John R. Wright's Books

Alcohol and the Public Health

A study by a working party of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine of the Royal Colleges of Physicians on the prevention of harm related to the use of alcohol and other drugs

By: John Kemm

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Alcohol and the Public Health

A study by a working party of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine of the Royal Colleges of Physicians on the prevention of harm related to the use of alcohol and other drugs

By: John Kemm

Alcohol consumption and alcohol-induced social and health problems are fast increasing, while 'safe' intake levels are revised downwards. Result, a resurgence of concern. This authoritative, balanced and factual book is for social workers, community nurses, health visitors, midwives, GP's, community and religious leaders, politicians, police, voluntary and action groups, schools and teachers, and, of course, those in the drinks trade. Most importantly, it applies to those at risk, their families and carers. Free from medical jargon, loaded with diagrams, graphs and tables it dissects and informs without mystifying or judging. 'An extremely lucid and competent piece of work.' - Dr Martin Plant, Alcohol Research Group, University of Edinburgh.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

227

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1349212806

ISBN 13

9781349212804

Building Secure Software

How to Avoid Security Problems the Right Way

By: John Viega,Gary R. McGraw

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Building Secure Software

How to Avoid Security Problems the Right Way

By: John Viega,Gary R. McGraw

Most organizations have a firewall, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems, all of which are intended to keep attackers out. So why is computer security a bigger problem today than ever before? The answer is simple--bad software lies at the heart of all computer security problems. Traditional solutions simply treat the symptoms, not the problem, and usually do so in a reactive way. This book teaches you how to take a proactive approach to computer security. Building Secure Software cuts to the heart of computer security to help you get security right the first time. If you are serious about computer security, you need to read this book, which includes essential lessons for both security professionals who have come to realize that software is the problem, and software developers who intend to make their code behave. Written for anyone involved in software development and use—from managers to coders—this book is your first step toward building more secure software. Building Secure Software provides expert perspectives and techniques to help you ensure the security of essential software. If you consider threats and vulnerabilities early in the devel-opment cycle you can build security into your system. With this book you will learn how to determine an acceptable level of risk, develop security tests, and plug security holes before software is even shipped. Inside you'll find the ten guiding principles for software security, as well as detailed coverage of: Software risk management for security Selecting technologies to make your code more secure Security implications of open source and proprietary software How to audit software The dreaded buffer overflow Access control and password authentication Random number generation Applying cryptography Trust management and input Client-side security Dealing with firewalls Only by building secure software can you defend yourself against security breaches and gain the confidence that comes with knowing you won't have to play the "penetrate and patch" game anymore. Get it right the first time. Let these expert authors show you how to properly design your system; save time, money, and credibility; and preserve your customers' trust.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

906

Publisher

Pearson Education

Published Date

ISBN 10

0321624009

ISBN 13

9780321624000

The New York State Register

By: John Disturnell,Orville Luther Holley

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The New York State Register

By: John Disturnell,Orville Luther Holley

Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

438

Publisher

BoD – Books on Demand

Published Date

ISBN 10

3385116589

ISBN 13

9783385116580

Dr McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up

By: John A. McDougall

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Dr McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up

By: John A. McDougall

Thousands of people will be able to benefit from the medical advice found in Dr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up. This life-changing information shows how to heal intestinal illnesses through a noninvasive approach of diet and lifestyle changes. According to Dr. McDougall, constipation, hemorrhoids, ulcers, IBS, and colitis are a few of the chronic digestive disorders that can be prevented and cured by eating a low-fat, cholesterol-free, plant-based diet. The reasons for this become apparent through a series of "office visits" by two fictitious, middle-aged patients who seek medical intervention in order to regain their health. Through these "visits" readers learn: • how their digestive system works • to identify the root causes of intestinal discomfort • why "friendly" bacteria are necessary for overall health • how to take control of the healing process • how to avoid surgical procedures & expensive medications This book covers topics that are often taboo in common conversation with a candid, often humorous look. Easy to understand, the information covered will enable everyone to make more informed medical decisions and wiser dietary choices.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

283

Publisher

Book Publishing Company

Published Date

ISBN 10

1570679444

ISBN 13

9781570679445

Intention, Supremacy and the Theories of Judicial Review

By: John McGarry

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Intention, Supremacy and the Theories of Judicial Review

By: John McGarry

In the late 1980s, a vigorous debate began about how we may best justify, in constitutional terms, the English courts’ jurisdiction to judicially review the exercise of public power derived from an Act of Parliament. Two rival theories emerged in this debate, the ultra vires theory and the common law theory. The debate between the supporters of these two theories has never satisfactorily been resolved and has been criticised as being futile. Yet, the debate raises some fundamental questions about the constitution of the United Kingdom, particularly: the relationship between Parliament and the courts; the nature of parliamentary supremacy in the contemporary constitution; and the possibility and validity of relying on legislative intent. This book critically analyses the ultra vires and common law theories and argues that neither offers a convincing explanation for the courts’ judicial review jurisdiction. Instead, the author puts forward the theory that parliamentary supremacy – and, in turn, the relationship between Parliament and the courts – is not absolute and does not operate in a hard and fast way but, rather, functions in a more flexible way and that the courts will balance particular Acts of Parliament against competing statutes or principles. McGarry argues that this new conception of parliamentary supremacy leads to an alternative theory of judicial review which significantly differs from both the ultra vires and common law theories. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of UK public law.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

194

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1317517598

ISBN 13

9781317517597

The Presidency and Economic Policy

By: Chris J. Dolan,John P. Frendreis,Raymond Tatalovich

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Presidency and Economic Policy

By: Chris J. Dolan,John P. Frendreis,Raymond Tatalovich

The Presidency and the Economic Policy offers an update on how economic issues have developed and evolved since the first version of the book was published in 1994. This book addresses the extent to which the president influences the domestic and global economy, manages and coordinates the economic policymaking process, and determines various economic issues on the national public policy agenda.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

300

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

0742547299

ISBN 13

9780742547292

Tcl and the Tk Toolkit

By: John K. Ousterhout,Ken Jones

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Tcl and the Tk Toolkit

By: John K. Ousterhout,Ken Jones

John K. Ousterhout’s Definitive Introduction to Tcl/Tk–Now Fully Updated for Tcl/Tk 8.5 Tcl and the Tk Toolkit, Second Edition, is the fastest way for newcomers to master Tcl/Tk and is the most authoritative resource for experienced programmers seeking to gain from Tcl/Tk 8.5’s powerful enhancements. Written by Tcl/Tk creator John K. Ousterhout and top Tcl/Tk trainer Ken Jones, this updated volume provides the same extraordinary clarity and careful organization that made the first edition the world’s number one Tcl/Tk tutorial. Part I introduces Tcl/Tk through simple scripts that demonstrate its value and offer a flavor of the Tcl/Tk scripting experience. The authors then present detailed, practical guidance on every feature necessary to build effective, efficient production applications–including variables, expressions, strings, lists, dictionaries, control flow, procedures, namespaces, file and directory management, interprocess communication, error and exception handling, creating and using libraries, and more. Part II turns to the Tk extension and Tk 8.5’s new themed widgets, showing how to organize sophisticated user interface elements into modern GUI applications for Tcl. Part III presents incomparable coverage of Tcl’s C functions, which are used to create new commands and packages and to integrate Tcl with existing C software–thereby leveraging Tcl’s simplicity while accessing C libraries or executing performance-intensive tasks. Throughout, the authors illuminate all of Tcl/Tk 8.5’s newest, most powerful improvements. You’ll learn how to use new Starkits and Starpacks to distribute run-time environments and applications through a single file; how to take full advantage of the new virtual file system support to treat entities such as zip archives and HTTP sites as mountable file systems; and more. From basic syntax to simple Tcl commands, user interface development to C integration, this fully updated classic covers it all. Whether you’re using Tcl/Tk to automate system/network administration, streamline testing, control hardware, or even build desktop or Web applications, this is the one Tcl/Tk book you’ll always turn to for answers.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

993

Publisher

Pearson Education

Published Date

ISBN 10

0321670868

ISBN 13

9780321670861

Education, Social Status, and Health

By: John Mirowsky

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Education, Social Status, and Health

By: John Mirowsky

Education forms a unique dimension of social status, with qualities that make it especially important to health. It influences health in ways that are varied, present at all stages of adult life, cumulative, self-amplifying, and uniformly positive. Educational attainment marks social status at the beginning of adulthood, functioning as the main bridge between the status of one generation and the next, and also as the main avenue of upward mobility. It precedes the other acquired social statuses and substantially influences them, including occupational status, earnings, and personal and household income and wealth. Education creates desirable outcomes because it trains individuals to acquire, evaluate, and use information. It teaches individuals to tap the power of knowledge. Education develops the learned effectiveness that enables self-direction toward any and all values sought, including health. For decades American health sciences has acted as if social status had little bearing on health. The ascendance of clinical medicine within a culture of individualism probably accounts for that omission. But research on chronic diseases over the last half of the twentieth century forced science to think differently about the causes of disease. Despite the institutional and cultural forces focusing medical research on distinctive proximate causes of specific diseases, researchers were forced to look over their shoulders, back toward more distant causes of many diseases. Some fully turned their orientation toward the social status of health, looking for the origins of that cascade of disease and disability flowing daily through clinics. Why is it that people with higher socioeconomic status have better health than lower status individuals? The authors, who are well recognized for their strength in survey research on a broad national scale, draw on findings and ideas from many sciences, including demography, economics, social psychology, and the health sciences. People who are well educated feel in control of their lives, which encourages and enables a healthy lifestyle. In addition, learned effectiveness, a practical end of that education, enables them to find work that is autonomous and creative, thereby promoting good health.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

403

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1351328069

ISBN 13

9781351328067

Design Patterns

Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software

By: Erich Gamma,Richard Helm,Ralph Johnson,John Vlissides

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Design Patterns

Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software

By: Erich Gamma,Richard Helm,Ralph Johnson,John Vlissides

The Gang of Four’s seminal catalog of 23 patterns to solve commonly occurring design problems Patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. Highly influential, Design Patterns is a modern classic that introduces what patterns are and how they can help you design object-oriented software and provides a catalog of simple solutions for those already programming in at last one object-oriented programming language. Each pattern: Describes the circumstances in which it is applicable, when it can be applied in view of other design constraints, and the consequences and trade-offs of using the pattern within a larger design Is compiled from real systems and based on real-world examples Includes downloadable C++ source code that demonstrates how patterns can be implemented and Python From the preface: “Once you the design patterns and have had an ‘Aha!’ (and not just a ‘Huh?’) experience with them, you won't ever think about object-oriented design in the same way. You'll have insights that can make your own designs more flexible, modular, reusable, and understandable - which is why you're interested in object-oriented technology in the first place, right?”

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

496

Publisher

Pearson Education

Published Date

ISBN 10

0321700694

ISBN 13

9780321700698

Creative and Critical Projects in Classroom Music

Fifty Years of Sound and Silence

By: John Finney,Chris Philpott,Gary Spruce

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Creative and Critical Projects in Classroom Music

Fifty Years of Sound and Silence

By: John Finney,Chris Philpott,Gary Spruce

Creative and Critical Projects in Classroom Music is both a celebration and extension of John Paynter and Peter Aston’s groundbreaking work on creative classroom music, Sound and Silence, first published in 1970. Building on the central themes of the original work – the child as artist, the role of musical imagination and creativity, and the process of making music – the authors and contributors provide a contemporary response to the spirit and style of Sound and Silence. They offer reflections on the ideas and convictions underpinning Paynter and Aston’s work in light of scholarship developed during the intervening years. This critical work is accompanied by 16 creative classroom projects designed and enacted by contemporary practitioners, raising questions about the nature and function of music in education and society. In summary, this book aims to: Celebrate seminal work on musical creativity in the classroom. Promote the integration of practical, critical and analytical writing and thinking around this key theme for music education. Contribute to initiating the next 50 years of thought in relation to music creativity in the classroom. Offering a unique combination of critical scholarship and practical application, and published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sound and Silence, themes from Paynter and Aston’s work are here given fresh context that aims to inspire a new generation of innovative classroom practice and to challenge current ways of thinking about the music classroom.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

264

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1000204162

ISBN 13

9781000204162

Book's by John R. Wright

Alcohol and the Public Health

Alcohol and the Public Health

Building Secure Software

Building Secure Software

The New York State Register

The New York State Register

Dr McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up

Dr McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up

Intention, Supremacy and the Theories of Judicial Review

Intention, Supremacy and the Theories of Judicial Review

The Presidency and Economic Policy

The Presidency and Economic Policy

Tcl and the Tk Toolkit

Tcl and the Tk Toolkit

Education, Social Status, and Health

Education, Social Status, and Health

Design Patterns

Design Patterns

Creative and Critical Projects in Classroom Music

Creative and Critical Projects in Classroom Music

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email