Wiley jul 2006 (73 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Red Book is nothing less than a spiritual fire starter-- acombustible cocktail of Hindu Tantra and Zen Buddhism, Rumi and Carl Jung, goddesses and psychics, shaken with cosmic nudges, meaningful subway rides, haircuts, relationships, sex, dreams, and intuition. Author Sera Beak's unique hybrid perspective, hilarious personal anecdotes, and invaluable exercises encourage her readers to live more consciously so they can start making clearer choices across the board, from careers to relationships, politics to pop culture and everything in between. For smart, gutsy, spiritually curious women whose colorful and complicated lives aren't reflected in most spirituality books, The Red Book is an open invitation to find your true self and start sharing that delicious truth with the world.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you want to focus children's attention, you first have to capture their interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child-tested activities that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention. By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Attention Games, you can enhance your child's intelligence, boost his confidence, increase his ability to concentrate on one thing for long periods, and show that you care. Developed by Barbara Sher-parent, teacher, play therapy specialist and pediatric occupational therapist-these activities are specially designed to encourage kids to expand their powers of attention in ways that will help them throughout their lives. Butler, Ralph (ilustrador). …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In The Way of the Mystics we are invited to take a journey to the heart of our faith by examining the stories of thirteen of Christian history s most revered mystics. These spiritual pioneers devoted their lives to exploring a deeper communion with God and through their examples show us how we can apply spiritual wisdom to our own lives. The mystics featured in this book are from different centuries, countries, and Christian traditions but all have been divinely blessed to transcend the limitations of worldly concerns and fully enter the spiritual realm¾a place that so often seems closed off to us. The Way of the Mystics offers insights into the lives of such familiar figures as St. Francis of Assisi, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas Merton, and others. The authors explore these spiritual giants experiences, the movements they founded or influenced, and the controversies they generated, offering nuggets of truth distilled from their voluminous and often enigmatic writings. In addition, the book offers practical suggestions for applying the mystics wisdom to our lives, enabling us to better pursue a deeper relationship with God.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Do you know your legal rights and responsibilities if you re buying or selling a home, moving in with your partner, returning goods, getting your personal finances in order or dealing with a problematic neighbour There are a multitude of legal rights to protect individuals, and most of us don t consider them until faced with an immediate legal problem. Boost your legal know how with this simple guide that does away with the jargon and complication of the law, and helps you get a handle on a wide range of everyday legal issues. UK Law and Your Rights For Dummies shows you how to cut through the reams of red tape, avoid legal pitfalls and prepare yourself to deal with any situation.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Keep in touch with the office or the grandkidsSet up your laptop or PDA, find hot spots, and keep your stuff safeWhether you're on the road earning a living or satisfying your urge to roam, this book will help you stay connected to the rest of the world. Here's how to choose equipment and services, protect your data, manage an office on your laptop, enjoy movies and music, and even save on phone calls with VoIP.Discover how to\* Choose the equipment that meets your needs\* Set up laptops and antennas\* Find hotspots easily\* Turn your cell phone into a modem\* Connect remotely to your home PC\* Secure your data and your laptop.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In ancient times, no less than today, the nature of good leadership was the subject of intense debate. And in addressing the critical issue of how to develop leaders capable of handling the tough challenges of the future, this book starts from the premise that you can do no better than consider how the very same challenges were met by the greatest leaders of the past.Leadership - Lessons from the Ancient World explores eighteen key themes, from risk-taking to empowerment, using well-known historical leaders to highlight the timeless principles underlying each one. Combining a wealth of management experience with a fascination with what defines and creates effective leadership, the authors - a classical historian, a chartered manager and a trainer in a multinational company - examine the actions of each leader in the context of their own time, connect their stories to current theory and provide an up-to-date case study to help readers apply the principles to their own practice. A final chapter sums up the lessons of the book, and suggests the direction that leadership development should take in order to cope with the challenges of globalization and technological advance.If you want to know how the courage of Ramesses II saved Egypt, or how Alexander the Great built the world's first multi-ethnic kingdom, it's all here. From the earliest civilisations of the Middle East and China to the Fall of Rome, enjoy eighteen critical lessons on leadership - played out in the ancient world, and still relevant to business today.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Get the scoop on designing databases for Mac and Windows Use FileMaker Pro design and scripting to quickly, easily build databases that solve real problems FileMaker Pro has grown up, and it's better than ever! This easy-to-use guide shows you how to design a great FileMaker application, build a database that works, add the functionality you need, populate your database, and venture into programming with ScriptMaker. You'll find out how to share and protect your database, too. Discover how to \* Build a layout that works \* Create custom triggers and calculated fields \* Generate reports automatically \* Manage security \* Publish your database on the Web \* Embed pictures, sound, and video.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Workforce Wake-Up Call 'Great questions + great thinkers = novel ideas. Workforce Wake-Up Call deals with the challenges of getting, revitalizing, treating (engaging), and leading talent in today's workplace. These talent issues are at the core of successful organizations. And the authors deal with these challenges as a marvelous mix of theory, research, and practice. This anthology offers practical insights that give hope for mastering the challenges of the new workforce.'-David Ulrich, Professor, Ross School of Business University of Michigan and Partner, The RBL Group 'In the near future, there will be dramatic shifts in workplace practices and a further evolution of employment relationships. The authors provide provocative insights that help business leaders better navigate the talent maze and workforce challenges.'-J. Randall MacDonald, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, IBM 'This book addresses the question that all companies need to answer: Are your talent management efforts competitively positioning the business The global economy is leveling the playing field on many fronts, leaving talent as the one true area where your company can gain leverage in the marketplace. Change is proving to be a constant in the workplace, and the authors have created a great blueprint for handling these ever-present challenges in the recruitment and retention of your workforce. This book is a must-read for any executive serious about building a high-performing team and achieving sustainable advantage for both today and tomorrow.'-Dennis Donovan, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, The Home Depot 'The best ideas from the best minds on the workforce of the future!'-Marshall Goldsmith, author or coeditor of twenty books, including The Leader of the Future (a BusinessWeek bestseller) and Global Leadership: The Next Generation Contributors to Workforce Wake-Up Call include: \* Max Bazerman, Harvard Business Schoolcoauthor of Predictable Surprises \* Peter Cappelli, The Wharton School author of The New Deal at Work \* Lynda Gratton, London Business School author of The Democratic Enterprise \* Ed Lawler, University of Southern California author of Treat People Right! \* Thomas Malone, MIT Sloan School of Management author of The Future of Work \* N. R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman of Infosys Technologies Limited \* Nigel Nicholson, London Business School author of Executive Instinct \* Jeffrey Pfeffer, Stanford University author of The Human Equation \* Matt Schuyler, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Capital One \* Ricardo Semler, President of Semco author of The Seven-Day Weekend \* Noel Tichy, University of Michigan author of The Leadership Engine \* Sheila Wellington, Stern School of Business author of Be Your Own Mentor.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book presents work at the forefront of scholarly debate about the relevance of substantial metaphysical theories to science. - Responds in particular to recent publications by Brian Ellis on scientific essentialism, especially on the topics of laws, natural kinds and realism. - Contains a new paper by Brian Ellis, commentary and criticism from philosophers on Ellis's work, and a reply by Ellis to his critics. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Second Edition offers an exciting collection of 60 hands-on projects to help students in grades 6--12 apply math concepts and skills to solving everyday, real-life problems! The book is filled with classroom-tested projects that emphasize: cooperative learning, group sharing, verbalizing concepts and ideas, efficient researching, and writing clearly in mathematics and across other subject areas. Each project achieves the goal of helping to build skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making, and supports an environment in which positive group dynamics flourish. Each of the projects follows the same proven format and includes instructions for the teacher, a Student Guide, and one or more reproducible datasheets and worksheets. They all include the elements needed for a successful individual or group learning experience. The projects are easily implemented and can stand alone, and they can be used with students of various grade levels and abilities. This thoroughly revised edition of the bestseller includes some new projects, as well as fresh information about technology-based and e-learning strategies and enhancements; No Child Left Behind standards; innovative teaching suggestions with activities, exercises, and standards-based objectives; reading and literacy connections; and guidelines and objectives for group and team-building projects. Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications is printed in a lay-flat format, for easy photocopying and to help you quickly find appropriate projects to meet the diverse needs of your students, and it includes a special Skills Index that identifies the skills emphasized in each project. This book will save you time and help you instill in your students a genuine appreciation for the world of mathematics. 'The projects in this book will enable teachers to broaden their instructional program and provide their students with activities that require the application of math skills to solve real-life problems. This book will help students to realize the relevance and scope of mathematics in their lives.' --Melissa Taylor, middle school mathematics teacher, Point Pleasant Borough, New Jersey.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book analyses the genesis and process through which transatlantic strategic dissonance now defines a divided West. It contends that constructive strategic dissonance has the potential to best manage a complex and pressing global security agenda. - - Reflects on the bitter disputes that have crystallized across the Atlantic after 9/11 and the rise of terrorist, WMD and failed state threats. - Structured around the concepts of 'Atlantic', 'Core', 'New' 'Non-aligned' and 'Periphery' Europe that have emerged in the wake of these disputes. - Identifies the trends and factors that have driven and could further propel the Euro-Atlantic security community towards different futures. - Analyses the security policy implications of each scenario for states within this region. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Customer Data Integration'Customers are the heart of any business. But we can't succeed if we develop only one talk addressed to the 'average customer.' Instead we must know each customer and build our individual engagements with that knowledge. If Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is going to work, it calls for skills in Customer Data Integration (CDI). This is the best book that I have seen on the subject. Jill Dyché is to be complimented for her thoroughness in interviewing executives and presenting CDI.'-Philip Kotler, S. C. JohnsonDistinguished Professor of International Marketing Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University'In this world of killer competition, hanging on to existing customers is critical to survival. Jill Dyché's new book makes that job a lot easier than it has been.'-Jack Trout, author, Differentiate or Die'Jill and Evan have not only written the definitive work on Customer Data Integration, they've made the business case for it. This book offers sound advice to business people in search of innovative ways to bring data together about customers-their most important asset-while at the same time giving IT some practical tips for implementing CDI and MDM the right way.'-Wayne Eckerson, The Data Warehousing Institute author of Performance Dashboards: Measuring, Monitoring, and Managing Your BusinessWhatever business you're in, you're ultimately in the customer business. Nomatter what your product, customers pay the bills. But the strategic importance of customer relationships hasn't brought companies much closer to a single, authoritative view of their customers. Written from both business and technicalperspectives, Customer Data Integration shows companies how to deliver anaccurate, holistic, and long-term understanding of their customers through CDI.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The twelfth volume in this annual series focuses on the operations of the IMF and WTO and development of national trade policies. - - Top economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy. - - Examines key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments at the national level. - - Provides up-to-date assessments of the World Trade Organization's current Trade Policy Reviews.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This is the first book systematically to examine Wolfgang Petersen's epic film Troy from different archaeological, literary, cultural, and cinematic perspectives. - The first book systematically to examine Wolfgang Petersen's epic film Troy from different archaeological, literary, cultural, and cinematic perspectives. - Examines the film's use of Homer's Iliad and the myth of the Trojan War, its presentation of Bronze-Age archaeology, and its place in film history. - Identifies the modern political overtones of the Trojan War myth as expressed in the film and explains why it found world-wide audiences. - Editor and contributors are archaeologists or classical scholars, several of whom incorporate films into their teaching and research. - Includes an annotated list of films and television films and series episodes on the Trojan War. - Contains archaeological illustrations of Troy, relevant images of ancient art, and stills from films on the Trojan War.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This history of Spain in the period between the end of Roman rule and the time of the Arab conquest challenges many traditional assumptions about the history of this period. - - Presents original theories about how the Visigothic kingdom was governed, about law in the kingdom, about the Arab conquest, and about the rise of Spain as an intellectual force. - Takes account of new documentary evidence, the latest archaeological findings, and the controversies that these have generated. - Combines chronological and thematic approaches to the period. - A historiographical introduction looks at the current state of research on the history and archaeology of the Visigothic kingdom.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This history of the Nordic peoples in the period 750-1050 focuses on their homelands and colonies, demonstrating the fluidity and incoherence of the world in which they lived. - Considers the Nordic peoples in Viking times without undue recourse to developmental theories. - Guides readers through some of the scholarly controversies surrounding these peoples. - Illustrated by reference to runic, poetic and archaeological evidence.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - There is no such thing as 'perfect security' when it comes to keeping all systems intact and functioning properly. Good penetration (pen) testing creates a balance that allows a system to be secure while simultaneously being fully functional. With this book, you'll learn how to become an effective penetrator (i.e., a white hat or ethical hacker) in order to circumvent the security features of a Web application so that those features can be accurately evaluated and adequate security precautions can be put in place.After a review of the basics of web applications, you'll be introduced to web application hacking concepts and techniques such as vulnerability analysis, attack simulation, results analysis, manuals, source code, and circuit diagrams. These web application hacking concepts and techniques will prove useful information for ultimately securing the resources that need your protection.What you will learn from this book\* Surveillance techniques that an attacker uses when targeting a system for a strike\* Various types of issues that exist within the modern day web application space\* How to audit web services in order to assess areas of risk and exposure\* How to analyze your results and translate them into documentation that is useful for remediation\* Techniques for pen-testing trials to practice before a live projectWho this book is forThis book is for programmers, developers, and information security professionals who want to become familiar with web application security and how to audit it.Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Private houses, museums, restaurants, pubs, a former cinema and numerous little-known treasures jostle for attention in this beautifully photographed collection of weird and wonderful interiors in England.Often featuring deliberate references to the tastes and styles of bygone eras, all the interiors in this book are united by a wonderful blend of vivacity and individuality, as well as displaying a great deal of passion and dedication in the creation of a unique space. At the same time, the 'Englishness' that characterises these interiors is often a diverse assemblage of traditions and tastes from every corner of the world, not only reflecting the historical make-up of British society but also the far-reaching knowledge-base upon which the creators of these glorious interiors have been able to draw.From a bizarre magician's house in London to a wildly entertaining hotel in rural North Yorkshire, there is ample evidence across England of the creative output resulting from this heady mix of enthusiasm and expertise. Historical fantasies sit alongside glorious 21st-century expressions of maximalism, from Walpole's stunning 'little play-thing house' at Strawberry Hill in Twickenham to the newly opened Great John Street Hotel in Manchester where the style is joyfully described as 'New York meets vintage chic'. Quirky, intellectual, stylish or humorous, all the interiors in this book serve as a glorious testimony to the richly creative tradition of English eccentricity, past and present.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Manual of Smoking Cessation provides the crucial knowledge required if you are involved in helping smokers to stop. The manual provides facts, figures, suggested interventions and sources of further information to assist in providing evidence-based treatment for smokers wishing to stop. This manual covers the core content areas and key learning outcomes described in the Standard for Training in Smoking Cessation (Health Development Agency, 2003). Manual of Smoking Cessation is structured in two concise parts: Part 1 provides essential information on smoking demographics, along with the risks of smoking and the benefits of stopping; Part 2 offers a range of practical advice to implement with clients. The Smoking Cessation Manual is an essential text for all those involved in the provision of smoking cessation services, including smoking cessation counsellors, nurses, pharmacists, doctors, health promotion officers, dental professionals, and other members of the health care team. The book is an invaluable resource for those learning about smoking cessation, and a succinct aide-memoire to those already practicing in the field. The authors represent the 'who's who' in the field of smoking cessation and are affiliated to University College London and Cancer Research UK (Andy McEwen and Robert West), St Bartholomew's & Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Peter Hajek), and the University of Auckland (Hayden McRobbie).…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, providing the reader with the primary sources for the history of the ancient Near East. - A primary source book presenting new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, and other related materials. - Helps readers to understand the historical context of the Near East. - Covers the period from the earliest historical and literary texts (c.2700 B.C.) to the latest Hellenistic historians who comment on ancient Near Eastern history (c.250 B.C.) - Texts range from the code of Hammurabi to the Assyrian royal inscriptions. - A detailed commentary is provided on each text, placing it in its historical and cultural context. - Maps, illustrations and a chronological table help to orientate the reader.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Changes in society, the pluralistic nature of the citizens and the geographic breadth of America preclude a common definition of what is indecent, profane, or obscene. What may appear to be 'dirty discourse' to some may be considered to be laudable satire to others. In this fascinating book, renowned media scholars and authors, Robert Hilliard and Michael Keith, examine the history and nature of indecent program content in American radio. - Examines the blue side of the airways with a first-ever analysis of the history and nature of off-color program content. - Explores the treatment of once-forbidden topics in the electronic media, investigating the beliefs, attitudes and actions of those who present such material, those who condemn it, and those who defend it. - Written from a social and cultural perspective, concentrates on the means of greatest distribution - radio, with its phenomenal growth of 'shock jocks' and rap music lyrics. - Provides coverage of television and the Internet, showing how and why broadcasting has evolved from the ribald antics of the Roaring 20's to today's streaming cybersex, contrasting the standards and actions of the FCC v. the First Amendment amidst the over-the-air and in-the-court battles of over-the-top radio. - Illustrates political pressures and legal considerations, including Supreme Court decisions, and efforts to protect children from media smut.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Gendered Talk at Work examines how women and men negotiate their gender identities as well as their professional roles in everyday workplace communication. - written accessibly by one of the field's foremost researchers - explores the ways in which gender contributes to the interpretation of meaning in workplace interaction - uses original and insightfully analyzed data to focus on the ways in which both women and men draw on gendered discourse resources to enact a range of workplace roles - illustrates how a qualitative analysis of workplace discourse can throw light on the many ways in which workplace discourse provides a resource for constructing gender identity as one component of our complex socio-cultural identity.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Walter Benjamin observed in his writings on the interior that 'to live means to leave traces.' This interior design theory reader focuses on just how such traces might manifest themselves. In order to explore interior design's links to other disciplines, the selected texts reflect a wide range of interests extending beyond the traditional confines of design and architecture. It is conceived as a matrix, which intersects social, political, psychological, philosophical, technological and gender discourse, with practice issues, such as materials, lighting, colour, furnishing, and the body. The anthology presents a complex and sometimes conflicting terrain, while also creating a distinct body of knowledge particular to the interior. Locating theory on the interior through these multifarious sources, it encourages future discourse in an area often marginalised but now emerging in its own right.Within the reader individual excerpts are referenced to their place in the matrix and sequenced alphabetically. This organising strategy resists both a chronological and themed structure in order to provoke associations and inferences between excerpts. In this way the book offers the possibility of examining the interior from multiple vantage points: a disciplinary focus, the spatial and physical attributes of interiors, historical sequence, and topical issue based. Excerpts from Thomas Hope, Catherine E. Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe, Edith Wharton and Charles Eastlake provide contemporary nineteenth century accounts as the profession emerges, whereas Barbara Penner, Penny Sparke, Charles Rice, Georges Teyssot and Rebecca Houze offer re-interpretations of this period. The complexities of the twentieth-century interior are revealed by Robyn Longhurst, Kevin Melchionne, George Wagner, John Macgregor Wise, Joel Sanders and many others.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The power of positive ACTION! The authors not only share their secrets to building a highly successful practice, but also provide readers with practical, everyday action steps to fill their practice, generate more referrals, and find more clients fast by taking positive actions.'-Stephen Fairley, MA, RCC President & Business Coach, Today's Leadership Coaching, Inc coauthor of Getting Started in Personal and Executive Coaching'The Successful Coach is terrific-practical, friendly, and very helpful. Instead of fearfully wondering, 'Can I make it as a coach ' aspiring coaches can shift and confidently ask, 'What kind of difference do I want to make with people ' and 'What wonderful life will I have when I am a wildly successful coach ''-Marilee Adams, PHD author of Change Your Questions, Change Your LifeAn easy-to-follow blueprint for developing a successful coaching practiceIf you are a coach, or want to become one, this book will help you resolve self-limiting beliefs and give you the know-how to build a successful practice.Everything you need to know to be a top coach is set forth in this book. The first half helps you overcome obstacles that hold you back so you can soar to the pinnacle of the profession. You will learn valuable concepts and techniques to improve your coaching skills, including conquering excuses that stand in your path, thinking like a top coach, and tapping into the power of self-motivation.The second half of the book gives you marketing strategies to gain clients and build your business. You will learn how to build a unique niche that fully leverages your own unique competencies and skills. Moreover, the authors help you identify and conquer fears and insecurities that may be preventing you from implementing the marketing and sales tactics that will make your business take off.The authors-two highly successful coaches and one bestselling marketing guru-draw on their own experiences to help you uncover and exploit the unique blend of skills and knowledge that you possess to be a top coach.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book is designed as a companion text for the variety of support workers in the field of rehabilitation. It recognises the diversity of roles and array of training and education options; formal routes such as S/NVQ and schemes which are tailored to an individual workplace. Therefore the focus of the book is simply to provide an accessible introduction to rehabilitating the patient, no matter what discipline or service leads this activity. Enabling Independence provides practical information by reflecting different approaches to assisting with rehabilitation. The first section introduces the framework for the book and considers the philosophy of enablement. The second section is dedicated to 'enhancing function' and details the most common activities of daily living, such as mobility and dressing. This is followed by a 'problem oriented approach' in the third section, which addresses typical problems which support workers are likely to encounter, such as patients who fall or experience fatigue. The final section considers issues in delivering the rehabilitation support, such as team working and supporting carers.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The new, quick reference for understanding Posttraumatic Stress DisorderThe Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder uses clear, highly accessible language to comprehensively guide the reader through posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related issues. This concise, informative reference provides a complete overview of the history of the field, diagnosis, treatment, research, emerging trends, and other critical information about PTSD. Examining both theory and practice, the text offers a multifaceted look at the disorder, outlining biological, cognitive, psychosocial, psychodynamic, integrated, and other relevant approaches.Like all the books in the Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health Series, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder features a compact, easy-to-use format that includes:\* Vignettes and case illustrations\* A practical approach that emphasizes real-life treatment over theory\* Resources for specific readers such as clinicians, students, or patientsIn addition to the fundamentals of treatment, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder covers some of today's most important and cutting-edge issues in the field, such as war and terrorism; PTSD in children, adolescents, and families; professional and ethical issues; and relevant positive psychological findings. This straightforward resource is admirably suited for a wide variety of readers including students and practicing mental health professionals, as well as first responders, military personnel, and other individuals that regularly deal with traumatic situations and their aftermath.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Advancing Health Literacy' addresses the crisis in health literacy in the United States and around the world. This book thoroughly examines the critical role of literacy in public health and outlines a practical, effective model that bridges the gap between health education, health promotion, and health communication. Step by step, the authors outline the theory and practice of health literacy from a public health perspective. This comprehensive resource includes the history of health literacy, theoretical foundations of health and language literacy, the role of the media, a series of case studies on important topics including prenatal care, anthrax, HIV/AIDS, genomics, and diabetes. The book concludes with a series of practical guidelines for the development and assessment of health communications materials. Also included are essential techniques needed to help people make informed decisions, advocate for themselves and their community, mitigate risk, and live healthier lives.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Current correctional practice is decidedly evidence-based. Regrettably, however, the majority of research studies has either focused exclusively on male offenders, or has failed to disaggregate the results by gender. As such, the question remains: do effective female-specific correctional services differ from effective correctional services in general If so, how In this groundbreaking text, Kelley Blanchette and Shelley Brown explore whether and how the assessment and treatment of women offenders should differ from that of men. Firmly grounded in a theoretical context, this book focuses on the specific areas of risk, needs and responsivity. It reviews the nature and scope of adult female offending, provides an overview of contemporary theories, offers guidance on evidence-based practice for assessing women's risks and needs and explores directions for future research. The result is a reconciliation of diverse perspectives and a reformulated gender-informed paradigm for the assessment and treatment of women offenders.The Assessment and Treatment of Women Offenders presents policy makers and practitioners with the evidence needed to develop successful services for this population. It is essential reading for all professionals working with adult female offenders.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Model-Driven Software Development (MDSD) is currently a highly regarded development paradigm among developers and researchers. With the advent of OMG's MDA and Microsoft's Software Factories, the MDSD approach has moved to the centre of the programmer's attention, becoming the focus of conferences such as OOPSLA, JAOO and OOP. MDSD is about using domain-specific languages to create models that express application structure or behaviour in an efficient and domain-specific way. These models are subsequently transformed into executable code by a sequence of model transformations. This practical guide for software architects and developers is peppered with practical examples and extensive case studies. International experts deliver: \* A comprehensive overview of MDSD and how it relates to industry standards such as MDA and Software Factories. \* Technical details on meta modeling, DSL construction, model-to-model and model-to-code transformations, and software architecture. \* Invaluable insight into the software development process, plus engineering issues such as versioning, testing and product line engineering. \* Essential management knowledge covering economic and organizational topics, from a global perspective. Get started and benefit from some practical support along the way.…