Education/Academic

Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than (read more)

Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 320 exercises with answers to sharpen your French vocabulary skills. Plus, you will have access to 70 minutes of downloadable audio files for additional practice - it's just like having your own virtual tutor! You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible.

More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format.
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The School of Oriental and African Studies, a college of the University of London, was established in 1916 principally to train the (read more)

The School of Oriental and African Studies, a college of the University of London, was established in 1916 principally to train the colonial administrators who ran the British Empire in the languages of Asia and Africa. It was founded, that is, with an explicitly imperial purpose. Yet the School would come to transcend this function to become a world centre of scholarship and learning, in many important ways challenging that imperial origin.

Drawing on the School's own extensive administrative records, on interviews with current and past staff, and on the records of government departments, Ian Brown explores the work of the School over its first century. He considers the expansion in the School's configuration of studies from the initial focus on languages, its changing relationships with government, and the major contributions that have been made by the School to scholarly and public understandings of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. (hide)

Focused on the needs of the new classroom researcher, and those studying education on Masters-level courses, this is a thorough and (read more)

Focused on the needs of the new classroom researcher, and those studying education on Masters-level courses, this is a thorough and thoughtful guide to the research process, covering qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methods. It guides you through research design, data collection and analysis and how to write up your research findings. This third edition has been updated to provide further coverage on the best ways to approach, construct and carry out educational research within the classroom including: *a new chapter on disseminating research knowledge *expanded coverage of formulating research questions *a reworked chapter structure better reflecting the research process This is essential reading for students on education degree programmes including a research methods component, including education studies, undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS) and postgraduate (PGCE, School Direct, Teach First, SCITT) initial teacher education courses, MEd and professional development courses.

Online resources expanding on and complementing the contents of the book can be found at: study.sagepub.com/wilsonsbr3e
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Reliable data analysis lies at the heart of scientific research, helping you to figure out what your data is really telling you. (read more)

Reliable data analysis lies at the heart of scientific research, helping you to figure out what your data is really telling you. Yet the analysis of data can be a stumbling block for even the most experienced researcher - and can be a particularly daunting prospect when analyzing your own data for the first time. Drawing on the author's extensive experience of supporting project students, Scientific Data Analysis is a guide for any science undergraduate or beginning graduate who needs to analyse their own data, and wants a clear, step-by-step description of how to carry out their analysis in a robust, error-free way.

With video content generated by the author to dovetail with the printed text, the resource not only describes the principles of data analysis and the strategies that should be adopted for a successful outcome but also shows you how to carry out that analysis - with the videos breaking down the process of analysis into easy-to-digest chunks. With guidance on the use of Minitab, SPSS and Excel, Scientific Data Analysis doesn't just support the use of one particular software package: it is the ideal guide to carrying out your own data analysis regardless of the software you have chosen. Online Resource Centre: The Online Resource Centre features over 80 video screencasts that walk the viewer step-by-step through the techniques and approaches outlined in the book. (hide)

The Modern Husband * The Clandestine Marriage * She Stoops to Conquer * Wild Oats This edition brings together four eighteenth-century (read more)

The Modern Husband * The Clandestine Marriage * She Stoops to Conquer * Wild Oats This edition brings together four eighteenth-century comedies that illustrate the full variety of the century's drama. Fielding's The Modern Husband , written before the 1737 Licensing Act that restricted political and social comment, depicts wife-pandering and widespread social corruption. In Garrick and Colman's The Clandestine Marriage two lovers marry in defiance of parental wishes and rue the consequences.

She Stoops to Conquer explores the comic and not-so-comic consequences of mistaken identity, and in Wild Oats, the 'strolling player' Rover is a beacon of hope at a time of unrest. Part of the Oxford English Drama series, this edition has modern-spelling texts, critical introduction, wide-ranging annotation and an informative bibliography. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. (hide)

"Ship Construction" is the market leading text for the professional shipbuilding and naval architecture sector. Acting as both a (read more)

"Ship Construction" is the market leading text for the professional shipbuilding and naval architecture sector. Acting as both a reference on the latest developments in construction techniques, safety and shipyard practice for professionals and a comprehensive text for students of naval architecture, the book covers the complete construction process, from ship specification to competed vessel. Covering each core operation and providing detailed understanding of the key ship construction steps and techniques, this new edition includes the latest developments in computer-aided design and manufacture, plus updated international regulations for ship types, new materials, fabrication technologies, safety practice and shipyard technology.

This title covers the complete ship construction process including the development of ship types, materials and strengths, welding and cutting and ship structure, with numerous clear line diagrams included for ease of understanding. It includes the latest developments in technology and shipyard methods, including a new chapter on computer-aided design and manufacture. It is essential for students and professionals, particularly those working in shipyards, supervising ship construction, conversion and maintenance. (hide)

Complete with over 1000 colour artworks, featuring all the significant small arms of the world From the very first handguns of the (read more)

Complete with over 1000 colour artworks, featuring all the significant small arms of the world From the very first handguns of the fifteenth century to modern machine guns and rifles, Small Arms Visual Encyclopedia is a highly illustrated volume that examines all the significant small arms of the world, featuring more than 1000 of the world's handguns, assault rifles, shotguns, machine guns, and other more esoteric weapons. All the famous weapons of each type are featured, such as the M-16, Colt .44 Magnum and MG42. Each featured small arm is illustrated with an excellent full-colour artwork, showing the weapon in great detail with full specifications tables that list country of origin, weights, dimensions and calibre (with all weights and measures provided in both metric and imperial).

With more than 1000 outstanding colour artworks, Small Arms Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and accessible reference work that will appeal to anyone with an interest in small arms. (hide)

Pub Date:26/01/2016 - We are on the cusp of a revolution, where the intersection of technology, the human body and everyday objects (read more)

Pub Date:26/01/2016 - We are on the cusp of a revolution, where the intersection of technology, the human body and everyday objects will become completely seamless. Smart textiles are a key part of this revolution. This is a survey of specific fabrics grouped by properties provides a core reference section and a palette for the designer to work from.

The book also examines five different design approaches and features images and interviews with leading designers and design teams, showing their processes and working methods. This is the first book to look at this exciting and quickly developing area of technology through the eyes of a designer, this is both a core reference work. (hide)

This comprehensive guide to Oxford and Cambridge applications is packed full of research-led insights and support for applicants, (read more)

This comprehensive guide to Oxford and Cambridge applications is packed full of research-led insights and support for applicants, parents and teachers. Written by Oxbridge-graduates and admissions experts, this guide gives students the guidance they need to excel at every stage of the Oxbridge admissions process. Since 2005 'So you want to go to Oxbridge? Tell me about a banana...' has been the leading guide to making an Oxbridge application.

Now in its sixth edition, the book includes new information on written work, making a reapplication and the new courses and admissions tests available at Oxford and Cambridge. (hide)

Social media is an increasingly important part of academic life that can be a fantastic medium for promoting your work, networking (read more)

Social media is an increasingly important part of academic life that can be a fantastic medium for promoting your work, networking with colleagues and for demonstrating impact. However, alongside the opportunities it also poses a number of questions about how to engage online, and how to represent yourself professionally. This practical book provides clear guidance on effectively and intelligently using social media for academic purposes across disciplines, from publicising your work and building networks to engaging the public with your research.

It is supported by real life case studies and underpinned by principles of good practice to ensure you have the skills to make the most of this exciting medium. You'll find advice on: * Using social media to publicise your work * Potential pitfalls and how to avoid them * The evolving role of social media in higher education * Defining digital scholarship * Managing your identity online * Finding time for social media * Near-future trends in academia. (hide)