Melanie Smith Book order (chronological)

This handy book brings together a wealth of useful information that building surveyors need on-site or in the office. It provides clear guidance and fundamental principles in key practice areas such as building pathology, building performance, and building forensics. The book is not overly bound by the regulation and legislation of one region, and the principles can be applied internationally. Compact, portable and easy to use, the Building Surveyor’s Pocket Book helps surveyors, anyone studying for their RICS APC and students get access to the basics, fast.

This revised edition of Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats offers up to date and evidence-based information about the menopause and about hot flushes and night sweats, which are the main reason that women seek medical help. The four-week self-help guide uses cognitive behavior therapy providing information and strategies for managing hot flushes and night sweats, as well as stress and sleep. The guide is interactive with exercises and homework tailored to women's individual circumstances and lifestyles. It challenges myths about menopause and aging and provides better understanding of flushes which in turn reduces stress and improves post-menopausal wellbeing. The various chapters discuss processes of identification and modification of triggers of hot flushes and offers tips to women on dealing with hot flushes in social and work situations. The guide was as effective as eight hours of group CBT and would help women who want to try a non-medical treatment that is brief, effective without side effects, or just want to be better informed.

The third edition of this book offers a crucial framework for understanding the complexities of cultural tourism and its globalization across various destinations. It emphasizes the importance of creative tourism strategies that blend localized cultural products with innovative global attractions to differentiate destinations. The text addresses key issues in heritage, arts, festivals, and experiential cultural tourism in both urban and rural settings. Since the previous edition, significant developments have occurred, prompting a complete revision to include new insights on demand and motivation for cultural tourism, sustainable practices, and ethnic cultural tourism. It features updated case studies from a broader global perspective and presents a revised framework reflecting recent research and industry trends. New pedagogical elements enhance comprehension and critical thinking, including questions at the end of case studies and a further reading section. Advocating for a sustainable, people-centered approach to cultural tourism planning, the book aims to maximize local benefits while preserving place and identity. It uniquely synthesizes major global cultural tourism issues through accessible international case studies, making it essential reading for tourism students.

This comprehensive text delves into the expanding sectors of health, wellness, and medical tourism on a global scale. It examines the history, management, and organization of these industries, alongside innovative products, trends, and marketing strategies for destinations and services. The updated edition features expanded coverage of the hospitality sector, particularly spa management, and includes new content on medical tourism, reflecting the rising global interest in medical travel as more countries enter this competitive arena. Recent trends such as the ageing population, government promotion of preventative health, and the popularity of contemporary and alternative therapies are also addressed. The book presents new case studies from various countries, highlighting established and emerging destinations and services, including conventional medicine, complementary therapies, lifestyle wellness, beauty, nutrition, and anti-ageing. Written in an accessible style, it serves as essential reading for students pursuing studies in health, tourism, and hospitality.