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The Progressives offers comprehensive coverage of the origins, evolution, and notable events that came to define the pivotal period of American history known as the Progressive Era. Integrating themes of class, race, ethnicity, and gender throughout, it provides a concise, engaging account of a fascinating era in U.S.

A GUIDE TO NOISE IN MICROWAVE CIRCUITSA fulsome exploration of critical considerations in microwave circuit noiseIn A Guide to Noise in Microwave Circuits: Devices, Circuits, and Measurement, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive introduction to noise in microwave circuits, with a strong focus on noise characterization of devices and circuits. The book describes fluctuations beginning with their physical origin and touches on the general description of noise in linear and non-linear circuits.Several chapters are devoted to the description of noise measurement ­techniques and the interpretation of measured data. A full chapter is dedicated to noise sources as well, including thermal, shot, plasma, and current.A Guide to Noise in Microwave Circuits offers examples of measurement problems--like low noise block (LNB) of satellite television - and explores equipment and measurement methods, like the Y, cold source, and 7-state method. This book also includes:* A thorough introduction to foundational terms in microwave circuit noise, including average values, amplitude distribution, autocorrelation, cross-correlation, and noise spectra* Comprehensive explorations of common noise sources, including thermal noise, the Nyquist formula and thermal radiation, shot noise, plasma noise, and more* Practical discussions of noise and linear networks, including narrowband noise* In-depth examinations of calculation methods for noise quantities, including noise voltages, currents, and spectra, the noise correlation matrix, and the noise of simple passive networksPerfect for graduate students specializing in microwave and wireless electronics, A Guide to Noise in Microwave Circuits: Devices, Circuits, and Measurement will also earn a place in the libraries of professional engineers working in microwave or wireless circuits and system design.

Including specially commissioned articles and produced in association with JCMS, The Journal of Common Market Studies Annual Review, covers the key developments in the European Union, its member states, and acceding and/or applicant countries in 2020.* Written by leading experts in their respective fields covering a wide array of political, economic and legal issues* The Annual Review is the most up-to-date and authoritative source of information for practitioners, scholars, students and researchers of European integration as well as for general readers who simply want to know more about the European Union and have a pluralism of voices* This year, a set of articles analyse various aspects of the Covid-19 crisis and of the EU responses to it: institutional, political economic and medical* Includes a longer-term analysis and reflection on emergency politics in the EU, as well as a piece on how the Black Lives Matter movement developed in Europe* Other contributions focus on the impact of the public health crisis on new policies, such as the recently launched European Green Deal* The external dimension of the EU is covered by contributions analyzing the Belarusian crisis, the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, and the EU's relationships with the US and with China

This book presents the use of kernelsmoothing, a family of methods adapted from fields such as signal processing, as a way to identify the true spatial distribution of linguistic forms at particular points in time.* Discusses the use of kernel smoothing in historical dialectology and new approaches to parameter setting* Presents a series of case studies from the history of Norwegian language* Investigates some of the major phonological and morphosyntactic shifts which transformed the language from Old Norwegian through Middle to early Modern Norwegian* Demonstrates how the kernel smoothing method allows us to see how these changes spread from place to place, and these findings are used to throw light on a number of more general research questions of interest to an audience beyond Scandinavianists* A step-by-step guide to kernel smoothing is offered, so that non-experts can apply the approach to their own data

Een nieuwe editie van een populaire inleiding in de taalwetenschap De derde herziene editie van Taal en Taalwetenschap geeft een brede inleiding in de belangrijkste thema's van de taalwetenschap. Dit studieboek laat de lezer kennismaken met een reeks taalkundige deelgebieden, waaronder fonetiek, fonologie, morfologie, syntaxis, semantiek, discourse, en pragmatiek. Ook is er aandacht voor meer toegepaste onderwerpen waarbij de taalgebruiker en taalgemeenschap centraal staan, zoals taalverwerving, sociolinguïstiek, historische taalkunde en taalstoornissen. Deze jongste editie is grondig herzien om recht te doen aan recente ontwikkelingen in het vakgebied. Zo wordt de bespreking van taalverwerking versterkt door interdisciplinair onderzoek uit de neuro-en computerwetenschappen. Taal en Taalwetenschap is bij uitstek geschikt voor gebruik in inleidende cursussen in de taalwetenschap, maar ook voor zelfstudie. Aan de hand van voorbeelden uit allerlei talen maakt de lezer kennis met fundamentele begrippen en inzichten in het vakgebied, die op toegankelijke wijze worden toegelicht. Studenten kunnen met de stof oefenen aan de hand van nieuwe samenvattingen, zelftests en opdrachten. Docenten vinden op de website bij dit boek modelantwoorden, onderwijssuggesties en aanvullend audio- en videomateriaal. Kortom, deze bestseller is een onmisbaar naslagwerk dat een helder overzicht geeft van taal en taalwetenschap in al haar facetten.

PREPARING FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREThe new edition of Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care is a welcome resource for students and newly registered Allied Health professionals, emphasising client-centered practice while clarifying expectations from regulatory bodies such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The book presents a range of topics--such as law, ethics, interprofessional working, leadership, equality and diversity, team building, communication skills, and reflective practice--ensuring readers are fully prepared for the demands of their profession.Readers will also find:* Practical guidance on getting, and keeping, the job - from writing a CV, applying for jobs, interview techniques, as well as career-planning and continuing professional development* Each chapter begins with an overview of the content and concludes with key take-home messages and further reading suggestions* A set of self-assessment exercises* Case studies and examples from clinical practicePreparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care is a useful reference for all Allied Health professionals.

This second edition of the popular guide to critical appraisal is a fully updated revision of the previous edition. Written in the same easily accessible style, The Pocket Guide to Critical Appraisal now provides annotated checklists of the most common research designs. Consistent with recent developments in evidence-based medicine, these checklists distinguish between the risk of bias in the conduct of published studies and the value of the findings for healthcare delivery.Five new chapters have been added and the original chapters have been rewritten, making the new edition a complete and concise guide for the evaluation of research quality. In addition to the checklists, the book also:* describes how to quickly identify the information needed for the critical appraisal* provides simple explanations of statistical significance and the interpretation of confidence intervals* reviews the major sources of bias and their impact on research findings* explains how to summarise the risk of bias* outlines the concept of certainty of evidence and how to calculate it* identifies the challenges in assessing the value of research findingsThe Pocket Guide to Critical Appraisal is an essential guide for all health professions and students who read research papers and use their findings.

This new edition of Drug Safety Evaluation offers a practical guide presents a road map for both the performance and evaluation of safety assessment as an integral part of the development of new drugs and therapeutics.

Cognitive therapy (CT), developed by Aaron Beck in the US in the 1960s, is a structured, time-limited, problem-focused, and research-based system of psychotherapy, which seeks to identify, examine, and modify clients' maladaptive thinking found in psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety.

A portable and pocket-sized guide to foundational bioscience and biomedical science laboratory skillsThe newly revised Second Edition of Basic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques: A Pocket Guide delivers a foundational and intuitive pocket reference text that contains essential information necessary to prepare reagents, perform fundamental laboratory techniques, and analyze and interpret data.This latest edition brings new updates to health and safety considerations, points of good practice, and explains the basics of molecular work in the lab. Perfect for first year undergraduate students expected to possess or develop practical laboratory skills, this reference is intended to be accessed quickly and regularly and inform the reader's lab techniques and methods. It assumes no prior practical knowledge and offers additional material that can be found online. The book also includes:* A thorough introduction to the preparation of solutions in bioscience research* Comprehensive explorations of microscopy and spectrophotometry and data presentation* Practical discussions of the extraction and clarification of biological material, as well as electrophoresis of proteins and nucleic acids* In-depth examinations of chromatography, immunoassays, and cell culture techniquesBasic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques: A Pocket Guide is an indispensable reference for first year students at the BSc level, as well as year one HND/Foundation degree students. It's also a must-read resource for international masters' students with limited laboratory experience. In addition, it is a valuable aide-memoire to UG and PG students during their laboratory project module.

Distributed SystemsComprehensive textbook resource on distributed systems--integrates foundational topics with advanced topics of contemporary importance within the fieldDistributed Systems: Theory and Applications is organized around three layers of abstractions: networks, middleware tools, and application framework. It presents data consistency models suited for requirements of innovative distributed shared memory applications. The book also focuses on distributed processing of big data, representation of distributed knowledge and management of distributed intelligence via distributed agents. To aid in understanding how these concepts apply to real-world situations, the work presents a case study on building a P2P Integrated E-Learning system. Downloadable lecture slides are included to help professors and instructors convey key concepts to their students.Additional topics discussed in Distributed Systems: Theory and Applications include:* Network issues and high-level communication tools* Software tools for implementations of distributed middleware.* Data sharing across distributed components through publish and subscribe-based message diffusion, gossip protocol, P2P architecture and distributed shared memory.* Consensus, distributed coordination, and advanced middleware for building large distributed applications* Distributed data and knowledge management* Autonomy in distributed systems, multi-agent architecture* Trust in distributed systems, distributed ledger, Blockchain and related technologies.Researchers, industry professionals, and students in the fields of science, technology, and medicine will be able to use Distributed Systems: Theory and Applications as a comprehensive textbook resource for understanding distributed systems, the specifics behind the modern elements which relate to them, and their practical applications.

With the increasing legalization of medicinal use of cannabis, health professionals are realizing the need for a text designed specifically for clinical practitioners. To address that need, this book offers a valuable resource for cannabis education, providing general knowledge all clinicians need in order to work with patients using medicinal cannabis. Although some books exist that discuss the endocannabinoid system and the pharmacology of cannabis components, these are often much more specialized or more appropriate for a scientific researcher, rather than a clinical practitioner. This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to medicinal cannabis, examining the history, laws, science, and current clinical research on the topic. From this introductory textbook, readers will gain analytical skills useful for interpreting ongoing research and new clinical information. This book fills the gap in cannabis science for both clinical practitioners and students.

Presents the comprehensive English-language survey of Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest living religions. This book presents Zoroastrianism as a cluster of dynamic historical and contextualized phenomena, reflecting the current trend to move away from textual essentialism in the study of religion.

Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek religion. While the focus is on Athens in the Classical Period, the book also includes discussion of major panhellenic cults at Delphi and Olympia.

BECOMING A REFLECTIVE PRACTITIONERIn the newly revised sixth edition of Becoming a Reflective Practitioner, expert researcher and nurse Christopher Johns delivers a rich and incisive resource on reflective practice in healthcare that offers readers a diverse and expansive range of contributions. It explores the value of using models of reflection, with a focus on John's own model of structured reflection, to inform and enhance the practice of professional nursing.This book is an essential guide for everyone using reflection in everyday clinical practice or required to demonstrate reflection for professional registration. Students will acquire new insights into how they interact with their colleagues and their environment, and how those things shape their own behaviours, both positively and negatively. Readers will learn to "look in" on their thoughts and emotions and "look out" at the situations they experience to inform how they understand the circumstances they find themselves in.Readers will also benefit from:* Thorough introductions to reflective practice, writing the Self and engaging in the reflective spiral* Comprehensive explorations of how to frame and deepen insights, weave and perform narratives* Practical discussions of how to move towards more poetic form of expression and reflecting through art and storyboard* In-depth examinations of the reflective curriculum, touch and the environment and reflective teaching as ethical practicePerfect for nurses in clinical practice, conducting research or developing their practice, the latest edition of Becoming a Reflective Practitioner is also an indispensable resource for mentors and clinical supervisors, post-registration nursing and healthcare students and other healthcare practitioners.

A gripping and moving text which explores the wealth of human language diversity, how deeply it matters, and how we can best turn the tide of language endangermentIn the new, thoroughly revised second edition of Words of Wonder: Endangered Languages and What They Tell Us, Second Edition (formerly called Dying Words: Endangered Languages and What They Have to Tell Us), renowned scholar Nicholas Evans delivers an accessible and incisive text covering the impact of mass language endangerment. The distinguished author explores issues surrounding the preservation of indigenous languages, including the best and most effective ways to respond to the challenge of recording and documenting fragile oral traditions while they're still with us.This latest edition offers an entirely new chapter on new developments in language revitalisation, including the impact of technology on language archiving, the use of social media, and autodocumentation by speakers. It also includes a number of new sections on how recent developments in language documentation give us a fuller picture of human linguistic diversity. Seeking to answer the question of why widespread linguistic diversity exists in the first place, the book weaves in portraits of individual "last speakers" and anecdotes about linguists and their discoveries. It provides access to a companion website with sound files and embedded video clips of various languages mentioned in the text. It also offers:* A thorough introduction to the astonishing diversity of the world's languages* Comprehensive exploration of how the study of living languages can help us understand deep human history, including the decipherment of unknown texts in ancient languages* Discussions of the intertwining of language, culture and thought, including both fieldwork and experimental studies* An introduction to the dazzling beauty and variety of oral literature across a range of endangered languages* In-depth examinations of the transformative effect of new technology on language documentation and revitalisationPerfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying language endangerment and preservation and for any reader who wants to discover what the full diversity of the world's languages has to teach us, Words of Wonder: Endangered Languages and What They Tell Us, Second Edition, will earn a place in the libraries of linguistics, anthropology, and sociology scholars with a professional or personal interest in endangered languages and in the full wealth of the world's languages.

Explore an insightful and original discussion of the causes of the fall of the Roman EmpireIn Why Rome Fell: Decline and Fall, or Drift and Change?, celebrated scholar of Roman history Dr. Michael Arnheim delivers a fascinating and robust exploration of the causes of and reasons for Rome's fall in the West. Steeped in applications of elite theory to the later Roman Empire, the author discusses several interconnected issues that influenced the decline of Rome, including monarchy, power structure, social mobility, religion, and the aristocratic ethos.Incisive comparisons of the situation in Rome to those in the Principate and the Byzantine Empire shed light on the relative lack of "indissoluble union and easy obedience" (in Gibbon's phrase) in the later Roman Empire. Instead, the book reveals the divided loyalties of a fractured society that characterized Rome in its later years. Why Rome Fell also includes:* A thorough introduction to the transition from the ancient to the medieval world, including discussions of monarchy, Diocletian and his relationship to the aristocracy, and Constantine's reforms* Comprehensive explorations of the rise of the Roman Christian empire and Constantine's role* Practical discussions of conflicting theories of what caused the fall of the Roman empire, including the Pirenne thesis, the malaria hypothesis, Gibbon's 'decline and fall' theory, and the role played by religionAn indispensable resource for students, scholars and the general reader with an inquiring mind about history, Why Rome Fell deserves a place on the bookshelves of anyone with an interest in a sophisticated and original take on historical continuity and change.

Die sechste Ausgabe von Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über das Thema sowie aktuelle, evidenzbasierte Informationen über die zahlreichen und unterschiedlichen Probleme, unter denen ältere Patienten leiden.In dieser neuesten Ausgabe haben die Autoren die Inhalte aktualisiert und dabei die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse konsequent auf die klinische Praxis übertragen, wobei sie vermehrt auf Beispielbilder, Algorithmen und Grundsätze der guten klinischen Praxis zurückgreifen. Die durchgängig aktualisierten Kapitel vermitteln eine wirklich umfassende Perspektive auf die Geriatrie und berücksichtigen auch die neuesten Veränderungen in Bezug auf Behandlungsmöglichkeiten und Gesundheitszustände.Neben den neuen Kapiteln über verschiedene aktuelle Themen, den Grundsätzen der guten klinischen Praxis und den Beispielbildern (u. a. MRT-Scans) enthält das Buch außerdem:* Eine umfassende Einführung in die relevanten biologischen, sozialen und gemeinwohlbezogenen Perspektiven bei der Pflege älterer und alternder Patienten sowie in die Verschreibung von Medikamenten für ältere Patienten* Eine umfassende Untersuchung von Essstörungen, die häufig bei älteren Menschen auftreten, sowie Methoden zur Förderung einer gesunden Ernährung bei älteren Patienten* Eine praktische Erörterung hämatologischer und kardiovaskulärer Störungen und Krankheiten bei älteren Patienten* Eine eingehende Betrachtung besonderer Themen in der Altenpflege, darunter Missbrauch älterer Menschen, Alkoholabhängigkeit und Drogenmissbrauch, Schwierigkeiten beim Transport und SterbebegleitungPathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine eignet sich perfekt für alle Personen in Pflegeberufen, die mit älteren Patienten arbeiten, und darf auch in den Bibliotheken von Mitarbeitern der Gesundheitsdienste bei der Betreuung von älteren Patienten und Pflegebedürftigen nicht fehlen

The most practical discussion of the rehabilitation of girls and women in conflict with the law in the correctional arena What Works with Girls and Women in Conflict with the Law is the leading examination of evidence-based practice in the field of gender-responsive corrections. Adopting an international and intersectional approach, the distinguished authors seek to collect the best available data and thinking on what works with girls and women and apply it to the real-world problems facing correctional systems today. As part of its contextual and rich approach to the subject, What Works with girls and women in conflict with the law, covers a broad variety of topics, ranging from theories of female involvement in crime, security classification and risk assessment, evidence-based treatment and supervision approaches, special populations (such as Indigenous women), to legal/policy developments in the field of gender-responsive corrections. Perfect for students and practitioners in the field of psychology, criminology, social work, criminal justice, and corrections, this is the only reference of its kind to focus on the practical applications of the latest theory.

The new edition of this innovative textbook on clinical reasoning in veterinary medicine, provides a simple and logical approach for solving a wide range of clinical problemsClinical Reasoning in Veterinary Practice: Problem Solved! 2nd Edition continues to provide a revolutionary approach for rapidly and efficiently solving clinical problems encountered in veterinary medicine.Featuring new problem-based clinical reasoning examples, the second edition expands its problem-based approach to cover new problems of the eye, of exotic pets, and in equine practice. Another new chapter describes the principles of professional reasoning and decision making. The text content and format is fully revised based on universal design principles and will make clinical reasoning simpler to understand for readers with different learning styles.* Provides a logical approach to common clinical problems in small animal practice such as vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, weakness, gait abnormalities, bleeding and more* Includes examples of common problems in exotic and equine practice and how to assess them using a problem-solving approach* Offers the logical rationale for selecting diagnostic tests* Features contributions by internationally recognised clinicians and educators in clinical and professional reasoning* Helps veterinary practitioners clearly communicate their decision-making to animal owners* Contains flowcharts and key step markers that illustrate the decision-making processClinical Reasoning in Veterinary Practice: Problem Solved! 2nd Edition is the perfect textbook for undergraduate veterinary students and an invaluable resource for new graduates and experienced veterinary practitioners alike.

A COMPANION TO CHILDREN'S LITERATUREA collection of international, up-to-date, and diverse perspectives on children's literary criticismA Companion to Children's Literature offers students and scholars studying children's literature, education, and youth librarianship an incisive and expansive collection of essays that discuss key debates within children's literature criticism. The thirty-four works included demonstrate a diverse array of perspectives from around the world, introduce emerging scholars to the field of children's literature criticism, and meaningfully contribute to the scholarly conversation.The essays selected by the editors present a view of children's literature that encompasses poetry, fiction, folklore, nonfiction, dramatic stage and screen performances, picturebooks, and interactive and digital media. They range from historical overviews to of-the-moment critical theory about children's books from across the globe.A Companion to Children's Literature explores some of the earliest works in children's literature, key developments in the genre from the 20th century, and the latest trends and texts in children's information books, postmodern fairytales, theatre, plays, and more. This collection also discusses methods for reading children's literature, from social justice critiques of popular stories to Black critical theory in the context of children's literary analysis.

Eleven critical issues in the study of bilingualism: Insightful analyses by renowned expert François GrosjeanThe majority of people living around the world today are able to speak more than one language, yet many aspects of the nature and experience of bilingualism raise unresolved questions for researchers. Who exactly is bilingual? What is the extent of bilingualism? How do infant bilinguals who acquire two languages at the same time manage to separate them? Does language processing work differently when bilinguals are interacting with monolinguals and with bilinguals? When a speaker changes their language, do they also change aspects of their personality?In The Mysteries of Bilingualism, eminent scholar François Grosjean provides a comprehensive examination of individual bilingualism that delves into unanswered questions and challenges many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding bilingualism. Through insightful analyses of eleven key questions, this book offers a unique combination of personal reflection, literature review, personal testimony, and case studies to explore these mysteries. Altogether, this text offers:* Comprehensive explorations of the linguistic aspects of bilingualism, including who is bilingual, describing bilinguals, accented speech, and language loss* Practical discussions of speech and language processing, including language choice and mixed speech perception and production* In-depth examinations of personality and culture in relation to bilingualism and biculturalismPerfect for undergraduate and graduate students of bilingualism, multilingualism, second language acquisition, and applied linguistics, The Mysteries of Bilingualism offers an up-to-date view of the leading research questions in the study of bilingualism today.