Substance Abuse and the Family demonstrates what it means to view addiction through a systems lens by considering biology and genetics, family relationships, and larger systems. Throughout the text, Michael D. Reiter shows how to examine a person's predilection to become addicted, his or her social [...]

This volume brings together a team of leading psychologists to provide a state-of-the-art overview of adolescent development. Leading experts provide cutting-edge reviews of theory and research. It covers issues currently of most importance in terms of basic and/or applied research and policy formul[...]

What are the key issues that concern Qualitative Research in Business and Management? In this advanced textbook, the author brings a wealth of insight to the research process. Combining the abstract and theoretical considerations with those of a practical nature, like those involved with interviewin[...]

Even the best-run companies can get blindsided by disasters they should have anticipated. These predictable surprises range from financial scandals to operational disruptions, from organizational upheavals to product failures. In "Predictable Surprises", Max H. Bazerman and Michael D. Watkins show y[...]

This book explores the possibility that people understand abstract social concepts using metaphor, which from this perspective is not simply a matter of words. Rather, it is a cognitive tool that people routinely use to understand abstract concepts (such as morality) in terms of superficially dissim[...]

"Musculoskeletal Anatomy" is the first title in the brand new "Netter's Correlative Imaging series". Series editor and specialist in musculoskeletal imaging Dr. Nancy Major and coauthor, Michael Malinzak, presents Netter's beautiful and instructive paintings and illustrated cross sections created in[...]

A quick guide to appropriately selecting and interpreting laboratory tests, "Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods, 5th Edition" helps you utilize your in-house lab or your specialty reference lab to efficiently make accurate diagnoses without running a plethora of unnecessary and lo[...]

Covers the broad sweep of animal behavior from its neurological underpinnings to the importance of behavior in conservation. This title provides a background in the neurophysiological and endocrinological bases of animal behavior. It also covers behavior and homeostatic mechanisms, behavior and cons[...]

In recent years, organizations - both for profit and non-profit organizations - have become aware of the importance of creativity and innovation to organizational success and survival. Both research and practical experience is demonstrating that effective leadership is one of, if not the most impor[...]

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