Designed to help students understand difficult terms in their research courses, this pocket guide is in an ideal supplement to the many discipline specific texts on research methods and statistics.

Referencing clinical case studies throughout, this engaging book encourages students to critically examine crime-related constructs such as psychopathy, antisocial personality disorder and criminal lifestyle, and to explore evidence-based interventions that could prevent further crime.

The author demonstrates basic statistical concepts from two different perspectives, giving the reader a conceptual understanding of how to interpret statistics and their use

This popular text treats international, strategic and contemporary issues as central to the study and practice of Human Resource Management. Its practical focus helps you develop the skills needed for the world of work, through learning features such as HRM in Practice, Developing Key Skills and Debating HRM. The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and brings you:* Case studies which offer a link between theory and practical challenges in the international HR environment * A new chapte...

Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this 'dip-in, dip-out' guide makes understanding theories of learning accessible and practical.

This is a whole course introduction to Social Work. Packed full of case studies, activities and tools for real-life practice, this practical book will equip social work students with everything they need to know in their first year and beyond.

Supports early years students and practitioners to build effective partnerships with parents and carers in early childhood.

Using eight original metaphors, this text presents a critique of interviewing methods and practices and encourages researchers to think about the issues surrounding their interview method.

This book brings you case studies as examples of good practice demonstrating all of the Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPCs).

Working with social media data requires a specific set of knowledge and skills which this Little Quick Fix provides!