Most prisoners in the UK are required to work. Yet prison work is a relatively neglected subject in the existing literature on imprisonment and few studies have focused on the nature of prison work, prisoners' experience of it, and the extent to which it meets the need of rehabilitating prisoners.
Prisoners' Work and Vocational Training sheds new light on this crucial area in the work of prisons and examines:
*the nature of training received by prisoners
*the actual work they undertake
*how this relates to the world or work outside
*the role it plays in helping to secure employment on release.
Frances Simon employs a balance of qualitative and quantitative data, including first hand accounts from UK prisons, gathered during field research. Her book will be essential reading for all those studying criminology and prison studies and all professionals working with prisoners, including probation officers and social workers.

Most prisoners in the UK are required to work. Yet prison work is a relatively neglected subject in the existing literature on imprisonment and few studies have focused on the nature of prison work, prisoners' experience of it, and the extent to which it meets the need of rehabilitating prisoners.
Prisoners' Work and Vocational Training sheds new light on this crucial area in the work of prisons and examines:
*the nature of training received by prisoners
*the actual work they undertake
*how this relates to the world or work outside
*the role it plays in helping to secure employment on release.
Frances Simon employs a balance of qualitative and quantitative data, including first hand accounts from UK prisons, gathered during field research. Her book will be essential reading for all those studying criminology and prison studies and all professionals working with prisoners, including probation officers and social workers.

Featuring the most important and enduring works from Marx's enormous corpus, this collection ranges from the Hegelian idealism of his youth to the mature socialism of his later works. Organized both topically and in rough chronological order, the selections (many of them in the translations of Loyd D. Easton and Kurt H. Guddat) include writings on historical materialism, excerpts from Capital, and political works.

A fascinating account which discusses the indigenous peoples at the Cape at the time of the Dutch colonisers' arrival through to the years of apartheid. This includes the colonial conquest of Zambia expanding upon the role played by venture capital and the demands of manufacturing capitalism in the colonisation of large parts of Africa. The place of women in both colonial settler society and indigenous society is also dealt with. Through all the chapters runs the thread of the lives of the common people, and how their interactions are circumscribed by social conditions.

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.

In the course of a day teachers must be prepared to resolve countless contradictions and make many decisions, necessitating excellent `people skills'. The authors use case studies to help teachers develop these skills and to stimulate teachers to make informed decisions that can have a lasting effect on their professional and personal effectiveness. This book gives teachers the information they need to better understand how schools work and how they can improve the way they function as teachers. The authors describe key variables and operational guidelines for decision making and how teachers can function as creative leaders.

The study of solids is one of the richest, most exciting, and most successful branches of physics. While the subject of solid state physics is often viewed as dry and tedious this new book presents the topic instead as an exciting exposition of fundamental principles and great intellectual breakthroughs. Beginning with a discussion of how the study of heat capacity of solids ushered in the quantum revolution, the author presents the key ideas of the field while emphasizing the deep underlying concepts. The book begins with a discussion of the Einstein/Debye model of specific heat, and the Drude/Sommerfeld theories of electrons in solids, which can all be understood without reference to any underlying crystal structure. The failures of these theories force a more serious investigation of microscopics. Many of the key ideas about waves in solids are then introduced using one dimensional models in order to convey concepts without getting bogged down with details. Only then does the book turn to consider real materials. Chemical bonding is introduced and then atoms can be bonded together to crystal structures and reciprocal space results. Diffraction experiments, as the central application of these ideas, are discussed in great detail. From there, the connection is made to electron wave diffraction in solids and how it results in electronic band structure. The natural culmination of this thread is the triumph of semiconductor physics and devices. The final section of the book considers magnetism in order to discuss a range of deeper concepts. The failures of band theory due to electron interaction, spontaneous magnetic orders, and mean field theories are presented well. Finally, the book gives a brief exposition of the Hubbard model that undergraduates can understand. The book presents all of this material in a clear fashion, dense with explanatory or just plain entertaining footnotes. This may be the best introductory book for learning solid state physics. It is certainly the most fun to read.

This issue, guest edited by Alimuddin Zumla and H. Simon Schaaf, focuses on the topic of Tuberculosis. Articles include: Global Burden and Epidemiology of Tuberculosis; Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in the West. Europe and the United States: Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Control; Multidrug- and Extensively Drug-resistant Tuberculosis in Africa and South America: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management in Adults and Children; Antiretroviral Therapy for Control of the HIV-associated Tuberculosis Epidemic in Resource-Limited Settings; Novel and Improved Technologies for Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Progress and Challenges; Advances in Imaging Chest Tuberculosis: Blurring of Differences Between Children and Adults; Update on Tuberculosis of the Central Nervous System: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment; Advances in Immunotherapy for Tuberculosis Treatment, and more!

At the intersection of physics, mathematics, and computer science, an exciting new field of study has formed, known as “Topological Quantum.” This research field examines the deep connections between the theory of knots, special types of subatomic particles known as anyons, certain phases of matter, and quantum computation. This book elucidates this nexus, drawing in topics ranging from quantum gravity to topology to experimental condensed matter physics. Topological quantum has increasingly been a focus point in the fields of condensed matter physics and quantum information over the last few decades, and the forefront of research now builds on the basic ideas presented in this book. The material is presented in a down-to-earth and entertaining way that is far less abstract than most of what is in the literature. While introducing the crucial concepts and placing them in context, the subject is presented without resort to the highly mathematical category theory that underlies the field. Requiring only an elementary background in quantum mechanics, this book is appropriate for all readers, from advanced undergraduates to the professional practitioner. This book will be of interest to mathematicians and computer scientists as well as physicists working on a wide range of topics. Those interested in working in these field will find this book to be an invaluable introduction as well as a crucial reference.

One of the hazards we face in our focus on test preparation and results-driven schooling is neglecting the needs of our most disenfranchised students. This important book was written to help counter this trend and offer new hope. If, as Gabe Simon suggests, we forge strong relationships and provide scaffolded supports, then we may just make school the transformative experience it should be. An experienced teacher and principal of a Title I school, Simon provides classroom practitioners, support team specialists, and all levels of schools leaders with numerous strategies for helping students rebound from risk. Included are: Compelling descriptions of research on the link between resiliency and academic achievement The most important steps educators can take to build students' resiliency Game plans for creating caring school-wide teams and classroom structures that engage students, including positive peer influences Comments and perspectives from students considered to be at risk Discover how creating the will to change-combined with the dedication of caring, supportive adults-can support students in reaching their full potential and close the achievement gap once and for all.

Radioaktive und stabile Isotope gehoren zu den wichtigsten Forschungswerkzeugen der organischen Chemie und der Biochemie. Die mit ihrer Hilfe in den letzten Jahrzehnten gewonnenen Erkennt- nisse konnen kaum uberschatzt werden. Aber auch in Zukunft wird die Isotopen-Anwendung nichts von ihrer Bedeutung verlieren. Von der Archaologie bis zur Zahnheilkunde gibt es kaum ein natur- wissenschaftliches bzw. medizinisches Spezialfach, in dem nicht auch mit Isotopen gearbeitet wird. Solche Arbeiten sind stets mit Mes- sungen verbunden. Ihre AusfUhrungen entscheiden, ob die groBen Moglichkeiten der Isotopentechnik zu richtigen oder zu quantitativ oder gar qualitativ falschen Ergebnissen fuhren. Die Gefahr, falsche Ergebnisse zu erhalten, ist besonders groB beim Umgang mit weichen -Strahlern und stabilen Isotopen. Hier beeinfiussen viele Parameter, die mit dem Isotopengehalt gar nichts zu tun haben, das MeBergebnis. Entscheidend ist haufig die Praparation der Proben. Ob sie richtig oder falsch geschehen ist, sieht man dem MeBergebnis nicht an, zumal ein groBes oder zumindest teures Gerat oft sehr uberzeugend eine mitunter vielstellige Zahl anzeigt und groBe Genauigkeit vortauschen kann. Die Problematik der Isotopen-Analyse, insbesondere die von radioaktiven Isotopen, liegt darin, daB es so einfach ist, ein MeBgeriit zum Ansprechen zu bringen. Das Buch solI auch dem weniger Versierten Kriterien fUr die opti- male Auswahl beim Kauf der meist teuren Gerate an die Hand geben. Isotopen-Analysen sind nach verschiedenen Prinzipien moglich.

Mit dem ersten von drei geplanten Bandchen, die die Bestimmung der Isotopenverteilung, die Isotopeneffekte und die Analytik zum Gegen- stand haben, wird versucht, eine besonders auffallende Lticke im Schrift- tum tiber die Isotopenmethoden zu schlieJ3en. Die Isotopen haben in der organischen Chemie und Biochemie, spe- ziell zur Aufklarung der Mechanismen organischer Reaktionen und der Biosynthese, breite Anwendung gefunden. Angesichts dieser Tatsache ist es eigentlich erstaunlich, daJ3 die Methoden, mit denen man zuverlassige Angaben tiber die Isotopenverteilung, d. h. den prozentualen Gehalt an Isotopen in den verschiedenen Positionen der Molekiile gewinnt, noch nicht zusammenfassend behandelt worden sind. In den meisten Fallen hangt das Ergebnis solcher Untersuchungen von der eindeutigen und zu- verlassigen Durchftihrung von chemischen oder enzymatischen Abbau- verfahren ab; mit diesen beschaftigt sich der Hauptteil dieses Bandes. Sie sind, geordnet nach Stoffklassen, aus der weit verstreuten Literatur zu- sammengetragen. Anspruch auf Vollstandigkeit erheben wir nicht. Im- merhin haben wir uns bemtiht, m6glichst viele der bisher beschriebenen Verfahren aufzunellmen und einen gut en Dberblick tiber die vorhandene Originalliteratur zu geben. Der Zweck dieses Buches ist ein durchaus praktischer, namlich eine Sammlung ntitzlicher Arbeitsvorschriften ftir den Labortisch zu schaffen, gleichzeitig auch auf die Tticken und zahl- reichen Fehlermoglichkeiten aufmerksam zu machen, die bei der Durch- fUhrung von Abbaureaktionen zu beachten sind. Wir haben uns bemtiht, eine Darstellung zu finden, die den Leser anregt und in die Lage versetzt, einzelne Schritte einer gegebenen Vorschrift zu verbessern, oder die zu wahlende Methode einer gegebenen Fragestellung optimal anzupassen.

"Dies ist kein Lehrbuch der theoretischen Physik, auch kein Kompendium der Physikgeschichte ..., vielmehr eine recht anspruchsvolle Sammlung historischer Miniaturen zur Vergangenheit der theoretischen Physik - ihrer "Sternstunden," wenn man so will. Frei vom Zwang, etwas Erschopfendes vorlegen zu mussen, gelingt dem Autor etwas Seltenes: einen "lebendigen" Zugang zum Ideengebaude der modernen Physik freizulegen, ... zu zeigen, wie Physik in praxi entsteht... Als Vehikel seiner Absichten dienen dem Autor geschichtliche Fallstudien, insgesamt sieben an der Zahl. Aus ihnen extrahiert er das seiner Meinung nach Lehrhafte, dabei bestrebt, mathematische Anachronismen womoglich zu vermeiden... Als Student hatte ich mir diese gescheiten Essays zum Werden unserer heutigen physikalischen Weltsicht gewunscht. Sie sind originell, didaktisch klug und genieren sich auch nicht, von der Faszination zu sprechen, die ... von der Physik ausgeht. Unnotig darauf hinzuweisen, das sie ein grundliches "konventionelles" Studium weder ersetzen wollen noch konnen, sie vermogen aber, dazu zu ermuntern." #"Astronomische Nachrichten (zur englischen " "Ausgabe)"#1"

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Grundzuge Der Mythologie Und Sagengeschichte Der Griechen Und Roemer H. Simon Verlag von F. Wilisch, 1875 History; Ancient; Greece; History / Ancient / Greece; History / Ancient / Rome; Mythology, Greek; Mythology, Roman

Ham Marks, MD is a talented forensic orthopedist who has given up active surgical practice. He isn't a spy, soldier, or secret agent-and yet he always seems to be ducking murder attempts and stopping would-be criminals. Comprised of two thrilling novellas, "Prescription: Murder" follows Dr. Marks as he becomes a target.

In "Over His Dead Body," Marks is called as an expert witness in the murder trial of a Philadelphia malpractice lawyer. This seems simple enough, but in such a high-profile murder, nothing is as it seems. Soon, Marks finds himself running from international terrorists as he struggles to figure out what really happened to the unfortunate attorney.

"A "C" Change" follows Marks and his wife, Ruth, as they take off on what should be a romantic Mediterranean cruise. In the process, Marks discovers he must stop the murder of a Bulgarian medical colleague who has invented a product worth millions. With the help of secret service and FBI agents, he might make it out with his life ... and be back to the cruise ship in time for dinner.

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XML is one of the most promising emerging technologies to hit the marketplace. XML--Extensible Mark-Up Language--has the potential to speed up the development of e-business integration and application efforts. Indeed, the language is so exciting that corporate support for XML is unprecedented and includes such heavyweights as IBM, Microsoft, Adobe, and Sun Microsystems. These major corporations are rapidly developing applications to leverage XML capabilities for data interoperability.

In this volume of the Emerging Business Technology Series, Solomon H. Simon presents a practical business overview of XML. This excellent "no-code" guide to XML explains clearly what XML is, where it came from, and how it can revolutionize the e-business world. Here, in accessible, reader-friendly language, Simon discusses the advantages and challenges of using XML to solve your own business integration issues.

"Hank Simon carefully explains the technical subtleties of XML in a clear business context, providing a valuable resource for IT specialists and business managers alike. Read on; I'm confident you'll get the synthesis of technical and business viewpoints that is so important for all of us to have these days."
--From the foreword by Justin Kestelyn, Editor-in-Chief, "Intelligent Enterprise

"Dr. Simon presents a bold, imperative business case for the potential of eXtensible Markup Language (XML). He presents a compelling case for the modern business manager to use XML in e-business to save and earn billions of dollars for their companies."
--Jack D. Davidson, MBA, Information Technology Architect

"Don't read this book and expect to learn'How' to code with XML, but read it to find out 'Why' your corporation should already be using XML...' A great read which demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the next logical step in the evolution of Web technology."
--R. Anne Hendrick, Specialist, Information Technology

"Solomon H. Simon has created a nontechnical introduction to the advantages of XML for managers and executives. Dr. Simon explains how executives can use this knowledge to make intelligent decisions about applying XML to effectively leverage the benefits of this new technology in their business."
--Max Tunnicliff, Senior Specialist, Lockheed Martin

"Finally, a book that answers the question, 'What's XML good for?' Simon's book tells businesses why they need XML and provides a solid foundation for successful deployment."
--Mark Beckwith, President, Intrig (www.intrig.com)