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The Deep Metaphysics of Space

An Alternative History and Ontology Beyond Substantivalism and Relationism

By: Edward Slowik

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The Deep Metaphysics of Space

An Alternative History and Ontology Beyond Substantivalism and Relationism

By: Edward Slowik

This volume explores the inadequacies of the two standard conceptions of space or spacetime, substantivalism and relationism, and in the process, proposes a new historical interpretation of these physical theories. This book also examines and develops alternative ontological conceptions of space, and explores additional historical elements of seventeenth century theories and other metaphysical themes. The author first discusses the two main opposing theories of the ontology of space. One, known as substantivalism, proposes space to be an entity that can exist independently of material things. The other, relationism, contends that space is a relation among material things. Readers will learn about specific problems with this dichotomy. First, Newton and Leibniz are often upheld as the retrospective forerunners of substantivalism and relationism. But, their work often contradicts the central tenets of these views. Second, these theories have proven problematic when transferred to a modern setting, especially with regards to general relativity and the recent quantum gravity hypotheses. The author details an alternative set of concepts that address these problems. The author also develops a new classificational system that provides a more accurate taxonomy for the elements of all spatial ontologies. This classification obtains successful analogies between Newton, Leibniz, and other natural philosophers with contemporary physical theories.

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3319448684

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East Meets West

The Russian Trumpet Tradition from the Time of Peter the Great to the October Revolution, with a Lexicon of Trumpeters Active in Russia from the Seventeenth Century to the Twentieth

By: Edward H. Tarr

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East Meets West

The Russian Trumpet Tradition from the Time of Peter the Great to the October Revolution, with a Lexicon of Trumpeters Active in Russia from the Seventeenth Century to the Twentieth

By: Edward H. Tarr

The waning years of the Russian Empire witnessed the development of a rich tradition of trumpet playing. Noted trumpet scholar and performer Edward Tarr's latest book illuminates this tradition, which is little known in the West. Tarr's extensive research in hitherto inaccessible Russian archives has uncovered many documents that illuminate the careers of noted performers. These documents are reproduced here for the first time. A concise chronological summary of Russian political and musical developments provides an effective backdrop for this inventory of trumpeters. The author ably demonstrates how profoundly Russian trumpet-playing and pedagogy were influenced by emigrées, particularly from Germany (Wilhelm Wurm, Willy Brandt, Oskar Böhme), and how Russian-born trumpeters like Vladimir Drucker subsequently influenced the American musical scene. In his Lexicon of Trumpeters, both Russian and 'Foreign, ' Active in Russia, Tarr supplements his own research with information from valuable but obscure secondary sources in Russian. This lexicon carries the story into the late twentieth century, and includes modern legendary figures such as Timofey Dokshizer. Members of the International Trumpet Guild will receive a discount of 15% on purchases of this title.

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Pendragon Press

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1576470288

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Brain Tumors E-Book

An Encyclopedic Approach

By: Andrew H. Kaye,Edward R. Laws Jr

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Brain Tumors E-Book

An Encyclopedic Approach

By: Andrew H. Kaye,Edward R. Laws Jr

Meet the increasing need for effective brain tumor management with the highly anticipated revision of Brain Tumors by Drs. Andrew H. Kaye and Edward R. Laws. Over the past decade, enormous advances have been made in both the diagnosis and the surgical and radiotherapeutic management of brain tumors. This new edition guides you through the latest developments in the field, including hot topics like malignant gliomas, functional brain mapping, neurogenetics and the molecular biology of brain tumors, and biologic and gene therapy. Benefit from the knowledge and experience of Drs. Andrew H. Kaye and Edward R. Laws, globally recognized experts in the field of neurosurgery, as well as many other world authorities.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0702048186

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9780702048180

Cornea, E-Book

By: Mark J Mannis,Edward J Holland

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Cornea, E-Book

By: Mark J Mannis,Edward J Holland

The only reference available that synthesizes this vast subspecialty into a single trustworthy resource, Cornea, 5th Edition, provides state-of-the-art coverage of the expanding range of contemporary corneal surgery, new diagnostic and imaging technologies, and medical management of corneal and external disease as well as ocular surface disease. Drs. Mark J. Mannis, Edward J. Holland, and a team of more than 200 global experts keep you up to date with both common and more obscure diseases and disorders and the best route to effective treatment and management, making this two-volume text a must-have resource for residents and fellows, general ophthalmologists, and seasoned cornea specialists. - Features more than 2,300 exceptionally clear illustrations, diagnostic images, and step-by-step surgical photographs that offer superb visual guidance. - Contains 14 new chapters, including Nanothin DSAEK, Aqueous Deficiency Dry Eye Syndrome, Evaluation of Recurrent Corneal Erosions, Evaluation of the Corneal Ulcer, Contemporary Approaches to the Biosynthetic Cornea, and Topography Guided Photorefractive Keratectomy, and more. - Includes more than 80 video clips of current corneal surgery techniques, including new clips of the application of cryopreserved amniotic membrane in the treatment of acute stevens , penetrating keratoplasty, DM rupture management in STALK and in the keratonconus patient, and KAMRA corneal inlay implantation. - Covers the latest developments in ocular surface transplantation, including new chapters on Conjunctival Limbal Autograft (CLAU); Living Related Conjunctival Limbal Allograft (Lr-CLAL); Keratolimbal Allograft; Cultivated Limbal Epithelial Transplantation; Simple Limbal Epithelial Transplantation; and Outcomes of Ocular Surface Transplantation. - Provides key point overviews in each chapter that offer easier access to crucial information.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323674720

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Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases

Viral, Fungal and Parasitic Agents

By: Edward J. Bottone

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Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases

Viral, Fungal and Parasitic Agents

By: Edward J. Bottone

An Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases, Volume Two: Viral, Fungal, and Parasitic Agents is the second of a series and partner to Volume One, which deals with Microbiological and Clinical Attributes. Filled with highly instructional visual images, this atlas covers typical and atypical presentations of viral, fungal and parasitic agents and offers insightful comments aiding their identification and clinical significance. Drawing on the expertise of a distinguished clinical microbiologist, it presents more than 240 colored photomicrographs derived from an extensive personal collection of slides depicting the salient and unusual presentations of microorganisms.

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CRC Press

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1842142402

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Cornea E-Book

By: Jay H. Krachmer,Mark J Mannis,Edward J Holland

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Cornea E-Book

By: Jay H. Krachmer,Mark J Mannis,Edward J Holland

Cornea, edited by Drs. Krachmer, Mannis & Holland, is the only truly comprehensive clinical reference available that covers external disease, anterior uveitis, and the expanding range of contemporary corneal surgery. In this Third Edition, state-of-the-art coverage, 25 brand-new chapters, and 45 new videos provide expert guidance on performing femtosecond-assisted penetrating keratoplasty, DSAEK, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, and many other cutting-edge techniques. Plus, you’ll have easy access to the complete contents and illustrations online at expertconsult. Overcome any clinical challenge related to the cornea, external disease, anterior uveitis, and the expanding range of contemporary corneal surgery with the most complete, authoritative guidance source available. Get superb visual guidance with exceptionally clear illustrations, diagnostic images, and step-by-step surgical photographs. Access the complete contents and illustrations online at expertconsult. Make optimal use of Anterior Segment OCT to plan and choose treatment options and assess post-operative recovery. Master the latest surgical techniques—including femtosecond-assisted penetrating keratoplasty, DSAEK, and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty—thanks to 25 brand-new chapters and 45 new videos on DVD (a total of 3 hours running time). Understand the full spectrum of corneal diseases with coverage of the new corneal dystrophy classification that incoporates current genetic, clinical, and pathologic information.

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1997

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323081177

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9780323081177

The Practical Writer

By: Bailey,Professor of Business Communications Edward P Bailey, Jr,Philip Powell, Op,Philip A. Powell

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The Practical Writer

By: Bailey,Professor of Business Communications Edward P Bailey, Jr,Philip Powell, Op,Philip A. Powell

The Practical Writer provides both developmental and first-year composition students with a step-by-step approach to writing, from the one-paragraph essay to the five-paragraph essay to the research paper.

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Wadsworth Publishing Company

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0155055097

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9780155055094

Practical Writing with Readings

By: Bailey,Edward P. Bailey,Philip A. Powell

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Practical Writing with Readings

By: Bailey,Edward P. Bailey,Philip A. Powell

The Practical Writer with Readings provides both developmental and first-year composition students with a step-by-step approach to writing, from the one-paragraph essay to the five-paragraph essay to the research paper.

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015505502X

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The Practical Writer

By: Edward P. Bailey,Philip A. Powell

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The Practical Writer

By: Edward P. Bailey,Philip A. Powell

THE PRACTICAL WRITER provides both developmental and first-year composition students with a step-by-step approach to writing, from the one-paragraph essay to the five-paragraph essay to the research paper.

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Cengage Learning

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0838460631

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The Deep Metaphysics of Space

An Alternative History and Ontology Beyond Substantivalism and Relationism

By: Edward Slowik

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An Alternative History and Ontology Beyond Substantivalism and Relationism

By: Edward Slowik

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Cartesian Spacetime

Descartes’ Physics and the Relational Theory of Space and Motion

By: Edward Slowik

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Cartesian Spacetime

Descartes’ Physics and the Relational Theory of Space and Motion

By: Edward Slowik

Although Descartes' natural philosophy marked an advance in the development of modern science, many critics over the years, such as Newton, have rejected his particular `relational' theory of space and motion. Nevertheless, it is also true that most historians and philosophers have not sufficiently investigated the viability of the Cartesian theory. This book explores, consequently, the success of the arguments against Descartes' theory of space and motion by determining if it is possible to formulate a version that can eliminate its alleged problems. In essence, this book comprises the first sustained attempt to construct a consistent `Cartesian' spacetime theory: that is, a theory of space and time that consistently incorporates Descartes' various physical and metaphysical concepts. Intended for students in the history of philosophy and science, this study reveals the sophisticated insights, and often quite successful elements, in Descartes' unjustly neglected relational theory of space and motion.

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9048159318

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Cartesian Spacetime

Descartes’ Physics and the Relational Theory of Space and Motion

By: Edward Slowik

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Cartesian Spacetime

Descartes’ Physics and the Relational Theory of Space and Motion

By: Edward Slowik

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9401709769

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Shadow Catcher

The Life and Work of Edward S. Curtis

By: Laurie Lawlor,Edward S. Curtis

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The Life and Work of Edward S. Curtis

By: Laurie Lawlor,Edward S. Curtis

Sixty of Edward Curtis' photographs are included in this story of his life and the Native American cultures he studied early in the twentieth century, creating what is still the most extensive and informative collection of its kind.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803280467

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9780803280465

The Best of Edward Abbey

By: Edward Abbey

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The Best of Edward Abbey

By: Edward Abbey

A mix of fiction and essays by the author described as “the Thoreau of the American West” (Larry McMurtry, The Washington Post). Edward Abbey himself compiled this volume representing some of his greatest work—including selections from such novels as The Monkey Wrench Gang, The Brave Cowboy, and Black Sun, as well as a number of expressive and acerbic essays. Renowned for inspiring modern environmentalists—though his interests ranged as widely as the landscapes he loved—Abbey offers an entertaining introduction to his writing, including excerpts from the autobiographical Desert Solitaire, in addition to his own sketches illustrating the text throughout.

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Rosetta Books

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079531745X

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9780795317453

The Americanization of Edward Bok

By: Edward William Bok

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The Americanization of Edward Bok

By: Edward William Bok

Reproduction of the original: The Americanization of Edward Bok by Edward William Bok

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3734085977

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Edward Weston

Life Work : Photographs from the Collection of Judith G. Hochberg and Michael P. Mattis

By: Edward Weston,Sarah M. Lowe,Dody W. Thompson

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Edward Weston

Life Work : Photographs from the Collection of Judith G. Hochberg and Michael P. Mattis

By: Edward Weston,Sarah M. Lowe,Dody W. Thompson

This photograph survey of the great American artist contains photographs from all phases of Weston's long and varied career, from his first nude in 1909 to his final landscape at Point Lobos, California, in 1948. Previously unpublished masterpieces are interspersed with his well-known signature images. Edward Weston: Life Work encompasses the full historical range of his imagery: his Mexican work, shell and vegetable still lifes, sculptural nudes, sand-dune abstractions, and more.

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1888899093

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The Americanization of Edward Bok; The Autobiography of a Dutch Boy Fifty Years After

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By: Edward William Bok

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The Americanization of Edward Bok; The Autobiography of a Dutch Boy Fifty Years After

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By: Edward William Bok

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3368328611

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The Daybooks of Edward Weston

By: Edward Weston,Beaumont Newhall

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The Daybooks of Edward Weston

By: Edward Weston,Beaumont Newhall

Brings together more than 15 years of journal entries by the great American photographer, Edward Weston. Beginning with entries from 1923, the volume includes the three years spent in Mexico and the following years in California. It is an intimate account that documents his thoughts on life, art, lo

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