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In an age of rapid advances in behavioural genetics, this book
applies a unique genetic-social framework to the study of crime and
criminal behaviour. Drawing upon evidence from evolutionary
psychology and behavioural genetics, it offers an up-to-date and
balanced account of the mutuality between genes and environment.
Representatives of several scientific communities, such as
planetary scientists, astronomers, space physicists, chemists and
astrobiologists have met with the aim to review the knowledge on
four major themes: (1) the study of the formation and evolution
processes of the outer planets and their satellites, beginning with
the formation of compounds and planetesimals in the solar nebula,
and the subsequent evolution of the interiors of the outer planets,
(2) a comparative study of the atmospheres of the outer planets and
Titan, (3) the study of the planetary magnetospheres and their
interactions with the solar wind, and (4) the formation and
properties of satellites and rings, including their interiors,
surfaces, and their interaction with the solar wind and the
magnetospheres of the outer planets. Beyond these topics, the
implications for the prebiotic chemical evolution on Europa and
Titan are reviewed. At the time of publication, the study of the
outer planets is particularly motivated by the fact that the Saturn
system is being investigated by the Cassini-Huygens mission.
Astrobiology, a new exciting interdisciplinary research field,
seeks to unravel the origin and evolution of life wherever it might
exist in the Universe. The current view of the origin of life on
Earth is that it is strongly connected to the origin and evolution
of our planet and, indeed, of the Universe as a whole.
We are fortunate to be living in an era where centuries of
speculation about the two ancient and fundamental problems: the
origin of life and its prevalence in the Universe are being
replaced by experimental science. The subject of Astrobiology can
be approached from many different perspectives. This book is
focused on abiogenic organic matter from the viewpoint of astronomy
and planetary science and considers its potential relevance to the
origins of life on Earth and elsewhere.
Guided by the review papers in this book, the concluding chapter
aims to identify key questions to motivate future research and
stimulate astrobiological applications of current and future
research facilities and space missions. Today s rich array of new
spacecraft, telescopes and dedicated scientists promises a steady
flow of discoveries and insights that will ultimately lead us to
the answers we seek. "
In an age of rapid advances in behavioural genetics, this book
applies a unique genetic-social framework to the study of crime and
criminal behaviour. Drawing upon evidence from evolutionary
psychology and behavioural genetics, it offers an up-to-date and
balanced account of the mutuality between genes and environment.
I have worked as a manager in a large industrial organisation for
the last twenty years. During that time I have seen the job of a
manager change almost out of recognition in both complexity and
difficulty. For the last five ofthose years I have held ajob which
has been much concerned with the problems which managers face under
these cir cumstances, and I have been in the position to discuss
these pro blems with people doing similar jobs in other large
organisations, who have in turn often asked me for advice on their
problems. The result has been to build up a general picture of the
manager in large and complex industrial organisations and of those
practices which will help him or her to be effective and those
which will not. I suspect that the picture which emerges is one
which may have some validity for large and complex organisations in
other spheres - trade unions, for instance, or the civil service -
but I have no first-hand evidence to show whether this is so or
not. It is a picture which is certainly not so relevant for small
organisations. These (and I have had the pleasure of working in
some from time to time) have their own problems, but they tend to
be different ones."
Dialogue and communication have today become central concepts in
con temporary man's effort to analyze and comprehend the major
roots of con flict that threaten our twentieth-century world.
Underlying all attempts at dialogue, however, is the presupposition
that it is ontologically possible for men to reach one another and
to communicate meaningfully. It is to this most basic question - of
the possibility and the limits of interpersonal rela tionships -
that various phenomenologies of intersubjectivity direct them
selves. Both the topic (intersubjectivity) and the method
(phenomenology) are relative newcomers to philosophy and in a sense
they arrived together. Ever since Descartes, philosophers have
labored to explain how a subject knows an object. But not until the
twentieth century did they begin to ask the much more fundamental
and vastly more mysterious question - how does one subject
encounter another subject precisely as another subject? The problem
of intersubjectivity is thus one that belongs in a quite special
way to contemporary philosophy. "Classical philosophy used to leave
it strangely alone," says Emmanuel Mounier. "If you ennumerate the
major problems dealt with by classical philosophy, you have
knowledge, the out side world, myself, the soul and the body, the
mind, God, and the future life - the problem created by association
with other people never assumes 1 in classical philosophy the same
importance as the other problems. " Phenomenology, too, is a
newcomer to the philosophical scene, especially in America."
A well-written collection of film, book, and travel reviews dating
from the mid-seventies to the late nineties. The films embrace
extremes of style from Taxi Driver to Honey I Shrunk the Kids, the
books from Picnic at Hanging Rock to Bridget Jones's Diary, and the
travel articles wander from New York to New Orleans, Portugal, St
Lucia, Turkey and Prague. Almost as interesting as the reviews
themselves are notes or trivia added after their publication or
release?on awards, the death of an actor, writer, director, or
unforeseen events. A section on intriguing credits such as ?best
boy? or ?Foley artist? and the work of notable cinematographers and
designers add to the book's appeal. Well-written, precise...with
confident organisation, excellent control of language...and a light
touch where apposite...? F B McGillion, author of On the Edge of a
Lifetime.
The ten short stories here are a very eclectic mix : from the
mysterious yet ultimately uplifting tale of The Apothecary of Joy
to the heady bitter-sweet nostalgia of The Perfume of Memory and
the terrifying paranoia of Odd BEEhaviour at ApisMel. Cinema is
also given macabre and unusual treatment in Critical Murder and
Permanently Starstruck whilst delusions and obsessions underlie the
deceptively quiet introductions to The Holiday and Dolphin Dreams.
Death and dying seem to be the initial focus of Mr Thanatos,
Probably? but will the climax bear this out? Dame Thelma's Hat,
very loosely based on a real event, offers a comedic interlude
Daniel and Melah met in college. He is an "easy on the eyes"
Caucasian fella, mixed with Italian. He has jet black hair and
olive skin. She is a gorgeous, African American girl with dreamy
eyes and afro twists in her hair. Daniel is very good with math and
Melah can cook like nobody's business. They soon discover that
helping each other will be the key to surviving college. However,
after spending only one evening together, a fire ignited, and they
both wanted to become more than just study partners. Unfortunately,
no one in their circles were ready to deal with an interracial
couple; not at work, not at church, and certainly not at any of
their family events. Ultimately, they have to decide if their
relationship is worth the numerous obstacles, confrontations,
altercations, and missed opportunities they will surely undergo if
they decide to stay together, or if it is best to just give each
other one last kiss goodbye and go their separate ways.
******************OVERVIEW********************** Undoubtedly, this
book contains a lot of controversial topics that will hopefully
lead to great discussions and honest self-evaluation of thoughts
and beliefs. I hope it inspires you to see that happiness, not skin
color, should be the determining factor for entering into and/or
supporting interracial relationships. Ultimately, love will conquer
all and if two people are meant to be together, nothing and no one
will be able to keep them apart. The take away from this novel is
that people should be free to love whomever they choose to love.
Paul T. Owens takes you on a panoramic tour of sports, from the
first game ever played, to the people who were the first at their
positions on their fields of play. These are the insightful stories
behind the excitement we see in every game, of those who managed
the events, and those who played to entertain and to win. And most
importantly, those who were there first. As a sports writer, Paul
T. Owens' articles have appeared in the New York Times and in the
Los Angeles Times.
Survival Guide for an Impossible World is a satirical quest to
identify and explain how to endure within an impossible world. From
being single, laughter-only diets, how not to wait for anything,
and words you must learn to be successful in the workplace, Owens
makes living easier for everyone.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
Paul T. Owens takes a moving and fun look at sports, fans, athletes
and athletic organizations in this new compilation of his writings.
This book is written for people who find fun at play, those who
must have games and teams to follow, and those who believe that
athletic motion is what keeps the earth moving through space.
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