General Academic Texts

Revised and updated edition of this comprehensive introduction to the world of sociology, incorporating key contemporary issues with particular reference to an Irish perspective.

Unique new textbook introducing the key principles and practices in management, supervision and team leadership in the context of Early Childhood Care and Education in Ireland.

Clearly written in accessible language, this is an invaluable introduction to children’s rights, legislation, regulations and frameworks in Ireland, illustrating professional application within Early Learning and Care settings.

Sociology For Dummies helps you understand the complex field of sociology, serving as the ideal study guide both when you're deciding to take a class as well as when you are already participating in a course. Avoiding jargon, Sociology For Dummies will get you up to speed on this widely studied topic in no time.

A complete guide to child development from birth to 16 years.

International Financial Reporting delivers a focused, user-friendly introduction to international financial reporting and how to implement the IASB standards for undergraduate students.

Introducing theories and concepts of Early Childhood Education & Care, showing the knowledge, values and skills needed for ECEC in Ireland.

Students on every childhood course study the main theories and approaches in the field, and this book conveniently brings together the work of the main theorists including Montesorri, Vygotsky and Reggio Emilia.

This practical introduction to preparing financial statements - both manually and using integrated accounting software like TASBooks and Sage - is written for the revised Accounting Manual and Computerised [5N1348] and Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised [5N1354] modules.