Professional Ethics

In this 2024 edition of Ethics & Professional Development for Addiction Counselors, Dr. Marcus Mottley defines and clarifies a wide number of ethical issues and dilemmas involving conflicts of interest, boundary issues, confidentiality, professional behaviors and the core obligations, roles and responsibilities of addiction counselors. In this 2024 edition, he also covers topics such as Telehealth and Virtual Counseling, Integration of Technology into Counseling, Social Media Use, the Legalization of Cannabis, Recovery Oriented Care Models and Peer Support Counseling. Addiction ...

The Ethics of Caring is a unique and widely recommended text that complements standard ethics texts by helping the student or professional find right relationship with a client. Written for practicing therapy and medical professionals, students, teachers, supervisors, and mentors, The Ethics of Caring model first promotes self-compassion, then gently guides self-reflection about unconscious countertransference that often occurs in the main areas of human life. The book illuminates many extraordinary types of human experiences to help professionals become aware in case clients bring these ...

Whole Foods Market cofounder John Mackey and professor and Conscious Capitalism, Inc. cofounder Raj Sisodia argue for the inherent good of both business and capitalism. Featuring some of today's best-known and most-successful companies, they illustrate how these two forces can - and do - work most powerfully to create value for all stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, investors, society, and the environment.

It is commonly believed that the Great Depression that began in 1929 resulted from a confluence of events beyond any one person's or government's control. In fact, as Liaquat Ahamed reveals, it was the decisions made by a small number of central bankers that were the primary cause of the economic meltdown, the effects of which set the stage for World War II and reverberated for decades.

Vividly written, The Infidel and the Professor is a compelling account of a great friendship of two towering Enlightenment thinkers that had great consequences for modern thought. David Hume is widely regarded as the most important philosopher ever to write in English, but during his lifetime, he was attacked as "the Great Infidel" for his skeptical religious views and deemed unfit to teach the young. In contrast, Adam Smith was a revered professor of moral philosophy and is now often hailed as the founding father of capitalism.

Patagonia, named by Fortune in 2007 as the coolest company on the planet, has earned a reputation as much for its ground-breaking environmental and social practices as for the quality of its clothes. In this exceptionally frank account, Chouinard and Stanley recount how the company and its culture gained the confidence, by step and misstep, to make its work progressively more responsible, and to ultimately share its discoveries with companies as large as Wal-Mart or as small as the corner bakery.

A MUST READ story of a small town doctor and his battle against an unjust legal system. "In the blink of an eye, Dr. Scott Geise went from respected small-town dentist to convicted felon. His crime? Trying to provide the best care for his patients. In this story you will find a chilling account of how an all-American success story became a nightmare of false accusations, legal manipulation, and ultimate betrayal. With raw honesty and dark humor, Geise recounts his journey from the heights of professional success to the depths of a federal prison cell. This gripping memoir exposes the ...

COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE --- This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), and computational linguistics, providing an in-depth analysis of their impact across various domains. It gets into the challenges of developing NLP tools for low-resource languages, emphasizing the need for linguistic diversity in the digital age. Ethical considerations in AI language models are scrutinized, highlighting the importance of responsible AI development. The book also addresses the ...

Ethical decision-making is at the heart of every successful real estate career. Conquer Real Estate Ethics provides a clear, concise guide to professional standards, agency duties, and legal responsibilities. Whether you’re preparing for a licensing exam or working as a licensed agent, this book delivers practical explanations and real-world scenarios to help you navigate tricky ethical situations with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn how to apply key principles like loyalty, obedience, confidentiality, and full disclosure in everyday transactions. Topics include dual agency ethics,...

Where does one go without health insurance, when turned away by hospitals, clinics, and doctors? In The People’s Hospital, physician Ricardo Nuila’s stunning debut, we follow the lives of five uninsured Houstonians as their struggle for survival leads them to a hospital where insurance comes second to genuine care.

Discretion, secrecy, and subtle strategy were the weapons of choice at Wall Street investment bank Lazard Frères & Co. For more than a century, the mystique and reputation of the "Great Men" who worked there allowed the firm to garner unimaginable profits, social cachet, and outsized influence in the halls of power. But in the mid-1980s, their titanic egos started getting in the way, and the Great Men of Lazard jeopardized all they had built.

Discover the timeless works of Aristotle, one of the most influential philosophers, whose insights continue to shape modern thought. The Complete Aristotle Collection is your gateway to the teachings that have endured for over two millennia.

When Jochen Zeitz and Anselm Grun first met onstage as "the manager and the monk", Zeitz was CEO and Chairman of Puma, and Father Grün was a monk serving as the business manager of his Benedictine abbey. They discuss what it means to lead and manage responsibly and sustainably in today's shifting world. Available now in English, The Manager and the Monk features these topical essays and dialogues, drawing on sources as diverse as the Bible, contemporary religious thought, psychological theory, and the innovative "environmental profit & loss account" Zeitz developed for Puma.

Learn how to protect yourself from manipulation—without becoming manipulative. Mind Games Exposed breaks down the hidden tactics people use to control, deceive, and influence. Whether it’s gaslighting, love bombing, or emotional blackmail, this book helps you recognize the red flags—and fight back with clarity and confidence. Understand the psychology of narcissism, control, and covert manipulation Spot common manipulation tactics in relationships, workplaces, and sales Strengthen your emotional boundaries and mental resilience Respond, recover, and rebuild from toxic influenceThis ...

Søren Kierkegaard is one of the most passionate and challenging of all modern philosophers, and is often regarded as the founder of existentialism. Over about a decade in the 1840s and 1850s, writings poured from his pen pursuing the question of existence - how to be a human being in the world? - while exploring the possibilities of Christianity and confronting the failures of its institutional manifestation around him.

How to Evangelize in the Marketplace Without Losing Your Professional Edge Are you ready to turn your workplace into a mission field without compromising your professional reputation? Marketplace Evangelism is your ultimate guide to fulfilling the Great Commission right where you are—at the desk, in meetings, or even during coffee breaks. Packed with bold strategies and practical wisdom, this book empowers Christians to share their faith confidently while maintaining their professional edge. Discover how you can shine as a beacon of Christ’s light in the corporate world, bringing hope ...

When André de Ruyter took over as Eskom CEO in January 2020, he quickly realised why it was considered the toughest job in South Africa. Aside from neglected equipment, ageing power stations and an eroded skills base, he discovered that Eskom was crippled by corruption on a staggering scale. De Ruyter takes the listener inside the boardrooms and government meetings where South Africa’s future is shaped, with ministers often pulling in conflicting directions, and candidly reflects on his three years at the power utility.

Derek Parfit (1942–2017) is the most famous philosopher most people have never heard of. Widely regarded as one of the greatest moral thinkers of the past hundred years, Parfit was anything but a public intellectual. Yet his ideas have shaped the way philosophers think about things that affect us all: equality, altruism, what we owe to future generations, and even what it means to be a person. In Parfit, David Edmonds presents the first biography of an intriguing, obsessive, and eccentric genius.

Conquer the EPPP provides a focused, easy-to-understand overview of essential topics for psychology professionals preparing for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. This book is designed to complement comprehensive study materials, not replace them. Its goal is to reinforce foundational knowledge, clarify key concepts, and help test takers identify areas for deeper study. Each chapter covers core psychological principles—from ethics and professional conduct to biological, cognitive, and developmental foundations. It also explores specialized domains such as forensic, ...

One of the most influential philosophers and theologians in the history of Western thought, St Thomas Aquinas established the foundations for much of modern philosophy of religion, and is famous for his arguments for the existence of God. In this cogent and multifaceted introduction to the great saint's work, Edward Feser argues that you cannot fully understand Aquinas' philosophy without his theology, and vice-versa. He covers Aquinas' thoughts on the soul, natural law, metaphysics, and more.