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Pursuing a Doctoral Degree: Candid Advice to Plan for Success
by James R. Martin, Jr. Sara W. BharwaniPursuing a Doctoral Degree demystifies the journey of selecting a program, navigating the application process, and engaging in the work required to complete a doctorate. Drawing on extensive interviews from over 20 diverse, accomplished professionals who have successfully attained doctorates, this book provides a roadmap to inform prospective doctoral students’ decision-making process. With in-depth insights into the nitty-gritty of doctoral programs – including coursework, time management, relationships inside and outside academia, the final project, future employment, and more – readers will benefit from a comprehensive picture of the requirements, benefits, and challenges that are inherent in completing a terminal degree.Both forthright and conversational in tone, this book is the perfect starting place for students considering a doctorate, embarking on the application process, or in the initial stages of a program.
Pushes and Pulls
by Laura StickneyPushes and pulls are forces that make things move. Kids can push a toy car or shopping cart, while dogs can pull a sled through the snow. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while exploring different examples of pushes and pulls in this introduction to forces and motion. As readers practice decoding words with sh digraphs, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Qualitative Diary Methods (Qualitative Research Methods)
by Laura Radcliffe Leighann SpencerQualitative diary methods (QDMs) are a versatile range of multi-modal data collection methods that involve participants recording events and experiences, and emotions and reflections, as they happen, on multiple occasions and over a particular time period. These data collection methods include a pen and paper diary, as well as other electronic modes of diary keeping, including text but also audio, photo-, video-, and app-based diaries that allow for a range of modalities. This book covers the diversity of QDM options available to researchers, providing a clear rationale as to when and why different qualitative diary methods could be used. The authors consider research design, and ethical considerations for each of the distinct QDM approaches and provide end-of-chapter checklists and activities to help readers apply the methods to their own research.
Qualitative Diary Methods (Qualitative Research Methods)
by Laura Radcliffe Leighann SpencerQualitative diary methods (QDMs) are a versatile range of multi-modal data collection methods that involve participants recording events and experiences, and emotions and reflections, as they happen, on multiple occasions and over a particular time period. These data collection methods include a pen and paper diary, as well as other electronic modes of diary keeping, including text but also audio, photo-, video-, and app-based diaries that allow for a range of modalities. This book covers the diversity of QDM options available to researchers, providing a clear rationale as to when and why different qualitative diary methods could be used. The authors consider research design, and ethical considerations for each of the distinct QDM approaches and provide end-of-chapter checklists and activities to help readers apply the methods to their own research.
Quantitative and Applied Research Methodology in Economics: Researching, Reporting and Publishing
by Sushanta Kumar Mahapatra Niranjan DevkotaThis book is an illustrative and comprehensive guide designed to help readers understand and navigate the complex world of academic writing and research in economics.Written by experienced researchers, this book offers theoretical and practical insights into the research process. It provides an understanding of the foundations of the research process like research design, methodology, problem definition, data collection, and analysis, among others. The authors also share insights into the process of preparing, proofreading, and publishing academic papers. With their experience in the field of academic research to this book, they provide practical examples and step-by-step guidance to assist in research-related issues. The section on how to prepare and publish academic papers is a must-read for students and early-career researchers, as it offers valuable guidance on how to succeed in the highly competitive world of academic publishing.With its clear and concise writing, this book will be an indispensable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate economics students, teachers, independent readers, and early-career researchers as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of research methodology in economics.
Quantum Spin and Representations of the Poincaré Group, Part I: With a Focus on Physics and Operator Theory (Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology)
by Horst R. BeyerThis book discusses how relativistic quantum field theories must transform under strongly continuous unitary representations of the Poincaré group. The focus is on the construction of the representations that provide the basis for the formulation of current relativistic quantum field theories of scalar fields, the Dirac field, and the electromagnetic field. Such construction is tied to the use of the methods of operator theory that also provide the basis for the formulation of quantum mechanics, up to the interpretation of the measurement process. In addition, since representation spaces of primary interest in quantum theory are infinite dimensional, the use of these methods is essential. Consequently, the book also calculates the generators of relevant strongly continuous one-parameter groups that are associated with the representations and, where appropriate, the corresponding spectrum. Part I of Quantum Spin and Representations of the Poincaré Group specifically addresses: conventions; basic properties of SO(2) and SO(3); construction of a double cover of SO(3); SU(2) spinors; continuous unitary representation of SU(2); basic properties of the Lorentz Group; unitary representation of the restricted Lorentz Group; an extension to a strongly continuous representation of the restricted Poincaré Group; and an extension to a unitary/anti-unitary representation of the Poincaré Group.
Race and Ethnicity: Sociology in Action
by Kathleen Odell Korgen Maxine P. AtkinsonRace and Ethnicity: Sociology in Action is an innovative text that combines comprehensive coverage of race and ethnicity content with active learning exercises, seamlessly integrated into the chapters. The book is written by a team of experienced instructors who use active learning techniques in their own classrooms. These contributors expertly weave together content material, active learning exercises, discussion questions, real-world examples of sociologists in action, and information on careers that use sociology. The Second Edition includes updated data, figures, and examples, as well as new information on many topics, including interracial relationships, immigrant groups, diversity among Asian Americans, racial discrimination in housing, and building coalitions for racial justice.
Race and Ethnicity: Sociology in Action
by Kathleen Odell Korgen Maxine P. AtkinsonRace and Ethnicity: Sociology in Action is an innovative text that combines comprehensive coverage of race and ethnicity content with active learning exercises, seamlessly integrated into the chapters. The book is written by a team of experienced instructors who use active learning techniques in their own classrooms. These contributors expertly weave together content material, active learning exercises, discussion questions, real-world examples of sociologists in action, and information on careers that use sociology. The Second Edition includes updated data, figures, and examples, as well as new information on many topics, including interracial relationships, immigrant groups, diversity among Asian Americans, racial discrimination in housing, and building coalitions for racial justice.
Re-imagining Language and Communication in Collaborative Projects: Ethnographic Perspectives on the Future (Routledge Critical Studies in Multilingualism)
by Miguel Pérez-Milans Maria Rosa Garrido SardàThis collection re-imagines language and communication through an ethnographic sociolinguistic lens, foregrounding perspectives on collective projects that grapple with the relationship between past, present, and future towards confronting structural inequalities.Bringing together work from critical sociolinguistics as well as related scholarship in literary studies, social theory, and anthropology, the volume features contributions from established and emerging scholars which showcase collective initiatives whereby people reckon with the semiotic and multilingual practices that contribute to social difference while seeking to envision a radically better future. Chapters feature analyses of narratives, audiovisual artefacts, and everyday discourse in “projects of re-imagination” within such spaces as educational institutions, religious organizations, NGOs, community groups, and urban development initiatives. In focusing on social groups that are mobilized into action by reimagining the present through narratives and linguistic practices, the book highlights the disciplinary implications for sociolinguistics as a field more broadly.This innovative volume will be of interest to scholars in sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, and linguistic anthropology, as well as related disciplines such as sociology, political science, and educational studies.
Reimagining Resources and Community Development: Lessons from Newfoundland and Labrador (Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management)
by Kelly Vodden Kristof Van Assche Monica Gruezmacher Brennan Lowery Amy HudsonThis book analyzes the experiences of communities facing major challenges relating to resource dependency and community sustainability, drawing on specific examples from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It offers a methodology of self-analysis for communities facing similar challenges, inspired by the ups and downs, local strategies for self-analysis, and collaborative work toward new futures in this Canadian province.Life in hundreds of small coastal settlements revolved around the cod fishery, until the fishery was no more viable. Communities have had to rethink their strengths, reconsider their assets, and imagine potential futures in the wake of events such as colonization and the collapse of the fishing industry. Their experiences are relevant for other parts of the world where formerly central resources are depleted or lose their value, and communities face the need for transition. The capacity to imagine different futures is rooted in the ability to critically consider strengths and weaknesses alike. The authors skillfully dissect and illuminate the conditions that can enable the reconsideration of local assets and narratives, toward a more sustainable future. The variety of these conditions, ranging from social memory to public debate, policy tools and institutional capacity, decision arenas, paths for participation, and distributed strategic leadership, are laid out clearly and illustrated vividly through vignettes written by individuals who participated in the events described. This book culminates in a flexible yet clearly structured method of self-analysis, useful for communities interested in rethinking their strengths and working toward new futures.This book will appeal to students, scholars, and professionals interested in community development and redevelopment and offers a new understanding of the mechanics of local and regional resilience
Reinforcement for Modern Concrete Structures
by Khan Mahmud AmanatThere are a lot of excellent textbooks on the design of reinforced concrete structures. However, based on professional experience of more than thirty years, the author feels that a separate book dedicated only to discuss the properties, behavior and use of reinforcement in concrete construction is highly justified. Conventional textbooks on concrete structures focus primarily on the mechanics of reinforced concrete design. Properties of reinforcement are discussed in a limited manner – only those which are deemed just adequate for discussing the theory of concrete mechanics. Typically, such books contain little or no background information or explanation as to why the various code provisions or rules regarding the reinforcement are imposed or formulated. It is observed that the application of modern materials and technologies in reinforcement manufacturing does not get proper attention or consideration in the engineering practices of many professionals. Based on the interaction with many engineers engaged in the design and construction of concrete structures, the author feels that there is a lack of the essential background knowledge of the engineering properties and behavior of concrete reinforcement among many of them. And such a lack of knowledge often leads to improper implementation of the code design provisions. Limited scope of our existing engineering curricula is primarily responsible for this. This book has been written with an aim to fill this gap and to make engineering students and practicing engineers more up-to-date.
Renewable Energy Storage: Electrical, Magnetic, and Chemical Methods (Synthesis Lectures on Renewable Energy Technologies)
by Richard A. DunlapEnergy use is not uniform throughout the day and year. Renewable energy resources such as hydroelectric, wind, and solar energy, generate different amounts of energy over time and space, and are not always available when and where they are needed. A storage mechanism is required to allow generated energy to be utilized effectively. This book considers some of the important technologies for energy storage beginning with batteries, which utilize electrochemical reactions to store electrical energy, with applications that range from consumer electronics to transportation and grid-scale storage. Next, the storage of energy in electric and magnetic fields through the use of supercapacitors and superconducting magnets, is discussed. Finally, chemical approaches to energy storage such as hydrogen and electrofuels are discussed.
Renewable Energy Storage: Mechanical and Thermal Methods (Synthesis Lectures on Renewable Energy Technologies)
by Richard A. DunlapEnergy use is not uniform throughout the day and year. Renewable energy resources such as hydroelectric, wind, and solar energy, generate different amounts of energy over time and space, and are not always available when and where they are needed. A storage mechanism is often required to allow generated energy to be utilized effectively. This book reviews some of the important technologies for energy storage that utilize mechanical methods and thermal methods. In the first part of the book, mechanical energy storage methods are considered. These methods include pumped hydroelectric energy storage, gravitational potential of solid masses, and flywheels. In the second part, various methods of storing thermal energy are discussed. These include the use of the sensible heat of materials, the latent heat associated with phase transitions, and heat associated with chemical reactions.
Research Methods in Psychology (Fifth Edition)
by Beth MorlingThe #1 research methods text, with more inclusive and updated content. Research Methods in Psychology, a text loved by instructors and students, provides the best learning experience for both future consumers and producers as they evaluate all facets of research. Award-winning author Beth Morling has thoroughly updated her groundbreaking text with fresh examples and revised ethics and statistics coverage. The Fifth Edition incorporates new coverage of generative AI, qualitative methods, and animal research, as well as highlighting the work of scientists from a wide array of identities practicing in the field today. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
Retiring in a New Age: Life after Paid Work (Routledge Focus on Business and Management)
by Marian Baird Russell D. LansburyThis book examines the concept of retirement, how it has changed, and what the future holds for the next generation of retirees.The book analyses government data and university surveys of more than 1,000 retirees in Australia and 4,000 retirees in Sweden, as well as in-depth interviews with retirees in each country. It demonstrates that while both countries have differences in their retirement policies and practices, as well as the outcomes for retirees, the process of retirement is undergoing change in both countries as people retire at a range of ages, but often then re-enter the workforce for various reasons. The book proposes four distinctive post-retirement orientations: Stayers, Leavers, Blenders and Disengaged retirees. It then discusses how individuals, employers and governments are responding to the challenges of ‘retiring in a new age’, suggesting policies and a new social contract for retirees that addresses their needs for economic security, physical and mental health, as well as engagement with the wider community.A book of keen interest to scholars of employment and work relations, human resource management, as well as labour economics. Policymakers and students interested in employment issues that affect economic and social equality will also find the book’s framework fit for use. A full set of interview transcripts and discussion questions is available on the Routledge webpage for download: www.routledge.com/9781041118329
Rocks
by Laura StickneyRocks form under the ground and come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the many kinds of rocks on Earth. As readers practice decoding words with short vowel sounds, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice
by Kathleen MastersRole Development in Professional Nursing Practice continues to serve as a clear and concise road map for pre-licensure nursing students on their journey to becoming a professional nurse. Well-written and engaging, Kathy Masters starts with the foundational concepts that help professional nurses thrive and seamlessly progresses into issues directly related to patient-centered care, including quality and safety, evidence-based practice, leadership, teamwork and collaboration, and ethical and legal issues. Through theory, classroom activities, case studies, and engaging learning resources, Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Seventh Edition provides students with the knowledge and competencies that they need for a successful nursing career.
Ronald Acuña Jr.
by Matt ChandlerIn 2018, Ronald Acuña Jr. made his MLB debut. He was the youngest player in the league. He had multiple setbacks that season, but he still won the National League Rookie of the Year award. With his speed, explosive hitting ability, and incredible defense in the outfield, Acuña has continued to set records and win awards every season. From his childhood in Venezuela to his rise to baseball stardom, learn all about Acuña’s life and career. This biography showcases how dedication and hard work can make dreams come true.
Rosie and the Race Toward Freedom
by Dolores AndralThe year is 1850 and the Underground Railroad is providing the enslaved with a precious path to freedom! Twelve-year-old Rosie is enslaved with her young brother and mother on a plantation in Virginia. One day, a secret message from her father arrives. He has found freedom in the North, and it’s time for them to join him. Soon, Rosie is part of a small group that uses the cover of night to make their escape. But the paths they travel are riddled with danger—and patrollers are hot on their heels. Will Rosie and her family find their way to freedom on the Underground Railroad?
Ruff Day
by Steven ScottSawyer’s plan to help his sister Stacey conquer her fear of spiders backfires when he shape-shifts into one—only to get chased by the family cat and nearly squashed! Things get even wilder when he turns into a dog and is mistaken for a stray. Captured by the dogcatcher, Sawyer must think fast (and shift even faster) to free himself and a group of caged pups. Can Sawyer use his powers to save the day, or is he stuck in the doghouse for good? With hilarious twists, vibrant illustrations, and plenty of action, this graphic novel is perfect for reluctant or struggling readers.
Rules
by Laura StickneyThere are rules for driving cars, playing games, and even being at school. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the importance of following rules in everyday life. As readers practice decoding words with silent e and the trigraph dge, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
STEM Learning in Extended Reality: Research, Design, and Examples (Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology)
by Ferdinand RiveraThis book synthesizes findings from recent and ongoing research on the use of Extended Reality (XR) to support learning of STEM content. XR is slowly being introduced in classrooms due to significant changes in XR technology. These tools were historically costly, unfriendly, and developed only for gamers. Today, XR tools are able to enhance students’ immersive experiences in such settings. In classrooms, in particular, they provide learners with an opportunity to manipulate abstract objects as if they are physical objects. The book begins with an extensive and detailed description and evaluation of the impact of various XR interventions on learning and engagement in STEM classrooms. The author then concludes with theoretical frameworks for investigating learning in computer- immersive contexts and practical implications for effectively using XR tools to learn STEM.
Schneider's Introduction to Public Health with Navigate Advantage Access
by Jessica Kruger Andy Moralez C. Eduardo SiqueiraOffering a thorough, accessible and lively overview of public health for students new to the field, Schneider’s Introduction to Public Health offers a broad-reaching, practical framework for understanding the forces and organizations of public health today. Through engaging, nontechnical language, illustrative real-world examples, and the current political, economic, and cultural news of the day, students gain a clear understanding of the scope of today's public health problems and possible solutions. Building on Mary-Jane Schneider’s engaging and easy-to-read narrative approach, new author team Kruger, Moralez, and Siqueira draw on their diverse perspectives for the Seventh Edition to bring a greater focus on the social determinants of health, ecological approach, and life course experiences as a framework to understand public health in the 21st century.
Self-Healing Structures, Machines, and Systems
by Dryver R. HustonThis book describes the behavior, underlying principles and design of self-healing materials, structures, machines, and systems. Self-healing is a ubiquitous phenomenon that appears in many systems ranging from the molecular scale up through to large macroscale systems and in domains ranging from materials such as self-healing polymers, to self-sealing tires, water distribution networks, and information systems, including control systems for damaged aircraft. Self-healing extends performance and endurance in ways that are just not possible otherwise. This book presents a unifying holistic approach to the operation and design of self-healing systems. It acts as a valuable reference for students, researchers, and engineers that are interested in understanding self-healing mechanisms and acquiring techniques to extend the performance and endurance of the structures, machines, and systems that they build, design, and study.Key Features: Describes the design, operating principles, manufacture and performance assessment of self-healing materials, structures, machines, and systems. Presents a unique holistic approach to the engineering and inclusion of self-healing into structures, machines, and systems. Topics covered includes materials, machines, vessels, structures, networks, and systems, with detailed discussions of polymers, concrete, machinery, pressure vessels, fuel tanks, knives, clothing, lasers, biohybrids, networks, and information systems.
Sell It!
by Laura StickneyPeople use money to buy and sell things they want and need. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while exploring the role money plays in basic transactions like selling a toy car or buying a sun hat. As readers practice decoding words with short vowel sounds, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.