Written by the leading name in the field, this is an engaging introduction to the main concepts in both quantitative and qualitative research methods in sport, exercise, kinesiology and health. Conversational in tone yet thoroughly comprehensive.

Play is an underlying theme of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) but it is often a challenge for practitioners to provide a play-based curriculum. This book provides guidance on how practitioners can focus on play and meet the requirements of the EYFS.

The classic text in multilevel analysis, dealing with everything you need to know, has been hugely revised and added to and is supported by all the software. A must-have for modellers.

The classic text in multilevel analysis, dealing with everything you need to know, has been hugely revised and added to and is supported by all the software. A must-have for modellers.

A student introduction to the history, present and future of global communication from one of Europe's most respected communication scholars.

Diversity and inclusion are issues very much at the forefront of education policy, and are covered in every childhood course. This book explains the issues and helps trainee teachers demonstrate good practice in this area.

Understanding Organizations introduces students to the key principles of understanding, designing, and managing organizations in an accessible and practical way.

The accessibly-written story of the 2010 UK general election - a landscape-changing contest comparable to 1979 and 1997 - from the biggest names in UK political science.

A highly accessible and up to the minute introduction to youth work for new students and those considering entering the profession