Understanding public health has never been more important

It is in the headlines as never before. Aimed at all interested individuals but particularly students and professionals in nursing, medicine, social work and public health, this book encourages critical debate and reflection for a deep understanding of the complexities of public health. 

This accessible best-selling text is suitable for all trainee and registered health professionals who require knowledge and understanding of drugs used in the treatment of mental health conditions for prescribing or administering purposes.

An essential text on research and evidence-based policing relevant to all pre-join policing qualifications and matched to the national policing curriculum. Suitable for all trainee and student police officers as well as those on criminology courses. 

An essential text on police procedures and dealing with evidence matched to the requirements of the new pre-join policing qualifications and the national policing curriculum. Suitable for all trainee and student police officers as well as those on criminology courses. 

This book explains the unique insights that child observation can bring to practice with children and families and helps the reader develop their own skills in this approach.

The essential guide to exploring the nature of creativity with ideas and practical strategies for nurturing pupils’ creative skills in primary and secondary schools.

Compact guide to effective mentoring for busy teachers and school leaders. 

If you want to develop your ability to manage yourself and the people who work for you, this engaging guide is just what you need.   

A practical exploration of what’s possible when caring for someone living with dementia, to help them live their best life in a way that makes sense to them.

Key listening skills for police officers at all levels explained and exemplified.

A must-have book for nurses, exploring all aspects of professional development in learning disability nursing from the foundations to advanced practice.

This innovative book uses examples from popular TV shows to help teachers support the development of students' practical skills.