What is research & how does it work in the context of nursing health & social care? Now in its 6th edition this easy to read guide keeps on providing a concise overview of the different research methods & terminology & helps readers understand how research is implemented in practice The new edition
Includes:o Case examples of real research from a variety of settings & countries o Updates in light of the new NMC standards more on critical appraisal tools & service improvemento Chapter learning outcomes & key points o A companion website featuring an interactive glossary reflective exercises & free access to SAGE journal articles for students as well as SAGE videos & seminar notes for lecturers & more This is essential reading for undergraduate & postgraduate students of nursing & health in the UK & internationally
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COMPLETELY REVISED & UPDATED EDITIONMaking Sense of the Troubles is David Mc Kittrick & David Mc Vea's classic history of the Troubles now completely revised & updated First published ten years ago Making Sense of the Troubles is widely regarded as the most 'comprehensive considered & compassionate' (Irish Times) history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland Written by a distinguished journalist & a teacher of history in Northern Ireland it surveys the roots of the problems from 1921 onwards the descent into violence in the late 60s & the three terrible decades that followed Mc Kittrick & Mc Vea have now fully updated the book to take into account the momentous events of the last ten years including the disbanding of the IRA Ian Paisley's deal with the Republicans & the historic power-sharing government in Belfast' An updated reissue of a collaborative study published 12 years ago to rave reviews as a frank accurate & authoritative narrative of events which should be required reading for anyone hoping to understand what had been going on in the North' Irish Independent'I would strongly advocate that it be made compulsory reading for everyone in Northern Ireland because for the first time it is our history all of it warts & all presented in a clear & understandable way' Irish News' Extraordinarily well-balanced sane comprehensive & rich in sober understatement' Glasgow Herald' Compellingly written & very even-handed By far the clearest account of what happened in the Northern Ireland conflict & more importantly why it happened' Irish News David Mc Kittrick has reported on the Northern Ireland troubles since the 1970s After working for the Irish Times & BBC he has been Ireland correspondent of the London Independent since 1985 Awards include the Orwell Prize correspondent of the year & Belfast journalist of the year David Mc Vea graduated in politics & modern history from Queen's University Belfast & has an MA from Sussex University He was head of the politics department of a Belfast grammar school where he taught both history & political studies ...

Designing & making successful automata involves combining materials mechanisms & magic Making Simple Automata book explains how to design & construct small scale simple mechanical devices made for fun Materials such as paper & card wood wire tinplate & plastics are covered along with mechanisms
- levers & linkages cranks & cams wheels gears pulleys springs ratchets & pawls This wonderful book is illustrated with examples throughout & explains the six golden rules for making automata alongside detailed step-by-step projects
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In this book long-time model maker Stan Bray describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines for construction by the model engineer Single-acting oscillator to more sophisticated twin-cylinder double-acting engines are described as well as the construction of a range of boilers The final project brings together engine & boiler into a simple steam railway locomotive Full drawings in both metric & imperial formats are included Every project in this book can be completed with a minimum of workshop tools & they are a perfect way into model engineering for the uninitiated & the ideal relaxation for the more experienced engineer ...

This practical accessible & far-reaching guide to making site-specific theatre & performance emphasises the diversity of approaches to the practice & explores key principles of space & site 264 pages 17 Illustrations black & white; XVI 264 p 17 illus Smith Phil ...

This elegantly proportioned tall Santa with branch features a robe decorated with Jim Shore's Signature eight-pointed Star quilt block patterns accented with a Hem of intricate interlocking rosemaling design Each piece is hand painted & slight colour variations are to be expected which makes each piece unique Supplied in branded gift box Not a toy or children's product Intended for adults only ...

Simple step-by-step instructions show how to make a range of delicious sweet treats from peppermint creams to marzipan mice the recipes have been thoroughly tested to ensure perfect results every time & none of the recipes requires the use of any dangerous techniques such as boiling sugar so they are all suitable for young cooks Great inspiration for homemade gifts including lots of ideas for creative packaging ...

Love Cathy Cassidy or Jacqueline Wilson? Don't miss this gorgeous new series set in the heady world of gymnastics Ellie has a dream to become a world-class gymnast When she's offered a place at the prestigious London Gymnastics Academy it looks like she has a chance to make that dream come true But there are many obstacles to overcome new friends to make & rivalries to face! Will she make it against all the odds? Making the Grade is the first book in the Somersaults & Dreams series a rollercoaster ride full of friendship rivalries setbacks & triumphs with echoes of classic stories like Ballet Shoes Perfect for children aged 9 years & up Also look out for Rising Star Going for Gold Cate Shearwater lives in Wiltshire with her husband & two children She was gloriously bad at gymnastics when she was younger but luckily the cartwheels skipped a generation & Somersaults & Dreams was written for Cate's gymnastic fantastic daughter Elsie & all her fabulous squad mates at Baskerville's Gym Club ...

Global customers supply chains & more integrated business functions mean that work now cuts across the traditional vertical silos of country & function But the 'solution' of the matrix structure also brings multiple bosses competing goals & higher levels of complexity Traditional management training prioritizes clarity predictability & control In a matrix we need to be able to balance this with the ability to tolerate ambiguity manage uncertainty & decentralize control Managers need an expanded toolkit to help them move from the hard to the soft from the concrete to the ambiguous & back again depending on the situation Making the Matrix Work introduces some new ideas & practical tools in 3 key areas Leading people beyond clarity to flexibility A matrix trades clarity for flexibility We need to create enough clarity on goals & roles & to align with others; but we also need to cope with ambiguity manage complex trade-offs & dilemmas & deal with higher levels of conflict Being connected & effective We set up a matrix to improve cooperation & communication across the silos but be careful what you wish for! It is easy to become over-connected to poor quality meetings teams & communication More teamwork meetings & emails are not the answer Creating control by giving it away The complexity & diversity of the matrix can undermine trust & lead to an increase in central control & bureaucracy We need to prevent this by building trust empowering & creating commitment Accountability without control & influence without authority are the norm Kevan Hall's new book will help you develop your matrix mindset & will show you how to establish & engage networks that do not depend on role control or authority to get things done This book gives individuals working in the matrix the tools to take control of their own goals role & success & shows matrix managers how to lead others to make their matrix really work Watch for the author's new book Kill Bad Meetings
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The year 1818 saw the publication of one of the most influential science-fiction stories of all time Frankenstein Or Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley had a huge impact on gothic horror & science-fiction genres & her creation has become part of our everyday culture from cartoons to Hallowe'en costumes Even the name Frankenstein' has become a by-word for evil scientists & dangerous experiments How did a teenager with no formal education come up with the idea for an extraordinary novel such as Frankenstein? Clues are dotted throughout Georgian science & popular culture The years before the book's publication saw huge advances in our understanding of the natural sciences in areas such as electricity & physiology for example Sensational science demonstrations caught the imagination of the general public while the newspapers were full of lurid tales of murderers & resurrectionists Making the Monster explores the scientific background behind Mary Shelley's book Is there any science fact behind the science fiction? & how might a real-life Victor Frankenstein have gone about creating his monster? From tales of volcanic eruptions artificial life & chemical revolutions to experimental surgery 'monsters' & electrical experiments on human cadavers Kathryn Harkup examines the science & scientists that influenced Shelley & inspired her most famous creation ...