Praise for previous editions:- 'A wealth of theory, research, practical advice, case studies and tasks in one volume...Indispensable for both HEI tutors and mentors, and an important book to recommend to all MFL students.' - Language Learning Journal'Presenting clear, straightforward, factual information on all current issues facing MFL student teachers ... An excellent reference guide during the first years of teaching.' - Mentoring and TutoringLearning to Teach Foreign Languages in the Seco...

Sociolinguistics is the study of the interaction between language and society. In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. Divided into three parts, this book explains basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of classic approaches, as well as introducing more recent research.

This sixth editi...

Anyone managing an artists career needs to be well versed and have a savvy understanding of the moving parts of the music business. Learn how and why those moving parts "move," as well as how to manage and navigate a music-based career. Artist Management for the Music Business gives a comprehensive view of how to generate income through music and how to strategically plan for future growth.

The book is full of valuable practical insights. It includes interviews and case studies with examples ...

Presenting a practical approach to CBPR by describing how an individual researcher might understand and conduct CBPR research, this book includies a concise overview of CBPR theoretical underpinnings, methods considerations and ethical issues - all presented in an accessible format.

As its name implies, the aim of Systems Design and Engineering: Facilitating Multidisciplinary Development Projects is to help systems engineers develop the skills and thought processes needed to successfully develop and implement engineered systems. Such expertise typically does not come through study but from action, hard work, and cooperation. To that end, the authors have chosen a "hands-on" approach for presenting material rather than concentrating on theory, as so often is the case in a...

Risico's en crises maken deel uit van ons dagelijks leven. Rampen dichtbij en ver weg treffen grote groepen mensen en vragen om betekenisvolle risico- en crisiscommunicatie vanuit overheden en bedrijven. Communicatie over risico's en tijdens crises is daarom een belangrijk onderdeel van het werkveld van de communicatieprofessional.

Met Risico- en crisiscommunicatie verwerft de lezer de kennis en inzichten om effectief en efficiënt over risico's en crises te communiceren. De auteurs bespreken...

This book aims to bridge the gap between UX content that is authoritative but at the same time easily digestible. It contains a series of essays on UX research. Although the book could be read from cover to cover, our assumption is that user researchers will dip in and out of the book, somewhat like a bedside or coffee-break reader.

Vaak zien we samenwerking als de ultieme mogelijkheid om complexe problemen in een complexe omgeving aan te pakken. Denk aan professionals die samen gezinnen ondersteunen waar de problemen zich opstapelen. Of aan gemeenten en maatschappelijke partners die een 'sluitende aanpak' ontwikkelen om de participatie van jongeren te verbeteren. Niet zelden lopen samenwerkingsverbanden stuk, omdat deelnemende partijen niet in staat blijken 'over hun schaduw heen te springen'. Zij stellen het eigen bela...

Woningbouw uit de reeks Bouwmethoden behandelt het samenstellen van de casco's in de seriematige woningbouw: stapelbouw, gietbouw, montagebouw prefab beton en montagebouw houtskeletbouw.

Dit deel geeft een overzicht van in ons land toegepaste woningbouwmethoden en enige achtergrondinformatie over de ontwikkeling die de sociale woningbouw heeft doorgemaakt.

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