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AS Level Psychology Workbook

AS Level Psychology Workbook includes structured worksheets for students to fill in as they progress through their AS psychology course. The resulting notes are aimed to provide a useful resource bank for revision purposes. In addition to outlining a structure for note-taking, the workbook also gives supported guidance on everything students need to know in order to do well in the exams. The content is directly relevant to the AQA Specification A and can be used in conjunction with any AS psychology textbook. To integrate with the rest of the learning materials in the Psychology Press A-Level Programme, cross-references are provided throughout to the appropriate pages in Eysenck’s AS Level Psychology, and Brody and Dwyer’s Revise AS Level Psychology. AS Level Psychology Workbook includes the following features: Learning objectives that condense the vast amount of specification content into focused and manageable chunks for each topic Structured worksheets that map on to each of the learning objectives and consist of cues for note-taking, opportunities to fill in the blanks, and activities to enrich learning “Using this in the exam” sections that consider possible exam questions, along with guidance on how to answer them. This workbook will be invaluable for all students tackling AS psychology. It enables them to navigate through the wealth of material linked to the subject, and encourages active learning to promote enjoyment of study. The AS workbook has been fully revised for the new specification for teaching from September 2008.

AS Media Studies: The Essential Introduction for AQA (Essentials)

AS Media Studies: The Essential Introduction for AQA is fully revised for the current specification with full colour throughout, over 100 images, new case studies and examples. The authors introduce students step-by-step to the skills of reading media texts, and address key concepts such as genre, representation, media institutions and media audiences as well as taking students through the tasks expected of them to pass the AQA AS Media Studies exam. The book is supplemented with a companion website at www.asmediastudies.co.uk featuring additional activities and resources, further new case studies such as music and sport, clear instructions on producing different media, quizzes and tests. Areas covered include: an introduction to studying the media the key concepts across print, broadcast and e-media media institutions audiences and the media case studies such as Heroes, Nuts, and The Daily Mail guided textual analysis of real media on the website and within the book research and how to do it preparing for exams a production guide and how to respond to a brief. AS Media Studies: The Essential Introduction for AQA clearly guides students through the course and gives them the tips they need to become proficient media producers as well as media analysts.

AS Media Studies: The Essential Introduction for WJEC

This full colour, highly illustrated textbook is designed to support students through their WJEC AS in Media Studies. Individual chapters cover the following key areas: Textual Analysis: Visual, Technical and Audio codes Textual Analysis: Narrative and Genre Codes Approaches to Representation Approaches to Audience Response Case Studies on Representation and Audience: Gender, Age, Ethnicity, Identity, Events and Issues Passing MS1: Media Representations and Receptions Production Work, Evaluation and report Specially designed to be user-friendly, AS Media Studies: The Essential Introduction for WJEC includes activities, key terms, case studies and sample exam questions. It introduces the course, tackles useful approaches to study, key content covered in the specification, and guides the student in approaching and planning the exam and production work through analysis, prompts and activities.

AS and A Level Maths For Dummies

Pass your AS & A level maths with flying colours Looking to pass your AS and A level maths? Look no further. AS & A Level Maths For Dummies offers detailed, simple steps for all of the main types of problems you'll face in your exams, offering explanations of how the topics link together, advice on how to remember the key facts and methods, and ways to structure revision. Even if your head is spinning and you don't know where to begin, this fun and friendly guide gives in-depth support on exactly what you need to know. In the big data and digital age, maths skills have never been more important to career success. AS & A Level Maths For Dummies guides you through the skills needed to pass the exams taken at the end of the first and second year of the course. It begins with the knowledge needed to get a top grade at GCSE, followed by sections on Algebra (functions, graph-sketching, and logarithms), Geometry (coordinate geometry, trigonometry, and working with shapes) and Calculus (differentiation, integration, and differential equations). Helps you build the confidence you need to pass your exams Serves as an excellent supplement to classroom learning Makes difficult maths concepts easy to understand Offers in-depth support in a fun and friendly style If you're an AS & A level student looking to do your very best at exam time, AS & A Level Maths For Dummies makes it easier.

ASA S3/SC1.4 TR-2014 Sound Exposure Guidelines for Fishes and Sea Turtles: A Technical Report Prepared By Ansi-accredited Standards Committee S3/sc1 And Registered With Ansi (SpringerBriefs in Oceanography)

This Technical Report presents the outcome of a Working Group that was established to determine broadly applicable sound exposure guidelines for fishes and sea turtles. After consideration of the diversity of fish and sea turtles, guidelines were developed for broad groups of animals, defined by the way they detect sound. Different sound sources were considered in terms of their acoustic characteristics and appropriate metrics defined for measurement of the received levels. The resultant sound exposure guidelines are presented in a set of tables. In some cases numerical guidelines are provided, expressed in appropriate metrics. When there were insufficient data to support numerical values, the relative likelihood of effects occurring was evaluated, although the actual likelihood of effects depends on the received level. These sound exposure guidelines, which are based on the best scientific information at the time of writing, should be treated as interim. The expectation is that with more research the guidelines can be refined and more cells in the tables completed. Recommendations are put forward defining the research requirements of highest priority for extending these interim exposure guidelines

ASAE Handbook of Professional Practices in Association Management

A new edition of one of the flagship books for CAE preparation The ASAE Handbook of Professional Practices in Association Management covers the core functions of association management at a high but practical level, making it a go-to resource for professionals who are leading and managing membership organizations and those preparing for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. Now in its third edition, this core text in the ASAE association literature offers practical, experience-based insights, strategies, and techniques for managing every aspect of an association or membership organization. Organized into 35 chapters and presenting information based on experience and proven research into the skills and knowledge required for successfully managing an organization of any size, this book covers governance and structure, leadership processes, management and administration (including finance and human resources), internal and external relations, programs and services, and much more. This new edition incorporates increased emphasis on the c-level judgment required of Certified Association Executives and CEO-aspirants, as well as more comprehensive coverage of essential functions such as planning. Covers the range of functions essential to managing an association Serves as a flagship handbook for CAE prep and is one of only five designated "CAE Core Resources"; new edition is applicable to prep beginning with the May 2015 CAE exam Information is relevant and applicable to students and professionals alike Edited by the founding editor of Professional Practices in Association Management and a CAE instructor with more than 30 years of experience in preparing CAEs Put the experts to work for you with this essential resource--written by association professionals and experts with 300 years of cumulative experience!

ASAM PPC-2R: ASAM Patient Placement Criteria For The Treatment Of Substance-related Disorders

The American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria 2R (ASAM PPC-2R) is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay and discharge of patients with addiction disorders. The ASAM PPC-2R is officially required in over 30 states and provides the addiction field with the nomenclature for describing the continuum of addiction services. The language is consistent with the American Psychiatric Associations Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). <P><P> The second revised edition has been updated to better meet the needs of patients with co-occurring mental and substance-related disorders ("dual diagnosis"). <P> The ASAM Patient Placement Criteria 2R gives medical professionals seeking assistance in providing timely, appropriate, and effective care a holistic and multidimensional approach that matches patient needs to specific treatment services.

ASAP (An XOXO Novel)

New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy second chance love story.Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn’t want a life forever in the spotlight. But that’s not actually up to Sori—she’s caught between her exacting mother’s entertainment company and her father’s presidential aspirations. And as the pressure to keep her flawless public image grows, the last person she should be thinking about is her ex-boyfriend.Nathaniel is off limits—she knows this. A member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, he isn’t any more of an option now than he was two years ago. Still, she can’t forget that their whirlwind romance was the last time she remembers being really happy. Or that his family welcomed her into their home when she needed it most. . . .So when Nathaniel finds himself rocked by scandal, Sori offers him a hideaway with her. And back in close quarters, it’s hard to deny their old feelings. But when Sori gets an opportunity to break free from her parent’s expectations, she will have to decide: Is her future worth sacrificing for a second chance at love?

ASAP Biology: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam

LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP Biology is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP Biology, you'll find:• Essential concepts, terms, and functions for AP Biology—all explained clearly & concisely• Diagrams, charts, lists, and graphs for quick visual reference• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP Biology include:• The chemistry of life• Evolutionary biology• Cells & cellular energetics• Heredity & molecular genetics• Animal structure & function• Behavior & ecology• Quantitative skills & biostatistics... and more!Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth AP Biology prep guide, Cracking the AP Biology Exam!

ASAP Chemistry: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam (College Test Preparation)

LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP Chemistry is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP Chemistry, you'll find:• Essential concepts, terms, and functions for AP Chem—all explained clearly & concisely• Diagrams, charts, and graphs for quick visual reference• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP Chemistry include:• Atomic structure• Covalent bonding & intermolecular forces• Thermochemistry• Acids & bases... and more!Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth AP chem prep guide, Cracking the AP Chemistry Exam!

ASAP Environmental Science: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam (College Test Preparation)

LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP Environmental Science is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP Environmental Science, you'll find:• Essential concepts, terms, principles, issues, and processes for AP Enviro Sci—all explained clearly & concisely• Diagrams, charts, and graphs for quick visual reference• A two-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP Environmental Scienceinclude:• Ecosystems, food chains & food webs• Population studies & trends• Resource utilization & economics• Energy & conservation... and more!Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth AP Environmental Science prep guide, Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam!

ASAP European History: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam (College Test Preparation)

LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP European History is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals.Inside ASAP European History, you'll find:• Essential concepts, timelines, dates, people, facts, and events for AP Euro History—all explained clearly & concisely• Lists, charts, maps, and graphs for quick visual reference• A two-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP European History include:• The Renaissance• The Napoleonic Wars• Revolutions throughout Europe• World War II & Globalization... and more!Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP European History Exam!

ASAP Human Geography: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam

LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP Human Geography is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP Human Geography, you'll find:• Essential facts, movements, and theories for AP Human Geo—all explained clearly & concisely• Lists, charts, and graphs for quick visual reference• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP Human Geography include:• Geography: nature & perspectives• Population & migration• Cultural patterns & processes• Political organization of space, agriculture, and rural land use• Cities & urban land use• Industrialization & economic development... and more!Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP Human Geography Exam!

ASAP U.S. Government & Politics: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam

LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP U.S. Government & Politics is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP U.S. Government & Politics, you'll find:• Essential concepts, institutions, and policies for AP United States Gov & Politics—all explained clearly & concisely• Lists, charts, and graphs for quick visual reference• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP U.S. Government & Politics include:• The institutions of national government• Constitutional underpinnings• Political beliefs & behaviors• Civil rights & civil liberties• Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts• Public policy• Political parties, interest groups, and mass media... and more!Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam!

ASAP U.S. History: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam

LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP U.S. History is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals.Inside ASAP U.S. History, you'll find:• Essential people, events, and dates for AP United States History—all explained clearly & concisely• Diagrams, charts, and graphs for quick visual reference• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP U.S. History include:• Native American & European interactions• The Revolutionary War & the Constitution• Conflict over slavery• The Industrial Revolution• 20th-century wars & social movements • The early 21st century... and more!Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam!

ASAP World History: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam

LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP World History is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals.Inside ASAP World History, you'll find:• Essential concepts, people, events, dates, and ideas for AP World History—all explained clearly & concisely• Lists, charts, tables, and maps for quick visual reference• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep or as a handy resource for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP World History include:• All six time periods featured on the exam• Major ancient & classical civilizations, states, and empires• Globalization & exploration • Imperialism & capitalism• Revolutions & the formation of nations• 20th-century developments such as World War I and II and Communism• Independence movements in Asia & Africa... and more!Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP World History Exam!

ASAP World History: Modern, 2nd Edition: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam (College Test Preparation)

Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP World History: Modern Exam!LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP World History: Modern is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. No questions, no drills: just review.Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals.Inside ASAP World History: Modern, you'll find:• Essential concepts, people, events, dates, and ideas for AP World History: Modern —all explained clearly & concisely• Lists, charts, maps, and graphs for quick visual reference• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP World History: Modern include:• The Renaissance• Revolutions and the formation of nations• 20th-century developments such as WWI, WWII, and communism• Independence movements in Asia and Africa• ... and more!

ASAP: A Conceptual Model for Digital Asset Platforms

A report from the International Monetary Fund.

ASBO nation: The criminalisation of nuisance

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) has been a major preoccupation of New Labour's project of social and political renewal, with ASBOs a controversial addition to crime and disorder management powers. Thought by some to be a dangerous extension of the power to criminalise, by others as a vital dimension of local governance, there remains a concerning lack of evidence as to whether or not they compound social exclusion. This collection, from an impressive panel of contributors, brings together opinion, commentary, research evidence, professional guidance, debate and critique in order to understand the phenomenon of anti-social behaviour. It considers the earliest available evidence in order to evaluate the Government's ASB strategy, debates contrasting definitions of anti-social behaviour and examines policy and practice issues affected by it. Contributors ask what the recent history of ASB governance tells us about how the issue will develop to shape public and social policies in the years to come. Reflecting the perspectives of practitioners, victims and perpetrators, the book should become the standard text in the field.

ASCA National Model Implementation Guide

The “ASCA National Model Implementation Guide: Manage & Assess” is a supplement to “The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs” and is designed to provide further insight about how to implement a comprehensive school counseling program. This guide will help you apply your knowledge of the ASCA National Model in ways that can enhance the work you already do and perhaps add additional components in your program in order to have a fully implemented comprehensive school counseling program. Each section of this guide includes a description of a specific component of the ASCA National Model, suggestions on where to start with each component, do’s and don’ts, examples of what each component might look like, templates to assist with completion and tips for applying for the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP).

ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs

The ASCA National Model reflects a comprehensive approach to the design, implementation and assessment of a school counseling program that improves student success. The publication defines the school counselor’s role in implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program and provides step-by-step tools to build each component of the program. This fourth edition has been revised to reflect current education practices, aligned with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K–12 College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student and the ASCA Professional Standards & Competencies and will assist school counselors in developing an exemplary school counseling program. Whether you’re a new school counselor just starting out or you’ve got years of experience, “The ASCA National Model” will help you implement a new data-informed comprehensive school counseling program or fine tune the one you already have. Get the book on school counseling and ramp up your school counseling program.

ASCL Studies in Comparative Law: Comparative Effects on Democracy and the Rule of Law (ASCL Studies in Comparative Law)

Excessive government secrecy in the name of counterterrorism has had a corrosive effect on democracy and the rule of law. In the United States, when controversial national security programs were run by the Bush and Obama administrations - including in areas of targeted killings, torture, extraordinary rendition, and surveillance - excessive secrecy often prevented discovery of those actions. Both administrations insisted they acted legally, but often refused to explain how they interpreted the governing law to justify their actions. They also fought to keep Congress from exercising oversight, to keep courts from questioning the legality of these programs, and to keep the public in the dark. Similar patterns have arisen in other democracies around the world. In National Security Secrecy, Sudha Setty takes a critical and comparative look at these problems and demonstrates how government transparency, privacy, and accountability should provide the basis for reform.

ASCL Studies in Comparative Law: Separation of Powers and Antitrust

ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimut

An Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tug or towboat is a high-performance vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver and extremely powerful. In the hands of a skilled operator maneuvering these vessels looks effortless and seamless—smoothly spinning around, nimbly shifting position, having pinpoint control, all while the operator's hands move the control handles instinctively and naturally. This book takes the reader through an efficient learning sequence leading to that level of proficiency. Text, illustrations and practice drills create a clear understanding of ASD maneuvering principles and assist the reader in acquiring the intuitive hands-on feel required to operate these vessels. Each chapter covers a basic maneuvering element—steering, managing speed, stopping, hovering, lateral movement—and their application to light boat, barge and ship handling. This book is the first step for a professional mariner adding a new competency to his or her art of towing—driving a Z-drive.

ASEAN 2030: Toward a Borderless Economic Community

This book investigates long-term development issues for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It finds that with the proper policy mix--including domestic structural reforms and bold initiatives for regional integration--ASEAN has the potential to reach by 2030 the average quality of life enjoyed today in advanced economies and to fulfill its aspirations to become a resilient, inclusive, competitive, and harmonious (RICH) region. Key challenges moving forward are to enhance macroeconomic and financial stability, support equitable growth, promote competitiveness and innovation, and protect the environment. Overcoming these challenges to build a truly borderless economic region implies eliminating remaining barriers to the flow of goods, services, and production factors; strengthening competitiveness and the institutional framework; and updating some governing principles. But ASEAN should not merely copy the European Union. It must maintain its flexibility and pragmatism without creating a bloated regional bureaucracy. The study's main message is that through closer integration, ASEAN can form a partnership for achieving shared prosperity in the region and around the globe.