'Since its very first edition, Social Cognition has been the undisputed bible of the field. Insightful, authoritative and beautifully written .... it is an indispensable guide for students and scientists alike' -Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University

This accessible guide takes you through the process of designing, conducting and writing up a research project using case study methods. In his characteristic warm and friendly style, Gary Thomas covers each step at a confidence-building pace, helping you to get to grips with the theory and practice of doing a case study. Focusing on vital issues like validity, reliability and quality in research, the author helps you ensure your research is rigorous and methodologically sound.

Takes the panic out of sampling designs and helps students understand what sampling is, how it applies to different types of situations, and how to decide what approach works best for their project so they can maximize the impact of their research.

Leadership can be a challenging and complex area of practice, but this textbook will be your essential guide, teaching you how to master this important skill and find your professional voice.The book considers the challenges(difficulties?) of leadership in the early years, exploring both the theoretical aspects, and the skills and tools needed to support and develop leadership and mentoring in practice.

New to online qualitative research? This book equips you with the skills to make good research choices so you can confidently conduct a project using internet methods.

All the subject knowledge students need to teach primary Mathematics.

This updated edition of the essential undergraduate text will introduce you to the most influential thinkers in the tradition of social theory, with a new focus on the past fifty years.

Written specifically for information systems (IS) and computing students and providing everything they need to know about executing a research project.

An accessible, humorous, and highly illustrated guide to how the brain’s structures and functions determine how the mind works, this is essential reading for undergraduate psychology students.

This book brings Arts Education sharply into focus as a meaningful, learning experience for children of pre-school and primary age (3-11 years).