The exciting and dynamic nature of today's sport industry has sparked career interest from an ever-growing number of students. To meet the demand for... quality sport management education, "Foundations of Sport Management" is designed to offer undergraduate students a stimulating introductory view of the skills and information necessary for a career in the sport industry. Topics covered are designed to reflect the core competencies recommended by the Sport Management Program Review Council and to equip students with the skills needed for a career in the sport industry. Each chapter introduces the theoretical foundations and practical applications for critical elements of sport management. Educators will appreciate the text's format, which is designed to allow for a smooth week-to-week transition of classroom instruction. The authors, who have all been identified as the current leaders in their disciplines, have provided case studies, chapter summaries, questions, and industry examples to supplement each chapter and to assist the student in gaining a comprehensive picture of the sport industry.

Statistical approaches to processing natural language text have become dominant in recent years. This foundational text is the first comprehensive... introduction to statistical natural language processing (NLP) to appear. The book contains all the theory and algorithms needed for building NLP tools. It provides broad but rigorous coverage of mathematical and linguistic foundations, as well as detailed discussion of statistical methods, allowing students and researchers to construct their own implementations. The book covers collocation finding, word sense disambiguation, probabilistic parsing, information retrieval, and other applications.

Foundations of Strategy is a new concise text aimed at both undergraduate students and Masters students. With the needs of these students in mind,... Robert Grant and Judith Jordan write in an accessible style, with a clear, comprehensive approach and sound theoretical depth.Extensive teaching materials such as Case Teaching notes, an Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank and PPT slides are available on an accompanying website - www.foundationsofstrategy.com The website also features extra, longer cases written by Robert Grant and access to a simulation for use in teaching.Students have access to the entire text as an e-book with embedded video clips for each case study, and self test questions to check understanding.

Tailored to the requirements of first or second year geology undergraduates, this revised and updated edition includes some discussion of morphology and... classification. The more complex aspects of deformation are dealt with after stress and strain have been discussed. Part of the book is devoted to the wider context of geological structures and how they relate to plate tectonics. The final two chapters give examples of various types of geological structures in their plate tectonic settings in ancient orogenic belts.

Foundations of Student Affairs Practice is an essential resource that explores the purposes of higher education, the theories that provide a foundation... for student learning and growth, and the experiences that contribute to student learning. Florence Hamrick, Nancy Evans, and John Schuh—three preeminent leaders in the field—show how student affairs professionals can provide a more meaningful and holistic educational experience for their students.

In one systematic volume James Boice provides a readable overview of Christian theology. Students and pastors will both benefit from this rich source... that covers all the major doctrines of Christianity. With scholarly rigor and a pastor's heart, Boice carefully opens the topics of the nature of God, the character of his natural and special revelation, the fall, and the person and the work of Christ. He then goes on to consider the work of the Holy Spirit in justification and sanctification. The book closes with careful discussion of ecclesiology and eschatology. In this revised edition of a formerly four-volume work, Boice maintains a remarkable practicality and thoroughness that will make this a standard reference and text for years to come.

Using an integrated approach, FOUNDATIONS OF THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS thoroughly explores the intersection of law, business strategy, and... ethics by providing over 200 real-world applications and exercises. Instead of presenting law through a rote learning method, FOUNDATIONS OF THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS provides cases and critical-thinking exercises that illustrate, on almost every page, the clear relevance of the material to issues students will face in the business world. The text's solid theme on ethics challenges students to develop their own moral barometer. FOUNDATIONS OF THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS is an excellent resource for teaching future managers how to understand and apply legal and ethical concepts. It fulfills current curricular and AACSB accrediting standards.

The Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals or Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Immanuel Kant's first contribution to moral philosophy, argues... for an a priori basis for morality. Where the Critique of Pure Reason laid out Kant's metaphysical and epistemological ideas, this relatively short, primarily meta-ethical, work was intended to outline and define the concepts and arguments shaping his future work The Metaphysics of Morals. However, the latter work is much less read than the Groundwork.

This is a collection of readings in theology, classical and contemporary, intended for college level students. It covers the major themes of an... introductory course in theology, the experience of the sacred, the notion of God, Revelation, Jesus Christ and the Christian life.

Through Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation, students will be able to achieve these objectives:-Gain a 21st-century vision of the profession... provided by leading thinkers in the field-Learn the attributes and skills they need in order to thrive in various career paths in the profession-Interact through the text, technology, and media responses to more thoroughly understand the field and professionFoundations of Therapeutic Recreation provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the profession. The book draws on the combined wisdom, experience, and technical expertise of 23 professors and leaders in the field. From these contributors, readers gain access to diverse perceptions, philosophies, and practices for therapeutic recreation in the 21st century. The book showcases how the profession addresses various clients' needs throughout the life span through therapeutic programs, modalities, and activities. It also-presents a wide range of applications, allowing readers to explore their personal and professional options;-provides insight into the basic knowledge, attributes, and skills students need in order to thrive in the field; and-delineates career paths in the profession and how a therapeutic recreation specialist works with various populations.Edited by Dr. Terry Robertson and Dr. Terry Long, Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation has a comprehensive vision. The contributors present the broad scope of therapeutic recreation as research and practice across a diverse demographic of clients and consumers. The contributing authors explore various perspectives on therapeutic recreation and present standards and certification information that prepare students for the profession.Part I defines therapeutic recreation as a profession and provides an overview of its history and of the professional opportunities available. Part I also explores the profession's person-first philosophy and outlines the therapeutic recreation process as well as its models and modalities of practice and its allied professions. Part II delves into trends and issues, looking at demographics, economics, politics, and legislation as they affect the profession. It details international issues and paradoxes and concludes with future perspectives. Part III examines mechanisms for intervention from a number of perspectives, including orthopedic and neurological impairment, developmental disabilities, mental health, youth development, aging, and wellness. Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation contains chapter discussion questions to expand students' learning as well as Outstanding Professionals and Client Portraits sections to help students gain insight into various career paths. The book is accompanied by an instructor guide, PowerPoint presentations, and a test package available via the text's Web site to support the classroom instruction and enhance learning. The entire package gives students a solid grounding in the profession as it is today and a clear understanding of where the profession is headed tomorrow.

Disabled individuals face numerous limiting prejudices and challenges in mainstream American Society. Fortunately, current disability legislation has... improved, mandating: (1)Greater involvement of individuals with severe disabilities, (2) Alternative approaches to vocational placement, (3) Provision of independent living services, (4) Expansion of rehabilitation/habilitation services for those individuals with developmental disabilities (5) Protection of the civil rights of people with disabilities and the removal of environmental barriers. Packed with 16 chapters of comprehensive and empowering information, this book presents theoretical and practical assistance in translating those mandates into positive action. It is this dual process of individual and environmental proactivity that can maximize the rehabilitation of disabled individuals. This book is not only for the dedicated rehabilitation counselor, but also for students attending an introductory course at the master s- or senior-level and in-service directors who design informative training programs. Includes more than 1200 references, 350 of which are new.

This updated edition is a valuable resource for torts professors teaching at all levels of instruction. It provides an enhanced theoretical and... empirical foundation for a diverse selection of fundamental torts topics typically taught at the introductory level, such as the Hand formula, duty to rescue, market-share liability, and vicarious liability, while, at the same time, providing an in-depth exploration of cutting edge issues suitable for an advanced course or seminar, such as medical malpractice, products liability, federal preemption of state tort law, and punitive damages. Each chapter includes an introductory overview of a topic in tort law, followed by abridged readings, and then provocative notes and questions. The intent is to give the instructor interesting material with which to work, and to equip the student with foundational tools useful for the critical reading of cases and articles. The Foundations of Law Series offers a collection of comprehensive readings that provide an interdisciplinary perspective on a substantive legal field. Edited by scholars who have made important contributions, the readings are designed to provide an accessible introduction to the leading scholarship in a field. Accompanying notes and questions permit students to engage fully in the literature on their own, as well as to aid their understanding of material covered in classes.