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Written by a Head of Department who managed to achieve an Outstanding grading from Ofsted 8 weeks in to her NQT year. With a unique down-to-earth writing style, this book will provide NQTs with the practical advice that they need to help quell those September nerves together with a touch of humour to make the book highly readable and engaging. The book is written in direct response to the feedback of NQTs who suggested that the period before starting a first job in teaching - the time when you can think of nothing but the sheer horror of standing in front of a classroom of unruly children is terrifying. The text tackles the real-life issues that worry new teachers, with a focus on the period before starting the first job. The timeline within the book will take you right through from the summer before starting, to your second year and beyond. The book will be the complete guide that every NQT (whether primary or secondary based) needs, giving advice on all aspects of school life from the practicalities of setting up your classroom and talking to parents, right down to strategies for planning, assessment and continuing professional development, as well as some real-life stories from teachers who have been there and survived their NQT year. Endorsements: "e;a 'Bible' for anyone who is just starting out in the profession"e; - Sarah Ranby, secondary school teacher"e;This was a really easy and highly enjoyable read, which brought back lots of memories of my own early days in the classroom. The text offers a light-hearted and humorous approach to a wealth of very important and useful information and issues, and is full of tips, practical ideas, useful websites and pitfalls to be avoided. I will certainly be recommending this book to my students."e; - Alayne Ozturk, Primary Programme Director, London Metropolitan University"e;Verity's extraordinary creativity, common sense and humour run through the pages, making this book a most valuable asset for anyone beginning their teaching career. I thoroughly recommend it"e; - Steve Gerlach, secondary school teacher"e;Packed full of practical tips and advice, this is an excellent guide to surviving your NQT year. It has been of great use to me and I'm sure it will help any young teacher to make a great start to their career"e; - Gareth Hawkins, primary school teacher"e;The friend in the staffroom you haven't yet made, this text anticipates future issues, helps resolve current problems and reassures you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel for every NQT. A down-to-earth, no nonsense ally for your first year(s) of teaching"e; - Corrinne Mackintosh, secondary school teacher"e;This book is an asset to any new teacher. You won't find a more real or down to earth approach to teaching anywhere on the market. It truly is a 'Bible' for anyone starting out in the profession and even gives some refreshing tips to more experienced teachers"e; - Sarah Ranby, secondary school teacher 'The Induction Year is a challenge for all Newly Qualified Teachers. This book provides a range of practical strategies, ideas and case studies which, along with a proactive and enthusiastic approach, and the support of an excellent mentor should help make the Induction Year a success' - Greg Parker, Assistant Head of Primary and Early Years Education, Edge Hill University

SWOTed by strategy models? Crunched by analysis? Strategy doesnt have to be this way.Strategy is really all about being different. Thinking about it shouldn't make you reach for the snooze button.Strategy Bites Back brings you a provocative, imaginative and surprising mix of perspectives to help stimulate more creative strategic thinking and more enjoyable strategy making. From voices as diverse as and Lucy Kellaway, Mao Tse Tung and Jack Welch, even Michael Porter and Gary Hamel, you can enjoy exploring the sharper side of strategy.Strategy as a Little Black Dress Forecasting: Whoops! Management and Magic Strategy and the Art of Seduction The Soft Underbelly of Hard Data Strategy as destiny Jack Welch on Planning The Seven Deadly Sins of Planning Strategy One Step at a Timeand many, many more. Why not have a good time reading a strategy book for a change?

Modern Financial Markets and Institutions provides a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the workings of modern financial systems, the efficiency of money markets and the role of investment bankers, illustrating how they impact our everyday lives. By drawing on numerous real-world examples, this text is essential reading for students of banking, finance, investment, business studies and economics. It will be invaluable for those looking to entering banking, insurance, fund management and other financial services industries. The practical perspective is perfect for business students wishing to understand the financial sector and how it works. Arnold again, as with his other books, has done a great job here. This is a book I have been waiting for some time.Mr Jim Keane - Gloucester Business SchoolUniversity of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UKExcellent analysis and clear explanations.Ms. Nirmala Lee - Dept Of Accounting/FinanceLondonMet (Guild) University, London, UK

Managerial Accounting teaches business students how to use accounting to make better decisions and improve performance. Engaging case studies and the popular Managers Point of View boxes illustrate how concepts are applied in real world business situations. The latter add an extra dimension to your learning, as they are written by experienced practitioners of both management and accounting. With a minimum of technical language and a dedication to practical application, this popular text gives a refreshingly clear guide to management accounting.

The book covers advertising from top to bottom, including the history and development of the advertising industry, the academic thinking that underpins how advertising is practiced today and the strategies used in both conventional and digital advertising today. It offers extensive coverage of traditional and contemporary approaches to all mainstream media, strategy and planning, insights into the creative advertising process and how messages and content are developed and a wealth of contemporary examples from around Europe and beyond. Importantly, the book also includes coverage of the challenges of measuring and delivering tangible results. This book is the essential companion for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional students studying Advertising, Media and related subjects.

This third edition of Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology provides you with a unique, balanced blend of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Highly practical in nature, the book guides you, step-by-step, through the research process and is underpinned by SPSS screenshots, diagrams and examples throughout.

Clearly structured in 36 short sections, this practical book provides rapid, accessible advice on all the essential management challenges. Focusing on the managers key role - managing teams to get things done, this book looks at the essential parts of management from unusual perspectives and different angles. Structured with the busy manager in mind, you can dip into any section of the book and read it as an individual piece of advice or read it end-to-end to gain an overall picture of management.

Are you a wannabe property developer who doesnt know where to start? Or maybe youve developed a property before but you want to be smarter and more prepared for your next project. Theres a lot at stake in property development, and getting it right is far from easy. A badly planned and ill-considered project can consume vast quantities of both time and money - two of the most precious resources for any developer. Luckily, The Property Developers Book of Checklists is on-hand to help you maximise your time, your money and your profit. This unique book is packed with essential information, help and advice on every aspect of property development, so you can rest assured that youll have everything covered. From planning your project, handling the finances and dealing with contractors, right through to letting or selling your property, youll find every part of the project considered from every conceivable angle. The book will help you to avoid costly mistakes and save you from making ill-judged decisions, but if problems or crises do arise the book is on-hand to give you vital help and advice on getting through them. All of the help, advice, tips and information in The Property Developers Book of Checklists is easy to access and simple to follow. Theres no complicated jargon or technical terminology and youll find everything you need in one of the 90 detailed checklists.

In a world of increasingly sophisticated customer needs, innovation is becoming central to corporate growth and prosperity, and is being recognised as a source of vitality and competitive advantage. What do we mean by innovation, and what must companies do to leverage it in order to support their short-term objectives and long-term strategies?This book attempts to answer these questions by progressively building up a common understanding of innovation and creativity, positioned strategically against business needs, and exploited through innovation frameworks and best-in-class practices. Throughout the book, a series of examples and case studies are introduced to aid understanding and provide insights across many industries and business scenarios.

Good corporate governance practices are a crucial part of any successful business. Financial Times Briefing: Corporate Governance is a practical and accessible guide to everything you need to know about corporate governance: the key legal and regulatory points, current developments, discussion of the significant factors and an exploration of the link between corporate governance and business effectiveness.Whether youre a non-executive director, CEO, shareholder or auditor, the unique structure of this book will ensure that you get the targeted advice you need.

An accessible guide to the most important academic writing skills a student needs to write successful essays and assignments on any HE course. This book will give the reader a sound grounding on what the whole business of academic writing is about, and will provide instantaneous, easily accessible answers to specific questions on all of the most important areas of planning, researching, writing, revising and referencing a successful essay.

This concise, readable book offers an unparalleled introduction to the theory and practice of management. Packed with examples and questions to arouse your interest, it shows how ideas and theories of management relate to the real world. Principles of Management introduces the themes and functions of management, showing them within the clear framework of planning, organising, leading and controlling. It incorporates the latest research, and uses recent and topical examples of management in practice to bring the topic to life.This textbook is relevant to students from all subject areas. Whether you are specialising in business, or an engineering student taking a single module in the area, this book will offer you an engaging and clear introduction to management.

This new edition of Corporate Responsibility starts with a fundamental shift in perspective from the previous edition by highlighting the shift from corporate responsibility being a vital business issue, to being the vital issue facing business. In the process the author brings together a comprehensive guide to the subject to addressing contemporary developments in both theory and practice. A distinct intellectual framework is developed which highlights the ways the issues at the heart of Corporate Responsibility hang together. This links the ethics which underpin the values of corporations and their leadership to the way they exercise their responsibilities as stewards not just of their business but of the natural, human and built environment which they affect. Up-to-the minute research is integrated with case studies that allow the teacher, student and researcher to access the body of contemporary knowledge while responding to a rapidly changing landscape.

What does it really take to become a brilliant headteacher? Take the next step in your career with confidence as Iain Erskine explores the qualities and skills required to shine in the role of Headteacher, what leading, organising and managing a school really involves and how you can work with others to achieve those goals. Brilliant Headteacher is a reference book with a difference a friendly and accessible read with insightful guidance based on day-to-day experience in the role, leaving you knowing that leading your school and becoming a brilliant Head is both an achievable goal and a rewarding career choice. BRILLIANT OUTCOMESLearn how to inspire and motivate your staff through good leadership Work with parents, governors, support staff, teachers and the wider school community for the benefit of the pupils in your school Create a positive environment for learning

Occupational Psychology: An Applied Approach introduces you to the essential key theories in this area, from motivation and well-being to group roles and individual differences. The book explores the impact of every topic from the perspective of the individual, management, and the organisation as a whole, encouraging you to consider the consultancy process at each stage.

Logistics Management and Strategy is an excellent text that disseminates knowledge and understanding of logistics in an easy-to-read way. While explaining with great clarity the theoretical concepts, it remains very pragmatic and close to business life through the use of concrete examples and well-chosen case studies. It manages to examine logistics knowledge and understanding in depth while at the same time remaining not only very accessible but really pleasant to read. Finally, its international perspective reflects the nature of logistics today.This text is intended for MSc students on logistics courses, and as an accompanying text for open learning courses such as the global MSc degrees and virtual universities. It will also be attractive as a management textbook and as recommended reading on MBA options in logistics and supply chain management.

Aircraft Flight provides accurate physical, rather than mathematical, descriptions of the principles of aircraft flight. This popular text gives mechanical engineering and aeronautical engineering students a useful introduction to the subject. The fourth edition has been updated to include important recent developments such as unmanned air vehicles and the low orbit space-plane.

As the economy increasingly moves towards a knowledge based economy, the ability to manage knowledge becomes a matter of competitive survival. Many other books only address the subject only partially, from a human resource, information systems or practitioner perspective. This is the first textbook to bring together and integrate all these dimensions. This engaging text offers a readable blend of theory and practice, making this the ideal resource for students studying knowledge management courses within business management, information science and computer science degrees at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Entrepreneurship is a hot topic, yet there is no agreed definition of entrepreneurship. There is even debate about whether entrepreneurship can be taught!This text and case study collection is designed to stimulate critical thinking and reflective learning relating to entrepreneurship. This book enables you to focus on the key issues that need to be considered with regard to new ventures and/or a business plan module, as well as courses on theory and policy relating to entrepreneurship and small businesses.

This well-established text provides an authoritative and comprehensive overview of the practice and supporting systems relating to the storage and supply of materials, from elementary principles and simplest methods to the most advanced automated operations. It is an invaluable guide to inbound logistics for both students and practitioners.

Were you looking for the book with access to MyEconLab? This product is the book alone, and does NOT come with access to MyEconLab. This European adaptation takes Mishkins market leading text The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets a step further placing the central themes in context for European students. It provides an in-depth overview and comparison of the structures, goals, tools and strategies of the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve. Mishkins application of a unified analytical framework to the models makes theory intuitive for students whilst the rich array of current, real-world events keeps students motivated. Authoritative, comprehensive, and flexible, the text is easy to integrate into a wide variety of syllabi, and its ancillaries provide complete support when teaching the course. Frederic Mishkinstudied at MIT and has taught at Columbia Business School since 1983. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from 2006 to 2008 and has been a consultant to the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, as well as to numerous central banks throughout the world Kent Matthewsis the Sir Julian Hodge Professor of Banking and Finance at the Cardiff Business School. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics, Birkbeck and Liverpool University and has held research posts at the LSE, National Institute of Economic & Social Research and Bank of England. Massimo Giuliodori took his first degree at the University of Ancona (Italy) and his MSc in Economics and Finance at the University of Glasgow. After obtaining his PhD from the Scottish Doctoral Programme, he moved to the Amsterdam School of Economics of the University of Amsterdam, where he is now Associate Professor.

For undergraduate and graduate courses in MATLAB or as a reference in courses where MATLAB is used. This text covers all essential aspects of MATLAB presented within an easy- to-follow "e;learn while doing"e; tutorial format.

Do One Thing is for anyone who feels like they need to make changes in their life, but don't know where to start. With practical tools and advice to tackle the issues in your life that are stopping you from achieving your goals, you'll find out how to overcome these and start making the change you want from today. Broken into nine distinct topic areas and with over practical 60 ideas for you to try - from self-help to productivity tips - Dr Geraint Evans shows you how to: Understand how to remove things that are 'blocking' progress in your personal and professional life Help you acknowledge what needs to change and understand you need to do to make it happen How to ask for help and find ways to give back to others Use your new perspective to sustain momentum in the future If you only do one thing... read this book.

Your KS3 path to GCSE successDynamo 3 Grammar and Translation Workbook tracks the content of both Year 9 Pupil Books unit by unit, containing grammar and translation practice suitable for pupils following either the Rouge or Vert level of the course. Our Dynamo 3 Grammar and Translation Workbook is designed for independent study, so it's perfect for homework or cover work and includes: a grammar and translation focus to help prepare pupils for GCSE-style tasks fun, puzzle-style content to engage pupils progressive spreads which build from Vert-level to Rouge-level activities dedicated Rouge and Vert pages where the Pupil Book content differs significantly end-of-module translation pages covering translation into English and into French verb tables at the back of the book for pupils' reference.

Let's Learn About... introduces students to pre-coding, mathematical thinking, creative thinking, socio-emotional learning and literacy through fun and inspiring hands-on play. STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) engage students in experiential learning and guide them to find answers and discover new things through investigating the world around them, experimenting, and building new skills and theories about it. CBeebies videos provide authentic material and introduce the theme of each unit and opportunities for real communication in English.