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Terrorism suffers the fate of many issues receiving wide media
coverage: it is much discussed but little understood. First
published in 1990, this book develops a clear conceptual framework
which will enable the reader to come to a better assessment of the
exact extent and nature of the threat posed by terrorism and of the
measures appropriate to combating it. With numerous case studies
including the British in Northern Ireland and the Americans in the
Middle East, the author gives a comparative survey of
counter-terrorism in the United States, the United Kingdom, and
Canada.
Willie G. Davidson likes to say that he was born with gasoline in
his veins and a crayon in each hand. A designer at heart, Davidson
combined his passions for art and motorcycles to extend a
multi-generational unbroken thread from Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
Company's birth in a wooden shed in the early twentieth century to
today. The grandson of one of the company's founders and the son of
one of its longtime presidents, Davidson created a series of iconic
designs that defined Harley-Davidson "factory custom" bikes and
cemented its standing as the premier motorcycle company in the
world. Davidson was instrumental in saving the company from
bankruptcy and then helping it explode into a global phenomenon.
For more than five decades, Davidson was more than a namesake of
the founders; he was the heart and soul of Harley-Davidson and a
personal connection to millions of riders around the world who knew
him simply as "Willie G." Throughout his life, Davidson has
embodied a close-to-the-customer relationship by attending
motorcycle rallies, rides, and races with his late wife, Nancy, the
"First Lady of Motorcycling," and son and daughter Bill and Karen
Davidson who recently joined their famous parents by being inducted
into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and play key roles in the
Motor Company today. In Ride Free, Davidson recounts design, his
memories of family, relationships, and events that defined his
extraordinary life and legacy of power, passion, and purpose.
Davidson gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the planning,
design, and conception of legendary bikes that inspired millions of
riders over the past half-century; stories of his unforgettable
rides around the world; the people he encountered while navigating
thousands of miles on the roads; and the legacy that he and his
family have created which will carry on the most famous name in
motorcycles.
Terrorism suffers the fate of many issues receiving wide media
coverage: it is much discussed but little understood. First
published in 1990, this book develops a clear conceptual framework
which will enable the reader to come to a better assessment of the
exact extent and nature of the threat posed by terrorism and of the
measures appropriate to combating it. With numerous case studies
including the British in Northern Ireland and the Americans in the
Middle East, the author gives a comparative survey of
counter-terrorism in the United States, the United Kingdom, and
Canada.
Unlike most texts in differential equations, this textbook gives an
early presentation of the Laplace transform, which is then used to
motivate and develop many of the remaining differential equation
concepts for which it is particularly well suited. For example, the
standard solution methods for constant coefficient linear
differential equations are immediate and simplified, and solution
methods for constant coefficient systems are streamlined. By
introducing the Laplace transform early in the text, students
become proficient in its use while at the same time learning the
standard topics in differential equations. The text also includes
proofs of several important theorems that are not usually given in
introductory texts. These include a proof of the injectivity of the
Laplace transform and a proof of the existence and uniqueness
theorem for linear constant coefficient differential equations.
Along with its unique traits, this text contains all the topics
needed for a standard three- or four-hour, sophomore-level
differential equations course for students majoring in science or
engineering. These topics include: first order differential
equations, general linear differential equations with constant
coefficients, second order linear differential equations with
variable coefficients, power series methods, and linear systems of
differential equations. It is assumed that the reader has had the
equivalent of a one-year course in college calculus.
Some of the more interesting elements in the chemistry of life are
less commonly occuring ones such as nickel and molybdenum. This
volume elucidates the chemistry of these elements in important
enzymes and also explores the chemistry of elements that do not
normally occur in biological molecules, but are useful in probing
their structure and function. Topics include: Acquisition and
transport of Ni. Mechanistic action of Ni in a wide variety of
enzymes. Multielectron redox systems involving pterins in proteins.
Chemistry of the pterin and flavin complexes of Mo, Fe, Cu and Ru
ions. Replacement of iron in transferrin by a number of other metal
ions. Use of polypyridyl complexes of ruthenium and other
transition metals as probes of nucleic acid structure through
photochemical reactions.
Queer Commoditiesis the first book-length analysis of
same-sexuality and consumer capitalism in contemporary US fiction.
Moving beyond the critical tendencies to identify gay and lesbian
subcultures as either hopelessly immersed in consumer capitalism or
heroically resistant to it, Guy Davidson argues that while these
subcultures are necessarily commodified, they also provide means of
subversively negotiating aspects of life under capitalism.
Economics for a Civilized Society incorporates both self-interest
and civic value motivations to provide an understanding of how our
economic system works and how we can develop economic policies that
assures a prosperous and civil society. Conventional economics
policies involving inflation, the money supply, unemployment,
international trade and payments, require that some people suffer
so that others thrive in a zero sum game context. Civilized
economic policies will employ all of society's resources to work
for the betterment of both individuals, families, and the
community. From taxes to international trade, the Davidsons show
how to surmount today's seemingly intractable economic problems
with civilized programmes.
"The Veterinary Drug Handbook: Client Information Edition" helps
veterinarians and pharmacists bridge the drug information gap
between themselves and the people (clients; owners) who are
treating their animals.
Several studies have demonstrated that people receiving verbal
information from health professionals retain very little of that
information once they leave the premises of their health provider.
The information provided in this book will supplement the actual
care provided and help in the task at hand, namely to improve the
health of animals. The authors have included drugs that are
commonly prescribed by small animal and equine practitioners, both
those that are veterinary and "human" labeled medications. The
authors also provide this information in a format that can be
understood by any reader.
The information presented in these monographs will enable the
animal caregiver to be better informed about the medication in
question and to work with their veterinarian and pharmacist on the
journey to positive therapeutic outcomes.
A documentary tribute to the Harley Davidson motorcycle. Features
Harley riders cruising along Californian backroads and the Daytona
Beach surfline, along with dragstrip and oval track racing, and a
look at some special customised Harleys. Also includes an interview
with Willie G. Davidson, the grandson of the motorcycle company's
co-founder and original stylist.
Unlike most texts in differential equations, this textbook gives an
early presentation of the Laplace transform, which is then used to
motivate and develop many of the remaining differential equation
concepts for which it is particularly well suited. For example, the
standard solution methods for constant coefficient linear
differential equations are immediate and simplified, and solution
methods for constant coefficient systems are streamlined. By
introducing the Laplace transform early in the text, students
become proficient in its use while at the same time learning the
standard topics in differential equations. The text also includes
proofs of several important theorems that are not usually given in
introductory texts. These include a proof of the injectivity of the
Laplace transform and a proof of the existence and uniqueness
theorem for linear constant coefficient differential equations.
Along with its unique traits, this text contains all the topics
needed for a standard three- or four-hour, sophomore-level
differential equations course for students majoring in science or
engineering. These topics include: first order differential
equations, general linear differential equations with constant
coefficients, second order linear differential equations with
variable coefficients, power series methods, and linear systems of
differential equations. It is assumed that the reader has had the
equivalent of a one-year course in college calculus.
Queer Commoditiesis the first book-length analysis of
same-sexuality and consumer capitalism in contemporary US fiction.
Moving beyond the critical tendencies to identify gay and lesbian
subcultures as either hopelessly immersed in consumer capitalism or
heroically resistant to it, Guy Davidson argues that while these
subcultures are necessarily commodified, they also provide means of
subversively negotiating aspects of life under capitalism.
The UK Catalysis Hub is a consortium of universities working
together on fundamental and applied research to find out how
catalysts work and to improve their effectiveness. The contribution
of catalysis to manufacturing contributes to almost 40% of global
GDP, making development and innovation within the field integral to
industry.Modern Developments in Catalysis, Volume 2 provides a
review and update of current research and practice on catalysis.
Topics range from the treatment of water using novel techniques for
carbon neutrality, cutting-edge techniques using intense radiation
including Operando Synchrotron Infrared Microspectroscopy to
innovation in homogeneous catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis and
biocatalysis. Edited by leaders of the UK Hub, this book provides
insight into one of the most important areas of modern chemistry -
it represents a unique learning opportunity for students and
professionals studying and working towards speeding up, improving
and increasing the rate of catalytic reactions in science and
industry.
The UK Catalysis Hub is a consortium of universities working
together on fundamental and applied research to find out how
catalysts work and to improve their effectiveness. The contribution
of catalysis to manufacturing contributes to almost 40% of global
GDP, making development and innovation within the field integral to
industry.Modern Developments in Catalysis provides a review of
current research and practise on catalysis, focussing on five main
themes: catalysis design, environmental catalysis, catalysis and
energy, chemical transformation and biocatalysis and
biotransformations. Topics range from complex reactions to the
intricacies of catalyst preparation for supported nanoparticles,
while chapters illustrate the challenges facing catalytic science
and the directions in which the field is developing. Edited by
leaders of the UK Hub, this book provides insight into one of the
most important areas of modern chemistry - it represents a unique
learning opportunity for students and professionals studying and
working towards speeding-up, improving and increasing the rate of
catalytic reactions in science and industry.
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