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

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

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 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

Examines child development under 5 key areas:

Overview of Child Development - Explores key issues, concepts and debates in child development such as nature v nurture, continuity v discontinuity, early v later experience, normative development

Physical Development - Describes the physical development of the child from pre-natal to 6 years, listing the various milestones throughout

Cognitive & Language Development - Introduces the theories and stages of both cognitive and language development for the years 0–6, with particular focus on how to promote development in these areas

Social & Emotional Development - Explains the theories and stages of emotional and social development in children from 0–6 years, with emphasis on self-image, self-esteem and child behaviour

Primary research in Child Development - Details observation as a research tool, highlighting its purposes, methods and constraints - Provides detailed instructions on how to approach, research and present single observations; addressing the five areas of development with children of various ages

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.

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

Additional linking commentaries and revision exercises enrich the depth of resources of this edition for students.

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.

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.

A revised edition of this comprehensive introduction to early childhood within an Irish context, reflecting economic, legislative, demographic and social changes relevant to the childcare sector that have occurred in Ireland since 2005.

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

Introduces recent changes in legislation and service provision in Ireland, including the recently revised pre-school regulations

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

• 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

· 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

Provides students with a broad knowledge of the principles of Irish law as it affects commercial transactions

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

· 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

# Examines all aspects of Investment including:
# Securities Market Risk & Return Capital Asset Pricing Model Investing in Bonds Investing in Equities Derivatives
# Irish examples and case studies are used throughout the text

This new text provides comprehensive coverage of geometrical drawing for apprentices of Carpentry & Joinery.
· Devised specifically for Phases 4 & 6 of FÁS apprenticeships in Carpentry & Joinery
· Written in a clear and accessible style
· Over 250 detailed drawings throughout

· Comprehensive treatment of the issues facing pre-service teachers, along with guidance for those in the early years of a teaching career
· Provides practical guidance on many areas: classroom management; planning for lessons; time management; evaluating learning; motivating pupils; dealing with conflict; and managing stress

· Focuses on relevant theory and models, while detailing the underpinning principles.

· Examines the practical significance of health promotion theory in Ireland, with regard to work, community, public policy and organisational contexts.

·Contains a specific section devoted to aspects of research, relevant to students and practitioners within the field of Health Science.

Suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in health promotion; health education practitioners; health and social care professionals and those involved in the development of health management, social and public policy as well as students of and practitioners in the area of public health.

Covers the 3 mandatory vocational modules of study (Care Skills; Care Support; Safety and Health at Work); the Communications module; and the Work Experience module.
Also covers many of the elective modules of study: Care of the Older Person; Challenging Behaviour Management; Palliative Care Support; and Care of People with Mental Illness.

• Explains lifespan development from conception to old age, and is supported by Irish facts, research, statistics and context

• Introduces and discusses key debates within psychology, such as nature vs. nurture and critical vs. sensitive periods of development, by using contemporary case studies and findings

• Examines the stages from infancy to adolescence within the framework of physical, cognitive and socioemotional theories

• Visually well presented with each chapter containing: – Chapter outline and objectives – Keywords in definition boxes – Case study displaying application of theory and issues – A focus on a contemporary issue relating to each chapter content, making the learning experience very real – Recap of key points at end of chapter to aid revision and learning

• Always keeping the learner in mind, it is written in an accessible language and promotes easy understanding of key concepts and theories

Updated edition of this highly successful Irish textbook which draws on up-to-the-minute Irish research and data, while also incorporating key developments internationally.

Completely updated and revised in light of Ireland's changing economic conditions. Includes new Employment Legislation and Trade Union Law Amendments. Up-to-date treatment of partnership developments.

Designed to help students understand the basic principles of Company Law

Updated to include recent case-law and legislation including the following: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003 Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Act, 2005 Market Abuse (Directive 2003/6/EC) Regulations 2005 Prospectus (Directive 2003/71/EC) Regulations 2005 Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Bill, 2006

Written in a clear and concise style

Suitable for those studying: Company Law in Institutes of Technology and other third level institutions Professional Accountancy Examinations, e.g. CIMA, ACCA Law undergraduates

All major changes to criminal law up to the end of 2005 are discussed, including: - The major changes brought about by the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 and the Sex Offenders Act 2001 - New developments concerning the defence of provocation - New developments in the area of Mens Rea, including the decision of the House of Lords in R v. G - The likely impact of the European Convention on Human Rights - All relevant publications from the Law Reform Commission, including their papers on Corporate Killing, Provocation and the Mens Rea of Murder

Reflects the extensive changes in the Irish system of government, particularly in recent years, including: Strategic management of Parliamentary procedures of The management of EU business

Undergraduate core text for study of Irish Social Policy - analysis based on an Irish Context.