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 Early Modern English this book helps students of English & linguistics to place the language of the period 1500-1700 in its historical context as a language with a common core but also as one which varies across time regionally & socially & according to register The volume focuses on the structure of what contemporaries called the General Dialect
- its spelling vocabulary grammar & pronunciation
- & on its dialectal origins The book also discusses the language situation & linguistic anxieties in England at a time when Latin exerted a strong influence on the rising standard language The volume

Includes:: The major changes in English from the 15th to the 18th century Emphasis on long-term linguistic developments Sources for the study of Early Modern English Illustrations ranging from drama & personal letters to trials & early science Exercises encouraging further exploration of the changing English language



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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
- literature or language
- & 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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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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An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics Language in Evidence has established itself as the essential textbook written by leading authorities in this expanding field The second edition of this bestselling textbook begins with a new introduction & continues in two parts Part One deals with the language of the legal process & begins with a substantial new chapter exploring key theoretical & methodological approaches In four updated chapters it goes on to cover the language of the law initial calls to the emergency services police interviewing & courtroom discourse Part Two looks at language as evidence with substantially revised & updated chapters on the following key topicsthe forensic linguistforensic phoneticsauthorship attributionthe linguistic investigation of plagiarismthe linguist as expert witness The authors combine an array of perspectives on forensic linguistics using knowledge & experience gained in legal settings
- Coulthard in his work as an expert witness for cases such as the Birmingham Six & the Derek Bentley appeal & Johnson as a former police officer Research tasks further reading web links & a new conclusion ensure that this remains the core textbook for courses in forensic linguistics & language & the law A glossary of key terms is also available at httpswwwroutledgecomproducts 9781138641716 & on the Routledge Language & Communication Portal
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With each edition An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (IGA) evolves discovery by discovery with the world of genetic research taking students from the foundations of Mendelian genetics to the latest findings & applications by focusing on the landmark experiments that define the field With its author team of prominent scientists who are also highly accomplished educators IGA again combines exceptional currency expansive updating of its acclaimed problem sets & a variety of new ways to learn genetics Foremost is this edition's dedicated version of WH Freeman's breakthrough online course space Launch Pad which offers a number of new & enhanced interactive tools that advance IGA's core mission to show students how to analyse experimental data & draw their own conclusions based on scientific thinking while teaching students how to think like geneticists See Instructor Resources' & Student Resources' for further information ...

This book offers a simple introduction to the principles of grammar to help students preparing to study a foreign language It uses examples from several widely-studied languages including English to show how the same principles apply across very different languages 230 pages Worked examples or Exercises Ringe Don (University of Pennsylvania) ...