Leading Irish academics and policy practitioners present a current and comprehensive study of policy analysis in Ireland.Contributors examine policy analysis at different levels of government and governance including international, national and local and in the civil service, as well as non-government actors such as NGOs, interest groups and think tanks. They investigate the influential roles of the European Union, the public, science, quantitative evidence, the media and gender ex...

Reviews advances in understanding and improving the welfare of dairy cattle;Summarises current research on rumen biology, digestion and ways of optimising nutrition of dairy cattle from grazing to feed and feed supplements;Discusses latest developments in maintaining the health of dairy cattle, including the genetics of disease resistance and dairy herd health management

Strengths-Based Therapy: Distinctive Features offers an introduction to what is distinctive about this innovative client-directed approach. Written by two experiencedpractitioners of strengths-based therapies, this book translates SBT principles and practices into concise, evidence-based ideas and techniques that mental health practitioners can immediately apply on the job. Using the popular Distinctive Features format, this book describes 15 theoretical features and 15 practical technique...

How would you begin to introduce ESL/EFL students to English vowel sounds?This reflective question and many others await your discussion and analysis in this revised edition of TESOL Press's best-selling Teaching Pronunciation. This volume explores different approaches to teaching pronunciation in second language classrooms and contains updated research as well as a new, detailed lesson plan. Murphy explores how thought groups, or how speakers use clusters...

Are you on a budget? Do you want cheap healthy fabulous food? Well then this book is for you!From buying and storing food to delicious healthy lunches, dinners and light crunchy snacks on a budget, this book is a must have for healthy recipes and fabulous feasts. Filled with tips to save you money, such as creating menus and shopping lists, it is ideal for families and singletons alike who enjoy eating well.Packed full of quick tips for hearty soups and refreshing salads, t...

Light a match in a dark room and watch as the light instantly overcomes the darkness. Observe the power, energy and grace of that single, solitary fl ame dancing with life. Now light several candles or kindle a fi re and experience the added warmth and comfort extending from that fi rst, vulnerable fl ame through others. This is the heart and soul of leadership – the essence of inspiring people and awakening the spirit in work. Sage Leadership is about courageously casting off fear, doubt ...

Economic torts play a key role in the development of private law more generally. Indeed, the landmark case of OBG v Allan (2008) provided one of the most important decisions in the whole of the law of torts in the last generation, as the House of Lords sought to bring order to an area of the law that has long been beset by doctrinal and theoretical puzzles. Probably the most enduring question of all in this area is whether the economic torts can be unified. This book argues that t...

Learn about the locations of Microsoft 365 data, grasp the concepts of content search and eDiscovery, acquire the skills to craft powerful KQL queries, and explore how real organizations tackle complex issues through eDiscoveryKey FeaturesLearn about the concept of eDiscovery and distinguish it from content searchDelve into more complex aspects like multi-geo and attorney-client privilegeApply your new knowledge to implement eDiscovery solution...

We are all creatures of habit and if you make good habits, good habits will make you. This wisdom has been around since ancient times. Aristotle once said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."Whether they are a positive force in our lives or obstacles to the goals we want to achieve, habits become ingrained through repeated actions. Habits Die Hard, by John Murphy, unpacks 10 keys to help you replace your destructive habits with constructive ...

Timmy’s Sunny Day at the ZooBy: John J. MurphyTimmy’s Sunny Day at the Zoo is a humorous collection of stories from a fevered and diseased mind. Enjoy these 20-plus short stories that will be sure to tickle your funny bone where it really itches!About the AuthorJohn J. Murphy is a veteran of the United States Air Force and has been a printer, small-business owner, (recovering) elected official, school bus driver, songwriter, professional bass fisherman, radi...

Pulling Together is a fantastic guide for leaders from all walks of life. In it you will learn about the 10 Rules for High Performance Teamwork. They’re simple, yet so important! It’s not only about leading a team, but also being a part of one. The 10 rules are presented in a way that every person in your organization can understand. Use this audiobook to clarify expectations and foster accountability, build more focus, unity, trust and credibility with your team, align people and systems,...

This award-winning text translates the theoretical foundations of solution-focused counseling into a brief, culturally responsive approach for school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and graduate students. As an experienced practitioner and international presenter on this topic, Dr. Murphy has organized the fourth edition to reflect content offered in a comprehensive workshop on solution-focused counseling to further enhance its usefulness and presents a straightforward process f...