Books published by Macmillan Education UK

This timely new title in the Theatre And series explores theatre and translation's interconnectedness in representing the stories of others.

This guide offers a comprehensive account of British theatre from the 1960s to the present day. Placing critical commentary at the heart of its analysis, it explores how theatre critics and scholars have sought to understand and write about modern theatre, from the earliest reviews to revivals appearing decades later.

It offers a holistic and contemporary account of the penal system in England and Wales.Helping students to understanding the ever-changing environment of penal policy and practice, this book not only provides a strong foundation in penal theory but also has a strong focus on actual practice.

Cost and Management Accounting is a clear explanatory text covering the principles and techniques of the subject. It will prove invaluable for students in Further and Higher Education, particularly those studying on Accounting Foundation, 'A' level and BTEC courses. It will also suit practising managers who wish to improve their existing skills.

The purpose of this book is to provide a straightforward introduction to the principles and methods of design for concrete structures. It is directed primarily at students and young designers who require understanding of the basic theory and a concise guide to design procedures. The theory and practice described in the book are of a fundamental nature and will be of use internationally. Limit state concepts are used, and the calculations are in SI units throughout.The principal aim of the fifth edition has been to update the text to incorporate changes and amendments introduced in the 1997 version of BS8110 and to include new material such as pile cap design. A complete new chapter on composite construction has been introduced.Important equations that have been derived within the text are highlighted by an asterix adjacent to the equation number.

European Business 2nd edition explores the interaction between European business and their environment using up-to-date case studies. Drawing upon a range of disciplines including economics, organizational behaviour, finance and business strategy, it explores how and why modern businesses behave as they do, and how and why the business environment is changing. A central themem of this substantially updated second edition is the position of Europe within the global economy. Also comprehensively examined is the developing nature of the European Union and the movement towards market economies in Central and Eastern Europe.

An exposition of building maintenance in all its aspects, to serve the needs of building surveyors and other professionals involved in this activity and building, surveying and architectural students. It shows the importance of properly maintaining buildings and the advisability of providing adequate feedback to the design team.

Soil Mechanics provides civil engineering students with a clear understanding of the nature of soil and its behaviour, offering an insight into the application of principles to engineering solutions. In keeping with industry changes, this updated 3rd edition now incorporates Eurocodes with worked examples to demonstrate the theory in use.

The Holy Roman Empire has always caused tremendous confusion for students of European history, and this book sets out to provide a clear account of this remarkable organisation - comparable in many ways only to the modern European Union - and its profound impact during its three centuries of existence.

Well-selected and authoritative, Macmillan Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in exams.

Using twelve pivotal cases, this book brings comparative politics to life by highlighting the key differences in political systems around the world. The textbook is ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are taking introductory courses in Comparative Politics, Introduction to Politics and Political Science.

It delineates the topic of body history and its origins in cultural history and gender history, distinguishing it from related disciplines such as the history of the self, the history of medicine, the history of emotion and gender history.

This dynamic and beautifully written textbook takes a modern and innovative approach to strategy by placing technology at its heart, bridging the gap between general strategy texts and specialist technology and innovation literature.

A wealth of learning features including exercises, cases, online resources and data sets help students to develop analytic problem-solving skills.With its management perspective on analytics and its coverage of a range of popular software tools, this is an ideal essential text for upper-level undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students.

Well-selected and authoritative, Macmillan Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in exams.

Using fascinating examples from a range of disciplines, this textbook provides social science, philosophy and economics students with an engaging introduction to the tools they need to understand and predict strategic interactions.

This engaging and accessible textbook explores the challenges and complexities of managing operations in a service industry setting.

This comprehensive textbook, packed with international cases, places individual human action at the heart of ethical business, arguing that business ethics guides human excellence in businesses.

Well-selected and authoritative, Macmillan Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in exams.

Mental Health and Wellbeing is a timely new book that explores these increasingly important subjects from an intercultural perspective.

Well-selected and authoritative, Macmillan Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in examinations.

Drawing together linguists' and psychologists' approaches to the study of bilingualism, this innovative and engaging volume provides students with a firm grounding in bilingual acquisition and development.

With its focus on writing across genres, modes and media, this book is ideal for students of Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Media Writing and Journalism.

Drawing attention to the principles which guide - or should guide - this kind of work, as well as using practical examples throughout, the book covers a uniquely wide range of issues in peacebuilding - from transitional justice and disarmament to security sector reform and human rights.