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." ...

Genealogists & local historians have probably seen every birth marriage death & census record available & are adept at using the internet for research. However once they have learnt everything they can from them the next step is reading & understanding older documents. These can be hard to find (not many are online) are often written in challenging handwriting & use legal & other unfamiliar terms. Some will be in Latin antiquated English or Scots. Readers need to be able to understand the nature & intent of a range of documents as well as the palaeography (the handwriting) & orthography (the 'shape' of the contents). In Understanding Documents for Genealogy & Local History Dr Bruce Durie the celebrated author of Scottish Genealogy details how to find & comprehend documents from 1560 to the 1860s
- wills testaments contracts indentures & charters land records (retours sasines & manorial custumals) personal letters official records Church papers trust dispositions deeds & others. Also covered are the complexities of dates numbers calendars measurements & money abbreviations transcription conventions letter-forms & glossaries. A Latin primer completes the tool kit the genealogist & family historian will need to further their research.
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Understanding Eczema' is intended for people who want to know more about eczema either because they have it themselves or because it affects a relative or friend. There are several different types of eczema. The most common of these is atopic eczema
- the kind suffered mainly by babies & children. This book therefore covers atopic eczema in childhood in greater detail than other forms of eczema. Other types of eczema trouble us at different times of life for a number of reasons. The objective of the book is to help you understand some of the basic rules in eczema how it arises the principles of treatment & what kind of professional help is available.
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This is the ideal resource for students who need to gain a thorough understanding of contemporary issues & the practical skills needed for the workplace. Tony Dundon & Derek Rollinson clearly guide readers through the multitude of factors
- economic social psychological & legal
- that shape contemporary employment relations & management practice. Their student-friendly approach provides exercises case studies & reflective questions
- plus a wealth of additional resources online
- designed to help readers think critically & apply their knowledge to real-world situations.



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Understanding English is a series of books designed to reinforce skills & knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular aspect of literacy with explanations & teaching points exercises answers section & Now you try! extension activities to ensure that learning is really secure. Non-fiction writing is vital. It gives us all the facts that we need & helps us to pass information to others. Reports instructions recounts advertisements discussions explanations
- all these are forms of non-fiction writing & this book shows clearly how each can best be understood. Stimulating activities give helpful practice in writing clear text for others to read & use. The Reading & Writing Non-fiction book
Includes:: skimming a report & scanning for information gathering information & writing a report following & writing instructions newspaper reports fact & opinion (in the context of advertisements) writing & summarising a discussion & understanding technical words.

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Understanding English is a series of books designed to reinforce skills & knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular aspect of literacy with explanations & teaching points exercises answers section & ' Now you try!' extension activities to ensure that learning is really secure. Vocabulary explores the world of words. It explains how readers can increase their understanding of words & their interest in them. It shoes ways of choosing the best words to use & gives intriguing information on how words change with time. Full of examples & activities this book marks the start of an adventure improving 'word power' for life. The Vocabulary book
Includes:: word meanings using a dictionary & thesaurus roots & derivations homographs synonyms antonyms onomatopoeia & idioms.
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