Illegale wietplantages, mensenhandel, XTC-labs, grootschalige fraude - de georganiseerde criminaliteit grijpt om zich heen in Nederland. Bestuurders worden geïntimideerd, ondernemers worden medeplichtig gemaakt en kwetsbare burgers worden uitgebuit. De samenleving wordt ondermijnd. Politie en justitie kunnen het probleem niet alleen aan. Conventionele methoden van opsporing en vervolging schieten te kort. Daarom zoeken medewerkers van de Nationale Politie, het Openbaar Ministerie, de Belasti...

Understanding and Evaluating Research: A Critical Guide shows students how to be critical consumers of research and to appreciate the power of methodology as it shapes the research question, the use of theory in the study, the methods used, and how the outcomes are reported.

Women Leading the Way in Brussels brings together the stories of women leaders in the capital of Europe. These inspirational role models, who have “made it” in a variety of sectors, share their experiences, reflect on lessons learnt, and impart advice for the next generation of aspiring women leaders.

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• The stories of 14 women leaders in Brussels, based on interviews.

• Facts & figures about women in decision-making in Europe.

• Advice and “dos and don’ts” for women ...

A broad-ranging and pluralistic textbook which highlights the rich variety of approaches to studying politics. Written by an international team of experts, this fully revised fourth edition offers cutting-edge coverage from fundamental to contemporary issues. Integrating guides to further reading and clear examples of how research methods can be applied, it enables readers to feel confident about taking their study of politics forward.

An ideal foundation for study and research in political s...

This practical guide will provide readers with the ideal 'way-in' to counselling, whether they are looking to use counselling skills to enhance their existing helping role or are taking their first steps towards becoming a professional counsellor.

Victimology: A Text/Reader, Second Edition, engages students with the most current, cutting-edge articles published in the field of victimology as well as connects them to the basic concepts. Unlike existing victimology textbooks, this unique combination of published articles with original material presented in a mini-chapter format puts each topic into context so students can develop a better understanding of the extent, causes, and responses to victimization. Students will build a foundatio...

An Introduction to Data Science is an easy-to-read data science textbook for those with no prior coding knowledge. It features exercises at the end of each chapter, author-generated tables and visualizations, and R code examples throughout.

This book will enable students to better understand key concepts and ethical and philosophical positions which will inform their assessed work and competence as a professional.

Looking in depth at the therapeutic meeting between therapist and client, this now includes an updated preface, new content on recent research and new developments and debates around relational depth, and new case studies.

Widely regarded as the most accessible introduction to the psychodynamic approach, this book covers everything from initial meeting right through to the end of the relationship.