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Student Eats: Fast, Cheap, Healthy - the best tried-and-tested recipes for students
Paperback,
03/08/2017,
£9.99
£8.99
What you want to eat, what you can actually make?In this book, the author offers hundreds of tried-and-tested ideas to cook with the minimal utensils, no fancy gadgets and affordable ingredients. It includes kitchen kit, starter store cupboard shopping list, her smart meal maths and simple menu plans for one, two, four or more.
How to be a Study Ninja: Study smarter. Focus better. Achieve more.
Paperback,
03/08/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
Struggling with your studies? Overwhelmed by your reading list? Paralysed by procrastination? It's time to think like a Ninja!
Mature Student's Handbook
Paperback,
21/04/2009,
£19.99
£17.99
A practical guide allowing mature students to build on their strengths and overcome challenges. Includes worked examples, exercises and space for recording strategies and successes. Covers areas such as lectures, seminars, reading and note-taking, presentations, writing, exams, time management, finance and careers.
Study Skills Handbook (Simplified Chinese Language Edition)
Paperback,
08/02/2013,
£15.99
£14.39
Available for the first time in simplified Chinese, The Study Skills Handbook helps you to develop the skills you need for higher level study, to obtain a good degree and plan for your future career. An international bestseller, the book is ideal for Chinese-speaking students embarking on a course at an English-speaking institution.
Get Sorted: How to make the most of your student experience
Paperback,
03/05/2015,
£12.99
£11.69
- There are a host of useful illustrations, diagrams, checklists, exercises and real student stories to help you get the most from the book.- It's easy to find your way around the chapters so you can pick the bits that are most relevant for you.
Studying Law 4ed
Paperback,
23/07/2014,
£20.99
£18.89
Studying Law introduces students to the fundamental legal skills that they will need to successfully study the subject, such as case analysis, legislative interpretation, problem solving and essay writing, and to the core Law subjects themselves and the distinctions between them.
Studying History 4ed
Paperback,
09/11/2016,
£19.99
£17.99
This best-selling guide will help you get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind historical study, while also showing you how to formulate your own ideas in a clear, analytical style. Fully updated throughout, further advice on web-based sources and avoiding plagiarism will equip you with the tools you need to succeed on your course.
Palgrave Study Skills - Smart Thinking: How to Think Conceptually, Design Solutions and Make Decisions
Paperback,
08/04/2016,
£15.99
£14.39
We all have the ability to think conceptually and creatively, but for many of us this potential lies untapped. Smart Thinking will teach you how to generate your own original ideas, create new concepts, assess risk, solve problems and make balanced decisions. Above all, this book will show you how to truly think for yourself.
How to Begin Studying English Literature 4ed
Paperback,
07/06/2016,
£18.99
£17.09
This book has established itself as one of the most popular introductory student guides in the field. The fourth edition has been updated throughout, with a brand new chapter on critics and contexts in essay writing. It shows the reader how to approach literature, featuring chapters on themes, characters, structure, style, irony and analysis.
Writing for Science Students
Paperback,
06/06/2017,
£14.99
£13.49
Writing for Science Students is a practical guide to the techniques you need for accurate, clear and effective writing. This book takes you through each stage of the process, from understanding the requirements of your assignment and planning your research, right through to reading, structuring your writing and editing.
Business Student's Phrase Book: Key Vocabulary for Effective Writing
Paperback,
26/05/2017,
£15.99
£14.39
To write successfully in business - both at university and in the workplace - you need to communicate your ideas clearly and correctly; imprecise or incorrect word use will lessen the clarity and credibility of your work. This book gives you an accessible `way in' to the words and phrases you will need to use in essays, case studies and reports.
Studying in English: Strategies for Success in Higher Education
Paperback,
04/06/2017,
£15.99
£14.39
Are you studying, or planning to study, a degree taught in English? If so, this is the book for you. It's full of examples, ideas, activities and good advice to help you improve your English and make the most of your university experience, whether you are abroad or taking university classes in English at home.
Student's Guide to Peer Mentoring: Get More From Your University Experience
Paperback,
24/05/2017,
£14.99
£13.49
Whether you already work as a student mentor or are considering becoming one, this book will serve as an indispensable companion and will help you to make the most of your mentoring experience.
Palgrave Study Skills - Work-Based Learning Student Handbook 2ed
Paperback,
01/05/2015,
£18.99
£17.09
This book will help work-based students to successfully navigate academia. It is a hands-on guide for learners, helping them to get the most out of their university experience. Real-life case studies and useful activities are embedded throughout, illuminating the routes to university qualifications based on workplace activity.
Writing for University 2ed
Paperback,
23/03/2016,
£6.99
£6.29
This concise, handy guide demystifies academic writing, providing students with real insight into writing well at university. Direct and practical advice allows students to gain the confidence, knowledge and tools to hit the ground running from their first year of study. Well-presented, featuring lively illustrations.
Surviving Your Dissertation
Paperback,
23/05/2007,
£29.99
£26.99
Using examples from a wide range of disciplines, the authors give readers expert advice on the entire dissertation process. The entire text has been updated with new examples, and there is also an up-to-the-minute discussion of online research and the use of software packages.
How To Succeed At University
Paperback,
18/03/2009,
£15.99
£14.39
A structured and supportive approach to developing a student's learning and achievement. The book helps the reader plan for their own personal, educational and career development.
Literature Review
Paperback,
04/09/2008,
£18.99
£17.09
Written in user-friendly language, this resource offers master's and doctoral level students in education and the social sciences a road map to developing and writing an effective literature review for a research project, thesis, or dissertation.
QUALITATIVE INQUIRY AND RESEARCH DESIGN :
Paperback,
08/05/2012,
£39.99
£35.99
The Third Edition continues to provide a crystal clear yet in-depth guide to help researchers navigate the complexity of qualitative inquiry
Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia 2ed
Paperback,
25/04/2012,
£19.99
£17.99
Full of advice on topics such as note taking, reading strategies and exam technique, this fully revised and updated edition motivates, inspires and guides dyslexic students through their college studies.
Communication in Everyday Life
Paperback,
18/03/2014,
£61.00
£54.90
An alternate version of the Communication in Everyday Life, this version includes four public speaking chapters with comprehensive coverage on preparing and delivering effective informative, persuasive, and special occasion presentations, in addition to practical instruction on communicating interpersonally, in groups, and with technology.
Doing and Writing Action Research
Paperback,
18/04/2009,
£22.99
£20.69
Following on from the authors' extremely popular books on Action Research, this book deals with the core issues involved in writing-up Action Research Projects.
Qualitative Research 3ed
Paperback,
17/11/2010,
£27.99
£25.19
Draws on a stellar list of leading qualitative researchers, each of whom is writing on their own specialized area in qualitative research, but doing so in a way that is clear and accessible to students and those new to the field of qualitative methods.
Student Survival Guide
Paperback,
01/08/2001,
£5.99
£5.39
A guide to university life written by two current students at Cardiff University, encompassing study, the social scene and accommodation. They cover issues from the chaos of Fresher's week and difficult landlords, to sex and social life, the stress of finals and beyond.
Research Student's Guide to Success
Paperback,
01/10/2000,
£2.99
Provides an understanding of the term 'research student' to embrace all postgraduate students undertaking research, whether for traditional PhDs and MPhils or within programmes such as professional doctorates, 'taught' masters degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism
Paperback,
01/02/2010,
£19.99
£17.99
This excellent new edition of The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism will continue to demystify the referencing process and provide essential guidance on making sure you are not committing plagiarism.
How to Write a Thesis 3ed
Paperback,
01/03/2011,
£19.99
£17.99
Providing guidance to help students shape their theses, this book offers advice and practical tips and techniques. With useful summaries and checklists to help students to stay on track or regain their way, it introduces practical writing techniques such as free writing, generative writing and binge writing.
How to Get a Job You'll Love
Paperback,
01/10/2012,
£14.99
£13.49
This new and fully updated 2013-14 edition of John Lees' bestselling to Get a Job You'll Lovel help readers unlock their hidden potential, find their passion and apply it to their working lives.
How to Master Personality Questionnaires
7,
01/09/2000,
£7.99
£7.19
What is personality and how is it measured? Why are personality questionnaires used and what do employers do with the results? This guide helps readers to understand the questionnaires and explains some of the tricks of the psychologist's trade.
Reading and Understanding Research
Paperback,
20/04/2004,
£24.99
£22.49
This book will demystify the process for all those who have to navigate their way through research reports. The aim of this work is to improve student comprehension of research and to improve the quality of research reports which will be produced.
Analyze Anything: A Guide to Critical Reading and Writing
Paperback,
19/04/2012,
£24.99
£22.49
Explains how to read, interpret and write about the world around us in a critical and informed way. This book answers the needs of students of composition, rhetoric, creative writing, stylistics or literature. It teaches the reader how to perform semiotic analysis, and formulates a logical set of instructions on how to write it up.
Exam Skills Handbook: Achieving Peak Performance
Paperback,
22/02/2012,
£15.99
£14.39
Provides an easy-to-follow set of strategies and techniques that build to a plan for achieving your best possible exam performance. It gives practical step-by-step guidance in long-term planning for optimal performance through to last minute revision strategies. This fully updated, two-colour edition includes two brand new chapters.
Release Your Inner Drive: Everything you need to know about how to get good at stuff
Paperback,
25/05/2017,
£9.99
£8.99
Release Your Inner Drive: Everything You Need to Know about How to Get Good at Stuff by Bradley Busch and Edward Watson is a book of infographics designed to show teenagers how they can excel at school and in life.
Brain Box: The Essential Guide to Success at school or college
Paperback,
09/06/2014,
£9.99
£8.99
The Brain Box is your indispensable guide not only to powering through the stress, hard work and brain-ache of school or college, but also to establishing good learning habits and self-motivation which will be invaluable throughout the next stage of your life, whether that be at university or in a career.
Studying for your Education Degree
Paperback,
16/04/2018,
£14.99
£13.49
An essential text for all those undertaking an education or teacher training degree within higher education, providing study support, skills and strategies for success.
Mindfulness for Students
Paperback,
18/05/2018,
£12.99
£11.69
Using a unique combination of mindfulness-based techniques and study skills, this book shows students how to apply mindfulness to their studies and everyday life in simple, practical steps.
Academic Skills Handbook: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University
Paperback,
08/09/2018,
£14.99
£13.49
This is your complete guide to acing your assignments and getting the most out of your time at university, packed with tips, diagnostic tools and tutorials to boost your grades.
Criminology and Criminal Justice Companion
Paperback,
28/04/2017,
£20.99
£18.89
This companion offers a user-friendly and practical introduction to the various aspects of studying and researching Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Undergraduate Research Handbook 2ed
Paperback,
06/12/2018,
£19.99
£17.99
This is a comprehensive guide to planning and producing high-quality dissertations, written assignments and project reports at undergraduate level. It supports students of all disciplines through each stage of the research process, from drafting questions and reviewing the literature through to collecting data and presenting their work.
Writing for Engineers
Paperback,
02/11/2017,
£16.99
£15.29
This book is full of practical advice and useful examples to help students and engineers write clearly, accurately and impressively. This updated fourth edition features new material on technical notes, inspection reports and business cases, along with abstracts and summaries. It is an essential aid for today's engineers.
Success in Academic Writing 2ed
Paperback,
12/03/2018,
£14.99
£13.49
This concise and practical guide takes students step-by-step through the writing process, and covers core aspects of academic writing, from understanding the task and researching the topic through to composing a draft, editing copy and responding to feedback.
Writing for Law
Paperback,
30/06/2010,
£20.99
£18.89
This is an easy to use guide on how to complete the various types of assessment normally encountered in undergraduate law programmes. Encouraging students to apply the skills they have learnt, it covers a wide range of tasks including essay writing, giving presentations and moots, taking exams and completing dissertations.
Bullet Journal Method: Track Your Past, Order Your Present, Plan Your Future
Hardback,
23/10/2018,
£16.99
£15.29
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Transform your life using the Bullet Journal Method, the revolutionary organisational system and worldwide phenomenon.
The Bullet Journal Method will undoubtedly transform your life, in more ways than you can imagine' Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning
Student Mindset: A 30-item toolkit for anyone learning anything
Paperback,
28/11/2018,
£9.99
£8.99
In The Student Mindset: A 30-item toolkit for anyone learning anything, Steve Oakes and Martin Griffin provide clear, effective and engaging tools designed to help students plan, organise and execute successful learning.
50 Ways to Boost Your Employability
Paperback,
08/05/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
This engaging book will inspire and motivate students to shape new habits which will boost their employability and prepare them for their next steps.
50 Ways to Succeed as an International Student
Paperback,
08/05/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
Spanning the whole international student journey, it will help students to recognise potential challenges, connect with other students and take action that will prepare them for life after their study abroad adventure.This is an ideal resource for any student who wants to make the most of their time studying overseas.
50 Ways to Manage Stress
Paperback,
08/05/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
This practical book will inspire and encourage students to shape new habits and make stress-management a natural part of their everyday routine. It shows students how to recognise helpful and unhelpful stress, identify their stress triggers and develop coping mechanisms to ease and manage stress.
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