Social Security and Medicare: Maximizing Retirement Benefits (Sarenski Theodore J.)(Paperback)

Social Security and Medicare: Maximizing Retirement Benefits (Sarenski Theodore J.)(Paperback)

The long-term future of the American Social Security system which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to millions, is uncertain. This is triggering big concerns for many workers who are paying into the system and need to make decisions about their retirement. This book features

Mastering Professional Scrum: A Practitioner's Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing the Benefits of Agility (Ockerman Stephanie)(Paperback)

The Practical Guide to Maximizing Scrum's Benefits and Overcoming Its Challenges Mastering Professional Scrum is for everyone who wants to deliver more value by using Scrum more effectively. Leading Scrum practitioners Stephanie Ockerman and Simon Reindl draw on years of Scrum training and

Contemporary European Security (Galbreath David J.)(Paperback)

Contemporary European Security explores the complex European security architecture and introduces students to the empirical, theoretical and conceptual approaches to studying the subject. Written by experts in each subfield, it addresses key topics within the wider strategic context of

Deep Woods Frontier: A History of Logging in Northern Michigan (Karamanski Theodore J.)(Paperback)

In Deep Woods Frontier, Theodore J. Karamanski examines the interplay between men and technology in the lumbering of Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula.Three distinct periods emerged as the industry evolved. The pine era was a rough pioneering time when trees were felled by axe and floated to ports

Social Media and Politics in Africa: Democracy, Censorship and Security (Dwyer Maggie)(Paperback)

The smartphone and social media have transformed Africa, allowing people across the continent to share ideas, organise, and participate in politics like never before. While both activists and governments alike have turned to social media as a new form of political mobilization, some African states

Water for Food Security, Nutrition and Social Justice (Mehta Lyla)(Paperback)

This book is the first comprehensive effort to bring together Water, Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) in a way that goes beyond the traditional focus on irrigated agriculture. Apart from looking at the role of water and sanitation for human well-being, it proposes alternative and more locally

Chebyshev Polynomials: From Approximation Theory to Algebra and Number Theory: Second Edition (Rivlin Theodore J.)(Paperback)

Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram for Seniors for Dummies (Collier Marsha)(Paperback)

Enjoy the top social media sites with ease and security Done correctly, social media is a way to connect friends, family, and the world while still maintaining security and privacy. Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram For Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers advice on how to enjoy the three most

Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs (Stewart J. Michael)(Paperback)

PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs, Third Edition provides a unique, in-depth look at the major business challenges and threats that are introduced when an organization's network is connected to the public

The Textbook of Health and Social Care (J. Edwards Darren)(Paperback)

A comprehensive textbook designed to guide students through the entirety of a Health and Social Care BSc degree. Covering the important topics and pressing issues relevant to Health and Social Care today. The book's three part structure starts with the essential areas and core knowledge, including

Peace of Soul (Sheen Fulton J.)(Paperback)

Sheen brilliantly examines the vast differences between the benefits of psychotherapy and true confession that leads to conversion. While one may help the patient gain some peace of mind, the Christian gains something far greater through the grace of Confession: peace of soul.'Sheen

Trust in Numbers: The Pursuit of Objectivity in Science and Public Life (Porter Theodore M.)(Paperback)

A foundational work on historical and social studies of quantification What accounts for the prestige of quantitative methods? The usual answer is that quantification is desirable in social investigation as a result of its successes in science. Trust in Numbers questions whether such success in the

Sources of Chinese Tradition: From Earliest Times to 1600 (Bary Wm Theodore de)(Paperback)

A collection of seminal primary readings on the social, intellectual, and religious traditions of China, Sources of Chinese Tradition, Volume 1 has been widely used and praised for almost forty years as an authoritative resource for scholars and students and as a thorough and engaging introduction

Contemporary Social Psychological Theories (Burke Peter J.)(Paperback)

A new edition of the 2006 textbook, presenting the most important and influential social psychological theories and research programs in contemporary

Decision Making, Assessment and Risk in Social Work (Taylor Brian J.)(Paperback)

At a time when accountability and the avoidance of risk are increasingly demanded of social workers, the ability to make clear and informed decisions is essential. This book, written for practicing social workers undertaking their ASYE and compulsory CPD, has been designed to help professionals

Imperceptible Harms and Benefits (Almeida M. J.)(Paperback)

The papers collected here represent the most recent work on a much- neglected problem in practical reasoning. It is the problem of imperceptible harms and benefits. It is perhaps better to characterize the problem as a collection of puzzles or paradoxes, since those who deny the existence (or

Social Psychology: A Very Short Introduction (Crisp Richard J.)(Paperback)

Social psychology is about the people who populate our everyday lives, and how they affect our 'personal universe', defining who we are, and shaping our behavior, beliefs, attitudes, and ideology. In an age where we've mapped the human genome and explored much of the physical world, the study of

Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction (Davis Stephen J.)(Paperback)

Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice? In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J

Nature-Based Therapy: A Practitioner's Guide to Working Outdoors with Children, Youth, and Families (Harper Nevin J.)(Paperback)

Take advantage of nature's therapeutic benefits with this guide for counselors, therapists, and educators who work with children, youth, and families. The number of people seeking help for a wide range of mental health concerns is growing at an alarming rate. Unplugging from technology and

Understanding Social Security: Issues for Policy and Practice (Martinelli Luke)(Paperback)

With contributions from leading academics in the field this book critically examines the design, entitlement, delivery and impact of current welfare provision. The first half of the book examines social security across the lifecycle from Child Benefit to retirement pensions. The second half focuses

Orality and Literacy: 30th Anniversary Edition (Ong Walter J.)(Paperback)

Walter J. Ong's classic work provides a fascinating insight into the social effects of oral, written, printed and electronic technologies, and their impact on philosophical, theological, scientific and literary thought. This thirtieth anniversary edition - coinciding with Ong's centenary year -

Veterinary Laser Therapy in Small Animal Practice (Stephens Bryan J.)(Paperback)

Laser therapy has become increasingly popular in small animal practice and has many benefits to the patient--including reduced inflammation, faster tissue healing, and less pain--and can be used in a wide variety of conditions including wounds, sprains, and fractures. Aimed at the first opinion

Trump and the Media (Boczkowski Pablo J.)(Paperback)

The election of Donald Trump and the great disruption in the news and social media.Donald Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States came as something of a surprise--to many analysts, journalists, and voters. The New York Times's The Upshot gave Hillary Clinton an 85 percent chance

The Cognitive Basis of Social Interaction Across the Lifespan (Ferguson Heather J.)(Paperback)

Social interaction is an important aspect of everyday life and its success (or lack of) impacts heavily on our wellbeing. A vital part of successful social interaction is the ability to understand and predict events in terms of other people's mental states, such as their intentions, beliefs,