The ADULT PIANO STUDENT provides the older beginner student with materials that will satisfy his/her musical needs while developing a pianistic technic.... Book 1, from the beginning presents the fundamentals of music through the use of melodies in major keys harmonized with accompanying chords. For the older beginner who has had some previous keyboard training, the first book will probably be a refresher. For the beginner who has had no previous training, this first book moves slowly so that he/she will develop a sound keyboard technic before advancing into Book II. This method is for both individual and group instruction with some materials arranged for ensemble practice.

The ADULT PIANO STUDENT provides the older beginner student with materials that will satisfy his/her musical needs while developing a pianistic technic.... Book 1, from the beginning presents the fundamentals of music through the use of melodies in major keys harmonized with accompanying chords. For the older beginner who has had some previous keyboard training, the first book will probably be a refresher. For the beginner who has had no previous training, this first book moves slowly so that he/she will develop a sound keyboard technic before advancing into Book II. This method is for both individual and group instruction with some materials arranged for ensemble practice.

The most up-to-date coverage on adult psychopathologyAdult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Fifth Edition offers comprehensive coverage of the major... psychological disorders and presents a balanced integration of empirical data and diagnostic criteria to demonstrate the basis for individual diagnoses. The accessible format and case study approach provide the opportunity to understand how diagnoses are reached.Updated to reflect the rapid developments in the field of psychopathology, this Fifth Edition encompasses the most current research in the field including:A thorough introduction to the principles of the DSM-IV-TR classification system and its application in clinical practiceThe biological and neurological foundations of disorders and the implications of psychopharmacology in treatmentIllustrative case material as well as clinical discussions addressing specific disorders, diagnostic criteria, major theories of etiology, and issues of assessment and measurementCoverage of the major diagnostic entities and problems seen in daily clinical work by those in hospitals, clinics, and private practiceA new chapter on race and ethnicity by renowned expert Stanley Sue

The most up-to-date coverage on adult psychopathologyNow in its sixth edition, Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis offers comprehensive coverage of the... major psychological disorders and presents a balanced integration of empirical data and diagnostic criteria to demonstrate the basis for individual diagnoses. The accessible format, overview chapters on broader issues—such as interviewing—that affect all diagnoses, and case study approach provide the ideal support for students to examine and understand how diagnoses are reached and applied.Updated to reflect the latest advancements in psychopathology, this edition offers contributions by internationally renowned leaders in the field, thirty percent of whom are new to this edition. Coverage is featured of essential topics, including:Neurobiological foundations of disordersThe problem of dual diagnosesExpanded coverage of anxiety and gender issuesEating disordersOverview chapter on interviewingMental disorders as discrete clinical conditions with dimensional characteristicsEncompassing the most current research in the field, Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Sixth Edition provides a thorough introduction to the principles of the DSM-IV-TR classification system and its application in clinical practice, including dimensional and categorical classifications.

A unique case study book, Adult Psychopathology Case Studies presents adult client case studies that describe the ways in which people with... psychological disorders are likely to think, feel, and act. Written by experienced clinicians and well-known authorities in their respective specialties, it brings together the work of an international group of contributors who address the nature, origin, development, manifestations, course, and prognosis of a diverse range of adult psychopathological conditions.Close examination is given to the clinical, personal, contextual, theoretical, ethical, and legal dimensions of case studies, along with insightful, real-world focus on overlapping themes, such as culture, substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. Authors illustrate rational case formulation, but stop short of exhaustive or doctrinaire analyses that would discourage alternative opinions on how and why a disturbance occurred or its likely outcome-giving students an opportunity to apply their own knowledge to each case and providing instructors with material that will spark lively classroom discussion and debate.The contributors also bring a broad range of theoretical perspectives to the diverse array of case studies, including psychoanalytic, psychodynamic-interpersonal, cognitive, and cognitive-behavioral conceptualizations of psychopathology and psychotherapeutic methods.Adult Psychopathology Case Studies includes thirteen full-length case studies in the following categories:* Personality disorders* Anxiety and somatoform disorders* Identity disorders* Habit disorders* Serious or psychotic disordersAlso included are six brief case studies covering:* Adjustment disorder* Dependent personality disorder* Schizotypal personality disorder* Generalized anxiety disorder* Polysubstance dependence* Depressive disorderAdult Psychopathology Case Studies offers an engaging and perceptive look into the real world of adult psychopathology and provides students with an enriching "hands-on" learning experience as they apply their knowledge and techniques to each of the unique case studies provided in this book.

Advaita Vedanta is the most important philosophical system in India. It involves a discipline of spiritual experience as well as a technical philosophy,... and since the time of Samkara in the ninth centry some of the greatest intellects in India have contributed to its development. The author has lifted the system out of its historical/cultural context and has concentrated attention on those ideas which have enduring philosophical value..

Unlike other books on the market, "Advanced 3D Game Programming All in One" takes a comprehensive approach, covering 3D game programming, art and design... in one book. Written for intermediate to advanced level game programmers who want to take their skills to the next level, the book uses the Torque Game Engine to show readers how they can quickly create their own high quality games. The book focuses on how to use a game engine to maximum effect, revealing and explaining the inner workings of the Torque Game Engine. Advanced 3D game programming topics such as the applications of artificial intelligence, terrain techniques, inclusion simulations and control concepts, and scripting tutorials are all covered. "Advanced 3D Game Programming All in One" is written in friendly, conversational tone and includes hands-on programming practice and figures and tables for support, with all of the necessary tools and resources supplied on the accompanying CD.

The discipline of abnormal psychology has become increasingly complex in recent years, particularly as it incorporates data from such sister... disciplines as epidemiology, genetics, sociology, anthropology, and biology. In a thoroughgoing revision of the first edition of this classic text, published by Plenum in 1994, the editors have assembled a distinguished roster of contributors to address such topics as basic concepts and models, childhood and adolescent disorders, adult and older adult disorders, child treatment, and adult treatment. Not only will the student gain a comprehensive understanding of child and adult psychopathology, but the inclusion of specific sections on both child and adult treatment clearly illustrate the critical links between psychopathology and its remediation - a feature that will benefit instructors and students since all requisite material is included under one cover.