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    • Sociology

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Caroline Cox
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 4 1 8 9 3
      Sociology: An Introduction for Nurses, Midwives, and Health Visitors focuses on the approaches, principles, and methodologies involved in sociology, including health care, patient care, social class, educational achievement, and kinship. The book first elaborates on health care from the classical era to the present, population structure and change, and family and kinship. Discussions focus on the family in a changing society, future of the family, population theory of Malthus, world population, developments in anatomy, physiology, and public health in Renaissance Europe, and origins in ancient Greece and Rome. The manuscript then examines social class and social stratification, education, religion, and secularization, and the provision of health care. Concerns include relationship between health care and health need, religion and total patient care, religion in contemporary society, social class and educational achievement, and social class and health. The text takes a look at the need for collaboration between nursing and sociology, sociological aspects of the care of the chronic sick, elderly, and the dying, and the sociological aspects of the care of the mentally ill, including challenges to the concept of mental illness, care of the chronic sick in institutions, and institutional care of the elderly. The manuscript is a dependable source of information for sociologists and researchers interested in sociology.

    • Public Relations in Local Government

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Tom F. Richardson
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 0 6 8 4 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 0 0 5 0 0
      Public Relations in Local Government discusses various topics concerning public relations in local government. The book is comprised of 16 chapters that tackle various aspects of public relations, such as technology, marketing, and contacts. The coverage of the book includes the nature of public relations, information dissemination, and division of responsibility. The text also covers the tools and methods utilized in public relations, such as establishing personal contacts and using various forms of media. The book will be of great interest to government employees who are in the public relations department.

    • Alarm Systems and Theft Prevention

      • 2nd Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Thad L. Weber
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 2 8 4 5 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 6 0 8 7 0
      Alarm Systems and Theft Prevention, Second Edition, recounts the sometimes sad, sometimes humorous, and nearly always unfortunate experiences of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and individuals who have lost valuable merchandise, money, jewelry, or securities to criminal attacks. In most cases the losses occurred because there was a weak link: a vulnerability in the total security defense. The book presents in practical terms those weaknesses in physical security, alarm systems, or related security procedures that, when blended together, result in vulnerability. In addition to analyzing these cases and identifying the key elements of vulnerability, remedies for curing the weakness are also offered. Other sections of this book deal with the application, strengths, and limitations of security equipment. For the most part, equipment is presented from the practical viewpoint—what a security device or system will do (or not do) and how it should be applied and operated, rather than the detail of mechanical design, electrical circuitry, or laboratory theories. This book is written in layman's language and is intended to be read by people who supply, use, or need security services and equipment.

    • The Secrets of Successful Copywriting

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Patrick J. Quinn
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 3 1 5 6 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 6 3 9 8 7
      The Secrets of Successful Copywriting focuses on basic principles in writing compelling copies for copywriters and provides informative insight on advertising. This field is, in every respect, uncompromising. The first and overriding principle of advertising is that it is all about selling and shifting product. The topics covered include an elaborate discussion on the job of a copywriter; agencies and their clients; fundamentals about creating an ad; and copy philosophy. This book also discusses the importance of headline; copy proper; setting a good example; words, campaigns, research, and things; and radio and television. Final analysis, exercise conclusions, and getting and keeping a copywriting job are also presented in this book. This text also provides a glossary of advertising terms. This book is essential for advertising students and those individuals aiming a copywriting career.

    • Law in the Study of Business

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Derek Roebuck
      • R Brown + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 2 6 8 2 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 5 9 2 4 9
      Law in the Study of Business deals with the relationship between the field of law and the study of business. The text specifically discusses the program's courses, the criticisms, and the different problems that have emerged. The book begins by enumerating the various courses or subjects that business studies include. It also talks about other programs that require the study of law. The syllabus is listed and a breakdown of the program's first three years is discussed. The book also lists critics of the program and discusses what the criticisms are. Opinions of other business professionals as well as the author's personal take on the matter are given in the same chapter. The last parts of the book talk about variations in teaching law, law teaching methods, and the author's conclusions regarding the business study program. The reference material provides excellent information for those who are interested in entering either law or business programs and for those who teach business.

    • Protection Officer Training Manual

      • 5th Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Sam Stuart
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 4 1 5 1 0
      Protection Officer Training Manual, Fifth Edition is a guidebook that provides a comprehensive coverage of security practice. The book is comprised of 27 chapters that are organized into 10 units. The coverage of the text includes various security procedures, such as patrolling, traffic management, and crowd control. Security threats are also covered, including explosives, fire, and hazardous substances. The book also covers emergency or high-risk situation, such as V.I.P. protection, crisis intervention, and first aid administration. The text will be most useful to security trainee and instructors. Individuals involved in administrative and management position will also benefit from the book.

    • The Human Eye and the Sun

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • S. I. Vavilov
      • S. Tolansky
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 0 8 0 1 0 3 8 1 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 8 0 6 6 3

    • The Sorcerer's Apprentice

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Cyril S. Belshaw
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 3 8 7 0 1
      The Sorcerer's Apprentice: An Anthropology of Public Policy sees the community in a global and national view, raises a statement saying that society itself is policy making, and asks what societies can achieve if they did things differently. The book is divided into five parts. Part I: Policy and Anthropology discusses the challenge of policy and explains how anthropology is a social science. Part II: Analysis of World Society covers the analysis and policy of the village universe; the urban contribution; elements of the nation state; international connections, and the ""supra-nation"". Part III: Movement in the Social System includes the innovation and genesis of ideas; resources and their management; change, conflict, and resistance. Part IV: Styles of Action discusses the process of technical assistance; politics and conflict; the relationship between the politician and the social scientist; the mastery of judgment; and the organization of social sciences. Part V: Values and Options talks about the values choice, and the problems of science. The text is recommended for sociologists, anthropologists, and politicians, especially those who would like to know the importance of the social studies, its relation to society and politics, and the global community.

    • How to Influence Others at Work

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Dick McCann
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 8 3 1 0 0 6 3 0
      How to Influence Others at Work: Psychoverbal Communication for Managers discusses neuro-linguistic programming techniques for managing personnel. The book is comprised of nine chapters that tackle various issues concerning the utilization of psychoverbal communication in management. Chapter 1 discusses how conversation succeeds and fails. Chapter 2 covers working preference, and Chapter 3 deals with the planning of conversation. The book also talks about establishing rapport with operation pacing, and then discusses inquiry techniques. Diagnosing and summarizing, as well as the how-tos of leading people to solutions; proposing a convincing solution; and giving advice and handling criticism, are also covered and discussed. The text will be of great use to managers who are looking for methods in managing their employees efficiently.

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