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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days A concise yet comprehensive introduction to the central theoretical concepts of modern astrophysics, presenting hydrodynamics, radiation, and stellar dynamics all in one textbook. Adopting a modular structure, the authors illustrate a small number of fundamental physical methods and principles, which are sufficient to describe and understand a wide range of seemingly very diverse astrophysical phenomena and processes. For example, the formulae that define the macroscopic behavior of stellar systems are all derived in the same way from the microscopic distribution function. This function itself may be obtained from fundamental kinetic theory, and it is a discussion of these relations that constitutes the second chapter of this book. The concept of distribution functions and Boltzmann's equation is defined, while the equilibrium distribution function for ideal gases is calculated, followed by a discussion of small perturbations and their relaxation back to the equilibrium state. Finally, the authors show that macroscopic quantities are usually associated with moments of the distribution function and derive their evolutionary equations. Aimed at students at graduate level and lecturers teaching courses in theoretical astrophysics or advanced topics in modern astronomy, this book with its abundant examples and exercises also serves as a reference and entry point for more advanced researchers wanting to update their knowledge of the physical processes that govern the behavior and evolution of astronomical objects. Features Summary This book provides a comprehensive overview and introduces the basic theoretical concepts relevant for modern astrophysics. The book is structured in a modular way and can also be used by other researchers who want to refresh their memory of theoretical aspects in astrophysics.. Author Ralf Klessen (Author), Matthias Bartelmann (Author) Publisher Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Release date 20121219 Pages 340 ISBN 3-527-41004-X ISBN 13 978-3-527-41004-0

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Delivers all information required for mandatory Theoretical Foundations of Nursing course in one book By embracing the major conceptual and theoretical contributions to nursing research that are outside of "traditional" nursing theory, this is an vital resource for nurse researchers, and one that is indispensible for doctoral nursing students embarking on their dissertations. Containing the full complement of information required for the mandatory Theoretical Foundations of Nursing course for PhD programs, this text disseminates the foundational skills needed for excellence in research and scholarship. The book examines in-depth the components of nursing theory and the types and uses of theory in nursing research and practice, and teaches students about the nature and use of concepts, how to think critically, and "ways of thinking" that are essential for nursing research. This text contains information for developing concepts and mid-range theory, using a variety of qualitative research methods, developing theoretical scope by linking mid-range theories, and moving knowledge towards certainty and evidence. It also illustrates the construction of frameworks for quantitative inquiry, exploring theory in mixed-method design, and how theory develops knowledge. Each method includes a description of the methodological approach and examples of subsequent concept or theory development. The text includes several methods for the development of concepts, micro- and mid-range theories using qualitative research, and the new trend towards moving these qualitative theories to practice-based evidence. Each section of the book contains pragmatic examples and supplementary activities that encourage inquiry. An Instructors Manual facilitates the teaching of content to enhance student learning. Key Features: * Teaches the significance of and foundations of Perspective, Concepts, Qualitatively-Derived Theory, Quantitative Frameworks, Quantitative Theoretical Development, Knowledge Development from Research, Application, and Evidence* Focuses on current nursing research and how it is used in practice today* Demonstrates the significant relationship between theory, research, knowledge development, evidence and practice* Promotes excellence in scholarship and researchIncludes extensive Instructor's Manual to facilitate teaching of content. Features Summary Delivers all information required for mandatory Theoretical Foundations of Nursing course in one book By embracing the major conceptual and theoretical contributions to nursing research that are outside of "traditional" nursing theory... Author Janice M. Morse Publisher Springer Publishing Company Release date 20160923 Pages 800 ISBN 0-8261-6101-4 ISBN 13 978-0-8261-6101-7

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days David Poole's innovative book prepares students to make the transition from the computational aspects of the course to the theoretical by emphasizing vectors and geometric intuition from the start. Designed for a one- or two-semester introductory course and written in simple, "mathematical English" the book presents interesting examples before abstraction. This immediately follows up theoretical discussion with further examples and a variety of applications drawn from a number of disciplines, which reinforces the practical utility of the math, and helps students from a variety of backgrounds and learning styles stay connected to the concepts they are learning. Poole's approach helps students succeed in this course by learning vectors and vector geometry first in order to visualize and understand the meaning of the calculations that they will encounter and develop mathematical maturity for thinking abstractly. Features Summary Prepares students to make the transition from the computational aspects of the course to the theoretical by emphasizing vectors and geometric intuition from the start.. Author David Poole Publisher Brooks Cole Release date 20100823 Pages 768 ISBN 0-538-73544-9 ISBN 13 978-0-538-73544-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days There has been a proliferation of research published in the area of export marketing in the last four decades. As research output has grown, some previous research has noted that poor conceptualization of performance measures can produce weak theoretical foundations that may eventually become irrelevant in practice. This Handbook aims to inject rigour into this debate and will act as a starting point for future research on export marketing. The Research Handbook on Export Marketing profiles the following main theoretical frameworks used in export marketing: contingency theory; the eclectic paradigm; industrial organization theory; resource-based theories; relational exchange theory; internationalization process theory; network theory; agency theory and transaction cost economics. The different measures of export marketing performance cited in the literature, together with the nature of the relationships between antecedent variables and dependent variables of export marketing performance, are also examined. With expert contributions, this book outlines the development of export marketing theory from its inception to the current day and explores the utility of export marketing theory in assessing export marketing performance. Giving prominence to theoretical approaches in export marketing, this book will provide a necessary reference point for academics and students alike researching export marketing. Practitioners engaged in the pursuit of export management will also benefit from this insight. Features Summary There has been a proliferation of research published in the area of export marketing in the last four decades. With expert contributions, this book outlines the development of export marketing theory from its inception to the current day and explores the utility of export marketing theory in assessing export marketing performance. Author Craig C. Julian Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Release date 20160624 Pages 448 ISBN 1-78471-080-6 ISBN 13 978-1-78471-080-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Featuring expert contributors from around the world, this book offers insight into the vital theoretical and practical aspects of the economics of copyright. Topics discussed include fair use, performers' rights, copyright and trade, online music streaming, internet piracy, copyright and visual art markets, and open source publishing. In addition to in-depth coverage of these timely topics, the authors also offer insightful predictions and policy recommendations for the future. Each of the self-contained chapters is written by a distinguished expert and is pitched at a level designed to be accessible to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in economics and law. As a whole, the book covers all of the topical content that a student of copyright economics should know. Teachers and lecturers will find all the required material to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject in a single volume. For scholars with a legal background, the book will also act as an effective introduction or refresher in the economic theory underlying copyright. Features Summary Featuring expert contributors from around the world, this book offers insight into the vital theoretical and practical aspects of the economics of copyright. Author Richard Watt Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Release date 20160331 Pages 360 ISBN 1-78347-826-8 ISBN 13 978-1-78347-826-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days The presumption of innocence is widely accepted as a fundamental principle of criminal justice. In some countries (like South Africa and Canada) it has been elevated to a constitutionally guaranteed right, subject to a general limitations clause. The presumption of innocence is also found in international instruments and there is much laudatory rhetoric in support of this presumption. There is, however, very little consensus regarding the exact content and scope of the presumption of innocence. This lack of consensus creates considerable confusion concerning the practical application of the presumption. This book is an attempt to secure consensus, and to present some constructive solutions to the various theoretical and practical problems which exist in respect of the presumption of innocence. Features Summary The presumption of innocence is widely accepted as a fundamental principle of criminal justice. This work is an attempt to secure consensus, and to present some constructive solutions to the various theoretical and practical problems which exist in respect of the presumption of innocence.. Author P.J. Schwikkard Publisher Juta Legal and Academic Publishers Release date 19991231 Pages 185 ISBN 0-7021-5144-0 ISBN 13 978-0-7021-5144-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Prepare for success in management today with this brief, streamlined approach from leading management author Ricky Griffin. FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT, 7E, International Edition offers a strong theoretical and functional framework clearly organized around the functions of management with a concise presentation that offers the flexibility to add cases, exercises or projects. The book's proven balance of theory and practice incorporates numerous, engaging learning features to help readers develop and strengthen today's most important management skills. Opening vignettes immediately emphasize the relevance of each chapter's content, while skill applications and new cases keep readers focused and actively engaged. New features reflect today's emerging management challenges, including the economic crisis and energy crisis. With FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT, 7E, International readers quickly find themselves equipped with the confidence of a management professional. Features Summary Provides your students with theoretical and functional framework they need for success in management, this title gives you the flexibility to integrate your own cases... Author Ricky Griffin Publisher South-Western College Publishing Release date 20130215 Pages 512 ISBN 1-133-62753-6 ISBN 13 978-1-133-62753-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours A Course of Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists attempts a synthesis between the various theoretical concepts with the tools and techniques useful to the engineer, aiming at an equilibrium between mathematical rigour and a practical point of view with applications in mind. THE MAIN TOPICS DISCUSSED ARE: Linear and non linear Algebra Topology (Topological and Metric spaces, Convexity Connexity, Orthogonal Projection in Hilbert spaces, etc.) Integration (Lebesgue Integral, Analytic functions, Fourier and Laplace Transforms, Distributions) The focus is on the applications of the above in Linear and Nonlinear Optimization, Combinatorial Optimization (Graphs), Dynamical Programming, Approximations, Solutions of Integral and Differential equations. Features Summary Attempts a synthesis between the various theoretical concepts with the tools and techniques useful to the engineer, aiming at an equilibrium between mathematical rigour and a practical point of view with applications in mind... Author Marietta Manolessou Publisher Alpha Science International Ltd. Release date 20141117 Pages 526 ISBN 1-84265-447-0 ISBN 13 978-1-84265-447-7

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 7-10 working days once ordered) Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events. Focusing on the role of the event manager and their diverse responsibilities through each phase of the event planning process, this is still the only textbook to define the concept of knowledge in the context of events management, placing it at the centre of professional practice. The book is designed to encourage critical thinking on the part of the student, to develop the skills that they will need to become effective, and reflective, practitioners in the events industry, and every chapter contains a rich array of real world case studies, data and practical examples from sport, recreation and tourism contexts. This second edition has been significantly strengthened with the inclusion of two completely new chapters on environmental sustainability and on the politics of events management. It is essential reading for any student or practitioner working in events management, sport management, leisure management, outdoor recreation or tourism. Format:Paperback Pages:264

Rogue Urbanism Emergent African Cities Critics of these dominant discourses, such as Jennifer Robinson, AbdouMaliq Simone, Dominique Malaquais, Achille Mbembe, Asef Bayat, Ibrahim Abdullah, Okwui Enwezor, Onookome Okome, Jean Tshonda, Philip de Boeck, Sarah Nuttall, amongst many others, point to multiple alternatives in approaching and understanding the African city. The unique ambition of Rogue Urbanism is to produce new and relevant theoretical work on African urbanism in a way that works within the border zone between inherited theoretical resources and artistic representations of everyday practices and phenomenology in African cities. The assumption is that urban theorists can renew and expand their search for grounded approaches to theorise African urbanism through an engagement with the epistemologies of artists, cultural practitioners and designers; and theorists who work on the urban condition and spatiality can find new entry points to enrich their own creative processes. Where reflections fail to work directly with the insights of artists, scholars can at least work through their understanding of the ordinary in the everyday, however this may manifest or inspire. Beautifully designed and packaged, Rogue Urbanism enlarges and deepens the search for the rogue intensities that mark African cities as they find their voice and footing in a truly unwieldy world. Authors      Edgar Pieterse & AbdouMaliq Simone ISBN          9781431406234 Format       Hardback Pages        498p.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This textbook has been fully revised to reflect the 2015 AQA Business specification, giving you up-to-date material that supports your teaching and student's learning.- Builds up quantitative skills with 'Maths moment' features and assesses them in the end of chapter activities- Ensures students have the knowledge of real life businesses so they can apply their theoretical understanding with the 'Business in focus' feature- Helps students get to grips with the content and tests key skills with activities at the end of every chapter Features Summary Surridge and Gillespie are back, helping students of all abilities reach their goal; develop students' quantitative and analytical skills, knowledge and ability to apply theoretical understanding through real life business examples and varied activities. Author Malcolm Surridge (Author), Andrew Gillespie (Author) Publisher Hodder Education Release date 20150925 Pages 296 ISBN 1-4718-3578-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4718-3578-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days This volume provides fresh theoretical insights and policy solutions that address intractable new forms of racism. The book tackles important and timely issues that continue to affect the lives of Americans of all shades and ethnicities. Features Summary This volume provides fresh theoretical insights and policy solutions that address intractable new forms of racism. The book tackles important and timely issues that continue to affect the lives of Americans of all shades and ethnicities. Author John J. Betancur Publisher Haymarket Books Release date 20140401 Pages 406 ISBN 1-60846-346-X ISBN 13 978-1-60846-346-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days Emma Bell and Richard Thorpe are engaging companions for this journey into the complex world of management research. They provide a stimulating and critical overview of the key theoretical debates on research paradigms and methodologies and relate them to the day to day practice of the research, demystifying the process and providing invaluable insights into the politics and practice of research. Unlike most books about management research, this little book does not present the process as logical, rational and predictable. Instead, it explores the messy and unpredictable nature of management research and the fascinating reasons behind this. In doing so, it will give you the confidence and understanding to experiment and improvise while carrying out your research. Incorporating research tales from within the workplace, Bell and Thorpe have triumphed in bringing you a fun and thought-provoking discourse on management research that you will treasure. An electronic inspection copy is available for instructors. Features Summary Bell and Thorpe provide a stimulating and critical overview of the key theoretical debates on research paradigms and methodologies and relate them to the day to day practice of the research... Author Richard Thorpe (Author), Emma Bell (Author) Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Release date 20130918 Pages 137 ISBN 1-4462-0162-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4462-0162-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Michael Berry is a theoretical physicist who has contributed to a wide variety of areas in quantum mechanics, optics and related mathematics, linked by the geometrical aspects of waves, especially phase. This collection of his selected published and unpublished papers, reviews, tributes to other scientists, speeches and other works ranges from the technical to the popular. It is organized by the themes of his significant scientific contributions. Detailed introductions emphasize the rich connections between the different themes. An essential read for physicists, mathematicians, students and philosophers of science. Features Summary Michael Berry is a theoretical physicist who has contributed to a wide variety of areas in quantum mechanics, optics and related mathematics, linked by the geometrical aspects of waves... Author Michael Victor Berry Publisher World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Release date 20170920 Pages 724 ISBN 981-3221-20-8 ISBN 13 978-981-3221-20-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Conservation behavior assists the investigation of species endangerment associated with managing animals impacted by anthropogenic activities. It employs a theoretical framework that examines the mechanisms, development, function, and phylogeny of behavior variation in order to develop practical tools for preventing biodiversity loss and extinction. Developed from a symposium held at the International Congress on Conservation Biology in 2011, this is the first book to offer an in-depth, logical framework that identifies three vital areas for understanding conservation behavior: anthropogenic threats to wildlife, conservation and management protocols, and indicators of anthropogenic threats. Bridging the gap between behavioral ecology and conservation biology, this volume ascertains key links between the fields, explores the theoretical foundations of these linkages, and connects them to practical wildlife management tools and concise applicable advice. Adopting a clear and structured approach throughout, this book is a vital resource for graduate students, academic researchers, and wildlife managers. Features Summary This book identifies three vital areas for understanding conservation behaviour and integrates them into a practical management scheme. Its structured approach encompasses the efficient use of behavioural ecology theory and principles in conservation and management to offer concise applicable advice for wildlife management. Author Oded Berger-Tal (Editor), David Z. Saltz (Editor) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20160503 Pages 402 ISBN 1-107-69041-2 ISBN 13 978-1-107-69041-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Defining his subject as making the art of verifying computer programs (debugging) into a science, the author addresses both practical and theoretical aspects of the process. A self-contained treatment, it includes selected concepts of computability theory and mathematical logic, and each chapter concludes with bibliographic remarks, references, and problems. This book is a classic text on sequential program verification; it has been widely translated from the original Hebrew and is much in demand among graduate students in the field of computer science (it may also be used as an undergraduate text for advanced classes). Unabridged republication of the edition published by McGraw-Hill, New York, 1974. Features Summary Attempting to make into a science the art of verifying computer programs (debugging), the author addresses both practical and theoretical aspects. This self-contained treatment includes selected concepts of computability theory and mathematical logic. Author Zohar Manna Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Release date 20031101 Pages 464 ISBN 0-486-43238-6 ISBN 13 978-0-486-43238-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Plant Maintenance and Reliability Engineering provides both theoretical and practical knowledge together with the latest technological concepts and research in the field. The topics covered in this book are an integral part of the syllabi in most of the universities in India and meet the requirements of the course plant maintenance and reliability engineering taught in mechanical engineering and all allied branches. Features Summary Plant Maintenance and Reliability Engineering provides both theoretical and practical knowledge together with the latest technological concepts and research in the field... Author N.V.S. Raju Publisher Cengage Learning (Emea) Ltd Release date 20120301 Pages 417 ISBN 1-4080-7263-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4080-7263-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 10 working days This title is intended as a manual for environmental education practitioners. It provides theoretical background with the view of improving environmental education practitioners' practice. Environmental education addresses topics such as: The origin of the term/concept environmental education in southern Africa; a philosophical perspective of environmental education; teaching for the environment; environmental issues; education for sustainability; environmental education in the informal sector; environmental education in business and industry; research in environmental education. Features Summary This title is intended as a manual for environmental education practitioners. It provides theoretical background with the view of improving environmental education practitioners' practice.. Author C.P. Loubser Publisher Van Schaik Publishers Release date 20040101 Pages 194 ISBN 0-627-02550-1 ISBN 13 978-0-627-02550-1

Richmond Vale Academy offers the A-certificate “Fighting with the Poor” in St-Vincent and the Grenadines. The A-certificate is an 18 months study program, where we combine theoretical studies at the Academy and practical studies in projects, as well in the Caribbean, as in different project in Latin America. The program is a cooperation between Richmond Vale Academy, One World University and Humana People to People. The program: 6 months of studies in Richmond Vale Academy in St Vincent, study about causes and conditions of poverty, global warming, big issues of our world, health, inequality, the future of the Poor and Latin American studies. Preparations to work in the project. 6 months of service in a project in a Latin American country with Humana People to People, which is running different community development projects in Ecuador and Belize. Working with communities in those countries and continuing studies. 6 months Journal period back in the Academy, sharing experiences with the world, producing a product about your experiences, working in St Vincent communities, finalizing studies and participating in exams through distance learning at One World University. Graduation and discussions and planning the Open Future. You will live in an environment based on community. We grow our food, cook, clean and run the school as a collective. You will be engaged in learning sessions, study tasks, presentations, volunteer work, fundraising and more. As you train to become a development instructor you will be challenged to stretch your mind and understanding of the world. As you train to become a development instructor you will learn about empowering the poor to create a sustainable future. The only demands are a high school degree and a decent knowledge of the English language, as it is the language you’ll use during the time at the school. To apply for the program, send us your CV and we will contact you.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days This fascinating volume examines the recent increase in subnational environmental policy agreements between different countries, with a particular focus on Germany and the US. Holley Ralston explores why international environmental partnerships are forming at the state level and the factors that both aid and inhibit their long-term success. The book begins with an in-depth analysis of the theoretical and historical frameworks of transnational partnerships, before transitioning into a discussion of specific environmental agreements between US and German states. The following partnerships are covered in detail: California and Bavaria (1995 and 2000), Wisconsin and Bavaria (1998), Maryland and Schleswig-Holstein (2002) and California and North Rhine-Westphalia (2004). Taken together, these examples provide important insights into the ways in which multi-level governance structures allow subnational actors to shape policy developments around global environmental issues. This timely study - the first of its kind on this topic - will appeal to both academic researchers and policymakers with an interest in global environmental governance, environmental policymaking, comparative governance and the roles of individuals versus institutions. Features Summary This fascinating volume examines the recent increase in subnational environmental policy agreements between different countries, with a particular focus on Germany and the US... Author Holley Andrea Ralston Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Release date 20131231 Pages 256 ISBN 1-78254-913-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78254-913-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days This proven text fuses the best of theory-based and research-based instruction to give you a powerful introduction to personality that is accessible and understandable. Burger pairs "theory, applications, and assessment" chapters with chapters that describe the research programs aligned with every major theoretical approach. Biographical sketches of theorists and accounts of the stories behind influential research programs help you gain an understanding of how classic and contemporary findings relate to each other, and reinforce the idea that theory and research perpetuate one another. In-text self-assessments and a Study Guide (available separately) allow you to stop, consider what you're reading, and interact with the material. Features Summary Combines the theory-based and research-based instruction to offer students an introduction to personality that is accessible and understandable. Author Jerry M. Burger Publisher Broadman & Holman Publishers Release date 20100622 Pages 520 ISBN 0-8400-3189-0 ISBN 13 978-0-8400-3189-1

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Ideal for undergraduates of geotechnical engineering for civil engineers, this established textbook sets out the basic theories of soil mechanics in a clear and straightforward way; combining both classical and critical state theories and giving students a good grounding in the subject which will last right through into a career as a geotechnical engineer. The subject is broken down into discrete topics which are presented in a series of short, focused chapters with clear and accessible text that develops from the purely theoretical to discussing practical applications. Soil behaviour is described by relatively simple equations with clear parameters while a number of worked examples and simple experimental demonstrations are included to illustrate the principles involved and aid reader understanding. Format:Paperback Pages:480

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) This clear and concise text takes as its starting point the theoretical frameworks that are the foundation of current international relations. Kaufman explains the traditional theories, but also makes a place for understanding the areas that lie outside of or cannot be explained by those approaches. Although levels of analysis are the primary unifying force, the book also assesses what this approach does not explain about the contemporary international system. Format:Paperback Pages:240

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days "Economic Analysis in Health Care, Second Edition" is intended as a core textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of health economics. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of the field of economics in health care and the evaluation of health care technologies. This new edition has been fully updated with up-to-date case studies from the UK, Europe and the Rest of the World. It includes a new chapter on health care labour markets and contains new material integrated throughout the text on the economics of public health.Adopts an international perspective towards topics in health economicsCreates a useful balance of theoretical treatment and practical application throughout the bookFocuses on both market-related and economic evaluation aspects of health economics. Features Summary Economic Analysis in Health Care, Second Edition is intended as a core textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of health economics... Author Stephen Morris (Author), John Appleby (Author), Nancy Devlin (Author), David Parkin (Author), Anne Spencer (Author) Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20120404 Pages 386 ISBN 1-119-95149-6 ISBN 13 978-1-119-95149-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days What can fashionable ideas, blind faith, or pure fantasy possibly have to do with the scientific quest to understand the universe? Surely, theoretical physicists are immune to mere trends, dogmatic beliefs, or flights of fancy? In fact, acclaimed physicist and bestselling author Roger Penrose argues that researchers working at the extreme frontiers of physics are just as susceptible to these forces as anyone else. In this provocative book, he argues that fashion, faith, and fantasy, while sometimes productive and even essential in physics, may be leading today's researchers astray in three of the field's most important areas--string theory, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. Arguing that string theory has veered away from physical reality by positing six extra hidden dimensions, Penrose cautions that the fashionable nature of a theory can cloud our judgment of its plausibility. In the case of quantum mechanics, its stunning success in explaining the atomic universe has led to an uncritical faith that it must also apply to reasonably massive objects, and Penrose responds by suggesting possible changes in quantum theory. Turning to cosmology, he argues that most of the current fantastical ideas about the origins of the universe cannot be true, but that an even wilder reality may lie behind them. Finally, Penrose describes how fashion, faith, and fantasy have ironically also shaped his own work, from twistor theory, a possible alternative to string theory that is beginning to acquire a fashionable status, to "conformal cyclic cosmology," an idea so fantastic that it could be called "conformal crazy cosmology." The result is an important critique of some of the most significant developments in physics today from one of its most eminent figures. Features Summary The description for this book, Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe, will be forthcoming. Author Roger Penrose Publisher Princeton University Press Release date 20080912 Pages 501 ISBN 0-691-11979-1 ISBN 13 978-0-691-11979-3

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Better water management will be crucial if we are to meet many of the key challenges of this century - feeding the world's growing population and reducing poverty, meeting water and sanitation needs, protecting vital ecosystems, all while adapting to climate change. The approach known as Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is widely recognized as the best way forward, but is poorly understood, even within the water sector. Since a core IWRM principle is that good water management must involve the water users, the understanding and involvement of other sectors is critical for success. There is thus an urgent need for practical guidance, for both water and development professionals, based on real world examples, rather than theoretical constructs. That is what this book provides. Using case studies, the book illustrates how better water management, guided by the IWRM approach, has helped to meet a wide range of sustainable development goals. It does this by considering practical examples, looking at how IWRM has contributed, at different scales, from very local, village-level experiences to reforms at national level and beyond to cases involving trans-boundary river basins. Using these on-the-ground experiences, from both developed and developing countries in five continents, the book provides candid and practical lessons for policy-makers, donors, and water and development practitioners worldwide, looking at how IWRM principles were applied, what worked, and, equally important, what didn't work, and why. Published with the Global Water Partnership Format:Paperback Pages:250

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) This authoritative work brings together leading play therapists to describe state-of-the-art clinical approaches and applications. The book explains major theoretical frameworks and summarizes the contemporary play therapy research base, including compelling findings from neuroscience. Contributors present effective strategies for treating children struggling with such problems as trauma, maltreatment, attachment difficulties, bullying, rage, grief, and autism spectrum disorder. Practice principles are brought to life in vivid case illustrations throughout the volume. Special topics include treatment of military families and play therapy interventions for adolescents and adults. Format:Hardback Pages:556

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Agricultural geography is defined as the study of the geographical and locational attributes, patterns, and processes of crop and animal farming, and related subjects such as farm land, farm-associated human geographers, environmental issues, and theoretical works on the location of agricultural activities. The study of agricultural geography has produced a large amount of literature. This volume records and presents, in an organized manner, as much as possible of this literature. The entries of this compendium are written in a wide array of languages, including English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Swedish, Danish, Dutch, Russian and others in order to provide the widest coverage possible. The entries include atlases, books, book chapters, scholarly articles from professional journals, conference proceedings, doctoral dissertations, and master's theses. Over 12,000 entries have been recorded here, with the hope that such references will encourage and support the work of students, faculty, and other users. Features Summary 97.00 Author Thomas A Rumney Publisher Scarecrow Press Release date 20051202 Pages 816 ISBN 0-8108-5702-2 ISBN 13 978-0-8108-5702-5