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Patient Practitioner Interaction: An Experiential Manual for Developing the Art of Health Care

by Carol M. Davis

Over 20 years ago, Dr. Carol M. Davis created the path for teaching health care professionals how to develop self-awareness and communication skills critical to providing ethical, compassionate, and professional treatment and care to their patients. That path is Patient Practitioner Interaction: An Experiential Manual for Developing the Art of Health Care, now in its Fifth Edition. While the ways of communication have evolved over the last 23 years, the face-to-face role of the practitioner and patient has not. With technology having a large presence in health care, the personal interaction and comfort provided by the health care professional serves an even more important purpose in facilitating healing with therapeutic presence. Patient Practitioner Interaction, Fifth Edition begins with chapters that assist students in self-awareness and understanding of their own history in developing their values and communication skills. This then guides the student into learning how to differentiate personal values from professional values. In the remaining chapters, Dr. Carol M. Davis and her contributors take Patient Practitioner Interaction, Fifth Edition into the heart of the text: teaching actual skill development in communicating with patients, as well as skills in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. The updated exercises at the end of each chapter encourage an essential element in the inculcation of these fundamental skills -- reflection and personalization of the material to ones own story. New in the Fifth Edition: * A new chapter on communicating about spirituality that teaches health care professionals to better assess the needs of patients and families dealing with hope, faith, and despair * New material on communicating in the information age * A reorganization of the chapters, contemporary terminology, and references * New and updated exercises at the end of each chapter in the book.

International Relations

by Close up Foundation Staff

Changes in international relations--how countries relate to one another, how they work together, and how they conflict-- occur gradually and are the culmination of many complicated factors and events. However, some events in history are so monumental that they have come to represent years of progressive change. In the public's collective memory, the images surrounding these events may also come to symbolize the moment in time in which one era ended and the next began. Events from the Cold War and post-Cold War eras reflect this phenomenon.

Documentation for the Physical Therapist Assistant

by Wendy D. Bircher

Build your documentation skills--and your confidence. Step by step, this text/workbook introduces you to the importance of documentation and shows you how to develop and write a proper and defensible note. You'll learn how to provide the proper documentation to assure all forms of reimbursement (including third party) for your services. You'll also explore issues of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and the ever-increasing demands of legal and ethical practice in a litigious society.

The Economics of Public Issues

by Roger Leroy Miller Daniel K. Benjamin Douglass C. North

For years, The Economics of Public Issues has shown students the power of economics in explaining the world around us. the twelfth edition continues the tradition of illustrating traditional economic principles through contemporary issues by offering eight all-new chapters on compelling topics such as the economics of traffic jams, slave redemption in Sudan, and the Microsoft monopoly. the authors' clear presentation and straightforward applications make the study of economics entertaining and informative. The Economics of Public Issues is an essential source of engaging, relevant readings for a principles of economics course, and an excellent way to spark independent thinking in political economy, public policy, and social issues courses.

Applied Calculus for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences

by Soo T. Tan

Well known for accuracy, Soo Tan's APPLIED CALCULUS FOR THE MANAGERIAL, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Eighth Edition balances applications, pedagogy, and technology to provide students the context they need to stay motivated in the course and interested in the material. Accessible for majors and non-majors alike, the text uses an intuitive approach that introduces abstract concepts through examples drawn from common, real-life experiences to which students can relate. It also draws applications from readers' fields of interest. In addition, insightful Portfolios highlight the careers of real people and discuss how they incorporate math into their daily operations. Numerous exercises-including new Diagnostic Tests-ensure students have a solid understanding of concepts before advancing to the next topic. Algebra review notes, keyed to the review chapter Preliminaries, appear where students need them, when they need them. Bringing powerful resources to students' fingertips, the text's exciting array of supplements, including Enhanced Web Assign, equips students with extensive learning support to help them maximize their study time.

Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach 10th Ed

by James M. Henslin

James Henslin shares the excitement of sociology, with his acclaimed "down-to-earth" approach and personal writing style that highlight the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students' lives. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples, he shares with readers his passion for sociology. In addition to this trademark down-to-earth approach, other distinctive features include: Comparative perspectives. Two important themes are global comparisons - the diversity of social life across cultures and societies - and comparisons over time - what society used to be like, and how it has changed. The Globalization of Capitalism. Many examples highlight the ways in which our global economy influences the skills and knowledge we need, the work we do, and the cost of goods and services. Visual Presentations of Sociology. Outstanding maps, graphs, and photos grab students' interest and aid comprehension.

Wounds of the Spirit: Black Women, Violence and Resistance Ethics

by Traci C. West

In Wounds of the Spirit, Traci West employs first person accounts-from slave narratives to contemporary interviews to Tina Turner's autobiography-to document a historical legacy of violence against black women in the United States. West, a black feminist Christian ethicist, situates spiritual matters within a discussion of the psycho-social impact of intimate assault against African American women. Distinctive for its treatment of the role of the church in response to violence against African American women, the book identifies specific social mechanisms which contribute to the reproduction of intimate violence. West insists that cultural beliefs as well as institutional practices must be altered if we are to combat the reproduction of violence, and suggests methods of resistance which can be utilized by victim-survivors, those in the helping professions, and the church. Interrogating the dynamics of black women's experiences of emotional and spiritual trauma through the diverse disciplines of psychology, sociology, and theology, this important work will be of interest and practical use to those in women's studies, African American studies, Christian ethics, feminist and womanist theology, women's health, family counseling, and pastoral care.

More than Chains and Toil: A Christian Work Ethic of Enslaved Women

by Joan M. Martin

In More than Chains and Toil, Joan Martin explores the experiences of enslaved women and the realities of their social world to uncover the interrelationships among moral agency, work, and human meaning. She then reflects ethically on the implications such a distinct perspective on labor might have for women in contemporary African American communities and for broader discussions about the meaning of work in American society.

Womanist Ethics and the Cultural Production of Evil

by Emilie M. Townes

This groundbreaking book provides an analytical tool to understand how and why evil works in the world as it does. Deconstructing memory, history, and myth as received wisdom, the volume critically examines racism, sexism, poverty, and stereotypes.

What Language Shall I Borrow?: A Male Response to Feminist Theology

by Brian A. Wren

The author of this book writes from the experience of being English, white, male, and heterosexual, and as one who values the Reformed tradition and has been shaped and enriched by it.

The Trinitarian Controversy

by William G. Rusch

The purpose of this series is to allow an English-reading public to gain firsthand insights into these significant times for Christianity by making available in a modern, readable English the fundamental sources which chronicle how Christianity and its theology attained their normative character. This volume explores the development of the doctrine of the Trinity in the patristic church as a result of the Arian controversy:Arius -- Letter to Eusebius of Nicomedia Arius -- Letter to Alexander of Alexandria Alexander of Alexandria -- Letter to Alexander of Thessalonica The Synodal Letter of the Council of Antioch, A. D. 325 The Creed of the Synod of Nicaea (June 19, 325) The Canons of Nicaea, A. D. 325 Eusebius of Caesarea -- Letter to His Church concerning the Synod at Nicaea Arius -- Letter to the Emperor Constantine Athanasius -- Orations against the Arians, Book 1 Gregory of Nazianzus -- Third Theological Oration concerning the Son Gregory of Nyssa -- Concerning We Should Think of Saying That There Are Not Three Gods to Ablabius Augustine of Hippo -- On the Trinity, Book 9

The Wounded Heart of God

by Andrew S. Park

Park asserts that one cannot grasp the full meaning of the sin and guilt of sinners until one has looked at the Korean concept of han--the relational consequence of sin--and shame of their victims. To reconcile with God and with other humans, one's sin must be repented, guilt must be forgiven, the han of those who have been wronged must be healed, and the shame which results from that wrong must be erased.

Increasing Multicultural Understanding: A Comprehensive Model

by Don C. Locke

Locke's book has become the flagship of the Multicultural Aspects of Counseling series--both as the most popular book in the series and as the first book published in it, reflecting accurately the many goals and dreams we had when the series was conceptualized. In this second edition, Locke has added chapters on the Jewish and the Muslim cultural contexts, with guidelines for counselors working with clients in those cultures. The other 10 chapters have been significantly updated since the 1992 first edition to include some of the extensive publi¬cations that have been written since that time.

The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law: Questions and Answers

by Robert James Mcwhirter

Set up in a unique question and answer format, this concise guide focuses on the criminal lawyer's most common questions about immigration law and representing noncitizens.

Writing Matters: A Handbook for Writing and Research

by Rebecca Moore Howard

Writing Matters unites research, reasoning, documentation, grammar and style in a cohesive whole, helping students see the conventions of writing as a network of responsibilities writers have.

Working One-to-one With Students: Supervising, Coaching, Mentoring, And Personal Tutoring

by Jane Clarke Kate Exley Gina Wisker Maria Antoniou Pauline Ridley

Working One-to-One with Studentsis written for Higher Education academics, adjuncts, teaching assistants and research students who are looking for guidance inside and outside the classroom. This book is a jargon-free, practical guide to improving one-to-one teaching, covering a wide range of teaching contexts, including mentoring students and staff, supervising dissertations and how to approach informal meetings outside of lectures. Written in an engaging, accessible style and grounded in experience, this book offers a combination of practical advice backed by relevant learning theory. Featuring a wealth of case studies and useful resources, the book covers areas including: Supporting students Encouraging independent learning Mentoring coaching and personal tutoring Developing peer groups and buddying programs Dealing with diversity, difficult students and ethical dilemmas supervising the undergraduate dissertation Supervising postgraduates in the arts, social sciences and sciences. This book is a short, snappy, practical guide that covers this key element of a lecturer's work. In the spirit of the series (KEY GUIDES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING in HIGHER EDUCATION) this book covers relevant theory that effectively informs practice.

ASWB Masters Exam Secrets Study Guide

by Aswb Exam Secrets Test Prep Staff

ASWB Masters Exam Secrets helps you ace the Association of Social Work Boards Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive ASWB Masters Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. ASWB Masters Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to ASWB Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive ASWB Exam review including: ASWB Overview, Why is Licensing Needed?, How to Register, Registration, What to Expect, Scoring, Four Levels of Licensing Examinations, Bachelors, Masters, Advanced Generalist, Clinical, Category Example Questions, Bachelors Examination, Masters Examination, Advanced Generalist Examination, Clinical Examination, The Practice Analysis, Recall: Level One, Application: Level Two, Reasoning: Level Three, General Questions Concerning ASWB, Passing scores, Different Jurisdictions, Tests Administration, Exam Locations, Stages of Clinical Practice, Beginning Stage, Establishing Relationships, Contracting, Researching, Examination Content Outlines, How to Use the Outlines to Study, and much more. . .

Nutritional Foundations and Clinical Applications: A Nursing Approach (Fifth Edition)

by Michele Grodner Sara Long Roth Bonnie C. Walkingshaw

The 5th edition of the Nutritional Foundations and Clinical Applications, A Nursing Approach offers you a comprehensive, first-hand account of the ways in which nutrition affects the lives of nursing professionals and everyday people.

MCITP Microsoft Windows Vista Desktop Support Consumer: Study Guide (70-623)

by Eric Johnson Eric Beehler

This comprehensive guide takes readers through Microsoft's new certification, MCITP, and offers them the skills required to pass the Microsoft 70-623 exam on supporting and troubleshooting applications.

Fundamentals of Organizational Communication: Knowledge, Sensitivity, Skills, Values

by Pamela S. Shockley-Zalabak

This book helps readers experience twenty-first-century organizational challenges within the context of learning about communication and organizations. The eighth edition of this book presents the concepts of organizational communication within a unique competency-based approach that incorporates personal knowledge, interpersonal sensitivity, communication skills, and ethical values. It blends theory, practice, and analysis with an emphasis on knowledge, sensitivity, skills, and values.

Contact Languages: Pidgins and Creoles

by Mark Sebba

In the last three decades, the field of pidgin and creole studies has become recognized as central to modern linguistics. Designed for the student without previous knowledge of the field, this book builds chapter by chapter to give a compregensive overview of current thinking and research on pidgins and creoles.

Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasonography: Volume One, Sixth Edition

by Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert

This textbook serves as an in-depth resource for students studying sonography, as well as for practitioners in hospitals, clinics, and private radiology, cardiology, and obstetric settings. This sixth edition strives to keep abreast of the rapid advancements, providing students and practitioners with the most complete and up-to-date information in the field of medical sonography.

Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

by John W. Creswell

The Bestselling Text is Completely Updated and Better than Ever Praise for the Third Edition I have used the older edition with great success. The new one is even better. -Kathleen Duncan, "University of La Verne" The Third Edition of the bestselling text Research Design by John W. Creswell enables readers to compare three approaches to research-qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods-in a single research methods text. The book presents these three approaches side by side within the context of the process of research from the beginning steps of philosophical assumptions to the writing and presenting of research. Written in a user-friendly manner, Creswells text does not rely on technical jargon. He cuts to the core of what a reader needs to know to read and design research in part by showcasing ideas in a scaffold approach so that the reader understands ideas from the simple to the complex. Key updates to the Third Edition Presents the preliminary steps of using philosophical assumptions in the beginning of the book Provides an expanded discussion on ethical issues Emphasizes new Web-based technologies for literature searches Offers updated information about mixed methods research procedures Contains a glossary of terms Highlights research tips throughout the chapters incorporating the author s experiences over the last 35 years.

The Norton Field Guide to Writing, with Handbook (Third Edition)

by Richard Bullock Francine Weinberg

Flexible, easy to use, just enough detail-and now the number-one best seller. With just enough detail - and color-coded links that send students to more detail if they need it - this is the rhetoric that tells students what they need to know and resists the temptation to tell them everything there is to know. Designed for easy reference - with menus, directories, and a combined glossary/index. The Third Edition has new chapters on academic writing, choosing genres, writing online, and choosing media, as well as new attention to multimodal writing. The Norton Field Guide to Writing is available with a handbook, an anthology, or both - and all versions are now available as low-cost ebooks.

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy

by Allen Wilcoxon Theodore Remley Samuel T. Gladding

A best-selling text rich in case studies that reflects on the unique complexities of marriage, couples, and family counseling. Developed for students, educators, supervisors, and practitioners alike, this text examines the significant classical and contemporary issues in marriage and family therapy. The text opens with a thoughtful discussion of client and therapist worldviews, value sensitive care, the ecology of therapy, and commonalities between personal and professional acculturation. Following the book's preliminary discussion, the text moves on to consider the legal, ethical, and professional issues that marriage and family therapists face each day as well as the best strategies for navigating these issues. The new fifth edition includes a number of new topics, including multicultural issues reflecting institutional oppression; boundary, competency, and liability concerns associated with technology-based client care; the significance of supervision in both skill acquisition and professional acculturation in one's early career; nontraditional family care; conflicts between legal and ethical obligations; emerging issues in MFT licensure; and ethical and empirical considerations related to evidence-based care.

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