An expanded version of a series of debates between the authors, this book examines the nature of corporate rights, especially with respect to religious liberty, in the context of the controversial Hobby Lobby case from the Supreme Court's 2013-14 term.

This handbook examines state-of-the-art research and clinical findings on attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) across the globe. It addresses symptoms, assessment methods, and treatment approaches as they differ and converge across countries and cultures. The handbook explores how the illness impairs many aspects of daily functioning, with high rates of suicide and a reduced life span. It details how early detection is critical and may greatly reduce the public health burden of the illness. Chapters describe the early identification and intervention efforts that are currently underway across the world. The book offers international findings from prominent researchers, elaborating culturally relevant illness symptoms, help-seeking behaviors, and assessment and intervention strategies. In addition, chapters illustrate wide variations in symptom expression and experience, reinforcing the necessity of culturally attuned practice in patient-centered care. The book concludes by examining the implications - challenges and opportunities - for future research and clinical practices from an international perspective. Topics featured in the Handbook include: Barriers to service in low-resourced countries. The role of traditional or culturally acceptable care in developing early intervention models. The reliability and validity of tools for assessing and identifying APS. Possible medical diagnoses that can present with APS symptoms and how to differentiate these conditions from APS. The Handbook of Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome Across Cultures is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, clinicians, and related professionals as well as graduate students in child and school psychology, psychiatry, social work, and related disciplines.

*Major revision of a key clinical guide and text; 75% new material includes numerous new chapters reflecting 15 years of advances in the field. *State-of-the-science information on specific types of crises, plus new coverage of legal and ethical issues and clinician self-care. *Practical--CBT strategies are brought to life by rich case material. *From highly regarded editors and contributors.

"Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens" is an essential reference and teaching tool for researchers in developed and developing countries working to produce "natural enemies" in biological control and integrated pest management programs.

As we become aware of the negative impact of pesticides in human health and on the environment, interest is rapidly increasing in developing biological pest control alternatives. Tremendous advances have been made in beneficial organism technology, such as insect predators and parasitoids, mite predators, entomopathogenic nematodes, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. However, developing techniques to mass produce these biological control agents is not enough if the cost of commercialization is prohibitive. Advancing mass production to the level of economic feasibility is critical, so these new technologies can compete in the open market.

This book educates academic and industry researchers, and enables further development of mass production so new technologies can compete in the open market. It is also an excellent resource for those researching beneficial arthropod mass production and technologies for other uses, including for study and application in biotechnology and biomedical research.
Focuses on techniques for mass production of beneficial organisms and methods of evaluation and quality assessmentOrganizes and presents the most advanced and current knowledge on methods to mass produce beneficial organisms in response to the increased global demand for alternatives to chemical pesticides for biological control producers Includes a team of highly respected editors and authors with broad expertise in these areas

Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens, Second Edition explores the latest advancements and technologies for large-scale rearing and manipulation of natural enemies while presenting ways of improving success rate, predictability of biological control procedures, and demonstrating their safe and effective use. Organized into three sections, Parasitoids and Predators, Pathogens, and Invertebrates for Other Applications, this second edition contains important new information on production technology of predatory mites and hymenopteran parasitoids for biological control, application of insects in the food industry and production methods of insects for feed and food, and production of bumble bees for pollination. Beneficial organisms include not only insect predators and parasitoids, but also mite predators, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses. In the past two decades, tremendous advances have been achieved in developing technology for producing these organisms. Despite that and the globally growing research and interest in biological control and biotechnology applications, commercialization of these technologies is still in progress. This is an essential reference and teaching tool for researchers in developed and developing countries working to produce "natural enemies" in biological control and integrated pest management programs.

This handbook examines state-of-the-art research and clinical findings on attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) across the globe. It addresses symptoms, assessment methods, and treatment approaches as they differ and converge across countries and cultures. The handbook explores how the illness impairs many aspects of daily functioning, with high rates of suicide and a reduced life span. It details how early detection is critical and may greatly reduce the public health burden of the illness. Chapters describe the early identification and intervention efforts that are currently underway across the world. The book offers international findings from prominent researchers, elaborating culturally relevant illness symptoms, help-seeking behaviors, and assessment and intervention strategies. In addition, chapters illustrate wide variations in symptom expression and experience, reinforcing the necessity of culturally attuned practice in patient-centered care. The book concludes by examining the implications - challenges and opportunities - for future research and clinical practices from an international perspective. Topics featured in the Handbook include: Barriers to service in low-resourced countries. The role of traditional or culturally acceptable care in developing early intervention models. The reliability and validity of tools for assessing and identifying APS. Possible medical diagnoses that can present with APS symptoms and how to differentiate these conditions from APS. The Handbook of Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome Across Cultures is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, clinicians, and related professionals as well as graduate students in child and school psychology, psychiatry, social work, and related disciplines.

"The Shiva Dance"-a long-short story that could also be classified as a novelette. Call it what you will-it is a moving tale of love, devotion, conflict and heartbreak, set in Pittsburgh and Brooklyn in the 1930's. The "Other Stories" include: "A Kind of Wild Justice"-Former Broadway star experiences a reminiscent and rewarding return to the theater. "Compartment 24B"-American tourist, traveling alone, finds intrigue on a train excursion from Vienna to Budapest. "Celebration"-Successful scholar/novelist learns the surprising truth about her former nemesis. "Class"-A bride from Costa Rica finds a way to deal with her controlling, bigoted mother-in-law. "Devotion"-Obsessive man is the unwilling caretaker of his wheelchair-bound sister. "The Spooky House"-An eight-year-old boy has a frightening experience in his great great aunt's old house in a small Pennsylvania town. "Time at the Dali"-Two strangers are affected by their surroundings in a small Barcelona museum. "Because"-Lovelorn office worker devises an elaborate scheme to rescue his heartthrob. "The Wedding Swimmer"- This is a lighthearted tale about a highly unconventional wedding. "Anachronism"-Woman finds magic in an old sepia photograph.

A brazen neighbor in a flimsy robe who shows up at his door asking to use his shower -Bigoted busybodies -Men who take him to an "unusual" house party Are Ben Friedman's encounters with these quirky people in his new community enough to send the sixty-four-year-old retired dentist back to Long Island, New York? Ben, a widower, who moved to Florida to enjoy warm weather, golf and the beach, does briefly consider going back. Concerned about fitting in, Ben had qualms about making the move in the first place. But when he finds friends who share his interests and realizes that the odd people are the exception, he begins to enjoy an active social life. Although Ben is not looking for romance, he meets three special women--a caregiver for her sick husband, a psychiatrist with a secret, a former dental patient--and has a unique relationship with each of them. Guided by the wisdom of his deceased wife, who speaks to him in his dreams, he makes choices and ultimately moves on.

*Major revision of a key clinical guide and text; 75% new material includes numerous new chapters reflecting 15 years of advances in the field. *State-of-the-science information on specific types of crises, plus new coverage of legal and ethical issues and clinician self-care. *Practical--CBT strategies are brought to life by rich case material. *From highly regarded editors and contributors.