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Sociolinguistic Styles presents a new and in-depth, historically rooted overview of the phenomenon of style-shifting in sociolinguistic variation. Written by an internationally acclaimed expert in the field, the text explores why, where and when it occurs.

"The impressive scope and diversity of this volume, which includes many leading researchers in George Kelly's Personal Construct Psychology, reflects the remarkable expansion of the range of convenience of the theory throughout its first sixty years of development." Jack Adams-Webber, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Brock University The field of personal construct psychology is a rapidly evolving one, particularly in the scope of its applications. The Wiley Handbook of Personal Construct Psychology rigorously updates the subject with a state-of-the-art review, focusing on the theory and its philosophy, methodology, areas of application, and future horizons. With international contributions from eminent authors, the handbook is divided into sections covering: personal construct psychology and its philosophy; methodology; society and culture; clinical applications; organizational applications; educational applications; and new horizons. Each of these sections begins with a review of the literature in the area concerned and an overview of key developments, followed by chapters illustrating work in the area. In addition, the handbook covers many new and contemporary issues in Personal Construct Psychology, including sexuality, grief and meaning reconstruction, education, and personal construct coaching. Alongside contributions from leaders in the field, the book draws on published and previously unpublished work by pioneers including Miller Mair and Fay Fransella.

A research-based guide to political psychology that is filled with critical arguments from noted expertsPolitical Psychology is solidly grounded in empirical research and critical arguments. The text puts the emphasis on alternative approaches to psychological enquiry that challenge our traditional assumptions about the world. With contributions from an international panel of experts, the text contains a meaningful exchange of ideas that draw on the disciplines of social psychology, sociology, history, media studies and philosophy. This important text offers a broader understanding of the different intellectual positions that academics may take towards political psychology.Comprehensive in scope Political Psychology provides a historical context to the subject and offers a critical history of common research methods. The contributors offer insight on political thought in psychology, the politics of psychological language, narrating as political action, political decision-making and much more. This important text:* Offers contributions from a panel of international experts on the topic* Includes a review of some political ideas associated with the work of Karl Marx, Erich Fromm, R.D. Laing, Michel Foucault and others* Presents information on prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination in the context of mass migration* Reviews a wide range of relevant topics such as identity, social exclusion and foreign policy and more* Contains questions for group debate and discussion at the end of each chapterWritten for academics and students of political psychology, Political Psychology is a comprehensive resource that includes contributions from experts in a variety of fields and disciplines.

"In this beginner's guide, Charles Taliaferro addresses the important questions involved in philosophy of religion, covering all the major contemporary topics. What is Philosophy of Religion? takes a practical, question-based approach to the subject, inviting the reader to engage with this exciting topic in a down-to-earth way"--

Zweifelsohne das Referenzwerk für den Bereich Kunst- und Designpädagogik.Die International Encyclopedia of Art and Design Education wurde zusammen mit The National Society for Education in Art and Design geschrieben und stellt ein unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk für Studenten, Wissenschaftler und Forscher im Bereich Kunst- und Designausbildung dar. Es bietet zugängliche Einführungen in wichtige Themen, Konzepte, zu Vordenkern sowie anspruchsvolle Diskussionen zu umstrittenen Aspekten. Abgedeckt wird das komplette Altersspektrum, vom frühen Kindesalter bis nach dem Hochschulabschluss, in formellen und informellen Lernumgebungen.Das mehrbändige Referenzwerk untersucht die Kunst- und Designpädagogik weltweit aus historischer und Gegenwartsperspektive in über 30 Ländern (Afrika, Europa, Asien, Australasien, Nord- und Südamerika). Behandelt werden Themen wie epitemischer Ungehorsam in der zeitgenössischen lateinamerikanischen Kunst, bildende Kunst in Museen, Kunst- und Design-Curricula im Elementarbereich, Soziale und Mobile Medien in Kunst- und Design-Curricula, performative Literatur, postmoderne pädagogische Prinzipien der von Museen inspirierten Kunstbildung u.v.a.m.Die International Encyclopedia of Art and Design Education definiert den Meinungsaustausch der gesamten Kunst- und Design-Community anhand fundierter Referenzen von einzigartiger Qualität.

Ask yourself the right questions--and find the answers to your happinessThe Question brings together the best of what is thought and known from the world of self-help. The author shows readers what can build a path toward greater well-being and believes that the quality of your life depends on the quality of the questions you ask yourself.The book combines a mix of practical and emotional content; it follows the highs and lows of real-life experience to help inspire readers, giving them practical information to help them discover their true purpose in life, and the confidence to pursue it. The Question explores:* Greatness, success, fulfilment, and passion* The Three Pillars to succeed* Building The Best You* Resilience, Revolution and Re-inventionYou cannot go through life being passive--you must find your answer to The Question. That is, how can you realize your life's purpose? Find out inside this book. . . and inside yourself!

Provides construction industry professionals with a practical and detailed guide to the NEC4 contractThe NEC contract takes a collaborative, project management based approach to construction projects, which is very different to the other standard forms of construction contract. This new edition of the book covers all changes in the 4th Edition of the Engineering and Construction Contract, issued in June 2017, and will provide practical guidance to help users transitioning from NEC3 to NEC4.Inside A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, readers will find chapters on the background of the NECECC; contract data and other documents; the'spirit of mutual trust'; all of the individuals involved in the process (eg: project managers, clients, supervisors, subcontractors, etc.); communication issues, early warnings and other matters; quality management; titles; dealing with timing; payment processes; cost components; compensation procedures and assessments; dealing with terminations; dispute resolution; completing the contract and more.* A practical guide to the application of the procedures contained in the newly issued NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract* Provides detailed guidance on the use of the agreement, which is claimed to offer increased flexibility, improved clarity and greater ease of use* Written specifically for people actually using and administering the NEC contracts* Features 3 appendixes covering tables of clause numbers, case law and statutes; employer's, project manager's, supervisor's, contractor's and adjudicator's actions; and communication forms and their uses.First launched in 1993, the NEC has become one of the UK's leading standard forms of contract for major construction and civil engineering projects, making A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract a must-have resource for any contractor using the latest version of this contract.

How to Survive Dental Performance Difficulties offers an authoritative guide for successfully navigating and overcoming dental performance issues.* Offers a practical guide for preventing and overcoming dental performance issues* Highlights case studies of dental professionals who have direct experience of being referred for fitness to practise issues* Includes information on the support available to dental professionals, the requirements that need to be met, and how to meet them* Contains information on the effective use of evidence, improvement practice tools such as personal development plans, continuing professional education, reflective diaries, and audits* Offers guidance on how to increase self-awareness and insight

A Companion to Public Art is the only scholarly volume to examine the main issues, theories, and practices of public art on a comprehensive scale.* Edited by two distinguished scholars with contributions from art historians, critics, curators, and art administrators, as well as artists themselves* Includes 19 essays in four sections: tradition, site, audience, and critical frameworks* Covers important topics in the field, including valorizing victims, public art in urban landscapes and on university campuses, the role of digital technologies, jury selection committees, and the intersection of public art and mass media* Contains "artist's philosophy" essays, which address larger questions about an artist's body of work and the field of public art, by Julian Bonder, eteam (Hajoe Moderegger and Franziska Lamprecht), John Craig Freeman, Antony Gormley, Suzanne Lacy, Caleb Neelon, Tatzu Nishi, Greg Sholette, and Alan Sonfist.

Provides coverage of the pathogenesis, clinical, morphologic, molecular and investigational aspects of a full range of blood disorders seen in daily practiceThe revised fifth edition of this renowned atlas presents readers with a comprehensive, visual guide to clinical hematology, featuring 2700 full-color photographs and figures depicting the spectrum of hematological diseases. Ranging from photographs of the clinical manifestations and key microscopic findings to diagrams of the molecular aspects of these diseases, the book provides up-to-date information of the blood diseases that clinicians encounter every day.Color Atlas of Clinical Hematology: Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease offers the reader an understanding of normal cell machinery, and of the molecular basis for such processes as DNA and cell replication, RNA species, trafficking and splicing, protein synthesis, transcription factors, growth factor signal transduction, epigenetics, cell differentiation, autophagy, and apoptosis. The text goes on to explore how these processes are disturbed in the various diseases of the bone marrow, blood, and lymphoid systems.* Helps solve difficult diagnostic challenges and covers complex principles using highly illustrative, full-color images* Explores all aspects of benign and malignant hematology, including blood transfusion and coagulation with extensive coverage of the pathogenesis of common clinical entities* Provides a quick and easy reference of key diagnostic issues in a comprehensive yet concise format* Includes and illustrates the WHO Classification of Hematologic Malignancies* Illustrates the new knowledge of the molecular basis of inherited and acquired blood diseasesColor Atlas of Clinical Hematology: Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease is the must-have resource for both trainee and practising hematologists, and for every department of hematology.

Companion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbook presents a comprehensive, accessible and practical reference for all parties seeking information about the proper care of companion animals.* Identifies the needs of companion animals, explains how we know these needs, and gives scientifically-backed advice on how to meet these needs* Promotes the most humane treatment and best possible care of our companion animals* Addresses controversial issues such as selective breeding, companion animal showing, the keeping of exotic species, and the international pet trade* Covers the husbandry and care of all major companion animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians

An authoritative guide to African cinema with contributions from a team of experts on the topicA Companion to African Cinema offers an overview of critical approaches to African cinema. With contributions from an international panel of experts, the Companion approaches the topic through the lens of cultural studies, contemporary transformations in the world order, the rise of globalization, film production, distribution, and exhibition. This volume represents a new approach to African cinema criticism that once stressed the sociological and sociopolitical aspects of a film.The text explores a wide range of broad topics including: cinematic economics, video movies, life in cinematic urban Africa, reframing human rights, as well as more targeted topics such as the linguistic domestication of Indian films in the Hausa language and the importance of female African filmmakers and their successes in overcoming limitations caused by gender inequality. The book also highlights a comparative perspective of African videoscapes of Southern Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Côte d'Ivoire and explores the rise of Nairobi-based Female Filmmakers. This important resource:* Puts the focus on critical analyses that take into account manifestations of the political changes brought by neocolonialism and the waning of the cold war* Explores* Examines the urgent questions raised by commercial video about globalization* Addresses issues such as funding, the acquisition of adequate production technologies and apparatuses, and the development of adequately trained actorsWritten for film students and scholars, A Companion to African Cinema offers a look at new critical approaches to African cinema.

THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE WITHIN NURSING AND THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS--REVISED, EXPANDED, AND UPDATED THROUGHOUT Advanced practice is an established and continuously evolving part of healthcare workforces around the world as a level of practice beyond initial registration. Advanced practitioners are equipped to improve health, prevent disease, and provide treatment and care for patients in a diverse range of settings. This comprehensively revised fourth edition emphasises the importance of practice in advanced healthcare, presenting a critical examination of advanced practice roles in nursing and allied health professions through a series of learning features designed to facilitate the development of vital knowledge and skills. Advanced Practice in Healthcare presents: International developments in advanced practice as a global response to the need to modernise services, reduce costs and increase access to healthcare services Country-specific examples of advanced practitioners' roles in delivering patient care in diverse settings The impact of advanced practice in nursing and the allied health professions Controversial issues including prescribing, regulation and credentialing, and the interface with medical practice Ethical and legal dimensions of advanced practice The preparation of advanced practitioners Advanced Practice in Healthcare is an essential resource for all students, practitioners, managers and researchers of advanced practice in healthcare.

The essential guide for understanding and treating women with inherited bleeding disorders, revised and updatedNow in its second edition, Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Women includes the most recent developments and research in the field. This important guide offers the most current information available for the effective management of these complex and difficult to diagnose disorders. Treating women with inherited bleeding disorders can be challenging and requires close collaboration among practitioners in different specialties.This important guide is written by a team of international experts who offer advice and practical suggestions for treating women with inherited bleeding disorders. Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Women comprehensively covers obstetric and gynecological issues for carriers of hemophilia, women with von Willebrand disease, rare bleeding disorders and inherited platelet disorders. This important resource:* Offers an updated guide for hematologists, obstetricans and gynecologists and other clinicians treating women with inherited bleeding disorders* Includes information for treating both common and rare bleeding disorders* Contains the most recent developments and advances in the field for the treatment and management of inherited bleeding disorders in women* Presents information from noted experts in the field* Offers a multidisciplinary approach to the topicWritten for hematologists, obstetricians and gynecologists and other clinicians working with women, Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Women has been fully revised and updated and continues to serve as a trusted guide for the management and treatment of women with inherited bleeding disorders.

The revised and updated third edition of the essential guide to the diagnosis and treatment of the diabetic footThe revised third edition of the Atlas of the Diabetic Foot is an updated guide to the information needed for the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems with the aim of reducing amputations. In addition to offering the theoretical knowledge, the book is filled with more than 500 color photos from real-life cases. The cases explore a wide-variety of foot issues and the text includes information about differential diagnosis and treatment. The authors--noted experts in the field--describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology and classification of diabetic foot ulcers. In addition, the book highlights the diagnosis of the main risk factors for the diabetic foot, namely diabetic neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease and the anatomic deformities of the lower extremities.The updated third edition, include 5 videos that clearly demonstrate the methods of examination for diabetic neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease. The text incldues methods of callus removal and debridement as well as offloading. In addition, it contains information on how a total contact cast is constructed. This essential resource:* Contains a full colour presentation of diabetic foot cases* Explains the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems in a revised and updated edition* Includes a larger format that allows for a better quality images* Offers a companion website with high-resolution digital files of photographs of the case studies presented* Presents a multidisciplinary approach appropriate for a wide audience foot and diabetic professionalsWritten for diabetes specialists, endocrinologists and diabetic nurse specialists, podiatrists and podiatry nurse specialists, Atlas of the Diabetic Foot offers the information needed to help with the prevention, diagnosis and management of the diabetic foot.

"Confidence in democratic institutions and mainstream politics today is fast eroding. How can we address this? Leading Green politician and thinker Ralf Feucks argues that our current predicament stems from a failure to defend democracy as the guarantor of freedom. In a powerful counter, he outlines the basis for an ambitious democratic renewal"--

A comprehensive, accessible summary of the latest research in heart disease risk factorsCardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a major cause of early death and disability across the world. The major markers of risk--including high blood cholesterol, smoking, and obesity--are well known, but studies show that such markers do not account for all cardiovascular risk. Written by a team of renowned experts in the field, this comprehensive and accessible book examines the evidence for emerging and novel risk factors, and their relationship with diet and nutrition.Fully updated throughout, Cardiovascular Disease: Diet, Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors, 2nd Edition covers everything from the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, to genetic factors, to inflammation and much more - offering invaluable advice on reducing risk factors and preventing CVD. This new edition:* Authoritatively reports on the link between emerging aspects of diet, lifestyle and cardiovascular disease risk* Focuses on novel risk factors of CVD, including the human gut microbiome and fetal and childhood origins, and how it can be prevented* Features recommendations for interventions and future research* Includes references, commonly asked questions that summarise the take-home messages, and an online glossaryCardiovascular Disease: Diet, Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors, 2nd Edition is an important book for researchers and postgraduate students in nutrition, dietetics, food science, and medicine, as well as for cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists.

The definitive reference work on World Englishes--fully revised, expanded, and updatedThe Handbook of World Englishes is a collection of articles on the cross-cultural and transnational linguistic convergence and change of the English language. Now in its second edition, this Handbook brings together multiple theoretical, contextual, and ideological perspectives, and offers new interpretations of the changing identities of world Englishes (WE) speakers and examines the current state of the English language across the world. Thematically integrated contributions from leading scholars and researchers explore the expansion, modification, and adaptation of English in various settings and discuss the role of English in local, regional, and global contexts.This highly regarded text has been fully updated throughout the new edition to reflect the current conditions, contexts, and functions of major varieties of English across the world. Significant revisions to topics--such as an overview of the varieties of modern world Englishes and the First Diaspora in Wales and Ireland--reflect expanded scholarship in the field and new directions of research. Each chapter from the first edition has been updated in content and citations, while 11 new chapters cover subjects including world Englishes testing and Postcolonial theory, as well as world Englishes in South America, Russia, Africa, China, Southeast Asia, the United States, and Canada.* Examines both traditional and contemporary perspectives on World Englishes* Written by international authors, experts in their respective fields* Emphasizes the historical development of the English language through a series of diasporas* Highlights research into a wide range of sociolinguistic contexts and processes including code switching, newly established WE varieties, and new data on Chinese and Russian Englishes* Explores future directions in WE research, development, and applicationThe Handbook of World Englishes is an essential resource for academics, researchers, practitioners, and advanced students in fields including applied linguistics, language teaching, the history of the English language, world literatures, and related social and language sciences.

Written by today's leading experts, this book keeps practitioners completely current with the latest in disease management of horses, taking a clear and practical approach ideal for daily equine practice. Arranged by subject for efficient searching, each topic covers clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Practitioners gain quick access to information about conditions and disorders encompassing behavior, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, laboratory tests, musculoskeletal, neonatology, neurology, ophthalmology, respiratory, theriogenology, toxicology, and urinary diseases.Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine, Third Edition enhances the practitioner's skills in evidence-based treatment planning, and is unmatched for its comprehensive coverage of more than 500 diseases and conditions. This handy, practical guide will help cut down on time spent navigating through other resources, so that equine veterinarians and veterinary students can study, diagnose, and treat with greater efficacy.Key Features* The premier all-in-one equine resource designed specifically for quick information retrieval* Divided into identically formatted topics for easy searching by alphabetical listing or by body system* Coverage of more than 500 diseases and conditions* Fast access to the accumulated wisdom of hundreds of veterinary experts* Includes a companion website with 43 editable client handouts, 3 video clips, 8 color images, and select further reading

An existential therapy handbook from those in the field, with its broad scope covering key texts, theories, practice, and researchThe Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy is a work representing the collaboration of existential psychotherapists, teachers, and researchers. It's a book to guide readers in understanding human life better through the exploration of aspects and applications of existential therapy. The book presents the therapy as a way for clients to explore their experiences and make the most of their lives. Its contributors offer an accurate and in-depth view of the field. An introduction of existential therapy is provided, along with a summary of its historical foundations. Chapters are organized into sections that cover: daseinsanalysis; existential-phenomenonological, -humanistic, and -integrative therapies; and existential group therapy. International developments in theory, practice and research are also examined.

Medical StudentSurvival SkillsMedical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are the perfect tool for achieving clinical success.Medical Student Survival Skills: Procedural Skills is the ideal guide for medical students tasked with performing a core set of clinical procedures. A vital part of any medical training, these procedures range from basic body temperature and blood pressure measurements to more advanced arterial blood gas sampling and ophthalmoscopic techniques. This indispensable guide enables students to quickly lookup relevant information on the go, carry out clinical procedures with minimal supervision and apply procedural knowledge to their OSCE exams.

Medical Student Survival SkillsMedical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are the perfect tool for achieving clinical success.Medical Student Survival Skills: Clinical Examination provides step-by-step guidance on the physical evaluation of the body and its functions. This portable and concise guide leads readers through each component of a clinical examination, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and peripheral arterial and venous system exams. OSCE key learning points, exam preparation lists, practical tips, website access for videos and OSCE checklists help medical students and junior doctors efficiently perform a clinical examination.

Medical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are the perfect tool for achieving clinical success.Medical Student Survival Skills: ECG is an indispensable resource for students new to ECG interpretation and cardiac arrhythmia recognition and treatment. Integrating essential clinical knowledge with practical OSCE advice, this portable guide provides concise and user-friendly coverage of all aspects of ECG monitoring, including atrial and ventricular fibrillation, myocardial infarction, and 12 lead ECG interpretation. Easy-to-find information, plentiful illustrations, OSCE checklists and expert discussions of actual ECG trace examples help medical students and junior doctors quickly get up to speed with ECG interpretation skills.

Zoo and Wild Mammal Formulary offers fast access to authoritative dosing information for drugs used in more than 35 zoo and wild mammal groups, including marsupials, bears, and elephants. Taking an easy-to-use tabular format, the book is organized by taxa, with drug doses sorted by type and alphabetically arranged in every chapter.Clear and comprehensive, the book offers dosages for all important drugs, including antibiotics, antifungals, anesthetics, analgesics, and more. Each dose is referenced with a journal or textbook source, including the number of animals in the study where available, making it easy to find trusted information.* Offers essential drug information for a wide range of zoo and wild mammals in an easy-to-consult format* Provides dosing amounts for all important drugs, including antibiotics, antifungals, anesthetics, and analgesics* Includes dosages for over 35 mammal groups, including marsupials, bears, and elephants* Takes a tabular approach for quick reference* Makes it easy to find a referenced dose for these animals, eliminating time spent searching through other sourcesZoo and Wild Mammal Formulary is an essential reference for all veterinarians seeing zoo and wild animal patients, including zoo and wildlife veterinarians, veterinary specialists, and veterinary students.

"We think that we live in democracies: in fact, we live in mediarchies. In this major book, Yves Citton maps out the new regime of experience, media and power that he designates by the term 'mediarchy'. This comprehensive and far-reaching book examines the multiple complex ways that the media shape our social, political and personal lives today"--