Environmental Health
Environmental health: Emerging issues and practice by ISBN: 9789533078540Publication Date: 2012Open access online book available via the InTech website.
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| Global warming and heat stress among Western Australian mine, oil and gas workers. | Mate, J., & Oosthuizen, J. |
Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene by
Today's workplaces are full of materials and processes which are potentially hazardous to our health. Industry depends on a large range of naturally occurring and synthetic materials, many of which can adversely affect the health of the workers. Even some non-industrial workplaces can contain hazardous materials or cause exposure to physical or biological agents that can be harmful to health. Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene offers a systematic and comprehensive overview of occupational health hazards and hazardous environments encountered in a range of industries and organizational settings. Leading industry professionals and educators explain how to identify key workplace hazards including chemical agents such as dusts, metals, and gases; physical agents such as noise, radiation, and extremes of heat and cold; and microbiological agents. They outline assessment procedures and processes for identifying exposure levels. They also explain how to evaluate risk and follow safety guidelines to control and manage these hazards effectively. Chapters are heavily illustrated with detailed case studies, diagrams, flowcharts, and photos. Practical guidelines are provided for managing each hazard type. The second edition has been extensively revised and updated, with new chapters on industrial ventilation, personal protective equipment, and emerging issues in the field, and reflects the recent changes in Workplace Health and Safety legislation relating to the hazards discussed. Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene is an ideal resource for students of Occupational Health and Safety, and a professional reference for Occupational Hygienists, Occupational Health and Safety professionals, and anyone working in an Occupational Health and Safety role.
ISBN: 9781743311295Publication Date: 2013
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| Indoor Air Quality |
Reed, S., & Shepherd, M. |
| Emerging and Evolving Issues | Pisaniello, D., Morris, H., Rajan, B., & Reed, S. |
New Directions in Conservation Medicine by ISBN: 9780199731473Publication Date: 2012In recent years, species and ecosystems have been threatened by many anthropogenic factors manifested in local and global declines of populations and species. Although we consider conservation medicine an emerging field, the concept is the result of the long evolution of transdisciplinarythinking within the health and ecological sciences and the better understanding of the complexity within these various fields of knowledge. Conservation medicine was born from the cross fertilization of ideas generated by this new transdisciplinary design. It examines the links among changes inclimate, habitat quality, and land use; emergence and re-emergence of infectious agents, parasites and environmental contaminants; and maintenance of biodiversity and ecosystem functions as they sustain the health of plant and animal communities including humans. During the past ten years, new tools and institutional initiatives for assessing and monitoring ecological health concerns have emerged: landscape epidemiology, disease ecological modeling and web-based analytics. New types of integrated ecological health assessment are being deployed; these effortsincorporate environmental indicator studies with specific biomedical diagnostic tools. Other innovations include the development of non-invasive physiological and behavioral monitoring techniques; the adaptation of modern molecular biological and biomedical techniques; the design of population leveldisease monitoring strategies; the creation of ecosystem-based health and sentinel species surveillance approaches; and the adaptation of health monitoring systems for appropriate developing country situations. New Directions of Conservation Medicine: Applied Cases of Ecological Health addressesthese issues with relevant case studies and detailed applied examples. New Directions of Conservation Medicine challenges the notion that human health is an isolated concern removed from the bounds of ecology and species interactions. Human health, animal health, and ecosystem health are movingcloser together and at some point, it will be inconceivable that there was ever a clear division.
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| Ecohealth: Connecting Ecology, Health and Sustainability | Wilcox, B., Aguirre, A., & Horwitz, P. |
Exercise and Sports Science
Applied Topics in Health Psychology by ISBN: 9781119971931Publication Date: 2013This selection of in-depth, critical and comprehensive chapters on topical issues in applied health psychology features the work of key researchers and practitioners in the Australasian health system and deals with both theoretical and methodological aspects of the subject. The first health psychology text aimed specifically at regional postgraduate trainees Covers an array of topics and issues and focuses on applied aspects of clinical health and health promotion Includes both specialized topics and new frontiers of research Contextualizes health psychology teaching and learning for Australasian students
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| Distinguishing between positive and negative exercise habits | Grove, J., Jackson, B., Longbottom, J., & Medic, N. |
Biomechanics of Cycling by ISBN: 9783319055398Publication Date: 2014Bicycles have been a common device to enhance physical fitness level in gyms and training centers along with solid use in competitive sport. For that reason, biomechanics of cycling has grown as a research field with many publications addressing different perspective of the interaction between the cyclist and his bicycle. The most common end point of research on biomechanics of cycling is optimization of performance and reduction of injury risk. One goal of this book is to meet the growing need for a comprehensive presentation of contemporary knowledge on biomechanics of cycling which will positively influence the activity of cycling in a global fashion. In order to accomplish this purpose, ten chapters are presented with focus on varying methods for biomechanical analysis of cycling motion. The introduction section provides an overview of the main methods for assessment of cycling motion, including motion analysis, pedal force measurements, muscle activation, anthropometry and joint kinetics. These methods are discussed in depth in individual chapters followed by chapters on characteristics of bicycles and potential perspectives to improve their configuration in order to improve performance of cyclists and reduce their overuse injury risk. Moreover, a preliminary method to train technique in cyclists is shown. A final chapter provides authors perspective on the upcoming technology that should be effective in helping training of cyclists.nbsp; nbsp;
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| Optimizing bicycle configuration and cyclists' body position to prevent overuse injury using biomechanical approaches | Bini, R., Hume, P., Croft, J., & Kilding, A. |
| Pedaling technique changes with force feedback training in competitive cyclists: Preliminary study | Bini, R., Hume, P., & Croft, J. |
Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance by ISBN: 9781451100846Publication Date: 2012Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance is a clearly written text on strength and conditioning filled with special features that engage you in multiple decision-making and hands-on training activities. Everything you need to train athletes for maximum performance and prepare yourself for certification is included. You'll start with a strong foundation in the basic science underlying strength and conditioning training. Next, you'll see how science is put into practice with detailed instructions on testing, assessment, exercise technique, and program develpment. You'll also learn injury prevention and rehabilitation. Additional resources accompany the text for instructors and students, including video lab assignments, case studies, and more.
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| Periodization of Training | Haff, G. |
Cycling Science by ISBN: 9781450497329Publication Date: 2017Finally, the authoritative resource that serious cyclists have been waiting for has arrived. The perfect blend of science and application, Cycling Science takes you inside the sport, into the training room and research lab, and onto the course. A remarkable achievement, Cycling Science features the following: - Contributions from 43 top cycling scientists and coaches from around the world - The latest thinking on the rider-machine interface, including topics such as bike fit, aerodynamics, biomechanics, and pedaling technique - Information about environmental stressors, including heat, altitude, and air pollution - A look at health issues such as on-bike and off-bike nutrition, common injuries, fatigue, overtraining, and recovery - Help in planning training programs, including using a power meter, managing cycling data, off-the-bike training, cycling specific stretching, and mental training - The latest coaching and racing techniques, including pacing theories, and strategies for road, track, MTB, BMX, and ultra-distance events In this book, editors and cycling scientists Stephen Cheung, PhD, and Mikel Zabala, PhD, have assembled the latest information for serious cyclists.
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| Track Cycling | Menaspa, P., & Abbiss, C. |
| The Cyclist's Physique | Menaspa, P., & Impellizzeri, F. |
Developing Agility and Quickness by ISBN: 9780736083263Publication Date: 2011The ball handler who fakes and then drives past a defender for an easy score. A pass rusher who leaves a would-be blocker in his wake on the way to sacking the quarterback. A setter who manages to maneuver both body and ball in the blink of an eye to make the perfect pass for the kill and match-winning point. These are all reasons agility and quickness are such prized physical attributes in modern sport. Efforts to become markedly quicker or more agile, however, aren't always successful. Genetic limitations, technical deficiencies, and inferior training activities are among the major obstacles. Developing Agility and Quickness helps athletes blow past those barriers thanks to the top sport conditioning authority in the world, the National Strength and Conditioning Association. NSCA hand-picked its top experts to present the best training advice, drills, and programs for optimizing athletes' linear and lateral movements. Make Developing Agility and Quickness a key part of your conditioning program, and get a step ahead of the competition.
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| Factors determining quickness | Dawes, J., & Sheppard, J. |
Developing Endurance by ISBN: 9780736083270Publication Date: 2012Runners, cyclists, swimmers, rowers, triathletes, and ultradistance athletes must sustain performance at a high level to come out on top. Developing Endurance shows how to achieve optimal stamina to race your best through science-based aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training. Written by 11 top experts in the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the top sport conditioning organization in the world, this guide provides both the background information and the exercises, drills, workouts, and programs for ultimate results. Athletes and coaches will appreciate the assessment tools, analyses, and instruction to define specific needs and establish effective training goals. Armed with these tools and information, you can create the ideal personalized training program for your sport and avoid lengthy plateaus while taking performance to the highest level.
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| Resistance Training for Endurance Sports | Haff, G., & Burgess, S. |
ESSA's Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment by ISBN: 9780729581424Publication Date: 2014ESSA's Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment is an essential text for any student undertaking an exercise and sports science degree and professionals working in the exercise and fitness industries. This practical manual contains fundamental theory and detailed step-by-step protocols designed to assist students and practitioners to develop competency for conducting tests in exercise, health and sports science. Written by leading Australian and New Zealand Academics and published in collaboration with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), ESSA's Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment is the first Australian text written with ESSA's accreditation framework in mind. Evolve Multiple choice questions and short answer questions Criteria sheets to assess skill competency Worked examples and case studies Data recording sheets Image collection Excel spreadsheet to record and analyse data from activities within the manual Key features Combines the theory underpinning testing procedures and comprehensive step-by-step protocols Includes practical data recording tables Protocols that encompass the spectrum of tests in exercise, health and sports science including, but not limited to, anthropometry, muscular strength, submaximal and maximal exercise testing, range of motion and threshold tests Includes pre-testing procedures and equipment requirements for conducting assessments Emphasis on the accuracy of the measurement, including calibration and verification of equipment Section on laboratory safety, cleaning and disinfectanting Links analysis, interpretation and communication of test results Data analysis practical that encourages the reader to analyse their own data collected in the activities
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| Neuromuscular Strength, Power, and Strength Endurance | Skinner, T., Newton, R., & Haff, G. |
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning by ISBN: 9781492501626Publication Date: 2016Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance. The scope and content of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, have been updated to convey the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional and to address the latest information found on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of the text make it the primary resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation. The text is organized to lead readers from theory to program design and practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. The fourth edition contains the most current research and applications and several new features: - Online videos featuring 21 resistance training exercises demonstrate proper exercise form for classroom and practical use. - Updated research--specifically in the areas of high-intensity interval training, overtraining, agility and speed in changes of direction, nutrition for health and performance, and periodization--helps readers better understand these popular trends in the industry. - A new chapter with instructions and photos presents techniques for exercises using alternative modes and nontraditional implements. - Ten additional tests of maximum power and strength, aerobic capacity, along with new flexibility exercises, resistance training exercises, plyometric exercises, and speed and agility drills help professionals design programs that reflect current guidelines. Key points, chapter objectives, and learning aids including key terms and self-study questions provide a structure to help students and professionals conceptualize the information and reinforce fundamental facts. Application sidebars provide practical application of scientific concepts that can be used by strength and conditioning specialists in real-world settings, making the information immediately relatable and usable. The web resource provides students with lab activities in fillable form for practice and information retention. Further, both students and professionals will benefit from the online videos of 21 foundational exercises that provide visual instruction and reinforce proper technique. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition, offers an expanded ancillary package for instructors. Instructors receive access to a 61-video collection, including the 21 videos available in the web resource, plus an additional 40 videos demonstrating resistance training exercises, plyometric exercises, and exercises using alternative modes and nontraditional implements, bringing practical content to the classroom. Working along with the instructor guide and presentation package, a test package has been added to assist instructors in evaluating students' understanding of key concepts. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition, provides the most comprehensive information on organization and administration of facilities, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, training adaptations, program design, and structure and function of body systems. Its scope, precision, and dependability make it the essential preparation text for the CSCS exam as well as a definitive reference for strength and conditioning professionals to consult in their everyday practice.
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Program Design and Technique for Speed and Agility Training |
DeWeese, B., & Nimphius, S. |
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Haff, G., Berninger, D. & Caulfield, S. |
Exercise Physiology by ISBN: 9780736084130Publication Date: 2012Designed for undergraduate students, Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology: Predictions, Equations, and Test Methods offers comprehensive coverage of the basic testing procedures used in the assessment of human performance, health, and wellness. This user-friendly resource will assist students in developing the knowledge and skills to perform a wide range of tests and to critically analyze and synthesize data. Authors Gregory Haff and Charles Dumke have assembled a text that introduces readers to testing that can be applied in a variety of professional settings. The book's 15 labs encompassing 49 activities lead students through a series of learning opportunities that explore the basics of testing and pretest screening as well as methods for evaluating flexibility, blood pressure, oxygen consumption and energy expenditure, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, lactate metabolism, muscular strength, pulmonary function, body composition, and electrocardiogram assessments. Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology has been expertly sequenced to offer students an optimal learning experience. Organized in a logical progression, the labs build in complexity as students progress through the book and develop their knowledge base. A consistent heading structure enables students to easily follow the material and grasp the focus of the activities. Each laboratory is a complete lesson beginning with objectives, definitions of key terms, and background information that set the stage for learning. For each of the laboratory activities, students will find step-by-step instructions, making it easier for those new to the lab setting to complete the activities. Figures and photos throughout the text illustrate the key techniques. Data sheets are provided for each of the tests, allowing students to record their individual findings. Question sets found after each activity prompt students to put their lab experiences into context, and case studies help them understand the practical applications of the tests. The manual includes many features that further support learning. Special binding allows the book to lie flat on the lab table, and perforated pages enable students to remove their completed worksheets from the manual for grading without removing content needed for future reference. A resource finder at the front of the book helps readers locate the tests and formulas they need. A web resource packaged with new texts provides additional tools that assist students in working through the lab activities. Here they will find each of the question sets--a handy way to fill in and print answers after completing a laboratory activity. Group data sheets found only in the web resource allow students to move beyond collecting individual data. They can use these group sheets to compile data from the entire class, calculate values such as mean and range, and compare their findings to the normative data discussed in the lab. Instructors will find that Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology offers great flexibility in choosing the activities that suit the needs of their course and their students. Each lab contains multiple activities that cover distinct methods for introducing the testing concepts. The activities can be adapted to specific lab settings, available equipment, and time allotted. Equipment lists at the beginning of each activity make it easier to choose the labs that will work best in the lab facility. To further assist instructors in preparing for courses, access to an image bank features all the photos, illustrations, and tables from the text that can be inserted into tests, quizzes, handouts, and other course materials. Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology: Predictions, Equations, and Test Methods will help students build their professional knowledge and skills.
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High-Performance Training for Sports by ISBN: 9781450444828Publication Date: 2014High-Performance Training for Sports changes the landscape of athletic conditioning and sports performance. This groundbreaking work presents the latest and most effective philosophies, protocols and programmes for developing today's athletes. High-Performance Training for Sports features contributions from global leaders in athletic performance training, coaching and rehabilitation. Experts share the cutting-edge knowledge and techniques they've used with Olympians as well as top athletes and teams from the NBA, NFL, MLB, English Premier League, Tour de France and International Rugby. Combining the latest science and research with proven training protocols, High-Performance Training for Sports will guide you in these areas: - Optimise the effectiveness of cross-training. - Translate strength into speed. - Increase aerobic capacity and generate anaerobic power. - Maintain peak conditioning throughout the season. - Minimise the interference effect. - Design energy-specific performance programmes. Whether you are working with high-performance athletes of all ages or with those recovering from injury, High-Performance Training for Sports is the definitive guide for developing all aspects of athletic performance. It is a must-own guide for any serious strength and conditioning coach, trainer, rehabilitator or athlete.
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Increasing Agility |
Nimphius, S. |
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Optimising Training for Jumping and Landing |
Sheppard, J. |
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NSCA's Guide to Program Design by ISBN: 9780736084024Publication Date: 2011NSCA's Guide to Program Design offers the most current information, guidance, and protocols from respected scientists and practitioners with expertise in strength and conditioning program design. Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this text offers strength and conditioning professionals a scientific basis for developing training programs for specific athletes at specific times of year. Straightforward and accessible, NSCA's Guide to Program Design presents a detailed examination of considerations and challenges in developing a program for each key fitness component and fitness performance goal. Editor Jay Hoffman and his team of contributors have assembled an exceptional reference for practicing professionals and a valuable educational resource for new professionals and students preparing for certification. This authoritative text moves beyond the simple template presentation of program design to help readers grasp the reasons and procedures for sequencing training in a safe, sport-specific manner. The text offers 20 tables that are sample workouts or training plans for athletes in a variety of sports, technique photos and instructions for select drills, and a sample annual training plan that shows how to assemble all the pieces previously presented. Plus, extensive references offer starting points for continued study and professional enrichment. NSCA's Guide to Program Design progresses sequentially through the program design process. It begins by examining the athlete needs assessment process as well as performance testing considerations and selection. Next, performance-related information on both dynamic warm-up and static stretching is discussed and dynamic warm-up protocols and exercises are presented. Then it reveals an in-depth by-chapter look at program design for resistance, power, anaerobic, endurance, agility, speed, and balance and stability training. For each, considerations and adaptations are examined, strategies and methods are discussed, and evidence-based information on program development is presented. The final two chapters help you put it all together with a discussion of training integration, periodization, and implementation. In addition, a sample annual training plan illustrates how to integrate each of the key fitness components into a cohesive yearlong program. As a bonus, a sample annual training plan is provided on our website so you can create your own training plans. The fitness, safety, and performance of athletes reflect the importance of continued education in the science of strength and conditioning. NSCA's Guide to Program Design helps bridge the gap between scientist and practitioner by providing coaches and other strength and conditioning professionals with evidence-based information and applications. Sharing the latest in proven research, NSCA's Guide to Program Design helps readers remain on the cutting edge of athletic performance. NSCA's Guide to Program Design is part of the Science of Strength and Conditioning series. Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this series of texts provides the guidelines for converting scientific research into practical application. The series covers topics such as tests and assessments, program design, and nutrition.
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| Training Integration and Periodization | Haff, G., & Haff, E. |
| Power Training | Newton, R., Cormie, P., & Kraemer, W. |
Osteoporosis by ISBN: 9780124158535Publication Date: 2013Now in its fourth edition, Osteoporosis is a classic reference on this disease, comprising a tremendous wealth of knowledge in a single source not found elsewhere. Written by renowned experts in the field, this two-volume work is a must-have for academic and medical libraries, physicians, researchers, and any company involved in osteoporosis research and development. This newest edition covers everything from basic anatomy and physiology to diagnosis, management and treatment in which direct care costs for osteoporotic fractures in the United States reach up to $18 billion each year. Worldwide, 200 million women ages 60 to 80 suffer from osteoporosis and have a lifetime risk of fracture between 30% and 40%, continuing to make osteoporosis a critical challenge in medicine. Recognizes the critical importance of the Wnt signaling pathway for bone health Incorporates new chapters on osteocytes, phosphatonins, mouse genetics, and CNS and bone Examines essential updates on estrogen prevention and treatment and the recent results from the WHO Discusses the controversial topics of screening and clinical trial design for drug registration Includes essential updates on therapeutic uses of calcium, vitamin D, SERMS, bisphosphonates, and parathyroid hormone Offers critical reviews of reproductive and hormonal risk factors, ethnicity, nutrition, therapeutics, management, and economics
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| Physical Activity and Exercise in the Maintenance of the Adult Skeleton and the Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures | Taaffe, D., Daly, R., Suominen, H., Galvao, D., & Bolam, K. |
The Oxford Handbook of Sport and Performance Psychology by ISBN: 9780199731763Publication Date: 2012The Oxford Handbook of Sport and Performance Psychology includes the latest research and applied perspectives from leaders in the field of performance psychology. Current and comprehensive, this foundational volume presents sport and performance psychology from myriad perspectives, including:* individual psychological processes in performance such as attention, imagery, superior performance intelligence, motivation, anxiety, confidence, cognition and emotion* the social psychological processes in performance including leadership, teamwork, coaching, relationships, moral behavior, and gender and cultural issues* human development issues in performance, such as the development of talent and expertise, positive youth development, the role of the family, end of involvement transitions, and both youth and masters-level sport and physical activity programs* interventions in sport and performance psychology and counseling of performers in distress including such important issues for all performers as: appearance- and performance-enhancing drug use, injuries, managing pain, eating and weight issues, burnout, and the role of physical activity inmaintaining health.The chapters collected here also cover the history of sport and performance psychology; the scope and nature of the field; ethical issues in sport and performance psychology; performance psychology in the performing arts and other non-sporting fields; perfectionism and performance; the role of theperformance coach and of the sport psychologist with a coach and team; supervision; and a look ahead to the future of the field.
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| Expert Masters Sport Performers: Perspectives on Age-Related Processes, Skill Retention Mechanisms, and Motives | Young, B., & Medic, N. |
Physical Activity and Cancer by ISBN: 9783642042300Publication Date: 2011This book explores in depth the relation between physical activity and cancer control, including primary prevention, coping with treatments, recovery after treatments, long-term survivorship, secondary prevention, and survival. The first part of the book presents the most recent research on the impact of physical activity in preventing a range of cancers. In the second part, the association between physical activity and cancer survivorship is addressed. The effects of physical activity on supportive care endpoints (e.g., quality of life, fatigue, physical functioning) and disease endpoints (e.g., biomarkers, recurrence, survival) are carefully analyzed. In addition, the determinants of physical activity in cancer survivors are discussed, and behavior change strategies for increasing physical activity in cancer survivors are appraised. The final part of the book is devoted to special topics, including the relation of physical activity to pediatric cancer survivorship and to palliative cancer care.
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| Physical activity and genitourinary cancer survivorship | Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., & Newton, R. |
Regulation of Fatigue in Exercise by ISBN: 9781612093345Publication Date: 2011This book draws together some of the new and developing ideas in the study of fatigue. The past fifteen years have witnessed a remarkable change in the understanding of the ""limitations"" to human performance and the role that fatigue might play in such limitations. As such, this book is a compilation of ideas proposed by leading researchers in the area of human physical performance.
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| Central mechanisms limiting muscle performance in fatigue | Taylor, J., & Gandevia, S |
- Science of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity in the Tropics byISBN: 9781631177392Publication Date: 2014The Greek philosopher Aristotle first suggested the earth could be divided into types of climatic zones, based on their distance from the equator. The region nearest the equator was termed the Torrid Zone and was considered uninhabitable. However, almost half of the world's population now live, exercise and regularly compete in this Torrid Zone, which in modern times, we recognize as the tropics. This book is the first text to report the mechanisms, interventions, implications and practical considerations of sport, exercise and physical activity in the tropics. Tropical conditions impose a unique blend of challenges to human physical performance and these areas are thoroughly interrogated in this monograph. Pertinent commentaries of physiology, behavior, sports and physical activity considerations in hot, humid, tropical conditions are provided. These are additionally supported by peer-reviewed cutting edge research articles to maximize performance in the tropics.
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| The regulation of pace during prolonged exercise in the heat: influence on optimal pacing strategies | Abbiss, C. |
Soccer Science by ISBN: 9781450496797Publication Date: 2016Through the years a wealth of information has been accumulated in soccer. Experiential and science-based knowledge abounds in the sport. Yet the scientific information has not been sufficiently disseminated to those who would benefit most from it. Soccer Science fills the void with the best and most up-to-date research in the sport. With editor Tony Strudwick and a who's-who list of international experts on the sport, Soccer Science offers you an unprecedented wealth of advanced yet accessible information on biomechanics, physiology, psychology, skill acquisition and coaching, tactical approaches and performance and match analysis. It is simply the most significant and comprehensive published work on the sport.
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Sports Biomechanics - The Basics by ISBN: 9781472917225Publication Date: 2017Human beings are the 'all-rounders' of the natural world - while they aren't naturally the quickest, biggest or strongest creatures, they can achieve more amazing physical feats than any other animal. Nowhere is this ability more pronounced than in sporting performance, the ideal area for studying the mechanics of a human - our biomechanics. But all too often the study of sports biomechanics can become bogged down in pure mathematics, tables and graphs that bear little resemblance to what you see on the field of play. In this comprehensively revised third edition of bestselling Sports Biomechanics, Professor Anthony Blazevich answers real-world questions using easily accessible language and fully updated, clear and concise diagrams. Each chapter is devoted to a single area of the subject and details scientific underpinnings of sports performance; this edition features a new chapter on human gait (walking and running) as well as new information on the latest topics in sport biomechanics. An absolutely essential resource for any student, athlete or fitness professional involved in the field of sports biomechanics.
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Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation by ISBN: 9780415815062Publication Date: 2016World-class rehabilitation of the injured athlete integrates best practice in sports medicine and physical therapy with training and conditioning techniques based on cutting-edge sports science. In this ground-breaking new book, leading sports injury and rehabilitation professionals, strength and conditioning coaches, biomechanists and sport scientists show how this integrated model works across the spectrum of athlete care. In every chapter, there is a sharp focus on the return to performance, rather than just a return to play. The book introduces evidence-based best practice in all the core areas of sports injury risk management and rehabilitation, including: performance frameworks for medical and injury screening; the science of pain and the psychology of injury and rehabilitation; developing core stability and flexibility; performance retraining of muscle, tendon and bone injuries; recovery from training and rehabilitation; end-stage rehabilitation, testing and training for a return to performance. Every chapter offers a masterclass from a range of elite sport professionals, containing best practice protocols, procedures and specimen programmes designed for high performance. No other book examines rehabilitation in such detail from a high performance standpoint. Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation is essential reading for any course in sports medicine and rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, sports science, and for any clinician, coach or high performance professional working to prevent or rehabilitate sports injuries.
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| Flexibility in injury prevention and performance | Blazevich, A. |
| Bone injuries | Wajswelner, H., & Nimphius, S. |
Strength and Conditioning by ISBN: 9780470019184Publication Date: 2011"I recommend that you read and use the information in this book to provide your athletes with the best chances of performing at their best" from the foreword by Sir Clive Woodward, Olympic Performance Director, British Olympic Association This book provides the latest scientific and practical information in the field of strength and conditioning. The& text is presented in four sections, the first of which covers the biological aspects of the subject, laying the foundation for a better understanding of the second on the biological responses to strength and conditioning programs. Section three deals with the most effective monitoring strategies for evaluating a training program and establishing guidelines for writing a successful strength and conditioning program. The final section examines the role of strength and conditioning as a rehabilitation tool and as applied to those with disabilities. This book is an invaluable textbook and reference both for academic programs and for the continuing education of sports professionals. Integrates the latest research on physiological, anatomical and biomechanical aspects of strength and conditioning Offers numerous practical examples of applications Provides guidelines for writing and monitoring effective strength training programs
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| Principles of Athlete Testing | Newton, R., Cormie, P., & Cardinale, M. |
| Speed and Agility Assessment | Young, W., & Sheppard, J. |
| Training Agility and Change-of-direction Speed (CODS) | Sheppard, J., & Young, W. |
| Total Athlete Management (TAM) and Performance Diagnosis | Newton, R., & Cardinale, M. |
| Strength and Conditioning Biomechanics | Newton, R. |
| The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) | Blazevich, A. |
| Exercise-induced muscle damage and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) | Nosaka, K. |
| Respiratory and Cardiovascular Physiology | Peiffer, J., & Abbiss, C. |
Health Sciences
Consanguinity in Context by
An essential guide to this major contemporary issue, Consanguinity in Context is a uniquely comprehensive account of intra-familial marriage. Detailed information on past and present religious, social and legal practices and prohibitions is presented as a backdrop to the preferences and beliefs of the 1100+ million people in consanguineous unions. Chapters on population genetics, and the role of consanguinity in reproductive behaviour and genetic variation, set the scene for critical analyses of the influence of consanguinity on health in the early years of life. The discussion on consanguinity and disorders of adulthood is the first review of its kind and is particularly relevant given the ageing of the global population. Incest is treated as a separate issue, with historical and present-day examples examined. The final three chapters deal in detail with practical issues, including genetic testing, education and counselling, national and international legislation and imperatives, and the future of consanguineous marriage worldwide.
Call Number: 306.877 BITISBN: 9780521781862Publication Date: 2012
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- Alan Bittles
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Communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples |
Strobel, N., McAullay, D., Sim, M., Hayward, C., & Rudd, C. |
Cyberbullying in the Global Playground by ISBN: 9781444333763Publication Date: 2012Cyberbullying in the Global Playground provides the first global, in-depth analysis of the emerging phenomenon of cyberbullying. Offers the first thorough comparative account of recent research into the emerging global phenomenon of cyberbullying Provides an international perspective on the prevalence and nature of cyberbullying Presents recent authoritative research within a critical perspective, drawing out theoretical and practical implications for policy and practice May be used to help design intervention, evaluation, and policy strategies for effective efforts to combat the international phenomenon of cyberbullying
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- Donna Cross
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| Understanding and Preventing cyberbullying: Where have we been and where should we be going? | Cross, D., Li, Q., Smith, P., & Monks, H. |
| Cyberbullying in Australia: Is school context related to cyberbullying behaviour? | Cross, D., Shaw, T., Epstein, M., Monks, H., Dooley, J., & Hearn, L. |
| Research into Cyberbullying: Context | Li, Q., Smith, P., & Cross, D. |
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A new niche? The theory of grandfather involvement |
Coall, D., Hilbrand, S., Sear, R., & Hertwig, R. |
Handbook of Child Psychology and Developmental Science by ISBN: 9781118136799Publication Date: 2015The essential reference for human development theory, updated and reconceptualized The Handbook of Child Psychology and Developmental Science, a four-volume reference, is the field-defining work to which all others are compared. First published in 1946, and now in its Seventh Edition, the Handbook has long been considered the definitive guide to the field of developmental science. Volume 3: Social, Emotional, and Personality Development presentsup-to-date knowledge and theoretical understanding of the several facets of social, emotional and personality processes. The volume emphasizes that any specific processes, function, or behavior discussed in the volume co-occurs alongside and is inextricably affected by the dozens of other processes, functions, or behaviors that are the focus of other researchers′ work. As a result, the volume underscores the importance of a focus on the whole developing child and his or her sociocultural and historical environment. Understand the multiple processes that are interrelated in personality development Discover the individual, cultural, social, and economic processes that contribute to the social, emotional, and personality development of individuals Learn about the several individual and contextual contributions to the development of such facets of the individual as morality, spirituality, or aggressive/violent behavior Study the processes that contribute to the development of gender, sexuality, motivation, and social engagement The scholarship within this volume and, as well, across the four volumes of this edition, illustrate that developmental science is in the midst of a very exciting period. There is a paradigm shift that involves increasingly greater understanding of how to describe, explain, and optimize the course of human life for diverse individuals living within diverse contexts. This Handbook is the definitive reference for educators, policy-makers, researchers, students, and practitioners in human development, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and neuroscience.
Handbook of Children and Youth Studies by ISBN: 9789814451147Publication Date: 2015Challenging theoretical and conceptual orthodoxies, this book presents interdisciplinary thinking and critical perspectives on childhood and youth, to address the emerging consensus that boundaries between childhood, youth and adulthood are blurred.
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| Protecting and promoting young people's social and emotional health in online and offline contexts | Cross, D., & Barnes, A. |
| Evolution and Prenatal Development: An Evolutionary Perspective | Coall, D., Callan, A., Dickins, T., & Chisholm, J. |
Manual of Simulation in Healthcare by ISBN: 9780198717621Publication Date: 2016Practising fundamental patient care skills and techniques is essential to the development of trainees' wider competencies in all medical specialties. After the success of simulation learning techniques used in other industries, such as aviation, this approach has been adopted into medicaleducation. This book assists novice and experienced teachers in each of these fields to develop a teaching framework that incorporates simulation.The Manual of Simulation in Healthcare, Second Edition is fully revised and updated. New material includes a greater emphasis on patient safety, interprofessional education, and a more descriptive illustration of simulation in the areas of education, acute care medicine, and aviation. Divided intothree sections, it ranges from the logistics of establishing a simulation and skills centre and the inherent problems with funding, equipment, staffing, and course development to the considerations for healthcare-centred simulation within medical education and the steps required to develop coursesthat comply with "best practice" in medical education.Providing an in-depth understanding of how medical educators can best incorporate simulation teaching methodologies into their curricula, this book is an invaluable resource to teachers across all medical specialties.
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Teaching and learning in simulation using the problem-based approach |
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Overcoming Domestic Violence by ISBN: 9781633219564Publication Date: 2015This book presents a range of interesting and diverse papers in order to demonstrate the importance and need for intervention programs that deal with the harmful effects that domestic violence causes to primary and secondary victims as well as to perpetrators. These papers reveal that the traditional within family home male-upon-female definitional understanding of domestic violence in the modern needs era to be broadened to include such experiences as dating violence, LGBT intimate partner violence and the childhood witnessing of domestic violence, to name but a few. Additionally, it is argued that intervention programs, given the scale of the domestic violence problem within society, need to be delivered in a non-gendered and non-stigmatising manner to both the survivor and the perpetrator. For, regardless of the gender of the perpetrator, it is the act itself of committing violence that needs to be eradicated. Moreover, it is argued that this eradication will best be achieved through eliminating the destructive construct of blame which is embedded within society's understanding of domestic violence. The need to eliminate the harms blame is evident in the debilitating intergenerational transfer of the abused-abuser perpetrator label. For embedded in this label is the suggestion that a cycle of violence exists in which maltreated children (ie: children who have experienced or witnessed abuse) are destined to grow up to be abusive perpetrators of domestic violence and/or child abuse. The editors contend that the way forward lies in changing this embedded notion and in altering the public's indifference or acceptance of domestic violence, educating the upcoming generation of youth on the unacceptability of fiduciary relationship violence and in creating resilient futures for both the primary and secondary survivors of domestic violence as well as for perpetrators. The chapters are based on recent research conducted in different countries by researchers from multiple disciplines (eg: medicine, social work, psychology, law, nursing, sexology, health sciences, education) situated in universities around the world (eg: Australia, Canada, England, Lebanon, Scotland, Spain and the USA). The book is comprised of seven separate sections that aim to provide diverse perspectives on the issue of domestic violence.
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Concluding thoughts: Domestic violence and possible pathways forward |
Taylor, M., & Pooley, J. |
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Endeavouring to move forward from child maltreatment by engaging in the process of psyche repair: The adult male's attempt at establishing a more fulfilled adult life |
Goddard, T., Taylor, M., & Pooley, J. |
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Child Maltreatment: A phenomenological study of adult males' recollected childhood memories of experiencing abuse and witnessing domestic violence in the family home |
Taylor, M., Goddard, T., & Pooley, J. |
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'Feeling like you're damaged and like your life is out of your control': The male perspective on living with the adult aftermath of child maltreatment |
Taylor, M., Goddard, T., & Pooley, J. |
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'Walking on thin ice': The pervasive degeneration of the family dynamic in homes where domestic violence is a lived reality and where children under the age of 18 experience abuse |
Taylor, M., Goddard, T., & Pooley, J. |
| Broadening the domestic violence debate | Taylor, M., & Pooley, J. |
| The definition and nature of domestic violence | Allan, A., &Allan, M. |
- Singapore Low Vision Self-Management Program facilitator manual byISBN: 9780987120809Publication Date: 2011
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- Sonya Girdler
- Singapore Low Vision Self-Management Program participants' workbook : English version byISBN: 9780987120816Publication Date: 2011
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- Sonya Girdler
Medical Sciences
Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor in Action: Roles and Mechanistic Insights Structure Function Relationship of Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor by ISBN: 9783659261770Publication Date: 2012
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Behavioral Medicine by ISBN: 9781118453995Publication Date: 2014Handbook of Behavioral Medicine presents a comprehensive overview of the current use of behavioral science techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various health related disorders. Features contributions from a variety of internationally recognized experts in behavioral medicine and related fields Includes authors from education, social work, and physical therapy Addresses foundational issues in behavioral medicine in Volume 1, including concepts, theories, treatments, doctor/patient relationships, common medical problems, behavioral technologies, assessment, and methodologies Focuses on medical interface in Volume 2, including issues relating to health disorders and specialties; social work, medical sociology, and psychosocial aspects; and topics relating to education and health 2 Volumes
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| Motivational interviewing | Sim, M., & Khong, E., Hulse, G. |
Biomarkers in Cancer by ISBN: 9789400776807Publication Date: 2015The World Health Organisation have reported that each year on a global basis there are over 8 million deaths from cancer. This is 13% of all deaths. As well as those who die, there are many who are being treated for cancer. Some cancers, hitherto deemed to be incurable, can now be cured. Part of the overall package of healthcare related to cancer is the application of biomarkers. Biomarkers can be used not only to determine stages and effects of cancer, but also to aid treatments regimes. Biomarkers in Cancer combines detailed information on cancer types and the use of biological indicators. It covers the latest knowledge, trends and applications. It links conventional approaches with new platforms
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| Circulating Tumor Cells as Biomarkers in Cancer | Freeman, J., Gray, E., & Ziman, M. |
Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Melanoma by ISBN: 9781607614326Publication Date: 2012This book describes both the technologies used in the discovery of melanoma biomarkers and the clinical application of these biomarkers for diagnosis and staging of disease, determination of prognosis, treatment planning, monitoring of response to therapy, identification of novel therapeutic targets and drug development. A broad range of biomarkers (DNA/chromosomal, mRNA, microRNA, mitochondrial DNA, epigenetic and protein) is outlined. As therapies for melanoma become increasingly more target specific, the identification, validation and use of biomarkers will invariably play a greater role in the management of patients with this disease. Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Melanoma is an essential resource for oncologists, dermatologists, dermatopathologists, general pathologists with an interest in melanoma, and melanoma researchers.
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| Serological Biomarkers in Melanoma | Ziman, M., Millward, M., Pearce, R., & Lee., M |
- Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - CNS and Neurological Disorders byISBN: 9781608059263Publication Date: 2015-07-07Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - CNS and Neurological Disorders is an eBook series that brings updated reviews to readers interested in advances in the development of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) and other
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Nutritional and Genotoxic Stress Contributes to Diabetes and Neurodegenerative Diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases |
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Genomics and Society by ISBN: 9780124201958Publication Date: 2016Genomics and Society; Ethical, Legal-Cultural, and Socioeconomic Implications is the first book to address the vast and thorny web of ELSI topics identified as core priorities of the NHGRI in 2011. The work addresses fundamental issues of biosociety and bioeconomy as the revolution in biology moves from research lab to healthcare system. Of particular interest to healthcare practitioners, bioethicists, and health economists, and of tangential interest to the gamut of applied social scientists investigating the societal impact of new medical paradigms, the work describes a myriad of issues around consent, confidentiality, rights, patenting, regulation, and legality in the new era of genomic medicine. Addresses the vast and thorny web of ELSI topics identified as core priorities of the NHGRI in 2011 Presents the core fundamental issues of biosociety and bioeconomy as the revolution in biology moves from research lab to healthcare system Describes a myriad of issues around consent, including confidentiality, rights, patenting, regulation, and more
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Genomics and Traditional Chinese Medicine |
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Medical Microbiology by ISBN: 9780702040894Publication Date: 2012Medical microbiology concerns the nature, distribution and activities of microbes and how they impact on health and wellbeing, most particularly as agents of infection. Infections remain a major global cause of mortality and in most hospitals around one in ten of those admitted will suffer from an infection acquired during their stay. The evolution of microbes presents a massive challenge to modern medicine and public health. The constant changes in viruses such as influenza, HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and SARS demand vigilance and insight into the underlying process. Building on the huge success of previous editions, Medical Microbiology 18/e will inform and inspire a new generation of readers. Now fully revised and updated, initial sections cover the basic biology of microbes, infection and immunity and are followed by a systematic review of infective agents, their associated diseases and their control. A final integrating section addresses the essential principles of diagnosis, treatment and management. An unrivalled collection of international contributors continues to ensure the relevance of the book worldwide and complementary access to the complete online version on Student Consult further enhances the learning experience. Medical Microbiology is explicitly geared to clinical practice and is an ideal textbook for medical and biomedical students and specialist trainees. It will also prove invaluable to medical laboratory scientists and all other busy professionals who require a clear, current and most trusted guide to this fascinating field.
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| Clostridium: Gas gangrene; tetanus; food poisoning; pseudomembranous colitis | Riley, T. |
Metal Ions in Neurological Systems by ISBN: 9783709110003Publication Date: 2012Metal ions in the brain are a necessity as well as a poison. The presence of metal ions in the active sites of biological catalysts or metalloproteins and in the biological functioning of nucleic acids is very well documented and they are required for brain activity. On the other hand, metals are very effective in generating oxidative stress. This effect does not only play a role in immunology but also is the root of practically all neurodegenerative disorders by inducing disease via the death of neurons. Managing metal ions in the brain could therefore be an important strategy in the search for therapeutic agents used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. This new title gives an overview to key topics in the area of metal ions in the brain. It focuses on the role of metal ions in neurological systems by describing their advantageous functions as well as their poisonous features. It is therefore of interest for scientists in biochemistry and biophysics, physiology, toxicology as well as for physicians focused on this topic.
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| Brain changes in iron loading disorders | Millward, E., Acikyol, B., Bassett, B., Williams, E., Graham, R., Delima, R., Trinder, D., Olynyk, J., & Johnstone, D. |
Microbial Metabolomics by ISBN: 9783319463247Publication Date: 2016This book brings together contributions from global experts who have helped to facilitate the exciting and rapid advances that are taking place in microbial metabolomics. The main application of this field is in clinical and veterinary microbiology, but there is a great potential to apply metabolomics to help to better understand complex biological systems that are dominated by multiple-species microbial populations exposed to changing growth and nutritional conditions. In particular, environmental (e.g., water, soil), food (e.g., microbial spoilage, food pathogens), and agricultural and industrial applications are seen as developing areas for microbial metabolomics. As such, the book includes contributions with clinical, environmental, and industrial perspectives.
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| Microbes, Metabolites and Health | Lockett, T., Bird, A., Christophersen, C., Clarke, J., Conlon, M., & Topping, D. |
Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies in Alzheimer's Disease by ISBN: 9783844385847Publication Date: 2012
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Molecular Medical Microbiology by ISBN: 9780123971692Publication Date: 2015The molecular age has brought about dramatic changes in medical microbiology, and great leaps in our understanding of the mechanisms of infectious disease. Molecular Medical Microbiology is the first book to synthesise the many new developments in both molecular and clinical research in a single comprehensive resource. This timely and authoritative three-volume work is an invaluable reference source of medical bacteriology. Comprising more than 100 chapters, organized into 17 major sections, the scope of this impressive work is wide-ranging. Written by experts in the field, chapters include cutting-edge information, and clinical overviews for each major bacterial group, in addition to the latest updates on vaccine development, molecular technology and diagnostic technology. Topics covered include bacterial structure, cell function, and genetics; mechanisms of pathogenesis and prevention; antibacterial agents; and infections ranging from gastrointestinal to urinary tract, centrtal nervous system, respiratory tract, and more. The first comprehensive and accessible reference on molecular medical microbiology Full color presentation througout In-depth discussion of individual pathogenic bacteria in a system-oriented approach Includes a clinical overview for each major bacterial group Presents the latest information on vaccine development, molecular technology, and diagnostic technology More than 100 chapters covering all major groups of bacteria Written by an international panel of authors who are experts in their respective disciplines
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| Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae | Wang, Q., & Riley, T. |
Pragmatic Evolution by ISBN: 9780521760553Publication Date: 2011Of what use is evolutionary science to society? Can evolutionary thinking provide us with the tools to better understand and even make positive changes to the world? Addressing key questions about the development of evolutionary thinking, this book explores the interaction between evolutionary theory and its practical applications. Featuring contributions from leading specialists, Pragmatic Evolution highlights the diverse and interdisciplinary applications of evolutionary thinking: their potential and limitations. The fields covered range from palaeontology, genetics, ecology, agriculture, fisheries, medicine, neurobiology, psychology and animal behaviour; to information technology, education, anthropology and philosophy. Detailed examples of useful and current evolutionary applications are provided throughout. An ideal source of information to promote a better understanding of contemporary evolutionary science and its applications, this book also encourages the continued development of new opportunities for constructive evolutionary applications across a range of fields.
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| Antecedents of teenage pregnancy: Using an evolutionary perspective in the search for mechanisms | Coal, D., Dickins, T., & Nettle, D. |
The Human Hand As an Inspiration for Robot Hand Development by ISBN: 9783319030173Publication Date: 2014"The Human Hand as an Inspiration for Robot Hand Development" presents an edited collection of authoritative contributions in the area of robot hands. The results described in the volume are expected to lead to more robust, dependable, and inexpensive distributed systems such as those endowed with complex and advanced sensing, actuation, computation, and communication capabilities. The twenty-four chapters discuss the field of robotic grasping and manipulation viewed in light of the human hand's capabilities and push the state-of-the-art in robot hand design and control. Topics discussed include human hand biomechanics, neural control, sensory feedback and perception, and robotic grasp and manipulation. This book will be useful for researchers from diverse areas such as robotics, biomechanics, neuroscience, and anthropologists.
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| Proprioceptive mechanisms and the human hand | Walsh, L., Taylor, J., & Gandevia, S. |
- Biomedical engineering : technical applications in medicine / monograph. byISBN: 9789535107330Publication Date: 2012
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| Biomedical Image Signal Processing for Reflection-Based Imaging | Jansz, P., Richardson, S., Wild., & Hinckley, S. |
Neuroscience
Neurorehabilitation Technology by ISBN: 9783319286037Publication Date: 2016This revised, updated second edition provides an accessible, practical overview of major areas of technical development and clinical application in the field of neurorehabilitation movement therapy. The initial section provides a rationale for technology application in movement therapy by summarizing recent findings in neuroplasticity and motor learning. The following section then explains the state of the art in human-machine interaction requirements for clinical rehabilitation practice. Subsequent sections describe the ongoing revolution in robotic therapy for upper extremity movement and for walking, and then describe other emerging technologies including electrical stimulation, virtual reality, wearable sensors, and brain-computer interfaces. The promises and limitations of these technologies in neurorehabilitation are discussed. Throughout the book the chapters provide detailed practical information on state-of-the-art clinical applications of these devices following stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurologic disorders. The text is illustrated throughout with photographs and schematic diagrams which serve to clarify the information for the reader. Neurorehabilitation Technology, Second Edition is a valuable resource for neurologists, biomedical engineers, roboticists, rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and those training in these fields.
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| Forging Mens et Manus: The MIT Experience in Upper Extremity Robotic Therapy | Krebs, H., Edwards, D., & Hogan, N. |
Nutrition
- Appetite dysregulation and obesity in western countries : food restriction maintains the health and well being of overweight individuals byCall Number: 616.8526 MARISBN: 9783659403729Publication Date: 2013
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- Caffeine with links to NAFLD and accelerated brain aging byISBN: 9789535139232Publication Date: 2017
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Food and Nutrition Throughout Life by ISBN: 9781743316757Publication Date: 2015Nutritional requirements vary greatly according to age and lifestyle. This evidence-based, comprehensive text is a complete guide to eating habits across age and population groups. It provides the recommendations for intakes of nutrients and foods, as well as diet, to achieve optimum health. Chapters systematically examine the nutritional issues for individuals from preconception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, through to adulthood and old age. The text features an overview of dietary patterns by age group based on national scientific survey data together with the latest recommendations for optimum nutrition to maintain well-being and address specific health concerns. The final section examines nutrition issues for specific populations including indigenous groups, sports people, and the disadvantaged. Throughout the text key points are illustrated by case studies and the reader's knowledge is tested via quizzes and study questions. With chapters from leading nutrition researchers and educators in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, this is an excellent introduction to nutrition through the lifespan.
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| Pre-adolescent and adolescent (13-18 years) | Bobridge, K., & O'Sullivan, T. |
Handbook of Research on Pedagogical Innovations for Sustainable Development by ISBN: 9781466658561Publication Date: 2014Education is a key component for progress in both the developed and developing world. It is imperative that society has access to new strides made in the area of sustainability so that current global challenges are resolved. Handbook of Research on Pedagogical Innovations for Sustainable Development brings together case study examples in the fields of sustainability, sustainable development, and education for sustainable development. This book will be an essential reference for educators, teachers, trainers at all levels of education, sustainable development practitioners, education policy makers, and the public at large.
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| Integrating Sustainability within Higher Education | Stewart, A. |
- Nutritional diets accelerate amyloid beta metabolism and prevent the induction of chronic diseases and Alzheimer’s disease byPublication Date: 2015
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Nutrition and Mental Performance by ISBN: 9780230299894Publication Date: 2012-04-27Ideal for psychology, food science and nutrition students at a variety of levels, this text provides a unique lifespan perspective to guide students through nutrition and cognitive performance. With contributions from leading academics and professionals, it is an accessible and comprehensive guide to the connection between psychology and nutrition.
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| Exploring B vitamins and their impact on cognitive function and mood from conception to early adulthood | O'Sullivan, T. |
Nutrition Increases Survival and Reverses Nafld and Alzheimers Disease by ISBN: 9783659783715Publication Date: 2015Global populations include individuals from various racial groups such as Caucasians, Africans Europeans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders or Asians. The maintenance and prevention of insulin resistance and chronic disease require the consumption of appropriate gene nutrients and anti-aging gene activators that are essential for the rapid clearance of bacterial lipopolysaccarides, xenobiotic and toxic amyloid beta that cause various chronic diseases. A country with a population of approx. 400 million individuals may not have appropriate amounts of the anti-aging gene nutrients and do not allow the activation of these genes during the course of their life time. It is inevitable that with inactivation of the cell anti-aging genes in various tissues the rates of NAFLD, diabetes, stroke and neurodegeneration will escalate as a model for global metabolic dysfunction and organ disease. Diets that activate the hepatic antiaging genes reverse brain LPS, xenobiotic and drugs contents and improve the brain circuitry with the activation of thinking and intelligence in individuals with chronic disease in global populations.
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Yogurt in Health and Disease Prevention by ISBN: 9780128051344Publication Date: 2017Yogurt in Health and Disease Prevention examines the mechanisms by which yogurt, an important source of micro- and macronutrients, impacts human nutrition, overall health, and disease. Topics covered include yogurt consumption's impact on overall diet quality, allergic disorders, gastrointestinal tract health, bone health, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, weight control, metabolism, age-related disorders, and cardiovascular health. Modifications to yogurt are also covered in scientific detail, including altering the protein to carbohydrate ratios, adding n-3 fatty acids, phytochemical enhancements, adding whole grains, and supplementing with various micronutrients. Prebiotic, probiotic, and synbiotic yogurt component are also covered to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of the various impacts yogurt and related products can have on human health. Health coverage encompasses nutrition, gastroenterology, endocrinology, immunology, and cardiology Examines novel and unusual yogurts as well as popular and common varieties Covers effects on diet, obesity, and weight control Outlines common additives to yogurts and their respective effects Reviews prebiotics, probiotics, and symbiotic yogurts Includes practical information on how yogurt may be modified to improve its nutritive value
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| Beta-casomorphines in yogurt | Nguyen, D., Busetti, F., & Solah, V. |
Occupational Therapy
- Adaptation through occupation: multidimensional perspectives byISBN: 9781630914004Publication Date: 2019
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| The lived experience of occupational adaptation: Adaptation in the wake of adversity, life transitions, and change | Stanley, M.J. |
Public Health
Adolescence by ISBN: 9781631178474Publication Date: 2014In this book, a range of interesting and diverse papers are presented, which demonstrate the importance of the psychosocial domain to adolescents, as well as the need for intervention programs to facilitate the passage through adolescence to adulthood for young people experiencing difficulties with this developmental transition. The chapters are based on recent research conducted in different countries around the world (eg: Australia, Canada, Israel, Scotland, Ireland and Poland). The book trifurcates into three separate areas, which are reflective of the adolescent domain: the first area highlights the importance of a successful transition from preadolescence to adolescents; the second area highlights the types of difficulties that some adolescents experience when trying to find their identity and sense of place within society; and the third area provides insights into the types of interventions that can be put in place to help adolescents successfully transition into adulthood.
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| Introduction to places and spaces | Taylor, M., Pooley, J., & Merrick, |
| Developing Well-Being and Self-Esteem | Shean, M., Cohen, L., & DeJong, T. |
| Social, emotional well-being and mental health implications for adolescents transitioning to secondary boarding school | Mander, D., Lester, L., & Cross, D. |
| Bullying behaviour following students' transition to a secondary boarding school context | Lester, L., Mander, D., & Cross, D. |
| Creating graffiti art avenues to mainstream social inclusion | Taylor, M. |
| "Out on the streets it's like a brotherhood of sorts": Violent Scottish and Australian troublesome youth groups | Taylor, M., Pooley, J., & Merrick, J. |
| Out-of-control alcohol-fueled adolescent party going behaviour | Taylor, M., & Khan, U. |
| Transition into high school and the prevention of mental health problems | Woods, R., & Pooley, J. |
Child Health and Human Development Yearbook 2014 by ISBN: 9781634821636Publication Date: 2015Children represent our future and healthy growth and development ought to be the prime concern of any society. President Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933), elected as the 29th Vice President in 1920 and succeeded to the Presidency upon the sudden death of Warren G. Harding in 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924 he became the 30th President of the United States until 1929. He was in favour of the civil rights of African Americans, Catholics and in 1924 Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act, which granted full citizenship to all American Indians. Coolidge's chronically ill mother died, perhaps from tuberculosis, when he was twelve years old and his sister died at the age of fifteen, when Coolidge was eighteen, which are maybe some of the reasons behind his proclamation for a national Child Health Day in 1928 (in 2014 it is child health day on 6 October, first Monday of October). Today about one in six children between the age 2-19 years is overweight with risk for serious health consequences like asthma, diabetes and heart disease and child health day is therefore also relevant today. In this Yearbook you will find interesting chapters on a broad spectrum relevant for health and human development in our time.
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The psychosocial health benefits that adolescent, early adult and adult skateboarders derive from skateboarding |
Walker, A., Taylor, M., Caltabiano, N., & Pooley, J. |
- Clinical epidemiology : basic principles and practical applications / monograph byISBN: 9787040359183Publication Date: 2012
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Crime and Violence Prevention by ISBN: 9781634837927Publication Date: 2016Why do we need to focus on crime and violence prevention in children, adolescents and young adults? Because it is vital to start when offending behaviours first appear. If we fail to stop initial acts of antisocial tendencies and criminality, then these actions become the staging point for a life-long trajectory into adult crime. Breaking the offending cycle during its early stages is one of the most cost effective ways of building a less violent and crime-ridden future society. The reader might well ask: "How is it possible to break the offending cycle and reduce crime on a local, national and international scale?" The well-worn response has oscillated between the introduction of punitive harsher penalties' and offender rehabilitation program initiatives. The choice of which of these two approaches holds sway depends on the political agenda of the government in power. Whilst various aspects of each approach have been successful in deterring crime and violence to some extent, they have not been successful enough, as crime and violence perpetration remains a perplexing social issue. What emanates out of the presented research is the emergence of a third global values-driven educative approach to crime and violence prevention, which is slowly beginning to be implemented. This third approach works by challenging and changing the existing pervasive belief that crime and violence are inevitable. The exciting prospect for governments, police, and criminologists is that it is not prohibitively expensive; it complements the existing punitive and rehabilitative approaches, and it is implementable on an offender-by-offender, family-by-family, community-by-community and society-by-society basis. In this regard, examples of current crime and violence prevention initiatives are presented. The book deems which ones are and are not effective in reducing offenses, as well as introduces the steps being considered to introduce a global values-driven educative approach to crime and violence prevention.
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| I Believe in the Hot Stove Principle of Crime Prevention Policing ... Educating Kids If You Do the Crime You Will Get Burnt: Australian Police Intelligence Officers' Perspectives on Juvenile Crime | Taylor, M. |
| Adolescent-to-parent violence: A review of profession responses, the efficacy of these response and how they are viewed by parent-victims | Maynard, R., Ryder, D., & Taylor, M. |
| Changing acceptance of the inevitability of crime and violence: An offender-by-offender, family-by-family, community-by-community and society-by-society strengthening approach | Taylor, M. |
| Is the youthful repurposed occupation of an abandoned pool an act of prosocial sustainability that could be tolerated, or is it a criminal act needs to be punished? |
Scott, R., & Taylor, M. |
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The influence of parent blame on the willingness of parents of adolescent offenders to participate in court directed parenting programs: A systematic review |
Eaton, R., & Taylor, M. |
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Adolescent involvement in graffiti crime: Parents experiences and perspectives on how they and society can work in tandem to deter future offending |
Taylor, M. |
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Mother blame: The resilience and decision-making abilities of mothers with a school-aged child who has been accused of bullying |
Jarvis, E., & Taylor, M. |
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Neighbourhood violence: An initial evaluation of gatecrashers who swarm residential areas and through their unruly actions cause parties to go-out-of-control and necessitate police attendance |
Taylor, M., & Khan, U. |
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Violent assaults: Apprehended suspects' mitigating "I'm not sure what happened I was intoxicated'" response when questioned by police about a glassing, one-punch hit, or armed/aggravated robbery incident |
Taylor, M. |
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Crime and violence prevention: Building a less violent and less crime ridden future society |
Taylor, M. |
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Enhancing understanding of glassing assault violence through an analysis of social media responders' apportionment of societal blame |
Taylor, M., & Carragher, G. |
| There's no support, it's a nightmare trip, but you cope and you get through it: Custodial grandparents' experiences of raising the child/ren of their incarcerated son/daughter. | |
Cousin Marriages by ISBN: 9781782384922Publication Date: 2015Juxtaposing contributions from geneticists and anthropologists, this volume provides a contemporary overview of cousin marriage and what is happening at the interface of public policy, the management of genetic risk and changing cultural practices in the Middle East and in multi-ethnic Europe. It offers a cross-cultural exploration of practices of cousin marriage in the light of new genetic understanding of consanguineous marriage and its possible health risks. Overall, the volume presents a reflective, interdisciplinary analysis of the social and ethical issues raised by both the discourse of risk in cousin marriage, as well as existing and potential interventions to promote "healthy consanguinity" via new genetic technologies.
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The prevalence and outcomes of consanguineous marriage in contemporary societies |
Bittles, A. |
Cyberbullying Through the New Media by ISBN: 9781848722538Publication Date: 2013Cyberbullying is one of the darker and more troubling aspects to the growing accessibility of new media technologies. Children in developed countries engage with cyberspace at younger and younger ages, and the use of the internet as a means to bully and harass has been greeted with alarm by educationalists, parents, the media, and governments. This important new book is the result of a four-year international collaboration, funded by the EU, to better understand how we can cope and confront cyberbullying, and how new media technologies can be used to actually support the victims of such abuse. The articles initially define the historical and theoretical context to cyberbullying, before examining key issues involved in managing this pervasive phenomenon. Coverage includes: The definition and measurement of cyberbullying. The legal challenges in tackling cyberbullying across a number of international contexts. The role of mobile phone companies and Internet service providers in monitoring and prevention How the media frame and present the issue, and how that influences our understanding. How victims can cope with the effects of cyberbullying, and the guidelines and advice provided in different countries. How cyber-bullying can continue from school into further education, and the strategies that can be used to prevent it. The ways in which accessing 'youth voice', or maximising the contribution of young people themselves to the research process, can enhance our understanding The book concludes with practical guidance to help confront the trauma that cyberbullying can cause. It will be a valuable resource for researchers, students, policy makers and administrators with an interest in how children and young people are rendered vulnerable to bullying and harassment through a variety of online channels.
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| Australian research to encourage school students' positive use of technology to reduce cyberbullying | Cross, D., Campbell, M., Slee, P., Spears, B., & Barnes, A. |
Disaster Health Management by ISBN: 9781138911161Publication Date: 2016Disaster health is an emerging field that focuses on developing prevention, preparation, response and recovery systems for dealing with health problems that result from a disaster. As disasters worldwide differ in their nature, scope and cultural context, a thorough understanding of the fundamental tenets of sound disaster health management is essential for both students and practitioners to participate confidently and effectively in the field. Disaster Health Managementis the first comprehensive textbook to provide a standard guide to terminology and management systems across the entire spectrum of disaster health. Authored by experienced educators, researchers and practitioners in disaster health management, this textbook provides an authoritative overview of: The conceptual basis for disaster management Systems and structures for disaster management Managing disasters through the continuum of preparedness, response and recovery The variations associated with both natural and technological disasters The strategic considerations associated with leadership, research, education and future directions. Using Australasian systems and structures as examples of generic principles which will find application globally, Disaster Health Managementis an essential text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as for professionals involved in all aspects of disaster management.
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| Legal and Ethical Aspects of Disaster Management | McDonald, F., Eburn, M., & Smith, E. |
| The conceptual basis of disaster management: Definitions and terminology | Mayner, L., & Smith, E. |
- Friendships : types, cultural, psychological and social aspects byISBN: 9781611224931Publication Date: 2012
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| Friendships, peer socialization and social identity among adolescent skateboarders and graffiti writers | Taylor, M., Houghton, S., & Bednall, J. |
Genomics and Health in the Developing World by ISBN: 9780195374759Publication Date: 2012Genomics and Health in the Developing World provides detailed and comprehensive coverage of population structures, human genomics, and genome variation - with particular emphasis on medical and health issues - in the emerging economies and countries of the developing world. With sectionsdedicated to fundamtals of genetics and genomics, epidemiology of human disease, biomarkers, comparative genomics, developments in translational genomic medicine, current and future health strategies related to genetic disease, and pertinent legislative and social factors, this volume highlights theimportance of utilizing genetics/genomics knowledge to promote and achieve optimal health in the developing world. Grouped by geographic region, the chapters in this volume address:* Inherited disorders in the developing world, including a thorough look at genetic disorders in minority groups of every continent* The progress of diagnostic laboratory genetic testing, prenatal screening, and genetic counseling worldwide * Rising ethical and legal concerns of medical genetics in the developing world* Social, cultural, and religious issues related to genetic diseases across continentsBoth timely and vastly informative, this book is a unique and comprehensive resource for genetists, clinicians, and public health professionals interested in the social, ethical, economic, and legal matters associated with medical genetics in the developing world.
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| Genetic Outcomes of Consanguineous Marriages | Bittles, A., & Black, M. |
| Familial and Genetic Cancer in China | Wang, W., & Lui, F. |
| Inherited Factors in Cardiovascular Disease in China | Zhang, L., Dai, Y., & Wang, W. |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Area of Genomics | Yun, H., Song, M., & Wang, W. |
| Genetic Epidemiology in China | Li, P., He, Y., & Wang, W. |
| Community and Public Health Genetics in China | Song, M., & Wang, Y., Wu, L., Wang, Y., & Wang, W. |
| Chinese subcontinent | Wang, W. |
Handbuch Aggression, Gewalt und Kriminalität bei Kindern und Jugendlichen by ISBN: 9783825285807Publication Date: 2015
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| Pravention von Cybermobbing | Cross, D., & Barnes, A. |
Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Schools by ISBN: 9780415745185Publication Date: 2016Mental Health and Wellbeing through Schools brings together international experts from various disciplines to identify and address a range of current challenges in this rapidly-developing field of endeavour. The opening chapter details lessons learned from research and practice, outlining some emerging challenges for the effective implementation of mental health initiatives in schools. Subsequent chapters take up the various issues, exploring problems and proposing solutions. Topics fall within four broad areas Organisational and leadership issues such as dealing with 'wicked' or hard-to-tame (complex and resistant) problems and taking a broad public health approach Teacher-related issues, such as how to integrate programs successfully into schools, and teacher skills and professional learning. The challenges and opportunities of new technologies, including cyberbullying and the use of online, multimedia and mobile resources for both student and teacher learning and support; The need for a greater focus on targeted interventions for at-risk students, such as those with disabilities; also addressing hard-to-tame problems such as bullying, youth suicide and depression. Mental Health and Wellbeing through Schools will be of interest to those involved in researching, developing, evaluating and implementing mental health initiatives in schools, including academics, practitioners, educators and educational and Mental Health policy makers. It will also be of use to professionals, such as nurses and social workers, concerned with the wellbeing of children and adolescents. The book will have international appeal, with contributors from around the world, experienced in a range of contexts. Rosalyn H. Shute is Adjunct Professor of Psychology at both Flinders and Federation Universities (Australia). Her research expertise lies broadly in clinical child psychology and paediatric psychology/child health and wellbeing. She is an experienced teacher of Developmental Psychology, educational and clinical child/paediatric psychology. Phillip T. Slee is a Professor in Human Development in the School of Education at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. He is a trained teacher and registered psychologist. His main areas of interest include childhood bullying/aggression, mental health and wellbeing, stress and teacher education. He has a particular interest in the practical and policy implications of his research. He and Shute recently co-authored Child Development: Theories and Critical Perspectives.
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Using online environments to build teacher capacity to address student wellbeing |
Barnes, A., Pearce, N., Cross, D., & Thomas, L. |
Principles of Cyber Bullying Research by ISBN: 9780415897495Publication Date: 2013In 2010, the International Cyberbullying Think Tank was held in order to discuss questions of definition, measurement, and methodologies related to cyberbullying research. The attendees goal was to develop a set of guidelines that current and future researchers could use to improve the quality of their research and advance our understanding of cyberbullying and related issues. This book is the product of their meetings, and is the first volume to provide researchers with a clear set of principles to inform their work on cyberbullying. The contributing authors, all participants in the Think Tank, review the existing research and theoretical frameworks of cyberbullying before exploring topics such as questions of methodology, sampling issues, methods employed so far, psychometric issues that must be considered, ethical considerations, and implications for prevention and intervention efforts. Researchers as well as practitioners seeking information to inform their prevention and intervention programs will find this to be a timely and essential resource.
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- Donna Cross
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| Using research to inform cyberbullying prevention and intervention | Cross, D., & Walker, J. |
| Methods: Guiding principles | Bauman, S., & Cross, D. |
Reducing Cyberbullying in Schools by ISBN: 9780128114230Publication Date: 2017Reducing Cyberbullying in Schools: International Evidence-Based Best Practices provides an accessible blend of academic rigor and practical application for mental health professionals, school administrators and educators, giving them a vital tool in stemming the problem of cyberbullying in school settings. It features a variety of international, evidence-based programs that can be practically implemented into any school setting. In addition, the book looks at a broad array of strategies, such as what can be learned from traditional bullying programs, technological solutions, policy and legal solutions, and more. Provides overviews of international, evidence-based programs to prevent cyberbullying in schools Presents an academically rigorous examination that is also practical and accessible Includes technological and legal strategies to stem cyberbullying in schools Looks at the prevalence and consequences of cyberbullying
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| Cyber-Friendly Schools | Cross, D., Barnes, A., Cardoso, P., Hadwen, K., Shaw, T., Campbell, M., & Slee, P. |
- School, Adolescence and Health Issues byISBN: 9781629487076Publication Date: 2014Adolescence is the critical period or rather process in human development, where the individual leaves the dependency of childhood and enters a period in which dramatic changes occur, eventually resulting in what society identifies as adulthood. It is a complex developmental time involving sociological, psychological and physiological issues that starts with puberty and ends sometime in the third decade of life with central nervous system maturation (parents would want this period to be much quicker and shorter). The goal of adolescence is to develop an autonomous adult, who is capable of functioning at intellectual, sexual, and vocational levels acceptable to society. Prevention and management of health problems in children and adolescents can prevent considerable morbidity in adults. Working with adolescents is difficult, frustrating and very rewarding at the same time. In this book, we have gathered international research to show you a picture of health issues in adolescence and during the school period of human development.
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| Sneaking around the streets: Prolific graffiti taggers' socialization habits | Taylor, M. |
School Bullying by ISBN: 9781107027763Publication Date: 2014Bullying is a socially and culturally complex phenomenon that until now has largely been understood in the context of the individual. This book challenges the dominance of this approach, examining the processes of extreme exclusion that are enacted in bullying - whether at school, through face-to-face meetings or virtual encounters - in the context of group dynamics. Contributors draw upon qualitative empirical studies, mixed methods and statistics, to analyse the elements that allow bullying to emerge - the processes that produce exclusion and contempt, and the relations between children, teachers and parents. Introducing a new definition of bullying, this book goes on to discuss directions for future research and action, including more informed intervention strategies and re-thinking methods of prevention. Exploring bullying in the light of the latest research from a wide variety of disciplines, this book paves the way for a new paradigm through which to understand the field.
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| One size doesn't fit all: Rethinking implementation research for bullying prevention | Cross, D., & Barnes, A. |
Women and Language by ISBN: 9780786449446Publication Date: 2011The present volume of essays examines women's communication as it has evolved historically across multiple mediums. Part I explores how women became "gossip girls" and the important role of gossip in the perception and practice of female communication. Essays in Part II cover the convergence of oral and written communication in women's literature. Gendered performance in such arenas as salsa dance, Dr. Phil and the Internet is examined in Part III, and essays in Part IV discuss women's communication in the technology-rich 21st century.
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| Women, kin-keeping and the inscription of gender in mediated communication environments. | Dare, J. |
Speech Pathology
Handbook of Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders by ISBN: 9781848726420Publication Date: 2014This volume provides a comprehensive and in-depth handbook of qualitative research in the field of communication disorders. It introduces and illustrates the wide range of qualitative paradigms that have been used in recent years to investigate various aspects of communication disorders. The first part of the Handbook introduces in some detail the concept of qualitative research and its application to communication disorders, and describes the main qualitative research approaches. The contributions are forward-looking rather than merely giving an overview of their topic. The second part illustrates these approaches through a series of case studies of different communication disorders using qualitative methods of research. This Handbook is an essential resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and practitioners, in communication disorders and related fields.
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| Grounded Theory in Speech-Language Pathology | Hersh, D., & Armstrong, E. |
Rehabilitation Goal Setting by ISBN: 9781439863305Publication Date: 2014Written to provide clinicians, educators, researchers, and students in rehabilitation with a comprehensive overview of the theory, practice, and evidence base of goal setting, this first-of-its-kind reference provides an authoritative, state-of-the-art knowledge of the practice. The authors cover a broad range of different approaches to goal setting, with input from experts from North America, Europe, and Australia. This book is applicable to patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, spinal cord injury, and other conditions.
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| Goals and goal setting for people with aphasia, their family members and clinicians | Sherratt, S., Worrall, L., Hersh, D., Howe, T., & Davidson, B. |
Supporting Communication for Adults with Acute and Chronic Aphasia by ISBN: 9781598572681Publication Date: 2013How can SLPs and other practitioners provide the best supports for adults with aphasia-and help them make a successful return to daily life? Clear answers are in this comprehensive text, the definitive guide to research-based strategies, supports, and technologies that improve outcomes for adults with chronic or acute aphasia. Introducing a unique approach to aphasia treatment, this book goes far beyond coverage of AAC devices, revealing innovative ways to educate families and communities about the needs of people with aphasia and encourage ongoing participation in everyday life. SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other service providers will get the foundational knowledge they need to leverage today's technology--both electronic and non-electronic options-to support communication ensure effective communication support across all healthcare settings and stages of recovery implement therapeutic assessments that involve patients as proactive partners in their rehabilitation weave communication supports into inpatient and outpatient therapy conduct aphasia treatment in small groups to enhance communication and reduce social isolation support participation in everyday situations, including self-care, leisure activities, and interpersonal interactions strengthen social relationships by training the communication partners of people with aphasia maintain ongoing, long-term communication support that adapts to changing needs An ideal textbook for graduate courses on aphasia--and an indispensable resource for practicing SLPs and other service providers--this book will help professionals strengthen the communication skills, social competence, and life satisfaction of people with aphasia. Includes brief, instructive case studies and quick-reference lists of communication strategies and supports.
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| Assess for Success: Evidence for Therapeutic Assessment | Hersh, D., Worrall, L., O'Halloran, R., Brown, K., Grohn, B., & Rodriguez, A. |
The Routledge Handbook of Systemic Functional Linguistics by ISBN: 1315413884Publication Date: 2017The Routledge Handbook of Systemic Functional Linguistics brings together internationally renowned scholars of systemic functional linguistics (SFL) to provide a space for critical examination of the key tenets underpinning SFL theory. Uniquely, it includes description of the three main strands within contemporary SFL scholarship: Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar, Martin's discourse semantics and Fawcett's Cardiff Grammar. In five sections and thirty-eight interdisciplinary chapters, this is the first handbook to cover the whole architecture of SFL theory, comprising: the ontology and epistemology of SFL; SFL as a clause grammar; lexicogrammar below the clause, and SFL's approach to constituency; SFL's vibrant theory of language above the clause; and SFL as a theory of praxis with real-world applications. With a wide range of language examples, a comprehensive editors' introduction and a section on further reading,The Routledge Handbook of Systemic Functional Linguisticsis an essential resource for all those studying and researching SFL or functional grammar.
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Systemic functional linguistics and clinical linguistics |
Ferguson, A., Spencer, E., & Armstrong, E. |