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Performance Analysis of Queuing and Computer Networks

Performance Analysis of Queuing and Computer Networks

Performance Analysis of Queuing and Computer Networks develops simple models and analytical methods from first principles to evaluate performance metrics of various configurations of computer systems and networks. It presents many concepts and results of probability theory and stochastic processes. After an introduction to queues in computer networks this self-contained book covers important random variables such as Pareto and Poisson that constitute models for arrival and service disciplines. It then deals with the equilibrium M/M/1/∞queue which is the simplest queue that is amenable for analysis. Subsequent chapters explore applications of continuous time state-dependent single Markovian queues the M/G/1 system and discrete time queues in computer networks. The author then proceeds to study networks of queues with exponential servers and Poisson external arrivals as well as the G/M/1 queue and Pareto interarrival times in a G/M/1 queue. The last two chapters analyze bursty self-similar traffic and fluid flow models and their effects on queues.

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Modeling and Simulation-Based Systems Engineering Handbook

Modeling and Simulation-Based Systems Engineering Handbook

The capability modeling and simulation (M&S) supplies for managing systems complexity and investigating systems behaviors has made it a central activity in the development of new and existing systems. However a handbook that provides established M&S practices has not been available. Until now. Modeling and Simulation-Based Systems Engineering Handbook details the M&S practices for supporting systems engineering in diverse domains. It discusses how you can identify systems engineering needs and adapt these practices to suit specific application domains thus avoiding redefining practices from scratch. Although M&S practices are used and embedded within individual disciplines they are often developed in isolation. However they address recurring problems common to all disciplines. The editors of this book tackled the challenge by recruiting key representatives from several communities harmonizing the different perspectives derived from individual backgrounds and lining them up with the book’s vision. The result is a collection of M&S systems engineering examples that offer an initial means for cross-domain capitalization of the knowledge methodologies and technologies developed in several communities. These examples provide the pros and cons of the methods and techniques available lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid. As our society moves further in the information era knowledge and M&S capabilities become key enablers for the engineering of complex systems and systems of systems. Therefore knowledge and M&S methodologies and technologies become valuable output in an engineering activity and their cross-domain capitalization is key to further advance the future practices in systems engineering. This book collates information across disciplines to provide you with the tools to more efficiently design and manage complex systems that achieve their goals.

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The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M–Z

The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M–Z

This definitive encyclopedia originally published in 1983 and now available as an ebook for the first time covers the American Revolution comes in two volumes and contains 865 entries on the war for American independence. Included are essays (ranging from 250 to 25 000 words) on major and minor battles and biographies of military men partisan leaders loyalist figures and war heroes as well as strong coverage of political and diplomatic themes. The contributors present their summaries within the context of late 20th Century historiography about the American Revolution. Every entry has been written by a subject specialist and is accompanied by a bibliography to aid further research. Extensively illustrated with maps the volumes also contain a chronology of events glossary and substantial index. | The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M–Z

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Historical Sociology in India

Historical Sociology in India

This book is a comprehensive study of historical sociology and its development especially in the Indian context. It looks at the works of Indian sociologists and analyses their approaches in terms of book-view (normative) and field-view (descriptive) history. The volume: • critically appraises reports of empirical surveys conducted during early colonial rule — including those by H. T. Colebrooke Francis Buchanan William Adam; • engages with the works of sociologists such as M. N. Srinivas Ramkrishna Mukherjee Louis Dumont Nicholas Dirks Bernard Cohn Yogendra Singh D. N. Dhanagare A. M Shah T. K. Oommen among others; and • shows how historical perspective has been adopted in understanding aspects of Indian society — villages castes traditions socio-cultural change education peasants and their movements etc. Presenting an alternative idea of social reality this book will deeply interest students and scholars of sociology social theory and social history. | Historical Sociology in India

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Telemedicine and Electronic Medicine

Telemedicine and Electronic Medicine

The E-Medicine E-Health M-Health Telemedicine and Telehealth Handbook provides extensive coverage of modern telecommunication in the medical industry from sensors on and within the body to electronic medical records and beyond. Telemedicine and Electronic Medicine is the first volume of this handbook. Featuring chapters written by leading experts and researchers in their respective fields this volume: Describes the integration of—and interactions between—modern eMedicine telemedicine eHealth and telehealth practices Explains how medical information flows through wireless technologies and networks emphasizing fast-deploying wireless body area networks Presents the latest developments in sensors devices and implantables from medical sensors for mobile communication devices to drug-delivery systems Illustrates practical telemedicine applications in telecardiology teleradiology teledermatology teleaudiology teleoncology acute care telemedicine and more The E-Medicine E-Health M-Health Telemedicine and Telehealth Handbook bridges the gap between scientists engineers and medical professionals by creating synergy in the related fields of biomedical engineering information and communication technology business and healthcare.

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Snakes of the World A Supplement

Snakes of the World A Supplement

Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species published in 2014 was the first catalogue of its kind and covered all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012. This new volume will be a supplement to this important herpetological reference and will include new published data on snakes named and recognized since 2012. Key Features Supplements and updates Wallach et al. – Snakes of the World – the only work to cover all living snakes in the world. Includes updates for fossil snakes named since the publication of Wallach et al. Summarizes the systematic snake literature published since the appearance of Wallach et al. Genera and species are listed alphabetically for ease of reference. Related Titles Wallach V. K. L. Williams and J. Boundy. Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species (ISBN 978-1-138-03400-6) Aldridge R. D. and D. M. Sever eds. Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Snakes (ISBN 978-1-57808-701-3) Caldwell M. W. The Origin of Snakes: Morphology and the Fossil Record (ISBN 978-1-4822-5134-0) | Snakes of the World A Supplement

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Algebras Rings and Modules Volume 2 Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

Algebras Rings and Modules Volume 2 Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

The theory of algebras rings and modules is one of the fundamental domains of modern mathematics. General algebra more specifically non-commutative algebra is poised for major advances in the twenty-first century (together with and in interaction with combinatorics) just as topology analysis and probability experienced in the twentieth century. This is the second volume of Algebras Rings and Modules: Non-commutative Algebras and Rings by M. Hazewinkel and N. Gubarenis a continuation stressing the more important recent results on advanced topics of the structural theory of associative algebras rings and modules. | Algebras Rings and Modules Volume 2 Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

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Photodegradation and Light Stabilization of Heterochain Polymers

Photodegradation and Light Stabilization of Heterochain Polymers

Photodegradation and light stabilization are very important aspects of polymer aging. Polymer degradation includes different types of processes: thermodegradation oxidation acting of ozone photodegradation radiation hydrolysis mechanical degradation and biodegradation. It is very important to know the mechanism of polymer degradation in order to select stabilizers against the degradation. This volume presents the analysis of achievements in the field of photodegradation of polymers. It includes first of all data of Russian investigators who have decisively contributed in the development of this field of knowledge (the schools headed by academicians V. V. Korshak N. M. Emanuel N. S. Enikolopov A. A. Berlin and many others). | Photodegradation and Light Stabilization of Heterochain Polymers

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Algebras Rings and Modules Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

Algebras Rings and Modules Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

The theory of algebras rings and modules is one of the fundamental domains of modern mathematics. General algebra more specifically non-commutative algebra is poised for major advances in the twenty-first century (together with and in interaction with combinatorics) just as topology analysis and probability experienced in the twentieth century. This volume is a continuation and an in-depth study stressing the non-commutative nature of the first two volumes of Algebras Rings and Modules by M. Hazewinkel N. Gubareni and V. V. Kirichenko. It is largely independent of the other volumes. The relevant constructions and results from earlier volumes have been presented in this volume. | Algebras Rings and Modules Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

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Basic Concepts in Environmental Management

Basic Concepts in Environmental Management

Environmental professionals are (and will continue to be) under increased pressure to become more knowledgeable of environmental management issues. Basic Concepts in Environmental Management fulfills the long-standing need for fundamental knowledge-especially concerning government regulations on environmental and natural resource protection. As a leading environmental professional and consultant since the 1940s Kenneth M. Mackenthun offers a unique perspective on the breadth scope and ever-constant change in environmental legislation at the federal state and local levels. and what those guidelines signify for industry and citizens alike. By maintaining an awareness of existing and forthcoming laws environmentalists can substantially enhance their career potential-and be in a better position to protect the land air and sea. The starting point for that knowledge: Basic Concepts in Environmental Management.

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Random Circulant Matrices

Random Circulant Matrices

Circulant matrices have been around for a long time and have been extensively used in many scientific areas. This book studies the properties of the eigenvalues for various types of circulant matrices such as the usual circulant the reverse circulant and the k-circulant when the dimension of the matrices grow and the entries are random. In particular the behavior of the spectral distribution of the spectral radius and of the appropriate point processes are developed systematically using the method of moments and the various powerful normal approximation results. This behavior varies according as the entries are independent are from a linear process and are light- or heavy-tailed. Arup Bose obtained his B. Stat. M. Stat. and Ph. D. degrees from the Indian Statistical Institute. He has been on its faculty at the Theoretical Statistics and Mathematics Unit Kolkata India since 1991. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and of all three national science academies of India. He is a recipient of the S. S. Bhatnagar Prize and the C. R. Rao Award. He is the author of three books: Patterned Random Matrices Large Covariance and Autocovariance Matrices (with Monika Bhattacharjee) and U-Statistics M_m-Estimators and Resampling (with Snigdhansu Chatterjee). Koushik Saha obtained a B. Sc. in Mathematics from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandiara Belur and an M. Sc. in Mathematics from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He obtained his Ph. D. degree from the Indian Statistical Institute under the supervision of Arup Bose. His thesis on circulant matrices received high praise from the reviewers. He has been on the faculty of the Department of Mathematics Indian Institute of Technology Bombay since 2014. | Random Circulant Matrices

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Just Literature Philosophical Criticism and Justice

Just Literature Philosophical Criticism and Justice

In Just Literature Tzachi Zamir introduces the idea of 'philosophical criticism' as an innovative approach to interpreting literary texts. Throughout the book Zamir uses the theme of justice as a case study for this new critical approach. By using ‘philosophical criticism’ Zamir posits that a stronger grasp of the idea of justice can increase one’s understanding of literature and thus its value. He offers philosophical readings of works by Dante Shakespeare Toni Morrison J. M. Coetzee and Philip Roth to explore the relationship between aesthetic and epistemic value. Zamir argues that while literature and philosophy remain separate entities examining the two in tandem may help inform the study of both. Offering an inventive twist on an established dynamic this book is essential reading for any student or scholar of literature or philosophy. | Just Literature Philosophical Criticism and Justice

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Building Regulations Explained

Building Regulations Explained

Almost all buildings erected or altered in England and Wales must satisfy the requirements of the building regulations. This essential reference has been revised in line with new legislation up to January 2004 including important revisions to Parts B E H J L1 L2 and M and an outline of the proposed Part P. Each chapter explains in clear terms the appropriate regulation and any other legislation before explaining the approved document. The Appeals and Determinations have been repositioned at the end of each chapter. Publications lists and relevant sources of information are also included together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry determinations made by the Secretary of State and sample check lists. This highly illustrated and practical approach to the subject makes this the indispensable one-stop reference guide for professionals and students. | Building Regulations Explained

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The Healthy Mind Mindfulness True Self and the Stream of Consciousness

The Healthy Mind Mindfulness True Self and the Stream of Consciousness

In The Healthy Mind Dr. Henry M. Vyner presents the findings of twenty-seven years of research spent interviewing Tibetan lamas about their experiences of the mind. The interviews have generated a science of stream of consciousness that demonstrates that the healthy human mind is the egoless mind given the paradox that the egoless mind has an ego. Vyner presents this science and also shows his readers how to cultivate a healthy mind. The Healthy Mind features extensive interview excerpts theoretical maps of the egoless and egocentric mind discussions of the history of science and thought experiments that unpack the implications of his findings. This is a useful book for all those interested in the dialogue between Buddhism and psychology and in understanding the nature of the healthy mind. | The Healthy Mind Mindfulness True Self and the Stream of Consciousness

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Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Edited by renowned protein scientist and bestselling author Roger L. Lundblad with the assistance of Fiona M. Macdonald of CRC Press this fifth edition of the Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology gathers a wealth of information not easily obtained including information not found on the web. Presented in an organized concise and simple-to-use format this popular reference allows quick access to the most frequently used data. Covering a wide range of topics from classical biochemistry to proteomics and genomics it also details the properties of commonly used biochemicals laboratory solvents and reagents. An entirely new section on Chemical Biology and Drug Design gathers data on amino acid antagonists click chemistry plus glossaries for computational drug design and medicinal chemistry. Each table is exhaustively referenced giving the user a quick entry point into the primary literature. New tables for this edition: Chromatographic methods and solventsProtein spectroscopyPartial volumes of amino acidsMatrix MetalloproteinasesGene EditingClick Chemistry

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Performance Art and Politics in the African Diaspora Necropolitics and the Black Body

Performance Art and Politics in the African Diaspora Necropolitics and the Black Body

This book examines necropolitics and performance art with a particular focus on the black body and the African diaspora. In this book Myron M. Beasley situates artists as cultural workers and theorists who illuminate the political linkages between their own and others’ specific locales. The focus is an interrogation of the political systems that dictate and determine the value of lives (and decide which lives matter) through a lens of performance and art. Beasley highlights how the performances of rupture which are of artistic and historical significance reveal both strategies of survival and promises of possibility. Artists and curators examined include Jelili Atiku Giscard Bouchotte Nona Faustine Vanessa German Simone Leigh Nathalie Anguezomo Mba Bikoro Ebony G. Patterson and Dianne Smith. The volume is an ideal research and reference book for students and scholars of Contemporary Art African Studies and Performance Theory. | Performance Art and Politics in the African Diaspora Necropolitics and the Black Body

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Designing for Older Adults Principles and Creative Human Factors Approaches Third Edition

Designing for Older Adults Principles and Creative Human Factors Approaches Third Edition

Winner of the 2019 Richard M. Kalish Innovative Publication Book Award 2019 – Gerontological Society of America This new edition provides easily accessible and usable guidelines for practitioners in the design community for older adults. It includes an updated overview of the demographic characteristics of older adult populations and the scientific knowledge base of the aging process relevant to design. New chapters include Existing and Emerging Technologies Work and Volunteering Social Engagement and Leisure Activities. Also included is basic information on user-centered design and specific recommendations for conducting research with older adults. Features Focuses on design for diverse groups of older adults Introduces the latest scientific advances but is easily accessible to practitioners and students Offers an emphasis on existing and emerging technologies within everyday contexts and activities Includes many examples of everyday activities and contexts as well as new chapters Presents a new conceptual model linking design principles across a broad range of topics | Designing for Older Adults Principles and Creative Human Factors Approaches Third Edition

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Butler Matters Judith Butler's Impact on Feminist and Queer Studies

Butler Matters Judith Butler's Impact on Feminist and Queer Studies

Since the 1990 publication of Gender Trouble Judith Butler has had a profound influence on how we understand gender and sexuality corporeal politics and political action both within and outside the academy. This collection which considers not only Gender Trouble but also Bodies That Matter Excitable Speech and The Psychic Life of Power attests to the enormous impact Butler's work has had across disciplines. In analyzing Butler's theories the contributors demonstrate their relevance to a wide range of topics and fields including activism archaeology film literature pedagogy and theory. Included is a two-part interview with Judith Butler herself in which she responds to questions about queer theory the relationship between her work and that of other gender theorists and the political impact of her ideas. In addition to the editors contributors include Edwina Barvosa-Carter Robert Alan Brookey Kirsten Campbell Angela Failler Belinda Johnston Rosemary A. Joyce Vicki Kirby Diane Helene Miller Mena Mitrano Elizabeth M. Perry Frederick S. Roden and Natalie Wilson. | Butler Matters Judith Butler's Impact on Feminist and Queer Studies

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Asian Philosophies

Asian Philosophies

With an inside view from an expert in the field and a clear and engaging writing style Asian Philosophies Seventh Edition invites students and professors to think along with the great minds of the Asian traditions. Eminent scholar and teacher John M. Koller has devoted his life to understanding and explaining Asian thought and practice. He wrote this text to give students access to the rich philosophical and religious ideas of both South and East Asia. New to this seventh edition: Added material on Confucianism including focused coverage of (1) the Analects and society and (2) ren and nature; Additional information on Theravada Buddhism Vajrayana Buddhism and Zen Buddhism as well as new in-depth coverage of ecological attitudes in Buddhism; Expanded coverage of ecological attitudes in all of the Asian traditions; Brief excerpts from primary sources to help better explain the key concepts; Added timelines for essential texts in each tradition; Improved Glossary and Pronunciation Guide; Additional text boxes to help students quickly understand key ideas texts and concepts; Updated Further Reading sections.

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Kratom and Other Mitragynines The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Opioids from a Non-Opium Source

Kratom and Other Mitragynines The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Opioids from a Non-Opium Source

Opioids such as morphine codeine and oxycodone are extracts or analogs isolated from a single source: the opium poppy. For a long time it was believed to be nature’s only source of opioids. But it now appears that biological diversity has evolved an alternative source of opioid compounds—those derived from the plant Mitragyna speciosa. This plant known as Kratom in Thailand or Biak-Biak in Malaysia has long been used locally as treatment for pain fever reduction diarrhea and even depression. Kratom and Other Mitragynines: The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Opioids from a Non-Opium Source presents an introduction to the chemical and biological properties of alkaloids isolated from M. speciosa as well as their synthetic analogs. The book covers various topics including phytochemistry medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. Current research analgesic effects and addiction potential are also discussed. As the first extensive text on the basic science and clinical use of Kratom the book provides readers with a concise yet comprehensive introduction to nature’s other opioid. | Kratom and Other Mitragynines The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Opioids from a Non-Opium Source

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Titanic Corrosion

Titanic Corrosion

The word “titanic” reminds one of the majestic ship Titanic and James Cameron’s epic romance movie Titanic—in many cases the film first and the ship next. The Titanic was the world’s largest passenger ship when it entered service measuring 269 m (882 feet) in length and the largest man-made moving object on earth. The colossal ship and the epic movie inspired the authors Susai Rajendran (professor of chemistry) and Gurmeet Singh (a renowned academic administrator and an internationally reputed expert in the field of corrosion science and smart materials) to study why the Titanic collapsed. The main reason seems to be bimetallic corrosion also known as galvanic corrosion. This book discusses various aspects of galvanic corrosion namely causes consequences methods of control and case studies. It also reports research on the causes of corrosion of the sunken ship including microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and metallurgical failure. The book is a great reference for research scholars in the field of corrosion graduate- and postgraduate-level students the general public and marine engineers. | Titanic Corrosion

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Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction

Objective establishment of the truth is the goal of any good crime scene investigator. This demands a consideration of all evidence available using proven scientific methodologies to establish objective snapshots of the crime. The majority of forensic disciplines shed light on the “who” of a crime bloodstain pattern analysis is one of the most important disciplines to address “what” happened. Understanding the discipline its underlying scientific basis and how best to apply this knowledge is crucial in the investigator’s quest for the truth. Internationally known experts in crime scene analysis Tom Bevel and Ross M. Gardner explore bloodstain pattern analysis in depth explaining what it is how it is used and the practical methodologies employed to achieve defensible results. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction Third Edition: Presents a specific and detailed taxonomy of bloodstain pattern characteristics Offers a full-color fold-out Decision Map to guide analysts through the classification process Uses full-color photos and diagrams to illustrate concepts Describes the theory principles and methodology for crime scene reconstruction Details proven applicable scientific methodologiesEmphasizes observable and reproducible results to mitigate accusations of subjectivity in evidence and testimony Provides more than 60% new or significantly revised information Offering practical advice and tips for novices and experienced professionals this book employs clear lucid and reasoned scientific arguments to provide the tools to guide and focus any investigative effort. Captain Tom Bevel is a 27-year veteran of the Oklahoma City Police Department retiring in 1996 as Commander of the Homicide Robbery Missing Persons and Unsolved Homicide units. He is held in high esteem as a qualified expert in crime scene reconstruction and bloodstain pattern analysis in state federal and foreign courts. His knowledge and expertise as a crime scene consultant has been sought after in 45 US states and 11 foreign countries. He owns a forensic education and consulting company in his home state of Oklahoma. Ross M. Gardner retired as a Command Sergeant Major and Special Agent in 1999 after serving a total of 24 years in US Army law enforcement. Certified by the International Association for Identification as a Senior Crime Analyst for the past 16 years Gardner is an active instructor and consultant throughout the United States in crime scene analysis bloodstain pattern analysis and crime scene investigation.

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The Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

The Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

*Over 450 color images plus never before published images provided by the George Eastman House collection as well as images from Ansel Adams Howard Schatz and Jerry Uelsmann to name just a few The role and value of the picture cannot be matched for accuracy or impact. This comprehensive treatise featuring the history and historical processes of photography contemporary applications and the new and evolving digital technologies will provide the most accurate technical synopsis of the current as well as early worlds of photography ever compiled. This Encyclopedia produced by a team of world renown practicing experts shares in highly detailed descriptions the core concepts and facts relative to anything photographic. This Fourth edition of the Focal Encyclopedia serves as the definitive reference for students and practitioners of photography worldwide expanding on the award winning 3rd edition. In addition to Michael Peres (Editor in Chief) the editors are: Franziska Frey (Digital Photography) J. Tomas Lopez (Contemporary Issues) David Malin (Photography in Science) Mark Osterman (Process Historian) Grant Romer (History and the Evolution of Photography) Nancy M. Stuart (Major Themes and Photographers of the 20th Century) and Scott Williams (Photographic Materials and Process Essentials) | The Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

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The Science of Aphasia Rehabilitation

The Science of Aphasia Rehabilitation

This book examines the rehabilitation of language disorders in adults presenting new research as well as expert insights and perspectives into this area. The first chapter presents a study on personalised cueing to enhance word finding. Cynthia K. Thompson and her colleagues contribute a chapter describing The Northwestern Naming Battery and its use in examining for verb and noun deficits in stroke-induced and primary progressive aphasia. Heather Harris-Wright and Gilson J. Capilouto examine a multi-level approach to understanding the maintenance of global coherence in aphasia. Kathryn M. Yorkston and colleagues provide discussion on the training of healthcare professionals and what speech and language pathology and medical education can learn from one another. Yorkston also presents a systematic review asking whether principles of motor learning can enhance retention and transfer of speech skills. Connie A. Tompkins present a single-participant experiment examining generalization of a novel treatment for coarse coding deficit in right hemisphere damage. Finally Chris Code returns to the topic of apportioning time for aphasia treatment. This book was originally published as a special issue of Aphasiology. | The Science of Aphasia Rehabilitation

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Metaphysics A Contemporary Introduction

Metaphysics A Contemporary Introduction

Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction is for students who have already completed an introductory philosophy course and need a fresh look at the central topics in the core subject of metaphysics. It is essential reading for any student of the subject. This Fourth Edition is revised and updated and includes two new chapters on (1) Parts and Wholes and (2) Metaphysical Indeterminacy or vagueness. This new edition also keeps the user-friendly format the chapter overviews summarizing the main topics concrete examples to clarify difficult concepts annotated further reading at the end of each chapter endnotes and a full bibliography. Topics addressed include: the problem of universals the nature of abstract entities the problem of individuation the nature of modality identity through time the nature of time the nature of parts and wholes the problem of metaphysical indeterminacy the Realism/anti-Realism debate. Wherever possible Michael J. Loux and Thomas M. Crisp relate contemporary views to their classical sources in the history of philosophy. As experienced teachers of philosophy and important contributors to recent debates Loux and Crisp are uniquely qualified to write this book. | Metaphysics A Contemporary Introduction

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