General Academic Texts

Suitable for those operating in Ireland's construction industry, this book is structured according to the Agreed Rules of Measurement. It includes Approximate Estimating Rates for quick pricing. It also provides material on location factors and inflation, with spotlights on life-cycle costing and sustainability.

This approach to service marketing from a consumer perspective integrates information on service consumption from from a variety of sources. It establishes the effect of the characteristics of services upon consumer behavior and presents four detailed case studies of consumer behavior in service industries.

Comprehensive introduction to all key concepts and practices required for the care, well-being, safety and health of children aged 0–6 years in ELC settings in Ireland.

Fully revised edition of this popular and well-established textbook, which reflects the requirements of the Level 5 modules Information and Administration [5N1389] and Reception and Frontline Office Skills [5N1407].

Essential Study and Employment Skills for Business and Management Students is the only skills companion text for business and management students to blend practical, hands-on advice with a sound theoretical underpinning to enhance your success throughout university and beyond.

Reimagining the alumni-university relationship, Maria Gallo explores graduates' alumni status as a gateway to immense professional and personal networks and opportunities.

A unique and innovative text exploring management and leadership development in business today. Contemporary perspectives, debates and practices are examined by this highly-esteemed author team.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT in ORGANISATIONS: STRATEGY, EVIDENCE and PRACTICE provides a comprehensive and thematic overview of the thinking, research evidence and practice of strategic L&D in organisations, to help students of L&D and HRM to acquire a deep understanding of the field and to inform the practice of L&D professionals.

Provides an introduction to the field of psychology, from its origins to the present, and shows the contribution of psychology to understanding human behaviour and experience. This book introduces students to the five core conceptual frameworks (or approaches) to psychology: biological; behaviourist; cognitive; psychodynamic; and humanistic.