Colin Johnson

“How to Get a Master’s Degree is a comprehensive book that covers every aspect from applying for a programme, through to graduation and beyond. In a supportive way, it encourages reflection about why you wish to study at master’s level and offers guidance on maintaining your motivation throughout your studies. In addition, each chapter is focused on a different stage of master’s study which makes it easier to stay on track and provides a framework for students in every discipline.”Dr Donna Murray, Head of Taught Student Development, The University of Edinburgh, UK“This comprehensive handbook tackles the challenges of developing independence and critical thinking, and managing the reading load required for a Master’s degree. I really liked the practical tables and checklists which guide students to organise and reflect on their learning for success. This is essential reading for anyone considering a Master’s degree in the UK.”Mei Lin, Newcastle University, UKAre you thinking of doing a master’s degree? Do you want to find out how to study effectively, enhance your learning and reach your potential on your master’s course?How to Get a Master’s Degree will guide you through the process of achieving a master’s qualification, tackling topics such as:•How to choose the right master’s course•How to manage the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study•How to apply your master’s qualification to your future careerDrawing on examples from academic and professional disciplines, this book is informed by experiences, conversations, original interviews and surveys with students and staff from many different universities.In addition to supporting master’s students throughout their courses, this book also provides advice for staff seeking to better support master’s students and university leaders seeking to grow an effective portfolio of master’s degrees.E. Anna Claydon is Associate Professor in Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, UK.Colin Johnson is Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Nicky is sixteen and lives in a dull northern town in 1978, but science fiction, music, and his colourful friends give him a sense of purpose. Then, he meets Angela, everything changes, and he takes teenage alienation to a whole new level. Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time is a coming-of-age story set in reality... and beyond. Nicky, aimless and at odds with his parents, finds solace in science fiction and his quirky misfit friends. His problems are simple: he knows too many kids named Paul, he wants to date a girl, and he has far too much on his mind. However, when he meets Angela, his reality is turned upside down, and nothing is as it first seems. As Nicky navigates the tough year of 1978, he discovers that life is full of surprising alternatives and that sometimes the most unexpected and strangest events can change our lives forever. Told through Nicky's vivid experiences and misadventures with his friends, Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time blends sci-fi, punk rock, and the bittersweet memories of first love. It explores themes of adolescent angst, friendship, and the transcendent power of imagination during a time of turbulent social change and literal teenage alienation.

“A fresh update to a true classic. This is one of the most reassuring and useful books you will ever read about doing your PhD, no matter your topic - or where you are enrolled.”Professor Inger Mewburn, Director of Researcher Development, Office of the Dean of Higher Degree by Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia“How to get a PhD is both honest and thorough and thus immensely helpful, for supervisors as much as for students.”Professor Paul Allain, Dean of the Graduate and Researcher College, University of Kent, UK“The 7th edition! ‘How to get a PhD’ is proving its status as a must read for PhDs and supervisors.”Dr Hans Sonneveld, Founder and Board member, Netherlands Centre of Expertise for Doctoral EducationHow to Get a PhD 7e provides a practical and realistic approach for all students who are embarking on a PhD. In addition, supervisors will find invaluable tips on their role in the process, good supervisory practices and how to support students to work effectively. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the seventh edition provides an overview of what it means to undertake a PhD within a modern university, exploring both the challenges and rewards of a doctoral degree, including:• Contemporary challenges for students including transgender issues, sexual harassment, and exploitation within the academic environment• Time demands, the balance of academia and paid work, and the uncertainty of academic careers and how this can impact students’ mental health• Academic debates surrounding the increased importance of technology and open access• Emphasising diversity with an increased focus on how students, supervisors and universities can work together to make a more effective and welcoming academic environmentThe new edition is structured so that users can find the section that will help the specific stage of their work. With practical guidance through the application process, research, viva and post-viva, this book supports PhD students of all disciplines across their journey and beyond, including part-time, those returning to study and those who are practice-based.Estelle M. Phillips has enjoyed a long career as an academic and independent educational consultant. She has published widely on various aspects of the PhD and has spoken at universities on four continents about the skills required to complete and supervise a PhD.Colin G. Johnson is an associate professor at the University of Nottingham, and was formerly Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the sciences at the University of Kent. He is an experienced PhD supervisor and examiner, and has led training courses for new PhD students and advised on postgraduate strategy for a number of universities.Professor Derek S Pugh (1930-2015) was Emeritus Professor of International Management of the Open University Business School, UK. He published 17 books and over 100 papers in his field and had considerable experience in the design of doctoral programmes and the successful supervision and examination of PhD students.

This innovative book is the first to explore social entrepreneurship in the field of hospitality, introducing students to the principles of social entrepreneurship motivation, finance, sustainability, issues and challenges, and how these can be successfully implemented in a range of hospitality settings. The hospitality industry offers a particularly fruitful framework for social entrepreneurs, partly due to the low barriers of entry and opportunities to enhance social and environmental wealth. A variety of international case studies are integrated throughout to showcase the challenges and successes of social entrepreneurship in the hospitality industry in a wide range of settings. Discussion questions, further reading suggestions and exercises at the end of each chapter help the student to explore these concepts further. Insights into the industry’s role during and potentially beyond the COVID-19 crisis are offered in the concluding chapter. The is a timely addition to the literature, written by a team of highly regarded professionals and academics, and will be essential reading for all current and future entrepreneurs in the field of Hospitality Management.

This innovative book is the first to explore social entrepreneurship in the field of hospitality, introducing students to the principles of social entrepreneurship motivation, finance, sustainability, issues and challenges, and how these can be successfully implemented in a range of hospitality settings. The hospitality industry offers a particularly fruitful framework for social entrepreneurs, partly due to the low barriers of entry and opportunities to enhance social and environmental wealth. A variety of international case studies are integrated throughout to showcase the challenges and successes of social entrepreneurship in the hospitality industry in a wide range of settings. Discussion questions, further reading suggestions and exercises at the end of each chapter help the student to explore these concepts further. Insights into the industry’s role during and potentially beyond the COVID-19 crisis are offered in the concluding chapter. The is a timely addition to the literature, written by a team of highly regarded professionals and academics, and will be essential reading for all current and future entrepreneurs in the field of Hospitality Management.

Sean Wu had no idea of the secrets kept by his estranged father — until his death kicked open the gates to a mysterious world of international tomb robbers and ageless myths! Now the sole heir to this critical legacy, he must survive the darkest terrors haunting the most sought after treasures buried within a globe-spanning labyrinth of ancient catacombs in order to solve his father’s murder and perhaps even save the world...Based on the best-selling Chinese novel series Daomu Journal, written by Xu “Kennedy” Lei, this original graphic novel collects the sold-out series created by the celebrated art directors at Concept Art House, with over 20 million fans declaring Xu ‘China’s Stephen King’.This 244-page hardcover features a soft-touch textured cover with embossed elements, highlighting the strikingly rendered painted artwork on both front and back cover. The epic storyline is supplemented by concept artwork and additional design material further exploring the world of Daomu.

Recent Advances in Surgery 31 is the latest volume in the successful and well-established Recent Advances series. This title is updated annually, covering the latest trends within surgery and reflecting any changes to the professional examinations for surgeons. Suitable for experienced medical professionals, as well as students and candidates of the MRCS/AFRCS, this edition reviews the latest trends within surgery and forms a useful update of general surgery for candidates of the Intercollegiate examination.Over 30 contributors, who are recognized experts in their particular field, provide in-depth reviews of important topics relevant to the management of all surgical patients and advancing areas in surgical subspecialties.

Recent Advances in Surgery 27 is the latest volume in the successful and well-established Recent Advances series. This title is updated annually, covering the latest trends within surgery and reflecting any changes to the professional examinations for surgeons. Recent Advances in Surgery 27 has contributions on important topics relevant to the management of all surgical patients, providing in-depth reviews of important advancing areas in surgical subspecialties. This wide scope makes this book an ideal choice for the busy consultant as well as an essential read for students of surgery at all levels.Suitable for experienced medical professionals, as well as students and candidates of the MRCS/AFRCS, this edition reviews the latest trends within surgery and forms a useful update of general surgery for candidates of the Intercollegiate examination.Over 30 contributors, who are recognized experts in their particular field, provide in-depth reviews of important topics relevant to the management of all surgical patients and advancing areas in surgical subspecialties.