Ethanol - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References [electronic resource

Norman Henry Johnson, Saul Galin

This guide is intended for cat owners. The author offers advice on what to look for when buying a cat, care of kittens, feline ailments, first aid, nutrition, neutering, breeding, travelling, grooming and showing. There are also details about breeds and a guide to their characteristics and origins. Leer más…

Gunnar Karlsson

What kind of a science is psychoanalysis? What constitutes its domain? What truth claims does it maintain? In this unique and scholarly work concerning the nature of psychoanalysis, Gunnar Karlsson guides his arguments through phenomenological thinking which, he claims, can be seen as an alternative to the recent attempts to cite neuropsychoanalysis as the answer to the crisis of psychoanalysis. Karlsson criticizes this effort to ground psychoanalysis in biology and neurology and emphasizes instead the importance of defining the psychoanalytic domain from the vantage point of the character of consciousness. His understanding of the unconscious, the libido and the death drive offer new insights into the nature of psychoanalysis, and he also illuminates and develops neglected dimensions such as consciousness and self-consciousness. Karlsson's approach to psychoanalysis is rigorous yet original, and this book fills an intellectual gap with implications for both the theoretical understanding and clinical issues of psychoanalysis. Leer más…

David A. Hinton, David Alban Hinton, David A. Hinton

In this highly illustrated book, David Hinton looks at what possessions meant to people at every level of society in Britain in the middle ages, from elaborate gold jewellery to clay pots, and provides a fascinating window into the society of the middle ages. Gold and Gilt, Pots and Pins is about things worn and used in Britain throughout the Middle Ages, from the great treasure hoards that mark the end of the Roman Empire to the new expressions of ideas promoted by the. Renaissance and Reformation. - ;In medieval Britain people wore jewellery made of gold if they were rich, of base metal if t Leer más…

Kean Birch; Tony Bebbington; Doctor Paul Chatterton; Doctor Paul Routledge; Doctor Adam Swain; Adam Tickell; Doctor David Tyfield; Elisa Van Waeyenberge; Doctor Ben Fine; David Miller; Jean Shaoul; Shaun French; Leonith Hinojosa; Professor Bob Jessop; Larry Lohmann; Julie Macleavy; Doctor Vlad Mykhnenko

The recent, devastating and ongoing economic crisis has exposed the faultlines in the dominant neoliberal economic order, opening debate for the first time in years on alternative visions that do not subscribe to a 'free' market ethic. In particular, the core contradiction at the heart of neoliberalism -- that states are necessary for the functioning of free markets -- provides us with the opportunity to think again about how we want to organise our economies and societies. __The Rise and Fall of Neloberalism__ presents critical perspectives of neoliberal policies, questions the ideas underpinning neoliberalism, and explores diverse response to it from around the world. In bringing together the work of distinguished scholars and dedicated activists to question neoliberal hegemony, the book exposes the often fractured and multifarious manifestations of neoliberalism which will have to be challenged to bring about meaningful social change. Leer más…

Jeffrey A. Sayer

Arrangements For The Governance And Management Of Forests Have Been Changing Rapidly In Recent Decades. The Post-rio Period Has Been One Of Unprecedented Re-examination Of What The World's Forest Resources Consist Of, Who They Should Belong To, Who Should Benefit From Their Conservation And Management, And How All Of This Should Be Organized. This Collection Of Outstanding Papers On Forests, Development And Livelihoods (until Now Widely Dispersed Throughout The Literature) Brings Together The Most Recent Thinking On These Issues, And Will Give Students And Practitioners Of Forestry And Natural Resource Management A Rapid Overview Of What Is Changing, How And Why. The Papers Provide A Balanced View Of Subjects That Have Been Controversial Or Which The Media And Influential Decision Makers Have Misunderstood Or Misrepresented.--jacket. Foreword / David Kaimowitz -- 1. Challenging The Myths : What Is Really Happening In The World's Forests / J. Sayer -- 2. Forests And Development : Where Do We Stand? / S. Sengupta And S. Maginnis -- 3. Proximate Causes And Underlying Driving Forces Of Tropical Deforestation / H.j. Geist And E.f. Lambin -- 4. Who Owns The World's Forests? : Forest Tenure And Public Forests In Transition / A. White And A. Martin -- 5. Poverty Alleviation And Tropical Forests : What Scope For Synergies? / S. Wunder -- 6. Can Non-timber Forest Products Match Tropical Forest Conservation And Development Objectives? / J.e.m. Arnold And M. Ruiz-perez -- 7. What... Leer más…

Janet M. Davis

A century ago, daily life ground to a halt when the circus rolled into town. Across America, banks closed, schools canceled classes, farmers left their fields, and factories shut down so that everyone could go to the show. In this entertaining and provocative book, Janet Davis links the flowering of the early-twentieth-century American railroad circus to such broader historical developments as the rise of big business, the breakdown of separate spheres for men and women, and the genesis of the United States' overseas empire. In the process, she casts the circus as a powerful force in consolidating the nation's identity as a modern industrial society and world power. Davis explores the multiple "shows" that took place under the big top, from scripted performances to exhibitions of laborers assembling and tearing down tents to impromptu spectacles of audiences brawling, acrobats falling, and animals rampaging. Turning Victorian notions of gender, race, and nationhood topsy-turvy, the circus brought its vision of a rapidly changing world to spectators--rural as well as urban--across the nation. Even today, Davis contends, the influence of the circus continues to resonate in popular representations of gender, race, and the wider world. Times Literary Supplement A thoughtful commentary on a society caught between the stability of Victorian traditions and the arrival of an internationally involved and technologically modern America. Davis aptly conveys the circus's peculiar... Leer más…

Columba Peoples

Technology is championed as the solution to modern security problems, but also blamed as their cause. This book assesses the way in which these two views collide in the debate over ballistic missile defence: a complex, costly and controversial system intended to defend the United States from nuclear missile attacks. Columba Peoples shows how, in the face of strong scientific and strategic critique, advocates of missile defence seek to justify its development by reference to broader culturally embedded perceptions of the promises and perils of technological development. Unpacking the assumptions behind the justification of missile defence initiatives, both past and present, this book illustrates how common-sense understandings of technology are combined and used to legitimate this controversial and costly defence programme. In doing so it engages fundamental debates over understandings of technological development, human agency and the relationship between technology and security. Leer más…

Mike Mearls

New options for ardents, battleminds, monks, and psions.Hot on the heels of the Player’s Handbook® 3 core rulebook comes Psionic PowerTM, a D&D® supplement that explores the psionic power source in more detail. This supplement presents hundreds of new options for D&D characters, specifically focusing on heroes who channel the power of the mind. It provides new builds for the ardent, battlemind, monk, and psion classes, including new character powers, feats, paragon paths, and epic destinies. Leer más…

Edited By James A. Nunley

"As the population ages while remaining active, both Achilles tendon injuries and their treatment techniques have multiplied. The Achilles Tendon: Treatment and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive guide to the Achilles tendon, from basic anatomy, physiology and pathomechanics through the most cutting-edge treatment techniques. Internationally renowned contributors weigh in on traditional, nonoperative, and less invasive treatments, acute ailments, chronic conditions, and problems specific to specialized populations. The book also takes a practical approach to the role of the Achilles in sports training, with a view to developing patient management and rehabilitation practices and that enable a quicker return to play. The inclusion of handy case studies help to tie concepts together for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, physiatrists, athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians alike. Distilling diverse opinions on treatment and the wealth of information available on this subject into a succinct and straightforward guide, The Achilles Tendon is an indispensable reference for those treating the pathologies related to Achilles tendon disorders."--Publisher's website Leer más…

Jeffrey Glassberg

This field guide offers a comprehensive display of all the magnificent butterflies of the western region, stretching from the plains of middle America to the Pacific coast, and from southwestern Canada all the way to the Hawaiian islands. Jeffrey Glassberg's acclaimed Butterflies Through Binoculars series has essentially revolutionized the way we view butterflies. Featuring an extensive array of photographs, this new volume offers expert guidance in locating, identifying, and enjoying all the butterflies of the West. In fact, together with its companion volume Butterflies Through Binoculars: The East, every type of butterfly from the continental United States is described and, in most cases, photographed. As a complement to its outstanding instruction in spotting both rare and common butterfly species, the volume also includes range maps, advice on food plants, wing areas, flight times, and a host of other butterfly facts. Moreover, each stunning photograph contains identification marks, shown clearly for ease in positive identification. From butterfly biology to butterfly conservation, this useful and practical field guide provides all the necessary information to make your butterfly experience a success. Whether you are a butterfly enthusiast, a birder, a conservationist, or a nature lover in general, this guide is the ideal accompaniment to your search for western butterflies. Leer más…

Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor has been one of the most original and influential figures in contemporary philosophy: his 'philosophical anthropology' spans an unusually wide range of theoretical interests and draws creatively on both Anglo-American and Continental traditions in philosophy. A selection of his published papers is presented here in two volumes, structured to indicate the direction and essential unity of the work. He starts from a polemical concern with behaviourism and other reductionist theories (particularly in psychology and the philosophy of language) which aim to model the study of man on the natural sciences. This leads to a general critique of naturalism, its historical development and its importance for modern culture and consciousness; and that in turn points, forward to a positive account of human agency and the self, the constitutive role of language and value, and the scope of practical reason. The volumes jointly present some two decades of work on these fundamental themes, and convey strongly the tenacity, verve and versatility of the author in grappling with them. They will interest a very wide range of philosophers and students of the human sciences. Leer más…

Sangharakshita, J. O. Mallander, Sangharakshita Bikshu, Sthavira

In this remarkable interview-conducted for Finnish television with J. O. Mallander-Sangharakshita expands on his belief that a true work of art offers a symbol of spiritual communication. Reflections on angels as messengers, the primacy of color in the transformation of consciousness, and the possibility of reaching higher states of awareness from the dream state are just some of the treasures revealed. Leer más…

E. Bozkurt, J. A. Winchester, J. D. A. Piper

The volume is divided into five sections: Tethyan evolution, Neotethyan ophiolites, post-Tethyan basin evolution, neotectonics and igneous activity. The first two sections deal with Tethyan oceans, whose growth and subsequent closure dominated the geodynamic framework in the Mesozoic and Cenozoic. The subsequent sections deal with more recent geological developments from the Balkan Peninsula in the west to the Transcaucasus in the east that followed consumption of the Tethyan oceans. There is a broad mix of papers throughout the volume: wide-ranging review papers on ocean development and extensional tectonics are followed by detailed descriptions of petrology and geochemistry and geographically focused studies on basin evolution, specific aspects of extensional and strike-slip tectonics and discussions of the relationship of magmatic activity to the tectonic development of the area. Tectonics and Magmatism in Turkey and the Surrounding Area presents up-to-date results and ideas from a large number of international contributors on a wide range of current research activity in this region. It is essential reading for all geoscientists with an interest in both academic and applied aspects of eastern Mediterranean geology. Also available: Tectonic Development of the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Special Publication no 260 - ISBN 186239198X Collision and Collapse at the Africa-Arabia-Eurasia Subduction Zone - Special Publication SP311 - ISBN 9781862392700 The... Leer más…

Edited By Robin Anne Reid

Works of science fiction and fantasy increasingly explore gender issues, feature women as central characters, and are written by women writers. This book examines women's contributions to science fiction and fantasy across a range of media and genres, such as fiction, nonfiction, film, television, art, comics, graphic novels, and music. The first volume offers survey essays on major topics, such as sexual identities, fandom, women's writing groups, and feminist spirituality; the second provides alphabetically arranged entries on more specific subjects, such as Hindu mythology, Toni Morrison, magical realism, and Margaret Atwood. Entries are written by expert contributors and cite works for further reading, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography.Students and general readers love science fiction and fantasy. And science fiction and fantasy works increasingly explore gender issues, feature women as central characters, and are written by women writers. Older works demonstrate attitudes toward women in times past, while more recent works grapple with contemporary social issues. This book helps students use science fiction and fantasy to understand the contributions of women writers, the representation of women in the media, and the experiences of women in society. Leer más…

Naomi L. Jones

Name That Pet! is an animal/pet-naming reference book. It contains 22 chapters, which categorize names according to look (size/color), personality, breed origins, and pop-cultural references. It is informative in an educational context as well as a useful tool for personalizing a new household pet. Leer más…

Ilse Laude-Cirtautas

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George Dearborn Spindler

Pt. 1. A Strategy For Psychocultural Research / John And Beatrice Whiting -- An Interpretation Of Wisconsin Ojibwa Culture And Personality: A Review / Victor Barnouw -- The Evocation Of Psychologically Relevant Responses In Ethnological Field Work / Margaret Mead -- Passage To Understanding / Francis L.k. Hsu -- Researching The Psychology Of Culture Change And Urbanization / Louis Spindler -- Basic Studies, Applied Projects, And Eventual Implementation: A Case History Of Biological And Cultural Research In Mental Health / Anthony F.c. Wallace -- The Japanese Adapt To Change / George Devos -- The Clinic And The Field / Weston La Barre -- The Personal Approach In Culture And Personality Research / John J. Honigmann -- Culture And Human Nature / Melford E. Spiro -- The Works Of George Devereux / George Devereux -- Pt. 2. Where Is The Culture?: Personality As The Distributive Locus Of Culture / Theodore Schwartz -- The Study Of Deviance -marginal Man Or Everyman? / Robert B. Edgerton -- Spirit Possession And Altered States Of Consciousness: The Evolution Of An Inquiry / Erika Bourguignon -- Evolving Strategies In The Study Of Culture Change / Theodore D. Graves, Nancy B. Graves -- Encounter With Freud: The Making Of A Comparative Symbologist / Victor Turner -- Cognition: Anthropological And Psychological Nexus / Douglass Price-williams -- Ethnographic Psychology Of Cognition -so Far / Michael Cole. Edited By George D. Spindler ; Contributions By John And Beatrice Whiting ...... Leer más…