Education Studies is a broad multi-disciplinary & rapidly growing field. Now fully updated Introduction to Education Studies has proven itself to be the key text for students of the subject for over a decade leading readers through the fields key strands concepts & applications without assuming any prior knowledge. Bartlett & Burton provide first-time students & those engaged in more advanced aspects of the subject with all the tools that they need to approach Education Studies & also encourage a critical questioning approach which will put them in good stead for further study & professional practice. The new edition
Includes:: -A new section dealing with the Policy framework -New material on Citizenship -A new section on comparative & international perspectives -New coverage of SEN & Inclusion -A thorough redesign of the text to make it as easy to use as possible Introduction to Education Studies is the must have text for all students on Education Studies courses. Steve Bartlett is Professor of Education Studies at the University of Wolverhampton. Diana Burton is Professor of Education & Pro Vice Chancellor at Liverpool John Moores University.
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This introductory guide to electrical installation work provides all the key concepts & practical know-how you need to pass your course minus the difficult maths & complicated theory. Written in a clear readable style & with a highly visual layout this book will quickly provide you with the all-important knowledge you need to understand electrical installation work. End of chapter revision questions will help you to check your progress & online animations & video demonstrations will help you get to grips with relevant theory & practice. Designed to match The 17th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations" & the new City & Guilds 2357 Diploma in Electrotechnical Technology this book covers everything you need to get started on your path towards a career in electrical installation or related trades. The following title is also available: " Basic Electrical Installation Work 6th edition" Trevor Linsley (ISBN: 9780080966281). It presents highly visual approach
- full-colour text with cartoons & pedagogy to engage students & reinforce learning. All examples are problems & situations that students will encounter on the job. It is fully in line with the City & Guilds 2357 Diploma in Electrotechnical Technology."
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Runes are quite frequently mentioned in modern writings usually imprecisely as a source of mystic knowledge power or insight. This book sets the record straight. It shows runes working as a practical script for a variety of purposes in early English times among both indigenous Anglo-Saxons & incoming Vikings. In a scholarly yet readable way it examines the introduction of the runic alphabet (the futhorc) to England in the fifth & sixth centuries the forms & values of its letters & the ways in which it developed up until its decline at the end of the Anglo-Saxon period. It discusses how runes were used for informal & day-to-day purposes on formal monuments as decorative letters in prestigious manuscripts for owners or makers names on everyday objects perhaps even in private letters. For the first time the book presents together with earlier finds the many runic objects discovered over the last twenty years with a range of inscriptions on bone metal & stone even including tourists scratched signatures found on the pilgrimage routes through Italy. It gives an idea of the immense range of information on language & social history contained in these unique documents. R.I. Page is former Professor of Anglo-Saxon in the University of Cambridge. ...

Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment provides students & practitioners with a clearly structured overview of the subject as well as critical analysis & support for further studies. Written by three authors with extensive research training & practical experience in EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) the book covers the latest EIA legislation guidance & good practice. This edition updates essential information on: * the evolving nature of EIA * experience of the implementation of the changing EU & UK EIA procedures * best practice in the EIA process * other key issues in the process explored in an extended case studies section * comparative EIA systems worldwide * development of SEA/SA legislation & practice * prospects for the future of EIA. Although the books focus is on the UK & the EU the principles & techniques it describes are applicable internationally. With colour images & a new modern design the book provides an essential introduction to EIA for undergraduate & postgraduate students on planning courses as well as those studying environmental management & policy environmental sciences geography & the built environment. Planners developers community groups & decision-makers in government & business will also welcome the book as an effective way to get to grips with this important & evolving subject that affects a wide range of development projects. ...

This endorsed handbook is directly aligned to the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management with each element of the syllabus explained in detail.

Includes:: sample NEBOSH questions & case studies to aid learning Up to date & aligned with the revised 2012

Specification Over 100 images tables & diagrams all in full colour Written by an expert in this field of study. Environmental pressures have been increasing on businesses over many years. New legislation has forced companies to look at their impact on the environment through such issues as use of resources emissions energy use transport & waste management. Accidents such as the recent pollution incident by BP in the Gulf of Mexico grab the attention of the media & bring it into the public domain. In addition to its focus on the NEBOSH course this book covers all of the essential elements managers will need to understand correct environmental health & safety management including the broad legal framework risk assessment & pointers to relevant standards. Brian Waters has 15 years experience in the water supply industry & 13 years of experience in senior management roles with the National Rivers Authority & the Environment Agency. He has subsequently worked in training & consultancy giving him a wealth of experience in this area.



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With broad in-depth coverage of this fascinating subject Introduction to Forensic & Criminal Psychology remains the most authoritative readable & popular text in the field. Theory is prominent throughout & a range of in-text features substantially enhanced in this new edition make this an engaging & valuable resource. The fourth edition is revised to include new chapters on therapy in prison & the psychology of lie detection & has greatly extended coverage of courtroom processes. It has been brought fully up-to-date with significant new research. An interactive website supports this book at www.pearsoned.co.uk/howitt. This features a range of useful resources including multiple choice questions example essay questions links to further reading a guide to becoming a forensic psychologist as well as interviews with researchers about their work in the field. Clear & comprehensive this is an essential textbook for undergraduates studying psychology applied psychology & criminology. It is also extremely useful in many other subjects for which students need an understanding of how psychology relates to criminal justice & the law. ...

In this third edition of his popular undergraduate-level textbook Des Nicholl recognises that a sound grasp of basic principles is vital in any introduction to genetic engineering. Therefore the book retains its focus on the fundamental principles used in gene manipulation. It is divided into three sections: Part I provides an introduction to the relevant basic molecular biology; Part II the methods used to manipulate genes; & Part III applications of the technology. There is a new chapter devoted to the emerging importance of bioinformatics as a distinct discipline. Other additional features include text boxes which highlight important aspects of topics discussed & chapter summaries which include aims & learning outcomes. These along with key word listings concept maps & a glossary will enable students to tailor their study to suit their own learning styles & ultimately gain a firm grasp of a subject that students traditionally find difficult. ...

An Introduction to Global Financial Markets describes the financial world in clear easy to understand terms. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of commercial & investment banking foreign exchange money & bond markets stock markets & derivatives & an up to date analysis of the global financial crisis. Key benefits: * A new chapter on the global financial crisis & banking regulation * Updated coverage of investment banking hedge funds & private equity * Details of controversial new market instruments: credit default stops & collateralised mortgage obligations * Expanded coverage of emerging markets including Brazil Russia India & China * New companion website featuring PPT slides interactive revision questions case studies & exercises bonus chapters & analytical content An Introduction to Global Financial Markets is recommended for students studying finance & financial institutions practitioners & those who require an understanding of the global financial system. ...

In 1931 the young Kurt Godel published his First Incompleteness Theorem which tells us that for any sufficiently rich theory of arithmetic there are some arithmetical truths the theory cannot prove. This remarkable result is among the most intriguing (and most misunderstood) in logic. Godel also outlined an equally significant Second Incompleteness Theorem. How are these Theorems established & why do they matter? Peter Smith answers these questions by presenting an unusual variety of proofs for the First Theorem showing how to prove the Second Theorem & exploring a family of related results (including some not easily available elsewhere). The formal explanations are interwoven with discussions of the wider significance of the two Theorems. This book
- extensively rewritten for its second edition
- will be accessible to philosophy students with a limited formal background. It is equally suitable for mathematics students taking a first course in mathematical logic.

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The fragments of Greek sculpture & vase painting that have survived into the twentieth century are like pieces of a shattered mirror reflecting the former glory of Greek art. Though some of the images are obviously beautiful others require interpretation before their true quality can become apparent. This book designed primarily as an introduction for students helps the reader trace the development of Greek art in the immensely creative period from the eighth to the fourth century BC
- the period between the composition of the Homeric poems & the conquests of Alexander the Great. Important works are generously illustrated & lucidly analysed so that an integrated picture of Greek art emerges.
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