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Spatial Thinking in Environmental Contexts Maps Archives and Timelines

Spatial Thinking in Environmental Contexts Maps Archives and Timelines

Spatial Thinking in Environmental Contexts: Maps Archives and Timelines cultivates the spatial thinking habit of mind as a critical geographical view of how the world works including how environmental systems function and how we can approach and solve environmental problems using maps archives and timelines. The work explains why spatial thinking matters as it helps readers to integrate a variety of methods to describe and analyze spatial/temporal events and phenomena in disparate environmental contexts. It weaves together maps GIS timelines and storytelling as important strategies in examining concepts and procedures in analyzing real-world data and relationships. The work thus adds significant value to qualitative and quantitative research in environmental (and related) sciences. Features Written by internationally renowned experts known for taking complex ideas and finding accessible ways to more broadly understand and communicate them. Includes real-world studies explaining the merging of disparate data in a sensible manner understandable across several disciplines. Unique approach to spatial thinking involving animated maps 3D maps GEOMATs and story maps to integrate maps archives and timelines—first across a single environmental example and then through varied examples. Merges spatial and temporal views on a broad range of environmental issues from traditional environmental topics to more unusual ones involving urban studies medicine municipal/governmental application and citizen-scientist topics. Provides easy to follow step-by-step instructions to complete tasks; no prior experience in data processing is needed. | Spatial Thinking in Environmental Contexts Maps Archives and Timelines

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The Business of Indie Games Everything You Need to Know to Conquer the Indie Games Industry

The Business of Indie Games Everything You Need to Know to Conquer the Indie Games Industry

The Business of Indie Games provides exceptional insight into how the video games industry works. It shares valuable information on how to successfully self-publish and secure publisher support. Whether you’re making your first game or tenth this book is a must read. – Paul Baldwin Curve Digital The video game industry is a tough business and anyone looking to succeed in indie development should give The Business of Indie Games a read. – Graham Smith Co-Founder of DrinkBox Studios This book is a fast track to success for anyone managing a game launch and looking to raise funding for their projects. It shares knowledge that you only learn after years of triumphs and failures within this industry. – Scott Drader Co-Founder of Metalhead Software There’s nothing like The Business of Indie Games taught in school. You learn how to make a game but not how to conduct business market and launch a game. This book dives into topics that every indie developer should know. – Yukon Wainczak Founder of Snoozy Kazoo I’ve seen no better guide for understanding how the video game industry really works. An important read for anyone whose work touches games including those of us looking to engage the community. – Carla Warner Director of STREAM for No Kid Hungry The Business of Indie Games explores what many universities forget to cover: how to sell and market your own indie game to potential publishers and developers. While many classes help students on their way to designing and programming their own games there are few classes that equip students with the skills to sell their own product. In essence this means future indie game developers are not equipped to talk to investors negotiate with publishers and engage with major platforms like Steam and Nintendo. Authors Alex Josef Alex Van Lepp and Marshal D. Carper are looking to rectify this problem by helping indie game developers and companies level up their business acumen. With detailed chapters and sections that deal with different engines negotiation tactics and marketing The Business of Indie Games is the perfect omnibus for up-and-coming indie game developers. The future of gaming curriculums is not just in teaching students how to create games but also in preparing them for the business of games. | The Business of Indie Games Everything You Need to Know to Conquer the Indie Games Industry

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The Audio Expert Everything You Need to Know About Audio

The Audio Expert Everything You Need to Know About Audio

The Audio Expert is a comprehensive reference book covering all aspects of audio with both practical and theoretical explanations. It is written for people who want to understand audio at the deepest most technical level but without needing an engineering degree. The Audio Expert explains how audio really works in much more depth than usual using common sense plain-English explanations and mechanical analogies with minimal math. It uses an easy to read conversational tone and includes more than 400 figures and photos to augment the printed text. However this book goes beyond merely explaining how audio works. It brings together the concepts of audio aural perception musical instrument physics acoustics and basic electronics showing how they’re intimately related. It also describes in great detail many practices and techniques used by recording and mixing engineers including video production and computers. This book is meant for intermediate to advanced recording engineers and audiophiles who want to become experts. There’s plenty for beginners too. One unique feature is explaining how audio devices such as equalizers compressors and A/D converters work internally and how they’re spec’d and tested rather than merely describing how to use them. There’s plenty of myth-busting and consumerism too. The book doesn’t tell readers what brand power amplifier to buy but it explains in great detail what defines a good amplifier so people can choose a first-rate model wisely without over-paying. Most explanations throughout the book are platform-agnostic applying equally to Windows and Mac computers and to most software and hardware. Many audio and video examples are included to enhance the written text. The new edition offers many updates and improvements throughout. New sections on coding an equalizer comparing microphone preamps testing results of loudspeaker isolation devices new online video content on music theory plus incorporated chapters on MIDI basics computers video production plus new myth-busters and much more! | The Audio Expert Everything You Need to Know About Audio

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The Complete Family Guide to Addiction Everything You Need to Know Now to Help Your Loved One and Yourself

The Complete Family Guide to Addiction Everything You Need to Know Now to Help Your Loved One and Yourself

If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction-and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family-you are not alone. But until now there has been no single book that gives the millions of families like yours the comprehensive unbiased information you need. This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions that spouses parents and grown children face every day. Why do addicts make such bad choices? How can you find (and afford) treatment that works-and convince your loved one to try it? Can relapse be prevented? When does being supportive cross the line to enabling? Providing science-based answers and resources the authors cover crucial emotional financial and legal issues that simply aren't discussed in other books. The more your family knows about the myths and realities of addiction the better equipped you will be to overcome it. | The Complete Family Guide to Addiction Everything You Need to Know Now to Help Your Loved One and Yourself

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Video Game Law Everything you need to know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry

Video Game Law Everything you need to know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry

Video Game Law is aimed at game developers and industry professionals who want to better understand the industry or are in need of expert legal guidance. Given the rise in international competition the increasing complexity of video game features and the explosive growth of the industry in general game developers can quickly find themselves in serious trouble becoming vulnerable to copyright infringement claims piracy and even security breaches. Not every video game company has the financial resources to retain in-house counsel–which Video Game Law seeks to address by discussing many of the common pitfalls legal questions and scenarios facing the industry. S. Gregory Boyd Brian Pyne and Sean F. Kane the most prominent sought after and respected video game attorneys in the country break down the laws and legal concepts that every game developer and industry professional needs to know in order to better protect their game and grow their company. KEY FEATURES:• Provides a solid understanding of intellectual property (IP) concepts and laws includingcopyright trademark trade secret and other protections that apply to video games andhow each can be employed to protect a company’s unique and valuable IP• Explores cutting edge legal issues that affect the gaming industry including gambling virtual currency privacy laws the Digital Millennium Copyright Act tax incentives andrelevant piracy laws• Provides an overview of legal and privacy vocabulary and concepts needed to navigateand succeed in an industry that is constantly growing and evolving• Provides illustrative examples and legal concepts from the video game industry in everychapter | Video Game Law Everything you need to know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry

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A Concise History of the Middle East

A Concise History of the Middle East

A Concise History of the Middle East provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this turbulent region. Spanning from pre-Islam to the present day it explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture the influence of the West modernization efforts in the Middle East the struggle of various peoples for political independence the Arab–Israel conflict the reassertion of Islamic values and power the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question and the Middle East post-9/11 and post-Arab uprisings. The twelfth edition has been fully revised to reflect the most recent events in and concerns of the region including the presence of ISIS and other non-state actors the civil wars in Syria and Yemen and the refugee crisis. New parts and part timelines will help students grasp and contextualize the long and complicated history of the region. With updated biographical sketches and glossary and a new concluding chapter this book remains the quintessential text for students of Middle East history.

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The Internet Book Everything You Need to Know about Computer Networking and How the Internet Works

The Internet Book Everything You Need to Know about Computer Networking and How the Internet Works

The Internet Book Fifth Edition explains how computers communicate what the Internet is how the Internet works and what services the Internet offers. It is designed for readers who do not have a strong technical background — early chapters clearly explain the terminology and concepts needed to understand all the services. It helps the reader to understand the technology behind the Internet appreciate how the Internet can be used and discover why people find it so exciting. In addition it explains the origins of the Internet and shows the reader how rapidly it has grown. It also provides information on how to avoid scams and exaggerated marketing claims. The first section of the book introduces communication system concepts and terminology. The second section reviews the history of the Internet and its incredible growth. It documents the rate at which the digital revolution occurred and provides background that will help readers appreciate the significance of the underlying design. The third section describes basic Internet technology and capabilities. It examines how Internet hardware is organized and how software provides communication. This section provides the foundation for later chapters and will help readers ask good questions and make better decisions when salespeople offer Internet products and services. The final section describes application services currently available on the Internet. For each service the book explains both what the service offers and how the service works. About the Author Dr. Douglas Comer is a Distinguished Professor at Purdue University in the departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has created and enjoys teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on computer networks and Internets operating systems computer architecture and computer software. One of the researchers who contributed to the Internet as it was being formed in the late 1970s and 1980s he has served as a member of the Internet Architecture Board the group responsible for guiding the Internet’s development. Prof. Comer is an internationally recognized expert on computer networking the TCP/IP protocols and the Internet who presents lectures to a wide range of audiences. In addition to research articles he has written a series of textbooks that describe the technical details of the Internet. Prof. Comer’s books have been translated into many languages and are used in industry as well as computer science engineering and business departments around the world. Prof. Comer joined the Internet project in the late 1970s and has had a high-speed Internet connection to his home since 1981. He wrote this book as a response to everyone who has asked him for an explanation of the Internet that is both technically correct and easily understood by anyone. An Internet enthusiast Comer displays INTRNET on the license plate of his car. | The Internet Book Everything You Need to Know about Computer Networking and How the Internet Works

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A History of the Muslim World to 1750 The Making of a Civilization

A History of the Muslim World to 1750 The Making of a Civilization

A History of the Muslim World to 1750 traces the development of Islamic civilization from the career of the Prophet Muhammad to the mid-eighteenth century. Encompassing a wide range of significant events within the period its coverage includes the creation of the Dar al-Islam (the territory ruled by Muslims) the fragmentation of society into various religious and political groups including the Shi'ites and Sunnis the series of catastrophes in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries that threatened to destroy the civilization and the rise of the Ottoman Safavid and Mughal empires. Including the latest research from the last ten years this second edition has been updated and expanded to cover the fifteenth to eighteenth centuries. Fully refreshed and containing over sixty images to highlight the key visual aspects this book offers students a balanced coverage of the Muslim world from the Iberian Peninsula to South Asia and detailed accounts of all cultures. The use of maps primary sources timelines and a glossary further illuminates the fascinating yet complex world of the pre-modern Middle East. Covering art architecture religious institutions theological beliefs popular religious practice political institutions cuisine and much more A History of the Muslim World to 1750 is the perfect introduction for all students of the history of Islamic civilization and the Middle East. | A History of the Muslim World to 1750 The Making of a Civilization

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The Video Games Textbook History • Business • Technology

The Video Games Textbook History • Business • Technology

The Video Games Textbook takes the history of video games to the next level. Coverage includes every major video game console handheld system and game-changing personal computer as well as a look at the business technology and people behind the games. Chapters feature objectives and key terms illustrative timelines color images and graphs in addition to the technical specifications and key titles for each platform. Every chapter is a journey into a different segment of gaming where readers emerge with a clear picture of how video games evolved why the platforms succeeded or failed and the impact they had on the industry and culture. Written to capture the attention and interest of students from around the world this newly revised Second Edition also serves as a go-to handbook for any video game enthusiast. This edition features new content in every chapter including color timelines sections on color theory and lighting the NEC PC-98 series MSX series Amstrad CPC Sinclair ZX Spectrum Milton Bradley Microvision Nintendo Game & Watch gender issues PEGI and CERO rating systems and new Pro Files and quiz questions plus expanded coverage on PC and mobile gaming virtual reality Valve Steam Deck Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Key Features Explores the history business and technology of video games including social political and economic motivations Facilitates learning with clear objectives key terms illustrative timelines color images tables and graphs Highlights the technical specifications and key titles of all major game consoles handhelds personal computers and mobile platforms Reinforces material with market summaries and reviews of breakthroughs and trends as well as end-of-chapter activities and quizzes | The Video Games Textbook History • Business • Technology

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The Plays of James Boaden

The Plays of James Boaden

Originally compiled and published in 1980 this volume contains the plays of James Broaden. Although not many critics of eighteenth-century drama mention Broaden he loved the theatre and its world and this love comes across in everything he wrote. This volume contains plays including the songs and chorusses of his first Ozmynn and Daraxa from 1793 Fountainville Forest from 1794 and The Secret Tribunal from 1795 as well as many others. | The Plays of James Boaden

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The VES Handbook of Virtual Production

The VES Handbook of Virtual Production

The VES Handbook of Virtual Production is a comprehensive guide to everything about virtual production available today – from pre-production to digital character creation building a stage choosing LED panels setting up Volume Control in-camera compositing of live action and CG elements Virtual Art Departments Virtual Previs and scouting best practices and much more. Current and forward-looking this book covers everything one may need to know to execute a successful virtual production project – including when it is best to use virtual production and when it is not. More than 80 industry leaders in all fields of virtual production share their knowledge experiences techniques and best practices. The text also features charts technical drawings color images and an extensive glossary of virtual production terms. The VES Handbook of Virtual Production is a vital resource for anyone wishing to gain essential knowledge in all aspects of virtual production. This is a must-have book for both aspiring and veteran professionals. It has been carefully compiled by the editors of The VES Handbook of Visual Effects.

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Fundamentals of Internet of Things for Non-Engineers

Fundamentals of Internet of Things for Non-Engineers

The IoT is the next manifestation of the Internet. The trend started by connecting computers to computers progressed to connecting people to people and is now moving to connect everything to everything. The movement started like a race—with a lot of fanfare excitement and cheering. We’re now into the work phase and we have to figure out how to make the dream come true. The IoT will have many faces and involve many fields as it progresses. It will involve technology design security legal policy business artificial intelligence design Big Data and forensics; about any field that exists now. This is the reason for this book. There are books in each one of these fields but the focus was always an inch wide and a mile deep. There’s a need for a book that will introduce the IoT to non-engineers and allow them to dream of the possibilities and explore the work venues in this area. The book had to be a mile wide and a few inches deep. The editors met this goal by engaging experts from a number of fields and asking them to come together to create an introductory IoT book. Fundamentals of Internet of Things for Non-Engineers Provides a comprehensive view of the current fundamentals and the anticipated future trends in the realm of Internet of Things from a practitioner’s point of view Brings together a variety of voices with subject matter expertise in these diverse topical areas to provide leaders students and lay persons with a fresh worldview of the Internet of Things and the background to succeed in related technology decision-making Enhances the reader’s experience through a review of actual applications of Internet of Things end points and devices to solve business and civic problems along with notes on lessons learned Prepares readers to embrace the Internet of Things era and address complex business social operational educational and personal systems integration questions and opportunities

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A History of Crime and the American Criminal Justice System

A History of Crime and the American Criminal Justice System

This book offers a history of crime and the criminal justice system in America written particularly for students of criminal justice and those interested in the history of crime and punishment. It follows the evolution of the criminal justice system chronologically and when necessary offers parallels between related criminal justice issues in different historical eras. From its antecedents in England to revolutionary times to the American Civil War right through the twentieth century to the age of terrorism this book combines a wealth of resources with keen historical judgement to offer a fascinating account of the development of criminal justice in America. A new chapter brings the story up to date looking at criminal justice through the Obama era and the early days of the Trump administration. Each chapter is broken down into four crucial components related to the American criminal justice system from the historical perspective: lawmakers and the judiciary; law enforcement; corrections; and crime and punishment. A range of pedagogical features including timelines of key events learning objectives critical thinking questions and sources as well as a full glossary of key terms and a Who’s Who in Criminal Justice History ensures that readers are well-equipped to navigate the immense body of knowledge related to criminal justice history. Essential reading for Criminal Justice majors and historians alike this book will be a fascinating text for anyone interested in the development of the American criminal justice system from ancient times to the present day. | A History of Crime and the American Criminal Justice System

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Textbook of Melanoma Pathology Diagnosis and Management

Textbook of Melanoma Pathology Diagnosis and Management

An extensive reference work Textbook of Melanoma presents the latest information on the causes diagnosis and treatment of this increasingly common type of cancer. It distinguishes itself by its scholarship its comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the disease its accessibility and especially its focus. The breadth and depth of the coverage is reflected by the wide range of international authors all experts in their respective fields profiling everything from prevention strategies to gene therapy. The result is a comprehensive review of current knowledge a guide to what is currently regarded as best clinical practice and a preview of future developments. | Textbook of Melanoma Pathology Diagnosis and Management

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The Routledge International Handbook of Learning

The Routledge International Handbook of Learning

As our understanding of learning focuses on the whole person rather than individual aspects of learning so the process of learning is beginning to be studied from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines. This handbook presents a comprehensive overview of the contemporary research into learning: it brings together a diverse range of specialities with chapters written by leading scholars throughout the world from a wide variety of different approaches. The International Handbook of Learning captures the complexities of the learning process in seven major parts. Its 54 chapters are sub-divided in seven parts: Learning and the person: senses cognitions emotions personality traits and learning styles Learning across the lifespan Life-wide learning Learning across the disciplines: covering everything from anthropology to neuroscience Meaning systems’ interpretation Learning and disability Historical and contemporary learning theorists. Written by international experts this book is the first comprehensive multi-disciplinary analysis of learning packing a diverse collection of research into one accessible volume. | The Routledge International Handbook of Learning

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Ways of War American Military History from the Colonial Era to the Twenty-First Century

Ways of War American Military History from the Colonial Era to the Twenty-First Century

From the first interactions between European and native peoples to the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq military issues have always played an important role in American history. Now in its updated second edition Ways of War comprehensively explains the place of the military within the wider context of the history of the United States showing its centrality to American culture economics and politics. The fifteen chapters provide a complete survey of the American military's evolution that is designed for semester-length courses. Features of the revised and fully-updated second edition include: • Chronological and comprehensive coverage of North American conflicts in the seventeenth century and all wars undertaken by the United States; • New or expanded sections on Non-English Colonization in Northeast North America the Beaver Wars Pontiac’s War causes of the American Revolution borderlands conflict from 1848 to 1865 causes of the American Civil War Reconstruction the Meuse-Argonne Campaign Barack Obama’s second term as president the Syrian Civil War and the rise of the Islamic State; • 50 revised maps 20 new images chapter timelines identifying key events and text boxes providing biographical information and first-person accounts; • A companion website featuring a testbank of essay and multiple choice questions for instructors as well as student study resources such as an interactive timeline chapter summaries annotated further readings links to online resources flashcards and a glossary of key terms. Extensively illustrated and written by experienced instructors the second edition of Ways of War remains essential reading for all students of American Military History. | Ways of War American Military History from the Colonial Era to the Twenty-First Century

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Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis

Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis

Widely regarded as the authoritative work on the principles and practice of applied behavior analysis (ABA) this indispensable volume is now in a revised and expanded second edition. Leading experts present evidence-based procedures for supporting positive behaviors and reducing problem behaviors with children and adults in diverse contexts. Chapters delve into applications in education autism treatment addictions behavioral pediatrics and other areas. Covering everything from behavioral assessment and measurement to the design and implementation of individualized interventions the Handbook is a complete reference and training tool for ABA practitioners and students. New to This Edition *Incorporates key advances in research theory and clinical practice. *Chapters on additional applications: school consultation pediatric feeding disorders and telehealth services. *Chapters on quantitative analysis of behavior (matching and behavioral momentum theory) and behavioral economics. *Updated discussions of professional issues ABA certification and technology tools. | Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis

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Big Book of Blob Feelings

Big Book of Blob Feelings

The Big Book of Blob Feelings uses questions linked to specially selected photocopiable pictures to help you explore feelings with those who struggle to communicate about their emotions. Tried tested and loved internationally this inspirational resource includes a wealth of material around: Blob Theory - the feelosophy our open-question approach and the importance of allowing people to express their choices freely; Emotions - every day we all experience a wide range of feelings a broad selection of which have been illustrated to kick-start discussions; Developmental issues - the objective of each of the sheets is to see people of all ages grow in their awareness of who they are their uniqueness and how they can develop those gifts further as they share with others. Each picture is accompanied by ideas and questions to kick-start class group or one-to-one discussion so that everything in the book is relevant to your needs in your setting. The complete book is also included electronically on the accompanying downloadable resources so that you can print and re-use resources as often as you need to. The perfect companion to this book is The Big Book of Blob Feelings 2 which provides a huge range of new material while following the same structure and approach.

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Electricians' On-Site Companion

Electricians' On-Site Companion

This book contains everything electricians need to know about working on site covering not only the health and safety aspects of site work but also the techniques and testing knowledge required from the modern-day electrician. Regulations issues are included alongside step-by-step instructions for each task after which testing information checklists and example forms are given so that site workers can ensure they have done everything required of them. | Electricians' On-Site Companion

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Evolution The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity

Evolution The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity

Evolution is the single unifying principle of biology and core to everything in the life sciences. More than a century of work by scientists from across the biological spectrum has produced a detailed history of life across the phyla and explained the mechanisms by which new species form. This textbook covers both this history and the mechanisms of speciation; it also aims to provide students with the background needed to read the research literature on evolution. Students will therefore learn about cladistics molecular phylogenies the molecular-genetical basis of evolutionary change including the important role of protein networks symbionts and holobionts together with the core principles of developmental biology. The book also includes introductory appendices that provide background knowledge on for example the diversity of life today fossils the geology of Earth and the history of evolutionary thought. Key Features Summarizes the origins of life and the evolution of the eukaryotic cell and of Urbilateria the last common ancestor of invertebrates and vertebrates. Reviews the history of life across the phyla based on the fossil record and computational phylogenetics. Explains evo-devo and the generation of anatomical novelties. Illustrates the roles of small populations genetic drift mutation and selection in speciation. Documents human evolution using the fossil record and evidence of dispersal across the world leading to the emergence of modern humans. | Evolution The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity

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From Student to Scholar A Guide to Writing Through the Dissertation Stage

From Student to Scholar A Guide to Writing Through the Dissertation Stage

From Student to Scholar guides graduate students through the hidden developmental transition required in writing a dissertation and moving beyond to become a successful scholar. Identifying common rhetorical challenges across disciplines author Hjortshoj explains how to accommodate evolving audiences motivations standards writing processes and timelines. One full chapter is devoted to writing blocks and another offers advice to international students who are non-native speakers of English. The text also offers advice for managing relations with advisors and preparing for the diverse careers that PhDs trained primarily as research specialists actually enter. On the basis of more than thirty years of consultations with graduate students this volume is an important addition to graduate thesis seminars and composition courses as well as an invaluable reference for writing centers workshops and learning support centers. | From Student to Scholar A Guide to Writing Through the Dissertation Stage

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Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design

Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design

Efficient mobile systems that allow for vital sign monitoring and disease diagnosis at the point of care can help combat issues such as rising healthcare costs treatment delays in remote and resource-poor areas and the global shortage of skilled medical personnel. Covering everything from sensors systems and software to integration usability and regulatory challenges Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design offers valuable insight into state-of-the-art technologies research and methods for designing personal diagnostic and ambulatory healthcare devices. Presenting the combined expertise of contributors from various fields this multidisciplinary text:Gives an overview of the latest mobile health and point-of-care technologiesDiscusses portable diagnostics devices and sensors including mobile-phone-based health systemsExplores lab-on-chip systems as well as energy-efficient solutions for mobile point-of-care monitorsAddresses computer vision and signal processing for real-time diagnosticsConsiders interface design for lay healthcare providers and home usersMobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design provides important background information about the design process of mobile health and point-of-care devices using practical examples to illustrate key aspects related to instrumentation information processing and implementation.

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Management of Construction Projects A Constructor's Perspective

Management of Construction Projects A Constructor's Perspective

Unlike the majority of construction project management textbooks out there Management of Construction Projects takes a distinctive approach by setting itself in the context of a single and real-world construction project throughout and also by looking at construction project management from the constructor’s perspective. This project-based learning approach emphasizes the skills knowledge and techniques students require to become successful project managers. This second edition uses a brand new larger and more challenging case study to take students through key stages of the process including: contracts and subcontracting; estimating scheduling and planning; supply chain and materials management; cost control quality and safety; project leadership and ethics; and claims disputes and project close-outs. Also new to this edition is coverage of emergent industry trends such as LEAN LEED and BIM. The book contains essential features such as review questions exercises and chapter summaries while example plans schedules contracts and other documents are stored on a companion website. Written in straightforward language from a constructor’s perspective this textbook gives a realistic overview and review of the roles of project managers and everything they need to know in order to see a successful project through from start to finish. | Management of Construction Projects A Constructor's Perspective

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Asian Philosophies

Asian Philosophies

With an inside view from an expert in the field and a clear and engaging writing style Asian Philosophies Seventh Edition invites students and professors to think along with the great minds of the Asian traditions. Eminent scholar and teacher John M. Koller has devoted his life to understanding and explaining Asian thought and practice. He wrote this text to give students access to the rich philosophical and religious ideas of both South and East Asia. New to this seventh edition: Added material on Confucianism including focused coverage of (1) the Analects and society and (2) ren and nature; Additional information on Theravada Buddhism Vajrayana Buddhism and Zen Buddhism as well as new in-depth coverage of ecological attitudes in Buddhism; Expanded coverage of ecological attitudes in all of the Asian traditions; Brief excerpts from primary sources to help better explain the key concepts; Added timelines for essential texts in each tradition; Improved Glossary and Pronunciation Guide; Additional text boxes to help students quickly understand key ideas texts and concepts; Updated Further Reading sections.

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A Field Guide to Gifted Students (Set of 10) A Teacher's Introduction to Identifying and Meeting the Needs of Gifted Learners

A Field Guide to Gifted Students (Set of 10) A Teacher's Introduction to Identifying and Meeting the Needs of Gifted Learners

A Field Guide to Gifted Students is a practical manual to the unique characteristics of gifted and advanced learners. Presented as a concise 32-page full-color booklet available in sets of 10 print copies or a single eBook copy this resource: Can be used in teacher workshops and other group professional learning settings. Assists educators in understanding and meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of gifted students. Includes a companion online facilitator's guide. Features practical tips based on current research and best practices. Is packed with illustrations checklists space to write notes and a glossary of terms. School can feel like the wrong fit for many gifted learners but through learning how to notice and support gifted students' diverse traits and needs educators can build ideal classroom climates for student success. Readers will understand how to identify giftedness and related traits including twice-exceptionality introversion and extroversion perfectionism sensitivity and intuitiveness. The online facilitator's guide includes everything workshop leaders need to conduct a brief course for classroom teachers coordinators counselors or even parents. | A Field Guide to Gifted Students (Set of 10) A Teacher's Introduction to Identifying and Meeting the Needs of Gifted Learners

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