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Structuring Your Research Thesis
Автор: Carter Susan Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2012 Страниц: 104 Дата загрузки: 25 апреля 20162015-02-19
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Based on the experience of students worldwide, this book offers practical advice to research students struggling with the complexities of structuring their arts, humanities or social science thesis. Real-life case studies vividly introduce a number of alternative approaches, providing students with new ideas for structuring their work.
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Writing in the Disciplines
Автор: Deane Mary Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2011 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 7 октрября 20142016-08-14
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'Writing in the Disciplines' (WiD) is a growing field in which discipline-based academics, writing developers, and learning technologists collaborate to help students succeed as subject specialists. This book places WiD in its theoretical and cultural contexts and reports on initiatives taking place at a range of UK higher education institutions. Also includes surveys of current developments and scholarship in the US, Australia, Europe and elsewhere, making it of interest to both a UK and an international audience.
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How to Write Better Essays
Автор: Greetham Bryan Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 328 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20152015-10-17
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Have you ever wondered why some people can produce a well-structured, relevant essay written in a style that seems to glide across the page with the minimum of fuss? Do you think some people simply have these skills, and others don't, and that there is nothing we can do about it? This book just might change your mind. Addressing each landmark stage of the essay writing process, How to Write Better Essays teaches you how to: analyse the question and break down difficult terms and concepts; brainstorm effectively and generate your own ideas; evaluate and criticise arguments; express your thoughts coherently and develop your own style of writing; plan and structure your essay from introduction to conclusion... and along the way, practical techniques show how to analyse, criticise, discuss and evaluate material, improve your style, revise your final draft and avoid plagiarism. This second edition features a unique troubleshooting section allowing you easily to locate solutions to your writing problems, additional chapters on paragraphs and style, and end of chapter summaries. In short, this book is the constant source of assistance and inspiration you need to tackle your essays with confidence!
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What is This Thing Called Language
Автор: Nunan David Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2012 Страниц: 272 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20152015-09-02
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David Nunan provides an overview of the key topics and concepts that constitute our current understanding of language. This new edition has been extensively reworked and updated, including additional coverage of language and culture, language variation, second language acquisition and bilingualism. New discourse examples are also included.
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Family Law
Автор: Standley Kate Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 512 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20172014-06-21
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This popular and long-established text provides an insightful and comprehensive account of a fascinating and dynamic subject. In addition to dealing with the intricacies of the substantive law, the text considers the wider social and policy issues, the current family law debates, and proposals for reform. This new edition has been revised and updated to include all the recent statutory and case-law developments in family law, as well as discussions for reform. The user-friendly layout highlights cases and statutes in separate boxes, and includes helpful summaries at the end of each chapter. Suggestions for further reading and lists of useful websites are also provided. Family Law is essential reading for law students taking undergraduate modules on family law. Students on child law, social work, social policy and health care courses will also find it invaluable, as will postgraduates and those studying the subject for professional purposes.
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The Graduate Career Guidebook
Автор: Rook Steve Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 28 марта 20162016-09-10
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At last, a practical, positive approach to finding the perfect job — ideal for any student or graduate. In The Graduate Career Guidebook, Steve Rook explains how to find your dream role, regardless of whether you have a career in mind or no idea what you want to do after university. His inspiring approach divides the career journey into manageable steps and helps you navigate each stage, from deciding what you want, to gaining work experience, networking effectively, conducting a job hunt, writing a knock out CV, impressing at interview and getting the job. The text will guide you through the career planning process so you can find a successful and fulfilling future.
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How to Use Your Reading in Your Essays
Автор: Godfrey Jeanne Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 12 марта 20162017-03-26
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Takes the undergraduate student through the process of effectively using their reading in essays, from how to quote, paraphrase and summarise sources, through to editing their work. It includes key vocabulary for using sources and practice in checking and correcting common errors, as well as featuring examples of real student writing throughout.
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Land Law
Автор: Davys Mark Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 328 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20152015-10-17
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The palgrave macmillan law masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, straightforward and comprehensive introductions to the main subject areas, all written by experienced and respected authors. This eighth edition of Land Law has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in the subject. In addition, the content has been substantially enlarged and restructured so as to aid understanding. It is an ideal companion for students studying land law as part of a law degree or the GDL/CPE and for students taking the subject as part of a surveying or estate management course. Includes end of chapter summaries, self-test exercises and suggestions for further reading.
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Mastering Modern World History
Автор: Lowe Norman Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 720 Дата загрузки: 11 октрября 20162014-06-28
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This book covers the major topics of modern world history in a clear and concise style. After a general introduction, themes are developed in more detail, with headings, key words, and phrases underlined. With its easy to follow cross-referencing and helpful problem-solving approach, this text is the ideal introduction to higher level study of modern world history.
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The Palgrave Student Planner 2013-2014
Автор: Cottrell Stella Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 232 Дата загрузки: 13 октрября 20162015-05-26
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This best-selling planner is the complete self-management tool for students. It contains everything students need to organise their information and time effectively, including study skills advice, diary pages, personal finance guidance, timetables, useful contacts and websites, spelling rules, notes pages and much more.
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Changes in Complementation in British and American English
Автор: Rudanko Juhani Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2011 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 11 октрября 20142012-12-30
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Arguing that a corpus-based approach is indispensable for the study of changes of complementation in British and American English, the author examines several central patterns of sentential complementation in a number of electronic corpora to shed light on the emergence and spread of innovative constructions in relatively recent English.
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'Che' Guevara: The Economics of Revolution
Автор: Yaffe Helen Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2009 Страниц: 368 Дата загрузки: 10 сентября 20142011-07-24
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This book presents a unique exploration of the impact of Che Guevara as economist and politician, providing a comprehensive exploration of a little-discussed, but central, aspect of Guevara's life and career. It provides a comprehensive overview of a forgotten aspect of Che Guevara's life — his economic contributions to Cuba while in government. It contributes to a reassessment of Che Guevara's legacy. The research is based on new archival material, including transcripts of internal meetings, internal reports, and over 70 interviews with nearly 50 of Guevara's closest collaborators. Che Guevara is an iconic figure, four decades after his death. Yet his most significant contribution is largely unknown — his work as a member of the Cuban government is rarely discussed. This book explores his impact on Cuba's economy, through fascinating new archival material and interviews.
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Language Testing and Validation: An Evidence-based Approach
Автор: Weir Cyril J. Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2004 Страниц: 316 Дата загрузки: 13 октрября 20092006-10-30
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Tests for the measurement of language abilities must be constructed according to a coherent validity framework based on the latest developments in theory and practice. This innovative book, by a world authority on language testing, deals with all key aspects of language test design and implementation. It provides a road map to effective testing based on the latest approaches to test validation. A book for all MA students in Applied Linguistics or TESOL, and for professional language teachers.
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Mastering: Team Leadership
Автор: Cartwright Roger I. Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2002 Страниц: 288 Дата загрузки: 12 марта 20092005-04-22
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Team working is vital to organizational success. This up-to-the- minute consideration of the roles played by teams and leaders is designed for students and professionals who require practical examples to bring the concepts of team leadership to life. With examples from across the globe and a careful blend of theory and practice, the book is intended to inform the debate about how teams should be employed in work situations. Website links and additional reading material to assist in the study of team leadership are included on an ancillary website.
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Intellectual Property Law
Автор: Hart Tina Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 336 Дата загрузки: 18 марта 20162015-05-28
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The authors combine backgrounds in academic teaching and top level private practice to produce an intellectually stimulating yet practical introduction to the world of copyright, designs, patents and trade mark law.
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Trusts Law
Автор: Webb Charlie Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 440 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20152015-05-15
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The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. This third edition of Trusts Law has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in the subject, and includes a new chapter on Injunctions. The authors bring a unique combination of academic knowledge and hands-on commercial experience to the explanation of their subject. This is an ideal companion to the subject for both law undergraduate and GDL/CPE students. Includes end of chapter summaries, self-test exercises and suggestions for further reading.
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The Truth About Syria
Автор: Rubin Barry Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2008 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 16 февраля 20102010-10-13
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Acclaimed Middle East expert Barry Rubin answers the question many are asking today: How dangerous is Syria? Rubin's account of Syria received praise for its strong opinions, including a glowing review in the New York Post Syria. It is the first book to focus on Syria as a major threat. Barry Rubin is a well-known expert on Middle East politics with excellent media contacts. Syria has long presented a serious problem for the Middle East. With its mix of competing religious and ethnic groups, radical ideologies, and political repression, it is a 72,000-square-mile time bomb waiting to go off. This book explores the critical issues and offers an insightful analysis of the effects of recent developments.
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Constitutional and Administrative Law
Автор: Alder John Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 600 Дата загрузки: 25 мая 20162015-07-18
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The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. The ninth edition of Constitutional and Administrative Law has been thoroughly updated to incorporate recent changes to the law. This is an ideal companion to undergraduate or GDL/CPE courses in constitutional and administrative law or public law. The enhanced layout includes end of chapter summaries, self-test exercises and suggestions for further reading.
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Contract Law
Автор: McKendrick Ewan Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 432 Дата загрузки: 22 мая 20162015-10-11
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The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. This best-selling, classic text provides a clear and straightforward account of the basic rules of contract law, while also introducing current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law and discussing wider controversies surrounding the basic doctrines. Praised time and again by both lecturers and students, Contract Law is compact yet comprehensive, well-written, well-structured, stimulating and engaging. This new tenth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent changes in the law. It is essential reading for all students taking undergraduate and GDL/CPE courses in contract law. Ewan McKendrick is Registrar and Professor of English Private Law in the University of Oxford, where he is also a Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall. He is the author of a number of key works on contract law and commercial law, and is an editor of Chitty on Contracts. He is also a barrister in practice with a leading set of commercial chambers in London.
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Sports Law
Автор: James Mark Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 376 Дата загрузки: 21 августа 20152018-08-21
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The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. Sports Law provides a comprehensive overview of the ways in which the law has impacted on how sport is played, administered and consumed. The author writes in a clear and engaging manner, tracing the origins and sources of this new subject and drawing examples from a wide range of professional and amateur sports to illustrate the important current debates and topics of interest. This second edition has been fully updated, and includes full coverage of the Olympic Games. Supported throughout by chapter summaries, explanations of key terms and detailed further reading lists, this text makes an ideal companion to the study of sports law at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
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