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For introductory courses in Differential Equations.

This best-selling text by these well-known authors blends the traditional algebra problem solving skills with the conceptual development and geometric visualization of a modern differential equations course that is essential to science and engineering students. It reflects the new qualitative approach that is altering the learning of elementary differential equations, including the wide availability of scientific computing environments like Maple, Mathematica, and MATLAB. Its focus balances the traditional manual methods with the new computer-based methods that illuminate qualitative phenomena and make accessible a wider range of more realistic applications. Seldom-used topics have been trimmed and new topics added: it starts and ends with discussions of mathematical modeling of real-world phenomena, evident in figures, examples, problems, and applications throughout the text.

From love, parenthood, life crises, fulfilment, funerals, friendships, retirement, birth and death, these experiences are just a glimpse at the various developmental stages covered by this illuminating textbook of the stages during adulthood that contain some of the most pivotal and formative years of our entire lives. What, then, are their psychological consequences, and how can intangible experiences such as these be reliably described, explained and understood in psychological research? In this unique text, author Oliver Robinson authoritatively and fluently guides the reader through the interdependent areas of our cognitive, psychological, social, cultural and moral lives that constitute this fascinating area in psychology. This book delivers an interdisciplinary understanding of the changes that occur across the human life span as well as the psychological research tools needed to measure them. Providing an empirical analysis, this text considers models for understanding behaviour and development, methods of collecting data and study design.

This is invaluable reading for students studying human development, gerontology or an applied social science. Academically rigorous and elegantly written, it is the perfect guide to classic and current research in adult development. The first of its kind in the UK market, this accessible and fascinating book is essential reading for those interested in fully understanding adulthood and ageing.

For one-semester, undergraduate- or graduate-level courses in Cryptography, Computer Security, and Network Security

A practical survey of cryptography and network security with unmatched support for instructors and students

In this age of universal electronic connectivity, viruses and hackers, electronic eavesdropping, and electronic fraud, security is paramount. This text provides a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography and network security. First, the basic issues to be addressed by a network security capability are explored through a tutorial and survey of cryptography and network security technology. Then, the practice of network security is explored via practical applications that have been implemented and are in use today. An unparalleled support package for instructors and students ensures a successful teaching and learning experience.

Teaching and Learning Experience

To provide a better teaching and learning experience, for both instructors and students, this program will:

Support Instructors and Students: An unparalleled support package for instructors and students ensures a successful teaching and learning experience.
Apply Theory and/or the Most Updated Research: A practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography and network security.
Engage Students with Hands-on Projects: Relevant projects demonstrate the importance of the subject, offer a real-world perspective, and keep students interested.

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`Do read this book – it will refresh you if you have not come across critical psychology before. If you are already “critical”, this is an excellent, up-to-date overview of the area’ – THE (Times Higher Education)

‘An excellent book in all respects – compulsory reading for scholars interested in a socio-political contextual analysis of complex human behaviour’ –

Professor David F Marks, City University, London

‘The arrival of a Second Edition of this classic is an exciting event. The editors have assembled a world class array of authors to bring students to the forefront of critical scholarship today. Adding to the work’s lustre are fresh new chapters on critical social issues, along with a set of new pedagogical aids. Bravo!’ –

Kenneth J. Gergen, Senior Research Professor, Swarthmore College

The Second Edition of Critical Psychology extends the original’s comprehensive and accessible critique of mainstream psychology. Fully revised, reconfigured and expanded, the Second Edition explores critical psychology’s continued growth and diversification, offering practical advice, and noting significant theoretical and political dilemmas confronting critical psychologists today.

While other texts focus on narrower specialties within critical psychology or on specific theoretical or methodological perspectives, Critical Psychology retains its focus on critical psychology as a whole.

Key features of the new edition include:

– each chapter now also includes a summary of main points, a glossary of important terms, suggested readings and Internet sites, and questions for discussion

– the book’s contributors – most of them new – have thoroughly updated the original chapters and provide multiple perspectives on critical psychology’s core concerns

– reflecting recent developments, Parts Three and Four are completely new to this edition. Part Three provides in-depth coverage of critical psychology’s relevance to social justice, focusing on the issues of race, class, gender, disability, colonization/globalization, human rights/social justice in post-conflict settings, and oppression/empowerment in mental health systems. Part Four examines critical psychology practice, from theory, methodology and therapy to community organizing and the politics of resistance.

This popular casebook which illustrates the key strategic management concepts and frameworks is now available in a new and updated edition. This title: now includes new case studies on Manchester United, Raisio and the Launch of Benecol Margarine, American Apparel and Outback Steakhouse as well as updated and more condensed versions of cases included in the previous edition; demonstrates current business theory using real business situations, focusing on well-known companies from North America, Europe and Asia; and, can be used to accompany the textbook Contemporary Strategy Analysis or as a stand-alone text.