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Such Is My Beloved

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Callaghan / Callaghan, Morley, PUBLISHER: New Canadian Library, One of the great novels of the s, "Such Is My Beloved" recounts the tragic story of two down-and-out prostitutes and the young priest who aspires to redeem their lives. The novel is at once a compassionate portrait of innocence and idealism, and an emphatic condemnation of a society where the lines between good and evil are essentially blurred. "Such Is My Beloved" is widely considered to be Morley Callaghan's finest novel.

Limits of Influence: Psychokinesis and the Philosophy of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Braude, Stephen E., PUBLISHER: University Press of America, The Limits of Influence is a detailed examination and defense of the evidence for largescale-psychokinesis (PK). It examines the reasons why experimental evidence has not, and perhaps cannot, convince most skeptics that PK is genuine, and it considers why traditional experimental procedures are important to reveal interesting facts about the phenomena. It then examines why PK does not pose a clear threat to the very fabric of science, as many have supposed. The major skeptical challenges to taking large-scale PK seriously and the reason why those challenges are all unsatisfactory are considered. The evidence examined most closely is the turn-of-the-century evidence for physical mediumship, with special attention given to the cases of D.D. Home and Eusapia Palladino. The author compares and evaluates the leading theories of apparitions and considers the extent to which the evidence for collective apparitions can be interpreted as a further type of psychokinetic phenomenon. Finally, the claim that PK (and psychic functioning generally) might occur in refined and extensive forms is considered. It argues that this claim is not as outlandish as many have maintained and that we might have to accept something like the "magical" world view associated with so-called "primitive" societies.

The Compact Oxford English Dictionary -New Edition

The Compact Oxford English Dictionary (nuovo) New Edition Edited by E. S. C. Weiner and J. A. Simpson Universally acknowledged as the world's greatest dictionary Includes definitions of words, main entries, pronunciations, etymologies, cross-references, and over illustrative quotations. The OED records not only words and meanings currently in use but also those that have long been considered obsolete. Includes a magnifying glass for easier reading

Psychology and Professional Practice: The Interface of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fields, Francis R. J. / Horwitz, Rudy J., PUBLISHER: Quorum Books, A collaboration between legal scholars and practicing psychologists, Psychology and Professional Practice attempts to define the role of the psychologist who takes a position alongside traditional human service professionals such as physicians, dentists, lawyers, and educators. This volume focuses on the legal and ethical responsibilities of clinical, counseling, school, and community psychologists, as well as other members of the mental health profession. License requirements, malpractice and defamation suits, the privilege of confidential communications, conflicting concepts of mental capacity, and other complex and controversial issues are considered from the perspective of both the lawyer and the psychologist.

Writing Desk Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Made by cabinetmaker Alex Martin in . This writing desk for Walter Blackie, for The Hill House, Helensburgh, is considered to be one of Mackintosh's most accomplished pieces of furniture design. Three working designs exist for this piece (all in the collection of Glasgow University), showing the desk's evolution and reflecting discussions that must have taken place between Mackintosh and Blackie. The ebonised wood is inlaid with luxurious materials that reflect the composite shapes of the desk: squares of mother-of-pearl on the doors, and dotted lines of ivory along the top curves. The result is a piece of furniture with proportional and musical harmony.

Gregor and the Marks of Secret

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Collins, Suzanne, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Paperbacks, Follow Gregor in the next highly anticipated adventure in Suzanne Collins' masterful Underland Chronicles It's only a few months since Gregor and Boots returned from the Underland, leaving their mother behind to heal from the plague. Though Gregor's family receives frequent updates on her condition, they all know Gregor must return to fulfill his role as the warrior who is key to the Underlanders' survival. Accompanied by his now-talkative little sister Boots, still considered the honorary "princess," Gregor joins forces with another princess--12-year-old Luxa--and Ripred the rat to defend the Underlanders and the vulnerable "Nibblers," or mice, from the rat army.

Agronomy of Grassland Systems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pearson, C. J., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Agronomy of Grassland Systems presents a broad overview of grasslands agronomy incorporating both grassland and animal productivity within the context of farming systems. The authors, both experienced in the field of agriculture, examine the generation, vegetative growth, flowering, and seed production of grasslands, as well as mineral nutrition, pasture quality, and animal intake. The management implications of forage-animal interactions are considered with respect to improving the efficiency of livestock production, together with a concluding chapter on grasslands management within the framework of farming systems.

Samuel Beckett

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bloom, Harold, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, Irish dramatist and novelist Samuel Beckett received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his highly acclaimed body of work, including the play Waiting for Godot, his best-known work and a staple of the modern stage. Half a century after it was first published, the play is considered the forerunner of the plays of Ionesco, Pinter, Stoppard, and others. Harold Bloom introduces this volume of new critical essays about Beckett and his works, which is complete with a chronology of the author's life, a bibliography of his works, and an index.

American Jewry and the Civil War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Korn, Bertram Wallace, PUBLISHER: Jewish Publication Society of America, War has long been considered a classic text on the Jewish role in early American history -- on the Jewish community as a whole during the tumultuous years of the war, and on its effort to raise the concept of human rights and equality above restrictions based on race or religion. This extensive volume features a new foreword and new afterword, as well as an author's preface to the original edition, an author's preface to the first paperback edition (), an epilogue, four appendixes, notes, a bibliography, and an index.

History of the Primitive Methodist Church

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kendall, Holliday Bickerstaffe, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Holliday Bickerstaff Kendall () was a Methodist minister and a social historian. Born into a family of Primitive Methodist ministers, Kendall himself served as a minister between and . This volume, written during his retirement and first published in , contains Kendall's history of the origins and development of the Primitive Methodist movement. The movement originated with Hugh Bourne () and William Clowes (), who attempted to restore the mass evangelism they thought had been lost in the Wesleyan Church after . Kendall explores the social and political context of this period, and discusses Bourne's and Clowes' influence on the origins of the movement. He then describes the growth and development of the movement in the nineteenth century, discussing the expansion of the church until . This clear and concise volume is considered the definitive work on the history of the movement.

Learning from the Eu Constitutional Treaty: Democratic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crum, Ben, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Assessing the EU Constitutional Treaty proposes a theory of democratic constitutionalisation beyond the nation-state, through a reconstruction of the fate of the EU Constitutional Treaty. Even if much of the substance of the Constitutional Treaty survives in the EU Treaty of Lisbon that has come into force in , the process of democratic constitutionalisation to which it aspired has to be deemed a failure. Still, the Constitutional Treaty process can be considered as a first attempt to provide international institutions with a democratic foundation that has been the object of the peoples consent. The book analyses the EU Constitutional Treaty process from a normative perspective that is grounded in broader political theoretical debates about democratic constitutionalism and globalisation. It will be of interest to students and scholars of European Union politics, history and policy.

The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cuthbert, Alexander, PUBLISHER: Blackwell Publishers, "The Form of Cities "offers readers a considered theoretical introduction to the art of designing cities. Demonstrates that cities are replete with symbolic values, collective memory, association and conflict. Proposes a new theoretical understanding of urban design, based in political economy. Demonstrates different ways of conceptualising the city, whether through aesthetics or the prism of gender, for example. Written in an engaging and jargon-free style, but retains a sophisticated interpretative edge. Complements "Designing Cities" by the same author (Blackwell, ).

Terraforming: The Creating of Habitable Worlds

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beech, Martin, PUBLISHER: Springer, This book proposes a sound and realistic exploration on the topic of terraforming. Often used as the narrative premise in science fiction novels, terraforming is the process by which an uninhabitable planet might be converted into one capable of supporting life. This book presents what is physically possible today and hints what might conceivably be put into practice in the next several hundred years. The author works within the realms of current technology and known physics, although speculation on future advancements inevitably enters the discussion. Introductory chapters establish why terraforming will be of great benefit to human kind, and also put in place the basic physical arguments necessary to the terraforming process. The following parts look at various proposals that have been made for terraforming the planets Mars and Venus. The book concludes with a glimpse to the much deeper future when humankind will explore and colonize the outer solar system and possibly the newly discovered exoplanets.

Women in the Workplace: Effects of Families

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Borman, Kathryn M. / Quarm, Daisy / Gideonse, Sarah, PUBLISHER: Ablex Publishing Corporation, This volume constitutes a unique contribution to the cross-disciplinary field of family studies. It focuses on issues brought about by the movement of large numbers of women with children into the workplace; the impact of their employment on men's and women's traditional responsibilities and family roles; and the implications of these changing roles for public policy, employers, and social service agencies. The volume includes both historical and contemporary policy frameworks as important themes. Moreover, the issues and circumstances of more than one type of family are considered, including single worker and dual earner families.

Cuba

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: de Quesada, Alejandro M. / De Quesada, A. M., PUBLISHER: Arcadia Publishing (SC), Considered by many to be the jewel of the Caribbean, Cuba boasts a vibrant history. Combining both the beauty of white-sand beaches and the majesty of mountain ranges, this island nation is also home to an attractive architectural palette that reflects the cultural impact of Carib Indian, African, and Spanish influences. Cubaas fascinating heritage is captured here in vintage photographs and postcards. From natural landscapes to bustling city scenes, these views document Cubaas proud character and the daily life of the people who have made their home on this beautiful island.

The Book of Job

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Thomas / Moore, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, The Book of Job has long been considered the most challenging and controversial text of Western religion. Its simple yet powerful story--of a good and pious man inflicted with terrible pain and suffering--raises basic questions of faith that, to this day, resonate deeply within every living soul. Now in this special Riverhead edition, Thomas Moore, the author of Care of the Soul, offers his unique perspective on one of the most central tales of the Bible. Combining Jungian theory, archetypal mythology, and modem psychology, he casts a light of new meaning and understanding upon the human condition itself--and on our own personal experience in the world today.

Human Differences

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aiken, Lewis R. / Aiken, PUBLISHER: Psychology Press, This text reviews the mass of information concerning the ways in which individuals and groups differ from each other. Reviews of research findings and interpretations are provided on: physical appearance, performance and health; cognitive abilities; personality; and development across the life span. Extensive treatment of foundations (historical, measurement, research methods, biological, social, and cultural) is also provided. Both normal and abnormal behaviors are considered. The book provides an interdisciplinary focus, including material from all the behavior and natural sciences, not just psychology, sociology, or biology.

Information Resources and Technology Transfer Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ouma-Onyango, Richard / Ouma-Onyango Ri / Ouma-Onyango, Ri, PUBLISHER: Routledge, This book attempts to put information management in the context of technology transfer, industrialization and national development. The author shows how critical the efficient use of information resources can be in terms of productivity. He also examine the costs of poor information management in undermining negotiation, the preparation of contingencies, and the ability to let go of "dead projects." To this end, case studies of two technology transfer projects in Kenya, the National Power Alcohol and National Car Programme, are considered over a period of twenty years.

Behavioural Medicine in Cardiovascular Disorders

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Behavioural Medicine in Cardio / Vaitl, D. / Langosch, W., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Cardiovascular disorders are the major cause of death in the industrialized world. Contributions to this volume take account of the social, behavioral, emotional, and personality factors associated with these diseases. Chapters outline basic psychophysiological mechanisms in the development of cardiovascular disorders and discuss recent results in the behavioral management of these conditions. Stressing practical implementation of techniques by the practitioner, the chapters fall into four sections: psychophysiological aspects of essential hypertension, behavioral management of hypertension, prevention and rehabilitation of coronary heart disease, and behavioral aspects of cardiac arrhythmia and related problems. Each of the four sections is preceded by an introduction which outlines the issues considered.

A Voyage Up the Mediterranean in His Majesty S Ship the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Willyams, Cooper, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book is an eye-witness account of the Battle of the Nile in , Nelson's greatest triumph, written and illustrated by the Royal Navy chaplain Rev. Cooper Willyams. Educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Willyams took holy orders in . The son of a navy commander and formerly chaplain to Admiral St. Vincent, Willyams was a veteran of several campaigns, having accompanied the expedition to the West Indies which ended in a British defeat of the French in . The Battle of the Nile is considered by historians to have been Nelson's most complete victory and Willyams' account to be the most authentic. Willyams was a self-taught artist, and the work contains 43 plate-engravings of sketches he produced of the battle. It was published in London in , soon after the battle. A German edition was published the following year.

Anglo-Saxon England

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clemoes, Peter A. / Biddle, Martin / Brown, Julian, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Place-names, charters, coins and manuscripts are among the forms of evidence studied in this second volume. The topics range from the course of English settlement in the south-east to the power and influence of a leading aristocratic family in the tenth century and the possible presence of Jews in England in the eleventh. An important liturgical manuscript, the Bosworth Psalter, is more securely localized; the exemplars of the Vercelli Book and its probable area of origin are clarified. Several motifs in Old English literature are elucidated, and the influence of Christian doctrine on the poetry is considered in a survey of scholarly opinion and in a lively discussion on Beowulf. Bede??'s achievements as a scholar and teacher are examined years after his birth. The bibliography, noting all contributions to Anglo-Saxon studies in , continues the annual series begun in volume 1.

Narwhal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gill, Margaret, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, When Gray retrieves an engraved narwhal's tusk from the sea disturbing changes begin to happen to both marine and bird life. The islanders suspect Gray's unusual powers of being able to communicate with seals and other creatures as the cause of the unrest. They find the tusk he has hidden away and fear that an ancient prophecy threatening the island will come to pass since they have always considered the narwhal as an omen of disaster. Gray finds himself a victim of a confused and complex web of superstition as the islanders decide a ritual sacrifice must be made. How can he prove his innocence and escape their final condemnation of him? "Narwhal" was shortlisted for the Cinnamon Press Awards.

The Small Group Trainer's Survival Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reichard, Birge D. / Siewers, Christiane M. F. / Rodenhauser, Paul, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Workshops and training groups aimed at raising awareness are an important form of emotional learning. This volume is designed to assist leaders of such groups deal with participant's emotional reactions. Embarrassment, anger, fear of failure and anxiety about authority are among the many emotions considered. With the aid of case studies, the authors guide readers through the education process, highlighting its theoretical foundations and the role of the trainer; they also discuss recognition, prevention and management of distress reactions in a group setting. The book, for experienced or novice trainers, will be invaluable to practitioners in many fields.

Slavery and Colonial Rule in Africa

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miers, Suzanne / Klein, Martin A., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Colonial rule started with an endless succession of small, but often brutal, wars of conquest, the moral justification for which was that the European conquerors were bringing 'civilization' to 'darkest Africa'. An intrinsic part of this so-called 'civilizing mission' was the eradication of slave raiding, slave trading and slavery, all of which were widespread on the continent. Some of the studies in this book are on areas where there has been little research, such as the German colonies and the Algerian Sahara. Others throw new light on questions already debated, such as emancipation on the Gold Coast. Some focus on the impact of abolition on particular groups of slaves. Among the themes considered is the role of slaves in their own emancipation, the short and long term results of abolition, the role of the League of Nations, and the vestiges of slavery in Africa today.

In the Company of Men: A Woman at the Citadel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mace, Nancy / Ross, Mary Jane, PUBLISHER: Simon Pulse, When Nancy Mace entered the Citadel, the United States government had just recently overturned the ruling that women were not allowed to enter the "Corps of Cadets." Having grown up in a military family, Nancy was not unfamiliar with the harsh realities of military life. But upon entering those imposing gates. Nancy soon found out that she wasn't just fighting the tradition of the corps, but the culture and city that surrounded it. Steeped in tradition and lore, the grand bastion known as El Cid is considered one of the South's most infamous and controversial institutions. Built in , it has turned out a unique brand of Southern man -- and now woman. This is the true account of one young woman's battle to be a part of the long gray line.

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