Unpacking the vital elements of SEND, Special Educational Needs in the Early Years seeks to empower students to not only understand the impact of policy on practice, but to question it.

Packed with practical advice and real-world examples, this step-by-step guide is an accessible introduction to doing quantitative social research using Microsoft Excel.

A critical analysis exploring nursing theory and the way nurses learn. It focuses on the way theory manifests in day-to-day practice and contributes to nursing education and professional development and learning.

The Varieties of Grounded Theory explores the range and depth of grounded theory methodology, and the ways in which discussions in the field have developed and expanded in recent years.

There is a pressing need for new teachers to understand the wider context of language development and to know how best to support children in learning to talk. This accessible text introduces trainee teachers to the numerous contexts of language development and supports readers to understand the many ways in which children acquire language skills.

A comprehensive introduction to all the key topics, criminological theories, and important themes that students will cover when studying criminology and criminal justice.

A Super Quick guide to finding and assessing good sources for your research assignment or project.

An invaluable guide to using digital research methods in business and management dissertations at Masters level, with practical guidance into how to use these approaches in your own research project.

A comprehensive account of the myriad ways that sex and crime interact in contemporary social life, sensitively confronting topics such as nationhood, abortion, child sexual exploitation, war, disability, pornography, and digital cultures.