A comprehensive revision to the authoritative textbook on modern psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.Considered a leading text in the field on the ... assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders, this latest revision includes cutting-edge updates in neurochemistry, psychopharmacology, genetics, and functional neuroimaging. Geared to resident students in psychiatry and related disciplines, it makes sense of the field's burgeoning scientific emphasis.

Comprehensive and user-friendly, this widely adopted text presents systematic expositions of the 12 most important forms of psychotherapy being... practiced today. Covering traditional treatments as well as influential models that have been developed relatively recently, the volume gives students and practitioners a solid grasp of foundational theories and methods. Eminent authorities describe their respective models in unusually coherent chapters to facilitate easy comparison of basic theoretical and practical concerns. Each chapter also includes a detailed case illustration that brings key concepts to life.

The leading survey text for basic psychotherapy courses, this book offers authoritative, engaging presentations of the 12 most important forms of... psychotherapy practiced today. Prominent experts cover traditional treatments as well as influential models that have been developed relatively recently, giving students and practitioners a solid grasp of foundational theories, techniques, and research. Each chapter follows a common set of organizational guidelines; features illustrative vignettes and a full case example; and concludes with readings and resources to guide further study.   New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest clinical developments and research. *Chapter on "third-wave" behavior therapies. *Each chapter has expanded discussions of the role of the therapeutic relationship and the use of evidence-based practices. *Concise chapters make the book even more instructor and student friendly.

What are the differences in teaching boys and girls? What kind of leadership should you expect of your principal? What do prospective teachers need to... know about young adolescent growth and development? How important is classroom climate and how does one achieve a truly positive, nurturing, and learning environment? These and many other questions will be answered in this first Just For Teachers Series book. This book will make you smile, laugh, cry, and thank your lucky stars that you are a middle level teacher.

This comprehensive introduction to the essentials of radiology is designed to enable readers to excel at ordering the appropriate examination and... reliably interpreting basic imaging findings. Organized around the major organ systems, it situates imaging within the larger context of the patient's clinical presentation, the pathophysiology of the disease or injury, the analysis and differential diagnosis of imaging findings, and the integration of each into patient management.Special features include: Concise reviews of key anatomic and physiologic principles Full integration of pathophysiology and imaging findings More than 600 exquisite illustrations demonstrating important concepts Mini-atlas of essential cross-sectional anatomy of the brain, chest, and abdomen Essential Radiology is an invaluable reference for learning how to make full use of radiology's extraordinary promise in diagnosing disease and enhancing patient care. Instructors will find this an ideal book for course adoption.

An affordable companion reader to Essentials of Comparative Politics that features the classic ideas and contemporary debates that inform comparative... politics today.Essential Readings in Comparative Politics combines classic theoretical works, contemporary scholarship, and serious journalistic pieces for undergraduate comparative politics courses. Designed to complement the core textbook, Essentials of Comparative Politics, the reader’s chapters are organized thematically around major topics. The Fourth Edition includes 40% new readings.

An affordable companion reader to Essentials of Comparative Politics, including the classic ideas and contemporary debates that inform comparative... politics today.Essential Readings in Comparative Politics, Third Edition, is the most affordable reader that combines classic theoretical works, contemporary scholarship, and serious journalistic pieces for undergraduate comparative politics courses. Designed to complement the text, the reader’s chapters are organized thematically around major topics. The third edition includes 40% new readings.

Created BY psychologists FOR psychologists, Worth Publishers' PsychPortal is an innovative course space that combines a powerful quizzing engine with... unparalleled media resources.  It contains all the functionality you expect from a site that can serve as an independent online course, but the core teaching and learning components are what make PsychPortal truly unique.

This key compendium of readings collected by Mark Edberg is an ideal supplement to his best-selling text Essentials in Health Behavior. Organized into... parts that parallel the main text, the readings provide students and the instructor with options for exploring issues in more depth. The author introduces each part with his own insightful analysis. Many of the readings address ways in which the theoretical approaches to behavior have been applied in real-world settings both successfully and unsuccessfully. These readings explore: The Links Between Health and Behavior; Health Issues and Behavior; Social/Behavioral Theory and Its Roots; Individual Health Behavior Theories; Social, Cultural, and Environmental Theories; Doing Something About It: The Ecological Perspective and the Move; Communities and Populations as Focus for Health Promotion Programs; Application of Theory: Schools and Worksites; Application of Theory: Communications Campaigns; Application of Theory: Global Health; Application of Theory: High Risk and Special Populations; Evaluation: What Is It? Why Is It Needed? How Does It Relate to Theory?; and Culture, Diversity, and Health Disparities: Are Current Theories Relevant?

Essential Readings in Health Policy and Law is a compilation of carefully selected readings offers deeper analysis of the topics covered in the... companion text, Essentials of Health Policy and Law. Featuring the thought-provoking perspectives of individual authors, policymakers, and judges that span the spectrum of political and social thought, this book includes practical articles describing the methods and potential pitfalls of policy analysis, as well as examples of the administrative regulations, informal government memoranda, and budget proposals that serve as important instruments in a policymaker s toolbox. It is an outstanding addition to Jones and Bartlett's Essential Public Health series.

This one of-a-kind reader brings together concise edited excerpts from more than 50 classic and contemporary articles, cases and other documents that... form the essential foundation for understanding the contemporary operation of the juvenile justice system. These essential readings explore the social context of delinquency and public policy, the history of the juvenile justice system, the legal rights of juveniles, police, court and correctional interventions with young offenders, and diverse visions for the future of juvenile justice. For juvenile corrections officers and other criminal justice professionals.

Key literature on international relations—from classics to the contemporary issues debated by scholars today.Selections in each chapter reflect... diverse perspectives on major topics in international relations, and thorough headnotes provide the context and background that students need. The Fourth Edition includes new readings on current topics like the global financial crisis, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and the international reach of political Islam.

Essential Readings in World Politics introduces students to key literature on international relations—from classics in the field to contemporary... debates among scholars today.Twenty-five new readings for this edition offer diverse perspectives on current topics such as Iran's nuclear ambitions, global health threats like avian flu, and the international reach of political Islam.