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Two leading names from the independent and state sectors draw on their own first-hand experiences and international research to scrutinize what works and does not work in teaching the most able students and offer thought-provoking suggestions for a way forward.

This book provides the very basics for understanding SPSS and how to use it when analyzing data, and contains a number of examples of how to work with Versions 20-23.

An essential new guide for any person-centred trainee or practitioner, this book offers a unique focus on how to practise the various contemporary person-centred therapies.

"Written in a commendably clear, direct, and accessible style, the authors systematically uncover and then explain the complexities of reading for a general reader, providing carefully selected advice on how best to teach reading to diverse learners."-Dr Robert Savage, McGill University

Paul Stoneman and Nigel Gilbert breathe new energy into this classic bestselling textbook providing clear, relevant advice and extensive coverage of all the research methods you need to understand today's society.

This easy to follow guide reveals a tried and tested strategy for decoding social science journal articles, using a specially developed reading code.

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