“teeming with fascinating and enlightening insights” Observer A narrative investigation into the new science of plant intelligence and sentience, from National Association of Science Writers Award winner and Livingston Award finalist Zoe Schlanger.

Research Methods: A Practical Guide for the Social Sciences is an essential resource for the social researcher. It offers a comprehensive introduction for first time researchers right through to thorough and practical advice for those undertaking more advanced work. The book draws on real life experiences from a wide variety of disciplines to show how theory translates into practice, and offers a rigorous analysis of why researchers choose the methods they use.

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'Rebecca has woven its way into the fabric of our culture with all the troubling power of myth or dream. A stunning book' SARAH WATERS'It's the book every writer wishes they'd written' CLARE MACKINTOSH'The greatest psychological thriller of all time' ERIN KELLY***He did not belong to me at all, he belonged to Rebecca. .

. Everyone knows that Maxim de Winter was obsessed with his glamorous wife - and devastated by her tragic death. So when he proposes to a shy, anxious young woman after a whir...

Maar liefst een op de vijf mensen is neurodivergent.

Die natuurlijke variatie van het menselijk brein is een waardevolle bron van talent en vernieuwing. Maar hoe benut je dat potentieel ten volle?

Dit boek laat zien hoe bestaande werkstandaarden neurodivergente personen – zoals mensen met ADHD, dyslexie, hoogsensitiviteit, introversie of autisme – vaak belemmeren, én hoe die standaarden bedrijven hinderen in een moderne economie. Het biedt concrete handvaten om een neuro-inclusieve werkp...

Quantitative Methods for Business has been thoroughly revised and updated for this 5th edition, and continues to provide a simple and practical introduction to an area that students can find difficult. The book takes a non-threatening approach to the subject, avoiding excessive mathematics and abstract theory. It shows how to apply quantitative ideas to the real problems faced by managers. The book includes numerous exercises and examples that help students understand the relevance of quant...

Dit boek is het vervolg op Wie ben je? Wie wil je zijn als leraar? en het wil je – als (aanstaand) leraar – (opnieuw) helpen om je persoonlijk meesterschap te ontwikkelen.

Het boek start met het werken vanuit je hart en gaat daarbij in op de positieve grondhouding als aspect van persoonlijk meesterschap. Vervolgens komen de andere aspecten aan bod: zelfsturend leren, ontwikkelen van visie, verantwoorden van handelen, fungeren als cultuurdrager, omgaan met spanningen en dilemma's, reflecti...

Operations Management provides a framework for addressing operational process and supply chain issues, in an easy-to-understand format. Using a systemized approach, the text focuses on real-life practices and issues of current interest. It also lets you experience the role of a manager through hands-on problems, cases and exercises.

The 14th Edition shows how businesses can respond when faced with the unexpected, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine–Russia war, and inflation, so you’re ...

For most of his life (1898-1982), Maria Montessori’s son, Mario Montessori, was his mother’s dedicated companion and collaborator. And he was indeed her interpreter – both literally during her life and substantively after her death in 1952.

The first section of the book, Theory to Practice, consists of essays which explore significant theoretical aspects. In the second section, Practice to Theory, we explore specific aspects of Montessori educational practice which then illuminate theor...

Wolpert's Principles of Development, the latest edition of the prize-winning textbook, opens up the fascinating field of developmental biology to undergraduates studying biology, medicine and veterinary science. By focusing on the underlying developmental processes which are shared by diverse organisms, the textbook lays the foundation for deep understanding.

Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Global Edition seamlessly integrates programming, data structures and algorithms into 1 text. It takes a fundamentals-first approach, helping you build a strong foundation of basic programming concepts and techniques before moving on to object-oriented programming and advanced Java programming. Author Daniel Liang explains programming in an easy-to-follow, problem-driven way that focuses on problem solving rather than syntax. Basic concept...