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The Political Economy of American Monetary Policy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mayer, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This collection of essays examines the institutional framework in which monetary policy is made. The essays consider two questions: How free is the Fed to set monetary policy and to what extent do organizational problems affect the choice of that monetary policy? Topics covered include the Fed's response to movements on its goals, Congressional and presidential pressures on the Fed, the existence of political business cycles operating through monetary policy, and the extent to which monetary policy may be explained by the Fed's own interests. A final section examines the claim that the Federal Reserve follows countercyclical policy and evaluates its performance as a lender to banks both in normal times and as a lender of last resort.

Guide to Stability Design Criteria for Metal Structures

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galambos, T. V. / Galambos, Theodore V., PUBLISHER: Wiley-Interscience, This "Guide," compiled and updated by the Structural Stability Research Council, has long been an indispensable bridge between research and practice. Provides simplified and refined procedures applicable to design and to assessing design limitations, and offers guidance to design specifications, codes, and standards currently applied to the stability of metal structures. Most chapters have been rewritten and three new chapters cover stability theory, box girders, and the application of the finite element method to the solution of stability problems. Illustrated with over 250 figures.

Adoption for Troubled Children: Prevention and Repair of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powers, Douglas F., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Experienced staff members from a children's residential center describe the special preparation needed to insure the successful adoption of older troubled children. Written with enormous compassion and understanding, Adoption for Troubled Children addresses the special problems encountered in the adoption of older children and demonstrates the need for synchronized efforts between and among individuals and agencies to better prepare the youngsters and families for stable and permanent adoptions. Focusing on the best interests of these troubled and troubling children, the authors provide case descriptions, historical background, and even the words of adoptable children to make a convincing appeal for more thorough and effective prevention and resolution of the problems incurred in older child adoptions.

The 6 Steps to Emotional Freedom: Breaking Through to the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clarke, David, PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, Everyone, according to psychologist David Clarke, has an emotional problem-some personal issue that disrupts relationships, steals joy, and stunts spiritual growth. It's inevitable considering our sin natures, personal needs, and the pain we experience in life. But emotional problems need not be permanent. In The Six Steps to Emotional Freedom, Clarke provides a clear, practical plan to break the chains of the past, by building a support team, exposing and weakening our problems, facing our unresolved pain, forgiving, changing our minds, and creating a new life. This Bible-based plan requires work on the reader's part-but the benefits are truly life-changing.

Building Corporate Accountability: Emerging Practice in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zadek, Simon / Evans, Richard / Pruzan, Peter, PUBLISHER: Earthscan Publications, Social and ethical accounting is emerging as a key tool for companies in the s in response to calls for greater transparency and accountability to stakeholders, and as a means for managing companies in increasingly complex situations where social and environmental issues are significant in securing business success.This is the first book to address the practices of social and ethical accounting, auditing and reporting, and their implications for the development of corporate social, ethical and environmental responsibility. It includes nine case studies, and a historical overview of developments. The editors introduce a methodological framework that allows emerging practice worldwide to be analysed, understood and improved. This innovative book, written by international leaders in the field, will be of enormous value to business managers, particularly those responsible for corporate affairs, human resources, environmental management, financial management or planning. It will also be a useful text for business students.

Golfing Mind- 1st Ed

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Robert, PUBLISHER: Lyons and Burford Publishers, From the moment the golf ball is addressed, the mind takes over. "Often writers on the mental game, while very good at identifying problems, discuss the solutions only in vague terms. Robert Brown's book discusses problems and solutions in a concrete way, and gives golfers advice they can apply to themselves". -- Alastair Cochran, author of In Search of the Perfect Swing

D-Link Ethernet Broadband Router DI-604

Vendo DI-LINK usato ma perfettamente funzionante e in ottime condizioni anche estetiche.Con scatola e dotazione standard (CD,cavi,Manuale), con 4 porte ethernet Description: The DI-604 combines the latest advancements in chip technology, low-cost design and manufacturing with new, feature-rich firewall and network management controls to give you quite possibly the most advanced, yet affordable Ethernet router to date. The Cable Diagnostic Utility feature is the latest utility included in the DI-604 for diagnosing cable connection problems with the wired Ethernet cable. This feature can indicate to users which Ethernet cable connected to the router has problems, identifying where and what the problem is.

New Testament Theology: Exploring Diversity and Unity

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Matera, Frank J., PUBLISHER: Westminster John Knox Press, In this systematic, book-by-book exploration of the theology of each New Testament writing, Frank J. Matera explores theological diversity and unity in the writings of the New Testament. After an introduction to the history and method of New Testament theology, he explains and describes the theologies of the Synoptic, Pauline, and Johannine traditions, as well as the rich theology of other New Testament voices: Hebrews, the Catholic Epistles, and the book of Revelation. Integrating both Protestant and Catholic approaches, this work provides students, pastors, and scholars a comprehensive view of the New Testament that is rich in exegetical and theological insight.

Anthropology Unbound: A Field Guide to the 21st Century,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Durrenberger, E. Paul / Erem, Suzan, PUBLISHER: Paradigm Publishers, The second edition of this revolutionary new anthropology textbook retains its commitment of honest involvement of students in anthropology, challenging them to understand their own lives in anthropological terms, and urging them to live lives dedicated to social justice. Students who read the first edition were prepared to understand the financial fraud and economic meltdown that began about a year after the book was published in , the failure of many financial and government institutions, and the war in Iraq as well as the infighting that has characterized the U.S. labor movement. In the second edition, we explain these developments and how students can understand them as anthropologists. Some eventualities the book foresaw have not yet materialized but have been more widely recognized as problems that require solutions, for instance, the reliance on fossil fuels. We have updated those sections without pulling any punches or supposing that a new administration in Washington is sufficient to solve these deeply rooted structural problems. In the new edition, we take advantage of a number of new studies that have been published on Al-Qaeda, fundamentalism, and American culture. In light of the presidential election, we have revised our discussion of conservative politics in the U.S. to suggest that the interesting phenomenon is not the victory of an avowedly liberal candidate, but, given the dire circumstances of the country, the narrowness of that victory. This is an opportune moment to re-emphasize our analysis of structural racism rather than indulge in premature congratulation. The election did not indicate a change in the ideological direction of the U.S., but illustrated the power of successful organization at all levels combined with political savvy that was careful not to alienate moneyed interests. "Organize" is one of the messages of the first edition, and this election provides us with a very powerful illustration. We also discuss how neoliberal policy was responsible for the meltdown of the Icelandic economy.

Pediatric Care Planning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Speer, Kathleen Morgan / Speer, PUBLISHER: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, New in this edition are sample clinical pathways; plans of care for tuberculosis; interventions and rationales related to patient outcomes; assessment findings by body system; and updated NANDA taxonomy and JCAHO standards. Contents include contributors and reviewers; acknowledgments; preface; introduction; respiratory system; cardiovascular system; neurologic system; gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems; genitourinary system; musculoskeletal system; eye, ear, nose, and throat; hematologic and immunologic systems; endocrine system; psychosocial and other problems; perioperative care; diagnostic studies; home health care; appendices, including normal growth and development, normal vital sign measurements, physical growth charts, NANDA taxonomy of nursing diagnoses, normal laboratory values, and guide to food values; selected references; and index. A Brandon-Hill Recommended Title.

Theology and Identity: Traditions, Movements, and Polity in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Daniel L. / Hambrick-Stowe, Charles, PUBLISHER: United Church Press, This collection of essays spans the breadth of the United Church of Christ: its roots; its polity, ministry, and worship issues; and its theological issues and movements. The revised and updated edition includes a new preface; a new chapter title for Chapter 18 "The United Church of Christ Tomorrow: A View from "; and the addition of a new chapter, "Chapter 19: Into a New Century." Acquista Ora

The Original New Testament: The First Definitive Translation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schonfield, Hugh J., PUBLISHER: Element Books, This remarkable translation brings the New Testament to life as never before. The first truly historical translation with no theological motivation or devotional purpose, The Original New Testament rediscovers the force and urgency of the original message. Eminent scholar Hugh Schonfield returned the New Testament to its own time and place, relating its documents to contemporary literature, customs and beliefs. Both passionate and scholarly, this inspiring work re-emphasizes the "Jewishness" of the New Testament and offers new opportunities for understanding and applying the Bible's message. Acquista Ora

Water and Plant Life Problems and Modern Approaches

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: E D Schulze L Kappen O L Lange, PUBLISHER: Springer, NA Acquista Ora

Meaning, Reference and Necessity: New Studies in Semantics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blackburn / Blackburn, Simon, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, A volume of studies in philosophical logic by a group of younger philosophers in the UK. There is a core of problems in the theory of meaning which have been accorded a central importance by philosophers, logicians and theoretical linguists, and which have stimulated some of the most powerful and original work in these subjects. The contributors to the volume have a common interest in these topics, insist on their continuing and fundamental importance, and offer here a distinctive and original contribution to them.

Rubik's Cubic Compendium

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rubik, Erno / Vekerdy, Tamas / Keri, Gerzson, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Millions of people were -- and still are -- simultaneously bewildered, frustrated, and amazed by the problems posed by Rubik's cube. Co-written by the cube's inventor, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the cube for both the puzzler and the mathematician. The book reveals the wealth of fascinating mathematics concealed within the cube's apparently simple operation, and even those who have solved the cube will discover a vast number of new ideas and possibilities.

Optimal Control of Differential Equations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pavel, Nicolae H. / Pavel, Pavel H., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, "Based on the International Conference on Optimal Control of Differential Equations held recently at Ohio University, Athens, this Festschrift to honor the sixty-fifth birthday of Constantin Corduneanu an outstanding researcher in differential and integral equations provides in-depth coverage of recent advances, applications, and open problems relevant to mathematics and physics. Introduces new results as well as novel methods and techniques "

The U.S. Postal Service: Status and Prospects of a Public

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tierney, John T., PUBLISHER: Praeger, This detailed, comprehensive volume examines the many problems facing government corporations and their management in general and the Postal Service in particular. Among the topics discussed are the trade-offs between cost control efforts and service performance; rate setting; rate regulation; the impact of new technologies; controversial issues in labor-management negotiations; and the effect of collective bargaining on postal costs and operations. The study also looks at whether the Postal Service is aggressively keeping pace with its major competitors and whether it is successfully meeting the needs of its customers.

Re Orient: Change in Asian Societies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vervoorn, Aat, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Reorient: Change in Asian Societies offers a thematic look at the major issues facing societies in Asia. While the book examines the major changes, trends, and problems experienced by Asian societies in the modern world, it does so by recognizing the influence of history on a societys cultural patterns, institutions, and people. The text questions stereotypes about Asia, arguing that each society is unique and complex, and that although different societies all face much the same issues and problems, it may be appropriate for them to respond in different ways. Topics include globalisation; demographic change and population growth; ethnicity and political self-determination; economic development and inequality; gender relations; environmental degradation and resource depletion; employment; and media and censorship.

Of Poems & Their Antecedents

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brennan, Sherry, PUBLISHER: A'a Arts, Poetry. Sherry Brennan, poet and translator, lives in New York and works at New School University.. Earlier chapbooks include Taken, again today and The Resemblances. She has published widely in journals such as Chain, How(ever), New American Writing and raddle moon. Recent essays can be found in African American Review and the online journal Jacket.

Understanding the Election: A Guide to the Legal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greene, Abner / Blumm, Michael C., PUBLISHER: New York University Press, Paperback Edition: Updated and with a New Foreword The nation will not soon forget the drama of the presidential election. For five weeks we were transfixed by the legal clashes that enveloped the country from election night to the Gore concession. It was instant history, and will be studied by historians, lawyers, political scientists, media critics and others for years to come. Even for those who followed the events most closely, the legal twists and turns of the post-election struggles seemed at times bewildering. We witnessed manual recounts of election ballots, GOP federal court lawsuits challenging those recounts, two Florida Supreme Court opinions, lawsuits over butterfly and absentee ballots, questions about the role of the Florida legislature and the United States Congress in resolving presidential election disputes, and two United States Supreme Court decisions, the second of which finally handed the election to Bush. Although the Presidency was decided through much legal wrangling, one should not have to be a lawyer to understand how we came to have Bush rather than Gore as our President in that hotly contested election. Understanding the Election offers an accessible, comprehensive guide to the legal battles that finally gave George W. Bush the Presidency five weeks after election night. Meant to stand next to and clarify the numerous journalistic and personal accounts of the election drama, Understanding the Election offers a offers a step-by-step, non-partisan explanation and analysis of the major legal issues involved in resolving the presidential contest. The volume also offers a clear overview of the Electoral College, its history, what would be involved in switching over to a direct election, and the likely future of the Presidential electoral process. While some still decry the election outcome as the result of political manipulation rather than the rule of law, Greene shows that almost every legal conclusion of the post-election struggle can be understood through the application of legal principle, rather than politics.

Titles of the Wrong Kind: A Child's Struggle

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blevins, L. Robert Lance, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Titles of the Wrong Kind is a truly heart-wrenching, inspirational, suspenseful work. Based on a true story, this account is of a young manas constant struggle for success and acceptance that would only be met with disappointment at every crossroad. All the while, as this nearly nameless child dreams of what could and would be in the future, he fights a fierce battle within himself to conquer his constant recurring depression. It is then that a new enemy slowly arises far on the horizon, sparking a new battle which would end them all: the battle between the kid, the state, and the special education department. Upon the successful conclusion of this final battle, the road to success is accessible and taken, as victory rightly relinquishes him of his chains and given title. Only then would a new life begin to emerge from within that would change him forever; finally granting what no one thought was possible.

Stochastic Processes in the Neurosciences

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tuckwell, Henry C., PUBLISHER: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematic, This monograph is centered on quantitative analysis of nerve-cell behavior. The work is foundational, with many higher order problems still remaining, especially in connection with neural networks. Thoroughly addressed topics include stochastic problems in neurobiology, and the treatment of the theory of related Markov processes.

Foundations of Multimethod Research: Synthesizing Styles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brewer, John / Hunter, Albert, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Drawing from authors John Brewer and Albert Hunter's original work published in , when single method research was the standard, this new text offers an explanation of how a planned synthesis of various research techniques such as fieldwork, surveys, experiments, and nonreactive studies can be purposely used to improve social science knowledge. Foundations of Multimethod Research: Synthesizing Styles explores the many aspects of the multimethod research approach, including the formulation of research problems, data collection, sampling and generalization, measurement, reliability and validity, hyposthesis testing and causal analysis, and writing and publicizing results.

Building Gotham: Civic Culture and Public Policy in New York

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Revell, Keith D., PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, In , the New York state legislature created Greater New York, a metropolis of three and a half million people, the second largest city in the world, and arguably the most diverse and complex urban environment in history. In this far-ranging study, Keith D. Revell shows how experts in engineering, law, architecture, public health, public finance, and planning learned to cope with the daunting challenges of collective living on this new scale. Engineers applied new technologies to build railroad tunnels under the Hudson River and construct aqueducts to quench the thirst of a city on the verge of water famine. Sanitarians attempted to clean up a harbor choked by millions of gallons of raw sewage. Economists experimented with new approaches to financing urban infrastructure. Architects and planners wrestled with the problems of skyscraper regulation and regional growth. These issues of city-building and institutional change involved more than the familiar push and pull of interest groups or battles between bosses, reformers, immigrants, and natives. Revell details the ways that technical values -- distinctive civic culture of expertise -- helped reshape ideas of community, generate new centers of public authority, and change the physical landscape of New York City. Building Gotham thus demonstrates how a group of ambitious professionals overcame the limits of traditional means of decision-making and developed the city-building practices that enabled New York to become America's first mega-city.

The Fields of Electronics: Understanding Electronics Using

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morrison, Ralph, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Interscience, A practical new approach that brings together circuit theory and field theory for the practicing engineer To put it frankly, the traditional education of most engineers and scientists leaves them often unprepared to handle many of the practical problems they encounter. The Fields of Electronics: Understanding Electronics Using Basic Physics offers a highly original correction to this state of affairs. Most engineers learn circuit theory and field theory separately. Electromagnetic field theory is an important part of basic physics, but because it is a very mathematical subject, the connection to everyday problems is not emphasized. Circuit theory, on the other hand, is by its nature very practical. However, circuit theory cannot describe the nature of a facility, the interconnection of many pieces of hardware, or the power grid that interfaces each piece of hardware. The Fields of Electronics offers a unique approach that brings the physics and the circuit theory together into a seamless whole for today's practicing engineers. With a clear focus on the real-world problems confronting the practitioner in the field, the book thoroughly details the principles that apply to: * Capacitors, inductors, resistors, and transformers * Utility power and circuit concepts * Grounding and shielding * Radiation * Analog and digital signals * Facilities and sites Written with very little mathematics, and requiring only some background in electronics, this book provides an eminently useful new way to understand the subject of electronics that will simplify the work of every novice, experienced engineer, and scientist. Acquista Ora

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