The study of migrant populations poses unique challenges owing to the mobility of these groups, which may further be complicated by their cultural, educational, and linguistic diversity and legal stat
The study of migrant populations poses unique challenges owing to the mobility of these groups, which may further be complicated by their cultural, educational, and linguistic diversity and legal stat
African American playwright, actor, television producer and filmmaker Tyler Perry is an American cultural phenomenon. Perry has made over half a billion dollars through the development of films, plays
A collection of highly selected, peer-reviewed chapters, this book showcases the research of an international roster of scientists. It covers nanomaterials with emphasis on synthesis, characterization
The continuously growing human population along the world’s coasts will exacerbate the impact of human activities on all coastal environments. Restoration activities will therefore become increasingly
Primarily a memoir of?Twain's pre–Civil War days as a steamboat pilot,?this engaging narrative recounts stories of the author's training,?describes the science of navigating the?river, and?narrates a
Ergodic theory is one of the few branches of mathematics which has changed radically during the last two decades. Before this period, with a small number of exceptions, ergodic theory dealt primarily
This volume is intended to provide the reader with a breadth of understanding regarding the many challenges faced with the formulation of poorly water-soluble drugs as well as in-depth knowledge in th
Special functions are pervasive in all fields of science and industry. The most well-known application areas are in physics, engineering, chemistry, computer science and statistics. Because of their i
Biological scientists from coastal countries in every hemisphere review the literature on how individual fish (and some other marine animals) protect themselves from disease and from being eaten. Of p
Throughout the world, from the United States to Tanzania, Chechnya, and Sri Lanka, people increasingly work together and take actions to improve their lives, end inequality, and change global society.
Regular meetings on Pig Science within the Easter School series, have become an established part of the international conference calendar with gatherings held every 4-5 years. This title presents the
The introduction situates specific religious and policy discussions of four broad areas of biotechnology within the context of the broader conversation on concepts of nature set forth in Volume One.
The importance of the protein kinase family is underscored by numerous disease states that arise due to dysregulation of kinase activity. Recent progress in understanding the molecular regulation of k
A Supplement for Food Science & Engineering Students Who Need to Improve Their Mathematical Skills A remedial textbook for understanding mathematical theories and formulas, Math Concepts for Food Eng
A companion to Inquiry in Education, Volume I: The Conceptual Foundations for Research as a Curricular Imperative. Volume I presents the arguments for the necessary inclusion of inquiry-driven learnin
Twenty-seven academics, teachers, and school psychologists from Canada and the U.S. contribute 14 chapters describing barriers to inquiry they have encountered in the classroom and other settings, and
All the essentials of critical care in an instant!This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for in-service or licensing exams, for re-certification, or for use as a clinica
Evans (political science, California State U. at Fresno, US), Henry (government and legal studies, Bowdoin College, US), and Sundstrom (political science, U. of British Columbia, Canada) present 18 pa
The topic of Old Testament covenant has been a long-standing focus of many of Ernest Nicholson's publications, and it is wholly appropriate that it should serve as a framework for this collection. The
This guide to the use of surface analysis techniques, now in its second edition, has expanded to include more techniques, current applications and updated references. It outlines the application of su
Developments in soil classification have accompanied parallel progress in our understanding of the soil system. However the theories behind the classifications and the purposes for which they were cre
In the ongoing quest to improve our psychiatric diagnostic system, we are now searching for new approaches to understanding the etiological and pathophysiological mechanisms that can improve the valid
Researchers and clinicians describe the principles underlying the use of hormone antagonists for the treatment of endocrine-dependent cancers. They assess the actions of new and established agents and
Analyzing the critical juncture of family-centered policy and practice, this book places the universal institution of the family in a global context. By including a conceptual framework as well as pra
This is a presentation of and interaction among the three main views on the end times held by evangelicals: Premillennial, postmillennial, and amillennial.
This volume contains most of the papers presented at the December 1992 Symposium held in Boston and their publication is organized around the Symposium sessions: preparation of silicon nitride; electr
