This classic introductory social work text provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help students better understand and appreciate the profession. In its Tenth Edition, this classic text continues to blend historical and contemporary perspectives on social work, offering historical context for the development of social work ...
For undergraduate-level courses in Composition, English, and Writing that focus on academic writing and writing from sources. This combination rhetoric/anthology instructs college students how to read academic texts effectively and how to use them as sources for papers in a variety of disciplines. In this 6th edition of Writing in the Disciplines, ...
This highly accessible direct practice text offers a practical introduction to the theories and skills necessary to engage in effective, strengths-based practice. Developed specifically to address the issues facing students as they prepare for direct practice in today's world, Direct Practice for Social Work interweaves diversity and social ...
Smith's Bible Dictionary has been the best known standard Bible reference work for years. It provides the reader a single-volume reference book that will answer questions about people, places, customs, history, geography, and textual content of the Bible.
Featuring over 900 state-of-the-art images, "Radiology 101, Third Edition" provides the basic groundwork necessary for interpreting images and understanding how current imaging modalities function. The first chapter explains the principles, capabilities, and limitations of each imaging modality. Subsequent chapters examine anatomic areas and organ ...
First announced in 1855, the sheer size of the undertaking meant that William Smith's and Theophilus D Hall's and project was not completed until 15 years later. This superior edition from WPC Classics has retained much of the charm of the original version, published in 1870. Stretching over 1000 pages, this enormous work took over fifteen years ...
The best-selling Hugs books have quickly become one of the best-selling inspirational gifts in America. Over 900,000 copies have been sold, and sales continue to grow at a phenomenal rate. Now, the Little Book of Hugs series is launched and includes Hugs for Mom, Hugs for Sisters, Hugs for Friends, Hugs to Encourage and Inspire, Hugs for Women, ...
This collection serves as the single most comprehensive treatment of Pennsylvania's black history yet to appear in print. --ChoiceContributors are Elijah Anderson, John F. Bauman, R. J. M. Blackett, John E. Bodnar, Carolyn Leonard Carson, Dennis C. Dickerson, Gerald G. Eggert, V. P. Franklin, Laurence Glasco, Peter Gottlieb, Theodore Hershberg, ...
This abridgement of The Oxford Companion to African American Literature will make the entries of the greatest general interest available to a wider audience, providing the same calibre of scholarship and information as the original volume. The Concise collects more than 400 biographies (authors, critics, literary characters and historical figures ...
The Souls of Black Folks, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Invisible Man, Notes of a Native Son, "Letter from Birmingham Jail," I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Piano Lesson, Beloved - the work of African American writers has been a vital part of our nation's literary heritage for over two hundred and fifty years. Now, The Oxford Companion to ...
Contemporary science presents us with the remarkable theory that the universe began to exist about fifteen billion years ago with a cataclysmic explosion called 'the Big Bang'. The question of whether Big Bang cosmology supports theism or atheism has long been a matter of discussion among the general public and in popular science books, but has ...
This one-stop guide presents in convenient graphic form the latest residential and commercial requirements for exterior and site design as specified in the 2000 International Building Code and International Residential Code. Find answers to code questions easily; More than 300 graphs and tables summarize all key information; Conforms to the 2000 ...
An investigative biography of the most dynamic and controversial force in today's legalized casino business. To most of the public, Wynn is the smiling face seen on TV promoting his fabulous Las Vegas casinos. This book provides the facts behind Wynn's tremendous power in Nevada and shatters the myths of his Prince Charming appearance. Photos.
Viruses continually evolve and adapt, posing new threats to health. This book discusses the ecology of viruses with particular emphasis on the emergence of devastating haemorrhagic disease, and reviews the molecular and cell biological basis of the pathogenesis of several virus diseases. An introduction is given to the mathematical analysis of ...
The aim of this book is to describe the underlying principles of algebraic geometry, some of its important developments in the twentieth century, and some of the problems that occupy its practitioners today. It is intended for the working or the aspiring mathematician who is unfamiliar with algebraic geometry but wishes to gain an appreciation of ...
Practically every radiologist would benefit from an all-encompassing guide to malpractice issues in radiology. Dr. Ronald Eisenberg, a highly respected author in the field, has put together a comprehensive reference to provide radiologists with an introduction to malpractice issues and a basic understanding of their relationships with government ...
This classic introductory social work text provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help students better understand the profession. In its Ninth Edition, this classic text continues to blend historical and contemporary perspectives on social work, offering historical context for the development of social work while utilizing ...
Designed as a textbook for medical students, Radiology 101 provides the basic groundwork necessary for interpreting imaging studies and understanding the functions of the various imaging modalities. The first part of the book examines the basic principles and applications of radiography, CT, MR, interventional radiology, nuclear imaging, and ...
A guide to tubes and tube replacement. It is designed for antique radio buffs, ham operators, collectors of vintage ham radio equipment, marine operators, microwave repair technicians, TV and radio technicians, and any do-it-yourselfers with an interest in tubes and tube replacement. There are over 30,000 tubes and tube substitutions listed and ...
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