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Aging: Concepts and Controversies (7th Edition)

Presenting current research in an innovative format, Aging: Concepts and Controversies encourages students to become involved and take an informed stand on the major aging issues that we face as a society. Leading author and active expert in gerontology Rick Moody provides thorough explanation of the issues in the Concepts sections and current research in the Controversy sections, demonstrating the close link between concepts and controversies in these broad areas of aging: health care, socioeconomic trends, and the life course.

Aging and Mental Health: Positive Psychosocial and Biomedical Approaches

Designed for professionals working with the elderly, this text provides comprehensive coverage of the ageing process and its effects on mental health. It sets out the nature and problems of old age, including the problems of older people in their families, and explores some of the common emotional problems and psychiatric disorders which can affect the elderly. It also outlines the evaluation, treatment and prevention of some common effects of ageing. There is specific coverage of race, ethnicity, gender, crime, alcoholism and physical disabilities, including deafness and blindness.

Aging and the Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology (5th Edition)

Aging and the Life Course is a comprehensive interdisciplinary text in social gerontology. It provides students with a firm grounding in methodological and theoretical issues associated with aging and examines changes in social roles, relationships and the biological and psychological process that occur as people grow older. It also considers all major life transitions including retirement, widowhood, grandparenting, and changes in living arrangements. In addition, this text considers the economic and political issues that influence the context in which people grow old. Although the primary focus is on the U. S. , considerable material on aging worldwide is included. Unique features include four featured boxes, a life course perspective and an emphasis on inequality by race, ethnicity and gender.

Aging and the Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology

Jill Quadagno's groundbreaking text Aging and the Life Course examines the relationship between quality of life in old age and its experiential catalysts. Throughout the text an emphasis is placed on the intersectionality of race, class, gender, and culture, and how these classifications affect quality of life. Students will come away with a broad background for understanding crucial and current policy debates.

Agnikundma ugelu gulab Biography of late shri Mahadev Haribhai Desai: અગ્નિકુંડમાં ઊગેલું ગુલાબ

1500 પાનામાં વિસ્તરેલું આ ચરિત્ર જેટલું પ્રાસાદિકક છે તેટલું જ તટસ્થ રીતે લખાયેલું છે . પિતાના ચરિત્ર લેખે એ જવું અધિકૃત(ઑ્થન્ટક) છે એવું જ મહાદેવ - ચરિત્ર લખે એ સર્વગ્રાહી છે. મહાદેવભાઈના સાક્ષાત્ પરિચય ઉપરાત બીજા ઘણા ચરિત્ર-સંદર્ભગ્રાંથોમાથી નારાયણભાઈ પસાર થયા છે. (એમણે લખ્યું છે : `મહાદેવભાઈની ડાયરી કહેવાય મહાદેવભાઈની, પણ એમાં રજમાત્ર જીવનવિગત મહાદેવભાઈની ન જડે ! એટલે મારે મહાદેવભાઈ બીજે જ ખોળવા પિયા!') લાંબા પટમાં લખાયેલું હોવા છતાં ન થકવનારું આ પુસ્તક હાથમાથી મૂકવાનું મન નહીં થાય... \

Agri input Marketing in India

This book is a welcome addition to a much-needed conversation about the future of Indian agriculture. The two authors have brought their rich experiences to the readers in an elegant book that is surprisingly easy-to-read even as it is loaded with much-needed facts and innovative ideas. And while they modestly refer to this as a book about agri-inputs, they have cogently framed the bigger debate on the future of Indian agriculture, inviting all stakeholders, from farmers and government to input providers and dealers, to reflect on their critical role in crafting a more sustainable future.

Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (Third Edition)

Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship is intended to fill the need for a basic textbook covering the planning, organizing, and managing of an operation; as well as provide a comprehensive source for those who wish to consider a business from the ownership point of view, specifically as it relates to the vast area of agribusiness.

Agricultura orgánica: Cartas al director, a favor y en contra

NIMAC-sourced textbook

The Agricultural Marketing System

The Agricultural Marketing System

Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications

This trusted text provides a thorough introduction to agricultural mechanics, covering fundamental mechanical and engineering theory, common tools and materials, and a wide range of practical applications. Units explore essential topics such as career opportunities, shop orientation and procedures, woodworking and metal working, tool fitting, project planning, cutting and welding, paints and paint application, power mechanics, electrical wiring, plumbing, hydraulics, concrete and masonry, and agricultural structures. Safety is also emphasized strongly throughout the text, both within each chapter and in a dedicated unit. To engage today's students and make even complicated principles easier to apply, the text features abundant, full-color images, illustrations, charts, and data tables, as well as detailed drawings of over 50 complete project plans. More than 300 of these visuals have been added or updated for the Seventh Edition, which also boasts a suite of dynamic digital teaching resources, such as an online Coursemate with lecture materials, videos, interactive quizzes, and more. The new edition also includes updates to reflect the latest innovations in materials, machinery, and methods, providing a current and comprehensive guide to help students plan and execute agricultural projects effectively.

Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals & Applications

A text for students learning basic mechanical skills in high school and postsecondary programs in agriscience, production agriculture, agribusiness, ornamental horticulture, and agricultural mechanics. Treatment begins with information on careers, then provides instruction on basic mechanical skills and applications. Covers use of hand tools, power tools, and stationary power equipment with numerous materials, touching on processes of wood- and metalworking, electric and gas welding, electrical wiring, robotics, plumbing, and construction. Includes color photos of male and female students, and 54 project plans. This fourth edition is revised to reflect the latest developments in the field. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals & Applications

A text for students learning basic mechanical skills in high school and postsecondary programs in agriscience, production agriculture, agribusiness, ornamental horticulture, and agricultural mechanics. Treatment begins with information on careers, then provides instruction on basic mechanical skills and applications. Covers use of hand tools, power tools, and stationary power equipment with numerous materials, touching on processes of wood- and metalworking, electric and gas welding, electrical wiring, robotics, plumbing, and construction. Includes color photos of male and female students, and 54 project plans. This fourth edition is revised to reflect the latest developments in the field. Annotation c. Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)

Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications (4th Edition)

A text for students learning basic mechanical skills in high school and post-secondary programs in agriscience, production agriculture, agribusiness, ornamental horticulture, and agricultural mechanics. Treatment begins with information on careers, then provides instruction on basic mechanical skills and applications. Covers use of hand tools, power tools, and stationary power equipment with numerous materials, touching on processes of wood- and metalworking, electric and gas welding, electrical wiring, robotics, plumbing, and construction. Includes color photos of male and female students, and 54 project plans. This fourth edition is revised to reflect the latest developments in the field.

Agricultural Technical Systems And Mechanics

Agricultural Technical Systems and Mechanics helps prepare individuals for the agricultural mechanics work environment through the application of problem-solving skills and a basic knowledge of agricultural machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. This well-illustrated textbook also presents the proper use of hand tools and power equipment, the construction and maintenance of agricultural structures and fencing, the operation of plumbing and irrigation systems, and the principles behind mechanical, electrical, solar, and wind power. The interactive DVD included with the book features learning tools that reinforce and enhance content knowledge and skills.Agricultural Technical Systems and Mechanics addresses the primary knowledge and skills required for success in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems (PST) career pathway as identified in the National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Standards. Technical knowledge and skills as well as communication, teamwork, and leadership skills enable individuals to participate in the FFA® agricultural mechanics career development event (CDE).

Agriscience: Agriculture, Food, And Natural Resources

This book will help you move ahead in learning. With over 25 years since the first edition, and numerous editions since, there is a lot in this book that has been tried and proven. Beginning with the first edition in 1993, emphasis has been on usefulness of the book as a teaching-learning tool. The focus continues to be on approaches that blend science with agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR). Students, teachers, parents, agriculturalists, scientists, and many others have provided input that shaped this revised edition. Of course, national, state, and local standards have been used in this process. The goal of the author with this and previous editions has been to produce the best possible book for introductory science-based agricultural education classes. With over a thousand pages, more than 900 illustrations, and 30 carefully designed and written chapters, you are on to something special with this book.

Agriscience (4th Edition)

AgriScience is a student- and teacher-friendly book that blends physical and biological science with the fundamentals of agriculture. Since agriculture is largely applied science, this is a highly useful and practical approach. Principles of science are presented and reinforced using agricultural applications.

AgriScience Explorations (3rd edition)

Agriscience: Fundamentals and Applications

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems

Agroecology is a science, a productive practice, and part of a social movement that is at the forefront of transforming food systems to sustainability. Building upon the ecological foundation of the agroecosystem, Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems, Third Edition provides the essential foundation for understanding sustainability in all of its components: agricultural, ecological, economic, social, cultural, and even political. It presents a case for food system change and why the current industrial model of food production and distribution is not sustainable.

AGS Algebra

Topics include linear equations; inequalities and absolute values; systems of linear equations; powers, exponents, and polynomials; quadratic equations and factoring; rational expressions and proportions; and more. Also includes practice pages, assessment tests, reproducible grid paper, and an answer key. Supports NCTM standards.

AGS Basic Math Skills: Student Workbook

Basic Math Skills is a great book for one to improve on basic mathematical concepts.

AGS Basic Math Skills

Basic Math Skills includes many of the math skills that you will need now and later in life.

AGS Biology

This textbook on biology contains fourteen chapters with appendices, glossary and index, and a brief guide on how to use the book by a student.

AGS Discover Health

Health textbook for middle-schoolers.

AGS Economics

Economics Student Text shows how scarcity, supply and demand, and competition affect decisions made by consumers, business owners, and government leaders every day.