Rising East Asia by Chien-pin Li is a core text for the Politics of East Asia course that covers the economic, political, and security concerns of China, Japan, and Korea since the end of World War II.

Henry R. Nau's bestselling book, Perspectives on International Relations is admired for its even-handed presentation of realism, liberalism, constructivism, and critical theory-and for expertly applying those perspectives in every chapter. Students focus on the ways the different perspectives shape our understanding of the root causes of historical events and current controversies in world affairs, and learn to think critically about the world's most urgent issues. The new Seventh Edition inc...

This fifth edition of Tony Bush's bestselling text explores the links between educational management theories and the main models of leadership, and their application to policy and practice globally across varied educational contexts.

Taking the fear out of giving presentations at university, learn how to develop public speaking skills, build your confidence and succeed with your assignments.

A practical guide for registered nurses, in all fields, who are planning to undertake one of the new supervisor or assessor roles outlined in the latest NMC standards, or experienced practitioners looking to update their skills for the new NMC Educational Framework.

A step-by-step guide to effective writing in social work

This book develops the reader's knowledge of how and when gender stereotypes form and how they can be perpetuated in various ways through and during a child's education.

This essential textbook equips students with a strong understanding of theories, policies and practices and how they impact on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, guiding them through their SEND course or modules.

Employee engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility focuses on engaging employees in socially responsible initiatives, using the existing literature, new empirical studies, case studies and thought-provoking insights.

The Politics of Fear traces the trajectory of far-right politics from the margins of the political landscape to its very center. It explores the social and historical mechanisms at play, and expertly ties these to the "micro-politics" of far-right language and discourse.