Although the phenomenon of library anxiety and its debilitating effects on library use have been observed for years, it has only recently been studied in a systematic and scientific manner. This is the first in depth look at the origins and subsequent evolution of this fascinating field of study. Beginning with a discussion of the Library Anxiety Scale, the most widely used measure of library anxiety among college and university students, it investigates a number of theoretical models, provides an extensive framework for conducting research at the institutional level, and offers both...
Although the phenomenon of library anxiety and its debilitating effects on library use have been observed for years, it has only recently been studied...
Each day, investors all over the world use the Internet to locate critical financial data that will lead to major decisions on issues of concern to industry and government. This international guide, containing information about more than 3000 Web sites, and covering 216 countries, regions, and territories, responds to the challenge of quickly identifying the needed intelligence. Divided into six sections, the first part of the book offers global finance and investment resources and services, such as international trade associations, corporate and industry information, stock exchanges,...
Each day, investors all over the world use the Internet to locate critical financial data that will lead to major decisions on issues of concern to...
In the past few years, using the Internet for information and guidance in the area of personal finance has become the obsession of more and more Americans. This guide provides the needed direction to locate the appropriate intelligence to answer questions about current personal financial needs. Covering over 1400 carefully selected Web sites, part 1 includes resources for financing personal goals, such as education and retirement. Other sections of the book offer sites on investment choices and services, managing and protecting assets, personal banking, debt management, estate planning,...
In the past few years, using the Internet for information and guidance in the area of personal finance has become the obsession of more and more Am...
A volume in Research on Stress and Coping in Education Gordon S. Gates, Walter H. Gmelch, and Mimi Wolverton, Series Editors Research on stress and coping phenomena has been among the most widely studied topics in social and behavioral sciences during the past several decades. Notwithstanding, the authors in this book have expanded the base of stress and coping research by providing a valuable reference source that includes guidelines and frameworks as well as empirical findings related to the application of mixed methods approaches to the study of stress and coping. This book is intended not...
A volume in Research on Stress and Coping in Education Gordon S. Gates, Walter H. Gmelch, and Mimi Wolverton, Series Editors Research on stress and co...
A volume in Research on Stress and Coping in Education Gordon S. Gates, Walter H. Gmelch, and Mimi Wolverton, Series Editors Research on stress and coping phenomena has been among the most widely studied topics in social and behavioral sciences during the past several decades. Notwithstanding, the authors in this book have expanded the base of stress and coping research by providing a valuable reference source that includes guidelines and frameworks as well as empirical findings related to the application of mixed methods approaches to the study of stress and coping. This book is intended not...
A volume in Research on Stress and Coping in Education Gordon S. Gates, Walter H. Gmelch, and Mimi Wolverton, Series Editors Research on stress and co...