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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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. ...

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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Written specifically for practice educators this book examines contemporary theories & knowledge in practice learning teaching & education with a clear emphasis on developing the skills & practice of the individual. Another key focus of the book is to help readers to reflect on the implications of this for their role as practice educators giving them the time & space to make proactive & informed choices. The book is structured around the new Post-Qualifying Standards for Practice Education making it an invaluable & thoroughly comprehensive guide. ...

The concept of continuing professional development is followed in an inclusive & holistic way by ensuring that ongoing learning for practitioners is viewed within an inclusive & empowering approach. This revised second edition has been updated to include the new Practice Educators Framework & will support an individual through their personal journey focusing on their perspective & taking an open analytical & considered approach to the issues of practice education & in particular those associated with qualifying students & NQSWs. There are sections on supervision mentoring & coaching as well as the involvement of service users & carers. The Authors also examine learning cultures & communities of practice continuing professional development & PQ training. ...