Cognella academic publishing jul 2021 (19 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Our ability to take time out to simply look inside and begin to increase our awareness and familiarity with our strengths and resources is a gift and an essential step to becoming more self-reliant.In Connecting with the Expert Within: Re-Awakening to Your Strength and Competence, author and practicing counselor Richard D. Parsons guides you on a personal journey of self-exploration and reflection to help you uncover the able and capable individual at your core. You'll be challenged to reflect upon times in the past when you've employed your resources, talents, and personal strengths to thriveand how you can leverage those experiences and strengths to face new challenges, tasks, and goals. You'll learn how to position yourself for positive growth, build your self-confidence and self-efficacy, and transform your visions into attainable goals. The book includes a number of exercises that will help you tap into your inner expert and make life-changing discoveries.Connecting with the Expert Within is a self-affirming and inspirational book that teaches you how to apply key concepts of positive psychology, resilience, and personal growth to help you achieve your goals and experience a happier, more fulfilled life.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A School Counselor's Guide to Small Groups: Coordination, Leadership, and Assessment provides practicing school counselors, school counseling supervisors, school counselor educators, and counselors-in-training with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively implement and lead small groups within school contexts.The book features two distinct sections. The first section includes 10 mini-chapters designed to help readers consider how to use their group leadership skills to support group implementation. The second section provides readers with more than 50 small-group session plans divided into four key categories: anxiety, social skills, decision-making, and grief. The session plans include instructions for implementation, a list of materials needed, discussion ideas, recommended grade levels, American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets and Behaviors, and learning objectives.The second edition features new chapters and activities, coverage of new group leader skills, and sidebar activities to stimulate reflective practice, including case studies, supervision questions, advice from the authors, and more. The text has been updated to reflect the fourth edition of the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs.A School Counselor's Guide to Small Groups is co-sponsored by The Association for Specialists in Group Work. It is a vital and highly applicable resource for practicing counselors and counselors-in-training.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Professional Development in Biology: Strategies for Success bridges the gap between students' previous learning experiences and the new expectations they face as college students. The text equips readers with the tools they need to succeed in college and prepare for their future careers in the health care industry.The first chapter of the book addresses the transition from high school to college. Additional chapters introduce students to skillsets that are critical for their academic achievement, including taking responsibility for their actions, practicing effective time management, nurturing their passion, learning how to ask for help, and building their self-awareness and understanding. Students explore tenets of professionalism, learn how to become a competitive applicant for professional schools, and the importance of ethics and diversity within the modern workforce. The third edition includes new research and citations to bring the information up-to-date and also explores new career tracks in biology. The final chapter on ethics and diversity is completely new. Professional Development in Biology is an ideal textbook for freshmen and transfer students within biology programs. It can also be used by students preparing for advanced study in medical, dental, or pharmacological programs.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Special Effects: Short Takes on Stylish Prose tackles the dilemma dedicated writers have faced for generations: how to make words on the page as compelling as images on the screen. Perfect for film buffs and TV enthusiasts who want to improve their writing, this innovative handbook reveals how cinematics can transform syntactics. Packed with 40 proven strategies designed to make serious and scholarly texts 'read' as seamlessly and enjoyably as great movies, and accompanied by nearly 100 writing prompts perfect for use in college courses, writers' workshops, and workplace conference rooms, this one-of-a-kind guide shows how to make the daring leaps action heroes and dauntless authors make routine.What do James Bond flicks and Dante's Divine Comedy say about the art of attention-getting beginnings What does a thorough credit roll have in common with effective scholarly citation How can film set gaffers and film noir writers show us how to 'light' our prose How are passive verbs like guys on the lam in old black-and-white spy thrillers How do Black Panther films and Wonder Woman comics inspire us to flip our scripts, diversifying the characters, real and imagined, about whom we write Special Effects addresses writing's most persistent craft questions by boldly going where no prose style guide has gone before: to a front row seat at the movie theater. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Family Life Education with Diverse Populations provides readers with research-based strategies for designing and implementing culturally appropriate family life education programming with various populations. Each chapter is written by a member of the population about which they write or an individual who has significant experience working with that specific population.Opening chapters introduce the Framework for Best Practices in Family Life Education and an effective, practical model for cultural competency. Additional chapters cover family life education considerations for specific populations, including rural families; incarcerated persons and their families; court-mandated parents and families; military and veteran families; grandfamilies; grandparents raising grandchildren; LGBTQ families; Black families; Indigenous families; Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families; Arab immigrant families; Asian immigrant families; and Latino/Latina immigrant families.The second edition has been updated to reflect shifting demographics, changes in relevant policies, and advances in culturally specific family life education programming and practice relevant to respective populations.Designed to help readers assess their cultural competence and translate their cultural knowledge into effective, inclusive, and compassionate practice, Family Life Education with Diverse Populations is an exemplary resource for courses in family life education, family diversity, human services, and community practice. It is also an excellent book for practicing professionals.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Current Issues in Corrections explores a variety of the most timely and salient challenges facing the correctional system. The text is comprised of chapters written by experts in the field who have experience as both academic and criminal justice practitioners.The book begins with an exploration of issues in private corrections and then moves forward to discuss the history of the field, legal issues, jails, diversion programs, community corrections, institutional corrections, correctional career concerns, and the interaction of the system with women, people of color, and juveniles. The text concludes by considering the future of capital punishment in America and examining the field of corrections from a human rights perspective. Each chapter includes pre-reading and post-reading questions to stimulate reflection and critical thinking.Featuring a unique balance of theory and practice, Current Issues in Corrections is an exemplary textbook for courses in criminal justice and corrections.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Recognizing that teachers are human beings who bring their own experiences regarding race, language, gender, socioeconomic status, family structure, sexual orientation, political ideology, and more to the classroom, Exploring Diversity in Education challenges future educators to look inward and engage in self-reflection to better understand their own personal beliefs and identities. Equipped with this information, readers can begin to locate their blind spots and biases, nuances that can affect their teaching and interactions with students. The text helps readers develop greater cultural and self-awareness so they can competently work in schools and communities with evolving demographics.The text is divided into 10 chapters, which feature an introduction, an engaging reading on a specific topic, and For Your Consideration section that provides readers with thought-provoking questions and reflection opportunities. Opening chapters discuss how knowing oneself can help them know others, the dynamics of privilege, the impact of poverty on learning and education, and religious diversity in schools. Additional readings address linguistically diverse learning, policies and practices that impact immigrant students, and issues related to gender and racial hierarchy. The final chapters explore what multicultural education looks like in action and the importance of incorporating social justice in curriculum.Designed to prepare the teachers of today and tomorrow connect in meaningful ways with their students, Exploring Diversity in Education is an essential text for courses and programs in teacher education.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Social Policy and Social Justice: Meeting the Challenges of a Diverse Society is built on a clear, conceptual social justice framework and provides up-to-date rigorous analyses of contemporary social policy issues, written by experts in their particular areas of research and practice. The book explores the relationship of social policy to economic, social, and culture transformation and the ongoing conflict between universal and population-specific conceptions of social welfare.The fourth edition provides readers with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information and analyses related to social policy and social justice. It discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on socioeconomic inequality in the U.S.; the Trump administration's impact on social policy; policy initiatives undertaken and proposed by the Biden administration; and the implications of the Black Lives Matter movement on the development of anti-racist social policies. The text examines ongoing political and ideological conflicts on social policies that affect women; the consequences of recent changes in the Supreme Court and federal judiciary on social policy; the impact of the Affordable Care Act on health care access, cost, and quality; the emergence of environmental justice and climate change as key social policy issues; and more.Social Policy and Social Justice is ideal for undergraduate and graduate social work courses, as well as classes in cognate fields such as nursing, public policy, and political science.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Mathematics and Technology in Elementary Education combines knowledge-based mathematical content, foundational pedagogy, and research-based methods for teaching and learning. The material helps pre-service and novice K-6 educators learn how to teach mathematics for conceptual understanding.The book explores K-6 mathematics and enables readers to benefit from directly experiencing how intended curriculum is implemented and enacted in the classroom. They are first introduced to general pedagogy, the pre-K-6 mathematics curriculum, and pedagogy specific to mathematics. Additional chapters provide readers with lesson plan templates, discuss the assessment of mathematics, and provide strategies for classroom management. Closing chapters offer resources for teaching mathematics and select examples of Pre-K-6 mathematics content.The second edition includes new material on how to write feedback and comments, as well as new and improved figures on operation and algebraic thinking, and intended and enacted curriculum.Designed to help ground teachers in best practices for meeting the needs of today's students, Mathematics and Technology in Elementary Education is ideal for courses in mathematics methodology or in-service courses for elementary educators.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Aesthetics of Art: Understanding What We See teaches students how to look at and understand art, and how to describe the art they see.The book begins with a review of the basic rules of perspective from the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo Da Vinci's scientific and mathematical concepts, Joseph Alber's theory of color, and Rudolph Arnheim's visual perceptions. This understanding of foundational concepts prepares students to perceive the aesthetics of art as it transitions to abstraction at the end of the 19th Century.Students then explore art through movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Constructivism, and Fauvism. They examine Dadaism, Surrealism, gestalt theory, and abstract expressionism. Post-modernism, contemporary, neo-contemporary, photography, graffiti, and public art are also explored. Artistic movements are studied through a variety of representations such as painting, prints, collage/assemblage, and new media.Each chapter includes a writing assignment, critical questions, further readings, and ideas for hands-on activities so that students can explore art through experience. The second edition features new content on art evolution after the Renaissance through a philosophical and scientific view.Written to increase curiosity about and joy in art, The Aesthetics of Art is an excellent resource for survey courses in art history and appreciation.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Intimate Relationships: Skills and Strategies that Lead to Success, editors Veronica Johnson, Kimberly Parrow, and Sara Polanchek bring together a collective of voices from different fields and perspectives to offer readers a comprehensive and practical guide to intimate relationships.The text considers all varieties of intimate relationships, including familial relationships, friendships, romantic relationships, and sexual relationships. Through revealing narratives and research, readers are encouraged to consider the many identities we each bring into our relationships, as well as how the practice of inclusivity and a greater understanding of differences can enhance intimacy.Dedicated chapters address the role of technology in modern relationships, interpersonal communication about sex, emotional intelligence, and managing conflict. Readers learn about the connection between friendship and mental health functioning, issues related to breakups, blended families, and dating later in life. Each chapter features contextual information, reflection questions, activities, and recommended reading to enhance the learning experience.Designed to provide readers with skills and knowledge they can apply in their everyday lives, Intimate Relationships is ideal for courses in psychology, counseling, counselor education, and others within the helping disciplines.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Step by Step: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a collection of readings, materials, and application exercises designed to assist readers with understanding the value, importance, and process of conducting research within criminology and criminal justice. Exercises presented throughout the text guide students through the step-by-step process of developing a comprehensive research proposal or research study that aligns with their professional interests. The opening chapter introduces readers to the value and potential applications of research findings within criminology, criminal justice, and related fields, and summarizes different types of research which may be employed within these disciplines. Additional chapters address ethical considerations, the steps involved in the research process, the value of research partnerships with community organizations, and conducting a literature review. Students learn about research design and measurement, methods for primary and secondary data collection, and data analysis. The closing chapter focuses on writing and formatting the final research proposal or report. Emphasizing practical application and designed to help students develop competent research practices, Step by Step is an exceptional resource for students in criminology, criminal justice, victimology, and other social service majors or occupations.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Recognizing that teachers are human beings who bring their own experiences regarding race, language, gender, socioeconomic status, family structure, sexual orientation, political ideology, and more to the classroom, Exploring Diversity in Education challenges future educators to look inward and engage in self-reflection to better understand their own personal beliefs and identities. Equipped with this information, readers can begin to locate their blind spots and biases, nuances that can affect their teaching and interactions with students. The text helps readers develop greater cultural and self-awareness so they can competently work in schools and communities with evolving demographics.The text is divided into 10 chapters, which feature an introduction, an engaging reading on a specific topic, and For Your Consideration section that provides readers with thought-provoking questions and reflection opportunities. Opening chapters discuss how knowing oneself can help them know others, the dynamics of privilege, the impact of poverty on learning and education, and religious diversity in schools. Additional readings address linguistically diverse learning, policies and practices that impact immigrant students, and issues related to gender and racial hierarchy. The final chapters explore what multicultural education looks like in action and the importance of incorporating social justice in curriculum.Designed to prepare the teachers of today and tomorrow connect in meaningful ways with their students, Exploring Diversity in Education is an essential text for courses and programs in teacher education.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - HIV/AIDS Pandemic: Origins, Science, and Global Impact provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the AIDS epidemic through readings from diverse, interdisciplinary sources. The relevant biology is clearly explained, from the immune system to virology, as well as HIV testing, disease progression, vaccines, therapies, and recent developments in the field. The scientific topics expand further into public health with articles on epidemiology, transmission, and prevention.The book also engages readers with compelling personal accounts of the AIDS epidemic, invites them to wrestle with economic quandaries, and encourages them to reflect on history. Real-world connections range from the profoundly human, in an article on the role of sexual violence in propagating HIV, to the surreal, in accounts of the insidious phenomenon of HIV denialism.HIV/AIDS Pandemic can be used in both lower and upper division biology courses, and the material is accessible to non-biology majors as well. In addition, the book is an excellent supplement for courses on public health issues.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Biology for the Global Citizen is an accessible, introductory learning resource for students with varying backgrounds in biology. The text encourages students to be inquisitive, sensible, and attentive, so they may seek and demand truth in all areas of life and act as informed global citizens. Through engaging material, personal applications, and active learning experiences, students develop a basic understanding of how science, and biology in particular, are pertinent to their lives.The text is comprised of a series of modules that include related laboratories. Each module explores key concepts in biology and features sections on applying science to life, quick review questions, and points of inquiry to facilitate learning. The laboratories, using computer simulations accessible through the free software tool NetLogo, reinforce the material, apply the scientific method, enhance students' quantitative literacy, employ data to support conclusions, and emphasize critical thinking and analysis. The units within the text cover essential chemistry concepts, cells, genetics, evolution and natural selection, and ecology and the environment.Developed to increase students' interest in biology and demonstrate how key concepts in the discipline have application in their everyday lives, Biology for the Global Citizen is an exemplary resource for foundational courses in science and biology.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Rural Health: A Framework for Understanding the Issues and Their Impact on Rural Populations examines the factors that affect health care access and health status of individuals who live in rural areas.The text employs a unique structure called the Rural Health Framework, a methodology created by the authors during their years of teaching rural health at the undergraduate and graduate level. This framework challenges students to collect data and facts about rural areas to help them better understand rural health issues. The book emphasizes the complexity of rural health, the interprofessional nature of rural health care, and the importance of appropriate health care interventions for rural populations.The opening chapter provides readers with an overview of rural health terms and concepts. Additional chapters explore how geographic, economic, sociocultural, demographic, and support factors can impact heath status, access, and outcomes. The final chapter features an array of rural health case assessments to help students connect theory to real-world practice.Offering students an innovative and essential approach, Rural Health is an exemplary resource for courses in nursing, public health, medicine, social work, nutrition, and allied health. 248 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Introduction to Corrections: Policy, Populations, and Controversial Issues provides students with a holistic introduction to contemporary corrections practice and the opportunities and challenges they are likely to face within their future professional careers.The text is divided into three distinct units. Unit I examines the evolution of contemporary corrections and philosophies of punishment, correctional administration, probation and parole, and reentry and reintegration. In Unit II, students learn about the constitutional rights of incarcerated individuals, prison culture, and correctional programming. Dedicated chapters explore the characteristics of incarcerated female, juvenile, and vulnerable populations-including LGBTQ persons, elderly persons, and individuals who suffer from mental illness-as well as how these characteristics can impact their incarceration experiences. The final unit speaks to modern controversies in corrections such as racial equity, wrongful conviction, the death penalty, and the prison industrial complex. Throughout, case studies, discussion questions, and application exercises facilitate greater student learning and retention.Written to provide students with a solid knowledge base within the discipline, Introduction to Corrections is an ideal textbook for courses in corrections, administration of justice, and criminal justice. 348 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technician Students provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of body structural organization from the cellular level to the organization of tissues and membranes to full biological systems. The information equips students with the deep knowledge and understanding of contemporary veterinary science they need to become effective veterinary technicians.Opening chapters provide students with a survey of vertebrates, homeostasis, organic compounds, cell structure, and more. Additional chapters cover the role of tissues in body organization, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, and joints. Students learn about muscles and the muscular system, muscle cells and physiology, and the nervous system. Special senses and sense organs are examined. All major systems are discussed, including the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Throughout, the in-text material is supported by essays that demonstrate the application of student knowledge to real-world veterinary practice.Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technician Students is a robust, all-inclusive, and essential resource for courses and programs in veterinary and zoological science. 772 pp. Englisch.…