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Nuclear Fusion by Inertial Confinement

A Comprehensive Treatise

By: Guillermo Velarde,Yigal Ronen,Jose M. Martinez-Val

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Nuclear Fusion by Inertial Confinement

A Comprehensive Treatise

By: Guillermo Velarde,Yigal Ronen,Jose M. Martinez-Val

Nuclear Fusion by Inertial Confinement provides a comprehensive analysis of directly driven inertial confinement fusion. All important aspects of the process are covered, including scientific considerations that support the concept, lasers and particle beams as drivers, target fabrication, analytical and numerical calculations, and materials and engineering considerations. Authors from Australia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, and the U.S. have contributed to the volume, making it an internationally significant work for all scientists working in the Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) field, as well as for graduate students in engineering and physics with interest in ICF.

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CRC Press

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1000141985

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9781000141986

Supervising the Counsellor and Psychotherapist

A cyclical model

By: Steve Page,Val Wosket

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Supervising the Counsellor and Psychotherapist

A cyclical model

By: Steve Page,Val Wosket

Supervising the Counsellor and Psychotherapist considers how to meet the supervision needs of trainee and experienced counsellors, psychotherapists and other helping professionals using an integrative approach that will appeal to practitioners from a broad range of backgrounds and theoretical persuasions. The book charts the development of the supervisor as he or she moves through making the transition from therapist to supervising the work of others and includes consideration of the advanced competencies required to supervise experienced practitioners. This third edition brings a number of contemporary perspectives to a well-known and widely respected core text for the training and development of supervisors. The Cyclical Model at the heart of the book has established its relevance in the UK as one of the best known frameworks for teaching and learning the steps and stages of supervision. All chapters in this new edition have been extensively revised and updated, and key elements include: - Two brand new chapters on deepening supervision practice and moving beyond supervising counsellors and psychotherapists - Updates on recent developments in supervision, including research outcomes, the use of technology and supervising short-term work - Creativity, play and the use of metaphor and imagery in supervision - Developing the use of self through relational supervision. Supervising the Counsellor and Psychotherapist is a key text for trainee and experienced supervisors of counsellors and psychotherapists, those who train supervisors, and supervisees wishing to better understand the supervisory process.

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Routledge

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1317644786

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9781317644781

The Therapeutic Use of Self

Counselling Practice, Research and Supervision

By: Val Wosket

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The Therapeutic Use of Self

Counselling Practice, Research and Supervision

By: Val Wosket

The Therapeutic Use of Self is a ground-breaking examination of the individual therapist's contribution to process and outcome in counselling. Using many powerful case examples and extensive research findings from the author's own work, this book presents the counsellor's evaluation of their own practice as the main vehicle for the development of insight and awareness in to individual 'therapeutic' characteristics. It addresses many of the taboos and infrequently discussed aspects of therapy, such as: * the value of therapist failure * breaking the rules of counselling * working beyond the accepted boundaries of counselling. The Therapeutic Use of Self, will act as a spur to individual counsellors to acknowledge, develop and value their own unique contribution to the counselling profession.

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Routledge

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1134696884

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Supervising the Counsellor

A Cyclical Model

By: Steve Page,Val Wosket

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Supervising the Counsellor

A Cyclical Model

By: Steve Page,Val Wosket

First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Routledge

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1134621078

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9781134621071

Electrotherapy Explained E-Book

By: Val Robertson,Alex Ward,John Low,Ann Reed

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Electrotherapy Explained E-Book

By: Val Robertson,Alex Ward,John Low,Ann Reed

Electrotherapy Explained is an excellent research-based exploration of the major types of electrophysical agents used in clinical practice, particularly human and also animal. For the fourth edition, two new authors join the writing team, presenting the latest information for today's clinicians. The text has been completely updated with a major rewrite of the material, particularly that on electrical stimulation. This book continues to focus on evidence: clinical and biophysical evidence that affects how and which electrotherapies may be of use clinically and when. The inclusion of biophysics as well as clinical evidence and principles of application, enables clinicians to move away from traditional 'recipe-based' approaches and rely more on their own clinical reasoning. The focus remains on humans but the relevance of the principles for using and applying different modalities is explained clearly, providing guidelines for clinicians across disciplines and specialties. - Up to date research detailing the evidence both supportive and deprecatory for the use of each modality - Written by experts from biophysics and the clinical domains - Comprehensive and well referenced - Clear and well chosen illustrations elucidate the text - Text boxes and summary sections help to break down what is sometimes a complex subject into manageable and memorable chunks - Contraindications and risks have been updated in light of the most recent research - Three books for the price of one - the website (http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780750688437) contains the entire texts of 'Physical Principles Explained' by Low and Reed, and 'Biophysical Bases of Electrotherapy' by Ward. The text directs readers to the website for further reading at relevant points

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0702037753

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9780702037757

Noneist Explorations I

The Sylvan Jungle - Volume 2

By: Richard Routley,Val Routley

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Noneist Explorations I

The Sylvan Jungle - Volume 2

By: Richard Routley,Val Routley

This second volume continues Richard Routley’s explorations of an improved Meinongian account of non-referring and intensional discourse (including joint work with Val Routley, later Val Plumwood). It focuses on the essays 2 through 7 of the original monograph, Exploring Meinong’s Jungle and Beyond, following on from the material of the first volume and explores its implications of the Noneist position. It begins with a further development of noneism in the direction of an ontologically neutral chronological logic and associated metaphysical issues concerning existence and change. What follows includes: a detailed response to Quine’s On What There Is; a defense against further objections to noneism; a detailed account of Meinong’s own position; arguments in favour of noneism from common-sense; and a noneist analysis of fictional discourse. We present these essays separately and provide additional scholarly commentaries from a range of philosophers including Fred Kroon, Maria Elisabeth Reicher-Marek and a previously unpublished commentary on noneism by J.J.C. Smart.

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Springer Nature

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3030263096

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9783030263096

Egypt

By: Val Karlsson

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Egypt

By: Val Karlsson

Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Egypt, land of the Sphinx, the ancient city of Alexandria, the Nile River, the Aswan High Dam, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Egypt's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title. Countries of the World is series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

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ABDO Publishing Company

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1617878189

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9781617878183

Behind the Smoke

By: Marie E. Rickwood,Val Fenton

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Behind the Smoke

By: Marie E. Rickwood,Val Fenton

Early in life Garth Winters admired the bravery of firefighters not dreaming one day he would become one. This novel covers the real world of this service industry as it was fifty years ago. It will show you how these men, living in close proximity, interacted while waiting for a call. You will witness the shocking pranks they played on one another to offset the emotional trauma they faced when returning from a fire or accident. It will take you down the road of Garth Winters and show you how he deals with many different personalities and conflicting situations he encounters. Finally, you will cheer for him when he meets the girl of his dreams and falls in love.

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FriesenPress

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1460275675

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9781460275672

Purposeful Co-Teaching

Real Cases and Effective Strategies

By: Greg Conderman,Val Bresnahan, EdD, Special Education Teacher,Theresa Pedersen

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Purposeful Co-Teaching

Real Cases and Effective Strategies

By: Greg Conderman,Val Bresnahan, EdD, Special Education Teacher,Theresa Pedersen

A valuable desktop reference for all educators devoted to increased student outcomes within a positive, effective co-teaching partnership. Each chapter contains practical strategies and tips to take you from Monday to Friday!" —Julia R. Wachal, Special Education Consultant Grantwood Area Education Agency, IA "One of the best books I′ve read on what co-teaching really means and how it is implemented in the classroom. The authors present instructional methods and interpersonal communication skills that co-teachers can use to solve typical issues." —Michael Hazelkorn, Chair and Professor of Special Education University of West Georgia Create powerful teaching partnerships that promote success for every student in inclusive classrooms! How can teachers deliver an extensive curriculum and still meet the various needs of an increasingly diverse student body? This resource demonstrates how co-teaching collaborations can effectively promote success for each learner. Purposeful Co-Teaching integrates the vital components of interpersonal skills, content knowledge, instructional design, and teaching philosophy to guide educators toward the smooth collaboration of a full, mature co-teaching relationship. The authors also provide research-based, field-tested instructional strategies for using big ideas, visuals, mnemonics, formative assessment, and more, within a collaborative teaching context. Additional resources include: Chapter activities and checklists for planning lessons Case studies from elementary and secondary teachers in various subject areas to illustrate the realities of co-teaching Real-world resources such as books, videos, and helpful Web sites Ideal for both general and special education classrooms, this indispensible resource gives co-teachers the practical, proven methods they need to help students make connections, stay engaged, and become independent and successful learners.

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Corwin Press

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1452280428

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9781452280424

Like Catching Water in a Net

Human Attempts to Describe the Divine

By: Val Webb

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Like Catching Water in a Net

Human Attempts to Describe the Divine

By: Val Webb

National Best Books 2007 Award-Winner in Religion "Insightful, imaginative, and provocative! Val Webb's new book has freed the Divine from the religious. A striking achievement."-John Shelby Spong, author of Jesus for the Non-Religious In Like Catching Water in a Net, Val Webb is not out to prove the existence of a God or the Divine, but to set out intuitions or intimations of the Divine nature and attributes from the stories and literature of the world's religions. Casting her net more widely than Karen Armstrong in The History of God or Jack Miles in God: A Biography, Webb delves deeply into the poetry and sayings of Sufi, Buddhist, and Hindu mystics, the nature religion of the ancient Mesopotamians, their kin the Israelites, and the Aboriginal people of her own beloved Australia.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0826430058

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9780826430052

Walk with the Shadow

By: Val Bouchard,Marie Bouchard

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Walk with the Shadow

By: Val Bouchard,Marie Bouchard

Unaware of the warning signs, Val Bouchard suffered a massive heart attack. After a frenzied rush to the hospital and a devastating prognosis, Val and his wife, Marie, prepared themselves for the worst. But they didn't know that was only the beginning. Six years later Val was told there was nothing more the doctors could do for him. He was maxed out on medications, and doctors expected a quick decline. But with his heart failing him again, Val became a candidate for a heart transplant and was told he would be in the hospital until he either died or received a new heart. Told from both Val and Marie's perspectives, Walk with the Shadow vividly depicts one family's struggle for life. Through the painful experience, Marie and Val clung to their faith in God to carry them through. Marie witnessed many miracles and realized her calling—to help others who are suffering. Walk with the Shadow demonstrates the miracles that God bestows and is a poignant reminder of the treasure life is.

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Tate Publishing

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1616633093

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9781616633097

Noneist Explorations II

The Sylvan Jungle - Volume 3

By: Richard Routley,Val Routley

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Noneist Explorations II

The Sylvan Jungle - Volume 3

By: Richard Routley,Val Routley

This third volume continues Richard Routley's explorations of an improved Meinongian account of non-referring and intensional discourse (including joint work with Val Routley, later Val Plumwood). It focuses on the essays 8 to 12 of the original monograph, Exploring Meinong's Jungle and Beyond, following on from the material of the first two volumes and further explores aspects and implications of the Noneist position. It begins with a discussion of the value of nonexistent objects championed by noneism, especially as regards theories of perception, universals, value theory and a commonsense account of belief. It continues with: a detailed analysis of what it means to exist; the importance of nonexistent objects to adequate accounts of mathematics and the theoretical sciences; and an account of noneisms' distinctiveness from other accounts of nonexistent objects. These essays are supplemented with scholarly essays from Naoya Fujikawa, and Maureen Eckert and Charlie Donahue.

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Springer Nature

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3030588645

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9783030588649

Selma

A Novel of the Civil War

By: Val L. McGee

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Selma

A Novel of the Civil War

By: Val L. McGee

SELMA, by Val L. McGee, a WWII veteran and former Alabama trial judge, is an epic tale of the Civil War. Written with compassion and spirit, SELMA depicts the cruelties of slavery and Alabama's role in the Confederacy. It tells the story of Burt, a slave who kills his master and is defended at his trial by two white lawyers who put their lives and careers on the line. In SELMA, hope is born of tragedy.

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1434380785

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9781434380784

Parliament: A Question of Management

By: V M (Val) Barrett

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Parliament: A Question of Management

By: V M (Val) Barrett

For centuries scholars and practitioners have studied parliament and its potential reform from an institutional perspective. Until now, few authors have addressed in depth the internal relationships among parliamentary actors, their competing beliefs and their influence on parliament’s effectiveness. Parliament is overwhelmingly an agonistic institution, and competition for status, resources, influence and control has pervaded its administration and impeded reform. Parliaments appear to struggle with the concept of institutional management. The doctrine of exclusive cognisance or sole jurisdiction implies that parliament, and only parliament, should retain control of its internal business and processes. But why is parliament considered to be unique among public institutions, and why do parliaments appear to resist or even defy attempts to manage them more effectively? At a time when the public is losing confidence in governments, politics and political institutions, parliament’s role as a broker of ideas and a forum for deliberative policymaking is under threat. In an institution where no one has overall authority and direction, staying relevant and managing public expectations present major challenges for its members and administrators. This book examines parliamentary management in the national parliaments of Australia and the United Kingdom. Without claiming to be a ‘how to’ book, it attempts to provide a relatable account of how parliamentary officials and members of parliament carry out their inherently complex roles and how they might be assisted by contemporary public management approaches.

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ANU Press

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1760465461

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9781760465469

Oxygen/Nitrogen Radicals: Cell Injury and Disease

By: Val Vallyathan,Vince Castranova,Xianglin Shi

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Oxygen/Nitrogen Radicals: Cell Injury and Disease

By: Val Vallyathan,Vince Castranova,Xianglin Shi

A veritable mountain of literature has been published showing the causal relationship of reactive oxygen/nitrogen species in human disease conditions, and there has been an explosion in the understanding of oxidative stress, the protective role of antioxidants and molecular events involved in the regulation of transcription, editing, and translation of key events leading to disease processes. Strategies need to be developed for prevention of diseases by allowing scientists and clinicians to obtain information on new and emerging advances. The molecular mechanisms involved in several diseases including Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, diabetes, arthritis, and Parkinson's disease, as well as disorders of the eye, skin, cardiac, and pulmonary systems are discussed in this volume, along with scientific evidence supporting the value of dietary supplementation with antioxidants in the prevention of cellular damage leading to chronic disease. Special in vivo techniques are also discussed at length, along with the role of molecular studies in human risk assessment.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461510872

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9781461510871

Psychology in Diabetes Care and Practice

By: Val Wilson

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Psychology in Diabetes Care and Practice

By: Val Wilson

This is an indispensable guide to diabetes care and practice, providing a thorough overview of the main issues that health professionals should keep in mind when treating someone with the condition, and how psychology plays a key role in diabetes self-management. Based on the latest research evidence along with numerous patient perspectives, the book looks at a wide range of topics in diabetes health psychology, from mental health conditions to theories of behaviour change, with a focus on comorbidities. Chapters describe the emotional impact of a diabetes diagnosis; the psychosocial issues surrounding living with diabetes; theories of behaviour applied to diabetes self-management; the impact of diabetes and depression; diabetes and eating disorders; the psychological impact of diabetes complications, and potential stigma associated with having Type 2 diabetes, including the psychological impact of weight loss surgery. Psychology in Diabetes Care and Practice enables the provision of support to reduce psychological distress and improve diabetes self-management. It helps patients to learn more about how best to manage their condition, as well as health professionals wanting to find appropriate ways to facilitate self-management.

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Routledge

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1000536955

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9781000536959

The Secret Power of an Expert

Book One "Success - an Art or a Science?"

By: Val A. Slastnikov

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The Secret Power of an Expert

Book One "Success - an Art or a Science?"

By: Val A. Slastnikov

The first part of this Success Trilogy answers the following questions: - Is Success an art or a science? - What is Success Options and how can you use them to your advantage? - Why does your success in life and business depend on the Business Model you choose? - How to capitalize on Internet Market trends and use emerging Global Expert Communities if you want to succeed in new business conditions?

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1491850280

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9781491850282

Insidious Intent

By: Val McDermid

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Insidious Intent

By: Val McDermid

A killer targets single women at weddings: “[An] intense plot…McDermid keeps each twist believable.” —The Washington Post In the north of England, single women are beginning to disappear from weddings. A pattern soon becomes clear: Someone is crashing the festivities and luring the women away—only to leave the victims’ bodies in their own burned-out cars in remote locations. Psychologist Tony Hill and former police detective Carol Jordan are called upon to investigate—but this may be the toughest case they’ve ever had to face. Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant Paula McIntyre and her partner Elinor must deal with a cruel cyber-blackmailer targeting their teenage ward. Impeccably plotted and intensely gripping, Insidious Intent comes from Val McDermid, Diamond Dagger Award winner, multiple Edgar Award nominee, and “one of crime fiction’s most eminent writers” (Entertainment Weekly).

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Atlantic Monthly Press

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0802189288

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9780802189288

Don't Miss the Picture Focusing on the Frame

By: Val P

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Don't Miss the Picture Focusing on the Frame

By: Val P

Imani Jefferson was one paper from her Doctorate Degree, something she decided to pursue mid-career with the hopes of expanding her brand in the corporate world. Her daughter was college bound and she was about to be an empty-nester. She needed a new project. Michael Blue was the ultimate bachelor that had big dreams to be a music producer but lacked the get up and go to expand his local DJ title to go get it. When Ms. Corporate America took time out to celebrate with family, who knew he woul

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Page Publishing Inc

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1684096588

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Radical Origins

Early Mormon Converts and Their Colonial Ancestors

By: Val Dean Rust

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Radical Origins

Early Mormon Converts and Their Colonial Ancestors

By: Val Dean Rust

Val D. Rust's Radical Origins investigates whether the unconventional religious beliefs of their colonial ancestors predisposed early Mormon converts to embrace the (radical( message of Joseph Smith Jr. and his new church. Utilizing a unique set of meticulously compiled genealogical data, Rust uncovers the ancestors of early church members throughout what we understand as the radical segment of the Protestant Reformation. Coming from backgrounds in the Antinomians, Seekers, Anabaptists, Quakers, and the Family of Love, many colonial ancestors of the church(s early members had been ostracized from their communities. Expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, some were whipped, mutilated, or even hanged for their beliefs. Rust shows how family traditions can be passed down through the generations, and can ultimately shape the outlook of future generations. This, he argues, extends the historical role of Mormons by giving their early story significant implications for understanding the larger context of American colonial history. Featuring a provocative thesis and stunning original research, Radical Origins is a remarkable contribution to our understanding of religion in the development of American culture and the field of Mormon history.

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University of Illinois Press

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0252029100

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9780252029103

What's Changing: Population Size Or Land-use Patterns?

The Archaeology of Upper Mangrove Creek, Sydney Basin

By: Val Attenbrow

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What's Changing: Population Size Or Land-use Patterns?

The Archaeology of Upper Mangrove Creek, Sydney Basin

By: Val Attenbrow

The Upper Mangrove Creek catchment was an ideal locality in which to undertake field investigation into Aboriginal use of the coastal hinterland. The area, 101 square kilometres in size, is rich in sites that provided significant archaeological evidence of Aboriginal use of the coastal hinterland. The catchment became the focus of major archaeological salvage work in the late 1970s, prior to the construction of the Mangrove Creek Dam. Further research, undertaken by Val Attenbrow, on the total catchment expanded upon the results of earlier work. This monograph describes the later research project and summarises the salvage program results. This evidence is used by the author to explore current research issues relating to the interpretation of the mid- to late-Holocene archaeological record in Australia, particularly quantitative changes relating to population numbers and aspects of human behaviour, such as risk management, subsistence, mobility and land-use patterns.

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ANU E Press

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1921313056

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9781921313059

I'm Your Huckleberry

A Memoir

By: Val Kilmer

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I'm Your Huckleberry

A Memoir

By: Val Kilmer

Instant New York Times Bestseller Legendary actor Val Kilmer shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography. Val Kilmer has played many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade film career. A table-dancing Cold War agent in Top Secret! A troublemaking science prodigy in Real Genius. A brash fighter pilot in Top Gun. A swashbuckling knight in Willow. A lovelorn bank robber in Heat. A charming master of disguise in The Saint. A wise-cracking detective in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Of course, Batman, Jim Morrison and the sharp-shooting Doc Holliday. But who is the real Val Kilmer? With I’m Your Huckleberry—published before the highly anticipated sequel Top Gun: Maverick, in which Kilmer returns to the big screen as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky—the enigmatic actor at last steps out of character and reveals his true self. In this uniquely assembled memoir—featuring vivid prose, snippets of poetry and rarely-seen photos—Kilmer reflects on his acclaimed career, including becoming the youngest actor ever admitted to the Juilliard School’s famed drama department, determinedly campaigning to win the lead part in The Doors, and realizing a years-long dream of performing a one-man show as his hero Mark Twain. He shares candid stories of working with screen legends Marlon Brando, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr. and Robert De Niro, and recounts high-profile romances with Cher, Cindy Crawford, Daryl Hannah, and former wife Joanne Whalley. He chronicles his spiritual journey and lifelong belief in Christian Science, and describes travels to far-flung locales such as a scarcely inhabited island in the Indian Ocean where he suffered from delirium and was cared for by the resident tribe. And he reveals details of his recent throat cancer diagnosis and recovery—about which he has disclosed little until now. While containing plenty of tantalizing celebrity anecdotes, I’m Your Huckleberry—taken from the famous line Kilmer delivers as Holliday in Tombstone—is ultimately a singularly written and deeply moving reflection on mortality and the mysteries of life.

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Simon & Schuster

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1982144890

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9781982144890

Sydney's Aboriginal Past

Investigating the Archaeological and Historical Records

By: Val Attenbrow

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Sydney's Aboriginal Past

Investigating the Archaeological and Historical Records

By: Val Attenbrow

Revealing the diversity of Aboriginal life in the Sydney region, this study examines a variety of source documents that discuss not only Aboriginal life before colonization in 1788 but also the early years of first contact. This is the only work to explore the minutiae of Sydney Aboriginal daily life, detailing the food they ate; the tools, weapons, and equipment they used; and the beliefs, ceremonial life, and rituals they practiced. This updated edition has been revised to include recent discoveries and the analyses of the past seven years, adding yet more value to this 2004 winner of the John Mulvaney award for best archaeology book from the Australian Archaeological Association. The inclusion of a special supplement that details the important sites in the Sydney region and how to access them makes the book especially appealing to those interested in visiting the sites.

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UNSW Press

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1742231160

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9781742231167

The Holistic Inspirations of Physics

The Underground History of Electromagnetic Theory

By: Val Dusek

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The Holistic Inspirations of Physics

The Underground History of Electromagnetic Theory

By: Val Dusek

While many books have claimed parallels between modern physics and Eastern philosophy, none have dealt with the historical influences of both Chinese traditional thought and non-mechanistic, holistic western thought on the philosophies of the scientists who developed electromagnetic field theory. In The Holistic Inspirations of Physics, R. Valentine Dusek asks: to what extent is classical field theory a product of organic and holistic philosophies and frameworks? Electromagnetic theory has been greatly influenced by holistic worldviews, Dusek posits, and he highlights three alternative scientific systems that made the development of electromagnetic theory possible: medieval Chinese science, Western Renaissance occultism, and the German romantic traditions. He situates these "alternative" approaches in their social context and background, and traces their connection with components of "accepted" physical science in relation to a number of social movements and philosophical theories. Readers will learn of specific contributions made by these alternative traditions, such as the Chinese inventing the compass and discovering the earth's magnetic field and magnetic declination. Western alchemical ideas of active forces and "occult" influences contributed to Newton's theory of gravitation force as action at a distance, rather as a result of purely mechanical collisions and contact action. Dusek also describes the extent to which women's culture supplied (often without credit) the philosophical background ideas that were absorbed into mainstream field theory.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813526353

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9780813526355

The Complete Guide to Indoor Gardening

By: Jenny Raworth,Val Bradley

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The Complete Guide to Indoor Gardening

By: Jenny Raworth,Val Bradley

Presents information on the care and selection of indoor flowering and foliage plants, with advice on feeding, watering, planting, potting, pruning, and staking.

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0789203499

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9780789203496

Physics of Clinical MR Taught Through Images

By: Val M. Runge

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Physics of Clinical MR Taught Through Images

By: Val M. Runge

Award Winner, RSNA 2009! This lavishly illustrated book uses high-quality images to present a practical guide to the physics of magnetic resonance. Written by internationally renowned authors, the book places an emphasis on learning visually through images of real cases rather than through mathematical equations and provides the fundamental information needed to achieve the best images in everyday clinical practice. This edition features new images and incorporates information on the latest technical advances in the field, discussing such important topics as 3 T, specific absorption rate (SAR), arterial spin labeling, continuous moving table MR, and time-resolved contrast enhanced MR angiography.Highlights: Concise chapters make difficult concepts easy to digest 400 high-quality images and illustrations demonstrate key concepts This book is a valuable reference for radiologists and an excellent resource for residents preparing for board examinations. It is also ideal for MR technologists and students seeking to fully understand the basic principles underlying this important diagnostic tool.

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Neuroradiology

The Essentials with MR and CT

By: Val M. Runge

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Neuroradiology

The Essentials with MR and CT

By: Val M. Runge

An image-rich neuroradiology reference and board prep from renowned experts Neuroradiology: The Essentials with MR and CT, Second Edition, written by world-renowned neuroradiologist and MRI pioneer Val Runge, builds on the acclaimed prior edition. The splendidly illustrated compendium features in-depth discussion of important imaging findings, focused primarily on common disease processes. An impressive cadre of international experts contribute to the text, which is written from a clinical radiology perspective and draws from firsthand experiences. MRI physics pearls and tips throughout the book will help radiologists avoid common pitfalls. Designed as a practical educational resource for clinical neuroradiology, the text is divided into three sections: the brain, head and neck, and spine. The brain and spine chapters are divided into subsections covering normal anatomy and major disease categories such as congenital, traumatic, degenerative, vascular, infectious, and neoplastic. Head and neck chapters are organized by major anatomic region. Clinical cases encompass the use of advanced imaging techniques such as perfusion, high-resolution imaging, and spectroscopy. Key Features About 1,300 high-quality MR and CT images illustrate relevant findings and cases, including those often not well-described in more traditional academic textbooks New figures, updates on ultra-high-field 7T MRI, and additional in-depth text on cerebrovascular disease – especially brain aneurysms and AVMs Covers a wide array of diseases – from stroke and multiple sclerosis to cases one might see once a year, such as glutaric acidemia type 1 and CADASIL This excellent clinical resource provides a robust study prep for the boards and is a must-read for radiology residents prior to neuroradiology rotation. A quick reference for diagnosing challenging cases encountered in daily practice, it will also benefit neuroradiology fellows and general radiologists.

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Imaging of Cerebrovascular Disease

A Practical Guide

By: Val M. Runge

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Imaging of Cerebrovascular Disease

A Practical Guide

By: Val M. Runge

Imaging plays an integral role in the diagnosis and intervention of debilitating, often fatal vascular diseases of the brain, such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Written by a world renowned neuro-radiologist and pioneer in the early adoption of magnetic resonance (MR) technology, Imaging of Cerebrovascular Disease is a concise yet remarkably thorough textbook that advances the reader's expertise on this subject. The text draws on the author's vast personal experience, case studies, and traditional educational sources, offering didactic dialogue with accompanying images. A practical clinical resource organized into six chapters, this book offers unparalleled breadth in delineating the diagnostic and treatment usages of modern imaging techniques. Chapter one sets a foundation with extensive coverage of modalities and their applications, including MR, computed tomography (CT) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Subsequent chapters cover utilization of imaging techniques specific to underlying pathologies. Key Features: In-depth discussion of medical and neuroradiologic/neurosurgical interventions, focusing on the use of imaging prior to, during, and following treatment Comprehensive text enhanced with more than 700 high-quality images Detailed evaluation of normal brain anatomy, as well as gyral anatomy in brain ischemia, an important subtopic Advantages, disadvantages, mortality, and morbidity of surgery (clipping) versus endovascular techniques (coiling and flow diversion) for aneurysms Presented in a style that facilitates cover-to-cover reading, this is an essential tool for residents and fellows, and provides a robust study guide prior to sitting for relevant certification exams. It is also a quick, invaluable reference for radiologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists in the midst of a busy clinical day.

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