Education/Academic

Storytelling for Film and Television is a theory and practice book which offers a definitive introduction to the art of storytelling (read more)

Storytelling for Film and Television is a theory and practice book which offers a definitive introduction to the art of storytelling through writing, directing and editing. Author Ken Dancyger provides a comprehensive explanation of the tools that underpin successful narrative filmmaking and television production. The book takes a unique approach by connecting the different phases of the creative process of film and television production.

Published:29 Apr 2019
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Universities are being buffeted by multiple disruptive trends, including increased competition for both funding and students, as (read more)

Universities are being buffeted by multiple disruptive trends, including increased competition for both funding and students, as well as from new institutions that are nimbler and more responsive to the external environment. To survive this reality, university leaders must engage in effective strategic planning that cascades from the president or vice-chancellor's office to individual faculty and staff. Outcomes of an effective institutional strategy are the alignment of resource allocation with strategic goals, and the facilitation of clear and transparent decision-making for new program development, research capacity growth, and infrastructure investment. (hide)

Bringing together international experts to provide a comprehensive introduction to strategic studies, this is the only overview to (read more)

Bringing together international experts to provide a comprehensive introduction to strategic studies, this is the only overview to critically engage with both enduring and contemporary issues that dominate strategy. Throughout the chapters readers are encouraged to explore key debates and alternative perspectives. A boxed debates feature considers key controversies and presents opposing arguments, helping students to build critical thinking skills and reflect upon awide range of perspectives.

The new edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest developments in the field of strategic studies. A new chapter 18 on 'The West and the Rest' explores the limitations and problems strategic studies face when dealing with security challenges in the Global South, stressing the importance of diversity in the field and the important contributions the non-Western world has made to international relations theories and concepts. Chapter 14 on 'Geography and Strategy' considersimportant developments in air power, maritime strategy and the rapid expansion of space and cyber warfare.

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A fully updated guide to vital structural engineering principles and design techniquesFor 50 years, this internationally-renowned (read more)

A fully updated guide to vital structural engineering principles and design techniquesFor 50 years, this internationally-renowned handbook has been the go-to reference for structural engineering specifications, codes, technologies, and procedures. The book has been revised to align with the regulations that govern structural design and materials, such as the IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 37, ACI, AISC, AASHTO, NDS, and TMS. Concise, practical, and user-friendly, this one-of-a-kind resource contains practical examples and detailed descriptions of today's design methods.

Featuring discussions from a variety of experts, Structural Engineering Handbook, Fifth Edition gives you up-to-the-minute information on the planning, design, and construction of a variety of engineered structures. New topics covered include sustainability, non-destructive testing, BIM, design of special structures, fire engineering, and progressive collapse. Up-to-date data tables provide reputable information on material properties that can be used to verify computer-based calculations.

Published:19 Jun 2020 (hide)

Looking to develop your skills so you can be successful as a head of year? Striving to get into pastoral leadership as a middle leader? (read more)

Looking to develop your skills so you can be successful as a head of year? Striving to get into pastoral leadership as a middle leader? Then Succeeding as a Head of Year is the ultimate guide for you!Adopting an easy-to-follow, chronological approach, Jon Tait takes you through everything you need to know to be an outstanding head of year, from applying for your first post to leading a team of form tutors, managing behaviour, working with parents and supporting specific year groups. (hide)

How do universities tackle wicked sustainability challenges faced by society?The Wicked Learning Workbook is a toolkit for setting (read more)

How do universities tackle wicked sustainability challenges faced by society?The Wicked Learning Workbook is a toolkit for setting up and running an interdisciplinary master-level course in the context of real-world problems such as food waste and loss. The book offers a new pedagogical approach that we call 'wicked' because it is unorthodox, ambitious, and tackles complex problems that won't go away. The pedagogy is also international at the course level rather than the conventional exchange semester, enabling institutions to embed international approaches to their core teaching.

Published:27 Nov 2020 (hide)

This book elaborately covers all topics of swine management like breeding, feeding, housing, health management and pork production (read more)

This book elaborately covers all topics of swine management like breeding, feeding, housing, health management and pork production technology.The book is well supported by a large number of illustrations and tables which makes the understanding of the text very simple and easy. It will be very useful for all students as well as professionals.

Published:28 Feb 2020 (hide)

Systems biology came about as growing numbers of engineers and scientists from other fields created algorithms which supported the (read more)

Systems biology came about as growing numbers of engineers and scientists from other fields created algorithms which supported the analysis of biological data in incredible quantities. Whereas biologists of the past had been forced to study one item or aspect at a time, due to technical and biological limitations, it suddenly became possible to study biological phenomena within their natural contexts. This interdisciplinary field offers a holistic approach to interpreting these processes, and has been responsible for some of the most important developments in the science of human health and environmental sustainability. (hide)

Whether you're in a lecture or the library, it's easy to get information overload. Take Great Notes helps you figure out which points (read more)

Whether you're in a lecture or the library, it's easy to get information overload. Take Great Notes helps you figure out which points matter most, and how to digest information efficiently and effectively. Identify and set good notetaking habits Take clear concise notes at every study sessionPick the best notetaking method to suit youUse to improve your assignments right away. (hide)

Teaching is a wonderful profession, but it is one that requires huge amounts of physical, mental and psychological reserves. Inner (read more)

Teaching is a wonderful profession, but it is one that requires huge amounts of physical, mental and psychological reserves. Inner resilience is a vital part of this, and the dialogue about how to develop it has been missing in conversations about teacher wellbeing. Resilience is ultimately the difference between being overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, to finding calm, purpose and joy in the work we do with young people. (hide)