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Book Synopsis**Nursery World Award finalist** From a leading voice in the early years community comes an accessible, dip in, dip out guide to all the hot topics in the sector. Born from questions raised on her early years blog, June O’Sullivan brings a combination of advice, good humour and plain speaking to address themes that come up time and time again. With entries ranging from apprenticeships to inspection, pedagogy to social enterprise, this wise and entertaining book will encourage conversation and change. From nursery managers to newly qualified teachers to experienced practitioners and educators, it has something for everyone. Ideal to read with a cup of tea when you’re snatching a 10 minute break. Trade ReviewJune’s book is an incisive look at the impact of policy on practice across arrange of subjects within the Early Years. An accessible book that is lively and engaging but also reflects a deep understanding that comes from her experience and knowledge. -- Neil LeitchWhat more could you want from a book than this? With June’s personality shining through in every word, it demonstrates her depth of knowledge, understanding and years of experience in the sector brought together in one hugely enjoyable and honest collection of everything Early Years from Apprentices to Zoom zooming to the moon. A hugely valuable resource and the June we love at her best in saying it ‘how it is. -- Juls DaviesBringing to bear a careers worth of knowledge and experience, June′s passion and perspective into all things early years is imprinted on every page. Her unique, valuable and insightful way of looking at every aspect of Early Years, big or small, is shared with honesty, perceptive analysis and humour. We can all greatly benefit in so many ways from this comprehensive and practical book. -- Alice SharpThis is June O′Sullivan at her very best. she offers a critical reflection on early years policy and practice which is highly appropriate and useful to anyone interested in the early years sector. The strength of this book is that it brings together, what appear to be, a range of disconnected concepts, however they combine to deliver an exceptionally user friendly synopsis of Early Childhood in England. -- Helen PerkinsThe best possible start in life is crucial to the success of our families, our communities and our country, June’s book gives practical insight into many subjects in early years across policy, economics and practice. It asks the difficult questions, often ignored, but that are crucial to be answered and answered well, in order to ensure a strong and stable social and economic infrastructure, that enables nurturing and development of all of our children, in their early years. -- Jacqueline LambJune isn’t just one of the very best leaders we’ve got in the early years. She’s one of our very best leaders, full stop. I love June’s quirky humour, incisive thinking and wealth of knowledge about early years. She’s willing to think the unthought and speak the unspoken. This book is a gift to all of us in the early years, and beyond. -- Julian GrenierTable of ContentsA is for Apprentice B is for Babies C is for Cultural Capital D is for Dads E is for Early Learning Goals F is for the Future G is for Gardening H is for Home Learning I is for Inspection J is for the Joy of Play K is for Kindness L is for Leading M is for Men in Childcare N is for Nursery O is for Obesity P is for Pedagogy Q is for Quality R is for Reading S is for Social Enterprise T is for Technology U is for Unfairness V is for Venture Capitalism W is for Writing X is for the X Factor Y is for Yummy Food Z is for Zoom to the Moon

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Book Synopsis**Nursery World Award finalist** From a leading voice in the early years community comes an accessible, dip in, dip out guide to all the hot topics in the sector. Born from questions raised on her early years blog, June O’Sullivan brings a combination of advice, good humour and plain speaking to address themes that come up time and time again. With entries ranging from apprenticeships to inspection, pedagogy to social enterprise, this wise and entertaining book will encourage conversation and change. From nursery managers to newly qualified teachers to experienced practitioners and educators, it has something for everyone. Ideal to read with a cup of tea when you’re snatching a 10 minute break. Trade ReviewJune’s book is an incisive look at the impact of policy on practice across arrange of subjects within the Early Years. An accessible book that is lively and engaging but also reflects a deep understanding that comes from her experience and knowledge. -- Neil LeitchWhat more could you want from a book than this? With June’s personality shining through in every word, it demonstrates her depth of knowledge, understanding and years of experience in the sector brought together in one hugely enjoyable and honest collection of everything Early Years from Apprentices to Zoom zooming to the moon. A hugely valuable resource and the June we love at her best in saying it ‘how it is. -- Juls DaviesBringing to bear a careers worth of knowledge and experience, June′s passion and perspective into all things early years is imprinted on every page. Her unique, valuable and insightful way of looking at every aspect of Early Years, big or small, is shared with honesty, perceptive analysis and humour. We can all greatly benefit in so many ways from this comprehensive and practical book. -- Alice SharpThis is June O′Sullivan at her very best. she offers a critical reflection on early years policy and practice which is highly appropriate and useful to anyone interested in the early years sector. The strength of this book is that it brings together, what appear to be, a range of disconnected concepts, however they combine to deliver an exceptionally user friendly synopsis of Early Childhood in England. -- Helen PerkinsThe best possible start in life is crucial to the success of our families, our communities and our country, June’s book gives practical insight into many subjects in early years across policy, economics and practice. It asks the difficult questions, often ignored, but that are crucial to be answered and answered well, in order to ensure a strong and stable social and economic infrastructure, that enables nurturing and development of all of our children, in their early years. -- Jacqueline LambJune isn’t just one of the very best leaders we’ve got in the early years. She’s one of our very best leaders, full stop. I love June’s quirky humour, incisive thinking and wealth of knowledge about early years. She’s willing to think the unthought and speak the unspoken. This book is a gift to all of us in the early years, and beyond. -- Julian GrenierTable of ContentsA is for Apprentice B is for Babies C is for Cultural Capital D is for Dads E is for Early Learning Goals F is for the Future G is for Gardening H is for Home Learning I is for Inspection J is for the Joy of Play K is for Kindness L is for Leading M is for Men in Childcare N is for Nursery O is for Obesity P is for Pedagogy Q is for Quality R is for Reading S is for Social Enterprise T is for Technology U is for Unfairness V is for Venture Capitalism W is for Writing X is for the X Factor Y is for Yummy Food Z is for Zoom to the Moon

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Book SynopsisWhat price do organizations and nations pay for a poor fit between employees and their work environments? Negative stress imposes a high cost on individual health and well-being as well as organizational health and productivity. This comprehensive textbook examines the definitions of job-related stress and the methods used to assess levels and consequences of occupational stress, along with strategies that may be used by individuals and organizations to confront negative stress and its associated problems. From sources of stress to organizational interventions, and from job-related burnout to coping with stress, Organizational Stress gives the reader – whether researcher, student, or practitioner – a basis for tailoring work environments which contribute to the health and well-being of individuals, organizations, and even the societies in which they live. This new edition has been updated to reflect the most relevant research in the field of organisational stress, including a completely new chapter on stress and the brain. It also focusses on the future of work in our rapidly changing world – dealing with contemporary contexts such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of the gig economy. Christina G.L. Nerstad is a Professor at BI Norwegian Business School Ingvild M. Seljeseth is an Associate Professor at Kristiania University College Astrid M. Richardsen is Professor Emerita at BI Norwegian Business School Cary L Cooper is a Professor at Alliance Manchester Business School Philip J. Dewe is Emeritus Professor at Birkbeck, University of London Michael P. O′Driscoll is Emeritus Professor at University of WaikatoTable of ContentsChapter 1: What Is Stress? Chapter 2: Organizational Stress And The Brain Chapter 3: Job-Related Sources Of Strain Chapter 4: Assessing Job-Related Strains Chapter 5: A Special Form Of Strain: Job-Related Burnout Chapter 6: Moderators Of Stressor-Strain Relationships Chapter 7: Coping With Job Stress Chapter 8: Organizational Interventions Chapter 9: Methodological Issues In Job Stress Research Chapter 10: The Changing Nature Of Work: Implications For Stress Research

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Book SynopsisThis book guides you through designing and implementing an online experiment in social science research in a clear and straightforward manner. At an approachable pace, it covers foundational principles of good experimental design before setting out best practice for how to design and conduct web experiments, taking into account the specific methodological challenges of working online with digital tools. The book: Offers practical advice for approaching every stage of the research process Breaks real-world examples into easy to follow steps Focuses on how to make good decisions and choose the right design for your research project This pragmatic guide helps beginner researchers get started with online experiments confidently. It is supported by online resources such as case studies which allow you to see the concepts in practice, and weblinks to tools and resources to aid you.Table of ContentsOnline Population-Based Survey Experiments: The Ethics Of Online Experiments Causal Inferences And Experiments Sampling For PBSE Building Your Experiment Dealing With Missing Data And Noncompliance Execution Of PBSE: Case Studies The Value Of PBSE For Social Scientific Research

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Book SynopsisThe only book to focus on implementing public policy, this state-of-the-art text offers a comprehensive and lively account of the major insights found in implementation theory and research. Its exploration of the field provides a reflective overview of work in the study of policy implementation worldwide. In doing so, the book reconceptualizes the policy process to highlight the essential role those implementing policy have in moulding, shaping and directing policy during their work. Realizing policy goals may be the key to ballot box victory, while policies perceived as failures may symbolise declining trust and confidence in government and politics. As such, implementing policy is as crucial to the actors in power as it is for democracy. Policymakers respond to challenging problems in highly dynamic and pressurised contexts. From the global pandemic to climate change, financial regulation to education, effective policy has never been more important to governments and society – and the role of street-level bureaucrats in implementing policy never so crucial. This is the seminal work in the field, used by thousands worldwide. Now fully revised and updated, the 20th anniversary edition includes substantial changes and additions. This edition features two entirely new chapters on the consequences of populism and the latest street-level bureaucracy research, as well as extensive examination of comparative cross-national work and a refined and more explicit conceptualization of implementation in terms of its role in governance throughout. The book concludes with an all-new chapter exploring emergent issues on implementation in practice and on the research agenda. The text is essential reading for anyone interested in public policy, social policy, public administration, public management and governance.Trade ReviewThis text is essential reading for anyone interested in implementation. Hill and Hupe cover critical debates in their own distinctive voice, but also explore key avenues that make the study of implementation so essential in the context of the multiple crises of the state in the 21st century. This new edition deserves to be at the centre of any conversation about the future study and practice of implementation. -- Martin LodgeHill and Hupe’s Implementing Public Policy remains a classic, indispensable, and useful reference for scholars of policy implementation. Providing an original perspective on the study of the operational side of public policy, the fourth edition contains many timely updates including two thoughtful chapters on populism and street-level bureaucracy. -- Eva ThomannThis advances on earlier editions with a more explicit conceptualization of implementation in terms of governance. Two entirely new chapters have been added: addressing the consequences of populism and exploring the contribution of street-level bureaucracy to the study of implementation. Additionally the chapter on research stresses the need for it to have a comparative, particularly cross-national, character; and the concluding chapter explores the extent to which recent approaches such as the introduction of the notion of ‘implementation science′ provide new insights. -- Social Policy AssociationEver since the first edition of Hill and Hupe’s masterful book Implementing Public Policy was published in 2002, it has become the first port-of-call for those interested in unpacking and discussing the theories, tools and techniques behind putting policies into practice. Each edition has become the ‘Doctor Who’ of policy implementation – retaining its core characteristics but regenerating for a new era. This new 4th edition has done it again – retaining classic issues of policy implementation (such as top down vs bottom up debates), but tackling the impact on implementation of contemporary governance, populism, Brexit, ‘post-truth’ financial crises, climate change and COVID. In a nutshell, there is no greater challenge for policy implementation than ‘populist’ policies, disregard for science and expertise, and the vilification of street-level bureaucrats on the front-line of trying to make policies work. Implementing Public Policy is the ‘go to’ work on the subject, written by two academic experts who are steeped in findings ways to help us understand the opportunities, perils and pitfalls of putting policies into practice in a complex, politicised and ever-changing world. It is best to avoid thinking of policy implementation as mundane and mechanistic. Just like the Tardis, the 4th edition of Implementing Public Policy is bigger on the inside. -- Professor Emeritus Allan McConnell * Email * Hill and Hupe′s "Implementing Public Policy" remains an enduring, essential, and invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study of policy implementation. Proposing a pioneering perspective on the operational facets of public policy, the fourth edition boasts significant enhancements, prominently featuring the inclusion of two new chapters. In Chapter 6, these esteemed scholars delve into the repercussions of populism, while Chapter 9 focuses on characterizing street-level bureaucracy research and its invaluable contributions to implementation studies. These newly added chapters distinctly fortify the enduring significance of this classic book. -- Nissim Cohen * Email *This new edition of Michael Hill′s and Peter Hupe′s classic work on policy implementation is a most welcome addition to the literature. The book provides a comprehensive review of key implementation topics, from the top-down vs. bottom-up debate, to the influence of contemporary populist movements on implementation processes. While it is a serious academic work, with updated references and solid theoretical discussions, the book is written in a very accessible way. Each chapter is filled with interesting insights and useful boxes that summarize key points. For all this, the book might be relevant for both graduate and undergraduate students, and for policymakers and practitioners interested in learning how policy ideas are translated into policy actions. As with the previous editions, Hill and Hupe′s book is both the best introduction to the subject, and an excellent point of departure to reflect about the future of implementation studies. -- Mauricio Dussaunge * email *Table of ContentsPART I: Implementation as a Scholarly Theme Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Implementation Studies Positioned Chapter 3: The Top-Down/Bottom-Up Debate and Comprehensive Approaches Chapter 4: Implementation Theory: Constitutive Elements PART II: Implementation as Government-In-Action Chapter 5: The Policy-Implementation Paradigm: Historical Evolution Chapter 6: Implementation and the Rise of Populism Chapter 7: Implementation and the Quest for Appropriate Action PART III: Implementation as Object of Research Chapter 8: Implementation Research as Governance Analysis Chapter 9: Street-Level Bureaucracy Research and Implementation Theory Chapter 10: Doing Implementation Research Chapter 11: The Policy-Implementation Paradigm: Present and Future

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the founders of sociological theory – from Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Martineau through to Simmel, DuBois, Mead and others – this accessible textbook locates each thinker within their own social, political and historical context. By doing so, it helps readers to understand the development of central sociological concepts and how they can help us understand the contemporary world. The book includes: Lively biographical sections to help readers get to know each thinker Clear and easy-to-understand accounts of each theorist’s arguments - and the most common criticisms Key concept boxes highlighting the most influential ideas This comprehensive, enlightening text brings the rich and diverse field of classical sociological theory to life.Trade ReviewI can enthusiastically recommend this thoughtful new survey of classical theorists. Many Western sociologists have argued for broadening the traditional Eurocentric masculine canon: Loyal and Maleševic have actually acted on this. They have addressed those Ancient and Modern writers whose historical context led them to analyse in depth the nature of social reality. Here the great tradition is intriguingly extended - to Confucius, Aristotle and Ibn Khaldun, de Tocqueville, Harriet Martineau and W.E.B. Du Bois - their master ideas being conveyed succinctly, without once lapsing into vulgarisation. -- Bridget Fowler, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of Glasgow.Malesevic and Loyal have given us the most comprehensive, accessible, international and up-to-date guide to sociological theory, ancient and modern: a magnificent achievement. -- Professor Emeritus Stephen Mennell, School of Sociology, University College DublinTwo seasoned and very well-established sociologists have written a book that offers a masterly survey of the major social theorist from Plato to such 20th century masters as Habermas, Luhmann and Foucault. Written in a clear and lively style, incorporating historical, political and social context as well as the main ideas of the theorists, this book proves itself a worthy successor to Lewis Coser’s very successful Masters of Sociological Thought, whose inspiration it acknowledges. A boon to all students embarking on the study of classical and contemporary social thought. -- Krishan Kumar, University of VirginiaThese two volumes [Classical Sociological Theory and Contemporary Social Theory] succeed brilliantly where introductory textbooks typically fail. Viewing sociology as a tradition with many variants, they present the lives and works of its ancestors and major exponents across its history to the present. They do so vividly, clearly and accurately, setting the distinctive ideas of each in their historical and intellectual context, commenting on where they continue to have present-day relevance and where they need to be criticized and sometimes rejected. Comprehensive, reliable, precise and concise, they are a much-needed successor to Lewis Coser’s magisterial Masters of Sociological Thought. -- Steven Lukes, New York UniversityLoyal and Malesivic offer a tour de force through the rise and transformation of social thought – one that never compromises on social thought’s dynamic character, its place in a historical and political context, and the insights it provides into social dynamics of the contemporary world. -- Benedikte BrinckerAll sociological theory is, at its core, an effort to better understand the social world and our experience within it. As such it may be seen as both an intellectual endeavour and a tool of empowerment. Loyal and Malesevic have brought together key social thinkers from across the ages and drawn out why it is that their theories have been so influential. The authors explain and evaluate sociological theories in light of the thinkers’ own social contexts in a way that is both fresh and illuminating. Readers at all levels will appreciate the breadth and ambition of these books, the depth of the authors’ research and the quality of their analysis. Classical Sociological Theory and Contemporary Sociological Theory are themselves a remarkable contribution to sociological scholarship. -- Katy HaywardTable of ContentsPlato and Aristotle Confucius and Ibn Khaldun Tocqueville and Martineau Hegel Marx Weber Durkheim Simmel Pareto, Mosca and Michels Hintze, Gumplowicz, Ratzenhofer, Ward and Small Du Bois Mead

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Book SynopsisBridging the gap between research and practice A Little Guide for Teachers: Formative Assessment gives teachers practical tried and tested strategies to put formative assessment into action in their classrooms. The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day to day life as a teacher. · Authored by experts in the field · Easy to dip in-and-out of · Interactive activities encourage you to write into the book and make it your own · Fun engaging illustrations throughout · Read in an afternoon or take as long as you like with it! Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Setting the scene – how do you create confident learners? Chapter 2: Setting up effective talk – how do you activate children as learning resources for each other? Chapter 3: Learning Intentions and Success Criteria – how do you clarify goals and break them down? Chapter 4: In-lesson feedback – how can we give feedback during lessons? Chapter 5: Post-lesson feedback and marking – how to make this manageable? Resources

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Introducing the founders of sociological theory – from Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Martineau through to Simmel, DuBois, Mead and others – this accessible textbook locates each thinker within their own social, political and historical context. By doing so, it helps readers to understand the development of central sociological concepts and how they can help us understand the contemporary world. The book includes: Lively biographical sections to help readers get to know each thinker Clear and easy-to-understand accounts of each theorist’s arguments - and the most common criticisms Key concept boxes highlighting the most influential ideas This comprehensive, enlightening text brings the rich and diverse field of classical sociological theory to life.

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Book SynopsisThis is a book about thinking. Engaging and down-to-earth, it captures the habits and practices that are fundamental to clear thinking and effective study. In his warm and friendly style, Tom Chatfield shows you how to: Identify and examine your biases Engage in lively, curious skepticism See the value in emotion and use rhetoric persuasively Know when to say ′I don′t know′ Construct reasoned arguments and explanations Think critically about how you engage with technology. Short and punchy, the book views critical thinking as a skill to be continually practiced and developed. It equips you with a toolkit for clearer thinking, describing ten key concepts that help you to apply what you have learned. Including regular reflective exercises, key concepts, further readings, each chapter also offers recommendations for how to put the ideas it discusses into practice. This book is for undergraduate students and anyone looking to understand the core ideas behind critical thinking. Celebrating both self-reflection and collaboration, this book empowers you to pause, think twice and, above all, think well.Trade ReviewInspiring, practical and engaging, this book raises, explores and addresses some of the fundamental questions and issues we face when making sense of and responding to the world around us. Using accessible language and relatable examples, it offers us practical tools to develop critical thinking skills, not just for academic study but also for life. -- Jiani LiuThis book could be transformative for senior leaders, teachers and their pupils. How To Think is not just a book that explains effective cognitive processes; it actually models these processes and trains you in them. It would make an excellent tool to inform planning, how to formulate proper arguments and explain ideas. -- Amir Arezoo * Schools Week *Chatfield′s writing style is an easy going one, using everyday examples a reader can identify with, and thus, understand what an argument is and how an argument is build - the reflective exercises in the book help. Critical thinking and argument building is particularly important for many international students, this down to earth approach makes it more accessible for them. -- Dr Susanne KeanThis is the first book of Tom Chatfield that I’ve read, and it was fantastic. It breaks down a ton of common thinking errors, and he touches on relevant topics to use as examples. Each chapter has reflections as well to go back over what was discussed, and it’s great to take some time during the reflections to see how you can apply the tools to daily life. For anyone who wants to improve their thinking and decision-making, I highly recommend this book, and I’ll most likely be reading it again at some point. -- The Rewired SoulI have read other texts related to critical thinking and I feel this one gives a clearer insight into this process because it does not just say ‘this is critical thinking’ but instead takes me slowly through the mechanics of becoming a critical being. The toolkit is also a brilliant summary of the key points from the book. -- PhD StudentIt’s universal and timeless – I feel like anyone of any age at any time could read it. -- Emma Gannon * Ctrl Alt Delete - episode #349 *A masterclass in clear critical thinking. -- Tim HarfordTable of ContentsIntroduction: Thinking about thinking Chapter 1: Attention and reflection: Building habits for better thinking Chapter 2: Working with words: Close reading and clear writing Chapter 3: The importance of assumptions: Examining what has been left unsaid Chapter 4: Giving good reasons: The importance of arguing your case Chapter 5: Seeking good explanations: Investigating the reasons behind things Chapter 6: Creative and collaborative thinking: Finding a process that works for you Chapter 7: Thinking about numbers: How not to lie with statistics Chapter 8: Technology and complexity: The 21st-century context Chapter 9: And finally... A toolkit for clearer thinking: Ten key concepts

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Book SynopsisIn a world of information overload, this book will help you to cut through the noise and communicate information with clear, efficient, and engaging visualisations. Taking you on a journey through a full range of different types of visualisations including infographics and motion graphics, the book: • Explains the underlying principles behind information visualisation, including the science of visual perception and cognition • Provides easy-to-digest guidelines that bring research and best practice together • Showcases a range of real-world applied examples, and outlines the do’s and don’ts of different approaches • Shows how to use research methods to design with and for your target audience. From an expert with years of experience researching, teaching, and doing information visualisation, learn how to make better and informed decisions around visualisation design that are appropriate for both your data and audience. Trade ReviewInformation Visualisation: From Theory, To Research, To Practice and Back by Maria dos Santos Lonsdale is an excellent resource for researchers and practitioners interested in understanding the underlying principles behind information visualisation. This is a much needed book which provides easy-to-digest guidelines based on real-world applied examples. -- Antonio UzalBuilding up from key cognitive and visual principles, this book provides a comprehensive resource for designers of information graphics. As the title promises, Lonsdale weaves research and practice together, distilling a wealth of scholarship into clear, actionable guidelines. -- Mitchell WhitelawTable of ContentsUnderlying Theories For Information Visualisation From Theory To Research, To Practice From Static, To Interactive, To Motion User-Centred Research Methods For Visualisation From Theory, to Research, to Practice... And back

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Book Synopsis What does it take to improve the behaviour of the children you teach? This second edition of Jarlath O’Brien’s insightful, practical guide for teachers, and those training to teach, combines psychological research, authentic classroom experience and the lessons learned from improving behaviour in schools. You will be challenged to think about your own practice, question accepted orthodoxies and to develop an empowered and confident approach to improve the behaviour of the children you teach. This new edition includes: · A new chapter on how to work with a class where behaviour isn’t good enough · New, expanded discussion of bullying · A new ‘How would you deal with this situation?’ feature exploring tricky scenarios · A new interview feature offering useful perspectives from early career teachers · A new further reading feature so you can explore selected topics in more depthTrade ReviewThe strength of this second edition lies in the even wider lens through which behaviour is explored - no element of school life is left undiscussed. Jarlath continually forces you to reflect and consider your actions, the actions of students and the wider actions of the school community. This is a much-needed update to the literature on behaviour and a book that will be invaluable to all, regardless of experience or role. -- Kate StockingsJarlath’s expert knowledge and depth of experience has produced a book that will support every teacher to become "the decisive element in the classroom". His deeply held belief in the value of every child and young person shines through as he coherently argues for the holistic development of all: socially, emotionally and behaviourally in support of the academic. Complete with summaries, reflection points, scenarios and further reading this is more than a book. It is an in-depth manual for teachers and senior leaders who want to get behaviour right, in schools, and believe we are there to catch our pupils, "not catch them out". -- Stephen TierneyTable of ContentsChapter 1: Why understanding behaviour matters Chapter 2: How psychology can help your understanding Chapter 3: Your behaviour Chapter 4: Rules and expectations Chapter 5: Motivation, recognition and rewards Chapter 6: Sanctions and punishments Chapter 7: Bullying and conflict Chapter 8: When the behaviour of a class isn’t good enough Chapter 9: Working in partnership with parents to improve behaviour Chapter 10: Working in partnership with support staff to improve behaviour Chapter 11: Special educational needs and behaviour Chapter 12: Fostering your own style

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a highly accessible, skills focused entry point to the interventions, techniques, strategies, and core knowledge you need to work with children and young people. Divided into four parts, it covers: - Core Knowledge: Understanding Development from 0-18 years - Key Skills: The Therapeutic Process - Key Skills: Interventions, Techniques & Strategies - Key Considerations: Contexts & Client Groups Its bite sized entries include suggested additional resources to help you explore the topic further, and throughout the book you will find case studies and exercises to aid your understanding. This book is ideal for mental health and therapy trainees and practitioners who need a foundation in working with children and young people.Trade ReviewI think this is an excellent text which will be highly valued by trainers and students alike. -- Margaret Robson * Review *I think it is an excellent, pertinent and practical text. This should be a core text for all CYPF training courses across the UK and beyond. I will be buying it for staff and student reference and recommending it to students and to Universities locally. -- Edith Bell * Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I - Core Knowledge: Understanding Development from 0-18 years 1.1 Development – A Dynamic Interplay Model 1.2 The Importance of Play 1.3 Theory of Mind 1.4 Cognitive Development 1.5 Attachment Theory 1.6 Object Relations Theory 1.7 Humanistic Theories of Development 1.8 Neurobiological Development 1.9 Puberty & the Adolescent Transition 1.10 Environmental & Systemic Factors 1.11 Developmental Implications for Counselling Part II - Key Skills: The Therapeutic Process 2.1 Core Principles of Integrative Counselling with Children and Adolescents 2.2 Core Relationship Components 2.3 The Therapeutic Frame 2.4 Building Rapport 2.5 Contracting 2.6 Limit-Setting 2.7 Assessment & Integrative Formulations 2.8 Risk Assessment & Safeguarding 2.9 Confidentiality & Consent 2.10 Outcome & Process Measures 2.11 Cultural Competence 2.12 Working with Parents/Carers 2.13 Record-Keeping & Data Protection 2.14 Developing & Sustaining the Therapeutic Relationship 2.15 Managing Ruptures in the Therapeutic Alliance 2.16 Transference & Countertransference 2.17 Developing Advanced Empathy 2.18 Tracking 2.19 Endings 2.20 Ethical Issues 2.21 Self-Disclosure 2.22 Working with Other Professionals 2.23 Self-Care for Counsellors 2.24 Clinical Supervision Part III - Key Skills: Interventions, Techniques & Strategies 3.1 Skills & Interventions 3.2 Symbol & Metaphor 3.3 Play-Based Interventions 3.4 Creative-Arts Interventions 3.5 Therapeutic ‘Chat’ 3.6 Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 3.7 Working with Emotions 3.8 Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques 3.9 Groups 3.10 Working with Risk 3.11 Self-Harm 3.12 Food & Body Issues 3.13 Alcohol & Substance Misuse 3.14 Trauma & Abuse 3.15 Risky Sexual Behaviour 3.16 Identity 3.17 Sexuality & Gender Identity 3.18 Bullying 3.19 Online Risk 3.20 Family Breakdown & Instability 3.21 Bereavement & Loss 3.22 Self-Esteem 3.23 Anxiety 3.24 Depression 3.25 Diagnosis, Medication & Psychiatric Presentations 3.26 Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 3.27 Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) 3.28 Visual & Hearing Impairments 3.29 Physical Disability 3.30 Chronic Illness 3.31 Resilience Part IV - Key Considerations: Contexts & Client Groups 4.1 Considerations & Contexts 4.2 Educational Settings 4.3 Private Practice 4.4 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services 4.5 Voluntary & Community Services (VCS) 4.6 Online Counselling 4.7 Refugee Communities 4.8 Looked-After Children

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to have a personality? Is emotional intelligence a kind of intelligence? Learn the answers to these questions, as well as everything you need to know about personality, intelligence, and individual differences in the third edition of this clear and accessible textbook. From natural selection to intelligence tests, and from personality disorders to the concept of IQ, the panoramic coverage of this field makes this textbook essential reading for any psychology student on a personality and individual differences course. New to this edition: · Increased coverage of intelligence · ‘Key Theorists’ feature · Discussion questions moved to end-of-chapter to enable in-text assessment Nick Haslam is Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Luke Smillie is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne and director of the Personality Processes Lab.Table of ContentsSection 1: Describing Personality Chapter 1: What is Personality? Chapter 2: Trait Psychology Chapter 3: Personality Processes Section 2: Explaining Personality Chapter 4: Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality Chapter 5: Biological Approaches Part 1: Evolution and Genetics Chapter 6: Biological Approaches Part 2: Brain Structure and Function Chapter 7: Cognitive Approaches to Personality and their Precursors Section 3: Applying Personality Chapter 8: Personality Change and Development Chapter 9: The Assessment of Personality Chapter 10: Personality and Mental Disorder Chapter 11: Psychobiography and Life Narratives Section 4: Intelligence Chapter 12: Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities Chapter 13: Intelligence in Everyday Life Chapter 14: Emotional Intelligence

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Book SynopsisAction research is a popular part of many teacher training courses but understanding how to do it well is not always straightforward. Previously known as Action Research for New Teachers, this book will guide you through each step of the process, from initial stages of planning and research, through to how to analyse your data and write up your research project. This second edition includes: · A new ‘Critical task’ feature, with suggested responses · Discussion of where action research ‘fits’ in the word of education research · Exploration of the skills and attributes needed for undertaking action research · Guidance on how to write with clarity and purpose.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Part One: Planning and preparing for your action research project Chapter 2: Identifying a focus for your action research project Chapter 3: Defining clear enquiry objectives Chapter 4: Engaging with the literature Chapter 5: Considering ethical issues Chapter 6: Planning to gather data Part Two: Undertaking your action research project Chapter 7: Ethics in action Chapter 8: ‘Capturing’ your evidence Chapter 9: Evaluating as you go Part Three: Writing your action research project report Chapter 10: Writing the introduction to your action research report Chapter 11: Writing the literature review Chapter 12: Writing the enquiry design or research plan Chapter 13: Writing the implementation and analysis section Chapter 14: Writing the conclusion to your action research report Chapter 15: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAction research is a popular part of many teacher training courses but understanding how to do it well is not always straightforward. Previously known as Action Research for New Teachers, this book will guide you through each step of the process, from initial stages of planning and research, through to how to analyse your data and write up your research project. This second edition includes: · A new ‘Critical task’ feature, with suggested responses · Discussion of where action research ‘fits’ in the word of education research · Exploration of the skills and attributes needed for undertaking action research · Guidance on how to write with clarity and purpose.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Part One: Planning and preparing for your action research project Chapter 2: Identifying a focus for your action research project Chapter 3: Defining clear enquiry objectives Chapter 4: Engaging with the literature Chapter 5: Considering ethical issues Chapter 6: Planning to gather data Part Two: Undertaking your action research project Chapter 7: Ethics in action Chapter 8: ‘Capturing’ your evidence Chapter 9: Evaluating as you go Part Three: Writing your action research project report Chapter 10: Writing the introduction to your action research report Chapter 11: Writing the literature review Chapter 12: Writing the enquiry design or research plan Chapter 13: Writing the implementation and analysis section Chapter 14: Writing the conclusion to your action research report Chapter 15: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisCollecting and analysing data to monitor and challenge school standards is an increasingly important – and unavoidable – aspect of our education system. But how do we ensure we are generating useful information to support learning and make informed decisions, and not needlessly ramping up workload? This book will guide you through the different types of data schools can, and should, generate; how to make the best use of it, and what to avoid. From standardised tests and teacher assessment, to managing data and developing a data strategy, this book will equip you with the tools you need to dataproof your school. Richard Selfridge is a primary school teacher, data consultant and writer on education James Pembroke is a data analyst, blogger and consultant with 15 year’s experience working with education data. He now works for Insight Tracking.Table of ContentsChapter 1: An Introduction to Using Data in School Chapter 2: A Licence to Change Chapter 3: Generating and Collating High Quality Data Chapter 4: Standardised Tests Chapter 5: Teacher Assessment Chapter 6: Outliers Chapter 7: Tracking Systems Chapter 8: Developing a Data Strategy Chapter 9: Dataproofing in Action

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With numerous approaches to choose from, knowing where to start when doing qualitative data analysis (QDA) can be a challenge. This book gives you direction with an accessible and thorough introduction to nine different approaches to QDA, written by a multi-disciplinary team with years of experience teaching and analysing data using these methods. With a clear focus on the ‘how to’ of QDA, each chapter includes: •Step-by-step descriptions of how to apply each approach in your research •Online and in-text activities to help you practice your skills •Annotated reading lists so you can dig deeper into key topics •Case studies from a range of disciplines so you can see how each approach works in practice. The perfect companion on your journey through QDA, the book also offers a comprehensive introduction to the use of NVivo QDA software, helping both new and experienced researchers get to grips with the essentials.

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Book Synopsis A Little Guide for Teachers: Efficient Marking is full of highly innovative, practical and labour-saving strategies that shows busy teachers exactly how to provide feedback which moves learning forward, but which also inspires and motivates pupils to want to improve. The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day to day life as a teacher. · Authored by experts in the field · Easy to dip in-and-out of · Interactive activities encourage you to write into the book and make it your own · Fun engaging illustrations throughout · Read in an afternoon or take as long as you like with it! Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Problem with Marking 1: Show me, don’t just tell me: the role of success criteria 2: What’s the point? Marking that generates meaningful data 3: What happens if we take away the writing? 4: Do you really need to take it home? 5: Whose job is it anyway? 6: Where′s the Joy? Increasing Pupils′ Emotional Engagement with Feedback

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Book SynopsisBiographical data provide unique insights into social life, but they also pose some significant challenges for social science researchers. This book offers a systematic, flexible guide to using biographical narrative methods in your research project. Drawing upon the authors’ own research, as well as case studies from a range of international contexts and disciplines, the book illustrates how biographical approaches can be tailored to different research questions and environments. This book will help you to: · Navigate any complexities or missteps when undertaking real-world research · Apply your analytical and research tools to your research question · Choose the right research design for your project, whether single or mixed methods · Ground your understanding within diverse real-world research examples. Clear, adaptable, and applied, this is your definitive guide to working with biographical methods.Trade ReviewThis book is a practical and thought-provoking account of the use of biographical methods in social science research. The case studies are useful for advanced students and researchers, and for anyone interested in how we tell stories about our lives. -- Rachel WicaksonoAn accessible and lively text, drawing on numerous examples to demonstrate biographical narrative research in action. The fascinating and complex world of biographical research is presented in a highly accessible way. Students and researchers will learn a great deal from reading this before embarking on research projects with any degree of biographical focus. -- Candice SatchellAnchored in studies drawn from a wide variety of disciplines, Biographical Research Methods fills glaring gaps in the literature through balanced sympathetic consideration of a wide range of methodological approaches and its illumination of both established and innovative research techniques. -- Robert MillerNarrative research in social science has come a long way since its urban life heyday. Biographical Research Methods takes this forward, deftly focusing on concepts and techniques for analyzing the contours of personal experience. Outstanding is a view to the context-specific whats and processual hows of biographical construction. -- Jaber F. GubriumThe book of Eichsteller and Davis is an extremely instructive and inviting guide for getting introduced into the social world of biography research. On the one hand, the book is an empirically grounded and unbiased "sociology of knowledge" of distinctive approaches in biography research). It lucidly contrasts different basic assumptions and their implications for concrete methodical guidelines and practical research activities. On the other hand, it is an integrative guideline for the whole arc of work in accomplishing the research act of unravelling the intimate relations between individual and society and for deciphering the features and problems of society and other collective entities as seen and experienced from the perspective of individual members of society and of other collective entities. -The book is written in an elegant and deliberate style of language and presentation; it makes you want to start your own practical research work in biography analysis. -- Prof. Dr. Fritz SchützeTable of ContentsChapter 1 Discovering biographical narrative research Chapter 2 Theoretical approaches to biographical narratives Chapter 3 Interview process and ethics Chapter 4 Autobiographical Narrative Interview Method Chapter 5 Narrative ethnography Chapter 6 - Logical systems, qualitative comparative analysis, and quantitative coding Chapter 7 Designing a project using biographical methods Chapter 8 Mixed qualitative methods Chapter 9 Mixed quantitative and qualitative methods Chapter 10 Challenges ahead for biographical research

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Book SynopsisDo you want to be an inspiring teacher for everyone you teach, even the trickier cherubs in your class? Or maybe you just want to get through a lesson without a desk flying at you or a blazer being set alight? In this down-to-earth book Adele Bates shares practical approaches, strategies and tips from the classroom on how to help pupils with behavioural needs thrive with their education. Packed full of real-life classroom scenarios, student voice and relevant theory, every chapter offers an Action Box helping you to implement these strategies – next lesson, next week and long term. From relationship building and teaching self-regulation, to fostering inclusivity, paying attention to your own self-care and schoolwide approaches, Adele Bates unpicks some of the most difficult aspects of being a teacher and empowers you to grow as a confident classroom professional. Trade ReviewA humorously-written book detailing all you need to know about creating effective relationships in the classroom and revolutionising the way we view teaching and learning. -- FJ KingLooking for a breath of fresh air when it comes to behaviour management? Look no further. With wit and wisdom, passion and compassion, Adele Bates not only puts the relationships between teacher and young person at the heart of the educational endeavour, but also gives that young person a voice. -- Ian GilbertThis book offers an in-depth, detailed and nuanced overview of the subject of behaviour, with a particular focus on building relationships, helping pupils to feel safe and on teacher self-care. It is a must read book for all teachers, and will be particularly helpful for those working in the most challenging contexts, staff in alternative provision and those working with children who have SEND and SEMH. -- Sue CowleyAdele Bates has written a highly readable book brimming with practical ideas, exuberant optimism and encouragement of experimentation. She urges practitioners to see beyond the so-called bad behaviour to the human being in context. This is a book that celebrates the importance of reflection, empathy and care, including the all vital task of self-care. -- Melissa BennTable of ContentsChapter 1: “Miss, you look sh*t”: Boundaries, negotiations and care – for you Chapter 2: “Miss, there’s no way I’m coming to your class”: Safety first (learning second) Chapter 3: “Miss, you are not my Mum”: Building Relationship Chapter 4: “Miss, you don’t even know me”: See the child, not the behaviour Chapter 5: “Miss, but I am being quiet”: Explicitly teaching behaviour and self-regulation Chapter 6: “Miss, you are the worst teacher ever”: Don’t take it personally Chapter 7: “Miss, I’m too thick to be in this class”: Inclusivity, belonging and bias Chapter 8: “Miss, do you live in this classroom?”: Be part of a team Chapter 9: “Miss, this school is dead”: Schoolwide approaches to behaviour Chapter 10: “Miss, do you actually know what you’re doing?”: Troubleshooting

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Book SynopsisDirect instruction and explicit teaching can offer you a shorter, straighter route to developing effective learning in your classroom. In this smart and accessible book, Greg Ashman explores how you can harness the potential of these often misunderstood and misapplied teaching methods to achieve positive learning outcomes for the students you teach. It investigates key foundational principles, combined with thoughtful commentary on what these mean in classroom practice and an examination of relevant research and theories from cognitive psychology that substantiate these approaches to teaching and learning.Table of ContentsChapter 1: On the shoulders of giants Chapter 2: Direct and explicit Chapter 3: Bottom up or top down Chapter 4: What kind of monster treats all children the same Chapter 5: Thinking outside the box Chapter 6: Halfway up a ladder Chapter 7: The giant shrugs

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Book SynopsisAre you hoping to apply what you’ve learnt in your studies to real world problems? Are you wondering how your work might make a difference? This book offers a model to ensure that your application of theoretical social psychology stands the best chance of success. Follow the PATHS model help you develop your intervention, test it, action it, and evaluate it. Each chapter focuses on a step in the model and is built around a real world example. Full of practical advice, each chapter also has an assignment to help you think through your plans and check you’ve covered all bases. Essential reading for anyone applying social psychology to real world practices and events.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Applying Social Psychology Chapter 2: The Problem Phase: From a Problem to a Problem Definition Chapter 3: The Analysis Phase: Finding Theory-Based Explanations for Problem Chapter 4: The Test Phase: Developing and Testing the Process Model Chapter 5: The Help Phase: Developing the Intervention Chapter 6: The Success Phase: Evaluating the Intervention Chapter 7: Conclusion: Looking Backward and Forward

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Book SynopsisFeatured in the Financial Times Best Books of the Year 2020 The evidence is rigorously marshalled and the...solutions equally clearly illuminated. A definitive study. - Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, The Financial Times In this vital new book, Britain′s first Professor of Social Mobility Lee Elliot Major and Stephen Machin, reveal the causes of the UK’s low social mobility, explain why it′s getting worse, and outline how we reverse this worrying trend, before it’s too late. It covers the history of social mobility in the UK, explores international comparisons, analyses the recent ‘dark age’ of declining absolute mobility, and investigates issues such as how family traits affect inter-generational mobility. The authors then outline what it is we should do about this pressing issue. Calling for a fundamental shift in debates about social mobility and arguing that only by establishing general principles of fairness in society can we agree the major policy reforms that can make Britain a more mobile and just society for all.Trade ReviewThe authors are two well-known British experts on the economics of social mobility. In this short, but comprehensive, survey, they illuminate the relatively poor UK record on mobility and what might be done to improve it. The evidence is rigorously marshalled and the complexities (and political difficulty) of solutions equally clearly illuminated. A definitive study. -- Martin WolfAn assured and detailed book bringing together the latest research, wide-ranging recommendations for practice and authoritative critiques of conventional wisdom. It’s a solid grounder for those new to the topic and has plenty of fresh perspective for readers who know the field well. -- Sam BaarsWritten by two of the leading authors on social mobility in the U.K., this book is an excellent and accessible entry point into a large and complex academic literature. It covers enormous ground, from technical issues about how to measure social mobility, to reasons for the historical trends in U.K. post war social mobility. It also puts the U.K. in an international context and suggests concrete policy solutions for the future. A must read for policymakers! Written in an engaging way, I can see it will become a primer on social mobility for years to come. -- Anna Vignoles, Professor, Faculty of Education, University of CambridgeTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Background 3. What Do We Know About Social Mobility? 4. What Should We Do About Social Mobility? 5. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisData and Society: A Critical Introduction investigates the growing importance of data as a technological, social, economic and scientific resource. It explains how data practices have come to underpin all aspects of human life and explores what this means for those directly involved in handling data. The book fosters informed debate over the role of data in contemporary society explains the significance of data as evidence beyond the "Big Data" hype spans the technical, sociological, philosophical and ethical dimensions of data provides guidance on how to use data responsibly includes data stories that provide concrete cases and discussion questions. Grounded in examples spanning genetics, sport and digital innovation, this book fosters insight into the deep interrelations between technical, social and ethical aspects of data work.Trade ReviewAs the Founding Editor-in-chief of Harvard Data Science Review, I have studied thousands of pages of data science, with or without Greek letters. But nothing has had a higher density of inspirations per page than Beaulieu and Leonelli’s book. Without going beyond page 5, I already started to think about data singularly and plurally. -- Professor Xiao-Li MengTable of ContentsSection 1: Data in Society Chapter 1: Data in Society Section 2: Data Creation Chapter 2: Big Data in Context Chapter 3: Characteristics of Data Chapter 4: Data, Evidence and Knowledge Section 3: Data Circulation Chapter 5: Putting Data to Work Chapter 6: New Data Skills Chapter 7: Governance of Data Journeys Section 4: Data Value, Innovation and Responsibility Chapter 8: Data as a Source of Value Chapter 9: Data Justice and Ethics Chapter 10: Responsible Use of Data as Evidence Section 5: Conclusion: Data and the Knowledge We Need Chapter 11: Towards Good Data Science

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Book SynopsisThis title builds on the success of Doing Critical Management Research which has proven to be a seminal text in the 20 years since publication. In 2020, Alvesson and Deetz have broadened their focus and updated the original book to offer relevance to critical research across all of the social sciences. In reflecting contemporary theoretical and methodological turns over the past few decades, it includes coverage of key contemporary topics such as race, gender, postmodernism and intersectionality. With examples throughout, the authors provide an authoritative and insightful framework for navigating critical theories and methods and sets out a new agenda for critical research undertaken today.Table of ContentsChapter 1 An Introduction to Critical Research Chapter 2 Alternative Social Science Research Perspectives Chapter 3 Critical Overview of Quantitative and Conventional Qualitative Methodology Chapter 4 The Critical Tradition: Critical Theory and Postmodernism Chapter 5 New Guidelines for Research Chapter 6 A Framework for Critical Research Chapter 7 Developing Critical Sensitivity in Social Research Chapter 8 On the Practice of Critical Social Research

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Book SynopsisPacked with cultural, company, and country examples, this book offers a mix of theory and practical applications covering globalization, global branding strategies, classification models of culture, and the consequences of culture for all aspects of marketing communications. The author helps define cross cultural segments to better target consumers across cultures and features content on how culture affects strategic issues, such as the company′s mission statement, brand positioning strategy, and marketing communications strategy. It also demonstrates the centrality of value paradoxes to cross cultural marketing communications, and uses the Hofstede model or other cultural models to help readers see why strategies based on cultural relationships in one country cannot be extended to other countries without adjustments. Updates to the new edition include: Up-to-date research on new topics, including: culture and the media, culture and the Internet, and a more profound comparison of the different cultural models. Includes discussion of how Covid-19 has impacted globalization. More examples from major regions and countries from around the world. Broader background theory on how people use social media and extensive coverage of consumer behavior A range of online instructor resources complement the book, including downloadable advertising images from the book, chapter-specific questions and key points, and video examples of advertising from around the world.Trade ReviewA pioneer, now turned into a classic. This is no less true for Geert Hofstede as it is for Marieke de Mooij, who had the genius of starting data based work on consumer behaviour across cultures before the turn of the century. The patterns shown in this book, updated year after year, are eye openers to the persistent power of culture. Appreciating them can save marketing professionals so much time and money. Read it, and take it seriously. -- Gert Jan Hofstede, Wageningen University & ResearchTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Paradoxes in Global Marketing Communications Chapter 2: Global Branding Chapter 3: Values and Culture Chapter 4: Dimensions of Culture Chapter 5: Culture and Consumer Behavior Chapter 6: Researching and Applying Cultural Values Chapter 7: Culture and Communication Chapter 8: Culture and the Media Chapter 9: Culture and Advertising Appeals Chapter 10: Culture and Executional Style Chapter 11: From Value Paradox to Strategy Chapter 12: Appendices

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Book SynopsisThis textbook links theory to policy and practice and takes a comparative, international focus on current issues, making it vital reading for any student of Youth Justice. The authors draw on examples from Belgium, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and US – as well as the UK, and include both well founded research and their own personal practical experiences. Comprehensive learning features include: chapter objectives, case studies with questions for reflection, a glossary of key termsTable of ContentsYouth Offending And The Subject Of Youth Justice Explaining Youth Crime Responses To Youth Offending Comparative Youth Justice CHILDREN’S RIGHTS AND YOUTH JUSTICE Comparative Youth Justice In The United Kingdom Trends In Youth Justice Youth Justice Subjects Youth Justice And Intersecting Systems Taking Account Of The Views Of Children And Young People

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Book SynopsisThis textbook has been created to support the journey from emerging registered healthcare professional through to becoming a competent frontline care setting manager. It considers the seminal theories and research into leadership and management and places them firmly into the healthcare context providing the reader with thorough and robust guidance in the application of the knowledge base in the subject area. Key features: Integration of theory and practice using Action Points and case studies throughout Includes perspectives from a wide range of healthcare settings and professional groups Each chapter includes ′Guidance on good practice′ showing what high-quality care and effective change looks like Written by a vastly experienced author, practitioner and educator, this latest book from Neil Gopee is essential reading for nursing, health and social care students taking modules on leadership, management and transition to practice in their final year. It is also ideal for newly qualified professionals or those moving into band 5 or 6 roles with managerial responsibilities.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Leadership and Management in Contemporary Healthcare Chapter 2 Transition from Newly Qualified Registrant to Frontline Manager Chapter 3 Competent Leadership in Healthcare Settings Chapter 4 Effective Management in Healthcare Settings Chapter 5 Managing Healthcare Resources (and Human Relations) Chapter 6 Effective Inter-Disciplinary Teamwork and Staff Motivation Chapter 7 Decision-making, Problem-solving and Conflict Management Chapter 8 Delivering Highest Quality Care Chapter 9 Managing Change, Improvement and Innovations Chapter 10 Managing Healthcare Professionals’ Continuing Development

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Book SynopsisThis book is for anyone who is interested in improving quality in healthcare. It will appeal to those who are traditionally responsible for quality matters, as well as practicing clinicians and leaders. Unusually, it will also be as relevant to those who have the keenest interest in the quality of care - interested citizens. It is a deliberate antidote to the anti-intellectual, QI tool driven, mechanistic approach that still dominates much of healthcare quality improvement work. The authors - both of whom have extensive experience of working in and around quality issues in healthcare at a national, regional and local level - challenge such approaches, which they believe fail to take account of patient and organisational context and invite reductionism, cherry picking, atomisation of complex issues, leading ultimately to simplistic and unsustainable outcomes. Key features of the book: · An exploration of some of the often-overlooked and misunderstood core concepts of quality; their history and meaning in a contemporary context. · A framework to "question the work" using four interconnected conceptual domains as a valuable framework to consider improving quality and reducing failure demand. · Critical re-examination of the dominant approaches to change that are frequently adopted in "quality" work, many of which have been rooted in scientific management that have failed to live up to their promise – particularly transformational. · Exploring how an inter-disciplinary perspective can reframe aspects of quality thinking. Trade ReviewTrue to form Murray & Nick invite a critical re-examination of the dominant approaches used in a great deal of improvement work in healthcare. Based on their extensive experience of working in the field over the last 25 years, they argue that many of the current approaches fail to take proper account of organisational and patient context; invite reductionism and the atomisation of complex issues, and ultimately create only an illusion of progress. They promote the use of a framework to "questioning the work", and discuss four interconnected domains to help guide inquiry. I was particularly drawn towards the chapters on "Cultures of Quality" and "Supporting the Human System at Work" in which they discuss a wide range of issues that impact on safety. They cite a lot of the great work done by Prof Mary Dixon-Woods (often referred to in this newsletter) and the Harmed Patient Alliance work on "compounded harm". Although the book is unashamedly an academic text, it’s also pretty accessible, and offers a thoughtful analysis of how to understand some complex issues with case study examples to illustrate their points. -- James Titcome OBE * email *Of course, no one book could cover the hugely complex issues of healthcare. However, Anderson-Wallace and Downham make a valuable contribution and bring insights into areas where they are much needed. These insights cover both ‘hard’ and ’soft’ aspects. The ‘hard’ aspects include the vital topics of demand and capacity. The ’soft’ aspects include new insights into what the authors call ‘avoiding the specialist, generalist and citizen muddle’. Many healthcare professionals - practitioners and administrators - will gain from reading this book. -- John Bicheno * email *Do not be deceived by the modest cover and title, this book is overflowing with original ideas highly relevant to current primary and secondary care. The authors take you on a journey from what has happened so far to develop and improve care, to a compelling vision for the future. I’ve been working as Primary Care network Clinical Director for 5 years now, and have been a GP partner for 19 years. This book absolutely resonates with the direction I think we need to go. It offers evidence and tools, grounded both in research and their considerable shared experience of leading system change. It is challenging but pragmatic, and it demonstrates what is possible. It has filled me with confidence and optimism for future enhanced approach to supporting community-based care. Everyone who cares about care, and the future of healthcare needs to read this book, and engage in the debate and action that they invite. -- Dr Ollie Hart * email *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Context Chapter 2: The History of Quality in Healthcare Chapter 3: Cultures of Quality Chapter 4: Understanding Variation – Tensions and Dilemmas Chapter 5: Demand, Capacity and Utilisation Chapter 6: Understanding Failure Demand Chapter 7: Principles to Avoid Failure Demand Chapter 8: Defragmenting to Integrate Chapter 9: Understanding the Specialist, Generalist and Citizen Muddle Chapter 10: Supporting the Human System of Work Chapter 11: Understanding Need Chapter 12: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and highly practical ‘how to’ book guides researchers from start to finish through the research process. The easy-to-follow consecutive steps cover: basic academic skills, literature reviews, research aims, selection of quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods, research and ethics proposals, data collection and analysis, and final thesis or report. Supported by decision-making flowcharts, further reading, reflective questions, state-of-the-art trends and templates, this book ensures you produce a sound and coherent research project that fulfils your training and publication requirements. It is the go-to guide for beginning and advanced researchers in counselling, psychotherapy, counselling and clinical psychology, psychiatry and related disciplines.Table of ContentsPart 1: Basic Skills Chapter 1: How To Become a Researcher On Psychological Therapies Chapter 2: How To Develop Basic Academic Skills Part 2: Essential Skills Chapter 3: How To Develop A Conceptual Overview Of Your Research Area Chapter 4. How To Find a Research Topic Via Self-Reflection Chapter 5: How to conduct a literature review Chapter 6: How To Develop Research Aims Chapter 7: How To Decide The Methodology Part 3: Specific Skills Chapter 8: How To Conduct Quantitative Research Chapter 9: How To Conduct Qualitative Research Chapter 10: How To Conduct Mixed-Methods Research Chapter 11: How To Conduct Ethical Research Chapter 12. How To Discuss & Disseminate Research Part 4: Templates

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Book SynopsisThis counselling skills book will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and qualities to work with people in a range of different roles and settings. It defines counselling skills and introduces key skills including: listening and responding skills, empathy and different models, tools and techniques. Further chapters explore the importance of skills practice and self-awareness; ethics, boundaries and confidentiality; working remotely; working with difference and diversity, and different professional roles. Throughout, case studies show you how these skills can make a difference in practice, while exercises, including a student journal feature, help you reflect on your own attitudes to enhance your reflective practice. This book is an accessible guide to the BACP counselling skills competence framework for trainee counsellors and those using counselling skills as part of another professional role. Table of ContentsForeword by Fiona Ballantine-Dykes 1. What are counselling skills? 2. Listening 3. Responding skills 4. Skills practice for counselling skills and helping sessions 5. Empathy 6. Equality, diversity, discrimination and inclusion 7. Helping relationships and sessions 8. Ethics, boundaries and confidentiality 9. Models, tools and techniques 10. Professional roles 11. Using counselling skills remotely 12. Self-awareness, personal qualities and feelings 13. Professional support, guidance and self-care Appendix I Counselling skills competence framework Appendix II A guide to the BACP counselling skills competence framework Appendix III Ethical framework for the counselling professions

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Book SynopsisOur world is becoming ever more data-driven, transforming how business is conducted, governance enacted, and knowledge produced. Yet, the nature of data and the scope and implications of the changes taking place are not always clear. The Data Revolution is a must read for anyone interested in why data have become so important in the contemporary era. Thoroughly updated, including ten new chapters, the book provides an accessible and comprehensive: introduction to thinking conceptually about the nature of data and the field of critical data studies overview of big data, open data and data infrastructures analysis of the utility and value of big and open data for research, business, government and civil society assessment of the concerns and risks in a data-driven world and how to prevent and mitigate them. Trade ReviewThe Data Revolution (2nd edition) is an impressive tour de force of scholarship and practice at the intersection of data, democracy and action. Grounding itself in the emerging field of Critical Data Studies, the updated edition surveys the past decade of work on open data, big vs. small data, data justice, data and research infrastructures, security, financial regimes, data activism and more. Together the chapters provide a compelling account of contemporary thinking about data as well as outline points of tension and contestation across domains. Because of its wide-ranging and interdisciplinary purview, this book will be and invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners and newcomers. -- Catherine D′IgnazioIn this extensive update of The Data Revolution, Rob Kitchin takes us on a deep dive into the practices and critiques of societies’ deepening datafication. Through his characteristic engagement with wide-ranging literatures, Kitchin introduces us to the key concepts and practices of data management and analytics, as well as the vital debates and methods that frame their critical interrogation. This is an indispensable guide for anyone looking to navigate themselves into and through the ever-growing literature on data and its critique – an essential read for any student of data. -- Dr Jo BatesThe Data Revolution is the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the role of data in contemporary society. Not only does it build on the author’s own considerable contributions to research in the area, but it successfully integrates a tremendous number of useful insights from across academia, business, policy, and activism. This new edition amounts to a complete revision, structured around an inspiring message about what critical perspectives on data can teach us about the actual opportunities and costs of living in a data-driven society. -- Yanni LoukissasThis is more than a second edition. It is a comprehensive book that covers not only the fundamentals for understanding data and their ascendance but also the rise of critical research on the implications of data for societies. From definitions, methods and epistemologies to themes such as citizenship, data rights and justice, Kitchin has written what will serve as a foundational text on critical data studies. -- Professor Evelyn RuppertIn this extensively revised edition of The Data Revolution, Rob Kitchin takes us on a tour de force of the social science of data, charting the latest developments in critical data studies and identifying key ethical, political and cultural dimensions of increasingly powerful data technologies. A wide-ranging, thoughtful, highly informative must-read for anybody interested in disrupting glorifying narratives around the social role and impact of data. -- Sabina LeonelliData is an inescapable part of the contemporary world, and The Data Revolution is an absolutely essential read for any student, scholar or researcher who wishes to understand the societies and everyday circumstances in which we now live. This is a remarkable book in its scope, clarity, and sophistication. Rob Kitchin takes us on a meticulously researched and firmly argued, critical and illuminating journey through the evolution, issues, uses and realities of data - and in doing so provides readers with the resources they need to understand, research and act as we move forward into the possible futures that the rise of data implies. -- Sarah PinkRob Kitchin is one of the leading lights in critical data studies. Acknowledging the fast-moving nature of the field of study that is big data, with this second edition, Kitchin has marshalled an impressive array of new content that significantly updates and extends what was already a landmark book. -- Professor Deborah LuptonWith social life increasingly mediated by apps, the polity progressively regulated by dashboards, and welfare decisions more and more taken by algorithms, it is clear by now that the "data revolution" is here to stay. This book is—even more than the first edition—a must read for everyone who wants to understand our complex present and find out where the future is heading. To students and scholars, this book offers a comprehensive, detailed and engaging perspective on all there is to know about how data is changing society—from the inner workings of data infrastructures to their governance implications, from the challenges to citizenship to data activism, touching upon also key methodological and epistemological questions. For everyone else who is simply a citizen of the datafied society, The Data Revolution provides the critical building blocks of a must-have data literacy. -- Stefania MilanThe first edition of this book was a stone-cold classic. I frequently found myself pulling it from its familiar place on my bookshelf. Always useful and helpful, there are traces of its influence across my lecture slides and writings of the last few years. This substantially revised and updated second edition manages to update and respond to the field whilst maintaining the foundational qualities of the original text. This new book responds in a measured and considered way the dizzying continuation of the data revolution that it describes. -- David BeerThe Data Revolution carefully and comprehensively maps the terrain of critical data studies in order to chart a course towards a digitally mediated world that can be ethical and just. Kitchin has produced a book that will define and shape the field. -- Mark GrahamTable of ContentsPart 1: Approaching Data Chapter 1: Introducing Data Chapter 2: Critical Data Studies Part 2: The Transformed Data Landscape Chapter 3: Small Data and Data Infrastructures Chapter 4: Big Data Chapter 5: Open and Linked Data Part 3: Knowledge Production, Epistemology and Methodology Chapter 6: Data Analytics Chapter 7: The Epistemology of Academic Research Chapter 8: Practicing Critical Data Studies Part 4: The Utility and Value of Data Chapter 9: Business Chapter 10: Government and Public Services Chapter 11: Civil Society Part 5: Concerns and Risks in a Data-Driven World Chapter 12: Access, Quality and Interoperability Chapter 13: Datafication, Dataveillance and Privacy Chapter 14: Data Capitalism Chapter 15: Governance, Governmentality and Citinzenship Chapter 16: Data Security Part 6: Towards a Fairer Data World Chapter 17: Data Ethics and Data Governance Chapter 18: Data Justice and Data Activisim Chapter 19: Being Mindful of Data

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Book SynopsisWritten by two leading scholars in the field, this book is an essential guide to the theory and practice of coaching and mentoring. The 4th Edition features: · New content on the definitional issues and the hybridization of coaching and mentoring · Revised analysis on the research terrain of coaching and mentoring · Careful consideration of the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on coaching and mentoring · New and updated case studies and examples from a wide range of countries, including the USA, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Russia, Australia, South America, the Czech Republic and Sri Lanka · Updated activities, reflective questions and annotated further reading at the end of each chapter This book also comes with an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides for lecturers to use in their teaching. Suitable reading for students on coaching and mentoring modules. Bob Garvey is Managing Partner of the Lio Partnership, a coaching and mentoring consultancy. Paul Stokes is a Principal Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and leads its MSc Coaching and Mentoring programme.Trade ReviewThe book is an ideal choice for those studying coaching and seeking an evidenced based approach to the topic of coaching and mentoring. -- Jonathan PassmoreThis is a book for those who want to think deeply about coaching and mentoring; it goes well beyond the ‘how-to-do-it’ of many texts and challenges us to pay attention to the wider implications of what we are doing. The authors draw on many sources, always with a critical approach that invites us to think about how what has been written has been influenced by the perspectives and discourses of the time and culture. -- Julie HayThis new edition improves on what was already an excellent text. The additional case studies bring the theory to life and are very helpful. The ethos throughout this book is both thoughtful and humane, it’s an ethical and comprehensive study of coaching and mentoring, and I endorse it wholeheartedly. -- Dr Simon WesternAn excellent summary of historical context and current research understanding … Nicely presented in a logical and easy to follow manner written in accessible language without losing the integrity of the source materials. Significant attention given to critique and opening up of the debates around coaching and mentoring with some very useful parallels drawn between what are often portrayed as conflicting disciplines. -- Dr Gary Andrew HusbandThis book was very informative for key areas of coaching and mentoring, great to see the range and differences between the two. -- Rhiannon Kerry ElliottAn accessible, well presented text. The chapter on Power is particularly illuminating. -- John PerryA thought provoking book which should be on the reading list for anybody studying coaching and mentoring. -- Christopher McKechnieThis text offers a range of valuable information in an accessible format. I’ve used it with both undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts. -- Dr Abbe BradyThis is a very useful and interesting book for anyone needing to gain an insight into coaching and mentoring, and why they are similar but different. -- Lorraine Horton-SmithVery good book and very relevant to social work. Top of my essential list for Practice Educators in training and beyond and have referred to this regularly. -- Ikedola AnimashaunTable of ContentsPart 1 An Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 1 The Meaning of Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 2 Researching Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 3 Creating a Coaching and Mentoring Culture Chapter 4 Design and Evaluation Chapter 5 Models and Perspectives on Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 6 Conversational Learning Part 2 Influences on Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 7 Power in Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 8 The Skilled Coachee Chapter 9 Multiple Learning Relationships Chapter 10 E-Development Chapter 11 The Goal Assumption: A Mindset Issue in Organizations? Part 3 Contemporary Issues in Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 12 Supervision Chapter 13 Coaching and Mentoring and Diversity Chapter 14 A Question of Ethics in Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 15 Competencies, Standards and Professionalization Part 4 Towards a Theory of Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 16 Perspectives on Coaching and Mentoring from Around the Globe Chapter 17 Towards a Meta-theory of Coaching and Mentoring

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Book SynopsisHelping readers understand their perspectives and use that understanding to inform their research approach, this Little Quick Fix will enable first time researchers to reflect upon and identify their view of truth and knowledge, as well as what those mean and how they are established. After reading they will be better placed to choose and critically evaluate appropriate research questions and make informed methodological decisions. With activities that get readers to identify their stance and question their own and others’ assumptions about research practice, this Little Quick Fix covers questions like: • How can you become a researcher known for integrity? • What stand will you take towards your inquiry? • How will you study problems as an outsider? • How will you study problems as an insider? • How will my research design choices communicate the kind of researcher I am? • How can mindful self-awareness help me stay true to my intentions? Little Quick Fix books provide quick but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face in the research course, project proposal, or design - whatever their methods learning is. Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour′s read. Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables readers to find what they need - quick. Direct written style gets to the point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary; 3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to show their supervisor. Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I’m done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a final checklist that allows the reader to self-assess they’ve got what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or task. Table of ContentsSection 1: What does it mean to be a researcher who acts with integrity? Section 2: What mindsets and thinking skills do researchers need? Section 3: What communication skills do researchers need? Section 4: How do I collaborate fearlessly as a co-researcher or co-author? Section 5: Why is it important to take a position in relation to my research? Section 6: How can I achieve my goal as a respected researcher?

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Book SynopsisWhether you are studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level, our stellar team of expert authors will guide you through the key topics of human resource management from strategic and international perspectives. Starting with the fundamentals of each topic and progressing through to critical evaluation, the 3rd edition includes: Even more international case studies from across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East – which bring the theory and academic underpinning to life A wide range of Reflective Activities that encourage you to consider the real-world implications of what you have learnt An updated companion website featuring a wealth of resources for lecturers and students, including an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Testbank, recommended journal articles and additional business cases Table of ContentsPART ONE – THE ORGANIZATION, THE ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND STRATEGY Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Organization, its Environment and Human Resource Management - Paul E. Smith and Gary Rees Chapter 2 Human Resource Management Through a Strategic Perspective - Alison Rieple, Marco Pironti, Paola Pisano and Valentina Cillo Chapter 3 Concepts, Practices and Trends in SHRM - Geoffrey Wood and Zsuzsanna Kispál-Vitai Chapter 4 The Added Value Debate - Gary Rees and Charles Leatherbarrow PART TWO - THE FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS OF HR Chapter 5 Recruitment and Selection - Stephen Taylor Chapter 6 Flexible Working - Sue Hutchinson Chapter 7 Reward Strategy and Managing Performance - Sarah Jones and Geoff White Chapter 8 Managing the Employment Relationship - Monika Huesmann and Moira Calveley Chapter 9 Equality and Diversity in the Workplace - John Neugebauer Chapter 10 Developing Employees and Managers - Jim Stewart PART THREE – SHRM AND THE “BIGGER PICTURE” Chapter 11 Organizational Culture - Crystal Zhang and Paul Iles Chapter 12 Managing in a Global Context - Kate E. Rowlands and Paul Iles Chapter 13 The Future of HR - Linda Holbeche

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Book SynopsisOffering guidance on doing experiments, this Little Quick Fix helps you select the most appropriate experiment for your research, collect and record data, minimise error, and ensure your experiment is ethical and reproducible. Table of ContentsWhat is an experiment? Why do I need to do an experiment for my research? What types of experiment are there? How do I ensure my experiment is ethically appropriate? How do I make my experiment reproducible? How do I minimise error? What types of data should I be collecting in an experiment? How do I collect and record data in an experiment?

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