Despite many years of development risk management remains problematic for the majority of organizations. One common challenge is the human dimension in other words the way people perceive risk & risk management. Risk management processes & techniques are operated by people each of whom is a complex individual influenced by many different factors. & the problem is compounded by the fact that most risk management involves people working in groups. This introduces further layers of complexity through relationships & group dynamics. David Hillsons & Ruth Murray-Websters Understanding & Managing Risk Attitude" will help you understand the human aspects of risk management & to manage proactively the influence of human behaviour on the risk process. The authors introduce a range of models perspectives & examples to define & detail the range of possible risk attitudes; looking both at individuals & groups. Using leading-edge thinking on self-awareness & emotional literacy they develop a powerful approach to address the most common shortfall in current risk management: the failure to manage the human aspects of the process. All this is presented in a practical & applied framework rather than as a theoretical or academic treatise based on the authors shared experiences & expertise rather than empirical research. Anyone involved in implementing risk management will benefit from this book including risk practitioners senior managers & directors responsible for corporate governance project managers & their teams. It is also essential reading for HR professionals & others interested in organizational or behavioural psychology. This second edition is updated to strengthen the understanding of individual risk attitudes & reinforce what individuals can do to manage those risk attitudes that are leading them away from their objectives. For people who want to embrace this subject the book highlights ways forward that are proven & practical." ...

A brand new strand for Developing Literacy: the best-selling library of photocopiable teaching resources. Written specifically to support the governments new Primary Framework for Literacy it features completely new activities a fresh modern design both inside & out & comes with a CD that contains all the activity sheets in a customisable format. Using our unique software supplied on the CD-ROM teachers can effortlessly adapt the activities to make them more challenging or to create further exercises for children who need a bit more practice. New text & images can be easily imported & saved without fear of corrupting the original files & teachers can print out as many copies as they wish. ...

A brand new strand for Developing Literacy: the best-selling library of photocopiable teaching resources. Written specifically to support the governments new Primary Framework for Literacy it features completely new activities a fresh modern design both inside & out & comes with a CD that contains all the activity sheets in a customisable format. Using our unique software supplied on the CD-ROM teachers can effortlessly adapt the activities to make them more challenging or to create further exercises for children who need a bit more practice. New text & images can be easily imported & saved without fear of corrupting the original files & teachers can print out as many copies as they wish. ...

Understanding & Teaching Primary Mathematics is a full colour core textbook for anyone training to teach Maths at primary level. A self-audit is provided at the outset to assess your prior knowledge & highlight areas for your personal development. The book will then help you to develop your mathematical understanding by encouraging you to think mathematically. You will be asked to create an action plan to aid your development & this will also allow you to build up a portfolio of evidence to help you achieve QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). Rather than treating subject knowledge & pedagogy as two separate entities the book sets maths subject knowledge in context showing you how to apply it in the classroom through models & cases of best practice. Misconception boxes appear throughout each chapter to highlight common misconceptions children have in maths & help you to make connections between different areas of mathematics so that your pupils will see mathematics as a whole rather than a series of separate & often disparate ideas. Case studies in each chapter also provide you with an exemplar lesson plan annotated by a new teacher which shows you how to deal with a common misconception. This book will help you to deliver Maths at primary level in a clear & confident manner. ...

Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can find challenging & complex. This book helps students to understand how theory impacts & informs social work practice. Updated with a new introduction by the author subjects covered include values & ethics organisational contexts & putting theory into practice. There is a chapter on the relationship between theory & practice in social work which examines notions of empowerment & concepts of social exclusion & the distinctive role of the social work practitioner. Critical thinking exercises are built into the text to aid learning & reflective thinking. ...

In this much-needed study of a neglected medium Paul Wells undertakes aconvincing defence of the animated film as a significant art form explaining why animation has been consigned to the margins of film history & criticism & offering a variety of strategies for inrtpreting & evaluating animated film. Part history part theory part celebration Understanding Animation explores approaches to animation through an electric range of case studies from Betty Boops Snow White to Jan Svankmajers Jabberwocky. Opening with the discussion of the early history of animation through experimental figures like Emile Reynaud & J. Stuat Blavkton Wells moves on to discuss narrative strategies; the idea of realism & Disney-esque hyper-realism the construction of comedy; representations of gender & race & animation & audience research. Understanding Animation provides a range of points of access into this undervalued medium & demostrates that the animated film has much to tell us about ourselves the cultures we live in & our view of art & our society. ...

It is almost impossible to live without anxiety or fear. It is widespread. We feel anxious regularly although for each of us different events situations or relationships will make us feel anxious. Lots of things make us anxious or fearful from everyday events such as crossing the road or meeting new people to bigger decisions such as which school our children should go to. The good news is that anxiety disorders can usually be treated effectively often without medication. This book helps the reader understand what is happening to them & what treatments are on offer. It is not a therapy book that you can use by itself but it will be a useful reference before & during the treatment that you receive from your GP therapist or specialist. ...

The bones joints & muscles of the body make up the locomotor system which enables us to move around. All sorts of problems may develop in this system particularly as we get older. ' Arthritis' refers to problems with the joints. There are many forms of arthritis although not all forms are serious nor do they get progressively worse. ' Rheumatism' is a vaguer term referring generally to aches & pains & problems with the soft tissues such as muscles & tendons. The aim of this book is to help you understand how your locomotor system works what can go wrong & what help is available. There is a lot you can do to help yourself. ...

Autism affects more than 1 million children & adults in the United States & parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism & delivering the lowdown on behavioral educational medical other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life. Stephen Shore Ed D (Brookline MA) serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations & he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism & Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) & edited Ask & Tell: Self Advocacy & Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7). Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health & business. Temple Grandin Ph D (Fort Collins CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) & Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7). ...

Sooner or later almost everyone suffers an episode of back pain. Usually it is an unpleasant awkward but not desperately serious problem. Occasionally there may be a more serious underlying cause. Back pain is a major & increasing health problem & is now the principal cause of absence from work. This booklet aims to show you how the back works what goes wrong why back problems arise how they are treated & to give some indication of when further investigations & specialised help are necessary. ...