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The Development of Biological Systematics

Antoine-Laurent de Jussieu, Nature, and the Natural System

By: Peter F. Stevens

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The Development of Biological Systematics

Antoine-Laurent de Jussieu, Nature, and the Natural System

By: Peter F. Stevens

A reevaluation of the history of biological systematics that discusses the formative years of the so-called natural system of classification in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Shows how classifications came to be treated as conventions; systematic practice was not linked to clearly articulated theory; there was general confusion over the "shape" of nature; botany, elements of natural history, and systematics were conflated; and systematics took a position near the bottom of the hierarchy of sciences.

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Columbia University Press

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0231515081

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9780231515085

Fatal Dive

Solving the World War II Mystery of the USS Grunion

By: Peter F. Stevens

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Fatal Dive

Solving the World War II Mystery of the USS Grunion

By: Peter F. Stevens

Fatal Dive: Solving the World War II Mystery of the USS Grunion by Peter F. Stevens reveals the incredible true story of the search for and discovery of the USS Grunion. Discovered in 2006 after a decades-long, high-risk search by the Abele brothers—whose father commanded the submarine and met his untimely death aboard it—one question remained: what sank the USS Grunion? Was it a round from a Japanese ship, a catastrophic mechanical failure, or something else—one of the sub’s own torpedoes? For almost half the war, submarine skippers’ complaints about the MK 14 torpedo’s dangerous flaws were ignored by naval brass, who sent the subs out with the defective weapon. Fatal Dive is the first book that documents the entire saga of the ship and its crew and provides compelling evidence that the Grunion was a victim of “The Great Torpedo Scandal of 1941-43.” Fatal Dive finally lays to rest one of World War II’s greatest mysteries.

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274

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Simon and Schuster

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1596987685

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9781596987685

Computers in Sport

By: Peter Dabnichki

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Computers in Sport

By: Peter Dabnichki

The use of computers in the sport and exercise sciences is now unquestioned. They are employed in the functioning of laboratory facilities, data collection, data handling and prediction of forthcoming outcomes. Recent advances are strongly affected by current developments in computer science and technology. In particular, progress in hardware (processor speed, storage capacity, communication technology), software (tools), information management concepts (data bases, data mining) and media (internet, eLearning, multimedia) gives a great impetus.This book, written by leading experts in the interdisciplinary field of sport and computer science, provides an overview on current fields of research and application covering fields such as virtual reality, ubiquitous computing, feedback systems and multimedia.

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353

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WIT Press

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1845640640

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9781845640644

Rebels in Blue

The Story of Keith and Malinda Blalock

By: Peter F. Stevens

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Rebels in Blue

The Story of Keith and Malinda Blalock

By: Peter F. Stevens

This Civil War story follows the real-life exploits of a married couple who fought side-by-side as soldiers for the North, the South, and finally for a band of marauding, pro-Union partisans.

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265

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Taylor Trade Publishing

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1461709318

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9781461709312

The Lost Airman

A True Story of Escape from Nazi-occupied France

By: Seth Meyerowitz,Peter F. Stevens

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The Lost Airman

A True Story of Escape from Nazi-occupied France

By: Seth Meyerowitz,Peter F. Stevens

Documents the story of a World War II American Air Force turret-gunner who was one of two escapees when his team's plane was shot down near Cognac in 1943, tracing his harrowing six-month flight to safety across the Pyrenees under constant pursuit by the Gestapo.

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334

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Penguin

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1592409296

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9781592409297

An Integrative Guide to Consumer Neuroscience

By: Sven Braeutigam,Peter Kenning

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An Integrative Guide to Consumer Neuroscience

By: Sven Braeutigam,Peter Kenning

This book provides an integrative guide to the modern, highly interdisciplinary, and complex field of consumer neuroscience. The aim is to provide a robust overview of the many theoretical and experimental domains involved, thereby balancing depth and breadth of presentation. The material is loosely structured in three, not explicitly delineated parts. The first three chapters discuss the scope of consumer neuroscience, relevant psychological phenomena, and the human brain. The following three chapters cover the relevant mathematics, scanner technologies, and data analyses. The next five chapters discuss concepts and applications of consumer neuroscience, some of which are rather well established, and some reflect cutting-edge research. Specifically, issues of individual, social, and commercial consumer neuroscience are addressed in addition to aspects related to gender differences, abnormal consumer behaviour, ageing, and organizational behaviour. The final two chapters discuss research ethics and future directions, respectively"--

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289

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Oxford University Press

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0198789939

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9780198789932

Untold Tales of the Boston Irish

By: Peter F. Stevens

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Untold Tales of the Boston Irish

By: Peter F. Stevens

When it comes to the Boston Irish, names such as Bulger and Curley have long shaped the local turf. But most people are probably unaware of some of the most amazing and forgotten Irish men and women who helped mold this city. There was Patrick Gilmore, America's first famed bandleader. Louis Sullivan was the "Father of the Skyscraper." Other colorful characters included Patsy Donovan, the man who discovered Babe Ruth, and Ann "Goody" Glover, whose horrifying ordeal launched the Salem Witch Trials. Although each played a noteworthy role in his or her era, all have been unjustly forgotten. Local author Peter Stevens uncovers the missing pieces of the Irish experience in Boston.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467147079

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9781467147071

Hidden History of the Boston Irish

Little-Known Stories from Ireland's "Next Parish Over"

By: Peter F. Stevens

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Hidden History of the Boston Irish

Little-Known Stories from Ireland's "Next Parish Over"

By: Peter F. Stevens

Peter F. Stevens offers an entertaining and compelling portrait of the Irish immigrant saga and pays homage to the overlooked episodes of the Boston Irish experience. When it comes to Irish America, certain names spring to mind - Kennedy, O'Neill, and Curley testify to the proverbial "footsteps of the Gael" in Boston. However, few people know of Sister Mary Anthony O'Connell, whose medical prowess carried her from the convent to the Civil War battlefields, earning her the nickname "the Boston Irish Florence Nightingale," or of Barney McGinniskin, Boston's first Irish cop, who proudly roared at every roll call, "McGinniskin from the bogs of Ireland - present!" Along with acclaim or notoriety, many forgotten Irish Americans garnered numerous historical firsts.

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170

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Arcadia Publishing

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1614232415

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9781614232414

Forgotten Tales of Massachusetts

By: Peter F. Stevens

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Forgotten Tales of Massachusetts

By: Peter F. Stevens

W hen the first Pilgrims arrived on the shores of Massachusetts, they set foot in a world full of promise and new beginnings. Colonists witnessed the births of new children, governments and traditions, but even the Puritans could not wholly escape the Old Worlds basest human instincts. In Plymouth, John Billington committed the nations first murder, and in Boston, the Mass Bay Madam Alice Thomas opened the first brothel. A Charlestown midwife and healer was hanged for witchcraft. Yet Massachusetts also produced William Phips, Americas first undersea treasure hunter; Peter Salem, the first black war hero; Ann Bradstreet, pioneer poetess; and William Ives, printer of the first board game. In these dramatic and vividly imaginative tales, Peter Stevens narrates fascinating episodes from Massachusetts history, piecing together forgotten yet essential aspects of American identity.

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109

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Arcadia Publishing

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1614236399

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9781614236399

Links Lore

Dramatic Moments and Forgotten Milestones from Golf's History

By: Peter F. Stevens

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Links Lore

Dramatic Moments and Forgotten Milestones from Golf's History

By: Peter F. Stevens

An entertaining tribute to golf's colorful past.

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236

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Potomac Books

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1574881841

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9781574881844

Twilight Riders

The Last Charge of the 26th Cavalry

By: Peter Stevens

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Twilight Riders

The Last Charge of the 26th Cavalry

By: Peter Stevens

A stunning collision of militaray eras--The heroic and tragic final campaign of the U.S. horseback cavalry against the mechanized Japanese Army of World War II. /FONT

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0762769394

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9780762769391

The Teaching Hospital: Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Evolution of Academic Medicine

By: Peter Tishler,Christine Wenc,Joseph Loscalzo

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The Teaching Hospital: Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Evolution of Academic Medicine

By: Peter Tishler,Christine Wenc,Joseph Loscalzo

CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF AMERICA'S LANDMARK INSTITUTION The fascinating true story of Brigham and Women's Hospital Founded in 1913, the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital was the first medical institution since John Hopkins to foster clinical clerkships of medical students in the environment of a modern residency program. Forging a partnership with Harvard Medical School, the Brigham would become a major innovator in clinical research, implementing a new educational model that would inspire other hospitals for generations to come. In 1980 the Brigham merged with two other Boston medical institutions boasting their own profoundly important histories, the Boston Hospital for Women and the Robert Breck Brigham Hospital, to become Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). This rich and insightful account brings this remarkable story to life: the milestone achievements, medical breakthroughs, and personal dedication that have made BWH a world-class leader in academic medicine. The Teaching Hospital includes: A comprehensive history of BWH, from its continued commitment to medicine, education, and compassionate care to its ongoing leadership in transforming science-driven healthcare today. A compendium of BWH's famous firsts, including the nation’s first maternity ward, the first in-vitro fertilization, the first successful human organ transplant, New England's first coronary care unit, and most recently, the first full-face transplant, as well as cutting-edge research in stem cells, systems biology, and bioengineering. A celebration of Brigham's luminaries and landmarks, from pioneers like Dr. Harvey Cushing, the father of modern neurosurgery, Dr. Bernard Lown, Nobel Peace Prize winning cardiologist, and Paul Farmer, co-founder of Partners in Health, to the hospital's milestone breakthroughs in radiology, arthritis, transplant surgery, immunology, women's health, community health, and more. With invaluable contributions from medical historians and doctors, this essential volume provides an in-depth history of the institution. Here is the evolution of BWH in all its dimensions: its reputation as an education and clinical innovator, its role in fostering groundbreaking biomedical research, its ties to the local community as well as to the nation and the world, its financial and administrative growth across the decades, the personalities who have made BWH famous, and the fascinating inner life of the hospital. Filled with stories of profound commitment, critical analysis, and behind-the-scenes details, the book celebrates the Brigham’s history in both a medical and cultural context.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071784020

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9780071784023

CAMDEX-DS

The Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with Down's Syndrome and Others with Intellectual Disabilities

By: Sarah Ball,Tony Holland,Felicia A. Huppert,Peter Treppner,Karen Dodd

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CAMDEX-DS

The Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with Down's Syndrome and Others with Intellectual Disabilities

By: Sarah Ball,Tony Holland,Felicia A. Huppert,Peter Treppner,Karen Dodd

CAMDEX-DS is a comprehensive assessment tool for diagnosing dementia in people with Down's syndrome (a group known to be at particular risk of dementia). Based upon CAMDEX-R, CAMDEX-DS has been modified for use with intellectual disability. In order to differentiate decline due to dementia or other mental disorders from pre-existing impairment, particular emphasis has been placed on establishing change from the individual's best level of functioning. The pack is comprised of a structured informant interview, a direct assessment of the patient/participant (CAMCOG), and guidance for diagnosis and post-diagnosis intervention, providing a reliable way to identify dementia (and to differentiate it from other common disorders). It may be used in community settings by mental health professionals as part of the diagnostic process, or to formalize diagnosis in the context of research. Use of the CAMCOG provides the means for ongoing neuropsychological evaluation and informs future support and intervention strategies.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521547946

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9780521547949

Book's by Peter F. Stevens

The Development of Biological Systematics

The Development of Biological Systematics

Fatal Dive

Fatal Dive

Computers in Sport

Computers in Sport

Rebels in Blue

Rebels in Blue

The Lost Airman

The Lost Airman

An Integrative Guide to Consumer Neuroscience

An Integrative Guide to Consumer Neuroscience

Untold Tales of the Boston Irish

Untold Tales of the Boston Irish

Hidden History of the Boston Irish

Hidden History of the Boston Irish

Forgotten Tales of Massachusetts

Forgotten Tales of Massachusetts

Links Lore

Links Lore

Twilight Riders

Twilight Riders

The Teaching Hospital: Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Evolution of Academic Medicine

The Teaching Hospital: Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Evolution of Academic Medicine

CAMDEX-DS

CAMDEX-DS

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