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Book SynopsisAnalytic Group Consultation for Intermediate Beginners provides a complete, accessible guide to running groups, and addresses the gaps in training and the challenges that emerge in the group therapy experience.Presented in bite-size sections that follow the rhythm of weekly consultation sessions, the book offers an experienced perspective on facilitating groups, addressing specific questions, challenges, and dynamics that may emerge during the process. It begins with common issues in starting a groupâintroducing it, demystifying the experience, translating symptoms into therapeutic goals, and clarifying its value in complementing individual treatment. Byk outlines key theories that inform his work, including object relations theory, systems theory, and ego psychology, providing a solid theoretical foundation for purposeful interventions. The book explores working with depression, boredom, projective identification, scapegoating, role locks, flooding, and enactments, and addresses difficult dynamics such as the elephant in the room, guilt, shame, and the power of witnessing repair in group settings. Providing a solid base for practitioners to work from, the book compellingly explains how group work can help patients, and how to communicate its benefits to them.Analytic Group Consultation for Intermediate Beginners will be of great interest to psychoanalysts and mental health practitioners in training, and those starting in group work. It will also be of interest to academics and students of psychology, psychiatry, and social work.
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Book SynopsisThis book looks at the psychological experience of being an immigrant and offers strategies to foster resilience, adaptation, and well-being.At a time when over 250 million people live outside their countries of origin, this book responds to a global need among psychotherapists working with a growing, often distressed, immigrant population by emphasizing cultural awareness, trauma sensitivity, and cultural humility. This accessible and deeply empathetic guide explores the emotional complexities of migration by drawing on decades of clinical experience and the authorâs own story of cultural dislocation. It examines topics such as anxiety, cultural grief, impostor syndrome and addresses the financial, systemic, linguistic and legal struggles many immigrants face. It also empowers immigrants to take an active role in their healing and growth, especially in todayâs political climate, where mental health funding and services for immigrants are increasingly limited.With friendly and inclusive guidance on how to work with problems experienced by immigrants, this is an essential reading for psychoanalysts and therapists as well as anyone who has experienced immigration or any type of cultural or social dislocation.
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Book SynopsisThis accessible text explores the elements required within an environment to support and affirm young childrenâs communication and language development.The book covers aspects that can be considered in the set-up of any environment, both natural and manufactured, from indoor and outdoor classrooms to forest schools, natural play spaces, and home learning environments. Chapters clearly explain key theories around language development and show how this knowledge can be applied meaningfully to encourage collaboration and interaction, and to embrace different communication identities, with insights included into real life challenges and good practice solutions. Case studies, reflections, and practical examples are also woven through to help the reader to think about how they can develop their practice and work effectively with other professionals to support all children and families.The environment in which a child plays and learns is often referred to as the âœthird teacherâ and this book considers how to use the environment to maximise the positive impact on children to enhance their learning. It will be essential reading for early childhood students, as well as early years educators and speech and language therapists.
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Book Synopsis1903 was a seminal but overlooked year in the development of the United States. Through an analytical narrative of 31 historic events, this book examines how these 12 months would prefigure and shape significant transformation in the U.S. for over a century to come.In the late 19th century, America emerged as an increasingly urbanized and industrialized society connected to an informal global empire. Americans struggled with the fears and divisive issues that were manifestations of the great economic, social, and cultural changes impacting the country. To meet the challenges of change within a quest for defining Americaâs post-Civil War identity, the American people pursued ideas and promoted movements for creating reform, unity, order, and prosperity. This volume identifies 1903 as a vital moment for capturing Americaâs pulse as it encountered modernity, exploring the context and consequences of key events including the first successful manned flight in a motorized heavier-than-air machine, the first around-the-world telegraph communication, the first transcontinental automobile trip, the founding of the Ford Motor Company, the nationâs first lone-gunman random mass shooting, the first blockbuster movie, and Americaâs acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone.Providing engaging reading for students and scholars of the emergence of Modern America and the Progressive Era, Transforming America in 1903 presents an in-depth depiction of a groundbreaking year.
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Book SynopsisThis is a guide for anyone considering a move into international higher education. It explores the journeys and experiences of those within international higher education and offers perspectives, advice and guidance on how to navigate issues such as partnership development, cultural interaction, international working environments and distance.This is both an insightful and practical book that provides a unique perspective by drawing upon international case studies and highlighting key factors and issues for navigating international higher education. The book examines the realities and lived experiences of transnational education activity through the lens of a journey. It is constructed around three key stages of travel: preparation, getting there, getting home again. The book draws on case studies and first-hand perspectives to provide the reader with guidance on how to navigate the different aspects of international higher education travel and work. A diverse group of stakeholders including students, academics, administrators and leaders discuss their experiences and provide reflections and lessons learned.This engaging book will be of interest to anyone considering embarking on a transnational education journey, as a practitioner, a policy maker, as well as university leaders and prospective international students.
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Book SynopsisInside Chinaâs Professional Translation Market offers a groundbreaking empirical analysis of how translation quality is managed in Chinaâs rapidly evolving professional translation industry. By treating translation as both a textual product and a professional service, the study uncovers the unique challenges posed by Chinaâs fragmented standards and lack of institutionalized QA norms. Through six in-depth case studies of Chinese translation companies, the book identifies two dominant quality assurance (QA) modelsâprocedure-based and expert-oriented systemsâand reveals how these frameworks operate in real-world practice. Combining qualitative interviews with quantitative textual analysis, the research bridges the gap between academia and industry, providing actionable insights into translator selection, revision processes, and client-specific QA adaptations. A dedicated section examines the growing but uneven impact of AI tools on Chinaâs market, contrasting technological efficiency gains with the enduring need for human expertise in complex tasks. Designed for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, this book advances theoretical debates on translation quality while proposing pragmatic solutions to elevate professional standards. Its evidence-based approach makes it an indispensable resource for understanding Chinaâs translation industryâand a catalyst for improving QA practices globally.
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Book SynopsisAnimal-Assisted Learning is an essential guide to transforming teaching practices through the integration of animals into educational settings.The book explores how animals can significantly enhance cognitive, emotional, and social development, turning education into an engaging, life-affirming experience. Packed with professional wisdom, chapters: Delve into the psychological benefits of animal therapy that support mental health, particularly for children with special educational needs or those in early years settings. Cover the practicalities of bringing animals into your environment, from risk assessments to ethical considerations, ensuring a safe and enriching space for all. Contain a wealth of real-life case studies illustrating the transformational impact of animal-assisted learning in a range of settings. Combining a theoretical background with detailed practical guidance, this book offers a new way of doing things. It is an essential, inspiring resource for all early years and primary educators, SEND practitioners, care workers and anyone passionate about making learning inclusive, effective, and joyful for every child.
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Book SynopsisThis book brings together all the essential knowledge needed to run, develop and grow a grassroots sports club, in one comprehensive volume. Offering a structured approach to club development and administration, and designed to support clubs, the book breaks down the complex task of running a grassroots sports club into manageable components. It enables sports clubs to select relevant modules according to their current capacity and ambition and introduces the essential day-to-day and strategic aspects of running a grassroots sports club. It covers key areas like strategic planning, financial planning, managing facilities, generating income, community engagement, volunteer recruitment, the importance of being a welcoming club and navigating governance requirements and provides a solid foundation for anybody involved in running or leading a grassroots sports club. Every chapter includes practical, step-by-step instructions, actionable strategies and templates that managers and volunteers can apply immediately, to help them organise, finance and grow their club, ensuring that even clubs with limited resources or experience can implement best practices efficiently, fostering growth, transparency, and long-term viability. Drawing on the authorâs experiences managing and consulting with sports organisations across the globe, this book is essential reading for anybody involved in grassroots sports and is a useful supplementary text for any course on sport business or management.
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Book SynopsisSuccessful organisations have long recognised the importance of demand-supply integration to maintaining growth and success. Integrating Marketing and Supply Chain Management brings together the two disciplines, marketing and supply chain management, to provide students with a birdâs-eye view of these disciplines and to appreciate their symbiotic relationship to one another.Taking account of the key strategic priorities from the marketing and supply chain disciplines, the authors demonstrate how both disciplines can be managed synergistically to the benefit of the organisation. Pedagogical features include; multiple choice questions, extended essay questions and learning objectives in each chapter.Case studies from a range of global industries are incorporated, including shipping, car manufacturing, and the retail grocery sector. Overall, this bridge-building textbook is essential reading for students of marketing, logistics, supply chain management, and procurement.
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Book SynopsisWhat makes some students thrive while others struggle? This exciting book reveals how teachers can help young people become expert learners â curious, resilient, and capable of thinking for themselves.Drawing on educational and psychological research, the book explores three key themes â how we learn, the challenges of thinking, and habit formation â providing a clear practical framework to help students develop more effective, lasting learning habits. It explains how students absorb and forget information, the limits of working memory, the importance of self-control, and how cognitive biases affect decision-making alongside strategies to foster critical thinking. Providing actionable guidance for supporting learning in school and at home the book includes: Memorable stories of real experiences and case studies designed to create an emotional impact and help ideas about learning habits âœstickâ with readers. Chapter summaries, images, and a dedicated scenarios chapter to make the key messages easy to follow, revisit, and apply. With additional guidance on the role of AI in education and using technology effectively, this is essential reading for teachers and parents wanting to help children and young people develop effective, sustainable learning habits.
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Book SynopsisWhat kinds of conversations might take place when two intelligent and informed young people â one a strong believer in free will and the other just as certain that we donât have it â get together to discuss their viewpoints? This new volume in the Philosophical Dialogues on Contemporary Problems series introduces both sides of this age-old philosophical debate in a fun and accessible way.Author and acclaimed philosopher Laura W. Ekstrom has created Rosa and Leif, two college students, who each give voice to the strongest arguments in the most important debates about free will and moral responsibility. Over the course of eleven days, Rosa, a strong defender of free will, draws on her religious beliefs and her thoughts about love and meaning in human life. Leif, her equally informed and articulate interlocutor, raises challenges to Rosaâs points, drawing on the latest research and ideas in neuroscience, theology, and social psychology. Along the way, they must carefully develop clear reasons for their positions, while offering a fair hearing to alternative viewpoints and spurring readers to reach their own conclusions.Working in a philosophical tradition established by Plato, these dialogues are both philosophically substantive and provocative, inviting readers to ponder issues that are fundamental to our understanding of the nature of choice, responsibility, and ourselves as human beings.
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Book SynopsisThis book provides educators with guidance on using a circle time intervention approach to help foster a calmer classroom, support childrenâs mental health and enable effective teaching and learning.Jenny Mosley introduces the Circles of Support system, a trauma-sensitive model which can be used to help primary aged children struggling with emotional regulation to recognise and talk about their emotions and judge whether how they are behaving is appropriate and proportionate in the classroom. Revised throughout, this new edition includes: An introduction to what circles of support are and how to establish them Strategies to prevent classroom disruption with advice for reinforcing safe boundaries Case studies of success stories along with extensive lesson plans for embedding circles of support into your setting Suggestions for how staff can support each other, as well as an overview of available professional support. Essential reading for any teacher with a lively classroom, this book will also appeal to those hosting breakfast and afterschool clubs, youth workers, social workers and SENCOs.
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Book SynopsisMany sites introduce 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) into their production areas, but they are disappointed as improvements are not sustained, especially if more than one shift is involved. To address this issue, this book presents an approach to 5S that assists sites to establish production area-based teams of four to eight members including a designated frontline leader with effective responsibility to and to their workplace. Then through an inductive approach of emotive questioning, all production area-based team members are engaged to embrace 5S thinking through an improvement activity called work area management, an enhanced version of 5S and a pre-requisite for successful implementation of TPMâs Autonomous Maintenance. This approach uses a 10-step process and initially focuses on the Work Area to minimize extra work thrown to the Maintenance Department. It involves allocating focus points to each team member other than the Frontline Leader to ensure involvement and accountability, introducing Compliance Audits for agreed standards to reinforce correct behaviors, and improvement sheets to ensure agreement between shifts before implementing any changes. This results in a sustained neat work area with a âœplace for everything and everything in its placeâ but more importantly a work area where standards are agreed upon and respected across all shifts. This approach also provides a very solid foundation for going forward with TPMâs Autonomous Maintenance which includes 5S thinking for the equipment to achieve failure-free (zero breakdowns), trouble-free (zero quality problems), and safe workplace (zero accidents and incidents).
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Book SynopsisThis book is an essential read for todayâs rapidly changing globalized business setting. Integrating current theories and practices, it provides a pragmatic insight into the aspects of organizational change and development. It also evaluates the key concerns underlying the dynamics of change and implements a framework to maximize value-based development in any organization for its growth.A must-have title for all business and management students, this textbook offers a comprehensive account of the theory, practice and research related to change management and organizational development. It illuminates the areas affecting the growth of an organization, such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Quality Management, Performance Management and Organizational Health Survey. All complex topics and concepts have been supplemented with an abundance of figures, tables, industry examples and flow charts to ensure clarity and better understanding. It comprehensively covers recent literature and future trends in change management and organization development.This book will be useful to the students, academics, management researchers and industry professionals in the field of general management, organisational behaviour, human resource management and organizational development. An engaging, jargon-free, and practical text, it will also be an extremely useful resource for corporate managers, trainers, and practitioners.
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Book SynopsisApplying Ethical Principles in Clinical Practice provides a concise overview of bioethics, drawing especially on principlism, for all those who encounter moral dilemmas as part of their professional responsibilities to their patients.Including an introductory chapter each on the principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice, Glorioso then explores how these principles can apply in different clinical scenarios. The applied chapters look at end of life care, cancer care, intensive care and the organisation of health services. The book ends with chapters exploring how to establish healthcare ethics consultation services and develop your communication skills.This guide is written in clear and accessible language and is designed for frontline healthcare professionals and their students.
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Book SynopsisElements of Faith explores the rich, complex terrain of faith through the lenses of psychoanalysis, existential phenomenology, and lived clinical experience. It offers both theoretical reflections and a compelling case study of a therapeutic journey in faith, identity, and transformation.This book investigates the multidimensional nature of faith as an existential and psychoanalytic phenomenon. Engaging with thinkers such as Heidegger, Bion, Kierkegaard, and Hillman, Brent Potter examines faith not as static belief but as a lived, dynamic structure of human experience. Drawing upon clinical work, especially the transformative therapeutic process with a patient named Sara, the book reveals how faith surfaces in moments of crisis, longing, and relational rupture. With careful attention to the Hebraic and Greek worldviews, the author provides insight into faithâs ethical, psychological, cultural, and theological contours. It is both scholarly and intimateâbridging theory and practice, ancient insight and modern struggle.Elements of Faith enriches both theoretical and practical dimensions of psychoanalytic inquiry, and will be of great interest to psychoanalysts looking to explore faith within their practice. It will also appeal to mental health professionals, theologians, students of psychology and religion, and general readers interested in the intersection of faith and clinical practice.
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Book SynopsisParticipatory Action Research in Post-Colonial Contexts provides a comprehensive exploration of Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a transformative methodology uniquely suited to post-colonial contexts, explicitly addressing the ongoing impact of colonial legacies and systemic inequalities in knowledge production and social change.Integrating critical theory, methodological insights, and vivid case studies, this book highlights how PAR empowers marginalised communities, advances social justice, and promotes sustainable development. Readers will benefit from practical strategies for navigating ethical complexities, addressing power imbalances, and ensuring the enduring impact of participatory research. Key features include an in-depth examination of decolonial frameworks, guidance on measuring and sustaining social change, and innovative methods integrating digital technology to scale participatory initiatives.Ideal for graduate students, researchers, lecturers, and practitioners in sociology, anthropology, education, development studies, and environmental justice, this text also serves as essential reading for policymakers and activists committed to equity-driven research and community empowerment.
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Book SynopsisIncreasingly across the globe, coaches and athletes are coming to a key realisation: in the battle for podium placings in major competitions, where as a âticket of admissionâ event finalists have very similar physiological profiles, the âdifference that really makes the differenceâ between medalling and being an also-ran is psychological preparation. The progressively unrelenting urge to slow down and stop needs effective counter-strategies.Peak Performance Psychology for Endurance Athletes is unique in pulling fundamental theory and science-based practice together in a new multidisciplinary psycho-physiological model: The Performance Space. Building on four theories; Self-Efficacy, Revised Reinforcement Sensitivity, Theory of Challenge and Threat States in Athletes, and the Psychobiological Model of Endurance, this model aids skilful navigation through the seemingly complex interaction between Personality, Psychological Skills, Emotional Regulation and Self-Monitoring. The end-result being practical and easily incorporated ways to elicit high performance states and behaviours that can be maintained from event beginning to end.Key highlights include: Turning Threat into Challenge, Building Belief, Using Imagery, Self-talk and Goal Pursuit in a Unified Process, Ideal Performance States, Staying on Track, Developing Resilience, as well as presenting numerous athlete examples to bring the model to life for easy assimilation.Written for Performance Psychologists, Coaches, Elite and Recreational Athletes, this is a go-to-text for tools that can be integrated into all aspects of training and racing.
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Book SynopsisAn ideal book for new or prospective education advisers which focuses on organisational development in education. It offers essential background reading for anyone involved in advising within the education system.Divided into three sections, this book details the specifics of advising on organisational development in the context of change, planning for organisational effectiveness, and the impact of leadership on performance. As a contributed volume, it presents a diverse range of perspectives from MAT leaders, headteachers, key influences, and education advisers at local, regional, national and international levels. Each chapter concludes with the author's analysis of the impact and differences made, resulting in a thorough, insightful, and practical text. These case scenarios also encourage readers to reflect and consider integrating these approaches to their own practice.Chapter contents include:â empowering leadership through effective organisational development;â future proofing your school;â responding to and working with political change;â making change work for your school;â the importance of governance in sustaining organisational improvement;â the role of organisational development within the school setting.Readers will be fully equipped with an understanding of the role of organisational development in education advising and how this can enhance the educational outcomes of children, young people, and the overall effectiveness of educational settings.
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Book SynopsisThis book offers practical, actionable guidance for effectively managing IT suppliers. The opening chapters establish a strong foundation by exploring the essentials of vendor selection and the core principles of successful negotiation. Building on this groundwork, later sections tackle advanced topics that include crafting detailed SLAs, monitoring supplier performance, and mitigating risks. Each chapter is structured to equip readers with the tools and insights needed to seamlessly integrate these concepts into their daily operations. Packed with strategies and best practices, the book empowers readers to navigate the complexities of IT supplier management with skill and confidence.Features: Addresses critical elements of supplier relationship management to assist supply chain professionals in improving supplier interaction. Includes basic considerations for laws and standards that need to be referenced when drafting contracts with IT suppliers. Discusses data laws for the African continent as a whole. Covers building strategic partnerships, including traditional Western partnerships, and building partnerships in the African continent, the Middle East, and Asia. Explores guidelines on why and how to implement different aspects of supplier management.This book is aimed at graduate students in IT and management as well as those involved in the contract management life cycle, including suppler managers, IT managers, procurement officers, business unit leaders, executives, and legal advisors.
£58.89
Book SynopsisQualitative Research in Practice is a hands-on guide to three of the most essential qualitative research toolsâshadowing, focus groups, and qualitative interviews.Offering a clear and practical framework, this book equips researchers with the methodological understanding needed to design, conduct, and analyse qualitative research effectively. The book begins with a chapter discussing the qualitative research approach from an epistemological point of view and focusing on the relationship between subjectivity within the cognitive process. The following chapters illustrate three research tools (shadowing, qualitative interviews and focus groups) in which this relationship is realized. Each chapter analyses the origins of the tool, its characteristics and how it is applied. To facilitate learning, practical examples are provided through the research experiences of the author of the book. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the emotional and interpretative dimensions of field research, ensuring their studies are both methodologically sound and ethically grounded.Designed for social scientists, researchers, and students, this book is an essential resource for those looking to refine their qualitative research skills. Whether you are conducting fieldwork for the first time or seeking to enhance your methodological toolkit, this book provides actionable strategies to improve your research practice.
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Book SynopsisBattle Lines Drawn: War Comics since 1914 delves into the rich and diverse history of war comics, exploring how the medium represents and reflects upon global conflicts from World War I to the modern era. It critically analyses how war narratives in comics intersect with historiography, popular culture, and evolving societal perceptions of conflict.Through a broad range of chapters, including both Western and non-Western war comics, the volume offers an inclusive perspective and addresses questions such as: How do war comics depict historical conflict events, and what are their limits? How have changing formats (e.g., long-form comics) opened new spaces for storytelling within the genre? And what cultural, ideological, and emotional dimensions do war comics navigate?The book highlights not only the historical scope of war comics but also their relevance in contemporary discussions about identity, diversity, and global conflict. It balances theoretical explorations with analyses of specific texts to examine how these works reflect and shape cultural understandings of war while grappling with themes such as patriotism, trauma, political ideologies, and marginalized perspectives.Spanning mainstream publications and indie creations, this volume offers a comprehensive exploration of how comics represent and mediate the realities of war. It will be of interest to academics, researchers, and students of comics studies, cultural studies, history, media and visual studies and war and trauma studies.
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Book SynopsisFully updated for today's rapidly evolving landscape, this comprehensive guide equips marketing professionals with essential strategies to navigate unpredictable consumer behaviour and fierce online competition.This book delivers practical frameworks for capturing audience attention and building customer loyalty in the digital age. Readers will gain actionable insights into competitive analysis, digital marketing tactics, AI applications, and data analytics, while developing a deep understanding of global marketing principles, consumer behaviour models, and ethical considerations. The integration of cutting-edge technologies with traditional marketing fundamentals provides a complete toolkit for marketing success in an increasingly complex environment. Global case studies featuring Toyota, Audible, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, and TikTok bring concepts to life, while chapter objectives, summaries, and discussion questions enhance learning and facilitate classroom engagement.Ideal for undergraduate and graduate marketing students, as well as early-career practitioners seeking to develop foundational knowledge or experienced professionals updating their skills. The accessible approach makes it suitable for both academic courses in marketing fundamentals and digital strategy, and for self-directed professional development in global marketing contexts.
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Book SynopsisThis volume offers an insightful and compelling exploration of the complex dynamics that define governance, identity, and power in Indiaâs northeast. It challenges conventional post-colonial narratives by asserting that the departure of colonial rulers did not precipitate a clean break but instead initiated intricate continuities that continue to shape the regionâs societal structures. It puts forward the concept of âpostcolonial hinterlandsâ, a nuanced framework for understanding spaces and identities that lie outside dominant national constructs in post-colonial settings. It highlights how the interactions in this framework between marginalized identities and the entrenched nation-state model create a unique emplaced space that forms the basis for the volumeâs broader inquiries.The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of politics, post-colonial polities, postcolonialism, and South Asian Studies.
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Book SynopsisEvent Management for the Tourism and Hospitality Industries provides a theoretical and practical approach to teach students of Tourism and Hospitality the basics of planning, managing and evaluating all types of events in an accessible and succinct way. Each chapter is one step in the event management process from defining the event goals to final assessment. Other essential topics such as developing a budget, creating promotion, and evaluating personnel needs are covered.The second edition places special emphasis on critical issues now facing event managers such as using technology and AI to enhance the visitor experience, hiring and training staff in a tight labor market, reaching diverse visitor segments, budgeting to control costs and other budget constraints, increasing visitor engagement through social media, tracking and analyzing key performance indicators, and sustainable event management practice. New examples and case studies are integrated throughout and other new trends such as designing immersive local experiences that contribute to the community, integration of technology, activities to help people make connections using interactive experiences, finding alternative venues, and awareness of wellness and food trends are also explored.This is essential reading for all Tourism and Hospitality students with an interest in Events Management and Design, and for practitioners employed in tour companies, cruise ships, destination management organizations and cultural festivals.
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Book SynopsisA Guide for Lewy Body Dementia Caregivers: Caring with Compassion is a daughterâs heartbreaking yet hopeful account of her secondary caregiving journey for her mother who has Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).This compassion guidebook is a friendly and practical companion for helping those affected by LBD and other memory-related diseases. The author offers guidance about coping with the strain of being a caregiver and the importance of self-compassion as well as compassion, whilst on the journey. She uses her personal experience to touch on relatable subjects associated with memory loss such as object misplacement, visual changes, family gatherings, hospital visits, respite care, memory care and anticipatory grief. The book includes an introductory chapter on the science behind LBD, by an internationally renowned behavioral neurologist. It discusses the core symptoms and latest research, to ground the personal experiences in science. Each following chapter contains a lesson learned and is a bite sized length, so busy caregivers can read as time allows.This is essential reading for those caring for someone with LBD to help understand the realities of this disease and to support them along the way.
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Book SynopsisIn a world where culture evolves at an unprecedented pace, Story Systems and Cultural Research provides researchers, analysts, and strategists with a groundbreaking methodology for decoding cultural shifts through language. This book introduces a systematic research approach that blends semiotics, linguistics, and AI-driven analysis to map subcultural narratives and anticipate emerging trends.Designed as both a practical research tool and a theoretical framework, it offers a structured way to abstract language, revealing the forces shaping societal change. Using a mixed-methods approach, Story Systems and Cultural Research equips readers with tools for analyzing subcultures, identifying patterns in discourse, and applying foresight techniques to predict cultural trajectories. It features real-world case studies, interactive AI exercises, and innovative cultural mapping techniques to help researchers move beyond retrospective analysis and into future-focused inquiry.Ideal for researchers in cultural studies, marketing, sociology, policy analysis, and business foresight, this book serves as an essential guide for academics, professionals, and students who seek to harness the power of language and narrative in research methods. Whether used in qualitative analysis, strategic forecasting, or interdisciplinary studies, Story Systems and Cultural Research provides the critical tools needed to navigate and shape the future of cultural research.
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Book SynopsisThis book examines ten of the most common myths surrounding the Korean Wave in relation to its histories, theories, and practices.Dal Yong Jin explores several major misconceptions that are frequently encountered in relation to Hallyu, with each chapter examining one major myth. Through discussion of these myths, this book offers a foundation for students, scholars, and global Hallyu fans to reflect more critically on these issues. The book extends the empirical and theoretical boundaries of the existing studies of Hallyu by critically investigating its global circulation and reception across different geo-cultural locations, and theoretically develops an evidence-based, critical framework for understanding the complexities and contradictions of cultural globalization, rather than perpetuating a mythologized perception of the Hallyu phenomenon. The discussions in this book comprehensively and historically shed light on the current debates on the role of Hallyu in the global cultural sphereâfrom political, economic, and cultural studies perspectivesâand make a significant theoretical and empirical contribution to media studies, Asian studies, and globalization studies.This book will be highly appealing to students, scholars, as well as general readers who are interested in the Korean Wave, media globalization, and contemporary digital culture.
£41.92
Book SynopsisMagic in the Middle is your ultimate guide to creating a classroom filled with curiosity, collaboration, and creativity for gifted middle school learners!Grounded in current research and enriched by years of hands-on classroom experience, this book provides 20 ready-to-use, practical lesson plans for gifted and high-ability learners. Each lesson is thoughtfully crafted to be culturally responsive, aligned with national gifted education standards, and adaptable to diverse learning needs. Centered around the theme of âœmiddle-school magicâ, a transformative blend of movement, mystery, mingling, and made-to-order differentiation. These activities empower educators to move beyond screen-based learning, fostering active problem-solving, meaningful collaboration, and creative exploration.Whether youâre looking to spark joy, curiosity, or deeper intellectual engagement, Magic in the Middle equips educators at all career stages with the tools they need to balance academic rigor with the excitement of discovery. Visit www.routledge.com/9781041108634 for digital support resources and video teaching examples from the author!
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Book SynopsisGuido Liguoriâs book Nuovi sentieri gramsciani is at the cutting edge of Gramscian scholarship. Now available in English, this generous book offers a plenitude: biographical, philological, and interpretative advancements in Antonio Gramsciâs political thought to provide new perspectives on key moments in his life and thought. Grounded in a deep and attentive reading of Gramsciâs works focusing on his pre-prison years, Liguori historically reconstructs and contextualises Gramsciâs ideas within the broader political, social, ideological, and philosophical landscape of his time. This includes Gramsciâs engagement with the Russian Revolution, the âœRed Bienniumâ 1919-1920, the foundation of the Communist Party in Italy, his stay in Moscow in the years of the New Economic Policy and his meeting with Lenin; and some of the main aspects of his elaboration (the âœSouthern Questionâ in Italy, the interpretation of Machiavelli, and the theme of autonomy of politics within Marxist theory, the concept of âsubalternâ).Guido Liguoriâs writing style is both accessible and rigorous making New Gramscian Paths suitable not only for specialists but also for a broader audience interested in Gramsci.
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Book SynopsisGrounded Theory in Practice explores grounded theory (GT) as a flexible, ethical, and practice-oriented research methodology across a range of academic disciplines. Drawing on the experiences of practitioners and researchers, the book demonstrates how GT is applied in real-world contexts to generate new, theory-driven insights from the ground up.Focusing on the interdisciplinary potential of grounded theory, the book presents case studies and reflections from fields including nursing, education, socio-linguistics, and urban geography. It highlights how GT challenges traditional, top-down research approaches by encouraging open-ended investigation and the emergence of new theoretical understandings. Key developments such as constructivist grounded theory, ethical considerations, and innovations in coding and digital tools are explored in depth. By comparing how data is collected, analysed, and theorised across disciplines, the book dismantles siloed thinking and invites readers to reimagine GT as a dynamic, trans-discipline, evolving approach. Through accessible, practice-based examples, it offers a contemporary view of grounded methodology that speaks directly to the complexities of current research landscapes.This book is intended for postgraduate students, academic researchers, and interdisciplinary practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of grounded theory. It is especially relevant for those looking to apply GT flexibly and ethically across varied research contexts and collaborate beyond disciplinary boundaries.
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Book SynopsisLegal Risks in the Software Development Lifecycle addresses the growing complexity of software development as both a technical and legal discipline. As the digital economy expands, software has become a core infrastructure asset whose lifecycle demands rigorous and enforceable contractual governance. This book analyses how legal risks arise and evolve across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), providing a systematic account of the planning, delivery, and long-term maintenance of software projects.The book takes readers through the entire SDLC, explaining each phaseâs technical purpose, the role and obligations of the parties involved, and the contractual documentation required to secure compliance and accountability. At every stage, it identifies the principal legal risks and demonstrates how they can be prevented through careful planning, well-defined deliverables, and tailored contractual provisions. Rather than focusing on litigation outcomes, the book emphasizes preventive strategies, providing readers with a structured roadmap to anticipate disputes before they arise. Sample clauses and checklists are included to highlight practical solutions, but the core value lies in its systematic explanation of processes, responsibilities, and risk-management mechanisms. Covering major contractual models such as Fixed-Price, Time & Material, Agile, Hybrid, and Milestone-based agreements, it highlights their advantages, limitations, and common points of dispute, while offering strategies to structure payments, allocate intellectual property rights, and manage scope changes effectively.The bookâs approach is multidisciplinary. It is written for lawyers and legal advisors seeking to understand technical processes and draft precise, enforceable agreements; for project managers and clients who need to anticipate and manage contractual obligations; for software developers and vendors who want to align deliverables with contract terms and regulatory requirements; for judges, arbitrators, and mediators resolving IT-related disputes; and for students and researchers in law, technology and business, seeking a bridge between theory and practice.
£48.99
Book SynopsisTrauma-Informed Occupational Therapy in Womenâs Health equips occupational therapy practitioners and allied healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver trauma-informed care in womenâs health.Across a lifespan perspective, it explores the impacts of traumaâfrom adolescence to older adulthoodâwhile addressing critical topics such as birth trauma, intimate partner violence, and care for marginalized populations. Featuring practical strategies, evidence-based frameworks, and innovative interventions, this book empowers practitioners to foster resilience, recovery, and meaningful engagement in womenâs lives. Vignettes provide clear examples of how womenâs pain has too often been dismissed, misunderstood, ignored, overlooked or misdiagnosed.This book is an essential resource for advancing trauma-informed care in occupational therapy to empower health professionals to move beyond checklists and deliver care that is relational, inclusive, and truly healing.
£29.99
Book SynopsisThis book analyzes the context, process and content of the reform of married womenâs property rights in seven Spanish-speaking South American countries--Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuelaâbetween 1900 and the early 1950s.It investigates how the reforms enacted earlier in the United States, England and continental Europe, and national antecedents and conditions informed the ideas of feminists, jurists and politicians, and shows how their interaction influenced the content of the reforms attained. It highlights the role of feminists and their organizations in achieving stronger property rights, emphasizing their proposals to reform the civil code. The book argues that while most feminists framed their arguments in maternalist termsâthat they needed stronger rights to be better wives and mothersâtheir proposals to reform the marital regime fell along a continuum that ranged from accepting the husband as sole household head to gender equality in marriage. Since the long-run goal was to attain equal civil and political rights, the book also demonstrates how these two demands, for stronger property rights and suffrage, influenced their strategies and what feminists were able to achieve.It contributes to a long-standing discussion on the relationship between socioeconomic and legal change and brings the findings of recent scholarship and a vast array of primary materials only available in Spanish to an English-speaking audience, interpreting legal concepts and debates in a manner accessible to social scientists. Written from an interdisciplinary perspective, the book supports the construction of a feminist legal history of marital regimes. It will be of interest to historians, legal scholars and feminists across a range of disciplines.
£49.99
Book SynopsisSmart Freight Logistics explains how digital and data-driven tools are reshaping freight logistics from urban deliveries to regional and national supply chains.Readers will gain comprehensive understanding of digital freight transformation through structured analysis of real-world ITS applications, case studies, and analytical frameworks. The book delivers practical insights by examining technology integration challenges, showcasing successful implementations across global logistics environments, and providing decision-making tools for optimizing freight operations. Key topics include last-mile delivery optimization, urban freight management, autonomous vehicles, blockchain for supply chain transparency, and sustainable logistics strategies. Through these elements, readers will develop skills to reduce operational costs, enhance supply chain visibility, improve resilience against disruptions, implement data-driven logistics management, and design more sustainable freight systems adaptable to rapidly changing market conditions.This book serves postgraduate students in Transport Planning, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management programs, along with researchers and industry professionals seeking evidence-based solutions for modern freight logistics challenges.
£39.99
Book SynopsisThis book provides students and practitioners alike with a comprehensive discussion of the latest psychological research relevant to interviewing informants.In particular, the book contains a detailed outline of the R-WITS-US interview model. This is a bespoke informant interview model that can be remembered by the axiom: Keeping our wits about us. The current book examines the development of this model, bringing a clear focus on the specific definition of an informant and how this definition differentiates informants from other individuals who are likely to be interviewed by police â such as victims, witnesses or suspects. A variety of relational and organisational objectives are identified and explored with the R-WITS-US model proposed as an ethical interview model capable of addressing these interconnected objectives. The aims of each individual phase are carefully explained and practical examples of psychological techniques that can be used are provided throughout. The book concludes with a detailed example of the R-WITS-US model, highlighting how it could be employed in practice.This book provides invaluable evidence-based guidance to practitioners making it essential reading for police professionals who are required to understand and interview informants. It will also be useful secondary reading for Professional Policing students engaged in police practice, criminal investigation, and investigative interviewing.
£35.99
Book SynopsisOffering actionable guidance and strategies, the book sets out the practical ways teachers can create a classroom environment where all students can thrive. As such, it is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders who want to give every child an equitable chance of success at school and in later life.
£18.99
Book SynopsisWith particular reference to neurobiology and neuroscience, this book explores a psychoanalytic understanding of time, and how ideas of time affect our experiences in clinical practice and in everyday life.The contributions examine new perspectives on numerous phenomena associated with the perception of time. In addition to the physics-based discussion of whether time and a now exist at all, whether the existence of time can be proven neuroscientifically, or how historical forms of the relationship to time develop, the authors consider memory, forgetting or regression, the emergence of the past in the present, the anticipation of the future, as well as mental development and the psychoanalytical process, particularly from the aspect of presence. The book shows how psychoanalysis can escape scientific isolation and develop further in a lively, mutually enriching exchange with other sciences.Drawing on scientific insights as well as the latest psychoanalytic thinking, this is essential reading for all psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the place of time in our lives.
£29.99
Book SynopsisThe global pandemic created an âœanxious generation,â and everyone is talking about how to âœfixâ education or improve studentsâ mental health. But what are the challenges students, teachers, and their families are really dealing with on a daily basis, and what are some ways we begin to reclaim connection? In this unique, important book, experienced middle school teacher Amber Chandler engages us in an honest discussion of how we can counteract the impact of the pandemic by rethinking how communities, families, and schools can collaborate for student success. Chandlerâs conversational style features frank discussions, actionable strategies, and interviews with top thinkers on the way forward, out of a Scared New World. Reclaiming connection is the way to meet the âœanxious generationâ where they are and show them the way to do more than surviveâto thrive. During this time of uncertainty, this book doesnât lament about âœkids todayâ but proposes real solutions. Shifts in society are accompanied by unrest, but we canât walk around itâChandler helps us grow through it.
£31.36
Book SynopsisWorking Psychoanalytically with Infants: From Francoise Dolto to Zhuang Zhou explores several case studies from Nicole Yvert Coursillyâs work in French care homes, providing psychoanalytic treatment to babies who had suffered traumatic experiences.The book describes the clinical sessions in detail, as well as their surprisingly rapid beneficial effects. Coursilly explores the importance of body-language when working with pre-verbal children, and shows how work with infants can help bolster an analystâs skill when working with older children and adolescents. The case studies include work with babies under the age of 1, as well as toddlers. Coursilly introduces the work of philosophers and analysts throughout, to illustrate her ideas.This illuminating book will be of interest to all practicing and training psychoanalysts, as well as child psychotherapists, psychiatrists and care workers.
£29.99
Book SynopsisLean manufacturing is a production process based on an ideology of maximizing productivity while simultaneously minimizing waste within a manufacturing operation.The lean principle sees waste is anything that doesn't add value that the customers are willing to pay for. Lean manufacturing maximizes productivity, minimizes waste, improves quality, and enhances customer satisfaction, ultimately leading to cost savings and competitive advantage. Through interviews with the president of a manufacturing company, this book relates the journey of learning and growth as shared through storytelling, reflecting, and releasing tested wisdom. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this Great Lean Leader unfolds the truths for how his organization got to sustainable successâand continues the relentless pursuit of value creation. As part of the Great Lean Leaders series, this book is designed to provide several reference points for reading and learning about the whatâs, whyâs and howâs of Lean Leadership. The chapters are realistic and represent stories shared with authenticity and transparency based on two interviews of the Lean Leader. Each chapter has four sections: an overview of the interview, a referenced section of three Lean Leadership strategies and tactics and three benefits, a summary of observed Lean Leadership competencies, and links to the interviews and transcripts of the interviews. A final summary chapter is based on a group panel session and contains a detailed summary of intensive interviews, along with a set of detailed teaching lessons. A description of lean and lean tools is scattered throughout the book to add relevance and expand the readers knowledge of lean methodologies.
£33.24
Book SynopsisLean methodologies, when applied to education, can address issues like resource waste, inefficient processes, and lack of student engagement by focusing on streamlining workflows, identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Through interviews with the superintendent of a school district, this book relates the journey of learning and growth as shared through storytelling, reflecting, and releasing tested wisdom. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this Great Lean Leader unfolds the truths for how he got to sustainable successâand continues the relentless pursuit of value creation. As part of the Great Lean Leaders series, this book is designed to provide several reference points for reading and learning about the whatâs, whyâs and howâs of Lean Leadership. The chapters are realistic and represent stories shared with authenticity and transparency based on two interviews of the Lean Leader. Each chapter has four sections: an overview of the interview, a referenced section of three Lean Leadership strategies and tactics and three benefits, a summary of observed Lean Leadership competencies, and links to the interviews and transcripts of the interviews. A final summary chapter is based on a group panel session and contains a detailed summary of intensive interviews, along with a set of detailed teaching lessons. A description of lean and lean tools is scattered throughout the book to add relevance and expand the readers knowledge of lean methodologies.
£33.24
Book SynopsisThis book takes a deep dive into the psychological underpinnings that motivate students to act in ways that subvert our intended curricular plans. The book classifies student subversions into two distinct categories: i) obstructive subversions, which occur when the psychological needs of the student overwhelm or override the teacherâs intended goals, and ii) constructive subversions, which occur when students perform unexpected acts that defy the educatorâs implicit expectations but do so through actions that align in surprising ways with the educatorâs intentions. Through a narrative style that highlights case studies from 25 years of classroom experience at the high school, university, and graduate level, the book aims to help educators understand and query the types of psychological foundations that give rise to unexpected, boundary-pushing attitudes and behaviors among students. The goal of Teaching in the Riptide is to embolden educators to deepen their understanding of the cultural roots and emotional forces that compel students to subvert. In the process, the book aims to enhance the educatorâs own metacognitive awareness and capacities, so that they can act with more flexibility and compassion when working with students who challenge classroom norms. As we are living during a time of rapidly accelerating cultural change, innovation, and adversity, this book will serve as an invaluable tool for educators striving for personal authenticity and practical guidance to teach with greater effectiveness and serve the diverse needs of their students. Teaching in the Riptide will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers â students, researchers, teacher-educators, educators, pre-service teachers working in the fields of Classroom Management, Educational Psychology, Philosophy of Education, and Pedagogy. It will also serve as an invaluable companion to in-service teachers, policy makers and educational administrators, curriculum developers, and NGOs working in the field of education.
£39.99
Book SynopsisBlending theory and practice, this book outlines the central role that strategic maneuvering and argumentative style play in argumentative discourse. Strategic maneuvering refers to the functional connection arguers create between aiming for effectiveness and maintaining reasonableness, which they pursue simultaneously in argumentative discourse. Argumentative style is the specific argumentative shape arguers give to their strategic maneuvering.Enabling students to understand how they can successfully prepare oral and written argumentative discourse, this book provides a pragma-dialectical approach to argumentation. It demonstrates what is involved in approaching argumentative discourse from the perspective of strategic maneuvering and allows students to put their skills and knowledge into practice through end-of-chapter exercises. It also provides readers with a set of rules for choosing between reasonable and fallacious argumentative moves and a series of recommendations for selecting argumentative styles.Written by leading experts, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of Argumentation, Communication Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Law.
£39.99
Book SynopsisSchool districts face financial and operational challenges including funding disparities, rising costs, declining enrollment, labor shortages, and the need to adapt to changing student needs and technological advancements. Lean principles can significantly benefit school district finance and operations by optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency, ultimately enhancing resource allocation and service delivery. Through interviews with the superintendent of finance and operations of a public school district, this book relates the journey of learning and growth as shared through storytelling, reflecting, and releasing tested wisdom. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this Great Lean Leader unfolds the truths for how her department got to sustainable successâand continues the relentless pursuit of value creation. As part of the Great Lean Leaders series, this book is designed to provide several reference points for reading and learning about the whatâs, whyâs and howâs of Lean Leadership. The chapters are realistic and represent stories shared with authenticity and transparency based on two interviews of the Lean Leader. Each chapter has four sections: an overview of the interview, a referenced section of three Lean Leadership strategies and tactics and three benefits, a summary of observed Lean Leadership competencies, and links to the interviews and transcripts of the interviews. A final summary chapter is based on a group panel session and contains a detailed summary of intensive interviews, along with a set of detailed teaching lessons. A description of lean and lean tools is scattered throughout the book to add relevance and expand the readers knowledge of lean methodologies.
£34.99
Book SynopsisIndustrial connectivity refers to the integration and networking of various industrial devices, machines, and systems to enable communication, data exchange, control, and automation, ultimately facilitating smart manufacturing, connected products, and digital thread initiatives. Lean principles, focused on waste reduction and efficiency, can be significantly enhanced and complemented by industrial connectivity technologies, leading to greater flexibility, speed, and productivity in manufacturing. Through interviews with the director of EHS & Sustainability for a large global company, this book relates the journey of learning and growth as shared through storytelling, reflecting, and releasing tested wisdom. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this Great Lean Leader unfolds the truths for how her organization got to sustainable successâand continues the relentless pursuit of value creation. As part of the Great Lean Leaders series, this book is designed to provide several reference points for reading and learning about the whatâs, whyâs and howâs of Lean Leadership. The chapters are realistic and represent stories shared with authenticity and transparency based on two interviews of the Lean Leader. Each chapter has four sections: an overview of the interview, a referenced section of three Lean Leadership strategies and tactics and three benefits, a summary of observed Lean Leadership competencies, and links to the interviews and transcripts of the interviews. A final summary chapter is based on a group panel session and contains a detailed summary of intensive interviews, along with a set of detailed teaching lessons. A description of lean and lean tools is scattered throughout the book to add relevance and expand the readers knowledge of lean methodologies.
£33.24
Book SynopsisThe energy sector faces significant issues, including climate change and energy security, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure challenges. These issues demand innovative solutions and policy changes to ensure a sustainable and reliable energy future. Lean principles can significantly benefit the energy sector by reducing waste, improving efficiency, and lowering costs, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and competitive industry. Through interviews with the director of continuous improvement for a large metropolitan energy company, this book relates the journey of learning and growth as shared through storytelling, reflecting, and releasing tested wisdom. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this Great Lean Leader unfolds the truths for how his organization got to sustainable successâand continues the relentless pursuit of value creation. As part of the Great Lean Leaders series, this book is designed to provide several reference points for reading and learning about the whatâs, whyâs and howâs of Lean Leadership. The chapters are realistic and represent stories shared with authenticity and transparency based on two interviews of the Lean Leader. Each chapter has four sections: an overview of the interview, a referenced section of three Lean Leadership strategies and tactics and three benefits, a summary of observed Lean Leadership competencies, and links to the interviews and transcripts of the interviews. A final summary chapter is based on a group panel session and contains a detailed summary of intensive interviews, along with a set of detailed teaching lessons. A description of lean and lean tools is scattered throughout the book to add relevance and expand the readers knowledge of lean methodologies.
£33.24
Book SynopsisThe second edition of Young Childrenâs Play offers an updated and comprehensive introduction to play and development from birth to age 8.This edition includes new real-life examples that illustrate various play types, including dramatic play, motor play, humor, and rough-and-tumble play. This edition provides additional practical strategies for supporting the play of all children, including those of diverse cultural backgrounds.The book continues to address the needs of both typically developing children and those with diverse developmental profiles, including children on the autism spectrum and those with other cognitive and physical disabilities. It features learning objectives and reflection questions in each chapter, encouraging deeper engagement and understanding. It also clarifies and updates terminology and language that reflects current research and best practices.This book continues to be an essential resource for students and professionals studying early childhood and special education, as well as teachers and parents.
£42.99
