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A History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education has been written to engage readers with essential information while prompting critical introspection, to both inspire and educate. This edition highlights salient individuals, movements, beliefs, and events that have impacted the long and storied historical and philosophical development of sport, physical education, and kinesiology. Robert Mechikoff offers students a layered and scholarly look into the sports and physical activities of the world - ranging from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the emergence of the professional and academic disciplines of physical education and kinesiology in the modern world, as well as the political and social modern realities of the Olympic Games.
Up-to-date practice questions that cover every topic on the 2022 version of the CISM examTake the current version of the challenging CISM exam with complete confidence using the detailed information contained in this fully updated self-study guide. Written by an expert in the field, the book features hundreds of practice exam questions that match those on the live test in content, format, tone, and feel. In-depth answer explanations are provided for both the correct and incorrect answer choices. CISM Certified Information Security Manager Practice Exams, Second Edition supplements the CISM All-in-One Exam Guide and completely covers every objective of the 2022 exam release. In total, the book contains more than 300 realistic practice questions.. Offers 100% coverage of all four CISM exam domains. Online content includes access to an additional 150 practice questions in the TotalTester Online customizable test engine . Written by a computer security expert, author, and lecturer
Life Is Choices. Make Them.An email here, a post there. Late to a Zoom meeting with a crying child in the background. . . we think we have been given permission to let the small stuff go. We have not.In Never Say Whatever, LinkedIn Influencer Richard A. Moran delivers an important message: "You should care. You need to care." Moran wants you to make choices, no matter how small, in order to move ahead in your career and lead a satisfying life. He cuts to the chase of the wishy-washy mindset that holds careers back and provides the tools you need to reframe seemingly nonessential moments into prime opportunities for moving ahead. Chapters include:Making the Choice-Being IntentionalThe Road to Awareness-Gaining PerspectiveThe Work Whatevers-Accountability As A CureLeaders, Managers, and Everyone Else-The Road to Success Is Paved with RiskThe Entrepreneurs Guide-Choices, Actions and ReactionsBeing Human-Whatever in A Worried WorldWhatever Can Turn Into Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda-Regrets, I've Had a FewLiving Without Whatever: Kicking the HabitSaying "whatever" is a choice with negative consequences on one's career.Never Say Whatever explains why this word is no good and provides the tools you need to erase it from your vocabulary-so you can start building a serious career today.
Must-know concepts and smart strategies to improve every part of your sales process-from the new Essential Series for business professionalsWith so much focus put into making a sale, many professionals find they need help improving the crucial points that come before and after the sale. In Sales Essentials, you'll find the comprehensive, up-to-date information you need to improve your skills at every point of the sales process-before, during, and after-to ensure you've mastered all the tools you need to further your career. . PART I: THE ESSENTIALS explores the foundation for the sales experience-the human connection. It also dives into the common challenges (and opportunities) sellers encounter and actionable insights to address them, followed by the characteristics and attributes associated with the most successful salespeople and more. . PART II: THE ESSENTIALS APPLIED gives you tools to use before, during, and after the sale, including tips on prospecting, preparing and conducting the discovery meetings, qualifying in and out, getting the most out of follow-up meetings, closing deals, and setting up accounts for success and expansion. Real, raw, and direct, you'll learn from someone that has been in the sales trenches for years-no fluff!. PART III: BEYOND THE ESSENTIALS offers even more hands-on advice about the human side of sales-from dealing with rejection and self-doubt to learning about specific tactics to help protect your mental health.Filled with practical advice, useful tools, assessments, a toolkit, and more, Sales Essentials ensures you'll walk away feeling more confident in your skills at every step in the sales process-and ready to put them into action right away.
Improve your skills with the bestselling workbook on Spanish verbs-now updated and enhanced with new audio exercisesVerbs are the cornerstone of active language proficiency, so making sure you get a firm grasp on their forms and use is vitally important. In Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Verb Tenses, Premium Fifth Edition, you'll find all the instruction and practice you need to achieve written mastery and feel more confident conversing in Spanish.Written with extensive expertise and relatable humor by the veteran teacher and bestselling author Dorothy Richmond, this premium edition provides more than just the rules: You'll find clear explanations on when and why particular verb tenses should be used, so you'll gain a deeper understanding and find them easier to remember. You'll also find powerful learning tools in addition to the vigorous workbook exercises, including audio exercises, unique to the app, that test recognition of verb forms, extensive recordings (including 110 conjugations), and the ability to record yourself (and replay) so that you can compare your pronunciation against native speakers. You'll also find: . Streaming audio recordings of the answers to 106 exercises in the book, via digital support through iOS, Android, and the web. Sets of flashcards for all the verb and vocabulary lists, now with Text-to-Speech for pronunciation guidelines. Convenient digital auto-fill glossary makes look up quick and easy. NEW: Audio exercises to test recognition of verb forms
This comprehensive study guide delivers 100% coverage of every topic on the challenging CompTIA Linux+ examTake the newest version of the CompTIA Linux+ exam (Exam XK0-005) with complete confidence using the detailed information contained in this highly effective self-study guide. You will get clear explanations of every topic on the test along with special elements that reinforce and teach practical skills, step-by-step exercises, exam tips, and notes. Written by an expert in the field, the book serves both a powerful exam preparation tool and an ideal on-the-job reference.CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (Exam XK0-005) offers complete coverage of every topic on the test and features more than 180 accurate practice questions. Videos and a downloadable virtual machine is pre-configured for use with specific exercises in each chapter. Sidebars throughout offer real-world insights and practical applications, and end-of-chapter summaries and review questions aid in retention.Offers complete coverage of all exam objectives for the CompTIA Linux+ certificationContains a coupon for 10% off any CompTIA examOnline content includes 180 practice questions and training videos from the author
"This book is essential reading for anyone interested in learning more about one of the most influential and successful approaches to therapy."Julia McLeod, Lecturer in Counselling, Abertay University, UK"Every edition of a long established text begs the question - what's new? Michael and Dawn continue to honour the wisdom and relevance of prior editions with characteristic humour and humility. This touchstone text conveys with clarity the richness of Psychodynamic approaches."Paul King, Assistant Professor, Guidance Counselling and Education, School of Human Development, Dublin City University, Ireland "A highly respected 'classic' text which has been thoroughly revised and extended to reflect the changed and changing landscape of therapeutic practice."Keith E Walmsley-Smith, visiting Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Staffordshire University, UKA person's past is ever present, from infancy to old age, and it affects the dynamics of therapy and the therapist-patient relationship.Written by a key founding figure of psychodynamic counselling and now with contributions from pre-eminent researcher, Dawn Freshwater, the bestselling The Presenting Past gives practicing therapists and students keen insight into the subject. The theories of Freud, Winnicott, Klein are now complimented by attachment theory and self-psychology and are organized into three main categories: trust and attachment; authority and autonomy; and concord and challenge.In this new edition, Jacobs and Freshwater give psychodynamic counselling and therapy a truly human face. The connections between theory and practice are highlighted through the use of compelling case examples and end of chapter exercises. Combined with an approachable writing style, this edition is the go-to for busy professionals and trainees.Fully updated to include coverage of the prevalence of social media; debates about gender identity and sexuality; the significance of attachment theory and attachment-based practice and self-psychology and its concentration upon the problems of narcissistic wound, The Presenting Past stays wonderfully readable.The book shows Jacobs at his best and is a testimony to his lifetime of experience. Michael Jacobs and Dawn Freshwater provide a clear modernisation on this classic, best-selling text.Michael Jacobs is one of the pioneers of psychodynamic counselling in Britain. He developed the counselling and psychotherapy programme at the University of Leicester, UK up to his retirement in 2000. Dawn Freshwater is adjunct Professor of Mental Health at the University of Leeds, UK and the University of Western Australia, Australia.
"This book allows readers access to the reality of student paramedic life, which is essential in considering a career as a paramedic. Highly recommended."Kath Jennings, Section Lead for Paramedic Science programmes, School of Health Sciences, University of Greenwich, UK"An excellent text and invaluable resource [...] A must have publication."Aidan Ward, Professional Lead: Paramedic Programmes, University of Northampton, UK"[This book is] detailed and informative, providing a real world view of what being a student paramedic entails and incorporates good advice for every element of the journey."Tracey Brickell, Deputy Course and Placement Lead, University of Portsmouth, UKThe second edition of the bestselling The Student Paramedic Survival Guide 2e gives vital information and advice to help you succeed in your education and become a registered paramedic. The book prepares you to make the transition into your first paramedic job by following a clear and helpful 5-part structure: 1. Is this the right career for me? 2. Preparing to apply 3. Making the most of your academic study 4. Placement: preparing for it and making the most of it 5. Transition to registrationTo equip you with insights into what studying to be a paramedic is really like, the book is packed full of comments and case studies from students, paramedics, practice educators, academics and brand new to this edition - family members. Their expertise and experience will be invaluable as you study and prepare for practice.The book also includes advice on making the most of your preferred learning style and guidance on how to look after yourself when you encounter traumatic events. Written with the help of students, practice staff and academics from a variety of higher education institutions, this guide for prospective and current student paramedics is the essential resource to support your journey through the excitement, challenges and realities of being a student paramedic on a higher education programme. Amanda Blaber is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences University of Brighton, UK, for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course, Honorary Fellow of the College of Paramedics and Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy.
"A much needed and long-awaited book. An important read for all wishing to succeed in their training." Professor John Nuttall, Regent's University London and Chair of West London Centre for Counselling, UK"This is an eminently useful and accessible book for anyone considering embarking on counselling and psychotherapy training. I can recommend it to anyone considering training, or at the beginning part of their journey."Dr Biljana van Rijn, Metanoia Institute, UK"This beautifully structured manual serves as a companion to navigating the complex and multi-layered journey of a therapy training. It adds an invaluable contribution to any reading list for Counselling and Psychotherapy trainings."Sue Healey BACP Accredited Counsellor, Counselling TutorHow to Succeed in Your Counselling and Psychotherapy Training is an accessible and friendly guide for new trainee counsellors and psychotherapists. It outlines the difficulties that a new trainee may encounter and provides guidance on the main aspects of the training journey, both in the classroom and in a clinical placement. As well as excerpts from trainees who have shared their experience of the training journey this book includes guidance on:. The full cycle of training - from choosing a training to the post qualifying year. The key components of clinical practice - starting work in a clinical placement and how to make the most of supervision. The essential aspects of training - from development of reflective practice to competency in assessment. How to develop a therapeutic presence, the ability to work with a client's feelings and how to communicate and work within the therapeutic relationshipThe book is structured so that readers can dip in and out of chapters depending on their current needs or interests. Additionally, there are self-reflection exercises throughout to help stimulate thinking and to prepare the reader for supervision.Cecilia Jarvis is a UKCP registered psychotherapist. Cecilia has over thirty years' experience of being a trainer and clinical supervisor in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. She was the co-founder of The Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling at the Mary Ward Centre, London, UK.
A comprehensive, up-to-the-minute approach to time management to help you stop feeling overwhelmed-and spend more time on the things that matters mostGood time management skills have always been an important factor in professional success, but between ever-evolving collaboration apps and the more recent pandemic-related workplace shifts, the tools and even the principles behind them have changed. In Time Management Essentials, you'll get the comprehensive, up-to-date information you need to manage your time with a values-based approach.With years of experience in crisis communication and a dedication to helping clients stop feeling overwhelmed so they can spend time on what matters most, time management coach Anna Dearmon Kornick provides a step-by-step roadmap to taking charge of your time. In Part I: The Essentials, she covers everything from task batching and time blocking to avoiding common productivity pitfalls. In Part II: The Essentials Applied, she delivers practical advice on understanding values, creating ideal work weeks and establishing effective planning sessions. Finally, in Part III: Beyond the Essentials, you'll find practical tips to help you get organized, energized, focused and recharged. Filled with assessments, tool kits, actionable advice and more, you'll walk away from Time Management Essentials feeling fully prepared to put your skills into action right away.Key concepts you'll discover include:Time management doesn't begin on the pages of your calendar; it begins with getting clear on what matters to youAn ideal week is "ideal" for a reason. It's not the end goal; it's a way to create the best possibility for successHow weekly planning sessions enable you to spot obstacles before they happen, identify possible solutions, catch communication breakdowns, and win your week before it starts
Breakthrough methods to solve for the unknown on the path to innovation, creativity, and business growth, while avoiding bureaucracy and stagnationWhat sits above any person, project, function, or strategy in your organization? What impacts your company's performance for years and decades? What shows up in nearly every interaction and decision in your organization? Like it or not, there are systems at work in your organization that standardize how people think, collaborate, and make decisions. These systems affect everything, yet they're rarely discussed, managed, or even thought about.In Decision Sprint, innovation and growth expert Atif Rafiq argues that while talent is critically important to any company's success, the systems through which collaboration and decision-making happen are what separate industry leaders from the rest-and that systems designed to embrace unknowns are quickest and most enduring way to foster growth, continuous innovation, and realization of strategy.This groundbreaking guide walks readers through the process of embracing unknowns from the start of a bright idea, strategic project, or new initiative through the steps of alignment and decision making with sponsors and executives. He distills his knowledge into 13 "superpowers" that rewire how people think, collaborate, and decide in order to foster fearless interaction with the unknown, constructive questioning, team-based problem solving, and a collective IQ lift for everyone involved in strategic or innovation initiatives.These superpowers include:Moving Upstream-to feed and smooth the way for downstream executionEstablishing Decision Sprints-to tap into the power of questioning, gather the right input and defeat the fear of unknownsCrafting Workflows-to bring decision sprint to life and streamline meetings and collaborationSocializing Knowledge-to solidify buy-in, creating alignment and "drama" free decision-making for important initiativesLanding and Expanding to Achieve Adoption-to drive change one initiative at a time, starting at the team levelLeveraging Digital Tools-to utilize game changing software to enable decision sprints and pave the way for a goldmine of data about upstream workPreparing for AI-to assist leader and management with new level of radar and signal about the momentum or lack of it when it comes to translating strategy into actionDistilling years of experience working in the upper echelons of both long-established corporations and Silicon Valley organizations, Atif Rafiq has learned that when a system works to embrace the unknowns that come with new growth and market opportunities, the results can be extraordinary.Leverage Rafiq's superpowers to make innovation and creativity part of your company's DNA-and build your organization into an industry leader that constantly makes the leap from identification of whitespaces, innovation, and growth opportunities to taking decisive action on them.
The landmark tenth edition of McGraw-Hill's leading textbook, Principles and Practice of Marketing provides a contemporary introduction to marketing, covering all the theoretical principles, frameworks and concepts that form the backbone of marketing education, and looking at how they apply in modern business practice. Find out:- The role of AI in Fashion Retailing to enhance the customer experience.- How Dr. Martens have been engaging consumers for more than half a century.- McDonald's plan for environmental change.- How the use of big data is helping Netflix succeed against hot competition. - Chipotle, spills the beans on using local and organic produce to differentiate the brand by producing food with integrityKey Features: - A brand-new chapter on Sustainable Marketing and Society, and a focus on sustainability throughout the text.- Brand new Hidden Gem boxes that showcase firms that do marketing differently.- New and updated Marketing in Action boxes and Mini Cases, focusing on hot topics such as digital marketing, ethics diversity and inclusion and sustainability.- New and updated end-of-chapter cases provide insights across a range of businesses including high street stores, supermarkets and fast-food outlets (Boots, McDonald's, Domino's, Chipotle), brands such as (HubSpot, Dr. Martens, Unilever) and high-tech operations (Apple, Tesla, Netflix).- Fully updated and streamlined pedagogy, including refocused recommended readings at the end of each chapter, encouraging expanded knowledge.David Jobber is Emeritus Professor of Marketing at the University of Bradford and an internationally recognized marketing academic. Fiona Ellis-Chadwick is Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Retailing at the University of Loughborough, Director of the Institute for Research & Consultancy Application and an active member of the Town Centres Research Interest Group.
Ace the GRE with strategies and drills from a perfect scorer!Getting ready to apply to grad school? Let McGraw Hill's GRE expert, who achieved a perfect score on the test and tutors GRE full time, provide you with everything you need to conquer the test. The book features strategies developed by the author and focuses on the reasoning and analytical skills necessary to overcome common traps. Extensive practice exercises allow you to track your progress and build your test-taking confidence.McGraw Hill GRE offers everything you need to get the score you want, including:3 full-length practice tests that reflect the latest format and scoringProven tips and strategies that you won't find anywhere elseA thorough review of both math and verbal concepts essential to the GRENew "Level 170" Quant Review with the highest-level questions and free access to online video explanationsNearly 1,000 realistic questions with in-depth answersExtensive practice questions for both the Verbal and Quantitative sectionsTechniques specific to Data Interpretation questionsSample high-scoring essays for the Analytical Writing assignments
From the "godfather of content marketing"-this completely revised and expanded edition brings marketers fully up to date on the newest content marketing methods and tools, including Web3When Epic Content Marketing was first published eight years ago, content marketing was just starting to pick up speed in the marketing world. Now, this approach-which includes everything from blogging to YouTube videos to social media-is the core of most organizations' marketing plans.Fully revised and updated, this new edition walks you through the process of developing stories that inform and entertain and compel customers to act, without actually telling them to. In addition to covering all the important social media platforms that have arisen over the past eight years and introducing the "creator economy," it shows how to update existing content and make new content that performs in strategic ways. Updates include:New content models, structures, and opportunitiesContent entrepreneurship, content mergers and acquisitionsSubscriptions and audience buildingTeam structure, importance of community, DAOs, and creator networksContent options, NFTs, and discord serversMaking data-driven decisions to optimize content performanceDistributed the right way at the right time, epic content is the best way to truly capture the hearts and minds of customers. It's how to position your business as a trusted expert in its industry. It's what customers share and talk about. This updated edition of the trusted guide provides everything you need to succeed in the new world of content marketing.
The go-to guide for getting projects done on time and on budget-revised and updated with a sophisticated image program and contemporary examplesFor more than 30 years, Project Planning, Scheduling and Control has been the benchmark guide for project managers seeking to increase their skills or pass the PMP exam. Providing an applications-oriented understanding of all the issues you'll face throughout your career, this new edition offers more strategies for dealing effectively with team members, clients, senior managers, and other key stakeholders-a critically important skill for project success.Written by one of today's leading experts on the topic-James P. Lewis-Project Planning, Scheduling and Control details the role of the project manager and includes the Lewis model for achieving high-performance project management using the whole-brain model of thinking. Updates include:Seven brand new chapters on popular methods and technologies for project managementThirteen fully revised chaptersThe technologies of project management, including the digital project officeThe imperative of leadership as a project management strategySelection, evaluation, and control of projectsDealing with diverse stakeholders, such as investors, board members, and international clientsProject management for managing the entire enterpriseThe daily practice of leading project teamsAdditional resources for instructors and readers available at the Lewis Institute websiteLewis reinforces the Project Management Institute's recommended success strategies, from planning, implementation, and scheduling to communication, risk management, execution, and control stages.The new edition of this classic guide is a must-have for project management practitioner.
The go-to beginner-level Italian workbook-now enhanced with additional new recordingsThe most effective way to learn a new language is to practice, practice, practice. In Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Italian, you'll find that and so much more. Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, this go-to workbook makes learning the basics a breeze, with easily digested short units (each taking about 15 minutes to complete), crystal-clear explanations of grammar, and a solid grounding in frequently used vocabulary.Supported by the McGraw Hill Language Lab app, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Italian, Premium Third Edition also offers comprehensive digital support for speaking and listening to conversational Italian. Extensive audio recordings provide the answer key for many exercises, and you'll gain confidence learning common phrases and expressions following the model of native Italian speakers. With the instruction, explanations, and extensive practice you'll find here, you'll learn everything a first-year student needs to know.Short units (3 to 4 pages) provide easy, bite-size lessons, ideal for your busy lifestyle40 units cover everything a first-year student should knowSupported by flashcards and audio recordings, via appNEW: Enhanced with additional audio recordings to improve pronunciation
The go-to guide and workbook to help you get from intermediate to advanced-level in your Spanish language study-now with even more audio recordingsBridging the gap between beginning and advanced levels of Spanish language study, Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate Spanish Grammar covers everything you need to know at the intermediate level. Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, it offers comprehensive instruction, crystal-clear explanations, and extensive practice to help you communicate more effectively and move on to more advanced studies.Focusing on the practical aspects of communicating, Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate Spanish Grammar, Premium Third Edition provides comparisons with English grammar to make understanding new information easier, along with reading passages to help you improve your vocabulary development and a variety of engaging exercises in varying formats to give you ample opportunities to practice. As the most thorough and effective way to reinforce and widen your knowledge and communicate more effectively, Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate Spanish Grammar is an indispensable resource for reaching the next level of mastery.A comprehensive guide and workbook to help you level up to advanced studyAddresses specific questions that intermediate language learners haveRealistic example sentences illustrate and clarify each grammar pointAnswer key provides both reference and quick feedbackNEW: Enhanced with new audio recordings, via app, of example sentences and answers to 150+ exercises
A thoroughly revised edition of the "must have" chemical engineering referenceThis go-to chemical engineering guide provides you with a single source for up-to-date physical data, chemical data, and predictive methods. Fully updated for the latest advances, the book contains hands-on estimation methods for extrapolating and interpolating. New content includes advanced EOSs with correlated and predicted parameters (e.g. SAFT implementations), advanced computational methods, (e.g. molecular simulation), quantum density functional theory (e.g. LCC) and semi-empirical combinations (e.g. COSMO-RS implementations and SPEADMD). This broad review and objective evaluation of wide-ranging methods is essential to progress in the field of thermophysical property prediction and to advancing the fundamentals of chemical process and product design.The Properties of Gases and Liquids, Sixth Edition provides the latest curated data on over 480 compounds and includes a special section devoted to the interpretation of uncertainty in physical property estimation. Supplemental materials and compilation methods are less committed to hand calculations than in previous editions. Chapter-by-chapter sample calculations are provided throughout.Refreshed throughout to include the latest data and methodsIncludes computer codes that reproduce the computations in the bookWritten by a team of recognized chemical engineering experts
An up-to-date guide to Arduino programming-no experience required!This fully updated guide shows, step by step, how to quickly and easily program all Arduino models using its modified C language and the Arduino IDE. You will learn how to configure hardware and software, write your own sketches, work with built-in and custom Arduino libraries, and develop apps for the Internet of Things. This edition features new coverage of using Arduino as a framework for programming other popular boards.Electronics guru Simon Monk gets you up to speed quickly, teaching all concepts and syntax through simple language and clear instruction designed for absolute beginners. Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Third Edition features dozens of easy-to-follow examples and high-quality illustrations. All of the sample sketches featured in the book can be used as-is or modified to suit the reader's needs.Screenshots, diagrams, and source code illustrate each techniqueAll sample programs in the book are available for downloadWritten by a well-known hobbyist and experienced author
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