This book presents a comprehensive introduction to information systems for business and/or management students, leading to coherent, integrated understanding of the subject and a strong foundation in theory. It is focused specifically on the needs of business/management students, shorter and cheaper than many other intro texts, but still comprehensive. It builds up understanding incrementally, tells a coherent story, showing the connections between subjects and leading to a more advanced understanding. The book puts the subject on a firm theoretical foundation. It is used as a lens through which the entire subject can be understood, leading to integrated understanding.This is the first text to bring this more coherent, theoretical, systematic approach to a wider audience which leads to a more sophisticated understanding, but still accessible to newcomers to the subject. It features a prestigious consultancy team including Chris Sauer (Fellow in Information Management, Said Business School, Oxford) and Robert Galliers (Provost and V-P for academic affairs, Bentley College, USA and visiting professor at LSE).It features excellent pedagogy and ancillaries including practical case studies to help students apply knowledge, and extensive companion website. Focused on the needs of business and management students, this text provides a comprehensive introduction to informatics and its application in organisations. Assuming no prior knowledge, it builds concepts incrementally, using a strong theoretical base supported by practical examples to develop a coherent, integrated understanding of the subject.

This title helps the undergraduate student through the process of using their reading in essays, from how to quote, paraphrase and summarise sources, through to editing their work. It focuses on the fundamental feature of all academic writing and work, why and how reading is used in academic writing. It takes students through the steps of how to use sources in a coherent and staged way by using one short essay (with colour-coded sections) and associated sources throughout. It uses real texts and examples of student writing as part of an inductive/practice approach.It gives editing and error correction practice for problematic grammatical points. It focuses on the positive reasons for using and acknowledging sources and gives the student the knowledge and confidence to do this effectively rather than just being told not to plagiarise. Using a coherent and staged approach, this practical guide enables and empowers students to use academic sources in a supportive and contextualized way. It uses real student assignment titles, real student writing and real student errors as examples of correct and incorrect writing in the student's own work.

Leisure studies encompasses the broadest range of leisure and sports pursuits and marries management, administration and sports, as well as customer service. Key Concepts in Leisure presents an indispensable guide to the key themes and concepts in this rapidly developing, fast-paced and demanding industry.

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.

An interactive text covering the requirements of undergraduate and diploma courses in theater, drama and performing arts, successfully integrating both practical and theoretical work. The authors draw on considerable experience of contemporary practice and provide fascinating examples of theater at work through text and improvisation.

In an extensive update to reflect the recent developments in theory and practice, the new edition of Understanding Social Work covers the basics in an easy-to-comprehend style. It is an ideal preparatory text for those considering a career in social work, students just starting their degree and in preparation for the first placement.

This guide explains why referencing is an essential part of good writing, and shows how to do it. It explains what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. With clear explanations and examples, this handy easy-to-read guide has engaging illustrations and an informal style.

The mass media, press and television have always been central in the formation of corporate identity and the promotion of business image and reputation. This volume provides a new perspective into the interrelationships between media and organisations across three dimensions: Media as Business, Media in business and Business in the media.

Written primarily for AS and A-Level English courses, but of interest to university students on related courses, this book is designed to make an intuitive understanding of language explicit. By focusing on language use in different contexts, it encourages an investigative and interpretative approach. It provides the core theoretical knowledge required for tackling a wide range of tasks and aims to develop awareness of both the nature and the function of language. This revised edition fine-tunes the content, presentation and style of the previous edition, and offers more scope for active reading and experimentation with practical analysis, more relevant examples and additional material that will appeal to contemporary readers.

«Key Concepts in Sociology» presents a comprehensive glossary of the key terms, concepts and figures that dominate the sociological landscape.References are organized alphabetically and fully cross-referenced for ease of use. Suggestions for further reading offer students additional resources to aid learning and understanding. It features all the major figures from the origins of sociology to the present day and gives concise summaries of the main ideas associated with them. A comprehensive index and revision lists helps the reader to locate specific concepts and make links between the entries.Complementing the student's primary reading, «Key Concepts in Sociology» presents a comprehensive glossary of the key terms, concepts and figures that dominate the sociological landscape. Organized alphabetically and cross-referenced for ease of use and accessibility, the book also provides suggestions for further reading to consolidate learning.»

Including new material on blogs, wikis, podcasts and e-portfolios, the second edition reflects the increasing number of e-learning courses. This practical, flexible text helps students enhance and develop their existing skills whether they are a distance learner, or at an institution which has e-learning integrated into their programmes.

This book offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the use of internet technology in research. It provides full accounts of the different ways in which online resources can help with research projects in any area of the social sciences or humanities along with useful hints and tips as to how you can make the internet work for you.

This is a practical skills guide for those studying business and management-related subjects at undergraduate level. Written in a one-to-one style, the book helps students prepare effectively for assignments, presentations, examinations and dissertations, interweaving both business studies and the real workings of business.

Organized around important aspects of life as an international student, this essential handbook introduces the landmark skills required for success in an overseas university.This book is based on experiences from many countries and many students. It deals with all aspects of higher education in a foreign country. It helps students with positive tips and suggestions. It covers practical, financial and social questions.Written especially for second language speakers of English, this practical handbook contains tips and suggestions to prepare students to live abroad, understand university culture and practice, and to improve their English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practice to make overseas university study a success.

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.

Compiled in response to student need, Core Statutes on Evidence is designed to be clear and easy to use, providing the essential statutory material and nothing more, making it easily navigable and ideal for exam use.

Mastering Modern German History 1864-1990 addresses the key political, social and economic developments in German history from 1864, to unification, through to the collapse of the Berlin Wall and re-unification. Completely accessible and written in an engaging and lucid style, this text provides students with an in-depth look at Germany and its complex past. .

This book provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to the major themes, concepts, terms and theorists encountered by students of Tourism. Concepts are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced for ease of use. Tables and figures complement the text, and to help explain complex terminology.

«This is an ideal series for students studying law at undergraduate level as it contains all the necessary statutes and statutory instruments. Compiled by experienced lecturers and examiners and updated annually, the books are excellent for exam use as the statutes are listed both alphabetically and by date. Importantly they do not include commentary or annotation. «The Core Statutes» series provides valuable help in a simple format.»

«This is an ideal series for students studying law at undergraduate level as it contains all the necessary statutes and statutory instruments. Compiled by experienced lecturers and examiners and updated annually, the books are excellent for exam use as the statutes are listed both alphabetically and by date. Importantly they do not include commentary or annotation. The «Core Statutes» series provides valuable help in a simple format.»