It is the story of the Galactic Empire crumbling after twelve thousand years of rule. & it is the particular story of psycho-historian Hari Seldon the only man who can see the horrors the future has in store: a dark age of ignorance barbarism & violence that will last for thirty thousand years. Gathering together a band of courageous men & women Seldon leads them to a hidden location at the edge of the galaxy where he hopes they can preserve human knowledge & wisdom against all who would destroy them. Asimov went on to add numerous sequels & prequels to the trilogy building up what has become known as the Foundation series but it is the original three books first published in the Forties & Fifties which remain the most powerful imaginative & breathtaking. ...

No work of science fiction in the twentieth century captured the imagination of so many readers as the epic future history put forth in the stories & novels of Isaac Asimov. In this volume a select group of the Good Doctor's fellow writers explore his astonishing creation from their own unique perspectives
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Hugely popular with students Health Promotion" is now in its third edition & has been thoroughly updated to provide the theoretical framework that is vital for health promotion. It offers a foundation for practice that encourages students & practitioners to identify opportunities for health promotion in their area of work." ...

Foundations for the LPC covers the compulsory foundation areas of the Legal Practice Course as set out in the LPC Outcomes: Professional Conduct Tax/ Revenue Law & Wills & Administration of Estates. The book also features content on EU & human rights law two topics now taught pervasively through the LPC course. The book

Includes:: worked examples & scenarios throughout to illustrate key points & aid understanding & checkpoints & summaries to test comprehension of the core material. This guide is essential reading for all students & a useful reference source for practitioners. Online resources accompanying the text include useful web-links forms & diagrams.

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palgrave foundations italian 1- a lively introduction for complete beginners / Designed for & used extensively on Institution-wide Language Programmes (IWLPs) including language options & electives Open Learning Programmes & similar provision / 10 units fit the 20-24 week teaching year / Scripted & unscripted dialogues provide a diverse range of audio material / Integrated pair- & groupwork activities throughout / Contains a comprehensive self-study section for non-contact hours / Carefully reviewed & updated following extensive lecturer feedback /

Includes:: a new Guide to intonation & pronunciation / CDs with every book Mara Benetti is Visiting Lecturer at Imperial College & at Goldsmith's College University of London Carmela Murtas was Visiting Lecturer at the University of Westminster & an Italian teacher trainer at International House London Caterina Varchetta was Italian Coordinator at the London Metropolitan University where she also taught Italian on the IWL Programme. Roberto Di Napoli is Senior Lecturer in Educational Development at Imperial College London. He was formerly Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster where he taught Italian Teacher Education & Cross-Cultural Studies. 2 audio CDs come with this book. MP3 files & digital licences are available for institutions from Palgrave Macmillan. See our website at: http://www.palgrave.com/modernlanguages/license.asp Digital

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Now in full colour the third edition of this well established book provides a readable & highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers. Sections in the book include those devoted to the main rock types weathering ground investigation rock mass strength failures of old mines subsidence on peats & clays sinkholes on limestone & chalk water in landslides slope stabilization & understanding ground conditions. The roles of both natural & man-induced processes are assessed & this understanding is developed into an appreciation of the geological environments potentially hazardous to civil engineering & construction projects. For each style of difficult ground available techniques of site investigation & remediation are reviewed & evaluated. Each topic is presented as a double page spread with a careful mix of text & diagrams with tabulated reference material on parameters such as bearing strength of soils & rocks. This new edition of Foundations of Engineering Geology" has been comprehensively updated & covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest for both students & practitioners in the field of civil engineering." ...

Foundations of Marketing Fourth Edition is a fully revised & updated edition of the highly successful text by John Fahy & David Jobber. Devised to offer comprehensive coverage for a short course in marketing Foundations of Marketing retains its concise twelve chapter structure. The book offers a rigorous but accessible introduction covering the core marketing curriculum in an engaging style that routinely demonstrates how marketing affects our everyday lives considering both the decisions we make as consumers & decisions marketing professionals would make in response to their customers. Fully revised & updated this edition offers a closer focus on the value of marketing & its impact. The new edition also takes a more critical approach that questions & engages with current debates. Topic highlights of the fourth edition include widespread coverage of the huge impact of social media on the sphere of marketing a fresh look at new techniques of marketing research used in real organizations & a contemporary perspective on the growing service segment of the world economy. Bang up to date with new cases & examples the book covers European examples from all corners of the region including Germany Sweden Denmark France Switzerland the UK & Ireland without ignoring the prevalence of US & global brands in contemporary culture. The book retains the popular Marketing Spotlight & Marketing in Action features showcasing brands as diverse as Lady Gaga Guinness & Gap. New Social Media boxes cover Linked In Facebook Groupon & more. The fourth editions case studies are all new featuring brands from varying segments & countries including H & M Subway Carlsberg Rolex & Jamie Oliver. The new edition is supported by a superlative resource package to support lecturers & students with exciting new videos linked to the case material case & tutorial support & the integration of Mc Graw-Hills Connect learning solution. Connect offers gradeable interactive activities cases self study quizzes & a variety of tools to help students to master their marketing module. ...

Foundations of Physical Activity & Public Health" is the first textbook to clearly define the intersection of exercise science & public health. It offers a solid introduction to the concepts of public health & exercise science the techniques used to measure physical activity & the health effects of exercise & physical activity. Students will develop a greater understanding of how experts from both fields can work together to advance the use of physical activity for the prevention & treatment of chronic disease & other health issues. Examples of successful programmes from various settings including community-wide & school-based interventions are provided to help students understand how to put theory into practice." ...

Now in its fifth edition Foundations of Primary Teaching will be an essential resource for any trainee or practicing primary teacher. Written in a friendly & accessible manner this book has been updated in line with the new curriculum & provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of teaching within the primary school. It blends theory & practice to foster & develop effective pedagogy & in so doing to stimulate your thinking expand your horizons & motivate you to relish one of the most thrilling frustrating exhausting exciting & important jobs in the world. Written specifically for student teachers on BA BEd & PGCE courses as well as students taking Education Studies this text will encourage you to develop a fuller understanding & appreciation of teaching as professional practice through an emphasis on: Reflective thinking & action Relationships & motivation in the classroom A full range of tried & tested teaching & assessment strategies Creativity & transferable teaching skills Personalised learning. Also incorporating new material on changes & innovations that have taken place in education; childhood; the process of & context for learning; & issues teachers face as well as updated further reading lists this wholly revised fifth edition should be on the bookshelf of all student teachers on initial teacher training courses at the primary level newly qualified teachers & more experienced teachers wishing to enhance their practice. ...

This Primer covers the foundations of spectroscopy at a level suitable for first year chemistry undergraduates. Mass spectrometry & X-ray diffraction along with traditional spectroscopic techniques: i.r. n.m.r. & u.v. -visible spectroscopy are covered. The essential physical principles of each method are introduced & many examples of spectral analysis provided. Problems & further reading are also included. This Primer is designed to reflect the recent advances in the use of spectroscopic & diffraction methods not only for obtaining an analysis of elements & groups present in a molecule but also for establishing the arrangement of the constituent atoms. These developments have had a profound effect by increasing scientific knowledge in the fields of chemistry & molecular biology reflected in the elucidation of the structure & function of a wide range of compounds including drugs proteins & enzymes & nucleic acids. ...