'Principles of Business and Management' is a refreshing introductory book to business studies. IT FEATURES: Examples which are easy to understand as they are drawn from everyday experiences. A wide range of questions which help the reader to appreciate the pervasive nature of business in their environment today. Case studies with sample answers that act as a guide to tackling examination questions while appreciating the challenges of business. Broad coverage of business and management concepts which are prevalent in the business world today. It is this approach that makes the book an enjoyable read as well as a powerful companion for an introduction to business and management.

The book looks at social problems. David Spurling uses his overall background in politics and the civil service, including his research as part of the single homeless survey, as well as his interest in transport to develop an insight into the subject. The book starts with the basic concepts that are necessary to understand sociology. He develops the applications showing how social scientists use scientific methods. The chapter on inequality demonstrates his interests in both Kenya, where he has a college, as well as the UK where he has undertaken social research. His background in education comes to the fore in the chapter on education.

Accounting is a central function in businesses today. This book serves as an introductory companion to those pursuing courses in accountancy by simplifying this important business function. It features: ? Worked examples in each chapter taking the learner through the various stages of preparing accounts ? Revision questions that can be used to ground ideas that have been learned in the chapters tackled ? A coherent flow that allows the learner to build on previous ideas. ? Powerful examples that are not easily forgotten ? Simple expressions that allow each learner to experience accounting The authors have taken particular care to ensure that each accounting idea is explained exhaustively and supported by worked examples. This book will therefore serve as an important stepping stone to understanding and applying accounting concepts. James Gachihi is a qualified accountant and is currently Business development manager for Learning Through Cooperation, David Spurling is the founder of Learning Through Cooperation. They are also co-writers of Principles of Business and Management also published by Abramis.