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This volume meditates on the various meanings of legitimation and
expands on the notion that language can be used to gain or preserve
it by demonstrating the added impact of other modes in specific
examples of political and institutional discourse. The book draws
on a multilayered framework that builds on and integrates work from
both critical discourse analysis and social semiotic traditions, as
well as the work of philosophers such as Habermas, Weber, and
Rousseau, to show how it might be applied in practice to analyse
and understand myriad forms of discourse. The volume focuses on
examples from political campaign spots, which highlight various
modes, including images, film, oratory, and color, but are also of
global relevance and scale, highlighting their unique and complex
position at the nexus between legitimation and multimodality.
Offering a new analytical framework for understanding legitimation
across a range of discursive contexts, this book will be of
particular interest to students and scholars in discourse analysis,
multimodality, political science, psychology, design, and
education.
This volume meditates on the various meanings of legitimation and
expands on the notion that language can be used to gain or preserve
it by demonstrating the added impact of other modes in specific
examples of political and institutional discourse. The book draws
on a multilayered framework that builds on and integrates work from
both critical discourse analysis and social semiotic traditions, as
well as the work of philosophers such as Habermas, Weber, and
Rousseau, to show how it might be applied in practice to analyse
and understand myriad forms of discourse. The volume focuses on
examples from political campaign spots, which highlight various
modes, including images, film, oratory, and color, but are also of
global relevance and scale, highlighting their unique and complex
position at the nexus between legitimation and multimodality.
Offering a new analytical framework for understanding legitimation
across a range of discursive contexts, this book will be of
particular interest to students and scholars in discourse analysis,
multimodality, political science, psychology, design, and
education.
Classical mechanics is a subject that is teeming with life.
However, most of the interesting results are scattered around in
the specialist literature, which means that potential readers may
be somewhat discouraged by the effort required to obtain them.
Addressing this situation, Hamiltonian Dynamical Systems includes
some of the most significant papers in Hamiltonian dynamics
published during the last 60 years. The book covers bifurcation of
periodic orbits, the break-up of invariant tori, chaotic behavior
in hyperbolic systems, and the intricacies of real systems that
contain coexisting order and chaos. It begins with an introductory
survey of the subjects to help readers appreciate the underlying
themes that unite an apparently diverse collection of articles. The
book concludes with a selection of papers on applications,
including in celestial mechanics, plasma physics, chemistry,
accelerator physics, fluid mechanics, and solid state mechanics,
and contains an extensive bibliography. The book provides a worthy
introduction to the subject for anyone with an undergraduate
background in physics or mathematics, and an indispensable
reference work for researchers and graduate students interested in
any aspect of classical mechanics.
Classical mechanics is a subject that is teeming with life.
However, most of the interesting results are scattered around in
the specialist literature, which means that potential readers may
be somewhat discouraged by the effort required to obtain them.
Addressing this situation, Hamiltonian Dynamical Systems includes
some of the most significant papers in Hamiltonian dynamics
published during the last 60 years. The book covers bifurcation of
periodic orbits, the break-up of invariant tori, chaotic behavior
in hyperbolic systems, and the intricacies of real systems that
contain coexisting order and chaos. It begins with an introductory
survey of the subjects to help readers appreciate the underlying
themes that unite an apparently diverse collection of articles. The
book concludes with a selection of papers on applications,
including in celestial mechanics, plasma physics, chemistry,
accelerator physics, fluid mechanics, and solid state mechanics,
and contains an extensive bibliography. The book provides a worthy
introduction to the subject for anyone with an undergraduate
background in physics or mathematics, and an indispensable
reference work for researchers and graduate students interested in
any aspect of classical mechanics.
This volume of Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology was
planned in parallel with an EM BO workshop on cell-cell
Interactions in Leukocyte Homing and Differentiation held at the
Basel Institute for Immunology in November 1992, and many of the
workshop speakers have contributed to it. Cell adhesion is one of
the most dynamic fields of biological research and presented in
this book is the current knowledge on the structure and function of
the major families of cell adhesion molecules-the integrins, the
selectins, the immunoglobulin superfamily, and CD44. Complex
interactions between the members of these families mediate diverse
adhesion functions, including leukocyte-leukocyte interactions,
lymphocyte homing, inflammation, and lymphocyte-stromal cell
interaction during hematopoiesis. A great deal of emphasis is
placed on the regulatory elements that control the expression and
function of adhesion molecules. Cytokines not only induce the
expression of certain adhesion molecules, but may also modify their
functional status. For instance, the integrins exist in either an
inactive nonfunctional form or an active functional form, and a
number of intracellular or extracellular stimuli modify integrin
function. This is particularly important during leukocyte binding
to endothelium and transendothelial migration, which proceeds
through a cascade of adhesion events. Although cell adhesion
molecules play an important role in many processes, this book
concentrates on their role within the immune system. A number of
chapters discuss the migration of lymphocytes between hematopoietic
organs such as the thymus, lymph nodes, Peyer's patches, and
spleen.
Autoimmune diseases, which affect 5 to 10 percent of the
population, are as unpredictable in their course as they are
paradoxical in their cause. They produce persistent suffering as
they follow a drawn-out, often lifelong, pattern of remission and
recurrence. Multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and
type 1 diabetes--the diseases considered in this book--are but a
handful of the conditions that can develop when the immune system
goes awry.
"Intolerant Bodies" is a unique collaboration between Ian
Mackay, one of the prominent founders of clinical immunology, and
Warwick Anderson, a leading historian of twentieth-century
biomedical science. The authors narrate the changing scientific
understanding of the cause of autoimmunity and explore the
significance of having a disease in which one's body turns on
itself. The book unfolds as a biography of a relatively new concept
of pathogenesis, one that was accepted only in the 1950s.
In their description of the onset, symptoms, and course of
autoimmune diseases, Anderson and Mackay quote from the writings of
Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Joseph Heller, Flannery O'Connor,
and other famous people who commented on or grappled with
autoimmune disease. The authors also assess the work of the
dedicated researchers and physicians who have struggled to
understand the mysteries of autoimmunity. Connecting laboratory
research, clinical medicine, social theory, and lived experience,
"Intolerant Bodies" reveals how doctors and patients have come to
terms, often reluctantly, with this novel and puzzling mechanism of
disease causation.
Electrical Engineering/Bio-Medical Engineering Bio-Medical
Telemetry: Sensing and Transmitting Biological Information from
Animals and Man Second Edition This second edition of the classic
Mackay text provides scientists with the necessary tools for
studying animal or human subjects without interfering with normal
behavior patterns. It presents engineers, scientists, and
physicians with critical information about the possibilities and
limitations of telemetering methods so that these may be
incorporated intelligently into many fields. With substantial
coverage of transducers and physiological measurements, Bio-Medical
Telemetry gives biologists the necessary background in electronics
to enable them to choose equipment wisely and to recognize proper
performance. You'll find especially valuable and current
information on:
- Ultrasonic radio methods for telemetering
- Satellite tracking
- Underwater methods of tracking
In addition, Mackay describes the development and application of
the first swallowable radio transmitter which can be telemetered as
it travels along the GI tract. Medical practitioners and biologists
alike will find this book an invaluable introduction to the
applications of bio-medical telemetry. Also of Interest
Understanding the Nervous System: An Engineering Perspective by Sid
Deutsch, Visiting Professor, University of South Florida Alice
Deutsch, President, Bioscreen, Inc. Of great value to the
bio-medical engineer as well as any reader curious about the
subject, this volume describes the workings of the human nervous
system as seen through the eyes of an engineer. With a broad scope
and inviting writing style, it provides a fascinating alternative
to theunwieldy sources written by life scientists. 1993 Softcover
408 pp IEEE Order No. PP0291-5 ISBN 0-87942-2963 Principles of
Computerized Tomographic Imaging edited by Avinash C. Kak, Purdue
University and Malcolm Slaney, Schlumberger Palo Alto Research 1988
Hardcover 344 pp IEEE Order No. PC0207-1 ISBN 0-87942-198-3
Softcover IEEE Order No. PP0207-1 ISBN 0-7803-0447-0
As the first person that many people encounter in their contact
with the veterinary practice, the veterinary receptionist has an
important part to play in inspiring confidence in clients. The new
edition of this popular book remains a unique guide specifically
for the veterinary receptionist, providing practical, easily
accessible information on how to fulfill this role professionally
and efficiently. It advocates an understanding of the role of the
receptionist as integral to the practice and supplies the basic
information that every veterinary receptionist needs to function
effectively. The new edition includes fully updated information on
client service and dispensing as well as first aid along with 2 new
chapters. The start of each chapter now has a summary outcome
identifying specific objectives. The authors have included more
scenario cases so the readers can identify more closely with the
text. The first UK book specifically written for the veterinary
receptionist, providing quick access to the information most
requested by clients Provides practical guidelines to improve
professional practice - learn how to become more effective in your
role as the 'face of the practice' Learn how to deflect and deal
with complaints from angry clients, as well as coping with the
distress caused by a pet's illness Case studies used to help the
reader identify and learn about specific issues and situations The
authors provide highly practical tips, checklists and quizzes
throughout the book, promoting reader interactivity Fully revised
and expanded chapters, including fully re-written chapters on
labelling and dispensing; client care solutions; first aid; and
client service Inclusion of more case study boxes and further
reading references Fresh 2-colour text for easy reading and
increased navigability New, durable cover
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Mr Gorilla (Paperback)
Florence R McKay; Illustrated by Noel D Mulvaney; Compiled by White magic studios
bundle available
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Volume Immunodeficiency Diseases in Springer's gold-standard
reference work on medical immunology focuses on infectious
diseases. In tandem with its three counterpart volumes it offers
the most wide-ranging and authoritative repository of knowledge on
infectious diseases, with readily accessed contributions by the
world's leading authorities on the subject. The encyclopedia covers
the material from all angles, with more than 1000 pages of essays
on the genetics, physiology, metabolism, pathogenesis and applied
microbiology of all known infectious diseases, and includes access
to an e-reference work that will include ongoing updates reflecting
the latest advances in the field. An outstanding new resource of
immense value to a wide range of medical researchers and
practitioners, the encyclopedia features a user-friendly
subdivision of diseases according to their affective locus in the
human body. The sections cover integumentary, skeletal,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive transmissible
pathogens. This high-profile encyclopedia will be an essential
addition to academic libraries worldwide.
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Age of War (Paperback)
Noah M. MacKay; As told to Val R MacKay; Edited by Jacqueline M MacKay
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You've finally left the comforts of mom and dad's nest to strike
out on your own... but you have no clue how to do your own laundry.
Or cook. Or manage your finances. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Don't
worry. We've got you covered. The Art of Manliness' Heading Out on
Your Own: 31 Basic Life Skills in 31 Days is a primer on becoming a
well-adjusted, self-reliant adult. In it you'll find the basic life
skills you need to survive and thrive on your own. In 31 days,
you'll learn skills like how to: Do Laundry - Ace a Job Interview -
Create a Budget - Make Small Talk- Rent Your First Apartment - Shop
for Groceries - Live With Roommates - Maintain Your Car - Cook -
Iron a Dress Shirt - And Much More
In the world of semiconductor photonic device fabrication, one
important objective may be to extract as much light as possible
from the device. In these devices, photons are created when
electrons recombine with holes by transitioning from a high- energy
state to a lower one. Unfortunately, electron-hole recombination
does not always result in the formation of a photon. There are
three basic types of recombination: the first results in the
formation of a photon and is called radiative recombination; and
the second and third, known as Shockley-Read-Hall and Auger
recombination, result in the heating of the device and do not
produce photons and are therefore called non-radiative
recombination. All three processes occur simultaneously in a
device, and either a radiative or non-radiative recombination
coefficient can be associated with the relative rate of each. The
lifetime of an electron in a high-energy state is so small, on the
order of nanoseconds, that there is no way to measure these
coefficients directly. However, sum frequency generation is a
technique to indirectly measure these coefficients by taking
advantage of the speed of light to resolve these processes in time.
From the resulting data, these recombination coefficients can be
extracted.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
Leading Seaman Charlie Erswell saw much more than his fair share of
action during the Second World War. He was present at the 1942
landing in North Africa (Operation TORCH), D-Day and the liberation
of Norway. But his main area of operations was that of the Arctic
Convoys, escorting merchant ships taking essential war supplies to
the Russian ports of Murmansk and Archangel. In addition to
contending with relentless U-boat and Luftwaffe attacks, crews
endured the extreme sea conditions and appalling weather. This
involved clearing ice and snow in temperatures as low as minus
thirty degrees Celsius. No wonder Winston Churchill described it as
'the worst journey in the world'. Leading Seaman Charlie Erswell
saw much more than his fair share of action during the Second World
War. He was present at the 1942 landing in North Africa (Operation
TORCH), D-Day and the liberation of Norway. But his main area of
operations was that of the Arctic Convoys, escorting merchant ships
taking essential war supplies to the Russian ports of Murmansk and
Archangel. In addition to contending with relentless U-boat and
Luftwaffe attacks, crews endured the extreme sea conditions and
appalling weather. This involved clearing ice and snow in
temperatures as low as minus thirty degrees Celsius. No wonder
Winston Churchill described it as 'the worst journey in the world'.
Fortunately, Charlie, who served on two destroyers, HMS Milne and
Savage, kept a record of his experiences and is alive today to
describe them. His story, published to coincide with the 80th
Anniversary of the first convoy, is more than one man's account. It
is an inspiring tribute to his colleagues, many of whom were killed
in action. No-one reading Surviving The Arctic Convoys could fail
to be moved by the bravery and endurance of these outstanding men.
..". an extraordinary book, monumental and challenging... Buy
this book and immerse yourself in it. You will enter a new world."
American Musical Instrument Society Newsletter
With the help of author James McKay, the late Louis Skinner,
America s master bassoon reedmaker, documented his techniques for
making specialized and general purpose reeds for the bassoon and
the contrabassoon. In this work, step-by-step explanations of
reedmaking techniques are complemented by photographs and drawings,
making every procedure clear. Throughout, the emphasis is on giving
practical advice, not just giving steps to follow but explaining
why they are important."
Volume Allergic Diseases is a comprehensive, multi-authored
reference work, offering a broad appeal to microbiologists,
immunologists, and infectious disease specialists. The volume
explores all aspects of allergic diseases, body systems and
vaccines. Emphasis is placed on genetics, physiology, metabolism,
pathogenesis, and applied microbiology. Under the leadership of
some of the most world renowned names in the field, the
encyclopedia brings together an outstanding collection of
contributions by top scientists in a variety of fields. The entries
are listed alphabetically and provide full references. The volume
covers the following topics: * Food Allergy and gastrointestinal
Allergic Diseases * Insect Allergy * Allergy Diagnosis and Testing
* Allergy Treatment: Pharmacotherapy * Asthma and Other Allergic
Lower Respiratory Disease * Biology of IgE, Mast Cells and
Eosinophils * Specific Allergens Causing Human Disease * Atopic
Dermatitis, Urticaria and Dermatologic Allergy * Allergy Treatment:
Immunotherapy, Immunomodulator Therapy and Allergen Avoidance
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