A filosofia aplicada consiste na prática profissional em que um especialista, o filósofo, ajuda a indivíduos e/ou grupos a analisar criticamente os elementos básicos de seus problemas e questões existenciais. Utiliza ferramentas argumentais, lógicas, compressivas (hermenêuticas) e experienciais para ajudar a pessoa a aprofundar-se nas raízes daquilo que lhe inquieta. Atualmente, os filósofos aplicados estenderam seu campo de ação até as prisões, hospitais, escolas e universidades, consultas ou áreas lúdicas como bibliotecas, cafeterias ou centros de enologia. A filosofia clínica é uma forma de ajuda desenvolvida fora dos espaços acadêmicos da Medicina e da Psicologia. Possui três momentos essenciais: a exposição da história de vida da pessoa para a delineação de sua rede intelectual, a planificação clínica e a aplicação dos submodos ou procedimentos clínicos. Entre as terapias verbais, é a que mais se aproxima da tradição filosófica, tomando dela vários conceitos que, em qualquer caso, organiza de forma peculiar. Sua justificativa se baseia no método fenomenológico e em várias correntes psicológicas. Embora seja aplicada, essencialmente, para a clínica pessoal, está começando a ser utilizada em grupos e em empresas. Depois de vinte anos de experiências no Brasil, começa a chegar a outros países. O objetivo inicial deste livro é oferecer uma introdução aos dois campos e desenvolver uma reflexão sobre suas bases orteguianas (e zambranianas) no âmbito espanhol e brasileiro. Para este fim, se unem as contribuições de Packter e Barrientos a de um dos especialistas internacionais reconhecidos sobre a filosofia de José Ortega Y Gasset: José Mauricio

How small businesses can use the Internet and e-commerce to succeed in the global marketplace. Small companies account for a surprising one-third of U.S. exports, and their market share is growing. The Internet has played a major role in helping these companies develop an increasingly powerful international presence. Global E-Commerce Strategies for Small Businesses describes the export opportunities e-commerce holds for small-to-medium size enterprises (SMEs) all over the world. The book is organized in two parts. The first uses examples and case studies of small exporting companies from six countries to show how SMEs and new entrepreneurs are not only successful but also often responsible for job creation, innovation, and economic growth in their regions. It also examines common obstacles to exports such as local and international laws, cultural differences, trade barriers, taxation, and transport infrastructure. The second part covers the steps in setting up a global business: researching business opportunities, identifying and reaching out to customers, building and keeping an online image, closing the deal, and maintaining customer support. Written in a casual, accessible style, the book offers an overview of the tools and services available to help smaller companies flourish in the global marketplace.

Due to the current paradigm shift from traditional teaching to a mixed model with the inclusion of e-learning strategies, reforms in clinical education models are necessary and must carefully consider the socio-professional changes needed to support such efforts. Further study of the implementation of clinical and virtual reality education simulators in education, the irreplaceable role of teaching in the design of advanced roles for health professionals, and the role of education in the continuing professional development are all necessary for the future of successful allied health professional education. The Handbook of Research on Improving Allied Health Professions Education: Advancing Clinical Training and Interdisciplinary Translational Research discusses a range of important topics related to medical and health professions education and clarifies purposes, processes, and future priorities in introducing changes in the educational system. Covering topics such as new technologies and patient safety, this major reference work is ideal for researchers, practitioners, academicians, industry professionals, instructors, and students.

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 56 Brazilian ceramic conference (CBC), June 3-6, 2012, COLAOB,Latin American Cong. Of Artificial Organs and Biomaterials August 22-25, 2012, TTT VI (VI Brazil conf. on Heat Treatments), June 17-22, 2012. The 120 papers are grouped as follows: I. 7 th Latin American Congress of Artificial Organs and Biomaterials (COLAOB), II. Brazilian Surface Treatments and Exhibition (EBRATS), III. VI Brazilian Conference on Heat Treatment (T.T.T.), IV. 7 th International Conference on Intelligent Processing and Manufacturing of Materials (IPMM), V. 56 Brazilian Ceramic Conferenc (CBC), VI. Eighth International Latin Conference on Powder Technology (PTECH)