Written by a leading author this integrative text captures the field of reflective practice in terms of both the theory & the challenges of how actually to do it. Author reputation
- Neil Thompson is very widely published & his books for Palgrave Macmillan alone have sold in excess of 100 000 copies. Reflective practice is a widely used concept across social work nursing & other professions. Deeply embedded in curriculum. Reflective practice can seem hard for students to define. This book explains it & shows practically how to do it. This succinct & insightful guide to reflective practice is designed for students & practitioners of social work health care & related fields. Its clear & careful integration of both the thinking & doing elements of the often challenging task of practising reflectively makes this an ideal text at all levels of study & practice.
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beauty has purport & significance only for human beings for beings at once animal & rational In the Critique of Judgement (1790) Kant offers a penetrating analysis of our experience of the beautiful & the sublime discussing the objectivity of taste aesthetic disinterestedness the relation of art & nature the role of imagination genius & originality the limits of representation & the connection between morality & the aesthetic. He also investigates the validity of our judgements concerning the apparent purposiveness of nature with respect to the highest interests of reason & enlightenment. The work profoundly influenced the artists & writers of the classical & romantic period & the philosophy of Hegel & Schelling. It has remained a central point of reference from Schopenhauer & Nietzsche through to phenomenology hermeneutics the Frankfurt School analytical aesthetics & contemporary critical theory. J. C. Merediths classic translation has been revised in accordance with standard modern renderings & provided with a bilingual glossary. This edition also

Includes:: the important First Introduction that Kant originally composed for the work. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.

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With this volume Werner Pluhar completes his work on Kant's three Critiques an accomplishment unique among English language translators of Kant. At once accurate fluent & accessible Pluhar's rendition of the Critique of Practical Reason meets the standards set in his widely respected translations of the Critique of Judgement (1987) & the Critique of Pure Reason (1996). ...

Like Werner Pluhars distinguished translation of Critique of Judgment (Hackett Publishing Co. 1987) this new rendering of Critique of Pure Reason reflects the elegant achievement of a master translator. This richly annotated volume offers translations of the complete texts of both the First (A) & Second (B) editions as well as Kants own notes. Extensive editorial notes by Werner Pluhar & James Ellington supply explanatory & terminological comments translations of Latin & other foreign expressions variant readings cross-references to other passages in the text & in other writings of Kant & references to secondary works. An extensive bibliography glossary & detailed index are included. Patricia Kitchers illuminating Introduction provides a roadmap to Kants abstract & complex argumentation by firmly locating his view in the context of eighteenth-century -- & current -- attempts to understand the nature of the thinking mind & its ability to comprehend the physical universe. ...

As nurse education around the world increasingly moves towards an all-graduate discipline it is vital for nurses to have the ability to critique research in order to benefit practice. This book is the perfect tool for those seeking to gain or develop precisely that skill & should be a must-have for all students teachers & professionals alike. This 2nd edition of Critiquing Nursing Research" retains the features which made the original a best seller whilst incorporating new material in order to expand the books applicability. In addition to reviewing & subsequently updating the material of the original text the authors have added two further examples of approaches to critique along with examples & an additional chapter on how to critique research as part of the work of preparing a dissertation. The fundamentals of the book however remain the same. It focuses specifically on: critiquing nursing research; the increasing requirement for nurses to become conversant with research understand its link with the use of evidence to underpin practice; & the growth in evidence-based practice." ...

From the northernmost shores of the Kvarner Gulf southwards all the way to Dubrovnik this walking & touring guide covers Croatias Adriatic coast eleven of the myriad islands & two inland areas. It

Includes:: the Mljet Plitvice Lakes Krka & Paklenica national parks & Biokovo & Ucka nature parks as well as five of Croatias six World Heritage sites. Happily these bald though impressive facts describe one of the most beautiful & beguiling countries in Europe. Contrasts & diversity sum up Croatia: tall forests wind-combed prickly thornbush & juniper on the stony uplands the miraculous waterfalls in the Plitvice Lakes & Krka national parks the aridity of the karst landscapes modern tourist resorts & timeless old villages the deserted Krajina region & the intensively cultivated Neretva delta.

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A rare blend of glamour & authenticity where beaches & sunshine vie for attention with cultural treasures ancient architecture & time-tested folk traditions. Anja Mutic Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images city walks author recommendations & the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features Food focus: truffles wine & olive oil Discover beaches & festivals Detailed Dubrovnik coverage We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is." ...

Sitting at the cross-roads of Europe Croatia" offers an unrivalled mix of culture & nature. It continues to seduce visitors with its beautifully preserved historic towns & cities magnificent cultural sights gorgeous coastline outstanding national parks & delicious food
- not to mention some of the clearest waters you are likely to find anywhere in the Mediterranean. In this updated edition all the basics are covered with details of transport the increasing number of boutique hotels & ecotourism home-stays & local wines food & olive oil. An expanded culture section

Includes:: information on all the new museums opened in recent years traditions added to the UNESCO List of Intangible Heritage & the Garden Festival at Zadar on the Dalmatian coast."


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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. Contains 7 city maps: Ljubljana Rijeka Zagreb Dubrovnik Sarajevo Split & Zadar. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Comprehensive index booklet. The scale is 1: 300 000.
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The Dalmatian coast with its many unspoilt islands & crystal clear waters ranks high amongst the best cruising areas in the world. Share its secrets get an inside track on the latest cruising & destination news & obtain all the facts photos & chartlets you need to cruise it safely discover its hidden gems & enjoy it to the full.* Croatia is a cruising hotspot that is developing rapidly. This is the most in depth & up to date book of its kind on the market.* The authors have access to the best contacts & latest information on what is happening onshore & offshore. They have lived & worked in the cruising area for five years. This book features* Port guides
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