Provides a comprehensive, yet brief introduction to the study of public opinion. This text evaluates the quality of public opinion, and describes how Americans relate their opinions to political leaders, answering important questions such as, whose voices are heard? And, to what effect?[...]

A companion to nursing practice that contains over 7000 useful medical and nursing terms defined, together with 90 clear illustrations. This pocket dictionary also includes several appendices of useful clinical reference material including normal values, nutritional guidelines and useful addresses.[...]

This is a professional book focused on foundational principles of art and illustrated by old and contemporary masters. It gives serious beginners to professional artists an in-depth understanding of the old masters' unparalleled approach to paint application. It includes ten detailed step-by-step po[...]

The term person-centred care has been widely used, misused and ill defined. It is used frequently in the aims and objectives for dementia care services and provision, although in practice what lies behind the rhetoric can be questionable. This book gives fresh definition to the important ideas behin[...]

Publishing alongside the world premiere of Christopher Nolan's third Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises", Will Brooker's new book explores Batman's twenty-first century incarnations. Brooker's close analysis of "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" offers a rigorous, accessible account of the comple[...]

Offers knowledge of interior design/interior architecture and insight into some of the principles and methods of professional interior architects. This work examines the ways in which elements based both inside and outside of the host building can influence and effect the interior space.[...]

The first and second editions of Biology, written by Dr. Rob Brooker, Dr. Eric Widmaier, Dr. Linda Graham, and Dr. Peter Stiling, has reached thousands of students and provided them with an outstanding view of the biological world. Now, the third edition has gotten even better! The author team is de[...]