Education/Academic

Handbook of Plant Disease Identification and Management presents the fundamentals of plant diseases identification based on symptomology (read more)

Handbook of Plant Disease Identification and Management presents the fundamentals of plant diseases identification based on symptomology and management focusing mainly on integrated pest management approach. It discusses a variety of techniques for the diagnosis of crop disease, losses due to crop diseases, and theories behind disease management. It describes how society is constraining the possibilities for management of crop diseases by changing the environment; biologically controlling crop diseases; and the epidemiologic and genetic concepts of managing host genes.

Published:8 Oct 2018 (hide)

Managing the human side of workResearch by Daniel Goleman, a psychologist and coauthor of Primal Leadership, has shown that emotional (read more)

Managing the human side of workResearch by Daniel Goleman, a psychologist and coauthor of Primal Leadership, has shown that emotional intelligence is a more powerful determinant of good leadership than technical competence, IQ, or vision.Influencing those around us and supporting our own well-being requires us to be self-aware, know when and how to regulate our emotional reactions, and understand the emotional responses of those around us. No wonder emotional intelligence has become one of the crucial criteria in hiring and promotion.But luckily it's not just an innate trait: Emotional intelligence is composed of skills that all of us can learn and improve on. In this guide, you'll learn how to: Determine your emotional intelligence strengths and weaknessesUnderstand and manage your emotional reactionsDeal with difficult peopleMake smarter decisionsBounce back from tough timesHelp your team develop emotional intelligenceArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business.

Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

Published:13 Jul 2017 (hide)

This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work is an essential revision aid for students preparing for (read more)

This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work is an essential revision aid for students preparing for their written assessments on the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Fully updated to the latest NEBOSH National General Certificate specifications (April 2015), the revision guide provides complete coverage of the syllabus in bite-sized chunks, helping readers to learn and memorise the most important topics. Throughout the book, the guide refers back to the Introduction to Health and Safety at Work textbook, helping students to consolidate their learning. * Small and portable making it ideal for use anywhere: at home, in the classroom or on the move * Suggests useful tips on study and examination technique * Includes practice questions and answers based on NEBOSH exam questions * Everything you need for productive revision in one handy reference The Health and Safety at Work Revision Guide, written by the renowned health and safety author and former NEBOSH Vice Chairman Ed Ferrett, will be an invaluable tool for students as they prepare for their NEBOSH exam and for their subsequent health and safety work. Ed Ferrett is former Vice Chairman of NEBOSH (1999-2008) and a lecturer on NEBOSH courses with both public and private course providers. He is a Chartered Engineer and Health and Safety Consultant.

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Now in its 49th edition, this trusted and well-established guide is a staple for university and college applicants to help choose (read more)

Now in its 49th edition, this trusted and well-established guide is a staple for university and college applicants to help choose the right course for them. Written in collaboration with university admissions tutors and UCAS, HEAP: University Degree Course offers is a student's one-stop source of all the latest information they need to help them narrow down their options and secure a place on their ideal course. Fully revised and updated with new courses and admissions policies for 2019 entry, and now with degree apprenticeship listings, this is the only independent reference book listing the target offers and admissions details for degree subjects at all universities and colleges.
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This second edition of the highly successful "Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem" is packed with fun and effective activities (read more)

This second edition of the highly successful "Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem" is packed with fun and effective activities to help children develop and maintain healthy self-esteem. New and updated material has been added including a section on running parent groups alongside children's groups, as well as a brand new layout, fresh illustrations, an expanded theoretical section and extra activities. Based on the author's extensive clinical experience, this activities book will equip and support teaching staff, therapists and carers in encouraging feelings of competence and self-worth in children and their families.

It is primarily designed for use with individuals and groups of children aged 7-11, but the ideas can easily be adapted for both older and younger children and children with learning difficulties. This fully photocopiable resource is invaluable for anyone looking for creative, practical ways of nurturing self-esteem in children. (hide)

The UCAS application can seem daunting and unfamiliar. It's your chance to impress admissions tutors and secure a place to study (read more)

The UCAS application can seem daunting and unfamiliar. It's your chance to impress admissions tutors and secure a place to study for the next three or more years. Yet, students often miss out on a place at their first-choice university simply because their UCAS application fails to make the right impact on admissions tutors.

This book breaks the UCAS process down into straightforward steps for you with instructions, screen shots, advice and tips throughout, so that you know exactly what to do, to ensure you make a successful application. Featuring case studies from current studies, and written in association with UCAS, this 30th edition offers fully updated information on: Choosing the right university and course for youHow to successfully navigate the UCAS Apply system (hide)

This book contains straightforward, down-to-earth, bread-and-butter information chords. As soon as you read it you will understand (read more)

This book contains straightforward, down-to-earth, bread-and-butter information chords. As soon as you read it you will understand it, and wonder why is has never been written like this before. It reveals secrets that take students YEARS to discover.

It has taken Raymond Fricker over sixty years to find this extraordinarily simple system. RIGHT NOW it can be YOURS in SECONDS. Raymond explains how you can find eighty-four different chords, each one in less than ten seconds.
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Reading is part and parcel of academic writing, and knowing which sources to include in assignments and how to go about this process (read more)

Reading is part and parcel of academic writing, and knowing which sources to include in assignments and how to go about this process can be challenging. That's where this handy guide comes in. With over twenty years' experience in the field, Jeanne Godfrey is no stranger to essay writing.

Taking students step-by-step through the process, from choosing their sources to checking their work, she helps students to develop the skills and confidence they need to use their reading effectively in their essays and get the best marks possible for their work. Concise and practical, it breaks down the 'why' and 'how' of using reading in academic writing and contains valuable guidance on paraphrasing, comparing the views of different authors and commenting on sources. This book is ideal for students of all disciplines, and can be used by college students, undergraduates and postgraduates.

Published:29 Aug 2018 (hide)

This guide provides students with invaluable first-hand guidance on how to impress university admissions tutors and create a winning (read more)

This guide provides students with invaluable first-hand guidance on how to impress university admissions tutors and create a winning personal statement. The personal statement can be the most challenging section on the UCAS application form, so this book takes a fresh look at how students can make the most of their university or college application, teaching them how to successfully sell themselves for the first time. With an unrivaled depth of information - based on original, first-hand research carried out among admissions tutors - it includes insider tips on what admissions tutors are really looking for, common mistakes to avoid, and what NOT to write, as well as subject-specific advice for all the main degree disciplines.

Read and improved by the authors' students to give an insider's perspective, this fully updated 3rd edition includes new information to reflect updated government policy and up-to-date statistics. The author uniquely recognises that different subjects require different approaches and have created an important book in this crowded field. This book will guide applicants through the process of putting together a great personal statement that sensibly conveys their skills and that will help them to win a place at the university of their choice. (hide)

What do you do if you find yourself weeping in the stalls? How should you react to Jude Law's trousers or David Tennant's hair? Are (read more)

What do you do if you find yourself weeping in the stalls? How should you react to Jude Law's trousers or David Tennant's hair? Are you prepared to receive toilet paper in the post? What if the show you just damned turns out to be a classic? If you gave it a five-star rave will anyone believe you? Drawing on his long years of experience as a national newspaper critic, Mark Fisher answers such questions with candour, wit and insight. Learning lessons from history's leading critics and taking examples from around the world, he gives practical advice about how to celebrate, analyse and discuss this most ephemeral of art forms - and how to make your writing come alive as you do so. Today, more people than ever are writing about theatre, but whether you're blogging, tweeting or writing an academic essay, your challenges as a critic remain the same: how to capture a performance in words, how to express your opinions and how to keep the reader entertained.

This inspirational book shows you the way to do it. Foreword by Chris Jones, Chief theater critic, Chicago Tribune (hide)