Martin D. Moore's Books

Evolvable Hardware

From Practice to Application

By: Martin A. Trefzer,Andy M. Tyrrell

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Evolvable Hardware

From Practice to Application

By: Martin A. Trefzer,Andy M. Tyrrell

This book covers the basic theory, practical details and advanced research of the implementation of evolutionary methods on physical substrates. Most of the examples are from electronic engineering applications, including transistor-level design and system-level implementation. The authors present an overview of the successes achieved, and the book will act as a point of reference for both academic and industrial researchers.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

432

Publisher

Springer

Published Date

ISBN 10

3662446162

ISBN 13

9783662446164

Managing diabetes, managing medicine

Chronic disease and clinical bureaucracy in post-war Britain

By: Martin D. Moore

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Managing diabetes, managing medicine

Chronic disease and clinical bureaucracy in post-war Britain

By: Martin D. Moore

This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY) open access license. This book is available as an open access ebook under a CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Through its study of diabetes care in twentieth-century Britain, Managing diabetes, managing medicine offers the first historical monograph to explore how the decision-making and labour of medical professionals became subject to bureaucratic regulation and managerial oversight. Where much existing literature has cast health care management as either a political imposition or an assertion of medical control, this work positions managerial medicine as a co-constructed venture. Although driven by different motives, doctors, nurses, professional bodies, government agencies and international organisations were all integral to the creation of managerial systems, working within a context of considerable professional, political, technological, economic and cultural change.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

279

Publisher

Manchester University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1526113082

ISBN 13

9781526113085

Ink in Her Veins

The Troubled Life of Aileen Palmer

By: Sylvia Martin

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Ink in Her Veins

The Troubled Life of Aileen Palmer

By: Sylvia Martin

Aileen Palmer - poet, translator, political activist, adventurer - was the daughter of two writers prominent in Australian literature in the first half of the twentieth century. Vance and Nettie Palmer were well known as novelists, poets, critics and journalists, and Nettie suspected that their eldest would grow up with 'ink in her veins'. Aileen certainly inherited her parents' talents, publishing poetry, translating the work of Ho Chi Minh, and recording what she referred to as 'semi-fictional bits of egocentric writing'. She also absorbed their interest in leftist politics, joining the Communist Party at university. This, combined with her bravery, led to participation in the Spanish Civil War and the ambulance service in London during World War II. The return to Australia was not easy, and Aileen never successfully reintegrated into civilian life. In Ink in Her Veins Sylvia Martin paints an honest and moving portrait in which we see a talented woman slowly brought down by war, family expectations, and psychiatric illness and the sometimes cruel 'treatments' common in the 20th century. [Subject: Literary Criticism, Biography]

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

352

Publisher

Apollo Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1742588255

ISBN 13

9781742588254

The UP Saga

By: Susan M. Martin

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The UP Saga

By: Susan M. Martin

Fascinating history of United Plantations Berhad, an innovative Scandinavian firm whose approach to local relations was quite different from that of the normal British colonial enterprise. This is the story of not only one company but also of the development of Malaysia's plantations sector as a whole.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

378

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1135303614

ISBN 13

9781135303617

Radiology Today

By: Friedrich H. W. Heuck,Martin W. Donner

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Radiology Today

By: Friedrich H. W. Heuck,Martin W. Donner

This book reflects the views of an international faculty and provides an authoritative appraisal of modern radiology. It represents the sec ond volume in a planned series of competent overviews, and is mod eled on the successful first volume, Radiology Today, which was enthu siastically received by an international readership. We were encour aged by the comments we received to continue blending the latest ad vances in radiology with comprehensive teaching material concerning modern radiological practice. The Radiology Today 1982 meeting again brought together outstanding radiologists from Europe and North America for the purpose of sharing their experiences and their viewpoints of the current position and opportunities of imaging in medicine. Updating his/her knowledge of advances in medical imaging has be come an integral part of continuing medical education for every radiol ogist. Because all imaging modalities are continuously being refined, new clinical applications develop and frequently replace more com plex or more invasive procedures. Also, the relationship of imaging procedures to each other changes constantly, and with it the configura tion of critical diagnostic pathways for investigation of clinical signs and symptoms. To recognize this trend is important, because it is ex panding the role of the radiologist: our involvement in active guidance to the point of the patient's diagnostic workup has increased signifi cantly where it has become strategic.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

721

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

3642687083

ISBN 13

9783642687082

EBOOK: Developing Leadership: Creating the Schools of Tomorrow

By: Martin Coles,Geoff Southworth

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

EBOOK: Developing Leadership: Creating the Schools of Tomorrow

By: Martin Coles,Geoff Southworth

What is our best present understandingof good school leadership? How do I lead my school to make itrelevant to students of the 21st century? The idea for this book grew out of aninternational conference organized by theNational College for School Leadership,An International Future: learning frombest practice worldwide, which exploredinnovative and significant aspects ofeducational leadership and brought together internationalcolleagues to generate new understandings. The conference proved adynamic forum for debate for researchers, academics, policy-makersand practitioners. It was clear at the conference that there was aconsensus of understanding around certain key themes that crossednational boundaries. In Developing Leadership, well-knowninternational contributors explore this consensus to promote the keythemes which reflect our best present understanding of good schoolleadership, and to inform school leaders about leading edge thinkingwhich bears on their role. These key ideas, which are highlighted at various points throughoutthe book, are built around professional learning communities;distributed leadership; strategic thinking about ICT; sustainability;internship; mentoring and coaching. Contributors: Ray Bolam, Martin Coles, Gary Crow, Clive Dimmock,Dean Fink, David Green, Andy Hargreaves, Sing Kong Lee, BillMulford, Fred Paterson, Tony Richardson, Geoff Southworth, JamesSpillane, Louise Stoll, Ken Stott, Allan Walker, John West-Burnham

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

208

Publisher

McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Published Date

ISBN 10

0335224571

ISBN 13

9780335224579

Curriculum Making in Post-16 Education

The Social Conditions of Studentship

By: Martin Bloomer

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Curriculum Making in Post-16 Education

The Social Conditions of Studentship

By: Martin Bloomer

It is widely agreed that the post-16 curriculum in England and Wales is inadequate, mainly due to the successive reforms of various governments. YTS was a reaction to problems of youth unemployment, CPVE and BTEC embraced a 'broad' concept of vocationalism, and even with the introduction of NVQ and GNVQ the A-level retains its gold-standard in the eyes of many. The post-16 curriculum that has emerged is hardly coherent. So how can teachers translate an externally imposed curriculum into a meaningful learning experience for students? Drawing on solid research in post-16 education, this book makes explicit the nature of flaws in policy, and provides an account of how teachers and students construct their roles. It puts forward the case for a radical reappraisal and identifies appropriate aims and organising principles for a post-16 curriculum for the future. Martin Bloomer is currently Dean of the Faculty of Education at Exeter University.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

235

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1134810431

ISBN 13

9781134810437

The New Trek Programme Guide

The Next Generation & Early Deep Space Nine Episode by Episode

By: Paul Cornell,Martin Day,Keith Topping

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The New Trek Programme Guide

The Next Generation & Early Deep Space Nine Episode by Episode

By: Paul Cornell,Martin Day,Keith Topping

STAR TREK is one of the world's most popular and enduring science fiction franchises, spanning decades' worth of TV, film, comics, books and more. This book - originally published just as DEEP SPACE NINE was first being produced - analyses the rebirth and renaissance of the series in the nineteen eighties and nineties. Along with masses of factual information - plot synopses, cast and crew and, uniquely, British transmission dates - this Programme Guide casts a gently critical eye over the series' continuity (and lack of it) and lingers over the moments of humour (intentional and otherwise). In sum, this is a light-hearted, detailed and affectionate overview of the revitalised version of the classic STAR TREK. Please note that it has not been updated since its original publication.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

256

Publisher

Gateway

Published Date

ISBN 10

057513349X

ISBN 13

9780575133495

Wales since 1939

By: Martin Johnes

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Wales since 1939

By: Martin Johnes

The period since 1939 saw more rapid and significant change than any other time in Welsh history. Wales developed a more assertive identity of its own and some of the apparatus of a nation state. Yet its economy floundered between boom and bust, its traditional communities were transformed and the Welsh language and other aspects of its distinctiveness were undermined by a globalizing world. Wales was also deeply divided by class, language, ethnicity, gender, religion and region. Its people grew wealthier, healthier and more educated but they were not always happier. This ground-breaking book examines the story of Wales since 1939, giving voice to ordinary people and the variety of experiences within the nation. This is a history of not just a nation, but of its residents’ hopes and fears, their struggles and pleasures and their views of where they lived and the wider world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

459

Publisher

Manchester University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1847795064

ISBN 13

9781847795069

Just Conservation

Biodiversity, Wellbeing and Sustainability

By: Adrian Martin

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Just Conservation

Biodiversity, Wellbeing and Sustainability

By: Adrian Martin

Loss of biodiversity is one of the great environmental challenges facing humanity but unfortunately efforts to reduce the rate of loss have so far failed. At the same time, these efforts have too often resulted in unjust social outcomes in which people living in or near to areas designated for conservation lose access to their territories and resources. In this book the author argues that our approach to biodiversity conservation needs to be more strongly informed by a concern for and understanding of social justice issues. Injustice can be a driver of biodiversity loss and a barrier to efforts at preservation. Conversely, the pursuit of social justice can be a strong motivation to find solutions to environmental problems. The book therefore argues that the pursuit of socially just conservation is not only intrinsically the right thing to do, but will also be instrumental in bringing about greater success. The argument for a more socially just conservation is initially developed conceptually, drawing upon ideas of environmental justice that incorporate concerns for distribution, procedure and recognition. It is then applied to a range of approaches to conservation including benefit sharing arrangements, integrated conservation and development projects and market-based approaches such as sustainable timber certification and payments for ecosystem services schemes. Case studies are drawn from the author's research in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Laos, Bolivia, China and India.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

213

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Published Date

ISBN 10

1317657012

ISBN 13

9781317657019

The Unheard Voice of God

A Pentecostal Hearing of the Book of Judges

By: Lee Roy Martin

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Unheard Voice of God

A Pentecostal Hearing of the Book of Judges

By: Lee Roy Martin

With the wealth of colorful characters described in the book of Judges, scholars and general readers alike have a strong fascination for Israel’s leaders in its earliest days. Theologians and biblical scholars from Luther on have found it difficult to relate to these figures. From a Pentecostal point of view, in particular, those characters can sometimes be an embarrassment, as their personal lives appear to be in stark tension with the purity-conscious, holy life to be expected of those touched by the Spirit of God. Apart from the moments of power, where is God in the lives of these characters? As the title suggests, it is time to listen and learn from God’s role and perspective in these stories, who in faithfulness to his covenant acts with constant patience to save his flawed servants. Through a fresh hearing of The Unheard Voice of God the positive message of the book of Judges can become more apparent and accessible. Readers are shown a crucial part of the book’s dynamics which they may have missed.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

303

Publisher

BRILL

Published Date

ISBN 10

9004397094

ISBN 13

9789004397095

The Book of Acts

Form, Style, and Theology

By: Martin Dibelius

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Book of Acts

Form, Style, and Theology

By: Martin Dibelius

- Provides a fresh perspective on the Book of Acts - Editor's foreword highlights the importance of Dibelius's work - Includes updated notes and bibliographies - Indexes of ancient sources and authors

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

258

Publisher

Fortress Press

ISBN 10

145141417X

ISBN 13

9781451414172

The Descent from the Mountain

Narrative Patterns in Exodus 19-40

By: Martin Ravndal Hauge

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Descent from the Mountain

Narrative Patterns in Exodus 19-40

By: Martin Ravndal Hauge

This 'close reading' of Exodus 19-40 focuses on the repetition of the 'encounter on the mountain'. This double encounter is expressed in a narrative structure of preparatory episodes climaxed by the theophany. The tension of the narrative is linked to 'the people' as the unlikely heroes of encounter and solved by the divine descent from the divine mountain to the man-made tent. The new situation of permanent encounter is foregrounded by the juxtaposed stories of pre- and post- Sinai journey, and the theme of the 'substitution of Moses' underlines a radical reinterpretation of traditional concepts, inviting the reader to embark on a process of identification.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

369

Publisher

A&C Black

Published Date

ISBN 10

056714089X

ISBN 13

9780567140890

The Myth of an Afterlife

The Case against Life After Death

By: Michael Martin,Keith Augustine

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Myth of an Afterlife

The Case against Life After Death

By: Michael Martin,Keith Augustine

Because every single one of us will die, most of us would like to know what—if anything—awaits us afterward, not to mention the fate of lost loved ones. Given the nearly universal vested interest in deciding this question in favor of an afterlife, it is no surprise that the vast majority of books on the topic affirm the reality of life after death without a backward glance. But the evidence of our senses and the ever-gaining strength of scientific evidence strongly suggest otherwise. In The Myth of an Afterlife: The Case against Life after Death, Michael Martin and Keith Augustine collect a series of contributions that redress this imbalance in the literature by providing a strong, comprehensive, and up-to-date casebook of the chief arguments against an afterlife. Divided into four separate sections, this collection opens with a broad overview of the issues, as contributors consider the strongest evidence of whether or not we survive death—in particular the biological basis of all mental states and their grounding in brain activity that ceases to function at death. Next, contributors consider a host of conceptual and empirical difficulties that confront the various ways of “surviving” death—from bodiless minds to bodily resurrection to any form of posthumous survival. Then essayists turn to internal inconsistencies between traditional theological conceptions of an afterlife—heaven, hell, karmic rebirth—and widely held ethical principles central to the belief systems supporting those notions. In the final section, authors offer critical evaluations of the main types of evidence for an afterlife. Fully interdisciplinary, The Myth of an Afterlife: The Case against Life after Death brings together a variety of fields of research to make that case, including cognitiveneuroscience, philosophy of mind, personal identity, philosophy of religion, moralphilosophy, psychical research, and anomalistic psychology. As the definitive casebookof arguments against life after death, this collection is required reading for anyinstructor, researcher, and student of philosophy, religious studies, or theology. It issure to raise provocative issues new to readers, regardless of background, from thosewho believe fervently in the reality of an afterlife to those who do not or are undecidedon the matter.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

709

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

0810886782

ISBN 13

9780810886780

Corals and Reefs

From the Beginning to an Uncertain Future

By: Bertrand Martin-Garin,Lucien F. Montaggioni

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Corals and Reefs

From the Beginning to an Uncertain Future

By: Bertrand Martin-Garin,Lucien F. Montaggioni

The health status and future of tropical coral reefs, as tourist destinations, are regularly subjected to media coverage. Many documentaries recognize the natural beauty and biological richness of the Australian Great Barrier Reef and French Polynesian lagoons, but point to the equally significant risk that would result from current global warming and human-made hazards. The future of coral reefs is usually a matter of death foretold, real or purely imaginary. In this context, it has become necessary to differentiate between what is falling within reality of scientific facts or fantasy. To this end, the present general review, in the expert translation of Charlotte Fontan aims at: (1) defining the conditions and life requirements of reefbuilding corals; (2) the history of corals along with that of a number of associated, skeletal organisms involved in reef building since the very beginning, i.e. the last 540 million years, including the ups and downs they have experienced; (3) giving special reference to the development patterns of recent and modern reefs; (4) projecting corals and reefs into a still unknown future. Understanding how corals and reefs have originated, how they have been able to face the major biological crises which have punctuated the Earth’s history, how they have survived is a prerequisite to better gain a significant picture of their future.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

174

Publisher

Springer Nature

Published Date

ISBN 10

3031168879

ISBN 13

9783031168871

Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases

2-Volume Set

By: John E. Bennett, MD, MACP,Raphael Dolin, MD,Martin J. Blaser, MD

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases

2-Volume Set

By: John E. Bennett, MD, MACP,Raphael Dolin, MD,Martin J. Blaser, MD

After thirty five years, Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 8th Edition is still the reference of choice for comprehensive, global guidance on diagnosing and treating the most challenging infectious diseases. Drs. John E. Bennett and Raphael Dolin along with new editorial team member Dr. Martin Blaser have meticulously updated this latest edition to save you time and to ensure you have the latest clinical and scientific knowledge at your fingertips. With new chapters, expanded and updated coverage, increased worldwide perspectives, and many new contributors, Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 8th Edition helps you identify and treat whatever infectious disease you see. Get the answers to questions you have with more in-depth coverage of epidemiology, etiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and treatment of infectious agents than you'll find in any other infectious disease resource. Find the latest diagnoses and treatments for currently recognized and newly emerging infectious diseases, such as those caused by avian and swine influenza viruses. Put the latest knowledge to work in your practice with new or completely revised chapters on influenza (new pandemic strains); new Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus; probiotics; antibiotics for resistant bacteria; antifungal drugs; new antivirals for hepatitis B and C; Clostridium difficile treatment; sepsis; advances in HIV prevention and treatment; viral gastroenteritis; Lyme disease; Helicobacter pylori; malaria; infections in immunocompromised hosts; immunization (new vaccines and new recommendations); and microbiome. Benefit from fresh perspectives and global insights from an expanded team of international contributors. Find and grasp the information you need easily and rapidly with newly added chapter summaries. These bulleted templates include diagnosis, therapy, and prevention and are designed as a quick summary of the chapter and to enhance relevancy in search and retrieval on Expert Consult. Stay current on Expert Consult with a thorough and regularly scheduled update program that ensures access to new developments in the field, advances in therapy, and timely information. Access the information you need easily and rapidly with new succinct chapter summaries that include diagnosis, therapy, and prevention. Experience clinical scenarios with vivid clarity through a richly illustrated, full-color format that includes 1500 photographs for enhanced visual guidance.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

5094

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

1455748013

ISBN 13

9781455748013

Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases E-Book

2-Volume Set

By: John E. Bennett,Raphael Dolin,Martin J. Blaser

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases E-Book

2-Volume Set

By: John E. Bennett,Raphael Dolin,Martin J. Blaser

For four decades, physicians and other healthcare providers have trusted Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases to provide expert guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of these complex disorders. The 9th Edition continues the tradition of excellence with newly expanded chapters, increased global coverage, and regular updates to keep you at the forefront of this vitally important field. Meticulously updated by Drs. John E. Bennett, Raphael Dolin, and Martin J. Blaser, this comprehensive, two-volume masterwork puts the latest information on challenging infectious diseases at your fingertips. - Provides more in-depth coverage of epidemiology, etiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and treatment of infectious agents than any other infectious disease resource. - Features an increased focus on antibiotic stewardship; new antivirals for influenza, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis C, hepatitis B., and immunizations; and new recommendations for vaccination against infection with pneumococci, papillomaviruses, hepatitis A, and pertussis. - Covers newly recognized enteroviruses causing paralysis (E-A71, E-D68); emerging viral infections such as Ebola, Zika, Marburg, SARS, and MERS; and important updates on prevention and treatment of C. difficile infection, including new tests that diagnose or falsely over-diagnose infectious diseases. - Offers fully revised content on bacterial pathogenesis, antibiotic use and toxicity, the human microbiome and its effects on health and disease, immunological mechanisms and immunodeficiency, and probiotics and alternative approaches to treatment of infectious diseases. - Discusses up-to-date topics such as use of the new PCR panels for diagnosis of meningitis, diarrhea and pneumonia; current management of infected orthopedic implant infections; newly recognized infections transmitted by black-legged ticks in the USA: Borrelia miyamotoi and Powassan virus; infectious complications of new drugs for cancer; new drugs for resistant bacteria and mycobacteria; new guidelines for diagnosis and therapy of HIV infections; and new vaccines against herpes zoster, influenza, meningococci. - PPID continues its tradition of including leading experts from a truly global community, including authors from Australia, Canada and countries in Europe, Asia, and South America. - Includes regular updates online for the life of the edition. - Features more than 1,500 high-quality, full-color photographs—with hundreds new to this edition. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

5208

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0323550274

ISBN 13

9780323550277

Ophthalmic Disease in Veterinary Medicine

By: Charles Martin

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Ophthalmic Disease in Veterinary Medicine

By: Charles Martin

The softcover edition of this comprehensive, superbly illustrated textbook contains key updates to the text and references, reflecting the main developments in science and in practice since first publication. It is aimed squarely at veterinarians in practice and training interested in all types of ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Species coverage

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

515

Publisher

CRC Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

184076595X

ISBN 13

9781840765953

Women and New and Africana Religions

By: Lillian Ashcraft-Eason,Darnise Martin,Oyeronke Olademo

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Women and New and Africana Religions

By: Lillian Ashcraft-Eason,Darnise Martin,Oyeronke Olademo

This volume explores the lives of women around the world from the perspective of the New and Africana faiths they practice. This probing and thought-provoking series of essays brings together in one volume the multifaceted experiences of women in the New and Africana religions as practiced today. With this work, religion becomes a lens for examining the lives of women of diverse ethnicities and nationalities across the social spectrum. In Women and New and Africana Religions, readers hear from women from a number of religious/spiritual persuasions around the world, including Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, South America, and North America. These voices form the core of remarkable explorations of family and environment, social and spiritual empowerment, sexuality and power, and ways in which worldview informs roles in religion and society. Each essay includes scene-setting historical and social background information and fascinating insights from renowned scholars sharing their own research and firsthand experiences with their subjects.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

493

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 13

9798216166290

Tamarix

A Case Study of Ecological Change in the American West

By: Martin F. Quigley

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Tamarix

A Case Study of Ecological Change in the American West

By: Martin F. Quigley

The invasive species Tamarix first attracted the public eye in the 1990's when it was suspected of contributing to widespread drought and wildfires in the Western United States. Once purported to consume as much water as entire cities, very few plant species have received as much scientific, public, and political discussion and debate as Tamarix. Written by 44 of the field's most prominent scholars and scientists, this volume compiles 25 essays on this fascinating species--its biology, ecology, politics, management, and the ethical issues involved with designating a particular species as "good" or "bad". The book analyzes the controversy surrounding the Tamarisk's role in our ecosystems and what should be done about it.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

513

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0199898219

ISBN 13

9780199898213

The Art of Contact

Comparative Approaches to Greek and Phoenician Art

By: S. Rebecca Martin

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Art of Contact

Comparative Approaches to Greek and Phoenician Art

By: S. Rebecca Martin

The proem to Herodotus's history of the Greek-Persian wars relates the long-standing conflict between Europe and Asia from the points of view of the Greeks' chief antagonists, the Persians and Phoenicians. However humorous or fantastical these accounts may be, their stories, as voiced by a Greek, reveal a great deal about the perceived differences between Greeks and others. The conflict is framed in political, not absolute, terms correlative to historical events, not in terms of innate qualities of the participants. Becky Martin reconsiders works of art produced by, or thought to be produced by, Greeks and Phoenicians during the first millennium B.C., when they were in prolonged contact with one another. Although primordial narratives that emphasize an essential quality of Greek and Phoenician identities have been critiqued for decades, Martin contends that the study of ancient history has not yet effectively challenged the idea of the inevitability of the political and cultural triumph of Greece. She aims to show how the methods used to study ancient history shape perceptions of it and argues that art is especially positioned to revise conventional accountings of the history of Greek-Phoenician interaction. Examining Athenian and Tyrian coins, kouros statues and wall mosaics, as well as the familiar Alexander Sarcophagus and the sculpture known as the "Slipper Slapper, " Martin questions what constituted "Greek" and "Phoenician" art and, by extension, Greek and Phoenician identity.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

320

Publisher

University of Pennsylvania Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0812249089

ISBN 13

9780812249088

Living with Illness

Psychosocial Challenges

By: Cath Rogers-Clark,Kristine Martin-McDonald,Alexandra McCarthy

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Living with Illness

Psychosocial Challenges

By: Cath Rogers-Clark,Kristine Martin-McDonald,Alexandra McCarthy

Living with Illness: Psychosocial Challenges focuses on developing and strengthening understanding of the illness experience. It encourages students to critically appraise conventional approaches to understanding and caring for those who are ill, to empower readers to off true holistic care and to, where appropriate, change nursing practice in light of current research findings. Traditionally nurses have drawn on knowledge from sociology and psychology as two separate but related disciplines to nursing, leaving the beginning level nurse to relate, integrate and translate knowledge gained into nursing practice. Living with Illness combines, in a unique way, sociological and psychological perspectives to creatively represent psychosocial knowledge that is innovative and directly applicable to contemporary nursing practice. - Provides a fresh innovative approach to the teaching of psychosocial nursing through extensive use of nursing research and theory. - Emphasis will be the voices of those living with illness with extensive use of case studies to illustrate theoretical perspectives being discussed. - Examines how people's experiences with health and illness are influenced by families, communities and health care systems. - Provides link between foundations of sociology, psychology and nursing practice.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

379

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0729577503

ISBN 13

9780729577502

Tomorrowmind

Thriving at Work with Resilience, Creativity, and Connection—Now and in an Uncertain Future

By: Gabriella Rosen Kellerman,Martin E. P. Seligman

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Tomorrowmind

Thriving at Work with Resilience, Creativity, and Connection—Now and in an Uncertain Future

By: Gabriella Rosen Kellerman,Martin E. P. Seligman

As we sit on the cusp of some of the most turbulent economic changes in history, many of us wonder how we can not only survive but flourish in our careers. Now, Tomorrowmind provides ... plans and actionable advice for facing the uncertain future of work, ... [offering] key skills on everything from resilience and innovation to social connection and foresight"--

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

288

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

1982159766

ISBN 13

9781982159764

The Present Illness

American Health Care and Its Afflictions

By: Martin F. Shapiro

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Present Illness

American Health Care and Its Afflictions

By: Martin F. Shapiro

Beyond political posturing and industry quick-fixes, why is the American health care system so difficult to reform? Health care reform efforts are difficult to achieve and have been historically undermined by their narrow scope. In The Present Illness, Martin F. Shapiro, MD, PhD, MPH, weaves together history, sociology, extensive research, and his own experiences as a physician to explore the broad range of afflictions impairing US health care and explains why we won't be able to fix the system without making significant changes across society. With a sharp eye and ready humor, Shapiro dissects the ways all groups participating—clinicians and their organizations, medical schools and their faculty, hospitals and clinical corporations, scientists and the National Institutes of Health, insurers and manufacturers, governments and their policies, and also patients and the public—shape and reinforce a dysfunctional system. Shapiro identifies three major problems stymieing reform: commodification of care; values, expectations, unmet needs, attitudes, and personal limitations of participants; and toxic relationships and communication among these groups. Shapiro lays out a sweeping agenda of concrete actions to address the many factors contributing to the system's failings. Highlighting the interconnectedness of both the problems and potential solutions, he warns that piecemeal reform efforts will continue to be undermined by those who believe they have something to gain from the status quo. Although overhauling our health care system is daunting, Shapiro nonetheless concludes that we must push forward with a far more comprehensive effort in all sectors of health care and throughout society to create a system that is humane, effective, and just.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

497

Publisher

JHU Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1421445662

ISBN 13

9781421445663

Worlds of Deep Space Nine 2

TRILL and BAJOR

By: Andy Mangels,Michael A. Martin,J. Noah Kym

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Worlds of Deep Space Nine 2

TRILL and BAJOR

By: Andy Mangels,Michael A. Martin,J. Noah Kym

TRILL. The Trill are a combination of a symbiont and a host. The symbiont lives for hundreds of years in one host after another: each body is different, each personality is different, each life is different - but all of them are one. The symbiont accumulates experiences, relationships, memories … Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin have set their story on this most multi-layered and extraordinary of worlds. When Trill involvement in the assassination of an allied world leader comes to light, the reason lies in the terrifying and tragic origins of the Trill - and the answers reveal unsuspected links to other regions of the Star Trek universe. BAJOR. Political intrigue and interpersonal conflict in the style of The West Wing dominate on Deep Space Nine's core world of Bajor. The future of Bajor and the new role of long-missing Captain Benjamin Sisko are linked as this tale lays the groundwork for a major new storyline in further Deep Space Nine novels.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

405

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

1471106705

ISBN 13

9781471106705

Fresh Kills

A History of Consuming and Discarding in New York City

By: Martin V. Melosi

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Fresh Kills

A History of Consuming and Discarding in New York City

By: Martin V. Melosi

Fresh Kills—a monumental 2,200-acre site on Staten Island—was once the world’s largest landfill. From 1948 to 2001, it was the main receptacle for New York City’s refuse. After the 9/11 attacks, it reopened briefly to receive human remains and rubble from the destroyed Twin Towers, turning a notorious disposal site into a cemetery. Today, a mammoth reclamation project is transforming the landfill site, constructing an expansive park three times the size of Central Park. Martin V. Melosi provides a comprehensive chronicle of Fresh Kills that offers new insights into the growth and development of New York City and the relationship among consumption, waste, and disposal. He traces the metamorphoses of the landscape, following it from salt marsh to landfill to cemetery and looks ahead to the future park. By centering the problem of solid-waste disposal, Melosi highlights the unwanted consequences of mass consumption. He presents the Fresh Kills space as an embodiment of massive waste, linking consumption to the continuing presence of its discards. Melosi also uses the landfill as a lens for understanding Staten Island’s history and its relationship with greater New York City. The first book on the history of the iconic landfill, Fresh Kills unites environmental, political, and cultural history to offer a reflection on material culture, consumer practices, and perceptions of value and worthlessness.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

576

Publisher

Columbia University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0231548354

ISBN 13

9780231548359

Wall & Melzack's Textbook of Pain

Expert Consult - Online and Print

By: Stephen McMahon, FMedSci, FSB,Martin Koltzenburg, MD, FRCP,Irene Tracey,Dennis C. Turk, PhD

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Wall & Melzack's Textbook of Pain

Expert Consult - Online and Print

By: Stephen McMahon, FMedSci, FSB,Martin Koltzenburg, MD, FRCP,Irene Tracey,Dennis C. Turk, PhD

2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Anaesthesia category! Apply the latest scientific and clinical advances with Wall & Melzack's Textbook of Pain, 6th Edition. Drs. Stephen McMahon, Martin Koltzenburg, Irene Tracey, and Dennis C. Turk, along with more than 125 other leading authorities, present all of the latest knowledge about the genetics, neurophysiology, psychology, and assessment of every type of pain syndrome. They also provide practical guidance on the full range of today's pharmacologic, interventional, electrostimulative, physiotherapeutic, and psychological management options. Benefit from the international, multidisciplinary knowledge and experience of a "who's who" of international authorities in pain medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, palliative medicine, and other relevant fields. Access the complete contents online anytime, anywhere at www.expertconsult.com. Translate scientific findings into clinical practice with updates on the genetics of pain, new pharmacologic and treatment information, and much more. Easily visualize important scientific concepts with a high-quality illustration program, now in full color throughout. Choose the safest and most effective management methods with expanded coverage of anesthetic techniques. Stay abreast of the latest global developments regarding opioid induced hyperalgesia, addiction and substance abuse, neuromodulation and pain management, identification of specific targets for molecular pain, and other hot topics.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

1507

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0702040592

ISBN 13

9780702040597

Book's by Martin D. Moore

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email