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The Importance of Measuring Alcohol Consumption To date, alcohol
studies have attended far more to issues of alco hol dependence and
the harmful consequences of drinking than to the level of alcohol
consumption itself. This is, perhaps, not surprising since
dependence on alcohol is believed to constitute a meaningful and
distinct medical syndrome, regardless of the level of alcohol
consumption associated with it (Edwards and Gross, 1976). Also, of
society is generally more concerned with the adverse consequences
drinking (e. g., traffic fatalities, homelessness, health care and
legal expenses, and academiclbehavioral problems in young
drinkers), than with the quantity of alcohol actually consumed.
Nevertheless, accurate assessment of alcohol usage is important in
its own right in at least four contexts: 1. Evaluating the
effectiveness of alcoholism and alcohol abuse treatment and
prevention efforts. Such efforts include both applied evaluations
of existing programs and formal, well-controlled efficacy studies
on experimental interventions. These investigations require
rigorous methodologies to assess outcomes precisely and contrast
what may be quite subtle differences between programs and between
pre treatment and posttreatment outcomes. Although these studies
are usually characterized by the employment of multiple measures of
success-including general improvements in social and physical
functioning, reduction in degree of dependence, and resolution of
problems directly resultant from drinking-it is by their assessment
of changes in drinking behavior that they are potentially able to
achieve the highest level of objectivity and exactitude."
This volume incorporates all of the inscribed material associated
with more than one hundred burial chambers and graves found at
Lisht North and Lisht South, two sites excavated by the Egyptian
Expedition of The Metropolitan Museum of Art from 1907 until 1934
and from 1984 to 1991. The inscribed objects found in or close to
the burial chambers of Middle Kingdom officials and others provide
an important addition to our appreciation of ancient Egyptian
funerary culture. These include the coffins and sarcophagi as well
as canopic chests and jars, mummy masks, ivory wands, miniature
coffins, and shawabtis. Two kings, members of the royal family and
many elite persons, as well as a community of middle-class people,
found their resting place in and around the royal pyramids at
Lisht, which served as the principal cemetery for Egypt's capital
during the Middle Kingdom (ca. 2030-1650 B.C.). The material
published here represents a sequence of seven chronological phases
at Lisht that range from the reigns of the kings Amenemhat I and
Senwosret I through the late Dynasty XIII and the Second
Intermediate Period. The inscribed texts presented here are
transliterated and translated, and are accompanied by extensive
drawings that meticulously detail these texts, as well as
annotations to some previously published material. The lavishly
illustrated volume includes heretofore unpublished photographs from
the Department of Egyptian Art's archives. Each object has been
assigned a code referring to the primary individual associated with
it, and its description includes transliterations of the deceased's
name(s) and title(s). Because the location of an inscription on a
coffin or sarcophagus is usually significant and because some of
these include multiple texts, the author has designed a system of
references that reflects the location on the object. Further, the
catalogue of objects draws on Museum archives and also provides
information concerning the findspot and current location of the
object as well as relevant archival material and bibliography.
The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and
kitting today! Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the
most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things
needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know
to get started knitting or crocheting. The book covers absolute
basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the
tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and
deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to
advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as
detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online.
It includes content from: Knitting For Dummies Knitting Patterns
For Dummies Crocheting For Dummies Crochet Patterns For Dummies Get
started today and you'll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in
no time!
International author gives an original perspective on the events of
the twentieth century. Since she's finishing her own research,
she's up to date on the most important arguments in the field, both
of which give users an original look at the material. Goes beyond
just reciting the events to talk about the deeper issue of
human-animal relations, which is very big right now, and informs
all of the animal rights courses out there. Points students in the
direction of work they should read and people they should know, so
is a good starting place for further research. Situates the Animal
Rights Movement, which can seem like a fringe movement, within the
broader sweep of American social movements in the twentieth
century.
International author gives an original perspective on the events of
the twentieth century. Since she's finishing her own research,
she's up to date on the most important arguments in the field, both
of which give users an original look at the material. Goes beyond
just reciting the events to talk about the deeper issue of
human-animal relations, which is very big right now, and informs
all of the animal rights courses out there. Points students in the
direction of work they should read and people they should know, so
is a good starting place for further research. Situates the Animal
Rights Movement, which can seem like a fringe movement, within the
broader sweep of American social movements in the twentieth
century.
This book will summarize what we know about technology and
inequality across disciplines, and seek out new ways to analyze
this relationship based on technology and business practices, with
the objective of restoring digital technology as an engine of
opportunity. Besides the unique focus on the role of technology in
inequality, the book will have a unifying theme of tracing wealth
creation and wealth capture in the technology sector, and relating
specific practices-what technology companies actually do-to larger
shifts in wealth and power. A clear conceptual framework will be
used to analyze key industry case studies: search engines, social
media, and the 'sharing' economy.
Middle Egyptian introduces the reader to the writing system of
ancient Egypt and the language of hieroglyphic texts. It contains
twenty-six lessons, exercises (with answers), a list of
hieroglyphic signs, and a dictionary. It also includes a series of
twenty-six essays on the most important aspects of ancient Egyptian
history, society, religion, literature, and language. Grammar
lessons and cultural essays allows users not only to read
hieroglyphic texts but also to understand them, providing the
foundation for understanding texts on monuments and reading great
works of ancient Egyptian literature. This third edition is revised
and reorganized, particularly in its approach to the verbal system,
based on recent advances in understanding the language.
Illustrations enhance the discussions, and an index of references
has been added. These changes and additions provide a complete and
up-to-date grammatical description of the classical language of
ancient Egypt for specialists in linguistics and other fields.
A toolbox for accessing federal laboratory innovations and
financing the acquisition of new technologies with corporate
equity, this book is also a guide to understanding the expertise of
specific government laboratories. Entrepreneurs can rapidly
accelerate the growth of their companies and become more
competitive by acquiring federal laboratory innovations. This book
is an indispensable resource for those who want access to the
latest breakthrough technologies, most of which can be traced to
universities and federally funded laboratories. These
taxpayer-funded "idea factories" can and should be leveraged by
companies for competitive advantage. The authors describe how the
private sector can engage these labs as long-term strategic
partners, as well as development partners for the ongoing,
cost-effective improvement of new technologies. Jargon-free and
succinct, this guide also explains how to benefit from knowledge of
the current technology-transfer landscape in order to maximize this
special private-public partnership. No country can equal the United
States in research and development assets. But the federal
government is not always as successful as it could be in using its
authority to encourage such partnerships. It is therefore up to the
private sector--entrepreneurs as well as established companies
seeking new growth outlets-exploit the information presented here.
Included is a directory of federal laboratories with a synopsis of
their expertise and contact information, along with copies of the
breakthrough technology-transfer legislation that has made
technology transfer possible.
A companion volume to the third edition of the author's popular
Middle Egyptian, this book contains eight literary works from the
Middle Kingdom, the golden age of Middle Egyptian literature.
Included are the compositions widely regarded as the pinnacle of
Egyptian literary arts, by the Egyptians themselves as well as by
modern readers. The works are presented in hieroglyphic
transcription, transliteration and translation, accompanied by
notes cross-referenced to the third edition of Middle Egyptian.
These are designed to give students of Middle Egyptian access to
original texts and the tools to practise and perfect their
knowledge of the language. The principles of ancient Egyptian
verse, in which all the works are written, are discussed, and the
transliterations and translations are versified, giving students
practice in this aspect of Egyptian literature as well. Consecutive
translations are also included for reference and for readers more
concerned with Middle Egyptian literature than language.
This book, the first of its kind, examines how the phonology and
grammar of the ancient Egyptian language changed over more than
three thousand years of its history, from the first appearance of
written documents, c.3250 BC, to the Coptic dialects of the second
century AD and later. Part One discusses phonology, working
backward from the vowels and consonants of Coptic to those that can
be deduced for earlier stages of the language. Part Two is devoted
to grammar, including both basic components such as nouns and the
complex history of the verbal system. The book thus provides both a
synchronic description of the five major historical stages of
ancient Egyptian and a diachronic analysis of their development and
relationship.
An illustrated guide showing how to create beautiful, timeless
pieces, whether you're picking up needles for the first time or a
seasoned pro looking for advanced patterns From scarves and
sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you'll find lots of projects
for practicing and perfecting your knitting skills in Knitting For
Dummies, which includes an instructional online video showing you
the actual knitting techniques being done step-by-step. Experienced
and novice crafters alike can benefit from the book's step-by-step
instructions that explain knitting in plain English. For anyone new
to knitting, this hands-on friendly guide shows you how to Cast on,
knit, purl, and bind off -- the four basic skills needed to
complete any knitting Decipher pattern instructions and charts
Combine knit and purl stitches with increases and decreases for
different effects Create different kinds of cables, lace, and more
Read the language and graphics in knitting patterns and charts
Increase and decrease stitches and use these techniques to shape a
project and create design It also shows you what to do if you drop
a stitch or inadvertently add one. If you know the basics of
knitting and want to expand your skills to include stitch patterns
with more complexity, you've come to the right place: Combine
stitch increases and decreases to create lacework Get familiar with
Fair Isle patterns and simple intarsia motifs, which involve
working in more than one color in one row Practice with plenty of
projects to perfect your advanced knitting techniques Learn to add
interest with stripes Have fun with fulling and felting Make
sweaters, from blocking and assembling your pieces to adding
finishing touches like neckbands, edging, and buttonholes Knitting
For Dummies includes ten quick projects to make for gifts and
exercises to "unkink" your neck and shoulders should you lose
yourself for hours at a time in your craft! Finally, the book ends
with a couple appendixes showing you more cool effects and a list
of knitting software and helpful online resources. If you're
itching to start stitching, grab this book to start crafting your
knitted masterpiece today.
Sleep and Movement Disorders is the second edition of a successful
book that was the first of its kind. Since its publication in 2002,
significant progress has been made in our understanding of motor
control in sleep and the relationship between sleep and movement
disorders. All three editors are authorities on the subject and
have assembled expert specialists for their chapter authors. The
topic is very timely, the latest edition of the International
classification of sleep disorders (ICSD-2, 2005) included a
separate category of 'Sleep Related Movement Disorders' emphasizing
the increasing awareness of sleep-related movements and the
importance of recognizing sleep-related movement disorders for
diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment. This is a
comprehensive resource, including all findings from the last 8
years of research. All the previous chapters have been revised with
new materials and references. Several chapters have been added to
address recent advances. For instance, new sleep-related disorders
have been classified and diagnosed, including catathrenia,
alternating leg muscle activation (ALMA), propriospinal myoclonus
(PSM) at sleep onset, faciomandibular myoclonus at sleep onset,
etc. Further understanding of the pathophysiology of RLS-PLMS is
addresses, as is the neurobiology of REM Behavior Disorder (RBD),
predictors of neurodegenerative diseases, and so on. Sleep and
Movement Disorders is divided into four major sections and
subsections preceded by an introductory essay to provide
perspective on the subject. The book is intended for all sleep and
movement disorders specialists as well as those neurologists,
internists including pulmonologists, psychiatrists, psychologists,
otolaryngologists, pediatricians, neurosurgeons, dentists and
family physicians who must deal with the many patients suffering
from undiagnosed or underdiagnosed sleep disorders including
sleep-related abnormal movements.
The Importance of Measuring Alcohol Consumption To date, alcohol
studies have attended far more to issues of alco hol dependence and
the harmful consequences of drinking than to the level of alcohol
consumption itself. This is, perhaps, not surprising since
dependence on alcohol is believed to constitute a meaningful and
distinct medical syndrome, regardless of the level of alcohol
consumption associated with it (Edwards and Gross, 1976). Also, of
society is generally more concerned with the adverse consequences
drinking (e. g., traffic fatalities, homelessness, health care and
legal expenses, and academiclbehavioral problems in young
drinkers), than with the quantity of alcohol actually consumed.
Nevertheless, accurate assessment of alcohol usage is important in
its own right in at least four contexts: 1. Evaluating the
effectiveness of alcoholism and alcohol abuse treatment and
prevention efforts. Such efforts include both applied evaluations
of existing programs and formal, well-controlled efficacy studies
on experimental interventions. These investigations require
rigorous methodologies to assess outcomes precisely and contrast
what may be quite subtle differences between programs and between
pre treatment and posttreatment outcomes. Although these studies
are usually characterized by the employment of multiple measures of
success-including general improvements in social and physical
functioning, reduction in degree of dependence, and resolution of
problems directly resultant from drinking-it is by their assessment
of changes in drinking behavior that they are potentially able to
achieve the highest level of objectivity and exactitude."
This comprehensive text, organized by individual theorists,
examines the major movements in the field of personality through a
historic and humanistic approach. Personality Theories provides a
comprehensive introduction to key personality theorists by
combining their biographical information with their contributions
to the field and their ranking among the world's most respected
psychologists. In addition, Allen provides a tabular format, a
running comparison between the major theorists, which allows
students to analyze new theories with respect to theories learned
in previous chapters. The unique style of Allen's book is
strengthened through his conversational tone, allowing students to
easily become familiar with the key people and movements in the
field of personality. Features Offers an abundance of case studies
and examples of real human functioning to help deepen students'
understanding of the concepts. Highlights diversity issues as part
of Allen's humanistic approach to psychology. positive psychology;
extraversion; Freud's meetings with other psychologists; Jung's
dabbling in parapsychology; the worldwide practical impact of
Bandura's ideas; rejection sensitivity; impulse control; the
relationship between IQ, genes, and race; the neurophysiology of
personality (in plain language); and many other thought-provoking
topics. Explores controversial topics, including evolutionary
theory applied to jealousy, whether races exist, and the repressed
memories controversy. Reviews and analyzes one of the most famous
therapy sessions in psychology's history-Rogers's interaction with
Gloria. Contains chapter opening questions that frame the material
and are later reinforced through summary points as well as
essay/critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter. New
To This Edition Includes a new chapter that synthesizes the entire
book by comparing theorists on several philosophical, empirical,
and methodological aspects, as well as a summary table that
compares all the theorists at a glance. psychologists in the
evaluation section of his or her chapter. Examines the statuses of
two new factors affecting the field-the Big 5 Personality Trait
Theory and locating genes underlying personality traits. Features
the research results of many international personologists as well
as an extensive reference list, which includes more than 150 new
references to state of the art personality research.
Coptic is the final stage of the ancient Egyptian language, written
in an alphabet derived primarily from Greek instead of hieroglyphs.
It borrows some vocabulary from ancient Greek, and it was used
primarily for writing Christian scriptures and treatises. There is
no uniform Coptic language, but rather six major dialects. Unlike
previous grammars that focus on just two of the Coptic dialects,
this volume, written by senior Egyptologist James P. Allen,
describes the grammar of the language in each of the six major
dialects. It also includes exercises with an answer key, a
chrestomathy, and an accompanying dictionary, making it suitable
for teaching or self-guided learning as well as general reference.
Stricken ist das neue Yoga Stricken ist voll im Trend. Wer seiner
Kreativitat freien Lauf lassen mochte, braucht nur zwei Nadeln,
Wolle und dieses Buch. Leicht verstandlich und anhand vieler
Abbildungen erklart die Strick-Designerin Pam Allen die Grundlagen
des Maschen- und Musterstrickens und gibt Antworten auf (fast) alle
Fragen rund ums Stricken. Dabei erlautert sie neben der
kontinental-europaischen auch die amerikanische Strickweise, was
sich in der Kombination hervorragend fur mehrfarbiges Stricken
eignet. Anfanger konnen bald schone Teile stricken und erfahrene
"Strickliesel" finden hier so manchen Kniff und Trick. Sie
erfahren: Wie Sie die richtige Wolle und die passenden Strick -
nadeln aussuchen Wie Sie Anleitungen fur Strickmuster verstehen Wie
Sie Strickfehler beheben oder ganz vermeiden Wie Sie knifflige
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