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Every generation seeks to apply the Bible's timeless truth about
God to its context. The King James Version Bible Commentary for
Today is just that--the most up-to-date commentary on the
time-honored text of the King James Version written by a trusted
team of conservative scholars. This volume approaches the Bible
with humility and respect as they explore its meaning for our
generation. The King James Version Bible Commentary for Today
provides readers and students of the Bible with clear explanations
of the antiquated English vocabulary of the King James text as well
as the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek words that form the original
languages of the Bible. It also focuses on the intended meaning of
the original authors, providing linguistic, historical, and
archaeological insights that illuminate the biblical text for
seasoned and new Bible readers. Features include: New material by
respected scholars The best in conservative scholarship from
multiple denominations Illuminating verse-by-verse expositions that
shed light on the meaning of Scripture Nontechnical and jargon
free--no need to know Hebrew or Greek 14 maps help readers
understand the world of the Old Testament and New Testament
At home, incipient spring had been in evidence. Late January was
mild and in London the trees showed buds. But after he began to
travel East, it became colder. By the time the Elbe was crossed,
the ground was fast with snow in all directions, and the river
moved under grinding floes of ice. As the train stopped, the cook
announced with an ironic smile he would grow used to, that Mitroba
smile, 'Berlin Haupstadt der DDR. Wilkommen!'. Two decades after
the Wall tumbled down, Winter in Berlin evokes everyday life in the
shadowy world of the Soviet-controlled German Democratic Republic.
Throughout this atmospheric novella 'the scholar' remains
anonymous. Who is he and what is his motivation for being in the
GDR, a police state where freedom means something different to
everyone and trust is the scarcest commodity? Fearing that intimacy
may be no more than a trap, he nevertheless slides into a
relationship with a young Bulgarian woman. Behind the Wall many
eyes are watching, but can he see himself clearly any more? Forced
to interrogate the usefulness of his own idealism, the scholar
finally comes up against the walls that limit an individual's
influence on history.
With this book is completed a trilogy of works begun in 2005 with
This City Now: Glasgow and its Working Class Past, and continuing
with Clydeside; Red Orange and Green in 2009. The three books have
all had similar aims in trying to raise the profile of forgotten or
neglected areas and aspects of Glasgow and its history, in a small
way trying to boost the esteem in which such places are held by the
people who live in there and by those who visit. Moving away
slightly from the working class focus, this third instalment
presents a broad view of Glasgow’s industrial, social and
intellectual history. From public art to socialist memorials, and
from factories to cultural hubs, Ian Mitchell takes the reader on a
guided tour of Glasgow, outlining walking routes which encompass
the city’s forgotten icons.
This City Now sets out to retrieve the hidden architectural,
cultural and historical riches of some of Glasgows working-class
districts. Many who enjoy the fruits of Glasgows recent
gentrification may be surprised and delighted by the gems which Ian
Mitchell has uncovered beyond the usual haunts.
This work tells the story of explorations and ascents in the
Scottish Highlands in the days before mountaineering became a
popular sport - when Jacobites, bandits, poachers and illicit
distillers traditionally used the mountains as sanctuary.
Ian R Mitchell recognises his hometown is an often underloved
place, but in Aberdeen: Beyond the Granite he sets out an
overwhelming case as to why this sentiment is thoroughly
undeserved. An Aberdonian born and bred, Mitchell has lived in
Glasgow for almost four decades. Returning to his roots, he delves
into Aberdeen's rich and often unseen history and culture from an
exile's perspective, revealing a proudly unique city, home to the
world's oldest surviving company, the UK's oldest newspaper, and
perhaps Britain's oldest Italian restaurant
The more I walk the hills, the more I become aware that I am
hearing echoes which resonate with other echoes, footfalls on
footfalls. When you make your footfalls on the mountains, you are
not simply experiencing beauty as in a museum or gallery. With your
eyes and ears you can see and hear what has gone before you,
appropriate it and immeasurably enrich your experience. This is the
story of the adventures of Stobcross Gentlemen’s Climbing Club.
Against all the odds thrown up by the Scottish weather, faulty map
reading and the symptoms of physical decline, they strove to
maintain the fine traditions of Scottish mountaineering. They
battled through their Munros and Corbetts whilst valiantly trying
to celebrate Burns’ Night, Guy Fawkes Night and Hogmanay in a
ritual calendar of the Scottish Hills. Alongside these adventures
are explorations of a different kind – ones into the history of
the bothies and the mountains that make up the present-day
landscape, as well as the stories of those who have vacated the
bens and glens within living memory. Based on Ian Mitchell’s
research and experiences, Mountain Footfalls adds a new dimension
to hillwalkers’ appreciation and enjoyment of the Scottish
Highlands.
Every law enforcement patrol officer and investigator needs to
understand both the tactical considerations of stopping and
frisking a suspect, and the legal constraints that should govern
that power. Recent years have shown clearly the damage that can be
done when police lack an adequate understanding of the legal
foundation for their activities. In this new edition of Stop and
Frisk, Mitchell and Connor team up to provide active or aspiring
police officers with the knowledge of applicable law as well as
practical techniques they need to safely and legally carry out
their crime suppression and investigative duties. This updated
edition includes clear summaries of major cases of the last decade
and lessons learned when police and communities failed to fully
understand the results of Terry v. Ohio. Ideal for in-service
training at the post-academy level, this book also gives
time-tested tools to police officers, supervisors, and legal
advisors. Stop and Frisk can be used to teach undergraduate
Criminal Justice majors as well as concerned citizens to prevent
crime in their communities.
Every law enforcement patrol officer and investigator needs to
understand both the tactical considerations of stopping and
frisking a suspect, and the legal constraints that should govern
that power. Recent years have shown clearly the damage that can be
done when police lack an adequate understanding of the legal
foundation for their activities. In this new edition of Stop and
Frisk, Mitchell and Connor team up to provide active or aspiring
police officers with the knowledge of applicable law as well as
practical techniques they need to safely and legally carry out
their crime suppression and investigative duties. This updated
edition includes clear summaries of major cases of the last decade
and lessons learned when police and communities failed to fully
understand the results of Terry v. Ohio. Ideal for in-service
training at the post-academy level, this book also gives
time-tested tools to police officers, supervisors, and legal
advisors. Stop and Frisk can be used to teach undergraduate
Criminal Justice majors as well as concerned citizens to prevent
crime in their communities.
Everybody involved in sport, from the bleachers to the boardroom,
should develop an understanding of ethics. Sport ethics prompt
discussion of the central principles and ideals by which we all
live our lives, and effective leadership in sport is invariably
ethical leadership. This fascinating new introduction to sport
ethics outlines key ethical theories in the context of sport as
well as the fundamentals of moral reasoning. It explores all the
central ethical issues in contemporary sport: from violence,
hazing, and gambling to performance enhancement, doping, and
discrimination. This book not only investigates the ethical,
social, and legal underpinnings of the most important issues in
sport today, but also introduces the reader to the foundations of
ethical leadership in sport and discusses which leadership
strategies are most effective. Each chapter includes original
real-world case studies, learning exercises, and questions to
encourage students to reflect on the ethical problems presented.
Sport, Ethics and Leadership is an essential resource for any
course on sport and leisure studies, the ethics and philosophy of
sport, or sport and leisure management.
The study reported in this volume is an attempt to develop a
multilevel theory of violent conflict and war. As such, the study
involves: a pretheory for identifying concepts operative at each
level, and for explaining how the concepts relate to violent
conflict and war.
This book focuses on controlling morphology of different scales for
polymers. The authors explain the need for successful control of
morphology to yield target macroscopic physical properties in the
application of polymers to diverse areas such as engineering
materials, nanodielectrics and photonic crystals. The book combines
specialized chapters with an introduction to the morphology of
polymers and the range of experimental techniques available to
evaluate it.
This book focuses on controlling morphology of different scales for
polymers. The authors explain the need for successful control of
morphology to yield target macroscopic physical properties in the
application of polymers to diverse areas such as engineering
materials, nanodielectrics and photonic crystals. The book combines
specialized chapters with an introduction to the morphology of
polymers and the range of experimental techniques available to
evaluate it.
Environmental Chemistry is a relatively young science. Interest in
this subject, however, is growing very rapidly and, although no
agreement has been reached as yet about the exact content and
limits of this interdisciplinary subject, there appears to be
increasing interest in seeing environmental topics which are based
on chemistry embodied in this subject. One of the first objectives
of Environ mental Chemistry must be the study of the environment
and of natural chemical processes which occur in the environment. A
major purpose of this series on Environmental Chemistry, therefore,
is to present a reasonably uniform view of various aspects of the
chemistry of the environment and chemical reactions occurring in
the environment. The industrial activities of man have given a new
dimension to Environ mental Chemistry. We have now synthesized and
described over five million chemical compounds and chemical
industry produces about one hundred and fifty million tons of
synthetic chemicals annually. We ship billions of tons of oil per
year and through mining operations and other geophysical
modifications, large quantities of inorganic and organic materials
are released from their natural deposits. Cities and metropolitan
areas of up to 15 million inhabitants produce large quantities of
waste in relatively small and confined areas. Much of the chemical
products and waste products of modern society are released into the
environment either during production, storage, transport, use or
ultimate disposal. These released materials participate in natural
cycles and reactions and frequently lead to interference and
disturbance of natural systems."
usage of the terms substrate and substratum. A substrate (pI.:
substrates) is a material utilized by microorganisms, generally as
a source of energy. A substratum (pI.: substrata) is asolid surface
to which a microorganism mayattach. REFERENCES (1) Marshall, K.C.
1976. Interfaces in Microbial Ecology. Cambridge, MA: Harvard
University Press. (2) ZoBell, C.E. 1943. The effect of solid
surfaces upon bacterial activity. J. Bacteriol. 46: 39-56.
Standing, left to right: Paul Rutter, Rolf Freter, Mike Silverman,
lan Robb, Hinrich Mrozek, Frank Dazzo, David Gingell Seated, left
to right: Garth Jones, Stanislawa Tylewska, Staffan Kjelleberg,
Ellen Rades-Rohkohl, Kevin Marshall Microbial Adhesion and
Aggregation, ed. K.C. Marshall, pp. 5-19. Dahlem Konferenzen 1984.
Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, Tokyo: Springer-Verlag. Mechanisms of
Adhesion Group Report P.R. Rutter, Rapporteur F.B. Dazzo H. Mrozek
R. Freter E. Rades-Rohkohl D. GingeIl I.D. Robb G.W. Jones M.
Silverman 8. Kjelleberg 8. Tylewska K.C. Marshall INTRODUCTION The
subject, Mechanisms of Microbial Attachment, has proved to be a
fertile sour ce of argument between both microbiologists and
physical chemists. In order to find common ground for discussion,
the group endeavored to come to a consensus regarding a number of
definitions pertinent to the subject. Some of these are described
in the text and others will be found at the end of this report.
In 1980, the International Symposium on the Ecology of Bruchids
Attacking Legumes (Pulses), organized by Dr. Labeyrie, was held at
Tours, France. Since then, there has been tremendous progress in
the area of Bruchid and Legume research. At the same time, as we
face the problems of world-wide population explosion and food
shortage, the importance of legumes as the world's major protein
source is rapidly increasing, especial ly in tropical regions.
Thus, it seemed appropriate to hold the Second Symposium in order
to review the recent progress in the control of Bruchids and in the
biology and ecology of Bruchids and legumes. This is an important
part of the search for ways to integrate these fields with a common
perspective. The Second International Symposium on Bruchids and
Legumes (ISBL-II) was held in September 6-9, 1989 at Okayama, Japan
under the joint auspices of the Japanese Society of Applied
Entomology and Zoology and of the Foundation for Advancement of
International Science. Significant contributions have originated in
Japan on the study of Bruchid and legumes. Most notably, the study
on population ecology by Professor S."
In 1980, the International Symposium on the Ecology of Bruchids
Attacking Legumes (Pulses), organized by Dr. Labeyrie, was held at
Tours, France. Since then, there has been tremendous progress in
the area of Bruchid and Legume research. At the same time, as we
face the problems of world-wide population explosion and food
shortage, the importance of legumes as the world's major protein
source is rapidly increasing, especial ly in tropical regions.
Thus, it seemed appropriate to hold the Second Symposium in order
to review the recent progress in the control of Bruchids and in the
biology and ecology of Bruchids and legumes. This is an important
part of the search for ways to integrate these fields with a common
perspective. The Second International Symposium on Bruchids and
Legumes (ISBL-II) was held in September 6-9, 1989 at Okayama, Japan
under the joint auspices of the Japanese Society of Applied
Entomology and Zoology and of the Foundation for Advancement of
International Science. Significant contributions have originated in
Japan on the study of Bruchid and legumes. Most notably, the study
on population ecology by Professor S."
This second volume of Basic and Clinical Aspects of Neuroscience is
devoted to the various transmitter systems of the brain (classical
and neuropeptides). In Part I the basic aspects are given,
including a critical appraisal of the methods used yesterday and
today to describe such neurotransmitter systems. Part II
concentrates on the functioning in the body of these transmitter
systems under physiologic and pathologic conditions. It goes on to
show how neuroendocrine investigations may give insights into the
functioning of neurotransmitter sys tems at least in the
hypothalamus, to end with a chapter which assesses very critically
the errors and deficiencies of the concepts and techniques used in
the attempt to understand the functioning of the brain and the
mind. The editors have been fortunate to have the eight chapters
written by a team of investigators working under the direction of
Professor G. Fink in the MRC Brain Metabolic Unit at Edinburgh
University. We are grateful to him and his colleagues for their
work in writing these chapters and for the fine result they
achieved. I am grateful for the editorial work done by Professor E.
E. Muller (Milan) and Professor M. O. Thorner (Charlottesville),
which made this volume possible. Basle, May 1987 E. Fluckiger
Managing Editor Table of Contents Part I: Biochemistry of
Transmitter Molecules Introduction: Role of Chemical
Neurotransmission in Brain Function G.FINK References 4 Classical
Transmitters and Neuromodulators 1. K. MCQUEEN Process of Synaptic
Transmission. 7 Classification of Synaptic Messengers 7 Dale's
Principle ...... ."
Earth structures engineering involves the analysis, design and
construction of structures, such as slopes and dams, that are
composed mainly of earth materials, and this is a growth area in
geotechnical engineering practice. This growth is due largely to
increased involvement in designing various types of earth
structures for the resources industries (slopes, impoundment
structures, offshore islands, mine backfills), to the development
of increas ingly large hydroelectric projects, to the need for more
freshwater storage and diversion schemes, and to the need for
transportation, communications and other facilities in areas where
the natural earth materials are occasionally subject to mass
instabilities. Although geotechnical engineering transects
traditional disciplinary boundaries of civil, geological and mining
engineering, the majority of geotechnical engineers are graduates
from civil engineering schools. Here the geotechnical instruction
has been concentrated on soil mechanics and foundation engineering
because foundation engineering has traditionally been the major
component of geotechnical practice. Geotechnical special ists,
however, generally have acquired considerable formal or informal
training beyond their first engineering degree, and an advanced
degree with considerable cross-discipline course content is still
considered an advantage for a young engineer entering a career in
geotechnical engineering. Practical job experience is, of course, a
necessary part of professional development but is readily
interpreted and assimilated only if the required background
training has been obtained."
Acclaimed hillwalking writers Ian R Mitchell and George Rodway tell
the fascinating story of Aberdeen-born Alexander Kellas, and his
contribution to mountaineering from the 20th century to the present
day. Now a largely neglected figure, Kellas is the pioneer of high
altitude physiology, his climbing routes still in evidence today.
Follow Kellas' journey, which takes him from the Scottish
Cairngorms to the Himalaya, and discover how his struggles and
explorations have impacted upon mountaineering today.
Everybody involved in sport, from the bleachers to the boardroom,
should develop an understanding of ethics. Sport ethics prompt
discussion of the central principles and ideals by which we all
live our lives, and effective leadership in sport is invariably
ethical leadership. This fascinating new introduction to sport
ethics outlines key ethical theories in the context of sport as
well as the fundamentals of moral reasoning. It explores all the
central ethical issues in contemporary sport: from violence,
hazing, and gambling to performance enhancement, doping, and
discrimination. This book not only investigates the ethical,
social, and legal underpinnings of the most important issues in
sport today, but also introduces the reader to the foundations of
ethical leadership in sport and discusses which leadership
strategies are most effective. Each chapter includes original
real-world case studies, learning exercises, and questions to
encourage students to reflect on the ethical problems presented.
Sport, Ethics and Leadership is an essential resource for any
course on sport and leisure studies, the ethics and philosophy of
sport, or sport and leisure management.
What are the rules of etiquette in a bothy full of strangers? How
cold, exactly, can a Scottish summer get? And how many cans of beer
can a man carry whilst fording a swollen river? Second Man on the
Rope tackles all these questions and more, a celebrating
Scotland’s mountains come sun, sleet or snow, through the stories
of a great climbing partnership. Ranging from the Cairngorms to
Glencoe, from Nevis to Knoydart and from the Cuillin to the
Cobbler, this book weaves the story of a friendship amongst witty
– and often alarming – tales of mountaineering mishaps. These
richly entertaining tales will delight all who love the Scottish
hills – be they mountaineers, day-outers, Munro-baggers (like the
author) or merely armchair ramblers. Written with a wealth of
knowledge, this mountaineering classic is a warm and witty
celebration of friendship, forged over many years, between the
author and his ‘first man’ – Davie. Together they form one of
the great double acts of climbing literature. They face with humour
and fortitude all that the mountains can pit against them –
winter avalanches, raging rivers, rats in bothies and Brummies in
baseball boots.
Environmental Microbiology In the past decade, the field of
environmental microbiology has made significant progress in the
struggle against environmental contamination. During this period,
molecular genetics has become a valuable source of new techniques
for the detection of microorganisms, the degradation of hazardous
chemicals, and as a means of safely controlling agricultural pests.
Environmental Microbiology offers an in-depth examination of the
role of microbiological processes related to environmental
deterioration. Emphasizing new approaches, this book investigates
the complex microbial processes involved in both the contamination
of water, soil, the atmosphere, and the stratosphere, and pollution
control. This comprehensive text addresses such topics as:
- Effects of acid deposition on microbial processes in
waters
- Microbial transport of toxic metals
- Transport of pathogens through soils and aquifers
- Microbial processes in coastal pollution
- Bioremediation of organic contaminants in the subsurface
- Microbial control of plant disease
- Composting in the context of municipal solid waste
management.
Environmental Microbiology will be of interest to microbiologists,
chemists, and environmental and chemical engineers.
This text provides an introduction to the science that governs the
interaction of light and matter (in the gas phase). It provides
readers with the basic knowledge to exploit the light-matter
interaction to develop quantitative tools for gas analysis (i.e.
optical diagnostics) and understand and interpret the results of
spectroscopic measurements. The authors pair the basics of
gas-phase spectroscopy with coverage of key optical diagnostic
techniques utilized by practicing engineers and scientists to
measure fundamental flow-field properties. The text is organized to
cover three sub-topics of gas-phase spectroscopy: (1) spectral line
positions, (2) spectral line strengths, and (3) spectral lineshapes
by way of absorption, emission, and scattering interactions. The
latter part of the book describes optical measurement techniques
and equipment. Key subspecialties include laser induced
fluorescence, tunable laser absorption spectroscopy, and wavelength
modulation spectroscopy. It is ideal for students and practitioners
across a range of applied sciences including mechanical, aerospace,
chemical, and materials engineering.
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