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Desde Cualquier Punto De Vista

By: Jorge Biggs

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Desde Cualquier Punto De Vista

By: Jorge Biggs

Desde Cualquier Punto de Vista Desde Cualquier Punto de Vista es una mirada audaz a Santiago de Chile. Con una prosa rpida, un constante cambio de narrador y una irreverencia que no se le conoca en textos anteriores, Biggs aborda los problemas de la vida cotidiana en una historia que pudo ser la suya. El relato central, es el de un ejecutivo exitoso (Carlos Sims) que estando en la cima de su carrera, enfrenta un sorpresivo despido, con todo lo que ello implica: prdida del automvil de la empresa, del chofer y de mil prebendas que crea que seran para siempre. El tema no es menor, cuando va acompaado del relato de personajes como el junior de la oficina, (Pablo Carreo), quien junto a su amigo Sebastin (con una ambigedad sexual el primero y una abierta homosexualidad el segundo), organizan una Brigada de Asalto cuyo financiamiento en una primera etapa est a cargo de una fbrica de condones que ellos mismos han montado. Personajes como la madre de Sebastin (Mara Elena Lillo) antigua combatiente del VOP, de la secretaria (Melinda) que es capaz de cualquier cosa con tal de no fallarle a su jefe, o del sub gerente (Claudio Valds Fonk) quien con un clculo cnico y sin frontera aspira al cargo mximo, se armonizan en forma sinfnica con la suegra del protagonista, que es vctima del terrible mal de Alzheimer, y de su esposa, una mujer de clase quien, desde su soledad pasiva, ve transformarse su entorno sin tener recursos ni respuestas para enfrentar el derrumbe del mundo en que creci. La novela transcurre con una velocidad abismante con una serie de otros personajes tan reales como los que construye Biggs los que van relatando una historia lineal y transversal a la vez, desde su personal punto de vista. Desde Cualquier Punto de Vista (From Any Point of View) is an audacious look at Santiago de Chile. With fast prose, a constant change of narrator and with an irreverence that we didnt see in his previous books, Biggs faces the problems of everyday life in a story that could be your own. The central plot involves a very successful executive (Carlos Sims) who, at the peak of his career, is unexpectedly fired, hence, facing all the lossesthe company car, the chauffer, and thousands of other perks he thought would last forever. This theme is knit with the story of a sexually ambiguous junior executive (Pablo Carreo) and his homosexual friend Sebastin, who together decide to organize a Brigade of Assault, financed by a condom factory. The story is filled with rich characters like Sebastins mother (Mara Elena Lillo), a former V.O.P. Militant (an armed leftist group in Chile during the sixties); Melinda, the secretary who is ready to do anything for her boss; or the assistant manager, (Claudio Valds Fonk) whos trying to claw his way to the top of the Company with a lack of scruples and a cynical attitude. Woven into this rich tapestry is Carlos mother-in-law, a victim of Alzheimers; his wife, a woman with class who, from her passive loneliness, sees her world fall apart without having means or answers to face the destruction of the world she grew up in. Biggs has created a novel of breathless speed with a series of other characters that tell the story in a lineal and transversal way, from their own point of view.

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1450209408

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Voy y Vuelvo

By: Jorge Biggs Henning

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Voy y Vuelvo

By: Jorge Biggs Henning

¡Ah! Los años sesenta. ¿En qué minuto desaparecieron los trolleys de la Avenida Pedro de Valdivia, los curas con sotana y los cigarrillos Capstan? Voy y Vuelvo, nos lleva a revivir esos años y también nos acerca al presente. Con una historia que pudo ser la suya, la de ese amigo, de sus padres o de sus hijos. En un relato ágil y ameno, el autor narra situaciones, costumbres y vivencias que muchos creían eternas y que hoy añoran. Con algunos que se han ido y otros que han vuelto...

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059516367X

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Blueberries, 2nd Edition

By: Jorge B Retamales,James F Hancock

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Blueberries, 2nd Edition

By: Jorge B Retamales,James F Hancock

Blueberry cultivation has increased dramatically as production has shifted into new regions. Blueberries are now widely available as food and also processed to be used in medicine and pharmaceuticals for their antioxidant properties. This new and updated edition covers the major topics of interest to blueberry breeders and researchers including botany, physiology, nutrition, growth regulation, photosynthesis, environment, weeds, pests, diseases and postharvest management. The main focus is on the most important cultivated species, the highbush blueberry, although information on other blueberries and related species is also provided. It is an essential resource for soft fruit researchers, extension workers, academics, breeders, growers, and students.

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CABI

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1780647263

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Challenging Euro-America's Politics of Identity

The Return of the Native

By: Jorge Luis Andrade Fernandes

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Challenging Euro-America's Politics of Identity

The Return of the Native

By: Jorge Luis Andrade Fernandes

In this fascinating book, Jorge Luis Andrade Fernandes critically examines the impact of colonialism and postcolonial migration on the politics and identity of Euro-American imperial powers. It considers how ‘outsiders’ are part of the construction of the ‘native’ identity of the nation-state, and also how they challenge its essential coherence when they ‘return’ to the centre in our increasingly globalized world. Engaging in a theoretically-motivated discussion of a range of sources (film, fiction, political theory and state policy); the volume traces the nomadic movement of bodies across national frontiers, helping us to question any natural link between nation-states and identities, and between places and peoples. This is not merely a theoretical problem, as Fernandes relates it to the very current crisis of nativistic / multicultural identity in the West. He examines how politics takes shape in transnational social and cultural encounters, and how this new politics is not just about containing aliens, but also contains fruitful possibilities for different modes of being. Challenging Euro-America's Politics of Identity will be of interest to advanced students and scholars in politics, geography, postcolonial studies, cultural studies, African and African-American studies, comparative literature, American studies, and Ethnic studies.

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Routledge

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1135977011

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Ichnoentomology

Insect Traces in Soils and Paleosols

By: Jorge Fernando Genise

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Ichnoentomology

Insect Traces in Soils and Paleosols

By: Jorge Fernando Genise

This book is devoted to the ichnology of insects, and associated trace fossils, in soils and paleosols. The traces described here, mostly nests and pupation chambers, include one of the most complex architectures produced by animals. Chapters explore the walls, shapes and fillings of trace fossils followed by their classifications and ichnotaxonomy. Detailed descriptions and interpretations for different groups of insects like bees, ants, termites, dung beetles and wasps are also provided. Chapters also highlight the the paleoenvironmental significance of insect trace fossils in paleosols for paleontological reconstructions, sedimentological interpretation, and ichnofabrics analysis. Readers will discover how insect trace fossils act as physical evidence for reconstructing the evolution of behavior, phylogenies, past geographical distributions, and to know how insects achieved some of the more complex architectures. The book will appeal to researchers and graduate students in ichnology, sedimentology, paleopedology, and entomology and readers interested in insect architecture.

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3319282107

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Distributed Control of Robotic Networks

A Mathematical Approach to Motion Coordination Algorithms

By: Francesco Bullo,Jorge Cortés,Sonia Martínez

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Distributed Control of Robotic Networks

A Mathematical Approach to Motion Coordination Algorithms

By: Francesco Bullo,Jorge Cortés,Sonia Martínez

This self-contained introduction to the distributed control of robotic networks offers a distinctive blend of computer science and control theory. The book presents a broad set of tools for understanding coordination algorithms, determining their correctness, and assessing their complexity; and it analyzes various cooperative strategies for tasks such as consensus, rendezvous, connectivity maintenance, deployment, and boundary estimation. The unifying theme is a formal model for robotic networks that explicitly incorporates their communication, sensing, control, and processing capabilities--a model that in turn leads to a common formal language to describe and analyze coordination algorithms. Written for first- and second-year graduate students in control and robotics, the book will also be useful to researchers in control theory, robotics, distributed algorithms, and automata theory. The book provides explanations of the basic concepts and main results, as well as numerous examples and exercises. Self-contained exposition of graph-theoretic concepts, distributed algorithms, and complexity measures for processor networks with fixed interconnection topology and for robotic networks with position-dependent interconnection topology Detailed treatment of averaging and consensus algorithms interpreted as linear iterations on synchronous networks Introduction of geometric notions such as partitions, proximity graphs, and multicenter functions Detailed treatment of motion coordination algorithms for deployment, rendezvous, connectivity maintenance, and boundary estimation

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Princeton University Press

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1400831474

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Machine Learning and Metaheuristic Computation

By: Erik Cuevas,Jorge Galvez,Omar Avalos,Fernando Wario

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Machine Learning and Metaheuristic Computation

By: Erik Cuevas,Jorge Galvez,Omar Avalos,Fernando Wario

Learn to bridge the gap between machine learning and metaheuristic methods to solve problems in optimization approaches Few areas of technology have greater potential to revolutionize the globe than artificial intelligence. Two key areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning and metaheuristic computation, have an enormous range of individual and combined applications in computer science and technology. To date, these two complementary paradigms have not always been treated together, despite the potential of a combined approach which maximizes the utility and minimizes the drawbacks of both. Machine Learning and Metaheuristic Computation offers an introduction to both of these approaches and their joint applications. Both a reference text and a course, it is built around the popular Python programming language to maximize utility. It guides the reader gradually from an initial understanding of these crucial methods to an advanced understanding of cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools. The text also provides: Treatment suitable for readers with only basic mathematical training Detailed discussion of topics including dimensionality reduction, clustering methods, differential evolution, and more A rigorous but accessible vision of machine learning algorithms and the most popular approaches of metaheuristic optimization Machine Learning and Metaheuristic Computation is ideal for students, researchers, and professionals looking to combine these vital methods to solve problems in optimization approaches.

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John Wiley & Sons

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139422964X

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COVID-19 Pandemic - E-Book

Lessons from the Frontline

By: Jorge Hidalgo,Gloria Rodríguez-Vega,Javier Perez-Fernandez

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COVID-19 Pandemic - E-Book

Lessons from the Frontline

By: Jorge Hidalgo,Gloria Rodríguez-Vega,Javier Perez-Fernandez

Providing a broad, global view of all aspects related to preparation for and management of SARS-CoV2, COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons from the Frontline explores and challenges the basis of knowledge, the transmission of information, and the preparation and epidemiology tactics of healthcare systems worldwide. This timely and provocative volume presents real-world viewpoints from leaders in different areas of health management, who address questions such as: What will we do differently if another pandemic comes? Have we learned from our mistakes? Can we do better? This practical, wide-ranging approach also covers the problem of contrasting sources, health system preparedness, effective preparation of and protection offered to individual healthcare professionals, and the human tragedy surrounding the pandemic. - Offers a global perspective on how the COVID-19 pandemic was handled, things that went wrong, and things that could be done differently in the future. - Covers multiple aspects of the pandemic, including disaster preparedness; perspectives from patients, families, and healthcare providers; inequity of medical resources; risk exposure on the frontline; government decision making; lockdowns; the role of politics; the burden of COVID-19 in various countries worldwide; and future directions. - Reflects on the role of professional societies and NGOs in advising governments and supranational organizations. - Features a diverse list of contributors, including health decision makers and frontline healthcare personnel.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323828612

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Asphaltenes

Chemical Transformation during Hydroprocessing of Heavy Oils

By: Jorge Ancheyta,Fernando Trejo,Mohan Singh Rana

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Asphaltenes

Chemical Transformation during Hydroprocessing of Heavy Oils

By: Jorge Ancheyta,Fernando Trejo,Mohan Singh Rana

During the upgrading of heavy petroleum, asphaltene is the most problematic impurity since it is the main cause of catalyst deactivation and sediments formation. Exploring many aspects related to asphaltenes composition and conversion, Asphaltenes: Chemical Transformation during Hydroprocessing of Heavy Oils highlights the various changes that thes

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CRC Press

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1420066315

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Mexico and the Law of the Sea

Contributions and Compromises

By: Jorge A. Vargas

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Mexico and the Law of the Sea

Contributions and Compromises

By: Jorge A. Vargas

Mexico and the Law of the Sea: Contributions and Compromises examines Mexico’s legal work at the Third UN Conference on the Law of the Sea. The volume focuses on Mexico's involvement at the regional Latin American meetings of Montevideo, Lima and Santo Domingo, in addition to its current domestic legislation—the Federal Oceans Act of 1986, in particular. Readers will find an analysis of the legal regime Mexico applies to marine scientific research by foreign vessels, and the constitutional problems caused by the lack of a clear allocation of jurisdiction over islands. Mexico and the Law of the Sea: Contributions and Compromises emphasizes the maritime delimitation treaties Mexico entered into with the United States, Cuba, Honduras, Guatemala and Belize, and also includes an extensive Latin American bibliography on the law of the sea.

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BRILL

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9004206213

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9789004206212

Improving the Quality of Primary Education in Latin America and the Caribbean

Toward the 21st Century

By: Laurence Wolff,Ernesto Schiefelbein,Jorge Valenzuela

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Improving the Quality of Primary Education in Latin America and the Caribbean

Toward the 21st Century

By: Laurence Wolff,Ernesto Schiefelbein,Jorge Valenzuela

World Bank Discussion Paper No. 257. Countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC) have invested heavily in primary education over the past 10 years. International studies of achievement, however, show that LAC countries still perfo

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0821329855

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9780821329856

Ecological Niches and Geographic Distributions

By: A. Townsend Peterson,Jorge Soberón,Richard G. Pearson,Robert P. Anderson,Enrique Martínez-Meyer,Miguel Nakamura,Miguel B. Araújo

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Ecological Niches and Geographic Distributions

By: A. Townsend Peterson,Jorge Soberón,Richard G. Pearson,Robert P. Anderson,Enrique Martínez-Meyer,Miguel Nakamura,Miguel B. Araújo

This book provides a first synthetic view of an emerging area of ecology and biogeography, linking individual- and population-level processes to geographic distributions and biodiversity patterns. Problems in evolutionary ecology, macroecology, and biogeography are illuminated by this integrative view. The book focuses on correlative approaches known as ecological niche modeling, species distribution modeling, or habitat suitability modeling, which use associations between known occurrences of species and environmental variables to identify environmental conditions under which populations can be maintained. The spatial distribution of environments suitable for the species can then be estimated: a potential distribution for the species. This approach has broad applicability to ecology, evolution, biogeography, and conservation biology, as well as to understanding the geographic potential of invasive species and infectious diseases, and the biological implications of climate change. The authors lay out conceptual foundations and general principles for understanding and interpreting species distributions with respect to geography and environment. Focus is on development of niche models. While serving as a guide for students and researchers, the book also provides a theoretical framework to support future progress in the field.

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Princeton University Press

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1400840678

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PassPORTS, ClassROOMS, & JobMARKETS (HC)

Growth Planning Strategies for Student Success

By: Anthony M. Baird, Ed.D.,Irene Irudayam, Ed.D.,Patricio V. Jorge, Ed.D.

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PassPORTS, ClassROOMS, & JobMARKETS (HC)

Growth Planning Strategies for Student Success

By: Anthony M. Baird, Ed.D.,Irene Irudayam, Ed.D.,Patricio V. Jorge, Ed.D.

PassPORTS, ClassROOMS, & JobMARKETS : Growth Planning Strategies for Student Success By: Anthony M. Baird, Ed.D.; Irene Irudayam, Ed.D.; & Patricio V. Jorge, Ed.D. “In today’s knowledge economy, intellectual currency is getting transferred from one country to another and the physical boundaries are not hindrance anymore when compared to the situation three decades back. No wonder, universities in United States are attracting students from all over the world. Two primary reasons of such attraction are (i) quality of education provided by educational institutions in United States is very high, and (ii) the return of investment on education is phenomenally high. Despite growing influx of students from various countries, little is known about the whole process of educational system and the way in which inputs are transformed into outputs to various students. In general, they learn on their own following the concept of learning while doing. "At this juncture, this book is written with the purpose of providing students and public about what is containing in the ‘black box’… a sequence [of] the entire process of what students need to know from the beginning of entering United States until they get out of the universities to get employed.” Dr. Satya Parayitam, PhD

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Dorrance Publishing

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1649137648

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9781649137647

Neuropsychiatry of Traumatic Brain Injury, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

By: Ricardo Jorge

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Neuropsychiatry of Traumatic Brain Injury, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

By: Ricardo Jorge

It is widely recognized that neuropsychiatric disturbances contribute substantially to disability among persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This issue of Psychiatric Clinics addresses the most common and the most clinically challenging neuropsychiatric sequelae of TBI. The overarching aim of this publication is to provide clinicians with information about the clinical characteristics, diagnostic assessment, neurobiology and treatment of these conditions that will be useful in their work with individuals and families affected by TBI. Topics include: Posttraumatic Encephalopathy; Cognitive Disorders after TBI; Emotional and Behavioral Dyscontrol after TBI; Mood Disorders following TBI; Apathy following TBI; Psychotic Disorders following TBI; Sleep and Fatigue following TBI; TBI and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Neuropsychiatry of Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms; Psychiatric Disorders following Pediatric TBI.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323287190

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9780323287197

Optimization Software Guide

By: Jorge J. More,Stephen J. Wright

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Optimization Software Guide

By: Jorge J. More,Stephen J. Wright

Mathematics of Computing -- Numerical Analysis.

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SIAM

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0898713226

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9780898713220

Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation E-Book

By: Kevin K Chui,Milagros Jorge,Sheng-Che Yen,Michelle M. Lusardi

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Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation E-Book

By: Kevin K Chui,Milagros Jorge,Sheng-Che Yen,Michelle M. Lusardi

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Orthopedics** Gain a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition is a clear, comprehensive, one-stop resource for clinically relevant rehabilitation information and application. Divided into three sections, this text gives you a foundation in orthotics and prosthetics, clinical applications when working with typical and special populations, and an overview of amputation and prosthetic limbs. This edition has been updated with coverage of the latest technology and materials in the field, new evidence on effectiveness and efficacy of interventions and cognitive workload associated usage along with enhanced color photographs and case studies - it's a great resource for students and rehabilitation professionals alike. - Comprehensive coverage addresses rehabilitation in a variety of environments, including acute care, long-term care and home health care, and outpatient settings. - Book organized into three parts corresponding with typical patient problems and clinical decision-making. - The latest evidence-based research throughout text help you learn clinical-decision making skills. - Case studies present real-life scenarios that demonstrate how key concepts apply to clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice. - World Health Organization disablement model (ICF) incorporated to help you learn how to match patient's limitations with the best clinical treatment. - Multidisciplinary approach in a variety of settings demonstrates how physical therapists can work with the rest of the healthcare team to provide high quality care in orthotic/prosthetic rehabilitation. - The latest equipment and technology throughout text addresses the latest options in prosthetics and orthotics rehabilitation - Authoritative information from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition is incorporated throughout. - A wealth of tables and boxes highlight vital information for quick reference and ease of use. - NEW! Color photographs improve visual appeal and facilitates learning. - NEW! Increased evidence-based content includes updated citations; coverage of new technology such as microprocessors, microcontrollers, and integrated load cells; new evidence on the effectiveness and efficacy of interventions; and new evidence on cognitive workload usage. - NEW! Authors Kevin K Chui, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, OCS, CEEAA, FAAOMPT and Sheng-Che (Steven) Yen, PT, PhD add their expertise to an already impressive list of contributors.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323610188

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9780323610186

The Decline of the American Economy

By: Bertrand Bellon,Jorge Niosi

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The Decline of the American Economy

By: Bertrand Bellon,Jorge Niosi

Two prominent economists examine the decline of U.S. industry, covering the post-World War period to the Reagan era. "A convenient summary of a vast amount of research.... packed with facts and figures."--The Village Voice¶"Bellon and Niosi provide a better-argued, academic analysis."--Libertarian Labour Review

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Black Rose Books Ltd.

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0921689004

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9780921689003

The Latin American Debt

By: Antonio Jorge

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The Latin American Debt

By: Antonio Jorge

Despite the various policy approaches tried over the years, the essential problem of the Latin American debt remains unabated - that financing the debts' burden impairs the developmental efforts of the region. This book argues that emphasis should be made towards a recognition of debt impact.

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1349120510

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