Practical support for how to overcome depression & low mood 96 pages 5 bw illustrations Brosan Lee ...

An invaluable guide to sleep problems from a leading expert 96 pages Integrated b&w charts & illustrations Espie Colin A ...

This riveting Discovery Channel television series DEADLIEST CATCH explores one of the world's most dangerous jobs fishing for crab off the Alaskan coast an occupation that regularly claims both lives & limbs This release serves as an introduction to the highly acclaimed show with the first three episodes of the series ...

A representative & authoritative 'state of the art' account of human development from conception to adolescence Written at an easy-to-comprehend level by an international team of respected researchers conveying their knowledge with enthusiasm & skill Full supporting materials
- chapter overviews discussion questions suggestions for further reading & glossary Chapters covering applied issues in developmental psychology
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442 pages 144 Line drawings black & white; 28 Halftones black & white Hartog Arthur H (Schlumberger Fibre-Optic Technology Centre Southampton United Kingdom) ...

An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar The first part of the book (' The Grammar') provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar The second part (' The Applications') shows how a grasp of these topics can be helpful in resolving usage problems in developing a clear writing style & in mastering punctuation & spelling A whole chapter ' English in Use' is devoted to illustrating the grammatical features of a wide range of modern text types including emails Facebook pages & 'tweets' It also looks at the special grammatical features of English in everyday conversation Each chapter is followed by two sets of exercises The first set can be used in self-study or in the classroom The second set deals with more advanced topics & can be used for classroom discussion or essay writing This fourth edition has been fully revised & updated &

Includes:: clearer descriptions & enhanced presentation new material on word structure & word formation new exercises examples & extracts updated further reading Assuming no prior knowledge of English grammar this book is ideal for beginning students on a one-semester course & provides everything a student needs on the theory & practice of English usage A comprehensive Glossary of grammatical terms is included & a website provides invaluable additional exercises

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Bestselling introduction to English morphology now revised & updated What exactly are words? Are they the things that get listed in dictionaries or are they the basic units of sentence structure? Andrew Carstairs-Mc Carthy explores the implications of these different approaches to words in English He explains the various ways in which words are related to one another & shows how the history of the English language has affected word structure Topics include words sentences & dictionaries; a word & its parts (roots & affixes); a word & its forms (inflection); a word & its relatives (derivation); compound words; word structure; productivity; & the historical sources of English word formation Requiring no prior linguistic training this textbook is suitable for undergraduate students of English
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- & provides a sound basis for further linguistic study The second edition featuresupdated exercises throughout with answers & discussionfully updated recommendations for further readingrefreshed examples & referencesa completely new introduction & glossary

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An introduction to the linguistic study of meaning this book outlines the meaning potential (semantics) of English & how language knowledge is put to use (pragmatics) ...

Written with exceptional clarity simplicity & precision this short textbook guides readers through the core elements of European law The second edition

Includes:: an entirely new chapter on the internal market & a companion website features full ' Lisbonised' versions of all of the cases cited in the text 380 pages 15 Tables black & white; 17 Halftones unspecified Schutze Robert

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The fourth edition of the bestselling An Introduction to Family Therapy provides an overview of the core concepts informing family therapy & systemic practice covering the development of this innovative field from the 1950s to the present day The book considers both British & International perspectives &

Includes:: the latest developments in current practice regulation & innovation looking at these developments within a wider political cultural & geographical context The fully revised fourth edition also contains new material on EXPANDED Chapter 4 ' Ideas that keep knocking on the door'-updated with applications of attachment & narrative therapy linking these ideas to issues of developing the therapeutic alliance with families EXPANDED Chapter 5 ' Systemic Formulation'- updated with a view of formulation as a core skill in many therapeutic models & an alternative to diagnosis EXPANDED Chapter 6 '21st Century Practice Development'- updated to include cutting edge innovations in the field such as integrative practice EXPANDED Chapter 7 ' Couple Therapy'- updated to include the more recent process & outcome research in the models making link with current systemic practice & using more illustrative examples & highlighting how Relate has changed EXPANDED Chapter 8 ' Research & Evaluation'- updated with a greater range or research methods & contemporary emphasis on evidence based practice Greater focus on key family therapy skills throughout the book in the updated ' Formats of Exploration' feature in each chapter Expanded lists of key texts & diagrams suggested reading organized by topic & new practical examples & exercises are also used in order to encourage the reader to explore & experiment with the ideas in their own practice This book is key reading for students & practitioners of family therapy & systemic practice as well as those from the fields of counselling psychology social work & the helping professions who deal with family issues The fourth edition of Dallos & Draper's book admirably achieves its aim of giving an overview of the field of systemic therapy from the 1950s to the present day with a consideration of both British & international perspectives taking account of the wider political cultural & geographical context Like its previous editions the fourth edition of Dallos & Draper's introductory family therapy book will continue to be a valued resource for both students on family therapy training programmes & experienced professionals I recommend it highly Alan Carr Review in the Journal of Family Therapy December 2015

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