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Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators introduces both novice and experienced practicing educators to the process of designing and conducting classroom-based action research in order to make their instructional practices more effective. This practical text focuses on the research methods and procedures that educators can use in their everyday...

Reflecting the global nature of the workplace, this is a concise introduction to the world of human resource management that goes beyond a prescriptive, how-to approach and prepares you for the issues and dilemmas you may face in your HR career. Includes new discussions on the impact of Black Lives...

Cases in Public Relations Strategy,by Burton St. John III, Diana K. Martinelli, Robert S. Pritchard, and Cylor Spaulding, draws on original, real-world case studies to provide you with a strategic approach to meeting the needs of a client before, during, and beyond a campaign. Using the RACE (Research, Action Planning,...

A classic text for the undergraduate Cognitive Psychology course, Cognition: Theories and Applicationsprovides students with an overview of the origins of this experimental field and makes connections with our current understanding of various cognitive processes through deep dives into classic and current research findings. The chapter organization and an accompanying...

Need practical advice on how to do your first qualitative research project? This book will guide you through each step of the research process: from brainstorming ideas and working with your supervisor to navigating the field to writing up your results. Driven by examples from other students’ projects, the book...

Combining theoretical perspectives with practical activities, the Second Edition of Gifted and Talented in the Early Years offers clear guidance on how to ensure you and your setting can identify and provide for very young children in your care who are gifted and talented. With an emphasis on providing the...

"Comprehensive in its scope and scale, rigorously argued and richly illustrated with wide-ranging examples, this clearly written and user-friendly book from a veteran commentator on international communication will be valuable for students and scholars. Strongly recommended." - Daya Thussu, Professor of International Communication, University of Westminster Global Communication explores the...

Interpersonal Communication, Fourth Edition empowers students to become more confident communicators by providing them with both the knowledge and the practical skills they need to make effective communication choices in today's rapidly changing and technologically advanced society. Rather than telling students how to communicate, authors Richard L. West and Lynn...

The Seventh Edition of James S. Nairne’s best-selling Psychology effectively employs learning science pedagogy to ensure comprehension and retention. The book’s framework applies the scientific process to examine common human problems, helping students step-by-step to see when, why, and how psychological phenomena connect to their own experiences.

David Knoke and Song Yang′s Social Network Analysis, Third Edition provides a concise introduction to the concepts and tools of social network analysis. The authors convey key material while at the same time minimizing technical complexities. The examples are simple: sets of 5 or 6 entities such as individuals, positions...

In Teaching Able, Gifted and Talented Children, the author Clive Tunnicliffe, offers a vision of provision for able, gifted and talented (AG&T) learners within the context of Every Child Matters (ECM) legislation and the drive to achieve personalized learning. Providing a clear and concise summary of an increasingly important area...

This introductory text provides readers with a robust understanding of tourism and its industries, including how destinations are developed, marketed and managed, and how tourism impacts communities, environments and economies. The authors discuss the critical issues affecting 21st century tourism, such as sustainability, the climate crisis, globalisation, community, technology, the...

The new media landscape touches every aspect of our social, political and cultural lives. It is more important than ever, therefore, that we are able to understand and explain the complexity of our digital world. Understanding New Media gives students the tools and the knowledge they need to make sense...

Packed with write-in activities, this learner's book helps students become familiar with the parts of a computer, including using a mouse and keyboard, develops their understanding of how computers can help us and gets them started with Microsoft Paint. Step-by-step instructions and clear pictures support learners through each unit, while...

Packed with write-in activities, this learner's book introduces learners to input and storage devices, builds their understanding of Microsoft Paint and gets them started with Microsoft Word. Step-by-step instructions and clear pictures support learners through each unit, while project work writing a series of instructions for MS Word, helps them...

Packed with write-in activities, this learner's book helps students understand how to navigate Microsoft Windows, builds on their knowledge of MS Word and Paint and begins basic programming with MS Logo. Step-by-step instructions and clear pictures support learners through each unit, while activities like drawing shapes using MSW Logo, helps...

Packed with write-in activities, this learner's book helps students understand files and folders, develops their knowledge of Microsoft Word, Paint and MSWLogo, as well as introducing them to PowerPoint. Step-by-step instructions and clear pictures support learners through each unit, while project work like writing commands in MSW Logo to create...

Packed with write-in activities, this learner's book builds students' knowledge of Microsoft Word, introduces them to Microsoft Excel and develops their programming skills with Scratch. Step-by-step instructions and clear pictures support learners through each unit, while project work like drawing a flowchart for everyday tasks, helps them develop the problem-solving...

Packed with write-in activities, this learner's book develops students' skills with a range of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and Powerpoint. They'll also develop their programming skills with Scratch and QB64 and get started with email. Step-by-step instructions and clear pictures support learners through each unit, while project work like...

This learner's book will help you develop your understanding of networks, build your programming skills with Scratch and QB64 and introduces you to using HTML. Step-by-step instructions and clear pictures support you through each unit, while project work like designing a web page about your school, helps develop the problem-solving...