Tuesday 18 January 2011

Foundation Design: Theory and Practice



Foundation Design: Theory and Practice
N. S. V. Kameswara Rao | 2011-02-15 00:00:00 | Wiley | 544 | Engineering
In Foundation Design: Theory and Practice, Professor N. S. V. Kameswara Rao covers the key aspects of the subject, including principles of testing, interpretation, analysis, soil-structure interaction modeling, construction guidelines, and applications to rational design. Rao presents a wide array of numerical methods used in analyses so that readers can employ and adapt them on their own. Throughout the book the emphasis is on practical application, training readers in actual design procedures using the latest codes and standards in use throughout the world.
  • Presents updated design procedures in light of revised codes and standards, covering:
    • American Concrete Institute (ACI) codes
    • Eurocode 7
    • Other British Standard-based codes including Indian codes
  • Provides background materials for easy understanding of the topics, such as:
    • Code provisions for reinforced concrete
    • Pile design and construction
    • Machine foundations and construction practices
    • Tests for obtaining the design parameters
  • Features subjects not covered in other foundation design texts:
    • Soil-structure interaction approaches using analytical, numerical, and finite element methods
    • Analysis and design of circular and annular foundations
    • Analysis and design of piles and groups subjected to general loads and movements
  • Contains worked out examples to illustrate the analysis and design
  • Provides several problems for practice at the end of each chapter
  • Lecture materials for instructors available on the book's companion website

Foundation Design is designed for graduate students in civil engineering and geotechnical engineering. The book is also ideal for advanced undergraduate students, contractors, builders, developers, heavy machine manufacturers, and power plant engineers. Students in mechanical engineering will find the chapter on machine foundations helpful for structural engineering applications.

Companion website for instructor resources: www.wiley.com/go/rao

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Chinese Religiosities: Afflictions of Modernity and State Formation (Global, Area, and International Archive)



Chinese Religiosities: Afflictions of Modernity and State Formation (Global, Area, and International Archive)
Mayfair Mei-hui Yang | 2008-11-04 00:00:00 | University of California Press | 472 | China
The long twentieth century in China and Taiwan has seen both a dramatic process of state-driven secularization and modernization and a vigorous revival of contemporary religious life. Chinese Religiosities explores the often vexed relationship between the modern Chinese state and religious practice. The essays in this comprehensive, multidisciplinary collection cover a wide range of traditions, including Buddhism, Daoism, Islam, Confucianism, Protestantism, Falungong, popular religion, and redemptive societies.
Contributors: José Cabezón, Prasenjit Duara, Ryan Dunch, Dru C. Gladney, Vincent Goossaert, Ji Zhe, Ya-pei Kuo, Richard Madsen, Rebecca Nedostup, David Palmer, Benjamin Penny, Mayfair Mei-hui Yang

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Photochemistry and Organic Synthesis (Topics in Current Chemistry)



Photochemistry and Organic Synthesis (Topics in Current Chemistry)
G.S. Cox,K. Dimroth,J.-F. Labarre,M.A. Paczkowski,M.B. Rubin,N.J. Turro | 1985-07-17 00:00:00 | Springer | 265 | Organic

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The Naked Ape: A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal



The Naked Ape: A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal
Desmond Morris | 1999-04-13 00:00:00 | Delta | 256 | Social Sciences
"A startling view of man, stripped of the facade we try so hard to hide behind."  In view of man's awesome creativity and resourcefulness, we may be inclined to regard him as descended from the angels, yet, in his brilliant study, Desmond Morris reminds us that man is relative to the apes--is in fact, the greatest primate of all.  With knowledge gleaned from primate ethnology, zoologist Morris examines sex, child-rearing, exploratory habits, fighting, feeding, and much more to establish our surprising bonds to the animal kingdom and add substance to the discussion that has provoked controversy and debate the world over. Natural History Magazine praised The Naked Ape as "stimulating . . . thought-provoking . . . [Morris] has introduced some novel and challenging ideas and speculations." "He minces no words," said Harper's.  "He lets off nothing in our basic relation to the animal kingdom to which we belong. . . He is always specific, startling, but logical."
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Desmond Morris is one of my scientific heroes and I have a huge brain crush on him. I think he's brilliant, a master of his field. My background is in wildlife biology and I've long been fascinated with human behavior from a more detached perspective than psychology or sociology. He was the first person I encountered that had the same fascination with humans from a zoological perspective. Anyone who feels superior to animals or chooses to deny the fact that we are animals should be made to read this book.



My only quibble with the book is that it is somewhat dated, though truly it doesn't much affect most of the information given. However, his view of homosexuality is obviously a product of the times (1960's) and was the only point in the entire book with which I did not agree. There have been a wealth of studies into the phenomenon of homosexuality throughout the animal kingdom since this book was published, so I personally would love to see a more modern revision with information gleaned since the 60's.



Other than that, this book was extremely fascinating and informative. I can't begin to cover all of the information, but if you think you might be interested, definitely get this book! Desmond Morris' works in general are very interesting, accessible to non-scientists, easy to read, and quite full of information.
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Having read The Naked Ape when I was a teenager was like someone remove cataracts from my eyes.

No longer was I to be fooled by pretentious "leaders" and manipulative

fools. Power and position are transparent.

Desmond Morris gave me a benchmark which, from that time forward, I was able to

measure my relationships with my fellow human beings.

This book was, indeed, a joy to read. I laughed on reading almost every page

as the people he described were exactly like those I had observed in my short life.

Recognizing posturing for what it is does not make me popular but instead makes

me powerful in the face of those who's pretenses are so transparent.

This knowledge changed me from a sheep into a lion.

Try this when you go to court: Imagine that the enemy you face is simply a monkey with a suit on pretending to be something his/she is not. Your answers will be solid

replies to accusations and you will never tremble at "being served" again.



Oh, by the way, you Creationists have been fooled by Elmer Gantry types for

centuries. You want the truth then Darwin is closer to the truth than that

Minister who gets paid for selling you stupidity on a weekly basis. There is

a God but that fool is not going to show you something he knows nothing about.
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an all time favorite.

bite through the illusion.

will take courage.

bring jesus to help you. right?



follow with an osho chaser.
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Reading The Naked Ape you can understand why humans have such physical structure and the purpose why it was designed that way.

Knowing where we come from allow us to know why we are mammals and how we are affected by such fact.
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It's been a while since I read this work during college, but I came across it while going through some boxes and gave it a new going over. Set aside the serious philosophical and epistemological problems encountered when one presupposes to be only an "animal" and then proceeds to provide an objective analysis of said "animal," the book is grossly outdated and with the advantage of hind-sight, wholly simplistic.



Philosophically, the book suffers from assuming the correctness of its conclusion as its major premise -- it begs the question. If you're looking to find reinforcement for your already held belief, this book may make you feel snug and self-justified. That is the extent of its utility.



In the words of renowned paleoanthropologist Joseph Weiner: "It is quite obvious that modern man could not have arisen from any ape, let alone monkey, at all similar to those of today...it is ridiculous to describe man as a 'naked' or any other kind of ape." (Joseph S. Weiner, *The Natural History of Man*. New York: Universe Books), p. 33.

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Elementary Number Theory



Elementary Number Theory
David M. Burton | 2005-01-01 00:00:00 | McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 6 edition | 448 | Mathematics
Elementary Number Theory, Sixth Edition, is written for the one-semester undergraduate number theory course taken by math majors, secondary education majors, and computer science students. This contemporary text provides a simple account of classical number theory, set against a historical background that shows the subject's evolution from antiquity to recent research. Written in David Burton's engaging style, Elementary Number Theory reveals the attraction that has drawn leading mathematicians and amateurs alike to number theory over the course of history.
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Encyclopedia of Earth Science (Science Encyclopedia)



Encyclopedia of Earth Science (Science Encyclopedia)
Timothy M. Kusky | 2004-01-01 00:00:00 | | 529 | Encyclopedias
This new encyclopedia from the Facts On File Science Library offers approximately 700 alphabetically arranged entries ranging from one paragraph to a few pages and covering earth science subdisciplines (hydrology, oceanography, and so on) as well as concepts, theories and hypotheses, places, events, geological time periods, history, technology, and key individuals. Manyentries have further-reading lists and cross-references. There are hundreds of black-and-white photos, drawings, charts, and maps. The illustrations are generally clear and detailed. Nineteen feature essays are scattered throughout the text. Two appendixes follow theentries, one containing a periodic table of elements, the other displaying a geologic time scale and other information.
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Empty Categories in Sentence Processing (Linguistik Artuell/Linguistics Today)



Empty Categories in Sentence Processing (Linguistik Artuell/Linguistics Today)
Sam Featherston | 1900-01-01 00:00:00 | John Benjamins Publishing Co | 292 | Foreign Languages

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Game Theory and Business Applications (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science)



Game Theory and Business Applications (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science)
Kalyan Chatterjee,William F. Samuelson | 2001-05-31 00:00:00 | Springer | 404 | Economics
In the last twenty-five years, game theory has been applied to a growing number of practical problems: from antitrust analysis to monetary policy; from the design of auction institutions to the structuring of incentives within firms; from patent races to dispute resolution. The purpose of Game Theory and Business Applications is to expand these applications of game theory into a broad and meaningful view of the way business decisions can be modelled and analyzed. The chapter contents embrace a wide variety of business functions -- from accounting to finance, to operations, to strategy, and to organizational design. In addition, specific application areas include numerous kinds of market competition, bargaining, auctions and competitive bidding. All of these applications involve competitive decision settings, specifically situations where a number of economic agents in pursuit of their respective self-interests take actions that together affect all of their fortunes. In the language of game theory, players take actions consistent with the given `rules of the game,' and these joint actions determine final outcomes and payoffs. As this volume demonstrates, game theory provides a compelling guide for business strategy. The first section of this volume discusses game-theoretic applications in four functional areas of business: finance, accounting, operations management and information systems, and organization design. The second section considers competitive strategies in `imperfect' markets. Using cooperative and non-cooperative game-theoretic approaches, these four chapters consider various topics: spatial competition, signaling of product quality, trust and cooperation in ongoing relationships, strategic behavior in bargaining, and the `balance of power' between the firm and its buyers and suppliers. The last section of the book deals in detail with auctions and competitive bidding institutions. The emphasis is on the contributions of game theory to both auction theory and practice. Topics considered include optimal auctions, bidder collusion, and the design of institutions for selling the radio spectrum and trading electrical power.

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Streaming Media Demystified (Mcgraw-Hill Telecom)



Streaming Media Demystified (Mcgraw-Hill Telecom)
| 2002-05-29 00:00:00 | | 0 | Multimedia


The experts predict that the opening of broadband internet connections and 3G wireless capabilities will drive the adoption of streaming media to 75% of all broadcasting and e-commerce firms by the end of 2003.

Author Michael Topic offers the fast, relible, and painless way to get the lowdown on the streaming of video over the internet (both wired and wireless)--he thoroughly examines the technologies, protocols, and business models on this next giant happening in the world of video and telecom.


* Internet protocols for delivering streaming media
* Audio and video compression schemes
* Covers MPEG-4 and MPEG-7
* Discusses digital rights management
* Details Metadata


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A Whole Empire Walking: Refugees in Russia during World War I (Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian and East European Studies)



A Whole Empire Walking: Refugees in Russia during World War I (Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian and East European Studies)
Peter Gatrell | 2005-03-18 00:00:00 | Indiana University Press | 336 | World War I

"... a signal contribution to a growing literature on a phenomenon that has become tragically pervasive in the 20th century.... This highly original account combines exemplary empirical research with the judicious application of diverse methods to explore the far-reaching ramifications of 'a whole empire walking.'" -- Vucinich Prize citation

"An important contribution not only to modern Russian history but also to an ongoing repositioning of Russia in broader European and world historical processes.... elegantly written... highly innovative." -- Europe-Asia Studies

Drawing on previously unused archival material in Russia, Latvia, and Armenia and on insights from social and critical theory, Peter Gatrell considers the origins of displacement and its political implications and provides a close analysis of humanitarian initiatives and the relationships between refugees and the communities in which they settled.


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CITATION FOR WAYNE S. VUCINICH BOOK PRIZE for an outstanding monograph in Russian, Eurasian, or East European studies in any discipline of the humanities co-funded by AAASS and the Center for Russian and East European Studies at Stanford University awarded by the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS)

This study offers a history of the refugee population from the western borderlands that swamped the administration and inhabitants of central Russia during the Great War. Adducing an impressive array of archival funds and contemporary accounts about and by the refugees themselves, Gatrell traces the story of the people displaced, by German and Russian forces alike, from the ethnically and religiously diverse territories of western Russia. He also considers the perspective of those charged with accommodating them: overburdened bureaucrats, charitable societies, and everyday townspeople and peasants in whose midst the refugees settled. Gatrell draws on theoretical perspectives, ranging from the work of Michel Foucault to recent studies of refugees in the late twentieth century, to examine the various ways in which refugeedom evolved as a set of discourses incorporating gender and nationhood, among other categories. The resulting study lends yet more depth and nuance to our understanding of the autocracy's unraveling, as well as to our understanding of the successor states that emerged from its wreckage. Equally, Gatrell makes a signal contribution to a growing literature on a phenomenon that has became tragically pervasive in the twentieth century, from Russia to India to Rwanda to the Balkans. This highly original account combines exemplary empirical research with the judicious application of diverse methods to explore the far-reaching ramifications of "a whole empire walking."

HONOURABLE MENTION John E. Malmstad, Professor of Slavic Languages, Harvard University and Nikolay Bogomolov, Professor of Russian Literature, University of Moscow for: Mikhail Kuzmin: A Life in Art published by Harvard University Press

This collaborative study is a result of a sustained interest in one of the seminal figures of Russian Modernism, Mikhail Kuzmin, that spans the last twenty-five year period in Russian Studies. The slow progress of research and publications, first of John Malmstad (1977), followed by subsequent collaboration with Nikolai Bogomolov (1996, 1999), reflects the widening possibilities in the research of pre-revolutionary modernism that has become possible since perestroika and the gradual availability of archival materials.

The collaboration of two major scholars of Russian modernism has finally produced an authoritative biography of Mikhail Kuzmin, one of the most versatile artists of the so-called Silver Age, whose homosexuality (for long unmentionable in either Russian or western scholarship) made the story of his life particularly challenging. It also made the story dependent on the writer's personal diaries, unavailable until the eighties. Indeed, the painstakingly gathered new information enables the authors of this magisterial study to fill in many lacunae in the chronology of Kuzmin's life and work, and also to document more precisely his complex relationships to prominent contemporary writers and artists of his time. The book is an invaluable contribution to the greater context of pre-revolutionary modernism and avant-garde in Russsian culture, whose history still remains to be written. And since Kuzmin died in 1936, the biography spans the years following the revolution and the Stalinist era, shedding new light on cultural politics of this turbulent period.

(The award was presented on November 11, 2000 at the AAASS 32nd National Convention in Denver, Colorado).

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Critical ontology: An introductory essay



Critical ontology: An introductory essay
Joseph Kaipayil | 2002-01-01 00:00:00 | Jeevalaya Institute of Philosophy | 55 | Subjects

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The Architectonic of Philosophy: Plato, Aristotle, Leibniz



The Architectonic of Philosophy: Plato, Aristotle, Leibniz
Leslie Kavanaugh | 2007-06-20 00:00:00 | Amsterdam University Press | 348 | Philosophy
the architectonic of philosophy Kant Plato Aristoteles Leibniz architectonics leslie kavanaugh metaphysics transcendence

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Excel For Mac 2011 Essential Training (Video,Audio)


Excel For Mac 2011 Essential Training (Video,Audio)
Lynda.com | 2011-01-01 00:00:00 | Lynda.com | 6 | Computer Science
In Excel for Mac 2011 Essential Training, author Curt Frye gives a comprehensive overview of Excel, the full-featured spreadsheet software from Microsoft. The course covers key skills such as manipulating workbook and cell data, using functions, automating actions, printing worksheets, and collaborating with others. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:

* Customizing the Ribbon
* Formatting worksheets, cells, and cell data
* Sorting and filtering data
* Working with formulas
* Detecting formula errors
* Creating charts
* Importing data
* Inserting objects and graphics
* Using PivotTables
* Recording macros
* Sharing workbooks
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Frederick Douglass (Leaders of the Civil War Era)



Frederick Douglass (Leaders of the Civil War Era)
Jon Sterngass | 2009-04-30 00:00:00 | Chelsea House Publications | 158 | United States Civil War

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Mobile TV: Customizing Content and Experience



Mobile TV: Customizing Content and Experience
Aaron Marcus, Anxo Cereijo Roibas, Riccardo Sala | 2009-01-01 00:00:00 | Springer | 379 | Telecommunications
This book will present significant projects and studies carried out in academia and in industry seeking to develop new mobile multimedia systems that go beyond mobile TV (in terms of purely media streaming) and are more enjoyable and relevant for the nomadic and peripatetic user. To do this, it will showcase successful methodologies and new relevant solutions that extend the field of action of people on the move, improving, at the same time, the quality of their mobile experience.

The objectectives of the book are as follows:

•to gain insight into the future of mobile TV and mobile video in general;
•to explore the user-experience in mobile and pervasive interactive multimedia systems;
•to question the essential correlation between mobile video and users' context;
•to analyse how these systems can encourage the creation of mobile communities;
•to understand how these systems can be evaluated;
•to unveil relevant scenarios for mobile storytelling (creation and sharing);
•to understand how sociability can be achieved in nomadic contexts;
•to analyse how mobile digital content could evolve;
•to examine advanced interaction modalities for mobile video, and
•to discuss techniques to anticipate how nomadic cultures can shape trends in technology.
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Electronic and Experimental Music: Technology, Music, and Culture



Electronic and Experimental Music: Technology, Music, and Culture
Thom Holmes | 2008-04-23 00:00:00 | Routledge; 3 edition () | 481 | Music
'The book is a superlative intersection of history and practice. With its charts, pictures, historical antecedents, and well-explained concepts, Electronic and Experimental Music is an essential resource for anyone interested in extraordinary sound.' Chris DeLaurenti, The Stranger

'This third edition effectively replaces both previous editions due to substantial additions and a well-executed reorganization... Holmes does an excellent job of avoiding unnecessary technical jargon while providing specific information on the analog techniques and digital software and hardware that have driven the development of this genre... This well-known history remains an invaluable guide for those hoping to gain a firm grounding in the history and culture of electronic music... Highly recommened.' - CHOICE


The book is a superlative intersection of history and practice. With its charts, pictures, historical antecedents, and well-explained concepts, Electronic and Experimental Music is an essential resource for anyone interested in extraordinary sound. Chris DeLaurenti, The Stranger

This third edition effectively replaces both previous editions due to substantial additions and a well-executed reorganization... Holmes does an excellent job of avoiding unnecessary technical jargon while providing specific information on the analog techniques and digital software and hardware that have driven the development of this genre... This well-known history remains an invaluable guide for those hoping to gain a firm grounding in the history and culture of electronic music... Highly recommened. - CHOICE
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Electronic and Experimental Music: Technology, Music, and Culture is a revised and expanded edition of this classic work, providing a thorough treatment of the relevant history behind the marriage of technology and music that has led to the state of electronic music today. Beginning with an early history of electronic music before 1945, the book outlines key composers, inventions, and concepts, ranging from Edgard Varese to Brian Eno; musique concrete to turntablism; and compositional techniques used in both analog and digital synthesis.

The third edition’s reader-friendly writing style, logical organization, and features provide easy access to key ideas, milestones, and concepts.

Features:

* reader’s guides and summaries at the beginning and end of each chapter
* innovations boxes providing a unique profile of an influential individual in the field of electronic music
* listen playlists recommending key recordings in each musical genre mentioned in each chapter
* milestones timelines summarizing the major technological and musical innovations discussed in each chapter.
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Conrad II, 990-1039: Emperor of Three Kingdoms



Conrad II, 990-1039: Emperor of Three Kingdoms
Herwig Wolfram | 2006-11-30 00:00:00 | Pennsylvania State Univ Pr | 475 | Historical
In this biography of the German emperor Conrad II (990-1039), internationally renowned medievalist Herwig Wolfram paints a fascinating portrait of a consummate politician set against the background of a Europe entering a new millennium. Conrad was the founder of the Salian Dynasty, under whose almost century-long dominion Germany became the most powerful state in Western Europe. He was also the first emperor of the High Middle Ages to rule the three kingdoms of Germany, Italy, and Burgundy. Conrad's reign marked the triumph of the concept of 'kingdom' and the zenith of what has been termed 'imperial grandeur.' He broadened the internal bases of imperial power and brought the full weight of his office to bear upon popes, clerics, and abbots in the pursuit of his ecclesiastical policies. His astounding ability to achieve his political goals was practically unparalleled among the emperors of the High Middle Ages. Wolfram sees Conrad as a politician in almost the modern sense of the word, capable of exploiting the political, social, and economic structures of his day in order to exert his authority and marginalize his opponents. The result is an intimate portrait filled with fresh insights about Conrad and his consort, Gisela, who-as Wolfram demonstrates-played an influential advisory role with her husband. First published in 2000, this work demonstrates Wolfram's masterly command of the sources and the storyteller's craft, making Conrad II a compelling history of an emperor and his magnificent epoch.

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Particles And the Universe (Physics in Our World)



Particles And the Universe (Physics in Our World)
Kyle, Ph.d. Kirkland | 2007-01-01 00:00:00 | Facts on File; 1 edition | 176 | Physics
Nuclear physics investigates the properties and behavior of the central portion, or nucleus, of the atom. This branch of physics had perhaps the biggest impact on the world in the 20th century because it evolved into the knowledge used to build the most destructive weapons people have ever known. The atomic bombs that ended World War II, and the weapons race that followed, changed the course of history. But applications of nuclear physics have also provided enormous energy for useful purposes, generating about 16 percent of the world's electricity. "Particles and the Universe" documents how modern physics formed and how it continues to evolve. Each chapter of this book delves into the observations, theories, and tests of a particular topic, including nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, particle physics, relativity, and cosmology.
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Essentials of Human Memory (Cognitive Psychology)



Essentials of Human Memory (Cognitive Psychology)
Alan D. Baddeley | 1999-02-01 00:00:00 | Psychology Press | 356 | Mental Health
Essentials of Human Memory evolved from a belief that, although the amount we know about memory has increased enormously in recent years, it is still possible to explain it in a way that would be fully understood by the general reader. This book is based on an earlier book, Your Memory, which was intended for the general public, but began to be used as a basic memory text, thus encouraging the development of the present revised textbook version. Essentials of Human Memory combines coverage of the fundamental issues of human memory, based on laboratory research with abundant illustrations from studies in the real world and in the neuropsychological clinic, where dramatic memory deficits have continued to throw light on our understanding of normal memory.
After a broad overview of approaches to the study of memory, short-term and working memory are discussed, followed by learning, the role of organizing in remembering and factors influencing forgetting, including emotional variables and claims for the role of repression in what has become known as the false memory syndrome. The way in which knowledge of the world is stored is discussed next, followed by an account of the processes underlying retrieval, and their application to the practical issues of eyewitness testimony. The breakdown of memory in the amnesic syndrome is discussed next, followed by discussion of the way in which memory develops in children, and declines in the elderly. After a section concerned with mnemonic techniques and memory improvement, the book ends with an overview of recent developments in the field of human memory.
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I reside at New Zealand. Book arrived earlier than I expected due to my distance. Conditions was good as mentioned. Happy with the order.Keep it up.Essentials of Human Memory (Cognitive Psychology)

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Physico-Chemistry of Solid-Gas Interfaces



Physico-Chemistry of Solid-Gas Interfaces
Rene Lalauze | 2008-01-01 00:00:00 | Wiley-ISTE | 432 | Physics
Rene Lalauze, "Physico-Chemistry of Solid-Gas Interfaces"
Wiley-ISTE | 2008 | ISBN: 1848210418 | 432 pages | PDF | 7,1 MB

Fundamental elementary facts and theoretical tools for the interpretation and model development of solid-gas interactions are first presented in this work. Chemical, physical and electrochemical aspects are presented from a phenomenological, thermodynamic and kinetic point of view. The theoretical aspects of electrical properties on the surface of a solid are also covered to provide greater accessibility for those with a physico-chemical background. The second part is devoted to the development of devices for gas detection in a system approach. Methods for experimental investigations concerning solid-gas interactions are first described. Results are then presented in order to support the contribution made by large metallic elements to the electronic processes associated with solid-gas interactions.
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d20 Modern Roleplaying Game: Core Rulebook



d20 Modern Roleplaying Game: Core Rulebook
Bill Slavicsek,Jeff Grubb,Rich Redman | 2002-12-06 00:00:00 | Wizards of the Coast | 320 | Gaming
Play Every Adventure You Can Imagine

Experience the thrills of every blockbuster action movie, every heart-pounding first-person shooter, and every explosive, high-octane escapade you can dream up. Inside this book, you'll discover everything you need to build the ultimate modern-world campaign filled with cinematic adventure, and to create the dynamic heroes needed to face the harrowing dangers that await within.

For players and Gamemasters, this product is compatible with the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game and other d20 System roleplaying games.

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I just don't understand the continued fascination with abstract concepts such as levels and hit dice. If you really want to play a balanced system that can provide you interesting, challenging, and detailed combat, choose another system. If you want interesting characters that aren't bound by d20's restrictions upon feats and skills, go elsewhere. This fails to provide any guidance for good role-playing and is simply an extension of the boring "hack at it" system that is 3.5 D&D.
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The "d20 Modern Roleplaying Game: Core Rulebook" is a solid as a standalone system or as an adjunct to other d20 based games like the later Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (AD&D) rules. We have a group (people come and go) that has been playing these games (D&D, Gamma World, Top Secret, Traveler, etc) since the early '80s and have had many campaigns that involved time travel or multidimensional transporting. We have always had trouble when it came to traveling into "modern times" or bringing normal people into the D&D setting, and I bought this book in an effort to bridge the gap since the default method was to make everyone a 0 Level human (which just didn't work right).



This system gives classes to normal personality\job types that actually work. People do specialize and occasionally do have special abilities that are perfectly explainable through hard work, training, and good genes (picture that Type "A" person who not only owns a successful business, volunteers with the local PTO, is a TaeKwonDo blackbelt instructor, and still has time to do extreme rock climbing all around the world... seriously, I know this guy).



Like all systems, this one will likely need a few tweaks and house rules to make it work for your group but it is a good starting point.



Recommended!



CFH
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Literally the only problem I had was with the shipping. First off, it took 4 weeks to get to me, which is a little ridiculous. And it was poorly packaged, so it damaged a corner of the book. Other than that, got what I expected. Love DND, really wanted to start a D20 modern campaign, we had to live with an online copy/printouts for a couple weeks, but all in all I'm happy with the product.
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Before I get to the review, here's a short description of my previous Pencil and Paper RPG experiences: I started out in 2001 with Dungeons and Dragons third edition, as well as RIFTS. I eventually continued onto Dungeons and Dragons edition 3.5 and Shadowrun.



Now, onto d20 Modern itself:



I had first learned of the book in late 2003, but I only glanced at it briefly and brushed it off as "inferior" to D&D.



How wrong I was.



After seeing the d20 Modern website in early 2005, and actually taking the time to examine what the system could handle and replicate, I re-read the Core Rulebook and was thoroughly pleased.



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For starters, Modern differs from it's predecessor enough that even veterans of D&D will have some new rules to learn.



Character classes (a representation of experience in a variety of life paths) are not narrowly defined terms such as "Fighter" or "Rogue", but rather, they are based off of the six main attributes all characters have - Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma.



The Strong Hero class represents physical training to exert more damage in melee combat, as well as training in athletic pursuits (climbing, jumping, swimming)



The Fast Hero class represents physical training to become more agile and capable of avoiding incoming danger, as well as training in ranged combat and stealthy pursuits (hiding, moving silently, sleight of hand)



The Tough Hero class represents physical training to withstand more punishment from the environment and recovering from injury quickly, as well as training to resist poisons, disease and keeping one's body focused (concentrating)



The Smart Hero class represents mental training to pick up on a wide variety of academic and technical skills to be prepared for any situation that calls for book smarts, as well as training to outsmart one's enemy in combat (crafting, knowledge)



The Dedicated Hero class represents mental training to be in tune with one's surroundings, aware of danger, able to ferret out deception, as well as training to be well versed in a wide variety of pursuits (listening, sensing motive, treating injuries)



The Charismatic Hero class represents mental training to become likeable or frightening to others, and one that movies through social circles with ease, as well as training to command others in conflict (diplomacy, intimidation, gathering information, inspiration)



In addition to the six basic classes above, there are twelve "Advanced Classes" that focus more on one aspect of a character, such as the Soldier class for general combat excellence, or the Field Medic, for the ability to work miracles and heal the mortally wounded.



Each class has ten levels of progression, and each character can achieve up to twenty levels through their journey. Therefore, you will inevitably come to a point where you must take one or more levels in a variety of classes.



For example, a boxer would typically be a Strong Hero / Tough Hero. Or, for one that is speedy and dodges well, they may be a Fast Hero / Strong Hero instead.



Want a scout? A Fast Hero / Dedicated Hero is ideal.



Or are you more of a highly intelligent smooth talker? Smart Hero / Charismatic Hero.



Did your character serve in the Marines, but is now a Detective? Tough Hero / Dedicated Hero / Investigator.



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Asides from the classes, there are Occupations such as Academic, Law Enforcement and Technician - sets of permanent skills and a wealth increase, Feats - special abilities any character can eventually learn, and Skills - training anyone can pick up on. Most any character concept you can imagine, you can create.



Equipment - Outfit your character with everything from Desert Eagles, to PSG-1 sniper rifles, to mesh vests, to electrical tool kits and even a BMW M3 to carry all that gear around.



Admittedly there are some problem areas: non-lethal damage (knocking out opponents) is horribly ineffective and not worth it as-is. But with a house-rule (change to the rules as is) or two, you won't have any problems.



Finally, the book itself is well made. The binding is solid, the cover is durable and the pages are of a high quality stock.



All in all, d20 Modern is an extensive and engaging game sure to bring many hours worth of cinematic fun to you and your friends.
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I won't repeat anything others have said, instead I will just add my views that aren't similar. Overall I love d20 Modern. with my only real problem being that many (or even most) of the monsters are slightly or in some cases vastly different than their D&D counterparts. For example, in D&D a "natural" werewolf gets a +2 Wis in human form, then in their wolf and hybrid forms they get the stat bonuses of the wolf form, plus two claw attacks and a secondary bite attack, and pass on the curse of lycanthropy with their bite attack. They have low-light vision and scent in all forms. Finally, they have 10/silver damage reduction with magical weapons NOT bypassing unless they are silver. The 'afflicted" werewolf gets all of the above, except his damage reduction is only 5/silver and he does NOT pass on the curse via his bite. In the d20 Modern version, the werewolf gets +2 Wis and +4 Con in human form, then the rest of the stats are added in the wolf and hybrid form. They do NOT get the claw attacks, they only get a bite as a primary attack. The "Curse of Lycanthropy" is a feature of both natural and afflicted. Furthermore, instead of low-light vision they have darkvision 60 feet, and their scent ability is only in hybrid and wolf forms, damage reduction is 15/silver or magical. So, they end up more powerful in some ways, but less powerful in other ways, with the justification being that magic is rarer in d20 modern, therefore monsters must be less powerful, but honestly, I prefer the 3.5 D&D werewolf to the one in the d20 modern book. Another example is that in standard D&D a drow can cast darkness once per day, this ability is removed from d20 Modern drow.

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The Healing Sun Code


The Healing Sun Code
William Henry | 2001-01-01 00:00:00 | Scala Dei | 376 | Occultism
The Healing Sun Code

* Publisher: Scala Dei
* Number Of Pages: 376
* Publication Date: 2001
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: B000BMSYSW
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* Binding: Spiral-bound




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The Healing Sun Code ia a book that touts "Rediscovering The Secret Science And Religion Of The Galactic Core And The Rebirth Of Earth In 2012".

The existence of the Healing Sun has been coded in the Mystery Teachings which tradition has so long held to lie behind the Holy Scriptures of numerous religions. This book throws light on these Mystery Teachings, the secret science and religion of the Galactic Core of our Milky Way galaxy, by revealing the symbol and word code of the Healing Sun. Maya prophets claimed 2012 would be a moment of new creation resulting in the transformation of our world. To use a term, with which we are now familiar, our world will be 'born again'. The book examines the fascinating pictures of the Healing Sun Maya science and religion draws for us in more detail.

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Chains of Ice: The Chosen Ones



Chains of Ice: The Chosen Ones
Christina Dodd | 2009-01-01 00:00:00 | Signet Select | 145 | Romance Novels
As a wildlife observer in the untamed mountains, Genny Valente had no idea that a beast more fearsome than any leopard lurked in the forest-a man, one of the Chosen Ones, betrayed by his gift and tormented by his memories. John Powell fled his fate and his duty, yet in Genny he sees his one chance for redemption. He will stalk her, kidnap her, and love her as only a savage can.
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Mathematics: A Simple Tool for Geologists



Mathematics: A Simple Tool for Geologists
David Waltham | 2000-02-15 00:00:00 | Wiley-Blackwell | 201 | Geology
Aims to teach simple mathematics using geological examples to illustrate mathematical ideas. Emphasizes the relevance of mathematics to geology, helps to motivate the reader, and gives examples of mathematical concepts in a context familiar to students of geology. Previous edition not cited. Softcover. DLC: Geology--Mathematics.

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311 Tips on the Management of an LMS or LCMS



311 Tips on the Management of an LMS or LCMS
Bill Brandon | 1900-01-01 00:00:00 | The eLearning Guild | 43 | Computer Science
311 Tips on the Management of an LMS or LCMS by The eLearning Guild is an incredible collection of tips from hundreds of your professional colleagues. Why reinvent the wheel when you can learn from these tips on the management of your LMS or LCMS system! Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive set of tips that you can use to improve your LMS and LCMS management efforts.
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Craniofacial Sutures: Development, Disease and Treatment (Frontiers of Oral Biology)



Craniofacial Sutures: Development, Disease and Treatment (Frontiers of Oral Biology)
David P. Rice | 2008-02-07 00:00:00 | S. Karger AG (Switzerland) | 236 | Periodontics

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Polyolefin Blends (Wiley Series on Polymer Engineering and Technology)



Polyolefin Blends (Wiley Series on Polymer Engineering and Technology)
Domasius Nwabunma,Thein Kyu | 2007-12-19 00:00:00 | Wiley-Interscience | 667 | Engineering
The definitive reference on the properties and applications of polyolefin blends

Polyolefins account for more than half of total plastics consumption in the world. In recent years, usage of and research on polyolefin blends have increased significantly due to new applications in medicine, packaging, and other fields and the development of novel polyolefins. With a special emphasis on nano- and micro-structures of crystals and phase morphology, Polyolefin Blends condenses and consolidates current information on polyolefins so that the reader can compare, select, and integrate a material solution. Focusing exclusively on the fundamental aspects as well as applications of polyolefin blends, this authoritative reference:
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Decisions for Tomorrow: Plans of High School Seniors for After Graduation (Library on Student Personnel Work)



Decisions for Tomorrow: Plans of High School Seniors for After Graduation (Library on Student Personnel Work)
Ralph F. Berdie,Albert B. Hood | 1900-01-01 00:00:00 | University of Minnesota Press | 208 | Subjects

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Using Cost-Effectiveness Analysis to Improve Health Care: Opportunities and Barriers



Using Cost-Effectiveness Analysis to Improve Health Care: Opportunities and Barriers
Peter J. Neumann | 2004-10-28 00:00:00 | Oxford University Press, USA | 224 | Economics
As health costs in the U.S. soar past $1.5 trillion, much evidence indicates that the nation does not get good value for its money. It is widely agreed that we could do better by using cost-effective analysis (CEA) to help determine which health care services are most worthwhile. American policy makers, however, have largely avoided using CEA, and researchers have devoted little attention to understanding why this is so. By considering the economic, social, legal, and ethical factors that contribute to the situation, and how they can be negotiated in the future, this book offers a unique perspective. It traces the roots of EA in health and medicine, describes its promise for rational resource allocation, and discusses the nature of the opposition to it, using Medicare and the Oregon health plans as examples. In exploring the disconnection between the promise of CEA and the persistent failure of rational intentions, the book seeks to find common ground and practical solutions. It analyzes the prospects for change and presents a roadmap for getting there. It offers pragmatic advice for cost-effectiveness analysts, discussing ways in which they can better translate their research findings into the basis for action. The book also offers advice for policy makers and politicians, including lessons from Europe, Canada, and Australia, and underlines the need for leadership to establish the conditions for change.

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Understanding Digital Signal Processing



Understanding Digital Signal Processing
Richard G. Lyons | 1996-01-01 00:00:00 | Pearson Education; 1st edition | 544 | Digital Signal Processing
Gives the tools needed to develop a fundamental understanding of DSP theory, using intuitive explanations and well chosen examples. Contains a collection of tricks-of-the-trade used by professionals to make DSP algorithms more efficient. DLC: Signal processing.

Amazon.com's top-selling DSP book for 5 straight years-now fully updated!
Real-world DSP solutions for working professionals!

Understanding Digital Signal Processing, Second Edition is quite simply the best way for engineers, and other technical professionals, to master and apply DSP techniques. Lyons has updated and expanded his best-selling first edition-building on the exceptionally readable coverage that made it the favorite of professionals worldwide.

This book achieves the perfect balance between theory and practice, making DSP accessible to beginners without ever oversimplifying it. Comprehensive in scope and gentle in approach, keeping the math at a tolerable level, this book helps readers thoroughly grasp the basics and quickly move on to more sophisticated techniques.

This edition adds extensive new coverage of quadrature signals for digital communications; recent improvements in digital filtering; and much more. It also contains more than twice as many "DSP Tips and Tricks": including clever techniques even seasoned professionals may have overlooked.

Down-to-earth, intuitive, and example-rich, with detailed numerical exercises
Stresses practical, day-to-day DSP implementations and problem-solving
All-new quadrature processing coverage includes easy-to-understand 3D drawings
Extended coverage of IIR filters; plus frequency sampling, interpolated FIR filters
New coverage of multirate systems; including both polyphase and cascaded integrator-comb FIR filters
Coverage includes: periodic sampling, DFT, FFT, digital filters, discrete Hilbert transforms, sample rate conversion, quantization, signal averaging, and more
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Managing with Microsoft Projct 2002


Managing with Microsoft Projct 2002
Lisa A. Bucki, Gary Chefetz | 2002-01-01 00:00:00 | Premier Press | 889 | Management
Managing with Microsoft Projct 2002
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Geoarchaeology in Action: Studies in Soil Micromorphology and Landscape Evolution



Geoarchaeology in Action: Studies in Soil Micromorphology and Landscape Evolution
Charles French | 2003-01-06 00:00:00 | Routledge | 320 | History
Geoarchaeology in Action provides much-needed 'hands on' methodologies to assist anyone conducting or studying geoarchaeological investigations on sites and in landscapes, irrespective of date, place and environment.
The book sets out the essential features of geoarchaeological practice and geomorphological processes, and is deliberately aimed at the archaeologist as practitioner in the field. It explains the basics - what can be expected, what approaches may be taken, and what outcomes might be forthcoming, and asks what we can reasonably expect a micromorphological approach to archaeological contexts, data and problems to tell us.
The twelve case studies are taken from Britain, Europe and the Near East. They illustrate how past landscape change can be discovered and deciphered whether you are primarily a digger, environmentalist or soil micromorphologist.
Based on the author's extensive experience of investigating buried and eroded landscapes, the book develops new ways of looking at conventional models of landscape change. With an extensive glossary, bibliography and more than 100 illustrations it will be an essential text and reference tool for students, academics and professionals.


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The Lega Nord and the Northern Question in Italian Politics



The Lega Nord and the Northern Question in Italian Politics
Anna Cento Bull,Mark Gilbert | 2002-01-12 00:00:00 | Palgrave Macmillan | 216 | Non-US Legal Systems
Since the late 1980s, the Lega Nord has broken the mold of Italian politics. Federalist, secessionist, populist, it has succeeded in mobilizing the entrepreneurial class of Northern Italy in a campaign against the Italian state. In 1996, it launched the idea of Panadia, a separate Northern Italian nation. This proved to be a step too far, but the Lega remains a political force to be reckoned with, and has propelled "the Northern question" on to the national stage.

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Florida (Eyewitness Travel Guides)



Florida (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
DK Publishing | 2005-01-01 00:00:00 | DK Travel | 395 | Travel
The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! From the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Ocean, from the peak of the panhandle to Key West, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida is the most brilliant and complete reference to the Sunshine State. Whether you're on a family jaunt to all the top theme parks, traveling for business, seeking rest and relaxation or some deep--sea fishing, this invaluable resource takes you where you want to go. Featuring more than 1,000 full--color photographs, this handbook covers all the major attractions and recreational arenas with 3--D aerial street and highway maps that give you instant access to cities, towns, and beaches. Wander through Miami's South Beach, explore the Civil War Museum in Pensacola, or take your chances in the Everglades. A special selection for families includes detailed descriptions of Disney World, Epcot, Sea World, and Universal Studios. Experience the real Florida with this thoughtful, educational, and entertaining guide.
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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 73



Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 73
Allen I. Laskin,Geoffrey M. Gadd,Sima Sariaslani | 2010-10-04 00:00:00 | Academic Press | 136 | Internal Medicine
Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in microbiology.

The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays.

Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics, including Archaea and sick building syndrome. Impact factor for 2008: 1.658.

* Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts
* Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field
* Reference and guide for scientists and specialists involved in advancements in applied microbiology

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Advances in Cryptology - CRYPTO '93: 13th Annual International Cryptology Conference, Santa Barbara, California, USA, August 22-26, 1993. Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)



Advances in Cryptology - CRYPTO '93: 13th Annual International Cryptology Conference, Santa Barbara, California, USA, August 22-26, 1993. Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
Douglas R. Stinson | 1994-02-28 00:00:00 | Springer | 492 | Information Theory
This volume contains the papers presented at the CRYPTO '93 conference. The conference was sponsored by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) and Bell-Northern Research (a subsidiary of Northern Telecom) and held in cooperation with the IEEE Computer Society. These proceedings contain revised versions of the 38 contributed talks, as well as two talks from the rump session. The papers are grouped into parts on: cryptosystems, stream ciphers and cryptographic functions, proof systems and zero-knowledge, secret sharing, number theory and algorithms, differential cryptanalysis, complexity theory, applications, authentication codes, hash functions, cryptanalysis, and key distribution.

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Handbook of Art Therapy



Handbook of Art Therapy
Cathy Malchiodi | 2002-11-21 00:00:00 | The Guilford Press | 461 | Mental Health
This essential handbook provides a complete and practical overview of art therapy: how it works, how it can be used, and with whom. Demonstrated are interventions for children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of clinical problems and life challenges. Case-based chapters from leading practitioners illuminate major theoretical perspectives, including psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and other approaches. Also examined is what current research in psychology and neuroscience can tell us about the scientific basis for art therapy. Discussing applications in individual psychotherapy, couple and family treatment, and group work, the Handbook includes over 100 samples of drawings and other artwork. The process of art therapy is illustrated in helping clients manage and cope with such problems as trauma, sexual abuse, developmental and learning disabilities, drug and alcohol misuse, serious mental illness, and medical illness. Appendices include descriptions of empirically supported approaches to art-based assessment, some of which are written by the instrument developers themselves.

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The chapters are short and to the point. The book will not make a person fall asleep. Very informative and interesting. Includes case studies of different techniques used with different populations.
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Malchiodi's book has a wide range of topics regarding the practice of Art Therapy. It has information ranging from art based evaluations to the practice with various populations to ethical issues in our field.
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As a recent counseling graduate (PhD), I was always put off by the art therapy books on the market. They were all so poorly written and talked about antiquated theories of counseling and therapy. Now, finally there is a wonderfully readable text and I am glad to have found it as I begin work with clients. This book is for anyone who is interested in using art in their work with adults, children, adolescents, and groups-- there are helpful chapters on trauma, medical issues, autism, ADHD, etc. There are also sections on art therapy assessments that are very well written and concise.

This is the state-of-the-art art therapy book for your counseling, psychology, or art therapy library. Also, if you are a beginner, see Malchiodi's Art Therapy Sourcebook, another readable volume.

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Towards Full and Decent Employment



Towards Full and Decent Employment
United Nations | 2008-02-07 00:00:00 | United Nations | 412 | Economics
While the international community has made a commitment to achieving full employment, this goal seems ever more distant in view of recent trends such as growing unemployment, underemployment and the phenomenon of jobless growth. This book also breaks new ground in seeking fresh solutions. Employment creation is the key link in ensuring that economic growth contributes to poverty reduction, with management of technological change playing a crucial role. While the recent trend towards greater labour flexibility seems irresistible, recent experience suggests some options for also ensuring decent work and economic security. Alternative macroeconomic policy priorities can also make a difference. New approaches to social security, the informal economy, the welfare state and rural employment in Africa are explored.
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The subject of the book "Towards Full and Decent Employment" is very timely in late 2008. The book itself was published in 2007. Distinguished contributors wrote it under the auspices of the United Nations. Most of its chapters are written in a scholarly style, which can make it difficult for the average reader, among which I count myself. I have only had time to look at several chapters. The Preface states the goals and outlines the problems and challenges. The Introduction briefly describes the following chapters, pointing out recent trends with a negative effect on employment. Chapter 6, on Growth, Employment and Poverty, is an example of a chapter that is scholarly in style, but also contains summary tables that are immediately understandable.



So far I have not found a chapter that emphasizes the basically physical nature of economic activity, except Chapter 7 on Africa. I have in mind the point of view taken in the book "The Economy of Nature", Fifth Edition, by Robert E. Ricklefs. Whatever approach a nation takes in the capitalist-socialist spectrum, it seeks to achieve efficient use of physical resources, including the human work force. The important point to make now is that all nations possess physical resources, and hence the means for creating wealth. In the case of Africa, the use of physical resources by nations and settled communities is being impeded by war and war refugees.



The urgency of full employment is obvious now. People need jobs to go on living. (The book under review suggested that full employment could be achieved gradually.) But how can the United States create jobs immediately and still retain its capitalist structure? The answer to that is to be found in Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal.



The situation now is different with regard to labor mobility from that faced by FDR, but first consider what he accomplished. In the Great Depression deterioration had proceeded to the point where prices and wages were both dropping rapidly. In 1933 the National Recovery Administration, the NRA of that time, succeeded in getting the cooperation of nearly all industry in bringing wages and prices to a fair level. Industry councils themselves determined the fair levels, rather than having government decide. After about two years the Supreme Court found the NRA to be unconstitutional. But by then the NRA had achieved its purpose



By 1937 the national recovery was attained. An indicator was the sales of Ford V8s, which were the popular car of the time. The 1937 Ford V8 had been designed for depression times. It was lighter in weight than in the previous years, and the 85 horsepower engine was reduced to 60 horsepower. It did not sell well. People had money again, and they wanted what they wanted. In 1948 the previous weight and horsepower were restored.



The capitalist structure had been saved, with only temporary suspension. The only changes that were institutionalized were needed ones, like Social Security and government insurance of bank accounts.



The situation now is somewhat different. Workers don't usually feel loyalty to their company. If it is fairing poorly, they move to another company rather than accept a pay cut. This complicates the problem that the NRA solved with its fair prices and wages. Solving this will present a challenge to the team of experts assembled by President-Elect Obama.



The problem of corporate monopolies is more understandable to most thoughtful Americans. In the late Nineteenth Century, due perhaps to concentration in the oil industry which produced kerosene for lamps and lighting, the Sherman Anti-Trust Act was passed. In 1911 it was used to break up the Standard Oil Trust (Into Standard of California, Standard of New Jersey, and Standard of Indiana?). More recently, in 1982, the old AT&T (the Bell Telephone System) was broken into regional Bells. During the past eight years enforcement of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act has been suspended. This has led to monster corporations that gobble up each other in efforts to avoid large bankruptcies.

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