Nina Berman's Books

Impossible Missions?

German Economic, Military, and Humanitarian Efforts in Africa

By: Nina Berman

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Impossible Missions?

German Economic, Military, and Humanitarian Efforts in Africa

By: Nina Berman

Thisøstudy of the German presence in Africa in the modern period exposes forms of cultural domination that derive from a philosophy of progress and ?good intentions.? The humanitarian belief in development, however, can ultimately lead to the same structural imbalances that an overtly racist model of intervention produces. Berman examines five case studies involving German individuals and their respective ?missions? in Africa: Max Eyth in Egypt, Albert Schweitzer in Gabon, Ernst Udet in East Africa, Bodo Kirchoff in Somalia, and modern-day tourists in Kenya. These engineers, doctors, pilots, soldiers, and tourists believed that their presence and actions would benefit the respective countries and their inhabitants. Nevertheless, their interventions created profound problems for Africans. ø Nina Berman describes the structures of domination that date back to colonialism but did not disappear with decolonization and are, in fact, integral to today?s global economy. She also critiques the avoidance of African material reality in most of the analyses of European images of Africa, which has led to a perpetuation of the old model of Africanism. By highlighting patterns of domination that did not disappear with decolonization, Impossible Missions? disputes previous assumptions about why global inequality has not only persisted but increased.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

302

Publisher

U of Nebraska Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0803213344

ISBN 13

9780803213340

The Lost Children of Wilder

The Epic Struggle to Change Foster Care (National Book Award Finalist)

By: Nina Bernstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Lost Children of Wilder

The Epic Struggle to Change Foster Care (National Book Award Finalist)

By: Nina Bernstein

In 1973 Marcia Lowry, a young civil liberties attorney, filed a controversial class-action suit that would come to be known as Wilder, which challenged New York City’s operation of its foster-care system. Lowry’s contention was that the system failed the children it was meant to help because it placed them according to creed and convenience, not according to need. The plaintiff was thirteen-year-old Shirley Wilder, an abused runaway whose childhood had been shaped by the system’s inequities. Within a year Shirley would give birth to a son and relinquish him to the same failing system. Seventeen years later, with Wilder still controversial and still in court, Nina Bernstein tried to find out what had happened to Shirley and her baby. She was told by child-welfare officials that Shirley had disappeared and that her son was one of thousands of anonymous children whose circumstances are concealed by the veil of confidentiality that hides foster care from public scrutiny. But Bernstein persevered. The Lost Children of Wilder gives us, in galvanizing and compulsively readable detail, the full history of a case that reveals the racial, religious, and political fault lines in our child-welfare system, and lays bare the fundamental contradiction at the heart of our well-intended efforts to sever the destiny of needy children from the fate of their parents. Bernstein takes us behind the scenes of far-reaching legal and legislative battles, at the same time as she traces, in heartbreaking counterpoint, the consequences as they are played out in the life of Shirley’s son, Lamont. His terrifying journey through the system has produced a man with deep emotional wounds, a stifled yearning for family, and a son growing up in the system’s shadow. In recounting the failure of the promise of benevolence, The Lost Children of Wilder makes clear how welfare reform can also damage its intended beneficiaries. A landmark achievement of investigative reporting and a tour de force of social observation, this book will haunt every reader who cares about the needs of children.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

498

Publisher

Vintage

Published Date

ISBN 10

0307787745

ISBN 13

9780307787743

Governing Race

Policy, Process, and the Politics of Race

By: Nina Moore

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Governing Race

Policy, Process, and the Politics of Race

By: Nina Moore

Moore argues that there is a fundamental incompatibility between race and governance. She examines the formal procedures used to enact the thirteen major civil rights laws and the policy concessions necessitated by the use of those procedures and notes the impact of the divisive nature of the politics of race upon procedure and substance. Her analysis of 40 years of congressional civil rights lawmaking reveals that whenever race is introduced into the normal policy process, that process breaks down. In its place emerges an abnormal policy process—one that is inordinately demanding with respect to skill, input, and support/votes. She concludes that the substantive provisions of policies produced by this process are too weak to reduce huge racial disparities in education, housing, and employment. The reason race regularly generates abnormal process and policies is that it is too contentious for the standard governmental apparatus. This apparatus is designed to redress problems and issues undergirded by some measure of consensus. Race lacks such a consensual undercurrent and, therefore, is incompatible with standard governance processes. A provocative analysis of particular interest to scholars and researchers involved with American racial politics, minorities, and party politics.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

244

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

0313002851

ISBN 13

9780313002854

Ecology of Atlantic Salmon and Brown Trout

Habitat as a template for life histories

By: Bror Jonsson,Nina Jonsson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Ecology of Atlantic Salmon and Brown Trout

Habitat as a template for life histories

By: Bror Jonsson,Nina Jonsson

Destruction of habitat is the major cause for loss of biodiversity including variation in life history and habitat ecology. Each species and population adapts to its environment, adaptations visible in morphology, ecology, behaviour, physiology and genetics. Here, the authors present the population ecology of Atlantic salmon and brown trout and how it is influenced by the environment in terms of growth, migration, spawning and recruitment. Salmonids appeared as freshwater fish some 50 million years ago. Atlantic salmon and brown trout evolved in the Atlantic basin, Atlantic salmon in North America and Europe, brown trout in Europe, Northern Africa and Western Asia. The species live in small streams as well as large rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal seas and oceans, with brown trout better adapted to small streams and less well adapted to feeding in the ocean than Atlantic salmon. Smolt and adult sizes and longevity are constrained by habitat conditions of populations spawning in small streams. Feeding, wintering and spawning opportunities influence migratory versus resident lifestyles, while the growth rate influences egg size and number, age at maturity, reproductive success and longevity. Further, early experiences influence later performance. For instance, juvenile behaviour influences adult homing, competition for spawning habitat, partner finding and predator avoidance. The abundance of wild Atlantic salmon populations has declined in recent years; climate change and escaped farmed salmon are major threats. The climate influences through changes in temperature and flow, while escaped farmed salmon do so through ecological competition, interbreeding and the spreading of contagious diseases. The authors pinpoint essential problems and offer suggestions as to how they can be reduced. In this context, population enhancement, habitat restoration and management are also discussed. The text closes with a presentation of what the authors view as major scientific challenges in ecological research on these species.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

720

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

9400711891

ISBN 13

9789400711891

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2-Volume Set

By: Robert M. Kliegman, MD,Bonita F. Stanton, MD,Joseph St. Geme, MD,Nina F Schor, MD, PhD

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2-Volume Set

By: Robert M. Kliegman, MD,Bonita F. Stanton, MD,Joseph St. Geme, MD,Nina F Schor, MD, PhD

After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing the new advances in science as well as the time-honored art of pediatric practice, this classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric health care throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the enormous range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems that our children and youth may face. Brand-new chapters and comprehensive revisions throughout ensure that you have the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies. "The coverage of such a wide range of subjects relating to child health makes this textbook still the gold standard and companion for all pediatricians across the world." Reviewed by Neel Kamal, Sept 2015 "All in all, this is an excellent and detailed paediatric review textbook which represents excellent value for money..truly a textbook for the global community" Reviewed by glycosmedia.com, Sept 2015 Form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible using evidence-based medicine and astute clinical experiences from leading international authors-many new to this edition. A NEW two-volume layout provides superior portability and exceptional ease of use. Gain a more complete perspective. Along with a broader emphasis on imaging and molecular diagnoses and updated references, the new edition includes an increased focus on international issues to ensure relevance in pediatrics practice throughout the world. Effectively apply the latest techniques and approaches with complete updates throughout 35 new chapters, including: Innovations in Addressing Child Health and Survival in Low Income Settings; Developmental Domains and Theories of Cognition; The Reggio Emilia Educational Approach Catatonia ; Refeeding Syndrome; Altitude-associated Illness; Genetic Approaches to Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases; Healthcare?Associated Infections; Intrapartum and Peripartum Infections; Bath salts and other drugs of abuse; Small Fiber Polyneuropathy; Microbiome; Kingella kingae; Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy; Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Plagiocephaly; CNS Vasculitis; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture; and Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury. Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic and acquired conditions more effectively. A new Rehabilitation section with 10 new chapters, including: Evaluation of the Child for Rehabilitative Services; Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; Spinal Cord Injury and Autonomic Crisis Management; Spasticity; Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy; Traumatic and Sports-Related Injuries; Meningomyelocele; Health and Wellness for Children with Disabilities. Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search 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

5111

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

1455775665

ISBN 13

9781455775668

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics E-Book

Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features and Print

By: Robert Kliegman,Bonita F. Stanton,Joseph W. St. Geme III,Nina F Schor,Richard E. Behrman

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics E-Book

Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features and Print

By: Robert Kliegman,Bonita F. Stanton,Joseph W. St. Geme III,Nina F Schor,Richard E. Behrman

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics has been the world’s most trusted pediatrics resource for nearly 75 years. Drs. Robert Kliegman, Bonita Stanton, Richard Behrman, and two new editors—Drs. Joseph St. Geme and Nina Schor—continue to provide the most authoritative coverage of the best approaches to care. This streamlined new edition covers the latest on genetics, neurology, infectious disease, melamine poisoning, sexual identity and adolescent homosexuality, psychosis associated with epilepsy, and more. Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease. Locate key content easily and identify clinical conditions quickly thanks to a full-color design and full-color photographs. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with abundant case studies, new references and journal articles, Clinics articles, and exclusive web-only content. Stay current on recent developments and hot topics such as melamine poisoning, long-term mechanical ventilation in the acutely ill child, sexual identity and adolescent homosexuality, age-specific behavior disturbances, and psychosis associated with epilepsy. Tap into substantially enhanced content with world-leading clinical and research expertise from two new editors—Joseph St. Geme, III, MD and Nina Schor, MD—who contribute on the key subspecialties, including pediatric infectious disease and pediatric neurology. Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic conditions more effectively using an expanded section that covers these diseases, disorders, and syndromes extensively. Find information on chronic and common dermatologic problems more easily with a more intuitive reorganization of the section.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

4629

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

1437735894

ISBN 13

9781437735895

Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History

By: Nina G and OJ Patterson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History

By: Nina G and OJ Patterson

Comedians of the San Francisco Bay Area changed comedy forever. From visiting acts like Richard Pryor, Steve Martin and Whoopi Goldberg to local favorites who still maintain their following and legacy, the Bay Area has long been a place for comedians to develop their voice and hone their stand-up skills. Popular spots included Cobb's, the Purple Onion, Brainwash, and the holy grail of San Francisco comedy during the 1980s boom, the Holy City Zoo. For over seventy years, these iconic venues and others fostered talent like Ali Wong, Moshe Kasher and the Smothers Brothers, introducing them to local crowds and the world beyond. Join comedians Nina G and OJ Patterson on a hilarious and thoughtful tour through the history of Bay Area comedy.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

176

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1467149888

ISBN 13

9781467149884

Healthy Work

An Annotated Bibliography

By: Namir Khan,Nina Nakajima,Willem H. Vanderburg

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Healthy Work

An Annotated Bibliography

By: Namir Khan,Nina Nakajima,Willem H. Vanderburg

This reference provides an overview of relevant literature to engineers, managers, accountants, occupational health and safety specialists, and industrial hygienists, so that they, and other professionals, can understand what has caused our workplaces to become primary sources of physical and mental illness.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

380

Publisher

Scarecrow Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0810852853

ISBN 13

9780810852853

Testing Shock Transmission Channels to Low-Income Developing Countries

By: Nina Biljanovska,Alexis Meyer-Cirkel

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Testing Shock Transmission Channels to Low-Income Developing Countries

By: Nina Biljanovska,Alexis Meyer-Cirkel

The paper examines the transmission of business cycle fluctuations and credit conditions from advanced and emerging market economies to Low-Income Developing Countries (LIDCs), using a global vector autoregressive (GVAR) framework and related countryspecific error correction models. We compile a dataset on bank credit, exports, output, and real effective exchange rate for 24 LIDCs and 16 Advanced and Emerging Markets, accounting for 74 percent of World GDP, from 1990Q1 to 2013Q4. Impulse response analyses show that business cycles in oil- and commodity-exporting, as well as frontier LIDCs are more synchronized with those in emerging market economies. Furthermore, credit conditions in the US seem to have a significant impact on exports and real economic activity in LIDCs, while these variables are basically unresponsive to credit availability in emerging markets or economies in other parts of the world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

International Monetary Fund

Published Date

ISBN 10

1484364341

ISBN 13

9781484364345

Bearing Witness

A Resource Guide to Literature, Poetry, Art, Music, and Videos by Holocaust Victims and Survivors

By: Philip Rosen,Nina Apfelbaum

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Bearing Witness

A Resource Guide to Literature, Poetry, Art, Music, and Videos by Holocaust Victims and Survivors

By: Philip Rosen,Nina Apfelbaum

This resource guide will help readers locate over 800 first-person accounts, fiction, poetry, art interpretations, and music by Holocaust victims and survivors, as well as videos relating the testimony and experiences of Holocaust survivors. In addition to the few well-known writers, artists, and musicians whose work so eloquently captures their experience during the Holocaust, this guide will introduce the reader to the lives and work of more than 250 lesser known or unrecognized writers, artists, and musicians from many countries who documented their experience of persecution at the hands of the Nazis. This guide will help students gain firsthand knowledge of what it was like to experience the Holocaust and how ordinary people coped and created art and meaning from the ashes of their lives. The entry on each writer, artist, and musician features a biographical sketch and list of his or her works, with full bibliographic data. Entries on literature and videos are annotated and include recommendations for age-appropriateness. The work is divided into five parts: writers of memoirs, diaries and fiction; poets; artists; composers and musicians; and videos that feature testimony by survivors. Each part features an introductory overview of the artists and art created in that genre out of Holocaust experience. Title, artist/writer, and nationality indexes will help the reader select materials, and an index organized by age-appropriate levels will help teachers and librarians to select literature and videos for students.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

227

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

0313016593

ISBN 13

9780313016592

Bravery or Bravado? The Protection of News Providers in Armed Conflict

By: Nina Burri

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Bravery or Bravado? The Protection of News Providers in Armed Conflict

By: Nina Burri

During the last decade, the image of war correspondents in the news has shifted dramatically. Reports are no longer full of cheerleading stories of embedded journalists. Instead, stories of war reporters being attacked, kidnapped or injured prevail. Sadly, the former heroic witnesses to war have become victims of their own story. In this book, Nina Burri provides the first comprehensive analysis on how international law protects professional and citizen journalists, photographers, cameramen and their support staff during times of war. Using examples from recent armed conflicts in Iraq, Libya, Gaza and Syria, Burri explores the means, methods and risks of contemporary war coverage and examines the protection of news providers by international humanitarian law, international criminal law and human rights law.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

468

Publisher

Hotei Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

9004288856

ISBN 13

9789004288850

Economy and State

By: Nina Bandelj,Elizabeth Sowers

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Economy and State

By: Nina Bandelj,Elizabeth Sowers

Should governments be involved in economic affairs? Challenging prevailing wisdom about the benefits of self-regulating markets, Nina Bandelj and Elizabeth Sowers offer a uniquely sociological perspective to emphasize that states can never be divorced from economy. From defining property rights and regulating commodification of labor to setting corporate governance standards and international exchange rules, the state continuously manages the functioning of markets and influences economic outcomes for individuals, firms and nations. The authors bring together classical interventions and cutting-edge contemporary research in economic sociology to discuss six broad areas of economy/state connection: property, money, labor, firms, national economic growth, and global economic exchange. A wealth of empirical examples and illustrations reveals that even if the nature of state influence on economy varies across contexts, it is always dependent on social forces. This accessible and engaging book will be essential reading for upper-level students of economic sociology, and those interested in the major economic dilemmas of our times. .

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

186

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

0745658830

ISBN 13

9780745658834

My First True Love

Collected Stories

By: Nina Lee Colwill

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

My First True Love

Collected Stories

By: Nina Lee Colwill

Do you remember your first true love? Are you still with that person today? And if not, do you still cherish those memories and marvel at the lessons you learned about romantic love? But maybe your first love wasn't a romance. Maybe your first love was a beloved family member, a cuddly pet, or a precious toy. Love—romantic, familial, or friendly—connects us all, and in My First True Love, seventy- eight people from five countries and a wide array of backgrounds share stories of their first true love. Some of these stories may bring tears to your eyes, others may make you laugh out loud, and some may remind you of your younger self. From a rural church camp to a big-city skating rink, from modern-day loves to near-century-old loves, these stories are testaments to the lasting power of one’s first true love.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

235

Publisher

FriesenPress

ISBN 10

1039195415

ISBN 13

9781039195417

Economic Sociology of Work

By: Nina Bandelj

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Economic Sociology of Work

By: Nina Bandelj

Economic sociology is a vibrant area of research investigating how social structures, power allocations and cultural understandings shape the production, consumption, distribution and exchange of goods and services. This title intends to apply the economic sociology perspective to issues of work broadly defined.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

426

Publisher

Emerald Group Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1848553684

ISBN 13

9781848553682

Group Counseling for Elementary and Middle School Children

By: Nina W. Brown

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Group Counseling for Elementary and Middle School Children

By: Nina W. Brown

Focusing on theory and therapeutic factors and applications, this work will provide group leaders and counselors working with children with a conceptual basis and specific strategies for use in therapy, counseling, and therapeutic groups. It proposes that groups be formed around themes of condition (such as loss), rather than themes of circumstance (such as divorce). Forming the group, leader characteristics, and the expression of feelings and emotions are emphasized by the author. This work will be of interest to all mental health professionals working with children--school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

168

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

1567507220

ISBN 13

9781567507225

Independent Learner

Metacognitive Exercises to Help K–12 Students Focus, Self-Regulate, and Persevere (Teacher’s Guide to Implementing Research-based Teaching Strategies for Self-regulated Learning)

By: Nina Parrish

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Independent Learner

Metacognitive Exercises to Help K–12 Students Focus, Self-Regulate, and Persevere (Teacher’s Guide to Implementing Research-based Teaching Strategies for Self-regulated Learning)

By: Nina Parrish

Teach students how to self-regulate with research-affirmed, teacher-tested strategies. Perfect for teachers in any grade level or content area, this book will give you the tools you need to equip students with metacognitive skills and the ability to take ownership of their learning. Support students as they learn how to build intrinsic motivation, emotional literacy, and problem solving skills—all essential for future success. K-12 teachers will use this problem solving model to: Learn the benefits and components of self-regulated learning Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by providing authentic, challenging learning experiences Discover numerous research-based strategies and activities that can be used across grade levels and subject areas Create an engaging classroom culture that promotes student agency in education Receive reproducible tools and educational templates you can use to maximize student learning Contents: Introduction: Why It’s Important to Develop Self-Regulated Learners Chapter 1: Metacognition Chapter 2: Mindsets and Motivation Chapter 3: Emotional Regulation and Behavior Chapter 4: Planning, Prioritizing, Organizing, and Time Management Chapter 5: Remembering, Understanding, and Applying Chapter 6: Critical Analysis, Evaluation, and Creative Thinking Conclusion References and Resources Index

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

263

Publisher

Solution Tree Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1952812445

ISBN 13

9781952812446

The International Simulation & Gaming Research Yearbook

By: Danny Saunders,Nina Smalley

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The International Simulation & Gaming Research Yearbook

By: Danny Saunders,Nina Smalley

The eighth volume in the "Simulation and Gaming Research Yearbook" series brings together topical and authoritative contributions from international professionals involved in the use of games and simulations. There are examples drawn from a wide range of countries.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

268

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1136361642

ISBN 13

9781136361647

Strategic Interaction Between Islamist Terror Groups

A Game Theoretic Approach

By: Nina Ismael

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Strategic Interaction Between Islamist Terror Groups

A Game Theoretic Approach

By: Nina Ismael

This book applies game theory to the phenomenon of terrorism and investigates how the competition for support can influence the attack behavior of terror organizations. In addition, it examines the economics of terrorism. The so-called outbidding theory, which has become increasingly popular within the field of terrorism research, argues that terror groups vying for resources will engage in more and more violence to demonstrate their capabilities and commitment to their cause. This book challenges the outbidding concept by providing a game-theoretical analysis, which shows that a contest between two terror groups can be interpreted as a race for support. This interpretation may help explain why major attacks occur at all: not as a result of outbidding, but as a result of losing the race. In addition, the author shows that rivalry between terror groups does not necessarily lead to more attacks, but can result in less terrorism due to an increased probability of attack failure induced by the race. Lastly, the model is applied to the rivalry between al-Qaeda and Daesh, elaborated on with empirical evidence. Given its scope, the book is a must read for researches and scholars working in the fields of economics, politics, the social sciences, and military history, as well as military and political decision-makers and authorities working in the field of risk management.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Springer Nature

Published Date

ISBN 10

3030513076

ISBN 13

9783030513078

Documentary Comics

Graphic Truth-Telling in a Skeptical Age

By: Nina Mickwitz

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Documentary Comics

Graphic Truth-Telling in a Skeptical Age

By: Nina Mickwitz

Can comics be documentary, and can documentary take the form of, and thus be, comics? Examining comics as documentary, this book challenges the persistent assumption that ties documentary to recording technologies, and instead engages an understanding of the category in terms of narrative, performativity and witnessing. Through a cluster of early twenty-first century comics, Nina Mickwitz argues that these comics share a documentary ambition to visually narrate and represent aspects and events of the real world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

192

Publisher

Springer

Published Date

ISBN 10

1137493321

ISBN 13

9781137493323

Syrian Refugee Children in Australia and Sweden

Education and Survival Among the Displaced, Dispossessed and Disrupted

By: Nina Maadad

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Syrian Refugee Children in Australia and Sweden

Education and Survival Among the Displaced, Dispossessed and Disrupted

By: Nina Maadad

Both Australia and Sweden are economically, socially and politically well-developed countries and each has responded to the Syrian crisis in its own way with features that define refugee children’s schooling trajectories for transition to life and work. Syrian Refugee Children in Australia and Sweden provides insights into policies influencing the education and schooling of Syrian refugee children in Australia and Sweden. This book uses the perspectives of Syrian refugee children and their voiced experiences to elicit recommendations for education practices and content. Their voices were central to the analysis for the main reason that their viewpoints could contribute in a practical way to the development of pedagogical approaches that would support their schooling, and an effective and productive transition to life in the host countries. The opinions, suggestions and experiences of other stakeholders such as parents, caregivers, teachers and school and state officials, were included for greater understanding so that as many relevant contexts are covered. The recommendations for refugee education proposed in this book will be useful for teachers, principals and policy makers directly involved in educating refugee students and this could positively impact on young refugee students finding their way to a new and better life.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

118

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1000134687

ISBN 13

9781000134681

Rocks, Rivers and the Changing Earth

A First Book About Geology

By: Herman Schneider,Nina Schneider

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Rocks, Rivers and the Changing Earth

A First Book About Geology

By: Herman Schneider,Nina Schneider

This illustrated introduction to geology offers young readers insights into everyday signs of our constantly changing environment. Fascinating subjects include rivers of ice, the rise of volcanoes, and the formation of precious stones.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

194

Publisher

Courier Corporation

Published Date

ISBN 10

0486782018

ISBN 13

9780486782010

The Origins of Anti-Authoritarianism

By: Nina Witoszek

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Origins of Anti-Authoritarianism

By: Nina Witoszek

This book discusses the ongoing revolution of dignity in human history as the work of ‘humanist outliers’: small groups and individuals dedicated to compassionate social emancipation. It argues that anti-authoritarian revolutions like 1989’s ‘Autumn of the Nations’ succeeded in large part due to cultural and political innovations springing from such small groups. The author explores the often ingenious ways in which these maladapted and liminal ‘outliers’ forged a cooperative and dialogic mindset among previously resentful and divided communities. Their strategies warrant closer scrutiny in the context of the ongoing 21st century revolution of dignity and efforts to (re)unite an ever more troubled and divided world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

166

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1351674471

ISBN 13

9781351674478

Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology - E-Book

Principles and Practice

By: Kenneth F. Swaiman,Stephen Ashwal,Donna M Ferriero,Nina F Schor

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology - E-Book

Principles and Practice

By: Kenneth F. Swaiman,Stephen Ashwal,Donna M Ferriero,Nina F Schor

Swaiman’s Pediatric Neurology, by Drs. Kenneth Swaiman, Stephen Ashwal, Donna Ferriero, and Nina Schor, is a trusted resource in clinical pediatric neurology with comprehensive, authoritative, and clearly-written guidance. Extensively updated to reflect advancements in the field, this fifth edition covers new imaging modalities such as pediatric neuroimaging, spinal fluid examination, neurophysiology, as well as the treatment and management of epilepsy, ADHD, infections of the nervous system, and more. The fully searchable text is now available online at www.expertconsult.com, along with downloadable images and procedural videos demonstrating intraventricular hemorrhage and white matter injury, making this an indispensable multimedia resource in pediatric neurology. Gain a clear visual understanding from the numerous illustrations, informative line drawings, and summary tables. Tap into the expertise of an authoritative and respected team of editors and contributors. Get comprehensive coverage of all aspects of pediatric neurology with a clinical focus useful for both the experienced clinician and the physician-in-training. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with 16 additional online-only chapters, downloadable images, videos demonstrating intraventricular hemorrhage and white matter injury, and links to PubMed. Stay current on recent developments through extensive revisions: a new chapter on paraneoplastic syndromes in children; a new section on congenital brain malformations written by leading international authorities; and another one on cutting-edge pediatric neuroscience concepts relating to plasticity, neurodegeneration of the developing brain, and neuroinflammation. Apply the latest information on diagnostic modalities, including pediatric neuroimaging, spinal fluid examination, and neurophysiology

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

2295

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0323089119

ISBN 13

9780323089111

Psycholinguistics

Introduction and Applications, Second Edition

By: Lise Menn,Nina F. Dronkers

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Psycholinguistics

Introduction and Applications, Second Edition

By: Lise Menn,Nina F. Dronkers

Psycholinguistics: Introduction and Applications, Second Edition is the first textbook in psycholinguistics created for working language professionals and students in speech-language pathology and language education, as well as for students in psychology and linguistics. It provides a clear, lively introduction to research and ideas about how human brains process language in speaking, understanding, and reading. Within a unifying framework of the constant interplay of bottom-up (sensory) and top-down (knowledge-based) processing across all language uses and modalities, it is an integrated, self-contained, fully updated account of psycholinguistics and its clinical and pedagogical applications. In this second edition, author Lise Menn is joined by leading brain researcher and aphasiologist, Nina Dronkers. The significantly revised brain chapter contains current findings on brain structure and function, including the roles of newly delineated fiber tracts and language areas outside Broca's and Wernicke's areas. Fully-explained examples are taken from Spanish and other languages as well as English. Five core chapters (language description; brain structure and function; pragmatic and semantic stages of speech production; syntactic, morphological, phonological, and phonetic stages of speech production; and experimental psycholinguistics) form the foundation for chapters, presenting classic and recent research on aphasia, first language development, reading, and second language learning. A final chapter demonstrates how linguistics and psycholinguistics can and should inform classroom and clinical practice in test design and error analysis, while also explaining the care that must be taken in translating theoretically based ideas into such real-world applications. Concepts from linguistics, neurology, and experimental psychology are kept vivid by illustrations of their uses in the real world, the clinic, and language teaching. Technical terms are clearly explained in context and also in a large reference glossary. Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

553

Publisher

Plural Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1597569380

ISBN 13

9781597569385

Loving Choices

An Experience in Growing Relationships

By: Bruce Fisher,Nina Hart-Fisher

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Loving Choices

An Experience in Growing Relationships

By: Bruce Fisher,Nina Hart-Fisher

The author of "Rebuilding" has created a powerful, personal, practical, and provocative guide to building new and lasting, loving relationships. "Loving Choices" is packed with insights, exercises, and examples to help readers turn life's challenges into loving choices.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

260

Publisher

Impact Publishers

Published Date

ISBN 10

1886230307

ISBN 13

9781886230309

Every Little Thing in the World

By: Nina de Gramont

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Every Little Thing in the World

By: Nina de Gramont

When sixteen-year-old Sydney Biggs’s pregnancy test shows the telltale plus sign, she confides in only her best friend Natalia, and Natalia promptly “borrows” her mother’s car so Sydney can confront the baby’s father. But after the car is reported stolen and police bring the girls home, their parents send them away to wilderness camp as punishment. With six weeks to spend in the wilds of Canada, time is ticking for Sydney, who isn’t sure what she wants to do about the pregnancy. As she befriends her fellow adventuremates and contends with Natalia’s adamant opinions on the choices available, Sydney realizes that making the right choice can mean very different things.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

290

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

1416982809

ISBN 13

9781416982807

Nations Unbound

Transnational Projects, Postcolonial Predicaments and Deterritorialized Nation-States

By: Linda Basch,Nina Glick Schiller,Cristina Szanton Blanc

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Nations Unbound

Transnational Projects, Postcolonial Predicaments and Deterritorialized Nation-States

By: Linda Basch,Nina Glick Schiller,Cristina Szanton Blanc

Nations Unbound is a pioneering study of an increasing trend in migration-transnationalism. Immigrants are no longer rooted in one location. By building transnational social networks, economic alliances and political ideologies, they are able to cross the geographic and cultural boundaries of both their countries of origin and of settlement. Through ethnographic studies of immigrant populations, the authors demonstrate that transnationalism is something other than expanded nationalism. By placing immigrants in a limbo between settler and visitor, transnationalism challenges the concepts of citizenship and of nationhood itself.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

288

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1000159264

ISBN 13

9781000159264

The Next American Century

How the U.S. Can Thrive as Other Powers Rise

By: Nina Hachigian,Mona Sutphen

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Next American Century

How the U.S. Can Thrive as Other Powers Rise

By: Nina Hachigian,Mona Sutphen

The rise of other global powers is most often posed as a sorry tale, full of threats to America's primacy, prosperity, and way of life. The potential loss of our #1 status implies a blow to our safety, economy, and prestige. But this is a rare moment in history: none of the world's big powers is our adversaries. In The Next American Century, Nina Hachigian and Mona Sutphen show that the "pivotal powers" -- China, Europe, India, Japan, and Russia -- seek greater influence, but each has an enormous stake in the world economy and a keen desire to thwart common threats. India is a key ally in the struggle against terrorism. China's help is essential to containing pandemic disease. Russia is leading an effort to keep nuclear devices out of terrorists' hands. Japan and Europe are critical partners in tackling climate change. None of these countries is a direct military or ideological challenger. In fact, their gains largely help, rather than hurt, America's continuing prosperity, growth, and, to some extent, even its values. Will we have conflicts with these powers? Definitely. Some will be serious. But, by and large, they want what we want: a stable world and better lives for their citizens. We live in an era of opportunity, not of loss. To take advantage of this moment, the United States must get its own house in order, making sure that American children can compete, American workers can adjust, America's military remains cutting-edge, and American diplomacy entices rather than alienates. While America must be prepared for the possibility that a hostile superpower may one day emerge, it has to be careful not to turn a distant, uncertain threat into an immediate one. Washington should welcome the pivotal powers into a vigorous international order to share the burden of solving pressing global problems of peace, climate, health, and growth. The avenue to a truly safer and more prosperous world runs through the pivotal powers. With them, we can build a world where Americans will thrive, today and tomorrow.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

377

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

1416553347

ISBN 13

9781416553342

Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration

By: George D. Pozgar,Nina M. Santucci

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration

By: George D. Pozgar,Nina M. Santucci

With over 100,000 copies sold, it is clear that instructors turn to George Pozgar time and again to make the legal aspects of health care administration meaningful and memorable to students. the forthcoming 10th edition of this classic text has been further revised and updated with the most current information on law and the health care industry. the 10th edition continues to lay a strong foundation for the reader in both ethical and legal issues critical to improving the quality and safe delivery of health care.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

547

Publisher

Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published Date

ISBN 10

0763739278

ISBN 13

9780763739270

Introduction to Non-linear Kinetics in Heterogeneous Catalysis

By: Yuri I. Pyatnitsky,Nina I. Ilchenko

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Introduction to Non-linear Kinetics in Heterogeneous Catalysis

By: Yuri I. Pyatnitsky,Nina I. Ilchenko

This book comprises seven chapters. The first chapter addresses a phenomenological approach to the concept 'reaction rate', which views the complex reaction as a single unit whose progress if judged from measurements of the formation rates of the reaction participants; it also sets forth the main strategies by which to determine the rates of heterogeneous catalytic reactions. Another approach, a mechanistic one, relying upon the reaction mechanisms considered in the second chapter that has recourse to the Horiuti-Temkin complex reaction kinetics theory and the elementary statement of the graph method application in chemical kinetics. The third, fourth and fifth chapters consistently expound the philosophy of the steady state multiplicity, auto-oscillations, and the reciprocal effect of competitive catalytic reactions. The sixth and seventh chapters concentrate on the kinetics of some pragmatically important heterogeneous and heterogeneous-homogeneous catalytic reactions. Most results, presented in these chapters were obtained in the authors' laboratories.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

204

Publisher

Nova Publishers

Published Date

ISBN 10

1560728191

ISBN 13

9781560728191

Henri Michaux

Experimentation with Signs

By: Nina Parish

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Henri Michaux

Experimentation with Signs

By: Nina Parish

Henri Michaux is both a recognised poet and visual artist, arguably one of the greatest 'double artists' of the twentieth century. This book presents the first detailed examination of a particular interdisciplinary aspect of his production, namely, the innovative experimentation with signs contained in four works: Mouvements, Par la voie des rythmes, Saisir and Par des traits. Questions arise concerning their literary and visual status as, in their attempt to render interior rhythm and dynamism, they occupy an interstitial space between writing and drawing, between the book and the canvas, between the Western alphabet and Chinese characters. This study addresses these questions by analysing the conception, production and reception of Michaux's signs and the literary and artistic contexts in which they were produced.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

348

Publisher

Rodopi

Published Date

ISBN 10

9042022701

ISBN 13

9789042022706

The Stranger and the Statesman: James Smithson, John Quincy Adams, and the Making of America's Greatest Museum

By: Nina Burleigh

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Stranger and the Statesman: James Smithson, John Quincy Adams, and the Making of America's Greatest Museum

By: Nina Burleigh

In her illuminating and dramatic biography The Stranger and the Statesman, New York Times bestselling author Nina Burleigh reveals a little-known slice of history in the life and times of the man responsible for the creation of the United States' principal cultural institution, the Smithsonian. It was one of the nineteenth century's greatest philanthropic gifts - and one of its most puzzling mysteries. In 1829, a wealthy English naturalist named James Smithson left his library, mineral collection, and entire fortune to the "United States of America, to found... an establishment for the increase & diffusion of Knowledge among men" - even though he had never visited the United States or known any Americans. In this fascinating book, Burleigh pieces together the reclusive benefactor's life, beginning with his origins as the Paris-born illegitimate son of the first Duke of Northumberland and a wild adventuress who preserved for her son a fortune through gall and determination. The book follows Smithson through his university years and his passionate study of minerals across Europe during the chaos of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Detailed are his imprisonment - simply for being an Englishman in the wrong place - his experiences in the gambling dens of France, and his lonely and painstaking scientific pursuits. After Smithson's death, nineteenth-century American politicians were given the task of securing his half-million dollars - the equivalent today of $50 million - and then trying to determine how to increase and diffuse knowledge from the muddy, brawling new city of Washington. Burleigh discloses how Smithson's bequest was nearly lost due to fierce battles among many clashing Americans - Southern slavers, states' rights advocates, nation-builders, corrupt frontiersmen, and Anglophobes who argued over whether a gift from an Englishman should even be accepted. She also reveals the efforts of the unsung heroes, mainly former president John Quincy Adams, whose tireless efforts finally saw Smithson's curious notion realized in 1846, with a castle housing the United States' first and greatest cultural and scientific establishment.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

278

Publisher

New Word City

Published Date

ISBN 10

161230849X

ISBN 13

9781612308494

Echoes

By: Nina Kiriki Hoffman,Dean Wesley Smith,Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Echoes

By: Nina Kiriki Hoffman,Dean Wesley Smith,Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Captain Janeway and her crew work to save billions of innocent lives in this white-knuckled Star Trek: Voyager novel. The U.S.S. Voyager finds itself in a system where a planet might have existed—but doesn’t. Where the planet should have been, millions and then billions of people are appearing from nowhere and dying in the vacuum of space. To solve the mystery and save billions of lives, Captain Kathryn Janeway will have to face multiple, alternate versions of herself and the crew of Voyager. Janeway will have to find a way to work with her alternate selves, with whom she shares much but each of whom has a different agenda. At stake is the survival of Voyager and the lives of billions of innocent people.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

306

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

0743453816

ISBN 13

9780743453813

Politics, Taxes, and the Pulpit

Provocative First Amendment Conflicts

By: Nina J. Crimm,Laurence H. Winer

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Politics, Taxes, and the Pulpit

Provocative First Amendment Conflicts

By: Nina J. Crimm,Laurence H. Winer

In Politics, Taxes, and the Pulpit, Nina J. Crimm and Laurence H. Winer examine the provocative mix of religion, politics, and taxes involved in the controversy over houses of worship engaging in electoral political speech. The authors analyze the dilemmas associated with federal tax subsidies benefiting nonprofit houses of worship conditioned on their refraining from political campaign speech. The Supreme Court's recent Citizens United decision invalidating federal campaign finance restrictions on corporations' political campaign speech makes the remaining, analogous restrictive tax laws constraining many nonprofit entities all the more singular and problematic, particularly for houses of worship. Crimm and Winer explore the multifaceted constitutional tensions arising from this legal structure and implicating all fundamental values embodied in the First Amendment: free speech and free press, the free exercise of religion, and the avoidance of government establishment of religion. They also examine the history and economics of taxation of houses of worship. The authors conclude that there exists no means of fully resolving the irreconcilable clashes in a constitutionally permissible and politically and socially palatable manner. Nonetheless, Crimm and Winer offer several feasible legislative proposals for reforming tax provisions that likely will generate considerable debate. If Congress adopts the proposed reforms, however, the revised system should substantially ameliorate the disquieting constitutional tensions induced by the current tax laws and curb the growing emotionally charged atmosphere about the role of religion in the public sphere.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

420

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

0195388054

ISBN 13

9780195388053

Comprehensive Chiroptical Spectroscopy, Volume 1

Instrumentation, Methodologies, and Theoretical Simulations

By: Nina Berova,Prasad L. Polavarapu,Koji Nakanishi,Robert W. Woody

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Comprehensive Chiroptical Spectroscopy, Volume 1

Instrumentation, Methodologies, and Theoretical Simulations

By: Nina Berova,Prasad L. Polavarapu,Koji Nakanishi,Robert W. Woody

This book provides an introduction to the important methods of chiroptical spectroscopy in general, and circular dichroism (CD) in particular, which are increasingly important in all areas of chemistry, biochemistry, and structural biology. The book can be used as a text for undergraduate and graduate students and as a reference for researchers in academia and industry, with or without the companion volume in this set. Experimental methods and instrumentation are described with topics ranging from the most widely used methods (electronic and vibrational CD) to frontier areas such as nonlinear spectroscopy and photoelectron CD, as well as the theory of chiroptical methods and techniques for simulating chiroptical properties. Each chapter is written by one or more leading authorities with extensive experience in the field.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

797

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

1118120175

ISBN 13

9781118120170

Collisional Line Broadening and Shifting of Atmospheric Gases

A Practical Guide for Line Shape Modeling by Current Semi-classical Approaches

By: Jeanna Buldyreva,Nina Lavrentieva,Vitaly Starikov

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Collisional Line Broadening and Shifting of Atmospheric Gases

A Practical Guide for Line Shape Modeling by Current Semi-classical Approaches

By: Jeanna Buldyreva,Nina Lavrentieva,Vitaly Starikov

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the modern theory of spectral line broadening and shifting by pressure of atmospheric gases. It describes current semi-classical methods for calculating vibrotational line widths and shifts, including very recent modifications and new developments realised by the authors themselves. For most of the considered molecular systems, analytical formulae are also given, which enable the calculation of line broadening coefficients without the use of semi-classical methods. The results of calculations by various approaches are compared with experimental data available in the literature. Numerous appendices list theoretical expressions and parameters' values required for the writing of computer programs for calculation of line broadening and line shifting coefficients.The book is addressed to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as to professional scientists and researchers working in the field of molecular physics, molecular spectroscopy, quantum chemistry and mathematical physics.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

306

Publisher

World Scientific

Published Date

ISBN 10

184816596X

ISBN 13

9781848165960

How Shall We Sing?

A Mediterranean Journey Through a Jewish Family

By: Aline P'nina Tayar

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

How Shall We Sing?

A Mediterranean Journey Through a Jewish Family

By: Aline P'nina Tayar

This autobiography deals with issues of identity and belonging. Traces the author's roots in the Eastern Mediterranean, and describes the Jewish neighbourhoods of Tunis, Tripoli and Maka where her family lived. Discusses the impact of the rise of Nazism, the creation of the state of Israel and the resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism as well as domestic and cultural details and interactions and the author's reactions to them. Includes a bibliography.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

244

Publisher

Aline Tayar

Published Date

ISBN 10

0330362119

ISBN 13

9780330362115

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics E-Book

By: Robert M. Kliegman,Bonita F. Stanton,Joseph St. Geme,Nina F Schor

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics E-Book

By: Robert M. Kliegman,Bonita F. Stanton,Joseph St. Geme,Nina F Schor

After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing the new advances in science as well as the time-honored art of pediatric practice, this classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric health care throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the enormous range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems that our children and youth may face. Brand-new chapters and comprehensive revisions throughout ensure that you have the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies. Form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible using evidence-based medicine and astute clinical experiences from leading international authors—many new to this edition. A NEW layout provides superior portability and exceptional ease of use. Gain a more complete perspective. Along with a broader emphasis on imaging and molecular diagnoses and updated references, the new edition includes an increased focus on international issues to ensure relevance in pediatrics practice throughout the world. Effectively apply the latest techniques and approaches with complete updates throughout 35 new chapters, including: Innovations in Addressing Child Health and Survival in Low Income Settings; Developmental Domains and Theories of Cognition; The Reggio Emilia Educational Approach Catatonia ; Refeeding Syndrome; Altitude-associated Illness; Genetic Approaches to Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases; Healthcare−Associated Infections; Intrapartum and Peripartum Infections; Bath salts and other drugs of abuse; Small Fiber Polyneuropathy; Microbiome; Kingella kingae; Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy; Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Plagiocephaly; CNS Vasculitis; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture; and Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury. Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic and acquired conditions more effectively. A new Rehabilitation section with 10 new chapters, including: Evaluation of the Child for Rehabilitative Services; Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; Spinal Cord Injury and Autonomic Crisis Management; Spasticity; Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy; Traumatic and Sports-Related Injuries; Meningomyelocele; Health and Wellness for Children with Disabilities. Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease.

Average ratings

N/A