This interdisciplinary collection provides a set of innovative and inventive approaches to the use of video as a research method. Building on the development of visual methods across the social sciences, it highlights a range of possibilities for making and working with video data. The collection showcases different video methods, including video diaries, video go-alongs, time-lapse video, mobile devices, multi-angle video recording, video ethnography, and ethnographic documentary. Each me...

As an ethnographic method walking has a long history, but it has only recently begun to attract focused attention. By walking alongside participants, researchers have been able to observe, experience, and make sense of a broad range of everyday practices. At the same time, the idea of talking and walking with participants has enabled research to be informed by the landscapes in which it takes place. By sharing conversations in place, and at the participants’ pace, sociologists are beginnin...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Implementing The Charlotte Mason Method is a practical, heartwarming audiobook that follows one family’s journey from frustration to fulfillment as they transform their homeschooling experience using Charlotte Mason’s timeless principles. Each chapter brings stories, insights, and actionable tips to help parents create a joyful, engaging, and meaningful education for their children. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or a seas...

In this new edition of a bestseller, all the contents have been brought upto-date by addressing current standards and best practices in the assessment and prediction of ADMET properties. Although the previous chapter layout has been retained, substantial revisions have been made, with new topics such as pro-drugs, active metabolites and transporters covered in detail in a manner useful to the Drug Discovery scientist. The authors discuss the parameters and processes important for the absor...

Fresh, friendly and accessible, this book makes psychology research methods come alive.Calmly steering readers through the research process, it covers all stages – from theory, generating research topics and being an ethical researcher to data collection, analysis and writing up – without overwhelming jargon.It also:Covers qualitative and quantitative methods equally, supporting readers to choose the best approach for their project;Spotlights contemp...

It’s not your fault.The nightless scrolls.The constant feel-good moments when someone engages with your post.Every single interaction.Every single second.It feels great and it almost feels like… that empty void isn’t really there when you’re online…However, you realize an unsettling energy after all those hours pass by… “where did the time go?” and you’re all of a sudden feeling down.Today, there is a never ending amount of distractio...

Knowledge Co-Construction in Online Learning is a comprehensive, foundational resource that explores the study of social construction of knowledge through platforms, social dynamics, and other aspects of today’s technology-enhanced education. The interactive spaces, from formal computer-supported collaborative learning settings to informal social media-integrative environments, that comprise asynchronous online learning offer a rich source of data for analyzing teaching and learni...

When the Tinder Is WetA Practical Guide to Starting Reliable Outdoor Fires with Lighters, Ferro Rods, Friction Methods, Fuel Prep, Wet Weather, and Campfire SafetyBy Charlotte MagbanuaA fire that works on a dry afternoon can fail fast when the wood is damp, the wind picks up, your hands are cold, and everyone is waiting for you to fix it.When the Tinder Is Wet is a practical field guide to making outdoor fire-starting more dependable. Instead of treating igni...

This volume provides practical guidance on a variety of techniques and steps to ensure successful variant calling. Chapters detail methods for variant calling from single-nucleotide variants to structural variants, variant calling in specialized data types such as RNA-seq and UMI-tagged sequencing, alignment-free genotyping and SNP calling, variant detection in single-cell DNA sequencing data, variant annotation, and preanalytical quality control to ensure successful variant calling. Writt...

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to health services research. Health services research uses empirical studies to address challenges in the delivery and organization of health care. The book focuses on healthcare delivery (micro-level), which is embedded in institutions such as hospitals (meso-level) and healthcare systems (macro-level). The quality of the research approach determines the value of health services research to a large extent. The book, therefore, puts empha...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an age of ever-evolving cyber threats, a strong security posture is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering penetration testing, providing you with the knowledge and practical skills to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them. This book goes beyond theoretical concepts, offering a hands-on approach to learning. You'll explore a range of ...

If you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting.The first toy ever made was the doll! Today doll collecting is the world’s largest hobby. Dolls remind us of our favorite childhood moments, a time in history that we are most fond of, and even a beloved art style r...