Comprehensive & highly practical Introducing Leadership" introduces the principles & practice of leadership from theory through to the development of the readers own leadership ability. From the analysis of the different sources of leadership & management theory emerges a model that will provide the basis for the development of readers own leadership skills & for the application of these through the rest of the book. Written by an experienced author in the field of management development the book is split into three parts: Section one
- the nature & role of leadership; Section two
- leading others; & Section three
- leading innovation & change. The learning development is clearly structured & this text also provides the underpinning knowledge requirements for Level 3 qualifications in leadership. It is linked to the relevant NVQ & Leadership Standards giving tutor access to one core text. Case study material & examples are used throughout to add practical insight to the topics raised. It also offers practical introductory text for students & practitioners."


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The ability to make a successful transition into management who wants to advance their career. Written by Martin Manser a leading trainer of managers & highly-respected author this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to seamlessly move up the career ladder. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points & at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons & diagrams throughout to help make this book a more enjoyable & effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success! ...

Introducing Mechanics" has been written to cover all the Mechanics requirements for single-subject A Level. Through the nature of its style & contents it is ideal for both A- & AS-Level Mechanics. The key points are: clear text & style;

Includes:: worked examples so that students can work alone; & exercises & examination questions."

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No one can escape the influence of the media. Every day we watch hours of TV listen to the radio read newspapers & magazines go to the cinema sit in front of videos or surf the Web. These information commodities exercise enormous influence & power over all of us. Introducing Media Studies" explores the complex relationship between the media ideology knowledge & power. It provides a scintillating tour of media history & presents a coherent view of the media industry media theory & methods in media research. It explains how the audience is constructed & how it in turn interprets the content & meaning of media representation. We also learn how to analyse film deconstruct advertising & appreciate how TV & the press shape public opinion. The media is a condition of our existence & in an unprecedented way the pervading shape of our history. No one can afford to neglect a critical understanding of its omnipresence. Here is an entertaining & informative book accessible to students & general readers concerned with the increasing power influence & proliferation of the media." ...

Two thirds of our planet is covered by oceans & seas. Over recent decades developments in ocean science have dramatically enhanced our understanding of the key role oceans play in the Earth System & how vital they are for regulating global climate. Humans depend on the oceans for many resources but at the same time their impacts on the marine systems around the world are of increasing concern. Introducing Oceanography has been written by two leading oceanographers to provide a succinct overview of the science of the study of the seas for students & for the interested adult wanting a topical guide to this enormous & complex subject. The initial chapters describe the oceans & the forces at work within them. The authors then discuss the effects of light the chemistry of the seas & the food web before surveying biological oceanography in the main oceanic regions. The final chapter looks at the methodology of ocean study. Copiously illustrated this book is intended for those whose interest in oceanography has been stimulated perhaps by media coverage of declining resources or climate change & who want to know more. Technical terms are kept to a minimum & are explained in a glossary. ...

Understanding psychological techniques can help you make your relationships happier & more fulfilling. This Practical Guide will help you achieve new & healthier ways of relating by explaining some of the major underlying psychological drivers that permeate relationships & identify & work on these unconscious motivating factors to eliminate knee-jerk reactions. Filled with straightforward practical advice case studies & examples Introducing Psychology of Relationships will help you understand your relationship & make it more loving & mutually supportive as well as be better equipped for entering into a new relationship. ...

A new edition updated to meet the needs of the Pure Mathematics encountered in all the new specifications for single-subject A Level Mathematics. This major text is clearly set out with an excellent combination of clear examples & explanations & plenty of practice material
- ideal for supporting students who are working alone. The first two chapters are vital in preparing new students particularly those with a Grade C at GCSE for the rigours of A Level. Each chapter concludes with a selection of exam-style questions giving students lots of practice for the real thing!
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Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics. At the subatomic level one particle seems to know what the others are doing & according to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle" there is a limit on how accurately nature can be observed. & yet the theory is amazingly accurate & widely applied explaining all of chemistry & most of physics. " Introducing Quantum Theory" takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures including Planck Einstein Bohr Heisenberg & Schrodinger. Each contributed at least one crucial concept to the theory. The puzzle of the wave-particle duality is here along with descriptions of the two questions raised against Bohr's " Copenhagen Interpretation"
- the famous "dead & alive cat" & the EPR paradox. Both remain unresolved."
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The completely revised second edition of this highly respected textbook provides a comprehensive yet digestible & accessible introduction to the theoretical foundations development & crucial areas of contemporary concern in social policy & welfare. Fully up to date it provides a concise but thorough overview of the context for the provision of social welfare in contemporary Britain & beyond. Providing an integrated framework to highlight the relationships between theory policy & practice Introducing Social Policy examines social policy from a multi-disciplinary perspective. It therefore encourages a broad understanding of the importance of the subject within social policy itself as well in social work healthcare education & beyond. ...

Sociolinguistics is one of the central branches of modern linguistics & deals with the place of language in human societies. This second edition of Introducing Sociolinguistics expertly synthesises the main approaches to the subject. The book covers areas such as multilingualism code-choice language variation dialectology interactional studies gender language contact language & inequality & language & power. At the same time it provides an integrated perspective on these themes by examining sociological theories of human interaction. In this regard power & inequality are particularly significant. The book also contains two chapters on the applications of sociolinguistics (in education & in language policy & planning) & a concluding chapter on the sociolinguistics of sign language. New topics covered include speaking style & stylisation while current debates in areas like creolisation globalisation & language death language planning & gender are reflected. Written collaboratively by teachers & scholars with first hand experience of sociolinguistic developments on four continents this book provides the broadest introduction currently available to the central topics in sociolinguistics.

Features: * Provides a solid foundation in all aspects of sociolinguistics & explores important themes such as power & inequality sign language gender & the internet * Well illustrated with maps diagrams inset boxes drawings & cartoons * Accessibly written with the beginner in mind * Uses numerous examples from multilingual settings * Explains basic concepts supported by a glossary * Further Reading lists a full bibliography & a section on next steps provide valuable guidance.

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