This title guides education & childhood studies students through the process of conceiving developing & completing their final year dissertations. Whether looking for guidance on the whole process needing help with conducting a literature review or interpreting your quantitative & qualitative data this accessible & empowering guide will take you through the dissertation process & provide all the information you need to make the most of this opportunity. Summaries & key points ensure you can find the information you're looking for quickly & reflective questions encourage you to engage with the process. This is the essential guide for all undergraduate researchers starting a dissertation project in an Education department. ...

Are your dressage scores as high as you expect them to be? Are you good at riding but not so good at competing? This book offers coaching on all aspects of preparing for & riding in dressage tests up to Medium level. There are instructions on how to ride all the test movements correctly along with advice on the practical matters of choosing when & where to compete learning & practising tests having your horse & all your equipment organised & then having a clear routine to follow once you arrive at the show. Best of all the author explains how to master the art of competing including presenting your horse in such a way that any training issues are not obvious to the eye
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Learn what works well & avoid the pitfalls in the real world of fraud detection & fraud investigation This casebook reveals how frauds & fraudsters were discovered--and delves into the investigations that followed. Each chapter covers a particular case analyzing the factors that allowed fraud to develop & assessing the effectiveness of the detection process & the resulting fraud investigation. Importantly the casebook examines the steps taken by organizations to recover from the cost of fraud & the damage that fraud has caused. High-profile author Peter Tickner is well known in auditing & investigative circles Cases of fraud drawn from the authors direct experience as well as world-wide are supplemented with checklists & practical guidance on fraud detection ...

Successful legal writing is an essential skill that students need to master if they want to succeed both in their legal studies & in their future careers. A practical guide this new edition presents the information on a step-by-step format leading students through the process of writing from preparation through to reflecting on feedback on your finished work. ...

Successful Marketing focuses on essential marketing skills to get your message across effectively. Practical & easy to use this book is a step-by-step guide to learning effective marketing quickly & easily from direct mail to marketing online. The book is packed with helpful examples & practical exercises to complete. Author Pauline Rowmark ran a successful marketing & training company for many years & is now a professional writer & the author of several business & motivational books. She has first-hand knowledge of how to effectively market & promote your own business. ...

This book is a simple quick & easy to use guide to building a professional portfolio for nursing students. Students are required by the NMC to keep an ongoing record of achievement to demonstrate their competence at each stage of their programme. The portfolio is an essential part of the assessment of practice to demonstrate nursing competence. This book gives a step-by-step & practical explanation of how to compile a professional portfolio to succeed in these assessments. It can be used throughout nursing programmes & in initial nursing roles where portfolios are an essential tool for interviews & employee appraisals. ...

Successful Project Management 4th edition" is an essential guide for anyone who wants to improve the success rate of their projects. It will help managers to maintain a balance between the demands of the customer the project the team & the organisation. Covering the more technical aspects of a project from start to completion it contains practised & tested techniques covering project conception & start-up how to manage stake holders effective risk management project planning & launch & execution. Also including a brand new glossary of key terms it provides help with evaluating your project as well as practical checklists & templates to ensure success for any ambitious project manager." ...

Whether you are a new or experienced landlord this bestselling & fully up-to-date book by private rented sector expert & consultant David Lawrenson will show you how to buy the right property in the right location (including abroad) for high rents & capital growth whatever the state of the market. Get great property deals from developers & private sellers. Decide whether to use a letting agent or find & manage tenants yourself. Comply with all the laws & avoid the tenants from hell. Minimise your property tax bill. This new 2011 edition

Includes:: in particular: updated information on Local Housing Allowance; modified sample tenancy agreement with additional Data Protection clause; eight more tax tips; & revised text following the demise of HIPs (Home Information Packs).

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School placements can be anxious & uncertain experiences for trainee teachers & even for those with previous classroom experience a new school environment can be intimidating. This book is full of invaluable advice & practical suggestions that will help trainees prepare for enjoy & make the most of this experience. It deals with the full range of issues from finding out about the placement school to managing difficult behaviour on placement. This second edition is linked to the 2007 Standards for QTS & reflects recent documents & initiatives. ...

In a comprehensive study of early Islamic history Wilferd Madelung examines the conflict which developed after Muhammad's death for the leadership of the Muslim community. He pursues the history of this conflict through the reign of the four ' Rightly Guided' caliphs to its climax in the first inter-Muslim war. The outcome of the war which marked the demise of the reign of the Early Companions resulted in the lasting schism between Sunnite & Shi'ite Islam. Contrary to recent scholarly trends the author brings out Ali's early claim to legitimate succession which gained support from the Shi'a & offers a convincing reinterpretation of early Islamic history. This book will make a major contribution to the debate over succession. Wilferd Madelung's book The Succession to Muhammad has been awarded the Best Book of the Year prize by the Islamic Republic of Iran for the year 1997. ...