Böcker av Peter Jordan

This book explores the role of place names in the formation and maintenance of individual and group identities in multilingual and multi-ethnic situations. The book contextualises both places within their social and political histories, and probes recent debates in the social sciences relating to place names, identity and power.

Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of Britain and Europe is an invaluable source of information and advice on when and where to look for edible fungi throughout Europe. It features over 65 of the very best edible mushroom species and 30 poisonous confusion species for extra safety. A clear summary for each species provides information on edibility, habitat, season, size and key identification features. The book is fully illustrated with over 200 superb species photographs, shot in situ using natural light and highlighting unique characteristics. Useful and practical advice is given on the storage and cooking of each species, to help make the best culinary use of them.

The many recent changes in higher and further education mean that it is more important than ever to analyse the needs of academic library users, and both promote and provide the service they require.

This title addresses changes in the environment surrounding libraries and information units. It draws on recent research, especially in the areas of staff motivation, job satisfaction, training and development, and workforce planning.

This text considers the influences and demands on academic libraries, and explains how to increase user satisfaction through quality management. It examines the needs of different user groups, and the requirements of subject communities, as well as those of teaching staff.