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Equilibrium States on Thin Energy Shells

By: Richard L. Thompson

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Equilibrium States on Thin Energy Shells

By: Richard L. Thompson

This paper deals with a class of probability measures arising from recent work in statistical mechanics. It considers the probability measures on configurations of particles in a finite lattice obtained by restricting the grand canonical ensemble to an energy shell, or set of particle configurations which share a common total energy with respect to a vector of potentials.

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American Mathematical Soc.

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0821818503

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9780821818503

Vedic Cosmography and Astronomy

By: Richard L. Thompson

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Vedic Cosmography and Astronomy

By: Richard L. Thompson

The mysteries of the fifth Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam have long puzzled students of Vedic cosmography and astronomy. Confronted with a description of the universe that seems much at variance with the information provided by our senses and standard astronomical calculations, foreign observers and even Indian commentators from the middle ages up to the present have concluded that the Bhagavatam`s account elaborated in other Puranas must be mythological. On the other hand the same persons have been much impressed with vedic astronomical treatises the jyotisasastras which provide remarkably accurate measurements of the solar system.

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Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

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8120819543

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9788120819542

Amos and the Cosmic Imagination

By: James Richard Linville

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Amos and the Cosmic Imagination

By: James Richard Linville

Said to contain the words of the earliest of the biblical prophets (8th century BCE), the book of Amos is reinterpreted by James Linville in light of new and sometimes controversial historical approaches to the Bible. Amos is read as the literary product of the Persian-era community in Judah. Its representations of divine-human communication are investigated in the context of the ancient writers' own role as transmitters and shapers of religious traditions. Amos's extraordinary poetry expresses mythical conceptions of divine manifestation and a process of destruction and recreation of the cosmos which reveals that behind the appearances of the natural world is a heavenly, cosmic temple.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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0754654818

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9780754654810

Soviet Society And Culture

Essays In Honor Of Vera S. Dunham

By: Terry L Thompson,Richard Sheldon,Edward J Brown,Michael P Sacks

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Soviet Society And Culture

Essays In Honor Of Vera S. Dunham

By: Terry L Thompson,Richard Sheldon,Edward J Brown,Michael P Sacks

Academic analysis has not always kept pace with the dramatic changes that have occurred in the USSR since Stalin’s time, for objective study has often been overshadowed—especially in the 1980s—by publicity concerning the negative aspects of the “Evil Empire.” Recently, however, because of reforms initiated by Gorbachev, the dynamics of the Soviet system have come into sharper focus. This book provides a wide-ranging, detailed view of economic, social, ideological, and literary aspects of the Soviet system leading up to the Gorbachev era. The essays include both historical and contemporary perspectives on the sources of stability (and stagnation) in the post-Stalin years. Examining the intricate fabric of Soviet society, the contributors provide insights into the social and cultural motivations for Gorbachev’s “restructuring” policies. Their themes echo the work of Vera S. Dunham, who for more than four decades has focused on diverse aspects of Soviet society and culture, particularly on the noncoercive means of social control that have often been overlooked but that are a vital component of the Soviet system.

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Routledge

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1000312720

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9781000312720

World Soybean Research Conference III

Proceedings

By: Richard Shibles

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World Soybean Research Conference III

Proceedings

By: Richard Shibles

This volume consists of full length manuscripts of 159 of the 165 invited papers presented at World Soybean Research Conference III that was held in the Scheman Continuing Education Building at Iowa State University August 12-17, 1984. The authors, widely recognized as world authorities in their fields, represent all aspects of soybean research activity: breeding and genetics, crop and soil management, economics, entomology, food science, international programs, nematology, pathology, physiology, plant nutrition, rhizobiology, utilization, and weed science. This proceedings, which contains more than 1200 pages of information including many tables and figures, represents the most extensive compilation of soybean research results since the previous proceedings were published in 1980. It should be of value to research scientists, students and administrators alike.

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CRC Press

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100000211X

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9781000002119

Psychodynamic Therapy

By: Richard F. Summers,Jacques P. Barber,Sigal Zilcha-Mano

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Psychodynamic Therapy

By: Richard F. Summers,Jacques P. Barber,Sigal Zilcha-Mano

This book's purpose is to promote a personalized psychodynamic therapy built on general psychodynamic knowledge and technique, free of jargon, and tailored to the needs of specific individuals. Personalized psychotherapy requires a deeper look under the hood of psychodynamic therapy; we discuss customizing techniques based on a therapeutic strategy for each individual patient that relies on an assessment of their core psychodynamic problem and strengths and weaknesses. We use over forty clinical examples of individuals in treatment in the book, with a wide variety of age, gender, race, culture and sexual preferences"--

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Guilford Publications

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1462554083

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9781462554089

Index of the Journal of Paleontology

Vols. 26-50 (1952-1976)

By: Richard D. Hoare

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Index of the Journal of Paleontology

Vols. 26-50 (1952-1976)

By: Richard D. Hoare

This is an index of Vols. 26-50 of the Journal of Paleontology.

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Popular Press

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0879721464

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The Cosmology of the Bhāgavata Purāṇa

Mysteries of the Sacred Universe

By: Richard L. Thompson

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The Cosmology of the Bhāgavata Purāṇa

Mysteries of the Sacred Universe

By: Richard L. Thompson

From the flat earth to the sun`s chariot traditional spiritual texts seem wedded to outmoded cosmologies that show, at best, the scientific limitations of their authors. The Bhagavata Purana, one of the classical scriptures of Hinduism, seems, at first glance, to be no exception. However, a closer examination of this text reveals unexpected depths of knowledge in ancient cosmology. This shows that the cosmology of the Bhagavata Purana is a sophisticated system, with multiple levels of meaning that encode at least four different astronomical, geographical, and spiritual world models. By viewing the text in the light of modern astronomy, Richard Thompson shows how ancient scientists expressed exact knowledge in apparently mythological terms. Comparison with the ancient traditions of Egypt and the Near East shows early cultural connections between India and these regions including a surprisingly advanced science. However, quantitative science is only part of the picture. This work also offers a clear understanding of how the spiritual dimension was integrated into ancient Indian cosmology. Contents Introduction to Bhagavata Cosmology, 1. Introduction to Texts, 2. The Islands and Oceans of Bhu-mandala, 3. The Solar System in Projection, 4. The Solar system in three Dimensions, 5. The Earth and Local Geography, 6. The Realm of the Demigods, 7. The Greater Universe, 8. Notes on Time and Chronology, 9. General Observations, Appendices, Bibliography, List of tables, Glossary, Index.

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Motilal Banarsidass Publishe

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8120819195

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9788120819191

All Together Now

Creating Middle-Class Schools through Public School Choice

By: Richard D. Kahlenberg

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All Together Now

Creating Middle-Class Schools through Public School Choice

By: Richard D. Kahlenberg

This provocative book asks a simple question: since we know that middle class schools tend to work best, why not give every child in America the opportunity to attend a public school in which the majority of students come from middle class households? Economically integrated schools, the author argues, will do far more to promote achievement and equal opportunity than vouchers, standards, class size reduction, or any of the other leading education proposals on the left and right that seek to make "separate but equal" schools work. Building on two recent education trends—the decline in racial desegregation as a legal tool and the movement toward greater public school choice—All Together Now provides a blueprint for creating schools that educate children from various backgrounds under one roof. Concurring with the concerns of voucher proponents about the unfairness of trapping poor kids in failing schools, the book provides a practical, viable, and legally sound plan for promoting economic and racial integration among public schools.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0815798601

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Beaked Whales

A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Conservation

By: Richard Ellis,James G. Mead

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Beaked Whales

A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Conservation

By: Richard Ellis,James G. Mead

The only book dedicated to the mysterious beaked whale, this beautiful volume combines full-color illustrations with fascinating facts. Beaked whales have been shrouded in mystery for most of the twentieth century. Denizens of deep, remote ocean waters and highly resistant to life in captivity, they have proven notoriously difficult for humans to observe. Over the past few decades, however, scientists have gained a better understanding of this distinct group of cetaceans, deciphering the natural history of the twenty-two beaked whale species. Here, famed artist and naturalist Richard Ellis and leading beaked whale researcher James G. Mead bring these elusive marine mammals into the limelight. Beaked whales’ generous life spans can extend well past 70 years. They spend their decades diving to extreme depths in search of prey, which they capture by expanding their oral cavity suddenly to suck in the squid or fish they are hunting. It appears that these sleek predators may engage in fierce, clandestine aquatic battles, as the bodies of many males are covered in scars. Because many species are only somewhat larger than dolphins, they are often confused with porpoises; however, some larger beaked whale species may grow to 40 feet. These enigmatic and compelling creatures need our help; their numbers are declining, perhaps due to the damaging effects of naval sonar on their sophisticated auditory systems. In Ellis and Mead’s book, the beaked whales finally get their due. The duo provides a combination of captivating stories about the species, original Richard Ellis art, and photos from leading natural history photographers. The result is an accessible, beautiful book—the first of its kind on this unusual group of cetaceans. Meet the beaked whales, and enjoy the fascinating and mysterious world in which they live.

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JHU Press

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1421421836

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The Dynamics of Persuasion

Communication and Attitudes in the 21st Century

By: Richard M. Perloff

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The Dynamics of Persuasion

Communication and Attitudes in the 21st Century

By: Richard M. Perloff

The eighth edition of The Dynamics of Persuasion again guides readers in understanding the power and limits of persuasion in contemporary society. This edition continues its accessible and detailed illustration of the theoretical underpinnings of persuasive communication through contemporary and relevant examples of persuasion in action. It features coverage of new scholarship on misinformation, health communication, and persuasion effects, including careful attention to persuasion’s role in the Covid-19 pandemic. Important issues such as racial injustice, climate change, and barriers to persuading the politically and psychologically polarized also receive a fresh examination. The book brings together classic terms and approaches from earlier editions with new global developments to help readers adopt a more thoughtful perspective on persuasion. The eighth edition is an essential resource for courses in persuasion at the undergraduate and graduate levels within communication studies, psychology, and business programs. Online resources also accompany the text: an Instructor Manual that contains sample syllabi, key terms, chapter outlines, sample discussion questions, and links to relevant news articles and other online resources such as videos; Lecture Slides; and a Testbank. Please visit: www.routledge.com/9781032268187.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000899926

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9781000899924

Toasts and Responses at Banquets Given Lieut.-Gen. P. H. Sheridan, United States Army, "Commander," by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the State of Illinois, March 6, 1882-83

By: Richard Robins

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Toasts and Responses at Banquets Given Lieut.-Gen. P. H. Sheridan, United States Army, "Commander," by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the State of Illinois, March 6, 1882-83

By: Richard Robins

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385340888

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9783385340886

E-learning Theory and Practice

By: Caroline Haythornthwaite,Richard Andrews

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E-learning Theory and Practice

By: Caroline Haythornthwaite,Richard Andrews

In E-learning Theory and Practice the authors set out different perspectives on e-learning. The book deals with the social implications of e-learning, its transformative effects, and the social and technical interplay that supports and directs e-learning. The authors present new perspectives on the subject by exploring the way teaching and learning are changing with the presence of the Internet and participatory media; providing a theoretical grounding in new learning practices from education, communication and information science; addressing e-learning in terms of existing learning theories, emerging online learning theories, new literacies, social networks, social worlds, community and virtual communities, and online resources; and emphasizing the impact of everyday electronic practices on learning, literacy and the classroom, locally and globally. This book is for everyone involved in e-learning including teachers, educators, graduate students and researchers.

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SAGE Publications

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1849204713

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9781849204712

Ethics in Public Management

By: H George Frederickson,Richard K Ghere

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Ethics in Public Management

By: H George Frederickson,Richard K Ghere

The first edition of this work, published in 1993, refuted the notion that administrative ethics could not be studied empirically. In this second edition, Frederickson (public administration, University of Kansas) and Ghere (political science, University of Dayton) expand their scope to include both the managerial and individual/moral dimensions of ethical behavior, and add a new section on administrative ethics and globalization. Other sections cover organizational designs that support ethical behavior, market forces that compromise administrative ethics, and unintended outcomes of anticorruption reforms. The book is appropriate for a graduate course in public sector ethics.

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Routledge

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1317471075

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The Search for Quotation

Verbal Parallels in the Prophets

By: Richard L. Schultz

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The Search for Quotation

Verbal Parallels in the Prophets

By: Richard L. Schultz

A thorough study of quotation within ancient and modern literatures is the background for this new approach to alleged quotations within the prophetic writings. The common claim that specific verbal parallels result from the conscious repetition of the words of a predecessor is beset by difficulties. After examining quotation in non-prophetic (ancient Near Eastern, early Jewish, Old Testament wisdom and narrative, and modern Western) literatures, Schultz proposes a new model for interpreting verbal parallels that utilizes several criteria for identifying quotation and combines diachronic with synchronic analysis. He then applies this model to five representative verbal parallels involving the book of Isaiah. This book illustrates how an awareness of the versatility of quotation facilitates a more accurate interpretation of verbal parallels, and at the same time calls for greater caution in employing them in support of various theories.

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A&C Black

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1850754969

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9781850754961

Sacred Scripture

A Short History of Interpretation

By: Richard N. Soulen

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Sacred Scripture

A Short History of Interpretation

By: Richard N. Soulen

How did the Bible's sixty-six books become sacred Scripture? How have they been understood and interpreted over the last two thousand years? What was it that led to our acceptance of the Bible as the true word of God? For two millennia, Christians have accepted the importance of the Bible as sacred Scripture, and for as many years they have struggled to comprehend its meaning. Over the centuries the church has expressed the centrality of Scripture in numerous ways, and Christians have studied and interpreted the Bible in a wide variety of faithful approaches. Understanding that process is critical to our ability--and our willingness--to accept the Bible as sacred and true. To that end, Richard Soulen leads us through the history of how Christian understandings of the Bible have changed and developed throughout history.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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1611641799

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9781611641790

Multistate Models for the Analysis of Life History Data

By: Richard J Cook,Jerald F. Lawless

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Multistate Models for the Analysis of Life History Data

By: Richard J Cook,Jerald F. Lawless

Multistate Models for the Analysis of Life History Data provides the first comprehensive treatment of multistate modeling and analysis, including parametric, nonparametric and semiparametric methods applicable to many types of life history data. Special models such as illness-death, competing risks and progressive processes are considered, as well as more complex models. The book provides both theoretical development and illustrations of analysis based on data from randomized trials and observational cohort studies in health research. It features: Discusses a wide range of applications of multistate models, Presents methods for both continuously and intermittently observed life history processes, Gives a thorough discussion of conditionally independent censoring and observation processes, Discusses models with random effects and joint models for two or more multistate processes, Discusses and illustrates software for multistate analysis that is available in R, Target audience includes those engaged in research and applications involving multistate models.

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CRC Press

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1498715613

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9781498715614

The Unaccommodated Calvin

Studies in the Foundation of a Theological Tradition

By: Richard A. Muller

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The Unaccommodated Calvin

Studies in the Foundation of a Theological Tradition

By: Richard A. Muller

This book attempts to understand Calvin in his 16th-century context, with attention to continuities and discontinuities between his thought and that of his predecessors, contemporaries, and successors. Muller pays particular attention to the interplay between theological and philosophical themes common to Calvin and the medieval doctors, and to developments in rhetoric and method associated with humanism.

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Oxford University Press

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0195348567

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