Develop the knowledge & skills you need to become a research-literate evidence-based practitioner with this user-friendly book Mirroring the way practicing nurses read research reports the book begins with a research article's conclusion-the section that most directly addresses the clinical meaning of a research study-and works backward through each section in the research article Organized around user-centered questions such as how conclusions were reached which patients the conclusions apply to & how the study was done each chapter begins with a clinical case that identifies the clinical question the nurse is seeking to answer & one or two published research articles that directly relate to the clinical case See the relevance of research to clinical practice through the authors' unique approach that helps you learn about research methodology in a natural intuitive way Explore the ways that becoming research literate will help your clinical practice with Rebar & Gersch Evidence-Based Bridge Theory Increase your understanding of difficult abstract concepts through visually dynamic graphics Broaden your knowledge with enhanced coverage of two important forms of nursing research-systematic reviews & mixed method research including the AAAAA Evidence-Based Practice Model Become a savvy consumer of research with an easy-to-understand review of the basic statistical information necessary for interpreting research studies Access clinical cases that reflect nursing practice in a variety of settings from acute care to public health & across a range of specialties Find the information you need fast with anytime anywhere access to the fully searchable text online ...

This bestselling introduction to research supports those new to the topic by demystifying jargon & simply explaining the key concepts 208 pages Ellis Peter ...

This timely book provides a comprehensive overview of geographical historical political cultural & geostrategic factors that drive Russia today Explaining Russia's perspective it offers a much-needed analysis that will help readers understand how the country deals with its domestic issues & how these influence Russian foreign policy 184 pages 1 Graphs; 9 Tables unspecified; 6 Maps Laruelle Marlene ...

What are schemas & why do they matter? Again! Again! provides an introduction to understanding & supporting schemas & schema play in young children Practitioners will find an overview of schemas with guidance on where they fit within the EYFS There are examples of schemas with illustrations & descriptions of common behaviour patterns & these are set within the general context of child development The intention is to help early years practitioners identify schemas & to understand both how important they are & the vital role they play in the growing child's learning The aim is to help the reader understand how they can develop plan & resource activities which support children's learning through experiment & play ...

Everything we know about the world we live in starts with information we take in through the senses This book explains the way our sensory system works & shows how small inefficiencies in this complex system can have a huge impact on a child's behaviour Through easily relatable examples & metaphors the book describes the variety of sensory processing differences that can occur in children in a jargon-free way & offers practical advice to help manage these differences It explains how children's varying sensory thresholds
- the point where a behavioural response to a stimuli is generated
- affects the way they view the world Each section

Includes:: occupational therapy evaluations of children with a range of sensory thresholds & shows how this influences their behaviour through professional observation reports offering a summary & recommendation for each child Presented with a clear focus without long lists of syndromes & symptoms this is the ideal starting point for parents & professionals working with children with sensory processing issues



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The political & economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis This fully revised restructured & updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes & their implications since the elections of 2010 & 2015 280 pages No ...

Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice Understanding Social Work reflects recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society law & policy This popular text continues to offer an excellent foundation for readers for anyone wanting a better understanding of the social work role ...

While this text would naturally suit Political Science & International Relations students Mc Cormick realises that the EU is both a global political actor & the wealthiest marketplace in the world which means the EU must be studied from multiple disciplinary persepctives ...

Understanding the Montessori Approach is a much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend & consolidate their understanding of the Montessori Approach & how it is used in the teaching & learning of young children The book will enable the reader to analyse the essential elements of this Approach to early childhood & and its relationship to quality early years practice This second edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in the Early Years Foundation Stage &

Includes:: a fresh examination of the relationship between technology & the Montessori approach as well as a brand new chapter Learning in Montessori Settings Exploring all areas of the curriculum including the organisation of Montessori schools the environment learning & teaching & the outcomes for children this bookexamines the historical context of the Montessori approach & its relevance to modern-day education;explores Montessori's views of child development & the role of the learning environment in a child's educational development;details the organisation of Montessori schools worldwide & the structure of a typical day in a Montessori setting;highlights the principles of Montessori pedagogy including the tools & strategies employed by its practitioners;considers how & what children learn in a Montessori setting & the links with EYFS 2017;
Includes: new benefits & challenges of the Montessori approach to children's lives Understanding the Montessori Approach provides an accessible overview of this major pedagogical influence on early years practice supported by case studies examples summaries & reflective practice questions This new edition not only highlights the core ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing & reflecting on their own practice but accomodates revisions to educational curriculum & policy in order to serve as an invaluable resource for students & practitioners alike


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The tenets of Islam cannot be grasped without a proper understanding of the Qur'an In this important new introduction Muhammad Haleem examines its recurrent themes
- life & eternity marriage & divorce peace & war water & nourishment
- & for the first time sets these in the context of the Qur'an's linguistic style Professor Haleem examines the background to the development of the surahs (chapters) & the ayahs (verses) & the construction of the Qur'an itself He shows that popular conceptions of Islamic attitudes to women marriage & divorce war & society differ radically from the true teachings of the Qur'an

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