Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Fourth Edition, Five Volume Set gathers both basic and applied dimensions in this dynamic field that includes virtually all environments on Earth. This range attracts a growing number of cross-disciplinary studies, which the encyclopedia makes available to readers from diverse educational backgrounds. The new edition builds on the solid foundation established in earlier versions, adding new material that reflects recent advances in the field.

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Demonstrates that the search for oral origins in African literature is a quest for African authenticity. In a critique and revision of the conceptual category of orality as it has been understood and used by scholars, this title stresses the transformation of narrative genres as an index of sociopolitical relations and authorial vision.

"This is an extremely well written and carefully argued book that is quite persuasive. It should be essential reading for every scholar in African literature....

The definitive cookbook of hearty, healthy Turkish cuisine, from the leading authority on Turkey's unique food traditions, Musa Dagdeviren, as featured in the Netflix docuseries Chef's Table

Five centuries of fascinating female creativity presented in more than 400 compelling artworks and one comprehensive volume

A contemporary approach to behavioural statistics.

Nolan and Heinzen offer an introduction to the basics of statistics that is uniquely suited for behavioural science students. This edition provides coverage anchored to real-world stories, a highly visual approach to presenting data, helpful mathematical support, and useful step-by-step examples. Focusing on emerging trends that are redefining contemporary behavioural statistics, this text helps students get to grips with a challenging subjec...

Emphasizing psychology as a science

Written by a distinguished team of teachers, this fourth edition of Thinking About Psychology reflects up-to-date DSM-5 content and research, emphasizes psychology as a science, answers goal-oriented guiding questions, and provides a vast amount of assessment opportunities for students to regularly test their understanding.

Students are sure to be engrossed by the engaging and conversational tone of authors Charlie Blair-Broeker and Randy Ernst, who have a ...

This book brings together common safeguarding themes and knowledge across social work with children, young people and adults to help social workers understand safeguarding across different contexts and age groups.

This book presents clear and concise practical activities that are detailed and closely linked to early years specifications and requirements. The Learning threads and practical activities in this book embrace early years play and exploration whilst recognising the preparation needed for Key Stage 1, Year 1.

Understanding Social Enterprise explores the growth of social enterprise and entrepreneurship, it's popularity, global impact, and sustainability. The 3rd edition includes new case studies and updates to literature, research, policy and legal references.

Concise and unintimidating, the fifth edition of this bestselling book is the only pragmatic, quick-start guide to the main theories, issues, and approaches to insider action research.