The Kingdom of Sicily, early thirteenth century. The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II has, through invasion and marriage, expanded his empire, but always subject to the will of the pope and the rulings of the Church. Into this world of political and military intrigue steps Michael Scot, a young monk and barbarian from Scotland who tutored Frederick as a boy. Headstrong and determined, Michael Scot persuades the Emperor that translating the lost works of Aristotle would bring him a secret knowledge of science, medicine and astronomy that would advance his cause. Despite the pope declaring such translations heretical, the Emperor agrees that the Scot should proceed, sending him first to the famous translation schools of Toledo and from there to the Moorish library of Cordoba.

This edited collection asks how key New Zealand judgments might read if they were written by a feminist judge. Feminist judging is an emerging critical legal approach that works within the confines of common law legal method to challenge the myth of judicial neutrality and illustrate how the personal experiences and perspectives of judges may influence the reasoning and outcome of their decisions. Uniquely, this book includes a set of cases employing an approach based on mana wahine, the use of Maori values that recognise the complex realities of Maori women's lives. Through these feminist and mana wahine judgments, it opens possibilities of more inclusive judicial decision making for the future. 'This project stops us in our tracks and asks us: how could things have been different? At key moments in our legal history, what difference would it have made if feminist judges had been at the tiller? By doing so, it raises a host of important questions. What does it take to be a feminist judge? Would we want our judges to be feminists and if so why? Is there a uniquely female perspective to judging?' Professor Claudia Geiringer, Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington 'With this book, some of our leading jurists expose the biases and power structures that underpin legal rules and the interpretation of them. Some also give voice to mana wahine perspectives on and about the law that have become invisible over time, perpetuating the impacts of colonialism and patriarchy combined on Maori women. I hope this book will be a catalyst for our nation to better understand and then seek to ameliorate these impacts.' Dr Claire Charters, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Auckland 'The work is highly illuminating and is critical to the development of our legal system ... It is crucial, not only for legal education, so that students of the law open their minds to the different ways legal problems can be conceptualised and decided. It is also crucial if we are going to have a truly just legal system where all the different voices and perspectives are fairly heard.' Professor Mark Henaghan, Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Otago 'I believe this project is particularly important, as few academics or researchers in New Zealand concentrate on judicial method. I am therefore hopeful that it will provoke thoughtful debate in a critical area for society.' The Honourable Justice Helen Winkelmann, New Zealand Court of Appeal

Some cities have long-treasured waterfront promenades, many cities have recently built ones, and others have plans to create them as opportunities arise. Beyond connecting people with urban water bodies, waterfront promenades offer many social and ecological benefits. They are places for social gathering, for physical activity, for relief from the stresses of urban life, and where the unique transition from water to land eco-systems can be nurtured and celebrated. The best are inclusive places, welcoming and accessible to diverse users. This book explores urban waterfront promenades worldwide. It presents 38 promenade case studies-as varied as Vancouver's extensive network that has been built over the last century, the classic promenades in Rio de Janeiro, the promenades in Stockholm's recently built Hammarby Sjoestad eco-district, and the Ma On Shan promenade in the Hong Kong New Territories-analyzing their physical form, social use, the circumstances under which they were built, the public policies that brought them into being, and the threats from sea level rise and the responses that have been made. Based on wide research, Urban Waterfront Promenades examines the possibilities for these public spaces and offers design and planning approaches useful for professionals, community decision-makers, and scholars. Extensive plans, cross sections, and photographs permit visual comparison.

Some cities have long-treasured waterfront promenades, many cities have recently built ones, and others have plans to create them as opportunities arise. Beyond connecting people with urban water bodies, waterfront promenades offer many social and ecological benefits. They are places for social gathering, for physical activity, for relief from the stresses of urban life, and where the unique transition from water to land eco-systems can be nurtured and celebrated. The best are inclusive places, welcoming and accessible to diverse users. This book explores urban waterfront promenades worldwide. It presents 38 promenade case studies-as varied as Vancouver's extensive network that has been built over the last century, the classic promenades in Rio de Janeiro, the promenades in Stockholm's recently built Hammarby Sjoestad eco-district, and the Ma On Shan promenade in the Hong Kong New Territories-analyzing their physical form, social use, the circumstances under which they were built, the public policies that brought them into being, and the threats from sea level rise and the responses that have been made. Based on wide research, Urban Waterfront Promenades examines the possibilities for these public spaces and offers design and planning approaches useful for professionals, community decision-makers, and scholars. Extensive plans, cross sections, and photographs permit visual comparison.

The second edition of "The Urban Design Reader "draws together the very best of classic and contemporary writings to illuminate and expand the theory and practice of urban design. Nearly 50 generous selections include seminal contributions from Howard, Le Corbusier, Lynch, and Jacobs to more recent writings by Waldheim, Koolhaas, and Sorkin. Following the widespread success of the first edition of "The Urban Design Reader," this updated edition continues to provide the most important historical material of the urban design field, but also introduces new topics and selections that address the myriad challenges facing designers today.

The six part structure of the second edition guides the reader through the history, theory and practice of urban design. The reader is initially introduced to those classic writings that provide the historical precedents for city-making into the twentieth century. Part Two introduces the voices and ideas that were instrumental in establishing the foundations of the urban design field from the late 1950s up to the mid-1990s. These authors present a critical reading of the design professions and offer an alternative urban design agenda focused on vital and lively places. The authors in Part Three provide a range of urban design rationales and strategies for reinforcing local physical identity and the creation of memorable places. These selections are largely describing the outcomes of mid-century urban design and voicing concerns over the placeless quality of contemporary urbanism. The fourth part of the Reader explores key issues in urban design and development. Ideas about sprawl, density, community health, public space and everyday life are the primary focus here. Several new selections in this part of the book also highlight important international development trends in the Middle East and China. Part Five presents environmental challenges faced by the built environment professions today, including recent material on landscape urbanism, sustainability, and urban resiliency. The final part examines professional practice and current debates in the field: where urban designers work, what they do, their roles, their fields of knowledge and their educational development. The section concludes with several position pieces and debates on the future of urban design practice.

This book provides an essential resource for students and practitioners of urban design, drawing together important but widely dispersed writings. Part and section introductions are provided to assist readers in understanding the context of the material, summary messages, impacts of the writing, and how they fit into the larger picture of the urban design field.

The Kingdom of Sicily, early thirteenth century. The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II has, through invasion and marriage, expanded his empire, but always subject to the will of the pope and the rulings of the Church. Into this world of political and military intrigue steps Michael Scot, a young monk and barbarian from Scotland who tutored Frederick as a boy. Headstrong and determined, Michael Scot persuades the Emperor that translating the lost works of Aristotle would bring him a secret knowledge of science, medicine and astronomy that would advance his cause. Despite the pope declaring such translations heretical, the Emperor agrees that the Scot should proceed, sending him first to the famous translation schools of Toledo and from there to the Moorish library of Cordoba.

The second edition of "The Urban Design Reader "draws together the very best of classic and contemporary writings to illuminate and expand the theory and practice of urban design. Nearly 50 generous selections include seminal contributions from Howard, Le Corbusier, Lynch, and Jacobs to more recent writings by Waldheim, Koolhaas, and Sorkin. Following the widespread success of the first edition of "The Urban Design Reader," this updated edition continues to provide the most important historical material of the urban design field, but also introduces new topics and selections that address the myriad challenges facing designers today.

The six part structure of the second edition guides the reader through the history, theory and practice of urban design. The reader is initially introduced to those classic writings that provide the historical precedents for city-making into the twentieth century. Part Two introduces the voices and ideas that were instrumental in establishing the foundations of the urban design field from the late 1950s up to the mid-1990s. These authors present a critical reading of the design professions and offer an alternative urban design agenda focused on vital and lively places. The authors in Part Three provide a range of urban design rationales and strategies for reinforcing local physical identity and the creation of memorable places. These selections are largely describing the outcomes of mid-century urban design and voicing concerns over the placeless quality of contemporary urbanism. The fourth part of the Reader explores key issues in urban design and development. Ideas about sprawl, density, community health, public space and everyday life are the primary focus here. Several new selections in this part of the book also highlight important international development trends in the Middle East and China. Part Five presents environmental challenges faced by the built environment professions today, including recent material on landscape urbanism, sustainability, and urban resiliency. The final part examines professional practice and current debates in the field: where urban designers work, what they do, their roles, their fields of knowledge and their educational development. The section concludes with several position pieces and debates on the future of urban design practice.

This book provides an essential resource for students and practitioners of urban design, drawing together important but widely dispersed writings. Part and section introductions are provided to assist readers in understanding the context of the material, summary messages, impacts of the writing, and how they fit into the larger picture of the urban design field.

In all branches of medicine, effective communication between health care professionals and patients, families and carers is essential to ensure first-class treatment. Increasing public awareness of health issues and the ready availability of health information have lead the public to be more widely informed about common conditions and the treatments available. Patients therefore attend a medical consultation better informed so the need for improved communication skills is even greater. This book aims to demystify the 'doctor-patient' relationship in order that patients and potential patients can more easily understand the information which doctors are seeking to convey as well as gaining some insight into the difficulties of communication from a doctor's perspective. Some conversations require specialised skills. Talking to people with difficult personalities and poor social skills can be challenging. Strong emotions of anger, frustration or distress need sensitive handling and particular age groups call on styles of address appropriate to their particular needs. Using the expertise of experienced doctors from many specialties this book covers not only the theory behind good communication skills but also gives a wealth of practical advice. The book covers ethical and legal issues, planning difficult conversations, the patient's and doctor's perspectives, issues surrounding special groups such as children and the elderly, and conversations with patients from different cultural backgrounds. Outlines of possible clinical cases posing specific problems are included with guidance on how to handle them.

This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Breast Cancer: Uses and Opportunities for Molecular Imaging, and is edited by Drs. Elizabeth McDonald and Gary A. Ulaner. Articles will include: Overview of Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis; Nuclear Imaging for Osseous Staging; Therapeutic Role of FDG in Breast Cancer: Treatment Response; Clinical Potential of HER2 Receptor Imaging; Novel Targets for Imaging Breast Cancer: Amino Acid Imaging with Fluciclovine; Overview of Breast Cancer Therapy; Molecular Classification of Breast Cancer; Clinical Potential of Estrogen and Progesterone Receptor Imaging; Diagnostic Role of FDG in Breast Cancer: Discovery to Current; Imaging Breast Cancer Proliferation; Dedicated Breast Gamma Camera Imaging and Breast Positron Emission Tomography: Current Status and Future Directions; and more!

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The Hidden Secret of the Apocalypse: St. John's Revelation Decoded by Elizabeth MacDonald Burrows. Twenty-five years in the making. This book will stun the reader by revealing one of the greatest mysteries of the ages. The Revelation of St. John has existed in the misty corridors of time for 2,000 years, and its beasts and dragons have taxed the imagination of the human world just as long. The Apocalypse is extraordinarily complex and one may wonder how, and why, it has survived through two thousand years of religious controversy. Perhaps, it is because it holds a subtle promise of a new world and whispers a mighty secret, a secret of transformation and redemption. In decoding the Apocalypse, the author has laid a foundation so solid that it defies every book and concept ever written on the subject. No piece of the puzzle remains concealed and the conclusions presented within these pages are logical, as evidenced through the systematic progression of earth and the ancient writings. Herein, is revealed a great Armageddon battle which does not predict a raging and destructive end to our known world, but the magnificent transformation of all mankind from human to divine. The Hidden Secret of the Apocalypse defies explanation ABOUT THE AUTHOR:The author entered Cosmic Consciousness during the early seventies. At that time the mysteries pertaining to the creation of the universe were revealed. Shortly thereafter, she renounced a personal life to serve as a spiritual educator. Elizabeth has devoted over a quarter of a century to the study of ancient Christian manuscripts. Considered one of the foremost authorities in the world on the life of Christ, Elizabeth has deciphered some of the most complex works ever written, including St. John's Revelation. Author of several books, she has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows, and is listed in Who's Who in America.

This book took a quarter of a century to research and write, and is considered one the most accurate biographies ever written about Jesus the Christ. From manuscripts in the Royal Library of England to the secret archives of the Roman Vatican, the life, the lost years, and the secret teachings of Jesus the Christ are herewith revealed. Journey from the home of Jesus' Grandmother and Grandfather, Anna and Joachim, to the cave of his birth, and tour with the master through the period referred to as The Lost Years. Read a translation of the letter Jesus wrote to his mother, which brought him out of the land of the Pharaohs to answer the call of his destiny. And stand with Jesus during his trial before Pilate, now brought to life through a transcript of the court trial and a copy of the death warrant. Lastly, travel with Joseph of Arimathea, as he, Mary, sister of Jesus' mother, Mary Magdalene, Martha and Lazarus, forced into exile, go by boat to England. Granted amnesty by Arviragus, Prince of the royal Silures of Britain, the Holy family builds the first Christian church on British soil. Their dedication ultimately lays the foundation for what will later be known as the Church of England. No other writer presents such an intimate view of the master from Galilee. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The author entered Cosmic Consciousness during the early seventies. At that time the mysteries pertaining to the creation of the universe were revealed. Shortly thereafter, she renounced a personal life to serve as a spiritual educator. Elizabeth has devoted over a quarter of a century to the study of ancient Christian manuscripts. Considered one of the foremost authorities in the world on the life of Christ, Elizabeth has deciphered some of the most complex works ever written, including St. John's Revelation. Author of several books, she has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows, and is listed in Who's Who in America.

Jesus' Secret Teachings to His Elect Besides those things, which belong to all Christians in common, we are not to discourse to you of sublime Mysteries which few are qualified to hear. To teach them openly, would be to betray them. -St. Augustine, A.D. 347 The Lost Jesus Scroll is one of the most remarkable discoveries of the last century, perhaps more important than the Dead Sea Scrolls. John the Beloved wrote the scroll about the same time he wrote his famous Revelation. Later, it came to the Roman Vatican through the hands of Nestorian priests who were forced to flee from the East to escape slaughter by the advancing Genghis Khan. The Communion with the Angels, as taught by Jesus to his elect on the shores of Galilee, defines a path by which every human can raise his or her Divine Nature from the limitations of mortality. Utilization of the powerful forces of heaven and earth, herein described, can and will change the lives of all who read and apply these secrets so long hidden. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The Author entered Cosmic Consciousness during the early seventies. At that time the mysteries pertaining to the creation of the universe were revealed. Shortly thereafter, she renounced a personal life to serve as a spiritual educator. Elizabeth has devoted over a quarter of a century to the study of ancient Christian manuscripts. Considered one of the foremost authorities in the world on the life of Christ, Elizabeth has deciphered some of the most complex work ever written, including St. John's Revelation. Author of several books, she has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows, and is listed in Who's Who in America.

This book is about God, communion with His angels, and the reality of life beyond death. Mystic Voyage describes the journey of a modern corporate woman's search for God, a search which leads her into the greatest heights of mystic vision - oneness with the Creative Principal of the Universe, known as Cosmic Consciousness. She realizes that this state of consciousness will become the consciousness of tomorrow's world and every human being will achieve it - ultimately bringing peace to earth. The author renounces a personal life to become a teacher, that she might assist the human race to better understand its immortality and the amazing journey ahead. Elizabeth writes about the remarkable training subsequently received from the Angelic Kingdom. This knowledge enabled her to understand the origin of creation, to pierce the deepest recesses of the subconscious mind, and to develop the latent powers hidden within every human being. Mystic Voyage takes the reader beyond the portals of mortality to reveal an unseen kingdom that few on earth have experienced.

During the recent centuries the Lord of the Stars has developed a deep concern over one of the smaller planets in his universe called Earth. The planet is imprisoned by the enticements of worldly ways and a shadow of forgetfulness has covered the true nature of the humans. They have little knowledge that they originated from the stars or that their destiny was pre-ordained before the universe began. Now there is a grave danger that Earth will be destroyed if it does not graduate and become divine before it reaches the asteroid belt. The Lord decides it is time to intervene. He creates the planet Htrae, and projects the new planet into Earth's solar system to save its endangered sister. The development of Htrae is entrusted to Ambassador Marius, Chief Mediator for the Universe, who will be aided by Sir Cellular, Professor Biogenics and Master Ether. Their mission is to prepare the inhabitants of Htrae, called Starians, for the execution of - Operation Earth Angel. About the Author: Elizabeth MacDonald Burrows says: This is a book for every human, young or old, who has ever wanted to know the mysteries of life without the burden of abstruse religious treatises, over-whelming philosophical analysis or heavy scientific theories