This provocative book discusses a new turn in mixed methods research: merged methods. Moving beyond the binary quantitative-qualitative distinction, it shows you how to integrate methods in social research.

Now featuring an expanded range of examples of critical discourse analysis in action, and across a wide variety of disciplines, and two new chapters on multimodality and social media, this book continues to provide readers with a sophisticated and nuanced treatment of discourse studies from experts in the field

Provides a clear explanation of the science as well as the practical and clinical aspects of infection prevention and control; giving students a more robust knowledge base to better prepare them for taking on future leadership roles in this area.

With this guide to mindful practice, teachers will learn how to use mindfulness in their own professional and personal lives as well as how to incorporate it in their teaching to support student wellbeing.

This thoroughly practical book combines cognitive and behavioural approaches with vocational counselling and coaching for the first time, providing clear, practical strategies and a wealth of materials that can be used with clients in one-to-one or group settings.

This book is a reflection on the nature of partnership working, how it has developed and the issues which impede or enable success in the pre-school and early years arena.

The classic text in multilevel analysis, dealing with everything you need to know, has been hugely revised and added to and is supported by all the software. A must-have for modellers.

The Reception year is a transitional or bridging time for children. This text will guide trainee and beginning teachers to perform the multiple roles and responsibilities of a reception teacher and support children through this transition.