Books published by publisher Standfast Publications Ltd

A guide to understanding digital research from both a conceptual and practical perspective, helping the reader to make sense of the issues, challenges and opportunities of social science research in the digital age. The book will help the reader to understand how the digital context impacts on social science research and is divided into three main sections: A Justification & Reconceptualization of Digital Research: The authors explore how far the digital environment is transforming social science research. Accessing Digital Data: An outline of the characteristics of digital data, temporality issues in digital research and different data sources. Moving Forward with Digital Research: Examining the practicalities of how to conduct digital research, with examples and suggestions to strengthen the implementation of digital research. Suitable for Masters and Doctoral students undertaking digital or online research methods courses, as well as anyone doing a research project or dissertation with an online component.

In this book, one of the leading social theorists and cultural commentators of modern times, turns his gaze on consumption. George Ritzer, author of the famous McDonaldization Thesis, demonstrates the irrational consequences of the rational desire to consume and commodify. He examines how McDonaldization might be resisted, and situates the reader in the new cultural spaces that are emerging in society: shopping malls, casino hotels, Disneyfied theme parks and Las Vegas -- the new `cathedrals of consumption′ as he calls them. The book shows how new processes of consumption relate to globalization theory. In illuminating discussions of the work of Thorstein Veblen and the French situationists, Ritzer unearths the roots of problems of consumption in older sociological traditions. He indicates how transgression is bound up with consumption, through an investigation of the obscene in popular and postmodern culture.

`The book which accompanies the video, gives an excellent and detailed step-by-step guide to setting up a peer mediation system in your own school′ - Special This publication provides a comprehensive guide to those who aspire to introduce, teach, support and maintain mediation processes for all young people in school. In a world that fails to manage conflict, those who seek peaceful resolution are urged to promote mediation as a positive solution. Topics covered include: " Circle Time " emotional literacy " affirmation " problem solving " co-operation " conflict resolution " communication " mediation. There are 171 pages and 38 copiable activity sheets, which are suitable for infant, junior and secondary schools.

Thank you, Thank you. I have been looking for months for an EL course for secondary pupils. This book is fantastic′ - Anne Sinar, Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator, Beacon Hill High School, Blackpool There is an increasing demand for resources to support teachers in developing young peoples emotional literacy. The 20 lessons explore a range of feelings and provide facilitator notes and activities to help young people: " recognise their emotions in order to be able to label or define them " manage their emotions in order to develop and sustain positive relationships. The 20 lessons include: " introduction to an emotion and warm-up " questions for Circle Time and activities " take home tasks and reinforcement " ideas for a plenary session. Includes photocopiable resources and printable worksheets on the CD. As with all Tinas books this is a practical resource which will engage young people.

This is a resource that will capture and excite the imagination of young people. A beautifully told story explores, through a mythical animal, the environmental issues of endangered species. The tale includes adventure and time travel. Each of the six lessons provides teacher notes, class activities, discussion points, games and worksheets. The stories could be incorporated into: " Literacy hour " PSHCE " Citizenship " Geography " History " Environmental studies National curriculum connections are provided for Key Stage 2 and 3 including: " Living things " Chronological understanding " Ideas and evidence in science " Thinking about the lives of people in other places and times, and people with different values and customs. Another inspirational idea put into practice by the author team who were highly commended in the NASEN/TES book competition for their previous work on Anger Management.

Imagine being able to help your students to: " motivate themselves " persist in the face of frustration " control their impulses " regulate their moods " improve their study skills " develop goal-focused habits " have friendly, positive relationships. The Heart Masters series provides schools with an exciting way to build resilience and emotional intelligence in their students. Each volume provides the teacher or facilitator with lesson plans designed to develop the following key aspects of emotional intelligence: " the ability to read and take into consideration the feelings of others " an awareness of our own feelings " the ability to regulate or calm our feelings " a sense of contentedness and belonging. The programme has a strong language focus with emphasis on writing, reading, speaking and listening. Every session has a core activity, discussion questions, copiable worksheets and habit builders. Packed with stories and activities aimed at creating a sense of belonging for young children in the classroom. The eight themes encourage: " friendly behaviour " positive relationships " emotional literacy. Each lesson has comprehensive teacher notes, activities, drama and role-play extension ideas and photocopiable resources. A simple reporting / evaluation tool is included.