Now in its Thirteenth Edition, American Public Policy: Promise and Performance provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the policymaking process, from procedural approaches and policy instruments to in-depth analysis of specific policy issues.

Drawing from educational and psychological research, this heavily revised second edition offers a detailed analysis of how reading comprehension happens combined with practical teaching strategies for the primary classroom.

This text provides a clinically oriented introduction to neuropsychology through a relational lens that emphasizes the importance of social and environmental factors on brain function, trauma, and recovery.

Full of practical tips, exercises and summaries, this book continues to be a masterclass in qualitative research for students and researchers across the social sciences and beyond.

A practical guide on your PhD journey

How to get the PhD position of your dreams? How do you handle feedback, and what can you learn from it? And how do you successfully defend your dissertation? This book navigates the challenges and opportunities of pursuing a PhD through practical advice, anecdotes, and Dutch PhD regulations. Offering both personal support and academic insights, it serves as a useful companion throughout your PhD journey.

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