This is Volume II of Prof. Parker's authoritative Official History of UK privatisation, drawing upon internal government papers and interviews with the ministers, civil servants and business people most heavily involved in the major privatisations of the 1987-97 era.[...]

Andrew Burn and David Parker outline how multi-modality theory can be used to analyze texts whicj employ multiple semiotic modes and media, in such a way that a balanced consideration is given to the characteristics of each mode, how they integrate, and how they distribute textual functions between [...]

This book provides the first sole-authored text focusing specifically on REITs as a business enterprise. It looks at the whole process of REIT governance, management and property investment and is designed to be an essential reference book for practicing professionals in the REIT industry. Based on [...]

Global Environments through the Quaternary delves into the environmental changes that have taken place during the Quaternary: the two to three million years during which man has inhabited the Earth. It is essential reading for any students seeking a balanced, objective overview of this truly interdi[...]

The authors discuss effective leadership in extended schooling to fulfill Every Child Matters mandates and provide case studies demonstrating what is possible in a variety of settings.[...]