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Described by Thomas Mann as "brothers in spirit, but tragically grotesque companions in misfortune, " Nietzsche and Dostoevsky remain towering figures in the intellectual development of European modernity. Maia Johnson-Stepenberg's accessible new introduction to these philosophers compares their writings on key topics such as criminality, Christianity, and the figure of the "outsider" to reveal the urgency and contemporary resonance of their s...

Ernie Banks was the first African American to play for the Cubs, and he quickly became one of the best players in baseball. His brilliance on the field made him a Hall of Famer, but it was his boundless optimism that made him an icon. This book presents for the first time a complete portrait of the ballplayer, the public persona, and the man.

For all shorter nurse assistant courses, especially those covering acute care (hospital) and nursing home (long-term care) environments.A step-by-step guide to whole-patient care, for the novice nursing assistantThe Nursing Assistant fulfills the need for a brief, practical, and affordable guide to nursing assistance in today’s competitive health-care environment. This text is the foundation for any nursing assistant training program and appli...

Many of the complex problems faced by decision makers involve multiple conflicting objectives. This book provides techniques and practical guidance on how to make good decisions in the face of uncertainty. It is for graduate students and practitioners in fields including systems engineering, business, management, government, energy, and healthcare.

An "internationally known author and inspirational speaker" (Catholic Online) inspires us to see the mother of Jesus as our spiritual mother and as a model for women everywhere. "Helpers, rescuers, saviors and moms sometimes lose track of who they really are. Mary is the mirror that shows us our finest self!" From the book

Gain a holistic view of agricultural (re)insurance and capital market risk transfer Increasing agricultural production and food security remain key challenges for mankind. In order to meet global food demand, the Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that production has to increase by 50% by 2050 and requires large investments. Agricultural insurance and financial instruments have been an integral part to advancing productivity and are ...

A vivid account of how one of the most remote and naturally beautiful areas in the world is being wholly transformed by rapid industrial and urban development, the scale of which has never been seen before.

A vivid account of how one of the most remote and naturally beautiful areas in the world is being wholly transformed by rapid industrial and urban development, the scale of which has never been seen before.

Communication Theory Through the Ages presents communication theory as a journey through history by way of asking engaged questions. Encouraging intellectual vitality, the authors show students step by step how theoretical ideas are interconnected and lead to an increasingly complex understanding of communication. Students will be motivated to ask questions as they encounter historical figures, social events and artifacts, resulting in a riche...

This volume brings together for the first time an updated collection of articles exploring poverty, poor relief, illness, and health care as they intersected in Western Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, during a `long¿ Middle Ages.

An examination of the disturbing rise of 'scrounger-phobia' in the media and society at large, and how this has fuelled popular hostility towards benefit claimants.

AN INSIGHTFUL GUIDE TO THE CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES OF MODERN LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY Elements of geography, conservation biology, soil science and other disciplines factor into landscape ecology's rich analyses of the ecological and environmental forces at play across different terrains. With its unique, organism-oriented approach to the subject, Applied Landscape Ecology considers the effects of ecological processes upon particular species and place...

An examination of the disturbing rise of 'scrounger-phobia' in the media and society at large, and how this has fuelled popular hostility towards benefit claimants.

An examination of typology about place in relation to the Virgin Mary.

Mary Lynn McCree Bryan is editor of The Jane Addams Papers. Her other books include The Jane Addams Papers: A Comprehensive Guide. Maree de Angury is a member of the editorial team that produced The Jane Addams Papers: A Comprehensive Guide. Ellen Skerrett is the author of The Irish in Chicago.

This transition is often harder than is recognized. The target audience has typically reached the top of an educational ladder, and moves, with a first job, to an organization with different norms, objectives and understanding of innovation. Relevant organizations are wide-ranging, and include companies, governments (local or national), government agencies and educational institutions. The primary purpose of this book is to provide a useful re...

This transition is often harder than is recognized. The target audience has typically reached the top of an educational ladder, and moves, with a first job, to an organization with different norms, objectives and understanding of innovation. Relevant organizations are wide-ranging, and include companies, governments (local or national), government agencies and educational institutions. The primary purpose of this book is to provide a useful re...

Linear Ray and Wave Optics in Phase Space, Second Edition, is a comprehensive introduction to Wigner optics. The book connects ray and wave optics, offering the optical phase space as the ambience and the Wigner function based technique as the mathematical machinery to accommodate between the two opposite extremes of light representation: the localized ray of geometrical optics and the unlocalized wave function of wave optics. Analogies with o...

The first monograph on the work of the American painter Arthur Osver (1912-2006), this publication explores Osver's entire oeuvre, from early urban realism to decades of engagement with abstraction. His long and productive career took him from Chicago to New York to Europe and back, interweaving with the art of his time, and his paintings have been collected and exhibited all over the world. Nevertheless, he remained firmly rooted in the Ameri...

Recent Advances in Emerging Membrane Science and Technology: Principles and Applications of Membrane Processes provides an overview of membrane-based processes for industrial applications with special reference to separation, water desalination/purification and membrane-based energy devices. The book provides a brief history of membranes and explains the preparation, characterization, modification and applications of these important membranes....