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| "Gender, Development and Globalization : Economics as If All People Mattered" |
| "Gender Development and Globalization is the leading primer on global feminist economics and development Lourdes Beneria a pioneer in the field of feminist economics is joined in this second edition by Gunseli Berik and Maria Floro to update the text to reflect the major theoretical empirical and methodological contributions and global developments in the last decade Its interdisciplinary investigation remains accessible to a broad audience interested in an analytical treatment of the impact of globalization processes on development and wellbeing in general and on social and gender equality in particular The revision will continue to provide a wide-ranging discussion of the strategies and policies that hold the most promise in promoting equitable and sustainable development The authors make the case for feminist economics as a useful framework to address major contemporary global challenges such as inequalities between the global South and North as well as within single countries; persistent poverty; and increasing vulnerability to financial crises food crises and climate change The authors' approach is grounded in the intellectual current of feminism and human development drawing on Amartya Sen's capability approach and focused on the importance of the care economy increasing pressures faced by women and the failures of neoliberal reforms to bring about sustainable development reduction in poverty inequality and vulnerability to economic crisis"
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| "Introducing Hinduism by Hillary Peter Rodrigues (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Introducing Hinduism 2nd Edition is the ideal sourcebook for those seeking a comprehensive overview of the Hindu tradition This second edition includes substantial treatments of Tantra South India and women as well as expanded discussions of yoga Vedanta and contemporary configurations of Hinduism in the West Its lively presentation features case studies photographs and scenarios that invite the reader into the lived world of Hinduism; introductory summaries key points discussion questions and recommended reading lists at the end of each chapter; narrative summaries of the great epics and other renowned Hindu myths and lucid explanations of complex Indian philosophical teachings including Sankhya and Kashmir Saivism; and a glossary timeline and pronunciation guide for an enhanced learning experience This volume is an invaluable resource for students in need of an introduction to the key tenets and diverse practice of Hinduism past and present"
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| "Measurement Theory in Action : Case Studies and Exercises" |
| "This book helps readers apply testing and measurement theories Featuring 22 self-standing modules instructors can pick and choose the ones that are most appropriate for their course Each module features an overview of a measurement issue and a step-by-step application of that theory Best practices provide recommendations for ensuring the appropriate application of the theory Practical questions help students assess their understanding of the topic while the examples allow them to apply the material using real data Two cases in each module depict typical dilemmas faced when applying measurement theory followed by Questions to Ponder to encourage critical examination of the issues noted in the cases Each module contains exercises some of which require no computer access while others involve the use of SPSS to solve the problem The book's website houses the accompanying data sets and more The book also features suggested readings a glossary of the key terms and a continuing exercise that incorporates many of the steps in the development of a measure of typical performance Updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the field the new edition also features --A new co-author Michael Zickar who updated the advanced topics and added the new module on generalizability theory (Module 22) -Expanded coverage of reliability (Modules 5 & 6) and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (Modules 18 & 19) to help readers interpret results presented in journal articles -Expanded Web Resources Instructors will now find suggested answers to the book's questions and exercises; detailed worked solutions to the exercises; and PowerPoint slides Students and instructors can access the SPSS data sets; additional exercises; the glossary; and website references that are helpful in understanding psychometric concepts Part 1 provides an introduction to measurement theory and specs for scaling and testing and a review of statistics Part 2 then progresses through practical issues related to text reliability validation meta-analysis and bias Part 3 reviews practical issues related to text construction such as the development of measures of maximal performance CTT item analysis test scoring developing measures of typical performance and issues related to response styles and guessing The book concludes with advanced topics such as multiple regression exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis item response theory (IRT) IRT applications including computer adaptive testing and differential item functioning and generalizability theory Ideal as a text for any psychometrics testing and measurement or multivariate statistics course taught in psychology education marketing and management professional researchers in need of a quick refresher on applying measurement theory will also find this an invaluable reference"
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| "Russian : From Intermediate to Advanced" |
| "Russian From Intermediate to Advanced is a vibrant and modern course designed to help students achieve advanced proficiency in Russian Offering a flexible modular approach structured around contemporary themes the course further develops reading listening speaking and writing skills while also expanding the student's cultural literacy Key features include Structured chapters presenting a wide assortment of readings that include blogs forums and surveys as well as opinion pieces and commentaries Each text is accompanied by assignments with increasing levels of difficulty Authentic and up-to-date readings video and audio excerpts covering a range of relevant social and cultural topics including Demography Youth Culture Politics and Society Economics and Globalization Video clips from news programs that are used not only to develop listening comprehension but also introduce students to contemporary Russian society Particular attention to helping students acquire advanced vocabulary and the ability to converse discuss and argue about issues with extended paragraph-length discourse Special focus on the development of strong listening and reading comprehension skills ensuring that students understand the ideas and supporting details in narrative and descriptive texts and connected discourse A free companion website at httpwwwrussianuclaeduAdvancedRussian offering student and instructor video and audio resources sample syllabi and tests as well as additional materials Written by a highly experienced author team that has co-authored the first year Russian textbook Beginner's Russian (2010) and the second-year textbook V Puti (2005) Russian From Intermediate to Advanced will be an essential resource for undergraduate students in their third and fourth year of Russian language study It is also suitable for heritage learners of Russian who have mastered literacy and are familiar with the grammatical structure of Russian"
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| "Acting in Musical Theatre : A Comprehensive Course" |
| "Acting in Musical Theatre remains the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical It covers fundamental skills for novice actors practical insights for professionals and even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft Updates in this expanded and revised second edition include A brand new companion website for students and teachers including Powerpoint lecture slides sample syllabi and checklists for projects and exercises Learning outcomes for each chapter to guide teachers and students through the book's core ideas and lessons New style overviews for pop and jukebox musicals Extensive updated professional insights from field testing with students young professionals and industry showcases Full-colour production images bringing each chapter to life Acting in Musical Theatre's chapters divide into easy-to-reference units each containing group and solo exercises making it the definitive textbook for students and practitioners alike"
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| "Working with Involuntary Clients : A Guide to Practice" |
| "Many social workers are employed in positions where they deal with involuntary clients These positions are demanding and require a specific set of skills The new edition of this successful book provides an accessible and practical guide for managing difficult and sensitive relationships and communicating with reluctant clients The author directly links theory to real-life by adopting a jargon-free and accessible guide to working in partnership with involuntary clients Written in a lively and engaging style the book is relevant across the curriculum and richly illustrated with case examples drawn from a variety of service-user groups such as work with people with addictions young people who refuse to go to school and mental health patients who refuse treatment as well as examples from criminal justice and child protection The author's integrated and systematic approach promotes prosocial values; emphasizes clarifying roles; and deals with issues of authority and goal-setting Fully revised and updated throughout to reflect contemporary research and practice the book includes increased emphasis on risk assessment cognitive behavioural approaches including manualised intervention programs and reflective practice The result is an invaluable practical guide for social work and social care students and professionals to working with both clients and their families"
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| "The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in the Study of Religion" |
| "This is the first comprehensive survey in English of research methods in the field of religious studies It is designed to enable non-specialists and students at upper undergraduate and graduate levels to understand the variety of research methods used in the field The aim is to create awareness of the relevant methods currently available and to stimulate an active interest in exploring unfamiliar methods encouraging their use in research and enabling students and scholars to evaluate academic work with reference to methodological issues A distinguished team of contributors cover a broad spectrum of topics from research ethics hermeneutics and interviewing to Internet research and video-analysis Each chapter covers practical issues and challenges the theoretical basis of the respective method and the way it has been used in religious studies illustrated by case studies"
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| "Automotive Technician Training: Theory" |
| "A blended learning approach to automotive engineering at levels one to three Produced alongside the ATT online learning resources this textbook covers all the theory and technology sections that students need to learn in order to pass levels 1 2 and 3 automotive courses It is recommended by the Institute of the Motor Industry and is also ideal for exams run by other awarding bodies Unlike the current textbooks on the market though this title takes a blended learning approach using interactive features that make learning more enjoyable as well as more effective When linked with the ATT online resources it provides a comprehensive package that includes activities video footage assessments and further reading Information and activities are set out in sequence so as to meet teacher and learner needs as well as qualification requirements Tom Denton is the leading UK automotive author with a teaching career spanning lecturer to head of automotive engineering in a large college His nine automotive textbooks published since 1995 are bestsellers and led to his authoring of the Automotive Technician Training multimedia system that is in common use in the UK USA and several other countries"
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| "Doing History : Investigating with Children in Elementary and Middle Schools" |
| "Now in its fifth edition Doing History offers a unique perspective on teaching and learning history in the elementary and middle grades Through case studies of teachers and students in diverse classrooms and from diverse backgrounds it shows children engaging in authentic historical investigations often in the context of an integrated social studies curriculum The premise is that children can engage in valid forms of historical inquiry-collecting and analyzing data examining the perspectives of people in the past considering multiple interpretations and creating evidence-based historical accounts Grounded in contemporary sociocultural theory and research the text features vignettes in each chapter showing communities of teachers and students doing history in environments rich in literature art writing discussion and debate The authors explain how the teaching demonstrated in the vignettes reflects basic principles of contemporary learning theory Doing History emphasizes diversity of perspectives in two ways readers encounter students from a variety of backgrounds and students themselves look at history from multiple perspectives It provides clear guidance in using multiple forms of assessment to evaluate the specifically historical aspects of children's learning"
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| "Real Estate Investment : A Strategic Approach" |
| "Real Estate Investment A Strategic Approach provides a unique introduction to both the theory and practice of real estate investing and examines the international real estate investment industry as it reacts to the global financial crisis Andrew Baum outlines the market and the players who dominate it; the investment process; the vehicles available for investment; and a suggested approach to global portfolio construction The book contains many useful features for students including discussion questions a full further reading list and case studies drawing on international examples from the UK continental Europe the USA and Asia Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students on all real estate and property courses and related business studies and finance courses Real Estate Investment is designed to provide a foundation for the next generation of investment managers advisers and analysts Further resources for lecturers and students are available at wwwroutledgecomcwbaum"
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| "Introducing Interpreting Studies" |
| "A millennial practice which emerged as a profession only in the twentieth century interpreting has recently come into its own as a subject of academic study This book introduces students researchers and practitioners to the fast-developing discipline of Interpreting Studies Written by a leading researcher in the field Introducing Interpreting Studies covers interpreting in all its varied forms from international conference to community-based settings in both spoken and signed modalities The book first guides the reader through the evolution of the field reviewing influential concepts models and methodological approaches It then presents the main areas of research on interpreting and identifies present and future trends in Interpreting Studies Featuring chapter summaries guides to the main points covered and suggestions for further reading Franz Pochhacker's practical and user-friendly textbook is the definitive map of this important and growing discipline Introducing Interpreting Studies gives a comprehensive overview of the field and offers guidance to those undertaking research of their own The book is complemented by The Interpreting Studies Reader (Routledge 2002) a collection of seminal contributions to research in Interpreting Studies and by the comprehensive Routledge Encyclopedia of Interpreting Studies (Routledge 2015)"
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| "Foundations of Airline Finance : Methodology and Practice" |
| "In recent years the airline industry has experienced severe volatility in earnings with airlines recording periods of substantial profits that are closely followed by periods of financial distress This trend has continued into the new millennium with numerous examples of airlines across the globe entering bankruptcy protection or liquidating The text provides an introduction to both the basics of finance and the particular intricacies of airline finance where there can be significant fluctuations in both revenues and costs This new edition also includes capital budgeting management of current assets financial risk analysis fuel hedging aircraft leasing This textbook contains chapters that cover unique aspects of the aviation financial decision-making process These include a rigorous and structured presentation of the buy versus lease decision that is prevalent in the industry a valuation process for aviation assets the recent trend toward privatization and the difficulty inherent in the valuation of a publicly-owned or semi-publicly owned asset The Foundations of Airline Finance now in its second edition is an introductory text that can be used either as a general financial text or in a specialized class that deals with aviation finance in particular"
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| "Seven Myths About Education" |
| "In this controversial new book Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic scientific principles She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachers - Facts prevent understanding - Teacher-led instruction is passive - The 21st century fundamentally changes everything - You can always just look it up -We should teach transferable skills - Projects and activities are the best way to learn - Teaching knowledge is indoctrination In each accessible and engaging chapter Christodoulou sets out the theory of each myth considers its practical implications and shows the worrying prevalence of such practice Then she explains exactly why it is a myth with reference to the principles of modern cognitive science She builds a powerful case explaining how governments and educational organisations around the world have let down teachers and pupils by promoting and even mandating evidence-less theory and bad practice This blisteringly incisive and urgent text is essential reading for all teachers teacher training students policy makers head teachers researchers and academics around the world"
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| "Chief Talent Officer : The Evolving Role of the Chief Learning Officer" |
| "In the face of rapid changes and challenges to the business environment learning and talent are key to the success of businesses This is an area in which the Chief Learning Officer (the CLO) is vital and has evolved into a Chief Talent Officer role in organizations The Chief Talent Officer is now responsible for working to drive value focusing on issues such as talent organization design and development culture business alignment managing resources innovation technology utilization customer service and ROI Chief Talent Officer discusses the critical value-adding role of the next generation CLO and the strategies that can be used to fulfill this role With a wealth of perspectives from some of the world's best talent executives this book illuminates the role from the CLO's perspective This revised and refreshed edition of the text includes the latest illustrative examples explanations and data The reader is shown the role of the CLO from diverse multinational points of view and taken through the varying aspects of business strategy in a range of international environments This book is a vital tool for managers and students providing techniques and methods for the training talent and HR communities alike It will help its readers to demonstrate and understand the potential value that can be added to any organization when it is managed and organized well and equipped with appropriate leadership"
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| "A Frequency Dictionary of French : Core Vocabulary for Learners" |
| "A Frequency Dictionary of French is an invaluable tool for all learners of French providing a list of the 5000 most frequently used words in the language Based on a 23-million-word corpus of French which includes written and spoken material both from France and overseas this dictionary provides the user with detailed information for each of the 5000 entries including English equivalents a sample sentence its English translation usage statistics and an indication of register variation Users can access the top 5000 words either through the main frequency listing or through an alphabetical index Throughout the frequency listing there are thematically-organized lists of the top words from a variety of key topics such as sports weather clothing and family terms An engaging and highly useful resource the Frequency Dictionary of French will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their study of French vocabulary Deryle Lonsdale is Associate Professor in the Linguistics and English Language Department at Brigham Young University (Provo Utah) Yvon Le Bras is Associate Professor of French and Department Chair of the French and Italian Department at Brigham Young University (Provo Utah)"
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| "Movie History: A Survey : Second Edition" |
| "Covering everything from Edison to Avatar Gomery and Pafort-Overduin have written the clearest best organized and most user-friendly film history textbook on the market It masterfully distills the major trends and movements of film history so that the subject can be taught in one semester And each chapter includes a compelling case study that highlights an important moment in movie history and at the same time subtly introduces a methodological approach This book is a pleasure to read and to teach Peter Decherney University of Pennsylvania USA In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the development of film around the world the book gives us examples of how to do film history including organizing the details and discussing their implicationsHugh McCarney Western Connecticut State University USADouglas Gomery and Clara Pafort-Overduin have created an outstanding textbook with an impressive breadth of content covering over 100 years in the evolution of cinema Movie History A Survey is an engaging book that will reward readers with a contemporary perspective of the history of motion pictures and provide a solid foundation for the study of film Matthew Hanson Eastern Michigan University USAHow can we understand the history of film?Historical facts don't answer the basic questions of film history History as this fascinating book shows is more than the simple accumulation of film titles facts and figures This is a survey of over 100 years of cinema history from its beginnings in 1895 to its current state in the twenty-first century An accessible introductory text Movie History A Survey looks at not only the major films filmmakers and cinema institutions throughout the years but also extends to the production distribution exhibition technology and reception of films The textbook is divided chronologically into four sections using the timeline of technological changesSection One looks at the era of silent movies from 1895 to 1927; Section Two starts with the coming of sound and covers 1928 until 1950; Section Three runs from 1951 to 1975 and deals with the coming and development of television; and Section Four focuses on the coming of home video and the transition to digital from 1975 to 2010 Key pedagogical features includetimelines in each section help students to situate the films within a broader historical context case study boxes with close-up analysis of specific film histories and a particular emphasis on film receptionlavishly illustrated with over 450 color images to put faces to names and to connect pictures to film titlesmargin notes add background information and clarityglossary for clear understanding of the key terms describedreferences and further reading at the end of each chapter to enhance further study A supporting website is available at wwwroutledgecomtextbooksmoviehistory with lots of extra materials useful for the classroom or independent study includingadditional case studies - new in-depth and unique to the websiteinternational case studies - for the Netherlands in Dutch and Englishtimeline - A movie history timeline charting key dates in the history of cinema from 1890 to the present dayrevision flash cards - ideal for getting to grips with key terms in film studiesrelated resources - on the website you will find every link from the book for ease of use plus access to additional online materialstudents are also invited to submit their own movie history case studies - see website for detailsWritten by two highly respected film scholars and experienced teachers Movie History is the ideal textbook for students studying film history"
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| "Christian Spirituality : The Classics" |
| "Christian Spirituality The Classics is a unique and comprehensive guide to thirty key Christian spirituality texts Ranging from Origen and Augustine to Jonathan Edwards Therese of Lisieux and Thomas Merton it offers a view of the texts which is founded in scholarship but which also presents them as living documents that invite- even compel -contemplative reflection and existential response Each chapter briefly describes the classic text's author and audience gives a synopsis of its contents suggests some of its influence in history and then explores aspects of the text's meaning for readers today Key themes include What is the meaning of life? How can human beings find truth? How can they discover who they really are? How can they live together in peace? How can they live more fully in God's presence in this world and be united with God in the world to come? The scholars who have written these chapters are all experts on their respective topics but they wear their learning lightly Anyone wishing to discover the riches of Christian spirituality will find this the ideal introduction and should be able to progress to a deeper understanding of the texts themselves"
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| "Thinking with Theory in Qualitative Research : Viewing Data Across Multiple Perspectives" |
| "Winner of the 2013 American Educational Studies Association's Critics Choice Award!Thinking With Theory In Qualitative Research shows how to use various philosophical concepts in practices of inquiry; effectively opening up the process of data analysis in qualitative research It uses a common data set and utilizes various theoretical perspectives through which to view the data It challenges qualitative researchers to use theory to accomplish a rigorous analytic reading of qualitative data Plugging in the theory and the data produces a variety of readings applying various theorists and their concepts includingDerrida - DeconstructionSpivak - Postcolonial MarginalityFoucault - PowerKnowledgeButler - Performativity Deleuze - Desire Barad - Material Intra-activityThinking With Theory In Qualitative Research pushes against traditional qualitative data analysis such as mechanistic coding reducing data to themes and writing up transparent narratives These do little to critique the complexities of social life; such simplistic approaches preclude dense and multi-layered treatment of data It shows that thinking with theory pushes research and data and theory to its exhaustion in order to produce knowledge differently By refusing a closed system for fixed meaning a new analytic is engaged to keep meaning on the move The result is an extension of thought beyond an easy sense Special features of the book include schematic cues to help guide the reader through what might be new theoretical terrain interludes that explain the possibilities of thinking with a particular concept and theorist and detailed chapters that plug the same data set into a specific concept This vital tool will help researchers understand and fully utilize their powers of data analysis and will prove invaluable to both students and experienced researchers across all of the social sciences"
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| "The Romance of Arthur : An Anthology of Medieval Texts in Translation" |
| "The Romance of Arthur James J Wilhelm's classic anthology of Arthurian literature is an essential text for students of the medieval Romance tradition This fully updated third edition presents a comprehensive reader mapping the course of Arthurian literature and is expanded to cover key authors such as Chretien de Troyes and Thomas of Britain as well as Arthurian texts by women and more obscure sources for Arthurian romance extensive coverage of key themes and characters in the tradition a wide geographical range of texts including translations from Latin French German Spanish Welsh Middle English and Italian sources a broad chronological range of texts encompassing nearly a thousand years of Arthurian romance Norris J Lacy builds on the book's source material presenting readers with a clear introduction to many accessible modern-spelling versions of Arthurian texts The extracts are presented in a new reader-friendly format with detailed suggestions for further reading and illustrations of key places figures and scenes The Romance of Arthur provides an excellent introduction and an extensive resource for both students and scholars of Arthurian literature"
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| "The Nursery Year in Action : Following children's interests through the year" |
| "Child-led learning in the early years allows children to thrive while making accelerated progress Young children learn and develop best when they are in a stimulating environment which is carefully organised and equipped to meet their needs interests and stages of development and where each child's progress is carefully observed managed and enhanced by adults who engage and interact with them to support them in making outstanding progress Demonstrating how a child-led approach supports the development of purposeful calm confident and independent children The Nursery Year in Action offers a unique month-by-month overview of the workings of an outstanding Nursery setting The book covers all aspects of practice from the organisation of the classroom and garden and the rationale behind this to the routines and boundaries that ensure children are safe happy and therefore able to explore and learn It tracks the events of each month in the year paying particular attention to the environment the role of the adult links with parents children's individual needs and the key areas of learning and development Throughout the book Anna Ephgrave gives the reason behind each decision and shows what the outcomes have been for the children emphasising that a child-led approach with planning in the moment can meet the requirements of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage and the individual needs of the children Key features include Over 150 full colour photographs to illustrate practice Photocopiable pages of planning sheets record keeping sheets sample letters to parents and play resources also available for download List of resources and materials Examples of individual learning journeys and planning in the moment for groups Guidance on what to look for when assessing children's progress Advice on riskbenefit assessments Suggestions for managing transitions and minimising stress Written by a leading consultant teacher whose Early Years' department has achieved Outstanding at four consecutive Ofsted inspections this book provides practitioners with the practical ideas to work with confidence in a way that is rewarding manageable and above all creates a happy relaxed learning environment for children"
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| "Theories in Second Language Acquisition : An Introduction" |
| "The second edition of Theories in Second Language Acquisition seeks to build on the strengths of the first edition by surveying the major theories currently used in second language acquisition research This volume is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students in SLA and language teaching Each chapter focuses on a single theory written by a leading scholar in the field in an easy-to-follow style - a basic foundational description of the theory relevant data or research models used with this theory common misunderstandings and a sample study from the field to show the theory in practice This text is designed to provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those new to the field who seek basic understanding of theories that underlie contemporary SLA research Researchers will also find the book useful as a quick guide to theoretical work outside their respective domains"
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| "Philosophy of Law : An Introduction" |
| "Philosophy of Law An Introduction provides an ideal starting point for students of philosophy and law Setting it clearly against the historical background Mark Tebbit quickly leads readers into the heart of the philosophical questions that dominate philosophy of law today He provides an exceptionally wide-ranging overview of the contending theories that have sought to resolve these problems He does so without assuming prior knowledge either of philosophy or law on the part of the reader The book is structured in three parts around the key issues and themes in philosophy of lawWhat is the law? - the major legal theories addressing the question of what we mean by law including natural law legal positivism and legal realism The reach of the law - the various legal theories on the nature and extent of the law's authority with regard to obligation and civil disobedience rights liberty and privacy Criminal law - responsibility and mens rea intention recklessness and murder legal defences insanity and philosophies of punishment This new third edition has been thoroughly updated to include assessments of important developments in philosophy and law in the early years of the twenty-first century Revisions include a more detailed analysis of natural law new chapters on common law and the development of positivism a reassessment of the Austin-Hart dispute in the light of recent criticism of Hart a new chapter on the natural law-positivist controversy over Nazi law and legality and new chapters on criminal law extending the analysis of the dispute over the viability of the defences of necessity and duress"
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| "From Birth to Five Years: Practical Developmental Examination" |
| "From Birth to Five Years Practical Developmental Examination is a step-by-step how to' guide to the developmental examination of pre-school children This book has been developed alongside the original From Birth to Five Years as a companion volume that expands on the normative developmental stages outlined in Mary Sheridan's pioneering work in the field by offering practical guidance for health education and social care professionals or anyone concerned with putting the theory behind children's developmental progress into practice in a real-life setting This book is based on up-to-date research into current child development philosophies and practices and aims to support the wider group of professionals that are required to assess children's developmental progress as part of their day-to-day working practices The book begins with a practical framework for developmental examination then progresses through each of the key physical cognitive and social developmental assessment areas offering guidance on enquiry and observation and how to chart typical and atypical patterns with red flags' for recognising significant delay or abnormality Advice is also given on how to make sense of the findings and how best to communicate this information to parents To consolidate and expand on the practical and theoretical information across this book and the original From Birth to Five Years a new companion website is available at wwwroutledgecomcwsharma which includes the following additional learning materialAn interactive timeline of the key developmental domainsIntroductions to theory with links to further readingResearch summariesVideo clips demonstrating practical assessment skills"
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| "Why Love Matters : How affection shapes a baby's brain" |
| "Why Love Matters explains why loving relationships are essential to brain development in the early years and how these early interactions can have lasting consequences for future emotional and physical health This second edition follows on from the success of the first updating the scientific research covering recent findings in genetics and the mindbody connection and including a new chapter highlighting our growing understanding of the part also played by pregnancy in shaping a baby's future emotional and physical well-being Sue Gerhardt focuses in particular on the wide-ranging effects of early stress on a baby or toddler's developing nervous system When things go wrong with relationships in early life the dependent child has to adapt; what we now know is that his or her brain adapts too The brain's emotion and immune systems are particularly affected by early stress and can become less effective This makes the child more vulnerable to a range of later difficulties such as depression anti-social behaviour addictions or anorexia as well as physical illness Why Love Matters is an accessible lively account of the latest findings in neuroscience developmental psychology and neurobiology - research which matters to us all It is an invaluable and hugely popular guide for parents and professionals alike"
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| "Statistical Concepts : A Second Course" |
| "Statistical Concepts consists of the last 9 chapters of An Introduction to Statistical Concepts 3rd ed Designed for the second course in statistics it is one of the few texts that focuses just on intermediate statistics The book highlights how statistics work and what they mean to better prepare students to analyze their own data and interpret SPSS and research results As such it offers more coverage of non-parametric procedures used when standard assumptions are violated since these methods are more frequently encountered when working with real data Determining appropriate sample sizes is emphasized throughout Only crucial equations are included The new edition features New co-author Debbie L Hahs-Vaughn the 2007 recipient of the University of Central Florida's College of Education Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award A new chapter on logistic regression models for today's more complex methodologies Much more on computing confidence intervals and conducting power analyses using GPower All new SPSS version 19 screenshots to help navigate through the program and annotated output to assist in the interpretation of results Sections on how to write-up statistical results in APA format and new templates for writing research questions New learning tools including chapter-opening vignettes outlines a list of key concepts Stop and Think boxes and many more examples tables and figures More tables of assumptions and the effects of their violation including how to test them in SPSS 33 new conceptual computational and all new interpretative problems A website with Power Points answers to the even-numbered problems detailed solutions to the odd-numbered problems and test items for instructors and for students the chapter outlines key concepts and datasets Each chapter begins with an outline a list of key concepts and a research vignette related to the concepts Realistic examples from education and the behavioral sciences illustrate those concepts Each example examines the procedures and assumptions and provides tips for how to run SPSS and develop an APA style write-up Tables of assumptions and the effects of their violation are included along with how to test assumptions in SPSS Each chapter includes computational conceptual and interpretive problems Answers to the odd-numbered problems are provided The SPSS data sets that correspond to the book's examples and problems are available on the web The book covers basic and advanced analysis of variance models and topics not dealt with in other texts such as robust methods multiple comparison and non-parametric procedures and multiple and logistic regression models Intended for courses in intermediate statistics andor statistics II taught in education andor the behavioral sciences predominantly at the master's or doctoral level Knowledge of introductory statistics is assumed"
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| "The Politics of American Education" |
| "Turning his distinctive analytical lens to the politics of American education Joel Spring looks at contemporary educational policy issues from theoretical practical and historical perspectives This comprehensive overview documents and explains who influences educational policy and how bringing to life the realities of schooling in the 21st century and revealing the ongoing ideological struggles at play Coverage includes the influence of global organizations on American school policies and the impact of emerging open source and other forms of electronic textbooks Thought-provoking lucid original in its conceptual framework and rich with engaging examples from the real world this text is timely and useful for understanding the big picture and the micro-level intricacies of the multiple forces at work in controlling US public schools It is the text of choice for any course that covers or addresses the politics of American education Companion Website The interactive Companion Website accompanying this text includes relevant data public domain documents YouTube links and links to websites representing political organizations and interest groups involved in education"
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| "The American Indian Mind in a Linear World : American Indian Studies and Traditional Knowledge" |
| "First published in 2003 Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis an informa company"
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| "Introduction to Art Therapy : Sources & Resources" |
| "Introduction to Art Therapy Sources and Resources is the thoroughly updated and revised second edition of Judith Rubin's landmark 1999 text the first to describe the history of art in both assessment and therapy and to clarify the differences between artists or teachers who provide therapeutic art activities psychologists or social workers who request drawings and those who are trained as art therapists to do a kind of work which is similar but qualitatively different This new edition contains a DVD-ROM with over 400 still images and 250 edited video clips for much richer illustration than is possible with figures alone; an additional chapter describing the work that art therapists do; and new material on education with updated information on standards ethics and informing others To further make the information accessible to practitioners students and teachers the author has included a section on treatment planning and evaluation an updated list of resources - selected professional associations and proceedings - references expanded citations and clinical vignettes and illustrations Three key chapters describe and expand the work that art therapists do People We Help deals with all ages; Problems We Treat focuses on different disorders and disabilities; and Places We Practice reflects the expansion of art therapy beyond its original home in psychiatry The author's own introduction to the therapeutic power of art - as a person a worker and a parent - will resonate with both experienced and novice readers alike Most importantly however this book provides a definition of art therapy that contains its history diversity challenges and accomplishments"
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| "Food: The Good Girl's Drug : How To Stop Using Food to Control Your Feelings" |
| "Sunny Sea Gold started fighting a binge eating disorder in her teens But most books on the topic were aimed at older women women she had a hard time relating to Calling on top psychiatrists nutritionists and fitness experts Sunny offers real advice to a new generation fighting an age-old war With humor and compassion from someone who's seen it all Food The Good Girl's Drug is about experiences shared by many women-whether they've been struggling with compulsive overeating their whole lives or have just admitted to themselves that yes it's more than just a bad habit"
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