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The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing

The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing

This second edition of The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing provides an updated and comprehensive account of the area of language testing and assessment. The volume brings together 35 authoritative articles divided into ten sections written by 51 leading specialists from around the world. There are five entirely new chapters covering the four skills: reading writing listening and speaking as well as a new entry on corpus linguistics and language testing. The remaining 30 chapters have been revised often extensively or entirely rewritten with new authorship teams at the helm reflecting new generations of expertise in the field. With a dedicated section on technology in language testing reflecting current trends in the field the Handbook also includes an extended epilogue written by Harding and Fulcher contemplating what has changed between the first and second editions and charting a trajectory for the field of language testing and assessment. Providing a basis for discussion project work and the design of both language tests themselves and related validation research this Handbook represents an invaluable resource for students researchers and practitioners working in language testing and assessment and the wider field of language education.

GBP 205.00
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Sex-Offender Therapy A How-To Workbook for Therapists Treating Sexually Aggressive Adults Adolescents and Children

Sex-Offender Therapy A How-To Workbook for Therapists Treating Sexually Aggressive Adults Adolescents and Children

Groundbreaking information for treating sex offenders Sexual abuse sexual addiction and sexual offending have become a significant clinical problem. Successfully treating these disorders is the first step toward preventing future victims. Sex-Offender Therapy is a practical workbook for clinicians who deal with sexually aggressive adults adolescents and children. This invaluable professional resource focuses on how to treat patients male and female impaired by sexual addiction sexual disorders sex offending and other sexual misconduct behaviors. Designed as an accessible step-by-step guide Sex-Offender Therapy features case studies work exercises and clinical suggestions that help to walk the reader through a sexual disorders program. With a wealth of therapeutic interventions as well as information on polygraph testing and the FDA-approved plethysmograph this unique text breaks new ground. Additionally this detailed volume not only presents clinical definitions of all the sexual disorders but goes beyond patient features and evaluation to look at useable concrete methods for lasting treatment. Topics discussed in Sex-Offender Therapy include: problems stress and boundary setting transference and countertransference sexual recovery therapy and its techniques acknowledgement and responsibility the stand-up presentation and victim empathy cycles of offending using the four phases as a relapse prevention format working with the difficult offender trauma in adult adolescent and child offenders the cost of offending antisocial disordered patients triggers clinical interviewing and report writing adult and juvenile psychosexual evaluations polygraph testing treatment of sexually aggressive youths defense behaviors group therapy and many more! Informative practical and user-fr | Sex-Offender Therapy A How-To Workbook for Therapists Treating Sexually Aggressive Adults Adolescents and Children

GBP 180.00
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The Routledge Handbook of Wine and Culture

The Routledge Handbook of Wine and Culture

This title was a prize winner at the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine) Awards 2023. The link between culture and wine reaches back into the earliest history of humanity. The Routledge Handbook of Wine and Culture brings together a newly comprehensive interdisciplinary overview of contemporary research and thinking on how wine fits into the cultural frameworks of production intermediation and consumption. Bringing together many leading researchers engaged in studying these phenomena it explores the different ways in which wine is constructed as a social artefact and how its representation and use acquire symbolic meaning. Wine can be analysed in different ways by varying disciplines involved in exploring wine and culture (anthropology economics and business geography history and sociology and as text). The Handbook uses these as lenses to consider how producers intermediaries and consumers use and create cultural significance. Specifically the work addresses the following: how wine relates to place belief systems and accompanying rituals; how it may be used as a marker of the identity and mechanisms of civilising processes (often in conjunction with food and the arts); how its framing intersects with science and nature; the ideologies and power relations which arise around all these activities; and the relation of this to wine markets and public institutions. This is essential reading for researchers and students in education for the wine industry and in the humanities and social sciences engaged in understanding patterns of human ingenuity and interaction such as sociology anthropology economics health geography business tourism cultural studies food studies and history.

GBP 205.00
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The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Individual Differences

The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Individual Differences

The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Individual Differences provides a thorough in-depth discussion of the theory research and pedagogy pertaining to the role individual difference (ID) factors play in second language acquisition (SLA). It goes beyond the traditional repertoire and includes 32 chapters covering a full spectrum of topics on learners’ cognitive conative affective and demographic/sociocultural variation. The volume examines IDs from two perspectives: one is how each ID variable is associated with learning behaviors processes and outcomes; the other is how each domain of SLA such as vocabulary or reading is affected by clusters of ID variables. The volume also includes a section on the common methods used in ID research including data elicitation instruments such as surveys interviews and psychometric testing as well as methods of data analysis such as structural equation modeling. The book is a must-read for any second language researcher or applied linguist interested in investigating the effects of IDs on language learning and for any educator interested in taking account of learners’ individual differences to maximize the effects of second language instruction.

GBP 205.00
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Key Facts: Consumer Law

Key Facts: Consumer Law

Key Facts has been specifically written for students studying Law. It is the essential revision tool for a broad range of law courses from A Level to degree level. Consumer Law is also relevant to courses for Trading Standards Officers and many Business Studies courses. The series is written and edited by an expert team of authors whose experience means they know exactly what is required in a revision aid. They include examiners barristers and lecturers who have brought their expertise and knowledge to the series to make it user-friendly and accessible. Chapters include: The character of consumer contracts / Consumer protection in contract law / Contracts for sale of goods / Unsolicited goods / Distance selling / Contracts to provide services / Protection under the law of tort / Exemption clauses and unfair terms in consumer contracts / The Consumer Protection Act 1987 / Criminal Law as a means of consumer protection / Consumer finance / Trade Descriptions Act 1968 / Misleading proce indications / Regulating advertising / Insurance / Holidays / Food. | Key Facts: Consumer Law

GBP 180.00
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The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Linguistics

The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Linguistics

The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Linguistics 2e provides an updated overview of a dynamic and rapidly growing area with a widely applied methodology. Over a decade on from the first edition of the Handbook this collection of 47 chapters from experts in key areas offers a comprehensive introduction to both the development and use of corpora as well as their ever-evolving applications to other areas such as digital humanities sociolinguistics stylistics translation studies materials design language teaching and teacher development media discourse discourse analysis forensic linguistics second language acquisition and testing. The new edition updates all core chapters and includes new chapters on corpus linguistics and statistics digital humanities translation phonetics and phonology second language acquisition social media and theoretical perspectives. Chapters provide annotated further reading lists and step-by-step guides as well as detailed overviews across a wide range of themes. The Handbook also includes a wealth of case studies that draw on some of the many new corpora and corpus tools that have emerged in the last decade. Organised across four themes moving from the basic start-up topics such as corpus building and design to analysis application and reflection this second edition remains a crucial point of reference for advanced undergraduates postgraduates and scholars in applied linguistics.

GBP 205.00
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Audio Power Amplifier Design

Audio Power Amplifier Design

This is the essential book reference for amplifier designers. Douglas Self covers all the design issues of noise distortion power supply rejection protection reliability and layout. He describes advanced forms of compensation that give dramatically lower distortion. This edition is much expanded and packed with new information. It is a must-have for audio power amplifier professionals and audiophiles amateur constructors and anyone with intellectual curiosity about the struggle towards technical excellence. New to the sixth edition: The characteristics of the audio signal The principles of distortion Feedback intermodulation distortion Non-switching output stages VAS distortion explained Push-pull VAS configurations Output-inclusive compensation In addition five amplifier design examples that illustrate important design principles are examined and measured in detail. These can be straightforwardly adapted to specific requirements. This new edition also includes a wealth of material on the XD crossover-displacement principle (invented by the author and in use by Cambridge Audio) four-stage amplifier architectures error correction current-mirrors power transistors with internal sensing diodes amplifier bridging input-stage-common-mode distortion amplifier stability output stages with gain inrush current suppression DC servo design thermal protection cooling fan control advanced line input stages testing and safety infrared remote control signal activation 12V trigger control the history of solid-state amplifiers and much more. Simple procedures for heatsinking and power supply design are given. | Audio Power Amplifier Design

GBP 180.00
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Applied Photographic Optics

Applied Photographic Optics

Selected by the American Library Association's 'Choice' magazine as best technical book the first edition of this book soon established itself as the standard reference work on all aspects of photographic lenses and associated optical systems. This is unsurprising as Sidney Ray provides a complete comprehensive reference source for anyone wanting information on photographic lenses from the student to the practitioner or specialist working with visual and digital media worldwide. This third edition has been fully revised and expanded to include the rapid progress in the last decade in optical technology and advances in relevant electronic and digital forms of imaging. Every chapter has been revised and expanded using new figures and photographs as appropriate as well as extended bibliographies. New chapters include details of filters measurements from images and the optical systems of digital cameras. Details of electronic and digital imaging have been integrated throughout. More information is given on topics such as aspherics diffractive optics ED glasses image stabilization optical technology video projection and new types of lenses. A selection of the contents includes chapters on: optical theory aberrations auto focus lens testing depth of field development of photographic lenses general properties of lenses wide-angle lenses telephoto lenses video lenses viewfinder systems camera movements projection systems and 3-D systems. | Applied Photographic Optics

GBP 200.00
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Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry

Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry

It is vital for hospitality management students to understand key management concepts as part of the complex and intimate nature of the services industry. Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry is designed specifically for hospitality students who need to be able to use management tools and techniques to become successful hospitality managers. By placing you at the heart of an imaginary workplace this book offers the opportunity to work through all of the items of discussion for each topic. The chapter begins with a scenario to prompt an exploration of a given topic and concludes with the outcome of this scenario to reinforce the lessons learnt throughout the chapter. Highly practical in approach this is an up-to-date and skilful integration of all core areas of management. It is packed with tools and techniques to aid learning and understanding enabling you to: improve your professional management vocabulary with definitions in each chapter and a complete glossary of terms visualize key concepts with over one hundred explanatory diagrams gain confidence by testing your understanding on the accompanying website practical applications of theory are illustrated in international case studies throughout the book discussion questions prompt an exploration of key concepts. This title also has a companion website for lecturers which includes an Instructors' manual PowerPoint slides and quizzes to aid teaching and learning.

GBP 180.00
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The Routledge International Handbook of Harmful Cultural Practices

The Routledge International Handbook of Harmful Cultural Practices

This handbook looks at cross-cultural work on harmful cultural practices considered gendered forms of abuse of women. These include female genital mutilation (FGM) virginity testing hymenoplasty and genital cosmetic surgery. Bringing together comparative perspectives intersectionality and interdisciplinarity it uses feminist methodology and mixed methods with ethnography of central importance to provide holistic grounded theorizing within a framework of transformative research. Taking female genital mutilation a topical contested practice and making it a heuristic reference for related procedures makes the case for global action based on understanding the complexity of harmful cultural practices that are contextually differentiated and experienced in intersectional ways. But because this phenomenon is enshrouded in matters of sensitivity and prejudice narratives of suffering are muted and even suppressed are dismissed as indigenous ritual or become ammunition for racist organizing. Such conflicted and often opaque debates obstruct clear vision of the scale of both problem and solution. Divided into six parts: • Discourses and Epistemological Fault Lines• FGM and Related Patriarchal Inscriptions • Gender and Genitalia • Female Bodies and Body Politics: Economics Law Medicine Public Health and Human Rights • Placing Engagement Innovation Impact Care • Words and Texts to Shatter Silence Comprised of 24 newly written chapters from experts around the world this book will be of interest to scholars and students of nursing social work and allied health more broadly as well as sociology gender studies and postcolonial studies. | The Routledge International Handbook of Harmful Cultural Practices

GBP 205.00
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Routledge Handbook of Jewish Ritual and Practice

Routledge Handbook of Jewish Ritual and Practice

Ritual and practice are some of the most defining features of religion linked with its central beliefs. Discussing the wide range of Jewish ritual and practice this volume provides a contemporary guide to this significant aspect of religious life and experience. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines this volume describes not only what takes place but the reasons behind this and the implications both the theory and practice have for our understanding of Judaism. Organized in terms of texts periods practices languages and relationships with the other the book includes accounts of prayer food history synagogues and the various legal and ideological debates that exist within Judaism with the focus on how they influence practice. Coming at a time of renewed interest in the role of the body in religion this book aims to bring the theoretical and scriptural issues which arise in this area of Jewish life and culture up to date. This volume is aimed at students and researchers working in Jewish studies specifically and religious studies in general. Designed to be helpful to those on courses in relevant areas especially in the United States this book includes substantial bibliographical material. | Routledge Handbook of Jewish Ritual and Practice

GBP 205.00
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The Routledge Handbook on the History of Development

The Routledge Handbook on the History of Development

This bold and ambitious handbook is the first systematic overview of the history of development ideas themes and actors in the twentieth century. Taking stock of the field the book reflects on blind spots points out avenues for future research and brings together a greater plurality of regions actors and approaches than other publications on the subject. The book offers a critical reassessment of how historical experiences have shaped contemporary understandings of development demonstrating that the seemingly self-evident concept of development has been contingent on a combination of material conditions power structures and policy choices at different times and in different places. Using a world history approach the handbook highlights similarities in development challenges across time and space and it pays attention to the meanings of ideological cultural and economic divides in shaping different understandings and practices of development. Taking a thematic approach the book shows how different actors – governments non-governmental organizations individuals corporations and international organizations – have responded to concerns regarding the conditions in their own or other societies such as the provision of education health or food; approaches to infrastructure development and industrialization; the adjustment of social conditions; population policies and migration; and the maintenance of stability and security. Bringing together a range of voices from across the globe this book will be perfect for advanced students and researchers of international development history. | The Routledge Handbook on the History of Development

GBP 205.00
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The Routledge International Handbook of Human-Animal Interactions and Anthrozoology

The Routledge International Handbook of Human-Animal Interactions and Anthrozoology

This diverse global and interdisciplinary volume explores the existing research practice and ethical issues pertinent to the field of human-animal interactions (HAIs) interventions and anthrozoology focusing on the perceived physical and mental health benefits to humans and the challenges derived from these relationships. The book begins by exploring the basic theoretical principles of anthrozoology and HAI such as the evolution and history of the field the importance of language the economic costs and current perspectives to physical and mental wellbeing the origins of domestication of animals anthropomorphism and how animals fit into human societies. Chapters then move onto practice covering topics such as how animals help childhood and adulthood development pet ownership disability the roles of pets for people with psychiatric disorders the links between animal and domestic abuse and then more widely into the therapeutic roles of animals animal-assisted therapies interactions outside the home working animals animals in popular culture and animals in research for leisure and food. Including chapters on a wide range of animals from domesticated pets to wildlife this collection examines the benefits yet also reveals the complexity and often dark side of human-animal relations. Interweaving accessible commentaries with revealing chapters throughout the text this collection would be of great interest to students and practitioners in the fields of mental health psychology veterinary medicine zoology biology social work history and sociology. | The Routledge International Handbook of Human-Animal Interactions and Anthrozoology

GBP 205.00
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Rick Sammon's Creative Visualization for Photographers Composition exposure lighting learning experimenting setting goals motivation and more

Rick Sammon's Creative Visualization for Photographers Composition exposure lighting learning experimenting setting goals motivation and more

The difference between seeing and looking is essential�much like the difference in music between hearing and listening. In Creative Visualization master photographer photo educator and photo instructor Rick Sammon presents his proven methodology for creative digital photography. His signature inspiring and motivating approach opens creative avenues for photographers in a variety of genres. With easy-to-follow examples Sammon shows you how simple changes�with visualization composition post-processing and more�can mean the difference between a snapshot and a great shot. This book illustrated with more than 300 of Rick�s photographs includes invaluable information about exposure composition subject choice lighting mood and depth. In the Food for Thought section Rick offers guidelines for setting goals getting motivated connecting with a subject learning painting with light thinking like a painter and more. In Develop Your Creative Vision Rick takes you on an exploration of composition exposure making images with impact creating a mood altering reality and pursuing your passion. Corrective and creative image processing techniques as well as HDR EDR panoramas and black-and-white imaging are covered in the Image Processing Specialties section. Rick also shares a chapter on self-assignments � photo challenges � that you can use to expand your photographic horizons. Canon Explorer of Light and master photographer Rick Sammon shares the secrets behind learning to see photographically to make the necessary changes that will have a noticeable impact on your photographs Includes easy-to-follow instruction for post-processing techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop. Tips for making the best HDR and EDR images are also included as well as illustrations of how plug-ins can help photographers awaken the artist within. Uses clear | Rick Sammon's Creative Visualization for Photographers Composition exposure lighting learning experimenting setting goals motivation and more

GBP 180.00
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The Routledge Handbook of Urban Ecology

The Routledge Handbook of Urban Ecology

This second edition covers recent developments around the world with contributors from 33 different countries. It widens the handbook’s scope by including ecological design; consideration of cultural dimensions of the use and conservation of urban nature; the roles of government and civil society; and the continuing issues of equity and fairness in access to urban greenspaces. New features include an emphasis on the biophilic design of homes and workplaces demonstrating the value of nature in order to counter the still prevalent attitude among many developers that nature is a constraint rather than a value. The volume explores great practical achievements that have occurred since the first edition with many governments increasingly recognizing and legislating on urban nature and green infrastructure matters since cities play a major role in adapting to change particularly to climate crisis. New topics such as the ecological role of light at night and human microbiota in the urban ecosystem are introduced. Additional attention is given to food production in cities particularly the multiple roles of urban agriculture and household gardens in different contexts from wealthy communities to the poorest informal settlements in deprived communities. The emphasis is on demonstrating what can be achieved and what is already being done. The book aims to help scholars and graduate students by providing an invaluable and up-to-date guide to current urban ecological thinking across the range of disciplines such as geography ecology environmental science/studies planning and urban studies that converge in the study of towns and cities and urban design and living. It will also assist practitioners and civil society members in discovering the ways diff erent specialists and thinkers approach urban nature. | The Routledge Handbook of Urban Ecology

GBP 210.00
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Routledge Handbook of Energy Transitions

Routledge Handbook of Energy Transitions

The Routledge Handbook of Energy Transitions draws upon a unique and multidisciplinary network of experts from around the world to explore the expanding field of energy transitions. This Handbook recognizes that considerable changes are underway or are being developed for the modes in which energy is sourced delivered and utilized. Employing a sociotechnical approach that accounts for economics and engineering as well as more cross-cutting factors including innovation policy and planning and management the volume considers contemporary ideas and practices that characterize the field. The book explores pressing issues including choices about infrastructure the role of food systems and materials sustainability and energy democracy. Disruption is a core theme throughout with the authors examining topics such as digitalization extreme weather and COVID-19 along with regional similarities and differences. Overall the Routledge Handbook of Energy Transitions advances the field of energy transitions by connecting ideas taking stock of empirical insights and challenging how we think about the theory and practice of energy systems change. This innovative volume functions as an authoritative roadmap with both regional and global relevance. It will be an essential resource for students policymakers researchers and practitioners researching and working in the fields of energy transitions planning environmental management and policy sustainable business engineering science and technology studies political science geography design anthropology and environmental justice. “With the exception of Chapter 26 no part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic mechanical or other means now known or hereafter invented including photocopying and recording or in any information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from the publishers. ” Chapter 26 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www. taylorfrancis. com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4. 0 license.

GBP 190.00
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Clay's Handbook of Environmental Health

Clay's Handbook of Environmental Health

Since its first publication in 1933 Clay’s Handbook of Environmental Health (under its different names) has provided a definitive guide for the environmental health practitioner (EHP) and an essential reference for the consultant and student. This 22nd edition continues with its more recent successful structure reviewing the core principles techniques competencies and skills required of an EHP and then outlining the specialist subjects without getting bogged down in a legalistic approach seeking to broaden the content for a more global audience. This new edition seeks to educate the EHP on the public health impacts of global heating and the climate emergency and also reflects the COVID-19 pandemic as might be expected. Although seeking to have global appeal the impact of the UK leaving the EU is also addressed. The book examines environmental health in different settings including in the military working in both conflict and natural disaster settings and environmental health at sea and airports. In line with previous editions case studies are used to illustrate how EH problems have been resolved. This new edition includes guidance on key issues in public and environmental health including air pollution contaminated land housing and health noise water food safety pests and vector control chemicals in the environment and radiation as well as sustainability and public health and humanitarian crises. This handbook aims to give a basic understanding of the philosophical basis of environmental health as well as the required technical aspects and an understanding of environmental health in different settings. All chapters have sections on further reading and sources of information. Clay’s Handbook is essential reading for all practitioners students and researchers in environmental and public health wherever they are working. | Clay's Handbook of Environmental Health

GBP 250.00
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