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Are you considering studying mathematics at university, having fallen in love with the subject at school? Are you ready to develop a variety of practical skills that employers need? Are you keen to have a wide range of career options after you...

An inside view of Chinese academia and what it reveals about China's political systemOn January 1, 2017, Daniel Bell was appointed dean of the School of Political Science and Public Administration at Shandong University-the first foreign dean of a...

What makes a great teacher great? Who are the professors students remember long after graduation? This book, the conclusion of a fifteen-year study of nearly one hundred college teachers in a wide variety of fields and universities, offers valuable...

The Dyslexia Assessment is a complete assessment tool for investigating reading, writing and spelling difficulties in learners. Written by leading experts Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise, this practical guide aims to clarify the ambiguities and uncertainties...

Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike. Sharan Merriam and Laura Bierema have infused each chapter with...

An Edinburgh Classic edition of the cornerstone work on Scotland's intellectual identity First published in 1961, The Democratic Intellect provoked a re-evaluation of Scotland's philosophy of itself. George Davie's account of the history of the...

You and Your Action Research Project is packed full of useful advice to take the reader through the various stages of an action research project. Written for practitioners across professions who are studying on work-based learning programmes and...

Part of a unique series written for Access to Higher Education students, this book addresses those modules covering the body and its systems. If you are studying on a pathway for the healthcare professions or biology, this book will guide you through...

Focusing on a less well-known area of education, the Further Education (FE) sector, this book provides education studies students a chance to provoke reflection, analysis and understanding, as well as personal and professional development in the area...

How can higher education today create a community of critical thinkers and searchers for truth that transcends the boundaries of class, gender, and nation? Martha C. Nussbaum, philosopher and classicist, argues that contemporary curricular reform is...

Lecturers, request you electronic inspection copy here Packed with helpful advice, checklists and templates, this book will help you improve your study skills throughout your time at university. Written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, the...

The essential guide to teaching and learning in higher education for early career academics, postgraduate researchers, graduate teaching assistants and professional services staff. This accessible text offers practical guidance for anyone new to...

In 2010 the UK government imposed huge cuts and market-driven reforms on higher education. Proposals to raise undergraduate tuition fees lead to angry student-led protests. What will become of higher education under this new policy regime? The Great...

Modern perfumery is a blend of art, science and technology, with chemistry being the central science involved. The Chemistry of Fragrances aims to educate and entertain, and inform the audience of the very latest chemistry, techniques and tools applied...

Professional identity is a central topic in all courses of professional training and educators must decide what kind of identity they hope their students will develop, as well as think about how they can recruit for, facilitate and assess this...

Introducing a fresh approach to conceptualising and actioning high-quality teaching in higher education, this essential volume fills a gap in current literature by expanding beyond the mere ‘delivery’ of teaching. Instead, it offers an evidence-based...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593516867Author The Princeton ReviewFormat PaperbackPage Count 896Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

What is a university? What is the University? How have universities evolved over the centuries? How might they change over the coming decades as the physical and organisational entity most identified with 'higher education' being delivered to over 250...

This is a book about teaching 'disobedient pedagogies' from the heart of empire. The authors show how educators, activists and students are cultivating anti-racist decolonial practices, leading with a radical call to eradicate development studies, and...

"Dee Fink challenges our conventional assumptions and practices and offers an insightful approach to expanding our learning goals, making higher education more meaningful. This is a gem of a book that every college teacher should read." -Ken Bain,...

Quantum Mechanics for Chemists is designed to provide chemistry undergraduates with a basic understanding of the principles of quantum mechanics. The text assumes some knowledge of chemical bonding and a familiarity with the qualitative aspects of...

This indispensable handbook provides helpful strategies for dealing with both the everyday challenges of university teaching and those that arise in efforts to maximize learning for every student. The suggested strategies are supported by research and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993571190Author Rohan AgarwalFormat PaperbackPage Count 360Imprint RAR Medical ServicesPublisher UniAdmissions

An NPR Favorite Book of the Year"Breaks new ground on social and educational questions of great import."-Washington Post"An essential work, humane and candid, that challenges and expands our understanding of the lives of contemporary college students...

Study Skills for Foundation Degrees offers a step-by-step guide to the skills needed to successfully complete a Foundation Degree. Filled with activities and useful tips, it will help students to move from nervous novice to confident expert and provide...

An undergraduate dissertation is your opportunity to engage with geographical research, first-hand. But completing a student project can be a stressful and complex process. Your Human Geography Dissertation breaks the task down into three helpful...

The previously untold true story of the CIA's clandestine use of American students as undercover operatives during the Cold War In 1967, CIA director Richard Helms had, as he would later recall, "one of my darkest days" when President Lyndon...

Demystifying technology transfer-an increasingly important but little-understood aspect of research universities' mission.How do we transfer the brilliance of university research results into new products, services, and medicines to benefit society?...

A breakthrough approach to optimize your brain, change your habits, and succeed in school, from a renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Do you feel like you should be getting better grades? Are you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781872188140Author David CraigFormat PaperbackPage Count 318Imprint Original Book CoPublisher Original Book Co

Are you struggling with your dissertation? Have you started too late and now you're panicking? Help is here! Your Dissertation in Education is a straight-forward, plain English guide to doing and writing your project. It will take you from start to...

Ten Steps to Complex Learning presents a path from an educational problem to a solution in a way that students, design practitioners, and researchers can understand and easily use. Students in the fields of instructional design and the learning sciences...

High-Impact Design for Online Courses introduces higher education professionals to an eight-step course design model, HIDOC, that leverages the unique considerations of online and hybrid modalities at each stage in the process. Though relevant to and...

The ultimate guide to securing your place at university to study law. Now in its 15th edition, Getting into Law is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to guide you through the decision-making process and help you prepare a strong...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908095190Author Jeff ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 360gDimensions(mm)...

Kaplan's 8 Practice Tests for the SAT provides printed practice exams and expert explanations to help you face the SAT with confidence. More than 1,200 realistic practice questions help you get comfortable with the exam format so you can avoid surprises...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143122302Author Loren PopeFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint The Penguin PressPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 195mm *...

This is a well-respected resource for trainee and practicing lectures in adult learning supported by developed pedagogical features and full coverage recent developments and hot topics. This third edition of Yvonne Hillier's best-selling textbook...

'China', Napoleon once remarked, 'is a sleeping lion. Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world.' In 2014, President Xi Jinping triumphantly declared that the lion had awoken. From holding its ground in trade wars with the US, to...

Filled with practical guidance for those working in and interested in the emergent field of Learning Development, this must-read book encapsulates what it means to be a Learning Developer and how to thrive in this role.With carefully constructed...