The Dress Detective: A Practical Guide to Object-Based Research in Fashion (Mida Ingrid E.)(Paperback)

The Dress Detective: A Practical Guide to Object-Based Research in Fashion (Mida Ingrid E.)(Paperback)

The Dress Detective is the first practical guide to analyzing fashion objects, clearly demonstrating how their close analysis can enhance and enrich interdisciplinary research. This accessible book provides readers with the tools to uncover the hidden stories in garments, setting out a carefully

Reading Fashion in Art (Mida Ingrid E.)(Paperback)

Dress and fashion are central to our understanding of art. From the stylization of the body to subtle textile embellishments and richly symbolic colors, dress tells a story and provides clues as to the cultural beliefs of the time in which artworks were produced. This concise and accessible book

Doing Research in Fashion and Dress: An Introduction to Qualitative Methods (Kawamura Yuniya)(Paperback)

Whether you're investigating fashion as a material object, an abstract idea, a social phenomenon, or a commercial system, qualitative techniques can further your understanding of almost any research topic. Doing Research in Fashion and Dress begins by guiding you through a brief history of fashion

Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn (Oakley Barbara)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking guide to improve teaching based on the latest research in neuroscience, from the bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers. Neuroscientists and cognitive scientists have made enormous strides in understanding the brain and how we learn, but little of that insight has filtered down

Doing Research in Fashion and Dress: An Introduction to Qualitative Methods (Kawamura Yuniya)(Pevná vazba)

Whether you're investigating fashion as a material object, an abstract idea, a social phenomenon, or a commercial system, qualitative techniques can further your understanding of almost any research topic. Doing Research in Fashion and Dress begins by guiding you through a brief history of fashion

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide (Mackey Alison)(Paperback)

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guideis an informative guide to research design and methodology for graduate students and scholars. Each chapter of this volume offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each

Teacher Education and Autism: A Research-Based Practical Handbook (Beardon Luke)(Paperback)

This is a research-based guide that provides a framework for effective training around autism for teachers. An edited collection of short chapters, the book is full of practical activities and discussion points ideally suited for time-stretched trainee teachers, those leading training courses and

Practical Research Methods in Education: An Early Researcher's Critical Guide (Lambert Mike)(Paperback)

Practical Research Methods in Education is a hands-on guide which critically explores and scrutinizes research methods used in educational enquiry. Drawing on the research, practical experience and reflections of active researchers, each chapter offers explanations, examples, tasks for students to

Business Research: A Practical Guide for Students (Collis Jill)(Paperback)

Now in its fifth edition, Business Research offers students a practical, hands-on guide throughout the research process, from literature review to writing up the results. Accessible and clear, this much loved textbook will provides the tools needed to embark on and successfully complete research

Better Feedback for Better Teaching: A Practical Guide to Improving Classroom Observations (Archer Jeff)(Paperback)

A practical, research-based guide for ensuring trustworthy classroom observations that provide teachers with meaningful feedback Better Feedback for Better Teaching is an essential resource for school, district, and state, leaders committed to high-quality classroom observations. This practical

Research Methods in Interpreting: A Practical Resource (Hale Sandra)(Paperback)

This is the first book to deliver a comprehensive guide to research methods in all types of interpreting. It brings together the expertise of two world-recognized scholars in spoken and signed language interpreting to cover the full scope of the discipline. It features questions, prompts and

How to Succeed in Medical Research: A Practical Guide (Foley Robert)(Paperback)

How to Succeed in Medical Research is a practical resource for medical students and junior doctors across all specialties. Designed for busy readers seeking to distinguish themselves in a highly competitive environment, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides step-by-step advice on selecting

Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology - A practical guide for the undergraduate researcher (McQueen Ron)(Paperback / softback)

Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Menswear (Knowles Lori A.)(Paperback)

The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Menswear offers patternmaking techniques for a variety of garment styles and includes information on sizing, lining and a variety of fabrics. Covering everything from casual to tailored designs, it can serve both as an introduction to the

Doing Qualitative Research in Psychology: A Practical Guide (Sullivan Cath)(Paperback)

Taking you through each aspect of the research process and explaining the unique challenges of using qualitative methods in psychology, this book offers a complete guide to successfully conducting a qualitative psychological research project. Clear, concise and accessible, this 'how to' manual

Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography(Paperback / softback)

Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography is a practical, in-depth guide to understanding and conducting qualitative research in human geography. Reflecting both established and modern methods and written by some of the most authoritative voices in the discipline, the text teaches students

Leading Professional Learning: Practical Strategies for Impact in Schools (Ell Fiona)(Paperback)

Based on extensive research in the field, including the outcomes of a five-year project on school improvement and professional learning in Australia and New Zealand, this book identifies the challenges that school leaders face when leading professional learning and development in their schools as

Esoteric Healing: A Practical Guide Based on the Teachings of the Tibetan in the Works of Alice A. Bailey (Hopking Alan N.)(Paperback)

Practical Guide to Project-Based Learning (Ho Mun Wai)(Paperback)

Project-based and industry-linked learning are increasingly pursued in undergraduate studies at the university as well as at the polytechnics, 'A' levels and the international baccalaureate programmes. These courses are usually structured as part of the Final Year Projects. Their applied nature is

Doing Research with Children: A Practical Guide (Greig Anne D.)(Paperback)

The Third Edition of Doing Research with Children is practical introduction to the process of designing, doing and writing up research with children and young people. At the center is a commitment to engaging with children and young people as active research participants rather than as passive

Research Methods - A Practical Guide for the Social Sciences (Matthews Bob)(Paperback / softback)

Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills (Halperin Sandra)(Paperback)

Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills, the market leading textbook in political research methods, is essential reading for students taking a module in research methods as part of a politics or international relations degree. Its accessible, step-by-step approach covers the entire

Practical Ethnography: A Guide to Doing Ethnography in the Private Sector (Ladner Sam)(Paperback)

Ethnography is an increasingly important research method in the private sector, yet ethnographic literature continues to focus on an academic audience. Sam Ladner fills the gap by advancing rigorous ethnographic practice that is tailored to corporate settings where colleagues are not steeped in

Overseas Research: A Practical Guide (Barrett Christopher B.)(Paperback)

When conducting research in developing countries, an ability to negotiate a bewildering array of cultural and logistical obstacles is essential. Overseas Research: A Practical Guide distills essential lessons from scores of students and scholars who have collected data and done fieldwork abroad,