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Is it rational for scientifically trained individuals to believe in God, and accept controversial theological claims? Are science and theology essentially incompatible, or can their positions be reconciled on some level? This book addresses such questions, recasting key religious teachings in a language that is familiar to scientists.

Demonstrates how to integrate multiple forms of media into a successful ad campaign, newscast, promotional event, TV show, or feature film so that the content stands out and gains attention in a world oversaturated with media.

Offers a creative and innovative examination of music's role in pop culture across generations. The book explores the origins of diverse genres of popular music, their social impact, and the strategic "ingredients" that make them successful, providing students with an immersive journey through music history.

Combines original material with recent cases to teach students about secured financing under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Students will learn how to identify basic Article 9 issues and craft solutions for them.

Helps students communicate with confidence in their speaking and writing. The material facilitates self-discovery and critical thinking as students learn to assess the validity of their ideas and express them with clarity and integrity. This book helps students make the transition from college student to professional - communicating effectively and persuasively.

Gives students the opportunity to learn physics in the way that physicists understand the discipline. In contrast to standard textbooks, which introduce forces first, The Energy of Physics begins with classical mechanics using the concept of energy conservation. By inverting the standard order of presentation, the book enables students to understand and to use calculus effectively.

Helps pre-service teachers become more effective problem-solvers so they can better teach their students. Designed to reach the inner mathematician in each reader, this math user's manual focuses on practical suggestions and tools. It goes beyond rote procedures for solving problems and emphasizes non-traditional methods that make sense to students.

Presents a curated collection of Supreme Court opinions on the topic of free speech. These opinions help students learn how justices think, reason, express themselves, wrestle with contentious issues, and reach decisions on them. The book covers almost a century of free speech opinions, and features many precedent-setting cases.

In presenting students with diverse issues and interests, the selections in Problems in US History help readers think critically about the social, political, and cultural issues that have shaped America. The readings provide students exposure to the unique perspectives of various historians and the challenges of an evolving country.

Provides readers with a review of conventional Adlerian therapy and introduces a contemporary version of it called Adlerian pattern-focused therapy. This is a cutting-edge approach that combines basic Adlerian interventions with a unique therapeutic strategy that is brief, highly effective, and reimbursable.

Presents readers with a proven paradigm for effective conflict resolution in all human systems called the Partnership Way. Within this model, individuals are encouraged to see those with whom they are experiencing conflict as partners and to identify conflict as an opportunity for personal and relational transformation.

Written with finance and business students in mind, this volume introduces students to foundational concepts in managerial accounting. The text identifies key topics and competencies that accounting students should master, including how to develop strategic budgets, perform asset and cost management analyses, and create detailed reports.

Provides students with an accessible overview of the counseling profession and demonstrates how fundamental counseling concepts can be employed to successfully address everyday life challenges. The book posits that counseling is both an art and a science, highlighting the balance between the subjective and objective dimensions of counseling.

Presents key, foundational selections in Western philosophy. This anthology features engaging readings about God, the mind, knowledge, and human morality to help students better understand both themselves and those around them.

Offers an overview of criminological theories and their use in understanding, explaining, and responding to crime. This book provides foundational knowledge and engages students through real-life examples and scenarios. In contrast to many standard textbooks, The Essentials of Criminology focuses on select theories, exploring them in depth.

Provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of the practice of counseling young clients. The book introduces several theories that have proven effective with young clients, then couples that information with developmentally and culturally appropriate interventions and counseling techniques.

Provides students with a sample of articles that analyse different episodes of financial crisis across of the world. Students learn the principal causes, consequences, and policy responses that emerge as a result of financial crises and build an understanding of the similarities of occurrences across nations.

By providing students with essential information regarding broadcast performance, On Air helps them develop the skills required to enter the field of professional announcing. The text also helps students understand how the study of broadcast performance fits within the larger framework of communication studies.

Provides students with a comprehensive yet accessible guide to effective communication and public speaking. The texts help readers understand their role, as well as the role of their audience, during the communication process. With this new knowledge, students learn how to present concepts and share ideas with confidence and efficacy.

Provides students with diverse, concise essays that explore the experiences, traditions, and culture of African Americans in the United States from the nation's early years to today. The readings centre on the collective and individual experiences of African Americans and explore the cultural and historical contexts in which they live their lives.

Provides students with a sociological framework within which to identify and examine how their lives are impacted by cultural and institutional forces. Readers develop the ability to navigate their lives more effectively by better understanding the most prevailing issues of our time.

Humorous, accessible, and anecdotal, Good College Writing helps students develop the foundational writing skills required to produce effective sentences, paragraphs, and essays in a clear and concise manner. Each chapter features easy-to-understand lessons and carefully selected readings that demonstrate key concepts and skill sets.

Explores the history of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam from the late eighteenth century to the present. Comprehensive and complete, Modern East Asia provides readers with a thorough exploration of the progression of these countries throughout the modern period.

Provides students with a valuable collection of readings and case studies that help them develop the knowledge required to become effective school counsellors. The textbook equips future counsellors with the skills they need to treat and remove the personal and social issues proven to impede academic success.

Provides students with an interdisciplinary exploration of physical chemistry. Instead of presenting a narrow, specialized view of physical and biological phenomena, this text provides a broad, global view, highlighting the problems and scenarios that must be understood by chemists, physicists, geologists, pharmacists, engineers, and others.

Helps readers navigate the scientific disciplines of psychology and neuroscience. The text provides practical, real-world advice to a wide range of scientists and those who aspire to be - from undergraduate students mapping out initial career paths to established professors.

Presents students with an exploration of the challenges to the power and authority of the criminal justice discipline that professionals may face during the course of their careers. Emphasizing the extraordinary responsibilities afforded to those in the criminal justice profession, this is an ideal textbook.

Introduces students to the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of modern media. The text highlights the importance of embracing technology and social media while abiding by the ethical considerations that aspiring journalists must follow.

Provides students with an overview of the world of medicine with special emphasis on topics that are important to patients and consumers. The volume covers the basics of medical information and training, allied health professions, insurance issues, how to improve personal health throughout the lifespan, and more.

Examines the commonalities and differences among different popular music traditions in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The text explores the ways in which each tradition developed, evolved, eventually disseminated, and how they gained global reach.