Your updated e-book collection

Back in January, we gave you a behind-the-scenes look at how we build and grow our e-book collection to support your studies and courses. Now, as we reach the end of another academic year, it’s time for our second and final e-book round-up!

If you missed Part 1, or would like a refresher, you can catch up here: Fresh Reads for a New Year: New E-Book Collection Round-Up.

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We’ve added more, new e-books across a wide range of subject areas this year, helping to ensure you have access to the latest resources for your assignments, research and independent study. Below is a selection of our top picks. These titles, along with many more, have been added to your course collections and will continue to support your learning throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

School of Business Law and Policing

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Social media strategy: marketing, advertising, and public relations in the consumer revolution

The fourth edition of Social Media Strategy is an essential step-by-step blueprint for innovating change, supporting traditional marketing, advertising, and PR efforts, and leveraging consumer influence in the digital world. With a completely integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations framework, Keith Quesenberry’s up-to-date textbook goes beyond tips and tricks to systematically explore the unique qualities, challenges, and opportunities of social media. Students learn core principles and proven processes to build unique social media plans that integrate paid, earned, shared, and owned media based on business objectives, target audiences, big ideas, and social media categories. This classroom- and industry-proven text has been updated with a new infographics and concise reading sections with frequent tables, checklists, and templates. New and updated case studies in each chapter engage students in contemporary examples from small businesses, large corporations, and non-profit organizations. Focusing on cross-disciplinary strategic planning, content creation, and reporting, this accessible and highly practical text is an essential guide for students and professionals alike.

Entrepreneurship: successfully launching new ventures

Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures explores the allure of entrepreneurship, teaching you how to successfully launch and grow your own company through a clear and easy 4-step process. Using real business profiles of inspiring young entrepreneurs, the text provides relevant examples that are easily relatable. The 7th Edition features new experiences and/or insights from leading entrepreneurs, publications, blogs and podcasts. Careful to identify failures as well as successes, it outlines both the excitement and difficulty of starting a new business. This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed.

Policing ethically

At a time when much in UK policing is the subject of intense public and media scrutiny, there prevails a practitioner discourse about policing ethically that is ongoing formally in police ethics committee discussions, and probably informally in station offices, canteens, classrooms, and police vehicles. Since January 2024, these conversations have added emphasis with the publication of the College of Policing’s revised Code of Ethics with which policing practitioners in England and Wales are coming to grips. This book explores thinking about policing ethically for those who have to use and implement the ideas – to those who, when law and policy is silent on the matter before them, nevertheless have to make a justifiable decision and act upon it.

Routledge handbook of the rule of law

This Handbook provides a state-of-the-art survey of the study of the rule of law across law, the humanities, and social sciences, as well as insights into the practice of building the rule of law within and among states. Its 28 chapters are by many of the world’s leading scholars of the rule of law, as well as distinguished junior scholars, from a dozen countries and representing a number of academic disciplines. The chapters are ordered to progress, first, from theory to the practice of the rule of law and, second, from the rule of law within, to beyond, the state.

Employment Law

Employment Law introduces the issues involved in the regulation of employees and their relations with their employers. It explains the framework governing employment contracts, dismissal procedures and redundancy payments. The book also covers TUPE, discrimination law and family-friendly legislation, as well as practice and procedure. The book has been comprehensively updated to take account of all the main recent and proposed developments in employment law and practice. It also takes account of the continuing impact of Brexit and the EU Withdrawal Act in the employment law sphere.

School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health

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Kumar & Clark’s clinical medicine

Kumar & Clark’s essential medicine is the go-to textbook for medical students Designed to be as easy to understand as it is comprehensive, Kumar & Clark’s Clinical Medicine is the definitive guide for medical students and doctors in training. Revised and updated to reflect the structure of modern medical care, an all-new Acute Medicine chapter focuses on the initial, problem-based assessment of the unwell patient. Chapters on Medical Specialties explore the diagnosis and management of patients with chronic disease across the spectrum of systems-based disorders. Sections on The Practice of Medicine, Medicine and the world and Medicine Throughout Life explore medicine in its wider context, addressing the health needs of the population as well as specific patient groups.

Talley and O’Connor’s examination medicine : a guide to physician training

Talley and O’Connor’s Examination Medicine is designed to prepare physician trainees for their clinical examinations and to master the skills they need as they enter their advanced specialty training.Written by practising physicians with experience on the senior examiners’ panel, this text comprehensively covers both long and short cases examinees might encounter. Insights include what to expect on examination day, how to succeed in the exam and how to approach complex medical problems in the future.Designed primarily for physician trainees sitting the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) examinations in Australia and New Zealand or equivalent, this book is also useful for registrars and consultants when taking candidates for practice exams, those taking clinical examinations in other specialty colleges and senior medical students wishing to strengthen their clinical skills.

Emergencies around childbirth: a handbook for midwives

Emergencies around childbirth: a handbook for midwives Supporting readers to perform effectively in urgent or emergency situations that can occur in a hospital, at a birth centre or at home, this fully updated fourth edition presents the necessary knowledge and skills for student and practising midwives. With contributions from highly experienced midwives, this practical guidebook incorporates a new chapter on legal issues for safe practice, as well as additional content on professional issues. It also includes an essential new chapter on cardiac problems, recognising that midwives are often the lead professional caring for women with cardiac anomalies, as many are undiagnosed until the emergency. The book continues to provide key, up-to-date information on high-risk medical and obstetric situations, from serious infection to uterine complications to resuscitation. Emergencies Around Childbirth is essential reading for practising and student midwives and those who teach them.

Dental caries: the disease and its clinical management

Dental caries: the disease and its clinical management maintains the same focus on high-level coverage of the disease etiology and process, clinical assessment and prognosis and wider public health issues connected with dental caries management, including an enhanced focus on caries control. Fully updated throughout, the chapters that discuss theory emphasize how the knowledge can be applied in both the clinic and in the public health domain to improve oral health. The new edition also includes up-to-date and validated diagnostic and management options for caries whilst ensuring that the tools provided allow practitioners to serve the needs of different socio-economic populations. All sections are complimented by high-quality colour photographs, clear line drawings and references for further study.

ABC of nutrition

ABC of nutrition practical guide to nutrition and the health problems related to foods and diet, covering body composition, epidemiology, specific populations, and more ABC of Nutrition is a comprehensive guide to nutrition as it relates to the causes, treatment and management of the symptoms and medical conditions frequently met by healthcare professionals. Beginning with a new introduction to principles of nutrition and definitions of terms, this revised and updated fifth edition includes new chapters on nutrition for special populations, such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly, and on the use of products marketed for sports and performance enhancement.

School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering and Sports

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Entrepreneurship in the arts

Entrepreneurship in the arts The need for artists, musicians, actors, singers, designers and other creative individuals to understand basic business concepts so they can successfully pursue their chosen creative profession has only grown since the publication of this textbook, now in its third edition. This popular book teaches business concepts in a way that is relevant to the way that creative students learn. Providing an understanding of the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship, this book enables creatives to launch new businesses, run for-profit creative industries or manage non profit cultural organizations. The book leads the student through the entrepreneurial process starting with finding the right customers to pricing, distribution and promotion. This latest edition has been updated to account for significant changes in the creative industries that have been accelerated by the use of AI in the production of creative products, the challenge of pricing products within a range acceptable to consumers while accounting for the rising cost of production and the increasing need to use social listening skills and technology as a basis of consumer research. Weaving practical advice from successful creatives with pedagogical features such as “Questions to Consider,” “Tasks to Complete” and “Visualization Exercises,” this textbook continues to be essential reading for creative students.

Documentary filmmaking master class: tell your story from concept to distribution

Documentary filmmaking master class: tell your story from concept to distribution author Betsy Chasse mentors readers every step of the way with a down-to-earth approach and invaluable advice. Chapters cover topics such as:Choosing a SubjectDeveloping a Business PlanSecuring Financial BackingAssembling a Production TeamNailing Interviews and Shooting B-RollGetting through Post-ProductionDistributing and Marketing the FilmThe new edition enhances the well-regarded original title to adapt to the quick-changing media landscape, with all-new sections on updating revenue models for streaming, making the most of self-distribution and festivals, creating an algorithm-friendly marketing strategy, building your personal brand, and using AI tools thoughtfully. Both novices and experienced filmmakers will benefit from this all-inclusive guide. With the right knowledge, persistence, and The Documentary Filmmaking Master Class in their camera bags, readers will not only turn their visions into reality, they’ll be able to share the results with others and navigate the process with confidence.

Miseducation: Inequality, education and the working classes

Miseducation : Inequality, Education and the Working Classes Education is supposed to level the playing field, and yet for many working-class children inequalities in the classroom in fact deepen the divide. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds are almost four times more likely to be excluded from school than their wealthier peers and many are struggling in an educational environment increasingly concerned with discipline. In this substantially revised and updated edition of her bestselling book, Diane Reay – herself working class turned Cambridge professor – investigates why we educate social classes so differently. Drawing on extensive interviews with working class children and young people, Miseducation offers a sharp critique of how class identity, social mobility, and entrenched inequalities shape educational outcomes. It also examines the increasing focus on control and discipline in UK schools and charts the impact of policies like academies on working-class students. 

Feminist theologies : the basics

Feminist theologies: the basics. Sociology For most of Christian history, theology has been written primarily by men. Beginning in the early 1960s, feminists identified ways traditional theologies omitted, ignored, and vilified women’s experiences, issues, and perspectives. In the past 60 years, feminists have developed a vibrant theological tradition that is essential for a full understanding of Christian theologies. Feminist theologies engage some of the most important and controversial issues of our time, from the roles of women in society to sexuality, abortion, gender identity, and the environment. Feminist Theologies: The Basics aims to: Provide historical context for the development of feminist theology Examine feminist theological methods Share new and emerging feminist voices Focus on the feminist concept of intersectionality Using the idea of justice to understand feminist theologies. With definitions of key terms and suggestions for further reading throughout, this book is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to feminist theologies, as well as broader themes in theology, gender, and sexuality.

Neurodivergent affirming therapy : rethinking approaches for autistic and ADHD clients

Neurodivergent affirming therapy: rethinking approaches for autistic and ADHD clients. Radically rethink how you work with Autistic and ADHD clients with this comprehensive and compassionate guide to neurodivergent affirming therapeutic practice. Drawing on Amy Peters’ lived experience and professional insight, this book explores how traditional therapeutic models can misinterpret or pathologize neurodivergent ways of being and offers a practical and affirming alternative. Written with professionals in mind, this book introduces several original models developed by the author, which guide practitioners through neurodivergent experiences of trauma, emotional regulation and burnout. Reflection points, client insights and case studies invite readers to reflect on how this work can be integrated authentically into their current modality. To support everyday practice, it also includes practical alternatives to deficit-based, neuronormative advice on common challenges such as anxiety, communication and motivation.

School of Social Work, Education and Teacher Education

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The Parents’ and professionals’ simple guide to PDA

 
The parents’ and professionals’ simple guide to PDA A short, informative guide for adults who are supporting children with a PDA profile, including parents, extended family members and professionals. The emphasis is on accessibility and demystification. There are engaging illustrations provided throughout. A short, introductory guide to PDA for parents, extended family and professionals who are supporting a PDA child, with engaging illustrations throughout. Including explanations of the basics of PDA and how it can present, as well as straightforward advice on how best to meet the needs of the PDA child, this is the go-to guide for anyone who wants to get a clear overview of PDA and find out how they can provide high-quality support.

Social work assessment and intervention : working with diverse populations

Social work assessment and intervention : working with diverse populations. Social work practice involves working with diverse populations, particularly people in distressing circumstances and those who are disadvantaged or marginalised. Working with children experiencing neglect and abuse, those who encounter domestic violence, or people dealing with family breakdown, mental health, or substance misuse are issues frequently encountered in practice. This necessitates the proficient use of a range of skills, techniques, and strategies of assessment and intervention to alleviate distress, enhance coping, and promote well-being and functioning. This book has been written by academics and practitioners with substantial experience who bring together theoretical frameworks, issues in practice, and focus on what works best with people facing a range of psychosocial problems. The contributors adopt an evidence-based approach that is rooted in practice experience besides drawing from current research and the extant literature.

Dissertations and project reports: a step by step guide

Dissertations and project reports: a step by step guide Stella Cottrell taps into her tried and tested formula for learning and brings students the essential guide to producing top-quality dissertations and project reports. The book breaks down this process into manageable chunks and covers everything from preparation and planning through to conducting research and writing up the finished article. Packed with dozens of hands-on activities and quotes from real students, this book demystifies dissertations and project reports and helps ensure that the process is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

The Literature review: six steps to success

The literature review: six steps to success From daunting to doable in six stepsGraduate students who turn in exceptional literature reviews are recognized as excellent critical thinkers, as well as masters of academic argumentation, research writing and writing academic papers. But literature searches and composing the review itself can be intimidating and frustrating. The six-step process pioneered by this book has made the task flowing and seamless for masters and doctoral candidates in Education and related fields. This updated third edition features a wealth of all-new content including:

• A flowchart that graphically illustrates Machi and McEvoy’s process.
• Reflective Oversight boxes in each chapter that prompt readers to direct metacognitive activities.
• Links to online guides and resources. 
• Expanded examples illustrating theoretical concepts.

Unlocking the linguistic potential of teachers: insights from international teacher education programmes

Unlocking the linguistic potential of teachers: insights from international teacher education programmes Arguing that all teachers are necessarily language teachers in increasingly diverse settings, this book explores how language shapes learning across subjects to support inclusive teaching. It helps teachers develop the skills needed to teach inclusively and redefines multilingualism beyond “foreign” language proficiency to include social language, professional language and subject literacies in response to globalisation and cultural and linguistic diversity in educational settings. Featuring the voices of novice and expert teachers and teacher educators across a range of disciplines and contexts, the volume demonstrates the importance of social skills such as empathy, cultural awareness and open-mindedness within these diverse educational settings.

And That’s a Wrap for 2025/26!

We hope you’ve enjoyed this glimpse into some of the newest additions to our e-book collection from the last academic year. These titles are just a small selection of the many resources added to support your learning, with plenty more waiting to be discovered. So log in, browse your subject area, and find your next great read. Until next time, happy studying and happy reading!

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