This new addition to our successful series introduces students to the elements of psychological research design, as well as providing some help with the use of statistical techniques. Topics covered include the planning and carrying out of an investigation, presenting and interpreting results and writing reports and the text concludes with outlines of various specific studies.

This work is suitable for those embarking on the study of psychology for the first time. It is divided into eight parts covering: historical background, issues and controversies in psychology; cognitive psychology; animal behaviour; human development; social psychology; personality and atypical behaviour; and research methods. The text features chapter objectives, chapter summaries, self-assessment questions, on-page glossary definitions and further reading lists to help consolidate students' learning.

This textbook is essential reading for all teaching assistants studying for Foundation Degrees or for Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. This practical guide gives TAs useful advice on: how learning happens; identifying different learning styles; developing an effective learning environment; using assessment to support learning; and, supporting learning with children with special needs. Each chapter of this book contains checklists for TAs to record their progress and real life case studies for the TA to learn from.

An emotive, non-fiction collection of more than 60, heartbreakingly-honest poems, "A Place to Fall Into" touches on the author's tumultuous upbringing, being gay, love of family, homesickness, true happiness and more. Split into three sections, "Then," "Sooner" and "Now" this collection has a distinct, autobiographical feel without being heavy or weighed-down. "A Place to Fall Into" is an easy read that is perfect for readers of all ages.