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Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and
Book SynopsisThis is a major revision and expansion of what has long been recognized as a basic reference in its field. Besides updating the existing text, the authors have broadened the book by including many new entries on landscape architecture as well as by significantly increasing their treatment of American architects and architecture. This is a highly readable work, worldwide in scope, covering architecture from ancient times to the present. Major entries on key individuals, styles, movements, materials, and terms range up to several pages in length and include cross references and bibliographies for further reading. This is an essential addition to the reference shelf of every architectural student and buff.
£14.24
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations
Book SynopsisGraham Evans is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Wales, Swansea. Jeffrey Newnham lectures on the American Studies Programme at the University of Wales, Swansea.
£14.24
Penguin Books Ltd The New Penguin Dictionary of Civil Engineering
Book SynopsisThis is a completely new and fully comprehensive edition aimed at anyone who has contact with the construction industry. Written in a simple, easily accessible fashion the book contains major features on sustainability and the environment, hazard, vulnerability and uncertainty management together with new categories on business and finance, sustainability, water and transport. This edition offers easy and extensive cross referencing and definitions designed to help students to learn and associate ideas making this the perfect guide for anyone interested in any aspect of civil engineering.
£14.39
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Dictionary of Biology
Book SynopsisWorried about your maternal effect or biological clock? Need to know a rhizoid from a rhizome? Think you’re going to fail your zoology or botany exam? The Penguin Dictionary of Biology is your saviour, defining some 6000 terms relating to this rich, complex and constantly expanding subject - from amino acids, bacteria and the cell cycle to X-ray diffraction, Y chromosome and zygotes. Long established as the definitive single-volume source, this dictionary has sold over 200,000 copies and is extensively updated for its eleventh edition.Trade ReviewA marvelous compendium: accurate, clear and complete. (Matt Ridley, author of Genome)"
£12.34
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology 4th Edition
Book SynopsisThis updated edition includes thousands of definitions, including an appendix on phobias; information on related fields like neuroscience and social psychology; descriptions of how terms are employed, their wider connotations, and past usage; and a detailed look at key concepts. Original.Trade Review'Provides keen insights on concepts...I highly recommend it' Henry L Roediger III, President, American Psychological Society 'Reber brings humour and common sense to defining some 17,000 terms...[it] deserves to become a classic of its kind' The Times Education Supplement
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Dictionary of Economics Eighth
Book SynopsisThe Penguin Dictionary of Economics explains a host of economic terms, from acceleration principle to venture capital, Euro to X-efficiency, globalisation to zero-sum game. The eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to include those terms that have become so familiar since the global recession begun (''quantitative easing'' and ''sub-prime'' among them), but whose meanings escape most of us. Wide-ranging and accessible, this detailed practical and international guide will be indispensable for students of economics and professionals (in business, finance or the public sector), and for anyone wishing to follow economic discussions in the media today.
£10.79
Penguin Books Ltd Children of the Days
Book SynopsisFrom Eduardo Galeano, one of Latin America''s greatest living writers, author of the Memory of Fire trilogy, comes Children of the Days, a new kind of history that shows us how to remember and how to liveThis book is shaped like a calendar. Each day brings with it a story: a journey, feast or tragedy that really happened on that date, from all possible years and all corners of the world. From Abdul Kassem Ismail, the tenth-century Persian who never went anywhere without his library - all seventeen thousand books of it, on four hundred camels; to the Brazilian city of Sorocaba, which on February 8 1980 responded to the outlawing of public kissing by becoming one huge kissodrome; to July 1 2008, the day the US government decided to remove Nelson Mandela''s name from its list of dangerous terrorists, Children of the Days takes aim at the pretensions of official history and illuminates moments and heroes that we have all but forgotten. Through this shTrade ReviewGaleano's condensed history is, like life, at once dark and fascinating -- Mina Holland * Observer *A kind of epigrammatic excavation, uprooting stories that have been mislaid or misappropriated, and presenting them in their full glory, horror or absurdity . . . with a wry and scathing wit -- Gary Younge * Guardian *Deeply humane . . . he has produced literature that will endure, monuments to the imagination -- Toby Green * Independent *Wonderful, glittering, remarkable * Financial Times *Marries meticulous journalistic detail with lyrical flair ... his inner Stephen Fry can point out that for Mayas, Jews, Arabs, the Chinese and others, January 1st doesn't herald the New Year at all, before adding the optimistic kicker that given the transience of time, this day is as good as any other "to be bright and joyous as the colours of an outdoor market" * The Times *
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J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. The Spirit Almanac
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Oxford University Press The Oxford Companion to English Literature 7e
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Companion to English Literature has long been established as the leading reference resource for students, teachers, scholars, and general readers of English literature. It provides unrivalled coverage of all aspects of English literature - from writers, their works, and the historical and cultural context in which they wrote, to critics, literary theory, and allusions.For the seventh edition, the Companion has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs and concerns of today''s students and general readers. Over 1,000 new entries have been added, ranging from new writers - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Patrick Marber, David Mitchell, Arundhati Roy - to increased coverage of writers and literary movements from around the world. Coverage of American literature has been substantially increased, with new entries on writers such as Cormac McCarthy and Amy Tan and on movements and publications. Contextual and historical coverage has also been expanded, with new entries on European history and culture, post-colonial literature, as well as writers and literary movements from around the world that have influenced English literature. The Companion has always been a quick and dependable source of reference for students, and the new edition confirms its pre-eminent role as the go-to resource of first choice. All entries have been reviewed, and details of new works, biographies, and criticism have been brought right up to date. So also has coverage of the themes, approaches and concepts encountered by students today, from terms to articles on literary theory and theorists. There is increased coverage of writers from around the world, as well as from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, and of contextual topics, including film and television, music, and art. Cross-referencing has been thoroughly updated, with stronger linking from writers to thematic and conceptual entries. Meanwhile coverage of popular genres such as children''s literature, science fiction, biography, reportage, crime fiction, fantasy or travel literature has been increased substantially, with new entries on writers from Philip Pullman to Anne Frank and from Anais Nin to Douglas Adams. The seventh edition of this classic Companion - now under the editorship of Dinah Birch, assisted by a team of 28 distinguished associate editors, and over 150 contributors - ensures that it retains its status as the most authoritative, informative, and accessible guide to literature available.Trade ReviewThis is a sympathetic study of an important part of recent social history. * Contemporary Review *Continues to stand out as distinctive, authoritative, and a work of excellence' * Reference Reviews *Increasing user-friendliness and a nice "up to date" feel * Reference Reviews *Sumptuous volume. * Ferdinand Mount, Standpoint *Detailed, clear and lively accounts. * Michael Kerrigan, The Scotsman *A classic now made contemporary, this really is a boon companion. * Michael Kerrigan, The Scotsman *Birch and the contributors have done an excellent job. * Sameer Rahim, Daily Telegraph *Excellence is in the details. * Times Literary Supplement, Henry Hitchings *This is a scrupulously produced, smartly laid-out, academically serious and at the same time relishably browsable book. * Henry Hitchings, The Times Literary Supplement *It offers companionable assistance; it's your pal in literary need. * John Sutherland, Sunday Times *Table of ContentsPreface to Seventh Edition ; Contributors' Biographies ; Abbreviations ; Note to the Reader ; 1. Contemporary Literary Culture ; 2. Literature and History ; 3. Black British Literature ; 4. Children's Literature ; The Oxford Companion to English Literature A-Z ; Chronology ; Poets Laureate ; Literary Awards ; Index of Contributors
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Oxford University Press Medieval Art
Book SynopsisThis refreshing new look at Medieval art conveys a very real sense of the impact of art on everyday life in Europe from 1000 to 1500. It examines the importance of art in the expression and spread of knowledge and ideas, including notions of the heroism and justice of war, and the dominant view of Christianity.Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. A Sense of Place ; 2. Artists ; 3. Art and Power in the Church 1000-1200 ; 4. Design and devotion 1200-1500 ; 5. Image and Learning ; 6. War ; 7. Pleasures ; Notes ; Timeline ; Bibliographic Essay ; Museums and Websites ; List of Illustrations ; Index
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Oxford University Press Inc Comparative Politics
Book SynopsisAn engaging and accessible introduction to the subject, Comparative Politics: Integrating Theories, Methods, and Cases gives students the methodological tools they need to answer the big questions in the field. The authors introduce methods early in the text and integrate them throughout, in Thinking Comparatively features, to help students develop a systematic way of thinking about comparative politics. Offering a hybrid format, the text''s unique structure offers the best of thematic and country-by-country approaches. Sixteen succinct thematic chapters--organized around the big questions in the field--are followed by a separate section at the end of the book offering full-length profiles and case studies for twelve countries. Examples of some of the big picture questions discussed in the thematic chapters are, Why do countries have different institutions and forms of government? Why do some social revolutions succeed and endure while others fail? Why are some societies subjected to tTrade ReviewComparative Politics is the best text on the market. It encourages critical thinking, promotes a hands-on comparativist experience, and thoroughly engages students with the major themes, debates, and discussions in comparative politics. * Anastasia Kuz-Grady, University of North Carolina, Wilmington *The mix of theory, methodology, and case studies introduces comparative analysis in an accessible way. My students appreciate the text's readability. * Cheryl Van Den Handel, Northeastern State University *Table of ContentsBrief Contents PART I: Comparative Political Analysis 1 The Comparative Approach: An Introduction 2 Theories, Hypotheses, and Evidence PART II: The State, Development, -Democracy, and Authoritarianism 3 The State 4 Political Economy 5 Development 6 Democracy and Democratization 7 Authoritarian Regimes and Democratic Breakdown PART III: Institutions of Government 8 Constitutions and Constitutional Design 9 Legislatures and Legislative Elections 10 Executives 11 Political Parties, Party Systems, and Interest Groups PART IV: Politics, Society, and Culture 12 Revolutions and Contention 13 Nationalism and National Identity 14 Race, Ethnicity, and Gender 15 Ideology and Religion in Modern Politics PART V: The Comparative-International Nexus 16 Comparative Politics and International Relations PART VI: Country Profiles and Cases Brazil China France Germany India Indonesia Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran) Japan Mexico Nigeria Russia (Russian Federation) South Africa United Kingdom United States Contents Insights xv Preface xvii Maps of the World xxx PART I: Comparative Political Analysis Chapter 1 The Comparative Approach: An -Introduction Asking Why: Research Questions in Comparative Politics Major Questions in Comparative Politics Empirical Arguments Versus Normative Arguments Solving Intellectual Puzzles: A Contemporary Analogy Concepts Features of Good Concepts Conceptualization Operationalizing: From Concepts to Measures Empirical Evidence Facts and Evidence Cases and Case Studies The Comparative Method Variables and Comparison Most-Similar-Systems Design Most-Different-Systems Design Comparative Checking Within-Case Comparison Is the Study of Politics a Science? The Limits of the -Comparative Method Chapter 2 Theories, Hypotheses, and Evidence Introduction to Theories, Hypotheses, and Evidence Theories Hypotheses How Theories Emerge and Are Used Types of Evidence Hypothesis Testing Correlation Causation Critiques: Using Theories and Evidence Empirical Critiques: Using Deviant Cases Theoretical Critiques: Improving Theories and Hypotheses The Challenges of Measurement: Biases, Errors, and Validity THINKING COMPARATIVELY Qualities of Good Analysis and Argumentation Step 1: Asking Good Questions: Why? Step 2: Hypothesis Testing: Generating Good Hypotheses and Testing Them Fairly Step 3: Balancing Argumentation: Evidence, Originality, and Meaningfulness PART II: The State, Development, -Democracy, and Authoritarianism Chapter 3 The State Concepts The Modern State State Capacity Fragile States The State-Society Relationship Types Characteristics of Modern States Bureaucracy Impersonality Sovereignty Traditional Functions of States Defense Policing Taxation Order, Administration, and Legibility Causes and Effects: Why Did States Emerge and -Expand? Political or Conflict Theories Economic Theories Cultural Theories Diffusion Theories THINKING COMPARATIVELY Great Britain, the United -Kingdom, or Neither? State and Nation in England and Scotland CASES IN CONTEXT Mexico France United Kingdom Nigeria Chapter 4 Political Economy Concepts Inequality Employment and Inflation Types Markets and States in Modern Economies Markets and Economic Performance States and Economic Performance Economic Functions of Modern States States and Economic Management Investments in Human Capital: Education and Health Infrastructure and Other Public Goods Welfare State Functions Causes and Effects: Why Do Welfare States Emerge? Cultural Changes Industrial Capitalism Mobilization and Political Action International Learning Effects THINKING COMPARATIVELY Welfare States in the Nordic Countries: What Can We Learn and How? CASES IN CONTEXT United States United Kingdom Japan Germany Chapter 5 Development Concepts Types Poverty Social Outcomes and Human Development Migration and Development Gender Relations and Racial and Ethnic Identities Satisfaction and Happiness Cultural Development Sustainability Causes and Effects: Why Does Development Happen? Institutions: The Market-State Debate, Revisited Institutions: Beyond the Market-State Debate Culture and Development Civil Society, Social Capital, and Trust Religion Value Systems Systems and Structures: Domestic and International Domestic Economic Structures and Class Interests International Economic Structures and Class Interests Geography THINKING COMPARATIVELY Explaining the Development of North and South Korea CASES IN CONTEXT India Nigeria China Brazil Chapter 6 Democracy and Democratization Concepts Democracy and Democratic Regimes Procedural (Minimal) Definitions of Democracy Substantive Definitions of Democracy Regime Change and Democratization Types Types of Democracy Representative Democracy Direct Democracy Types of Democratization Democratic Transitions Democratic Consolidation Causes and Effects: What Causes Democratization? Modernization Culture and Democracy The International System Domestic Institutions Agents and Actors: The Role of Individuals and Groups Combining Arguments and Theories: Multiple Causes THINKING COMPARATIVELY Is American Democracy a Model? CASES IN CONTEXT Brazil China India United States Chapter 7 Authoritarian Regimes and Democratic Breakdown Concepts Authoritarianism and Authoritarian Regimes Transitions to Authoritarian Regimes Types Types of Authoritarianism Totalitarian Regimes Theocracies Personalistic Dictatorships Bureaucratic-Authoritarian Regimes Hybrid and Semi-authoritarian Regimes Types of Transition (or Nontransition) to Authoritarianism Authoritarian Persistence Democratic Breakdown Transition to Hybrid or Semi-authoritarian Regime Causes and Effects: What Causes Authoritarian Regimes to Emerge and Persist? Historical Institutionalist Theories Poverty and Inequality State Weakness and Failure Political Culture Theories of Authoritarian Persistence Barriers to Collective Action Special Causal Circumstances Surrounding Hybrid and -Semi-authoritarian Regimes THINKING COMPARATIVELY Why Did Zimbabwe Become and Remain Authoritarian? CASES IN CONTEXT Iran Russia Mexico Germany France PART III: Institutions of Government Chapter 8 Constitutions and Constitutional -Design Concepts Constitutions Constitutional Design Types Flexible and Rigid Constitutions Separation of Powers: Judicial Review and Parliamentary -Sovereignty Federalism and Unitarism Federalism Unitarism Authoritarian and Democratic Constitutions Causes and Effects: What Are the Effects of Federal and Unitary Constitutions? What Constitutional Designs Support Social Stability? What Constitutional Designs Support Democratic Rights? What Constitutional Designs Support the Economy? Judicial Review and Democracy THINKING COMPARATIVELY What Explains the -Similarities Between the Brazilian and South African -Constitutions? CASES IN CONTEXT United Kingdom Iran Nigeria India United States Chapter 9 Legislatures and Legislative Elections Concepts What Legislatures Are What Legislatures Do Types Unicameral and Bicameral Legislatures Electoral Systems District Systems Proportional Representation (PR) Mixed or Hybrid Executive-Legislative Relations Causes and Effects: What Explains Patterns of -Representation? Patterns of Representation Electoral Systems and Representation Legislative Decision Making and Representation Executive-Legislative Relations and Representation THINKING COMPARATIVELY Representation in New Zealand and Beyond CASES IN CONTEXT United Kingdom Brazil Japan Germany United States Chapter 10 Executives Concepts Types Executive Structures: Presidential and Parliamentary Formal Powers Partisan Powers Coalitions Informal Powers Causes and Effects: What Explains Executive -Stability? Stable and Unstable Regimes: Presidentialism, Parliamentarism, and Democracy Stable and Unstable Executives: Styles of Presidential Rule Stable and Unstable Executives: Patterns of Parliamentary Rule THINKING COMPARATIVELY Beyond the American and British Models CASES IN CONTEXT France United States Russia China Nigeria Chapter 11 Political Parties, Party Systems, and Interest Groups Concepts Political Parties Party Systems Interest Groups Types Political Parties: Elite, Mass, and Catch-All Parties Party Systems: Dominant-Party, Two-Party, and Multiparty -Systems Interest Groups: Pluralism and Corporatism Causes and Effects: Why Do Party Systems Emerge, and What Effects Do They Have? Party Systems and Representation What Factors Shape Party Systems? How Do Party Systems Shape Political Outcomes? Interest Groups and Representation THINKING COMPARATIVELY Party Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa CASES IN CONTEXT China Japan Germany Russia Mexico PART IV: Politics, Society, and Culture Chapter 12 Revolutions and Contention Concepts What Is "Contention? Revolutionary and Non-Revolutionary Contention 2 Types Social Movements Revolutions Insurgencies and Civil Wars Terrorism "Everyday Resistance" Thinking About Contention: Summary Causes and Effects: Why Do Revolutions Happen? Relative Deprivation Resource Mobilization and Political Opportunities Rational Choice Culture or "Framing" Explanations THINKING COMPARATIVELY The "Arab Spring " of 2011 and Its Legacy CASES IN CONTEXT Brazil France Russia China Iran Chapter 13 Nationalism and National Identity Concepts Identity Nationalism, National Identity, and the Nation Types Types of Nationalism Civic and Ethnic Nationalism Jus Sanguinis and Jus Soli Limits of Typologies in the Study of National Identity Causes and Effects: What Causes Ethno-National -Conflict? Primordial Bonds Cultural Boundaries Material Interests Rational Calculation Social Psychology THINKING COMPARATIVELY Ending Ethnic and National -Violence CASES IN CONTEXT United Kingdom Mexico Japan Germany Nigeria Chapter 14 Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Concepts Race and Ethnicity Gender Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Types Disentangling Race and Ethnicity Discrimination Based on Race and Ethnicity Gender Discrimination Empowerment of Women and Minority Groups Causes and Effects: What Factors Influence the Political Representation of Women and Minority Groups? Social Movement Mobilization Political Parties Based on Gender or Ethnicity Institutions for Promoting Women's and Minority Group -Representation THINKING COMPARATIVELY Measuring Gender -Empowerment CASES IN CONTEXT Iran Japan Brazil Mexico India Chapter 15 Ideology and Religion in Modern -Politics Concepts Modernity and Modernization 3 Ideology Religion Secularization, Religion, and Modern Politics Religious Conflict Types Modern Ideologies Liberalism Fascism Socialism Modern Forms of Religion in Politics Lay and Religious States Denominationalism Causes and Effects: Why Does Ideology Remain Prevalent in Modern Politics? Why Didn't Ideology (and History) End? THINKING COMPARATIVELY Is Twenty-First-Century Populism an Ideology? CASES IN CONTEXT Nigeria United Kingdom Russia France Iran PART V: The Comparative-International Nexus Chapter 16 Comparative Politics and International -Relations Concepts Issues Globalization and Trade International Institutions and Integration Immigration Environment and Sustainability Transnational Networks Nuclear Threats and Terrorism Causes and Effects: What Are the Main Causes in -International Relations? Realism Liberalism Constructivism Marxism THINKING COMPARATIVELY The EU and Levels of -Analysis CASES IN CONTEXT United States France Japan Iran India PART VI: Country Profiles and Cases Brazil PROFILE Introduction Historical Development Regime and Political Institutions Political Culture Political Economy CASE STUDIES Does the Global Economy Help or Hurt Developing Nations like Brazil? (Chapter 5) Democratic Consolidation in Brazil (Chapter 6) Electoral Rules and Party (In)Discipline in Brazil's Legislature (Chapter 9) Brazil's Landless Movement (Chapter 12) Gender and Political Representation in Brazil: Where Has Progress Come From? (Chapter 14) China PROFILE Introduction Historical Development Regime and Political Institutions Political Economy CASE STUDIES How Did China Become an Economic Power? (Chapter 5) Is China Destined for Democracy? (Chapter 6) Who Governs China? (Chapter 10) The Chinese Party System (Chapter 11) The Chinese Revolution (Chapter 12) France PROFILE Introduction Historical Development Regime and Political Institutions Political Culture Political Economy CASE STUDIES The State in France (Chapter 3) Authoritarian Persistence in Nineteenth-Century France (Chapter 7) Electing the French President: What Do Runoffs Do? (Chapter 10) The French Revolution (Chapter 12) Religion and Secularism in France (Chapter 15) Globalization and Culture in France (Chapter 16 Germany PROFILE Introduction Historical Development Regime and Political Institutions Political Culture Political Economy CASE STUDIES The German State: Unification and Welfare (Chapter 4) Democracy and Authoritarianism in Germany (Chapter 7) Institutional Design: Germany's Bundestag and Bundesrat (Chapter 9) Consensus-Based Politics in Germany (Chapter 11) Ethnic Boundaries of the German Nation? (Chapter 13) India PROFILE Introduction Historical Development Regime and Political Institutions Political Culture Political Economy CASE STUDIES What Explains India's Recent Growth? (Chapter 5) Democracy's Success in India: What Can We Learn from a "Deviant Case"? (Chapter 6) Federalism and Differences in Development in India (Chapter 8) Ethnicity and Political Parties in India (Chapter 14) India in the Twenty-First Century: Domestic Politics, Identity, and Security (Chapter 16) Indonesia PROFILE Introduction Historical Development Regime and Political Institutions Political Culture Political Economy CASE STUDIES Democratization in Indonesia Populism in Contemporary Indonesia Pancasila, Ethnic Pluralism, and Cultural Diversity Alongside Nation-State Consolidation Gender in Indonesia Islam and Public Life Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran) PROFILE Introduction Historical Development Regime and Political Institutions Political Culture Political Economy CASE STUDIES Democratic Features of Authoritarian Systems? The Case of Iran (Chapter 7) Constitutional Design: Theocracy in Iran (Chapter 8) Iran's Islamic Revolution and "Green Revolution"? (Chapter 12) Gender in Post-Revolutionary Iranian Politics (Chapter 14) Religion and Politics in Iran (Chapter 15) Iran and the Politics of Nuclear Proliferation (Chapter 16) Japan PROFILE Introduction Historical Development Regime and Political Institutions Political Culture Political Economy CASE STUDIES State-Led Development in Japan (Chapter 4) The Hybrid Electoral System of the Japanese Diet (Chapter 9) How Has Japan's Dominant Party Won for So Long? (Chapter 11) Importing National Identity in Japan? (Chapter 13) Gender Empowerment in Japan? (Chapter 14) Resource Management in Japan (Chapter 16) Mexico PROFILE Introduction Historical Development Regime and Political Institutions Democratic Quality Political Culture Political Economy Migration CASE STUDIES The Mexican State and Rule of Law (Chapter 3) Mexico's
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Oxford University Press The Oxford Companion to Childrens Literature
Book SynopsisThis Companion is the first place to look for information on authors, illustrators, printers, publishers, and others involved in children's literature, and on the stories and characters at their centre. Written both to entertain and to instruct, it is a reference work that no-one interested in the world of children's books should be withoutTrade ReviewReview from previous edition a wonderful book ... deserves to become a classic * The Economist *It is written with a lightness of touch exactly suited to its subject, and with an instinct for selecting the most human and interesting facts about children's books and their authors * Iona Opie *invaluable ... it is hard to imagine a more needed or attractive companion * School Library Journal *a substantial achievement * Times Literary Supplement *a treasure chest which everyone seriously interested in children's literature will want to own * Children's Literature Association Quarterly *a treasure trove of information on the stories behind the stories and the people behind the pen names * Folio Books *Daniel Hahn's Oxford Companion adds up to a wonderful assemblage of past glories, present enchantments, intriguing rediscoveries, useful annotation, informed opinion and pointers to the future of a fascinating branch of English literature. * Irish Times, Patricia Craig *rarely a day goes by without me consulting this fascinating, invaluable treasure. * Joy Court, Books for Keeps *Anyone who wants to know more about the children's book world today will find this edition essential and one that will be dipped into time and time again. * Carousel, Chris Riddell *Every public library should have one [and] it is an essential purchase for any self respecting school library or English Department genuinely interested in promoting reading for pleasure. * School Librarian, Joy Court *the volume that Hahn has put together does a very good job in balancing the influential writers of the past with newer voices, and offering a real sense of how children's literature has grown over the years. * A Hermit's Progress, Victoria Addis 07/06/2015 *a vast, rich yet contained network, in which new worlds can be discovered, and old worlds savoured afresh. * Times Literary Supplement, Philip Womack *an erudite, passionate dictionary of children's literature that runs from Aesop to Harry Potter... excitingly up to date * Daily Telegraph, Simon Mason *It remains an indispensable, comprehensive and readily comprehensible Companion for old hands and new, crafted with loving care. It is a distillation of knowledge of a depth and breadth that makes you boggle anew at what one book can do. * Guardian, Lucy Mangan *a learned and totally addictive guide * Times, Alex O'Connell *This is one reference work that no one interested in the world of children's books should be without. * Oxford Times, Jaine Blackman *A tremendous achievement and a very worthy successor to the original. You should buy a copy. * Achuka, Michael Thorn *perhaps best of all, Hahn has preserved the agreeably donnish atmosphere of the original version, with its long entries on obscure authors or titles all written with love as well as erudition... I would not therefore ever want to be without the Oxford Companion, not so much despite but because of its endearing eccentricities, with its second edition admirably following up the charm and achievements of the first. * Books for Keeps, Nicholas Tucker *If you like children's books, there is no question about it; you need a copy of the second edition. * Bookwitch, Ann Giles *Table of ContentsFOREWORD; PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION; A TO Z OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE; LIST OF PRIZES AND PRIZEWINNERS
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Oxford University Press Minidictionary for Nurses
Book SynopsisThe new edition of this bestselling and trusted dictionary has been fully updated and revised to take account of recent developments in nursing practice and related fields. Updates to this edition cover many areas, with a particular focus on areas such as nutrition, medical research, lymphology, and critical care nursing. Written by medical and nursing specialists, and offering more than 10,300 clear and concise entries on the theory and practice of nursing, the dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions. As well as nursing-specific terms, there are also many entries in the fields of medicine, anatomy, physiology, ethics, psychiatry, nutrition, statistics, and pharmacology. Almost 100 helpful illustrations and tables, and 17 appendices covering the Code of Conduct 2015, the calculation of drug dosages, essential skill clusters, religion and nursing practice, recommended alcohol intake, and much more, make this an essential refTrade ReviewReview from previous edition [This Dictionary] is a comprehensive and easy access guide to common medical terms, allowing members of the profession to understand and competently deal with rare and specific conditions. * Allison Crocker, theatre practitioner, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Nursing Times *The ideal book for those on the front line of medicine. * Northern Echo *Contains every definition a nurse could possibly need * Independent i *Table of ContentsPRONUNCIATION GUIDE; DICTIONARY; APPENDICES
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Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care
Book SynopsisThis new edition provides A-Z definitions of terms from the broad field of social care. Accessible coverage of social work theories, methods, policies, organizations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics such as health and education, make this an ideal reference for students as well as qualified social workers.Trade Reviewsupplies social care and social work students, academics and practitioners in the UK with hand reference resources, [for] which their colleagues in many other countries can only envy them * European Journal of Social Work (No. 18), Jerzy Szmagalski *This has to be the best social work and social care dictionary I have come across * Professional Social Work *This dictionary features 1,500-plus terms and concepts related to the social work field. In addition to social work, it includes definitions for related issues in psychology, sociology, and social policy... This dictionary should be beneficial to those new to the discipline. It provides enough detail to help familiarize readers with many of the universal theories and principles associated with social work. * S. L. Pham, for CHOICE, July 2013 *This very comprehensive work ... covers all the relevant UK legislation ... The intended target readership could include a wider professional range beyond social work including health and education, especially important as services move towards models of integration ... This dictionary should impress upon new entrants to the social care and social work professions that the interfaces with sociopolitical processes cannot be ignored. * Isabel Martin, Journal of Social Work, 14, 5, 543 *Table of ContentsPreface List of contributors Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care A-Z Table of Legislation, Regulations, and Codes of Practice Acronyms
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Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Film Studies
Book SynopsisA Dictionary of Film Studies covers all aspects of its discipline as it is currently taught at undergraduate level. Offering exhaustive and authoritative coverage, this A-Z is written by experts in the field, and covers terms, concepts, debates, and movements in film theory and criticism; national, international, and transnational cinemas; film history, movements, and genres; film industry organizations and practices; and key technical terms and concepts. Since its first publication in 2012, the dictionary has been updated to incorporate over 40 new entries, including computer games and film, disability, ecocinema, identity, portmanteau film, Practice as Research, and film in Vietnam. Moreover, numerous revisions have been made to existing entries to account for developments in the discipline, and changes to film institutions more generally. Indices of films and filmmakers mentioned in the text are included for easy access to relevant entries. The dictionary also has 13 feature articTrade ReviewReview from previous edition 'Rich, thought-provoking, and diverse' * Mark Cousins, creator of The Story of Film: An Odyssey *'This important work [is] affordable to film students, to whom I would strongly recommend it. It also has benefits for more advanced scholars who may want to quickly check less familiar terms and concepts when writing articles or preparing class materials' * Sylvie Magerstädt, Film and History *'Impressive for range and readability ... An unusually absorbing reference work for students and film buffs alike' * The Independent *'I could find little to fault in this work... [it] will ... enhance understanding for anyone interested in film and film criticism' * Bob Duckett, Reference Reviews *Table of ContentsIntroduction A to Z Entries Index of Film Titles Index of Directors
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Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Plant Sciences
Book SynopsisThis new fourth edition has been completely revised and updated, covering all aspects in the field of plant sciences including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, biogeography, earth history, and earth sciences. Over 500 new entries, including Rosales, physical dormancy, menthol, and codeine, enhance the dictionary''s coverage of botanical terms, key drugs and medicines derived from plants, and plant orders, families, and genera. It also explains many ecological terms, and expands beyond plants to describe fungi and bacteria and how they affect plants.Numerous appendices include Plant Classification and SI Units, with new timelines showing important moments in plant evolution. For ease of use, vernacular plant names have been transferred to an appendix, fully cross-referenced to the A to Z entries. The dictionary''s dedicated companion website points to recommended web links and additional resources. The most up-to-date dictionary available on its subject, this is an essential resource for students of plant sciences and amateur botanists, as well as an entertaining and valuable guide for the plant enthusiast.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition Allaby succeeds remarkably well over a wide range of disciplines...leaves one a better informed person, and who could ask for more from a dictionary? * Times Higher Education Supplement *...a very useful first dictionary for biologists with an interest in plants... * Alan Cadogan, Journal of Biological Education, Vol. 41 (4) *Table of ContentsPreface Contents A Dictionary of Plant Sciences A-Z Plant Classification Fungi Classification The Universal Genetic Code The Geologic Time-Scale SI Units Phylogenies Timelines Vernacular Plant Names
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Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Chemistry
Book SynopsisA Dictionary of Chemistry is a popular and authoritative guide to all aspects of its discipline. With over 5,000 entries, its broad coverage includes physical chemistry and biochemistry, and is heavily informed by the most current research. For this eighth edition, the Dictionary has been fully revised, making it the most up-to-date reference work of its kind. Almost 200 entirely new entries have been added, including bioethanol, genome, molecular spintronics, oganesson, phosphorylation, and reticular chemistry. Areas such as analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and organic chemistry have been expanded to reflect recent developments in the field. The dictionary''s supplementary material has also been enhanced as new diagrams provide readers with useful visual aids, and the appendices have been substantially updated. All web links have been revised and updated, and are easily accessible via the companion website.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition a favourite. It should be in every classroom and library ... the reader is drawn inevitably from one entry to the next merely to satisfy curiosity * School Science Review *Table of ContentsPreface Credits A to Z entires The Greek alphabet Fundamental constants SI units Electromagnetic spectrum The periodic table The chemical elements Nobel prizes in chemistry Useful websites
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Oxford University Press Inc Social Workers Desk Reference
Book SynopsisIn the first and second editions of the Social Workers' Desk Reference, the changes that were occurring in social work practice, education, and research were highlighted and focused upon. This third edition continues in the same tradition and continues to respond to the changes occurring in society and how they are impacting the education, research, and practice of social work as a whole.Trade ReviewA CHOICEr 2016 selection for Outstanding Academic Title "That this work directly takes on changes in society and discusses their applicability to the field of social work makes it an essential resource for libraries and individuals alike."-- N. Reid, CHOICETable of ContentsPart I: Introduction and Overview ; 1 - What changes and what remains in a practice profession ; Elizabeth Clark ; 2 - Professional socialization: On becoming and being a social worker ; Shari Miller ; Part II: Roles, Functions, and Fields of Social Work Practice ; 3 - Evidence-based social work practice with children and adolescents ; Alison Salloum and Lisa Rapp-McCall ; 4 - Overview of alcohol and drug dependency: Identification, assessment and treatment ; Kenneth R. Yeager ; 5 - School social work ; Robert Lucio ; 6 - Social work practice and leadership ; Michael J. Holosko ; 7 - Essentials of Private Practice ; Raymond D. Fox ; 8 - Social work practice and the Affordable Care Act ; Stephen Gorin, Julie S. Darnell and Christina Andrews ; 9 - Social Work Practice in Home-Based Services ; Martha Morrison Dore and Charlene Zuffante ; 10 - Social work practice in diseasters ; Daphne S. Cain ; 11 - Victim services ; Karen S. Knox ; 12 - The Social Worker in a Domestic Violence Services ; Brandy Macaluso and Diane L. Green Sherman ; 13 - Traumatic stress and emergency service ; Ted Bober ; 14 - Military social work ; Allen Rubin and James G. Daley ; 15 - Military social work in the community ; Anthony Hassan and Sara Kintzle ; 16 - Social work with military families ; Diane Scotland-Coogan ; 17 - Social work practice and personal self-care ; Jeff Skinner ; Part III: Social Work Values, Ethics, and Licensing Standards ; 18 - Ethical Issues in Social Work ; Frederic G. Reamer ; 19 - Risk Management in Social Work ; Frederic G. Reamer ; 20 - Advocacy in administrative forums: Guidelines for practice in benefit appeals ; John M. Gallagher ; 21 - Social Work Regulation and Licensing ; Andrew T. Marks and Karen S. Knox ; 22 - The impaired social work professional ; Frederic G. Reamer ; 23 - Technology in social work practice: Micro, Mezzo, and Marco applications ; Jonathan B. Singer and Melanie Sage ; 24 - Navigating complex boundary challenges ; Kimberly Strom-Gottfried ; 25 - Integrating values into social work practice ; Juliet C. Rothman ; 26 - Adoption competence in social work practice ; Debra Siegel ; Part IV: Theoretical Foundations and Treatment Approaches in Clinical Social Work ; 27 - Crisis intervention with individuals and groups: Framework to guide social workers ; yvonne Eaton-Stull ; 28 - Fundamentals of Brief Treatment ; Jan Ligon ; 29 - Common Factors in Psychotherapy ; James W. Drisko ; 30 - Task-Centered Practice ; Anne E. Fortune, Blanca M. Ramos and William J. Reid ; 31 - The Life Model of social work practice ; Alex Gitterman ; 32 - Client-Centered Theory and Therapy ; William S. Rowe, Sumantha A. Hafner, Andalicia J. Stinson ; 33 - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ; M. Elizabeth Vonk and Theresa J. Early ; 34 - Psychosocial Therapy ; Francis J. Turner ; 35 - Solution-Focused Therapy ; Peter Dejong ; 36 - Theoretical pluralism and integrative perspectives in social work practice ; william borden ; 37 - Animal-assisted interventions in social work practice ; Yvonne Eaton-Stull ; 38 - Narrative Therapy ; Patricia Kelley and Mark Smith ; 39 - The neurobiology of toxic stress: Implications for social work practice, ; Julie M. Rosenzweig and Stephanie A. Sundborg ; 40 - Fundamental priciples of behavioral social work ; Denise E. Bronson ; 41 - The miracle question and scaling questions for solution-building and empowerment ; Mo Yee Lee ; 42 - Gestalt Therapy ; William P. Panning ; 43 - Contemporary object relations treatment ; William Borden ; 44 - Human trafficking and trauma-informed care ; Kristen Heffernan, Betty Blythe, and Andrea Cole ; 45 - Using Self-Psychology in Clinical Social Work ; Jerrold R. Brandell and Suzanne Brown ; Part V: Assessment in Social Work Practice: Knowledge and Skills ; 46 - Clinical diagnostic formulation using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition ; Carlton E. Munson ; 47 - How clinical social workers can easily use Rapid Assessment Tools (RATs) for mental health assessment and treatment evaluation ; Kevin Corcoran ; 48 - Bipolar Disorder and related disorders ; Elizabeth C. Pomeroy ; 49 - Guidelines for Selecting and Using Assessment Tools with children ; Craig Winston Lecroy and Stephanie Kennedy ; 50 - Assessment protocols and Rapid Assessment Tools with troubled adolescents ; David W. Springer, Stephen J. Tripodi and Stephanie Kennedy ; 51 - Using Standardized Tests and Instruments in Family Assessments ; Jacqueline Corcoran ; 52 - Very brief screens for practice and evaluation ; Steven L McMurtry, Susan J. Rose and Lisa K. Berger ; Part VI: Working with Couples and Families ; 53 - Using Genograms to Map Family Patterns ; Monica McGoldrick ; 54 - A Family Resilience Framework ; Froma Walsh ; 55 - Treatment Planning with Families: An Evidence-Based Approach ; Catheleen Jordan, Cynthia Franklin, and Shannon Johnson ; 56 - Effective Couple and Family Treatment ; Cynthia Franklin, Catheleen Jordan, and Laura M. Hopson ; 57 - Structural Family Therapy ; Harry J. Aponte and Karni Kissil ; 58 - Bowen Family Systems Therapy ; Daniel V. Papero ; 59 - Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy ; Katherine J. Baucom, Felicia de la Garza-Mercer, and Andrew Christensen ; 60 - Family therapy approaches using psychoeducaton ; Joseph Walsh ; 61 - Guidelines for Couple Therapy with Survivors of Childhood Trauma ; Kathryn Karusaitis Basham ; 62 - Working with children and families impacted by military service ; Eugenia L. Weiss, Jose E. Coll, and Tara DeBraber ; 63 - Preventing antisocial and aggressive behavior in childhood ; Traci L. Wilke, Jilan Li, and Mark W. Fraser ; 64 - Multifamily Groups with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ; Barbara Van Noppen ; 65 - Collaborating with families of persons with severe mental illness ; Tina Bogart Marshall and Phyllis Solomon ; 66 - Assessment, prevention, and intervention with suicidal youth ; Jonathan B Singer and Kimberly H. McManama O'Brien ; 67 - Intensive family preservation services ; Betty Blythe and Andrea Cole ; Part VII: Developing and Implementing Treatment Plans with Specific Groups and Disorders ; 68 - Guidelines for Establishing Effective Treatment Goals and Plans for DSM-5 insomnia and generalized anxiety disorders ; Vikki L. Vandiver ; 69 - Treating problem and disordered gambling: Often a hidden behavioral addiction ; Cathy King Pike and Andrea G. Tamburro ; 70 - Developing Therapeutic Contracts with Clients ; Juliet Cassuto Rothman ; 71 - Developing Goals ; Charles D. Garvin ; 72 - Treatment Planning with Adolescents: ADHD Case Applications ; Kimberly Bender, Samantha M. Brown, and David W. Springer ; 73 - Eating Disorders and Treatment Planning ; Nina Rovinelli Heller and Jack Lu ; 74 - Panic Disorders and Agoraphobia ; Gordon Macneil and Jason M. Newell ; 75 - Treatment Plans for Clients with Social Phobia ; Bruce A. Yhyer and Monica Pignotti ; 76 - Integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral practices ; Terry B. Northcut and Nina Rovinelli Heller ; 77 - The Assessment and Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ; M. Elizabeth Vonk ; 78 - Guidelines for Clinical Social Work with Clients with Dissociative Disorders ; Lina Hartocollis and Jacqueline Strait ; Part VIII: Guidelines for Specific Techniques ; 79 - Practice from a technique perspective ; Francis J. Turner ; 80 - Developing Successful Therapeutic Relationships: The therapeutic and group alliances ; Lawrence Shulman ; 81 - Using Therapeutic Metaphor in Social Work ; Stephen R. Lankton ; 82 - Cognitive Restructuring Techniques ; Donald K. Granvold and Bruce A Thyer ; 83 - Using Miracle and Scaling Questions for Solution-building and Empowering ; Mo Yee Lee ; 84 - Improving classroom management through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports ; A. M. Thompson ; 85 - Best Practices in Parenting Techniques ; Carolyn Hilarski ; 86 - Bereavement and Grief Therapy ; Elizabeth C. Pomeroy, Kathleen H. Anderson, and Renee Bradford Garcia ; Diane L. Green ; 87 - Motivational Interviewing ; Shannon K. Johnson, Kirk von Sternberg, and Mary M. Velasquez ; 88 - Working with Clients Who Have Recovered Memories ; Susan P. Robbins ; 89 - Terminating with Clients ; Anne E. Fortune ; Part IX: Guidelines for Specific Interventions ; 90 - Transtheoretical Model Guidelines for Families with Child Abuse and Neglect ; Janice M. Prochaska, James O. Prochaska, and Judith J. Prochaska ; 91 - Play Therapy with Children in Crisis ; Nancy Boyd-Webb ; 92 - Social Skills Training and Child Therapy ; Craig Winston Lecroy ; 93 - Guidelines for Chemical Abuse and Dependency Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment ; Diana M. Dinitto and C. Aaron Mcneece ; 94 - Best Pratices in social work with Groups ; Mark J. Macgowan and Alice Scmidt Hanbidge ; 95 - Supported Employment Approaches ; Marina Kukla and Gary R. Bond ; 96 - Working with and Strengthening Social Networks ; Elizabeth M. Tracy and Susanne Brown ; 97 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing with Trauma Clients ; Tony Edmond and Allen Rubin ; 98 - Educational intervention: Principles for practice ; Kimberly Strom-Gottfried ; 99 - Divorce Therapy: The Application of Cognitive-Behavioral and Constructivist Treatment Methods ; Donald K. Granvold ; 100 - Primary prevention using Go GRRRLs Group with Adolescent females ; Craig Winston LeCroy and Licole M. Huggett ; 101 - Cyberbullying and the social worker ; Michelle F. Wright and Diane Green Sherman ; 102 - Empirically Supported treatments for borderline personality disorders ; Jonathon B. Singer ; 103 - The interface of psychiatric medications and social work ; Kia J. Bentley and Joseph Walsh ; Part X: Case Management Guidelines ; 104 - An Overview of Case Management ; Jack Rothman ; 105 - Clinical Case Management ; Joseph Walsh ; 106 - Case Management Policies and Programs with the Developmentally Disabled ; Elizabeth Lightfoot ; 107 - Case Management in Psychosocial Rehabilitation ; David P. Moxley ; 108 - Case Management and Child Welfare ; Jannah H. Mather and Grafton H. Hull, Jr. ; 109 - Case Management with Substance-Abusing Clients ; W. Patrick Sullivan ; 110 - Case management with older adults ; Daniel S. Gardener and Dina Zempsky ; 111 - HIV/AIDS Case Management ; Brian Giddens, Lana Sue I. Ka'Opua, and Evelyn P. Tomaszewski ; Part XI: Community Practice ; 112 - An Integrated Practice Model for Family Centers ; Anita Lightburn and Chris Warren-Adamson ; 113 - International Perspectives on Social Work Practice ; Karen M. Sowers ; 114 - Community Organizing Principles and Practice Guidelines ; Terry Mizrahi ; 115 - Contemporary community models ; Marie Overby Weil and Dorothy N. Gamble ; 116 - Legislative Advocacy to Empower Oppressed and Vulnerable Groups ; Michael Reisch ; 117 - Community Partnerships for School-Based Services: Action Principles ; Dennis L. Poole and Aidyn L. Lachini ; 118 - Building Community Capacity in the U.S. Air Force: The Community Readiness Consultant Model ; Gary L. Bowen, James A. Martin, Brenda J. Liston, and John P. Nelson ; 119 - Neoliberalism, globalization and social welfare ; Michael J. Holosko ; 120 - Community-lead structural intervention as community practice in Haiti and India ; Toorjo Ghose ; Part XII: Working with Vulnerable Populations and Persons at Risk ; 121 - Overview of Working with Vulnerable Populations and Persons at Risk ; Rowena Fong ; 122 - The Legacy of Racism for Social Work Practice Today and What Do about It ; Ann Marie Garran and Joshua Miller ; 123 - Anti-oppressive pratices ; Katherine Ishizuka and Altar Husain ; 124 - Effective Practice with Refugees and Immigrants ; Miriam Potocky ; 125 - Social Work Practice with Native Americans ; Teresa A. Evans Campbell ; 126 - Social Work Practice with Asian and Pacific Islander Americans ; Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi and Rowena Fong ; 127 - Social Work Practice with Latinos ; Ilze A. Earner and Alan Dettlaff ; Genoveva Garcia ; 128 - Social Work Practice with African Americans ; Sadye M. L. Logan ; 129 - The Culturagram ; Elaine P. Congress ; 130 - Social work practice with persons living with HIV/AIDS ; Neil Able ; 131 - Social Work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Clients ; Mary Boes Katherine Van Wormer ; 132 - Global perspective on gender issues ; Kristin Heffernan and Betty Blythe ; Part XIII: School Social Work ; 133 - Overview of Current and Future Practices in School Social Work ; Paula Allen-Meares ; 134 - Evidence-Based Violence Prevention Programs and Best Implementation Practices ; Ronald O. Pitner, Roxana Marachi, and Ron Avi Astor Andrami Benbenishty ; 135 - Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Interventions for Students at Risk to Drop Out ; Cynthia Franklin, Johnny S. Kim, Michael S. Kelly, and Stephen J. Tripodi ; 136 - Treating Children and Adolescents with ADHD in the Schools ; Steven W. Evans, Joanna M. Sadler, and Christine E. Brady ; 137 - Effectively working with Latino immigrant families in schools ; Eden Hernandez Robles, Alan Dettlaff, and Rowena Fong ; 138 - Online database of interventions and resources for school social workers ; Natasha K. Bowen ; Part XIV: Forensic Social Work ; 139 - The changing face of forensic social work practice: An overview ; Jose B. Ashford ; 140 - Forensic Social Work and Expert Witness Testimony in Child Welfare ; Carlton E. Munson ; 141 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution ; John Allen Lemmon ; 142 - Child protection mediation: An interest-based approach ; Allan Edward Barsky ; 143 - Forensic social workers in offender diversion ; Michael S. Shafer and Jose B. Ashford ; 144 - Therapeutic tasks at the drug court ; Jill L. Littrell ; 145 - Making a case for life: models of investigation in death penalty mitigation ; Jose B. Ashford ; 146 - Assessing and treating adolescent sex offenders ; Karen S. Knox ; 147 - Forensic social work with women who use violence in intimate relationships ; Michelle Mohr Carney ; 148 - Best practices for assessing and treating older adult victims and offenders ; Tina Maschi and Lauren Mizus ; Part XV: Evidence-Based Practice ; 149 - Evidence-Based Practice, Science, and Social Work: An Overview ; Bruce A. Thyer ; 150 - Developing Well-Structured Questions for Evidence-Informed Practice ; Eileen Gambrill and Leonard Gibbs ; 151 - Locating Credible Studies for Evidence-Based Practice ; Allen Rubin and Danielle Parrish ; 152 - Critically Appraising Studies for Evidence-Based Practice ; Denise E. Bronson ; 153 - Randomized Controlled Trials and Evidence-Based Practice ; Paul Montgomery and Evan Mayo-Wilson ; 154 - Meta-Analysis and Evidence-Based Practice ; Jacqueline Corcoran and Julia H. Littell ; 155 - Systematic Reviews and Evidence-Based Practice ; Julia H. Littell and Jacqueline Corcoran ; 156 - Qualitative research and evidence-based practice ; Micchael Saini and Rory Crath ; 157 - Integrating Information from Diverse Sources in Evidence-Based Practice ; Eileen Gambrill ; 158 - Evidence-Based Practice in Social Work Education ; Aron Shlonsky ; 159 - Evaluating our effectiveness in carrying out evidence-based practice ; Bruce A. Thyer and Laura L. Myers ; Glossary ; Author Index ; Subject Index
£116.38
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Ecology 4e Oxford Quick Reference
Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of ecology available. Written in a clear, accessible style, it contains over 6,000 entries on all aspects of ecology and related environmental scientific disciplines, and is fully weblinked.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition a fine compendium of unquestionable use...Make sure you have an Allaby handy * Nature *
£14.24
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Education
Book SynopsisEducation is of relevance to everyone, but it involves specialized terminology which may be unfamiliar or opaque. The second edition of this UK-focused dictionary - with around 1,100 authoritative entries - provides clear and accessible definitions of the terms, organizations, qualifications, statutes, and much more, involved in education today.Table of ContentsPreface ; Notes on the Contributors ; Abbreviations ; The Dictionary ; Appendix 1: Time Line ; Appendix 2: Educational Provision in Some Other English-Speaking Countries ; Appendix 3: International Comparisons of Qualifications
£14.84
Oxford University Press The Oxford Dictionary of Christian Art and
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Dictionary of Christian Art and Architecture explains a wide range of terms used in the study of the history of Christian art and architecture including subjects, topics, themes, artists, works, movements, and buildings. This long-awaited new edition of Peter and Linda Murray''s classic text continues to provide an invaluable, authoritative, and engaging guide to interpreting Christian Art both for students and teachers of the subject, as well as non-specialists or those without a formal education in Christianity.The new editor, the Reverend Tom Devonshire Jones, has been aided by over a dozen expert contributors, fully updating the text for the new century. Areas that have been expanded upon include the artwork, artists, and innovations of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries (such as the relationship between Christianity and film). Coverage includes art from around the world, with new entries upon the Christian art of North America, Latin America, Australasia, and of the nonTrade ReviewWhen art history moves in mysterious ways - as it so often does - this is the book of revelation. * Tim Marlow, Director of Exhibitions at White Cube, London *The editor and his editorial board are to be commended for their diligence and innovations in revisiting both this expansive topic and revising a classic. * Art and Christianity *This wonderful book explains and defines many of the terms used in the study of Christian art and architecture in an easy-to-read style and handy format. * Catholic Herald *Review from previous edition It is impossible to over praise this book. * Sister Wendy Beckett *Clear, succinct, and enthralling. * The Tablet *
£15.74
Vintage Publishing Maths for Mums and Dads
Book SynopsisGuides you through the basics of primary school maths and covers the dilemmas and problems you are likely to be confronted with, including: number bonds, place value and decimals; long multiplication and division; fractions, percentages and decimals; basic geometry, shapes, symmetry and angles; and data-handling, combinations and chance.Trade ReviewSometimes you come across a book which makes you happy. Recently, I did just that... [Maths for Mums and Dads] is brilliant, and exactly what far too many parents (including myself) need -- Sarah Ebner * The Times *A useful guide through the basics of primary school maths, covering problems you are likely to be confronted with -- Natasha Harding * Sun *This book is an absolute triumph. Given the authors' reputations, I would expect nothing less -- Liz Woodham * Primary Maths Journal *This book will take the terror out of maths for all the generations -- Joanna TrollopeThis delightful little book is perfect for parents who want to understand the different methods to do arithmetic their children are learning - and why they are being taught that way. The authors' easy going style and humor should help ease the path for parents for whom mathematics brings feelings of dread -- Keith Devlin, Stanford University, author of 'The Math Gene' and 'Mathematics Education for a New Era: Video Games as a Medium for Learning'
£11.69
The University of Chicago Press The Book of Caterpillars A LifeSize Guide to Six
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£45.60
The University of Chicago Press A Field Guide to the Families and Genera of Woody
Book SynopsisThis volume is a guide to nearly 250 families of woody plants in a species-rich region of South America. The guide identification methods focus on bark, leaves, and odour that are present all year-round, with step-by-step keys to identification.
£58.90
The University of Chicago Press Legal Writing in Plain English Third Edition
Book SynopsisThe leading guide to clear writingand clear thinkingin the legal profession for more than two decades, now newly updated. Admirably clear, concise, down-to-earth, and powerfulall too often, legal writing embodies none of these qualities. Its reputation for obscurity and needless legalese is widespread. Since 2001, Bryan A. Garner'sLegal Writing in Plain Englishhas helped address this problem by providing lawyers, judges, paralegals, law students, and legal scholars with sound advice and practical tools for improving their written work. Now the leading guide to clear writing in the field, this indispensable volume encourages legal writers to challenge conventions and offers valuable insights into the writing process: how to organize ideas, create and refine prose, and improve editing skills. Accessible and witty,Legal Writing in Plain Englishdraws on real-life writing samples that Garner has gathered through decades of teaching experience. Trenchant advice covers all types of legTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Part One: Principles for All Legal Writing 1. Framing Your Thoughts § 1. Have something to say, and think it through. Approach your task with a fervent desire to get your message across. § 2. Carry out your writing projects in four steps: think and research; plan and organize; write; revise. § 3. Order your material in a logical sequence. Present facts chronologically. For other material, make the order (a) deductive, (b) comparative, or (c) spatial. Keep related material together. § 4. Use informative headings to mark sections and, if helpful, subsections. 2. Phrasing Your Sentences § 5. Exclude unnecessary words. § 6. Keep your average sentence length to about 20 words. § 7. Keep the subject, the verb, and the object together—toward the beginning of the sentence. § 8. Use parallel phrasing for parallel ideas: don’t pair unlike grammatical forms. § 9. Use strong, precise verbs. Minimize is, are, was, and were—especially when they are part of a passive-voice construction. § 10. Avoid multiple negatives. § 11. End sentences emphatically. 3. Choosing Your Words § 12. Use plain English, not legalese. § 13. Be wary of pretension, officialese, and stiff formulas. § 14. Simplify wordy phrases—especially those containing of. § 15. Avoid zombie nouns—especially -ion words that you can turn into verbs. § 16. Avoid doublets and triplets. § 17. Refer to people and companies by name. Never use corresponding terms ending in -or and -ee. § 18. Use shorthand names only when you must. Shun unfamiliar acronyms. § 19. Make it snappy, vivid, and interesting. § 20. Be a companionable voice of reason. Make everything you write speakable. Part Two: Principles Mainly for Analytical and Persuasive Writing § 21. Plan all three parts: the beginning, the middle, and the end. § 22. For the all-important opener, use the deep issue to state the problem clearly. § 23. Summarize concretely and effectively. But don’t overparticularize with dates and similar unimportant details. § 24. Make your paragraphs cohesive. Introduce each one with a topic sentence. § 25. Link your paragraphs explicitly. § 26. Vary the length of your paragraphs, but keep them generally short. § 27. Provide textual signposts along the way. § 28. Unclutter the text by footnoting citations. Keep the footnotes free of sentences. § 29. Weave quotations deftly into your prose. “Quotation sandwiches” are hard to skip. § 30. Be forthright in dealing with counterarguments. Part Three: Principles Mainly for Legal Drafting § 31. Draft for an ordinary reader, not for a mythical judge who might someday review the document. § 32. Organize provisions in descending order of importance. Use a good numbering system and abundant headings to make things easy to find. § 33. Minimize definitions and cross-references. If you have more than a few definitions, put them in a schedule at the end, not at the beginning. § 34. Break down enumerations into parallel provisions. Put every list of subparts at the end of the sentence—never at the beginning or in the middle. § 35. Replace every shall. § 36. Don’t use provisos. § 37. Replace and/or wherever it appears. § 38. Prefer the singular over the plural. § 39. Use numerals, not words, to denote amounts. Avoid word–numeral doublets. § 40. If you don’t understand a form provision—or why it should be included in your document—try diligently to gain that understanding. If you still can’t understand it, cut it. Part Four: Principles for Document Design § 41. Make sensible choices about typography: use a readable font and type size, don’t underline, minimize all-caps and initial caps, and put one space between sentences. § 42. Create ample white space—and use it meaningfully. § 43. Highlight ideas with attention-getters such as bullets. § 44. Use graphics whenever they can enhance your message. § 45. For a long document, make a table of contents. Part Five: Methods for Continued Improvement § 46. Embrace constructive criticism. § 47. Edit your work rigorously and systematically. § 48. Seek out reliable answers to questions of grammar and usage. § 49. Habitually gauge your own readerly likes and dislikes, as well as those of other readers. § 50. Remember that good writing makes the reader’s job easy; bad writing makes it hard. Appendix A: A Restatement of Punctuation Appendix B: Four Model Documents 1. Research Memos 2. Motions 3. Appellate Briefs 4. Contracts Key to Basic Exercises Bibliography Index
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Meat Cookbook
Book SynopsisA meat feast awaits! Become an expert on buying, preparing, and cooking meat.From discovering why cuts matter to learning how to recognise top-quality meat, this is your one-stop, practical guide. It contains everything you''ve ever wanted to know about meat.Inside the pages of this meat recipe book, you''ll find: - A comprehensive course in preparing and cooking meat with over 250 recipes- Recipes feature timing and temperature charts to help you create the perfect flavour, plus help you choose which herbs go with different dishes- A unique How to Butcher section provides illustrated step-by-steps and focuses on cuts of meat that can be easily butchered at home- Expert advice from butchers on the best cooking techniques, as well as tips on how to use a meat thermometer, how to test your meat for rare, medium and well-done cooking stages, and how to experiment with flavour pairingsWhether you want to learn how to slow-cook fo
£22.50
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Batman The Ultimate Guide New Edition
Book SynopsisMatthew K. Manning has contributed to more than 40 books and comic books, including DK's Batman: A Visual History, DC Comics: A Visual History, DC Comics: Year by Year, and The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition. When not authoring comics himself, Manning often writes books about the comic book medium and its rich history.
£17.00
University of Illinois Press Guide to Chicagos TwentyFirstCentury Architecture
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Architect Hill’s enjoyable guide to 200 marvelous buildings and landscapes constructed in Chicago since 2000 shines in its depiction of the city’s culture and history. Clearly discussing state-of-the-art land use practices, creative infrastructure improvements, and energy-efficient construction, the volume provides a window into best practices in urban architecture, development, and planning." --Library Journal "A visually stunning piece of work." --Architects and Artisans "This book convincingly argues that in just twenty short years Chicago has emerged from a period of architectural doldrums to regain its place at the front of the pack in innovative and daring design. And not only downtown showpieces! This guide dives deeply into neighborhoods and some suburban areas to shine a light on surprising and obscure gems. And it celebrates a new internationalism that has brought architects from around the world to add to Chicago's trophy shelf of outstanding talent and built work. True to the Chicago Architecture Center's educational mission, this book is thoroughly researched, offers a primer in diverse local history, and gives newbies a lesson in the special language of architecture."--Geoffrey Baer, host, WTTWTable of ContentsCoverCopyrightTitle PageContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionDowntown1. Millennium Park2. Lakeshore East3. The Loop (East)4. The Loop (West)5. South Loop & ChinatownNorth Side6. River North7. Streeterville8. Near North Side9. Lincoln Park10. Lakeview & North Center11. Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Bowmanville, Edgewater, & Rogers ParkWest Side12. Irving Park, Avondale, Kilbourn Park, Logan Square, Hermosa, Galewood, Oak Park, Austin, Garfiel13. Bucktown, Wicker Park, & West Town14. West Loop15. University Village, Medical District, Lawndale, & PilsenSouth Side16. Bronzeville17. Hyde Park18. Grand Crossing & South Shore19. Bridgeport, Back of the Yards, Gage Park, & Auburn GreshamSuburbs20. North Suburbs21. Northwest & West SuburbsNotesGlossarySelected Bibliography & ResourcesArchitect/Building IndexBuilding Type IndexBack cover
£25.19
Yale University Press The Gauguin Atlas
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A propulsive read.”—Holland Cotter, New York Times Book Review“A series of brief chapters organized by [Gauguin’s] oft-changing places of residence . . . The Gauguin Atlas follows his travels, year by year . . . A propulsive read.”—Holland Cotter, New York Times Book Review
£17.09
Zondervan Visual Theology Guide to the Bible
Book SynopsisCapitalizing on the increasing popularity of infographics and a growing interest in accessible, understandable teaching on theology, Visual Theology Guide to the Bible by Tim Challies and Josh Byers teaches timeless, historic, biblical truth in a fresh and vibrant way that that will capture your interest and ignite your imagination.Trade ReviewMy mind is blown. Tim Challies and Josh Byers marry rock-ribbed Reformational theology with breathtaking presentations. The effect is something like following John Knox into the Matrix. In this diaphanous world, we encounter no fiction, but very reality itself --- God-reality --- and we are transformed. * Owen Strachan, associate professor of Christian theology and director of the Center on Gospel and Culture at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary *This is simple yet profound, clever without being flashy. Helpful and practical. Speaking as a person who avoids diagrams and graphs at all costs, I found the infographics in this book to be illuminating. This cheeky little number is a class act. * Mez McConnell, pastor of Niddrie Community Church, Edinburgh, and director of 20schemes *Tim Challies (the writer) and Josh Byers (the designer) have teamed up to produce a truly unique introduction to theology and guide to living the Christian life. This is show-and-tell at its finest. Most theology books merely convey what we are to believe, but this one uses creative and beautiful design to capture and portray these crucial truths. I know of nothing else quite like it, and I trust that God will use it to help his people see and celebrate reality in a new way. * Justin Taylor, managing editor of the ESV Study Bible and coauthor of The Final Days of Jesus *You’ve probably seen (or used) a gospel presentation drawn on a whiteboard or a napkin. It’s remarkable how God gives us spiritual insight when we behold truths about him with our eyes. With engaging graphics and descriptions of the Christian faith, Tim Challies and Josh Byers have done something genuinely unique in Visual Theology. See for yourself! * Gloria Furman, author of Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full and The Pastor’s Wife *Table of ContentsPart 1: Understanding the Bible Chapter 1: What Is the Bible? * The Bible is Scripture---sacred revelation from God. The Bible is Canon---the complete collection of Scriptures. * The Bible is an Artifact---the Bible takes form in books, in apps, and so on. * The Bible Is Made up of two Testaments, sixty-six Books, various Genres. Chapter 2: What Does the Bible Claim About Itself? * We Received the Bible through Inspiration. The Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit. * We Received the Bible through Transmission. The Bible was written down by human beings, then preserved by the church. * The Bible Claims Inerrancy, Infallibility, Clarity, Sufficiency Part 2: Studying the Bible Chapter 3: Creation, Fall, and Flood [3 each] Chapter 4: Abraham, Moses, and the Law [3 each] Chapter 5: Land, Judges, and Kings [3 each] Chapter 6: Songs and Wisdom [3 each] Chapter 7: Prophets, Exile, and a New Covenant [3 each] Chapter 8: The Gospel and the Kingdom [3 each] Chapter 9: Pentecost and the Early Church [3 each] Chapter 10: The Already, Not Yet, and the End [3 each]
£17.00
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Math with Bad Drawings
Book SynopsisIn MATH WITH BAD DRAWINGS, Ben Orlin answers math''s three big questions: Why do I need to learn this? When am I ever going to use it? Why is it so hard? The answers come in various forms-cartoons, drawings, jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Eschewing the tired old curriculum that begins in the wading pool of addition and subtraction and progresses to the shark infested waters of calculus (AKA the Great Weed Out Course), Orlin instead shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a new game of Tic-Tac-Toe, how to understand an economic crisis by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical reason why you should never buy a second lottery ticket. Every example in the book is illustrated with his trademark bad drawings, which convey both his humor and his message with perfect pitch and clarity. Organized by unconventional but compelling topics such as Statistics: The Fine Art of Honest Lying, Design: The Geometry of Stuff That Works, and Probability: The Mathematics of Maybe, MATH WITH BAD DRAWINGS is a perfect read for fans of illustrated popular science.
£22.50
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Colour Atlas of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Anatomy 2. Basic Techniques in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery 3. Preoperative Evaluation 4. Anaesthesia 5. Instruments 6. Entropion 7. Ectropion 8. Eyelash Abnormalities 9. Ptosis 10. Blepharoplasty 11. Eyelid Retraction 12. Evisceration, Enucleation, Exenteration 13. The Anophthalmic Socket 14. Eyelid Reconstruction - Eyelid Margin Closure 15. Eyelid Reconstruction - Anterior Lamella 16. Eyelid Reconstruction - Posterior Lamella 17. Eyelid Reconstruction - Anterior and Posterior Lamellae Combined 18. Miscellaneous Conditions
£193.49
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Mosbys Pocket Dictionary of Medicine Nursing
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsConsultants Foreword Guide to the Dictionary Vocabulary Appendix 1: English-Spanish Translation Guide Appendix 2: American Sign Language and Manual Communication
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Healthy Kids Happy Kids
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Practical Guide to Wedding Planning
Book SynopsisThis concise yet comprehensive guide offers highly practical insights and advice to those wanting to plan weddings as a career choice. Chapters take the reader through all the essential steps to creating the perfect wedding, including the clients, budgeting, the venue, the ceremony, food and beverages, stationery and so on. The many business aspects of starting a career in wedding planning are also covered, including marketing and pricing strategy. Written in an engaging and highly accessible style, this guide assumes no prior knowledge of the industry and is ideal for those just starting their careers. Packed full of case studies, activities, example forms, timetables, calendars and helpful checklists, this is a guide that readers will undoubtedly come back to again and again as they gain more experience in the world of wedding planning. Written by a highly experienced ex-wedding planner, this will be invaluable reading for those looking to enter or progress in the woTable of Contents1 Weddings and the event industry; 2 The wedding planner; 3 Where to start?; 4 Your clients; 5 The wedding budget; 6 The vision; 7 The venue; 8 The ceremony; 9 The stationery; 10 Food and drink; 11 The wedding team; 12 The wedding day
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Taylor & Francis Routledge Handbook of Ethics and International
Book SynopsisEthics and international Relations (IR), once considered along the margins of the IR field, has emerged as one of the most eclectic and interdisciplinary research areas today. Yet the same diversity that enriches this field also makes it a difficult one to characterize. Is it, or should it only be, the social-scientific pursuit of explaining and understanding how ethics influences the behaviours of actors in international relations? Or, should it be a field characterized by what the world should be like, based on philosophical, normative and policy-based arguments? This Handbook suggests that it can actually be both, as the contributions contained therein demonstrate how those two conceptions of ethics and international relations are inherently linked. Seeking to both provide an overview of the field and to drive debates forward, this Handbook is framed by an opening chapter providing a concise and accessible overview of the complex history of the field of ethics anTrade Review"This is a comprehensive and wide-ranging collection which without neglecting traditional subjects such as Just War and Global Justice also covers more recent concerns such as post-colonialism, the emotions and environmentalism. It will be an invaluable teaching resource." - Chris Brown, Emeritus Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science"Steele and Heinze have assembled an indispensable resource. Scholars, teachers, students, and general interest readers will find this to be the best one-stop reference for the field of ethics and international relations. Comprehensive in scope, rich in detail, and masterful in interpretation, the Handbook gives voice to a wide range of contributors, all of whom share their expertise with clarity and spirit." - Joel H. Rosenthal, President, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International AffairsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 A history of ethics in international relations Philosophical Foundations Philosophical Foundations 2 Kantian Themes in Ethics and International Relations 3 Global Egalitarianism 4 Collective Responsibility 5 Latin American Views on the Construction and Implementation of the International Norm Responsibility to Protect 6 Agency, Explanation and Ethics in International Relations IR theory IR theory 7 Hunting the state of nature: Race and ethics in postcolonial international relations 8 Social constructivism and international ethics 9 Truth and power, uncertainty and catastrophe: Ethics in IR realism 10 Ethics and feminist International Relations theory 11 Critical international ethics: Knowing/acting differently Security and the ethics of war Security and the ethics of war 12 Morgenthau and the ethics of realism 13 Ethics and critical security studies 14 Tradition-based approaches to the study of the ethics of war 15 How should just war theory be revised? Reductive versus relational individualism 16 Critical approaches to the ethics of war Ethics and institutions Ethics and institutions 17 Historical context 18 Justice: Constitution and critique 19 The ethical terrain of international human rights: From invoking dignity to practicing recognition 20 International law and ethics Intervention and sovereignty Intervention and sovereignty 21 Historical thinking about human protection: Insights from Vattel 22 The global ethics of humanitarian action 23 The responsibility to protect: The evolution of a hollow norm 24 Right intent on humanitarian intervention Vulnerability in international relations Vulnerability in international relations 25 Transnational migration and the construction of vulnerability 26 At a crossroads: Health and vulnerability in the era of AIDS 27 Climate change, sustainable development, and vulnerability 28 Climate change and island populations IPE and the ethics of global economy IPE and the ethics of global economy 29 The ethics of alternative finance: Governing, resisting and rethinking the limits of finance 30 Decolonial global justice: A critique of the ethics of the global economy 31 Gender, nature and the ethics of finance in a racialized global (political) economy 32 Biofuels and the ethics of global governance: experimentalism, disagreement, politics Religion and International Ethics Religion and International Ethics 33 Adam Smith’s Ambiguous Theodicy and the Ethics of IPE 34 Religion, Emotions and Conflict EscalationMona Kanwal Sheikh35 Solidarity beyond religious and secular: political ontology as an ethical framework 36 Ethics from the Underside 37 Ibn Khaldun and the Wealth of Civilizations 38 The Futures of Ethics and International Relations
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Internationalization of the Academic Library
Book SynopsisThe Internationalization of the Academic Library presents a theoretically informed, empirically grounded analysis of the process of academic library internationalization.Drawing on interviews with library personnel from around the world, Lombard analyzes internationalization at the departmental level of an academic library. Demonstrating that college and library personnel have positive intentions when it comes to internationalization, the research presented nevertheless reveals little commitment to an intentional, holistic role in the libraries studied. Drawing on internationalization expertise and models of prominent scholars, the book argues that libraries need to be more deliberate in their internationalization efforts and collaborate with other college personnel and departments outside the library. Lombard asserts that internationalization can facilitate a better understanding of the potential for transformation of a library's mission, vision, and policy.<Table of ContentsAcknowledgements1 Introduction2 Why Internationalize?3 Where Does Internationalization Occur?4 Who Are the Stakeholders?5 How to Accommodate Stakeholders6 ConclusionAppendicesIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Research Methods and Design Beyond a Single
Book SynopsisResearch Methods and Design Beyond a Single Discipline presents and discusses 15 research methods after an overview of each, an illustration of the research process, and an examination of related topics. The focus of this book is on data collection techniques (e.g., interviewing, observation, questionnaires) and research design.Research methods are named and categorized by data collection techniques in this book rather than by the quantitative and qualitative dichotomy used for data analysis techniques. Each of the 15 research methods included in the book is depicted regarding its functions, features, applications, and dos and don'ts, with examples and case studies from various disciplines. Research methodology development in research design starts with selection of data collection techniques, which takes into consideration research questions of a study and research method features. Data analysis techniques and selection are described as part of the research methodolog
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WW Norton & Co How Charts Lie
Book SynopsisA leading data visualisation expert explores the negative—and positive-influences that charts have on our perception of truthTrade Review"[Alberto Cairo's] book reminds readers not to infer too much from a chart, especially when it shows them what they already wanted to see. Mr Cairo has sent a copy to the White House." -- The Economist
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WW Norton & Co Perfectly Good Food
Book SynopsisHow to cook flexibly and fight food waste, with 80 recipes and 150 ideas to use up what you haveTrade Review"One of the best things about Perfectly Good Food is its desire to help readers depend less on instructions and more on their own confidence in the kitchen, the trickle-down effect of which is less food waste. If you have the confidence and creativity to make something tasty out of that wilted lettuce, you're much less likely to throw it in the trash...[that] confidence is liberating. " -- The Boston Globe"[Perfectly Good Food] advocates a jazzy, contingency-driven approach to household thrift." -- Dana Goodyear - The New Yorker"[A] field guide that prioritises functionality and fun, while providing people with tools they can apply as they're able. " -- Charlotte Druckman - The Washington Post
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Pocket Atlas of Obstetric Ultrasound
Book SynopsisThis handy pocket atlas is a complete and convenient guide to the normal sonographic appearances of the embryo and fetus and its uterine environment. The book equips practitioners with the thorough knowledge of normal fetal anatomy that is essential for the timely recognition of abnormalities.The images in this atlas were produced with state-of-the-art high-resolution ultrasound imaging systems and depict a spectrum of normal anatomy encountered during pregnancy. The book begins with the fetal environment (including the cervix, uterus, placenta, and umbilical cord), progresses through successive embryonic stages, and then examines fetal organ systems. The appendix provides a set of basic biometry tables for convenient daily use. Table of ContentsCervix, Uterus, Placenta, Umbilical Cord, and DopplerFirst Trimester UltrasoundFetal BrainFetal SpineFetal Chest, Heart, and Great VesselsFetal AbdomenFetal GenderFetal ExtremitiesFetal Neck, Face, and EarAppendix: BiometryCrown Rump LengthBiparietal DiameterHead CircumferenceAbdominal CircumferenceFemur LengthTechnical Notes
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Languages of the World
Book SynopsisThis third edition of Kenneth Katzner''s best-selling guide to languages is essential reading for language enthusiasts everywhere. Written with the non-specialist in mind, its user-friendly style and layout, delightful original passages, and exotic scripts, will continue to fascinate the reader. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include more languages, more countries, and up-to-date data on populations.Features include:*information on nearly 600 languages*individual descriptions of 200 languages, with sample passages and English translations*concise notes on where each language is spoken, its history, alphabet and pronunciation*coverage of every country in the world, its main language and speaker numbers*an introduction to language familiesTrade Review'A reference tool for all linguists as well as a collector's item for those in allied fields, enabling even an amateur to identify foreign scripts with ease and satisfaction ... to be recommended.' - Modern Language Review'A wholly fascinating mini-kaleidoscope indicating the largely diverse variety of the world's main languages and their scripts and of their cultures.'- The Good Book GuidePraise for the Second Edition:`The Languages of the World offers excellent aid not only to linguists, to whom its importance is obvious, but also to anyone interested in international affairs or curious about other inhabitants of the planet.' - Charles Berlitz`A reference tool for all linguists as well as a collector's item for those in allied fields, enabling even an amateur to identify foreign scripts with ease and satisfaction....to be recommended.' Modern Language Review'A wholly fascinating mini-kaleidoscope indicating the largely diverse variety of the world's main languages and their scripts and of their cultures.' The Good Book GuideTable of ContentsPART I Language families of the world, Chart, Indo-European languages, Uralic languages, Altaic languages, Caucasian languages, Dravidian languages, Munda languages, Sino-Tibetan languages, Mon-Khmer languages, Austronesian languages, Papuan languages, Australian languages, Paleo-Asiatic languages, Eskimo-Aleut languages, Niger-Congo languages, Afro-Asiatic languages, Chari-Nile languages, Khoisan languages , American Indian languages, Artificial languages, Pidgin and creole languages, PART II Individual languages, Europe, Former Soviet Union, Middle East, Asia, Oceania, Western Hemisphere, Africa, An artificial language PART III Country-by-country survey
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Taylor & Francis Sociology The Key Concepts
Book SynopsisAn essential A-Z guide to the full range of sociological thought, Sociology: The Key Concepts is an important addition to the established and successful Key Concepts series.Fully cross-referenced with an extensive glossary, this accessible text also includes: alphabetical listings of key concepts for ease of use suggestions for further reading to enhance understanding of areas covered entries on âtraditionalismâ ârace and racializationâ and âmodernityâ. Bringing together an international range of highly regarded contributors from the full spectrum of disciplines, this useful reference guide is the ideal resource for those studying or interested in this popular area.Table of ContentsContributors. Guide to the Book. The Key Concepts. Glossary of Theoretical Approaches.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
Book SynopsisThe classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded! An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings.Trade Review"It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings." (Ad-Hoc-News, 22 November 2011)Table of ContentsPreface vii Architecture 1 Arch 4 Beam 7 Brick 10 Building 13 Cable Structure 20 Ceiling 22 Ceramic 24 Church 27 Color 30 Column 32 Computer Graphics 34 Concrete 40 Construction 46 Design 52 Dome 62 Door 64 Drawing 68 Electricity 76 Elevator 82 Fastening 84 Fireplace 89 Fire Safety 90 Floor 94 Force 98 Fortification 100 Foundation 102 Frame 106 Geometry 110 Glass 114 Hardware 116 Heat 119 History 129 House 140 Joinery 144 Light 146 Load 157 Masonry 163 Material 169 Measure 174 Membrane 176 Metal 177 Moisture Protection 184 Order 187 Ornament 190 Paint 195 Plaster 196 Plastic 200 Plate 202 Plumbing 204 Reinforced Concrete 210 Roof 216 Room 224 Shell 227 Sitework 229 Soil 232 Sound 234 Stair 239 Stone 242 Structure 244 Survey 253 Sustainability 255 Temple 266 Theater 274 Truss 277 Vault 280 Vision 282 Wall 284 Window 289 Wood 294 Index 303
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Chineasy Travel
Book SynopsisThe essential Chineasy guide to characters, words and phrases, culture and traditions for travellers of all types, in a pocket-size format.Trade Review'May revolutionize the teaching of Chinese around the world … In twenty-five minutes ShaoLan’s method had done more for me than had two weeks of headaches clutching Collins’s Easy Learning Chinese Characters' - Sunday Times'the perfect pocket-sized companion to help you break down the barriers of language and culture' - Timeless TravelTable of ContentsIntroduction: What is Chineasy? • 1. The Basics • 2. Where in China? • 3. Chinese Culture • 4. Food and Drink • 5. Transport • 6. Reading Signs
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Faber & Faber The Faber Pocket Guide to Wagner
Book SynopsisRichard Wagner remains, almost 130 years after his death, the most controversial composer in the history of music. Creator of huge and hugely ambitious operas, which have an immense immediate impact, as well as providing food for endless thought and discussion, Wagner has had an influence on many fields outside music. In this lively pocket guide, Michael Tanner gives concise accounts of all his operas - the likes of Parsifal, Lohengrin and Tristan und Isolde - showing how important it is to grasp the dramatic situations at every point, and indicating some of the key musical features. He also provides an outline of Wagner''s astonishing life, and shows that he has often been unfairly criticised and made a scapegoat, especially for political events which took place long after his death.Key features include:- Wagner: his life year by year- Wagner: his music work by work- Things people said about Wagner- Essential Wagner: ten great moment
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Random House USA Inc Princeton Review SSAT Prep
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Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Emily Posts Business Etiquette
Book SynopsisThis updated edition of Emily Post?s classic guide to business etiquette has been completely rewritten with comprehensive advice on everything professionals and jobseekers need to know about how to succeed in the new world of work.No matter the industry or the position, business is built on relationships?and at the heart of all good relationships is good etiquette. Understanding good business etiquette, and how to adapt it to your job, is key to building a successful career. For instance, how you adjust your attire as you transition from a large corporation to a small start-up (or vice-versa) will greatly determine your new colleagues? first impressions of you. Work environments are complex, and it?s important to know how to identify what type of environment you?re in and how to adjust your behavior accordingly.Emily Post?s Business Etiquette includes thought-provoking essays and step-by-step instructions with charts, sample language, examples, and key takeaways throughout every chapter. Professionals and jobseekers are guided through the dos and don?ts of traditional workplace etiquette, such as how to write a business letter, when to send a thank-you note, and how to navigate a business meal. Readers will also find advice addressing common post-pandemic concerns such as video conferencing norms, workflow management tools for remote work, and maintaining work-life balance while working from home.With helpful new guidance on understanding generational differences, developing gender-neutral manners, and embracing diversity, Emily Post?s Business Etiquette is the perfect resource for those looking to get ahead in their careers and establish their professional identities.
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