Covering the entire research process - from theory through data collection and analysis to writing up the project - this book offers an easy-to-follow introduction to qualitative methods in nursing and healthcare.

Provides a clear explanation of the science as well as the practical and clinical aspects of infection prevention and control; giving students a more robust knowledge base to better prepare them for taking on future leadership roles in this area.

Skills in caring for people with dementia are increasingly demanded of all health care practitioners as the numbers of diagnosed increase. This text presents the latest research into improving dementia care for both non-expert students and junior staff as well as more senior managers.

Build your confidence in the primary classroomDeepen your own mathematical subject knowledgeDiscover why generations of primary teachers have relied on Derek Haylock's explanations of key mathematical concepts to support their understanding and strengthen their teachingThis seventh edition has been fully updated to offer a broader exploration of mastery teaching, deeper connections to contemporary research and new coverage of how children learn to count. It is supported by a fantastic range o...

A pathbreaking introduction to the controversial, contested and deeply political topic of development. Written in an engaging and eminently readable style, leading authors invite readers to examine the political dynamics behind some of today’s most complex global issues, from rising inequality and social exclusion to the climate crisis. By confronting false assumptions and dispelling myths, the book challenges readers to see politics as not only the obstacle to development, but also the mea...

An exploration of both the context and practice of increasingly automated welfare states. From the complex technological systems behind implementation, to the lived experiences of citizens and workers in these new systems, to the possibilities for resisting and re-directing this datafication.

Little Guide for Teachers: Supporting Behaviour in the Classroom inspires you to rethink how you manage behaviour. Using the authors' tried and tested approach, this book encourages you to manage mood as a preventative strategy for disruptive behaviour.

Providing a thorough biopsychosocial approach, this lively and approachable guide is your ideal companion to studying health psychology.

A complete introduction to leadership and management for newly emerging healthcare professionals embarking on the first steps of their career development journey.

Designed for all teachers, this book provides a wealth of materials and resources to support the needs of learners, aged 6 to 14 years, who have difficulty with maths and number.