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This volume and its companion, The new dynamics of ageing volume 1,
provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary overviews of the very
latest research on ageing. Together they report the outcomes of the
most concerted investigation ever undertaken into both the
influence shaping the changing nature of ageing and its
consequences for individuals and society. This book concentrates on
four major themes: autonomy and independence in later life, biology
and ageing, food and nutrition and representation of old age. Each
chapter provides a state of the art topic summary as well as
reporting the essential research findings from New Dynamics of
Ageing research projects. There is a strong emphasis on the
practical implications of ageing and how evidence-based policies,
practices and new products can produce individual and societal
benefits.
Charts 200 years of growth, development and global contributions of
veterinary education in Edinburgh Establishment of separate
Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in Edinburgh Establishment of the
war-time Polish Veterinary Faculty in Edinburgh Development of the
postgraduate Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine Involvement of
the University of Edinburgh in Veterinary Education Women as
veterinary graduates in Edinburgh International training in
veterinary medicine and surgery The history of veterinary education
in Edinburgh has been traced from 1696 to 2022. William Dick
established his veterinary school in 1823. The development of his
veterinary interest, formal training and family life is presented.
About 14,000 students from at least 139 countries have studied
towards obtaining undergraduate veterinary degrees and/or
postgraduate qualifications (diplomas, masters, doctorates) from
the Dick Vet, Gamgee's Edinburgh New Veterinary College, and
Williams' New Edinburgh Veterinary College, Polish Veterinary
Faculty and the Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine. The
progressive changes in course duration, content, staffing and
physical facilities are described. The student populations,
graduations, dress codes, extra-curricular activities and
traditions give insights into the lives of veterinary students over
two centuries. The academic and clinical leadership of the
individual veterinary teaching and research institutes is
described. Some indication is given of administrative, teaching and
support staff. The geographical location of veterinary education in
Edinburgh is highlighted.
This volume and its companion, The new dynamics of ageing volume 1,
provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary overviews of the very
latest research on ageing. Together they report the outcomes of the
most concerted investigation ever undertaken into both the
influence shaping the changing nature of ageing and its
consequences for individuals and society. This book concentrates on
four major themes: autonomy and independence in later life, biology
and ageing, food and nutrition and representation of old age. Each
chapter provides a state of the art topic summary as well as
reporting the essential research findings from New Dynamics of
Ageing research projects. There is a strong emphasis on the
practical implications of ageing and how evidence-based policies,
practices and new products can produce individual and societal
benefits.
Charts 200 years of growth, development and global contributions of
veterinary education in Edinburgh Establishment of separate
Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in Edinburgh Establishment of the
war-time Polish Veterinary Faculty in Edinburgh Development of the
postgraduate Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine Involvement of
the University of Edinburgh in Veterinary Education Women as
veterinary graduates in Edinburgh International training in
veterinary medicine and surgery The history of veterinary education
in Edinburgh has been traced from 1696 to 2022. William Dick
established his veterinary school in 1823. The development of his
veterinary interest, formal training and family life is presented.
About 14,000 students from at least 139 countries have studied
towards obtaining undergraduate veterinary degrees and/or
postgraduate qualifications (diplomas, masters, doctorates) from
the Dick Vet, Gamgee's Edinburgh New Veterinary College, and
Williams' New Edinburgh Veterinary College, Polish Veterinary
Faculty and the Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine. The
progressive changes in course duration, content, staffing and
physical facilities are described. The student populations,
graduations, dress codes, extra-curricular activities and
traditions give insights into the lives of veterinary students over
two centuries. The academic and clinical leadership of the
individual veterinary teaching and research institutes is
described. Some indication is given of administrative, teaching and
support staff. The geographical location of veterinary education in
Edinburgh is highlighted.
Delirium is a cognitive disorder consisting of deficits of attention, arousal, consciousness, memory, orientation, perception, speech and language. It represents the most frequent complication of hospitalisation in the older population. Despite its importance in terms of clinical, economic and social considerations, and despite considerable advances in the past decade, it remains a relatively misunderstood and mis-diagnosed condition. This book provides a state-of-the-art update of delirium research, covering its history, conceptualisation, measurement, epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, causes, prevention and management. The final chapter takes a look to the future, highlighting the importance of ongoing interdisciplinary research. As well as being important as a clinical syndrome in its own right, the study of delirium provides a valuable opportunity to understand brain functioning at a fundamental level, and as it is a preventable condition, it is also now being used as a marker to measure the quality of hospital care provided for older people. This volume will serve as a catalyst to revive interest and progress in delirium research and clinical care, and should be read by psychiatrists, neurologists, geriatricians and all those involved in working with the elderly in hospitals or in the community.
Considers historical, cultural, economic, political and
geographical themes relating to Northern Scotland. Northern
Scotland is an established scholarly journal that has been in
existence since 1972. It is a fully peer-reviewed publication whose
editorial board, contributors, reviewers and referees are drawn
from a wide range of experts across the world. While it carries
material of a mainly historical nature, from the earliest times to
the modern era, it is a cross-disciplinary publication, which also
addresses cultural, economic, political and geographical themes
relating to the Highlands and Islands and the north-east of
Scotland. This issue looks at a wide range of topics, including
satire, the Highland clearances, Alexander Mackenzie and diaspora.
Combining a range of articles from a variety of experts, this issue
seeks to explore the history and culture of northern Scotland. Key
Features Considers issues of social change, colonialism, emigration
and migration. Provides fresh readings of Northern Scotland's
established history. Contributors are drawn from a wide range of
experts across the world.
Northern Scotland is an annual peer-reviewed international journal
that addresses historical, cultural, economic, political and
geographical themes relating to the Highlands and Islands and
north-east of Scotland.
For years Alex Pullman and Professor Shaw have been looking beyond
Pluto for what they believe to be a hidden planet. What Alex finds
is even more astonishing. A ship called 'The Ark', and it is on
course for Earth. The scientists aren't the only ones involved.
General Arnold J. Bernstein III heads up the military and all the
General sees is a threat. With the future of humanity on the line,
military and scientific minds clash as they try to decide what to
do. The ongoing 'battle' between Alex and Bernstein would take 'The
Ark' on an epic and perilous journey through time and space.
As the homelessness among ex-service personnel topped 100,000,
groups began to splinter off into armed militia. These people had
not only the will to cause mayhem but had been highly trained by
the very armed forces who had subsequently abandoned them. The
treatment on the streets of one of his ex platoon members caused
Steve Raines to snap. But Raines did not snap in an obvious outward
way, he snapped inside. All his Navy training came to the fore, he
was planning a campaign, and he would execute it perfectly.
A mysterious vessel dubbed 'The Ark' was found lurking at the edge
of the solar system. A team of scientists from all over the world
was gathered by NASA to figure out what this Ark was, and who had
sent it. The Ark rested in orbit of Earth and the empty vessel
became populated with a team led by Doctor Alex Pullman and General
Arnold J. Bernstein III. It was supposed to be a routine
exploration mission to learn about the capabilities of The Ark, but
when the powerful craft leaves Earth's orbit and crawls back
through the Solar System, panic sets in. On the Ark, tension reigns
as a battle for leadership between Alex and the General distracts
everyone from their duties of cracking the mystery of the Ark. But
intrepid scientists push themselves to their limits, facing their
fears in this race against time to understand who sent them on this
journey and, more importantly, where it's leading them.
In the long distant past as mankind began to walk on earth an
advanced spaceship crashed amongst them. This spaceship was `The
Ark' and was populated by 21st century humans. The ship had
brilliantly soft landed on a remote Island in the Bahamas and their
engineers set about the long task of repairing their vessel.
For years Professor Shaw and Alex Pullman have been looking beyond
Pluto for what they believe to be a hidden planet. What they find
is even more astonishing. A ship that calls itself The Ark is on a
collision course with Earth, but the discovery only brings with it
questions. Who sent it? Why aren't they talking? But the scientists
aren't the only ones involved. General Arnold J. Bernstein III
heads up the military branch. When he looks at The Ark, all he sees
is a threat. With the future of humanity on the line, military and
scientific minds clash as they try to decide what to do. Then The
Ark sends a message.
Human movement in space and time, and a conce with the substance of
reality and being are the pervasive themes in this book. The
central poem, Isola Bella, develops this motif as Macdonald's
personal response to Newfoundland. Illustrated with black and wh
The Newfoundland Poetry Series was begun in 1993 as Breakwater's
twentieth anniversary project to honour and preserve the literary
talents of our Newfoundland and Labrador poets.
The Newfoundland Poetry Series was begun in 1993 as Breakwater's
twentieth anniversary project to honour and preserve the literary
talents of our Newfoundland and Labrador poets. Selection is based
on quality. Breakwater's aim is to make the series afford
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