Aims to equip teachers with the confidence to explain mathematical ideas and procedures to pupils in ways that deepen their understanding and enhance their development in the subject. This text includes: a chapter on mathematical reasoning; explanations based on frequently asked questions; and teaching points distributed throughout the text.

Offers a practical introduction to the principles and practices required for successful counselling, to show that working with young people can be both challenging and effective. The book covers: how to understand the young client as a person; the pro-active approach of working with young people; and, the counselling skills and strategies needed.

Takes students through from introductory to advanced level concepts, all the while grounding knowledge through the use of SPSS/ PASW Statistics. This title presents a comprehensive collection of statistical methods, tests and procedures, and packed with examples and self-assessment tests to reinforce knowledge.

Offers an introduction to psychodynamic practice. This book addresses the competencies and techniques identified as central to the delivery of effective psychodynamic practice. It is suitable for trainees on psychodynamic counseling and psychotherapy courses.

Presents an introduction to the theory and practice of person-centred counselling while incorporating developments in the approach. This title features the inclusion of 'relational depth', a key development for the person-centred approach and counselling generally; and of diversity issues covering religion, gender and sexual orientation.

Provides answers to the key questions which face students when preparing essays. This edition shows students how to approach different types of essay questions, provides detailed guidelines on the various ways of supporting and sustaining key arguments, addresses common worries, and provides extensive use of worked examples.

Offers coverage of the key issues in health and social care. This book makes the links between theory and practice. It is suitable for students studying at undergraduate level across the wide spectrum of health and social care.

Presents an introduction to the psychodynamic approach. This book describes the psychodynamic counselling process from initial meeting to the end of the relationship. It sets out the main theory and principles involved in psychodynamic work and shows how these can be applied creatively and effectively within the process.

Suitable for those seeking to explore how an understanding of leadership theory can inform and direct the way leadership is practiced, this book contains chapter on cross-cultural leadership and diversity. It covers Globe study; servant leadership; spiritual leadership; and followership.

Teaching is a rewarding, yet demanding profession, one in which a person needs to be fully prepared. This book offers an overview of important psychological themes within teaching such as confidence, motivation and self esteem. It explores the physical issues related to successful psychological functioning, such as fitness and nutrition.

What do I need to learn in order to progress through my course? How do I achieve the best possible patient-care? This book answers both of these questions and supports the development of key nursing skills underpinned by theory. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in the initial stages of training.

Presents critical insights into tourism, dealing with the complexity of contemporary tourist cultures. This book examines tourism through a consideration of the spaces and selves of travel, exploring the cultures of meaning, mobilities and engagement that frame and define the tourist experience and traveller identities.

A hands-on guide to various aspects of conducting an action research project in your own organization. It includes a discussion on politics and ethics of insider action research. It is suitable for doctoral, MA or MBA students seeking a research topic that is based on leading change in their own organization.

Helps you prepare and successfully finish your qualitative data analysis. This work shows how to break up the data with coding and how to subsequently integrate the data to yield a meaningful picture of the phenomenon under study. It is suitable for third year undergraduate students, master students and postgraduates.

Explores the key themes and debates on state power, in relation to crime and social order. This book evaluates a range of substantive areas of criminological concern including terrorism, surveillance, violence and the media. It provides historical overviews of key theories about state power, and analysis of the development of law and order policy.

Challenges and renews the sociological analysis of European modernity. This book provides an understanding of Europe as an historical, social and civil complex. It develops and applies various interpretations of the key sociological themes of globalization, citizenship and cosmopolitanism to contemporary European society.

What is the place of leisure in societies where people complain of 'over-work'? How do personal freedom and choice relate to the inequalities of class, gender, disability and ethnicity? This critical introduction to the field offers a systematic account of the meaning and structure of leisure.

Aims to represent a distinctive approach to cultural analysis, using multi-dimensional methods for addressing issues of public interest. This work stresses the impact of both neoliberalism and the formation of a 'cool capitalist culture' that has colonised everyday life around much of the globe.

Takes students through various aspects of conducting a research project, from conception to dissemination, with chapters sequenced to mirror research processes. This edition is full of down to earth advice, illuminating figure and diagrams and engaging real life examples.

Illuminates what it means to be a person who has Aspergers Syndrome by providing a window into a unique and particular world. This book holds insights that take us beyond the standard guidance on how to manage autistic spectrum disorder. It reminds us that many of the autistic mannerisms we might try to suppress actually help the child to think.