The essays in this volume examine elements of the fantastic in a variety of media. From the fiction of Toni Morrison, Stephen King, and Chinua Achebe, to the rock songs of David Bowie, the fantastic is seen as adaptable to any art form. In an accessible manner, the contributors present fresh approaches to examining the elements of the fantastic in literature, film, music, and popular culture. The collection features an essay by Ursula K. Le Guin.

In one volume here is everything you need to conduct fieldwork in archaeology. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook is designed for every kind of archaeological practice, from simple site recordings to professional consultancies and anyone who wants to record heritage sites responsibly.This hands-on manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to undertake and successfully complete fieldwork in all fields of archaeology, from Indigenous to historical to landscape work. Charts, checklists, graphs, maps and diagrams clearly illustrate how to design, fund, research, map, record, interpret, photograph and write up your fieldwork.This second edition is updated throughout and incorporates strategies for digital data capture, improved methods, recent legislation and more affordable technologies for surveying and photography. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook remains the ultimate resource for consultants, teachers, students, community groups and anyone involved in heritage fieldwork.'An essential aid for beginners and professionals.' - Emeritus Professor John Mulvaney'This volume has become the standard for archaeological field training ...A must for students, professionals and community groups. ' - Martin Gibbs, Professor of Archaeology, University of New England'It is absolutely the 'go to' field manual for archaeologists whatever their level within the profession.' - Jane Balme, Associate Professor of Archaeology, University of Western Australia

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for clients with mental health disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 7th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multidisciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors. Ideal for LPNs and other caregivers, this guide provides concise coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic interventions, mental health problems throughout the lifecycle, and specific psychological and psychosocial conditions. This edition is updated with the latest information on violence, suicide, substance abuse, and more. Written by expert educator Michelle Morrison-Valfre, this resource helps you master skills in mental health assessment, effective communication, and the therapeutic relationship. DSM-5 criteria are used in the descriptions of all mental health disorders. Sample client care plans show how members of the health care team work collaboratively to meet client needs. Case studies provide realistic client scenarios that illustrate chapter concepts and strengthen critical thinking. Therapeutic interventions include multidisciplinary and holistic treatment, medical management, application of the nursing process, and pharmacologic therapy. Critical Thinking boxes contain thought-provoking client issues and questions, helping you develop skills in clinical reasoning. Drug Alert boxes identify the risks and possible adverse reactions of psychotherapeutic medications. Cultural Consideration boxes highlight cultural issues and address the mental health needs of culturally diverse clients. Get Ready for the NCLEX (R) Examination sections include key points, additional learning resources, and NCLEX-PN review questions with answers on the Evolve website, all designed to prepare you for success on classroom and licensure exams. Key terms at the beginning of each chapter introduce difficult medical, nursing, or scientific terms, and include page number references and phonetic pronunciations. Study Guide on the Evolve website reinforces your understanding of important concepts from the text. Included free with textbook purchase. NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX (R) case studies and new format questions help you prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN (R) examination. NEW! Updated coverage keeps you current with the latest issues and approaches to mental health care in the United States, and includes new information on violence, suicide, physical abuse, substance abuse, and schizophrenia.

In one volume here is everything you need to conduct fieldwork in archaeology. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook is designed for every kind of archaeological practice, from simple site recordings to professional consultancies and anyone who wants to record heritage sites responsibly. This hands-on manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to undertake and successfully complete fieldwork in all fields of archaeology, from Indigenous to historical to landscape work. Charts, checklists, graphs, maps and diagrams clearly illustrate how to design, fund, research, map, record, interpret, photograph and write up your fieldwork. This second edition is updated throughout and incorporates strategies for digital data capture, improved methods, recent legislation and more affordable technologies for surveying and photography. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook remains the ultimate resource for consultants, teachers, students, community groups and anyone involved in heritage fieldwork. 'An essential aid for beginners and professionals.' - Emeritus Professor John Mulvaney 'This volume has become the standard for archaeological field training ... A must for students, professionals and community groups.' - Martin Gibbs, Professor of Archaeology, University of New England 'It is absolutely the 'go to' field manual for archaeologists whatever their level within the profession.' - Jane Balme, Associate Professor of Archaeology, University of Western Australia

Build a broad fundamental knowledge of mental health concepts and disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 7th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multi-disciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with mental health disorders. Ideal for nurses and other caregivers, this guide provides in-depth coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic skills, mental health problems throughout the lifecycle, and specific psychological and psychosocial conditions. This edition is updated with the latest information on violence, suicide, substance abuse, and more. Written by expert educator Michelle Morrison-Valfre, this resource enables you to provide effective therapy to clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors. DSM-5 criteria are used in the descriptions of all mental health disorders. Sample client care plans show how members of the health care team work collaboratively to meet client needs. Case studies provide realistic client situations that illustrate chapter concepts and strengthen critical thinking. Critical Thinking boxes contain thought-provoking client issues and questions, helping students develop skills in clinical reasoning. Drug Alert boxes identify the risks and possible adverse reactions of psychotherapeutic medications. Cultural Consideration boxes highlight cultural issues and address the mental health needs of culturally diverse clients. Get Ready for the NCLEX (R) feature includes NCLEX-PN review questions, preparing students for success on classroom and licensure exams. Study Guide on the Evolve companion website reinforces student understanding of important concepts from the text. Included free with textbook purchase. UPDATED coverage keeps students current with the latest issues and approaches to mental health care in the United States. UPDATED content includes new information on violence, suicide, physical abuse, substance abuse, and schizophrenia.

If you're ready to create web pages more complex than those you can build with HTML and CSS, "Head First PHP & MySQL" is the ultimate learning guide to building dynamic, database-driven websites using PHP and MySQL. Packed with real-world examples, this book teaches you all the essentials of server-side programming, from the fundamentals of PHP and MySQL coding to advanced topics such as form validation, session IDs, cookies, database queries and joins, file I/O operations, content management, and more. "Head First PHP & MySQL" offers the same visually rich format that's turned every title in the "Head First" series into a bestseller, with plenty of exercises, quizzes, puzzles, and other interactive features to help you retain what you've learned.This title discusses how to: use PHP to transform static HTML pages into dynamic web sites; create and populate your own MySQL database tables, and work with data stored in files; perform sophisticated MySQL queries with joins, and refine your results with LIMIT and ORDER BY; use cookies and sessions to track visitors' login information and personalize the site for users; protect your data from SQL injection attacks; use regular expressions to validate information on forms; dynamically display text based on session info and create images on the fly; and, pull syndicated data from other sites using PHP and XML. Throughout the book, you'll build sophisticated examples - including a mailing list, a job board, and an online dating site - to help you learn how to harness the power of PHP and MySQL in a variety of contexts. If you're ready to build a truly dynamic website, "Head First PHP & MySQL" is the ideal way to get going.

Alphabet book for young readers with bright whimsical art and large print.

This is a children's picture book with whimsical paintings inside. Perfect for children ages birth to early readers. Your child will discover their imagination and creativity while exploring the animal world. Every page will bring a new discovery and discussion each time your child reads a look book. Pick one up today and take a look

This is a children's picture book with whimsical paintings inside. Perfect for children ages birth to early readers. Your child will discover their imagination and creativity while exploring the animal world. Every page will bring a new discovery and discussion each time your child reads a look book. Pick one up today and take a look

Jamie is just an ordinary kid trying to live an ordinary life when he finds himself in the middle of a far from ordinary event. Using all his strength of mind, body and faith he must attempt to jump through time to do battle with an evil empire and save his family from their clutches while safeguarding the future of mankind. Phew! Will he reach them in time? Will his mum ever stop singing? What's with all this wobbling? Armed with a skateboard, water pistol and a few biblical quotes he sets off on a mission that will change his life forever......