A coordinated and comprehensive volume of international research on this subject edited by members of the well-established European Early Childhood Education Research Association Outdoor Play and Learning SIG (OPAL).

Welfare Words analyses a number of keywords and phrases commonly used by policy-makers, news-outlets and wider society, when referring to social policy, welfare reform and social work in the present-day culture of neoliberal capitalism.

A beginner's guide to reflective practice that guides the reader through how to write reflectively throughout their career in nursing, from the first reflective exercise at university to carrying out reflective practice on placement or as a professional nurse.

This student-friendly guide looks at the key theories in social psychology. Each chapter contributor is an expert in the field and brings a wealth of their own research and knowledge to the discussion of the 'classic study'.

A guide to understanding digital research from both a conceptual and practical perspective, helping the reader to make sense of the issues, challenges and opportunities of social science research in the digital age.

A comprehensive textbook providing a full overview of the multifaceted nature of public health practice. The book takes a life-span approach and discusses cultural and societal change with direct links to the UK health and social care context.

An invaluable companion for students studying or about to study criminology. Maintaining its clear style and comprehensive coverage of core skills, the book includes a much needed new chapter on plagiarism, and has been updated with additional information on e-resources and the varying educational levels within a degree.

Sustainability is a key word in the environmental vocabulary informing how research projects in the social sciences are framed. This book provides a systematic and critical review of the key research methods used when studying sustainable strategies and outcomes.

Comprehensive coverage of coaching and mentoring in educational settings from a range of international contributors.