This is a practical and detailed guide to all aspects of conducting a research project in health. It is relevant to anyone working in the health field who needs to design a study, collect the data, analyze the findings and write up a report. Clear advice and examples are given in each of these areas. The book encourages a systematic approach and emphasizes the best use of modern technology, including software and the Internet. Case studies illustrate the use of CD-Rom facilities, the Cochrane database on the World Wide Web and qualitative analysis software Neil Wood has supervised student projects in health over many years and this handbook is based on his experience in teaching students how to get the best out of themselves and their project.

TO KNOW THE TRUE STORY BEHIND A WAR, ASK THE PEOPLE WHO FOUGHT IT 'An observation van is running surveillance on a high-level Bradford gangster. Suddenly the van is surrounded by men in balaclavas and tied shut. Out comes the can of petrol. It is set alight and the two cops inside barely escape with their lives. This incident is never reported. The gangsters clearly have informants inside the police and alerting the public would undermine the force. Everyone shrugs it off - with so much money in the drugs game, corruption is part and parcel of the whole deal' The Drug Wars have been fought on British streets for decades, bringing destruction, corruption and violence in their wake. Yet it is a story that remains fundamentally untold. Until now. In this groundbreaking book, former undercover police officer Neil Woods, who risked his life infiltrating some of the UK's most vicious gangs, pieces together the complex and terrifying reality of the drug war in Britain. Calling upon gripping first-hand accounts from those on both sides of the battle, Drug Wars is told by those who are fighting it.

Why do so many of us believe that working harder will lead us to our goals and dreams? Working too hard often leads to burnout, poor health, strained relationships and a loss of balance and passion. Invest your time doing the things you love to do and delegate the other 'stuff. Ignite your passion again. Being more successful, personally and professionally involves implementing a few good habits. Working smarter can create better results and provide balance in your life. In The Magic of Working Smarter, author Neil Wood simplifies the repeatable process that successful salespeople implement in their life. The valuable lessons in The Magic of Working Smarter will not only help you rediscover the fun and passion you once had in your career but also to become more victorious in all areas of life. 'This is a must read for anyone in sales. Too often we trade our life for our business. Neil shows you how to strike a balance and start having fun again. -Mark Magnacca, President, Insight Development Group, Inc 'For years I have watched Neil impact people by adding value to their lives. His book will have a lasting impact on you both personally and professionally.

'Undercover, you're never just acting; you're only ever a different version of yourself.' Neil Woods spent fourteen years (1993-2007) infiltrating drug gangs as an undercover policeman, befriending and gaining the trust of some of the most violent, unpredictable criminals in Britain. But Neil was never your stereotypical gung-ho, tough-guy copper. This is the story of how a thoughtful, idealistic character learned to use his empathetic nature to master some of the roughest, most dangerous work in law enforcement. There was no training, no manual and no plan for when things went wrong; he was just dropped at a corner and told to make connections. But, inevitably, having swords thrust against his jugular, witnessing beatings, stabbings, and gangsters burning suspected rats with acid took its toll. Drawing on Neil's experiences, with the insight that can only come from having fought on the front lines, GOOD COP, BAD WAR is at once a narrative-driven true crime read and a fascinating story of a character under pressure.