"At last, a jargon free Evidence Based Practice Book! This book gives the impression that it is a friendly tutor always on standby to answer any of your... questions. It is written well, in a personable style to allow the reader to take in all the concepts of Evidence Based Practice. The book is up to date and recognises that not all areas of health and social care have the privilege of being supported by huge pieces of research and RCT's. In these cases, advice and guidance is readily at hand in the book to show the reader what other evidence can be out there and how to use it." Irene Mabbott, Practice Development Co-ordinator (Evidence based Practice), Northern General Hospital, Sheffield "I love this book. It's ideal for students new to research and qualified professionals needing an update. I wish it had been around when I was a student as it would have made searching for, critiquing and reviewing literature a much smoother process. I think this book should be on every university reading list. It is set out in an easy to follow format with lots of examples relating to practice which allows the reader to understand the importance research from the first page." Lynda Luke, Registered Nurse and Moderator on www.studentnurse.org.uk "I would just like to say this is the best text I have come across for my module for under-graduate students. It is pitched at just the right level and is written in a style that is easy to engage with. The layout and the structure are also easy to follow and it is a really good introduction to EBP. I intend recommending this to my students and thank you once again for sending me a copy of this." Jean Davison, Teesside University, UK "The book provides a basic introduction to Evidence Based Practice and many related issues. A spectrum of information from 'what is evidence' to 'how to implement evidence' has been included in an easy to navigate contents page. Some clinical experience is necessary to understand the links to clinical practice their importance and implications. Some useful website addresses are provided in order to increase and widen access to other necessary resources." Nicola Olleveant, The University of Manchester, UK "This is one of the best books I have come across for beginners to evidence based practice. Written in a style that’s easy to understand and jargon free, this book helps with undertaking research, making it a lot easier to understand." Kerry Davis, Student Nurse, University Campus Suffolk, UK Have you heard of 'evidence based practice' but don't know what it means? Are you having trouble relating evidence to your practice? This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered what evidence based practice is or how to relate it to practice. This accessible book presents the topic in a simple, easy to understand way, enabling those unfamiliar with evidence based practice to apply the concept to their practice and learning. Using everyday language, this book provides a step by step guide to what we mean by evidence based practice and how to apply it. It also: Provides an easy to follow guide to searching for evidence Explains how to work out if the evidence is relevant or not Explores how evidence can be applied in the practice setting Outlines how evidence can be incorporated into your academic writing A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice in Health and Social Care is key reading for everyone involved in looking at and applying evidence - students, practice educators, mentors and practising health and social care professionals.

Beginning golfers--get on the course and win! To succeed, follow these professionals' secrets for beating the course: how to pick the right equipment;... the inside facts on what makes a good golf stroke; every technique, from perfect drives down the fairway to short games; and corrections to common problems that cause bad shots. With hints for hitting out of tricky positions, using a golf swing simulator, and more, your bogies will soon turn into birdies and eagles!

Let's face it. Just the word puts some of us on edge. We are excited about learning to interpret the Bible, but the thought of exegetical method evokes... a chill. Some textbooks on exegesis do nothing to overcome these apprehensions. The language is dense. The concepts are hard. And the expectations are way too high. However, the skills that we need to learn are ones that a minister of the gospel will use every week. Exegesis provides the process for listening, for hearing the biblical text as if you were an ordinary intelligent person listening to a letter from Paul or a Gospel of Mark in first-century Corinth or Ephesus or Antioch. This book by Richard Erickson will help you learn this skill. Thoroughly accessible to students, it clearly introduces the essential methods of interpreting the New Testament, giving students a solid grasp of basic skills while encouraging practice and holding out manageable goals and expectations. Numerous helps and illustrations clarify, summarize and illuminate the principles. And a wealth of exercises tied to each chapter are available on the web. This is a book distinguished not so much by it covers as by it removes the "fear factor" of exegesis. There are many guides to New Testament exegesis, but this one is the most accessible--and fun!

Based on their extensive experience with teaching R and statistics to applied scientists, the authors provide a beginner's guide to R. To avoid the... difficulty of teaching R and statistics at the same time, statistical methods are kept to a minimum. The text covers how to download and install R, import and manage data, elementary plotting, an introduction to functions, advanced plotting, and common beginner mistakes. This book contains everything you need to know to get started with R. “Its biggest advantage is that it aims only to teach R...It organizes R commands very efficiently, with much teaching guidance included. I would describe this book as being handy--it’s the kind of book that you want to keep in your jacket pocket or backpack all the time, ready for use, like a Swiss Army knife.” (Loveday Conquest, University of Washington) “Whilst several books focus on learning statistics in R..., the authors of this book fill a gap in the market by focusing on learning R whilst almost completely avoiding any statistical jargon...The fact that the authors have very extensive experience of teaching R to absolute beginners shines throughout.” (Mark Mainwaring, Lancaster University) “Exactly what is needed...This is great, nice work. I love the ecological/biological examples; they will be an enormous help.” (Andrew J. Tyne, University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

This concise yet comprehensive guide provides an introduction to the scientific method of inquiry. You will not only learn about the proper conduct of... science but also how to recognize and question factors such as pseudoscience, untestable explanations and fallacies. Compact enough to be used as a supplementary book, yet comprehensive enough in its coverage to be used as a core book, this book assists users in using the scientific method to design and assess experiments.

This concise book provides an introduction to the scientific method of inquiry. This book not only presents not only a methodical approach to the proper... conduct of science but also contains comprehensive coverage of pseudoscience and fallacies. Compact enough to be used as a supplementary book, yet comprehensive enough in its coverage to be used as a core text, this text assists students in using the scientific method to design and assess experiments.

Millions and millions of people from all over the world have discovered the new virtual universe of Second Life. There you can meet new people, make... friends, conduct business, build empires, whatever your imagination can conjure. This easy to use Beginner's Guide takes you step-by-step through the process of going from embarrassingly unprepared "Newbie" to a seasoned resident in no time. Learn how to design an Avatar for your new appearance. You can look like anyone or anything you desire. Buy land, build a house, a fortress, or even an entire city. Buy and island. Create new products and services and sell them to other residents for Linden Dollars, which can be converted to real US dollars. This book shows you how, with step by step exercises, examples, loads of illustrations, everything you need to get started and having fun.

A Beginner's Guide to Short-Term Trading teaches the new trader the ins and outs and the ups and downs of the stock market. It emphasizes the importance... of the trader maintaining the right frame of mind as he or she hits it big and, inevitably, suffers a few setbacks. The book is written by award-winning journalist Toni Turner, who presents instructions and advice in a clear, easy-to-implement manner.In simple terms, Ms. Turner explains: -- Market fundamentals-- Psychological necessities for short-term traders-- How to use the Internet for trading-- The benefits of fundamental analysis and technical analysis-- How to predict uptrends and downtrends-- When to hold on and when to let go-- The importance of trading positions-- And so much more!A Beginner's Guide to Short-Term Trading is a hands-on book designed to make the reader actively involved in every step of the trading process. The information is easy to assimilate, so the reader can begin trading and making money as soon as possible.

A basic guide for beginners interested in understanding the way Gregorian Chant music is written, how the rhythms are sung and using Solfeggio to learn... and master chant melodies. An excellent guide for new schola and choir members.

You want to tell stories. How do you get started? Where do you find stories that are easy to tell? How do you choose one? How do you develop it? Where... is the best place for a beginner to perform? How do you deal with stage fright? This booklet answers beginners questions. Edited by Katy Rydell, it includes articles by experienced professionals, including two by Katy herself: Where to Get Started, which identifies venues that are performer-friendly and some that are not, and Eep! I Have to Use a Microphone, which tells beginners what they need to know about microphones. This is a great resource for beginners and for anyone who is teaching storytelling to adults. Paperback - Reg. Price $12 Now Only $10 from NSN Member: Dr. Mike Lockett, The Normal Storyteller

This best-seller introduces readers to structural equation modeling (SEM) so they can conduct their own analysis and critique related research. Noted... for its accessible, applied approach, chapters cover basic concepts and practices and computer input/output from the free student version of Lisrel 8.8 in the examples. Each chapter features an outline, key concepts, a summary, numerous examples from a variety of disciplines, tables, and figures, including path diagrams, to assist with conceptual understanding. The book first reviews the basics of SEM, data entry/editing, and correlation. Next the authors highlight the basic steps of SEM: model specification, identification, estimation, testing, and modification, followed by issues related to model fit and power and sample size. Chapters 6 through 10 follow the steps of modeling using regression, path, confirmatory factor, and structural equation models. Next readers find a chapter on reporting SEM research including a checklist to guide decision-making, followed by one on model validation. Chapters 13 through 16 provide examples of various SEM model applications. The book concludes with the matrix approach to SEM using examples from previous chapters. Highlights of the new edition include: A website with raw data sets for the book's examples and exercises so they can be used with any SEM program, all of the book's exercises, hotlinks to related websites, and answers to all of the exercises for Instructor’s only New troubleshooting tips on how to address the most frequently encountered problems Examples now reference the free student version of Lisrel 8.8 Expanded coverage of advanced models with more on multiple-group, multi-level, & mixture modeling (Chs. 13 & 15), second-order and dynamic factor models (Ch. 14), and Monte Carlo methods (Ch. 16) Increased coverage of sample size and power (Ch. 5) and reporting research (Ch. 11) New journal article references help readers better understand published research (Chs. 13 – 17) and 25 % new exercises with answers to half in the book for student review. Designed for introductory graduate level courses in structural equation modeling or factor analysis taught in psychology, education, business, and the social and healthcare sciences, this practical book also appeals to researchers in these disciplines. An understanding of correlation is assumed. To access the website visit the book page or the Textbook Resource page at http://www.psypress.com/textbook-resources/ for more details.

A Beginner's Guide to Technical Communication is designed to help the student learn how to think through, organize, write, and revise assignments for... his or her Freshmen Engineering class, or for any other course that requires scientific or technical reports. All of the examples are patterned on actual witting done in first-year engineering classes. This book has three parts: chapters to read before you write; chapters to read while you write; and chapters to read after you write .

A Beginner's Guide to the Classical Guitar is a complete "stand-alone" instruction resource for the first year or two of classical guitar study, and... includes basic presentations of fundamentals of music, music and guitar notation, right and left hand technique, as well as an extensive repertoire section that contains music organized by both key and level of difficulty. Along with traditional beginner's musical fare, a refreshingly wide range of music is also offered to the novice guitarist: from melodies of Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Beethoven, to ancient Greek, Tibetan, and Chinese music. In addition, this book is the central hub that, along with multimedia teaching materials, will open many new opportunities for the guitarist. The multimedia resources include a central information depot at the Shelter of Clear Light website, viewable scores with live playback at ScoreExchange.com, audio recordings of much of the repertoire at iTunes, and instructional videos on YouTube.

A Beginner's Guide to the Deep Culture Experience is an easy-to-read guide to deep culture-the unconscious cultural programming that we often don't... notice until we go abroad. It is written for people who travel, for both business and pleasure, who want to go beyond the superficial internationalism brought about by globalization. It shows readers how to get more out of their travels and shares anthropologist Edward Hall's conviction that becoming aware of our unconscious cultural programming is a transcendental challenge facing all of us.

The MCMI-III is the foremost personality assessment instrument in use today and has quickly become the instrument of choice among clinicians evaluating... psychiatric patients. A Beginner's Guide to the MCMI-III p rovides an excellent introduction to the instrument and teaches reader s how to master the fundamentals of its use. This guide features a straightforward explanation of Millon's theory of personality; comprehensive coverage of MCMI-III's composition, including guidance on administering and scoring the inventory; detailed descriptions of clinical personality patterns and personality disorders; guidelines and tips for writing complete and accurate psychological profiles; and practice case s and review exercises to test your understanding.