[ This] is an exciting book written in clear accessible style. Its an informative guide for anyone wishing to explore career counselling as a topic & process -- Professional Manager This is an excellent book
- practical yet scholarly. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how to facilitate the career development of other people in formal or informal settings
- John Arnold Professor of Organisational Behaviour Loughborough University At a time when the career counselling profession has been under some pressure in the UK it is good to have an up-to-date text which cogently outlines the strong base of theory research & practice upon which this professional activity is built. Jenny Kidds lucid text will provide an invaluable resource for new entrants to career counselling & related fields as well as for established practitioners
- Professor Tony Watts Senior Fellow & Life President National Institute for Careers Education & Counselling Cambridge Understanding Career Counselling explores the theory research & practice of career counselling from a British perspective & brings them together in one concise volume. The book addresses exactly what is meant by the term career in the 21st century & the implications this has for those working with clients at different stages of their career. This book is unique in that it clearly relates career theories to career counselling which is often an unclear area for trainees. Divided into two clear parts the first provides a comprehensive account of theories of career development & career counselling & their implications for practice. Taking a critical approach it also shows how research informs our understanding of the field. In the second part career counselling skills tools & techniques are described including the use of assessment tools & the internet. The book also covers ethical issues & evaluation. Understanding Career Counselling is invaluable for students undergoing training in career guidance career counselling outplacement counselling or career coaching but it will also be a use to students on occupational psychology & human resource management courses. In addition experienced career practitioners wishing to find out more about recent developments within their profession. Jennifer Kidd is a Reader in Organizational Psychology & Course Director of the MSc Career Management & Counselling programme at Birkbeck University of London


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Develop your understanding of children's development with this key book in the ' Linking Theory & Practice' series. Understand how young children develop & the practical implications of research with this classic & well-loved textbook. Thorough coverage enables students & practitioners to understand what happens within early childhood & the factors that promote secure learning & well-being. The author focuses on the most important themese
- the importance of personal social & emotional development the significance of developing communication skills & the contribution of young children's physical development. Let Jennie Lindon help you to make connections between theory & practice
- vital for anyone working in the Early Years sector. Part of Jennie Lindon's ' Linking Theory & Practice' series
- developed to support students on Early Childhood degree programmes Early Years Foundation Degree courses practitioners working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) & CPD. Provides descriptions of theory & research linked closely to best practice with young children & families.


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By understanding why children behave in a particular way we are in a better position to help them. Is your childs behaviour normal? How can you deal with bad behaviour? What is ADHD? This book aims to answer these questions from infancy to pre-teenager. If a child is difficult to manage if parenting doesnt come easily or if you want to improve your relationship with a child as a parent teacher or carer this book offers some strategies that you can try. It will also help you decide whether you need expert help & if so where to find it. ...

This leading child development text has been widely acclaimed for its international coverage & its rigorous research-based approach. It begins by introducing the ways in which psychologists study developmental processes before going on to consider all major aspects of development from conception through to adolescence. ...

Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. There is no instruction manual & no one teaches you how to do it. Parents must be multi-skilled; needing to cook clean wash iron play read stories teach manage accounts referee fights & quarrels be taxi drivers & the rest & all of this without pay! If this were not hard enough children often become poorly which makes the task of parenting even more difficult as it is always an anxious time when they are ill. Parents may not be able to diagnose the specific problem but they instinctively know when there is something wrong. It is worth remembering that most bouts of illness pass quickly & leave a child better able to resist the next attack. By reading this book parents may gain a better understanding of some of the more common childhood illnesses which may in turn help to alleviate some of the anxiety surrounding them. ...

This book looks at company announcements focussing on those issued through the London Stock Exchange by listed companies. Almost all these announcements
- such as annual results share buying by directors profit warnings & updates on current trading
- are required under stock exchange rules or European Union directives. This book explains these rules & shows how to make sense of the announcements; enabling investors & others to take informed decisions. The book is divided into three sections: Section A looks at what the rules are why they have been imposed & how they have evolved to give private investors a much fairer opportunity of competing with professional investors. Section B lists & explains the routine statements that all companies issue on a regular basis: trading statements & profit figures. It tells readers what to look for explains company jargon & shows how to read between the lines when all is not as well as it seems. Section C considers important announcements such as profit warnings & directors share dealings that are issued on an irregular basis as they arise. It explains which announcements are likely to affect the share price & why. Understanding Company News" is for all those baffled shareholders who throw communications from their companies straight into the bin & any investors who read company pronouncements but perhaps naively take everything they see at face value. & anyone working in related industries looking to untangle these company announcements will also find this book extremely valuable."

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This book presents an integration of psychological perspectives on criminal behaviour with mainstream criminological concerns. As criminology developed through the 20th century psychological perspectives became rather marginal. In part this arose due to academic psychology's commitment to experimental methods which have not been easily applied to the real world of crime alongside many criminologists' aversion to many psychological theories that seemed to pathologise offenders & did not explore the social & cultural circumstances that surrounded those individuals. This book offers a psychosocial perspective on crime & argues that a great deal can be gained by re-integrating psychological approaches with the more sociological perspectives of criminology. In particular the book explores psychological approaches that seek to understand the significance of the emotions that surround criminal behaviour. The study of emotions allows for integration of individual differences with cultural issues which is helpful at bridging the gaps between disciplinary approaches. ...

Diabetes affects over one in fifty of the population. Most people who have the condition lead an active & normal life. Advances in our understanding of the disease & improvements in treatment mean that the prospects are better than ever. In this practical guide a recognised expert explains step by step how people with diabetes can take more responsibility for their own well-being. With plenty of advice on diet self-monitoring treatment & maintaining sensible routines it contains all the information they need to take full control of their diabetes. ...

In every classroom there are children of many different abilities. Managing the curriculum to meet the needs of all these children can prove to be time-consuming & difficult as both OFSTED inspection & teacher appraisal observations have shown. This text looks at the many ways that teachers can differentiate work for children whilst keeping their work load manageable. It also offers ideas for activities & worksheets whole lesson plans & examples to help differentiate work more effectively in their own classrooms. ...

Digital marketing now represents 25 per cent of the marketing spend in the UK & this is predicted to move to 50 per cent or higher within the next three years. Understanding Digital Marketing" looks at the world of digital marketing: how it got started how it got to where it is today & where the thought leaders in the industry believe it is headed in the future. This authoritative title demonstrates how to harness the power of digital media & use it to achieve the utmost success in business now & in the future. " Understanding Digital Marketing" deals with every key topic in detail including: search marketing social media Google mobile marketing affiliate marketing e-mail marketing customer engagement & digital marketing strategies. Essential reading for both practitioners & students alike & including real-world examples of digital marketing successes & expert opinions " Understanding Digital Marketing" provides you with tools to utilize the power of the internet to take your company wherever you want it to go." ...