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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Provan, Drew / Singer, Charles R. J. / Baglin, Trevor, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haemotology continues to provide the essential core knowledge needed in modern clinical practice for the diagnosis and management of patients with possible disorders of the blood. Major advances in the specialty have been reflected in this thoroughly revised new edition. Essential knowledge is covered with the main differential diagnoses, along with relevant investigations that will help the junior doctor to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. The management of the patient is provided in a way that allows the junior to initiate treatment whilst waiting for review of the patient by a senior member of staff. As with the first edition, the new edition of this Handbook will have wide appeal and readership amongst senior medical undergraduates, junior doctors and trainees in haemotology, residents, interns and fellows, family doctors, intensive care staff and specialist nurses.
Hot Words for the SAT
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carnevale, Linda, PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series, Updated and expanded to reflect the vocabulary and format of the most recent SATsa Critical Reading sections, "Hot Words for the SAT " presents and defines more than 365 words that appear most frequently on SAT exams. These are words that test takers need to know in order to achieve a high Critical Reading score. The book is divided into 37 lessons, each consisting of dozens of illustrative sentences and a thematic word cluster. Each cluster contains words having similar meanings or words that apply to similar circumstances. Also included are new pronunciation keys for each word, memory tips, expanded review exercises following every five lessons, and an alphabetical word index. College-bound students who successfully complete the bookas exercises and master these words will expand their lifelong vocabulary, enrich their essay writing, and improve their chance for acceptance at the colleges of their choice.
Mission to Paris: A Novel
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Furst, Alan, PUBLISHER: Random House Trade Paperbacks, "A master spy novelist."--"The Wall Street Journal" "Page after page is dazzling."--James Patterson "NEW YORK TIMES" BESTSELLER Late summer, . Hollywood film star Fredric Stahl is on his way to Paris to make a movie. The Nazis know he's coming--a secret bureau within the Reich has been waging political warfare against France, and for their purposes, Fredric Stahl is a perfect agent of influence. What they don't know is that Stahl, horrified by the Nazi war on Jews and intellectuals, has become part of an informal spy service run out of the American embassy. "Mission to Paris "is filled with heart-stopping tension, beautifully drawn scenes of romance, and extraordinarily alive characters: foreign assassins; a glamorous Russian actress-turned-spy; and the women in Stahl's life. At the center of the novel is the city of Paris--its bistros, hotels grand and anonymous, and the Parisians, living every night as though it were their last. Alan Furst brings to life both a dark time in history and the passion of the human hearts that fought to survive it. Praise for "Mission to Paris" "The most talented espionage novelist of our generation."--Vince Flynn "Vividly re-creates the excitement and growing gloom of the City of Light in ... It doesn't get more action-packed and grippingly atmospheric than this.""--The Boston Globe" "One of Furst's] best... This is the romantic Paris to make a tourist weep.... In Furst's densely populated books, hundreds of minor characters--clerks, chauffeurs, soldiers, whores--all whirl around his heroes in perfect focus for a page or two, then dot by dot, face by face, they vanish, leaving a heartbreaking sense of the vast Homeric epic that was World War II and the smallness of almost every life that was caught up in it."--"The New York Times Book Review" " " "A book no reader will put down until the final page... Critics compare Alan] Furst to Graham Greene and John le Carre as] a master of historical espionage."--"Library Journal" (starred review) "Alan Furst's writing reminds me of a swim in perfect water on a perfect day, fluid and exquisite. One wants the feeling to go on forever, the book to never end.... Furst is one of the finest spy novelists working today."--"Publishers Weekly" Acquista Ora
The Chemistry of Cyclo-Octatetraene and Its Derivatives
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fray, G. I. / Saxton / Saxton, R. G., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Cyclo-octatetraene is a compound of fundamental importance to theoretical chemists and has played an outstanding role in many aspects of organic and organometallic chemistry. As 8]annulene, the next higher vinylogue of benzene, it is essential to the understanding of cyclic alternating pi systems. As a medium-ring polyene, it undergoes a wide variety of reactions that are often accompanied by skeletal transformations, and it is the progenitor of a large number of interesting species, ranging in complexity from cyclobutadiene to triamantane. It also forms an exceptional variety of complexes with transition metals, important from the viewpoint of bonding theory, and increasingly useful in providing routes to systems that are not readily available by the conventional transformations of organic chemistry. The recent rapid developments and growth of interest in the study of cyclo-octatetraenes and its derivatives make this comprehensive review especially timely.
Foster Family Care: Theory and Practice
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Martin, Judith A., PUBLISHER: Allyn & Bacon, This book is authored by Judith Martin, co-author of the classic child welfare text with Dr. Alfred Kadushin. The book describes the process of carrying out one of the core child welfare services for families: foster family care. Taking an in-depth look at this service, "Foster Family Care" moves the reader from the experiences of children and their parents as they first enter care, through the process of settling in and confronting the problems that led to the need for placement, to an assessment of the outcomes of care and its consequences for the growing child. The book offers a thorough review of current literature on foster family care and a critical perspective on this service. A central theme is the concept of quality service delivery; the perspective draws heavily on attachment theory and on practice principles embedded in the concept of permanency planning. For social workers, psychologists, or practitioners in related fields.
Worlds
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haldeman, Joe, PUBLISHER: Gollancz, "The incredibly detailed future world that Haldeman has created is fascinating and.both spellbinding and funny."-"-Science Fiction Review" A "story of the near future" from a Hugo and Nebula Award winner--and one of the most prestigious science fiction writers ever. At the end of the 21st century, many people believe the only real hope for humanity lies in the Worlds: 41 orbiting satellites housing half a million people. Though the creation of cheap fusion has undermined the Worlds as a source of solar energy, they still welcome many tourists and offer plenty of raw materials for export. For example, New New York is almost pure steel. And, from that city comes Marianne O'Hara, a brilliant political-science student who has elected to spend a postgraduate year on Earth--where she unwittingly finds herself caught up in a group of fanatics looking to start another revolution in America.even if it means the destruction of the planet.
Fundamentals of Medical Imaging
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Suetens, Paul, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, second edition, is an invaluable technical introduction to each imaging modality, explaining the mathematical and physical principles and giving a clear understanding of how images are obtained and interpreted. Individual chapters cover each imaging modality - radiography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and ultrasound - reviewing the physics of the signal and its interaction with tissue, the image formation or reconstruction process, a discussion of image quality and equipment, clinical applications and biological effects and safety issues. Subsequent chapters review image analysis and visualization for diagnosis, treatment and surgery. New to this edition: - Appendix of questions and answers - New chapter on 3D image visualization - Advanced mathematical formulae in separate text boxes - Ancillary website containing 3D animations: www.cambridge.org/suetens - Full colour illustrations throughout Engineers, clinicians, mathematicians and physicists will find this an invaluable aid in understanding the physical principles of imaging and their clinical applications. Acquista Ora
Patterns of Democracy di Arend Lijphart
Patterns of Democracy: Government Forms and Performance in Thirty-Six Countries (Inglese) Copertina flessibile - 31 lug di Arend Lijphart In this updated and expanded edition of his classic text, Arend Lijphart offers a broader and deeper analysis of worldwide democratic institutions than ever before. Examining thirty-six democracies during the period from to , Lijphart arrives at important-and unexpected-conclusions about what type of democracy works best. Praise for the previous edition: "Magnificent...The best-researched book on democracy in the world today."-Malcolm Mackerras, American Review of Politics "I can't think of another scholar as well qualified as Lijphart to write a book of this kind. He has an amazing grasp of the relevant literature, and he's compiled an unmatched collection of data."-Robert A. Dahl, Yale University "This sound comparative research...will continue to be a standard in graduate and undergraduate courses in comparative politics."-Choice Venduto con piego di libri 1,50 euro
The Enchanted April
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Von Arnim, Elizabeth / Schine, Cathleen, PUBLISHER: New York Review of Books, A recipe for happiness: four women, one medieval Italian castle, plenty of wisteria, and solitude as needed. The women at the center of "The Enchanted April "are alike only in their dissatisfaction with their everyday lives. They find each other--and the castle of their dreams--through a classified ad in a London newspaper one rainy February afternoon. The ladies expect a pleasant holiday, but they don't anticipate that the month they spend in Portofino will reintroduce them to their true natures and reacquaint them with joy. Now, if the same transformation can be worked on their husbands and lovers, the enchantment will be complete. "The Enchanted April" was a best-seller in both England and the United States, where it was a Book-of-the-Month Club selection, and set off a craze for tourism to Portofino. More recently, the novel has been the inspiration for a major film and a Broadway play.
Forex Essentials in 15 Trades: The Global-View.com Guide to
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bland, John M. / Meisler, Jay M. / Archer, Michael Duane, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Traders are constantly learning their craft. Those who do not share information, discuss tactics and review prior trades are doomed for failure. Global-View.com knows this. It is the leading destination for Forex traders looking to learn and discuss trading. With over registered users from 125 countries, Global-View.com exposes its users to an incredible base of knowledge. In this book, the authors dissect each of 15 chosen trades, using the material to expose some of the best (and worst) practices of a Forex trader. The book weaves a plethora of Global-View.com information into the detailed dissection. Each description will include how the trade was selected and why it was made, as well as money management and psychological aspects of the trade. Entertaining anecdotal stories are interspersed throughout each trade story.
Cost-Effectiveness: A Primer
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Levin, Henry M., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Published in cooperation with the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory "Cost-Effectiveness will occupy a unique and important niche in the literature on normative economic analysis.... What Henry M. Levin does far better than other economic observer is to address the practical considerations in implementing cost analyses, with attention to the particular challenges of educational program evaluation. The educational evaluator with interest in costs will prize this book." --Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis "A very useful text for educational administrators as well as administrators in other public sectors. It would make an excellent textbook for students enrolled in educational or public administration courses. The concise text and numerous examples make the primer an interesting and useful guide and a valuable addition to the library of all those in public administration." --Resources in Review "Well organized, examining cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, cost-utility, and cost-feasibility studies. It also highlights the benefits and pitfalls of these tools for decision making. The examples and applications used throughout the book are directed at educators but can be readily generalized to other professions and services... It is an excellent start... for the uninitiated who is interested in making or influencing decisions when dividing our society's resources." --American Journal of Occupational Therapy "A clear and concise guide to understanding-and using-cost- effectiveness techniques, this primer will be an essential resource for policymakers, evaluators, social researchers and students." --Institute for Research on Educational Finance and Governance "Twoattractive features of this book are the extensive use of examples to illustrate the concept and methodology of cost-effectiveness analysis and the excercises presented at the end of each chapter.... A very worthwhile publication for policymakers, administrators, and the beginning program evaluators." --Economics of Education Review "Henry M. Levin's Cost-Effectiveness seeks to help evaluators and administrators to understand the concepts, uses, and applications of cost-effectiveness, and also to provide a basic course of study for those who will then move on to higher levels. And, by and large, it succeeds.... Appendixes offer feedback on exercises and a very useful annotated bibliography. There is a brief list of references and a commendably full index.... A competent and useful text." --Evaluation in Higher Education In the midst of budget slashing and diminishing resources, the need for efficient public policies has never been greater. Henry M. Levin introduces the concepts, uses, and applications of cost analysis-demonstrating step-by-step methods of resolving evaluation and decision-making dilemmas through four key approaches: cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, cost-utility, and cost-feasibility. Wh
Custodia Fantasea CP-4
Causa inutilizzo vendo Custodia subacquea FANTA SEA per Nikon Coolpix Usata poco e con ottimi risultati. Prezzo poco trattabile spedizioni esclusa. One of Fantasea's New Generation Coolpix Housings Specially designed for the Nikon Coolpix 3... and 4... digital cameras. This housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers who enjoy the camera's automatic exposure features for capturing fast action pictures easily and creatively. The Fantasea CP-4 PRO housing provides the most compact design for easy handling and accurate access to camera functions through the critical placement of push-button controls. The Fantasea CP-4 PROwill protect the Coolpix cameras from water, sand, dust, and other damaging elements. The CP-4 PRO housing provides a built in Flash Diffuser and an anti-glare hood over the LCD screen. Additional controls and features include: Zoom, Macro, Flash, White Balance, Exposure, Mode, Menu, Review, Delete, Video/Still Image Control switch. The Fantasea CP-4 PRO housing has a working depth of 130 feet/40 meters.
Nikon Coolpix 775
Fotocamera digitale 2,0mpx, zoom scheda memoria Compact Flash. Caratteristiche dal sito Nikon: 3x Zoom-Nikkor with mm coverage (equivalent to mm in 35mm [135] camera format); digital zoom up to 2.5x magnification 1/2.7-in. CCD; 2.0 effective megapixels for x -pixel images Advanced Nikon image-processing algorithm for superior picture quality [AUTO] Mode for point-and-shoot operation Seven different [SCENE] Modes Exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering and Matrix Auto White Balance for outstanding exposure and white balance control in every image Movie mode enables reproduction of QVGA-size images in QuickTime® file format at approx. 15 frames per second (fps) for up to 15 seconds [TRANSFER] Button lets you automatically upload selected COOLPIX 775 image data to a computer Advanced, built-in 5-mode Speedlight Quick Review simultaneously shows the image just taken while enabling you to line up the next shot Easy-to-view, 1.5-in. TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
Chocolate Muse
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Benjamin, Zelda, PUBLISHER: Avalon Books, Pastry chef Maddie Higgins is horrified when her prize-winning torta di chocolate gets a bad review. Choking critics is never a good thing, and she loses her job before the scathing article hits the morning paper. Forced to take a job in a friend's bakery and teach a children's evening class to make ends meet, she vows vengeance on the man responsible for her damaged reputation. But when she realizes that the father of two of her students is her nemesis, the charming food writer Brad Angelo, her anger deflates faster than an overcooked souffl?. Brad, a single father struggling to balance parenting and his syndicated food column, is completely clueless about the trouble he's caused Maddie. He finds her evasive attitude and chocolate talent to be intriguing parts of her allure, but isn't sure he's ready to create a life that might be messier than melted chocolate when their secrets are slowly revealed.
Intercultural Communication Theory: Current Perspectives
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gudykunst, William B., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), The seventh volume of the distinguished series International and Intercultural Communication Annuals is published for the first time by SAGE. It is also the first volume to be presented in a new format: theme-oriented volumes that examine key issues in intercultural communication. Twenty four leaders in the field contribute original essays that review the progress made toward developing theories of intercultural communication. Theories based on traditional communication perspectives, new theories that are unique to this new emerging discipline, and contributions from such areas as philosophy, social psychology and linguistics are described. If one were to offer a seminar designed to take stock of theory in intercultural communication, this volume would be a good choice of text. One might well argue that it is the "only" choice...this book provides the beginnings of order in a field that has prided itself on its ecumenical rather than its ordered self-view.' -- "Journal of Communication, Summer
Cadogan Guide Rome, Venice, & Florence
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Facaros, Dana / Pauls, Michael, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, Cadogan's original three cities guide is now in its fifth edition--and travel companies consistently cite this combination as their most sought-after Italian tour. These are three remarkable cities with three remarkable stories to tell. Rome went out and conquered the world, and in its retirement came back to remake itself as Europe's most ornate capital. Venice built itself up from a Dark Age swamp to become a fairy city of canals. Florence built its empire on finance and wool, and lavished the profits on art and science. Cadogan explores their three very different characters: stately Rome, with its Coliseum and the Sistine Chapel; dreamy Venice, and the eternal romance of a gondola ride along its canals; and Florence, bursting with more paintings, sculptures, and monuments than anywhere else in Italy. They all combine to offer a sublime introduction to the country, or a perfect multi-center trip for travelers with limited time. Cadogan's essential guide uncovers the divine, the great, and the quirky in each city.
Managed Health Care
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robinson, Ray / Steiner, Andrea, PUBLISHER: Open University Press, Healthcare in the United States has undergone a managed care revolution. The approach has transformed the way in which health services are financed and delivered. Arising from this experience, techniques such as utilization management, physician profiling and disease management are attracting attention worldwide. Many management consultants, pharmaceutical companies and policy analysts advocate managed care as the way forward for improving the performance of healthcare systems. In this headlong rush, far too little attention has been paid to the research evidence on managed care. This book carries out a systematic review of the high quality research evidence on managed care in the US. Through a detailed analysis of the research literature they assess the performance of managed care in terms of its impact on utilization, costs, health promotion and screening, quality of care and other key indicators. Following this analysis, they consider the development of managed care approaches in the NHS with particular reference to the early research evidence primary care based, total purchasing pilot projects.
Photography and Writing in Latin America: Double Exposures
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schwartz, Marcy E. / Tierney-Tello, Mary Beth, PUBLISHER: University of New Mexico Press, Photography came to Latin America early in its technological development and has proven an essential tool for documenting the regions physical spaces and encounters among varied cultures. Numerous Europeans experimented with the new medium as they traveled throughout Latin America. This is the first book to document the extensive collaboration between writers and photographers in Latin America from the Mexican Revolution through the twentieth century. Divided into four parts, the first section includes essays that review the varied roles of photography in the context of Latin American violence. Section two discusses how collaborative projects have redefined conceptions of urban space in Latin America, including the urban explosion in Mexico City. Section three explores the integration of photographic images in novels, essays, and various forms of prose. Section four offers exclusive interviews with participants in collaborative works including photographers Sara Facio and Sebastiao Salgado, as well as cultural critics Nelly Richard and Elena Poniatowska.
New Fix-It-Yourself Manual: How to Repair, Clean and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reader's Digest, PUBLISHER: Reader's Digest Association, The indispensable reference guide for every homeowner, guaranteed to help you maintain and improve your home while saving time and money. Covering everything from replacing faulty faucets and showerheads to curing the quirks of an air conditioner, this book provides step-by-step illustrated instructions, plus a comprehensive chapter on tools. Includes more than instructional photographs, illustrations, charts, and diagrams. Let New Fix-It-Yourself Manual guide you through: *Fixing a broken dryer by testing the thermostat, thermal fuse, heating coils, etc. *Troubleshooting electric and gas range problems and fixing them *Reupholstering and reweaving chair seats *Stocking up on the proper tools and supplies for fixing electronics *Installing, testing, and repairing speakers, including maintaining proper polarity *Repairing broken handbags and suitcases properly and professionally *Fixing small engines in yard and workshop tools *Restoring broken air conditioners, heaters, and dehumidifiers *Safely disassembling, testing, and repairing a chain saw REVIEW AUTHORBIO
Ornamental Fish
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lewbart, Gregory A., PUBLISHER: Thieme/Manson, The keeping of ornamental fishes is the biggest animal related hobby in the world. Many textbooks and most of the related literature focus on diseases of fish designated for human consumption, especially aquaculture species. This Self-Assessment Colour Review provides the reader with over 250 clinical cases and covers all of the important medical and surgical conditions found in ornamental fishes. The well illustrated cases appear randomly and are targeted at different levels of expertise. In addition, questions pertaining to fish anatomy, physiology, husbandry, and identification have been included to make this text both educational and comprehensive. A team of internationally known and respected authors have written the questions and detailed explanatory answers, and Dr Lewbart has edited the text so that it is practical, informative and easy to read. Veterinary practitioners, professional aquarists, hobbyists, and students will find this book to be a valuable addition to their education and clinical training. For sales in North America, please visit http: //store.blackwell-professional.com/.html.
McGraw-Hill's Praxis I & II
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rozakis, Laurie, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, We want to help you succeed on your Praxis exams We've put all of our proven expertise into "McGraw-Hill's Praxis I & II" to make sure you're ready for these difficult teacher licensing exams. This book gives you complete preparation for Praxis I (PPST) and for the Praxis II Subject Assessments. You'll also get in-depth review and practice, plus essential question-answering techniques and strategies developed by a renowned test-prep coach. We're ready to guide you step by step through your Praxis preparation program-and give you the tools you need to succeed. Inside you'll find: 12 full-length PPST practice exams with explanations Practice Praxis II Subject Assessment questions A handy overview of the Praxis tests and testing procedures Reviews of all English and math topics tested on the PPST Test-smart strategies from a testing expert The latest information on teacher testing requirements
Health Promotion in Canada: Critical Perspectives
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Neill, Michael / Pederson, Ann / Dupere, Sophie, PUBLISHER: Canadian Scholars Press, The first edition of Health Promotion in Canada, published in the mid-s, had a huge impact in Canada as well as at a global and international level. In a book review for The Institute for Health Promotion Research, University of British Columbia's Jim Frankish emphasized, ?By providing an understanding of the roots and evolution of Canadian health promotion, the editors also provide a potential roadmap for its future.? Thoroughly updated and meticulously revamped, this second edition promises to do the same. Masterfully edited and thematically divided into six key parts?conceptual, national, provincial, international, practical perspectives, and concluding thoughts?this contributed volume provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada. Adopting a critical/sociological and historical perspective, this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide. The text brilliantly captures the fact that Canada has been a pioneer in the field of health promotion practice, policy, and research.
Evidence for Paralegals, Third Edition
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marlowe, Joelyn D. / Cummins, Suzanne, PUBLISHER: Aspen Publishers, The authors draw on their own considerable experience in preparing and litigating cases: - focusing on the practical applications of the Federal Rules of Evidence, the text covers the full range of course topics, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and researching - written from a real-life perspective of actual practice in local, state, and federal court - text goes beyond the interpretation of the rules to explain the application of the rules - developed specifically for paralegal students, with short case summaries, readable examples, marginal definitions of terms and cross-references to the Rules of Evidence, plus review questions and hypotheticals - compact and accessible, the book covers key topics in less than 300 pages - teaching package includes an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides Recent revisions to the Federal Rules of Evidence are highlighted in this edition: - changes to the rules governing expert and lay testimony and the use of character evidence - new rules that permit domestic and foreign business records to be admitted without a foundational witness - case law that exemplifies the amended and new rules
Canada and the Reagan Challenge: Crisis and Adjustment,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clarkson, Stephen, PUBLISHER: James Lorimer & Company,, "Canada and Reagan Challenge," first published in , has gained wide acclaim for its analysis of the crisis of - when Ottawa and Washington went head-to-head over the economic nationalism of the National Energy Program and the Foreign Investment Review Agency. Stephen Clarkson's study demonstrated that the crisis extended to a great many fronts, including defence, the environment and the survival of Canadian culture. The September election brought to Ottawa a new Conservative government, one that seemed determined to embrace Ronald Reagan's view of the world. The Conservatives soon came on side with Washington on the "Stars Wars" debate. As for foreign investment, the Tories declared Canada "open for business." With many challenges for the bilateral relationship on the horizon - further protectionist threats, free trade negotiations, the modernization of NORAD, the acid rain crisis, and American withdrawal from international institutions such as UNESCO - Stephen Clarkson asks whether the Conservatives' "super relations" with the United States will result in the sacrifice of Canadian interests.
Reclaiming the Ivory Tower: Organizing Adjuncts to Change
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berry, Joe, PUBLISHER: Monthly Review Press, Reclaiming the Ivory Tower examines the situation of adjunct professors in U.S. higher education today, describes the process of organizing them to improve their conditions of work, and puts forward an agenda around which adjunct labor can mobilize and transform the universities. In the last twenty years, higher education in the United States has been eroded by massive reliance on temporary academic labor--professors without tenure or prospect of tenure, without benefits, working without offices or research assistance, often commuting between several campuses, and paid a fraction of the salaries of the tenured colleagues. Contingent faculty now constitutes the majority of faculty at U.S. colleges and universities. Analyzing the changing composition of the academic workforce, assessing the strength of new organizing initiatives among adjuncts, and weighing up their strategic options, this is the most comprehensive and engaged account to date of an issue that will become increasingly important for the future of higher education in the United States and in the global context.