Highly Commended at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2016 MRI at a Glance encapsulates essential MRI physics knowledge. Illustrated in full colour throughout, its concise text explains complex information, to provide the perfect revision aid.

Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition, Environmental Psychology: An Introduction offers an overview of the interplay between humans and their environments. The text examines the influence of the environment on human experiences, behaviour and well-being and explores the factors influencing environmental behaviour, and ways to encourage pro-environmental behaviour. The revised edition is a state-of-the art review of relevant theories and research on each of these topics.

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Experience the transformative power of creative rituals in the workplace Rituals for Work shows us how creative rituals can make our personal and business lives more meaningful and rewarding. Rituals are powerful tools: they reinforce good habits, motivate personal and professional achievement, create a common bond between co-workers and build shared values; they can transform an organization's culture and provide a foundation to achieve common goals. Focusing on real-world examples, this boo...

The first systematic overview of the field of comparative theology Meaning and Method in Comparative Theology offers a synthesis of, and a blueprint for, the emerging field of comparative theology. It discusses various approaches to the field, the impact of the views of other religions on the way in which comparative theology is conducted, and the particularities of comparative theological hermeneutics. The text also provides an overview of the types of learning and of the importance of compa...

Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare Discover how to conduct qualitative nursing research with confidence Co-authored by experienced researchers, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare offers practical and applied examples for those who carry out qualitative research in the healthcare arena. With clear explanations of abstract ideas and practical procedures, this updated edition incorporates recent examples in nursing research and developments in the qualitative field, provi...

An updated guide to the interaction between solids, liquids, and gases and their application to numerous everyday processes The revised and updated second edition of Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry offers a comprehensive introduction to this interdisciplinary field that takes a practical approach and includes information on applications drawn from a wide range of industries. The easy-to-follow text contains new content that focuses on applications such as the prevention of propeller ca...

James Spillane, the leading expert in Distributed Leadership, shows how leadership happens in everyday practices in schools, through formal routines and informal interactions. He examines the distribution of leadership among administrators, specialists, and teachers in the school, and explains the ways in which leadership practice is stretched over leaders, followers, and aspects of the situation, including routines and tools of various sorts in the organization such as memos, scheduling proc...

Teaches students to apply the key principles of innovation and entrepreneurship in a variety of business contexts Now in its fourth edition, Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides an overview and synthesis of the most recent research on innovation and entrepreneurship, offering clear and accessible coverage of essential research principles that are applicable in a broad range of business models and industry sectors in a variety of business, public and social contexts. Using a proven process...

THE GUIDE TO GREAT VIDEO GAME DESIGN Want to learn how to design cutting edge video games? Need advice on how to improve your current game design? Then get ready to Level Up! Scott Rogers, the video game designer behind hits such as Pac-Man World, God of War(TM), the Maximo Series and SpongeBob SquarePants, shares his years of knowledge and experience with you on how to make video games great. Learn how to:

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This accessible introduction to religious ethics focuses on the major forms of moral reasoning encompassing the three 'Abrahamic' religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Draws on a range of moral issues, such as examples arising from friendship, marriage, homosexuality, lying, forgiveness and its limits, the death penalty, the environment, warfare, and the meaning of work, career, and vocationLooks at both ethical reasoning and importantly, how that reasoning reveals insights into a reli...