Identifying the practicalities and key challenges of carrying out organisational research, this important new book introduces students across disciplines to all that is involved with this type of fieldwork

This book will provide doable, practical ideas and strategies that can be put to use right away in a user friendly format to address individual and collective needs of district leaders, school leaders, both students and adults, and community leaders.

Identifying the practicalities and key challenges of carrying out organisational research, this important new book introduces students across disciplines to all that is involved with this type of fieldwork

Designed especially for students in sport and physical activity, this book provides a detailed guide to planning, undertaking, and writing up qualitative research. It's a coherent and accessible guide through the research process, using numerous examples to bring research alive.

A practical guide to evidence-based school leadership demonstrating the benefits that can be gained from engaging with robust educational research and offering clear guidance on applying meaningful lessons to practice.

Fully updated throughout, and with a new chapter looking at regeneration and large scale schemes like the London 2012 Olympics, this is a new edition of a popular and well established book. It's widely adopted across urban regeneration and planning courses, and is well thumbed by practitioners in the field too.

A beginner's guide to critical thinking and learning for social work

Pre-empt any student anxiety about their maths skills ahead of their forthcoming statistics module with this hands-on workbook. Packed with clear explanations, real-world examples and practical exercises it gives them all the necessary maths skills to tackle statistics with confidence.

An approachable yet critical introduction to the basics of media and communication studies from two experts in the field.

Marking the anniversary of Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, the authors explore the relationship between power and leadership through power modes based on Napoleon's career.