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Introduction to Horticulture (4th edition)
by Charles B. Schroeder Eddie Dean Seagle Lorie M. Felton John M. Ruter William Terry Kelly Gerard KrewerThe Fourth Edition of Introduction to Horticulture represents a major step forward for horticulture books in agricultural education. The attractive, student-friendly book has been expanded and made much more appealing. Changes from the prior editions have made this book increasingly useful in the hands of students.
Introduction to Hospitality (6th edition)
by John R. WalkerThe Sixth Edition of Introduction to Hospitality focuses on hospitality operations while offering a broad, comprehensive foundation of current knowledge about the world's largest industry. The text is organized into five sections: the hospitality industry and tourism; lodging; restaurants, managed services, and beverages; recreation, theme parks, clubs, and gaming entertainment; and assemblies and event management.
Introduction To The Hospitality Industry
by Clayton W. Barrows Tom Powers Dennis ReynoldsIf any phrase characterizes the hospitality and tourism industry today it would probably be constantly changing.
Introduction to Hospitality (Seventh Edition)
by John R. WalkerPrepares students to succeed in any area of the hospitality industry. Introduction to Hospitality, 7/e, focuses on hospitality operations while offering a broad, comprehensive view of the world’s largest industry. The text is organized into four sections: hospitality and lodging; beverages, restaurants, and managed services; tourism, recreation, attractions, clubs, and gaming; and assemblies, events, attractions, leadership, and management. Each section includes real-world profiles, first-hand accounts, and engaging case studies to help readers connect with the material and foster an appreciation of the industry’s unique enthusiasm and passion. New photos, page layouts, and hands-on examples help students understand the how-to aspects of today’s hospitality industry. Updated to reflect today’s trends and realities, the Seventh Edition contains new coverage of spas, updated and new corporate profiles, salary information, hospitality-related technologies, and more!
Introduction To Human Disease: Pathophysiology For Health Professionals, 6th Edition
by Agnes G. Loeffler Michael N. HartIntroduction to Human Disease: Pathophysiology for Health Professionals, Sixth Edition provides a broad overview of the most common and important human diseases for students pursuing careers in the health professions. Comprehensive yet accessible, it addresses the aspects of disease epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment that are essential to clinical practice. The Sixth Edition of this popular text has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest advances in medical knowledge and practice, especially with regard to mental health and nutritional disorders. It also includes additional clinical information on treatments for diseases. Designed to facilitate learning, this essential reference features new full-color photos and illustrations, learning objectives, and practice questions for review and assessment. Introduction to Human Disease: Pathophysiology for Health Professions, Sixth Edition will help students gain a solid foundation in disease pathology and medical terminology to help them throughout their medical education. KEY FEATURES* Provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential aspects of human disease* Covers the most common and important human diseases, including mental illnesses* Facilitates learning with chapter objectives, key terms, and practice questions * Includes more than 400 full-color illustrations, photos, and tablesNEW TO THE SIXTH EDITION* New photos and illustrations* New and updated resources for instructors and students* Updated content reflects the current state of medical knowledge and practice* More clinical information, including general and specific treatments for diseases with an emphasize on common laboratory tests* Chapter 26: Infectious Diseases and Chapter 27: Immunologic Diseases are revised and now included in Section 4: Multiple Organ System Diseases* Chapters 24: Mental Illness and 30: Nutritional Disorders are revised, to bring them up-to-date with current health problems (e. g. obesity), concepts, and terminologies
Introduction To Human Evolution: A Bio-Cultural Approach
by Gillian Crane-Kramer Roman Gastrell Harrison"Introduction to Human Evolution has been developed in direct response to student feedback on the standard textbook approach to the subject matter. Concise and filled with engaging images, the book makes evolution, primatology, and human variation appealing to today's learners. <p><p> The book introduces readers to issues surrounding the theory of evolution, sheds light on questions about what evolution is or isn't, and discusses how we know what we think we do about it. <p><p> Readers will learn about early hominins, the Australopithecines, and the genus Homo. The book also addresses population history and genetics, adaptation and acclimatization, and anatomically modern humans. It concludes with the big question—where will we go from here? <p><p> Each chapter is a balance of text, exercises, graphs, and visuals. The exercise worksheets support independent learning, and answers are provided to allow for self-assessment. <p><p> Introduction to Human Evolution is an excellent choice for courses in anthropology and biology. It is accessible to non-majors, but can also be used in introductory courses for science majors. <p><p> Gillian Crane-Kramer earned her Ph.D. in archeology/biological anthropology from the University of Calgary, Canada. She is a professor in the Department of Anthropology at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Dr. Crane-Kramer is an Osteologist who specializes in the evolution of infectious disease through time. <p><p> Roman Harrison earned his Ph.D. in archaeology at the University of Calgary. Dr. Harrison is a lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, and a member of the Canadian Association for Physical Anthropology.
Introduction to Human Geography
by David Dorrell Joseph P. HendersonGeography is a diverse discipline that has some sort of connection to most every other academic discipline. This connection is the spatial perspective, which essentially means if a phenomenon can be mapped, it has some kind of relationship to geography. Studying the entire world is a fascinating subject, and geographical knowledge is fundamental to a competent understanding of our world. You will learn what geography is as well as some of the fundamental concepts that underpin the discipline. These fundamental terms and concepts will be interwoven throughout the text, so a sound understanding of these topics is critical as you delve deeper into the chapters that follow. By the end of the first chapter itself, you will begin to think like a geographer.
An Introduction to Human Resource Management
by Dr Nick WiltonThe second edition of Nick Wilton's An Introduction to Human Resource Management continues to provide an engaging and holistic overview of the role of Human Resource Management in its contemporary context. It reflects on current trends, the labour market and the global economy while offering a critical yet accessible treatment of both theoretical and practical issues relating to Human Resource Management. <P><P> * New Full Colour Layout makes the text easy to read and navigate <P> * HR in Practice boxes illustrate how theory can be applied in practice <P> * Ethical Insights present ethical considerations for budding practitioners<P> * Global Insights highlight practices around the world <P> * Research Insights invite you to explore academic research <P> * Case Studies relate theory to real organisations such as Tesco, Intel and Lloyds TSB <P> * Self-test questions are ideal for revision <P> * Further Online Reading provides free access to scholarly journal articles <P> * Glossary and Definitions explain key terms <P> * Podcasts summarise key topics and highlight employability skills <P> Visit: www.sagepub.co.uk/wilton2 to access additional learning resources including extended case studies, chapter summaries, podcasts and journal articles.<P> This book is essential reading for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students, including those studying for their CIPD qualifications.
Introduction to Human Services: Through the Eyes of Practice Settings (2nd edition)
by Michelle MartinThis highly readable human services text offers a generalist view of the breadth and scope of human services. This text uses various practice settings as a lens for examining the role and functions of the human service professional. Because the human services profession grew out of a concern about social problems that prevented people from getting their needs met, it is important to examine the generalist role of human service professionals. In addition, exploring the nature of working with individuals, families, or groups is more meaningful when explored within the context of a particular practice setting.
Introduction To Human Services: Through The Eyes Of Practice Settings
by Michelle E. MartinProvides readers with an understanding of the Human Services Profession. Introduction to Human Services: Through the Eyes of Practice Settings, 3/e explores human services through the lens of the most common practice settings where human service professionals work. This title also provides information about social problems within a socio-political context allowing readers to think about ways in which culture and ideology influence people's perspectives. Standards for Excellence series -- Each chapter highlights the national standards set by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE). Critical thinking questions throughout reinforces this integration. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand the issues pertinent to human services from new perspectives. Challenge the status quo of human services. Recognize their own stereotypical thinking that may create barriers to becoming effective helpers.
An Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice
by Barbara Schram Betty Mandell Paul Dann Lynn PetersonComplete, up-to-date coverage of social welfare programs and policies with special coverage of how history, politics, and the economy shape these programs This text puts the field of human services into a historical context, provides insights into the social welfare field, and gives concrete examples of how primary intervention strategies are put into daily practice in human service agencies. It presents the many options offered in the field of human services and discusses the stresses that a human service worker will face in day-to-day work, with practical suggestions for avoiding burnout. The text compares the U.S. social welfare systems to systems in other countries, and uses a strong multicultural and social systems approach that distinguishes it from other texts. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning — MyHelpingLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Engage Students — Outstanding pedagogy, including examples, cases, anecdotes, and interviews, keeps students interested. Explore Current Issues — Contemporary issues are incorporated throughout the text to provide students with the most up-to-date coverage; topics include: cyberbullying, immigration, and health care reform. Support Instructors — An Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), MyHelpingLab with Pearson eText, and PowerPoint presentations, and BlackBoard and WebCT Test Item File provide instructors with additional support. Note: MyHelpingLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyHelpingLab, please visit: www.myhelpinglab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyHelpingLab (at no additional cost). VP: 0205060560
An Introduction To Human Services: Policy And Practice
by Barbara Schram Betty Reid MandellComplete, up-to-date coverage of social welfare programs and policies with special coverage of how history, politics, and the economy shape these programs This text puts the field of human services into a historical context, provides insights into the social welfare field, and gives concrete examples of how primary intervention strategies are put into daily practice in human service agencies. <P> It presents the many options offered in the field of human services and discusses the stresses that a human service worker will face in day-to-day work, with practical suggestions for avoiding burnout. The text compares the U. S. social welfare systems to systems in other countries, and uses a strong multicultural and social systems approach that distinguishes it from other texts.
An Introduction to Human Services
by Marianne Woodside Tricia McClamInterested in a practical introduction to the human service profession? If the answer's yes, then this book is for you. <p><p> Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors define human services, review the historical development of advocacy, and examine service delivery models and processes. They thoroughly explore the current state of this rapidly evolving profession as well as the essential skills you need to succeed within it. <p><p> You'll gain a solid grounding in such fundamental concepts as serving the whole person, using an interdisciplinary approach, interacting with helper and client, preparing generalists, understanding multicultural influences, and empowering clients. Detailed case studies give you frontline perspectives -- and prepare you to effectively address issues you're likely to encounter as a helping professional.
An Introduction to Human Services (Eighth Edition)
by Marianne Woodside Tricia McclamOffers an introduction to the human services profession. Based on the authors' extensive experience as practitioners, educators, and researchers, this text defines human services, reviews the historical development of the field, provides an overview of the profession, and emphasizes the skills needed to succeed as a human services practitioner
Introduction to Industrial Organization
by Luís M. B. CabralOver the past twenty years, the study of industrial organization--the analysis of imperfectly competitive markets--has grown from a niche area of microeconomics to a key component of economics and of related disciplines such as finance, strategy, and marketing. This book provides an issue-driven introduction to industrial organization. It includes a vast array of examples, from both within and outside the United States. While formal in its approach, the book is written in a way that requires only basic mathematical training. Supplemental materials posted on the Web make more extensive use of algebra and calculus.
Introduction To Information Security: A Strategic-based Approach
by Timothy Shimeall Jonathan SpringMost introductory texts provide a technology-based survey of methods and techniques that leaves the reader without a clear understanding of the interrelationships between methods and techniques. By providing a strategy-based introduction, the reader is given a clear understanding of how to provide overlapping defenses for critical information. This understanding provides a basis for engineering and risk-management decisions in the defense of information. Information security is a rapidly growing field, with a projected need for thousands of professionals within the next decade in the government sector alone. It is also a field that has changed in the last decade from a largely theory-based discipline to an experience-based discipline. This shift in the field has left several of the classic texts with a strongly dated feel.
Introduction to Information Systems: Seventh Edition
by R. Kelly Rainer Casey G. CegielskiThe goal of Introduction to Information Systems is to teach undergraduate business majors how to use information technology to master their current or future jobs. Students develop a working understanding of information systems and information technology and learn how to apply concepts to successfully facilitate business processes. This product demonstrates that IT is a key component of any business, whether a student is majoring in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, or Production/Operations Management.
Introduction to Information Systems (14th edition)
by James A. O'Brien George M. MarakasO'Brien's Introduction to Information Systems 14e continues to reflect the movement toward enterprise-wide business applications. George Marakas from the University of Kansas joins as a co-author on this new edition. New real world case studies correspond with this curriculum shift. The texts focus is on teaching the general business manager how to use and manage the most current IT technologies such as the Internet, Intranets, and Extranets for enterprise collaboration, and how IT contributes to competitive advantage, re-engineering business processes, problem solving, and decision-making.
Introduction to Infrastructure: An Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering
by Philip J. Parker Michael R. PennIntroduction to Infrastructure: An Introduction to Civil andEnvironmental Engineering breaks new ground in preparingcivil and environmental engineers to meet the challenges of the21st century.
Introduction To The Internal Family Systems Model
by Richard C. SchwartzInternal Family Systems Family Therapy is one of the fastest growing approaches to psychotherapy. It has developed over the past twenty years into a way of understanding and treating human problems that is empowering, effective, and nonpathologizing. IFS involves helping people heal by listening inside themselves in a new way to different “parts” -- feelings or thoughts – and, in the process, unburdening themselves of extreme beliefs, emotions, sensations, and urges that constrain their lives. As they unburden, people have no more access to Self, our most precious human resource, and are better able to lead their lives from that centered, confident, compassionate place. In these books, Richard Schwartz, the developer of the Internal Family Systems Model, introduces its basic concepts and methods in an engaging, understandable, and personal style. Therapists will find that the book deepens their appreciation of the IFS Model and helps their clients understand what they are experiencing in therapy. Also includes user-friendly exercises to facilitate learning. “One of the most innovative psychotherapeutic approaches to emerge in recent years.” - Froma Walsh, Ph.D
Introduction to International Economics (Third Edition)
by Dominick SalvatoreThe aim of this text is to provide the student with an introduction to the field of international economics using many real-world case studies.
Introduction To Java Programming And Data Structures: Comprehensive Version
by Y. Daniel LiangThis text is intended for a 1-semester CS1 course sequence. The Brief Version contains the first 18 chapters of the Comprehensive Version. The first 13 chapters are appropriate for preparing the AP Computer Science exam. Coverage of Java and programming make this a useful reference for beginning programmers and IT professionals. Daniel Liang teaches concepts of problem-solving and object-oriented programming using a fundamentals-first approach. Beginning programmers learn critical problem-solving techniques then move on to grasp the key concepts of object-oriented, GUI programming, advanced GUI and Web programming using Java. Liang approaches Java GUI programming using JavaFX, not only because JavaFX is much simpler for new Java programmers to learn and use but because it has replaced Swing as the new GUI tool for developing cross-platform-rich Internet applications on desktop computers, on hand-held devices, and on the Web. Additionally, for instructors, JavaFXprovides a better teaching tool for demonstrating object-oriented programming.
An Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations
by Edward KesslerRelations between Christians and Jews over the past two thousand years have been characterised to a great extent by mutual distrust and by Christian discrimination and violence against Jews. In recent decades, however, a new spirit of dialogue has been emerging, beginning with an awakening among Christians of the Jewish origins of Christianity, and encouraging scholars of both traditions to work together. An Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations sheds fresh light on this ongoing interfaith encounter, exploring key writings and themes in Jewish-Christian history, from the Jewish context of the New Testament to major events of modern times, including the rise of ecumenism, the horrors of the Holocaust, and the creation of the state of Israel. This accessible theological and historical study also touches on numerous related areas such as Jewish and interfaith studies, philosophy, sociology, cultural studies, international relations and the political sciences.
Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity
by Shirl J. HoffmanIntroduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, Fourth Edition, is the most cohesive introduction to the field of kinesiology available, demonstrating how its many disciplines integrate into a unified body of knowledge. This all-inclusive approach gives students a solid background in the field and prepares them for further study and course work. This engaging and jargon-free text also introduces students to job prospects and areas of study and professional practice in kinesiology. Introduction to Kinesiology, Fourth Edition, orients and prepares students for in-depth studies in their areas of interest. Its broad scope acknowledges students' diverse interests and aspirations in professional and scholarly career tracks as well as teaching and coaching. Top kinesiologists expand discussion of physical activity beyond exercise, sport, or health-related activity in an effort to broaden conceptions of physical activity and the potential contributions of kinesiology. The contributors, each with specific expertise in the subdisciplines, share their perspectives in chapters complemented by full-color photos and illustrations.
Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity
by Shirl Hoffman Duane Knudson<p>The text features the three-section structure that has always been a strength of this leading introductory textbook. Part I examines the diversity of physical activity and kinesiology and summarizes the importance of knowledge gained through physical activity experiences. Part II delves into the seven major subdisciplines of kinesiology, with an overview of major historical events, research methods, professional work and application, and ideas for career advancement in each. Part III elaborates on professionalism and then examines five main areas for career opportunities. <p>The extensive and revitalized instructor ancillaries include an instructor guide, a test package, chapter quizzes, a presentation package, and an image bank that includes most art and tables from the text. <p>Introduction to Kinesiology provides basic and essential information for students embarking on their study of kinesiology, and this updated fifth edition prepares them for future courses and further study.</p>