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"A Guide to Teaching Practice" is the most comprehensive text available for students on initial teacher training courses across all phases.

This new edition has been thoroughly reviewed by VTCT and includes exclusive guidance and advice. The engaging new text-design is packed with learning features to help students embed the necessary knowledge and understanding.

Completely up-to-date with a comprehensive Irish focus that examines key social transformations such as immigration, suburbanisation and Ireland’s unprecedented economic growth

Assumes no previous knowledge of accounting

Clearly explains the basics of double entry bookkeeping through to Final Accounts.

Contains practical exercises at the end of each chapter

Includes recent FETAC (NCVA) examination papers

Key features
* A unique technique-oriented approach takes the student through the mathematics in a highly accessible way
* Comprehensive coverage of all topics required by undergraduates at advanced levels of mathematics in engineering and science
* Hundreds of worked examples and progressively more challenging exercises
* Ideal either as part of a course or for self-study

Examines individual characteristics and intelligence and how they influence behaviour, while also exploring the impact of group, organisational and cultural factors
Contains an up-to-date analysis of Irish society including demographic statistics

Written in a very accessible and student-friendly style, this new edition provides the most recent statistics available. The book promotes the understanding of the nature and positioning of Irish society in relation to other societies.

This second edition of "Applied Social Care" continues to establish Social Care in Ireland as a distinct professional field. It is endorsed by the IASCE (Irish Association of Social Care Educators) and by the Resident Managers' Association. This new edition incorporates legislative developments since the first edition, including the Health & Social Care Professionals Act 2005.

• Outlines the historical and legislative perspectives of special needs in Ireland detailing key Irish legislation, i.e. EPSEN Act 2004, Disability Act 2005 and the Equality Act 2004, and its implications

• Introduces the student to a range of special needs conditions, detailing the causes, diagnosis and prognosis of each

• Highlights the effect of both verbal and non-verbal communication as a tool used in developing relationships with children with special needs

• Positions the role of the special needs assistant in relation to other stakeholders, i.e. family, teachers and other professionals

• Provides information on resources, services and facilities available in Ireland to children with special needs

• Identifies the principles of good practice in policies and procedures

• Includes a sample special needs case study with guidelines and information on completing assignments relating to courses on Special Needs

Traceable calibration of test and measurement equipment is a requirement of the ISO 9000 series of standards. "Basic Metrology for ISO 9000 Certification" provides essential information for the growing number of firms registered for ISO 9000.

Written in a simple step-by-step style with plenty of practice exercises, as well as worked examples Includes recent FETAC (NCVA) examination papers

Also available is the Portfolio of Business Documents which has been developed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to prepare the Portfolio of Coursework for the Accounting and Bookkeeping section of the FETAC (NCVA) Level 2

This is the standard reference for prescribing and dispensing drugs. In addition to the hard core of information, there are notes on the different drug groups to help in the choice of appropriate treatment. The BNF is updated in March and September of each year.

This text is written in light of significant recent developments in Company & Employment Law: — Company Law Enforcement Act 2001 — Company (Auditing & Accounting) Act 2003 — Protection of Employment (Part-Time Work) Act 2001

Also suitable for any course with a Business Calculations module
Practical exercises at the end of each chapter
FETAC (NCVA) type examination questions included
Also includes a chapter on Personal Finance

* Enables you to build up a picture of a child's progress throughout their development. * Guides you through the age-related behaviour to expect from a growing child. * It can reassure you that a child is developing normally or allow you to identify a child who, for some reason, may not be following developmental milestones.

* The safety, ICT and nutrition guidelines provided throughout offer useful tips to bear in mind when working with children. * The book benefits from Carolyn Meggitt's vast experience as an early years teacher who has written several successful textbooks on childcare and education.

Engaging. These are just a few of the words used by adopters and reviewers of John Santrock's "Child Development". "Child Development" is widely considered the most accurate and up-to-date topically-organized text in the field.

The Acts have been revised by amending and deleting sections in each of the individual Acts to take account of subsequent legislation.

Where a section of an Act has been amended by subsequent legislation the revised text is provided together with a reference to the amending legislation.

Where a section of an Act has been amended by subsequent legislation the revised text is provided together with a reference to the amending legislation.

Where a section of an Act has been amended by subsequent legislation the revised text is provided together with a reference to the amending legislation.

Includes 1999 Companies Amendments Acts dealing with changes in the law regarding: - examinership - removal of audit requirement for small companies - the problem of Irish registered non-resident companies.

Where a section of an Act has been amended by subsequent legislation the revised text is provided together with a reference to the amending legislation.

Where a section of an Act has been amended by subsequent legislation the revised text is provided together with a reference to the amending legislation.

Comprehensively presents the underlying concepts and elements of key communication skills for both business and professional students in Ireland

This title uses a combination of Microsoft Office 2003 suite of applications with Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Live Mail. It is a comprehensive yet practical guide to ECDL v 5.0 using images and screen dumps to explain concepts in a step-by-step manner.

• Introduces a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the key aspects of Consumer Behaviour

• Case studies, examples and scenarios throughout the text highlight both the global and Irish perspectives

• Details the impact of the global economy in terms of choice and product availability on consumer decisions and behaviour

• Presents contextual evidence to highlight how changes in social, cultural and economic circumstances determine trends and directions in consumer behaviour, including the impact of the internet

• Includes both consumer and organisational buyer behaviour

"Crafting and Executing Strategy" presents the latest research findings from the literature and cutting-edge strategic practices of companies. The chapter content continues to be solidly mainstream and balanced, mirroring both the best academic thinking and the pragmatism of real-world strategic management.

Structure of the book provides students with a comprehensive overview of best practice in the field: – Part 1 introduces the theory behind using the creative arts – Part 2 describes the practical use of the creative arts – Part 3 details creative activities for use in practice

This new edition demystifies the underlying concepts of Customer Service and presents them within an Irish context. It contains a chapter on vital up-to-date Irish consumer legislation.

Provides a theoretical understanding of the multiple components of management and leadership development. Provides practical advice and ideas for current and future managers and leaders who wish to enhance their professional development in organisations.

Published in collaboration with the Royal Irish Academy, the Dictionary of Irish Biography is the most comprehensive and authoritative biographical reference work available both in print and online for Ireland.

Written for Primary school teachers, undergraduate and postgraduate students of Education and Drama, this is a comprehensive theoretical and practical book which situates the teaching of drama in the context of the Irish Education system.

This title covers Module 4 ECDL Syllabus 5. This manual helps you learn how to design spreadsheets, how to use basic functions to perform calculations within your spreadsheet and how to create and format charts. The manual comes with its own data files which you use for practising the relevant exercises.
It is approved by the ECDL Foundation.

Including four new chapters, this updated edition explores the following:

• The advent of the euro and the increasing relevance of developments in the European Union

• The impact of increased globalisation on activities in Ireland, especially the environment

• The changing role of the state, in terms of expenditure levels and patterns, taxation and social partnership

• The huge growth in employment and immigration

• The concern with distribution issues including social, economic, political and affective inequality

• The huge scale of activity in the building and construction sector, and the resulting dramatically changing physical landscape

• Competition policy and regulation for the services sector and natural monopolies

• The importance of education, both as a factor in explaining economic growth and in terms of considerations of efficiency and equity in delivery of services

• Likewise for the health sector, where barely a month goes by without some major economic or safety issue arising

• The declining importance of the agricultural sector, particularly in employment and state funding, and the increasing emphasis on the general food sector, such as food safety, distribution, changing consumption patterns and the environmental consequences of farming activity

Each chapter contains activities and points of discussion to encourage participation in the classroom and lists additional web resources for further study and exploration

'Effective Leadership and Management in the Early Years ! is the best analysis of leadership and management that I have come across. It is a highly practical tool and a resource that will enable early years practitioners at different stages of professional development to explore, understand, rate and develop their leadership and management expertise.'

This essential text has been written to match the electro-epilation elements of the S/NVQ Beauty Therapy Level 3 specifications. Drawing on the popular student-centred approach, this highly illustrated, practical text is an essential purchase for students and will also prove a valuable reference tool for qualified electrologists.

Elementary Statistics: A Step By Step Approach" is for general beginning statistics courses with a basic algebra prerequisite.

• Presents a socio-historical perspective tracing the evolution of early education in Ireland through to present day

• Analyses and critiques current early childhood policy development and implementation

• Contextualises international research findings on young children’s development and learning, the role of practitioners and the critical importance of the learning environment as applied to children’s everyday experiences and setting practice in Ireland

• Introduces the concept of a nurturing pedagogy, and explores its potential to integrate care and education in practice

• Complements other developments in the field in Ireland such as Síolta – the National Quality Framework and the National Framework for Early Learning

• Foreword written by Elly Singer (Assoc. Prof at the University of Utrecht and University of Amsterdam and leading author in the area of childcare)

• Written for those studying Early Childhood Education at degree, or postgraduate level in Institutes of Technology, Universities and some Senior Colleges

• Also suitable for students taking Primary Teaching and Montessori courses

Engineering Mathematics is the best-selling introductory mathematics text for students on science and engineering degree and pre-degree courses. Sales of previous editions stand at more than half a million copies. It is suitable for classroom use and self-study. Its unique programmed approach takes students through the mathematics they need in a step-by-step fashion with a wealth of examples and exercises. The book is divided into two sections with the Foundation section starting at Level 0 of the IEng syllabus and the main section extending over all elements of a first year undergraduate course. The book therefore suits a full range of abilities and levels of access. The online personal tutor guides students through exercises in the same step-by-step fashion as the book, with hundreds of full workings to questions.

· Revision of all chapters on Information Communication Technology · Includes an extended section on Research Methods and Resources · The area on Media has been fully updated and expanded

All concepts, explained in a simple and logical manner, are supported with business-type examples

Each chapter begins with defined learning objectives, and ends with a summary/recap on key points

A Glossary of Terms is provided at the end of each section

This textbook is non-software specific and assumes no previous understanding of computer applications software

Essential Teaching Skills examines skills including those needed for personalised learning, ICT and assessment presented in a familiar and accessible style.

Introduction to the Human Body, 8th Edition enables allied health professionals to efficiently and effectively master the essentials of anatomy and physiology as well as understand the balance between homeostasis and disruptions to homeostasis

This book relates values to ethical issues and ethical practices within social care in Ireland. It explains the importance of values, particularly in terms of supporting improvements in care services in Ireland. It provides chapter questions for consideration and discussion, as well as exercises and case studies.

· A comprehensive survey of EU Law focusing on the core issues examined on courses taken by students in Ireland, i.e.: - EU institutions - Principles and enforcement of EU Law - Relation of EU Law to Irish Law - The ‘Four Freedoms’: Free Movement of Goods, Free Movement of Persons, Freedom of Establishment and Free Movement of Services - Competition Law

Completely revised, this new edition with its fresh new design, teaching strategies, ideas and advice provide general principles for teaching. A Coherent, evidence based view of teaching and learning, presenting some radical new methods known to greatly improve student achievement.

· Corporate governance is integrated throughout the text, and emphasised at vital decision-making stages
· The Internal Control System is addressed from both Auditing and Compliance perspectives
· Both the Auditing process and the Annual Report are described and discussed
· International Accounting Standards and the impact of the latest Irish legislation on accounting are detailed
· Detailed analyses link all statements, to cover the accrual and cash picture

· Categorises and analyses the main sources of finance, with discussions on raising equity and the bond markets
· Examines strategic financial decision-making, with chapters on: investment appraisal, including an intuitive discussion on real options; financial forecasting and planning; and the cost of capital and capital structure
· In the context of recent turmoil in financial markets, a theoretical discussion on money markets and interest rates and the yield curve is provided