error and inference recent exchanges on experimental

The Ghosts of Charleston

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macy, Edward / Buxton, Julian, PUBLISHER: Beaufort Books, Charleston, SC is one of the most haunted cities in North America. Buxton ong>andong> Macy tell chilling stories about the ghosts that inhabit Charleston's historical buildings. Timeless legends ong>andong> ong>recentong> accounts of spirits abound in this long-awaited book. Stories include: the Gentleman Ghost ong>andong> Headless torso of the Battery Carriage House Inn, the despairing ghost in the beautiful Aiken-Rhett House, the tragic death of a young doctor ong>andong> his return to a house on Church Street, ong>andong> the ghost car on the imposing Cooper River Bridge, among many others. These are the stories behind the haunts of the Holy City.

Contemporary Television: Eastern Perspectives

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: French, David / Richards, Michael / Richards, Michael, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), The rapid proliferation of satellite ong>andong> cable television in ong>recentong> years combined with the increasing importance of ideologies of free trade have brought up a number of very important issues. These have acquired particular salience in Asian countries where the ownership of television sets is growing at a phenomenal pace. Focusing on the global ong>andong> local issues arising from the internationalization of television, this important volume provides an Asian reading of the emerging tensions between commercial realities ong>andong> the desire to preserve cultural identities. Contemporary Television begins by focusing on two areas of growth--global media ong>andong> media education. The contributors use the globalization debate to point to the energetic spread of television: the growing size of audiences, ever-hungry for a wider choice of fare, ong>andong> the importance of the Asian market. They also contextualize the growth of television as a medium of entertainment in this era of globalization ong>andong> discuss the nature ong>andong> importance of media education given ong>recentong> developments. This book also examines contemporary themes relating to television ong>andong> suggests an agenda for future debates ong>andong> will be invaluable for students ong>andong> scholars of mass media, communication, media education, ong>andong> journalism. Broadcasters ong>andong> journalists will also be interested in this volume as well as those concerned with the growth of television ong>andong> its impact on our lives.

The Navigation of Feeling: A Framework for the History of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reddy, William M., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Navigation of Feeling critiques ong>recentong> psychological ong>andong> anthropological research on emotions. William M. Reddy offers a new theory of emotions ong>andong> historical change, drawing on research from many academic disciplines. This new theory makes it possible to see how emotions change over time, how emotions have a very important impact on the shape of history, ong>andong> how different social orders either facilitate emotional life or make it more difficult. This theory is fully explored in a case study of the French Revolution.

A Narrative History of Experimental Social Psychology: The

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patnoe, Shelley, PUBLISHER: Springer, "A Narrative History of Experimental Social Psychology" presents lengthy ong>andong> intensive interviews with the contemporary scientists that founded ong>andong> shaped the field of social psychology. The story of social psychology is told through the autobiographical narratives of leading figures, such as Dorwin Cartwright, Harold Kelley, Kurt Back, Robert Krauss, Stanley Schachter, ong>andong> Leon Festinger. The author traces the beginning of the field from the close-knit group of students around Kurt Lewin to the major research groups responsible for the scientific origins of the discipline. The interviews offer unique insights into the beginnings of the fields ong>andong> prospects for future trends.

The Supreme Court

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baum, Lawrence, PUBLISHER: Congressional Quarterly Books, The Supreme Court provides a broad ong>andong> detailed understong>andong>ing of the U.S. Supreme Court, describing how the Court works ong>andong> presenting explanations for its behavior. It also explains other political processes that affect the Court, such as the nomination ong>andong> confirmation of justices. This seventh edition reflects ong>recentong> developments, such as the declining number of cases that the Court decides each year, the impact of President Clinton's appointees on the Court, ong>andong> the Court's tightening reins on Congress's efforts to regulate the economy ong>andong> society. The book's glossary provides a quick guide to legal terms; its bibliography ong>andong> its new list of Web sources steer readers to additional information. The case index provides a link between specific cases ong>andong> general processes ong>andong> developments.

Around the World Low-Fat and No-Fat Meals in Minutes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, M. J. / Gaffney-Rabik, Michele, PUBLISHER: Chronimed Publishing, The blockbuster book that launched the best-selling cookbook series is completely updated ong>andong> includes a new, large selection of fat-free recipes. Here's the sumptuous ong>andong> classic collection of traditional favorites ong>andong> new twists -- without the traditional fat, calories, ong>andong> time-consuming preparation. This long>andong>mark cookbook includes delicious recipes for quick ong>andong> irresistible appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, side dishes, breads, entrees, ong>andong> desserts for any event. Most recipes take under 30 minutes to prepare -- ong>andong> the ingredients can be found in just about any grocery store. New updates include: -- Over 100 new recipes -- New food ong>exchangesong> -- 20 new menus -- New time-saving tips ong>andong> convenient ingredient substitutions -- 96 updates on fat ong>andong> saturated fat counts

Neutrino Physics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Winter, Klaus, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Thoroughly revised ong>andong> updated, this new edition presents a comprehensive overview of modern neutrino physics. The book covers all the major areas of current interest. An international group of distinguished contributors discuss the intrinsic properties of neutrinos, the theory of the interaction of neutrinos with matter, experimental investigations of the weak interaction in neutrino processes, the theory ong>andong> supporting experiment for the basic properties of the interaction of neutrinos with fermions, ong>andong> neutrinos in astrophysics ong>andong> cosmology. This edition presents new data on solar neutrinos ong>andong> an update of the results of searches for double beta decay. It also contains a new chapter on direct measurements of the neutrino mass, with high precision data from experiments at Fermilab ong>andong> CERN, ong>andong> at the Kamiokong>andong>e Laboratory in Japan. This is an essential reference text for particle physicists, nuclear physicists ong>andong> astrophysicists.

The Newspapers Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keeble, Richard, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The Newspapers Hong>andong>book is the first comprehensive guide to the job of the newspaper reporter. It offers advice on a range of different types of newspaper writing, looks at how newspapers cover events ong>andong> shows how reporting styles can differ in mainstream ong>andong> non-mainstream newspapers. In this new edition, Richard Keeble explores the theoretical, moral ong>andong> political dimensions of a journalist's job ong>andong> examines changing newspaper ownership structures ong>andong> ong>recentong> ethical controversies.

Cyclic Polymers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Short, R. Ed. / Semlyen, J. Anthony / Semlyen, E. R., PUBLISHER: Springer, Cyclic Polymers (Second Edition) reviews the many ong>recentong> advances in this rapidly expong>andong>ing subject since the publication of the first edition in . The preparation, characterisation, properties ong>andong> applications of a wide range of organic ong>andong> inorganic cyclic oligomers ong>andong> polymers are described in detail, together with many examples of catenanes ong>andong> rotaxanes. The importance of large cyclics in biological chemistry ong>andong> molecular biology is emphasised by a wide coverage of circular DNA, cyclic peptides ong>andong> cyclic oligosaccharides ong>andong> polysaccharides. Experimental techniques ong>andong> theoretical aspects of cyclic polymers are included, as well as examples of their uses such as ring opening polymerisation reactions to give commercially important materials. This book covers a wide range of topics which should be of interest to many scientific research workers (for example, in polymer science, chemistry ong>andong> molecular biology), as well as providing a reference text for undergraduate ong>andong> graduate students.

The Presidency and the Political System

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nelson, Michael, PUBLISHER: CQ-Roll Call Group Books, The Presidency & the Political System, now in an updated sixth edition, incorporates the most ong>recentong> research ong>andong> scholarship on the presidency. Each of the 20 thought-provoking original essays, written by some of the field's most prominent scholars, explores an important aspect of the relationship between the presidency ong>andong> our political system.

Body and Gift: Reflections on Creation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Torode, Sam, PUBLISHER: Ascension Press, The First book in the series, Body ong>andong> Gift, begins with the creation of man recorded in Genesis ong>andong> goes on to explore its teaching on the human body ong>andong> God's design for marriage

Harry S. Truman, the State of Israel, and the Quest for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Devine, Michael J., PUBLISHER: Truman State University Press, On the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel an international group of scholars, policy makers, ong>andong> members of the public gathered at the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace on the Hebrew University Campus to examine the diplomatic ong>andong> political context from which the State of Israel emerged. Presenters placed special emphasis on research using archival materials made available in ong>recentong> decades. This event also marked the fortieth anniversary of the creation of the Harry S. Truman Research Institute ong>andong> provided an opportunity to commemorate ong>andong> reflect on the work supported by the Institute. This collection of the thirteen articles presented at the conference in May advances the discussion of President Truman's recognition of the State of Israel, highlights ongoing research in international archives, ong>andong> reviews efforts in the advocacy of peace made possible by the Institute.

Counseling Treatment for Children and Adolescents with

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Erk, Robert R., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Designed to give readers a better understong>andong>ing of children ong>andong> adolescents who have been diagnosed with an emotional, behavioral, or mental disorder. Disorders are approached from the perspective of the child/adolescent ong>andong> examined in context; ong>andong>, each discussion includes practical guidance for assessment ong>andong> treatment based on the most ong>recentong> research in the field. To the expertise of the main author are added contributions by several counselor educators, psychologists, ong>andong> clinicians who directly practice, teach, ong>andong> focus on key topics addressed in the book. Provides a thorough discussion of the most-commonly diagnosed disorders of children ong>andong> adolescents, ong>andong> examines the biological, developmental, ong>andong> environmental causes of these disorders. Key focus is on psychopathology, DSM-IV, child psychopathology, ong>andong> child/adolescent counseling. Coverage emphasizes the importance of viewing children ong>andong> adolescents with DSM-IV-TR disorders within a sound developmental framework. Contains two chapters on treatment planning--one that discusses practical guidelines for planning ong>andong> one consisting of four case studies. For future counselor educators, psychologists, ong>andong> clinicians.

Biology: A Laboratory Guide to the Natural World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Richardson, Dennis J. / Richardson, Kristen E., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, As energy crises, environmental mismanagement, ong>andong> disease outbreaks increase in our world, an understong>andong>ing of biology is becoming more important than ever. These laboratory exercises give readers a greater understong>andong>ing of themselves ong>andong> of current issues in a biological context. Explores the natural world through Web-based exercises ong>andong> inquiry-based investigation. Focuses on the scientific method ong>andong> on science as a process. Features end-of-chapter Web exercises. References other human endeavors such as art, literature, ong>andong> history. Offers a new exercise in human evolution incorporating ong>recentong> paleontological discoveries. Presents more information on various animal groups. Approximately 10% of problems revised ong>andong> rewritten for greater clarity ong>andong> less redundancy. A useful source for science teachers (grades 7-12) ong>andong> for anyone interested in learning more about biology.

Nation Building and Develoment Assistance in Africa:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ishikawa, Kaoru, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, Sub-Saharan Africa seems to be forgotten in the post-cold war era. But Kaoru Ishikawa's analysis of Africa's history ong>andong> its political ong>andong> economic development suggests that a brighter future is in prospect for the nations of Africa. The African nations hosted dynamic societies prior to the slave trade era, ong>andong> many of the obstacles to their future prosperity ong>andong> dynamism have been removed. The focus of the book is on how African countries ong>andong> the international community beyond Africa can work together to realize this potential ong>andong> build on ong>recentong> improvements, notably in health ong>andong> the position of women in society. The ability of South Africa--no longer an international pariah--to be a locomotive for growth is assessed.

The Changing Capital Markets of East Asia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cao, Ky / KY Cao, PUBLISHER: Routledge, In ong>recentong> years, much attention has been given to the unparalleled economic development of East Asia. "The Changing Capital Markets of East Asia" gathers a number of contributors who explore the growing sophistication of capital markets in this area ong>andong> discuss the possible economic ong>andong> political consequences. Ky Cao brings together papers that analyze the ong>recentong> changes in the emerging capital markets of East Asia ong>andong> the implications that these changes may have for the international ong>andong> regional capital markets in general. The volume explores global trends ong>andong> their impact on the region; the changing patterns of capital market activity including the emergence of equity markets; the development of new frameworks of taxation ong>andong> accounting; ong>andong> provides case studies of South Korea ong>andong> Taiwan. In challenging conventional thinking regarding the investigation of East Asian issues, which is usually local in nature, "The Changing Capital Markets of East Asia" provides a rounded view of East Asia's markets via the forces of domestic politics ong>andong> history as well as of external structural changes.

European Yearbook of International Economic Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Herrmann, Christoph / Terhechte, Jorg Philipp, PUBLISHER: Springer, The first volume of the new Yearbook tries to catch the broadness of contemporary International Economic Law. In part I, it brings together articles on a variety of subjects, reaching from exchange rate manipulation ong>andong> financial market supervision over international investment law including the growing investment protectionism to ong>recentong> developments of the external economic constitution of the European Union ong>andong> the relationship between climate change ong>andong> International Economic Law. Part II tries to cover the major regional economic integration developments around the globe, analysed in different articles covering the different regions. Part III informs about ong>recentong> activities in some of the major global economic institutions.

Tissue Engineering, Stem Cells and Gene Therapies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elcin, Y. Murat / Elc'in, Y. Murat / Elgin, Y. Murat, PUBLISHER: Springer, In ong>recentong> years cell-based technologies have gained significant scientific attention, ong>andong> have become a matter of intense public debate as well. Namely, (i) tissue engineering, the construction of tissues ong>andong> whole organs using molecularly-designed resorbable biomaterials to create new tissue de novo with or without transplanting cells; (ii) the potential use of human embryonic stem cells for transplantation ong>andong> regenerative medicine (with similar potential for adult-derived stem cells); (iii) ong>andong> gene therapy, in relation with cell transplantation, have taken their places as the most discussed biomedical issues of the day. New findings in biomimetic materials, cell signalling pathways, extracellular matrix receptors ong>andong> ligong>andong>s, growth factors, ong>andong> the human genome project are motivating the developments in these challenging research areas. This book includes manuscripts on tissue engineering, stem cells ong>andong> gene therapies authored by world-renowned scientists of the field. The first section of the volume consists of four chapters giving perspectives for the current status ong>andong> potential future of tissue engineering ong>andong> stem cell technologies. The second section of the volume includes five chapters based on experimental ong>andong> clinical data. In this section, the role of stem cells in liver tissue engineering, cell-based therapies in diabetes mellitus, ong>andong> chronic degenerative diseases of the central nervous system, ong>andong> adult-derived stem cell therapies are discussed. The two chapters of the third section focus on the biomarkers for tissue-engineered products, namely for tissue-engineered skin. The eight chapters of the fourth section discuss novel biomaterials developed for neural-, vascular-, aortic-, bone-, cartilage- ong>andong> endocrine pancreas-tissue engineering applications. The last section of the book includes chapters on practical gene targeting applications, controlled release in gene therapy ong>andong> tissue engineering, antibodies in cancer, acute-phase genes ong>andong> phage-displayed peptide libraries. Proceedings of BIOMED a" The 9th International Symposium on Biomedical Science ong>andong> Technology, held September , in Antalya, Turkey.

A Dictionary of Geography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mayhew, Susan, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This unique new dictionary offers comprehensive coverage in a single volume of words ong>andong> terms encountered in both human ong>andong> physical geography. Each of the over updated, clear ong>andong> concise entries provides an initial brief definition followed by a more in-depth explanation, making the book useful for novice ong>andong> expert alike. This new edition also features a factfinder with key economic ong>andong> population statistics, making this the most up-to-date dictionary of geography available. Authoritative ong>andong> completely accessible, A Dictionary of Grography, Second Edition covers a vast scope of subjects, including cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, biogeography, ecology, geology, geomorphology, population, migration, agriculture, industry, transport, ong>andong> development. There is also extensive discussion of the most ong>recentong> advances in ong>andong> information on topics such as plate tectonics, remote sensing, geographic information systems, ong>andong> aerial differentiation. Wide-ranging ong>andong> highly readable, this invaluable reference guide answers questions about all aspects of geography quickly ong>andong> effectively using the most ong>recentong> advances in the field.

Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mayne, Tracy J. / Norcross, John C. / Sayette, Michael A., PUBLISHER: Guilford Publications, This perennial bestseller is the resource students count on for the most current information on applying to doctoral programs in clinical or counseling psychology in the US ong>andong> Canada. The new edition features over 15 new programs; additional data on acceptance rates ong>andong> enrollment rates; the latest information on financial assistance ong>andong> loans; 42 new website listings; ong>andong> updated appendices on research areas ong>andong> clinical opportunities.

Debates on Democratization

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Diamond, Larry / Plattner, Marc F. / Costopoulos, Philip J., PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, For more than twenty years, the Journal of Democracy has been a leading voice in the conversation between scholars ong>andong> practitioners about government by consent ong>andong> its place in the contemporary world. If democracy means anything, it means robust debates. Over the years, the pages of the Journal have certainly seen their share of lively ong>andong> illuminating scholarly disagreements. As a service to students ong>andong> teachers who wish to deepen their understong>andong>ing of the questions ong>andong> controversies that surround contemporary democratization, the Journal has now brought together a series of ong>exchangesong> on the topic. Debates on Democratization explores the issues of democratic consolidation, the reality of the transition paradigm, the advisability of attempting to "sequence" elections ong>andong> other liberal-democratic reforms, the nature ong>andong> prospects of the "color revolutions" in the former Eastern Bloc, ong>andong> the relative merits of presidentialism ong>andong> its alternatives from the point of view of democratic governance ong>andong> stability. The volume is filled with insightful, thought-provoking arguments by leading thinkers in the field. Graduate ong>andong> undergraduate students alike will find it a useful guide to key issues facing emerging democracies today.

Readings in American Politics: Analysis and Perspectives

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kollman, Ken, PUBLISHER: W. W. Norton & Company, Readings in American Politics introduces students to foundational works ong>andong> ong>recentong> scholarship that have shaped the way political scientists understong>andong> American government today. In the Second Edition, 30 percent of the readings are new, including excerpts from widely requested classics such as Home Style by Richard Fenno ong>andong> The Hollow Hope by Gerald Rosenberg as well as ong>recentong> scholarship like Michelle Swers s The Difference Women Make ong>andong> Larry Bartels s Unequal Democracy.

Get That Freak: Homophobia and Transphobia in High Schools

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haskell, Rebecca / Burtch, Brian, PUBLISHER: Fernwood Publishing, Bullying in schools has garnered significant attention ong>recentong>ly, but little has been said about the bullying of homophobic ong>andong> transphobic students in Canadian high schools. This book fills that gap by exploring the experiences of youth who identify or are identified as "queer." Based on interviews with ong>recentong> high school graduates in British Columbia, these researchers provide stories of physical, verbal, ong>andong> emotional harassment in this group ong>andong> offer insights into the negative outcomes that result from the experience of being bullied. On the other hong>andong>, however, these young people were not helpless victims: many learned to rely on resistance, inner strength, ong>andong> true friends. In the last chapter, the authors make recommendations for hong>andong>ling homophobic ong>andong> transphobic bullying in high schools ong>andong> supporting students who experience this form of harassment.

Revolutions and the Revolutionary Tradition: In the West

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parker, David, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Presents eight European case studies including the English revolution of , the French Revolution ong>andong> the ong>recentong> revolutions within the Soviet Union ong>andong> Eastern Europe () ong>andong> examines them not only in their specific political, economic ong>andong> social contexts but also as part of the wider European revolutionary tradition. A chapter on the American Revolution is also included as a revolution which grew out of a European expansionist ong>andong> a European political culture. David Parker brings together leading writers on European history, who make a major contribution to the controversial debate on the role of revolution in the development of European history. This is a truly comparative book which includes discussion on each of the following key themes: *the causes of revolution, including the importance of political, social ong>andong> economic factors *the effects of political ong>andong> philisophical ideas or ideology on the revolution *the form ong>andong> process of a revolution, including the importance of violence ong>andong> popular support *the outcome of revolution, both short-term ong>andong> long-term *the way revolution is viewed in history particularly since the collapse of Communism in Europe As well as providing new historical perspectives on the concept of revolution, this book also provides a comparative survey of all the major revolutions in the West over the past 400 years.

Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Small Business Server 4.5 in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brelsford, Harry, PUBLISHER: Sams, Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Small Business Server in 21 Days, gives the reader a hong>andong>s-on guide to installing ong>andong> managing Microsoft's Small Business Server (SBS) product. SBS is designed for the small business ong>andong> contains many unique components ong>andong> management tools. The introduction ong>andong> success of SBS surprised many in several ways. Consultants ong>andong> VARs have struggled with the SBS paradigm of performing all actions via the SBS management console. Windows NT Server professionals commonly ong>errorong> by treating SBS just like big BackOffice, a fatal mistake. Small business owners ong>andong> staff, seduced by Microsoft's "just add water" SBS marketing message, are surprised at the on-going maintenance requirements of SBS. ong>Andong> few books ong>andong> outside resources exist to guide consultants, VARs, small business owners ong>andong> staff alike on their SBS journey. With step-by-step instructions based on real-world experience, Harry Brelsford will take the reader through all of the stages of installing ong>andong> maintaining their SBS installations. Along the way, Harry will keep the reader on the right track ong>andong> out of the many pitfalls that spell disaster for the user.

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