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In this sequel to 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes' the year is
1991. Caesar (Roddy McDowall), the son of Zira and Cornelius, has
been sheltered for 18 years by circus owner Armando (Ricardo
Montalban). Following a plague which wiped out all cats and dogs,
apes have been adopted as pets by humans, but when Caesar sees them
being treated as slaves, he leads his brother simians in rebellion
against their overlords.
American Criminal Courts: Legal Process and Social Context is an
introductory-level text that offers a comprehensive study of the
legal processes that guide criminal courts and the social contexts
that introduce variations in the activities of actors inside and
outside the court. Specifically the text focuses upon: Legal
Processes. U.S. criminal courts are constrained by several legal
processes and organizational structures that determine how the
courts operate and how laws are applied. This book explores how
democratic processes develop the criminal law in the United States,
the documents that define law (federal and state constitutions,
legal codes, administrative policies), the organizational structure
of courts at the federal and state levels, the overlapping
authority of the appeals process, and the effect of legal processes
such as precedent, jurisdiction, and the underlying legal
philosophies of various types of courts. Although most texts on
criminal courts do a credible job of describing legal processes,
this text looks more deeply into the origins of criminal law,
historic turning points in the criminal law, conditions that affect
the decision-making of criminal justice practitioners, and the
contentious political process that affects how criminal laws are
considered. Social Contexts. The criminal courts are staffed by
people who represent different perspectives, occupational
pressures, and organizational goals. The text includes chapters on
actors in the traditional courtroom workgroup (judges, prosecutors,
and defense attorneys), as well as those outside the court who seek
to influence it, including advocacy groups, media, and politicians.
It is the interplay between the court legal processes and the
social actors in the courtroom that makes the application of the
criminal laws so fascinating. By focusing on the tension between
the law (legal processes) and the actors inside and outside the
courts system (social contexts), this text demonstrates how the
courts are a product of "law in action," and it presents the course
content in a way that enables students to understand not only the
"how" of the U.S. criminal court system but also the "why."
Concerns about memory and other thinking skills are common,
particularly in middle age and beyond. Due to worries about
declining brain health, some seek out dubious products or
supplements purportedly designed to improve memory and other
cognitive abilities. Fortunately, scientific research has uncovered
a clear-cut set of evidence-based activities and lifestyle choices
that are inexpensive or free and known to promote brain and
cognitive functioning. John Randolph translates this science in an
engaging and accessible way, including the brain-boosting effects
of exercise, social activity, mental stimulation, task management
strategies, nutrition and positive self-care. Interwoven with
lessons from neuroscience, positive psychology, social and clinical
psychology, and habit formation research are powerful self-coaching
exercises designed to help the reader incorporate lifestyle changes
that promote brain health.
Whether they should or not, few economists do in fact refrain from
making pronouncements on public policy, although the state of the
economy (both here and elsewhere) suggests that either the advice
given is bad or, if good, that it is ignored . . . I happen to
think that we are appallingly ignorant about many aspects of the
working of the economic system -- the economics of the firm and
industry. Ronald H Coase, Economists and Public Policy In this
volume we attempt to address an element of Coase's concern by
linking the empirical economics of the fInn and industry more
closely to macroeconomic policies, and to demonstrate how to assess
some of the effects of those policies. The scope of our study
ranges from a structural macroeconomic model of the United States,
from which macroeconomic effects are propagated to detailed
structural models of SIC four digit industries. The rationale for
our approach is very much in the spirit of various integrated
macroeconomic/industry models constructed by Dale Jorgenson,
working with various collaborators. Our approach is also consistent
with, and motivated by, Lawrence Klein's agenda of modeling
explicitly and structurally the macro and sectoral elements in the
national economy. We also examine the effects of the macroeconomic
policies of different countries on the enterprise. In only one
case, our examination of crowding out of private investment by
government defIcit fmancing, is the linkage among sectors implicit.
Economics of the U.S. Commercial Airline Industry: Productivity,
Technology and Deregulation illustrates the impact of upstream
technological change in capital goods (aircraft and aircraft
engines) on demand, productivity, and cost reduction in the U.S.
airline industry for the years 1970-1992. The aim is to separate
supply-side technology push from demand pull in determining
investment in aircraft in the US airline industry. The focus of
inquiry in this study is at the company level, so the measures are
sensitive to company differences such as financial costs, payload,
and existing aircraft inventory rather than industry averages. This
monograph builds on the new developments in econometric modeling
and has a substantial technical component. The quantitative results
lead to implications for understanding technology and its impact on
the airline industry, as well as for formulating regulatory policy.
This text features teachings on the law of abundance and a 40-day
prosperity plan to enable the reader to discover for themselves
what money really is. A six-step programme helps to dispel beliefs
in limitation, and offers the reader a chance to change their
attitude to money and wealth creation.
Economics of the U.S. Commercial Airline Industry: Productivity,
Technology and Deregulation illustrates the impact of upstream
technological change in capital goods (aircraft and aircraft
engines) on demand, productivity, and cost reduction in the U.S.
airline industry for the years 1970-1992. The aim is to separate
supply-side technology push from demand pull in determining
investment in aircraft in the US airline industry. The focus of
inquiry in this study is at the company level, so the measures are
sensitive to company differences such as financial costs, payload,
and existing aircraft inventory rather than industry averages. This
monograph builds on the new developments in econometric modeling
and has a substantial technical component. The quantitative results
lead to implications for understanding technology and its impact on
the airline industry, as well as for formulating regulatory policy.
Whether they should or not, few economists do in fact refrain from
making pronouncements on public policy, although the state of the
economy (both here and elsewhere) suggests that either the advice
given is bad or, if good, that it is ignored . . . I happen to
think that we are appallingly ignorant about many aspects of the
working of the economic system -- the economics of the firm and
industry. Ronald H Coase, Economists and Public Policy In this
volume we attempt to address an element of Coase's concern by
linking the empirical economics of the fInn and industry more
closely to macroeconomic policies, and to demonstrate how to assess
some of the effects of those policies. The scope of our study
ranges from a structural macroeconomic model of the United States,
from which macroeconomic effects are propagated to detailed
structural models of SIC four digit industries. The rationale for
our approach is very much in the spirit of various integrated
macroeconomic/industry models constructed by Dale Jorgenson,
working with various collaborators. Our approach is also consistent
with, and motivated by, Lawrence Klein's agenda of modeling
explicitly and structurally the macro and sectoral elements in the
national economy. We also examine the effects of the macroeconomic
policies of different countries on the enterprise. In only one
case, our examination of crowding out of private investment by
government defIcit fmancing, is the linkage among sectors implicit.
Global Crime and Justice offers a truly transnational examination
of both deviance and social controls around the world. Unlike
comparative textbooks detailing the criminal justice systems of a
few select nations, or cataloging types of international crimes
that span multiple legal jurisdictions, Global Crime and Justice
provides a critical and integrated investigation into the nature of
crime and how different societies react to it. The book first
details various types of international crime, including genocide,
war crimes, international drug and weapons smuggling, terrorism,
slavery, and human trafficking. The second half covers
international law, international crime control, the use of martial
law, and the challenges of balancing public order with human and
civil rights. Global Crime and Justice is suitable for use in
criminology and criminal justice departments, as well as in
political science, international relations, and global studies
programs. It will appeal to all who seek an academically rigorous
and comprehensive treatment of the international and transnational
issues of crime and social order.
Global Crime and Justice offers a truly transnational examination
of both deviance and social controls around the world. Unlike
comparative textbooks detailing the criminal justice systems of a
few select nations, or cataloging types of international crimes
that span multiple legal jurisdictions, Global Crime and Justice
provides a critical and integrated investigation into the nature of
crime and how different societies react to it. The book first
details various types of international crime, including genocide,
war crimes, international drug and weapons smuggling, terrorism,
slavery, and human trafficking. The second half covers
international law, international crime control, the use of martial
law, and the challenges of balancing public order with human and
civil rights. Global Crime and Justice is suitable for use in
criminology and criminal justice departments, as well as in
political science, international relations, and global studies
programs. It will appeal to all who seek an academically rigorous
and comprehensive treatment of the international and transnational
issues of crime and social order.
This title reveals how humans create their own experiences by the
masks they choose to wear. These masks are adopted, sometimes
unconsciously, for purposes of manipulation or defence. However,
the challenges of life seem to be magnified because the universe
relects back the disguises worn, replaying misconceptions and
vulnerabilities in the physical world. The author lists the 12
masks humans tend to wear, for example, Victim, Tyrant, and
Warrior, and explains the resulting cause and effect relationships,
their relationship to planetary energies, inner archetypes, the
inner psyche, and life conditioning. He maintains that through a
new understanding and inner knowledge life can be enjoyed to the
full as the true persona is revealed.
In THE ALCHEMIST'S HANDBOOK, you will learn that the whole purpose
of the alchemical process is to change our thinking and feeling
natures, and move up to a higher frequency in consciousness and see
what we want in life, clearing the channels for Spirit and getting
us back into the natural order of the universe. After embracing
this process, you will begin to feel more love, joy, peace, harmony
and contentment.
Despite a 2016-18 glut in fossil fuel markets and decade-low fuel
prices, the global transformation to sustainable energy is
happening. Our ongoing energy challenges and solutions are complex
and multidimensional, involving science, technology, design,
economics, finance, planning, policy, politics, and social
movements. The most comprehensive book on this topic, Energy for
Sustainability has been the go-to resource for courses. This new
edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to inform and guide
students and practitioners who will steer this transformation.
Drawing on a combined 80 years of teaching experience, John
Randolph and Gilbert Masters take a holistic and interdisciplinary
approach. Energy for Sustainability can help techies and
policymakers alike understand the mechanisms required to enable
conversion to energy that is clean, affordable, and secure. Major
revisions to this edition reflect the current changes in technology
and energy use and focus on new analyses, data, and methods
necessary to understand and actively participate in the transition
to sustainable energy. The book begins with energy literacy,
including patterns and trends, before covering the fundamentals of
energy related to physics, engineering, and economics. The next
parts explore energy technologies and opportunities in three
important energy sectors: buildings, electricity, and
transportation. The final section focuses on policy and planning,
presenting the critical role of public policy and consumer and
investor choice in transforming energy markets to greater
sustainability. Throughout the book, methods for energy and
economic analysis and design give readers a quantitative
appreciation for and understanding of energy systems. The book uses
case studies extensively to demonstrate current experience and
illustrate possibilities. Students will gain an understanding of
what it takes to achieve clean, affordable, sustainable energy.
Supplemental materials will be available at www.islandpress.org.
Since the first publication of this landmark textbook in 2004,
it has received high praise for its clear, comprehensive, and
practical approach. The second edition continues to offer a unique
framework for teaching and learning interdisciplinary environmental
planning, incorporating the latest thinking, newest research
findings, and numerous, updated case studies into the solid
foundation of the first edition.
The book has been reorganized based on feedback from
instructors, and contains a new chapter entitled "Land Use, Energy,
Air Quality and Climate Change." Throughout, boxes have been added
on such topics as federal laws, state and local environmental
programs, and critical problems and responses.
This new edition addresses three broad subject areas. Part I,
"Environmental Planning and Management," provides an overview of
the field, along with the fundamentals of land use planning, and
presents a collaborative approach to environmental planning. Part
II, "Sustainable Land Use Principles and Planning Analysis,"
considers environmental and geospatial information; soils,
topography, and land use; stream flow, flooding, and runoff;
stormwater management and stream restoration; groundwater
hydrology; landscape ecology; wildlife habitats and biodiversity;
energy, air quality and climate change; and methods for land
analysis. Part III, "Managing Watersheds, Ecosystems and
Development to Achieve Sustainable Communities," explains the
principles of ecosystem management, restoration, and protection;
land conservation; and the mitigation of natural hazards.
With this thoroughly revised second edition, "Environmental Land
Use Planning and Management" maintains its preeminence as the
leading textbook in its field.
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