Personology - From individual to ecosystem fifth edition explains the widest spectrum of personality theories and approaches in the clearest way possible.

Traditional approaches to personality theories and cutting-edge theories are comprehensively covered. The methodological approach stresses the practical implications of the theories and perspectives for everyday living. Attention is given to research, particularly to relevant South African research, and emphasis is placed on the historical development of the broad approaches and the way in which the theories within an approach are linked.

This fifth edition of Personology - From individual to ecosystem includes a wealth of enrichment sections with video URLs, practical activities, examples and review questions. Digital support material for this fifth edition of Personology - From individual to ecosystem provides students with additional summaries, examples, enrichment sections and practice questions and answers, including research and application questions with guidelines.

This book presents an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of financial accounting for South African students. It covers the basic concepts underlying financial statements and the terminology and methods that allow students to interpret, analyse and evaluate financial statements. This edition aligns with international financial reporting standards to provide students with an up-to-date and appropriate foundation to financial accounting.

Since the first edition of HIV and AIDS Education, Care and Counselling was published almost 20 years ago, it has become the standard handbook in Africa for thousands of HIV and AIDS practitioners. However, ongoing HIV and AIDS research requires regular revisions to the handbook for it to remain current with developments in prevention and treatment. Consequently, this new edition has been updated with input from two new specialist co-authors. This has strengthened the multicultural and multidisciplinary approach of this edition to Africa's unique challenges.

Using teaching scenarios this book highlights the complex journey a novice teacher has to undertake to become a competent practitioner in the face of the daily intricacies and messiness of teaching. Scenarios expose teacher education students to the realities of the classroom. This expanded second edition explores the multiple roles of the teacher and can be used to good effect to train students to become engaged and excellent teachers.

The first of its kind in South Africa, Brand Management constitutes an invaluable tool for the growing number of academic institutions that offer this exciting subject. Making use of both local and international examples and cases, the subject is approached from a holistic, yet applied perspective. Written in an accessible style, this book assists both students and practitioners to develop the ability to manage brands from the outset to the ultimate outcome. This text is an invaluable reference work for practising professionals, written by authors who have extensive academic and professional expertise and international exposure.

One of the most important functions that nurses have is the handling and administration of all drug schedules for patients under their care. Another vital function is the monitoring of their patients’ responses to these drug schedules. Both functions are crucial in making sure that patients under their care benefit optimally from the drug therapy they receive. To ensure that nurses are fully competent to carry out these critical functions of drug handling, administration and evaluation, the content of this fourth edition of Pharmacology for Nurses has been updated to include the most recent developments in drug therapy. For example, the chapter on administration of drugs to patients has been expanded. Similarly, the section on therapeutic uses of alpha agonists now includes subsections on cardiac arrest, as well as on hypotension and shock.

The third edition of this highly successful public financial management text is written by a team of authors with extensive expertise and international exposure, both academically and professionally: J Pauw, G van der Linde, D Fourie and C Visser.

This handbook for practitioners focuses on developing public financial management skills within a framework of information on financial legislation, structures and technologies in the public sector.

It includes the latest developments on the South African public financial system, including new content on the role of the Public Protector, updated legislation and a series of features to contextualise key topics in public financial management.

This text is intended for public-sector managers and students, and encourages a reflective, critical and practical approach to public financial management. Students and managers have much to gain from this new edition.

Labour Law in Context second edition offers comprehensive coverage of the key aspects of South African labour law. It is the ideal companion to support both students of law and non-law students throughout their studies. It is also suitable for anyone doing a short course in aspects of labour law, or for those who want to keep up-to-date with key labour law issues and rulings. The second edition is fully updated.

Teaching–Learning Dynamics is a field-leading teacher education textbook that has been used by student teachers and beginner teachers across South Africa for over 20 years. The new fifth edition has updated content to: Bring it in line with the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) and other recent South African curriculum policy changes; include a new chapter on the theoretical foundations of teaching and learning; include a chapter on using media in the classroom. This book is now in a more reader-friendly design and format, including key terms and definitions for each chapter, note boxes in the margins and QR codes linking readers to useful online videos and resources. The aim of this book is to support and empower both students and teachers with as many practical resources as possible including lesson plans, assessment tools, lesson transcripts, case studies and more. It also supports lecturers with a range of additional resources including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions and a range of PowerPoint slides with activities to encourage student participation and engagement.

Navigating Information Literacy captures a range of skills and topics essential for students who intend positioning themselves in academic or workplace environments that are globally connected and competitive.

The clear, well-structured and informative text leads the reader through all aspects of information literacy and provides practical advice and relevant examples from a variety of international contexts.

What makes the Platinum technology course unique? Written by teachers for teachers; activities provide step-by step guidance; full colour photographs to engage learners; complete programme of assessment in learner's book with more provided in the teacher's guide. Platinum - simply superior: superior CAPS coverage and written by expert authors; superior illustrations and activities to improve results and motivate learners; superior teacher support to save time and make teaching easy, including photocopiable worksheets; superior quality = exam success!

What makes the Platinum Business studies grade 12 course unique? Bright, full-colour mind-maps and graphics that are detailed, easy to understand and enhance learning; lots of varied activities aimed at different cognitive levels to consolidate learners' knowledge; the material promotes appreciation of inclusivity and indigenous knowledge, using examples of South African businesses; the study timetable and examination writing tips in chapter 16 and 17 will prepare learners for writing their final exam at the end of grade 12. Platinum - simply superior: Superior CAPS coverage and written by expert authors; superior illustrations and activities to improve results and motivate learners; superior teacher support to save time and make teaching easy, including photocopiable worksheets; superior quality = exam success!

Platinum Instamaths is a carefully graded book of Mathematics exercises designed to promote mathematical practice and understanding in a fun and easy way. It is a structured way for learners to practise and consolidate their Mathematics skills as they fill in their answers in the spaces provided in the book.

A complete set of answers is provided in the centre of the book so that Platinum Instamaths can be used by learners for self-study.

This new edition of Instamaths is packed with new exercises and has been updated to align with the South African Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The material covers all the required Mathematics concepts and skills, ensuring that the level is appropriate and that adequate progression occurs.

The first two chapters cover history taking and the interview, data collection and recording. The last two chapters deal with the physical examination, equipment and techniques, and the head-to-toe examination procedure. Each chapter opens with a synopsis of key learning outcomes and concepts. The book contains extensive photographs that illustrate the content clearly and comprehensively.

Professor Marlene Viljoen is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North West University. She held the position of Deputy Vice President of the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and was Chair of the Educational Committee of the same for several years. Nokuthula Sibiya teaches at Prince Mshiyeni Nursing College and Durban University of Technology and is involved in developing modules on health assessment and physical examination.

History taking and physical examination is the second edition of the popular and practical Nursing Assessment: History-taking and the physical examination. This edition was written after extensive consultation with a wide range of health care practitioners to meet the needs of, amongst others, undergraduate and post-graduate nursing and pharmacology students and those training in these fields.

Basic science for health students has been designed to equip students with a solid foundation upon which they can build the scientific knowledge necessary for a successful career in health studies. By providing health students with a holistic approach to understanding the scientific concepts and principles related to patient care, this book helps them better apply their knowledge in the workplace.

X-kit Achieve [subject, grade, e.g. Mathematics Grade 10] Study Guide has been revised to according incorporate the latest Assessment Guidelines (as outline in Section 4 of the CAPS), and updated with current trends to ensure the content remains relevant and applicable to learners. Written by experienced teachers, X-kit Achieve Study Guides are filled with step-by-step explanations, annotated diagrams and illustrated concepts, plenty of practice activities and answers, summary tables, and exam hints and tips.

Basic Community Health Nursing aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the community health setting, particularly the role of the community nurse in the multidisciplinary health team.This second edition contains numerous case studies and activities, as well as reflection exercises to prepare the student for real-life experiences.

X-kit Achieve! Study guides for Grades 8 to 10 include concise explanations, plenty of practice and sample exam papers with answers. This CAPS compliant series has been developed based on research and feedback from learners and teachers.

• Vir graad 8 tot 12 en verder.
• Vir Huistaal en Addisionele Taal.
• Oreenkomstig die kurrikulum.
• Propvol verduidelikings en voorbeelde.
• Wenke vir eksamenvoorbereiding.