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The Loom of Time

Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China

By: Robert D. Kaplan

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The Loom of Time

Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China

By: Robert D. Kaplan

A stunning exploration of the Greater Middle East, where lasting stability has often seemed just out of reach but may hold the key to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century “Engaging . . . Even those who resist Kaplan’s tragic sensibility have much to learn from his look at the emerging Middle East and its recent history.”—National Review The Greater Middle East, which Robert D. Kaplan defines as the vast region between the Mediterranean and China, encompassing much of the Arab world, parts of northern Africa, and Asia, existed for millennia as the crossroads of empire: Macedonian, Roman, Persian, Mongol, Ottoman, British, Soviet, American. But with the dissolution of empires in the twentieth century, postcolonial states have endeavored to maintain stability in the face of power struggles between factions, leadership vacuums, and the arbitrary borders drawn by exiting imperial rulers with little regard for geography or political groups on the ground. In the Loom of Time, Kaplan explores this broad, fraught space through reporting and travel writing to reveal deeper truths about the impacts of history on the present and how the requirements of stability over anarchy are often in conflict with the ideals of democratic governance. In The Loom of Time, Kaplan makes the case for realism as an approach to the Greater Middle East. Just as Western attempts at democracy promotion across the Middle East have failed, a new form of economic imperialism is emerging today as China's ambitions fall squarely within the region as the key link between Europe and East Asia. As in the past, the Greater Middle East will be a register of future great power struggles across the globe. And like in the past, thousands of years of imperial rule will continue to cast a long shadow on politics as it is practiced today. To piece together the history of this remarkable place and what it suggests for the future, Kaplan weaves together classic texts, immersive travel writing, and a great variety of voices from every country that all compel the reader to look closely at the realities on the ground and to prioritize these facts over ideals on paper. The Loom of Time is a challenging, clear-eyed book that promises to reframe our vision of the global twenty-first century.

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Random House

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0593242793

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Communication and Aging

By: Jon F. Nussbaum,Loretta L. Pecchioni,James D. Robinson,Teresa L. Thompson

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Communication and Aging

By: Jon F. Nussbaum,Loretta L. Pecchioni,James D. Robinson,Teresa L. Thompson

This text employs a communication perspective to examine the aging process and the ability of individuals to adapt successfully to aging. It continues the groundbreaking work of the first edition, emphasizing a life-span approach toward understanding the social interaction that occurs during later life. The edition provides a comprehensive update on the existing and emerging research within communication and aging studies and considers such topics as notions of successful aging, positive and negative stereotypes toward older adults, and health communication issues. It raises awareness of the barriers facing elderly people in conversation and the importance such conversations have in elderly people's lives. The impact of nonrelational processes, such as hearing loss, are considered as they impact relationships with others and affect the ability to age successfully. The book is organized into 14 chapters. Each chapter is written so that the reader is presented with an exhaustive review of the pertinent and recent literature from the social sciences. As in the first edition, when the literature is empirically based, the communicative ramifications are then discussed. Readers of this volume will gain greater understanding of the importance of their communicative relationships and how significant they remain across the life span. Developed for students in communication, psychology, nursing, social gerontology, sociology, and related areas, Communication and Aging provides important insights on communication to all who are affected by the aging process.

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Routledge

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113566725X

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Quality Assurance in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

By: D. Brynn Hibbert

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Quality Assurance in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

By: D. Brynn Hibbert

Analytical chemical results touch everyones lives can we eat the food? do I have a disease? did the defendant leave his DNA at the crime scene? should I invest in that gold mine? When a chemist measures something how do we know that the result is appropriate? What is fit for purpose in the context of analytical chemistry? Many manufacturing and service companies have embraced traditional statistical approaches to quality assurance, and these have been adopted by analytical chemistry laboratories. However the right chemical answer is never known, so there is not a direct parallel with the manufacture of ball bearings which can be measured and assessed. The customer of the analytical services relies on the quality assurance and quality control procedures adopted by the laboratory. It is the totality of the QA effort, perhaps first brought together in this text, that gives the customer confidence in the result. QA in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory takes the reader through all aspects of QA, from the statistical basics and quality control tools to becoming accredited to international standards. The latest understanding of concepts such as measurement uncertainty and metrological traceability are explained for a working chemist or her client. How to design experiments to optimize an analytical process is included, together with the necessary statistics to analyze the results. All numerical manipulation and examples are given as Microsoft Excel spreadsheets that can be implemented on any personal computer. Different kinds of interlaboratory studies are explained, and how a laboratory is judged in proficiency testing schemes is described. Accreditation to ISO 17025 or OECD GLP is nearly obligatory for laboratories of any pretension to quality. Here the reader will find an introduction to the requirements and philosophy of accreditation. Whether completing a degree course in chemistry or working in a busy analytical laboratory, this book is a single source for an introduction into quality assurance.

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Oxford University Press

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0198036728

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Feline Clinical Parasitology

By: Dwight D. Bowman,Charles M. Hendrix,David S. Lindsay,Stephen C. Barr

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Feline Clinical Parasitology

By: Dwight D. Bowman,Charles M. Hendrix,David S. Lindsay,Stephen C. Barr

Although there are books available dealing with canine parasitology, there is at present no book detailing parasites that offers clinical information specific to felines. Cats differ significantly from dogs in their parasitic infections and infestations. Although dogs and cats do share a few parasites, the vast majority of the parasites of these pets are specific to either cats or dogs, not to both. This must-have reference offers an in-depth examination of feline parasites. Topics covered include parasite identification, history, geographic distribution, pathogeneisis, epidemiology, zoonosis, diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention. Because of the immense worldwide popularity of cats and due to the amount of travel undertaken by cats and their owners, the authors have produced a book that is international in scope. Consequently, this exhaustive reference has strong appeal to practitioners and veterinary parasitologists in North America and around the world.

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MacSween's Pathology of the Liver E-Book

By: Alastair D. Burt,Linda D. Ferrell,Stefan G Hubscher,Bernard C. Portmann

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MacSween's Pathology of the Liver E-Book

By: Alastair D. Burt,Linda D. Ferrell,Stefan G Hubscher,Bernard C. Portmann

MacSween’s Pathology of the Liver delivers the expert know-how you need to diagnose all forms of liver pathology using the latest methods. Updated with all the most current knowledge and techniques, this medical reference book will help you more effectively evaluate and interpret both the difficult and routine cases you see in practice. Compare the specimens you encounter in practice to thousands of high-quality images that capture the appearance of every type of liver disease. Efficiently review all the key diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses for each lesion.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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A History of Conversion to Islam in the United States, Volume 2

The African American Islamic Renaissance, 1920-1975

By: Patrick D. Bowen

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A History of Conversion to Islam in the United States, Volume 2

The African American Islamic Renaissance, 1920-1975

By: Patrick D. Bowen

In A History of Conversion to Islam in the United States, Volume 2: The African American Islamic Renaissance, 1920-1975 Patrick D. Bowen offers an in-depth account of African American Islam as it developed in the United States during the fifty-five years that followed World War I. Having been shaped by a wide variety of intellectual and social influences, the ‘African American Islamic Renaissance’ appears here as a movement that was characterized by both great complexity and diversity. Drawing from a wide variety of sources—including dozens of FBI files, rare books and periodicals, little-known archives and interviews, and even folktale collections—Patrick D. Bowen disentangles the myriad social and religious factors that produced this unprecedented period of religious transformation.

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Travelers' Diarrhea

By: Charles D. Ericsson,Herbert L. DuPont,Robert Steffen

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Travelers' Diarrhea

By: Charles D. Ericsson,Herbert L. DuPont,Robert Steffen

In Travelers' Diarrhea, 2e, a team of medical experts brings you up-to-date on the pathogenesis and state-of-the-art management of travelers' diarrhea. Selected for their expertise in infectious diseases, the contributors also relate a thorough history of travelers' diarrhea, a basic understanding of the discipline, and a look at the future. Substantial understanding of the risks of acquiring travelers' diarrhea exists and we continue to learn about differences in host susceptibility.Updated information on the growing area of travelers' diarrhea is included. .

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1550093711

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McKee's Pathology of the Skin, 2 Volume Set E-Book

By: J. Eduardo Calonje,Thomas Brenn,Alexander J Lazar,Steven D. Billings

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McKee's Pathology of the Skin, 2 Volume Set E-Book

By: J. Eduardo Calonje,Thomas Brenn,Alexander J Lazar,Steven D. Billings

Comprehensive and lavishly illustrated, McKee's Pathology of the Skin, 5th Edition, is your reference of choice for up-to-date, authoritative information on dermatopathology. You'll find clinical guidance from internationally renowned experts along with details on etiology, pathogenesis, histopathology, and differential diagnosis – making this unique reference unparalleled in its wealth of clinical and histopathological material. The 5th Edition of this classic text is a must-have resource for practicing dermatopathologists and general pathologists who sign out skin biopsies. - Covers pathological aspects of skin diseases in addition to providing superb descriptions and illustrations of their clinical manifestations – the only available reference with this unique combination of features. - Integrates dermatopathology, clinical correlations, and clinical photographs throughout, and features bulleted lists of clinical features and differential diagnosis tables for easy reference. - Contains more than 5,000 superb histopathologic and clinical illustrations that demonstrate the range of histologic manifestations. - Brings you fully up to date with key molecular aspects of disease, the capabilities and limitations of molecular diagnostics, and targeted/personalized medicine. - Features up-to-date information on biologics, drug eruptions, and other developments in therapeutics. - Helps you stay current with the latest diagnostic tumor markers and other new developments in immunohistochemistry. - Includes a completely revised chapter on cutaneous lymphoma that reflects recent WHO-EORTC classification changes, as well as new coverage of sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma. - Shares the knowledge of the main editor Dr. J. Eduardo Calonje, along with co-editors Thomas Brenn, and Alexander Lazar, and new co-editor Steven D. Billings who offers expertise on both dermatopathology and soft tissue tumors. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0702075523

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Communication in a Civil Society

By: Shelley D. Lane,Ruth Anna Abigail,John Casey Gooch

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Communication in a Civil Society

By: Shelley D. Lane,Ruth Anna Abigail,John Casey Gooch

First Published in 2016. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company.

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1315450399

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Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases

By: Angela Yen-Moore,Dimitri T. Azar,Douglas D. Koch

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Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases

By: Angela Yen-Moore,Dimitri T. Azar,Douglas D. Koch

An overview of the detection, pathogenesis and treatment of a wide spectrum of viral diseases that express their presence in the skin and its affiliated membranes.

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0824744799

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Cannabis

Evolution and Ethnobotany

By: Robert C. Clarke,Mark D. Merlin

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Cannabis

Evolution and Ethnobotany

By: Robert C. Clarke,Mark D. Merlin

Cannabis: Evolution and Ethnobotany is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of the natural origins and early evolution of this famous plant, highlighting its historic role in the development of human societies. Cannabis has long been prized for the strong and durable fiber in its stalks, its edible and oil-rich seeds, and the psychoactive and medicinal compounds produced by its female flowers. The culturally valuable and often irreplaceable goods derived from cannabis deeply influenced the commercial, medical, ritual, and religious practices of cultures throughout the ages, and human desire for these commodities directed the evolution of the plant toward its contemporary varieties. As interest in cannabis grows and public debate over its many uses rises, this book will help us understand why humanity continues to rely on this plant and adapts it to suit our needs.

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Fire in the Belly

Building a World-leading High-tech Company from Scratch in Tumultuous Times

By: Jerry D. Neal,Jerry Bledsoe

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Fire in the Belly

Building a World-leading High-tech Company from Scratch in Tumultuous Times

By: Jerry D. Neal,Jerry Bledsoe

When Bill Pratt and Powell Seymour got laid off from their technology jobs in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1991, they had no idea that they were about to become leaders of a revolution in electronic communications. They did know that they wanted to start their own company, although they had no means to fund it. They asked their friend Jerry Neal to leave his job at the same company and join them to raise money and market their products. Those products numbered only seven at the time, and they could fit in a small matchbox with plenty of room to spare. But they were unlike any other products. Bill Pratt had designed the first radio frequency integrated circuits, the semiconductor chips that would make the cell-phone phenomenon possible. Within a year of starting the company, Pratt had designed another chip, the first power amplifier using an exotic technology that many considered unreliable and impossible to commercialize. Although the chip failed at first, it became a company builder. Now more than half of the cell phones made in the world contain power amplifiers made by RF Micro Devices of Greensboro, the world's leading supplier. The company has plants and offices around the world, and has broadened its reach into every aspect of wireless electronic communications. Jerry Neal's revealing, entertaining, often funny account of how this came about is much more than a story of one company's beginnings. It's a wild ride through the technology boom of the 1990s, at the peak of which, just nine years after its founding, RF Micro Devices had a market value of $16 billion, twice that of its technology partner, the huge, long-established defense contractor TRW. Fire in the Belly should be a handbook for entrepreneurs and a textbook for college business majors.

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Scruffy City Press

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1952154006

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The College "Y"

Student Religion in the Era of Secularization

By: D. Setran

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The College "Y"

Student Religion in the Era of Secularization

By: D. Setran

Please note this is a 'Palgrave to Order' title (PTO). Stock of this book requires shipment from an overseas supplier. It will be delivered to you within 12 weeks. In this groundbreaking history of the YMCA, David Setran details its critical role on American campuses, exploring how this popular organization worked to strengthen the Protestant piety of American collegians through Bible study, service, and prayer, as well as how the organization changed after World War I, alienating itself from churches, university administrators, and even the students themselves.

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0230603386

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Just A Reminder

40 Things Every Teenage Girl Needs to Know Before She Becomes an Adult

By: Divine D.

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Just A Reminder

40 Things Every Teenage Girl Needs to Know Before She Becomes an Adult

By: Divine D.

“Being a teenage girl is hard in today’s society.” This is the message Divine D. has heard from her students. One student told Divine, “If only there was a book on how to be a teenage, it would make my life easier!” So Divine decided to do just that for her students. By using her twenty years in the field of education, personal life experiences and wealth of knowledge that came from her 46 years on this earth, she wrote 40 Things Every Teenage Girl Needs to Know Before She Becomes an Adult. This book is a wonderful gift for any teenage girl. It has a very positive message that would benefit teenagers going through difficulties or just needing a little reminder of how wonderful they are. Divine uses her expertise as a Catholic school administrator, to bring a Christian twist to all of life’s adventures and bumps in the road. Each chapter ends with a song recommendation message to listen to. One of Divine’s students named the book, Just a Reminder, because all girls need a reminder of how wonderfully awesome they have been made even in times when they forget. In the hopes of improving girls mental health, this is a joyful, happy and positive book sharing delightful and inspiring stories of life in the hopes of making girls lives easier. Believe in yourselves, Girls! With sections including: Mental Health and Well-Being, Body Image and Self-Esteem, Building Foundational Skills for Your Future, Taboo Topics and Getting Help, and Finding Joy in Your Daily Life, teenage girls will be inspired to go out and live their dreams.

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FriesenPress

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1525551612

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Great Is Thy Faithfulness

The Trinity Story

By: John D. Woodbridge,David M. Gustafson,Scott M. Manetsch,Bradley J. Gundlach

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Great Is Thy Faithfulness

The Trinity Story

By: John D. Woodbridge,David M. Gustafson,Scott M. Manetsch,Bradley J. Gundlach

From basement Bible study to leading evangelical institution Starting from humble beginnings in the late nineteenth century, the story of Trinity International University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is one of faithfulness. In Great Is Thy Faithfulness, scholars John D. Woodbridge, David M. Gustafson, Scott M. Manetsch, and Bradley J. Gundlach trace the journey of Trinity International University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In order to tell the story of evangelicalism in America, one must know the story of Trinity International University. Great Is Thy Faithfulness is an essential resource for understanding an institution that has been at the center of evangelical theological life for decades. Readers will be encouraged by God's faithfulness to his people.

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Lexham Press

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1683596668

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Giants in Their Tall Black Hats

Essays on the Iron Brigade

By: Kent Gramm,D. Scott Hartwig

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Giants in Their Tall Black Hats

Essays on the Iron Brigade

By: Kent Gramm,D. Scott Hartwig

This volume of essays by renowned Civil War historians provides a comprehensive history of the legendary Iron Brigade and its service to the Union. Fighting in the Civil War for the Union Army of the Potomac, Brigadier General Rufus King’s Wisconsin Brigade was the only all-Western Brigade to fight for the Eastern armies of the Union. Known as "The Black Hat Brigade" because the soldiers wore the regular army’s dress black hat instead of the more typical blue cap, they were renowned for their discipline and valor in combat. From Brawner Farm and Second Bull Run to Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, the Western soldiers were giants of the battlefield, earning their reputation as “The Iron Brigade.” And when the war was over, the records showed that it led all federal brigades in percentage of deaths in battle. These essays, by some of the most renowned Civil War historians and experts on the brigade, spotlight significant moments in the history of this celebrated unit. "Editors Alan Nolan and Sharon Eggleston Vipond's insightful essays provide fresh perspectives on the Iron Brigade's exploits, detailing military and political events in the words of actual combatants."—Military Review

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Indiana University Press

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0253028477

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Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians E-Book

By: Dwight D. Bowman

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Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians E-Book

By: Dwight D. Bowman

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine* Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians, 11th Edition provides the most current information on all parasites commonly encountered in veterinary medicine, including minor or rare parasites to assist in the diagnosis of difficult cases. While primarily focused on parasites that infect ruminants, horses, pigs, dogs, and cats, this comprehensive text also covers organisms that commonly infect laboratory animals and exotic species. More than 600 high-quality, color photographs and illustrations help you learn how to easily identify and treat parasites of every kind. - The most comprehensive parasitology content available, written specifically for veterinarians, provides complete information on all parasites commonly encountered in veterinary medicine, as well as information about minor or rare parasites. - High-quality color photographs and illustrations make the process of identifying and treating parasites more accurate and efficient. - NEW! Updated vaccines chapter keeps you up to date with what's currently happening in the field, as well as future prospects. - NEW! Sections on new compounds in antiparasitic drugs provide coverage of the latest developments. - NEW! Updated chapter on vector-borne diseases offers more in-depth detail on this topic. - NEW! Enhanced eBook on Student Consult contains chapter review questions and answers, flashcards, and canine and feline parasite posters to help increase your retention of difficult subject matter. - NEW! Updated chapter on parasite diagnostics includes new pictures and plates. - NEW! Updated drug tables offer the most current information on drugs, vaccinations, and parasiticides.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323543979

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Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Musculoskeletal Infection

By: Montri D Wongworawat

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Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Musculoskeletal Infection

By: Montri D Wongworawat

Part of the popular Orthopaedic Knowledge Update® series, this comprehensive orthopaedic resource covers all aspects of the identification, prevention, and treatment of bone, joint, and soft- tissue infections in a single, convenient volume. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by M. Daniel Wongworawat, MD, FAAOS, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Musculoskeletal Infection 2, presents relevant, evidence-based information, discusses its practical application, and provides supporting references, all tailored to the needs of today’s practicing orthopaedists and trainees. Volume 2 of OKU®: Musculoskeletal Infection is an entirely new work that addresses a significant gap in the literature since the first volume was published in 2009.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975202449

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Education for Human Flourishing

A Christian Perspective

By: Paul D. Spears,Steven R. Loomis

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Education for Human Flourishing

A Christian Perspective

By: Paul D. Spears,Steven R. Loomis

Far from offering a thin patina of "niceness" spread over standard educational philosophy, Steven Loomis and Paul Spears set forth a vigorous Christian philosophy of education that seeks to transform the practice of education. Beginning with a robust view of human nature, they build a case for a decidedly Christian view of education that still rightfully takes its place within the marketplace of public education.

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InterVarsity Press

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0830828125

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Historical Dictionary of Yemen

By: Charles Schmitz,Robert D. Burrowes

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Historical Dictionary of Yemen

By: Charles Schmitz,Robert D. Burrowes

Yemen has experienced wrenching changes that have transformed the country in yet unknown ways. The country exploded in a popular revolution against the long-time rule of Ali Abdallah Saleh. While the country appeared to slip toward civil war, Yemeni political elite rallied with international backers to put together a transitional government with a plan to revise the country’s constitution. The transitional government began with a cautious sense of optimism and the prospect of substantial change for the better, but ended in collapse because of a failure to govern. The politics of the street overran an ineffective transitional government that could not address the urgent concerns of Yemeni citizens for security and jobs. Instead, populist leaders exploited people’s dissatisfactions and threw the country into civil war. The Houthi organization covertly allied with its former enemy, Ali Abdallah Saleh, to overthrow the transitional government and declare war on the rest of the country. Saleh seems unable to conceive of life outside of the Presidential Palace and his Houthi allies appear to believe they are destined to rule. Unfortunately, those opposed to Saleh and the Houthi also seem unable to provide effective rule in spite of massive backing from the Gulf States. The incompetence, infighting, and incoherence of the Hadi government bode equally ill for the future of the country. The one hope may be that a new generation of Yemeni leaders emerges to displace the dismal failures of this one. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Yemen contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Yemen.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538102331

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The Social Media Communication Matrix

A New Direction in Public Relations

By: Kenneth D. Plowman,Beki Winchel

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The Social Media Communication Matrix

A New Direction in Public Relations

By: Kenneth D. Plowman,Beki Winchel

Sophisticated problem solving in strategic communication or public relations (PR) is done through planning, strategic communication planning. The focus of this book is to meld current trends in social media to strategic communications planning in the field of PR. The definition of social media used here is channels delivering web-based information created by people to improve communication. This work used the strategic communication plan based on Wilson and Ogden's (2014) work for basic structure and an operational definition of strategic communication developed by one of the authors. The steps in a typical strategic communication campaign that will be affected include goals, measurable objectives, the big idea, key publics, message design, strategies and tactics and evaluation or return on investment. This book covers the major social media platforms and addresses branding, crisis communications, entertainment and sports, citizen journalism, and analytics. The contribution to the body of knowledge should be highly significant, affecting the way PR professionals go about devising and conducting strategic communication campaigns in light of the effect of social media as well as how academics teach the process in their classrooms.

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Business Expert Press

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1606497936

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Fungal Infection

Diagnosis and Management

By: Malcolm D. Richardson,David W. Warnock

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Fungal Infection

Diagnosis and Management

By: Malcolm D. Richardson,David W. Warnock

Fungal Infection: Diagnosis and Management, 4th Edition is a concise and up-to-date guide to the clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis and management of superficial, subcutaneous and systemic fungal infections. This highly acclaimed book has been extensively revised and updated throughout to ensure all drug and dosage recommendations are accurate and in agreement with current guidelines. A new chapter on infections caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii has been added. The book has been designed to enable rapid information retrieval and to help clinicians make informed decisions about diagnosis and patient management. Each chapter concludes with a list of recent key publications which have been carefully selected to facilitate efficient access to further information on specific aspects of fungal infections. Clinical microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, as well as dermatologists, hematologists and oncologists, can depend on this contemporary text for authoritative information and the background necessary to understand fungal infections.

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1444361007

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21st Century Guidebook to Fungi

By: David Moore,Geoffrey D. Robson,Anthony P. J. Trinci

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21st Century Guidebook to Fungi

By: David Moore,Geoffrey D. Robson,Anthony P. J. Trinci

The mysterious world of fungi is once again unearthed in this expansive second edition. This textbook provides readers with an all-embracing view of the kingdom fungi, ranging in scope from ecology and evolution, diversity and taxonomy, cell biology and biochemistry, to genetics and genomics, biotechnology and bioinformatics. Adopting a unique systems biology approach - and using explanatory figures and colour illustrations - the authors emphasise the diverse interactions between fungi and other organisms. They outline how recent advances in molecular techniques and computational biology have fundamentally changed our understanding of fungal biology, and have updated chapters and references throughout the book in light of this. This is a fascinating and accessible guide, which will appeal to a broad readership - from aspiring mycologists at undergraduate and graduate level to those studying related disciplines. Online resources are hosted on a complementary website.

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Tractors and their Power Units

By: D. Smith

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Tractors and their Power Units

By: D. Smith

At the time of the writing of the fourth edirion of this textbook, the agricultural economy in the United States and Canada was depressed. The prices paid to farmers for their grain crops were very low, and consequently most farmers in North America could not afford to buy a new tractor when needed; there fore, the sales of tractors and other farm machines were much below normal. The farmer who was the victim of the depressed economy was forced to "make do." Instead of purchasing a new tractor when the old one needed to be replaced, the farmer usually purchased a used or second-hand tractor or repaired the old one. In a strict sense, tractors usually do not wear out; instead, they become obsolete. The farmer who owns an obsolete tractor would prefer to replace it with one having more power, more speeds, more conveniences, a better hydraulic system, lower operating cost, or all of the above. But farmers in the United States, Canada, and other industrial nations will continue to want to purchase tractors that have all of the features, in cluding microprocessors, found on other vehicles.

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Modern Christianity in the Holy Land

Development of the Structure of Churches and the Growth of Christian Institutions in Jordan and Palestine; the Jerusalem Patriarchate, in the Nineteenth Century, in Light of the Ottoman Firmans and Th

By: Rev. Hanna Kildani Ph.D.

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Modern Christianity in the Holy Land

By: Rev. Hanna Kildani Ph.D.

“Modern Christianity in the Holy Land” is a modest contribution to the documentation of the history of our country. In the nineteenth century, the structure of the Churches underwent change. Christian institutions developed in the light of the Ottoman Firmans and the international relations forged by the Ottoman Sultanate. At that time, the systems of the millet, capitulation, international interests and the Eastern Question were all interlocked in successive and complex developments in the Ottoman world. Changes to the structure of the Churches had local and international dimensions, which need to be understood to comprehend the realities governing present-day Christianity. At a local level, the first law governing the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate was promulgated and the Orthodox Arab issue surfaced. Moreover, the Latin Patriarchate was re-established and the Anglican Bishopric was formed. Most of these events occurred in Jerusalem and their consequences necessarily extended to the various parts of Palestine and Jordan. This history is not restricted to the Churches and the study touches on public, political, social and economic life, Christian-Muslim-Jewish relations, the history of the clans and ethnic groups, the ties that neighboring countries forged with the Holy Land, and the pilgrimage to the Holy Places. This pilgrimage is one of the most prominent features of the Holy Land. Indeed, the Lord has blessed this land and chosen it from everywhere else in the world for his great monotheistic revelations as God, Allah, Elohim. The sources and references of this book are diverse in terms of color, language and roots. One moment they take the reader to Jerusalem, Karak, Nazareth, and Salt and at other times to Istanbul, Rome, London and Moscow.

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Food Insecurity

A Reference Handbook

By: William D. Schanbacher,Whitney Fung Uy

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Food Insecurity

A Reference Handbook

By: William D. Schanbacher,Whitney Fung Uy

This comprehensive and authoritative one-stop resource examines the issue of food insecurity in the United States, including the various economic, social, political, and cultural factors that drive the problem. Social welfare agencies, schools, food banks, and other organizations have all put forth efforts to combat food insecurity, but it remains a serious risk for millions of poor Americans today. Food Insecurity: A Reference Handbook examines the reasons why food insecurity remains such a longstanding problem in American society. Beginning with a history of food insecurity from the country's origins to the present day, the book also delves into the problems and controversies related to food insecurity, such as urban food deserts, substance abuse impacts, nutrition education, and income inequality. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of food insecurity in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. The book's Perspectives chapter presents a broad range of voices on various facets of food insecurity, providing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the coverage and expertise of the authors.

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1440878404

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The Global Muslim Community at a Crossroads

Understanding Religious Beliefs, Practices, and Infighting to End the Conflict

By: Abdul Basit Ph.D.

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The Global Muslim Community at a Crossroads

Understanding Religious Beliefs, Practices, and Infighting to End the Conflict

By: Abdul Basit Ph.D.

Tackling a subject that is as timely as it is complex, this expert work examines the turmoil inside Muslim communities, helping outsiders to understand and insiders to examine ways in which Islam can be reinterpreted for a modern world. The Global Muslim Community at a Crossroads: Understanding Religious Beliefs, Practices, and Infighting to End the Conflict is an illuminating work. Written by an eminent psychologist who was raised as a Muslim in India and now resides in the United States, it examines the core reasons for the current state of affairs in Muslim communities, explaining the psychological underpinnings of Muslim religion and practices and the reasons they can fuel violence. Drawing on the editor's exposure to Eastern and Western cultures and his longstanding interest in the study of comparative world religions, this impartial analysis takes a multidimensional approach to explaining the current plight of Muslim countries. It candidly discusses issues such as the influence of Islamic schools, the negative and positive roles of Ulema (religious scholars), a lack of critical inquiry into religious thought, Sharia, and the status of women in Islam. Finally, there are positive suggestions about a road to recovery, explaining how Muslim communities can address the interlocking problems they face while retaining the positive aspects of their beliefs.

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The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult

By: Michael D. Cabana

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The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult

By: Michael D. Cabana

Find answers fast with The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 9th Edition—your go-to resource for the effective medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. Using the proven 5-Minute format, it provides rapid access to information on diagnosis, treatment, medications, follow-up, and associated factors for more than 530 diseases and conditions. The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult is designed to help you make quick, accurate decisions every day ... helping you save time and offer every patient the best possible care.

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