Open University Press imprint: 307 books

This positive psychology textbook focuses on the importance of the body within optimal functioning and highlights new research in this area.

A comprehensive core student text which combines theoretical foundations of mental health nursing with practical skills and interventions.

Paul Bennett delivers a superbly researched, much sought-after approach to clinical psychology: lifespan perspective.

This book provides a comprehensive and practical account of this important area of health and social care and provides a basis for social workers to develop a rounded approach to their practice with drug and alcohol users.

This practical book contains Cognitive Behavioural Therapy exercises to be completed, which will give you insight into the content, nature and seriousness of your worrying.

The fourth edition is essentially still about putting the principles of early childhood education into practice.

This new book from one of the leading authors in this field will provide an overview of the theories, concepts, evidence and policies that make up patient engagement in health service development and delivery.

A Short History of Society is a concise account of the emergence of modern western society. It looks at how successive generations have understood and explained the world in which they lived, and examines significant events since the Enlightenment that have led to the development of society as we know it today.

The book provides focus on three areas of difficulties for children with autism, as well as the role of early years practitioners.

This book applies the most recent social psychological research to health psychology, arguing for an integrative approach to interventions.

Talk for Writing across the Curriculum takes a dynamic and creative look at how writing non-fiction can be taught across the curriculum.

'Talk for Writing' is a proven approach to teaching writing and this practical guide takes you step by step through how to establish quality written communication across the curriculum.

This book helps you experience freedom and cope with stress by combining mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy exercises in an accessible, 9-week programme.

This innovative, practical book supports primary schools in rethinking where teaching & learning in primary science and technology should take place.