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Conceptual Issues in Psychological Medicine is a collection of papers written by the celebrated psychiatrist, Michael Shepherd, who was one of the originators of psychiatric epidemiology in the UK and a leading social psychiatrist of his generation. He designed and implemented some of the first systematic studies into what are now widely recognised clinical syndromes. His extensive research experience and his advocacy of a scientific approach to social psychiatry form the basis of the essays contained in this book. Covering such issues as the development of research strategy and the difficulties involved in completing psychiatric studies, Shepherd's papers address many of the issues currently facing professionals in this field. He writes authoritatively and engagingly on clinical syndromes, the history of ideas and the use of the epidemiological approach in psychiatry. Conceptual Issues in Psychological Medicine stimulates and informs the reader in equal measure; it will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of any practitioner of medicine.

Conceptual Issues in Psychological Medicine is a collection of papers written by the celebrated psychiatrist, Michael Shepherd, who was one of the originators of psychiatric epidemiology in the UK and a leading social psychiatrist of his generation. He designed and implemented some of the first systematic studies into what are now widely recognised clinical syndromes. His extensive research experience and his advocacy of a scientific approach to social psychiatry form the basis of the essays contained in this book. Covering such issues as the development of research strategy and the difficulties involved in completing psychiatric studies, Shepherd's papers address many of the issues currently facing professionals in this field. He writes authoritatively and engagingly on clinical syndromes, the history of ideas and the use of the epidemiological approach in psychiatry. Conceptual Issues in Psychological Medicine stimulates and informs the reader in equal measure; it will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of any practitioner of medicine.

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First published in 1982, this volume presents a conspectus of the opinions of twelve distinguished psychiatrists on the nature and implications of their own discipline. The essays as a whole vividly convey the diversity of experience and outlook characterising an internationally representative group of practitioners of psychological medicine. At the same time they indicate the issues and concepts which need to be clarified if the subject is to achieve its potential.

The books of the twelve Minor Prophets are some of the least studied by Christians today, but they contain some of the great themes of Scripture, such as God's mercy and judgment, His covenant with Israel, the day of the Lord, and the coming of the Messiah. Arguing for a canonical unity that recognises the Minor Prophets as one cohesive composition, Michael Shepherd explains the historical meaning of each verse of the twelve books and also provides guidance for application and preaching. Pastors, teachers, and serious students of Scripture will find a wealth of insights for understanding the Minor Prophets.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Information Systems, Technology and Management, ICISTM 2012, held in Grenoble, France, in March 2012. The 38 revised papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 85 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on information systems; information technology; information management; business intelligence; management science and education; applications; workshop on program protection and reverse engineering.

Just when you think you've got it made... Hard-headed, quick-fisted and sometimes as funny as he thinks he is, small-town Maine private detective Paul Doyle is equally adept at throwing haymakers and one-liners. But when his go-for-broke style fails to produce missing stripper Cherry Delight, Doyle realizes it'll take more than a string of snappy quotes to save her. He'll have to think his way through this case, and thinking has never been his strong suit. As the bullets fly and a trail of bodies appear to be linked to Cherry's disappearance, Doyle believes he's getting close to the truth. And he knows he may be the next one in the killer's crosshairs.