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Organic Chemist's Desk Reference

American Government Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure

American Government Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure

American Government: Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure highlights the necessary tension between our constitutional principles and institutions and the populist heat that sometimes roils our national politics especially at the current political moment. Our constitutional democracy has been under pressure for some time but few would deny that fears for its fate have deepened in just the past few years. We assume that our political institutions will limit and contain contemporary populism just as the Founders intended and as they have in the past but will they? An increasingly polarized electorate urging their representatives to fight and never to compromise may be stressing Constitutional limits. This new edition offers to help American government teachers lead their students to a nuanced theoretical and practical understanding of what is happening in the politics of their Constitutional democracy today. New to the Second Edition Further develops and highlights the distinguishing theme of the book Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure in light of Trump Administration events over the last two years. Expands coverage of all media aspects including fake news social media responsible journalism and related topics including foreign manipulation of the news. Includes the most recent election results. Addresses issues specific to the Trump Administration including unique coverage of the 25th Amendment cabinet instability election interferences executive power and unitary action and impact on the courts. Updates in all tables figures suggested readings plus photo updates throughout. | American Government Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure

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The Politics of Chinese Medicine Under Mongol Rule

The Politics of Chinese Medicine Under Mongol Rule

Under the rule of the descendants of Chinggis Khan (1167-1227) China saw the development of a new culture in which medical practice came to be considered a highly respected occupation for elite men. During this period further major steps were also taken towards the codification of medical knowledge and promotion of physicians’ social status. This book traces the history of the politics institutions and culture of medicine of China under Mongol rule through the eyes of a successful South Chinese official Yuan Jue (1266-1327). As the first comprehensive monograph on history of medicine in China under the Mongols it argues that this period was a separate moment in Chinese history when a configuration of power different from that of previous and succeeding periods created its own medical culture. The Politics of Chinese Medicine under Mongol Rule emphasizes the impact of the political and institutional changes caused by the Mongols and their collaborators on the social and cultural history of medicine which culminated in the medical theory of Zhu Zhenheng (1282–1358) still influential in East Asian medicine. Using a variety of Chinese-language sources including gazetteers legal texts biographies poems and medical texts it analyses the roles of the Mongols and West and Central Asians as cultural brokers and also as unifiers of China. Further it views North and South Chinese elites as agents of historical change rather than as victims of Mongol oppression. Underlining the complexity of the history of China under the Mongols and the significance of time and geography for the study of this history this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of Chinese medical history Chinese social and cultural history and medieval global history.

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Emerging Business Ventures under Market Socialism Entrepreneurship in China

Diabetes Clinician's Desk Reference

CRC Desk Reference on Sports Nutrition

CRC Desk Reference on Sports Nutrition

The landscape of sports nutrition is dramatically altering as those in search of optimal performance are moving the field from haphazard alchemy to exact science. Currently thousands of products - from ancient herbs and old standards to hormone extractions and test tube concoctions -compete for a place at the training table of both professional and amateur competitors as well as those non-athletes seeking some potent elixir of youth. Unfortunately getting straight and genuinely relevant information on these products can be a time consuming and frustrating challenge. The CRC Desk Reference on Sports Nutrition following in the tradition of authoritative CRC references will place in your hands the most comprehensive desk reference available on sports nutrition products. Intelligently organized each entry depending upon its prominence and importance is followed either by a definition paragraph essay composition article or feature article. Many of the more complex entries are supported with figures or tables. While the authors have adhered to the principles of scientific discipline they have also taken the effort to make the text highly accessible to anyone with an interest in sports nutrition. Extremely relevant the listings include important issues regarding exercise metabolism and performance recent products both legal and illegal as well as common dietary supplements and traditional herbs. Recent events make it clear that it is becoming more and more challenging for practitioners to adhere to the Hippocratic caveat of do no harm as supplements become more potent and potentially more dangerous. With its desk reference on sports nutrition CRC has taken the lead in helping to meet that challenge. Primary author and editor: Mark Kern PhD RD Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences San Diego State University. Editor-in-Chief of SCAN's PULSE (American Dietetic Association). Contributing authors: Yael

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The School Counselor’s Desk Reference and Credentialing Examination Study Guide

Soil Classification A Global Desk Reference

Shakespeare in the Present Political Lessons under Biden

Risk Analytics Data-Driven Decisions under Uncertainty

Risk Analytics Data-Driven Decisions under Uncertainty

The 2022 World Economic Forum surveyed 1 000 experts and leaders who indicated their risk perception that the earth’s conditions for humans are a main concern in the next 10 years. This means environmental risks are a priority to study in a formal way. At the same time innovation risks are present in theminds of leaders newknowledge brings new risk and the adaptation and adoption of risk knowledge is required to better understand the causes and effects can have on technological risks. These opportunities require not only adopting new ways of managing and controlling emerging processes for society and business but also adapting organizations to changes and managing new risks. Risk Analytics: Data-Driven Decisions Under Uncertainty introduces a way to analyze and design a risk analytics system (RAS) that integrates multiple approaches to risk analytics to deal with diverse types of data and problems. A risk analytics system is a hybrid system where human and artificial intelligence interact with a data gathering and selection process that uses multiple sources to the delivery of guidelines to make decisions that include humans and machines. The RAS system is an integration of components such as data architecture with diverse data and a risk analytics process and modeling process to obtain knowledge and then determine actions through the new knowledge that was obtained. The use of data analytics is not only connected to risk modeling and its implementation but also to the development of the actionable knowledge that can be represented by text in documents to define and share explicit knowledge and guidelines in the organization for strategy implementation. This book moves from a review of data to the concepts of a RAS. It reviews RAS system components required to support the creation of competitive advantage in organizations through risk analytics. Written for executives analytics professionals risk management professionals strategy professionals and postgraduate students this book shows a way to implement the analytics process to develop a risk management practice that creates an adaptive competitive advantage under uncertainty. | Risk Analytics Data-Driven Decisions under Uncertainty

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Forensic Microscopy Truth Under the Lenses

Forensic Microscopy Truth Under the Lenses

Forensic Microscopy: Truth Under the Lenses provides an overview and understanding of the various types of microscopes and their techniques employed in forensic science. The book emphasizes both the theoretical and practical aspects of microscopy to enrich the reader’s understanding of the various tools techniques and utility—including strengths and weaknesses—of types of microscopes in analyzing certain forms of evidence. The book begins with the history of microscopes the basic optics for microscopy then moves to advanced microscopies such as electron microscopes and atomic force microscopes. In addition to the various types of microscopes and how to use and best utilize them the book looks at the analysis of specific types of evidence including hair fiber fingerprint body fluids tool marks ink pollen grains spores diatoms bullets cartridges among other evidence types. Since forensic science is an applied hands-on discipline the book includes both a theoretical and a practical approach to the topic. Key Features: Addresses simple to advanced microscopy techniques for the effective analyses of trace evidence Pairs chapters on a particular type of microscopy explaining it thoroughly before delving into specific usage for forensic applications Presents theories and as well as real-world application of concepts Provides abundant micro-photographs including graphical representations and flow charts to illustrate concepts clearly Forensic Microscopy serves as a helpful reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students in forensic science forensic biology forensic chemistry and related programs. It is also recommended for research students academicians technicians industry and laboratory professionals working on trace evidence analysis. | Forensic Microscopy Truth Under the Lenses

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Urban Governance Under the Ottomans Between Cosmopolitanism and Conflict

Ghana Under Military Rule 1966-1969

Circus Psychology An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top

Geomaterials Under the Microscope A Colour Guide

The Development of Disability Rights Under International Law From Charity to Human Rights

The Development of Disability Rights Under International Law From Charity to Human Rights

The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CPRD) by the United Nations in 2006 is the first comprehensive and binding treaty on the rights of people with disabilities. It establishes the right of people with disabilities to equality dignity autonomy full participation as well as the right to live in the community and the right to supported decision-making and inclusive education. Prior to the CRPD international law had provided only limited protections to people with disabilities. This book analyses the development of disability rights as an international human rights movement. Focusing on the United States and countries in Asia Africa the Middle East the book examines the status of people with disabilities under international law prior to the adoption of the CPRD and follows the development of human rights protections through the convention’s drafting process. Arlene Kanter argues that by including both new applications and entirely new approaches to human rights treaty enforcement the CRPD is significant not only to people with disabilities but also to the general development of international human rights by offering new human rights protections for all people. Taking a comparative perspective the book explores how the success of the CRPD in achieving protections depends on the extent to which individual countries enforce domestic laws and policies and the changing public attitudes towards people with disabilities. This book will be of excellent use and interest to researchers and students of human rights law discrimination and disability studies. | The Development of Disability Rights Under International Law From Charity to Human Rights

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Animal Behavior Desk Reference A Dictionary of Animal Behavior Ecology and Evolution Third Edition

Animal Behavior Desk Reference A Dictionary of Animal Behavior Ecology and Evolution Third Edition

Words are our tools and as a minimum we should use clean tools. We should know what we mean and what we do not and we must forearm ourselves against the traps that language sets us. The Need for Precise Terminology Austin (1957 7–8) It follows that for effective and efficient communication people should have or at least understand the same precise terminology. Such terminology is crucial for the advancement of basic theoretical and applied science yet too often there is ambiguity between scientific and common definitions and even discrepancies in the scientific literature. Providing a common ground and platform for precise scientific communication in animal behavior ecology evolution and related branches of biology Animal Behavior Desk Reference A Dictionary of Behavior Ecology and Evolution Third Edition contains more than 800 new terms and definitions 48 new figures and thousands of additions and improvements. Using a dictionary format to present definitions in a standard easily accessible manner the book’s main body emphasizes conceptual terms rather than anatomical parts or taxonomic terms and focuses on nouns rather than verbs or adjectives. Term hierarchies are handled with bulleted entries and terms with multiple definitions are included as superscripted entries. All sources are cited and most are paraphrased to conform to uniform style and length. The dictionary also includes nontechnical and obsolete terms synonyms pronunciations and notes and comments as well as etymologies term originators and related facts. Appendices address organism names organizations and databases. Devoted to the precise and correct use of scientific language this third edition of a bestselling standard enables students and scientists alike to communicate their findings and promote the efficient advancement of science. | Animal Behavior Desk Reference A Dictionary of Animal Behavior Ecology and Evolution Third Edition

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Life-Cycle of Structures Under Uncertainty Emphasis on Fatigue-Sensitive Civil and Marine Structures

Life-Cycle of Structures Under Uncertainty Emphasis on Fatigue-Sensitive Civil and Marine Structures

Life-cycle analysis is a systematic tool for efficient and effective service life management of deteriorating structures. In the last few decades theoretical and practical approaches for life-cycle performance and cost analysis have been developed extensively due to increased demand on structural safety and service life extension. This book presents the state-of-the-art in life-cycle analysis and maintenance optimization for fatigue-sensitive structures. Both theoretical background and practical applications have been provided for academics engineers and researchers. Concepts and approaches of life-cycle performance and cost analysis developed in recent decades are presented. The major topics covered include (a) probabilistic concepts of life-cycle performance and cost analysis (b) inspection monitoring and maintenance for fatigue cracks (c) estimation of fatigue crack detection (d) optimum inspection and monitoring planning (e) multi-objective life-cycle optimization and (f) decision making in life-cycle analysis. Life-cycle optimization covered in the book considers probability of fatigue crack detection fatigue crack damage detection time maintenance times probability of failure service life and total life-cycle cost. For the practical application and integration of recently developed approaches for inspection and maintenance planning efficient and effective multi-objective optimization and decision making are presented. This book will help engineers engaged in civil and marine structures including students researchers and practitioners with reliable and cost-effective maintenance planning of fatigue-sensitive structures and to develop more advanced approaches and techniques in the field of life-cycle maintenance optimization and safety of structures under various aging and deteriorating conditions. Key Features:Provides the state-of-the-art in life-cycle cost analysis and optimization for fatigue-sensitive structures Provides a solid foundation of theoretical backgrounds and practical applications both for academics and practicing engineers and researchers Covers illustrative examples and recent development for optimum service life management Deals with various structures such as bridges and ships subjected to fatigue . | Life-Cycle of Structures Under Uncertainty Emphasis on Fatigue-Sensitive Civil and Marine Structures

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Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

This informative book reviews the challenges of agribusiness in the Southeast Mediterranean. The author focuses on sugarcane cultivation in Egypt to illustrate the impact of climate change on agribusiness and his method and findings may be helpful for other studies in other regions as well. As climate change creates new risks to human populations and food security a better analysis is needed to understand this new level of uncertainty and to understand how it will impact agriculture and its relationship with economies livelihoods and development. Africa emits low greenhouse gases but is hit the hardest by global warming posing a serious challenge to increasing agricultural productivity in the Southeast Mediterranean. Sugarcane in Egypt is used as a local food source for international trade for the balance of payments for land and water use and as a basic product for food and fiber manufacturing. Hence every aspect of the economic structure of Egypt relates to agriculture. The book examines the causes and effects of climate change on agribusiness in the Southeast Mediterranean region such as its effect on prosperity and net farm incomes crop yields. It considers how to promote agribusiness development in the area and the potential to alleviate poverty in rural areas. It looks at the future of the sugarcane industry in Upper Egypt as a case study of agribusiness with implications that can be applied globally. | Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

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Learning Electrocardiography A Complete Course

Concrete Structures Subjected to Impact and Blast Loadings and Their Combinations

Concrete Structures Subjected to Impact and Blast Loadings and Their Combinations

Although much research focuses on investigating the responses of reinforced concrete (RC) structures under sole impact or blast loads the responses of RC structures under a combination of impact and blast loads currently represent a gap in our knowledge. The combined actions of impact and blast loadings may be applied to RC structures during accidental or intentional collision of vessels vehicles etc. carrying explosive materials. A comprehensive study on the vulnerability of various structural members is carried out using finite element (FE) simulations under combination of impact and blast loads with the variations of various loading- and structural-related parameters and key parameters. This book introduces various structural analysis approaches for concrete structures when subjected to extreme loads such as impact and blast loadings. The theory of the combinations of impact and blast loads is proposed that can provide primary insights to the specific readers to develop new ideas in impact and blast engineering including combined actions of extreme loads arising from real-world intentional or accidental events. This book will be of value to students (undergraduate or postgraduate) engineers and researchers in structural and civil engineering and specifically those who are studying and investigating the performances of concrete structures under extreme loads. | Concrete Structures Subjected to Impact and Blast Loadings and Their Combinations

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Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress Fourth Edition

Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress Fourth Edition

Since the publication of the third edition of the Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress continuous discoveries in the fields of plant and crop environmental stresses and their effects on plants and crops have resulted in the compilation of a large volume of the latest discoveries. Following its predecessors this fourth edition offers a unique and comprehensive collection of topics in the fields of plant and crop stress. This new edition contains more than 80% new material and the remaining 20% has been updated and revised substantially. This volume presents 10 comprehensive sections that include information on soil salinity and sodicity problems; tolerance mechanisms and stressful conditions; plant/crop responses; plant/crop responses under pollution and heavy metal; plant/crop responses under biotic stress; genetic factors and plant/crop genomics under stress conditions; plant/crop breeding under stress conditions; empirical investigations; improving tolerance; and beneficial aspects of stressors. Features:Provides exhaustive coverage written by an international panel of experts in the field of agriculture particularly in plant/crop stress areasContains 40 new chapters and 10 extensively revised and expanded chaptersIncludes three new sections on plant breeding stress exerted to weeds by plants and beneficial aspects of stress on plants/cropsNumerous case studiesWith contributions from 100 scientists and experts from 20 countries this Handbook provides a comprehensive resource for research and for university courses covering soil salinity/sodicity issues and plant/crop physiological responses under environmental stress conditions ranging from cellular aspects to whole plants. The content can be used to plan implement and evaluate strategies to mitigate plant/crop stress problems. This new edition includes numerous tables figures and illustrations to facilitate comprehension of the material as well as thousands of index words to further increase accessibility to the desired information. | Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress Fourth Edition

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