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Young Dreamers: Startup Stories from China is about China’s reform and opening up, and showcases the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Forty years ago, the Communist Party of China recognized that entrepreneurship was vital for China’s development and progress. Entrepreneurship became an appealing opportunity for many young professionals and the...

40 on 40: Four Decades of Evolving Sino-American Relations is a tribute to the 40th anniversary of the formal establishment of Sino-American diplomatic relations. Comprising in-depth interviews with prominent diplomats and scholars from both countries, the 40 interviewees include former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of...

Women Entrepreneurs in China focuses on the stories of 13 female business leaders in China, including Dong Mingzhu, chair and president of Gree Electric Appliances; Chen Ailian, chairwoman of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group; and He Qiaonü, chair of Beijing Orient Landscape Investment Holdings. What kinds of life stories and business...

Dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, The Road to Educational Equity in the People’s Republic of China provides a comprehensive summary and overview of policies, measures and experiences to show the unique road taken by China to educational equity. In the context...

Take Earth and Space Science instruction higher with the first ever high school program built with National Geographic content, images, and Explorers. Presents a rich overview of Earth and Space-related disciplines: exploring the physical attributes of planet Earth and its environment, emphasizing the human choices we have made, and discussing...

Basic Building and Construction Skills, 6e is one of four titles in the Building Skills series. It provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to work safely, efficiently and productively in the building and construction industry. The book comes with bonus online study tools on the Student Website...

Basic Plumbing Skills, 4e meets the requirements of the latest national Training Package for the Certificate III in Plumbing and covers how to complete activities safely and effectively in the plumbing services area. You’ll get the knowledge, skills and awareness you need to be successful in the plumbing industry, as...

Water Supply, 4e builds on the basic skills, knowledge and understanding introduced to you in Basic Plumbing Services Skills, 4e. Fully updated to current industry practices, this edition covers both ‘common’ and ‘water’ stream competencies in the Certificate III in Plumbing, CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package. This text...

Business Analysis and Valuation gives you a practical, in-depth approach to the subject of accounting valuation. It includes a significant number of case studies exploring various issues in this field, as well as a new case feature at the end of each chapter. New 'Industry insights' boxes show you how...

WINNER 2021 EPAA for VET Teaching and Learning Resource The judges said "Delivering Person Centred Services is a comprehensive resource for students and instructors. Structured according to the core competencies of the Diploma of Community Services case management specialisation, the book’s elegant design and pedagogical features make light work of...

Positive Learning Environments: Creating and Maintaining Productive Classrooms introduces the key concepts you need to know to create and maintain your classroom as a positive learning environment. It begins by introducing four essential components that create a positive, productive learning environment. These positive practices help you establish classrooms that recognise...

Teaching Quality Health and Physical Education helps you develop and implement Health and Physical Education experiences in primary schools. It introduces the general principles of teaching and learning in HPE and explains why this learning area is an important part of the Australian Curriculum. Chapters also discuss the considerations and...

Business Statistics teaches you skills that you can use throughout your career. It illustrates how vital statistical methods and tools are for today's managers and analysts, and how to apply them to business problems using real-world data. Statistical data analysis is the backbone of sound business decision making, and finding...

Introductory Econometrics is the only resource in the market designed specifically for introductory second-year students. The structure and explanations provide you with a clear introduction to the subject – understanding how econometrics can answer questions in business, policy evaluation and forecasting. The text includes material on introductory mathematics, probability and...

Business Statistics teaches you skills that you can use throughout your career. It illustrates how vital statistical methods and tools are for today's managers and analysts, and how to apply them to business problems using real-world data. Statistical data analysis is the backbone of sound business decision making, and finding...

The text explores new examples of consumer behaviour using case studies, advertisements and brands from Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The authors recognise the critical links to areas such as marketing, public policy and ethics, and cover the importance of online consumer behaviour with content on how social media and...

Organisational Behaviour: Engaging People and Organisations covers five levels of analysis: environment, individual, groups, leadership and organisation, and demonstrates how each area relates to one another. The text takes a contemporary approach to organisational behaviour – one that aims to understand, rather than control, human behaviour in organisations. It presents...

Moral Issues in Business examines business ethics in the context of the important moral and ethical issues encountered by Australian and New Zealand businesses and organisations. You will also get an understanding of the moral, social, and economic environments within which those problems occur. The text then helps you develop...

This new title provides you with the strategies and skills to achieve the essential AITSL Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning. It includes the following key features: - Practical strategies for assessment and reporting, with classroom activities and assessment examples, as well as descriptions of real-world...

This best-selling text is a must-have manual for anyone who needs to learn how to write professional psychology reports and essays. An essential resource for any psychology student, it provides you with guidance on writing reports and essays by teaching you how to think critically, to write clearly and simply,...

Integrated Marketing Communications 6th edition explores how to coordinate all of a brand’s marketing communications elements to effectively engage a target market. It also emphasises digital and interactive marketing, which are crucial components to a successful IMC campaign today. You’ll learn how organisations use IMC to achieve a competitive advantage...

The Individual Support Worker is designed to meet the needs of workers in the home, community and/or a residential setting, who are required to provide support to people who are ageing and/or have a disability-related condition. The text includes workplace activities and examples, as well as an introduction to the...

Senior frontline carers – both in HACC and residential settings – are central to making ageing a positive and largely self-managed experience. This training manual seeks to target the advanced care and frontline leadership skills of senior carers. In doing so it reflects the Community Services Training Package competencies for...

Programming & Planning in Early Childhood Settings explores a broad range of approaches, concepts and issues in early childhood curriculum. Chapters reflect on the terms ‘planning’ and ‘programming’ in early childhood settings, what is authentic curriculum for young children, and effective teaching strategies to extend young children’s learning. There is...

Teaching Primary Science Constructively helps you to create effective science learning experiences for primary students. This bestselling text explains the principles of constructivism and their implications for learning and teaching science. Chapters also provide research-based and practical ideas for implementing a constructivist approach. Throughout the text, there are strong links...

Management provides a balance of broad, theoretical content with an engaging, easy-to-understand writing style. It covers the four key management functions: planning, organising, leading, and controlling – conveying the elements of a manager's working day. Real-life local and international examples showcase the ongoing changes in the management world. Focusing on...

Construction Skills, 3e covers important safety areas from Certificate III in Carpentry/Carpentry and Joinery, Certificate III in Plumbing and across the trades. It includes end-of-chapter worksheets, explanation and definition of terms, coverage of regulation and codes, real-world examples and practical demonstrations. Written to competency units: CPCCCM2012 – Work safely at...

Psychology 3rd AU/NZ edition helps you to develop the skills and knowledge needed for your career in psychology and within the professional discipline of psychology. It’s a valuable study resource during your introductory psychology course and will be a useful reference throughout the rest of your studies and your future...

Frameworks for Learning and Development supports training and delivery of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.  The text primarily addresses developmental subjects/competencies while linking to the EYLF and reflects the key components of the National Quality Framework (NQF) for Children’s Services as they relate to curriculum and pedagogical...

Principles of Macroeconomics 8th edition boils economics down to its essentials. It encourages you to make your own judgements by presenting both sides of the debate on five controversial issues facing policy makers. These are: the proper degree of policy activism in response to the business cycle, the choice between...