New Releases by Richard Fowler

Most parents think that their children are the most talented, most intelligent, and most likeable human beings on the planet. Even though this conclusion represents, for the most part, a biased perspective, when it comes to sport participation, many caregivers don''t stop to evaluate the reality of their presuppositions and the total cost it takes to raise a star elite athlete. Three university professors, however, desire to paint a realistic picture by providing an honest look at the components necessary for one to become a star athlete. Counting the Cost: Raising & Coaching Elite Athletes is a template that will help caregivers see a holistic view of the necessary ingredients involved for a player to become known as an "elite athlete." Becoming a star athlete, then, is a symphony production composed of parents, coaches, and athletes all coming together to produce a harmonious product that is enjoyed and admired by all.

In ''Experiments and Observations Relative to the Influence'', Richard Fowler delves into the world of experimental psychology, exploring the ways in which external influences can impact human behavior and decision-making. Through a series of carefully conducted experiments and observations, Fowler highlights the importance of environmental factors in shaping our thoughts and actions. His straightforward writing style and attention to detail make this book a valuable contribution to the field of psychology, shedding light on the intricate relationship between nature and nurture. Set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment period, Fowler''s work reflects the growing interest in empirical research and scientific inquiry during the 18th century. His exploration of the human mind offers readers a deeper understanding of the complexities of human behavior and the role of environmental stimuli in shaping our perceptions and choices. Readers interested in the history of psychology and the foundations of behavioral science will find ''Experiments and Observations Relative to the Influence'' to be a thought-provoking and enlightening read.

"This book has been written so that students with limited math and reading skills can gain a clear understanding of electricity and electronic devices"--

Reproduction of the original: Influence Lately Discovered By M. Galvani by Richard Fowler

This widely-used text prepares students for entry-level jobs in electronics, electrical trades and related fields. Its level and approach are ideal for both electronics and electricity programs looking for a relatively short, applied book covering DC/AC circuits. Additional chapters on topics such as safety, transformers, motors, instrumentation, and residential wiring are also included. No prior knowledge of electricity is assumed; the only prerequisites are arithmetic and basic algebra. Practical skills are emphasized throughout the text, and supported in the hands-on work provided in the companion Experiments Manual. MultiSim circuit files are provided, on a bound-in CD ROM, for those who want to bring software simulation work into their classes and labs.

By shining the flashlight tethered to the cover, readers can create spooky shadows to help illustrate the rhyming couplets about things that happen at night, such as mice playing a graveyard, bats at the window, and a hungry shark swimming.

Here''s a very original fun idea for Halloween! Kids can open to any one of the book''s five two-page spreads, and a silhouette nighttime scene pops up against an evocatively tinted night sky background. A miniature flashlight attached to the book''s cover can be turned on in a darkened room, its glow moved around to create shadows and give spooky animation to each scene. A typical silhouette depicts a gnarled tree, where an owl takes wing as it prepares to pounce on a mouse in the shrubbery below. The scene''s brief caption announces: "After dark a little mouse flees/ As an owl swoops down through the trees!" Each of the five silhouetted scene suggests the start of an eerie Halloween story, but it''s up to the kids who open this book to imagine and tell original stories for themselves.

The experiments manual has been updated for relevance and to assure that readily available parts are used. The manual includes a section covering general safety rules for electricity and electronics and a section covering introductory concepts. Also included in the manual are various chapter tests and lab exercises; appendices covering common tools, breadboarding, lab notebook policies, and thermal design and heat sinks. For convenience, a copy of the MultiSIM CD-ROM is packaged with the manual.

A pop-through-the-slot book with a magical theme, this has lots of play value for toddlers. The full colour illustrations are by Richard Fowler. Children are able to do magic tricks and can lift-the-flaps to play Find the Bunny, watch him change colour and see him escape from a locked chest.

Text and pop-up illustrations introduce five different kinds of trucks from dump truck to forklift and the men who drive them.

Mole is on holiday at the seaside. He is about to join his friends on a boat trip, when his hat blows away! Slide Mole through the slot in each picture: under deckchairs, through ice-cream stalls and even into a Punch and Judy show, to help find Mole''s big spotty sun-hat.

When Little Chick strays away from his mother, he meets all sorts of animals as he tries to find his way home.

First published Longman, 1981

A novelty book in which small children can participate in the story. The reader can pop Mole out of the special slot on the front page and move him from page to page, bed to bed, to finally find his own bed and go to sleep.

New imaging methods have proliferated in recent years and many older techniques have either become more restricted in their applications or completely obsolete. It is difficult for clinicians to keep up with these changes, especially since most practicing doctors have had little formal teaching in radiology. As a result, many requests are received in radiology departments for examination which are either inappropriate or unnecessary. This practical book encourages rational and effective use of imaging facilities, enabling a diagnosis to be reached as quickly as possible and avoiding unnecessary referrals. This is particularly important at a time when health care resources are stretched and the public are becoming increasingly aware of the possible hazards of radiation. The opening chapters discuss the general principles of effective use of the radiology department, the techniques available, the hazards of imaging, and the patient''s viewpoint. Following chapters systematically consider good practice in a range of clinical situations. This book will be valuable to all hospital doctors and students in day to day practice, and in preparation for higher examinations.

Activity books which feature a cardboard character which takes the reader on an exciting adventure as it passes through a slot on each page

For the millions of people currently invloved in Twelve-Step recovery programs, and anyone dealing with obsessive-compulsive behaviors, this latest offering from the Minirth-Meier Clinic Series takes the abstract concepts of the Twelve Steps and reveals practical Christian ways to put them into daily practice.

Daily meditations written to help codependents develop a biblically-based, truth-centered view of themselves and their relationships with others. This daily devotional offers prayers in the Bible for recovering codependents on issues of intimacy, self-esteem, and relational do''s and don''ts in the Bible.

A guide to aid the user through a twelve step program to end compulsive and addictive behavior and find serenity through the word of God.

At her birthday party, each of Mouse''s animal friends gives her a candle for the birthday cake.