Practical Quail-keeping" is a comprehensive guide for anyone who keeps quail or who is thinking about starting out. It covers all key aspects of responsible quail husbandry & explains how to set up & equip your quail house & pens how to care for your birds & how to breed & raise young hatchlings through to healthy adulthood. The authors draw on their extensive experience as quail breeders to provide a unique insight into keeping these fascinating little birds." ...

Planning is a critical stage of radiotherapy. Careful consideration of the complex variables involved & critical assessment of the techniques available are fundamental to good & effective practice. First published in 1985 Practical Radiotherapy Planning has over three editions established itself as the popular choice for the trainee raditation oncologist & radiographer providing the nuts & bolts of planning in a practical & accessible manner. This fourth edition encompasses a wealth of new material reflecting the radical change in the practice of radiotherapy in recent years. The information contained within the introductory chapters has been expanded & brought up to date & a new chapter on patient management has been added. CT stimulators MLC shieldings & dose profiles principles of IMRT & use of MRI PET & ultrasound are all included amongst other new developments in this field. The aim of the book remains unchanged. Complexity of treatment planning has increased greatly but the fourth edition continues to emphasise underlying principles of treatment that can be applied for conventional conformal & novel treatments taking into account advances in imaging & treatment delivery. ...

Written in uncommonly engaging & elegant prose Practical Research: Planning & Design is a do-it-yourself underst&-it-yourself" manual designed to help students in any discipline understand the fundamental structure of quality research & the methodical process that leads to valid & reliable results. The authors emphasize two things: 1) that quality research demands planning & design; & 2) how research projects can be executed effectively & professionally. This text guides the reader step-by-step from the selection of a problem through the process of conducting authentic research to the preparation of a completed report with practical suggestions based on a solid theoretical framework & sound pedagogy. With broad coverage applicable to any discipline Practical Research is valuable to students planning to conduct their own research projects as well as to anyone wanting to participate in thoughtful methodical evaluation of published research reports." ...

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If you are a studying within the biomolecular sciences (including biochemistry biomedical sciences biotechnology genetics microbiology & molecular biology) then this book will be an indispensable companion throughout the whole of your degree programme. It provides effective support for the development of the laboratory & data analysis skills that you will draw on time & again for the practical aspects of your studies & also gives you a solid grounding in the broader transferable skills which are increasingly necessary to achieve a high level of academic success. Now in its fourth edition Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences has been enhanced & updated throughout to provide a complete & easy-to-read guide to developing all of the skills you need from your first day through to graduation establishing its reputation as the practical resource for students of the biomolecular sciences. ...

This practical hands-on guide is the sailors essential atlas of the sky. Assuming no prior knowledge this comprehensive practical handbook helps the user at sea or on land read & understand the changing sky. Readers are given hands-on advice on how to read the night sky & star charts as well as information on whether particular stars can be seen with the naked eye or require binoculars or a telescope. At the core of the book are 150 sky charts showing what features can be seen in each position & when. Every constellation in the northern & southern hemisphere is mapped out. Simple methods are given for finding the biggest brightest stars & then identifying other lesser stars by their relative position. For sailors out of the sight of land celestial navigation really comes into its own
- providing a sure means of checking the boats position even when GPS & other electronics malfunction. This book will provide a complete reference as to what stars & constellations they should be able to use when & where in the world. The Practical Skywatchers Handbook is ideal for anyone on land or sea wanting a complete guide to the night sky.
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In this new book experts Michael & Christine Lavelle guide the budding allotmenteer through every step from applying & early planning to planting & harvesting. Information on tools equipment & soil management follows along with a chapter on what to grow where crop rotation companion planning & growing both outdoors & in a greenhouse. Techniques such as sowing propagation feeding watering pruning harvesting & storage are examined with easy-to-follow instructions & examples. Directories of vegetables fruit & herbs outline the specific requirements of different crops while a section on plant health helps to deal with common pests & diseases & carry out weed management. A season-by-season calendar of care then presents an at-a-glance checklist of what to sow plant out & harvest for every stage in the gardening year. ...

Following the success of her previous Practical Teaching guide Linda Wilson has written the ultimate handbook for the student teacher wishing to pursue the next stage of training in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Practical Teaching: A Guide to PTLLS & DTLLS is the perfect companion for those studying or teaching the PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) & DTLLS (Diploma of Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) qualifications. Drawing on years of experience in the field Linda Wilson takes readers through all aspects of teaching & learning; from the initial interviews & inductions through the learning process to assessment & finally reflection offering helpful & workable tips for success along the way. This book is directly mapped to the units & learning outcomes of the PTLLS & DTLLS qualifications & supplies practical ideas for teaching in an easy-to-read style. Essential theory is introduced on a need-to-know basis & is set in the context of its application within the classroom. ...

Developed in close collaboration with City & Guilds Practical Teaching is the essential textbook for all students & lecturers studying for or teaching the Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) & Certificate of Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) qualifications. Drawing on years of experience in the field Linda Wilson takes readers through all aspects of teaching & learning; from the initial interviews & inductions through the learning process to assessment & finally reflection. Directly mapped to the units & learning outcomes of the PTLLS & CTLLS qualifications this book emphasises practical ideas for teaching in an easy-to-read style. Essential theory is introduced on a need-to-know basis & is set in the context of its application within the classroom. ...

Written for both existing & trainee driving instructors Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors" shows how to develop & improve the ability to teach driving as a lifetime skill. The companion title to the popular best-seller " The Driving Instructors Handbook" it offers advice on teaching communication & coaching skills. Fully revised it investigates how & why people learn & the different teaching & learning processes involved. With sections on structuring a lesson & problem solving it also looks at the reasons why people learn to drive & the motivation involved in seeing it through from early stage lessons to the final practical test. An indispensable guide for all new & established driving instructors " Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors" provides all the necessary advice for the conscientious instructor keen to communicate effectively with their pupils." ...