Now in its 4th edition this text continues to give you a complete & concise overview of mental health & all the issues that surround it from a theoretical & practical perspective Restructured into 4 sections the book starts by defining mental health & mental abnormality before examining the mental health services & the place mental health takes in society Fully updated the book offers 66 bite-sized chapters including new ones on the Biopsychosocial Model trauma & mindfulness Key points summarising what you need to know for study & practice Examples of further reading to help you expand your knowledge It is essential reading for students of health nursing mental health social work & social care It is also valuable reading for students of counselling & psychotherapy ...

Key Concepts in Urban Studies is written in an accessible concise way & introduces students to the key topics in urban studies Drawing examples from different parts of the world this authoritative resource exposes students to the diverse forms that cities take & the social spatial & temporal

Dimensions of urban living It is an essential resource for students across disciplines interested in the city
- Lily Kong Singapore Management University An insightful multidisciplinary introduction to the multifarious places processes & problems that constitute modern cities Its short digestible entries unpack the complexity & evolution of urban conditions offering cross-references between concepts & links to key literature & to useful current & historical examples The book's clear often sharp critical edge also encourages deeper enquiry- Quentin Stevens School of Architecture & Design RMIT University Key Concepts in Urban Studies is an essential companion for students of urban studies urban sociology urban politics urban planning & urban development This revised edition has been updated & expanded to provide a keen global focus particularly in emerging economies with discussions on the creation of dream cities in the Gulf States & a renewed emphasis on building mega-scaled downtowns in India & China New features include Contemporary & international examples throughout Detailed entries on environmental concerns & the sustainability of urban development Discussion of the role of consumption in city culture & urban development New entries on modern urban planning & adaptive urbanism Key Concepts in Urban Studies is a must-have text with an explicit focus on contemporary urbanism which students will find invaluable during their studies Mark Gottdiener is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at The University at Buffalo (SUNY) Leslie Budd is Reader in Social Science at the Open University Panu Lehtovuori is Professor of Planning Theory at Tampere University of Technology


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Part of three separate series focusing on comprehension spelling & grammar to help focus teaching on the skills the children most need to improve All three series offer comprehensive support for assessment & marking ...

Part of three separate series focusing on comprehension spelling & grammar to help focus teaching on the skills the children most need to improve All three series offer comprehensive support for assessment & marking ...

Part of three separate series focusing on comprehension spelling & grammar to help focus teaching on the skills the children most need to improve All three series offer comprehensive support for assessment & marking ...

A comprehensive & extensively researched overview of key issues in language teaching today 848 pages Worked examples or Exercises Richards Jack C ...

Understanding & engaging critically with the field of special educational needs & disability (SEND) is a difficult task However the new edition of this bestselling book continues to help students contextualize SEND in relation to historical ideological & political developments as well as support them in developing a critical understanding of the complexities associated with inclusion Completely up to date with recent legislation such as the SEND Code of Practice (2014) there are case studies reflections & activities which will help students question practice they have seen & experienced Covering the 0-25 age range this book is suitable for all those working with children & young people across education health & social work ...

This best selling management book is a true classic If you want to be a model manager keep this new even better 3rd edition close at hand Key Management Models has the winning combination of brevity & clarity giving you short practical overviews of the top classic & cutting edge management models in an easy-to-use ready reference format Whether you want to remind yourself about models you've already come across or want to find new ones you'll find yourself referring back to it again & again It's the essential guide to all the management models you'll ever need to know about

Includes:: the classic & essential management models from the previous 2 editions Thoroughly updated to include cutting edge new models Two-colour illustrations & case studies throughout

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With over 33000 copies sold Key Management Ratios is a market classic This new edition is re-packaged with a new jacket design to revitalise the Key Management brand & new two-colour internals make it more readable & visually appealing Key Management Ratiosis an antidote to any fear of finance Drawing data from 200 companies worldwide the book brings clarity & simplicity to its explanation of every measure & shows how they all link together to drive your business From cash flow & profit to ROI & ROTA its unique approach remains as classic as ever bringing a simple & visual understanding to a complex subject ...

Understand the key management models that make up your business school syllabus Effectively apply academic management models to your professional life Quickly identify the most relevant tools for you & find out how best to utilise them 296 pages Birkinshaw Julian ...