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A Critical Guide to Horror Film Series

By: Ken Hanke

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A Critical Guide to Horror Film Series

By: Ken Hanke

In this book the author takes a fresh look at horror film series as series and presents an understanding of how the genre thrived in this format for a large portion of its history. It sheds light on older films such as the Universal and the Hammer series films on Dracula, Frankenstein and the Mummy as well as putting more recent series into perspective, such as The Nightmare on Elm Street films. A well rounded review of these films and investigation into their success as a format, this useful volume, originally published in 1991, offers an attempt to understand the marriage of horror and the series film, with its pluses as well as minuses.

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Routledge

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1317928814

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9781317928812

Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications

By: Ken Yale,Robert Nisbet,Gary D. Miner

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Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications

By: Ken Yale,Robert Nisbet,Gary D. Miner

Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications, Second Edition, is a comprehensive professional reference book that guides business analysts, scientists, engineers and researchers, both academic and industrial, through all stages of data analysis, model building and implementation. The handbook helps users discern technical and business problems, understand the strengths and weaknesses of modern data mining algorithms and employ the right statistical methods for practical application. This book is an ideal reference for users who want to address massive and complex datasets with novel statistical approaches and be able to objectively evaluate analyses and solutions. It has clear, intuitive explanations of the principles and tools for solving problems using modern analytic techniques and discusses their application to real problems in ways accessible and beneficial to practitioners across several areas—from science and engineering, to medicine, academia and commerce. - Includes input by practitioners for practitioners - Includes tutorials in numerous fields of study that provide step-by-step instruction on how to use supplied tools to build models - Contains practical advice from successful real-world implementations - Brings together, in a single resource, all the information a beginner needs to understand the tools and issues in data mining to build successful data mining solutions - Features clear, intuitive explanations of novel analytical tools and techniques, and their practical applications

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Elsevier

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0124166458

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9780124166455

Fish Viruses and Fish Viral Diseases

By: Ken Wolf

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Fish Viruses and Fish Viral Diseases

By: Ken Wolf

This book is a comprehensive, generously illustrated, and up-to-date reference on the virology of fishes—predomiantly species of the class Osteichthyes, but including representative members of the classes Chrondrichthyes and Myxini. It covers some thirty years since the first virus was isolated from a fish and describes 63 diseases and agents of viral, viruslike, or mistaken viral nature.

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Cornell University Press

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1501746383

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9781501746383

Beethoven Confidential & Brahms Gets Laid

By: Ken Russell

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Beethoven Confidential & Brahms Gets Laid

By: Ken Russell

Beethoven Confidential started life as a play that was developed into a screenplay for a film starring Jodie Foster and Glenda Jackson, with Anthony Hopkins as the deaf musical genius Ludwig von Beethoven. It tells the story of the rivalry between two would-be biographers in the quest for the so-called "Immortal Beloved"—Beethoven's secret love. Personal friends of Beethoven, the biographers become pitted against each other in a race to reveal the mysterious lover. The film was never made but the mystery is solved in this novel about the great composer. It is a story that Ken Russell considers to be one of the most bizarre and compelling detective yarns of all time. Johannes Brahms was renowned for his three B's—beer, beard, and belly. Tradition has it that Brahms died a confirmed bachelor and a respected pillar of society who liked nothing better than a pint in the evening and a walk through the Black Forest at weekends. But what of his sex life? According to Ken Russell, "Brahms probably knew more about sex than any composer before or since." The evidence is in the music: for sheer sensuality try the inner movements of his Third Symphony, or the opening of his First Symphony ("tell me if that doesn't have balls") or a section in the Fourth that can only be described as "the sex act set to music." But the composer’s early life tells us more. Born in the red-light district of Hamburg, Brahms spent his formative years playing piano in city brothels. Brahms Gets Laid investigates his close association with insane genius Robert Schumann and his even closer relationship with the psychologically disturbed Clara Schumann and her daughters.

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Peter Owen Publishers

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0720617480

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9780720617481

CBT for Older People

An Introduction

By: Ken Laidlaw

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CBT for Older People

An Introduction

By: Ken Laidlaw

Going beyond simple procedural modifications, this is the first book to address how the application of gerontology to CBT practice can augment CBT’s effectiveness and appropriateness with older people. Taking you step-by-step through the CBT process and supported by clinical case examples, therapeutic dialogue, points for reflection and hints and tips, the book examines: - basic theoretical models in CBT and how to relate them to work with older people - main behavioural interventions and their practical application - social context and relevant theories of aging - implications of assessment, diagnosis and treatment - issues of anxiety, worry and depression, and more specialist applications of CBT for chronic illnesses - latest developments, thinking and empirical evidence. This is an invaluable companion for any clinical psychology, counselling, CBT/IAPT, and social care trainee or professional new to working with older people, especially those who are keen to understand how the application of CBT may be different. Professor Ken Laidlaw is Head of the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of East Anglia.

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SAGE

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1473911400

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Understanding Intelligence

By: Ken Richardson

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Understanding Intelligence

By: Ken Richardson

Have you ever wondered why psychologists still can't agree on what intelligence is? Or felt dismayed by debates around individual differences? Criticising the pitfalls of IQ testing, this book explains the true nature of intelligent systems, and their evolution from cells to brains to culture and human minds. Understanding Intelligence debunks many of the myths and misunderstandings surrounding intelligence. It takes a new look at the nature of the environment and the development of 'talent' and achievement. This brings fresh and radical implications for promoting intelligence and creativity, and prompts readers to reconsider their own possibilities and aspirations. Providing a broad context to the subject, the author also unmasks the ideological distortions of intelligence in racism and eugenics, and the suppressed expectations across social classes and genders. This book is a must-read for anyone curious about our own intelligence.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108944868

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Human Thermal Environments

The Effects of Hot, Moderate, and Cold Environments on Human Health, Comfort, and Performance, Third Edition

By: Ken Parsons

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Human Thermal Environments

The Effects of Hot, Moderate, and Cold Environments on Human Health, Comfort, and Performance, Third Edition

By: Ken Parsons

In the ten years since the publication of the second edition of Human Thermal Environments: The Effects of Hot, Moderate, and Cold Environments on Human Health, Comfort, and Performance, Third Edition, the world has embraced electronic communications, making international collaboration almost instantaneous and global. However, there is still a need

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CRC Press

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1466596007

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The Discrete Charm of the Machine

Why the World Became Digital

By: Ken Steiglitz

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The Discrete Charm of the Machine

Why the World Became Digital

By: Ken Steiglitz

The genesis of the digital idea and why it transformed civilization A few short decades ago, we were informed by the smooth signals of analog television and radio; we communicated using our analog telephones; and we even computed with analog computers. Today our world is digital, built with zeros and ones. Why did this revolution occur? The Discrete Charm of the Machine explains, in an engaging and accessible manner, the varied physical and logical reasons behind this radical transformation. The spark of individual genius shines through this story of innovation: the stored program of Jacquard’s loom; Charles Babbage’s logical branching; Alan Turing’s brilliant abstraction of the discrete machine; Harry Nyquist’s foundation for digital signal processing; Claude Shannon’s breakthrough insights into the meaning of information and bandwidth; and Richard Feynman’s prescient proposals for nanotechnology and quantum computing. Ken Steiglitz follows the progression of these ideas in the building of our digital world, from the internet and artificial intelligence to the edge of the unknown. Are questions like the famous traveling salesman problem truly beyond the reach of ordinary digital computers? Can quantum computers transcend these barriers? Does a mysterious magical power reside in the analog mechanisms of the brain? Steiglitz concludes by confronting the moral and aesthetic questions raised by the development of artificial intelligence and autonomous robots. The Discrete Charm of the Machine examines why our information technology, the lifeblood of our civilization, became digital, and challenges us to think about where its future trajectory may lead.

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Princeton University Press

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0691184178

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Medical Microbiology

By: Patrick R. Murray, PhD,Ken S. Rosenthal, PhD,Michael A. Pfaller, MD

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Medical Microbiology

By: Patrick R. Murray, PhD,Ken S. Rosenthal, PhD,Michael A. Pfaller, MD

Turn to Medical Microbiology, 8th Edition for a thorough, clinically relevant understanding of microbes and their diseases. This succinct, easy-to-use text presents the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology in a clearly written, engaging manner-effectively preparing you for your courses, exams, and beyond. Coverage of basic principles, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology help you master the essentials. Review questions at the end of each chapter correlate basic science with clinical practice to help you understand the clinical relevance of the organisms examined. Clinical cases illustrate the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, reinforcing a clinical approach to learning. Full-color clinical photographs, images, and illustrations help you visualize the clinical presentations of infections. Summary tables and text boxes emphasizing essential concepts and learning issues optimize exam review. Additional images, 200 self-assessment questions, NEW animations, and more. Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience includes access -- on a variety of devices -- to the complete text, videos, images, and references from the book. Thoroughly updated chapters include the latest information on the human microbiome and probiotics/prebiotics; including a new chapter on Human Microbiome In Health and Disease. NEW chapter summaries introduce each microbe chapter, including trigger words and links to the relevant chapter text (on e-book version on Student Consult), providing a concise introduction or convenient review for each topic. Online access to the complete text, additional images, 200 self-assessment questions, NEW animations, and more is available through Student Consult.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323299563

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9780323299565

Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism, Fourth Edition

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

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Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism, Fourth Edition

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

The parents of children with autism know that learning about treatments is a full-time job. For parents with limited time, ability, or resources, Ken Siri and Tony Lyons have compiled the latest in autism research and treatment. Exploring the possible causes of autism and presenting novel therapies, medications, and interventions, Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism contains contributions from more than ninety experts on a wide variety of research findings, therapies, models, and multifaceted evaluation and treatment centers. Revised and fully updated to include the latest developments, this fourth edition includes up-to-date information on mitochondrial, antifungal, and physical therapy treatments; about speech, art, music, and sound therapies; and how diets, HANDLE, indigenous healing, and other exciting new treatments can be used to help your child. It also addresses developing technologies, like the iPad, which provides hundreds of apps that help kids with autism communicate and organize their day, and helps parents keep track of therapy schedules. Filled with case studies and research, Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism is a detailed and informative guide for anyone affected by autism.

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Simon and Schuster

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1629142905

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9781629142906

Using SAS for Data Management, Statistical Analysis, and Graphics

By: Ken Kleinman,Nicholas J. Horton

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Using SAS for Data Management, Statistical Analysis, and Graphics

By: Ken Kleinman,Nicholas J. Horton

Quick and Easy Access to Key Elements of Documentation Includes worked examples across a wide variety of applications, tasks, and graphicsA unique companion for statistical coders, Using SAS for Data Management, Statistical Analysis, and Graphics presents an easy way to learn how to perform an analytical task in SAS, without having to navigate thro

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CRC Press

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1439827583

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J.K. Lasser Pro Separate Account Management

An Investment Management Strategy Designed for High Net Worth Individuals

By: Larry Chambers,Ken Ziesenheim,Peter Trevisani

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J.K. Lasser Pro Separate Account Management

An Investment Management Strategy Designed for High Net Worth Individuals

By: Larry Chambers,Ken Ziesenheim,Peter Trevisani

A FINANCIAL ADVISOR'S GUIDE TO A PERSONAL AND FLEXIBLE MONEY MANAGEMENT APPROACH FOR HIGH NET WORTH CLIENTS Twenty years ago separate account management programs (SAMs) were reserved for the sophisticated advisor who only served the very wealthy. Today, SAM programs have become available to most advisors and several layers of the affluent. If you intend to work with affluent clients that demand personal and flexible service, you must have a complete understanding of this approach to money management-and J.K. Lasser Pro Separate Account Management is the perfect guide. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K. Lasser Pro Separate Account Management will introduce you to the nuances of separate account management as well as show you how to use this investment vehicle to build your business and help your clients reach their financial goals. This invaluable resource will: * Take the mystery out of providing professional asset management services to a broad cross section of your clients * Educate you about the opportunities and advantages of using separately managed accounts * Provide you with information about how separately managed accounts work as well as who should be in them * Illustrate how you can employ separately managed accounts in your financial advisory practice * Learn how to convert from commission to fees * And much more Filled with practical guidance and vital information, J.K. Lasser Pro Separate Account Management is a valuable road map for financial professionals looking to master this unique approach to managing money.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471441457

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Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism 2011-2012

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

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Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism 2011-2012

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

Information for every parent of a child with autism, updated and revised with the latest...

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1616082526

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Genes, Brains, and Human Potential

The Science and Ideology of Intelligence

By: Ken Richardson

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Genes, Brains, and Human Potential

The Science and Ideology of Intelligence

By: Ken Richardson

For countless generations people have been told that their potential as humans is limited and fundamentally unequal. The social order, they have been assured, is arranged by powers beyond their control. More recently the appeal has been to biology, specifically the genes, brain sciences, the concept of intelligence, and powerful new technologies. Reinforced through the authority of science and a growing belief in bio-determinism, the ordering of the many for the benefit of a few has become more entrenched. Yet scientists are now waking up to the influence of ideology on research and its interpretation. In Genes, Brains, and Human Potential, Ken Richardson illustrates how the ideology of human intelligence has infiltrated genetics, brain sciences, and psychology, flourishing in the vagueness of basic concepts, a shallow nature-versus-nurture debate, and the overhyped claims of reductionists. He shows how ideology, more than pure science, has come to dominate our institutions, especially education, encouraging fatalism about the development of human intelligence among individuals and societies. Genes, Brains, and Human Potential goes much further: building on work being done in molecular biology, epigenetics, dynamical systems, evolution theory, and complexity theory, it maps a fresh understanding of intelligence and the development of human potential. Concluding with an upbeat message for human possibilities, this synthesis of diverse perspectives will engender new conversations among students, researchers, and other interested readers.

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Columbia University Press

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023154376X

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9780231543767

Rural Transit:

Problems and Possibilities of Shared Ride Taxis

By: Ken Kadar,Rural Law Institute

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Rural Transit:

Problems and Possibilities of Shared Ride Taxis

By: Ken Kadar,Rural Law Institute

This book examines the problem of rural poverty from a transit perspective: lack of public transit in rural areas results in unemployment and underemployment and lower quality of health care leading to depression, alcoholism, and related social problems. One solution to the lack of rural transit is shared ride taxicabs and vans. The book describes existing rural transit ridesharing and proposes improvements thereto. This book is for rural community organizers.

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Eric Engle

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1516812204

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Mein Elternhaus War Nichts Als Eine Mittelstands-Geschichte

By: Ken Monaghan

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Mein Elternhaus War Nichts Als Eine Mittelstands-Geschichte

By: Ken Monaghan

Im Fruhjahr 1999 zeigte die Universitatsbibliothek Eichstatt die Ausstellung "Ernst Arnold Bauer sieht James Joyce". Den Festvortrag, der mit dieser Publikation veroffentlicht wird, hielt Ken Monaghan, der Sohn von Joyce's Schwester May. Er erzahlt die Geschichte von Joyce's Dubliner Herkunft und berichtet uber die Lebensumstande, die einen der wohl bedeutendsten Schriftsteller des 20. Jahrhunderts formten. Monaghan entwirft mit allen Sinnen ein unmittelbar durch seine Mutter und seine Verwandten nacherlebtes Gemalde einer bedruckenden Familientragodie, die sowohl fiktiv als auch autobiographisch von James Joyce als Rohmaterial fur sein Werk verwendet wurde.In Verbindung mit den Illustrationen von Ernst Arnold Bauer kann dieses Buch zwei noch nicht so hell ausgeleuchtete Felder in der Wirkungsgeschichte des Werkes von James Joyce starker focussieren: die Lebensgeschichte des grossen Iren aus der Sicht und Erlebniswelt eines weiteren Verwandten einerseits und andererseits die Ausstrahlung seiner bedeutendsten Werke Ulysses und Finnegans Wake in die Bildende Kunst in der Phantasie und durch die Hand von Ernst Arnold Bauer.

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Otto Harrassowitz Verlag

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3447043199

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9783447043199

Till Death Us Do Part

A True Murder Mystery

By: Vincent Bugliosi,Ken Hurwitz

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Till Death Us Do Part

A True Murder Mystery

By: Vincent Bugliosi,Ken Hurwitz

In the Palliko-Stockton trial, prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi offered a brilliant summation that synthesized for the jury the many inferences and shades of meaning in the testimony, fitting all the pieces together in a mosaic of guilt. But will the jury be persuaded?

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W. W. Norton & Company

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039332544X

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9780393325447

Modeling and Simulation Based Life-Cycle Engineering

By: Ken Chong,Harold S. Morgan,Sunil Saigal,Stefan Thynell

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Modeling and Simulation Based Life-Cycle Engineering

By: Ken Chong,Harold S. Morgan,Sunil Saigal,Stefan Thynell

Advances in computational power have facilitated the development of simulations unprecedented in their computational size, scope of technical issues, spatial and temporal resolution, complexity and comprehensiveness. As a result, complex structures from airplanes to bridges can be almost completely based on model-based simulations. This book gives

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CRC Press

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1482264714

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9781482264715

Nucleation in Condensed Matter

Applications in Materials and Biology

By: Ken Kelton,Alan Lindsay Greer

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Nucleation in Condensed Matter

Applications in Materials and Biology

By: Ken Kelton,Alan Lindsay Greer

In Nucleation in Condensed Matter, key theoretical models for nucleation are developed and experimental data are used to discuss their range of validity. A central aim of this book is to enable the reader, when faced with a phenomenon in which nucleation appears to play a role, to determine whether nucleation is indeed important and to develop a quantitative and predictive description of the nucleation behavior. The third section of the book examines nucleation processes in practical situations, ranging from solid state precipitation to nucleation in biological systems to nucleation in food and drink. Nucleation in Condensed Matter is a key reference for an advanced materials course in phase transformations. It is also an essential reference for researchers in the field. - Unified treatment of key theories, experimental evaluations and case studies - Complete derivation of key models - Detailed discussion of experimental measurements - Examples of nucleation in diverse systems

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Elsevier

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0080912648

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9780080912646

Age Power

How the 21st Century Will Be Ruled by the New Old

By: Ken Dychtwald

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How the 21st Century Will Be Ruled by the New Old

By: Ken Dychtwald

In this breakthrough book, Dychtwald explains how individuals, businesses, and governments can best prepare for a new era in which the priorities of our homes and nation will be set by the needs and desires of the elderly. He surveys how each of us must make individual decisions right now to "age-proof" our lives.

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Penguin

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1585420433

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Silent Mystery and Detective Movies

A Comprehensive Filmography

By: Ken Wlaschin

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Silent Mystery and Detective Movies

A Comprehensive Filmography

By: Ken Wlaschin

The silent film era was known in part for its cliffhanger serials and air of suspense that kept audiences returning to theaters week after week. Icons such as Douglas Fairbanks, Laurel and Hardy, Lon Chaney and Harry Houdini were among those who graced the dark and shadowy screen. This reference guide to silent films with mystery and detective content lists more than 1,500 titles in one of entertainment's most popular and enduring genres. While most of the films examined are from North America, mystery films from around the world are included.

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McFarland

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0786443502

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EVOLUTION

Evolution and Big History: Dimensions, Trends, and Forecasts

By: Leonid E. Grinin,Andrey V. Korotayev,Ken Baskin,Stephen I. Ternyik,Olga A. Sorokina,Rendt Gorter,Ken Gilbert,Craig Benjamin,Antonio Gelis-Filho,Anton L. Grinin,David Hookes,Antony Harper,Peter J. Richerson,Joe Brewer

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EVOLUTION

Evolution and Big History: Dimensions, Trends, and Forecasts

The present volume is the fifth issue of the ‘Evolution’ Yearbook series. Our Yearbooks are designed to present to its readers the widest possible spectrum of subjects and issues: from universal evolutionism to the analysis of particular evolutionary regularities in the development of biological, abiotic, and social systems, culture, cognition, language, etc. The main objective of our Yearbook is the creation of a unified interdisciplinary field of research, within which scientists specializing in different disciplines could work within the framework of unified or similar paradigms, using common terminology and searching for common rules, tendencies and regularities. Global evolution (in connection with the Big History) becomes the main subject of our Yearbook. We strive to arrange each issue in such a way that the line from cosmic evolution to the human future is evident. What is the subject of the present issue of the Yearbook? Similar to the previous issues, it shows some aspects of the evolutionary advance from the earlier phases to the anticipated future of human society. But on the whole, this volume is devoted to different aspects and facts of megaevolution and some universal theories in an attempt to find common ground in the diversity of manifestation of evolution and its forms at different stages of development. So the title of this issue, ‘Evolution and Big History: Dimensions, Trends, and Forecasts’, is fully justified (besides, several papers contribute to the field of Big History). The volume consists of four sections: Dimensions, Trends, and Aspects; Big History's Manifestations; Trends and Forecasts; and Reviews and Information. This Yearbook will be useful both for those who study interdisciplinary macroproblems and for specialists working in focused directions, as well as for those who are interested in evolutionary issues of Cosmology, Biology, History, Anthropology, Economics and other areas of study. More than that, this edition will challenge and excite your vision of your own life and the new discoveries going on around us.

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570575146X

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9785705751464

Medical Microbiology E-Book

By: Patrick R. Murray,Ken Rosenthal,Michael A. Pfaller

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Medical Microbiology E-Book

By: Patrick R. Murray,Ken Rosenthal,Michael A. Pfaller

The foremost text in this complex and fast-changing field, Medical Microbiology, 9th Edition, provides concise, up-to-date, and understandable explanations of key concepts in medical microbiology, immunology, and the microbes that cause human disease. Clear, engaging coverage of basic principles, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology help you master the essentials of microbiology―effectively preparing you for your coursework, exams, and beyond. - Features significant new information on the human microbiome and its influence on the immune and other body systems, and new developments in microbial diagnosis, treatment, diseases, and pathogens. - Updates every chapter with state-of-the-art information and current literature citations. - Summarizes detailed information in tabular format rather than in lengthy text. - Provides review questions at the end of each chapter that correlate basic science with clinical practice. - Features clinical cases that illustrate the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. - Introduces microbe chapters with summaries and trigger words for easy review. - Highlights the text with clear, colorful figures, clinical photographs, and images that help you visualize the clinical presentation of infections. - Offers additional study features online, including 200 self-assessment questions, microscopic images of the microbes, videos, and a new integrating chapter that provides hyperlinks between the microbes, the organ systems that they affect, and their diseases. - Evolve Instructor site with an image and video collection is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at: https://evolve.elsevier.com.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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032367450X

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9780323674508

The German Language

A Linguistic Introduction

By: Jean Boase-Beier,Ken R. Lodge

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The German Language

A Linguistic Introduction

By: Jean Boase-Beier,Ken R. Lodge

The German Language introduces students of German to a linguistic way of looking at the language. Written from a Chomksyan perspective, this volume covers the basic structural components of the German language: syntax, morphology, phonetics, phonology, and the lexicon. Explores the linguistic structure of German from current theoretical perspectives. Written from a Chomksyan perspective, this volume covers the basic structural components of the German language: syntax, morphology, phonetics, phonology, and the lexicon. Serves as a valuable resource for students of German language and literature and for linguists with little or no background in the language. Includes exercises, definitions of key terms, and suggestions for further reading.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470775270

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9780470775271

The Political Economy of International Trade

By: Ken Heydon

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The Political Economy of International Trade

By: Ken Heydon

With protectionist sentiment and economic nationalism on the rise, international trade and how it is governed is at the heart of some of the most important contemporary economic and political debates. Comprehensive and clear, this book skilfully outlines and analyses the dynamics of trade in the 21st century. Ken Heydon examines three broad themes: the nature and distribution of the gains from trade, the institutional and governance framework of the international trade system, and the contentious practical issues confronting policy-makers across the world. He considers pressing contemporary debates surrounding issues ranging from agriculture and food security to the links between trade and environment protection, core labour standards and intellectual property rights. He demonstrates the importance of a change of mindset in terms of how we see trade policy: it should not, he argues, be simply a question of international negotiation, but also a key component of sound domestic economic management. In short, we need to put commerce in context. Drawing on the author’s experience as a policy practitioner, trade policy analyst and teacher, the volume is informed by an extensive analysis of the literature and by relevant case studies. It is designed for students and scholars of international political economy and trade policy, trade officials, and the general public.

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1509534377

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Charlie Chan at the Movies

History, Filmography, and Criticism

By: Ken Hanke

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Charlie Chan at the Movies

History, Filmography, and Criticism

By: Ken Hanke

From his primitive nonseries beginnings through the well known Fox series of 44 films (1931-1949), here is the complete history of famous film detective Charlie Chan. The films are presented in chronological order, with full cast and credits, synopses and evaluations. Biographical details on the three most famous screen Chans--Warner Oland, Sidney Toler, and Roland Winters--and background information on series directors and supporting players, insights into the making of the films, and the full story of the abrupt halt in 1949 as well as an array of the detective's aphorisms (or Chan-o-grams) are included. Numerous photos throughout.

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McFarland

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0786486619

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Basic and Clinical Immunology by Names

From the Biblical Time Until the Present

By: Michael R. Shurin,Galina V. Shurin,Ken M. Shurin

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Basic and Clinical Immunology by Names

From the Biblical Time Until the Present

By: Michael R. Shurin,Galina V. Shurin,Ken M. Shurin

Hundreds of eponyms are used within the field of immunology—Petri dish, Crohn’s disease, Bence Jones protein, Kupffer cells, Freund's adjuvant, Ouchterlony immunodiffusion, to name just a few—but most of us don't know much about the individuals who gave their names to these terms. Where were they born and educated, what other accomplishments are they credited with, why has history chosen to remember them, or not? This book presents the first comprehensive collection of immunologic eponyms, and through them tells the story of this fascinating field, from its earliest beginnings to present day. Organized by surname and meticulously cross-referenced and indexed, this book offers historical anecdotes and little-known facts which scientists, clinicians, students, and general readers will find captivating and memorable. A one-of-a-kind introduction to immunology that serves as both a history lesson and current reference on the diseases, treatments, and individuals who have been crucial to this field.

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Springer Nature

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3031145291

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Older People

By: Ken Laidlaw,Larry W. Thompson,Dolores Gallagher-Thompson,Leah Dick-Siskin

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Older People

By: Ken Laidlaw,Larry W. Thompson,Dolores Gallagher-Thompson,Leah Dick-Siskin

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is now well established as an effective treatment for a range of mental health problems, but for clinicians working with older clients, there are particular issues that need to be addressed. Topics covered include the need to build a therapeutic relationship, dealing with stereotypical thinking about ageing, setting realistic expectations in the face of deteriorating medical conditions, maintaining hope when faced with difficult life events such as the loss of a spouse, disability, etc., and dealing with the therapist's own fears about ageing. Illustrated throughout with case studies, practical solutions and with a troubleshooting section, this is essential reading for all clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and related health professionals who work with older people. * Authors are world authorities on depression and psychotherapy with older people * First book to be published on CBT with older people * Case studies and examples used throughout to illustrate the method and the problems of older people

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470862327

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Ross Perot

The Man Behind the Myth

By: Ken Gross

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Ross Perot

The Man Behind the Myth

By: Ken Gross

A portrait of the outsider presidential candidate who captured the American imagination, based on exclusive interviews with Ross Perot, his family, and his business associates He’s a brilliant entrepreneur, a robust patriot, a working-class boy who rose to be a business tycoon. But who is the real Ross Perot? In this definitive biography that everyone who cares about America will want to read, Ken Gross brings to life the man behind the news stories and the sound bites, offering insights into Perot’s gifts for leadership. Here are the experiences that forged Perot’s character and political convictions: his humble childhood in Texas, his naval service, his astounding business success, his daring hostage-rescue mission to Iran. Here are his down-to-earth ideas for re-energizing America. Ross Perot: The Man Behind the Myth offers the most revealing and detailed portrait yet of the man who singlehandedly transformed America’s political landscape.

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Random House

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0307822753

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Constructing Civil Liberties

Discontinuities in the Development of American Constitutional Law

By: Ken I. Kersch

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Constructing Civil Liberties

Discontinuities in the Development of American Constitutional Law

By: Ken I. Kersch

This book provides a revisionist account of the genealogy of contemporary constitutional law and morals.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521010551

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Butte

By: Ken Hamlin and Terry and Martha Lonner

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Butte

By: Ken Hamlin and Terry and Martha Lonner

Butte, Montana, began in 1864 as a small placer gold mining camp. By 1870, the placer deposits were depleted, and most miners left. A few remaining miners found significant silver ore in the nearby quartz lodes, but by the late 1870s, copper was the major ore in the district, and Butte became The Richest Hill on Earth. Thousands of immigrants came to Butte from throughout Europe to operate the underground mines, and the city grew to an unofficial estimate of about 90,000 residents in 1917-1918. The population of Butte slowly declined to about 35,000 residents when fewer miners were necessary after open-pit mining began in 1955. Today, Butte remains a city of great character and cultural diversity. The postcards in this book illustrate some of its history.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467106542

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Milton and Ecology

By: Ken Hiltner

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Milton and Ecology

By: Ken Hiltner

In Milton and Ecology, Ken Hiltner engages with literary, theoretical, and historic approaches to explore the ideological underpinnings of our current environmental crisis. Focusing on Milton's rejection of dualistic theology, metaphysical philosophy, and early-modern subjectivism, Hiltner argues that Milton anticipates certain essential modern ecological arguments. Even more remarkable is that Milton was able to integrate these arguments with biblical sources so seamlessly that his interpretative 'Green' reading of scripture has for over three centuries been entirely plausible. This study considers how Milton, from the earliest edition of the Poems, not only sought to tell the story of how through humanity's folly Paradise on earth was lost, but also sought to tell how it might be regained. This intriguing study will be of interest to eco-critics and Milton specialists alike.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521830710

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Abraham Geiger's Liberal Judaism

Personal Meaning and Religious Authority

By: Ken Koltun-Fromm

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Abraham Geiger's Liberal Judaism

Personal Meaning and Religious Authority

By: Ken Koltun-Fromm

German rabbi, scholar, and theologian Abraham Geiger (1810--1874) is recognized as the principal leader of the Reform movement in German Judaism. In his new work, Ken Koltun-Fromm argues that for Geiger personal meaning in religion -- rather than rote ritual practice or acceptance of dogma -- was the key to religion's moral authority. In five chapters, the book explores issues central to Geiger's work that speak to contemporary Jewish practice -- historical memory, biblical interpretation, ritual and gender practices, rabbinic authority, and Jewish education. This is essential reading for scholars, rabbis, rabbinical students, and informed Jewish readers interested in Conservative and Reform Judaism. Published with the generous support of the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation.

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Indiana University Press

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0253111854

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The Sequential Dynamics of Narrative

Energies at the Margins of Fiction

By: Ken Ireland

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The Sequential Dynamics of Narrative

Energies at the Margins of Fiction

By: Ken Ireland

Building on critical theories of narrative, this study analyses temporal and continuity relations in fiction

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Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press

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0838638635

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Nissan Maxima Automotive Repair Manual

By: Ken Freund,John Harold Haynes

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Nissan Maxima Automotive Repair Manual

By: Ken Freund,John Harold Haynes

Nissan Maxima 1985-91 Shop Manual Haynes. 304 pgs., 730 ill.

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Haynes Publishing

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1563920050

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Chevrolet Astro and Gmc Safari Mini-Vans Automotive Repair Manual

By: Ken Freund,John Harold Haynes

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Chevrolet Astro and Gmc Safari Mini-Vans Automotive Repair Manual

By: Ken Freund,John Harold Haynes

Astro & GMC Safari Mini-Vans 1985-93 Shop ManualHaynes.325 pgs., 780 ill.

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1563920778

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A Complex Fate

William L. Shirer and the American Century

By: Ken Cuthbertson

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A Complex Fate

William L. Shirer and the American Century

By: Ken Cuthbertson

William Shirer (1904-1993), a star foreign correspondent with the Chicago Tribune in the 1920s and ’30s, was a prominent member of what one contemporary observer described as an extraordinary band of American journalists, "some with the Midwest hayseed still in their hair," who gave their North American audiences a visceral sense of how Europe was spiralling into chaos and war. In 1937, Shirer left print journalism and became the first of the now legendary "Murrow boys," working as an on-air partner to the iconic CBS broadcaster Edward R. Murrow. With Shirer reporting from inside Nazi Germany and Murrow from blitz-ravaged London, the pair built CBS’s European news operation into the industry leader and, in the process, revolutionized broadcasting. But after the war ended, the Shirer-Murrow relationship shattered. Shirer lost his job and by 1950 found himself blacklisted as a supposed Communist sympathizer. After nearly a decade in the professional wilderness, he began work on The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. Published in 1960, Shirer's magnum opus sold millions of copies and was hailed as the masterwork that would "ensure his reputation as long as humankind reads." Ken Cuthbertson's A Complex Fate is a thought-provoking, richly detailed biography of William Shirer. Written with the full cooperation of Shirer’s family, and generously illustrated with photographs, it introduces a new generation of readers to a supremely talented, complex writer, while placing into historical context some of the pivotal media developments of our time.

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0773597247

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9780773597242

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