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This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
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High-risk youth are rarely able to succeed in school, on the
job, in their family relationships, or in society at large. They
often express hopelessness, frustration, anger. Even after they
have acquired skills and have begun to work, they tend to lose
jobs, fail again in schools, and become involved in crimes. There
is a noted connection between youth who come from dysfunctional
families and have low academic skills, nonexistent career goals,
poor work history, drug and/or alcohol abuse, and involvement with
the juvenile justice system.
Ivan C. Frank explains the need for longer term alternative
educational programs in highly supportive environments for
high-risk youth. He describes the features and coverage of programs
in Israel and in some American cities that have rehabilitated
high-risk youth.
This book discusses peer group programs and long range community
efforts to rehabilitate street youth, gang members, and other youth
who have low self-esteem, come from dysfunctional families, and are
failures in school and society in general. Through his experience
and workshops, Frank has found ways for these youth to deal with
their rage and shame in a productive, effective, and edifying
manner. The author shows how behavior and attitude improve when the
youths learn to curb their feelings of inadequacy by building
positive self-esteem. This will be an excellent tool for educators,
counselors, social workers, and others concerned with troubled
adolescents.
The authors examine the utility of the U.S. Government's
whole-of-government (WoG) approach for responding to the
challenging security demands of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
They specifically discuss the strategic objectives of interagency
cooperation particularly in the areas of peacebuilding and conflict
management. Discussions range from the conceptual to the practical,
with a focus on the challenges and desirability of interagency
cooperation in international interventions. The book shares
experiences and expertise on the need for and the future of an
American grand strategy in an era characterized by increasingly
complex security challenges and shrinking budgets. All authors
agree that taking the status quo for granted is a major obstacle to
developing a successful grand strategy and that government,
military, international and nongovernmental organizations, and the
private sector are all called upon to contribute their best talents
and efforts to joint global peace and security activities. Included
are viewpoints from academia, the military, government agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and industry. Despite the broad
range of viewpoints, a number of overarching themes and tentative
agreements emerged.
The more uncertain the developments in Russia and the rest of the
former Soviet Union become, the more urgent is the need to
understand Soviet military thinking over 75-year span of Soviet
history. Although other books discuss various aspects of Soviet
military thought, this study by senior scholars more thoroughly
combines the perspectives of history and the social sciences to
understand Soviet military doctrine, experience, and tendencies
from its birth with Lenin's militarization of Marxism in 1915 to
the far-reaching changes introduced by Gorbachev--with all the
attendant dilemmas and tensions up to the coup and revolutionary
upheavals of 1991. This appraisal of the Soviet way of war is
significant for scholars and professionals in Soviet studies,
military affairs, and international politics. This collection shows
how ideology, technology, experience, and personalities have shaped
Soviet military doctrine since the Bolshevik Revolution. This study
defines the shifting interplay of defensive and offensive
strategies at different times, various policies for dealing with
perceived threats of nuclear or conventional war, and reviews
current discussions and future policy directions. First, the book
describes the form and content of Soviet military doctrine from
Lenin's creation of its premises in 1915 until Gorbachev's
refutation of these premises in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Next, the book examines Soviet military thinking in light of the
experiences of World War I and the Russian Civil War, the episodes
of the interwar years, World War II, and the Cold War. The book
then assesses the key issues that have marked the changing
political and military landscape in the last years ofthe pre-coup
Soviet Union. Included is the text of the last full statement of
Soviet military doctrine before the coup and the breakup of the old
Soviet Union. Finally, the book presents a window into the enduring
proclivities of the Soviet/Russian way of war to provide a context
for meeting the future and tempering its uncertainties. A
concluding bibliographical essay points to significant literature
on Soviet military doctrine.
The Encyclopedia of Archival Writers, 1515-2015, is a reference
work that includes the profiles of authors of literature about
records and archives in the Western world who have shaped the
records and archives field over a span of 500 years. The 144
archival writers from 13 countries who are included in this volume
were selected by an international advisory board on the basis of
their impact on the records and archives profession and discipline,
the presence of their publications in educational programs' reading
lists, and the frequency of reference to their work. Among the
writers included in this volume are Albertino Barisone of Padua
(1587-1667), Sir Hilary Jenkinson of England (1882-1961), Adolf
Brenneke of Germany (1875-1946), Theodore R. Schellenberg of the
United States (1903-1970), Robert-Henri Bautier of France
(1922-2010), Terry Cook of Canada (1947-2014), Vicenta Cortes
Alonso of Spain (1925-), Eric Ketelaar of the Netherlands (1944-),
Aurelio Tanodi of Argentina (1914-2011), Scott Maclean of Australia
(1919-2003), and Verne Harris of South Africa (1958 - ). Arranged
in alphabetical order, each entry includes a biography,
intellectual contributions, and a brief essential bibliography. A
total of 113 educators, professionals and students in the records
and archives field-55 of whom are also profiled in this
Encyclopedia--contributed to this volume. There is no other book in
any language that focuses on the life and work of authors of
records and archives literature. In fact, there is not easily
available information on such writers. Thus, most entries involved
quite a bit of research on dead writers and interviews with the
living ones. Several living writers supported this work by
accepting to author their own entry
Challenging the predominantly Euro-American approaches to the
field, this volume brings together essays on a wide array of
literary, filmic and journalistic responses to the decade-long wars
in Afghanistan and Iraq. Shifting the focus from so-called 9/11
literature to narratives of the war on terror, and from the
transatlantic world to Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, the Afghan-Pak
border region, South Waziristan, Al-Andalus and Kenya, the book
captures the multiple transnational reverberations of the
discourses on terrorism, counter-terrorism and insurgency. These
include, but are not restricted to, the realignment of geopolitical
power relations; the formation of new terrorist networks (ISIS) and
regional alliances (Iraq/Syria); the growing number of terrorist
incidents in the West; the changing discourses on security and
technologies of warfare; and the leveraging of fundamental
constitutional principles. The essays featured in this volume draw
upon, and critically engage with, the conceptual trajectories
within American literary debates, postcolonial discourse and
transatlantic literary criticism. Collectively, they move away from
the trauma-centrism and residual US-centrism of early literary
responses to 9/11 and the criticism thereon, while responding to
postcolonial theory's call for a historical foregrounding of
terrorism, insurgency and armed violence in the colonial-imperial
power nexus. This book was originally published as a special issue
of the European Journal of English Studies.
To meet the demands of archivists increasingly tasked with the
responsibility for hybrid collections, this indispensable guide
covers contemporary archival practice for managing analog and
digital materials in a single publication. Terms describing
activities central to the archival process-such as appraisal,
acquisition, arrangement, description, storage, access, and
preservation-are included. In addition, responsibilities
traditionally considered outside the purview of the archivist but
currently impacting professional activities-such as cybersecurity,
digital forensics, digital curation, distributed systems (e.g.,
cloud computing), and distributed trust systems (e.g.,
blockchain)-are also covered. The Handbook is divided into ten
sections: current environment; records creation and recordkeeping
systems; appraisal and acquisition; arrangement and description;
storage and preservation; digital preservation; user services;
community outreach and advocacy; risk management, security and
privacy; and management and leadership. Some terms touch on more
than one category, which made sorting a challenge. Readers are
encouraged to consult both the table of contents and the index, as
a topic may be addressed in more than one entry. A total of 111
entries by 105 authors are defined and described in The Handbook.
The majority (79) of the contributors were from the US, 12 from
Canada, 7 from the United Kingdom, 3 from Australia, 1 each from
Germany, Jamaica, New Zealand, and the Russian Federation. Because
archival practice differs among practitioners in different
countries, this work represents an amalgamation. The Handbook was
written primarily for archival practitioners who wish to access
desired information at the point of need. However, can also serve
as a valuable resource for students pursuing careers in the
archival profession and information professionals engaged in
related fields.
A fresh new treatment written by industry insiders, this work gives
readers a remarkably clear view into the world of chemical
separation. The authors review distillation, extraction,
adsorption, crystallization, and the use of membranes – providing
historical perspective, explaining key features, and offering
insights from personal experience. The book is for engineers and
chemists with current or future responsibility for chemical
separation on a commercial scale – in its design, operation, or
improvement – or for anyone wanting to learn more about chemical
separation from an industrial point of view. The result is a
compelling survey of popular technologies and the profession, one
that brings the art and craft of chemical separation to life. Ever
wonder how popular separation technologies came about, how a
particular process functions, or how mass transfer units differ
from theoretical stages? Or perhaps you want some pointers on how
to begin solving a separation problem.  You will find clear
explanations and valuable insights into these and other aspects of
industrial practice in this refreshing new survey.
The professional advice and the sheer beauty of these projects make
this title a "must-have" reference for every power carver. Improved
performance, versatile attachments, and lower prices have placed
power tools within the reach of every woodworker. Celebrating 20
years of power carving wizardry, this big book presents all-time
favorite projects and patterns from Woodcarving Illustrated, the
leading how-to magazine for carving enthusiasts. If you ve been
thinking about trying your hand at power carving, or are looking to
expand your power carving skills, this powerhouse collection is
exactly what you need. It features a stunning gallery of work and a
complete buyer s guide to exciting new tools from Dremel, Foredom,
and other manufacturers. Covering everything from the basics of
safety to the strategy for texturing feathers, Power Carving
Manual, Second Edition offers expert information, insight, and
inspiration from today s top power carvers, including Frank
Russell, Jack Kochan, David Sabol, Lori Corbett, Chuck Solomon, and
Dave Hamilton. "
Challenging the predominantly Euro-American approaches to the
field, this volume brings together essays on a wide array of
literary, filmic and journalistic responses to the decade-long wars
in Afghanistan and Iraq. Shifting the focus from so-called 9/11
literature to narratives of the war on terror, and from the
transatlantic world to Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, the Afghan-Pak
border region, South Waziristan, Al-Andalus and Kenya, the book
captures the multiple transnational reverberations of the
discourses on terrorism, counter-terrorism and insurgency. These
include, but are not restricted to, the realignment of geopolitical
power relations; the formation of new terrorist networks (ISIS) and
regional alliances (Iraq/Syria); the growing number of terrorist
incidents in the West; the changing discourses on security and
technologies of warfare; and the leveraging of fundamental
constitutional principles. The essays featured in this volume draw
upon, and critically engage with, the conceptual trajectories
within American literary debates, postcolonial discourse and
transatlantic literary criticism. Collectively, they move away from
the trauma-centrism and residual US-centrism of early literary
responses to 9/11 and the criticism thereon, while responding to
postcolonial theory's call for a historical foregrounding of
terrorism, insurgency and armed violence in the colonial-imperial
power nexus. This book was originally published as a special issue
of the European Journal of English Studies.
Smell the bark of the aromatic Sassafras. Wonder at the Lodgepole Pine, whose heat-activated cones reseed forests destroyed by fire. Search for the Sugar Maple, whose foliage blazes red and yellow in autumn. North America's trees rank among natures most awesome creations. This premier field guide features all characteristics—tree shape, bar, leaf, flower, fruit, and twig—for quick identification, making it a superior choice for students, trail walks, and scientific or commercial needs. This guide covers:
· All of North America in one volume
· Over 730 species in 76 families and 160 range maps
· Native species and important introduced foreign varieties
· Text, range maps, and illustrations seen together at a glance
· Common and scientific names
· Convenient measuring rules
Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.
National Archives store materials relating to the history of a
nation, usually operated by the government of that nation. This is
the first ever comprehensive source of information about national
archives around the world covers the national archives of all 195
countries recognized by the United Nations (the 193 member states
and the 2 that non-member observer states: The Holy See and the
State of Palestine) as well as Taiwan (Republic of China). Of the
196 countries, 54 are in Africa, 49 in Asia, 44 in Europe, 33 in
Latin America and the Caribbean, 14 in Oceania, and 2 in Northern
America. All countries maintain a repository for government and
historical records; whether all allow public access will be
determined through research for this work. The National Archives of
all 196 countries will be included in this work (see Appendix A).
Each entry contains: *general information about the archive and
when it is open to researchers (if applicable), * historical
information about the institution and how it developed,
*information about the archives today (its mission, functions,
organization, services, and a description of its physical and
digital infrastructures), and *a current focus section spotlighting
one part of the collection's holdings.
"Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda
Approach" blends postural techniques, neurology, and functional
capabilities in order to alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain and
promote greater functionality. Developed by Vladimir Janda,
respected neurologist and physiotherapist, the Janda approach
presents a unique perspective to rehabilitation. In contrast to a
more traditional structural view, the Janda approach is
functional--emphasizing the importance of the sensorimotor system
in controlling movement and chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes
from sports and general activities." Assessment and Treatment of
Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach" is the only text to offer
practical, evidence-based application of Janda's theories.
Filled with illustrations, photos, and step-by-step
instructions, "Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance" uses a
systematic approach in presenting information that can be used in
tandem with other clinical techniques. This resource for
practitioners features the following tools: --A rationale for
rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal sytem based on the
relationship between the central nervous system and the motor
system --A systematic method for the functional examination of the
muscular system --Treatment processes focusing on the triad of
normalization of peripheral structures, restoration of muscle
balance, and facilitation of afferent systems and sensorimotor
training --The role of muscle imbalance and functional pathology of
sensorimotor systems for specific pain complaints, including
cervical pain syndrome, upper- and lower-extremity pain syndromes,
and low back pain syndromes
"Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance" provides an
evidence-based explanation of muscle imbalance. The step-by-step
Janda system of evaluation is explained--including analysis of
posture, balance, and gait; evaluation of movement patterns;
testing of muscle length; and assessment of the soft tissue. The
text explores treatment options for muscle imbalance through
facilitation and inhibition techniques and sensorimotor training to
restore neuromsucular function. It also includes four case studies
examining musculoskeletal conditions and showing how the Janda
approach compares with other treatments. This text combines theory,
evidence, and applications to assist clinicians in implementing the
Janda approach into their practice.
"Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda
Approach" focuses on the neurological aspects of muscle imbalance
that are common causes of pain and dysfunction in sports and
occupational activities. By distilling the scientific works of
Vladimir Janda into a practical, systematic approach, this unique
resource will assist health care providers in treating patients
with musculoskeletal complaints as well as exercise professionals
in developing appropriate exercise prescription and training
programs.
Here is the first-ever comprehensive guide to archival concepts,
principles, and practices. Encyclopedia of Archival Science
features 154 entries, which address every aspect of archival
professional knowledge. These entries range from traditional ideas
(like appraisal and provenance) to today's challenges (digitization
and digital preservation). They present the thoughts of leading
luminaries like Ernst Posner, Margaret Cross-Norton, and Philip
Brooks as well as those of contemporary authors and rising
scholars. Historical and ethical components of practice are infused
throughout the work. Edited by Luciana Duranti from the University
of British Columbia and Patricia C. Franks from San Jose State
University, this landmark work was overseen by an editorial board
comprised of leading archivists and archival educators from every
continent: Adrian Cunningham (Queensland State Archives,
Australia), Fiorella Foscarini (University of Toronto and
University of Amsterdam), Pat Galloway (University of Texas at
Austin), Shadrack Katuu (International Atomic Energy Agency),
Giovanni Michetti (University of Rome La Sapienza), Ken Thibodeau
(National Archives and Records Administration, US), and Geoffrey
Yeo (University College London, UK).
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