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This endearing story of perseverance and determination casts new
light on the memorable 50-year career Lou Nanne achieved in hockey
while both on and off the rink. He played in 635 NHL regular season
games for the Minnesota North Stars, the only defenseman to lead
the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) in scoring, and
was the captain of the University of Minnesota's Gophers and the
1968 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team. Lou Nanne has done it all, and
now for the first time shares his life's journey of great memories,
accomplishments, and sorrows in his autobiography, A Passion to
Win. Nanne takes readers into the locker rooms and onto the ice in
some of the greatest NHL arenas in both the United States and
Canada, talking about not only the sensational wins but also the
losses that haunt him to this day. Most notably, he speaks frankly
about his most harrowing struggle: the disease that nearly overcame
him and resulted in his departure from hockey.
Based upon lectures presented at an invitational colloquium in
honor of Nico Frijda, this collection of essays represents a brief
and up-to-date overview of the field of emotions, their
significance and how they function. For most, emotions are simply
what we feel, giving our lives affective value. Scientists approach
emotions differently -- some considering the "feeling" aspect to be
of little relevance to their research questions. Some investigators
consider emotions from a phenomenological perspective, while others
believe that the psychophysiological bases of the emotions are of
prime importance, and still others observe and study animals in
order to generate hypotheses about human emotions. Containing
essays which represent each of these approaches, this book is in
one sense a heterogenous collection. Nevertheless, the variety of
approaches and interests come together, since these scholars are
all operating from a more or less cognitive psychological
orientation and use the same conceptual reference scheme. Written
by experts in their own area, the essays reflect the richness of
research in emotions. Whether these approaches and opinions can be
harmonized into a single theory of emotions is a question which the
future will have to answer.
Based upon lectures presented at an invitational colloquium in
honor of Nico Frijda, this collection of essays represents a brief
and up-to-date overview of the field of emotions, their
significance and how they function. For most, emotions are simply
what we feel, giving our lives affective value. Scientists approach
emotions differently -- some considering the "feeling" aspect to be
of little relevance to their research questions. Some investigators
consider emotions from a phenomenological perspective, while others
believe that the psychophysiological bases of the emotions are of
prime importance, and still others observe and study animals in
order to generate hypotheses about human emotions. Containing
essays which represent each of these approaches, this book is in
one sense a heterogenous collection. Nevertheless, the variety of
approaches and interests come together, since these scholars are
all operating from a more or less cognitive psychological
orientation and use the same conceptual reference scheme. Written
by experts in their own area, the essays reflect the richness of
research in emotions. Whether these approaches and opinions can be
harmonized into a single theory of emotions is a question which the
future will have to answer.
Conservation Physiology for the Anthropocene - A Systems Approach,
Volume 39B in the Fish Physiology series, is a comprehensive
synthesis related to the physiology of fish in the Anthropocene.
This volume helps solve knowledge gaps by considering the many ways
in which different physiological systems (e.g., sensory physiology,
endocrine, cardio-respiratory, bioenergetics, water and ionic
balance and homeostasis, locomotion/biomechanics, gene function)
and physiological diversity are relevant to the management and
conservation of fish and fisheries. Chapters in this release
include Using physiology for recovering imperiled species - the
Delta smelt, Conservation hatcheries - the Sturgeon story, Aquatic
pollutants and stressors, and more. Other sections discuss
Fisheries interactions in a multi-stressor world, Environmental
change in riverine systems - Amazon basin stressors, Environmental
change in lakes and wetlands - East African basin stressors, Coral
reef fish in a multi-stressor world, Polar fish in a multi-stressor
world, Physiology informs fisheries restoration and habitat
management, A physiological perspective on fish passage and
entrainment, Invasive species control and management - the sea
lamprey story, and On the conservation physiology of fishes for
tomorrow.
Conservation Physiology for the Anthropocene: A Systems Approach,
Volume 39A in the Fish Physiology series, is a comprehensive
synthesis on the physiology of fish in the Anthropocene. This
volume closes the knowledge gap by considering the many ways in
which different physiological systems (e.g., sensory physiology,
endocrine, cardio-respiratory, bioenergetics, water and ionic
balance and homeostasis, locomotion/biomechanics, gene function)
and physiological diversity are relevant to management and
conservation. As the world is changing, with a dire need to
identify solutions to the many environmental problems facing wild
fish populations, this book comprehensively covers conservation
physiology and its future techniques. Conservation physiology
reveals the many ways in which environmental change and human
activities can negatively influence wild fish populations. These
tactics inform new management and conservation activities and help
create the necessary conditions for fish to thrive.
Comprehensive Nanoscience and Technology, Second Edition, Five
Volume Set allows researchers to navigate a very diverse,
interdisciplinary and rapidly-changing field with up-to-date,
comprehensive and authoritative coverage of every aspect of modern
nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Get ready for your neonatal intensive care nursing certification
exam with the only review developed in collaboration with three
leading nursing organizations! From AACN, AWHONN, and NANN,
Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing,
5th Edition prepares you for your examination with hundreds of
high-quality study questions and realistic test simulation. Based
on the latest test plans of the AACN's CCRN (R)-Neonatal exam and
the NCC's Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) exam, review
questions cover the changes to the Core Curriculum and reflect the
latest evidence, essential knowledge, and best practices. New to
this edition are three new chapters and 225 completely new review
questions. This powerful study tool offers unparalleled preparation
for your certification exam! Endorsed by the three most
authoritative associations in neonatal intensive care nursing: the
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN); the
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses
(AWHONN); and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN).
Realistic exam practice is offered through 675 total questions that
mirror the certification exam content, the multiple-choice question
format, and the distribution of content. Answers are provided for
each question, accompanied by rationales and references, to enhance
your understanding of the material. Online flexibility allows you
to organize review questions and test format by your preferred
examination, either the AACN or NCC. Online exam simulation -
included free with each new copy of the book - mirrors the
test-taking experience with an interactive, timed format.
Customized study lets you choose whether to work through online
questions in Study Mode or Examination Mode. Online remediation
includes rationales for both correct and incorrect answers, and
in-book remediation provides rationales for correct answers. A
compact, portable size makes the book easier to study anytime,
anywhere. 225 NEW review questions include 75 in the book and 150
additional online questions on the Evolve companion website.
Thoroughly UPDATED review content reflects AACN's latest CCRN
(R)-Neonatal exam and the NCC's latest Neonatal Intensive Care
Nursing (RNC-NIC) exam, information in Core Curriculum for Neonatal
Intensive Care Nursing, 5th Edition, and the newest evidence-based
guidelines for neonatal critical care. NEW! Three new chapters
include Grieving Process, Quality Improvement, and Facilitation of
Learning. NEW focus on culturally sensitive care is included in an
expanded Family Integration and Culturally Sensitive Care chapter.
UPDATED rationales in the Answer Key are referenced to the most
recent literature and evidence-based guidelines. Compatibility with
IPads, iPhones, and other mobile devices allows online exam
practice that is easy and convenient.
Several important aspects of moduli spaces and irreducible
holomorphic symplectic manifolds were highlighted at the conference
“Algebraic and Complex Geometry” held September 2012 in
Hannover, Germany. These two subjects of recent ongoing progress
belong to the most spectacular developments in Algebraic and
Complex Geometry. Irreducible symplectic manifolds are of interest
to algebraic and differential geometers alike, behaving similar to
K3 surfaces and abelian varieties in certain ways, but being by far
less well-understood. Moduli spaces, on the other hand, have been a
rich source of open questions and discoveries for decades and still
continue to be a hot topic in itself as well as with its interplay
with neighbouring fields such as arithmetic geometry and string
theory. Beyond the above focal topics this volume reflects the
broad diversity of lectures at the conference and comprises 11
papers on current research from different areas of algebraic and
complex geometry sorted in alphabetic order by the first author. It
also includes a full list of speakers with all titles and
abstracts.
Several important aspects of moduli spaces and irreducible
holomorphic symplectic manifolds were highlighted at the conference
"Algebraic and Complex Geometry" held September 2012 in Hannover,
Germany. These two subjects of recent ongoing progress belong to
the most spectacular developments in Algebraic and Complex
Geometry. Irreducible symplectic manifolds are of interest to
algebraic and differential geometers alike, behaving similar to K3
surfaces and abelian varieties in certain ways, but being by far
less well-understood. Moduli spaces, on the other hand, have been a
rich source of open questions and discoveries for decades and still
continue to be a hot topic in itself as well as with its interplay
with neighbouring fields such as arithmetic geometry and string
theory. Beyond the above focal topics this volume reflects the
broad diversity of lectures at the conference and comprises 11
papers on current research from different areas of algebraic and
complex geometry sorted in alphabetic order by the first author. It
also includes a full list of speakers with all titles and
abstracts.
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The Illustrious Client (Paperback)
Sandra De Helen; Edited by Nann Dunn; Photographs by Beverly Standish
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Book Two of the Shirley Combs and Dr. Mary Watson series, THE
ILLUSTRIOUS CLIENT, shows us the private investigator and her
sidekick sharing an office, and introduces their receptionist, Lix.
They are hired to influence a young international pop star, Oceane
Charles, to pry her away from her older, richer, player of a
girlfriend. The cast is made up of people with various ethnicities
and backgrounds, and of course the job soon includes solving a
murder mystery. Along the way, Mary discovers her latent
lesbianism. Set in Portland, Oregon on a superyacht, in a hospital
VIP room, at Rose Festival, and other fun places.
Meet Kristl.... ....Kristl Popp-Kinn. They say every snowflake
is unique, but Kristl is the most unique in her entire town. She is
not happy about it either. In fact, she gets so sad that she wants
to just melt away. Kristl wishes she could be more like the others,
but then one day she discovers that her own special uniqueness may
just save the day......Join Kristl and her family in an exciting
adventure where they learn how being a little different can be a
big blessing.
Get the book and have Kristl teach readers about self-acceptance
and self-esteem. Children and families learn the clear and simple
message of "love yourself for you are." And doesn't the world need
more of this?
Many books on editing tend to talk about the major areas of a book:
character growth, story development, scene structuring, and pace.
Yes, those are important to every story. Without them, the story
falls flat. One part of editing hasn't been adequately covered--the
finer points. Dunne With Editing addresses those points one by one.
Dunne With Editing gives short explanations and adds enough
examples to make each point clear without overloading the reader. A
handy checklist is included. Learn to polish your prose above and
beyond what other writers are doing--or perhaps don't know how to
do. Editors and publishers will notice the difference between your
book and the ones by authors who haven't sharpened their skills as
well as you have. Make sure you send a highly polished manuscript
to a publisher. Dunne With Editing can help you do that.
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