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Mentoring in Formal and Informal Contexts is a collection of
invited works on mentoring in the many contexts in which it exists.
Working with AHEA, the editors identified authors that have
demonstrated experience and/or have published in this area. The
book is arranged thematically (health care, education, the
workplace, etc.) and further sub-themed as appropriate. Mentoring
in Formal and Informal Contexts is important because it fills a
unique niche in the field of adult education, extends the scope of
AHEA to a larger audience, and offers a current volume for scholars
and practitioners based on both research and practice-based
research. The audience: This collection is appropriate for a wide
variety of professors, researchers, practitioners, and students in
the field of adult education.
Vivid dreams, astral travel, and clairvoyant visions are all
routine occurrences for Elaine Kuzmeskus. Her fascination with
dreams began in childhood and eventually led to her career as a
medium. Dreams have also been an inspiration in her writing career.
This book is the new edition of this comprehensive guide to the
medical and surgical management of kidney stones. Divided into
three main sections, the text begins with discussion on the basic
formation of kidney stones, followed by mineral metabolism and
diseases that lead to the formation of stones, with the final
section describing surgical management techniques. The second
edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded with new topics
including imaging methods, non invasive surgical techniques, and
management in special cases such as pregnancy. This new edition
also includes discussion on stones in children. With an
internationally recognised author team led by US-based specialists,
this 900-page text is highly illustrated with clinical photographs
and diagrams. Previous edition published in 1995. Key Points
Comprehensive guide to medical and surgical management of kidney
stones Fully revised second edition, with many new topics Highly
illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams over 900 pages
Internationally recognised, US-based author team
Mycological studies of yeasts are entering a new phase, with the
sequencing of multiple fungal genomes informing our understanding
of their ability to cause disease and interact with the host. At
the same time, the ongoing use of traditional methods in many
clinical mycology laboratories continues to provide information for
the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This volume reviews
various aspects of pathogenic yeasts and what is known about their
molecular and cellular biology and virulence, in addition to
looking at clinical and laboratory findings. As each chapter is
written by a leading expert in the field, this book summarizes in
one volume much of the latest research on several pathogenic
yeasts, including Candida, Cryptococcus, Malassezia and yeasts of
emerging importance. The importance of laboratory diagnosis,
antifungal susceptibility testing, antifungal resistance and yeast
diseases in animals are reviewed.
This two-part book provides teachers in kindergarten through grade
eight with a valuable resource as how to include primary sources in
a social studies curriculum along with a required social studies
textbook. The first section of this book contains descriptions with
relevant examples of primary documents and authentic artifacts that
are appropriate for incorporation into social studies classrooms.
In the second part of this book, the application of primary sources
for specific social studies instruction is presented. This book
specifically presents ways to use primary sources as means to
explore the community where the students reside, to make
connections to past and present events, and to research a specific
change agent in a particular place. Each chapter contains:
*questions and pedagogical strategies for criticallly reading,
viewing, and responding to varied authentic artifacts; *techniques
for interacting with primary materials; *modifications to meet the
needs of diverse learners; *assessment techniques; information tied
to technology and the "new literacies"; and *connections to the
National Curriculum Standards for the Social Studies (2010) and the
Common Core State Standards (2010).
Traditionally, research impact has been measured by counting
citations, and citation-based indicators, such as impact factors.
But in the last few years there has been increasing pressure on
research and higher education institutions to move beyond citation
metrics, and look instead at different forms of impact - at real
world impact.Scholarly impact expert Elaine Lasda brings together a
cast of innovative contributors from a variety of sectors to look
at how impact is measured in ways that go beyond citations in
peer-reviewed journal articles. With case studies from publishers,
museums, scientific centers and government agencies, the
contributors show how using a different mix of traditional
bibliometrics, newer altmetrics, and other new measures can provide
vital information to support the mission and vision of their
organizations. For librarians and information professionals, it is
becoming increasingly more important to be able to provide
expertise on research impact, influence, productivity and prestige.
This exciting new book shows readers how to clarify the importance
and relevance of organizational research output, and therefore
increase their professional value. With the growing sophistication
of research impact analysis, the need for "impact metric literacy"
is rising, and this book is a helpful tool for those looking to
improve their understanding of research impact.
This collection reappraises and retheorizes Marie Corelli's diverse
fictional writings and locates them in their contemporary literary
and social context. Marie Corelli (1855-1924) was a fabulously
popular novelist in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth
centuries. Yet, in her day, critics railed against her taste for
sentimentality, melodrama, supernatural worlds, and overt
didacticism. Many critics are still ambivalent about her writing.
However, in their reappraisal, the contributors to this volume
largely circumvent the earlier critics and engage afresh with
Corelli's writing strategies; genre choices; representations of
social issues; and ideas about science, metaphysics, and morality.
Moving beyond the now outdated project of "recovery", the volume
also discusses Corelli's literary market place, analysing both her
publishing successes and her decline in popularity. An important
theme throughout is Corelli's troubled relationship with an
emerging literary Modernism and an ever-widening gulf between high
and popular culture. The contributors interrogate the critical
templates, assumptions, and biases of a literary establishment
(past and present) centred on Modernist tropes and structures. As a
result, the Corelli they unearth is not a defective Modernist but
an innovative and original writer who eschewed the dictates of a
movement with which she had no empathy. This book was originally
published as a special issue of Women's Writing.
Make sure you are thoroughly prepared to work in a clinical
laboratory. Rodak's Hematology: Clinical Principles and
Applications, 7th Edition uses hundreds of full-color
photomicrographs to help you understand the essentials of
hematology and hemostasis. This new edition details the parts and
functions of the cell; shows how to accurately identify cells;
covers normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid,
lymphoid, and megakaryocytic origins; and simplifies hemostasis and
thrombosis concepts and disorders. Easy to follow and understand,
this book also covers key topics, including working in the
hematology and hemostasis laboratory; complementary testing areas
such as flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostics;
and laboratory testing of blood cells and body fluid cells. Content
throughout the text reflects the latest information on hematology
and hemostasis. Hematology and hemostasis instruments are
described, compared, and contrasted. More than 700 full-color
illustrations and photomicrographs make it easier to visualize
hematology concepts and show what you'll encounter in the
laboratory. Instructions for laboratory procedures include detailed
figures and sources of errors. Case studies in each chapter provide
opportunities to apply hematology concepts to real-life scenarios.
Hematology and hemostasis reference intervals are listed on the
inside front and back covers for quick reference. Bulleted chapter
summaries make it easy for you to review important points. Learning
objectives begin each chapter and indicate what you should achieve,
with review questions appearing at the end. Appendices provide easy
access to a list of key formulas, abbreviations, and a detailed
glossary to complement learning. NEW! Chapter on Patient Safety in
Hematology and Hemostasis. NEW! Section on hematology and
hemostasis in transgender populations. UPDATED! White blood cell
chapters are current with the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO)
Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours. NEW! Changes in
laboratory results associated with COVID-19 and other viral
infections. NEW! Content and figures on plasma transport, cell
communication, and signal transduction. NEW! Coverage of CRISPR
technology for treatment of hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia.
UPDATED! Major revision of the Automated Blood Cell Analysis
chapter.
This collection reappraises and retheorizes Marie Corelli's diverse
fictional writings and locates them in their contemporary literary
and social context. Marie Corelli (1855-1924) was a fabulously
popular novelist in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth
centuries. Yet, in her day, critics railed against her taste for
sentimentality, melodrama, supernatural worlds, and overt
didacticism. Many critics are still ambivalent about her writing.
However, in their reappraisal, the contributors to this volume
largely circumvent the earlier critics and engage afresh with
Corelli's writing strategies; genre choices; representations of
social issues; and ideas about science, metaphysics, and morality.
Moving beyond the now outdated project of "recovery", the volume
also discusses Corelli's literary market place, analysing both her
publishing successes and her decline in popularity. An important
theme throughout is Corelli's troubled relationship with an
emerging literary Modernism and an ever-widening gulf between high
and popular culture. The contributors interrogate the critical
templates, assumptions, and biases of a literary establishment
(past and present) centred on Modernist tropes and structures. As a
result, the Corelli they unearth is not a defective Modernist but
an innovative and original writer who eschewed the dictates of a
movement with which she had no empathy. This book was originally
published as a special issue of Women's Writing.
The series Beihefte zur Zeitschrift fur die neutestamentliche
Wissenschaft (BZNW) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded
international scholarly book series in the field of New Testament
studies. Since 1923 it has been a forum for seminal works focusing
on Early Christianity and related fields. The series is grounded in
a historical-critical approach and also explores new methodological
approaches that advance our understanding of the New Testament and
its world.
This study examines the changes in the American film industry,
audiences, and feature films between 1965 and 1975. With
transformations in production codes, adjustments in national
narratives, a rise in independent filmmaking, and a new generation
of directors and producers addressing controversial issues on the
mainstream screen, film was a major influence on the social changes
that defined these years. After a contextual history of film during
this era, several key films are discussed, including ""The
Graduate"", ""Alice's Restaurant"", ""Easy Rider"", ""Midnight
Cowboy"", ""M*A*S*H"", ""McCabe and Mrs. Miller"", ""Little Big
Man"", and ""The Godfather"" series. The author describes how these
films represented a generation, constructed and deconstructed
American culture, and made important contributions during ten years
of great change in America.
This exceptional work explores the complexities of communication at
one of the most critical stages of the life experience--during
advanced, serious illness and at the end of life. Challenging the
predominantly biomedical model that informs much communication
between seriously ill and/or dying patients and their physicians,
caregivers, and families, Sandra L. Ragan, Elaine M.
Wittenberg-Lyles, Joy Goldsmith, and Sandra Sanchez-Reilly pose
palliative care--medical care designed to comfort rather than to
cure patients--as an antidote to the experience of most Americans
at the most vulnerable juncture of their lives. With an author team
comprised of three health communication scholars and one physician
certified in geriatrics and palliative medicine, this volume
integrates the medical literature on palliative care with that of
health communication researchers who advocate a biopsychosocial
approach to health care. Applying communication theories and
insights to illuminate problems and to explain their complexities,
the authors advocate a patient-centered approach to care that
recognizes and seeks to lessen patients' suffering and the many
types of pain they may experience (physical, psychological, social,
and spiritual) during life-threatening illness.
This book provides a much-needed sociological account of the social
world of the English prison officer, making an original
contribution to our understanding of the inner life of prisons in
general and the working lives of prison officers in particular. As
well as revealing how the job of the prison officer - and of the
prison itself - is accomplished on a day-to-day basis, the book
explores not only what prison officers do but also how they feel
about their work. In focusing on how prison officers feel about
their work this book makes a number of interesting revelations -
about the essentially domestic nature of much of the work they do,
about the degree of emotional labour invested in it and about the
performance nature of many of the day-to-day interactions between
officers and prisoners. Finally, the book follows the prison
officer home after work, showing how the prison can spill over into
their home lives and family relationships. Based on extensive
ethnographic fieldwork in different types of prisons (including
interviews with prison officers' wives and children as well as
prison officers themselves), this book will be essential reading
for all those with an interest in how prisons and organisations
more generally operate in practice.
This book provides a much-needed sociological account of the social
world of the English prison officer, making an original
contribution to our understanding of the inner life of prisons in
general and the working lives of prison officers in particular. As
well as revealing how the job of the prison officer - and of the
prison itself - is accomplished on a day-to-day basis, the book
explores not only what prison officers do but also how they feel
about their work. In focusing on how prison officers feel about
their work this book makes a number of interesting revelations -
about the essentially domestic nature of much of the work they do,
about the degree of emotional labour invested in it and about the
performance nature of many of the day-to-day interactions between
officers and prisoners. Finally, the book follows the prison
officer home after work, showing how the prison can spill over into
their home lives and family relationships. Based on extensive
ethnographic fieldwork in different types of prisons (including
interviews with prison officers' wives and children as well as
prison officers themselves), this book will be essential reading
for all those with an interest in how prisons and organisations
more generally operate in practice.
First published in 1998, this volume brings together some of the
best recent work on the period before and after the Norman Conquest
and makes an irresistible case for a number of fundamental
revisions in our understanding of the culture of Anglo-Saxon and
Norman England. Combining the use of novel techniques such as
digital image processing with the best current practice in textual
and iconographic study, this volume broadens the scope and
applicability of manuscript studies, showing, for example, the
falsity of prevailing notions of the vitality and status of the
native English tongue after the Conquest. The essays combine to
make a coherent and persuasive demonstration of the benefits of not
remaining bound to the physical artifact but rather connecting
codicology with practical and theoretical applications within
manuscript studies and other historical disciplines.
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