Month: May 2014

Book Review: Developing Multicultural Counseling Competence–A Systems Approach, 2nd ed.

Editors: Danica G. Hays, PhD, and Bradley T. Erford, PhD Publisher: Pearson – 607 pages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram With 43 contributing authors of various cultural, ethnic, geographic and racial backgrounds, this book is a sort of unique tool on the process of developing competence in counseling a diverse range of people. Its coverage of topics is also extensive, mainly because culture is such a broad concept that encompasses many aspects human beings, as the editors write in their Preface. Culture not only means many things to many people; to some it means a few things, while to...

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Book Review: Learning and Behavior, 7th edition

Author: James E. Mazur Publisher: Pearson – 429 pages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram You need not have taken a previous course in psychology to benefit from this book which is user-friendly, with material that is well organized and presented in its 13 chapters. Learning Objectives are itemized at the beginning of each chapter; visual aids such as charts  and figures help you understand the text material more easily; and a Practice Quiz in each chapter enables you to test your learning and retention of the basic concepts covered. In addition, a Summary puts in capsule form, essentially what...

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Book Review: The Journey of Adulthood, 8th edition

Author: Barbara R. Bjorklund Publisher: Pearson – 438 pages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram This book on the journey and process of development into adulthood is based on four sources of information: Classical studies from pioneers in the field of adult development Research findings from large-scale projects and major theories of adult development Smaller studies of diverse groups, showing the influences of gender, culture, ethnicity, race and socioeconomic background on this journey What the author calls “a sweetening of this sometimes medicinal taste with a spoonful of honey – a little personal warmth and humor.” To give you a...

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Book Review: Communication Sciences and Disorders – A Clinical Evidence-Based Approach, 3rd edition

Authors: Laura M. Justice and Erin E. Redle Publisher: Pearson – 557 pages Book Review by: Sonu Chandiram This book is also available as an enhanced Pearson eText. Go to this website for details: www.pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks The eText is an interactive version that includes three to five videos per chapter that exemplify, model, or expand upon chapter concepts. Look for the play button to see where video is available in the affordable enhanced eText version of this book. This book on the study of communication sciences and disorders provides to you the student current theories, research and practices in the...

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Book Review: Dermatology Essentials

Authors: Jean L. Bolognia, MD; Julie V. Schaffer, MD; Karynne O. Duncan, MD; and Christine J. Ko, MD. Publisher: Elsevier Saunders – 1025 pages Book Review by: Nano Khilnani The full text of this book of more than a thousand pages, with 100 chapters, is searchable online at www.ExpertConsult.com. This is how you do that: Login or sign up at the above website address Scratch off the grey sticker found on the inside front cover of your book to get your PIN Enter your PIN into the Redeem a Book code on the website Click Redeem Go to My Library Once you have logged in or signed up on the above-stated website, you can access the entire contents of this book through your PC, Mac, most mobile devices and eReaders. Expert Consult allows you to browse, search and interact with this title – online and offline. These are among the beneficial features available to you online: Seamless, real-time integration between devices Straightforward navigation and search Notes and highlights sharing with other users and through social media Enhanced images with annotations, labels, and hot spots for zooming on specific details* Live streaming video and animations* Self-assessment tools such as questions embedded with the text and multiple-format quizzes* *Some features vary by title This book has extensive coverage of many areas of dermatology, yet it has been thoughtfully sized right –...

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