For non-majors and mixed-majors introductory botany (plant biology) courses. Plant Biology focuses students on the function of plants and the role they play in our world. With evolved content and a new organisation, the authors emphasise the scientific method to help students develop the critical thinking skills they need to make sound decisions throughout life. Together, the emphasis on how plants work and the development of critical-thinking skills support the authors' goal of fostering sci...

With new chapters on ethics and internet research, this bestselling text has been updated to continue to provide students with an invaluable and balanced introduction to the research process.

With examples from real theses, useful action plans in each chapter and a range of practical tips that are often missed in other books, this is a step-by-step guide to help you excel in your Master's dissertation.

A critical overview of key issues and areas within early years for those training or working in the sector, focused on policy and practice.

An accessible text for students of the early years examining the role of the practitioner in the early years. A core text for all practice related modules.

Through the analysis of theory, research and practice, this Handbook provides the reader with a clear, global picture of workplace learning.

Exploring the concept that leadership is not about leaders or even leaders and followers, but about a much more dynamic and nuanced process, this is a compelling and unique text examining leadership as a dynamic and nuanced process.

A highly practical book for courses on human service/social work administration which takes students through the nuts and bolts of managing a human service agency.

First published in 1996, this is the standard textbook for students wishing to understand the key counselling and psychotherapy approaches. No other book goes into as much depth as each expert contributor presents a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of their established approach to individual therapy practice.

Provides an introduction to the major theories, methods and findings of social network analysis research and the applications from that research.