up-to-date review of how forensic psychologists think about and deal with a variety of crimes. This accessible student-friendly book is the perfect accompaniment for anyone wishing to learn more about forensic psychology. Features Summary Examining psychological theories, typical offender profiles and definitions of 15 different crimes, this is an engaging, must-have textbook for forensic psychology students... Author Belinda Winder (Author), Philip Banyard (Author) Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Release date 20120717 Pages 352 ISBN 0-230-24274-X ISBN 13 978-0-230-24274-6

Is South Africa more equitable now than in 1994? How can domestic violence be explained? How are we as individuals shaped by larger structures, forces and institutions? Why is the environment important for society? The answers to these and many other questions about society are found in Sociology: A South African introduction, a comprehensive introduction to the sociological theories and themes commonly taught in first-year and undergraduate courses. The book is divided into five broad sections: the foundations of sociology; the individual in society; the institutions in society; the challenges for society; and sociology in context. Each chapter addresses key issues, topics and debates in sociology today, and uses contemporary and current South African case studies to make the material relevant and meaningful to students. Written with the student in mind, the language is accessible and easy to understand and the carefully developed pedagogical features in each chapter serve to support students' learning. Additional references at the end of each chapter include journal articles, books and websites. The glossary in the textbook is also available on a mobile-friendly web page. Support material for prescribing lecturers includes multiple-choice questions, sample short paragraph questions and essays with memoranda. Format:paperback Pages:0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days While providing a rock-solid foundation on all the basic topics and concepts in sociology, George Ritzer focuses on three of today's most compelling sociological phenomena: globalization, consumption, and the Internet. A fourth focus throughout the book is one of Ritzer's signature interests, the McDonaldization of Society (the process by which social organizations and institutions adopt the rational, efficient, means-to-an-end principles of a fast food restaurant). Key features include: Globalization features and international case studies throughout expose students the realities of their changing world. Consumer Culture and its increasing preeminence in the world is discussed throughout. Living Digital features allow students to take an objective look at the Internet and its profound effect on individuals and society. Public Sociology exhibits in every chapter demonstrate that sociology is more than an academic discipline. Biographical "Bits" in every chapter introduce students to influential sociologists (some in their own words!). The Interactive eBook version of the text is available for students in online and traditional courses who prefer a more contemporary, multimedia-integrated presentation for learning. In addition to a full electronic textbook, they can link directly from the "page" to video, audio, additional enrichment readings, glossary terms, and other relevant resources, bringing sociology to life in a way that a traditional print text can't. Features Summary Interactive eBook version of George Ritzer's bestselling undergraduate introduction. Students can link directly from the page to video, audio, journal articles... Author George Ritzer Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Release date 20140313 ISBN 1-4833-4558-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4833-4558-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Is South Africa more equitable now than in 1994? How can domestic violence be explained? How are we as individuals shaped by larger structures, forces and institutions? Why is the environment important for society? The answers to these and many other questions about society are found in Sociology: A South African introduction, a comprehensive introduction to the sociological theories and themes commonly taught in first-year and undergraduate courses. The book is divided into five broad sections: the foundations of sociology; the individual in society; the institutions in society; the challenges for society; and sociology in context. Each chapter addresses key issues, topics and debates in sociology today, and uses contemporary and current South African case studies to make the material relevant and meaningful to students. Written with the student in mind, the language is accessible and easy to understand and the carefully developed pedagogical features in each chapter serve to support students' learning. Additional references at the end of each chapter include journal articles, books and websites. The glossary in the textbook is also available on a mobile-friendly web page. Support material for prescribing lecturers includes multiple-choice questions, sample short paragraph questions and essays with memoranda. Features Summary The book is divided into five broad sections: the foundations of sociology; the individual in society; the institutions in society; the challenges for society; and sociology in context. Author P. Stewart (Editor), Jannie Zaaiman (Editor) Publisher Juta Legal and Academic Publishers Release date 20150122 Pages 614 ISBN 1-4851-0377-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4851-0377-6