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The Phaedrus is well-known for the splendid mythical panorama Socrates develops in his second speech, and for its graphic descriptions of erotic behavior. This book shows how the details of the myth and the accounts of interaction between lovers are based on a carefully articulated metaphysical structure. It follows the dialogue as narrated, showing how passages that may not appear relevant to metaphysics have been deployed to heighten the vis...

The Phaedrus is well-known for the splendid mythical panorama Socrates develops in his second speech, and for its graphic descriptions of erotic behavior. This book shows how the details of the myth and the accounts of interaction between lovers are based on a carefully articulated metaphysical structure. It follows the dialogue as narrated, showing how passages that may not appear relevant to metaphysics have been deployed to heighten the vis...

Excerpt from The Dynamics of Grief: Relational Dysfunction and Reorientation Toward Significant OthersThis paper shall be restricted to an explorative exposition of the dynamics of grief with particular emphasis on their relational aspects and on the relational needs of the bereaved, and we shall confine ourselves to these matters as experienced by the adult American suffering normal acute grief. Considera tion of childhood grief, anticipatory...

Excerpt from The Dynamics of Grief: Relational Dysfunction and Reorientation Toward Significant OthersThis paper shall be restricted to an explorative exposition of the dynamics of grief with particular emphasis on their relational aspects and on the relational needs of the bereaved, and we shall confine ourselves to these matters as experienced by the adult American suffering normal acute grief. Considera tion of childhood grief, anticipatory...

Fatherhood is about sacrifice, love, and more sacrifice. As fathers, we have to remember that we have the power to build and to destroy. The title "Daddy" is earned, and maintaining that title requires constant maintenance of parental relationships. Emotionally supporting our kids is the responsibility of both parents, however, this book primarily focuses on the unique role that a father plays in their children's lives. In chapters like "Love ...

The Archaeology of the Clay Tobacco Pipe XVIIIAs early as the eighteenth century clay tobacco pipes attracted the attention of antiquaries. In more recent years clay tobacco pipes have proved to be one of the most useful artefact types that an archaeologist can recover from a Post-Medieval site.They spanned class and gender being smoked by men and women from all walks for life, and, as such, are seen by many scholars as the 'ideal type fossil'...

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 140. Subaqueous explosive eruptions are common, and in earth′s early history were ubiquitous. Although they are unlike eruptions we find on land, they operate with the same fundamental processes.

Jacques Derrida¿s extensive early writings devoted considerable attention to ¿being as presence, ¿ the reality underlying the history of metaphysics. In Derrida on Being as Presence: Questions and Quests, David A. White develops the intricate conceptual structure of this notion by close exegetical readings drawn from these writings. White discusses cardinal concepts in Derrida¿s revamping of theoretical considerations pertaining to language¿si...

Through the use of a tutorial application and various programming examples, this guide describes the architecture of J2ME and demonstrates the various specifications for programming Java applications.

This concise book provides engineers with the tools to evaluate the cost of their work and convey the project to key decision makers. It follows an integrative approach that arms them with a seven-step Systematic Evaluation and Analysis Technique as well as a strong understanding of cash flows. The new fifth edition has also been expanded from eight to 16 chapters, covering critical topics such as time value of money, measures of worth, deprec...

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In this, the follow-up to the best-selling "Philosophy for Kids, " Dr. David White delves deeper into the philosophical questions kids (and adults) care about deeply. Through vibrant discussions and debate, the book offers ways teachers can help students grapple with age-old questions about the nature of friendship (Aristotle), time (Augustine), knowledge (Plato), existence of God (Aquinas), perception (Berkeley), freedom and society (Rousseau...

Open your students' minds to the wonders of philosophy with these exciting activities that can be used individually or by the whole class. Each activity appears in the discussion of a question-40 questions in all-that will captivate the interests of young students. Grades 4-12

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An ostomy is an opening on the abdomen created by a surgeon to allow waste material to be expelled. The operation is performed as a lifesaving measure when the body's normal system for expelling waste no longer functions. With practical guidelines and emotional support for ostomy patients and their families, this book addresses all aspects of postoperative care as well as such sensitive issues as social situations and sexual intimacy.