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This book is one of two volumes meant to capture, to the extent
practical, the scienti?c legacy of the Cassini-Huygens prime
mission, a landmark in the history of planetary exploration. As the
most ambitious and interdisciplinary planetary exploration mission
?own to date, it has extended our knowledge of the Saturn system to
levels of detail at least an order of magnitude beyond that gained
from all previous missions to Saturn. Nestled in the brilliant
light of the new and deep understanding of the Saturn planetary
system is the shiny nugget that is the spectacularly successful
collaboration of individuals, - ganizations and governments in the
achievement of Cassini-Huygens. In some ways the pa-
nershipsformedandlessonslearnedmaybethemost
enduringlegacyofCassini-Huygens.The broad, international coalition
that is Cassini-Huygens is now conducting the Cassini Equinox
Mission and planning the Cassini Solstice Mission, and in a major
expansion of those fruitful efforts, has extended the collaboration
to the study of new ?agship missions to both Jupiter and Saturn.
Such ventures have and will continue to enrich us all, and evoke a
very optimistic vision of the future of international collaboration
in planetary exploration. The two volumes in the series Saturn from
Cassini-Huygens and Titan from Cassini- Huygens are the direct
products of the efforts of over 200 authors and co-authors. Though
each book has a different set of three editors, the group of six
editors for the two volumes has worked together through every step
of the process to ensure that these two volumes are a set.
First Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related
Disciplines equips students with a strong working knowledge of the
fundamental principles of calculus, providing an engaging and
accessible entry point into this critical field of study. It
prepares students for more advanced courses in calculus and also
helps them understand how to apply basic principles of calculus to
solve problems within a wide range of disciplines, including
business, biology, engineering, science, liberal arts and, of
course, mathematics. The text employs rigorous treatment of early
calculus topics and detailed explanations to facilitate deeper
understanding of later material. Over the course of five chapters,
students learn about symbolic logic, continuity and limits,
derivatives, antiderivatives, and applications of each. Throughout,
students are provided with rich guidance and copious opportunities
to deepen their personal understanding of the subject matter. In
the second edition, a more efficient layout better highlights major
theorems and definitions. Additionally, over 300 new exercises have
been added to further aid student learning. Highly readable and
innovative, yet pedagogically solid and very applicable, First
Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related
Disciplines is an ideal resource for a variety of courses that
apply concepts of calculus to solve mathematical and real-world
problems.
This sixth book in the Prevention Practice Kit provides an
introduction to evidence-based prevention in psychology.
Counselors, psychologists and mental health workers in schools,
government agencies, community settings, and in private practice
are increasingly expected to select evidence-based practices and
programs, and to document the effectiveness of the care they
provide. The book addresses the types of questions that may be most
pertinent to counselors, psychologists, and other mental health
workers who are engaged in prevention and interested in
understanding evidence-based programs, including: What does it mean
to for a program to be evidence-based? How should I go about
selecting an evidence-based program? How do I know if evidence is
trustworthy? How do I gather evidence to evaluate my own prevention
program? The book introduces several definitions of evidence-based
practice and the common components of these definitions. A broad
overview of considerations for evaluating the quality and
trustworthiness of prevention research is provided along with a
discussion of common features of effective prevention programs.
Guidance is provided on identifying evidence-based programs,
including detailed descriptions of online registries of prevention
programs. The book also provides recommendations for determining
the need for a prevention program, selecting and implementing an
appropriate program, and evaluating outcomes. Throughout the text,
examples from research and practice are used to illustrate
important concepts, and learning exercises at the end of each
chapter augment comprehension and relevance. This book is part of
the Prevention Practice Kit: Action Guides for Mental Health, a
collection of eight books each authored by scholars in the specific
field of prevention and edited by Dr. Robert K. Conyne and Dr.
Arthur M. Horne. The books in the collection conform to the
editors' outline to promote a consistent reading experience.
Designed to provide human services practitioners, counselors,
psychologists, social workers, instructors, and students with
concrete direction for spreading and improving the practice of
prevention, the series provides thorough coverage of prevention
application including a general overview of prevention, best
practices, diversity and cultural relevance, psychoeducational
groups, consultation, program development and evaluation, evidence
base, and public policy. This book is endorsed by the Prevention
Section of the Society of Counseling Psychology of the American
Psychological Association. Fifty percent of all royalties are
donated to Division 17 of the APA.
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