A practical book for students of health promotion and public health. Grounded in the real world, it explains how to design, implement and evaluate public health improvement projects.

A stellar author team guides you through the key topics of human resource management from strategic and international perspectives in this updated edition.

This textbook brings together all aspects of play in one place. Covering a wide range of types of play, play pioneers and their theories, play environments, and how play relates to young children's learning and development, the chapters also draw out tensions and challenges for those working with young children.

A stimulating and practical resource for any student of sports psychology, covering new developments within the field including; Social Identity Theory, Mental Health Awareness in Sport, Resilience and Mindfulness amongst others.

Success in your assessments demands criticality. This book draws on multiple examples to teach you how to think, read and write critically in essays, dissertations, posters and more.

Written to complement employability modules but also as a standalone guide, this book will leave you feeling career-ready by informing you about the world of opportunities in the media and creative industries. Spanning topical issues, from working from home and freelancing to advice on avoiding burnout, this introduction to your media career is both current and comprehensive. Â

This book explores a broad range of perspectives on change management, encouraging critical reflection and making sense of a complex field of theories. The unique approach is based around three key perspectives of change: how, what and why.

A clear introduction to the basics of psychological testing as well as psychometrics and statistics, with real-life examples and situations that students will easily recognize, relate to and find interesting.

A diverse collection of regional experts explore contemporary trends, alternative visions, and new directions for sociological research, raising issues that reflect the complexity of challenges facing future projects on a shared planet.

This is the essential guide to strengthening analytic and intuitive reasoning skills in order to improve children's safety.