Books in the Fundamentals series

The second edition of The Fundamentals of Interior Design provides a thorough introduction to the key elements of interior design and the ideas that underpin them. The book describes the entirety of the creative process, from researching initial ideas to realizing them in three-dimensional form. Throughout the text, guidelines are given to provide structure to the interior design process and the reader is encouraged to adapt and initiate methodologies to suit individual project needs. This approach is intended to give designers a belief in their own abilities, and the confidence to tackle different projects with the unique challenges that each one brings. The book features a variety of diagrams and talking points to encourage students and practitioners to think about key issues such as understanding spatial relationships and the use of sustainable materials.This second edition includes new case studies focusing on well-known international interior design studios, such as Conran and Partners, UK, Slade Architecture, US, Gensler, US and award winning architects Chae-Pereira in South Korea.The introduction of interviews with contemporary interior designers allows readers an insight in to the working world of interior design. The new projects allow students to explore what they have learned in each chapter through experimentation and these activities encourage creativity and further learning.

Fundamentals of Person-Centred Healthcare Practice presents evidence-based perspectives on a broad range of approaches to person-centred practice in healthcare. Featuring contributions from internationally recognised experts in the field, this valuable textbook helps students and staff across healthcare disciplines understand the essential concepts of person-centred practice in various health-related contexts. Using the Person-centred Practice Framework--an innovative theoretical model based on more than two decades of research and practice--students develop a strong understanding of the different components of person-centredness, their connections and interactions, and how they can be implemented to promote positive healthcare experiences for care providers, service-users, and families.Recognising the dynamic and complex nature of person-centredness, the text emphasises the importance of a common language and a shared understanding of person-centred practice in all areas of healthcare, from hospital and social care systems, to mental health, learning disability, and rehabilitation services. This practical and insightful introduction to the subject:* Provides engaging, student-friendly coverage of the central principles and practice of person-centredness within a multi-professional and interdisciplinary context* Features cases and examples of person-centred practice in curricula worldwide* Includes activities designed to support person-centred practitioner development* Discusses the future of person-centred facilitation, learning and practice* Offers real-world guidance on providing a holistic approach to developing person-centred relationships that facilitate meaningful connections with othersFundamentals of Person-Centred Healthcare Practice is an indispensable resource for nursing and allied health professionals, and an important reference work for educators, facilitators, supervisors and healthcare practitioners.

The third edition of Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Written with the needs of nursing and healthcare students in mind, this bestselling textbook incorporates clinical examples and scenarios throughout to illustrate how the topics covered are applied in practice. Hundreds of full-colour illustrations complement numerous case studies encompassing all fields of nursing practice, alongside learning outcomes, self-assessment tests, chapter summaries, and other effective learning tools.This latest edition has been thoroughly updated by a team of international contributors to reflect the current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Education, with enhanced online learning resources including an image bank, a searchable online glossary, flashcards, interactive multiple-choice questions, and more. Offering a user-friendly introduction to anatomy and physiology, this textbook:* Provides a variety of clinical scenarios and examples to relate theory to practice* Outlines the disorders associated with each chapter's topic* Presents information on medicines management for each body system* Is written by an international team* Features extensive supplementary online resources for both students and instructors* Is available with accompanying study guide, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology WorkbookFundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology is the perfect introduction to the subject for student nurses, particularly those in the first year of their course, healthcare assistants and nursing associates, and other allied health students.

Fundamentals of Assurance for Lean Projects explains the fundamental concepts of Lean and how they can be applied to any project, including software development and organisational change.It explains the jargon and dispels the mystique that surrounds Lean, providing readers with guidance and tips on performing audits or assurance reviews for Lean projects.It also describes how Lean fits with Agile and Kanban, and how it can be combined with Six Sigma to create an efficient, high-quality approach. The book provides strong practical guidance for those tasked with providing assurance for Lean projects.Read this book to learn about the approach and principles of Lean, the governance of Lean projects, and Lean audit and review. Topics covered include: The five main Lean principles and their significance. Tools used for root-cause analysis (the five whys and fishbone analysis). Defining and modelling customer value, and innovative responses to customer needs (the Kano model). Common causes of waste and how to improve flow. Customer pull and Kanban mechanisms to manage the associated flow of processing and information. The pursuit of perfection (Kaikaku and Kaizen) and total quality management (TQM). The application of Lean principles to software development. Practical suggestions for approaches to auditing.As with all books in the Fundamentals Series, Fundamentals of Assurance for Lean Projects introduces the subject and includes references for those who would like to further investigate specific areas.Buy today and learn the fundamental concepts of Lean and how they can be applied to any project!Christopher Wright is a qualified accountant, a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Certified ScrumMaster(TM) with over 30 years' experience providing financial and IT advisory and risk management services. For 16 years he worked at KPMG, where he was head of information risk training in the UK and ran training courses in overseas locations, including India and mainland Europe. He managed a number of major IS audit and risk assignments, including project risk and business control reviews. He has worked in a wide range of industry sectors, including oil and gas, the public sector, aviation, and travel. For the past ten years, he has been an independent consultant specialising in financial, SOX and operational controls for major ERP implementations, mainly at oil and gas enterprises.He is an international speaker and trainer for Agile audit and governance, and is the author of three other titles, also published by ITGP: Agile Governance and Audit, Reviewing IT in Due Diligence and Fundamentals of Information Risk Management Auditing.

This book is intended for application developers, system administrators and operators, as well as networking professionals who need a comprehensive top level view of web application security in order to better defend and protect both the "web" and the "application" against potential attacks

Provides an introduction to the key elements of creative advertising. This book takes you, step-by-step, through each stage of the creative process from the initial planning and development, through to the production and execution of some of the worlds successful campaigns.