Brings innovative new strategic management models to the field of public management, to help public managers adapt their practices in an era of New Public Management reforms New chapter on open, co-operative and collaborative strategy-making, in line with the most innovative approaches to strategy An expanded list of mini-cases, a very popular feature of the first edition, as well as new chapter summaries to help reinforce learning Takes a comparative and international view for advanced level...

Unravelling Trauma and Weaving Resilience with Systemic and Narrative Therapy is an innovative book that details how clinicians can engage children, families, and their networks in creative and collaborative relationships to elicit change within the context of trauma and violence.

Immunobiology is the premier text for immunology at the advanced undergraduate, graduate and medical school levels. Beginning students appreciate the book's clear writing and informative illustrations, while advanced students and working immunologists value its comprehensive scope. Every chapter is reviewed with experts to ensure accuracy, authority, currency and depth. The Tenth Edition is supported by InQuizitive, Norton's award-winning, easy-to-use adaptive learning tool that helps student...

Widely regarded as the definitive reference in the field, Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery offers unparalleled, multimedia coverage of the entirety of this complex specialty. Fully updated to reflect recent advances in the basic and clinical neurosciences, the 8th Edition covers everything you need to know about functional and restorative neurosurgery, deep brain stimulation, stem cell biology, radiological and nuclear imaging, and neuro-oncology, as well as minimally invasive surgeries ...

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 ...

The market leading text for beginning teachers on all undergraduate, postgraduate and school-based routes to QTS, this is an essential introduction to the key skills and knowledge needed to become a successful teacher. Offering advice on all aspects of teaching and learning, this ninth edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect changes in the field and covers key new topics, including the science of learning, online pedagogies and working with your mentor. There are also expanded units on...

This revised and updated edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world's landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms and processes, while reflecting on the latest developments in the field. Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology, including its relation to society, process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on to discuss:* Structure: st...

"Rediscover yourself and connect with the world through the study of Japanese language." This is the theme of Volume 2 of TOBIRA: Beginning Japanese, which both deepens its inner focus and expands to a more global scope than Volume 1. This volume pairs language learning with self-discovery by encouring learners to engage with their own experiences, growth, and goals while also addressing cross-cultural experiences and social issues. By providing abundant online teaching materials, this textbo...

In de beroepspraktijk werk je veel samen. Kennis van andere vakgebieden is daarom belangrijk. Het maakt de communicatie eenvoudiger en je begrijpt beter welke informatie geleverd en/ of gevraagd wordt. In De economische beroepspraktijk maak je kennis met de vakgebieden management & organisatie, sales, marketing, productie & logistiek, office en management support, financieel en juridisch.

Alle hoofdstukken zijn voorzien van praktijkgerichte opdrachten. Opdrachten waar de vaardigheden optreden...

Wat is er in ons gejaagde leven fijner dan even op de rem te staan

en te luisteren naar de rustgevende branding van de oceaan?

Welke lessen kunnen we trekken uit het eeuwige komen en gaan

van de getijden, de kleur van de zee en de grens van land en

water?

Meer dan ooit hebben we de behoefte om terug te vallen op de

kern van ons bestaan: de lucht waarvan we leven, de bomen die

ons beschermen, de enorme zee die ons aanzet tot bescheidenheid

en bezinning. Maar we beseffen nog te weinig hoezeer we

hem nodig hebben, die onmetelijke, alomtegenwoordige blau...