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One of the dark sides to democratization can be crime and
corruption. This book looks at the way political liberalization
affects these practices in a number of ways whilst also challenging
some of the scare stories about democracy. The book also brings the
politics of power back into an examination of corruption.
An expert examination of the way climate change is transforming the
Arctic environmentally, economically, and geopolitically, and how
the challenges of that transformation should be met. A growing
number of scientists estimate that there will be no summer ice in
the Arctic by as soon as 2013. Are we approaching the "End of the
Arctic?" as journalist Ed Struzik asked in 1992, or fully entering
the "Age of the Arctic," as Arctic expert Oran Young predicted in
1986? Arctic Doom, Arctic Boom: The Geopolitics of Climate Change
in the Arctic looks at the uncertainty at the top of the world as
the shrinking of the polar ice cap opens up new sea lanes and the
vast hydrocarbon riches of the Arctic seafloor to commercial
development and creates environmental disasters for Arctic biota
and indigenous peoples. Arctic Doom, Arctic Boom explores the
geopolitics of the Arctic from a historical as well as a
contemporary perspective, showing how the warming of the Earth is
transforming our very conception of the Arctic. In addition to
addressing economic and environmental issues, the book also
considers the vital strategic role of the region in our nation's
defenses.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice Project: A Framework for Success,
Fourth Edition provides a road map and toolkit for students to use
on their DNP scholarly project journey, starting from conception
through completion and dissemination. With a focus on key
information for planning, implementing, and evaluating a project,
the text also emphasizes the impact that DNP-prepared nurses and
well-developed DNP projects have in shaping the future of nursing
and healthcare. The Fourth Edition has been thoroughly revised and
updated to incorporate the new AACN Essentials and provides greater
clarity on the current state of DNP project work. This practical
resource features new content on sustainability, knowledge
networks, sequential projects, the need for business acumen,
financial analysis and implications, the need to work with
stakeholders, as well as the need to use data to validate the
problem. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Project: A Framework for
Success, Fourth Edition ensures that nurses are not simply told to
contribute to healthcare transformation, but rather they are guided
to know how.
Law, Judges and Visual Culture analyses how pictures have been used
to make, manage and circulate ideas about the judiciary through a
variety of media from the sixteenth century to the present. This
book offers a new approach to thinking about and making sense of
the important social institution that is the judiciary. In an age
in which visual images and celebrity play key roles in the way we
produce, communicate and consume ideas about society and its key
institutions, this book provides the first in-depth study of visual
images of judges in these contexts. It not only examines what
appears within the frame of these images; it also explores the
impact technologies and the media industries that produce them have
upon the way we engage with them, and the experiences and meanings
they generate. Drawing upon a wide range of scholarship - including
art history, film and television studies, and social and cultural
studies, as well as law - and interviews with a variety of
practitioners, painters, photographers, television script writers
and producers, as well as court communication staff and judges, the
book generates new and unique insights into making, managing and
viewing pictures of judges. Original and insightful, Law, Judges
and Visual Culture will appeal to scholars, postgraduates and
undergraduates from a variety of disciplines that hold an interest
in the role of visual culture in the production of social justice
and its institutions.
Evidence-Based Educational Methods answers the challenge of the "No
Child Left Behind Act" of 2001 by promoting evidence-based
educational methods designed to improve student learning.
Behavioral scientists have been refining these instructional
methods for decades before the current call for evidence-based
education. Precision Teaching, Direct Instruction, Computerized
Teaching, Personalized System of Instruction, and other unique
applications of behavior analysis are all informed by the
scientific principles of learning, have been tested in the
laboratory, and are often shown to have significant success in
field applications. This book details each of these approaches to
education based on the principles of behavior analysis. Individuals
and agencies responsible for instruction that leaves no child
behind will find this compendium an important resource for meeting
that challenge, and young educators will greatly benefit from this
text, as they will see a blueprint of the evidence-based education
systems being planned for the future.
* The education literature is replete with fly-by-night ideas and
unresearched opinions about how to teach children. This book has
none of that. The reader is given researched educational methods.
In fact, some methods draw on 3 or 4 decades of experimental data.
The whole book is cohesive, not just a patchwork of different
educators' opinions. All of the chapters are built on basic
scientific principles of behavior, and all of the methods can be
used with one another
* This is a book by scientist-practitioners, but not for scientists
only. A parent can read many of these chapters, see the merit in
the methods, and convey the need and the process for each of the
methods
* No book stands alone, but is connected to a greater literature
base. The reader is shown where other information can be found
about these methods.
* The only thing better than scientific data is scientific data
supported by consumer testimonial
Law, Judges and Visual Culture analyses how pictures have been used
to make, manage and circulate ideas about the judiciary through a
variety of media from the sixteenth century to the present. This
book offers a new approach to thinking about and making sense of
the important social institution that is the judiciary. In an age
in which visual images and celebrity play key roles in the way we
produce, communicate and consume ideas about society and its key
institutions, this book provides the first in-depth study of visual
images of judges in these contexts. It not only examines what
appears within the frame of these images; it also explores the
impact technologies and the media industries that produce them have
upon the way we engage with them, and the experiences and meanings
they generate. Drawing upon a wide range of scholarship - including
art history, film and television studies, and social and cultural
studies, as well as law - and interviews with a variety of
practitioners, painters, photographers, television script writers
and producers, as well as court communication staff and judges, the
book generates new and unique insights into making, managing and
viewing pictures of judges. Original and insightful, Law, Judges
and Visual Culture will appeal to scholars, postgraduates and
undergraduates from a variety of disciplines that hold an interest
in the role of visual culture in the production of social justice
and its institutions.
Born in the late nineteenth century, sexuality is a relatively new
category within the human sciences in general and law and society
scholarship in particular. Despite its novelty, it is now a central
category through which we understand ourselves both as individuals
and as members of communities. This volume offers a collection of
essays selected to reflect the ever-widening horizons and diverse
methodologies of law and society scholarship on sexual and identity
in law. The essays offer an insight into some of the key themes and
recent developments in this body of work. Each in different ways
offers an evaluation of the nature, meaning and effects of
sexuality thereby providing a critical evaluation of the politics
of sexual identity as it appears in and through the law.
Born in the late nineteenth century, sexuality is a relatively new
category within the human sciences in general and law and society
scholarship in particular. Despite its novelty, it is now a central
category through which we understand ourselves both as individuals
and as members of communities. This volume offers a collection of
essays selected to reflect the ever-widening horizons and diverse
methodologies of law and society scholarship on sexual and identity
in law. The essays offer an insight into some of the key themes and
recent developments in this body of work. Each in different ways
offers an evaluation of the nature, meaning and effects of
sexuality thereby providing a critical evaluation of the politics
of sexual identity as it appears in and through the law.
This practical guide for teens with diabetes talks about issues
specific to teens ages 16 to 19. It includes multiple no-nonsense
tips that demonstrate how life with diabetes can be lived to the
fullest. By identifying strategies to help manage high and low
blood glucose and giving you ideas on how to get through the
everyday drudge without giving up on your diabetes management,
author Katherine Moran provides an essential source that is filled
with informative and engaging photographs and illustrations,
historical tidbits, and an index. Chapters cover using a meal plan
and counting carbohydrates; understanding insulin therapy and oral
medications; using physical activity to control glucose levels;
dealing with other illnesses and preventing complications; being a
safe and responsible driver; maintaining good health when
traveling; overcoming peer pressure; and creating effective coping
strategies for managing and living with diabetes. With the help of
this book, teens will learn more about just what diabetes is, the
treatment, how to handle the negative feelings it spans, and how to
stay healthy and maintain an active life. Written in teen speak,
Diabetes: The Ultimate Teen Guide, is a practical, hands-on guide
that addresses the social and health issues specific to diabetic
teens ages 16 to 19. Intended to empower teens to take control over
the diabetes through effective disease management, they learn how
to stay healthy and live life to the fullest-even with
diabetes-through this no-nonsense guidance. Chapters cover using a
meal plan and counting carbohydrates; understanding insulin therapy
and oral medications; using physical activity to control glucose
levels; dealing with other illnesses and preventing complications;
being a safe and responsible driver; maintaining good health when
traveling; overcoming peer pressure; and creating effective coping
strategies for managing and living with diabetes. Filled with
informative and engaging photographs and illustrations, historical
tidbits, and a
This survey of thermal systems engineering combines coverage of thermodynamics, fluid flow, and heat transfer in one volume. Developed by leading educators in the field, this book sets the standard for those interested in the thermal-fluids market. Drawing on the best of what works from market leading texts in thermodynamics (Moran), fluids (Munson) and heat transfer (Incropera), this book introduces thermal engineering using a systems focus, introduces structured problem-solving techniques, and provides applications of interest to all engineers.
Discussing the UK experience in the 'war on terror', this book
critically analyses the discourse of 'war' and ideas of the
politics of panic, as well as forensically analyzing the
effectiveness of counter-terrorist policies such as intelligence
gathering and processing, counter-terrorist finance and public
order.
Discussing the UK experience in the 'war on terror', this book
critically analyses the discourse of 'war' and ideas of the
politics of panic, as well as forensically analyzing the
effectiveness of counter-terrorist policies such as intelligence
gathering and processing, counter-terrorist finance and public
order.
It's estimated that professional pet sitters serve a million
clients annually, and demand for their services is growing rapidly.
Updated and expanded for today's entrepreneurs, Pet Sitting for
Profit, Third Edition covers all the fundamentals of starting and
operating a pet-sitting business. It addresses new challenges and
concerns faced by novice and experienced pet sitters alike, as well
as the issues fundamental to the field. With information on
everything from office procedures and personnel to advertising and
business forms, this book is invaluable to entrepreneurs interested
in starting a pet-sitting business or making an existing business
more profitable. It's laced with real-life stories from
professional pet sitters--stories that show how to handle
unexpected situations with furry, feathered, or finny pets or their
owners.
It's estimated that professional pet sitters serve a million
clients annually, and demand for their services is growing rapidly.
Updated and expanded for today's entrepreneurs, Pet Sitting for
Profit, Third Edition covers all the fundamentals of starting and
operating a pet-sitting business. It addresses new challenges and
concerns faced by novice and experienced pet sitters alike, as well
as the issues fundamental to the field. With information on
everything from office procedures and personnel to advertising and
business forms, this book is invaluable to entrepreneurs interested
in starting a pet-sitting business or making an existing business
more profitable. It's laced with real-life stories from
professional pet sitters--stories that show how to handle
unexpected situations with furry, feathered, or finny pets or their
owners.
WRECK RECOVERY IN BRITAIN THEN AND NOW By Peter J. Moran The last
50 years have seen an incredible interest in the excavation of
crashed aircraft. Schoolboys of the war period eagerly sought and
swapped souvenirs, purloined from crashes under the eyes of the
police or RAF guards but, after the surface wreckage was cleared
away by Maintenance Units, no one realised that even greater
treasures remained underground. Whereas on the Continent the
Missing Research and Enquiry Unit left no stone unturned to try to
trace the thousands of airmen who still remained missing, strangely
enough no similar operation was carried out by the RAF on crash
sites in the United Kingdom. Many of these still contained the
mortal remains of pilots whose names had been added to the Memorial
to the Missing unveiled at Runnymede in 1953. Perhaps, because the
war in the air that followed the Battle of Britain had shifted its
focus to Europe, it appeared to fade from people’s memory that a
hard-fought battle had taken place over the United Kingdom in 1940.
It is difficult to understand today how it took so long for
the realisation to sink in that aircraft wreckage still remained
buried. When it did, there followed what can only be described as
an unholy scramble to find crash sites and dig them up, heavy plant
being employed to make it easier and quicker. At the height of this
unfettered exploration period during the 1970s, there were over 30
`aviation archaeology’ groups, or loose affiliations of
like-minded individuals at work, particularly in the counties of
Essex, Kent and Sussex over which the main battle had been fought.
Unrecovered human remains were now being found which understandably
raised criticism from some quarters but was defended by the
argument that missing airmen should have been recovered by the
authorities in former years. Inevitably order had to be restored
and the Ministry of Defence stepped in with a `code of conduct’
for digging up crashed aircraft, a measure that was reinforced by
an Act of Parliament in 1986. Thereafter a process was introduced
whereby the Ministry issued licences before a wreck site could be
excavated, and every licence application, whether granted or
refused, is listed for the first time in this book. In the end,
after all the accessible locations had been exhausted, the
exploration of wartime crash sites in Britain largely came to a
close. Size: 12” × 8½" - 232 Pages – Over 600 Colour and
Black and White Illustrations ISBN: 9 781870 067 942 — Price:
£29.95
One of the dark sides to democratization can be crime and
corruption. This book looks at the way political liberalization
affects these practices in a number of ways whilst also challenging
some of the scare stories about democracy. The book also brings the
politics of power back into an examination of corruption.
Put mindfulness into action, and create a "map" for your chosen
life path with this powerful, step-by-step workbook. Do you feel
"stuck" in your life right now? You aren't alone. Whether you
struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma--or simply feel unhappy
or unmotivated--you may be seeking ways to find meaning, or
discover the inspiration you need to create a new path in life that
better serves you. Mindfulness has gained popularity as a self-help
solution for a variety of mental health issues, and mindfulness
meditation has been touted as powerfully effective in helping
people find focus and balance in order to complete important tasks.
But if you're like many other people, you may wonder, "How does one
actually do mindfulness?" This is an accessible, step-by-step guide
for putting mindfulness into action every day. You'll find an
evidence-based and customizable approach that blends mindfulness,
behavioral activation skills, performance management techniques,
and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you identify
what you deeply care about; increase your motivation; get unstuck
from anxiety, depression, or trauma; reach your goals; and
ultimately live a more meaningful life. You will also learn to
develop personal growth skills, and take committed action to create
positive change. If you're ready to break free from the invisible
barriers that stand between you and true happiness and
satisfaction, this practical mindfulness guide will help you create
your own path that leads to a more intentional and vital life!
Dedicated since ancient times to the study of interactions between
Life processes and the environmental influences of our Earth-world
home, and recognized by Charles Darwin as 'the Queen of Sciences',
Geography has provided an epistemological store of knowledge
relating to past human experiences, whether propitious or doleful
in nature. This pool of wisdom recorded in the Language of
Geographical connectivity, could be of great potential value in
guiding decisions, and the formulation of remedial strategies
required to redress the pernicious effects of human cupidity and
reckless exploitation of human and physical resources. But, the
discipline of Geography has become an isolated and fractured
science, at a time when it could be called upon to counter the
destructive effects of systemic problems, such as climate change.
The world is at a crossroads, reeling in shock from the traumatic
effects of war, clouded with anxiety about the future.
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