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“Simplifying Coaching is becoming a classic for the profession, ideal for coaches who are keen to truly become their unique version rather than follow a prescribed way of being and working.”Karen Foy MSc, MCC, Honorary Fellow, University of Reading, UK “In a noisy world, Claire Pedrick’s updated Simplifying Coaching is my North Star.”Julian Mack, There’s More to Life, UK“I was blown away by the simplicity of the way the book described coaching… I come back to this book again and again.”Fran Cormack, Executive, Leadership, and Systemic Constellations Team Coach, Australia“Claire Pedrick is one of the finest aphorists in the coaching world.”Alex Martynov, Self-leadership Coach“Read this book at whatever stage you are in your coaching journey. A great book meets the reader where they at. This book on coaching does exactly that.”Shankar Venkatraman, Leadership Coach for Middle Managers, IndiaThis book is for anyone who wants to have more impactful conversations – whether you are a coach, a leader, a manager, or someone who simply wants to help others feel heard. It shows how purposefully doing less enables the other person to think more deeply, leading to deeper insight and lasting change. Claire Pedrick’s approach brings coaching back to what matters most: deep listening, presence, noticing what is happening, and getting quickly to the heart of the conversation – without relying on models or complex techniques.Simplifying Coaching, 2nd edition challenges the belief that more tools create better coaching. It invites you to unlearn unhelpful habits and work with simplicity, confidence, and maturity, building on what you already do naturally. With a new chapter on deeper partnership and coaching maturity, this revised edition supports coaches at any stage in creating more effective, collaborative, and transformative conversations. You will learn how to:Do less so your companion can think moreNotice and say what you see, rather than following the storyRightsize a conversation with one simple question: What is your question for today?Put clear boundaries around a conversation to make it more effectiveSit and speak in ways that encourage genuine collaborationDevelop deeper partnership and coaching maturityEnd any conversation in partnershipPractical and accessible, this book is written for practising coaches but is valuable for anyone who has conversations with people. By simplifying your approach, you amplify your impact.Claire Pedrick is an MCC Master Coach and Coaching Supervisor with over 15,000 hours of experience. Author of Simplifying Coaching and The Human Behind the Coach, she hosts "The Coaching Inn" podcast. Claire received the 2022 Outstanding Contribution to Coaching Award from Henley Business School and a Points of Light Award from the UK Prime Minister.

“This book is like having a supportive mentor in print form. It is a clear, compassionate and comprehensive guide that demystifies the dissertation process from start to finish. With practical advice, structured frameworks and a deep understanding of the student experience, this book empowers learners to navigate research design, ethical considerations, data analysis and academic writing with confidence. A must-have companion for every undergraduate student embarking on their dissertation journey.”Dr David Grey, CEO, UK Advising and Tutoring Association“For my students who feel lost or overwhelmed, this is the dissertation guide I’ve been looking for. You can dip into the sections you need, or you can read this highly digestible book from start to finish to give you confidence in the dissertation-writing process as a whole. Even the more complex aspects of researching and writing a dissertation feel achievable with the support of this intuitive and practical guidebook.”Dr Bea Myers, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Winchester, UKSucceeding with Your Undergraduate Dissertation captures the essential aspects of a dissertation, from selecting your topic and methodology to presenting your dissertation, in an easy-to-read and easy-to-follow format. Whether you wish to read the book from cover to cover or explore a relevant chapter, it will provide you with the fundamental tools to start, organise, manage and complete this critical piece of academic writing.Packed with useful tips to aid you in your dissertation process, whether you are undertaking primary research, secondary research or a literature-based study, this book will take you on a user-friendly, step-by-step journey towards the dissertation finish line.This book is essential reading for any undergraduate student completing a dissertation, particularly in Social Sciences.Gary Jones is Dean of Student Success and Experience at Scholars School System, UK. During his career as a lecturer, he supervised over 100 undergraduate students, successfully guiding and empowering them through the dissertation process.

How have different criminal justice agencies responded to the modernization process? What forms does modernization take? What lessons can be drawn to influence the future shape of criminal justice policy? Understanding Modernization in Criminal Justice is the first book to theorize modernization in the context of criminal justice. It provides a historically informed account tracing the evolving links between new public management and modernization as well as proposing a conceptual framework for understanding the impact of policies on each criminal justice agency in England and Wales. A variety of political strategies and tactics are identified, which contribute to the reform process. The extent of vulnerability, capacity for resistance or potential for transformation in each individual key agency is explored, including strategies of censure, compliance and commitment. The authors go on to analyse how these processes have occurred in an international context, in particular, the relationship between drivers of global crime and their impact in the context of England and Wales. This will challenge policy makers in all jurisdictions to consider the potential impact of new public management.The book concludes with a look ahead, anticipating developments in criminal justice sector after the departure of Tony Blair and potentially post a new Labour administration. Understanding Modernization in Criminal Justice is invaluable reading for those concerned with the administration of criminal justice at both a policy and managerial level; from students and academics wishing to understand the way agencies are responding to this agenda through to penal reformers and commentators.

“I’d recommend this book to anyone who has a great research idea but isn’t sure how to turn it into a convincing proposal. Denscombe has produced a clear guide full of helpful tips that take you through the stages of creating, structuring and submitting your research proposal. This latest, updated edition really stands out in demonstrating how artificial intelligence can be used ethically to support the development of a distinctive application.”Rosalind Edwards, Professor of Sociology, University of Southampton, UK“This book provides a useful guide through the key decisions involved in developing a research proposal. It offers useful insight to research students at all levels, including those applying for small research grants. The chapter on outcomes is a particular strength, helping researchers to consider and plan impact from the design stage.”Stephanie Kilinç, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Teesside University, UK“An essential resource that lays out the principles for success for first-time researchers. This third edition is brought fully up to date to include important developments, such as the use of AI tools.”Ellen Annandale, University of York, UKThis book provides a clear and concise vision of why research proposals are necessary, what proposals need to include and how to write a successful proposal. It offers practical advice on how to deal with the seven basic questions that any research proposal needs to answer:What is it all about?What do we already know?What do we need to find out?How will we get the necessary information?What will it cost and how long will it take?Is the research socially acceptable?What will be produced?This third edition includes a new ‘AI Assist’ feature which draws on the potential of artificial intelligence to provide easily available support and inspiration when it comes to the task of writing a research proposal.Research Proposals is perfect for master’s students planning a dissertation, undergraduate students approaching their final year project and PhD students applying for acceptance onto a doctoral programme.Martyn Denscombe is Emeritus Professor at De Montfort University, UK. He is the author of The Good Research Guide: Research Methods for Small-Scale Social Research Projects, 7e (2021) and Ground Rules for Social Research: Guidelines for Good Practice, 2e (2009), both published by Open University Press.

Seeks to correct some of the distortions propagated about Northern Ireland by the media's emphasis on violence and division within the province. The book examines various aspects of life in Northern Ireland, and especially the role of the arts in transcending sectarian barriers.

This book examines ways in which beliefs and values interact with science and science teaching. It looks at some of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural contexts within which science has developed and considers how these factors can affect the choice of scientific theory. Various historical sections provide resource material for showing pupils the role of the history of science in the study of science. Interactions between science and religious belief are also analysed to clarify the nature, strengths and limitations of science as well as its place in the total curriculum.Publication of this book is particularly timely as contributions to pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development are currently receiving emphasis across the whole curriculum.