Kevin C. Burns's Books

Acinetobacter

Microbiology, Epidemiology, Infections, Management

By: E. Bergogne-Berezin,Marie-Laure Joly-Guillou,Kevin J. Towner

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Acinetobacter

Microbiology, Epidemiology, Infections, Management

By: E. Bergogne-Berezin,Marie-Laure Joly-Guillou,Kevin J. Towner

Acinetobacter details the clinical aspects of this bacterium responsible for many infections in hospitalized patients. This reference explains the importance of these organisms, both from the patient's viewpoint and the economic perspective, and provides clinicians with the knowledge they need to control these bacteria.

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CRC Press

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1000108570

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9781000108576

Evolution in Isolation

The Search for an Island Syndrome in Plants

By: Kevin C. Burns

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Evolution in Isolation

The Search for an Island Syndrome in Plants

By: Kevin C. Burns

Tests for repeated patterns in evolution of island plants, which together comprise an 'island syndrome' analogous to animals.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108422012

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9781108422017

Stress and Hypertension

Examining the Relation between Psychological Stress and High Blood Pressure

By: Kevin T. Larkin

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Stress and Hypertension

Examining the Relation between Psychological Stress and High Blood Pressure

By: Kevin T. Larkin

Does living a stress-filled life lead to elevated blood pressure? And if so, do strategies to better manage stress effectively lower blood pressure? In this authoritative and comprehensive book, Kevin T. Larkin examines more than a half-century of empirical evidence obtained to test the common assumption that stress is associated with the onset and maintenance of essential hypertension (high blood pressure). While the research confirms that stress does play a role in the exacerbation of essential hypertension, numerous other factors must also be considered, among them obesity, exercise, and smoking, as well as demographic, constitutional, and psychological concerns. The author discusses the effectiveness of strategies developed to manage stress and thereby lower blood pressure and concludes with suggestions and directions for further study.

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Yale University Press

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030012886X

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9780300128864

Grabb and Smith's Plastic Surgery: eBook with Multimedia

By: Kevin C. Chung

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Grabb and Smith's Plastic Surgery: eBook with Multimedia

By: Kevin C. Chung

The definitive text for medical students and residents in plastic surgery, Grabb and Smith’s Plastic Surgery, Ninth Edition, covers every aspect of this challenging field in up-to-date, easy-to-understand detail. Superb illustrations, convenient key points, and relevant review questions help you develop a deeper understanding of basic principles and prepare effectively for the In-Training Exam (ITE) and other certification exams. Dr. Kevin C. Chung leads a team of expert contributing authors to create a fully revised resource that also serves as a reference for practicing plastic surgeons to refresh knowledge and to enhance competency in various topics. Coverage includes all areas of plastic surgery: basic science, principles and techniques, skin and soft tissue topics, congenital anomalies and pediatric plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, hand surgery, and trunk and lower extremity surgery.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975214277

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9781975214272

Snow Job

The War Against International Cocaine Trafficking

By: Kevin Jack Riley

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Snow Job

The War Against International Cocaine Trafficking

By: Kevin Jack Riley

Cocaine has had a long and prominent position in the history of American substance abuse. As far back as the late 1800s cocaine was commonly found hi patent medicines, elixirs, and, astonishingly, in the earliest versions of Coca-Cola. Eventually, the potency of cocaine was recognized and its purveyors came under gradual regulation. Events hi the early 1900s kept cocaine use down until World War II, but the extensive drug use of the 1960s once again sparked a national temperance movement. Created in 1989, the Office of National Drug Control Policy maintains responsibility for coordinating and monitoring the nation's countemarcotics policy. But responsibility for coordination and monitoring is not the same thing as control. In Snow Job? Kevin Jack Riley examines source country control policies—policies intended to control the production and export of cocaine from Latin America—and their limitations. Part I draws together drug use, drug production, and drug control policies hi an analytic framework. It goes on to examine the recent history of U.S. drug control policies, source country control policies, the ways hi which cocaine prices affect cocaine use, how cocaine is made, and the vulnerable points in its production. Part II examines the economic effects that production and controls exert on the sources of cocaine—Bolivia and Peru—and probes the Colombian drug lord connection. Part III prescribes an appropriate path for source country cocaine policies and examines their implications for two other widely smuggled drugs, heroin and marijuana. Riley disagrees with analysts who believe that source country control policies can lead to permanent victory hi the war against cocaine, because of the potentially high costs associated with implementing source country control policies on a large scale. He suggests a better strategy would be one that recognizes the severe limits facing interdiction, eradication, and other source country policies, and instead focuses on directing source country resources where they will be most useful. This necessitates defining a regional strategy that elevates political stability and institution building, and demotes traditional countemarcotics objectives. Snow Job? offers original thinking and practical approaches to a multidimensional world problem and will be of interest to policymakers, political scientists, sociologists, and law enforcement officials.

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Routledge

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1351292781

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9781351292788

Practicing Forensic Criminology

By: Kevin Fox Gotham,Daniel Bruce Kennedy

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Practicing Forensic Criminology

By: Kevin Fox Gotham,Daniel Bruce Kennedy

Practicing Forensic Criminology draws on examples from actual court cases and expert witness reports and testimony to demonstrate the merits and uses of substantive criminological knowledge in the applied setting of civil law and the courts. Throughout the book, the authors provide a highly readable, informative discussion of how forensic criminologists can apply their research and teaching skills to assist judges and juries in rendering legal decisions. Engaging and lively, the chapters include excerpts from forensic criminological investigations, in-depth discussions of the methodological and analytical bases of these investigations, and important lessons learned from real litigation cases. Case examples are drawn from the forensic realms of premises liability, administrative negligence, workplace violence, wrongful conviction litigation, and litigation involving police departments and corrections facilities. Well referenced and thoroughly researched, Practicing Forensic Criminology serves as an introduction to the vast and heterogeneous field of forensic social science that is rapidly changing and expanding. This unique and original book guides readers through the research work of expert witnesses working as consultants, researchers, and crime analysts and investigators. Offering expert criminological insights into litigation cases, the chapters reveal how forensic social science research can be an effective mechanism for reaching beyond the academy to influence public policy reform and legal proceedings. Practicing Forensic Criminology will appeal to a diverse audience, including social scientists, criminal justice students and researchers, expert witnesses, attorneys, judges, and students of judicial proceedings seeking to understand the value and impact of criminology in the civil court system. - Introduces readers to the impact of evidence-based criminological theory and forensic social science investigations in the legal system - Demonstrates the usefulness of forensic criminology as a research tool, revealing novel relational dynamics among crime events and the larger socio-spatial context - Advances the development of a "translational criminology" – i.e., the translation of knowledge from criminological theory and research to forensic practice – as an expedient to forming robust interactive relationships among criminological social scientists and policy makers

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Academic Press

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0128155965

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9780128155967

Study Guide for Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book

By: Eric L Sun,Kevin T. Patton,Frank B. Bell,Terry Thompson,Peggie L. Williamson

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Study Guide for Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book

By: Eric L Sun,Kevin T. Patton,Frank B. Bell,Terry Thompson,Peggie L. Williamson

Reinforce your understanding of A&P concepts with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to those in the Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition textbook, this workbook provides review questions and exercises to help you master the most important material. Each chapter begins with an overview of the concepts covered in each chapter of the textbook, and then tests your understanding with a variety of questions and activities. Answers to all questions are included in the back of the book. - NEW! Updated content corresponds to the updates in the Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition textbook. - Brief synopsis of core concepts in each chapter provides an overview of the most essential content from the textbook. - Matching, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false exercises reinforce your understanding of content. - Crossword puzzles and Word Finds help you master new vocabulary terms and their spellings. - Anatomy drawings and labeling exercises help you learn to identify the structures of the body and master terminology. - Application questions help you develop critical thinking skills and make judgments based on information in the chapter. - Answers to exercises are found in the back of the guide. - Study tips in the Preface offer insights into the most effective methods for learning and retaining information.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323936849

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9780323936842

Polit & Beck Canadian Essentials of Nursing Research

By: Kevin Woo

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Polit & Beck Canadian Essentials of Nursing Research

By: Kevin Woo

Advance your career in Canadian healthcare with a mastery of nursing research. Thoroughly updated to reflect today’s changing Canadian nursing field, the fourth edition of Canadian Essentials of Nursing Research guides you to enhanced nursing practice through confident interpretation and application of the latest evidence-based nursing research.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975109694

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Taking the World for Jesus

The Remarkable Story of the Greatest Commission

By: Kevin Swanson

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Taking the World for Jesus

The Remarkable Story of the Greatest Commission

By: Kevin Swanson

This is the account of the most exciting story in all of human history. Something truly remarkable occurred when Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave His disciples a great commission. The world would never be the same again. Kevin Swanson takes the reader through the 2,000-year, worldwide saga of this epochal mission to the world. From Judea to Rome, Ireland, Denmark, China, Japan, Uganda, New Zealand, and to the uttermost parts of the earth, the light of Christ shines into the darkness, transforming every nation throughout the centuries. This book describes the condition of the nations before Jesus came, and follows the missionary work that confronted formidable strongholds and brought about the transformation of nations. This book tells the story of the Lord Jesus Christ’s transforming influence in countries across every continent over the last 2,000 years.

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New Leaf Publishing Group

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161458625X

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Structure & Function of the Body

By: Gary A. Thibodeau,Kevin T. Patton

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Structure & Function of the Body

By: Gary A. Thibodeau,Kevin T. Patton

Take your understanding to a whole new level with Pageburst digital books on VitalSource! Easy-to-use, interactive features let you make highlights, share notes, run instant topic searches, and so much more. Best of all, with Pageburst, you get flexible online, offline, and mobile access to all your digital books. Simple and straightforward, Thibodeau and Patton's Structure & Function of the Body, 14th Edition makes the difficult concepts of anatomy and physiology clear and easier to understand. Focusing on the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis, this introductory text provides more than 400 vibrantly detailed illustrations and a variety of interactive learning tools to help you establish an essential foundation for success in the care of the human body. A clear, straightforward approach makes complex anatomy and physiology concepts more accessible. UNIQUE! Each chapter reinforces your understanding of the structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. UNIQUE! Clear View of the Human Body allows you to peel back the layers of the human body and perform a virtual dissection. UNIQUE! Science Application boxes highlight practical applications of A&P content by scientific leaders. Quick Check boxes test your comprehension as you read through each chapter. Boxes and tables detail real-life applications in the areas of Health and Well Being, Clinical Applications, and Research, Issues, and Trends. Chapter tests, review questions, and critical thinking questions identify areas needing further study. Chapter outlines, objectives, study tips, and appendices help you study more effectively and find the information you need fast. UNIQUE! Downloadable audio chapter summaries on the Evolve companion website enable you to review for quizzes and exams on the go. UNIQUE! 31 new Animation Direct animations on the bound-in CD help you visualize difficult concepts and processes. Extensively revised and updated illustrations and micrographs vividly illustrate and reinforce important A&P content. Updated content reflects the most up-to-date understanding of human anatomy.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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032308849X

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9780323088497

Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book

By: Gary A. Thibodeau,Kevin T. Patton

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Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book

By: Gary A. Thibodeau,Kevin T. Patton

Simple and straightforward, Thibodeau and Patton's Structure & Function of the Body, 14th Edition makes the difficult concepts of anatomy and physiology clear and easier to understand. Focusing on the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis, this introductory text provides more than 400 vibrantly detailed illustrations and a variety of interactive learning tools to help you establish an essential foundation for success in the care of the human body. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content may not be included.

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0323291678

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9780323291675

The Complete History of New Mexico

Stories

By: Kevin McIlvoy

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The Complete History of New Mexico

Stories

By: Kevin McIlvoy

Compelling and complex . . . Strange and wonderful." —The New York Times Book Review, in praise of McIlvoy's previous fiction I am going to write about the state of New Mexico and put in some maps and stuff from the encyclopedia. My theme is the Don Juan Onate trail and the Jornada Del Muerto. But I might write some other important things which as it turns out my stepmother got angry about and said she wouldn't type this until my Dad said "Dammit now it is history" and told her maybe there weren't commas in those days. "The Complete History of New Mexico" is no ordinary research paper, and this is no ordinary collection of short stories. Eleven-year-old Chum's "history" unfolds over three distinctive and increasingly disturbing sections. He writes that "Coronado explored around and found Santa Fe in 1610"; that "William Becknell was tracking wagons over everyplace in 1821"; and that every day his best friend, Daniel, is afraid to go home. Kevin McIlvoy intersperses the title novella with equally distinctive stories set in New Mexico. Laura, a plain, overweight nurse, encounters a terrified young man on his way to the Vietnam War and takes matters into her own hands. Zach spends time with his "white-trash" relatives and finds love's terrible and true face. The Complete History of New Mexico is a stunningly original collection that will further McIlvoy's growing reputation.

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Graywolf Press

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1555970478

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Study Guide for Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book

By: Kevin T. Patton,Gary A. Thibodeau,Linda Swisher

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Study Guide for Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book

By: Kevin T. Patton,Gary A. Thibodeau,Linda Swisher

- NEW! Updated content reflects the changes made to the new edition of the Structure and Function text.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0443278024

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Study Guide for Structure & Function of the Body

By: Kevin T. Patton, PhD

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Study Guide for Structure & Function of the Body

By: Kevin T. Patton, PhD

Learn to master the core terms, concepts, and processes of human anatomy and physiology! Corresponding to the chapters in Thibodeau and Patton's Structure & Function of the Body, 15th Edition, this engaging study guide contains variety of exercises, activities, and anatomy drawings to help you easily review, retain, and apply important A&P concepts! Brief synopsis of the core concepts from the textbook provides a comprehensive review of essential content. Diagrams, labeling exercises, and coloring exercises reinforce where the structures of the body are located. Crossword puzzles and word finds help readers master new vocabulary terms. Application questions ask readers to make judgments based on the information in the chapter. Matching and fill-in-the-blank exercises help readers better understand chapter content. Study tips in the preface provide insights on the most effective methods for learning and retaining information. Answers to exercises in the back of the book include references to the appropriate textbook page to give readers instant feedback. NEW! Updated art throughout enhances learning by presenting anatomy even more clearly.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323394566

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9780323394567

Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation E-Book

By: Kevin K Chui,Milagros Jorge,Sheng-Che Yen,Michelle M. Lusardi

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Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation E-Book

By: Kevin K Chui,Milagros Jorge,Sheng-Che Yen,Michelle M. Lusardi

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Orthopedics** Gain a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition is a clear, comprehensive, one-stop resource for clinically relevant rehabilitation information and application. Divided into three sections, this text gives you a foundation in orthotics and prosthetics, clinical applications when working with typical and special populations, and an overview of amputation and prosthetic limbs. This edition has been updated with coverage of the latest technology and materials in the field, new evidence on effectiveness and efficacy of interventions and cognitive workload associated usage along with enhanced color photographs and case studies - it's a great resource for students and rehabilitation professionals alike. - Comprehensive coverage addresses rehabilitation in a variety of environments, including acute care, long-term care and home health care, and outpatient settings. - Book organized into three parts corresponding with typical patient problems and clinical decision-making. - The latest evidence-based research throughout text help you learn clinical-decision making skills. - Case studies present real-life scenarios that demonstrate how key concepts apply to clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice. - World Health Organization disablement model (ICF) incorporated to help you learn how to match patient's limitations with the best clinical treatment. - Multidisciplinary approach in a variety of settings demonstrates how physical therapists can work with the rest of the healthcare team to provide high quality care in orthotic/prosthetic rehabilitation. - The latest equipment and technology throughout text addresses the latest options in prosthetics and orthotics rehabilitation - Authoritative information from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition is incorporated throughout. - A wealth of tables and boxes highlight vital information for quick reference and ease of use. - NEW! Color photographs improve visual appeal and facilitates learning. - NEW! Increased evidence-based content includes updated citations; coverage of new technology such as microprocessors, microcontrollers, and integrated load cells; new evidence on the effectiveness and efficacy of interventions; and new evidence on cognitive workload usage. - NEW! Authors Kevin K Chui, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, OCS, CEEAA, FAAOMPT and Sheng-Che (Steven) Yen, PT, PhD add their expertise to an already impressive list of contributors.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323610188

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9780323610186

A Concise Guide to Opioid Addiction for Counselors

By: Kevin G. Alderson,Samuel T. Gladding

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A Concise Guide to Opioid Addiction for Counselors

By: Kevin G. Alderson,Samuel T. Gladding

This brief, evidence-based guide is ideal for busy mental health professionals helping clients with opioid use disorders (OUDs). It examines the devastating global impact caused by opioids and is replete with information and resources that can be immediately applied to addiction work. The authors’ pragmatic, strengths-based approach to treatment is based on a collaborative counselor-client working alliance to achieve client readiness for change, moderation, and abstinence. Topics discussed include current research on risk and protective factors, OUD assessment and diagnosis, the ethical and legal issues particular to addiction work, medication-assisted treatment, physical and psychological interventions for pain management, and the necessity of interdisciplinary care. In addition, Drs. Alderson and Gladding provide a number of counseling approaches and treatment options that consider work with women, youth, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, older adults, people with disabilities, individuals in the criminal justice system, and rural residents. Five useful appendices conclude the book, including a listing of 20 opioid drugs in descending order of potency; common ICD-10, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-11 codes; and a glossary of terms and abbreviations. About the Authors Kevin G. Alderson, PhD, is professor emeritus of counseling psychology from the University of Calgary. He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse & Substance Dependence and the Austin Journal of Drug Abuse and Addiction, as well as the editor of the Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Samuel T. Gladding, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Counseling at Wake Forest University and the author of numerous, best selling counseling texts. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website here

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119783585

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9781119783589

Handbook of Play Therapy

By: Kevin J. O'Connor,Charles E. Schaefer,Lisa D. Braverman

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Handbook of Play Therapy

By: Kevin J. O'Connor,Charles E. Schaefer,Lisa D. Braverman

A complete, comprehensive play therapy resource for mental health professionals Handbook of Play Therapy is the one-stop resource for play therapists with coverage of all major aspects written by experts in the field. This edition consolidates the coverage of both previous volumes into one book, updated to reflect the newest findings and practices of the field. Useful for new and experienced practitioners alike, this guide provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of play therapy including, theory and technique, special populations, nontraditional settings, professional and contemporary issues. Edited by the founders of the field, each chapter is written by well-known and respected academics and practitioners in each topic area and includes research, assessment, strategies, and clinical application. This guide covers all areas required for credentialing from the Association for Play Therapy, making it uniquely qualified as the one resource for certification preparation. Learn the core theories and techniques of play therapy Apply play therapy to special populations and in nontraditional settings Understand the history and emerging issues in the field Explore the research and evidence base, clinical applications, and more Psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses regularly utilize play therapy techniques to facilitate more productive sessions and promote better outcomes for patients. Handbook of Play Therapy provides the deep, practical understanding needed to incorporate these techniques into practice.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118859820

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9781118859827

Philadelphia's Pencoyd Iron Works: Forging Along the Schuylkill River

By: Kevin Righter

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Philadelphia's Pencoyd Iron Works: Forging Along the Schuylkill River

By: Kevin Righter

Established on the Schuykill River in 1852, Philadelphia's Pencoyd Iron Works was a global leader in structural steel and wrought iron for more than eight decades. ... Author Kevin Righter constructs the immense history of the Pencoyd Iron Works."--Back cover

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467143057

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Evolution in Isolation

The Search for an Island Syndrome in Plants

By: Kevin C. Burns

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Evolution in Isolation

The Search for an Island Syndrome in Plants

By: Kevin C. Burns

Oceanic islands are storehouses for unique creatures. Zoologists have long been fascinated by island animals because they break all the rules. Speedy, nervous, little birds repeatedly evolve to become plump, tame and flightless on islands. Equally strange and wonderful plants have evolved on islands. However, plants are very poorly understood relatives to animals. Do plants repeatedly evolve similar patterns in dispersal ability, size and defence on islands? This volume answers this question for the first time using a modern quantitative approach. It not only reviews the literature on differences in defence, loss of dispersal, changes in size, alterations to breeding systems and the loss of fire adaptations, but also brings new data into focus to fill gaps in current understanding. By firmly establishing what is currently known about repeated patterns in the evolution of island plants, this book provides a roadmap for future research.

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