Oliver Heath

The most accessible and practical guide to research methods written especially for politics and international relations students. Key features - Discusses step-by-step how to conduct research to support students through the entire research process - Broad coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods makes it relevant to any research project - Discussion of key debates of theory, methodology, and the philosophy of social science to broaden students'' knowledge of research methods - Includes a range of learning features such as chapter summaries and test questions to re-enforce students'' understanding of research methods - Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support New to this Edition - New content on mixed methods in Chapter 6 to highlight the advantages of using different methods or approaches as part of the same study. - Additional coverage of recent debates and concerns about transparency in research and ‘open science’, digital data, and analysing social media content. - Updated examples throughout to cover topical issues in political research, such as the rise of far-right movements and parties, issues relating to immigration and refugees, and the intergenerational transmission of political preferences. - Now available as an enhanced ebook, featuring video reflections from recent graduates who share their experience of conducting independent research, self-test questions, and flashcard glossaries.Digital formats and resources Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and it is supported by online resources. The following additional resources are available to students: - Other Students Say videos, where graduate students in Politics and International Relations share their experience conducting research - Self-test questions at the end of each chapter section allow students to check and consolidate their knowledge - Flashcard glossaries improve understanding of content - Example datasets to prompt active engagement and hands-on experience Adopting lecturers will have access to the following teaching support resources: - Seminar questions and activities - Tutorials for data analysis software - Test bank of questions - PowerPoint slides

Túžite po zdravom bývaní, v ktorom budete naozaj šťastní? Potom je Zdravý domov pre vás tým najlepším tipom! V tejto knihe nájdete 100 dizajnérskych nápadov a jednoduché, praktické rady ako navrhnúť svoje bývanie tak, aby podporilo vašu fyzickú aj duševnú pohodu. Autor, Oliver Heath, vás pomocou výsledkov najnovšieho výskumu v oblasti blahobytu a biofilného dizajnu naučí, ako premeniť každý priestor v domácnosti na regenerujúce prostredie. Objavíte výhody prepojenia s prírodou, dozviete sa, ako si maximalizáciou prirodzeného svetla, zlepšením kvality vzduchu a správnym pridávaním farieb, textúr i vzorov môžete vytvoriť priestory napomáhajúce relaxácii, regenerácii, spánku, ale aj sociálnym kontaktom. S odborníčkou na udržateľnosť Victoriou Jacksonovou, psychologičkou Eden Goodeovou a dizajnérkou Jo Bastonovou navrhol Oliver Heath všetky riešenia tak, aby ich realizáciu zvládol každý. Bez ohľadu na to, aký máte rozpočet, či si nehnuteľnosť prenajímate alebo ju vlastníte, tieto štýlové, zábavné a cenovo dostupné nápady urobia z vášho domova naozajstné útočisko. Z anglického originálu DESIGN A HEALTHY HOME preložila Miriam Ghaniová.

Create a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Using the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality, and the right way to add colour, texture, and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections, and sleep. Together with the research team at Oliver Heath Design, including sustainability expert Victoria Jackson, psychologist Eden Goode, and designer Jo Baston, Oliver has devised each solution with easy implementation in mind. Whatever your budget and whether you rent or own your property you can use these stylish fun and affordable ideas to make your home a sanctuary.