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Advances in Mixed-Method Evaluation: The Challenges and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greene, Jennifer C. / Caracelli, Valerie J. / Ev, PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, Evaluation theory and practice today are characteristically pluralistic, embracing diverse perspectives, methods, data, and values within and across studies that aim to generate more insightful and meaningful evaluative claims. This volume seeks to strengthen the promise of pluralistic evaluation by advancing an enhanced conceptual framework for planning and implementing mixed-method evaluation studies. Previous mixed-method work has concentrated on the technical level of method, focusing on combining qualitative and quantitative methods within one evaluation study. The present mixed-method volume addresses the philosophical level of paradigm, analyzing the challenges of combining in one study different, even conflicting, assumptions about the nature of social phenomena and our claims to know them. The volume argues for a shift in the mixed-method conversation. The shift would be away from a preoccupation with explicit assumptive differences among paradigms, such as objectivity-subjectivity and realism-relativism, and toward other characteristics of social inquiry traditions. Such characteristics define these traditions in important ways but are not logically irreconcilable. The significant advance here is to redirect the bases for mixing methods away from what may well be incommensurable philosophical assumptions and toward other inquiry characteristics that can more productively share a common analytic space. Through analysis of illustrative cases, this volume presents an array of conceptual and practical ideas for promising mixed-method inquiry directions. This is the 74th issue of the quarterly journal" New Directions for Evaluation."
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Tutto il grande horror in 80 vhs Originali
Nightmare 4 - il non risveglio Critters - gli esxtraroditori La mosca Christne - la macchina infernale Alien Il signore della morte Dracula Nosferatu - principe della notte Carrie - lo sguardo di satana L'esorcista Il fantasma del palcoscenico Rosemary's baby La casa Non aprite quella porta Dr. Jekyll e sister hyde - Barbara il mostro di Londra La maschera di cera Grano rosso sangue Society - the horror Il marchio di dracula A mummia Il bacio della pantera L'uomo che cadde sulla terra La vendetta dell'uomo invisibile La bella e la bestia Il giorno dei trifidi I delitti del Rosario Hellraiser La casa dalle finiestre che ridono Inferno La chiesa Il dottor Jekyll e mr. Hyde Gli amori di Carmen Il conte Dracula Le notti di salemi Fury Frankenstein contro l'uomo lupo Frankeinstein La casa di Helen The Confession The crow Cobra verde Chi è sepolto in quella casa? L'ombra del Diavolo Phenomena Scomparso Legittima difesa Zombi Hitcher - la lunga strada della paura Ore contate Martin Vampir Monkey shines - esperimento nel terrore Dracula L'ultimo volo da Coramaya Fenomeni paranormali incontrollabili La leggenda del rubino malese L'uccello dalle piume di cristallo Frankenstein Morte invisibile Barbablù Le strade della paura Paganini I terribili delitti degli assassini della via morgue Rosso Sangue Legami!! M, i mostro di Dusseldorf Il gatto a nove code Notte di terrore La mummia Il gabinetto del dottor calligari La Jena Il bacio della pantera Nosferatu La scala a chiocciola Il demone nero L'orso Opera La terrificante notte del demonio Air force one Spiriti delle tenebre Jack lo squartatore
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The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sarno, John E., PUBLISHER: ReganBooks, The book that will change the way we think about health and illness, by the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of "Healing Back Pain" "The Divided Mind" is the crowning achievement of Dr. John E. Sarno's long and successful career as a groundbreaking medical pioneer. While his earlier books dealt almost exclusively with the common, virtually universal musculoskeletal pain disorders affecting the back, neck, and shoulders as well as various locations in the arms and legs, in "The Divided Mind," Dr. Sarno goes beyond pain and addresses the entire spectrum of psychosomatic (mindbody) disorders. These include common stomach and bowel conditions (e.g., gastric reflux, irritable bowel syndrome), allergies, skin disorders, genitourinary conditions, headaches, and many more. In Dr. Sarno's view, the crucial interaction between the generally reasonable, rational, ethical, and moral conscious mind and the repressed feelings of emotional pain, hurt, sadness, and anger characteristic of the unconscious mind appears to be the basis for mindbody disorders. "The Divided Mind" traces the history of psychosomatic medicine, including Freud's crucial role as well as his failures. Most important, it describes the psychology of the human condition that is responsible for the broad range of psychosomatic illness. Dr. Sarno believes that the failure of medicine's practitioners to recognize and appropriately treat mindbody disorders has produced public health and economic problems of major proportions in the United States. One of the most interesting and important aspects of psychosomatic phenomena is the fact that knowledge and awareness of the process clearly have healing powers. Thousands of people have become pain-free simply by reading "Healing Back Pain" or "The Mindbody Prescription," Dr. Sarno's previous books. How and why this happens is a fascinating story, and one that is sure to be repeated as readers experience "The Divided Mind."
Sciences of the Earth: An Encyclopedia of Events, People,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Good, Gregory A. / Rothenberg, Marc, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The planet as seen by its inhabitants In two millenia, our knowledge of the planet and its natural laws and forces has undergone remarkable changes--from the religious belief of earth as the center of the universe to the modern astronomers' view that it is a mere speck in the cosmos. Now a first-of-its-kind reference work charts this remarkable intellectual progression in our evolving perception of the earth by surveying the history of geology, geography, geophysics, oceanography, meteorology, space science, and many other fields. Covers human understanding of the Earth in various times and cultures The "Encyclopedia" traces our understanding of the earth and its functioning throughout history, summarizing historical explanations of earthly occurrences, including explanations with no scientific basis. It presents the latest facts and theories, explains how our understanding of the earth has evolved, and shows why many outrageous and fanciful earlier ideas were accepted in their time. The coverage explores the physical phenomena that inform our knowledge, starting at the earth's core and extending outward through the mantle, crust, oceans, and atmosphere to the magnetosphere and beyond. Charts the evolution of our perceptions The primary focus of the "Encyclopedia" is the history of the study of the earth. It also discusses the institutions that advanced and shaped science and probes the interplay between science, practical applications, and social and political forces. The result is a unified historical overview of the earth across a wide canvas of time and place, from antiquity to the space age. Its wide-ranging articles summarize subjects as diverse as geography and imperialism, environmentalism, computers and meteorology, ozone formation theories since , scientific rocketry, the Scopes trial, and much more. Special Features Shows how diverse disciplines, from geology to space science, fit together in a coherent view of the earth * Explains earlier ideas and theories in the context of the beliefs and scientific knowledge of their time * Spotlights important institutions that have shaped the history of science * Explores relationships between science, practical applications, and sociopolitical concerns * Provides a subject index and an index of scientists with birth/death dates
FE Review Manual: Rapid Preparation for the Fundamentals of
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lindeburg, Michael R., PUBLISHER: Professional Publications (CA), The Best-Selling Book for FE Exam Preparation The "FE Review Manual" is the most trusted FE exam prep book available. It offers comprehensive coverage of FE exam topics while providing what exam candidates have requested most--integration of equations and variables from the "NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Supplied-Reference Handbook." The "FE Review Manual" is a complete exam prep package in one book. Gain a better understanding of key concepts and save prep time by reviewing FE exam topics and "NCEES Handbook "equations in a single location. These equations, along with "NCEES Handbook" figure names and table contents are distinguished in green text for easy cross-referencing. Use the 13 diagnostic exams to identify where you need the most review and improve your problem-solving skills with over practice problems. Be sure to evaluate your progress by taking the included realistic 4-hour sample exam--it's designed to simulate the actual FE exam's morning session. Entrust your FE exam prep to the "FE Review Manual "and get the power to pass the first time--guaranteed--or we'll refund your purchase price. "Everything You Need to Succeed " Complete FE exam coverage in 54 easy-to-read chapters 13 topic-specific diagnostic exams Green text to distinguish "NCEES Handbook" equations, table contents, and figure names Over practice problems with step-by-step solutions SI units throughout 4-hour morning session practice exam A sample study schedule A comprehensive, easy-to-use index Exam tips and advice Topics Covered Include Biology Chemistry Computers, Measurement, and Controls Conversion Factors Dynamics Electric Circuits Engineering Economics Ethics Fluid Mechanics Materials Science/Structure of Matter Mathematics Mechanics of Materials Statics Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Transport Phenomena Units and Fundamental Constants _____________________________ Since more than 2 million people preparing for their engineering, surveying, architecture, LEED(R), interior design, and landscape architecture exams have entrusted their exam prep to PPI. For more information, visit us at www.ppi2pass.com.
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High School Underachievers: What Do They Achieve as Adults?
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCall, Robert B. / Evahn, Cynthia / Kratzer, Lynn, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), For years, educators, counselors, and parents have debated whether underachievers can outgrow this behavior and perform up to their abilities as adults. What happens educationally, occupationally, and maritally to underachievers after they leave high school? In the largest sample of underachievers and the first long-term (13-year) study ever conducted, the authors explore whether underachievers "catch up" after high school to the level of their abilities, the traits of those who do, and the traits of those who don't. Through an analysis of the 13-year longitudinal study, they compare underachievers with students who receive the same grades and students who have tested at the same ability level but who have performed better in school. Covering such issues as personality variables, learning strategies, self-esteem, classroom structure, the educational system, and parental styles, the authors sift through the data to discover what factors are associated with underachievement and what techniques have worked to help these students improve their performance. USE FOR NEXT MAILING (): "Good, substantive research on underachievement has been lacking in the field of gifted education for some time. McCall's book fills a needed void in the literature.... University libraries and resource centers for gifted education will want to add this book to their inventories. High School Underachievers is a timely addition on the most current information about underachievement." --Roeper Review "McCall has taken an unusually thorny and controversial area (controversial in the sense that historically there has been little agreement among workers in the area as to even the definition of the phenomena)and quite clearly defined a series of issues of interest to him. He has then applied a methodology to address those issues.... It seems to me that it is a good piece of work." --Mark Appelbaum, Vanderbilt University "This brief volume contains good data about a problem, underachievement, that represents a longtime concern of parents and educators. The authors discuss theories, but the only hypothesis tested was that underachievers might form a meaningful syndrome. They had an opportunity to analyze data--including the outcomes 13 years after high school graduation--on a sample of substantial size, and they obtained more relevant and dependable information about the supposed phenomenon than has heretofore been available. More psychological research should have this outcome and this beginning." --Contemporary Psychology
TUTTO il grande cinema HORROR in 80 vhs originali!
TUTTO il grande cinema HORROR in 80 vhs originali! l'elenco dei capolavori, alcuni molto rari nel suo genere! Per altre info e se interessa una sola collana separata contattatemi! Collana il grande cinema del terrore 1. Nightmare 4 â€" il non risveglio 2. Critters â€" gli esxtraroditori 3. La mosca 4. Christne â€" la macchina infernale 5. Alien 6. Il signore della morte 7. Dracula 8. Nosferatu â€" principe della notte 9. Carrie â€" lo sguardo di satana 10. Lâ€(TM)esorcista 11. Il fantasma del palcoscenico 12. Rosemaryâ€(TM)s baby Collana horror hobby & work 1. La casa 2. Non aprite quella porta 3. Dr. Jekyll e sister hyde â€" Barbara il mostro di Londra 4. La maschera di cera 5. Grano rosso sangue 6. Society â€" the horror 7. Il marchio di dracula 8. A mummia 9. Il bacio della pantera 10. Lâ€(TM)uomo che cadde sulla terra 11. La vendetta dellâ€(TM)uomo invisibile 12. La bella e la bestia 13. Il giorno dei trifidi Altre vhs imperdibili! 1. I delitti del Rosario 2. Hellraiser 3. La casa dalle finiestre che ridono 4. Inferno 5. La chiesa 6. Il dottor Jekyll e mr. Hyde 7. Gli amori di Carmen 8. Il conte Dracula 9. Le notti di salemi 10. Fury 11. Frankenstein contro lâ€(TM)uomo lupo 12. Frankeinstein . La casa di Helen 14. The Confession 15. The crow 16. Cobra verde 17. Chi è sepolto in quella casa? 18. Lâ€(TM)ombra del Diavolo 19. Phenomena 20. Scomparso 21. Legittima difesa 22. Zombi 23. Hitcher â€" la lunga strada della paura 24. Ore contate 25. Martin Vampir 26. Monkey shines â€" esperimento nel terrore 27. Dracula 28. Lâ€(TM)ultimo volo da Coramaya 29. Fenomeni paranormali incontrollabili 30. La leggenda del rubino malese 31. Lâ€(TM)uccello dalle piume di cristallo 32. Frankenstein 33. Morte invisibile 34. Barbablù 35. Le strade della paura 36. Paganini 37. I terribili delitti degli assassini della via morgue 38. Rosso Sangue 39. Legami! 40. M, i mostro di Dusseldorf 41. Il gatto a nove code 42. Notte di terrore 43. La mummia 44. Il gabinetto del dottor calligari 45. La Jena 46. Il bacio della pantera 47. Nosferatu 48. La scala a chiocciola 49. Il demone nero 50. Lâ€(TM)orso 51. Opera 52. La terrificante notte del demonio 53. Air force one 54. Spiriti delle tenebre 55. Jack lo squartatore
The Redrock Chronicles: Saving Wild Utah
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Watkins, T. H., PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, As a collection of geological and climatic phenomena, the earth is a scarred, bent, cracked, and agitated wreck of a place. Nowhere is this more evident than in Utah's redrock canyon country, which is among the most spectacular terrain not only in America but in the world. These extraordinary lands lie at the heart of the Colorado Plateau -- square miles of uplifted rock sitting like a huge island in an earthly continental sea, surrounded on all sides by the remnants of once-active volcanoes. Although the Colorado Plateau includes portions of Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, in no other part of any other state are its complexity and time-constructed beauty illuminated more brilliantly than in southern Utah. Tourists and outdoor enthusiasts by the millions visit and revisit the area because there is no place else on earth quite like it. In The Redrock Chronicles, T. H. Watkins, one of America's best-known and award-winning writers on the environment and history, focuses on southern Utah's unprotected lands in a loving testament to its warps and tangles of rock and sky. Combining history, geography, and photography, the author reports the full story of the region -- from its violent geologic beginnings to the coming (and going) of pre-Puebloan peoples whose drawings still adorn rocks and caves there, from the Mormon settlement of the s and s to the great uranium boom of the s, from the beginning of tourism and parkland protection in the s to today's controversial movement to preserve millions of acres of wild Utah land in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Indeed, the account of that revolutionary movement is told here in all its color and complexity for the first time. Writing from his own personal experience and extensive research, an appreciative Watkins takes readers on a tour of the Grand Staircase of plateaus, moving from the utterly wild triangle of Kaiparowits Plateau, with its erosion-sculptured mesas, tablelands, benchlands, and canyons, to a more welcoming kind of verdant wilderness that sits northeast, across the rolling desert scrubland of Harris Wash, in the red-walled canyon of the Escalante River. The author has spent much time hiking and camping here among the isolated buttes and mesas, and he draws a vivid portrait of the area's highlights: Comb Ridge, a 90-mile wall of 600-foot cliffs; Waterpocket Fold, an even more spectacular monocline to the northeast of the Escalante River, stretching a hundred miles; the Henry Mountains; Hump of Bull Mountain; Cataract Canyon; and the San Rafael Swell, an enormous oval some square miles which rises just north of Capitol Reef National Park. But The Redrock Chronicles is not simply a celebration. Watkins concludes with a spirited call for the preservation of the unprotected wilderness that gives the land its character and color. He offers the legislative device of wilderness designation as the necessary means of saving this plateau country
Tacuinum sanitatis in medicina
Tacuinum sanitatis in medicina con Commentario in perfette condizioni. Un vol. di fac-simile di 34,7 x 24,7 cm., 216 pp. con 205 tav. miniate a tutta pagina, rileg. in pieno cuoio. Salerno Editrice Roma - The Tacuinum sanitatis in medicina (â€Overview of medicine in tabular formâ€) is among the most beautifully and richly decorated manuscripts in the Austrian National Library. This lavishly pictured handbook of medicine was conceived for a lay public, in particular for a lady of the upper aristocracy or of a rich patrician family who was able to afford, and read, such a costly â€reference work†on household management as well as on topics of health and cure. This type of book goes back to an Arab source written by the physician Ibn Botlan under the title of taqwim es-sihha. The Arab art and practice of healing decisively influenced occidental curing methods and enjoyed a great reputation. The Latin translation, which made the codex accessible to the educated of the medieval western world, was widely known from the large number of surviving manuscripts. Although at first the famous work was only comprised of synoptic tables without any illustration, it was later richly furnished with pictures, starting from the 14th century, and the text was resumed in captions inserted below each individual image. The Tacuinum presented here is among the oldest and undoubtedly the finest examples of its kind, displaying in 206 coloured full-page miniatures all that the 11th century â€" when the original was written â€" considered important with regard to human health and well-being. A testimony to famous oriental curing Tacuinum is an Arab word which remained untranslated but was given a Latin ending. As the work was translated from Arabic into Latin and had spread throughout Italy, the term tacuinum was integrated into the Italian language. In Italian, the term tacuino today still means notebook. The then highly celebrated physician Elbochasim de baldach (Ibn Botlan) wrote the Tacuinum in the 11th century, among several other medical works, and acquired great fame. In the 13th century, this work consisting of synoptic tables without illustrations was probably translated into Latin at the court of Manfred of Sicily, which made it a long-lasting influence to western medicine. A sumptuous monument to book illumination The codex is not only important for physicians and pharmacists interested in history but also because of its illustration with over 200 miniatures, and as an object of extensive study for the bibliophile public and researchers alike. In addition, its illustrations display an evocative image of old Italian culture as well as many aspects of daily life, thus constituting a rich source for experts in cultural history. The Tacuinum must have been commissioned and made in Verona towards the end of the 14th century, judging from the coat of arms of the Cerruti family on fol. 3v. It is the common work of two painters in a surprisingly naturalistic style. They chose very strong colours which lend the miniatures enchanting freshness and vivacity. A medical picture book The 206 full-page miniatures show numerous plants and animals, drugs and food, as well as winds, seasons and other environmental phenomena. The book describes their effect on the human organism according to classical medicine tuition. A text below each picture describes both the benefits and shortfalls of the object depicted. The Tacuinum thus constitutes a medical picture book derived from the classical herbals tradition. The combination of pictures and relatively extensive explanatory text gives rise to a new type of book, which in terms of contents is closely related to Arab manuscripts, while its formal concept betrays the old western tradition. The particularity of the illustrations resides in the fact that the individual objects are not represented alone, but, as in the text, are centred on the human being. Man is shown dealing with certain plants, animals and other things. Based on the love of detail from everyday life, the naturalistic genre scenes with their rich stock of utensils demonstrate the life style and the living conditions of citizens in a late medieval Italian city. In addition to its great importance for the history of civilisation, the Tacuinum is fascinating contemporary readers as it provides an opportunity to compare modern natural cures and healthy living practices with those used nearly 600 years ago.