Vincent J. Webb's Books

Policing Gangs in America

By: Charles M. Katz,Vincent J. Webb

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Policing Gangs in America describes the assumptions, issues, problems, and events that characterize, shape, and define the police response to gangs in America today. The focus of this 2006 book is on the gang unit officers themselves and the environment in which they work. A discussion of research, statistical facts, theory, and policy with regard to gangs, gang members, and gang activity is used as a backdrop. The book is broadly focused on describing how gang units respond to community gang problems, and answers such questions as: why do police agencies organize their responses to gangs in certain ways? Who are the people who elect to police gangs? How do they make sense of gang members - individuals who spark fear in most citizens? What are their jobs really like? What characterizes their working environment? How do their responses to the gang problem fit with other policing strategies, such as community policing?

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324

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Cambridge University Press

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ISBN 10

1139448277

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9781139448277

From the Desk of the Middle School Principal

Leadership Responsive to the Needs of Young Adolescents

By: Kathleen Marie Brown,Vincent A. Anfara

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From the Desk of the Middle School Principal

Leadership Responsive to the Needs of Young Adolescents

By: Kathleen Marie Brown,Vincent A. Anfara

Brown (educational leadership, U. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) and Anfara (educational leadership, U. of Tennessee, Knoxville) examine education at the middle years level from the principal's perspective, spotlighting the principal's role in school reform and improvement based on the belief that schools should be responsive to the developmental needs of their students. Centered on a study of 98 principals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina, seven chapters explore the strategies used by principals in their responsiveness to students, to faculty and staff, and to their schools and communities. For aspiring and practicing middle school principals, board members, teachers and parents. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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220

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Scarecrow Press

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ISBN 10

0810843846

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9780810843844

Public Libraries and Social Justice

By: John Pateman,John Vincent

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Public Libraries and Social Justice

By: John Pateman,John Vincent

The need for public libraries to tackle social exclusion and engage in social justice becomes ever more urgent as the gap between rich and poor continues to widen, and the very survival of public libraries in the heart of the community is open to debate. If public libraries are to develop and grow in the future and become relevant to the majority of their local communities, then they need to abandon outmoded concepts of 'excellence' and fully grasp the 'equity' agenda. This book examines the historical background to social exclusion and the strategic context in terms of government and professional policy. The authors propose a compelling manifesto for change and outline practical ways in which public libraries can be transformed into needs-based services.

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212

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Routledge

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1317073630

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9781317073635

Structural Biomaterials

By: Julian F. V. Vincent

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Structural Biomaterials

By: Julian F. V. Vincent

This book should go a long way towards filling the communication gap between biology and physics in the area of biomaterials]. It begins with the basic theory of elasticity and viscoelasticity, describing concepts like stress, strain, compliance, and plasticity in simple mathematical terms. . . . For the non-biologist, these chapters provide a clear account of macromolecular structure and conformation. . . . Vincent's work] is a delight to read, full of interesting anecdotes and examples from unexpected sources. . . . I can strongly recommend this book, as it shows how biologists could use mechanical properties as well as conventional methods to deduce molecular structure."--Anna Furth, The Times Higher Education Supplement In what is now recognized as a standard introduction to biomaterials, Julian Vincent presents a biologist's analysis of the structural materials of organisms, using molecular biology as a starting point. He explores the chemical structure of both proteins and polysaccharides, illustrating how their composition and bonding determine the mechanical properties of the materials in which they occurincluding pliant composites such as skin, artery, and plant tissue; stiff composites such as insect cuticle and wood; and biological ceramics such as teeth, bone, and eggshell. Here Vincent discusses the possibilities of taking ideas from nature with biomimicry and "intelligent" (or self-designing and sensitive) materials.

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260

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Princeton University Press

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0691025134

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9780691025131

Yearbook of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

By: Jean-Louis Vincent

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Yearbook of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

By: Jean-Louis Vincent

The Yearbook compiles the most recent, widespread developments of experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.

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846

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Springer Science & Business Media

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364280053X

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9783642800535

Fleisher & Ludwig's 5-Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult

By: Robert J. Hoffman,Vincent J. Wang,Tien Vu,Pamela J. Okada,Richard J. Scarfone,Sandip A. Godambe,Joshua Nagler,Jin Y. Kim,Delia L. Gold,Barbara G.M. Pena

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Fleisher & Ludwig's 5-Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult

By: Robert J. Hoffman,Vincent J. Wang,Tien Vu,Pamela J. Okada,Richard J. Scarfone,Sandip A. Godambe,Joshua Nagler,Jin Y. Kim,Delia L. Gold,Barbara G.M. Pena

A must-have resource for any emergency or urgent care setting, Fleisher & Ludwig’s 5-Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, 3rd Edition, provides clear, succinct guidance on hundreds of diseases and common pediatric conditions. Editors-in-Chief Drs. Robert J. Hoffman and Vincent J. Wang lead an editorial and author team who put evidence-based answers at your fingertips—essential information on clinical orientation, differential diagnosis, medications, management, discharge criteria, and more.

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5614

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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ISBN 10

1975212959

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9781975212957

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Chapter 34. Biology of diabetic neuropathy

By: Andrea M. Vincent,Bernadette Calabek,Laurel Roberts,Eva L. Feldman

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Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Chapter 34. Biology of diabetic neuropathy

By: Andrea M. Vincent,Bernadette Calabek,Laurel Roberts,Eva L. Feldman

More than half of all patients with diabetes develop neuropathic disorders affecting the distal sensory and/or motor nerves, or autonomic or cranial nerve functions. Glycemic control can decrease the incidence of neuropathy but is not adequate alone to prevent or treat the disease. This chapter introduces diabetic neuropathy with a morphological description of the disease then describes our current understanding of metabolic and molecular mechanisms that contribute to neurovascular dysfunctions. Key mechanisms include glucose and lipid imbalances and insulin resistance that are interconnected via oxidative stress, inflammation, and altered gene expression. These complex interactions should be considered for the development of new treatment strategies against the onset or progression of neuropathy. Advances in understanding the combined metabolic stressors and the novel study of epigenetics suggest new therapeutic targets to combat this morbid and intractable disease affecting millions of patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

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Elsevier Inc. Chapters

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0128078650

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9780128078655

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Policing Gangs in America

Policing Gangs in America

From the Desk of the Middle School Principal

From the Desk of the Middle School Principal

Public Libraries and Social Justice

Public Libraries and Social Justice

Structural Biomaterials

Structural Biomaterials

Yearbook of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

Yearbook of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

Fleisher & Ludwig's 5-Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult

Fleisher & Ludwig's 5-Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

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