An Invitation to Health (12th Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (624 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0495011479 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 587 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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examples students can relate to, contemporary coverage, visual appeal, testing preparation). The unique approach of Dianne Hales's text revolves around the student focus (i.e. This text is comprehensive in its coverage and includes the latest research and data on topics students care about, from personal relationships, to eating habits and understanding health risks. To enhance the critical thinking aspect, case studies have been added in each chapter that will present a personal issue involving making a healthy choice. The Twelfth Edition continues to offer the same great content, features, and support materials, and now is taking it even further by emphasizing the importance of behavior change and developing life skills.. Additionally, with this updated Twelfth Edition, there is the new HealthNow™ Online assessment and learning tool, including pre- and post-tests, a personalized behavior change plan, and activities to add enjoyment to learning and allow students to explore, e
"Pleased" according to Betty L. Anderson. Range of topics is the following: How to change your habits, stress, spiritual and mental health, lifestyles, fitness, nutrition, weight loss, sexuality, addictive behaviors, and prevention. The book approaches health from the perspective of a young adult student. Be aware that the book does not come with the access card that is advertised inside the front cover. The access card is a separate course that you have to pay more for. If you are unsure of what you are purchasing then call to order instead of ordering online. That way . Good read Bought it for school use, was very informative and I actually enjoyed learning from this book!. An Invitation to Health Agnes D. Garcia The book is like branch new. I received the book just in time. I would say I was very satisfied with my purchase through Amazon. I had purchase books from other places but since the image of the book was not displayed and ISBN was misleading I end up with a book that I don't need and since it was very cheap, it was useless for me to send it back since shipping cost will cost me more. Having the image and ISBN displayed will really make a big difference for online purchases.
It has met my expectations and more importantly, the expectations of my students.""Hales offers an extensive amount of added features to enhance student learning and aid in teaching pedagogy. "The information is current and up-to-date, topics are very relevant, and its readability level is conducive to the college student. The text promotes individual responsibility for health choices and stimulates the reader to consciously begin to evaluate their own views and attitudes towards their health choices and at the same time provide current information and resources to help the reader make more educated health decisions."
Her bestselling textbooks include AN INVITATION TO HEALTH, AN INVITATION TO WELLNESS, and AN INVITATION TO PERSONAL CHANGE. . Her trade books include the award-winning compendium of mental health information CARING FOR THE MIND: THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH; THINK THIN, BE THIN (with Doris Helmering); JUST LIKE A WOMAN: HOW GENDER SCIENCE IS REDEFINING WHAT MAKES US FEMALE; THE MIND-MOOD PILL BOOK; INTENSIVE CARING: NEW HOPE FOR