A bestselling introduction to psychodynamic theory and practice, applied across the counselling process beginning – middle – end.

This title works to provide students with an introduction to different types of artistic expression within early childhood. Combining theory, research and practical strategies, the authors present how the arts can be beneficial in fostering inclusion through a range of settings.

With the latest theory and research, this book provides a multidimensional model of how positive psychology can be applied in far-ranging contexts such as society, religion, the classroom and the workplace.

In Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology: Integrating Diversity With Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods, renowned scholar Donna M. Mertens offers an in-depth introduction to research methods. The Sixth Edition integrates five major paradigms and emphasizes research within culturally complex communities.

Each chapter thoroughly explains each research step, enriched with a published sample study for illustration.

An Introduction to Political and Social Data Analysis (With R) provides students with an accessible overview of practical data analysis while also providing a gentle introduction to the R programming environment. Author Thomas M. Holbrook patiently explains each step in statistical analysis with R, avoiding complicated tools or packages.

A brief and accessible text that provides undergraduate sociological theory students with the tools they need to think theoretically about their social world

This is an edited text that will explore the challenges faced by convicted offenders over the course of rehabilitation and reintegration.

A bestselling introduction to emotional, psychological, intellectual and social development throughout the lifespan now with online case study resource.