This is one of the prestigious NSPCC Wiley Series in Safeguarding Children titles. It takes the form of a reader and is divided into two parts. Part 1 covers the essentials of all work with children and families, and Part 2 offers guidance on the process of safeguarding children.
An annual publication of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD), To Improve the Academy offers a resource for improvement in higher education to faculty and instructional development staff, department chairs, faculty, deans, student services staff, chief academic officers, and educational consultants.
Assessment, intervention and living with children who are looked after or adopted all require an understanding of psychology and its application. This innovative collection makes thinking psychologically about looked after and adopted children accessible and, in doing so, provides an insight into the world of these children.
Written by a team of international researchers and teachers at the cutting edge of chemical biology research, this book provides an exciting, comprehensive introduction to a wide range of chemical and physical techniques with applications in areas as diverse as molecular biology, signal transduction, drug discovery and medicine.
"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 problemsâ¿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 solutionâ¿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 analysisâ¿s methods and techniques, concentrating on the advanced circuit analysis in the time domain and frequency domainApplication of differential equations for finding circuitsâ¿ transient responses in the time domain, and classical solution (integration) of circuitâ¿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. Itâ¿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.
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