As it becomes ever more expensive to purchase land for conservation purposes it is becoming increasingly important both to manage existing sites properly & to create new habitats. This comprehensive volume provides a pragmatic habitat by habitat guide to conservation management in which the prescriptions & methods are based upon sound science coupled with practical experience. For each habitat the book guides the reader through the options & solutions shows the problems to look out for & gives good & bad examples of habitat management in the past. This will be a must for all practising ecologists land managers wardens landscape architects & conservationists & will provide a valuable reference for students of ecology conservation & environmental science. ...

The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) came into force on 6th April 2007. This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) provides practical guidance on complying with the duties set out in the Regulations. It replaces the ACOP to the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 1994. The key aim of CDM 2007 is to integrate health & safety into the management of the project & to encourage everyone involved to work together to improve the planning & management of projects; identify risks early on; target effort where it can do the most good in terms of health & safety; & discourage unnecessary bureaucracy. These Regulations are intended to focus planning & management throughout construction projects from design concept onwards. ...

The newly qualified manager may well be equipped with the skills of the What of marketing & management but not know the How. The practicing marketer is well served with guides on strategy mainly of the four minute plan variety but poorly served in terms of basic advice on implementing the strategy & plans. This book is therefore designed to give clear guidance in managing the marketing function as a practical entity & allowing the new marketer to grasp how the theory can be applied to the job. Written by practitioners who are also active in the marketing education & training sectors it gives the reader a clear overview of: how the key areas of marketing knowledge can be made operationally effective; how to make marketing practical & measurable; a huge range of examples & vignettes illustrating best practice; & a truly international perspective. The book will be an invaluable toolkit for the newly qualified & newly appointed marketer trying to apply their knowledge of the theory & practical. This is a workshop manual of implementation. Theory is kept to a minimum & used to explain rather than as a basis. This book is written by practitioners for practitioners & students. It

Includes:: lots of examples (vignettes) to guide. It provides tables models & diagrams that you can use.

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In a chaotic or threatening situation fear is the primary emotional response of an autistic individual. Often the initial physical response is to freeze. Meltdowns or brain overloads can be scary for the individual with autism & for the person trying to help if they dont know how to react in this situation. Common coping strategies such as hand flapping or leg shaking can be misperceived as being wilful noncompliant & uncooperative; & some techniques commonly recommended during times of distress or crisis such as maintaining eye contact or using light touch can be counter-productive rather than providing relief. Using the easy-to-remember acronym S.C.A.R.E.D (Safe Calm Affirmation Routine Empathy & Develop) coined by clinical psychologist Will Richards this guide offers strategies & practical techniques that will be a valuable reference tool to anyone in a first response position. The authors have created a training programme to explain the autistic experience & mindset & guide the interventions of first responders to autistic individuals in crisis. ...

When people set out to qualify in youth work they do not anticipate that its about managing themselves; aims intentions & outcomes; programmes & projects; case work; educational experiences & environments; budgets; volunteers & staff; & young peoples development. This book ensures that students will feel confident to manage purpose projects & people to deliver good- quality educational & developmental youth work with & for young people. It also caters for those with youth work management experience by providing an opportunity to review & further develop management skills & understanding in the context of a volatile policy environment. ...

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Managing performance is a critical focus of HR activity. Well-designed strategies to recognise & improve performance & focus individual effort can have a dramatic effect on bottom-line results. The problem is to determine what the processes tools & delivery mechanisms are that will improve performance in your organisation as well as determine which ones are best avoided. The authors have tracked performance management processes over the past seven years & their comprehensive survey reveals what leading organisations are doing to manage their employees performance & how they are delivering results. With detailed illustrations from the real world & clear practical advice this text shows you how to improve the management of your employees performance. Managing Performance" will help you: design performance management processes that reflect the context & nature of the organisation; create supportive delivery mechanisms for performance management; & evaluate & continuously develop performance management strategies to reflect the changing business environment." ...

This no-nonsense guide promotes a multidisciplinary approach to pain management in adolescent patients acknowledging persistent pain is a complex biopsychosocial problem. With a strong focus on highly practical applied strategies incorporating beliefs & values mediation relaxation imagery physical fitness & pacing the book examines the many issues surrounding persistent pain. The thoughtful compassionate approach considers lifestyle family considerations & self-management in this unique population. Medical & psychological issues are highlighted throughout with extensive use of case studies to illustrate important topics & potential obstacles. For Allied Health Professionals working with adolescent patients this is the ideal practical guide. ...

The second edition of this therapist guide is designed to give mental health professionals the necessary tools to assess & treat social anxiety disorder. Although the components of the program remain unchanged the authors have updated the guide to include clearer instructions for facilitating treatment specifically for conducting in-session exposures & cognitive restructuring exercises. Also provided is helpful information for structuring treatment including suggested number of sessions for each chapter session outlines lists of materials needed & homework assignments. Clinicians will find this guide comprehensive & easy to use. It has everything you need to implement a clinically proven & scientifically sound treatment for social anxiety. ...

This revised workbook is designed for patients use as they work either with a qualified mental health professional or on their own to manage social anxiety. Based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy the treatment program described is evidence-based & proven effective. Complete with user-friendly forms & worksheets as well as relatable case examples & chapter review questions this workbook contains all the tools necessary to help patients manage their anxiety & improve their quality of life. ...