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Apex Ski Boots
by John T. Gourville Kate BaraszApex Ski Boots has introduced a new ski boot that, due to its radical design, is meeting resistance in the marketplace from many retailers, ski experts, and consumers. The company must decide how best to drive sales in the face of this resistance.
APA Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, and Developmental Science, Volume 1: Developmental Science and Developmental Origins of Risk and Resilience in Childhood and Adolescence (APA Handbooks in Psychology® Series #1)
by Marc H. Bornstein Prachi E. ShahVolume 1 of the APA Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, and Developmental Science highlights the developmental origins of risk and resilience across early phases of the life course, covering developmental science framing and processes, biopsychosocial systems in development, and social and material contexts of child and adolescent health and well-being. The 28 chapters in this volume seek to build interdisciplinary bridges across a range of topics, including, but not limited to: Neurobiology and brain development Adverse childhood experiences and later health and development Cascades in child and adolescent development and health Prenatal stress and child and adolescent development Promoting resilience in children, families, and communities in the service of health promotion Social and moral development in childhood and adolescence Digital media and children&’s mental health Diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in health research and professional practice with children and adolescents Foster care, adoption, and children&’s health and well-being. This volume is written for researchers, practitioners, scholars, and trainees, as well as advanced students in these disciplines.
APA Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, and Developmental Science, Volume 2: Pediatric Psychology and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: Clinical Applications of Developmental Science (APA Handbooks in Psychology® Series #2)
by Marc H. Bornstein Prachi E. ShahVolume 2 of the APA Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, and Developmental Science focuses on clinical applications of developmental science in pediatric psychology and developmental-behavioral pediatrics, discussing family systems and ecological contexts, child developmental contexts and child health conditions, and developmental-behavioral and mental health conditions. The 29 chapters in this volume seek to build interdisciplinary bridges across a range of topics, including, but not limited to: Family processes and child outcomes in children with chronic health conditions Pediatric treatment adherence Pediatric medical traumatic stress Gender identity, gender dysphoria, and gender affirming models in childhood and adolescence Genetic disorders in childhood Pediatric obesity and implications for child health and well-being Autism spectrum disorder and disorders of social cognition across childhood and adolescence Preterm birth and implications for the family system and child and adolescent health and well-being Youth suicidal thinking and behavior prevention, intervention, and implications for child and adolescent health Developmental assessment of infants and toddlers Psychological consultation in inpatient pediatric medical settings Relationship-focused interventions and psychotherapy. This volume is written for researchers, practitioners, scholars, and trainees, as well as advanced students in these disciplines.
Aphasia
by Mauro Javier CárdenasA modernist tour de force from an exhilarating new talent Antonio&’s sister is on the run. Convinced that Antonio is conspiring with Obama, the Pentagon, and now her own neighbours, she&’s disappeared. Antonio, however, is doing his best to think of anything but his sister or, for that matter, any of his problems. By day, he&’s Antonio, father of two, recent divorcé and unenthusiastic database analyst. In private, he divides his time between visits to seedy pick-up website &‘Your Sugar Arrangements&’, and hours spent combing fiction and film for examples of how to become a better father. As the meticulously crafted structure of his outwardly comfortable life begins to crumble, Antonio submerges himself in the lives of those who have shaped him. What really caused his mother to leave Antonio&’s father with two young children in tow? What lies beneath his Czech ex-wife&’s troubled, obsessive relationship with her country? And where does Antonio, the man, fit in all this? Propulsive and freewheeling, Mauro Javier Cárdenas&’ second novel is a daring examination of identity in a world that seems determined to fragment us.
Aphasia: A Novel
by Mauro Javier CárdenasMauro Javier Cárdenas, the critically-acclaimed author of The Revolutionaries Try Again—“an original, insubordinate novel” (New York Times)—pens a profound story of literature about a man coming to terms with his dysfunctional Colombian family, as well as his own behavior, as an immigrant in America. Antonio wants to avoid thinking about his sister—even though he knows he won’t be able to avoid thinking about his sister—because his sister is on the run after allegedly threatening to shoot her neighbors, and has been claiming that Antonio, Obama, the Pentagon, and their mother are all conspiring against her. Nevertheless, Antonio is going to try his best to be as avoidant as possible, because he worries that what’s been happening to his sister might somehow infect his relatively contented, ordered American life, and destabilize the precarious arrangement with his ex-wife that’s allowed him to stay close to his two daughters.In fact, he’s busy doing everything except facing his problems head-on: transcribing recordings of his mother speaking about their troubled life in Colombia, transcribing recordings of his ex-wife speaking about her idyllic life in the Czech Republic; writing about former girlfriends whose words and deeds still recur in his mind; rereading stories by American writers that allow him to skirt the subject of his sister’s state of mind without completely destroying his own.Written in long, unravelling sentences that accommodate all the detritus of thought—scenes real and imagined, headphones and heartache, Toblerones and Thomas Bernhard—Aphasia captures the immensity of the present moment as well as the pain of the past. It cements Mauro Javier Cárdenas’s place as one of the most innovative and extraordinary novelists working today.
Aphasia: The Basics (The Basics)
by Jane MarshallThis book provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to aphasia, or loss of language, a complex condition that affects approximately a third of stroke survivors.It describes the varied manifestations of aphasia on speech, comprehension, reading and writing. Chapters explore how aphasia presents across different languages and in bilingualism, as well as the impacts of aphasia on a person’s life and the effects for family members. The text also considers recovery in aphasia and how that recovery can be enhanced by a range of interventions. All topics are informed by extensive research and personal accounts of individuals living with aphasia.Anyone interested in language needs to know about aphasia and will find here the perfect beginner’s guide. The book provides an invaluable introduction to aphasia for students of speech and language therapy, health professionals and others with an interest in stroke care. It also offers easy-to-read answers to many of the questions posed by family members of stroke survivors.
Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders
by Ilias Papathanasiou Patrick CoppensAphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Third Edition reviews the definition, terminology, classification, symptoms, and neurology of aphasia, including the theories of plasticity and recovery.
Aphasia in Atypical Populations
by Patrick Coppens Yvan Lebrun Anna BassoTheory and research in aphasiology have typically concentrated on a limited population--right-handed adult monolinguals whose language uses an alphabetic code. Bilingual individuals, ideographical code users, and children (among others) have been separated out. This book examines the available data from these "atypical" aphasics, asking whether what makes them different has a significant effect on language representation and processing in the brain. Each chapter reviews literature pertinent to a given population and explores whether (and potentially how) these populations differ from the "typical" aphasic population. The ultimate goal is to better understand whether the model of language used in aphasiology can be extended to these "atypical" populations, or conversely, whether significant differences merit the development of a new model.
Aphasia Therapy: Historical and Contemporary Issues (Psychology Library Editions: Neuropsychology #7)
by David Howard Frances M. HatfieldOriginally published in 1987, Aphasia Therapy surveys the approaches to aphasia treatment from throughout the world that have been taken both in the past and in the present day. The authors critically examine the assumptions underlying different approaches, and show their effects on modern clinical practices. Finally, the book offers new perspectives on some contemporary issues in aphasia therapy, the effectiveness of treatment, and the relationship between an analysis of a patient’s problems and the processes of treatment. Aphasia Therapy is divided into three parts: Part 1 illustrates some approaches to treatment in the period up to World War II – for instance, a didactic approach which emphasised the importance of repetition; the second part considers the different kinds of approaches to therapy that have developed since then – seven "schools" of treatment are identified; Part 3 considers whether there is evidence that treatment of aphasia is effective: the authors argue that in future, aphasia treatment must involve the development and evaluation of specific treatment methods that are theoretically motivated by a coherent analysis of the individual patient’s problems. Students, postgraduates, and practising clinicians in speech therapy will find this volume of great interest, as will neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists.
The Aphasia Therapy File: Volume 2
by Sally Byng Judith Duchan Carole PoundThe Aphasia Therapy Files represent a practical resource for people who work with individuals with aphasia, either as therapists or as researchers. An overview of issues associated with current practices is combined with a study of the practicalities of determining, designing and implementing therapies. This second volume continues to explore the possibility of bridging the gap between therapy in a clinical setting and the practical issues faced by the person living with aphasia. Each author presents one or more of their clinical practices in order to share their therapy experiences and reasoning with others. These contributions provide an insight into the complex issues that face both the practitioner and the person with aphasia, including discussion of subjects such as: Revealing competence and rethinking identity for people with severe aphasia using drawing and a communication book Respecting the rights of a person with aphasia to their own life choices: a longitudinal therapy study A group approach to the long-term rehabilitation of people with acquired head injury within the community Lexical and functionally based treatment: effects on word retrieval and conversation While each of the chapters is of considerable interest on its own, the final chapter offers readers a method of describing and capturing what happens in therapy and why, to enable comparisons between therapies and application by readers themselves. Written by speech and language therapists working in clinical practice, the studies included in this unique resource reflect the realities of everyday practice and will appeal to therapists, students and researchers in aphasia.
The Aphasia Therapy File: Volume 1
by Sally Byng Kate Swinburn Carole PoundDifferent from a textbook or academic journal, the File represents a collection of explicit descriptions about therapy interventions written by practitioners themselves. The description of the rationale for the therapy, the intervention itself and evaluation of outcomes are of paramount importance. Each contributor guides the reader through the thinking that they engaged in as they decided what to do, often with considerable frankness about the difficulties involved. The File will be of equal value to experienced practitioners and students alike.
Aphasia’s Implications for Linguistics Research: Exploring the Interface Between Semantics and Pragmatics (Perspectives in Pragmatics, Philosophy & Psychology #35)
by Roberto GraciThis volume stresses the importance of a multidisciplinary perspective in deepening knowledge of the interface between semantics and pragmatics. It thoroughly investigates concepts belonging to Neo-Gricean and post-Gricean theories. Theoretical research in pragmatics has challenged the idea of a close relation between literal meaning and the explicitly conveyed proposition, claiming that situational context is responsible for an ongoing process of adjusting and revising what a speaker says. Similarly, recent discoveries from the clinical side have highlighted the importance of extra-linguistic sources and the cognitive context in the syntactic and semantic competence of people with language disorders. The productive comparison between reflections from theoretical pragmatics and the most recent developments in cognitive sciences provides an authentic way of addressing traditional philosophical issues, moving them to a new fertile ground. The research herein is gathered across disciplines to provide theoretical and clinical contributions and collaborations, making this book broadly appropriate to students, researchers and professionals in the fields.
Aphid Biodiversity under Environmental Change: Patterns and Processes
by J. P. Michaud Pavel Kindlmann A.F.G. DixonThis book presents completely novel, yet unpublished findings on aphid population dynamics and ecology in the context of recent environmental changes and closely related issues. It can be used as complementary text in any course on population dynamics and ecology of crop pests at undergraduate or graduate levels. The book is intended mainly for graduate students, researchers in crop science, crop protection, agricultural advisors and managers, but it will surely attract attention of many other people interested in insect pests, their biological control and ecology.
Aphids as Crop Pests
by Caroline S Awmack Sebastiano Barbagallo Chris Bass James R Bell A Nicholas Birch Roger Blackman Thierry Brévault Jacques Brodeur Toby J Bruce Mauricio G Chang Giuseppe Massimino Cocuzza Rosemary Rosemary Piero Cravedi T G Davies Charles-Antoine Dedryver Jean-Philippe Deguine Ian Denholm Gregor Devine Alan Devonshire Alan M Dewar Angela E Douglas Victor Eastop Owain Edwards Frédéric Fabre Alberto Fereres Linda M Field Stan Finch Stephen P Foster Michael P Garratt Robert T Glinwood Fiona L Goggin Geoff Gurr Dr Ann E. Hajek Thierry Hance Jim Hardie Udo Heimbach Dr George E. Heimpel Gemma L Hough Maurice Hullé Rufus Isaacs Dr Michael E. Irwin Dr Gail E. Kampmeier Fatemeh Kohandani-Tafresh Shinkichi Komazaki Christophe Lacomme Simon R Leather Samuel G Leigh Hugh D Loxdale Dr Manfred Mackauer Dr Robert R Martin J P Michaud Françoise Munaut Dr Xinzhi Ni Dr Judith K. Pell Jan Pettersson John A. Pickett Jon Pickup Jean-Sébastien Pierre Hans-Michael Poehling Jeremy Pritchard Sharron S. Quisenberry Pierre J. Silvie John J. Sloggett Mark Stevens Denis Tagu Mark Tatchell Thomas Thieme W Fred Tjallingii Jason M Tylianakis Laura H Vickers Christoph Vorburger Susan E Webb Martin S Williamson Steve Wratten Jing-Jiang ZhouAphids are among the major global pest groups, causing serious economic damage to many food and commodity crops in most parts of the world. This revision and update of the well-received first edition published ten years ago reflects the expansion of research in genomics, endosymbionts and semiochemicals, as well as the shift from control of aphids with insecticides to a more integrated approach imposed by increasing resistance in the aphids and government restrictions on pesticides. The book remains a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on the biology of aphids, the various methods of controlling them and the progress of integrated pest management as illustrated by ten case histories. Helmut van Emden is Emeritus Professor of Horticulture at the University of Reading, UK. He has researched on aphids for over 50 years and has wide international experience, including in the tropics. Richard Harrington retired in 2015 as Head of the Rothamsted Insect Survey, with which he worked for 36 years on aphid monitoring and forecasting. He led the EU project "EXAMINE" (Exploitation of Aphid Monitoring In Europe) which brought together colleagues involved in aphid monitoring throughout Europe and beyond.
Aphids as Crop Pests
by Helmut F. Emden Richard HarringtonAphids are among the major global pest groups, causing serious economic damage to many food and commodity crops in most parts of the world. This revision and update of the well-received first edition published ten years ago reflects the expansion of research in genomics, endosymbionts and semiochemicals, as well as the shift from control of aphids with insecticides to a more integrated approach imposed by increasing resistance in the aphids and government restrictions on pesticides. The book remains a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on the biology of aphids, the various methods of controlling them and the progress of integrated pest management as illustrated by ten case histories. Helmut van Emden is Emeritus Professor of Horticulture at the University of Reading, UK. He has researched on aphids for over 50 years and has wide international experience, including in the tropics. Richard Harrington retired in 2015 as Head of the Rothamsted Insect Survey, with which he worked for 36 years on aphid monitoring and forecasting. He led the EU project "EXAMINE" (Exploitation of Aphid Monitoring In Europe) which brought together colleagues involved in aphid monitoring throughout Europe and beyond.
Aphids Unveiled: The Saga of Nature's Most Irritating Insects
by Amanda Rose NewtonAphids Unveiled: The Saga of Nature's Most Irritating Insects explores the curious journey of these tiny insects from humble beginnings to becoming the most obnoxious pests for farmers and home gardeners alike. With a witty narrative style and a touch of humor, the book aims to engage readers with the quirky behaviors, social structures, and survival strategies of aphids, all while unraveling the reasons behind their impact on agriculture and horticulture.Amanda Rose Newton brings over a decade of experience in both the horticulture and pest control worlds to write for a broad audience, from gardening enthusiasts seeking effective pest management strategies to science enthusiasts interested in a lighthearted exploration of the natural world. As an entomologist and professor, her writing uniquely blends expertise with a passion for storytelling, ensuring Aphids Unveiled is not only informative but also an entertaining read.
The Aphorism and Other Short Forms (The New Critical Idiom)
by Ben GrantThe aphorism captures a huge amount of truth, meaning or wit in a very short statement. It has been used and studied from classical times to contemporary theory and takes on a new relevance when we look at today’s communication media such as text messages and twitter. This concise guide offers an overview of: The history of the aphorism to the present day Its relation to other short forms, including the fragment, the proverb, the maxim, the haiku, the epigram and the quotation The use of the aphorism by authors such as Heraclitus, Bacon, La Rochefoucauld, Chuang Tzu, Blake, Schlegel, Emerson, Nietzsche, Wilde, Woolf and Barthes The interdisciplinary nature of the aphorism, bringing together science, philosophy, literature and religion Exploring all the key aspects of the form, Ben Grant guides readers through this large and lively area in a wide-ranging and critically informed study of the aphorism.
Aphorisms (The Schocken Kafka Library)
by Franz KafkaKafka&’s aphorisms are fascinating glimpses into the lure and the enigma of the form itself. • From the acclaimed author of The Metamorphosis and The Trial—and one of the most acclaimed writers of the twentieth century. The aphorism eludes definition: it can appear to be a random jotting or a more polished observation. Whether arbitrary fragment or crystalline shard, an aphorism captures the inception of a thought. Franz Kafka composed aphorisms during two periods in his life. A series of 109 was written between September 1917 and April 1918, in Zürau, West Bohemia, while Kafka was on a visit to his sister Ottla, hoping for a brief respite following the diagnosis of the tuberculosis virus that would eventually claim his life. They were originally published in 1931, seven years after his death by his friend and literary executor Max Brod, under the title Betrachtungen über Sünde, Hoffnung, Leid, und den wahren Wag (Reflections on Sin, Hope, Suffering, and the True Way). The second sequence of aphorisms, numbering 41, originally appeared as entries in Kafka&’s diary from January 6 to February 29, 1920. They, too, were published posthumously, under the title &“Er&”: Aufzeichnungen aus dem Jahr 1920 (&“He&”: Reflections from the Year 1920).
Aphorisms for Artists: 100 Ways Toward Better Art
by Walter Darby BannardA Volume of Timeless Wisdom for Artists to Consult Like an Oracle Why do young artists struggle to find their voices? Walter Darby Bannard, a renowned teacher, critic, and internationally exhibited painter, contemplated that question for more than two decades. At the urging of one of his former students, Bannard set down his thoughts in a short book, Aphorisms for Artists: 100 Ways Toward Better Art. It is at once a volume of practical art-making wisdom and an engaging piece of personal philosophy, both wry and readable. Open to any page, and you'll find a memorable gem of wisdom, followed by a brief expansion by Bannard that adds more insight. It is a necessary reference to keep on hand in the studio, and a perfect gift for the aspiring artist to read and re-read, and to consult at times of artistic troubles.
The Aphorisms of Franz Kafka
by Franz KafkaA splendid new translation of an extraordinary work of modern literature—featuring facing-page commentary by Kafka’s acclaimed biographerIn 1917 and 1918, Franz Kafka wrote a set of more than 100 aphorisms, known as the Zürau aphorisms, after the Bohemian village in which he composed them. Among the most mysterious of Kafka’s writings, they explore philosophical questions about truth, good and evil, and the spiritual and sensory world. This is the first annotated, bilingual volume of these extraordinary writings, which provide great insight into Kafka’s mind. Edited, introduced, and with commentaries by preeminent Kafka biographer and authority Reiner Stach, and freshly translated by Shelley Frisch, this beautiful volume presents each aphorism on its own page in English and the original German, with accessible and enlightening notes on facing pages.The most complex of Kafka’s writings, the aphorisms merge literary and analytical thinking and are radical in their ideas, original in their images and metaphors, and exceptionally condensed in their language. Offering up Kafka’s characteristically unsettling charms, the aphorisms at times put readers in unfamiliar, even inhospitable territory, which can then turn luminous: “I have never been in this place before: breathing works differently, and a star shines next to the sun, more dazzlingly still.”Above all, this volume reveals that these multifaceted gems aren’t far removed from Kafka’s novels and stories but are instead situated squarely within his cosmos—arguably at its very core. Long neglected by Kafka readers and scholars, his aphorisms have finally been given their full due here.
aPHR and aPHRi Associate in Human Resources Certification Study Guide: 2024 Exams (Sybex Study Guide)
by Sandra M. Reed James J. Galluzzo IIIPrepare for the aPHR and aPHRi exams—as well as a new career in HR—smarter and faster In the aPHR and aPHRi Associate Professional Human Resources Certification Study Guide: 2024 Exams, a team of dedicated human resources professionals and educators delivers a must-read roadmap to obtaining the entry-level Associate in Professional Human Resources and Associate in Professional Human Resources (International) credentials. Unique certifications in the industry, the aPHR and aPHRi do not require any prior work experience or education and are perfect for non-HR professionals and newcomers to the field interested in exploring the industry or upgrading their skillset to include core human resources concepts, including talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and compliance and risk management. aPHR and aPHRi Associate Professional Human Resources Certification Study Guide walks you through its comprehensive coverage of every functional area on the exams and offers complimentary access to an interactive online learning environment and test bank. In the book: Access to electronic flashcards, a glossary of key terms, a practice exam, and an assessment test prepare you for the exam Discussions of brand-new diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts and the differences between the international and domestic versions of the exam The knowledge you'll need to hit the ground running in an entry-level position in human resources An essential read for experienced professionals looking to expand their knowledge base into human resources and aspiring human resources professionals seeking to begin a new and rewarding career in the industry, the aPHR and aPHRi Associate Professional Human Resources Certification Study Guide: 2024 Exams will help you prepare for the exam—and a new job in HR—smarter and faster.
Aphra Behn: The Comedies
by Kate AughtersonKate Aughterson provides readers with an approachable and fascinating critical guide to the dramatic works of an important seventeenth-century woman writer. Aughterson analyses Aphra Behn's abilities as a playwright, showing particularly how she skillfully employs comic and dramatic conventions to radical ends, and how she forces her audience to engage with issues about gender and sexuality whilst retaining her witty and accessible style. Chapters in the first part of the book provide close readings of the comedies, addressing such topics as openings, endings, character types, staging, and politics and society. In the second part, Aughterson not only examines Behn's literary career and the Restoration contexts of her plays, but also looks at some sample criticism and explores Behn's drama as performance.
Aphra Behn: An Annotated Bibliography of Primary and Secondary Sources (Approaches To Teaching World Literature Ser. #127)
by Mary Ann O'DonnellThis annotated bibliography constitutes a thoroughly revised and more easily readable study of Behn's publications, of those edited or translated by her, of publications that included her works, and of writings ascribed to her, along with an annotated bibliography of over 1600 works about her from 1671 to 2001, with an unannotated update covering 2002. The augmented primary bibliography describes all known editions and issues of her works to 1702, and adds a catalogue of editions to 2002, including on-line sources. The secondary bibliography adds close to 1000 items published since 1984 to the original 600 of the first edition along with about 175 more from 1671 to 1984, with attention to materials not in English. New appendices include a list of dedicatees, actors, recent productions (with reviews), and provenances. This volume will be invaluable for book dealers, collectors and librarians, as well as students and scholars of Aphra Behn and of Restoration literature.
Aphra Behn: A Secret Life
by Janet ToddThe life, work and history of Aphra Behn: seventeenth century dramatist, poet of the erotic and bisexual, novelist, political propagandist, spy. <p><p> Aphra Behn, a spy in the Netherlands and the Americas, was the first professional woman writer. The most prolific dramatist of her age, innovative novelist, translator, lyrical and erotic poet, she expresses a frank sexuality addressing impotence, orgasm and bisexuality, whilst serving as political propagandist for the monarch. <p> This revised biography of the extraordinary, ground-breaking writer, who is emblematic of the Restoration period, a time of masks and self-fashioning, is set in conflict-ridden England, Europe, and in the mismanaged slave colonies, following the Puritan republic in 1660.