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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        March 2019

        Diversity Competence

        Cultures Don’t Meet, People Do

        by Edwin Hoffman, Arjan Verdooren

        In today's world many people live, learn and work in international and multicultural environments. Intercultural communication has become an important topic in many fields of work and study. Given the complexities of globalization, knowledge of cultures and cultural differences is rarely sufficient. In this book, interpersonal communication forms the point of departure: the meeting of people, not of cultures. The authors describe what diversity competence entails: which processes, challenges and skills are relevant in a 'superdiverse' world. They demonstrate how the TOPOI model offers an inclusive, communicative approach to analyzing and addressing potential miscommunication. - Addresses controversial topics frankly and clearly without being simplistic. - Discusses theory from several different fields. - Case studies provide practical examples and guidelines. - Companion website with extra case studies and study assignments. The target audience for Diversity Competence includes students, educators and professionals in the fields of communication and media, business, management and leadership, governance and international relations and cooperation.

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        Medicine

        Transcultural and Transcategorial Competence

        by Dagmar Domenig

        This textbook offers a foundational practical handbook on handling multiplicity, difference and diversity for healthcare professions. The first part deals with the social dynamics of pluralistic societies as well as economic flexibility, demographic change, and trends in mobility, migration and civil rights. The second part discusses “transitory categories”, using the example of disappearing terms such as “foreign cultures”, “second generation”, “religion” and “disability”. The third part focusses on “exclusion” through stigma, misanthropy and non-recognition as well as on basic and human rights. The meaning of transcategorical competence at different ages, different living environments and fields of practice is described in the fourth part, in articles on female circumcision, traumatization, migrant children and ageing. The fifth part is dedicated to healthcare provision, with a particular focus on women and men with experience of migration, on people with cognitive impairment and mental disorders and experience of migration. In the sixth part, various communication aspects in dealing with variation and difference are discussed.

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        Medicine

        Work & Care – The Path to Compatibility Competence

        Reconciling Work and Caring for Family Members

        by Iren Bischofberger

        The book focuses on people who, in addition to their gainful employment, are also responsible for caring for sick, impaired, or very old relatives - in other words, “work & care”. This topic is at the intersection of two scarce resources - the private unpaid care potential for loved ones on the one hand and the employment potential of family members on the other. The author examines what the professional, operational, and political consequences are for nursing science and practice as well as for service providers and payers. She makes suggestions for the development of personal, family, and organizational compatibility competence on the levels of action time-out and regeneration, knowledge and empowerment, coordination and organization, exchange and accompaniment. Finally, she offers options for action for nursing science and sheds light on the field of activity of scientific policy advice.

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        Nursing & ancillary services

        Nursing Education Manual

        Theory - Empiricism - Practice

        by Maria A. Marchwacka (Ed.)

        The handbook explains theoretical approaches to nursing education, provides empirical findings on the concept of education in nursing, and shows possibilities for practical applications and implementation of nursing education using examples in vocational education, such as interdisciplinary learning, competence orientation, simulation testing, and inclusion, as well as professionalism and awareness of language registers of teachers.

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        April 2015

        Essentials of Palliative Medicine

        by Steffen Eychmüller

        The authors have consulted widely with doctors, students, and nurses in order to identify the information that is essential for greater competence and confidence in palliative care. The result is this compact and interdisciplinary book that will prepare the reader for the challenges of caring for the terminally ill and dying. This pocketbook with information on palliative medicine in note form for quick guidance and reference in practical situations. Target Group: medical students, doctors in initial and further training, nurses.

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        September 2015

        Marte Meo Method in Nursing

        by Claudia Berther, Therese Niklaus Loosli

        The Marte-Meo Method, developed by the Dutch educational counselor Maria Aarts, is a resource and solution focused communication- and video-analysis-method that supports care takers as well as patients in their daily (challenging) interactions. The method uses short film clips from real life situations and analyses these together with the participants. Using this method, inter personal skills as well as the quality of nursing improve and participants learn how to strengthen the emotional competence of those in need of their care. Target Group: Nurses, Nurse Educators

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        July 2022

        Digital Competence and Future Skills

        How companies prepare themselves for the digital future

        by Ramin, Philipp

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        Psychology

        Mental and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood

        Textbook on Basics, Clinic and Therapy

        by Rüdiger Kißgen, Kathrin Sevecke (Eds.)

        One in five children in a kindergarten class is at risk for mental health problems. By making a diagnosis as early as possible, the child may receive targeted support and be strengthened in his or her further development. This textbook aims at increasing competence in the expert treatment of mental disorders and behavioral problems in early childhood. After a compact presentation of child development in the first six years of life, possible clinical disorders are presented, stringently structured according to classification, prevalence, causes, diagnosis, and therapy. The disorders that are covered in this book include autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, affective disorders, sleep, eating, and crying disorders, trauma, stress, and deprivation disorders, and attachment and relationship disorders of early childhood.

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        Psychology
        December 2018

        Group Dynamics in Practice

        by Antons, Klaus; Ehrensperger, Heidi; Milesi, Rita

        This widely successful title supports the reader in working with groups through a variety of exercises and group-dynamic work models. People who work with groups and teams in a wide variety of fields such as health and education, human resources, and team building will find many exercises as well as models showing different phases and the development of group dynamics. The book’s 10 chapters cover many different aspects and stages of group  processes such as the beginning of a seminar, training of observational skills, communicative competence and feedback, cooperation and competition, group decisions and group conflicts, and many more. Each chapter contains an introduction to the topic, eight main exercises (with many variants) and working papers. On the enclosed CD-ROM, numerous materials that can be used in performing the exercises are provided for printing. For:• psychologists• medical professionals• social scientists• social workers• coaches

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        Medicine
        November 2021

        An Introduction to Pet Dental Care

        For Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

        by Kathy Istace

        Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases observed by small animal practitioners, and it is not uncommon for the veterinary technician to be the first line in oral health assessment and treatment. Despite this, current dentistry training for veterinary technicians and nurses is often very limited. This book explains the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of pet dental diseases including periodontal disease, fractured teeth, tooth resorption, dental malocclusions, oral masses, jaw fractures, and other oral conditions. It covers: · Instruction in essential skills such as dental cleaning, charting, radiography, and equipment maintenance. · Advanced skills such as the administration of regional nerve blocks and periodontal treatments. · The aetiology and treatment of common oral conditions. Improving competence in veterinary dental skills benefits technicians, veterinary practices, owners and their pets. Explaining pet dental diseases in a relatable way, this book allows veterinary staff to relay important dental information to pet owners in a way they understand. Providing solutions to help prevent and manage pet dental diseases, it outlines treatment options, outcomes, and post-operative dental care.

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        December 2005

        Poesie des einfach Lebens /Poésie de la vie simple

        Die französischen Gedichte von Rainer Maria Rilke - ausgewählt, neu übersetzt und mit Hinweisen zum Verständis versehen /Les poèmes francais de Rainer Maria Rilke - choisi, traduits en allemand et commentés en fancais

        by Heiner, Johannes / Illustriert von Heinzelmann, Peter

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