The second edition of Great Groups! Creating and Leading Effective Groups offers a structured framework for understanding the intricacies of planning and developing effective group experiences. This textbook serves as a foundational resource for students just beginning to grasp group work principles and is equally vital for enhancing the ......
The Presocratics and Their Importance for Environmental Philosophy
Greek Natural Philosophy presents the primary sources on the Presocratics in a straightforward way in order to tell a coherent story about the astonishing development of natural philosophy in ancient Greece and its relevance today. The book begins with historical influences on the birth of natural philosophy, especially literacy and the ecosystem ......
Group Communication for Professional Life focuses on the intersection of small group communication theory and practical business applications. Throughout the book the task and relationship factors necessary for successful professional groups are emphasized, featuring real-life examples designed to resonate with today's undergraduate students. ......
Growing Groups: A Journey of Healing, Growth, and Renewal provides readers with the knowledge and insight they need to effectively develop, nurture, participate in, and lead groups. The opening chapter explores different types of groups, their characteristics, and the benefits of belonging to a group. Readers learn the importance of ensuring ......
This book is designed to help nursing students in their understanding of the role of the nurse and what it takes to successfully become a confident novice caregiver. It fills a gap in introductory nursing titles in that it welcomes the student into practice while providing realistic views of the complexities of the role. Highlights of This Text: ......
Guided Inquiry Explorations into Organic and Biochemistry provides students with a solid knowledge base of fundamental concepts within the discipline. The text presents students with small, easy-to-understand segments and activities that encourage them to explore and discover patterns and ideas. Topics covered range from the basics of naming the ......
The conversational, balanced Guns in America: An Introduction and Overview provides readers with a brief examination of critical gun issues in the United States. The opening chapter discusses the main types of guns and ammunition as well as their functions and related accessories. Additional chapters present a historical overview of guns; the ......
Habits for Healthy People presents readers with a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of stress, trauma, resilience, and their impact on everyday health and wellness. This book examines the unique features and impacts of stressors, examining the difference between eustress ('good' stress) and distress ('bad' stress). It explores stress's ......
Featuring contributed chapters from experts in the field, Handbook of Asian American Families provides readers with a developmental systems-based approach to understanding contemporary Asian American families. The book examines the intricacies of family relationships and dynamics within Asian American families and the structural factors that ......