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Ugandan Asians in Great Britain - Forced Migration and Social Absorption (Hardcover): William G. Kuepper, G. Lynne Lackey,... Ugandan Asians in Great Britain - Forced Migration and Social Absorption (Hardcover)
William G. Kuepper, G. Lynne Lackey, E.Nelson Swinerton
R2,694 Discovery Miles 26 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ugandan Asians in Great Britain (1975) examines the impact of the 1972 immigration of 28,000 Asians expelled from Uganda, looking at the impact on both the immigrants themselves and the British host community. It is an attempt to understand some of the dynamics of forced migrant transition from one society and culture to another. The study was largely carried out in Wandsworth and Slough and shows how these communities - not without social problems before this influx of immigrants - adapted to the new arrivals. The sensitivity and effectiveness of the community relations organisations and the welfare agencies in these areas is revealed.

Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Seventh Edition (Paperback, 7th edition): Merle Potter, E. Nelson,... Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Seventh Edition (Paperback, 7th edition)
Merle Potter, E. Nelson, Charles Best, William McLean
R605 R497 Discovery Miles 4 970 Save R108 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately, there's Schaum's. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This Schaum's Outline gives you: 628 fully solved problems to reinforce knowledge 1 final practice exam Hundreds of examples with explanations of statics concepts Extra practice on topics such as orthogonal triad of unit vectors, resultant of distributed force system, noncoplanar force systems, slope of the Shear diagram, and slope of the Moment diagram Support for all the major textbooks for statics courses Access to revised Schaums.com website with access to 25 problem-solving videos and more. Schaum's reinforces the main concepts required in your course and offers hundreds of practice questions to help you succeed. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time - and get your best test scores!

Bipolar Puzzle Solution - A Mental Health Client's Perspective (Hardcover): Bryan L. Court, Gerald E. Nelson Bipolar Puzzle Solution - A Mental Health Client's Perspective (Hardcover)
Bryan L. Court, Gerald E. Nelson
R3,991 Discovery Miles 39 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Therapist Guide To The MMPI And MMPI-2 (Paperback): Richard W Lewak, Phillip A. Marks, Gerald E. Nelson Therapist Guide To The MMPI And MMPI-2 (Paperback)
Richard W Lewak, Phillip A. Marks, Gerald E. Nelson
R1,151 R994 Discovery Miles 9 940 Save R157 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Children's Language - Volume 8 (Paperback): Keith E. Nelson, Zita Reger, Zita R'ger Children's Language - Volume 8 (Paperback)
Keith E. Nelson, Zita Reger, Zita R'ger
R1,309 R1,096 Discovery Miles 10 960 Save R213 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Each child is spoken to by genetic heritage and by the rich current set of interactional environments -- familial, local community, and broader cultural voices. Using past structures and paradigms of scholarship, scholars seek to understand what the child achieves in language and how. The tools available for this research are not static but evolve jointly through the sharing of information, and with each "brief moment in time" in efforts to look at children's languages "just as they are." Containing a wide range of contributions from developmental approaches to phonological ability, the lexicon, the grammar as well as conversation and sign language, this text details the interrelated research and theorizing discussed at a recent Budapest conference. The meeting of the International Association for the Study of Child Languages was particularly rich in the diversity of scholars present, which is highly appropriate because such diversity is integral to an informed study of children's language.

The Essential Guide to Religious Traditions and Spirituality for Health Care Providers (Paperback): Michael E. Nelson, Vern... The Essential Guide to Religious Traditions and Spirituality for Health Care Providers (Paperback)
Michael E. Nelson, Vern Barnet, Michael C. Brannigan, Jeffers Steven
R1,873 Discovery Miles 18 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This extraordinary compendium of religious traditions is invaluable to all healthcare providers. The user-friendly resource contains specific and detailed information on faith traditions vital for providing optimal spiritual care in a clinical setting. A series of inspirational introductory chapters promote the importance of spiritual well-being as a vital component in whole person care, but the majority of the book forms a compilation of articles from a wide-ranging expert panel of contributors. Ideal for quick reference, the A-Z organisation from American Indian Spirituality to Zoroastrianism is presented in a clear and logical format, covering: History and Facts Basic Teachings Basic Practices Principles for Clinical Care . Dietary Issues . General Medical Beliefs . Specific Medical Issues . Gender and Personal Issues Principles for Spiritual Care Through the Cycles of Life Concepts of Living and Dying for Spiritual Support . During Birth . During Illness . During End of Life Care of the Body Organ and Tissue Donation Scriptures, Inspirational Readings and Prayers

Children's Language - Volume 10: Developing Narrative and Discourse Competence (Paperback): Keith E. Nelson, Ayhan... Children's Language - Volume 10: Developing Narrative and Discourse Competence (Paperback)
Keith E. Nelson, Ayhan Aksu-Ko, Carolyn E. Johnson, Ayhan Aksu-Koc
R1,705 Discovery Miles 17 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

These volumes present coherent sets of papers developed along two of the thematic lines that underscored the program of the meeting of the International Association for the Study of Child Language in Istanbul in the summer of 1996. Thoroughly reviewed and updated to reflect the state of child language research and theory--particularly in the domains of discourse and interaction--they convey not only the flavor of that meeting but some of the most exciting trends in the field today.
Each contribution in Volume 10, "Developing Narrative and Discourse Competence," focuses on the differential effects of discourse genres, elicitation techniques, communicative contexts, literacy and schooling, and the oft-cited variables of age, language, and culture. Issues concerning the interrelations between social, cognitive, and affective capacities and processes in discourse are addressed. Each chapter raises theoretical questions regarding how and when representations are constructed to support new complexities. Presenting data from a cross-cultural and cross-linguistic perspective, this volume highlights both the particulars and the universals of the processes involved.
The chapters in Volume 11, "Interactional Contributions to Language Development," address issues including scaffolding of processing and learning in particular interactional sequences; linkages among interpersonal functions or relations, cognitive development, and semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic devices or forms; and models of how interactions proceed, input is selected, and learning advances across multiple rounds of interaction.
Each of these volumes will be a valuable addition to the libraries of all who study the development of language.

Children's Language - Volume 10: Developing Narrative and Discourse Competence (Hardcover): Keith E. Nelson, Ayhan... Children's Language - Volume 10: Developing Narrative and Discourse Competence (Hardcover)
Keith E. Nelson, Ayhan Aksu-Ko, Carolyn E. Johnson, Ayhan Aksu-Koc
R4,139 Discovery Miles 41 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

These volumes present coherent sets of papers developed along two of the thematic lines that underscored the program of the meeting of the International Association for the Study of Child Language in Istanbul in the summer of 1996. Thoroughly reviewed and updated to reflect the state of child language research and theory--particularly in the domains of discourse and interaction--they convey not only the flavor of that meeting but some of the most exciting trends in the field today.
Each contribution in Volume 10, "Developing Narrative and Discourse Competence," focuses on the differential effects of discourse genres, elicitation techniques, communicative contexts, literacy and schooling, and the oft-cited variables of age, language, and culture. Issues concerning the interrelations between social, cognitive, and affective capacities and processes in discourse are addressed. Each chapter raises theoretical questions regarding how and when representations are constructed to support new complexities. Presenting data from a cross-cultural and cross-linguistic perspective, this volume highlights both the particulars and the universals of the processes involved.
The chapters in Volume 11, "Interactional Contributions to Language Development," address issues including scaffolding of processing and learning in particular interactional sequences; linkages among interpersonal functions or relations, cognitive development, and semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic devices or forms; and models of how interactions proceed, input is selected, and learning advances across multiple rounds of interaction.
Each of these volumes will be a valuable addition to the libraries of all who study the development of language.

Bipolar Puzzle Solution - A Mental Health Client's Perspective (Paperback): Bryan L. Court, Gerald E. Nelson Bipolar Puzzle Solution - A Mental Health Client's Perspective (Paperback)
Bryan L. Court, Gerald E. Nelson
R1,167 Discovery Miles 11 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the U.S. approximately one percent of the population (2.6 million) have a bipolar disorder - also called manic-depressive illness - characterized by mood cycles of depression and mania (excessive elation, activity, talkativeness, etc.). In this book, the "pieces" that compose the "bipolar puzzle" come together in a unique question-and-answer format. Written by a bipolar sufferer, coauthor Bryan L. Court, typical questions heard in bipolar support groups are provided and each is followed by an in-depth answer. Each topical section also includes an extensive "Psychiatrist's Response" by coauthor Gerald E. Nelson, M.D., who has been working with bipolar disordered individuals for over 20 years. Answering questions about bipolar illness and how to live with it, this book addresses 187 recovery-related questions over the broad range of interest to the patient, family, and friend, and utilizes the same question-and-answer format heard in bipolar support groups. Subjects cover a wide spectrum, including: understanding the illness; treatment methods; medications; attitudes; acceptance; faith; living with the disorder; relationships with friends, family, and psychiatrists; support groups; disability; hospitalization; and employment difficulties. The answers were obtained from a psychiatrist, a labor law attorney, and a hospital worker. A psychiatrist (Nelson) reviewed the answers to the questions and provided a response to each section of the book.

Children's Language - Volume 8 (Hardcover): Keith E. Nelson, Zita Reger, Zita R'ger Children's Language - Volume 8 (Hardcover)
Keith E. Nelson, Zita Reger, Zita R'ger
R1,803 Discovery Miles 18 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Each child is spoken to by genetic heritage and by the rich current set of interactional environments -- familial, local community, and broader cultural voices. Using past structures and paradigms of scholarship, scholars seek to understand what the child achieves in language and how. The tools available for this research are not static but evolve jointly through the sharing of information, and with each "brief moment in time" in efforts to look at children's languages "just as they are."
Containing a wide range of contributions from developmental approaches to phonological ability, the lexicon, the grammar as well as conversation and sign language, this text details the interrelated research and theorizing discussed at a recent Budapest conference. The meeting of the International Association for the Study of Child Languages was particularly rich in the diversity of scholars present, which is highly appropriate because such diversity is integral to an informed study of children's language.

Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics Dynamics, Seventh Edition (Paperback, 7th edition): Merle Potter, E. Nelson,... Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics Dynamics, Seventh Edition (Paperback, 7th edition)
Merle Potter, E. Nelson, Charles Best, W.G. McLean
R568 R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Save R102 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

An engineering major's must have: The most comprehensive review of the required dynamics course-now updated to meet the latest curriculum and with access to Schaum's improved app and website! Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately, there's Schaum's. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This Schaum's Outline gives you: 729 fully solved problems to reinforce knowledge 1 final practice exam Hundreds of examples with explanations of dynamics concepts Extra practice on topics such as rectilinear motion, curvilinear motion, rectangular components, tangential and normal components, and radial and transverse components Support for all the major textbooks for dynamics courses Access to revised Schaums.com website with access to 25 problem-solving videos and more. Schaum's reinforces the main concepts required in your course and offers hundreds of practice questions to help you succeed. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time - and get your best test scores!

Therapist Guide To The MMPI And MMPI-2 (Hardcover): Richard W Lewak, Phillip A. Marks, Gerald E. Nelson Therapist Guide To The MMPI And MMPI-2 (Hardcover)
Richard W Lewak, Phillip A. Marks, Gerald E. Nelson
R4,017 Discovery Miles 40 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Essential Guide to Religious Traditions and Spirituality for Health Care Providers (Hardcover, 1 New Ed): Michael E.... The Essential Guide to Religious Traditions and Spirituality for Health Care Providers (Hardcover, 1 New Ed)
Michael E. Nelson, Vern Barnet, Michael C. Brannigan, Jeffers Steven
R5,582 Discovery Miles 55 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This extraordinary compendium of religious traditions is invaluable to all healthcare providers. The user-friendly resource contains specific and detailed information on faith traditions vital for providing optimal spiritual care in a clinical setting. A series of inspirational introductory chapters promote the importance of spiritual well-being as a vital component in whole person care, but the majority of the book forms a compilation of articles from a wide-ranging expert panel of contributors. Ideal for quick reference, the A-Z organisation from American Indian Spirituality to Zoroastrianism is presented in a clear and logical format, covering: History and Facts Basic Teachings Basic Practices Principles for Clinical Care . Dietary Issues . General Medical Beliefs . Specific Medical Issues . Gender and Personal Issues Principles for Spiritual Care Through the Cycles of Life Concepts of Living and Dying for Spiritual Support . During Birth . During Illness . During End of Life Care of the Body Organ and Tissue Donation Scriptures, Inspirational Readings and Prayers

Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - A Guide to the Process, and How to Develop a Project from Start to... Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - A Guide to the Process, and How to Develop a Project from Start to Finish (Hardcover, Firsttion ed.)
Cathy Bishop-Clark, Beth Dietz-Uhler; Foreword by Craig E Nelson
R4,147 Discovery Miles 41 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a book for anyone who has ever considered engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning – known familiarly as SoTL – and needs a better understanding of what it is, and how to engage in it. The authors describe how to create a SoTL project, its implications for promotion and tenure, and how it fosters: * Increased satisfaction and fulfilment in teaching * Improved student learning * Increased productivity of scholarly publication * Collaboration with colleagues across disciplines * Contributing to a growing and important body of literature This guide provides prospective SoTL scholars with the necessary background information, foundational theory, tools, resources, and methodology to develop their own SoTL projects, taking the reader through the five stages of the process: Generating a research question; Designing the study; Collecting the data; Analyzing the data; and Presenting and publishing your SoTL project. Each stage is illustrated by examples of actual SoTL studies, and is accompanied by worksheets to help the reader refine ideas and map out his or her next steps. The process and worksheets are the fruit of the successful SoTL workshops the authors have offered at their institution for many years. SoTL differs from scholarly and reflective teaching in that it not only involves questioning one’s teaching or a teaching strategy, but also formally gathering and exploring evidence, researching the literature, refining and testing practices, and finally going public. The purpose of SoTL is not just to make an impact on student learning, but through formal, peer-reviewed communication, to contribute to the larger knowledge base on teaching and learning. While the roots of SoTL go back some 30 years, it was Ernest Boyer in his classic Scholarship Reconsidered who made the case for the parity of the scholarships of integration, of discovery, of application, and of scholarship of teaching as vital to the health of higher education. Glassick, Huber, and Maeroff ’s subsequent Scholarship Assessed articulated the quality standards for SoTL, since when the field has burgeoned with the formation of related associations, a proliferation of conferences, the launching of numerous journals, and increasing recognition and validation by institutions.

Children's Language - Volume 11: Interactional Contributions To Language Development (Paperback): Keith E. Nelson, Ayhan... Children's Language - Volume 11: Interactional Contributions To Language Development (Paperback)
Keith E. Nelson, Ayhan Aksu-Ko
R1,711 Discovery Miles 17 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

These volumes present coherent sets of papers developed along two of the thematic lines that underscored the program of the meeting of the International Association for the Study of Child Language in Istanbul in the summer of 1996. Thoroughly reviewed and updated to reflect the state of child language research and theory--particularly in the domains of discourse and interaction--they convey not only the flavor of that meeting but some of the most exciting trends in the field today. Each contribution in Volume 10,Developing Narrative and Discourse Competence, focuses on the differential effects of discourse genres, elicitation techniques, communicative contexts, literacy and schooling, and the oft-cited variables of age, language, and culture. Issues concerning the interrelations between social, cognitive, and affective capacities and processes in discourse are addressed. Each chapter raises theoretical questions regarding how and when representations are constructed to support new complexities. Presenting data from a cross-cultural and cross-linguistic perspective, this volume highlights both the particulars and the universals of the processes involved. The chapters in Volume 11, Interactional Contributions to Language Development, address issues including scaffolding of processing and learning in particular interactional sequences; linkages among interpersonal functions or relations, cognitive development, and semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic devices or forms; and models of how interactions proceed, input is selected, and learning advances across multiple rounds of interaction. Each of these volumes will be a valuable addition to the libraries of all who study the development of language.

Encyclopedia of Metagenomics - Genes, Genomes and Metagenomes. Basics, Methods, Databases and Tools (Hardcover, 2015 ed.):... Encyclopedia of Metagenomics - Genes, Genomes and Metagenomes. Basics, Methods, Databases and Tools (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Karen E. Nelson
R8,914 Discovery Miles 89 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Metagenomics has taken off as one of the major cutting-edge fields of research. The field has broad implications for human health and disease, animal production and environmental health. Metagenomics has opened up a wealth of data, tools, technologies and applications that allow us to access the majority of organisms that we still cannot access in pure culture (an estimated 99% of microbial life). Numerous research groups are developing tools, approaches and applications to deal with this new field, as larger data sets from environments including the human body, the oceans and soils are being generated. See for example the human microbiome initiative (HMP) which has become a world-wide effort and the Global Ocean Sampling (GOS) surveys. The number of publications as measured through PubMed that are focused on metagenomics continues to increase. The field of metagenomics continues to evolve with large common datasets available to the scientific community. A concerted effort is needed to collate all this information in a centralized place. By having all the information in an Encyclopedia form, we have an opportunity to gather seminal contributions from the leaders in the field, and at the same time provide this information to a significant number of junior and senior scientists. It is anticipated that the Encyclopedia will also be used by many other groups including, clinicians, undergraduate and graduate level students, as well as ethical and legal groups associated with or interested in the issues surrounding metagenome science.

Metagenomics of the Human Body (Paperback, 2011 ed.): Karen E. Nelson Metagenomics of the Human Body (Paperback, 2011 ed.)
Karen E. Nelson
R3,236 Discovery Miles 32 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book brings a completely different perspective than available books by combining the information gained from the human genome with that derived from parallel metagenomic studies, and new results from investigating the effects of these microbes on the host immune system. Although there are a number of books that focus on the human genome that are currently available, there are no books that bring to the forefront the mix of the human genome and the genomes and metagenomes of the microbial species that live within and on us.

Genomics Applications for the Developing World (Paperback, 2012 ed.): Karen E. Nelson, Barbara Jones Nelson Genomics Applications for the Developing World (Paperback, 2012 ed.)
Karen E. Nelson, Barbara Jones Nelson
R4,510 Discovery Miles 45 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book evolved from the editors strong belief that the information and new developments that were evolving from the rapidly growing field of genomics and that are happening primarily in the developed world have not happened at a parallel rate in the developing world. One would have hoped that by now the technologies and approaches would have been adapted on a far greater scale. In addition to this, the associated information is not always easily accessible, and is not disseminated in a format that can become a useful reference for scientists, students and others who reside in developing countries.

The Many Faces of Imitation in Language Learning (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989): Gisela E.... The Many Faces of Imitation in Language Learning (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989)
Gisela E. Speidel, Keith E. Nelson
R2,979 Discovery Miles 29 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book we take a fresh look at imitation. With the knowledge of some 20 years of research after Chomsky's initial critique of the behavioristic approach to language learning, it is time to explore imitation once again. How imitation is viewed in this book has changed greatly since the 1950s and can only be under stood by reading the various contributions. This reading reveals many faces, many forms, many causes, and many functions of imitation-cognitive, social, information processing, learning, and biological. Some views are far removed from the notion that an imitation must occur immediately or that it must be a per fect copy of an adult sentence. But the essence of the concept of imitation is retained: Some of the child's language behavior originates as an imitation of a prior model. The range of phenomena covered is broad and stimulating. Imitation's role is discussed from infancy on through all stages of language learning. Individual differences among children are examined in how much they use imitation, and in what forms and to what purposes they use it. The forms and functions of parent imitation of their child are considered. Second-language learning is studied alongside first-language learning. The juxtaposition of so many views and facets of imitation in this book will help us to study the commonalities as well as differences of various forms and functions of imitative language and will help us to discern the further dimensions along which we must begin to differentiate imitation.

Genomics Applications for the Developing World (Hardcover, 2012): Karen E. Nelson, Barbara Jones Nelson Genomics Applications for the Developing World (Hardcover, 2012)
Karen E. Nelson, Barbara Jones Nelson
R4,543 Discovery Miles 45 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book evolved from the editors strong belief that the information and new developments that were evolving from the rapidly growing field of genomics and that are happening primarily in the developed world have not happened at a parallel rate in the developing world. One would have hoped that by now the technologies and approaches would have been adapted on a far greater scale. In addition to this, the associated information is not always easily accessible, and is not disseminated in a format that can become a useful reference for scientists, students and others who reside in developing countries.

Metagenomics of the Human Body (Hardcover, 2011 ed.): Karen E. Nelson Metagenomics of the Human Body (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Karen E. Nelson
R4,542 Discovery Miles 45 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

PrefaceThe Human Genome and the Human Microbiome. Chapter 1The Human Genome, Microbiome and Disease. Chapter 2Host Genotype and the effect on Microbial Communities. Chapter 3 The Human Microbiome and Host-Pathogen Interactions. Chapter 4 The Human Virome. Chapter 5 Selection and Sequencing of Strains as References for Human Microbiome studies. Chapter 6 The Human Vaginal Microbiome. Chapter 7 The Human Lung Microbiome. Chapter 8 The Human Skin Microbiome in Health and Skin Diseases. Chapter 9 The Human Oral metagenome. Chapter 10 Infectogenomics: aspect of Host Responses to Microbes in the Digestive Tract. Chapter 11 Autoimmune Disease and the Human Metagenome. Chapter 12 Metagenomic applications and the potential for understanding chronic liver disease. Chapter 13 Symbiotic gut microbiota and the modulation of human metabolic phenotypes Chapter 14 MetaHIT: The European Union Project on Metagenomics of the Human Intestinal Tract. Chapter 15 Implications of Human Microbiome Research for the Developing World.

Politics and Religion in Early Bourbon France (Hardcover): A. Forrestal, E. Nelson Politics and Religion in Early Bourbon France (Hardcover)
A. Forrestal, E. Nelson
R1,563 Discovery Miles 15 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores the political and religious world of early Bourbon France, focusing on the search for stable accord that characterised its political and religious life. Chapters examine developments that shaped the Bourbon realm through the century: assertions of royal authority, rules of political negotiation, and the evolution of "Devot "piety.

Microbial Genomes (Hardcover, 2004 ed.): Claire M. Fraser, Timothy Read, Karen E. Nelson Microbial Genomes (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)
Claire M. Fraser, Timothy Read, Karen E. Nelson
R5,949 Discovery Miles 59 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This collection of diverse articles by the pioneers of modern genomics takes stock of the current state of the field and elucidates the contribution that sequencing genomes has made to our understanding of microbial metabolism and evolution. Through twenty-eight thought-provoking chapters, the authors describe some of the most common computational methods and their applications to studying pathogenic microorganisms, show how genomics can be used to reconstruct the history and dynamism of the microbial world, and discuss issues as diverse as reconstruction of metabolic pathways, cell cycle processes, microbial evolution, metagenomics, and vaccine development. Additional chapters deal with microarrays and expression analysis and the role of genomic in drug discovery.

The Many Faces of Imitation in Language Learning (Hardcover, 1989 ed.): Gisela E. Speidel, Keith E. Nelson The Many Faces of Imitation in Language Learning (Hardcover, 1989 ed.)
Gisela E. Speidel, Keith E. Nelson
R3,183 Discovery Miles 31 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book we take a fresh look at imitation. With the knowledge of some 20 years of research after Chomsky's initial critique of the behavioristic approach to language learning, it is time to explore imitation once again. How imitation is viewed in this book has changed greatly since the 1950s and can only be under stood by reading the various contributions. This reading reveals many faces, many forms, many causes, and many functions of imitation-cognitive, social, information processing, learning, and biological. Some views are far removed from the notion that an imitation must occur immediately or that it must be a per fect copy of an adult sentence. But the essence of the concept of imitation is retained: Some of the child's language behavior originates as an imitation of a prior model. The range of phenomena covered is broad and stimulating. Imitation's role is discussed from infancy on through all stages of language learning. Individual differences among children are examined in how much they use imitation, and in what forms and to what purposes they use it. The forms and functions of parent imitation of their child are considered. Second-language learning is studied alongside first-language learning. The juxtaposition of so many views and facets of imitation in this book will help us to study the commonalities as well as differences of various forms and functions of imitative language and will help us to discern the further dimensions along which we must begin to differentiate imitation."

Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - A Guide to the Process, and How to Develop a Project from Start to... Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - A Guide to the Process, and How to Develop a Project from Start to Finish (Paperback, Firsttion ed.)
Cathy Bishop-Clark, Beth Dietz-Uhler; Foreword by Craig E Nelson
R889 Discovery Miles 8 890 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This is a book for anyone who has ever considered engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning - known familiarly as SoTL - and needs a better understanding of what it is, and how to engage in it. The authors describe how to create a SoTL project, its implications for promotion and tenure, and how it fosters: * Increased satisfaction and fulfilment in teaching * Improved student learning * Increased productivity of scholarly publication * Collaboration with colleagues across disciplines * Contributing to a growing and important body of literature This guide provides prospective SoTL scholars with the necessary background information, foundational theory, tools, resources, and methodology to develop their own SoTL projects, taking the reader through the five stages of the process: Generating a research question; Designing the study; Collecting the data; Analyzing the data; and Presenting and publishing your SoTL project. Each stage is illustrated by examples of actual SoTL studies, and is accompanied by worksheets to help the reader refine ideas and map out his or her next steps. The process and worksheets are the fruit of the successful SoTL workshops the authors have offered at their institution for many years. SoTL differs from scholarly and reflective teaching in that it not only involves questioning one's teaching or a teaching strategy, but also formally gathering and exploring evidence, researching the literature, refining and testing practices, and finally going public. The purpose of SoTL is not just to make an impact on student learning, but through formal, peer-reviewed communication, to contribute to the larger knowledge base on teaching and learning. While the roots of SoTL go back some 30 years, it was Ernest Boyer in his classic Scholarship Reconsidered who made the case for the parity of the scholarships of integration, of discovery, of application, and of scholarship of teaching as vital to the health of higher education. Glassick, Huber, and Maeroff 's subsequent Scholarship Assessed articulated the quality standards for SoTL, since when the field has burgeoned with the formation of related associations, a proliferation of conferences, the launching of numerous journals, and increasing recognition and validation by institutions.

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