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Oxford Successful Agricultural Sciences is a trusted Agricultural
Sciences course that is used by teachers all over South Africa. The
rich, relevant, and age appropriate content fully covers the
National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS),
ensuring that learners stay interested throughout the year.
Features: topics are structured according to CAPS which makes the
course easy to use in the classroom; scaffolded content and
concepts provide learners with a solid foundation for success in
exams; a wealth and variety of activities consolidate knowledge and
skills, and provide ample practice to ensure exam success; an exam
section with exam tips and practice papers helps learners prepare
for formal assessment and exams; full colour photographs of animal
breeds, as well as primary and secondary minerals provide easy
recognition; a website feature in the margin guides learners to
important government and agricultural websites to find relevant
information and statistics; "Did you know?" features provide
interesting additional information on the content.
Visions of Development is a path-breaking and original volume,
examining concepts and perceptions of human development through a
unique synthesis of empirical and philosophical work. The author
builds on the foundations of Sen and Nussbaum's capability
approach, now at the forefront of development studies. The book
aims to identify and clarify academic concepts of development, to
consider how poor people themselves perceive 'development' and
confronts abstract concepts of development with the views of
ordinary people. It represents the first systematic attempt to
construct a development ethic (list of valuable capabilities) that
is based directly on the values and experiences of the poor. David
Clark considers the case for viewing development in terms of the
expansion of human capabilities instead of some narrow conception
of utility or opulence; and develops a non-paternalistic
methodology for forging a development ethic that can respect the
values of all people. He then proceeds to develop an account of
human development based on the perceptions of people living in both
rural and urban locations in South Africa - Murraysburg and
Wallacedene respectively. A multidisciplinary and accessible text,
this challenging book will appeal not only to scholars and
researchers in development economics but also economic geographers,
social scientists and political economists. It will also be of
great interest to policymakers and practitioners.
In examining countries that have experienced rapid economic growth
and development, the proper role of the state vis-a-vis the market
has been intensely scrutinized and debated. Engaging this
literature through the lenses of neoliberalism and globalization,
the authors provide a thorough and compelling study of the varying
developmental experiences of Chile and Taiwan. This excellent book
is a valuable reading for scholars and students of the politics and
economics of development.' - Alexander C. Tan, University of
Canterbury, New Zealand'Challenging Neoliberalism provides an
excellent analysis of the characteristics, contradictions and
limits of neoliberalism and globalization. And it is a brilliant
investigation of two exemplary cases of free-market based
development: Chile and Taiwan. Employing institutionalist theory,
Cal and Evelyn Clark provide a precise and penetrating study of the
neoliberalization of these two countries and their divergent
socio-economic growth policies that engendered equally important
'economic miracles.' The authors' ability to convincingly
illustrate the ultimate incompatibility of neoliberalism and
globalization makes Challenging Neoliberalism a novel and timely
addition to the debate on neoliberal globalization.' - Alessandro
Bonanno, Sam Houston State University, US 'Clark and Clark do an
excellent job of pointing to the paradoxes inherent in neoliberal
economic policies through a case study of Chile and Taiwan. It is
unusual to see an analysis that involves two countries so different
from one another. Clark and Clark argue that, despite their similar
strategies of opening their markets to the global economy and
pursuing export-led growth, there are tremendous differences in the
outcomes in Chile and Taiwan. This book would be a great addition
to courses on globalization and political economy. It renders
complex concepts clear and presents substantial background
information such that readers unfamiliar with Chile and/or Taiwan
can make sense of their economic and social policies.' - Tanya
Maria Golash-Boza, University of California, Merced, US
Neoliberalism, which advocates free markets without government
interference, has become increasingly utilized and controversial
over the last three and a half decades. This book presents case
studies of Chile and Taiwan, two countries that seemingly prospered
from adopting neoliberal strategies, and finds that their
developmental histories challenge neoliberalism in fundamental
ways. From one perspective, the political economies of Chile and
Taiwan might appear to be poster children for neoliberalism. Both
took aggressive policy actions (Taiwan in the 1960s and Chile in
the 1970s) to create market-driven economies that were well
integrated into the capitalist global economy. Subsequently, these
two countries were cited as 'economic miracles' that opened their
markets, resulting in rapid economic growth and development. A
closer examination of the two nations, however, turns up very
significant differences between them. In particular, Taiwan, with
its much more statist approach to development, outperformed Chile
by a considerable margin; and some of the experiences of Chile
departed markedly from neoliberal predictions. The authors argue
that Taiwan s strategy was the more successful of the two,
primarily because it discarded the ideology of neoliberalism and
unfettered laissez-faire. Scholars, educators, and students
studying globalization, political economy, and/or economic
development will find this book an irreplaceable addition to the
discussion of neoliberalism.
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protection of natural resources and biodiversity through protected
areas is increasingly based on ecological principles.
Simultaneously the concept of ecosystem-based management has become
broadly accepted and implemented over the last two decades.
However, this period has also seen unprecedented rapid global
social and ecological change, which has weakened many protection
efforts.These changes have created an awareness of opportunities
for innovative approaches to managing protected areas and of the
need to integrate social and economic concerns with ecological
elements in protected areas and parks management. A rare collection
of articles that fuses academic theory, critique of practice and
practical knowledge, Transforming Parks and Protected Areas
analyzes and critiques these theories, practices, and philosophies,
looking in-detail at the emerging issues in the design and
operation of parks and protected areas. Addressing critical
dynamics and current practices in parks and protected areas
management, the excellent volume goes well beyond simple managerial
solutions and descriptions of standard practice. With contributions
from leading academics and practitioners, this book will be of
value to all those working within ecology, natural resources,
conservation and parks management as well as students and academics
across the environmental sciences and land use management.
In this new edition, Reader's Choice continues its legacy of
teaching skills for academic success. The brand new edition of the
classic textbook teaches readers that the most important skill is
selecting the best reading strategies for solving everyday reading
challenges. The exercises and readings in Reader's Choice help
students become independent, efficient readers.Reader's Choice
provides 9 units that teach progressively more complex reading
strategies. These units are accompanied by skills-focused
activities as well as full reading passages. Units include readings
and materials from respected news sites such as NPR, commonly used
items like transit maps, excerpts from well-known literary works
such as Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," and much more. Together,
these readings provide engaging, real world examples that allow
students to strengthen the reading skills vital to academic and
career success. In Reader's Choice, 6th Edition, students will:
Learn key critical reading skills for prose, charts, graphs, and
data, such as analyzing context clues, using prefixes and suffixes,
and more Develop contextual reading skills through real life
scenarios and practice exercises Engage with high-interest examples
from popular news sources, contemporary literature, and scientific
studies - Complete interactive online quizzes and exercises to
supplement and measure student learning Reader's Choice, 6th
Edition is accompanied by a companion website featuring student
resources and by a set of teaching materials supporting classroom
use. CEFR Levels: B1, B2, C1, C2
A large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural history
of birds There are some 10,000 bird species in existence today,
occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The
variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee
hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of
the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet. Taking
you inside the extraordinary world of birds, What Is a Bird?
explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing an
up-close look at their morphology, unique internal anatomy and
physiology, fascinating and varied behavior, and ecology. It
features hundreds of color illustrations and draws on a broad range
of examples, from the familiar backyard sparrow to the most exotic
birds of paradise. A must-have book for birders and armchair
naturalists, What Is a Bird? is a celebration of the rich
complexity of bird life. An absorbing and beautifully presented
exploration of the natural history of birds Integrates
physiological adaptations with ecology and behavior Features a
wealth of color photographs and explanatory figures Uses scanning
electron microscope imagery to provide a rare close-up view of
structures not normally visible Provides insights into our complex
relationship with birds, from our enduring fascination with them to
the threats they face and the challenges of conservation
This is the sixth edition of a popular textbook on multivariate
analysis. Well-regarded for its practical and accessible approach,
with excellent examples and good guidance on computing, the book is
particularly popular for teaching outside statistics, i.e. in
epidemiology, social science, business, etc. The sixth edition has
been updated with a new chapter on data visualization, a
distinction made between exploratory and confirmatory analyses and
a new section on generalized estimating equations and many new
updates throughout. This new edition will enable the book to
continue as one of the leading textbooks in the area, particularly
for non-statisticians. Key Features: Provides a comprehensive,
practical and accessible introduction to multivariate analysis.
Keeps mathematical details to a minimum, so particularly geared
toward a non-statistical audience. Includes lots of detailed worked
examples, guidance on computing, and exercises. Updated with a new
chapter on data visualization.
This book serves two purposes: first, it celebrates the career of
the late Maureen Tilley; second, it provides a "state of the field"
look at some of the latest scholarship on Christian North Africa in
late antiquity. The chapters, written by both senior scholars and
the next generation of North African researchers, fills gaps in
some of our understandings of the colorful people, places, and
disputes that arose in the unique environment of Christian North
Africa. The book centers around Augustine, Donatist studies, and
North African biblical interpretation, representing Tilley's major
areas of interest, while also ensuring coverage of Tertullian (a
major figure in the North African church and one of Tilley's
hobbyhorses) and the pilgrimages to North Africa and other places.
It contributes to the field(s) by providing new scholarship from
some of the biggest names in Christian North Africa studies (Patout
Burns, Robin Jensen, Bill Tabbernee, Anthony Dupont, and Allan
Fitzgerald) and in Patristic/early Christian studies writ large
(Blake Leyerle and Geoffrey Dunn) while demonstrating the new
trajectories of Christian North Africa research from early career
(Alden Bass) and emerging (Colum Dever) scholars. The editors were
Tilley's dissertation director (the late Liz Clark) and one of her
last mentees (Zach Smith), so the entire collection has a meta-view
of academic genealogy—knowledge flowing from Tilley's mentor,
through colleagues and mentees, and down through and to the next
generation who carry on those legacies.
A fascinating view of the career of Bridget Riley, one of the most
significant living artists, through her personal archive of her own
works on paper Devoted exclusively to the artist's works on paper,
Bridget Riley Drawings: From the Artist's Studio explores the
importance of these works not only as a means of visual
experimentation but as works of art in their own right. Throughout
her working life, Riley has preserved works of particular
significance, creating an archive that records her constant
artistic inquiry and development. The studies presented in the book
are drawn entirely from this personal collection, with Riley's own
input. They demonstrate the artist's progression from early
figurative works, through the monochrome geometry of the 1960s, to
the examination of color that has characterized the second half of
her long career. The choice of work explores the themes that have
absorbed Riley in different periods and highlights key influences:
the importance of life drawing to her and the significance of
artists such as Seurat and Mondrian. The book illustrates-literally
and figuratively-the story of a productive and constantly
experimental career, underpinned by drawing. Distributed for Modern
Art Press Exhibition Schedule: The Art Institute of Chicago
(September 17, 2022-January 16, 2023) Hammer Museum, Los Angeles
(January 29-May 7, 2023) The Morgan Library & Museum, New York
(June 16-October 22, 2023)
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A thought-provoking volume on Edvard Munch’s often neglected
pictures of nature, exploring the Norwegian artist’s landscapes,
seascapes, and existential environments in light of his own time
and ours This richly illustrated catalogue provides a multifaceted
perspective on the pictures of nature and landscape by Norwegian
artist Edvard Munch (1863–1944). This important topic has been
neglected in scholarship on Munch, despite the fact that it is a
major motif in his oeuvre. This volume is the first to explore the
theme in its full breadth throughout Munch’s corpus, including
his paintings, lithographs, watercolors, and woodcuts. His
depictions of forests, farmland, and the seashore, as well as
paintings of sea storms, snow, and other extreme weather, present
us with undulating forms that animate nature. They likewise provide
an example of Munch’s preference for liminal spaces where
transformations take place, often celebrating human interaction
with nature in its many manifestations. The book also considers
Munch’s less conventional landscapes, and particularly those
where his famous Scream motif occurs. These environments depict
nature in an existential way, suggesting that the artist held a
deep concern for nature’s destruction by humans—a concern no
less relevant today. A complementary look at his writings as
primary sources alongside his images shows how Munch mixed a
scientific perspective on nature with metaphysical and spiritual
notions of rebirth that permeate other parts of his corpus. The
book also includes a engaging short story by award-winning author
Ali Smith that was inspired by Munch's work. Distributed for
MUNCHÂ Exhibition Schedule: Clark Art Institute,
Williamstown, MA (June 10–October 15, 2023) Museum Barberini,
Potsdam (November 18, 2023–April 1, 2024) Munch Museum, Oslo
(April 27–August 24, 2024)
Now it its second edition, this book is an authoritative and
comprehensive review on all aspects of the law that relate to
liability insurance contracts. It aims to cover the all the major
types of liability insurance, not just professional indemnity
insurance, and presents the issues according to the general
principles of contract law. Updated to include the impact of the
Insurance Act 2015, the book takes a comparative view of the law,
tailored to those professionals operating in a global economy, as
well as academics and post-graduate students.
This comprehensive volume investigates the dynamics of mobilization
and demobilization of social networks before, during, and after
episodes of political turbulence in the Middle East region,
focusing particularly on the 2011 Arab uprisings. The authors
consider important questions regarding agency, strategic action,
and institutional outcomes that have significance for social
mobilization, social movements, and authoritarian governance. This
collection proposes an interactive perspective linking up
contentious politics with routine governance through a dynamic
articulation of repertoires of contention. The authors use a
micro-mobilization perspective to frame the different trajectories
of protest networks in times of uncertainty. They place the
interactions between grassroots activists, structured
organizations, and state actors at the centre of the explanation of
change and stability in the recent mobilizations of the region. By
starting with descriptions of interactions at the grassroots level,
the authors then explain macro level dynamics between networks and
other players, including the state. This book was originally
published as a special issue of the journal Social Movement
Studies.
Practical and simple activities to help you break free from the
anxious, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts that feed your anxiety
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confidence! If you're ready to stop letting your anxious thoughts
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workbook can show you how. In these increasingly challenging times,
kids and teens need mental health resources more than ever. With
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easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.
This comprehensive volume investigates the dynamics of mobilization
and demobilization of social networks before, during, and after
episodes of political turbulence in the Middle East region,
focusing particularly on the 2011 Arab uprisings. The authors
consider important questions regarding agency, strategic action,
and institutional outcomes that have significance for social
mobilization, social movements, and authoritarian governance. This
collection proposes an interactive perspective linking up
contentious politics with routine governance through a dynamic
articulation of repertoires of contention. The authors use a
micro-mobilization perspective to frame the different trajectories
of protest networks in times of uncertainty. They place the
interactions between grassroots activists, structured
organizations, and state actors at the centre of the explanation of
change and stability in the recent mobilizations of the region. By
starting with descriptions of interactions at the grassroots level,
the authors then explain macro level dynamics between networks and
other players, including the state. This book was originally
published as a special issue of the journal Social Movement
Studies.
This study of official corruption and the politics of
anti-corruption campaigns offers a comprehensive empirical,
comparative and theoretical analysis of this phenomenon as both
system and symptom. It highlights the structure, impact and
function of political elite corruption from 1965-1990.
A proven-effective CBT approach to help you break the cycle of
repetitive negative thinking If you suffer from anxiety or
depression, chances are you also experience unwanted, distressing,
and repetitive thoughts. These negative thoughts are often grounded
in anger, guilt, shame, worry, humiliation, resentment, or regret.
And the more you try to gain control over these thoughts, the more
they seem to spiral out of your control. So, how can you break free
from this self-defeating 'mind trap, ' and experience lasting peace
and relief? The Negative Thoughts Workbook offers a step-by-step
program to help you target and effectively cope with negative
thinking patterns. Based on effective cognitive behavioral therapy
(CBT) strategies, this practical guide outlines a transdiagnostic
approach to managing the thoughts that drive your emotional
distress and threaten your mental health and well-being. You are
not condemned to a life of constant, chaotic, or disturbing
thoughts. If you're ready to take shelter from the storm inside
your head, the easy-to-follow activities in this evidence-based
workbook will help you gain control over your cycles of negative
thinking. Discover powerful ways to: Identify your own thinking
traps Deal with worry and anxiety Stop rumination before it takes
over Confront shame and move beyond regret Find release from
resentment
This comprehensive reference work provides an overview of the
concepts, methodologies, and applications in computational
linguistics and natural language processing (NLP). * Features
contributions by the top researchers in the field, reflecting the
work that is driving the discipline forward * Includes an
introduction to the major theoretical issues in these fields, as
well as the central engineering applications that the work has
produced * Presents the major developments in an accessible way,
explaining the close connection between scientific understanding of
the computational properties of natural language and the creation
of effective language technologies * Serves as an invaluable
state-of-the-art reference source for computational linguists and
software engineers developing NLP applications in industrial
research and development labs of software companies
** This title was originally published in 2007. The version
published in 2012 is a PB reprint of the original HB** The
protection of natural resources and biodiversity through protected
areas is increasingly based on ecological principles.
Simultaneously the concept of ecosystem-based management has become
broadly accepted and implemented over the last two decades.
However, this period has also seen unprecedented rapid global
social and ecological change, which has weakened many protection
efforts.These changes have created an awareness of opportunities
for innovative approaches to managing protected areas and of the
need to integrate social and economic concerns with ecological
elements in protected areas and parks management. A rare collection
of articles that fuses academic theory, critique of practice and
practical knowledge, Transforming Parks and Protected Areas
analyzes and critiques these theories, practices, and philosophies,
looking in-detail at the emerging issues in the design and
operation of parks and protected areas. Addressing critical
dynamics and current practices in parks and protected areas
management, the excellent volume goes well beyond simple managerial
solutions and descriptions of standard practice. With contributions
from leading academics and practitioners, this book will be of
value to all those working within ecology, natural resources,
conservation and parks management as well as students and academics
across the environmental sciences and land use management.
This book examines the experiences and good practices of ACLEDA
Bank, Cambodia. Applicable to banks and microfinance institutions
around the globe, it includes materials for classroom instruction
on organizational development, financial sector development, the
role of government and investors in supporting the financial
market, and the benefits to customers. Following on the previous
publication When There Was No Money, which tells the ACLEDA story
by tracing its history and various stages of organizational
development in the financial sector as it evolved in Cambodia from
1991 to 2004, this book examines the 2nd decade in the bank's
history, including its expansion to Lao PDR and Myanmar, and the
launch of subsidiaries, such as ACLEDA Securities and the ACLEDA
Institute of Business. Adopting a documentary approach, the book
presents case studies supported by current economic and financial
literature, as well as stories from a wide range of interviews with
the board, management, staff, customers, competitors and
regulators. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource
for financial institutions, investors, researchers and students
interested in financial inclusion, financial sector development,
good governance of financial institutions, microfinance, aid
effectiveness, post-conflict organizational development, and
Cambodia.
This is the sixth edition of a popular textbook on multivariate
analysis. Well-regarded for its practical and accessible approach,
with excellent examples and good guidance on computing, the book is
particularly popular for teaching outside statistics, i.e. in
epidemiology, social science, business, etc. The sixth edition has
been updated with a new chapter on data visualization, a
distinction made between exploratory and confirmatory analyses and
a new section on generalized estimating equations and many new
updates throughout. This new edition will enable the book to
continue as one of the leading textbooks in the area, particularly
for non-statisticians. Key Features: Provides a comprehensive,
practical and accessible introduction to multivariate analysis.
Keeps mathematical details to a minimum, so particularly geared
toward a non-statistical audience. Includes lots of detailed worked
examples, guidance on computing, and exercises. Updated with a new
chapter on data visualization.
Jaundice ofnewbom infants was described by several authors in the
17th century. The condition, however, was usually thought of as
being similar to adult jaundice and due ro occlusion of the bile
ducts by 'glutinous humours'. On the other hand, some writers
reported on the fact that more than one consecutive baby was often
affected, and there is a classic example of the disease in twins
written by Louyse Bourgeois, the midwife of Marie de Medici, in
1609. It was not until early in the 20th century that it was
realised that the common link between these familial cases was
anaemia, and later still that this was of the haemolytic type. The
breakthrough, in terms of an idea, came in 1938, when Darrow
postulated that the baby's red cells were destroyed by an immune
reaction on the part of the mother, the result of immunisation by
paternal factors in the fetus. Shortly afterwards Wiener discovered
an entirely new blood group system, 'Rh', and it was found that it
was in compatibility within this system that was responsible for
the vast majority of cases of haemolytic disease of the newborn."
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