Understanding Sustainable Development (Blewitt John)(Paperback)

Understanding Sustainable Development (Blewitt John)(Paperback)

A truly comprehensive introduction to the topic, Understanding Sustainable Development is designed to give students on a wide range of courses an appreciation of the key concepts and theories of sustainable development. Fully updated, the third edition includes detailed coverage of the Sustainable

Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2018: From World Development Indicators (World Bank)(Paperback)

Atlas of Sustainable DevelopmeThe Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2018 is a visual guide to the trends, challenges and measurement issues related to each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The Atlas features maps and data visualizations, primarily drawn from World Development

Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2017: From World Development Indicators (World Bank)(Paperback)

The Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2017 uses maps, charts and analysis to illustrate, trends, challenges and measurement issues related to each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The Atlas primarily draws on World Development Indicators (WDI) - the World Bank's compilation of

Understanding Children's Development (Smith Peter K.)(Paperback)

Understanding Children's Development is the UK's best-selling developmental psychology textbook and has been widely acclaimed for its international coverage and rigorous research-based approach. This dynamic text emphasizes the practical and applied implications of developmental research. It

Governing Through Goals: Sustainable Development Goals as Governance Innovation (Kanie Norichika)(Paperback)

A detailed examination of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the shift in governance strategy they represent.In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Sustainable Development Goals as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Sustainable Development

Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural Development (Scoones Ian (Research Fellow Institute of Development Studies (IDS)))(Paperback / softback)

Africa Sustainable Development Report 2018: Towards a Transformed and Resilient Continent (United Nations Publications)(Paperback)

The Africa Sustainable Development Report 2018 reviews Africa's performance on five goals, and related targets and indicators of the 2030 Agenda, taking into account their correspondence with Agenda 2063. The report uses the latest data from international sources to track performance and highlight

Routledge International Handbook of Sustainable Development (Redclift Michael)(Paperback)

This Handbook gives a comprehensive, international and cutting-edge overview of Sustainable Development. It integrates the key imperatives of sustainable development, namely institutional, environmental, social and economic, and calls for greater participation, social cohesion, justice and

Understanding Oracle Apex 5 Application Development (Sciore Edward)(Paperback)

This new edition of Understanding Oracle APEX 5 Application Development shows APEX developers how to build practical, non-trivial web applications. The book introduces the world of APEX properties, explaining the functionality supported by each page component as well as the techniques developers

Global Approaches to Sustainability Through Learning and Education (Al-Sartawi Abdalmuttaleb M. a. Musleh)(Pevná vazba)

Provides a greater understanding of sustainable development and fosters a culture of sustainability through learning and education. The book highlights a range of topics such as ethics, game-based learning, and knowledge

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainable Growth: Opportunities and Challenges (Asgary Nader H.)(Paperback)

Entrepreneurship and innovation play a vital role in fostering sustainable development. Advances in technology and communications have both transformed the process of business as well as strengthened the role of entrepreneurship in developed and developing countries. This important book is the

Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air (MacKay Jc)(Paperback)

The enlightening, best-selling book on understanding sustainable energy and how we can make energy plans that add up. If you've ever wondered how much energy we use, and where it comes from - and where it could come from - but are fed up with all the hot air and 'greenwash', this is the book for

Environment, Health and Sustainable Development, 2nd Edition (Hutchinson)(Paperback)

Longstanding evidence of the links between the environment, development and human health has led to a recognition of the need for public health policy to address sustainable development in low, middle and high income countries. One of the great challenges for public health practitioners is to

Child Development: Concepts and Theories (Mercer Jean A.)(Paperback)

Understanding child development is essential to ensuring a full and rounded psychological grounding, but given the complex nature of the topic it can be a real challenge. Child Development: Concepts and Theories takes a step back to focus just on the key concepts of child development that all

The Emerald Handbook of Crime, Justice and Sustainable Development (Blaustein Jarrett)(Pevná vazba)

The Emerald Handbook of Crime, Justice and Sustainable Development brings together a diverse and international collection of essays to critically examine issues relating to crime and justice in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The United Nations 2030 Agenda for

Understanding John Lennon (Kenny Francis)(Paperback)

Understanding John Lennon takes us back to where it all began. While other writers have only touched on the 'cause' of John's genius, Francis Kenny reveals its roots in the post-war nature of Liverpool, John's family with its complex history, and the pain and hurt John felt during his childhood,

Essay Concerning Human Understanding (Locke John)(Paperback / softback)

The Age of Sustainable Development (Sachs Jeffrey D.)(Paperback)

Jeffrey D. Sachs is one of the world's most perceptive and original analysts of global development. In this major new work he presents a compelling and practical framework for how global citizens can use a holistic way forward to address the seemingly intractable worldwide problems of persistent

An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (Locke John)(Paperback)

John Locke's classic work An Essay Concerning Human Understanding laid the foundation of British empiricism and remains of enduring interest today. Rejecting doctrines of innate principles and ideas, Locke shows how all our ideas, even the most abstract and complex, are grounded in human

Essay Concerning Human Understanding (Locke John)(Paperback / softback)

In An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, first published in 1690, John Locke (1632-1704) provides a complete account of how we acquire everyday, mathematical, natural scientific, religious and ethical knowledge. Rejecting the theory that some knowledge is innate in us, Locke argues that it

Child Development for Teachers (Macblain Sean)(Paperback)

An understanding of child development is an essential part of teaching. This new text supports trainee teachers and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) to understand how children develop and how their development impacts on their learning. Importantly, the text is written specifically for teachers

An Introduction to Sustainable Development (Elliott Jennifer)(Paperback)

This fourth edition has been comprehensively rewritten and updated to provide a concise, well illustrated and accessible introduction to the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development with particular reference to developing countries. The contested nature of

Faith-Based Policy: A Litmus Test for Understanding Contemporary America (Chandler John)(Paperback)

John Chandler's Faith-Based Policy: A Litmus Test for Understanding Contemporary America provides insight into the faith-based policies of George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Chandler argues that the faith-based experiment is becoming increasingly entrenched in the institutional fabric of American

Psychology, Human Growth and Development for Social Work: A Comprehensive Guide (O'Brien Emma Zara)(Paperback)

An engaging and accessible introduction to understanding human behaviour and development from a psychological perspective. Written by a psychologist with extensive teaching experience, it offers a clear and systematic exploration of psychological concepts and research, and discussion of their