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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The only instrument that measures behaviors associated with emotionally intelligent leadership The Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students: Inventory is an evidence-based assessment of the capacities of emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL). Research that spans the globe has demonstrated that there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership. For the second edition, the authors have conducted original studies, yielding a substantial revision that better reflects the world of emotionally intelligent leadership and will be transformative for students of all backgrounds. First, this 57-item assessment measures how often students engage in behaviors that align with emotionally intelligent leadership. Then, the reflection portion walks students through the process of analyzing and understanding their results, giving them concrete suggestions for how to explore and improve their emotionally intelligent leadership. - The inventory reflects 19 EIL capacities supported by recent studies - A section on guided interpretation allows students to determine next steps to help them prepare to become effective leaders - Guidance for reflection and analysis of the results introduces learning opportunities that align with unique learning styles Use the inventory along with Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for Students and its Student Workbook for an immersive and transformative educational experience. Students will appreciate the opportunity to learn more about themselves as they reflect on their experiences as learners and their own leadership journeys.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Convert the promise of big data into real world resultsThere is so much buzz around big data. We all need to know what it is and how it works - that much is obvious. But is a basic understanding of the theory enough to hold your own in strategy meetings Probably. But what will set you apart from the rest is actually knowing how to USE big data to get solid, real-world business results - and putting that in place to improve performance. Big Data will give you a clear understanding, blueprint, and step-by-step approach to building your own big data strategy. This is a well-needed practical introduction to actually putting the topic into practice. Illustrated with numerous real-world examples from a cross section of companies and organisations, Big Data will take you through the five steps of the SMART model: Start with Strategy, Measure Metrics and Data, Apply Analytics, Report Results, Transform.\* Discusses how companies need to clearly define what it is they need to know\* Outlines how companies can collect relevant data and measure the metrics that will help them answer their most important business questions\* Addresses how the results of big data analytics can be visualised and communicated to ensure key decisions-makers understand them\* Includes many high-profile case studies from the author's work with some of the world's best known brands. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Great Myths of Child Development reveals the latest evidence-based science behind the myths and misconceptions about the developing child.\* Shatters the most commonly-held child development myths\* Reveals the science behind such topical issues as twin-telepathy, sex-prediction, and imaginary friends\* Covers hot-button issues like childhood vaccines, spankings, 'time-outs,' and breastfeeding of older children\* Features numerous pop culture references and examples drawn from popular TV shows and movies, such as Duck Dynasty, Modern Family and Mad Men\* Points to a wealth of supplementary resources for interested parents--from evidence-based treatments and self-help books to relevant websites.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Not exercising as much as you should Counting your calories in your sleep Feeling ashamed for not being happier You may be a victim of the wellness syndrome.In this ground-breaking new book, Carl Cederström and André Spicer argue that the ever-present pressure to maximize our wellness has started to work against us, making us feel worse and provoking us to withdraw into ourselves. The Wellness Syndrome follows health freaks who go to extremes to find the perfect diet, corporate athletes who start the day with a dance party, and the self-trackers who monitor everything, including their own toilet habits. This is a world where feeling good has become indistinguishable from being good. Visions of social change have been reduced to dreams of individual transformation, political debate has been replaced by insipid moralising, and scientific evidence has been traded for new-age delusions. A lively and humorous diagnosis of the cult of wellness, this book is an indispensable guide for everyone suspicious of our relentless quest to be happier and healthier.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Newton is an evocative intellectual history of the life and ideas of Isaac Newton the natural philosopher, covering his influential thoughts about philosophical problems, our knowledge of nature, and even the nature of the divine.\* Offers a comprehensive and highly accessible introduction to the life and ideas of Isaac Newton, emphasizing his influential contributions to the field of philosophy\* Covers the principal philosophical topics that captivated Newton's mind, from our knowledge of nature to the nature of the divine\* Includes the most recent and innovative research regarding Newton's views on theology and philosophy\* Emphasizes the philosophical importance of Newton's work to the history of philosophy and his engagement with the ideas of both historic and contemporary figures such as Galileo and Descartes, Leibniz and Locke.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Exploit the power and potential of Big Data to revolutionize business outcomesBig Data Revolution is a guide to improving performance, making better decisions, and transforming business through the effective use of Big Data. In this collaborative work by an IBM Vice President of Big Data Products and an Oxford Research Fellow, this book presents inside stories that demonstrate the power and potential of Big Data within the business realm. Readers are guided through tried-and-true methodologies for getting more out of data, and using it to the utmost advantage. This book describes the major trends emerging in the field, the pitfalls and triumphs being experienced, and the many considerations surrounding Big Data, all while guiding readers toward better decision making from the perspective of a data scientist.Companies are generating data faster than ever before, and managing that data has become a major challenge. With the right strategy, Big Data can be a powerful tool for creating effective business solutions - but deep understanding is key when applying it to individual business needs. Big Data Revolution provides the insight executives need to incorporate Big Data into a better business strategy, improving outcomes with innovation and efficient use of technology.\* Examine the major emerging patterns in Big Data\* Consider the debate surrounding the ethical use of data\* Recognize patterns and improve personal and organizational performance\* Make more informed decisions with quantifiable resultsIn an information society, it is becoming increasingly important to make sense of data in an economically viable way. It can drive new revenue streams and give companies a competitive advantage, providing a way forward for businesses navigating an increasingly complex marketplace. Big Data Revolution provides expert insight on the tool that can revolutionize industries.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Globalised Minds, Roots in the City utilises empirical evidence from four European cities to explore the role of urban upper middle classes in the transformations experienced by contemporary European societies.\* Presents new empirical evidence collected through an original comparative research about professionals and managers in four European cities in three countries\* Features an innovative combination of approaches, methods, and techniques in its analyses of European post-national societies\* Reveals how segments of Europe's urban population are adopting 'exit' or 'partial exit' strategies in respect to the nation state\* Utilises approaches from classic urban sociology, globalization and mobility studies, and spatial class analysis\* Includes in depth interviews, social networking techniques, and classic questions of political representation and values.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Customer Loyalty Isn't Enough--Grow Your Share of WalletThe Wallet Allocation Rule is a revolutionary, definitive guide for winning the battle for share of customers' hearts, minds, and wallets. Backed by rock-solid science published in the Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, this landmark book introduces a new and rigorously tested approach--the Wallet Allocation Rule--that is proven to link to the most important measure of customer loyalty: share of wallet.Companies currently spend billions of dollars each year measuring and managing metrics like customer satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS) to improve customer loyalty. These metrics, however, have almost no correlation to share of wallet. As a result, the returns on investments designed to improve the customer experience are frequently near zero, even negative.With The Wallet Allocation Rule, managers finally have the missing link to business growth within their grasp--the ability to link their existing metrics to the share of spending that customers allocate to their brands.\* Learn why improving satisfaction (or NPS) does not improve share.\* Apply the Wallet Allocation Rule to discover what really drives customer spending.\* Uncover new metrics that really matter to achieve growth.By applying the Wallet Allocation Rule, managers get real insight into the money they currently get from their customers, the money available to be earned by them, and what it takes to get it. The Wallet Allocation Rule provides managers with a blueprint for sustainable long-term growth.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The complete beginner's guide to Python, for young people who want to start todayAdventures in Python is designed for 11-to 15-year olds who want to teach themselves Python programming, but don't know where to start. Even if you have no programming experience at all, this easy to follow format and clear, simple instruction will get you up and running quickly. The book walks you through nine projects that teach you the fundamentals of programming in general, and Python in particular, gradually building your skills until you have the confidence and ability to tackle your own projects. Video clips accompany each chapter to provide even more detailed explanation of important concepts, so you feel supported every step of the way.Python is one of the top programming languages worldwide, with an install base in the millions. It's a favourite language at Google, YouTube, the BBC, and Spotify, and is the primary programming language for the Raspberry Pi. As an open-source language, Python is freely downloadable, with extensive libraries readily available, making it an ideal entry into programming for the beginner. Adventures in Python helps you get started, giving you the foundation you need to follow your curiosity.\* Start learning Python at its most basic level\* Learn where to acquire Python and how to set it up\* Understand Python syntax and interpretation for module programming\* Develop the skills that apply to any programming languagePython programming skills are invaluable, and developing proficiency gives you a head start in learning other languages like C++, Objective-C, and Java. When learning feels like fun, you won't ever want to stop - so get started today with Adventures in Python.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An inspiring yet practical guide for transforming limitations into opportunitiesA Beautiful Constraint: How to Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages And Why It's Everyone's Business Now is a book about everyday, practical inventiveness, designed for the constrained times in which we live. It describes how to take the kinds of issues that all of us face today--lack of time, money, resources, attention, know-how--and see in them the opportunity for transformation of oneself and one's organization's fortunes. The ideas in the book are based on the authors' extensive work as business consultants, and are brought to life in 35 personal interviews from such varied sources as Nike, IKEA, Unilever, the U.S. Navy, Formula One racecar engineers, public school teachers in California, and barley farmers in South Africa. Underpinned by scientific research into the psychology of breakthrough, the book is a practical handbook full of tools and tips for how to make more from less. Beautifully designed and accessible, A Beautiful Constraint will appeal beyond its core business audience to anyone who needs to find the opportunity in constraint.The book takes the reader on a journey through the mindset, method and motivation required to move from the initial 'victim' stage into the transformation stage. It challenges us to:\* Examine how we've become path dependent--stuck with routines that blind us from seeing opportunity along new paths\* Ask Propelling Questions to help us break free of those paths and put the most pressing and valuable constraints at the heart of our process\* Adopt a Can If mentality to answer these questions--focused on 'how,' not 'if'\* Access the abundance to be found all around us to help transform constraints\* Activate the high-octane mix of emotions necessary to fuel the tenacity required for successWe live in a world of seemingly ever-increasing constraints, driven as much by an overabundance of choices and connections as by a scarcity of time and resources. How we respond to these constraints is one of the most important issues of our time and will be a large determinant of our progress as people, businesses and planet, in the future. A Beautiful Constraint calls for a more widespread capability for constraint-driven problem solving and provides the framework to achieve that.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The safe and trusted way to prevent and reverse heart diseaseWritten in plain English and packed with tons of authoritative advice, Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies includes the most up-to-date information on coronary heart disease and its treatment. This resource covers new ways to diagnose and treat both short- and long-term complications of heart disease, the latest medications, updated diet and exercise plans, the lowdown on recognizing the risk factors and warning signs of a heart attack, determining if you have heart disease, distinguishing between angina, heart attack, and stroke, and much more.It is projected that by the year 2020, heart disease will be the leading cause of death throughout the world. As the magnitude of cardiovascular diseases continue to accelerate globally, the pressing need for increased awareness and a stronger, more focused national and international response has become more important than ever. Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies tackles this vital subject with compassion and authority, outlining the steps you can take to help ensure you don't become just another statistic.\* Helps you find the right doctor and handle a managed care plan\* Covers all thirteen types of heart disease and discusses the key differences that may determine their progression and treatment\* Illustrates how simple changes in diet may be enough to prevent heart disease\* Shows how you can reverse some of the effects of heart disease through exerciseIf you're suffering from or are at risk of heart disease--or love someone who is--Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies empowers you to take control of heart health and get on a path to a longer, healthier life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This workbook expands upon the authors Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide to present the most effective approaches, strategies, and practical guidelines to help alleviate social and communication problems in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).\* Complements the best-selling Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide for use in practical settings\* Answers the need for more training of professionals in early interventions for children assessed with ASD called for by the National Plan for Autism\* Written by a team of experts in the field\* Covers issues such as how to interpret facial expressions; how to recognize feelings of anger, sadness, fear and happiness; how to perceive how feelings are affected by what happens and what is expected to happen; how to see things from another person s perspective; and how to understand another person s knowledge and beliefs.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stop risking everything to make your investment advisor richThe stock market crash of 2008 proved one thing: traditional retirement planning advice simply doesn't work. The risks are too enormous. Trusting the stock market is like gambling with your family's future. But how do you plan for retirement without risking everything Enough Bull shows you how, with an easy-to-understand, simple-to-apply strategy for a better retirement.Enough Bull overturns the conventional wisdom about retirement planning, and offers the simple secrets to securing a comfortable retirement. In an accessible and straightforward style, this practical guide explains how it's possible to save for retirement starting later in life, retire comfortably on less money, and incur less risk. Updated to apply to both the U.S. and Canada, this new second edition offers a message of hope for average, cash-strapped baby boomers by detailing a step-by-step plan for avoiding all the traps, doing the exact opposite of what the major financial institutions recommend, and still coming out further ahead.\* Invest only in safe investments that will never decline\* Get out of the stock market and mutual funds forever\* Why waiting to save for retirement may beat starting early\* Elect to receive the CPP pension at exactly the right age\* Avoid the common scams that lead to financial disasterMore than ever before, retirees are frightened and stressed out about finances. There never seems to be enough to pay current bills, let alone save thousands in RRSPs and 401Ks, yet the large financial institutions bombard us with fearful messages of destitution unless we maximize our contributions. The truth is this makes them rich, and you poor. Cut through the noise, stop taking the bait, and discover how you can have a comfortable future without sacrificing the present. Enough Bull provides the plan, you just need to act.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Craft a blended learning program tailor-made for your students Go Blended! is a practical implementation guide for educators interested in getting blended learning off the ground. Author Liz Arney is a seasoned developer of blended learning programs at Aspire Public Schools, and she also closely collaborates with district and charter leaders from across the country on this work. Go Blended! offers boots-on-the-ground support for laying the foundation for a blended learning program in our schools and classrooms. Throughout the book teachers with blended learning experience share helpful tips and lesson plans to help educators make purposeful choices in using technology to fulfill students' needs without becoming an end in itself. This useful guide also offers key documents and timelines to support a blended learning implementation and provides step-by-step practical advice for avoiding mistakes. Readers will gain expert insight into both the broad and narrow of blended transition, from sweeping concepts like program goals to nitty-gritty details like teaching routines around technology use. Technology is rapidly changing the landscape of education; teacher effectiveness and student achievement are both tied to the ability to adapt to new technology, and blended learning has become a hot topic in schools across the nation. Go Blended! helps school leaders and teachers take their first steps toward blended learning, putting them in a better position to continuously adapt as the world changes. You'll learn how to: - Investigate leadership and staff readiness to 'go blended.' - Learn how to evaluate and purchase the right educational software. - Keep the program's goals in mind throughout the development process. - Teach lessons that set students up for success when using classroom technology. - Tailor the program to the students, not the other way around. Aspire's impressive track record of high performance, along with a growing body of evidence from blended schools across the nation, testifies to the reality that incorporating technology into the classroom can improve student outcomes. But improved student outcomes will only occur when teachers and administrators intentionally tailor technology and curricula to meet their goals. With Go Blended!, you can be confident that you're focused on the ultimate goal of blended learning: increasing student achievement.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Construct a portfolio that is sure to outperform market averagesWarren Buffett had it right all along. Now it's your turn to learn how to construct a portfolio that is sure to outperform the market averages, as well as almost every professional money manager in the world. Warren Buffett's method of predictability can determine a future target price, which in turn determines his all-important purchase price. However, Buffett doesn't draw conclusions of his predictability method relative to the future total returns of portfolios. That's where Buffett and Beyond comes in, taking Buffett's method one giant step beyond, proving that if you select a portfolio of stocks using the predictability method in this book, you will outperform 96% of professional money managers over the long term.In addition to the information in the book, readers will have access to a password-protected website that includes tutorial videos, PowerPoint slides, free trial access to a video newsletter, and a trial subscription to the author's computer program, which follows the research presented in the book.\* Explains Clean Surplus Accounting (CSA) to determine Return on Owners' Equity (ROE)\* Uses CSA to determine ROE in a unique way to verify Buffett's all-important purchase price\* Draws conclusions between Clean Surplus Return on Equity and future total returns\* Shows that every portfolio selected from the S&P 500 index with above-average Clean Surplus ROEs outperformed the S&P average during the test periods from 1987 to the presentIf you're an investor, this book will impact your financial life forever.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Witness how the FDIC manages your money during financial crisesInside the FDIC tells the real stories behind bank failures and financial crises to provide a direct account of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other bank regulators. Author John Bovenzi served in senior level positions within the FDIC for over twenty years, including a decade as the Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. This book describes what he witnessed as the person in charge of day-to-day operations, as a nearly invisible agency grew to become a major, highly independent force impacting US financial markets.Readers will learn how the FDIC and other bank regulators use the power of the federal government, spend other people's money, and approach decision-making.This book takes readers inside the FDIC to showcase:\* The FDIC's emergence as a major market influence\* How ten FDIC chairmen helped shape the US financial regulatory system\* Internal conflicts between the FDIC and other bank regulatory agencies\* Pressures and challenges presented by financial crisesSince the early 1980s, over 3,400 banks have failed. These failures weren't steady, regular, and easily predictable events; periods of tranquility were followed by turmoil, booms led to busts, and peaceful complacency often turned to sudden devastation. Inside the FDIC chronicles it all, from the perspective of a first hand witness inside the agency responsible for calming the storm.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A clearer, more accurate performance management strategy Over the past two decades, performance measurement has profoundly changed societies, organizations and the way we live and work. We can now access incredible quantities of data, display, review and report complex information in real time, and monitor employees and processes in detail. But have all these investments in collecting, analysing and reporting data helped companies, governments and people perform better Measurement Madness is an engaging read, full of anecdotes so peculiar you'll hardly believe them. Each one highlights a performance measurement initiative that went wrong, explains why and - most importantly - shows you how to avoid making the same mistake yourself.The dangers of poorly designed performance measurement are numerous, and even the best how-to guides don't explain how to avoid them. Measurement Madness fills in the gap, showing how to ensure you're measuring the right things, rewarding the behaviours that deserve rewarding, and interpreting results in a way that will improve things rather than complicate them. This book will help you to recognize, correct and even avoid common performance measurement problems, including: \* Measuring for the sake of measuring \* Assuming that measurement is an instant fix for performance issues \* Comparing sets of data that have nothing in common and hoping to learn something \* Using targets and rewards to promote certain behaviours, and achieving exactly the opposite ones. Reading Measurement Madness will enable you to design a simple, effective performance measurement system, which will have the intended result of creating value in your organization.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Religion in Britain evaluates and sheds light on the religious situation in twenty-first century Britain; it explores the country's increasing secularity alongside religion's growing presence in public debate, and the impact of this paradox on Britain's society.\* Describes and explains the religious situation in twenty-first century Britain\* Based on the highly successful Religion in Britain Since 1945 (Blackwell, 1994) but extensively revised with the majority of the text re-written to reflect the current situation\* Investigates the paradox of why Britain has become increasingly secular and how religion is increasingly present in public debate compared with 20 years ago\* Explores the impact this paradox has on churches, faith communities, the law, politics, education, and welfare.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Great Myths of Child Development reveals the latest evidence-based science behind the myths and misconceptions about the developing child. - Shatters the most commonly-held child development myths - Reveals the science behind such topical issues as twin-telepathy, sex-prediction, and imaginary friends - Covers hot-button issues like childhood vaccines, spankings, 'time-outs,' and breastfeeding of older children - Features numerous pop culture references and examples drawn from popular TV shows and movies, such as Duck Dynasty, Modern Family and Mad Men - Points to a wealth of supplementary resources for interested parents-from evidence-based treatments and self-help books to relevant websitesWiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstraße 12, 69469 Weinheim 208 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get up to speed on the nuances of NoSQL databases and what they mean for your organizationThis easy to read guide to NoSQL databases provides the type of no-nonsense overview and analysis that you need to learn, including what NoSQL is and which database is right for you. Featuring specific evaluation criteria for NoSQL databases, along with a look into the pros and cons of the most popular options, NoSQL For Dummies provides the fastest and easiest way to dive into the details of this incredible technology. You'll gain an understanding of how to use NoSQL databases for mission-critical enterprise architectures and projects, and real-world examples reinforce the primary points to create an action-oriented resource for IT pros.If you're planning a big data project or platform, you probably already know you need to select a NoSQL database to complete your architecture. But with options flooding the market and updates and add-ons coming at a rapid pace, determining what you require now, and in the future, can be a tall task. This is where NoSQL For Dummies comes in!\* Learn the basic tenets of NoSQL databases and why they have come to the forefront as data has outpaced the capabilities of relational databases\* Discover major players among NoSQL databases, including Cassandra, MongoDB, MarkLogic, Neo4J, and others\* Get an in-depth look at the benefits and disadvantages of the wide variety of NoSQL database options\* Explore the needs of your organization as they relate to the capabilities of specific NoSQL databasesBig data and Hadoop get all the attention, but when it comes down to it, NoSQL databases are the engines that power many big data analytics initiatives. With NoSQL For Dummies, you'll go beyond relational databases to ramp up your enterprise's data architecture in no time.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enrich your students and the institution with a high-impact practice Designing and Teaching Undergraduate Capstone Courses is a practical, research-backed guide to creating a course that is valuable for both the student and the school. The book covers the design, administration, and teaching of capstone courses throughout the undergraduate curriculum, guiding departments seeking to add a capstone course, and allowing those who have one to compare it to others in the discipline. The ideas presented in the book are supported by regional and national surveys that help the reader understand what's common, what's exceptional, what works, and what doesn't within capstone courses. The authors also provide additional information specific to different departments across the curriculum, including STEM, social sciences, humanities, fine arts, education, and professional programs. Identified as a high-impact practice by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and the Association of American Colleges and Universities' LEAP initiative, capstone courses culminate a student's final college years in a project that integrates and applies what they've learned. The project takes the form of a research paper, a performance, a portfolio, or an exhibit, and is intended to showcase the student's very best work as a graduating senior. This book is a guide to creating for your school or department a capstone course that ties together undergraduate learning in a way that enriches the student and adds value to the college experience. - Understand what makes capstone courses valuable for graduating students - Discover the factors that make a capstone course effective, and compare existing programs, both within academic disciplines and across institutions - Learn administrative and pedagogical techniques that increase the course's success - Examine discipline-specific considerations for design, administration, and instruction Capstones are generally offered in departmental programs, but are becoming increasingly common in general education as well. Faculty and administrators looking to add a capstone course or revive an existing one need to understand what constitutes an effective program. Designing and Teaching Undergraduate Capstone Courses provides an easily digested summary of existing research, and offers expert guidance on making your capstone course successful. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students makes the subject of midwifery accessible, informative and motivating, ensuring that it is an essential text for the aspiring midwife!This resource brings together knowledge from a collection of clinical experts and experienced academics to support your learning and prepare you for the challenges faced in contemporary midwifery healthcare. It presents you with the 'must-have' information that you need concerning both the theoretical and practical aspects of what it means to be a midwife. With extensive full colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support you throughout your entire education programme. Fundamentals of Midwifery is essential reading for all pre-registration student midwives, as well as newly qualified midwives.KEY FEATURES:\* Broad and comprehensive in scope, with chapters on: team working; antenatal care, intrapartum and postnatal care; infant feeding; public health and health promotion; perinatal mental health; complementary therapies; pharmacology and medicines management; and emergencies.\* Interactive and student-friendly in approach, with activities throughout.\* Brings together professional and clinical topics in one user-friendly book.\* Ties in with the latest NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education.\* Supported by an online resource centre featuring interactive multiple-choice questions, additional scenarios and activities, and links to further reading.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Full coverage of functional programming and all OCA Java Programmer exam objectivesOCA, Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide, Exam 1Z1-808 is a comprehensive study guide for those taking the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I exam (1Z1-808). With complete coverage of 100% of the exam objectives, this book provides everything you need to know to confidently take the exam. The release of Java 8 brought the language's biggest changes to date, and for the first time, candidates are required to learn functional programming to pass the exam. This study guide has you covered, with thorough functional programming explanation and information on all key topic areas Java programmers need to know. You'll cover Java inside and out, and learn how to apply it efficiently and effectively to create solutions applicable to real-world scenarios.\* Work confidently with operators, conditionals, and loops\* Understand object-oriented design principles and patterns\* Master functional programming fundamentals.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Julie A. Turnock tracks the use and evolution of special effects in 1970s filmmaking, a development as revolutionary to film as the form's transition to sound in the 1920s.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This monumental collection of new and recent essays from an international team of eminent scholars represents the best contemporary critical thinking relating to both literary and philosophical studies of literature.\* Helpfully groups essays into the field's main sub-categories, among them 'Relations Between Philosophy and Literature', 'Emotional Engagement and the Experience of Reading', 'Literature and the Moral Life', and 'Literary Language'\* Offers a combination of analytical precision and literary richness\* Represents an unparalleled work of reference for students and specialists alike, ideal for course use.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods, and has now been updated to include recent discoveries and new illustrations.\* Superbly illustrated with photographs, maps, and site plans, with additional illustrations in this new edition\* Organized into 11 chapters, covering: the history of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology; prehistoric and pharaonic chronology and the ancient Egyptian language; geography, resources, and environment; and seven chapters organized chronologically and devoted to specific archaeological sites and evidence\* Includes sections on salient topics such as the constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza and the process of mummification.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Essentials of WJ IV® Tests of Achievement Assessmentprovides practical, step-by-step guidelines to administering, scoring, and interpreting the achievement portion of the WJ IV®. This easy-to-use reference goes beyond the information found in the WJ IV® test manuals. It offers full explanations of the tests and clusters on the WJ IV® ACH and explains the meaning of all scores and interpretive features. In addition, the authors offer valuable advice on clinical applications and illuminating case studies. Features include: - Clear instructions on how the WJ IV® ACH and the WJ IV® Tests of Oral Language can be used together to increase diagnostic utility. - Expert assessment of the tests' relative strengths and weaknesses. - Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A guide to how your money is managed, with foreword by Nobel laureate Robert ShillerThe Fund Industry offers a comprehensive look at mutual funds and the investment management industry, for fund investors, those working in the fund industry, service providers to the industry and students of financial institutions or capital markets. Industry experts Robert Pozen and Theresa Hamacher take readers on a tour of the business of asset management. Readers will learn how to research a fund and assess whether it's right for them; then they'll go behind the scenes to see how funds are invested, sold and regulated. This updated edition expands coverage of the segments of the industry where growth is hottest, including hedge funds, liquid alternatives, ETFs and target date funds--and adds an introduction to derivatives.Mutual funds are a key component of financial planning for 96 million Americans. Nearly a quarter of U.S. household savings are invested in funds, which give individual investors affordable access to professional management. This book provides a detailed look at how firms in the industry:\* Invest those savings in stocks and bonds\* Evaluate the risks and returns of funds\* Distribute funds directly to consumers or through financial advisors or retirement plans\* Handle the complex operational and regulatory requirements of mutual funds\* Vote proxies at the annual meetings of public companies\* Expand their operations across bordersAlong the way, the authors describe the latest trends and discuss the biggest controversies--all in straightforward and engaging prose. The Fund Industry is the essential guide to navigating the mutual fund industry.…