In Rediscovering Colors: A Study in Pollyanna Realism, Michael Watkins endorses the Moorean view that colors are simple, non-reducible, properties of objects. Consequently, Watkins breaks from what has become the received view that either colors are reducible to certain properties of interest to science, or else nothing is really colored. What is novel about the work is that Watkins, unlike other Mooreans, takes seriously the metaphysics of colors. Consequently, Watkins provides an account of what colors are, how they are related to the physical properties on which they supervene, and how colors can be causally efficacious without the threat of causal overdetermination. Along the way, he provides novel accounts of normal conditions and non-human color properties. The book will be of interest to any metaphysician and philosopher of mind interested in colors and color perception.

Psychologies of liberation are emerging on every continent in response to the collective traumas inflicted by colonialism and globalization. The authors present the theoretical foundation and participatory methodologies that unite these radical interdisciplinary approaches to creating individual and community well-being. They move from a description of the psychological and community wounds that are common to unjust and violent contexts to engaging examples of innovative community projects from around the world that seek to heal these wounds. The creation of public homeplaces, and the work of liberation arts, critical participatory action research, public dialogue, and reconciliation are highlighted as embodying the values and hopes of liberation psychology. Drawing on psychoanalysis, trauma studies, liberation arts, participatory research, and contemporary cultural work, this book nourishes our understanding of and imagination about the kinds of healing that are necessary to the creation of more just and peaceful communities. In dialogue with cultural workers, writers, and visionaries from Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, the United States, and the Pacific Islands, Toward Psychologies of Liberation quickens a dialogical convergence of liberatory psychological theories and practices that will seed individual and community transformation.

In Rediscovering Colors: A Study in Pollyanna Realism, Michael Watkins endorses the Moorean view that colors are simple, non-reducible, properties of objects. Consequently, Watkins breaks from what has become the received view that either colors are reducible to certain properties of interest to science, or else nothing is really colored. What is novel about the work is that Watkins, unlike other Mooreans, takes seriously the metaphysics of colors. Consequently, Watkins provides an account of what colors are, how they are related to the physical properties on which they supervene, and how colors can be causally efficacious without the threat of causal overdetermination. Along the way, he provides novel accounts of normal conditions and non-human color properties. The book will be of interest to any metaphysician and philosopher of mind interested in colors and color perception.

Equations are the magical invocations of millions of modern mathemagicians. Have you ever needed one fast? Circles. Triangles. Spaceships. Mechanics. Trigonometry. Statistics. Areas. Liquids. Gases. Fireworks. Calculus. Fields. Dimensions. Matrices. Constants. Circuits. Probabilities. Gears. More. Mathematician Matthew Watkins and illustrator Matt Tweed have compressed almost every familiar equation from mathematics and physics into one tiny book. A quick, fun, stylish reference book with appeal to anyone interested in the sciences. Not for muggs. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

This fascinating and instructive book offers a revealing, blow-by-blow description of secret, headline-making negotiations in the Middleast, Korea, Africa, and Bosnia, as well as an invaluable guide to conducting such a difficult process of tremendous practical application to a wide variety of conflict resolution professionals.

Based on extensive interviews and research with key players at the highest level, this book not only tells some incredibly dramatic stories but shows how to use these demonstrated strategies, skills, improvisational interventions and other techniques. Detailing breakthrough negotiations which brought the Israelis and Palestinians together for the first time in Oslo, built the Gulf War Coalition, ended the great divide between North and South Korea, and terminated the war in Bosnia, the authors employ a compelling narrative and didactic style to explain how to understand and apply sophisticated, field-tested methods of dispute resolution in a variety of situations.

"Breakthrough Business Negotiation" is a definitive guide to negotiating in any business situation. This smart and practical book by Michael Watkins, a leading expert in negotiation at Harvard Business School, presents principles that apply to any negotiation situation and tools to achieve breakthrough results. Step by step, "Breakthrough Business Negotiation" demonstrates how to diagnose a situation, build coalitions, manage internal decision making, persuade others, organize a deal cycle, and create strategic alliances. Watkins also explains how to prevent disputes from poisoning deals.

Psychologies of liberation are emerging on every continent in response to the collective traumas inflicted by colonialism and globalization. The authors present the theoretical foundation and participatory methodologies that unite these radical interdisciplinary approaches to creating individual and community well-being. They move from a description of the psychological and community wounds that are common to unjust and violent contexts to engaging examples of innovative community projects from around the world that seek to heal these wounds. The creation of public homeplaces, and the work of liberation arts, critical participatory action research, public dialogue, and reconciliation are highlighted as embodying the values and hopes of liberation psychology. Drawing on psychoanalysis, trauma studies, liberation arts, participatory research, and contemporary cultural work, this book nourishes our understanding of and imagination about the kinds of healing that are necessary to the creation of more just and peaceful communities. In dialogue with cultural workers, writers, and visionaries from Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, the United States, and the Pacific Islands, Toward Psychologies of Liberation quickens a dialogical convergence of liberatory psychological theories and practices that will seed individual and community transformation.

On 11 September 2001 America was brutally attacked on its own soil. Nine days later, on 20 September 2001, President Bush announced the creation of the Office for Homeland Security. This office is charged to pull together the efforts of all the organizations with a role in homeland security but it does not go far enough. Interagency interaction at only the highest levels is not enough to knock down barriers to ensure quick, richly informed, decision-making, and adaptable action. To do this, a new kind of interagency command for homeland security needs to be established. This organization would be under the Office for Homeland Security. It would take jointness to a level that transcends the military to include non-DoD, and even non-governmental actors, and effectively coordinate the use of all the instruments of power. This paper explores organizational structures and uses the structure of a combatant command to suggest on how all of the organizations involved in homeland security can effectively work together. A boundaryless war requires a boundaryless response and our current method of ensuring our homeland security is a far cry from that.

In this refreshing and engaging book, Russell Watkins proves that 'lean' need not be a dull, dry topic. Adventures in Leanland weaves his global experiences into stories, examples and advice to challenge and inform. Russell's highly readable style traces a path through destinations as diverse as Mumbai and Mexico to give an honest evaluation of what you and your business must become to survive these turbulent times. Discover the critical lessons that 'lean' can learn from professional cycling, sniper training, baseball fights, nuclear accidents and panda breeding. If you earn your living in Operations (in a factory, service centre, office or hospital) Adventures in Leanland is a must read. CEOs, MDs, Supervisors, and Consultants alike stand to benefit from the insight and hard practical advice packed within these covers. A career that has turned full circle, from being trained by merciless Japanese Toyota Master Engineers to consulting to Toyota group companies, makes Russell's a voice worth listening to.

50 Studies Every Ophthalmologist Should Know presents key studies that have shaped the practice of ophthalmology. Selected using a rigorous methodology, emphasis has been placed on landmark studies which have influenced current ophthalmology practice guidelines. For each study, a concise summary is presented with an emphasis on the results and limitations of the study, and its implications for practice. An illustrative clinical case concludes each review, followed by brief information on other relevant studies. This book is a must-read for ophthalmologists, especially those in training or preparing for board review, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about the data behind clinical practice.

This book analyses recent Supreme Court decisions and their implications. Legislative decisions examined include: sex discrimination developments; retroactivity and the Good-Faith exception to the exclusionary rule; warrantless, police-triggered exigent searches; official immunity and material witnesses before the Supreme Court; the Confrontation Clause after Michigan v. Bryant and Bullcoming v. New Mexico; federal pre-emption of state tort law regarding medical devices with FDA premarket approval; an overview of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act; implications for innovation policy in Microsoft v. i4i: duty to disclose shareholders in Matrixx Initiatives v. Siracusano; the Supreme Court's pre-enforcement review of the Clean Water Act; and judicial and legislative developments in the Law of Deinstitutionalization.

Breakthrough Business Negotiation is a definitive guide to negotiating in any business situation. This smart and practical book by Michael Watkins, a leading expert in negotiation at Harvard Business School, presents principles that apply to any negotiation situation and tools to achieve breakthrough results. Step by step, Breakthrough Business Negotiation demonstrates how to diagnose a situation, build coalitions, manage internal decision making, persuade others, organize a deal cycle, and create strategic alliances. Watkins also explains how to prevent disputes from poisoning deals.

Theological interest in art is at a premium. However, theological engagement with art is often enacted without a clear sense of method. This text argues for a theological methodology in engaging the arts, and, specifically, the author puts forward a theological model for understanding human creativity in the light of Jesus' sacrificial redemption. In dialogue with theology, philosophy, psychology, and art theory, the author establishes the relevance and applicability of an incarnational and sacrificial model of human creativity. Theological models also do more than provide a conceptual framework for theological inquiries. They engage the imagination. A theological model for human creativity is like an invitation to join in the creative vision God has for the world, and to embody this vision in one's own creative work. Therefore, Creativity as Sacrifice does not merely articulate a conceptual framework for human creativity; it also casts a vision for human life as a creative response to the gracious gifts of a creative God.

A major measure of success in the world of business management is the ability to achieve maximum yield from the available assets of the enterprise. Often the most important asset to a company is its technology and intellectual property. And yet, the capacity to create and develop technology is outpacing most firms' abilities to manage the resulting product and processes. Watkins' purpose is to help managers improve their ways and means of translating technological assets into effective business strategies. The information in the book is designed to be useful for any size firm from entrepreneurial start-ups to multinational corporations.

Part one is primarily an overview on the care and feeding of this unique class of assets. It addresses the characteristics of the technologies, methods for valuation and development, approaches to acquisitions, outsourcing technological management, and finally, dealing with organizational cultural issues. Part two addresses the issues involved with converting assets into effective business strategies. It offers in depth treatment of manufacturing, licensing, joint ventures and strategic alliances, negotiation, and the pitfalls of each option.