The A-Z Psychology Handbook explains all the key terms in your A-level course, and has been completely updated for the new AS and A2 specifications. Each entry begins with a clear definition and is followed by explanation, worked examples and cross-references where relevant. The handbook provides expert advice from a leading author that will help familiarise you with the language of psychology — the more important the term, the more detailed the entry. It is invaluable for students of all pre-university courses, as well as undergraduates. This new digital edition includes free access to a supporting website to make searching for terms even quicker, and a free desktop widget to bring concise definitions instantly to your fingertips. For new students — terms and concepts clearly explained Throughout the course — full explanations of important and challenging concepts that will help you tackle your course assignments with confidence For focused exam revision — detailed revision lists for each exam board and invaluable advice from a leading examiner, both online and in the book

Written at a graduate level, the Second Edition of ACSM’s Advanced Exercise Physiology enables experienced students to develop an in-depth understanding of exercise physiology along with its related topics and applications. Both the immediate and long-term effects of exercise on individual body systems are described in detail, and the text emphasizes how each body system’s physiological response to exercise is interdependent. Moreover, it examines how these physiological responses are affected by heat, cold, hypoxia, microgravity, rest, and hyperbaria.

This Second Edition features a team of international authors and editors whose expertise spans general physiology, exercise physiology, and research. Together, they have substantially revised, updated, and reorganized the text to incorporate feedback from both instructors and students.

ACSM’s Career and Business Guide for the Fitness Professional covers the practical aspects of running a successful fitness business and having a successful fitness career. Fitness professionals will have the information they need to start planning their own business and make wise career choices. The book is designed to be very practical and provides forms and succinct how-to instructions for successful business planning.

Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this engaging and authoritative book provides an overview of exercise science and related areas, such as athletic training and sports medicine, to help readers develop an understanding of the basics of exercise science and the range of career paths in the field.
Now in striking full color, this Second Edition reflects the most current trends and theories in the field and is enhanced by dynamic new videos that showcase different careers in exercise science. Demonstrating how exercise science principles are applied in real world settings, the book covers all the core disciplines of exercise science, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology, motor control and learning, nutrition, and sports injury.
An ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) publication, this book reflects the standards for quality and excellence set by the leading exercise science organization in the world. ”

Gain insight into what it takes to prepare for a successful career in the field through fascinating interviews with prominent exercise science professionals-now enhanced by NEW video clips.
Enhance your understanding of a wide range of exercise science careers through NEW Video Fieldtrips that explore different real world settings.
Master key concepts through chapter objectives, key terms and definitions, chapter summaries, review questions , and Thinking Critically boxes that pose questions to stimulate further thought.

In its Fourth Edition, Charting Made Incredibly Easy! provides up-to-the-minute guidelines on documentation in a comprehensive, clear, concise, practical, and entertaining manner. The book reviews the fundamental aspects of charting such as the medical record, the nursing process, and legal and professional requirements, guidelines for developing a solid plan of care, and the variety of charting formats currently being used. It also addresses the specific requirements for charting, whether the setting is acute care, home care, or long-term care and rehabilitation. Special elements found throughout the book make it easy to remember key points. This edition includes new information on cultural needs assessment, HIPAA, National Patient Safety Goals, and electronic health records.

This successful textbook on the scientific study of knowledge has been thoroughly and thoughtfully updated, while maintaining the strengths of the previous editions: the author’s focus on the ideas behind the research and the scientific process; the multi-disciplinary approach to the field; and the linking of theoretical issues to everyday life. The coverage of neuroscience has been strengthened throughout, the text has been redesigned to make it more concise and accessible, and a new student web site will focus on methods and the law.

Magnify your understanding of histology with Color Atlas and Text of Histology –the student’s go-to tool for histology mastery!
The Seventh Edition of this text and atlas combines traditional topics with modern research to provide medical, dental, allied health, and biology students with a concise review of all of the major tissue classes and body systems. Consistent presentation of histologic plates comprising relevant concise text and photomicrographs facilitates understanding as well as review both for in-class and licensing examinations. Helpful explanatory text in each chapter includes Introductions, new Histophysiology sections, Clinical Considerations, and Summaries of Histological Organization. Numerous tables have also been added to make the material easier to grasp. This atlas features more than 700 vivid, full-color and high-quality photomicrographs, scanning electron micrographs, and schematic illustrations to give students the full histologic picture.
New to the seventh edition:

Revised and updated text ensures that each chapter offers the most current histology and related concepts.
Reorganized chapter content clearly delineates morphology and histophysiology sections.
Expanded Histologic Techniques chapter elucidates various stains and techniques.
Abundant tables organize related topics for quick, easy absorption and review.
Clinical Considerations with clinical images demonstrate the link between histology and pathophysiology.
Full-page Graphics provide a representational orientation before zooming in on micrographs.
Helpful full-color thumbnail drawings complement micrographs for enhanced interpretation.
New appendix helps students distinguish between tissues that resemble each other.
New Review Plates at the end of each chapter.

An interactive question bank of multiple-choice review questions is available for students via thePoint.

Using humor and interesting examples that students can understand and relate to, authors Brett W. Pelham and Hart Blanton have written an informative and comprehensive research methods text that your students will really enjoy. This brief book includes hands-on activities that involve learning by doing, methodology exercises that encourage students to use their intuitions to understand research methods, and methodology problems that teach students to apply basic research principles to novel problems.