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"Clinicians working with family members of persons with psychosis need practical, hands-on information about different treatment models, strategies and case examples addressing common challenges and special populations, caregiver perspectives, and guidelines for developing family intervention services in routine practice settings.

* Provides a comprehensive overview of modern forensic molecular technologies. * Explores the growing debate on the applications of national DNA databases. * Discusses the initial phases of investigation to the conclusion of cases involving molecular forensic analysis. .

This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to the many concepts of this broad subject. Case studies are provided alongside real-life industrial applications illustrating the techniques and theory. This book will be essential reading for students of chemical engineering on particle technology courses.

This is a revised edition of the definitive concise reference on special education. It includes alphabetised entries that cover the gamut of special education research and practice, featuring dozens of biographies, reviews of assessment instruments and teaching approaches, legal issues, overviews of specific learning disabilities, and more.

The first international handbook to bring the areas of reasoning, judgment and decision making together, now in paperback format. The book brings three of the important topics of thinking together - reasoning, judgment and decision making - and discusses key issues in each area.

Rumination, is recognised as important in the development, maintenance and relapse of recurrence of depression. For instance, rumination has been found to elevate, perpetuate and exacerbate depressed mood, predict future episodes of depression, and delay recovery during cognitive therapy. This book discusses about this topic.

WHARTON on DYNAMIC COMPETITIVE STRATEGY "A valuable contribution, this insightful book makes it clear that strategy is not a one-time search for a sustainable competitive advantage, but a continuous monitoring of the environment, consumers, and competitors with the object of making the right moves in a dynamically changing competitive landscape.

States that the prevention of harm from drug use, both legal and illegal, is a major concern to government departments and clinicians throughout the world. This book discusses the research that has been conducted regarding global levels and patterns of drug related harm, on common risk factors with other social problems.

The book focuses specifically on aggressive offenders and is divided into two parts. Part I deals with sexual abusers whilst Part II is concerned with violent offenders. Each part discusses theory, latest research and treatment related information. Emphasis is placed on discussing cognition in context i.e.

This text offers a comprehensive overview of new approaches to health-related behaviour from a self-regulation perspective. The authors outline the assumptions on which self-regulation theories are based, discuss recent research and draw out the implications for practice with a particular focus on changing health behaviour.

Recent developments within molecular biology and genetic engineering have led to huge advances and changes within the biological sciences especially within the field of human genetics. Diagnostic Techniques in Genetics offers an important overview of how DNA or RNA technology may be applied to a large set of genetic diagnoses.

New for the Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, Personality, Personality Disorder and Risk of Violence takes an evidence-based look at personality traits and types of psychological functioning that may contribute to personality disorder and violence, and makes links between the two.

Provides comprehensive coverage of the entire research process, ideal for advanced students and professionalsResearch Methodology and Strategy: Theory and Practice is designed to help advanced students understand the research process and equip them with the skills required to successfully execute their projects. In-depth chapters describe the general research processes, different research paradigms and their application domains, the role of criticism, and more. Written by authors with decades of research experience, this authoritative textbook addresses the skills needed by all active researchers, including mixed method research design and development, data- and technology-driven research methodologies, writing and publishing research outcomes, strengthening research-practice nexus and strategies for improving research impact and citations.* Provides a solid understanding of interdisciplinary research and analytical methods* Offers clear guidance on the application of data-driven and technology-enabled research methods* Covers qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research methodologies* Discusses different case study research methods and practices* Describes methods drawn from business, management, economics, and social sciences research* Provides strategies for thesis and journal article writing and publishing* Provides theoretical frameworks and examples for research-practice nexus and improving research impactsResearch Methodology and Strategy: Theory and Practice is an invaluable textbook for senior undergraduate, masters, and PhD research students, academic and scientific researchers, and industry professionals who perform research in the course of their work.

An outstanding primer on software testing and quality assurance, from integration to execution and automation. Balances theoretical ideas with practical explanations. Includes example programs used in automating test executions, test questions, examples, teaching suggestions, chapter summaries, further reading, and a solutions manual. .

An accessible roadmap to software disassembly for advanced security professionals In x86 Software Reverse-Engineering, Cracking, and Counter-Measures, veteran security researchers and thought leaders deliver an introductory crash course in software reverse-engineering and cracking, as well as the methods used to counter those tactics. The authors provide the foundation to take anyone with a basic background in software and turn them in to proficient x86 reverse engineers, crackers and defenders. In the book, you'll examine software, techniques, and tools that real-world crackers, researchers, and defenders use. You'll put your newfound knowledge to the test with the use of extensive hands on labs, introducing you to a wide range of industry favorite tools - such as IDA, Resource Hacker, Cheat Engine, Immunity, and more. Additionally you'll learn some powerful defensive techniques that not only makes you a better defender but empowers you to be a better reverse engineering and cracker. An essential and practice resource for developers, security professionals, security researchers, and programmers. x86 Software Reverse-Engineering, Cracking and Counter-Measures is the hands-on blueprint for taking apart, reasoning about, and manipulating x86 based code that the security community has been waiting for.

Comprehensive textbook answering questions regarding the Advanced Circuit Analysis subject, including its theory, experiment, and role in modern and future technology Essentials of Advanced Circuit Analysis focuses on fundamentals with the balance of a systems theoretical approach and current technological issues. The book aims to achieve harmony between simplicity, engineering practicality, and perceptivity in the material presentation. Each chapter presents its material on various levels of technological and mathematical difficulty, broadening the potential readership and making the book suitable for both engineering and engineering technology curricula. Essentials of Advanced Circuit Analysis is an instrument that will introduce our readers to real-life engineering problems‿why they crop up and how they are solved. The text explains the need for a specific task, shows the possible approaches to meeting the challenge, discusses the proper method to pursue, finds the solution to the problem, and reviews the solution‿s correctness, the options of its obtaining, and the limitations of the methods and the results. Essentials of Advanced Circuit Analysis covers sample topics such as: Traditional circuit analysis‿s methods and techniques, concentrating on the advanced circuit analysis in the time domain and frequency domainApplication of differential equations for finding circuits‿ transient responses in the time domain, and classical solution (integration) of circuit‿s differential equation, including the use of the convolution integralLaplace and Fourier transforms as the main modern methods of advanced circuit analysis in the frequency domain Essentials of Advanced Circuit Analysis is an ideal textbook and can be assigned for electronics, signals and systems, control theory, and spectral analysis courses. It‿s also valuable to industrial engineers who want to brush up on a specific advanced circuit analysis topic.

Since the first edition was published in 1998, considerable advances have been made in the fields of pitch perception and speech perception. In addition, there have been major changes in the way that hearing aids work, and the features they offer.

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition is an abridged version of Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards. This book focuses on the practical skill set required of graduates of landscape architecture programs entering the workforce.

Published originally in 2001, the first edition of Music and Dyslexia shed light on the personal experiences of dyslexic musicians and music teachers who taught dyslexic students. The field has developed rapidly, particularly in the area of neuropsychology.

This book focuses on children's journeys through the care system, from voluntary admission into care, through complicated and often long court proceedings, in pursuit of Care or Freeing Orders.

Bridging the gap between other sources on the subject, Practical Psychology for Forensic Investigations begins with the interview of the victim of the crime, moving through the interviewing of suspects, to the decision to prosecute and enhancing the quality of evidence presented in court.

There has been a recent resurgence of interest in personality psychology and its applications. This book is organised in three parts: Personality and Health Outcomes; Mechanisms Relating Personality and Health; Personality Specific Prevention and Intervention.

Pioneering research has been carried out over the last decade on mentalization and the promotion of mentalizing capacity - the ability to interpret the behavior of oneself and others as based on intentional mental states, such as needs, desires, feelings, and beliefs.

Arranged in three parts (evidence, evaluation and evolution and exploration), this book draws together the etiological and therapeutic research evidence and practice over the last 20 years in social problem-solving with offenders.

One in a series of volumes covering a broad range of techniques, this volume focuses on chiroptical spectroscopy, dipole moments, static magnetic techniques, ESR, NMR in liquids, GC, HPLC, size-exclusion chromatography and field-flow fractionation.

A go-to resource for institutional investors and asset allocators seeking practical advice from a proven leader in the fieldIn The Climb to Investment Excellence: A Practitioner's Guide to Building Exceptional Portfolios and Teams, celebrated institutional investor and asset allocator Ana Marshall draws on her 36 years' experience in finance and investment to deliver a comprehensive and practical blueprint for a resilient and high-performing institutional portfolio, as well as a reliable roadmap for the management of its stakeholders.You'll discover ready-to-deploy strategies and advice that's informed by evidence and tried and tested in the real world, helping you to build and manage your team, construct a portfolio, set your goals, select the right managers, and more.You'll also find:* Explorations of three themes that consistently define the careers of successful investors and asset allocators: strategy and planning, trust, and risk management* The critical factors every investor and allocator should consider before making any sort of impactful decision* Examinations of the importance of resilience in the face of bad fortune or mistakesA can't-miss resource for institutional investors and asset allocators, The Climb to Investment Excellence will also benefit board members tasked with overseeing their organizations' investment objectives and performance in a volatile and ever-changing market.

This book focuses on topics related to the active tectonics of Alaska and the Northern Cordillera of Canada. These include paleoseismic and paleotsunami work, analysis and modeling of the geodetic data, estimates of crustal thickness and seismic wavespeed structure. Also included are notable earthquakes in Alaska since the 2002 Denali Fault earthquake, advancements in numerical modeling of tectonic processes in the Alaska subduction zone, and geological sampling and analysis to constrain the timing of various processes and fault slip rates. Besides studies that have used EarthScope geographical data, this book will include new and relevant geological studies that constrain long-term fault slip rates, erosion/exhumation rates, stress state, and other key properties.

BUILDINGS FOR PEOPLEBuildings for People: Responsible Real Estate Development and Planning explores how to balance social concerns with financial and investment considerations without sacrificing profit. This timely volume provides key technical and practical knowledge while exploring real estate development and planning through a multi-level lens--revealing the systemic factors that both govern and are governed by the real estate process.Beginning with site selection, the authors discuss financing, site improvement, architecture, landscape architecture, site planning, construction, and evaluation within a broader political, economic, and social context. Throughout the text, the authors explain key theories and methods of professional practice, and highlight how important social issues are interconnected to the business of real estate development and planning.Demonstrating how the desire for profit can be balanced with the needs of society Buildings for People: Responsible Real Estate Development and Planning is an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in real estate, urban planning, urban design, and urban studies courses, as well as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals who want a multidisciplinary understanding of the built environment.

Discover the insights and lessons of architect Juhani Pallasmaa In Rootedness: Reflections For Young Architects, distinguished Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa delivers an insightful and expansive collection of his most compelling ideas and insights into architecture's position among the arts and its position in culture. In the book, Pallasmaa offers essays aimed at architecture students and young professionals, discussing each topic with sincerity and openness, suggesting what can be learned from areas of culture beyond the boundaries of familiar professional disciplines. Pallasmaa outlines the growing need for an architecture based in self-awareness, reconnection to the environment, and a sense of ethical responsibility. Each essay in Rootedness was initially conceived and presented as an educational lecture and has been carefully edited to include clarifications, refinements, and valuable expansions. Accompanying sketches by the author emphasize the personal and intimate nature of the essays. The book also includes: Explorations of perception, creative practice, and the need for an ethical stance Thoughts, meditations, and challenges emerging from the author's search for identity and purpose in his architectural work A wealth of references within the essays, as well as recommendations for books and films from which readers may draw further inspiration Designed for students of architecture at any age, Rootedness: Reflections For Young Architects will also inspire professional architects, designers, and those in other creative professions.

Forward thinking resource discussing emerging AI and IoT technologies and how they are applied to Industry 4.0 Topics in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Industry 4.0 discusses the design principles, technologies, and applications of emerging AI and IoT solutions on Industry 4.0, explaining how to make improvements in infrastructure through emerging technologies.Providing a clear connection with different technologies such as IoT, Big Data, AR and VR and Blockchain, this book presents security, privacy, trust, and other issues whilst delving into real-world problems and case studies. The text takes a highly practical approach, with a clear insight on how readers can increase productivity by drastically shortening the time period between the development of a new product and its delivery to customers in the market by 50%.This book also discusses how to save energy across systems to ensure competitiveness in a global market, and become more responsive in how they produce products and services for their consumers, such as by investing in flexible production lines. Written by highly qualified authors, Topics in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Industry 4.0 explores sample topics such as: Quantum machine learning, neural network implementation, and cloud and data analytics for effective analysis of industrial data Computer vision, emerging networking technologies, industrial data spaces, and an industry vision for 2030 in both developing and developed nations Novel or improved nature-inspired optimization algorithms in enhancing Industry 5.0 and the connectivity of any components for smart environment Future professions in agriculture, medicine, education, fitness, R&D, and transport and communication as a result ofnew technologies Aimed at researchers and students in the interdisciplinary fields of Smart Manufacturing and Smart Applications, Topics in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Industry 4.0 provides the perfect overview of technology from the perspective of modern society and operational environment.