This eagerly-anticipated third edition builds on the established reputation of the Understanding series. It provides an accessible & intelligible text without compromising its high academic standards. Devices designed to help students study & revise effectively are used throughout including useful tables & boxes; clear definitions of key terms; & helpful introductory & concluding sections in each chapter. The third edition has been thoroughly updated to include such topics as the findings of the 2010 Census; the outcomes of the 2008 presidential contest & the 2010 mid-term elections; the role of the states in American federalism; reflections on the Bush presidency; the controversy over Health Care reform; & the rise of the Tea Party Movement. This is an ideal book for use by A Level teachers & students of American politics as it is closely geared to the requirements of the syllabuses laid down by the main examination boards. It is also deservedly popular with students pursuing introductory courses on the US political system in Higher Education. ...

An aggressive dog whether large or small baring its teeth & growling can be a terrifying sight. Dogs like children require boundaries & sound training in order for them to grow into sociable well-mannered adults with a healthy respect for their fellow beings. Here the author explains how to recognise an indomitable spirit & undestand the causes of hostility in dogs. She advises owners how to educate their dog sympathetically to subdue its aggression in favour of respect. The author is an experienced dog trainer & her common-sense approach to behavioural problems in dogs is shown in this book by the taming of Craig. ...

Despite many years of development risk management remains problematic for the majority of organizations. One common challenge is the human dimension in other words the way people perceive risk & risk management. Risk management processes & techniques are operated by people each of whom is a complex individual influenced by many different factors. & the problem is compounded by the fact that most risk management involves people working in groups. This introduces further layers of complexity through relationships & group dynamics. David Hillsons & Ruth Murray-Websters Understanding & Managing Risk Attitude" will help you understand the human aspects of risk management & to manage proactively the influence of human behaviour on the risk process. The authors introduce a range of models perspectives & examples to define & detail the range of possible risk attitudes; looking both at individuals & groups. Using leading-edge thinking on self-awareness & emotional literacy they develop a powerful approach to address the most common shortfall in current risk management: the failure to manage the human aspects of the process. All this is presented in a practical & applied framework rather than as a theoretical or academic treatise based on the authors shared experiences & expertise rather than empirical research. Anyone involved in implementing risk management will benefit from this book including risk practitioners senior managers & directors responsible for corporate governance project managers & their teams. It is also essential reading for HR professionals & others interested in organizational or behavioural psychology. This second edition is updated to strengthen the understanding of individual risk attitudes & reinforce what individuals can do to manage those risk attitudes that are leading them away from their objectives. For people who want to embrace this subject the book highlights ways forward that are proven & practical." ...

A brand new strand for Developing Literacy: the best-selling library of photocopiable teaching resources. Written specifically to support the governments new Primary Framework for Literacy it features completely new activities a fresh modern design both inside & out & comes with a CD that contains all the activity sheets in a customisable format. Using our unique software supplied on the CD-ROM teachers can effortlessly adapt the activities to make them more challenging or to create further exercises for children who need a bit more practice. New text & images can be easily imported & saved without fear of corrupting the original files & teachers can print out as many copies as they wish. ...

A brand new strand for Developing Literacy: the best-selling library of photocopiable teaching resources. Written specifically to support the governments new Primary Framework for Literacy it features completely new activities a fresh modern design both inside & out & comes with a CD that contains all the activity sheets in a customisable format. Using our unique software supplied on the CD-ROM teachers can effortlessly adapt the activities to make them more challenging or to create further exercises for children who need a bit more practice. New text & images can be easily imported & saved without fear of corrupting the original files & teachers can print out as many copies as they wish. ...

Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can find challenging & complex. This book helps students to understand how theory impacts & informs social work practice. Updated with a new introduction by the author subjects covered include values & ethics organisational contexts & putting theory into practice. There is a chapter on the relationship between theory & practice in social work which examines notions of empowerment & concepts of social exclusion & the distinctive role of the social work practitioner. Critical thinking exercises are built into the text to aid learning & reflective thinking. ...

Coronary heart disease can cause angina & heart attacks & is one of the commonest causes of death & disability in the world. The word 'coronary' refers to the coronary arteries which supply the heart muscle with vital oxygen & nutrients; when they become narrowed with fat & cholesterol a clot can form & block one of the arteries causing a heart attack. This book is all about coronary heart disease & what we can do to prevent & treat it with details of the drugs bypass surgery & angioplasty in current use. ...

In this much-needed study of a neglected medium Paul Wells undertakes aconvincing defence of the animated film as a significant art form explaining why animation has been consigned to the margins of film history & criticism & offering a variety of strategies for inrtpreting & evaluating animated film. Part history part theory part celebration Understanding Animation explores approaches to animation through an electric range of case studies from Betty Boops Snow White to Jan Svankmajers Jabberwocky. Opening with the discussion of the early history of animation through experimental figures like Emile Reynaud & J. Stuat Blavkton Wells moves on to discuss narrative strategies; the idea of realism & Disney-esque hyper-realism the construction of comedy; representations of gender & race & animation & audience research. Understanding Animation provides a range of points of access into this undervalued medium & demostrates that the animated film has much to tell us about ourselves the cultures we live in & our view of art & our society. ...

It is almost impossible to live without anxiety or fear. It is widespread. We feel anxious regularly although for each of us different events situations or relationships will make us feel anxious. Lots of things make us anxious or fearful from everyday events such as crossing the road or meeting new people to bigger decisions such as which school our children should go to. The good news is that anxiety disorders can usually be treated effectively often without medication. This book helps the reader understand what is happening to them & what treatments are on offer. It is not a therapy book that you can use by itself but it will be a useful reference before & during the treatment that you receive from your GP therapist or specialist. ...

The bones joints & muscles of the body make up the locomotor system which enables us to move around. All sorts of problems may develop in this system particularly as we get older. ' Arthritis' refers to problems with the joints. There are many forms of arthritis although not all forms are serious nor do they get progressively worse. ' Rheumatism' is a vaguer term referring generally to aches & pains & problems with the soft tissues such as muscles & tendons. The aim of this book is to help you understand how your locomotor system works what can go wrong & what help is available. There is a lot you can do to help yourself. ...