Violence against women is a major problem in all countries, affecting women in every socio-economic group and at every life stage. Nowhere in the world do women share equal social and economic rights with men or the same access as men to productive resources. Economic globalization and development[...]
The fully updated and revised fourth edition of this widely-used text provides a comprehensive survey of leading perspectives in the field including entirely new chapters on Historical Sociology by Andrew Linklater and International Political Theory by Terry Nardin.[...]
This extremely innovative interdisciplinary text guides the reader through the research process from research design through to analysis and presentation while at the same time introducing the range of debates, challenges and tools that feminists use in their research around the world.[...]
How are changing gender relations shaping and being shaped by post-socialist marketization and liberalization? Do new forms of economic and cultural globalization open spaces for women's empowerment and feminist politics? The rapid social transformations experienced by the people of the Czech Republ[...]
This award-winning cultural history of black dance explores the meaning of dance in African-American life and the connections among music, song, and dance in African-American culture.[...]
Compassion and caring are at the very heart of nursing - possibly thatâs why you were attracted to the nursing profession in the first place. But what does compassionate caring really mean in nursing practice?
Compassion, Caring and Communication: Skills for Nursing Practice is a [...]
"This is a rigorously edited book that maintainsconsistency throughout, I found the concludingchapter 'reflections on reflections' particularlyuseful. This book captures what is current inreflective practice neatly charting its disseminationfrom education theory into the different therapyschools. Re[...]
This GCSE title for WJEC Geography Specification A covers the core human and physical geography content required and is for use alongside the Options book.[...]
A new edition of the only textbook for WJEC GCSE courses in Catering and Hospitality & Catering.
Developing key topics in depth and introducing students to the notion of independent study, this full colour, highly illustrated textbook is designed to support students through the transition from AS to A2 and is the perfect guide for the new AQA A2 Media Studies syllabus. Individual chapters, writ[...]
This book provides an in-depth and coherent look at the context, methods and procedures for designing and conducting business surveys. It tells you how tocollect data from businesses, establishments or organisations whenusing a survey.[...]
All children love comic-strips and they are a brilliant way of encouraging children to read. Until now, this format has rarely been used with non-fiction. The information in these four books is presented in an entertaining and accessible way, with accurate yet fun illustrations and a clear and engag[...]
The books in this series use cartoon style illustrations and lively narrative text to make key topics in science and geography both accessible and engaging. This approach encourages children to read about and understand even complex ideas. Each book contains an experiment, useful websites and an ind[...]
The books in this series use cartoon style illustrations and lively narrative text to make key topics in science and geography both accessible and engaging. This approach encourages children to read about and understand even complex ideas. Each book contains an experiment, useful websites and an ind[...]
A series using cartoon-style illustrations and humorous narrative text to make key topics in Science and Geography accessible. This approach encourages children to read about and understand complex ideas. The story follows astronaut Zac on his first trip into space. There he experiences what life is[...]
A series using cartoon-style illustrations and humorous narrative text to make key topics in Science and Geography accessible. This approach encourages children to read about and understand complex ideas. This is the story of how a special sort of stone formed deep inside the Earth, and how it came [...]
A series using cartoon-style illustrations and humorous narrative text to make key topics in Science and Geography accessible. This approach encourages children to read about and understand complex ideas. This story looks at a food chain on the grasslands of Africa. We find out how plants create the[...]
Bring colour and creativity to your hand-made or shop-brought tiles with this collection of 200 decorative designs. Every entry features a photograph of the finished design, a charted diagram, instructions in the order of work and advice on alternative colour variations. Each design can be used in a[...]
This title features over 200 full colour illustrations of 82 of the most effective dance, movement and performance exercises. Now you can see what it takes to be a stronger, more elegant dancer. It is powerful, expressive and compelling. "Dance Anatomy" depicts the relationship between muscle develo[...]
Offers a collaborative approach to leadership, team coaching and organizational development through building strong, effective relationships. This book demonstrates how an integrated and systemic approach to building relationships can enhance an organization's capacity to grow and adapt in response [...]
Gives ambitious leaders the powerful strategies they need to become authentic 21st century leaders. This book makes sense of the complexities faced by organizations, especially in the face of aggressive growth or, conversely, recession and downsizing.[...]
Based on experimental archaeology at the author's world-famous research settlement in Cornwall, this book describes the ingredients of prehistoric cooking and the methods of food preparation.[...]
Both amateur and professional potters constantly seek time-saving tips, trade secrets, and new technical knowledge--which makes this handsomely illustrated book exactly what they're looking for Author Jacqui Atkin describes the full range of available clays and their individual qualities, as well a[...]
Braid embroidery is just one of the many wonderful textile traditions found in China. This book is intended as a snapshot of the technique, providing insights into its history and development. It considers materials and equipment, ranging from the made-for-purpose to household alternatives.[...]