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. ...

If you are studying forensic science or a related course such as forensic chemistry or biology then this book will be an indispensable companion throughout your entire degree programme. This one-stop text will guide you through the wide range of practical analytical & data handling skills that you will need during your studies. It will also give you a solid grounding in the wider transferable skills such as teamwork & study skills. ...

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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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." ...

In this fifth edition of The Practical Zone System Chris Johnson updates his classic manual on Ansel Adamss landmark technique for the digital age. Whether you are a beginning large-format or professional photographer; whether you work with digital or film; & whether you shoot in black & white or color the simple visual language called Previsualization will help you to control contrast in order to create beautiful photographs. Entirely new to this edition is a chapter applying Zone System concepts to studio photography. Using Bill Brants Nude Campden Hill London 1949 May" (cover image) as an inspiration Johnson demonstrates how the Zone System traditionally considered to be a methodology limited to the uses of films & developers is actually a universal visual & conceptual language that dramatically simplifies the problem of creating & rendering complex studio lighting setups." ...

Anna a newly qualified interior designer has decided its time to put her money & her expertise where her mouth is. Shes risked everything on buying a tiny but adorable cottage so she can renovate it sell it on & prove to her family that she can earn her own living. Outside the chocolate-box cottage is perfect but inside all is chaos: with a ladder for a staircase no downstairs flooring candles the only form of lighting & a sleeping bag & camping mat for a bed Annas soon wondering whether shes bitten off more than she can chew. Her neighbor Chloe comes to the rescue providing tea wine & sympathy
- & a recently rescued greyhound Caroline. But just as Annas starting to believe shes found the perfect idyll the good-looking yet impossible Rob Hunter arrives on the scene putting up more obstacles than the Grand National. Can Anna get over all of lifes hurdles?
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