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The World’s Toughest Races: From the Most Extreme to the Downright Weird
by Ali ClarkeWhat do fierljeppen, running 156 miles in the Sahara desert and coal-carrying all have in common? They’re just some of the wackiest, toughest and most extreme manpower races and challenges dreamt up by the human race.This fact-packed miscellany is bursting with all the details, statistics and anecdotes of the world’s most unusual competitions (ever heard of bog snorkelling?) and intense endurance contests. Whether you’re an armchair thrill seeker or you’re wild enough to have an adventure or two under your belt, this book will entertain and inspire.
A Companion to Contemporary Art in a Global Framework (Blackwell Companions to Art History)
by Dana ArnoldA Companion to Contemporary Art in a Global Framework explores the ways specialists and institutions in the fine arts, curation, cultural studies, and art history have attempted to situate art in a more global framework since the 1980s. Offering analyses of the successes and setbacks of these efforts to globalize the art world, this innovative volume presents a new and exciting way of considering art in its global contexts. Essays by an international panel of leading scholars and practicing artists assert that what we talk about as ‘art’ is essentially a Western concept, thus any attempts at understanding art in a global framework require a revising of established conceptual definitions. Organized into three sections, this work first reviews the history and theory of the visual arts since 1980 and introduces readers to the emerging area of scholarship that seeks to place contemporary art in a global framework. The second section traces the progression of recent developments in the art world, focusing on the historical and cultural contexts surrounding efforts to globalize the art world and the visual arts in particular global and transnational frameworks. The final section addresses a wide range of key themes in contemporary art, such as the fundamental institutions and ontologies of art practice, and the interactions among art, politics, and the public sphere. A Companion to Contemporary Art in a Global Framework is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, researchers, and general readers interested in exploring global art beyond the traditional Euro-American context.
Facilities @ Management: Concept, Realization, Vision - A Global Perspective
by Michaela Hellerforth Edmond RondeauFacilities @ Management Reference work describing the evolution of Facilities Management from a global perspective as experienced by the leaders in the field With valuable insights from over fifty diverse contributors from all around the world, Facilities @ Management: Concept, Realization, Vision - A Global Perspective describes the evolution of the Facilities Management (FM) internationally, discussing the past, present, and future of a profession that has grown significantly over the last forty years. The contributors are made up of industry professionals, many of whom are the founders of the profession, and members from academia teaching future FM leaders. This edited work is a Facilities Management anthology, with a focus on reviewing the origin of the industry through best practices and lessons learned from some of the sharpest minds in the field. Facilities @ Management: Concept, Realization, Vision - A Global Perspective includes information on: Handling legal compliance, strategic policies, and overall best practices to ensure a successful career in the field Understanding practical guidance for the role of Facilities Management in the world’s biggest challenges, including sustainability and climate change Building systems and equipment through strong technical knowledge, project management, and communication and interpersonal skills Managing a diverse range of stakeholders and contractors and adapting to changing technologies, regulatory requirements, and socio-political and ecological challenges With unique firsthand insight, including case studies, from thought leaders in FM from 16 countries around the world, this book is ideal for practicing FM professionals as well as students and researchers involved in the field.
Déclic Fatal
by Yenoudié Rébéka Roxane Soukaïna LANKOANDEDéclic fatal est un recueil de sept nouvelles brossant la précarité des conditions de vie de la femme et de la jeune fille en Afrique. Des conditions qui demeurent une réalité dans un contexte où on parle de plus en plus d'émancipation, d'égalité de genre... « Le déclic », c'est celui de cette femme vieillie avant l'âge par tant de rancœurs contenues, de pleurs étouffés et de souffrances endurées qui un jour, n'en peut plus de se taire. Ces nouvelles, écrites avec des mots simples, mais vivants et réels, pénètrent au fond des cœurs pour toucher les âmes sensibles avec l'espoir secret d'adoucir celles qui ne le sont pas. Et cela, afin que la femme redevienne pour tous « la mère de l'humanité ».
45 sécrets pour réussir dans la vie
by Ricardo KaniamaSel-made-man-millionnaire parti de strictement rien, Ricardo Kaniama est la preuve selon laquelle naître pauvre ne condamne personne à la misère et à l'échec. Cet ouvrage stimulant vous révèle les secrets de la réussite et le chemin conduisant à la prospérité et au succès. Il renferme les enseignements, les secrets, la motivation, les conseils ainsi que la force dont vous avez besoin pour sortir du lot et progresser dans la vie ou s'enrichir. Ricardo Kaniama est un self-made-man prospère. Fondateur et Président de « International Success Training Centre », il est aussi Serviteur de Dieu et Conférencier International à Succès. Il donne ses conférences en Europe et en Afrique. Il est convaincu que quiconque désire réussir peut y arriver s'il peut apprendre auprès de ceux qui ont réussi.
Abregé de philosophie
by Dieudonné NassaL'objectif majeur de ce document est de donner aux candidats au baccalauréat les moyens de réussir l'épreuve de philosophie. Il est aussi, destiné aux élèves des classes de première dans un style simplifié pour comprendre les notions du programme et pour les élèves des classes de seconde, l'essentiel à maîtriser et à retenir sur les principaux auteurs. Le document comprend plusieurs éléments d'informations qui sont les suivants : -la méthodologie de la dissertation et du commentaire de texte ; -des cours développés entièrement, de même que des résumés de cours ; -des textes et des sujets de réflexion ; -une présentation des principaux auteurs du programme.
Cahier de retour au pays natal
by Aimé CésaireLe poème « Cahier d’un retour au pays natal » est un texte d’une quarantaine de pages rédigé en vers libres. Le « Cahier d’un retour au pays natal » est celui du retour à la Martinique, qui s’accompagne de la prise de conscience de la condition inégalitaire des Noirs. Il représente une dénonciation forte du racisme et du colonialisme.
À quand l'Afrique?: Entretien Avec René Holenstein
by Joseph Ki-ZerboA quand l'Afrique ? Voilà bien une question que nous préférons éviter, tant l'Afrique semble sans avenir. Mais Joseph Ki-Zerbo, historien et homme d'action burkinabé, ne peut et ne veut occulter cette question. Alors, au cours de ce long entretien qui, par certains côtés, retrace le parcours d'une vie, il dresse un portrait vivant, saisissant, de l'Afrique au temps de la mondialisation. Joseph Ki-Zerbo a largement contribué à doter l'Afrique d'une histoire propre, une histoire qui soit autre que celle écrite par le colonisateur. Pour lui, l'Afrique doit conquérir son identité, fière de sa contribution à l'aventure humaine. « Sans identité, dit-il, nous sommes un objet de l'histoire, un instrument utilisé par les autres. Un ustensile. » Un livre passionnant, nourri d'une Afrique vécue et étudiée pendant des décennies, riche de réflexions profondes d'un historien sur le rôle de son métier pour l'action concrète des hommes. Un livre engagé : N'an lara, an sara. (Si nous nous couchons, nous sommes morts.)
Tall, Dark and Dangerous Collection Volume 1: Prince Joe\Forever Blue\Frisco's Kid (Tall, Dark and Dangerous)
by Suzanne BrockmannTall, Dark and Dangerous Collection Volume 1 by Suzanne Brockmann released on Oct 16, 2017 is available now for purchase.
Body and Soil
by Ralph McInernyMARRIAGE MADE IN HELL... “The prosecutor is going to suggest you went home, killed Hal, and then went to Sylvia’s.” “But I didn’t! It’s not true.” “And our job is to make sure people see that you didn’t kill him. We’re going to have to do better than saying you were driving around for two hours trying to think. So let’s start there. You’re going to have to remember that drive.” “Andrew, I haven’t been arrested. Nobody has accused me of anything. Does a person have to prove she’s innocent?” “Let’s call it a day then. But I want you to try to reconstruct the time between leaving the club and getting to Sylvia’s. You weren’t drunk, were you?” “I’ve never been drunk a day in my life.” “Do me a favor, Pauline. Don’t say that under oath.”
Introduction to Animal Behavior and Veterinary Behavioral Medicine
by Meghan E. HerronIntroduction to Animal Behavior and Veterinary Behavioral Medicine Understand and apply key concepts of animal behavior in veterinary practice Animal behavior is a critical aspect of veterinary medicine, often underappreciated despite its pervasiveness throughout the field. Understanding animal behavior can facilitate communication with patients, refine diagnoses and indications of ill health, and aid in processes of learning and socialization. Introduction to Animal Behavior and Veterinary Behavioral Medicine offers a comprehensive overview of the key concepts underlying the behavior of multiple animal species before demonstrating how to apply these concepts clinically. The result is an indispensable resource for veterinary students and practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of patient needs. Introduction to Animal Behavior and Veterinary Behavioral Medicine readers will also find: Comprehensive coverage of companion animal behavior and additional coverage of livestock and wild animal behavior Detailed discussion of topics including social development, animal learning, and applied behavior analysis In depth review of diagnosis and treatment strategies for common behavior disorders in companion animals, extending to various additional species Companion website with videos, handouts for downloading, and links to pertinent scientific articles and informative websites Introduction to Animal Behavior and Veterinary Behavioral Medicine is ideal preparation for veterinary medical students as part of “day one readiness” in their professional careers, as well as veterinary practitioners looking for a solid foundation in animal behavior and the treatment of key issues.
Health Promotion in Midwifery : Principles and practice
by Jan Bowden Vicky ManningAn expanded and updated new edition of Health Promotion in Midwifery, this book explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery.
The Influential Project Manager: Winning Over Team Members and Stakeholders (Best Practices in Portfolio, Program, and Project Management)
by Alfonso Bucero MSc PMP PMI-RMP PMI FAll best practice recommendations and key success criteria point to the importance of developing soft skills as a project manager, but few sources exist about how to develop the power of influence for achieving better project and business results. Filling this need, this book supplies readers with guidance on how to improve their influence skills to achieve better business results. It explains how to set and meet ambitious goals for you, your team, and your stakeholders. It describes how to listen actively to influence people and how to build partnerships that can pay dividends for a lifetime.
Police and Profiling in the United States: Applying Theory to Criminal Investigations
by Lauren M. Barrow Ron A. Rufo Saul ArambulaTraditionally, criminal profiling texts have focused on the technicalities of conducting an investigation, but recent developments in criminal justice have encouraged greater consideration of related fields. Highlighting the current paradigm shift in criminology towards a cross-disciplinary understanding of behavior, this book enables investigators to combine theory, instinct, and hunches with contemporary technology to construct a solid criminal profile. It examines theories on criminal behavior, describes how to develop typologies based on different criminal characteristics, examines the critical role of crime scenes, and concludes with scintillating profiles of 13 of the most notorious serial killers.
Perspectives on Drought and Famine in Nigeria (Routledge Revivals)
by G. Jan Van ApeldoornOriginally published in 1981, this book provided the first concise and integrated account of the Nigerian crisis and uncovered the basic cause of the increasing vulnerability of the Nigerian rural poor during the 1970s to the effects of drought, in order to show the lessons of the crisis and how they could be translated into medium-term action. The author argued that an analysis of the causes and impact of the drought and famine disaster of the seventies could offer useful clues to the policy orientations necessary to avert a protracted food crisis in the region
African Islands and Enclaves (Routledge Revivals)
by Robin CohenSmall territories and islands are significant flashpoints in the contemporary world order. They are both exposed to the vicissitudes of international power rivalries and can find it difficult to sustain a stable internal political and economic order. Originally published in 1983 this book provides a balance between enclaves and islands, between Indian and Atlantic Ocean territories and between territories that were self-governing and those that were still integrated into metropolitan political units. Each of the authors shares a close familiarity with the territories they surveyed: one that goes into a direct and sometimes brutal appreciation of the difficulties and realities of constructing a modern life in such limiting contexts
Numerical Modelling of Hydrodynamics for Water Resources: Proceedings of the Conference on Numerical Modelling of Hydrodynamic Systems (Zaragoza, Spain, 18-21 June 2007)
by Pilar García-Navarro Enrique PlayánThe presentations collected in this volume have a problem-oriented perspective, and focus on canal and river flow, riparian areas and aquifers. 'Numerical Modelling of Hydrodynamics for Water Resources' is highly relevant to those working in hydrology, civil engineering, and environmental and agricultural sectors.
Trade Secret Theft, Industrial Espionage, and the China Threat
by Carl RoperThis book provides an overview of economic espionage as practiced by a range of nations from around the world focusing on the mass scale in which information is being taken for China's growth and development. It supplies an understanding of how the economy of a nation can prosper or suffer, depending on whether that nation is protecting its intellectual property, or whether it is stealing such property for its own use. The text concludes by outlining specific measures that corporations and their employees can practice to protect information and assets, both at home and abroad.
Criminal Justice Research Methods: Theory and Practice, Second Edition
by Cliff Roberson Gerald J. BayensThe study of research methodologies can be daunting to many students due to complex terminology, mathematical formulas, and lack of practical examples. Now in its second edition, Criminal Justice Research Methods: Theory and Practice offers a straightforward, easy-to-understand text that clarifies this complex subject matter, keeping perplexing research language and associated complexities to a minimum and ensuring that students get a practical grasp of this essential topic.The authors discuss scientific inquiry, establishing a framework for thinking about and understanding the nature of research. They examine various types of research methods in the broad categories of quantitative, qualitative, and evaluation designs and provide coverage of analytical and experimental research designs. The book also examines survey methods, survey instruments, and questionnaires, including wording, organization, and pretesting. It describes the fundamental characteristics of the qualitative approach, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion of the participant observation and case study methods of research. Other topics include ethical standards of conduct, topic selection, literature review, and guidelines for writing a research report or grand proposal. The second edition features updated examples, reworked exercises, additional discussion points, and new research-in-action sections.Defining a clear approach to the study of research, the book enables student experiencing their initial exposure to this subject to be fundamentally prepared to be proficient researchers in criminal justice and criminology.
Introduction to Forensic DNA Evidence for Criminal Justice Professionals
by Jane Moira TaupinThe use of DNA profiling in forensic cases has been considered the most innovative technique in forensic science since fingerprinting, yet for those with limited scientific knowledge, understanding DNA enough to utilize it properly can be a daunting task. Introduction to Forensic DNA Evidence for Criminal Justice Professionals is designed for nonscientific readers who need to learn how to effectively use forensic DNA in criminal cases.Written by a forensic scientist world renowned for her expertise in clothing examination, the book provides a balanced perspective on the weight of DNA evidence. Going beyond a simple explanation of the methodology, it arms attorneys and other criminal justice professionals with knowledge of the strengths and limitations of the evidence, including the danger in relying on DNA statistical probabilities in the determination of guilt. The book covers the most common DNA methods used in criminal trials today nuclear DNA short tandem repeat (STR) techniques, mitochondrial DNA, and Y-STR profiling. It helps prosecutors know when to emphasize DNA evidence or proceed with trial in the absence of such evidence. It assists defense lawyers in knowing when to challenge DNA evidence and perhaps employ an independent expert, when to focus elsewhere, or when to secure the advantage of an early guilty plea.By imparting practical and theoretical knowledge in an accessible manner, the book demystifies the topic to help both sides of the adversarial system understand where DNA evidence fits within the context of the case.
Medical and Healthcare Interactions: Members' Competence and Socialization (ISSN)
by Sara KeelPresenting a series of empirical studies by scholars working with approaches from ethnomethodology and conversation analysis, Medical and Healthcare Interactions studies real-life work and training encounters among medical and healthcare professionals and trainees or between professionals and patients.Using video analysis and detailed description, it considers the methods and procedures through which professionals, trainees, and patients produce actions and interpret those of others, exploring questions of member competence and socialization within situated courses of interaction.The book offers fruitful contributions for training and education in the field of healthcare and will appeal to scholars in the human and social sciences with interests in interaction, ethnomethodology, and conversation analysis.Chapter 9 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
Mathematical Aspects of Boundary Element Methods (Chapman & Hall/CRC Research Notes in Mathematics Series)
by Marc BonnetBoundary element methods relate to a wide range of engineering applications, including fluid flow, fracture analysis, geomechanics, elasticity, and heat transfer. Thus, new results in the field hold great importance not only to researchers in mathematics, but to applied mathematicians, physicists, and engineers. A two-day minisymposium Mathematical Aspects of Boundary Element Methods at the IABEM conference in May 1998 brought together top rate researchers from around the world, including Vladimir Maz’ya, to whom the conference was dedicated. Focusing on the mathematical and numerical analysis of boundary integral operators, this volume presents 25 papers contributed to the symposium. Mathematical Aspects of Boundary Element Methods provides up-to-date research results from the point of view of both mathematics and engineering. The authors detail new results, such as on nonsmooth boundaries, and new methods, including domain decomposition and parallelization, preconditioned iterative techniques, multipole expansions, higher order boundary elements, and approximate approximations. Together they illustrate the connections between the modeling of applied problems, the derivation and analysis of corresponding boundary integral equations, and their efficient numerical solutions.
Answer to Jung: Making Sense of 'The Red Book'
by Lynn BrunetThe Red Book is C.G. Jung’s record of a period of deep penetration into his unconscious mind in a process that he called ‘active imagination’, undertaken during his mid-life period. Answer to Jung: Making Sense of ‘The Red Book’ provides a close reading of this magnificent yet perplexing text and its fascinating images, and demonstrates that the fantasies in The Red Book are not entirely original, but that their plots, characters and symbolism are remarkably similar to some of the higher degree rituals of Continental Freemasonry. It argues that the fantasies may be memories of a series of terrifying initiatory ordeals, possibly undergone in childhood, using altered or spurious versions of these Masonic rites. It then compares these initiatory scenarios with accounts of ritual trauma that have been reported since the 1980s. This is the first full-length study of The Red Book to focus on the fantasies themselves and provide such an external explanation for them.Sonu Shamdasani describes The Red Book as an incomplete task that Jung left to posterity as a ‘message in a bottle’ that would someday come ashore. Answer to Jung brings its message to shore, providing a coherent, but disturbing, interpretation of each of the fantasies and their accompanying images.Chapters: Chapter 4 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
Where it Hurts: An Introduction to Sociology for Health Workers (Routledge Revivals)
by Toni Schofield Cherry RussellFirst published in 1986, Where it hurts provides a straightforward and accessible introduction to sociology for beginning students. In dealing with key areas of sociology (such as class, gender, race and ethnicity, age, work, and the state) and grounding theory and concepts in real issues, it demonstrates how sociology works in a specific application- the social history of health and health care.Students for whom sociology is part of a health or welfare-related course will find this a lively and thought-provoking text. But in its style and content, it responds equally well to the demands of all beginning students in sociology for a clear and relevant introduction to the critical tradition.
Solutions Manual to Accompany Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Analysis
by Chunlong ZhangThis is the Solutions Manual to accompany Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Analysis, Second Edition. It provides solutions to the exercises and problems found in the main volume This book introduces a comprehensive overview on the fundamentals and applications of environmental sampling and analysis for students in environmental science and engineering as well as environmental professionals involved in sampling and analytical work. The book details fundamentals of sampling, selection of standard methods, QA/QC, sample preparation, chemical and instrumental principles, and method applications to various contaminants in environmental matrices (air, water, soil, waste, and biological samples). The book gives an integrated introduction to sampling and analysis – both are essential to quality environmental data. For example, contrary to other books that introduce a specific area of sampling and analysis, this text provides a balanced mix of field sampling and laboratory analysis, essential knowledge in chemistry/statistics/hydrology/regulations, wet chemical methods for conventional chemicals as well as various modern instrumental techniques for contaminants of emerging concerns. The new edition adds three standalone chapters regarding the basics of analytical and organic chemistry, environmental data analysis, mass spectrometry and other significant amounts of new materials such as time-integrated passive sampling, incremental sampling, green sample preparation, Raman spectroscopy, chiral separation, and non-target analysis. In addition, the second edition provides more examples, visual aids, case studies, and end-of-chapter exercise problems to enhance a better understanding of the fundamentals of environmental sampling and analysis while incorporating current literature (mostly peer-reviewed journal papers) regarding the applications and challenges in the field of environmental sampling and analysis.