The struggle to understand the infant-parent bond ranks as one of the great quests of modern psychology, one that touches us deeply because it holds so many clues to how we become who we are. How are our personalities formed? How do our early struggles with our parents reappear in the way we relat[...]

A complete, full-color guide to vein disease diagnosis and treatment Authored by some of the world's leading experts in the diagnosis and treatment of venous diseases and enhanced by 450 full-color illustrations, this resource provides a comprehensive yet practical approach to these diseases. New te[...]

Placements are a key part of social work training. They can be one of the most challenging things you do. But for many students they are also the most rewarding and invigorating aspect of learning. They are your chance to put academic learning into practice and actually 'do' some social work. They a[...]

"In this book we will communicate just how competitive and serious the business of specialty food retailing is today. We will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the industry, the market today, tools to [enable you] to make a commitment to go ahead, a thorough outline for your business plan[...]

Respected for its coverage of foreign policy and domestic politics, Present Tense also provides a thorough examination of social and cultural history. This edition includes a greater focus on the 1970s and 1980s, and increased coverage of recent immigration.[...]

This helpful guide describes the physical and emotional changes that occur in boys (and, to a lesser extent, in girls) during puberty and discusses sexual activity, homosexuality, AIDS, and other related topics. Illustrations.[...]

In a Nutshell: The CLASS is an observational tool for assessing classroom quality in the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through 3rd grade based on teacher - child interactions in the classroom rather than evaluation of the physical environment or a specific curriculum.The tool is divided into 3 d[...]

The toddler version of the "CLASS(r)" tool provides early childhood programs with an accurate, reliable way to assess effective classrooms. For use with children from 15 36 months, this standardized observation tool measures the effectiveness of interactions between teachers and children, a primary [...]