Learn all the microbiology and basic immunology concepts you need to know for your courses and exams. Now fully revised and updated, Mims' clinically relevant, systems-based approach and abundant colour illustrations make this complex subject easy to understand and remember. Learn about infections in the context of major body systems and understand why these are environments in which microbes can establish themselves, flourish, and give rise to pathologic changes. This systems-based approach to microbiology employs integrated and case-based teaching that places the 'bug parade' into a clinical context. Effectively review for problem-based courses with the help of chapter introductions and 'Lessons in Microbiology' text boxes that highlight the clinical relevance of the material, offer easy access to key concepts, and provide valuable review tools. Approach microbiology by body system or by pathogen through the accompanying electronic 'Pathogen Parade' - a quickly searchable, cross-referenced glossary of viruses, bacteria and fungi A new electronic 'Vaccine Parade' offers quick-reference coverage of the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practice Deepen your understanding of epidemiology and the important role it plays in providing evidence-based identification of key risk factors for disease and targets for preventative medicine.? Grasp and retain vital concepts easily, with a user-friendly colour coded format, succinct text, key concept boxes, and dynamic illustrations. New and enhanced information reflects the growing importance of the human microbiota and latest molecular approaches Access the complete contents on the go via the accompanying interactive eBook, with a range of bonus materials to enhance learning and retention - includes self-assessment materials and clinical cases to check your understanding and aid exam preparation.

An illuminating memoir of an eventful life chronicles the author's growing up in Germany, his escape to England in 1938, his role as chief interpreter for the American prosecution during the Nuremberg war crimes trial, his insights into Hermann Goering and other Nazi leaders, and his postwar work with NASA and key role in the development of color TV and computer technology.

Mining engineer John Spargo is distraught when his mother is attacked in her home and later dies from her injuries. Her home has been ransacked. Determined to track down her killer and discover the truth behind her death, John finds a connection between his late father's wartime mine and the wreck of a U-Boat. The connection deepens when he discovers the diaries of the U-Boat captain and a wartime mission to spirit Goering to safety along with a fortune in stolen art. When John's daughter Jez is kidnapped, he is contacted by a mysterious consortium her life hangs in the balance unless he can find the stolen art. What is the link with his father's abandoned mine? Who was the U-Boat captain? Did he survive and hide Goering's treasures? John races against time to discover the truth...and in doing so may unearth secrets that were better left buried...

Warum sind manche der modernen Gesellschaften gesunder als andere? R. Wilkinson zeigt, dass nicht die Lander mit dem hochsten absoluten Einkommen die besten Gesundheitsdaten aufweisen, sondern jene mit den geringsten Einkommensunterschieden. Demnach wirken sich soziale Ungleichheit und relative Armut in absoluten Zahlen aus: die Lebenserwartung sinkt. Anhand zahlreicher Beispiele wird gezeigt, warum das so ist und wie sich soziales Gleichgewicht auf die Lebenserwartung auswirkt. Wilkinson enthullt das Ungleichgewicht zwischen materiellem Erfolg und sozialem Misserfolg der modernen Gesellschaften und richtet sich damit an alle, die sich uber die zukunftige Entwicklung unserer Gesellschaft Gedanken machen. ..". eine elegant begrundete Abhandlung uber die Probleme unserer heutigen Gesellschaften ..." Sara Arber in The Times Higher Education Supplement, 25.10.1996"

Based on forty years of detailed research, the Phoenix Project is a unique history of the wartime German Luftwaffe. Going far beyond a simple description of famous air battles and operations the overall work draws extensively on original documents, secondary sources and contemporary accounts to place the Luftwaffe within its proper historical context, gather together its many disparate components and provide a hitherto npublished balance to its diverse activities. In addition to the lead role of the combat air forces the history provides a proper emphasis to the largely unsung work of the Anti-Aircraft Artillery, Luftwaffe ground forces, Signals Service and the Medical Services. It also examines in detail the vital work of the huge training organisation and the organisation and role of a continent-wide ground organisation. All theatres are covered thus placing a much needed emphasis on the Luftwaffe's momentous struggle in the East, a theatre of operations that was always more urgent and more vital to the Wehrmacht. Throughout this work Luftwaffe activities are set within the wider role of overall military operations and Luftwaffe activity is therefore placed back within its proper context in the overall European conflict. Vol.3: A Growing Confidence covers the immediate pre-war period during which the Luftwaffe played a decisive role in the successful Anschluss with Austria, the occupation of the Sudetenland and Bohemia-Moravia and in the final success of Nationalist arms in Spain. This was a period of major expansion and re-equipment and this volume complements Vol.2 by examining in detail a range of topics which include the pre-war development of the Heeresflieger, Lehrtruppen, Seeluftstreitkrafte, Luftnachrichtentruppe and Fallschirmtruppe. There are also detailed studies of the flying training syllabus, flight safety and the use of motor vehicles. As with Vol.2 a major part of this book is devoted to events in Spain including on this occasion Brunete, Teurel, the Nationalist offensive in Aragon, the Battle of the Ebro and the occupation of Catalonia. The structure of the Phoenix Project is totally unique. Five major themes run throughout the history's constituent volumes - (A) Strategy and Command, (B) Ministerial Activity, (C) Technology and Production, (D) Infrastructure and Training, and (E) Operations. These divisions enable the reader to pursue particular areas of interest throughout the overall work or to look at the inter-relationships between the various aspects of Luftwaffe activity.

Denne boken handler om ledelse i barnehagen. Den tar for seg psykologiske og sosiologiske perspektiver og beskriver mellommenneskelige forhold og relasjoner i en ledelsessammenheng. Hovedvekten er lagt på styrer / daglig leder, men forfatterne diskuterer også mer generelle fenomener som er like relevante for pedagogiske ledere. Dette er tredje utgave av boken. Første del handler om ledelse i barnehagen, og belyser blant annet ulike ledelsesmodeller og betydningen som skjev kjønnsrepresentasjon i personalgruppen i barnehagen kan ha for ledelse. Bokens andre del dreier seg om mellommenneskelige forhold i en personalgruppe. Her beskrives ledelse av team, kommunikasjon og holdninger, motivasjon, trivsel, konflikter, stress og jobbtilfredshet. Tredje del tar for seg noen av de pedagogiske og personalmessige sidene ved å lede assistenter og fagarbeidere, opptre som saksbehandler i en pedagogisk sammenheng og det å ivareta seg selv som leder. Denne tredje utgaven av boka er oppdatert i forbindelse med nyere forskning og teori, samt lov og rammeverk for barnehagene. Den viktigste målgruppen for boken er studenter i barnehagelærerutdanningen, men tematikken er også relevant for barnehagepersonell og andre aktører i barnehagefeltet. Bokens forfattere er førstelektor Eva Skogen (red.), professor emeritus Richard Haugen (Universitetet i Tromsø), dosent Magritt Lundestad (Oslomet – storbyuniversitetet) og dosent Mette Vaagan Slåtten (Oslomet – storbyuniversitetet). Forfatterne har bred faglig og praktisk bakgrunn, og de har publisert flere bøker og artikler innenfor feltet organisasjon og ledelse.

Hva er pedagogikk i dagens samfunn? Hvordan kan pedagogisk kunnskap bidra til et økt mangfold i arbeid rettet mot oppvekst, utdanning og arbeidsliv? Hvorfor er pedagogikk så viktig for utvikling og læring for barn, unge og voksne? Denne boken handler om pedagogisk mangfold, og den presenterer pedagogikk ut fra sosiologisk, antropologisk, filosofisk, didaktisk, spesialpedagogisk, psykologisk og historisk perspektiv. Forfatterne fremhever forholdet mellom utdanning og samfunn og viser at livet utenfor skolen har innflytelse på hvem som lærer, og hva som læres. Boken inneholder redskaper, modeller og begreper til å forstå og analysere utdanningserfaringer og til å styrke pedagogers forståelse og ferdigheter for å kunne skape gode læringsprosesser. Målgruppen for boken er studenter i pedagogikk på disiplin- og profesjonsstudier på bachelor- og masternivå. Boken vil også kunne være aktuell for alle som arbeider med læring og formidling i utdanning og arbeidsliv. Den vil derfor også kunne appellere til ansatte i barnehage, grunnskole, videregående skole og ansatte innenfor ulike helseinstitusjoner. Bokens redaktører er Vivian D. Haugen og Gerd Stølen. Øvrige bidragsytere er Jarle Bakke, Kristin Emilie W. Bjørndal, Unn-Doris K. Bæck, Richard Haugen, Andrew Kristiansen, Gregor Maxwell, Gry Paulgaard, Tone Skinningsrud, Randi Skjelmo, Tomas Stølen og Vidar Vambheim.

'Exploring Strategic Change is by far the most useful and relevant book available on the vital topic of change management. Written in an accessible style yet drawing on solid theoretical foundations, this latest edition includes up-to-date case examples and new insights in topical areas such as employee engagement. I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about the realities of managing change.'Professor Katie Bailey (nee Truss), University of Sussex'It's wonderful to have a new edition of this definitive text on strategic change. Refreshed with new examples and contemporary concepts, this classic continues as the most complete and accessible resource in its domain.'Richard Whittington, Professor of Strategic Management, University of OxfordExploring Strategic Change engages with the dynamic and complex process of developing and delivering strategic and organisational change, from the analysis of context through to the formulation and implementation of effective strategies and solutions. Change management has become a highly sought after managerial competence for senior executives and middle managers. This book is written to help both students and practising managers develop skills relevant to change management, with the focus on enabling executives to implement their strategic agenda through attention to the practice of strategic change. Using the unique and innovative framework of the change kaleidoscope, the reader will not only develop valuable insights into the practice of managing strategic change, but will also learn to appreciate the need for change approaches tailored to context. Frequent examples encourage both critical reflection and application of theory. A focus on the delivery of change, as well as its design, enables students to supplement their skills in analysis with judgement, translation and implementation skills.This fourth edition of Exploring Strategic Change providesA wide range of short illustrations from both the private and public sectors. More attention to the concept of the change path as a critical design choice. More coverage of leadership, change agency skills and enabling conditions for change. An emphasis on exercising judgement and reading and rewriting the context as key change competences. Two new long case studies to explore the complexity of managing change. Exploring Strategic Change is written for undergraduate and postgraduate students, practising managers and change agents on Strategy, HR and OB-related modules on the management of change. Julia Balogun is Professor of Strategic Management at the School of Management, University of Bath.Veronica Hope Hailey is Professor of Management Studies and Dean of the School of Management, University of Bath.Stefanie Gustafsson is a lecturer and Prize Fellow in HRM at the School of Management, University of Bath.

En av de mest innflytelsesrike og omtalte bøkene som er skrevet om samfunnet vårt de siste ti årene. Hvorfor stoler briter mindre på hverandre enn nordmenn gjør? Hvorfor er det flere tenåringsmødre i USA enn i Frankrike? Hva er det som gjør at svenskene er tynnere enn australierne? Svaret er det samme på alle spørsmålene: økonomisk ulikhet. Boka er fremdeles et brennaktuelt innlegg i debatten om hva som skaper et bedre samfunn. Norge kommer godt ut i sammenligningene, men den økonomiske ulikheten har økt de siste tiårene, spesielt under den sittende regjeringen. I et forord skrevet spesielt for den norske utgaven, hevder forfatter Richard Wilkinson at også Norge vil tjene på en enda likere fordeling. "Sterk dokumentasjon av at land med små forskjeller greier seg bedre." - Jonas Gahr Støre "...en av de ti viktigste bøkene som er utkommet i dette århundret." - Klassekampen "...så overbevisende at selv høyrekrefter som magasinet The Economist og statsminister David Cameron i Storbritannia har stilt seg bak konklusjonene." - Morgenbladet "...leverer fakta til en følelse mange har av at samfunnet forvitrer, at noe i utviklingen er grunnleggende galt." - Nationen "...en av vår tids viktigste bøker" - Audun Lysbakken "Det er all grunn til å glede seg over at Norge er blant de landene i verden med lavest ulikhet." - Dagens Næringsliv

Understand basics and develop expertise to think and behave like a manager Exploring Strategy, 12th Edition, by Whittington, Angwin, Regner, Johnson and Scholes has long been the essential introduction to strategy for the managers of today and tomorrow and has sold over one million copies worldwide. From entrepreneurial start-ups to multinationals, charities to government agencies, this book raises the big questions about organisations - how they prosper, how they grow, how they innovate and how they change. This is the Text Only edition, and the Text and Cases edition also provides a wealth of extra case studies written by experts in the subject to aid and enrich your understanding. Examples are taken from events and organisations as diverse as Adnams, Siemens, Air Asia, Apple, Handelsbanken, Glastonbury and the Indian Premier League. New to this edition: The 12th Edition of Exploring Strategy has been comprehensively updated to help you: * Understand clearly the key concepts and tools of strategic management * Explore hot topics, including business models, corporate governance, innovation and entrepreneurship * Learn from case studies on world-famous organisations such as ITV, IKEA, Uber, Airbnb, Alibaba, and the Chinese movie business. Richard Whittington is Professor of Strategic Management at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. Duncan Angwin is Dean of Nottingham University Business School. Patrick Regner is Professor of Strategic Management at Stockholm School of Economics. Gerry Johnson is Emeritus Professor of Strategic Management at Lancaster University School of Management. Kevan Scholes is Emeritus Professor of Strategic Management and formerly Director of the Sheffield Business School.Pearson, the world's learning company.

Understand basics and develop expertise to think and behave like a manager Exploring Strategy, 12th Edition, by Whittington, Angwin, Regner, Johnson and Scholes has long been the essential introduction to strategy for the managers of today and tomorrow and has sold over one million copies worldwide. From entrepreneurial start-ups to multinationals, charities to government agencies, this book raises the big questions about organisations – how they prosper, how they grow, how they innovate and how they change. Text and Cases also provides a wealth of extra case studies written by experts in the subject to aid and enrich your understanding. Examples are taken from events and organisations as diverse as Adnams, Siemens, Air Asia, Apple, Handelsbanken, Glastonbury and the Indian Premier League. New to this edition: The 12th Edition of Exploring Strategy has been comprehensively updated to help you: ·    Understand clearly the key concepts and tools of strategic management ·    Explore hot topics, including business models, corporate governance, innovation and entrepreneurship ·    Learn from case studies on world-famous organisations such as ITV, IKEA, Uber, Airbnb, Alibaba, and the Chinese movie business. Richard Whittington is Professor of Strategic Management at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. Duncan Angwin is Dean of Nottingham University Business School. Patrick Regner is Professor of Strategic Management at Stockholm School of Economics. Gerry Johnson is Emeritus Professor of Strategic Management at Lancaster University School of Management. Kevan Scholes is Emeritus Professor of Strategic Management and formerly Director of the Sheffield Business School.   Pearson, the world’s learning company.

Creating a clear, analytical framework for readers, Institutions and Organizations: Ideas and Interests, Fourth Edition continues to reflect the richness and diversity of institutional thought, viewed both historically and as a contemporary, ongoing field of study. By presenting the differences as well as the underlying commonalities of institutional theories, this book presents a cohesive view of the many flavors and colors of institutionalism. It evaluates and clarifies developments in both theory and research while identifying future research directions. <p><p>Key Features:</p><p><p>- Elaborates on the three pillars of institutions as part of a larger framework and sheds light on the interplay between institutions and social systems </p><p>Includes a detailed discussion between three differing explanations and approaches of institutionalization-economic, sociological, and neo-institutional scholars in organizational studies </p><p>- Examines how symbols, relations, routines, artifacts, and other carriers transmit institutional arrangements across time and space </p><p>- Devotes a chapter to the theoretical and practical significance of organization fields </p><p>Emphasizes the best and most recent theoretical and empirical contributions in each chapter </p>

Denne boken handler om ledelse i barnehagen. Den tar for seg psykologiske og sosiologiske prinsipper og beskriver mellommenneskelige forhold og relasjoner i en ledelsessammenheng. Hovedvekten er lagt på styrer-/enhetslederrollen, men forfatterne diskuterer også mer generelle fenomener som er like relevante for pedagogiske ledere. Dette er en revidert utgave av boken. Første del handler om ledelse i barnehagen, og belyser blant annet ulike ledelsesmodeller og skjev kjønnsrepresentasjon blant voksne i barnehagen. Bokens andre del dreier seg om mellommenneskelige forhold i en personalgruppe. Her beskrives gruppepsykologiske forhold, som kommunikasjon og holdninger, motivasjon, trivsel, konflikter, stress og jobbtilfredshet. Bokens tredje del tar for seg noen av de utfordringene en leder møter i barnehagen i forbindelse med å lede assistenter og ufaglærte, opptre som saksbehandler og ivareta seg selv. Den viktigste målgruppen for boken er studenter i barnehagelærerutdanningen, men tematikken er også relevant for barnehage- og førskolelærere og barnehagepersonale for øvrig. Bokens forfattere er førstelektor Eva Skogen (red.) (Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus), professor emeritus Richard Haugen (Universitetet i Tromsø), høgskolelektor Magritt Lundestad (Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus) og førstelektor Mette Vaagan Slåtten (Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus). Forfatterne har bred faglig og praktisk bakgrunn, og de har publisert flere bøker.

I Relasjonsvansker blant barn og unge gir forfatteren en oversikt over sentrale faktorer som kan innvirke på barn og unges naturlige relasjoner med hverandre. Det kan være flere grunner til at et barn har problemer med å inngå i naturlige relasjoner med andre. En grov todeling av årsaker til relasjonsvansker kan grupperes i sosialt betingede vansker og emosjonelt betingede vansker. Enten den unge reagerer med sinne eller aggresjon (sosiale eller utagerende vansker) eller angst eller depresjon (emosjonelle eller innagerende vansker), så blir resultatet at den unge får problemer med å inngå i naturlige relasjoner med andre. Boka har følgende temaer: atferdsforstyrrelser hyperkinetiske forstyrrelser (ADHD) tics og Tourettes syndrom autismespekterforstyrrelser rusmiddelbruk kognitiv svikt (utviklingshemning) angstlidelser depresjon spiseforstyrrelser Relasjonsvansker blant barn og unge henvender seg til lærerstudenter og lærere. Den er også aktuell for profesjonsutdanninger i pedagogikk, spesialpedagogikk samt sosial- og helsefag.

Global Health 101, Fourth Edition is a clear, concise, and user-friendly introduction to the most critical issues in global health. Drawing from his 40 years of experience working in international development and global health as well as teaching, the author illustrates key themes through an extensive set of case studies, examples, and the latest evidence. The fourth edition offers a significant amount of new and updated information, while maintaining the clarity, simplicity, and ease of use that has made this text so popular. Global Health 101, Fourth Edition builds in unique ways on evidence from fundamental sources, including the Global Burden of Disease Studies, Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition, (DCP3), and Millions Saved. This edition includes an enhanced emphasis on Universal Health Coverage, ethical priority setting, health disparities, and the quality of care. In addition, this thorough update now presents substantial data by World Bank region and World Bank country income group.Other noteworthy updates to the Fourth Edition include:* UPDATED COVERAGE of the global burden of disease and risk factors and of recommended interventions, at different parts of the health system, to address key health burdens. * ENHANCED COVERAGE of the determinants of health; the health of women; the health of children, adolescents and young adults; immunization; undernutrition and obesity; and, the growing prevalence of noncommunicable diseases.* A FULLY INTEGRATED CHAPTER on intersectoral approaches to improving health.* EXPANDED DISCUSSION of KEY THREATS such as climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging and reemerging infectious diseases.* MORE THAN 70 CASE STUDIES - 15 of which are brand new to this edition - help illustrate critical issues.* NEW ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOS, most from an award-winning photographer, bring global health concepts and themes to life.* TWO CHAPTERS ON CAREERS, included on the Navigate 2 platform, help guide readers on career opportunities in Global Health and offer 24 profiles of key global health actors.* THE NAVIGATE 2 ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM, including the comprehensive and interactive e-Book, student practice activities and assessments, learning analytics reporting tools, bonus chapters on careers, additional case studies, and more. * ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES FOR FACULTY AND STUDENTS, including model syllabi, lists of key global health resources, global health videos, global health websites, and global health massive open online courses, and additional cases for classroom discussion.

Social Psychology is now available as a Norton Illumine Ebook, using active learning to help develop students’ scientific thinking skills. Led by Tom Gilovich, the award-winning author team challenges students to think critically about the concepts, controversies, and applications of social psychology. The Sixth Edition is thoroughly updated with current research and fresh examples and includes a new chapter, “Living in a Prejudiced World,” that addresses the experience of living with stereotyping and discrimination. InQuizitive online assessment, now enhanced with new interactives, reinforces important concepts through retrieval practice, and Norton Teaching Tools, the Norton Testmaker test bank, and new Analyze the Claim writing assignments help instructors build an engaging course with minimal preparation time

This widely adopted text and K-8 practitioner resource demonstrates how successful literacy teachers combine explicit skills instruction with an emphasis on reading for meaning. Distinguished researcher Richard L. Allington builds on the late Michael Pressley's work to explain the theories and findings that guide balanced teaching and illustrate what exemplary lessons look like in action. Detailed examples offer a window into highly motivating classrooms around the country. Comprehensive in scope, the book discusses specific ways to build word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, especially for readers who are struggling.New to This Edition*Updated throughout to reflect important recent research advances.*Chapter summing up the past century's reading debates and the growing acceptance of balanced teaching.*New and revised vignettes of exemplary teachers.

En sosiologisk klassiker! Med innledning av Tian Sørhaug. Den nye, fleksible kapitalismen fremtvinger spørsmål om vår karakter - de personlige egenskapene vi verdsetter ved oss selv, og som vi ønsker at også andre skal verdsette. Hvordan kan vi avgjøre hva som er av varig verdi i oss selv, når samfunnet er så utålmodig og kun fokuserer på det umiddelbare øyeblikk? Hvordan kan langsiktige mål etterstrebes innenfor en økonomi som er hengitt til det kortsiktige? Hvordan kan gjensidig lojalitet og forpliktelse opprettholdes av institusjoner som hele tiden plukkes fra hverandre og kontinuerlig blir reorganisert? I Det fleksible mennesket tar Richard Sennett for seg fleksibilitetens innvirkning på den personlige karakteren. Han utforsker kontrasten mellom den "gamle" kapitalismens rigide, hierarkiske organisasjoner og det nye arbeidslivets krav om fleksibilitet, omorganisering, risikotaking, kortvarig gruppearbeid og nettverksbygging. Boken tar opp sentrale tema for fag som sosiologi, arbeidslivs- og organisasjonsstudier, ledelse og etikk. Boken er en oversettelse av The Corrosion of Character (1998). Richard Sennett er professor i sosiologi ved London School of Economics og New York University. Tian Sørhaug er antropolog og senterleder ved Senter for teknologi, innovasjon og kultur, Universitetet i Oslo. «Sennett er en mester i å vikle ut store sammenhenger av konkrete hendelser og situasjoner. Denne teksten er breddfull av skarpt sette og beskrevne situasjoner. En samtale på et fly med en jaget og plaget konsulent eller arbeidsforholdene på et moderne bakeri blir til miniatyrportretter av levende mennesker fanget i egne liv. I situasjoner de både skaper og blir skapt av. Det handler om et vedvarende tema i Sennetts forskning; kapitalismens sosialpsykologi.» - Tian Sørhaug