The library has recently purchased the following e-books. Please take a look at them:
Electrical engineering:
Bird, J. Electrical circuit theory and technology
Tooley, M. Electronic circuits: fundamentals and applications
Robertson, C. Fundamental electrical and electronic principles
Health and social care:
Adams, G. Blackwell handbook of adolescence
Corby, B. Child abuse
The library has recently purchased four new e-books based on the subjects of engineering and research:
Engineering:
Bird, J. Engineering mathematics
Bird, J. Higher engineering mathematics
Research:
Blaxter, L. How to do research
Lindsay, G. Researching children’s perspectives
More information about e-books.
The following titles have been added to the library’s ever-growing provision of e-books:
Biology:
Kratz, R. F. Biology for dummies
Kratz, R. F. Molecular and cell biology for dummies
Chemistry:
Moore, J. T. Chemistry for dummies
Physics:
Holzner, S. Physics essentials for dummies
Holzner, S. Physics I for dummies
Holzner, S. Physics II for dummies
When tutor Claire Schofield needed material about prevention and control of infections for her health and social care course, nothing was found in printed books. Library staff helped Claire to find a relevant chapter in an e-book, print it out and upload onto Moodle.
Her students will have 24/7 easy access to digital learning materials. If you want to use e-books for teaching and learning, please ask library staff.
The following titles have been added to the library’s ever-growing provision of e-books.
Photography:
Bilissi, E. Langford’s advanced photography: the guide for aspiring photographers
Langford, M. Langford’s basic photography: the guide for serious photographers
Sociology:
Clements, P. Equal opportunities handbook
Social Welfare:
Martin, K. Hard and unreal advice: mothers, social science and the Victorian poverty experts
More information about e-books.
December 2011 was an e-book bonanza for the college library! The following 25 new titles were added to our e-book collection:
Law:
Turner, C. Contract law
Turner, C. Employment law
Childcare:
Kehily, M. An introduction to childhood studies
Travel and Tourism:
Cooper, C. Contemporary tourism; an international approach
Conway, D. The event manager’s bible; the complete guide to planning and organising a voluntary or public event
Hanlon, P. Global airlines; competition in a transnational industry
Mason, P. Tourism impacts, management and planning
Horner, S. International cases in tourism management
Page, S. Tourism management, managing for change
Boniface, B. Worldwide destinations casebook, the geography of travel and tourism
Horner, S. Consumer behaviour in tourism
Sociology:
Lyon, D. Surveillance society; monitoring everyday life
Walters, M. Feminism; a very short introduction
Whiteside, A. HIV/AIDS; a very short introduction
Clapham, A. Human rights; a very short introduction
Rattansi, A. Racism; a very short introduction
Newman, M. Socialism; a very short introduction
Fulcher, J. Capitalism; a very short introduction
Holmes, L. Communism; a very short introduction
Ruthven, M. Fundamentalism; a very short introduction
Singer, P. Marx; a very short introduction
Butler, C. Modernism; a very short introduction
Butler, C. Postmodernism; a very short introduction
Steger, M. Neoliberalism; a very short introduction
More information about e-books.
The Library has acquired five new e-books based on the subjects of engineering and law/politics.
Engineering:
Higgins RA, Materials for engineers and technicians
Darbyshire A, Mechanical engineering: BTEC national engineering specialist units
Darbyshire A, Mechanical engineering: BTEC national option units
Tooley MH, BTEC National engineering
Law/Politics:
Halstead P, Key facts: human rights 2008-2009 edition
More about e-books
In June 2011, the number of e-books available to learners and staff of the College increased by 16 titles; 15 of them were funded by the College’s Innovation fund in order to develop a comprehensive e-book provision to some of the programmes – Sport and Early Years.
Early Years:
Briggs M, Assessment for Learning and Teaching in Primary Schools
Cheminais R, Implementing the Every Child Matters Strategy: The Essential Guide for School Leaders and Managers
Davies A, Storytelling in the Classroom
Fisher J, Starting From The Child
Fitzgerald D, Parent Partnerships in the Early Years
Glazzard J et al, Teaching Primary Special Educational Needs
MacNaughton G et al, Parents and Professionals in Early Childhood Settings
Richards G, Teaching and Learning in Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms: Key Issues for New Teachers
Sterne A, Domestic Violence and Children: A Handbook for Schools and Early Years Settings
Sport:
Chapman AE, Biomechanical Analysis of Fundamental Human Movements
NSCA, NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition
NSCA, Strength Training
Sandler D, Fundamental Weight Training
Shepard G, Bigger Faster Stronger
Skolnik H, Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
Sociology:
Marshall BL, Engendering the Social: Feminist Encounters with Sociological Theory
In May 2011, the number of e-books available to learners and staff of the College increased by more than 50 titles. Many of them are core texts for various programmes.
Beauty
Crebbin-Bailey et al, The Spa Book
P Delamar, The Complete Make-Up Artist
Morris and Brown, Encyclopedia of Hair Removal
Biology
M Bailey, AQA Biology for AS
M Bailey, AQA Biology for A2
Business
J Brinkman, Unlocking the Business Environment
D Needham, J Coombes, BTEC Level 2 First Business
L Pilling, N Birchall, BTEC National Business: Book 1
Child Care
R Gargiuol, J L Kilgo, Young Children with Special Needs
J V Hutchin, Supporting Every Child’s Learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage
T Karman, Children’s Care, Learning and Development for NVQ and SVQ Level 3
J Lindon, Guiding the Behaviour of Children and Young People: Linking Theory and Practice 0-18
J Lindon, Reflective Practice and Early Years Professionalism Linking Theory and Practice
J LIndon, Safeguarding Children and Young People: Chlid Protection 0-18 Years
J Lindon, Understanding Children and Young People: Development from 5-18
J Lindon, Understanding Child Development: Linking Theory and Practice
L R Marqtz, Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child
L Miller, C Cable, Professionalism in the Early Years
J Taylor, M Woods, Early Childhood Studies
Computing
Fishpool M, Fishpool B, BTEC Level 3 National in IT
Counselling
M Hough, Counselling Skills and Theory
Engineering
M Deacon, S Clarke, D Wyatt, B Crossland, BTEC National Engineering
Hairdressing
T Bullock, The Offical Guide to Hair Extensions
S Gittens, African-Caribbean Hairdressing
R Gould, M Wady, Hairdressing Level 2 Student Book
M Lister, Men’s Hairdressing
T Lloyd, C McMillan Bodell, The Colour Book: The Offical Guide to Colour for NVQ Levels 2
Nutrition
S Bearden, Nutrition in Essence
S Le Quesne, Nutrition: Practical Approach
Psychology
R Gross, Key Studies in Psychology
R Gross. Psychology
J M Lawton, R Gross, G Rolls, Psychology AS for AQA (A)
Public Services
M Breeze, M Cronin, A Spafford, BTEC Level 2 First Public Services
M Breeze, M Cronin, A Spafford, BTEC Level 3 National Public Services
Social Welfare
J Miller, Care Practice for S/NVQ3
V Michie, Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma
E Rasheed, BTEC Level 2 First Health and Social Care
Sport
A M Lane, Sport and Exercise Psychology: Topics in Applied Psychology
D Sewell, P Watkins, M Griffin, Sport and Exercise Science
J Stafford, BTEC Level 2 First Sport
J Stafford, BTEC Level 3 National Sport and Exercise Sciences
J Stafford, BTEC National Sport: Development, Coaching and Fitness
J Stafford, BTEC Level 3 National Sport: Performance and Excellence
Study and Research Skills
L Lee-Davies, S Bailey, Developing Work and Study Skills
M Lowe, Beginning Research
Therapies
H McGuinness, Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics
H McGuinness, Indian Head Massage
M Burnham-Airey, A O”Keefe, Indian Head Massage
A O’Keefe, Offical Guide to Body Massage
T Parsons, Holistic Guide to Reflexology
Travel and Tourism
Woodhouse U., BTEC National Travel and Tourism
Starting today, on-campus access to all 3,000 + e-books provided by the College Library does not require Athens login. Access is simpler and much quicker than ever – give it a go!
