Along with increased complexities in work and life in general in the twenty-first century come new and dangerous risks to workers, customers, and the general public. Drawing on decades of experience a
This work portrays a pulsating village government and local traditions. It depicts movers and sages of the times and how rural knowledge and tribal cohesiveness is maintained and passed on to the next
The latest versions of the iphone have enhanced features and this guide will help you to get the most out of them. The iPhone is an incredible phone that is feature-rich and easy to use if you know ho
Alexander de Cadenet chronicles the emotional and spiritual repercussions of the dissolution of an intense and mutually obsessive relationship. The writing—as in the present collection—is particularly
From the literary giant of Japan, who is often referred to as the ?Godfather of the Japanese short story,” and after whom the most coveted literary prize of Japan is named, the Akutagawa Prize, comes
Acadie Then and Now: A People’s History is an international collection of articles from 50 authors that chronicles the historical and contemporary realities of the Acadian and Cajun people worldwide.
The power of a good story has long been recognized. It seems that as a race, we humans love a good story. But stories aren’t just for pure enjoyment—they have long been a powerful tool for teaching. T
The book is based on the real-life experience Knox’s mother had in getting a dog that she had to give up. This was a personal experience that manifested itself as a short poem and became an actual sto
The Cloud and the Fire is a revolutionary work. Political, social, timely, and most importantly—human. As a book, it is a riveting epic, and not only because of the scope of the story, but because of
Edited by Neil H. Cogan, a well-versed legal scholar of constitutional law, civil rights, and civil and criminal procedures, this volume is a collection of papers on a central issue of governance in t
God Bless America lifts the veil on strange and unusual religious beliefs and practices in the modern-day United States. Do Satanists really sacrifice babies? Do exorcisms involve swearing and spinnin
When Lorenzo Pradelli was first asked to serve as editor for a manual on pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research, his first thoughts were, “Another one? Are there not enough around?” Then he noticed t
While a large amount of scholarship about Milan Kundera's work exists, in Liisa Steinby's opinion, his work has not been studied within the context of (European) modernity as a sociohistorical and a c
Toco and the Rabbit Jack is a heart-rending tale of despair and hope. Toco, the thirteen year-old heroine of the story suffers from an auto-immune disease that has kept her hospitalized for over two y
Stop Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain provides extensive information about the realities and the myths of endometriosis and pelvic pain. Dr. Cook explains why so many patients are misunderstood and misdi
Is swimming a good activity for hypertension? Does exercise prevent pericarditis? Is regular exercise advised for people who have had a myocardial infarction? Physical activity improves the quality of
Seated in her nest of ashes, Cinderella embodies human misery. The essence of inner and outer nobility, she is the envy of her cruel stepmother and her ugly sisters. Using this familiar story, Ann and
On the basis of a lifelong relationship with cats, dogs, and horses, Regina Abt a graduate of the Zurich C.G. Jung Institute in 1985 who worked for many years with Dr. M.-L. von Franz, has the ability
The steps that lead to the production of oil and gas are diverse, complex, and costly. They are diverse because the detection of oil and gas involves input from many specialties, ranging from geology
As the papal wars of the Western Schism rage across Europe, a young man takes his first step on the journey of a lifetime. Geoffrey Hotspur dreams of knighthood. As an English orphan-squire bonded to
Adversity and Awakening is a treasury of core teachings for facing life's biggest challenges with peace and equanimity. Topics include the nature of suffering, finding peace and joy in a chaotic world
Organ transplantation allows modern surgeons to give "new life" to chronically ill patients. At the same time, the new opportunities raise ethical questions concerning human identity and the definitio
The European Union's hydrocarbon energy supply depends heavily on imports. While the European Commission has recommended diversifying and increasing domestic resources, notably with renewable resource
In the era of evidence-based medicine, health professionals are required to fully understand design, analysis, and interpretation of the results of research. Furthermore, they should be able to assess
French physicist Bourrel and Schechter (chemical and petroleum engineering, U. of Texas-Austin) explain to scientists and engineers the relationship between the molecular structure of amphiphilic comp
Hermes and His Children was originally published in 1977 and quickly became a classic among therapists, poets, artists, and readers of every ilk around the world. Cuban-born Rafael López-Pedraza appr
C. A. Meier investigates the ancient Greek understanding of dreams and dreaming, antique incubation, and concomitant rituals. In this greatly expanded version of his classic work, Ancient Incubation a
Aims to give you practical help and understanding of the use of prescribed antidepressant drugs, natural hormones and natural dietary supplements that can strengthen the emotional system and indeed yo
Veteran practitioner Bocard notes that strategic responses for both petroleum spills at sea and hydrocarbon pollution of land include assessment of the risks for human health and activity and of the e
Chabot Davis analyzes contemporary texts that bond together two seemingly antithetical sensibilities: the sentimental and the postmodern. Ranging across multiple media and offering a methodological un
This book is the final in a series of three that updates previous publications (1984, 1986) by Elsevier. The text focuses on reservoir excavation in which the main goal is the determination of the hyd
What role does an animal play in a child's developing sense of self? This book addresses these and other intriguing questions by revealing the interconnected lives of the inhabitants of the preschool
Silesia has been contested by German, Czech, and Polish nationalism since the second half of the 19th century, says Kamusella (Opole U., Poland), each those nationalist movements founded on a particul
Considered the best single book on both wolf biology and politics, this award-winning best seller is balanced, informed, yet sympathetic. Stunning color photos and lyrical writing combine wisdom about
Makhous, a professional in oil and gas exploration, and Galushkin (Museum of Earth Science, Moscow State University) explain the latest contributions to basin modeling and apply them to continental ba
This book is one in a series of three books by the authors on various aspects of well logging, with the final book to be on reservoir evaluation. The book departs from traditional log analysis books i
A Prayer for Life is an extended essay about how prayer works and how the power of prayer is often misused. The author offers examples of right prayer and describes the consequences of praying for thi
This volume analyzes the refining industry's current circumstances and economic practices. It also provides an overview of the means available for optimizing results and controlling these practices,
This five-volume series covers the entire range of technologies used in the petroleum refining industry. The books are intended for students and for the engineers and technicians who operate in refine
