Introduction to Health & Safety in Construction is the definitive handbook for the National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety from NEBOSH (May 2010 specification) with each element of the syllabus explained in detail & all the relevant legislation summarised for quick reference. To make studying easier each chapter starts with learning objectives & ends with questions taken from recent NEBOSH examinations & a chapter of sample answers can be found at the end of the book. This book covers the specific health & safety challenges faced by the construction industry as well as the basics of occupational health & safety in general. It covers all the essential elements of health & safety management the legal framework risk assessment & control standards &

Includes:: checklists report forms & record sheets. The books is also relevant for built environment & construction courses both in the UK & overseas as well as providing a handy reference for managers & qualified professionals dealing with day-to-day health & safety issues. New to this edition: Over 60 new diagrams & photographs in full colour Restructured in line with 2010 NEBOSH syllabus Covers new regulations on Tower Cranes Supply of machinery (safety) Regulations 2008 Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP4) & European Classification: Packaging & Labelling Beyond the syllabus there is a chapter on environmental protection including the new Environmental Permitting Regime A summary of Lord Young's 2010 Report Common Sense Common Safety A chapter with guidance on searching the internet with a range of significant health & safety websites where readers can access huge amounts of guidance & statistical data A companion website with downloadable tutor & student support materials including editable Power Point slides & a set of full colour electronic 'spot the hazard' inspection exercises is available at: www.routledge.com/cw/hughes

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Offering a practical approach to HR this title is ideal for the CIPDs new certificate in HR Practice as well as for foundation students or undergraduates studying an introductory module in HRM. Key Selling Points: It maps to the new CIPD standards & certificate outline. Broad coverage means it is also suitable for wider Introduction to HR courses. It follows the logical sequence of the employment cycle. It has practical focus balanced with the right amount of theory for introductory level. New to this edition: all chapters revised & updated in line with the new certificate new chapters on employment law organisational change & ending the employment relationship increased coverage of customer service skills more on multicultural workforces an ageing work population & work flexibility & online resource centre for tutors: Power Point slides Lecturers Guide & for students: annotated web links. ...

Co-written by a lecturer & a practitioner Banfield & Kay provide academic & practical insights that convey the reality of HRM. Designed specifically for students taking their first introductory module in human resource management this textbook combines the academic & practitioner perspectives to produce a balanced introduction to the subject. This approach explores how HRM is actually practised & experienced in the workplace which overcomes the idealistic & partial insights of many textbooks. By taking a truly holistic approach to the subject this text avoids the presentation of HRM as a separate management function & instead presents HR processes & challenges as an integral part of any business. The conversational writing style adopted by the authors is ideal for students & has been highly praised for engaging the reader. The book is divided into 4 parts: The Foundations of HRM (Chapters 1- 3) is followed by Operational Challenges (Chapters 4-8). Key HRM Processes are then examined (Chapters 9-12) before the final part presents three real-life case study chapters (Chapters 12- 15) drawing on the topics covered earlier in the text such as planning recruitment selection redundancy learning & training. Within each chapter care has been taken to encourage students to think critically about the issues. A huge number of real life examples & case studies are included throughout presenting the reader with opportunities to understand the theory in practice & bringing the topics to life. A wide range of boxed learning features & a user-friendly writing style ensures the content is fully understood & encourages students to actively engage with the issues raised. The second edition features a new chapter on strategic human resource management. The authors have also undertaken interviews with practitioners from a range of organizations. These range from large public- & private-sector organizations such as Nottingham Trent University & Calor Gas to smaller companies including International Information Systems in Bahrain. These have been written up into a new ' Practitioner Insight' feature in every chapter providing a reflection on practice from twelve different individuals. In addition a ' Research Insight' feature has been introduced summarising key papers at relevant points within the chapter & encouraging students to extend their reading by following up these references. Online Resource Centre For lecturers:
- Test Bank
- Power Point Lecture Slides
- Seminar Activities
- Answers to Case Study Questions
- Discussion Questions & Suggested Answers
- Essay Questions & Suggested Answers
- Detailed guide to using case study chapters in teaching (NEW) For students: 1. Additional Case Study Material
- the story continued. 2. Multiple Choice Questions with feedback 3. Web links 4. Chapter on health & safety 5. Extension material on key topics (NEW)







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An Introduction to Indian Philosophy offers a profound yet accessible survey of the development of Indias philosophical tradition. Beginning with the formation of Brahmanical Jaina Materialist & Buddhist traditions Bina Gupta guides the reader through the classical schools of Indian thought culminating in a look at how these traditions inform Indian philosophy & society in modern times. Offering translations from source texts & clear explanations of philosophical terms this text provides a rigorous overview of Indian philosophical contributions to epistemology metaphysics philosophy of language & ethics. This is a must-read for anyone seeking a reliable & illuminating introduction to Indian philosophy. ...

Infants may seem to do little more than eat sleep & play. Yet behind this misleadingly simplistic facade occurs an awe-inspiring process of development through which infants make sense of & learn how to interact with the world around them. Introduction to Infant Development 2/e" offers a fascinating insight into the psychological development of infants presented by some of the worlds leading authorities on the subject. This new edition captures the latest developments in the field with new chapters on perceptual & cognitive development memory development & gender culture & social class. It also offers completely revised treatments of language development & motor development making these topics more relevant & more engaging to the student audience. With new learning features throughout & a new Online Resource Centre " Introduction to Infant Development" is the ideal teaching & learning tool for studying this intriguing field. The Online Resource Centre features the following

Materials: for registered adopters of the book: figures from the book available to download to facilitate lecture preparation; & for students: multiple-choice question to check understanding & support revision."

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Praise for An Introduction to Literature Criticism & Theory ' Sparkling enthusiastic & admirably well-informed'
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Few subjects in science are more difficult to understand than magnetism according to Encyclopedia Britannica. However there is a strong demand today for scientists & engineers with skills in magnetism because of the growing number of technological applications utilizing this phenomenon. This textbook responds to the need for a comprehensive introduction of the basic concepts of the science. Introduction to Magnetism & Magnetic Materials has been thoroughly revised since the first edition to include recent developments in the field. The early chapters comprise a discussion of the fundamentals of magnetism. These chapters include more than 60 sample problems with complete solutions to reinforce learning. The later chapters review the most significant recent developments in four important areas of magnetism: hard & soft magnetic materials magnetic recording & magnetic evaluation of materials. These later chapters also provide a survey of the most important areas of magnetic materials for practical applications. Extensive references to the principal publications in magnetism are listed at the end of each chapter which offer the reader rapid access to more specialized literature. Students in various scientific areas will benefit from this book including those in physics materials science metallurgy & electrical engineering. ...

This highly practical guide to cloth doll making is aimed at those who are new to doll making as well as more experienced needlecrafters. Jan's beautiful dolls are exquisitely made yet by breaking the process down into easy-to-follow steps they become surprisingly easy to achieve. Full of character & life Jan's dolls are made using a wide range of colourful fabrics trims ribbons & buttons & are ideal for using up scraps & oddments of materials. There are clear step-by-step instructions for making hands feet & faces together with diagrams where needed & useful templates for all the body pieces are supplied at the back of the book. With three different projects to choose from & three alternative designs using different colour schemes & materials this book provides the means to make your own gorgeous doll whatever your ability & gives ideas & inspiration for many more. ...

An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering is an essential text for all first-year undergraduate students as well as those studying for foundation degrees & HNDs. The text gives a thorough grounding in the following core engineering topics: thermodynamics fluid mechanics solid mechanics dynamics electricals & electronics & materials science. As well as mechanical engineers the text will be highly relevant to civil automotive aeronautical/aerospace & general engineering students. The text is written by an experienced team of first-year lecturers at the internationally renowned University of Nottingham. The material in this book has full student & lecturer support on an accompanying website at http://cw.tandf.co.uk/mechanicalengineering/ which
Includes:: worked examples of exam-style questions multiple-choice self-assessment revision guides.
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A knowledge of medical terminology is essential for employment in many health care professions. This attractive & easy to use self-teaching text provides a simple interactive & comprehensive guide to the language of medicine. Following a brief introduction to the basic components of medical words each unit deals with a different body system & follows a standard plan: word exercises; an anatomy exercise based on an illustration; a case history; medical notes; a word check; a self assessment. By breaking words into their component parts & applying knowledge through exercises & examples from patient care the reader learns how words are formed & becomes familiar with the common roots & suffixes of medical words as well as how they will be encountered in practice. In addition the text provides a comprehensive glossary & a list of common abbreviations. ...