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Book SynopsisThere has been exponential growth in use of the Internet to deliver therapeutic and supportive human services. Online interventions are known by a variety of names, including online practice, e-therapy and others. All refer to the delivery of services over the Internet through a variety of delivery systems including asynchronous email, video and chat communication, and closed-circuit video conferencing. They include services delivered by professionals such as psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, counsellors and nurses as well as self-help groups with a therapeutic purpose and supportive services provided by trained volunteers.This book presents the most current research on online practice. Topics include: descriptions of innovative online practice, evaluation studies of online practice with specific disorders, meta-analysis of the effectiveness of online practice, education and training of online practitioners, methods for the delivery of online practice, organizatioTable of Contents1. Introduction Jerry Finn and Dick Schoech 2. A Comprehensive Review and a Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Internet-Based Psychotherapeutic Interventions Azy Barak, Liat Hen, Meyran Boniel-Nissim and Na'ama Shapira 3. Development of a New Approach to Guided Self-Help via the Internet: The Swedish Experience Gerhard Andersson, Jan Bergstrom, Monica Buhrman, Per Carlbring, Fredrik Hollndare, Viktor Kaldo, Elisabeth Nilsson-Ihrfelt, Bjorn Paxling, Lars Strom and Johan Waara 4. An Internet-Based Self-Help Program for the Treatment of Fear of Public Speaking: A Case Study C. Botella, M. J. Gallego, A. Garcia-Palacios, R. M. Banos, S. Quero and V. Guillen 5. Evaluation of the RAINN National Sexual Assault Online Hotline Jerry Finn and Penelope Hughes 6. A Safe Place for Predators: Online Treatment of Recovering Sex Offenders Poco D. Kernsmith and Roger M. Kernsmith 7. The Need for Web-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy Among University Students Ove K. Lintvedt, Kristian Srensen, Andreas R. Ostvik, Bas Verplanken and Catharina E. Wang 8. Issues in the Evaluation of an Online Prevention Exercise Bhavana Pahwa and Dick Schoech 9. The LivePerson Model for Delivery of Etherapy Services: A Case Study Jerry Finn and Sharon Bruce 10. Ethical Issues in the Provision of Online Mental Health Services (Etherapy) Donna M. Midkiff and W. Joseph Wyatt 11. How Sturdy is that Digital Couch? Legal Considerations for Mental Health Professionals Who Deliver Clinical Services via the Internet Jason S. Zack 12. Best Practices in Online Therapy Jo-Anne M. Abbott, Britt Klein Lisa and Lisa Ciechomski 13. Grounding Online Prevention Interventions in Theory: Guidelines from a Review of Selected Theories and Research Brian Peng and Dick Schoech 14. Design Imperatives to Enhance Evidence-Based Interventions with Persuasive Technology: A Case Scenario in Preventing Child Maltreatment Walter LaMendola and Judy Krysik 15. Therapeutic Applications of Online Gaming Paul P. Freddolino and Christina M. Blaschke 16. Cybercounseling Online: The Development of a University-Based Training Program for E-mail Counseling Lawrence Murphy, Robert MacFadden and Dan Mitchell 17. Etherapy: A Training Program for Development of Clinical Skills in Distance Psychotherapy Georgina Cardenas, Berenice Serrano, Lorena Flores and Anabel Rosa 18. Conclusion Jerry Finn and Dick Schoech

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to the physical sciences and engineering of the Islamic world is the first to trace the full extent of the Muslim scientific achievement in the period 750-1500. It describes how Muslim scientists and engineers contributed enormously to the technology of medieval Europe.Trade ReviewA concise and masterly survey. A concise and masterly survey.

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Book SynopsisProviding more than twice the content of the original edition, this new edition is the premier source on the selection, development, and provision of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective electric utility distribution systems, and it promises vast improvements in system reliability and layout by spanning every aspect of system planning including load forecasting, scheduling, performance, and economics. Responding to the evolving needs of electric utilities, Power Distribution Planning Reference Book presents an abundance of real-world examples, procedural and managerial issues, and engineering and analytical methodologies that are crucial to efficient and enhanced system performance. Trade Review"A landmark book. Simply the best guide…on how to lay out a distribution system so you get every last penny's worth of value from it." -Michael V. Engel, Director of Planning and Operations, Midwest Energy, Hays, Kansas, U.S.A.

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Book SynopsisAs the maritime industry undergoes a technological transformation, traditional legal doctrines must evolve to address new challenges. This book explores the legal and operational implications of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and the increasing reliance on digital systems in modern shipping. While automation and digitalisation enhance efficiency and safety, they also introduce unprecedented cyber risks that threaten global supply chains, financial stability and regulatory compliance. Redefining the concept of seaworthiness by incorporating cyber-worthiness and communication-worthiness, this book ensures that vessels are not only physically fit for sea travel but also resilient against cyber threats and equipped with secure communication systems. By analysing international regulations such as UNCLOS, SOLAS, STCW, and marine insurance frameworks, the book identifies critical legal gaps and proposes necessary updates to align with the digital age. Through a legal and interdisciplinary approach, the book offers practical recommendations for policymakers, insurers and maritime operators. It outlines robust cybersecurity measures, updates to insurance policies and regulatory frameworks that safeguard against evolving cyber threats. Providing maritime lawyers, insurers, shipowners and policymakers with clear guidance on how to navigate legal uncertainties surrounding autonomous vessels, cybersecurity risks and liability issues, the book offers practical solutions for insurance policies, charterparties and contractual clauses, ensuring that risks associated with cyber threats, remote operation and digital failures are adequately addressed. For practitioners, this book solves pressing legal and operational problems. It clarifies how existing maritime regulations (such as UNCLOS, SOLAS, and the ISM Code) apply to autonomous and digitalised ships, identifies gaps in current legal frameworks, and proposes necessary updates to ensure compliance.

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Book SynopsisSeropeKalpakjian is professor emeritus of mechanical and materialsengineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is the author of MechanicalProcessing of Materials and co-author of Lubricants andLubrication in Metalworking Operations (with E.S. Nachtman); bothof the first editions of his textbooks Manufacturing Processesfor Engineering Materials and ManufacturingEngineering and Technology have received the M. Eugene MerchantManufacturing Textbook Award. He has conducted research in various areas of manufacturing,is the author of numerous technical papers and articles in handbooks and encyclopedias,and has edited several conference proceedings. He also has been editor and co-editorof various technical journals and has served on the editorial board ofEncyclopedia Americana. Amongother awards, Professor Kalpakjian has received the Forging IndTable of Contents Introduction Fundamentals of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials Structure and Manufacturing Properties of Metals Tribology, Metrology and Product Quality Casting Processes and Heat Treatment Bulk Deformation Processes Sheet-Metal Processes Machining Processes Material-Removal Processes Polymer Processing and Additive Manufacturing Powder Metallurgy and Processing of Ceramics and Glasses Joining and Fastening Processes Micro- and Nanomanufacturing Automation of Manufacturing Processes and Operations Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems Competitive Aspects of Product Design and Manufacturing

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