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:
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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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The How to Live as a Muslim" series is an essential guide for anyone who seeks to acquire an accurate knowledge of Islam as it elucidates all the facets of Islam with precise brevity in three volumes: " An Introduction to Islamic Faith & Thought" " Living in the Shade of Islam" & " Living the Ethics & Morality of Islam" respectively. The first volume of the series delves into the heart of the matter presenting clearly the fundamentals & different aspects of Islamic faith. It makes an effort to peel away the layers of what we think we know about Islam to reveal what Islam says about itself & to explain the pillars of the Islamic faith. It discusses Islams worldview how we fit into it & what God expects of us. It explains why Prophets were sent to guide us to the truth why the Quran is the best guide for this journey & how & why God equipped us to make this journey. Also examined in detail are the Resurrection & the Afterlife Divine Destiny eschatology death & the spirit after death & the invisible realm of existence." ...

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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. ...

An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry is the leading text for university courses on this subject. Renowned for being a textbook loved equally by both students & lecturers it presents complete coverage in an accessible & engaging style. The text begins with the essential biochemistry on which an understanding of medicinal chemistry is built introducing the structure & function of important drug targets. It then explores how drugs interact with the body & the consequences of those reactions. There is a section on general principles & strategies involved in discovering & designing new drugs & another on useful 'tools of the trade'. The text ends with a contemporary look at specific topics within medicinal chemistry for example antiviral & anticancer agents; cholinergics & anticholinesterases; & antiulcer agents. Learning features throughout An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry help to unlock this fascinating subject. A glossary helps to familiarise the language of medicinal chemistry. Boxes present in-depth material & explore how concepts are applied in practice. Key points summarise sections within chapters providing a basis for revision & questions at the end of chapters & on the accompanying Online Resource Centre allow the reader to test their understanding & develop molecular modelling skills. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre

Features: For registered adopters of the book: * Answers to end-of-chapter questions * Figures from the book * Power Point slides * Test Bank questions For students: * Multiple Choice Questions * Web articles * Molecular Modelling Exercises * 3D Rotatable structures

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A concise accessible introduction to this exciting & dynamic subject. aeo Adopts an approach grounded in physics rather than mathematics. aeo

Includes:: worked examples & student problems along with hints for solving them & the numerical answers. aeo Many reviewers have commented that this is one of the best a introductory undergraduate levela texts on the subject & they would all welcome a Second Edition.

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