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Dale H. Klooster , and Warren W. Allen Manufacturer: South-Western Educational Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0538613610 |
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Need Analysis: Tools for the Human Services and Education (Applied Social Research Methods)
John A. McKillip Manufacturer: Sage Publications, Inc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0803926480 |
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"This work brings together material of relevance to a wide range of courses in evaluation, policy analysis, social services, and welfare and planning. . . Equal opportunity and affirmative action workers should also look at this." --Media Information Australia Need assessment has grown in popularity in recent years as a tool to inform decision makers. The purposes of this book are to present the primary social science research techniques used in need identification (e.g., client surveys, key informant interviews) and to provide a framework for understanding and integrating this information in a need assessment. Emphasis is placed on convergent analysis and social marketing models of assessment. Actual examples from human service and education need analysis are used effectively throughout the book. Need Analysis is directed to students in human services, social sciences, and education who are studying for careers that involve administrative and research duties. It is also for administrators and researchers in school, mental health, and similar organizations who conduct or act upon need assessments.
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Mama's Little Baby: The Black Woman's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby's First Year
Dennis Brown , and Pamela A. Toussaint Manufacturer: Plume ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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Created specifically for the needs of the AfricanAmerican mothertobe, this wonderfully comprehensive reference contains everything the pregnant woman needs to know about conception, prenatal care, labor, delivery, and baby care. Wonderfully conversational in tone, this intuitive stepbystep guide provides the latest information on:Customer Reviews:
A Must Have for any mom.......2002-02-11
OK, but not what I expected.......2002-01-19
Excellent book for Pregnancy for Black Perspectives.......2001-08-02
Key things I liked, the section on single moms, down to earth section on going back to work, negotiating leave, creating a budget for the new baby in your life, baby names, and 100% accurate medical information. Paritically on the choices for childbirth, from birthing centers to hospitals and the medications you available now.
This a great book I will keep in my reference for my second child.
Excellent book for The Black Family.......2000-05-30
a must read for african american women.......1998-12-24
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Mama's Little Baby, The Black Woman's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby's First Year
Manufacturer: Plume Book/Penquin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0739416618 |
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From Space to Earth: The Story of Solar Electricity
John Perlin Manufacturer: Harvard University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0674010132 |
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From Space to Earth tracks the evolution of the technology of photovoltaics, the use of solar cells to convert the sun's energy into electricity. John Perlin's painstaking research results in a fascinating account of the development of this technology, from its shaky nineteenth-century beginnings mired in scientific controversy to its high-visibility success in the space program, to its current position as a versatile and promising power source.Customer Reviews:
Surveys the fascinating evolution of photovoltaics.......2001-07-04
Hooray for Photovoltaics!.......2000-04-06
From Space to Earth: The Story of Solar Electricity.......2000-03-27
Several years after writing his first book on solar energy, Mr. Perlin uses From Space to Earth to reflect on the challeges the PV industry and it's early pioneers faced in developing, implementing and introducing a new technology to the World. Personal interviews and historical information are utilized to relay the story of PV technology and the people who helped turn it into a thriving industry that helps to meet the electrical needs of people around the globe.
The future of the PV industy is also addressed and the author expresses his opinions on what the future should hold for photovoltaics. From his support for Building Intergrated Photovoltaics (BI-PV) and distributed generation, to the easy to understand reviews of advances in solar-electric cell and module production, the author provides up to date information on where the industry stands and where it is heading.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the application of solar-electricity or solar energy in general.
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A Guide to Materials Characterization and Chemical Analysis
J. P. Sibilia Manufacturer: Wiley-VCH ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0471186333 |
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Written both for the novice and for the experienced scientist, this miniature encyclopedia concisely describes over one hundred materials methodologies, including evaluation, chemical analysis, and physical testing techniques. Each technique is presented in terms of its use, sample requirements, and the engineering principles behind its methodology. Real life industrial and academic applications are also described to give the reader an understanding of the significance and utilization of technique. There is also a discussion of the limitations of each technique.
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Knowing Ourselves: Human Biology and Evolution
Gbg Staff Manufacturer: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0840367465 |
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Methods of direct solving the Boltzmann equation and study of nonequilibrium flows (Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications)
V.V. Aristov Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1402003889 |
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The outstanding points of our book consist of investigations into the possibility of the numerical schemes of the direct method for solving the Boltzmann equation. Both deterministic and Monte Carlo procedures are considered to evaluate the collision integrals. The main mathematical tool is the conservative splitting method on the basis of which, a set of classical and new problems are solved to study nonequilibrium gas flows. This monograph differs from other books in the same field, because, for example the book by G.A. Bird is concerned with the approach of simulation of rarefied gas flows and the book by C. Cercignani deals with the classical kinetic theory issues and describes mainly the analytical and engineering methods for solving the Boltzmann equation. Our book is the first (as we know) monograph which is devoted to the numerical direct solving of the Boltzmann equation. The intended level of readership are graduate and postgraduate students and researches. This book can be used by the target groups as the mathematical apparatus to numerical study of complex problems of nonequilibrium gas flows.
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The Boltzmann Equation and Its Applications
Manufacturer: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 3540966374 |
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The Boltzmann Equation and Its Applications (Applied Mathematical Sciences)
Carlo Cercignani Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0387966374 |
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This book gives a complete exposition of the present status of the theory of the Boltzmann equation and its applications. The Boltzmann equation, an integrodifferential equation established by Boltzmann in 1872 to describe the state of a dilute gas, still forms the basis for the kinetic theory of gases. It has proved fruitful not only for the study of the classical gases Boltzmann had in mind, but also, properly generalized, for electron transport in nuclear reactors, photon transport in superfluids, and radiative transport in planetary and stellar atmospheres. The text presents a unified approach to the problems arising in these different fields, by exploiting similarities whenever they exist and underlining the differences when necessary. But the main exposition is tied to the classical equation established by Boltzmann. Hence the detailed description of applications refers almost exclusively to monatomic neutral gases. Appropiate references are given to papers dealing with similar problems arising in other fields, with particular concern for neutron transport. A unique feature is the detailed consideration of the boundary conditions to be used in connection with the Boltzmann equation. Other topics covered in detail are the derivation of the Boltzmann equation from first principles, the theory of the linearized Boltzmann equation, the use of model equations, and the various regimes of rarefied gas dynamics. In addition to updating the material to 1987, the main improvement over the previous book of the author, "Theory and Application of the Boltzmann equation" is the detailed survey of the use of the techniques of functional analysis in connection with the nonlinear Boltzmann equation, a subject which has greatly progressed in the last ten years.
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The Peacegiver: How Christ Offers to Heal Hearts and Homes
James L. Ferrell Manufacturer: Deseret Book Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1590382234 |
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What does the atonement mean, practically speaking? How is Christ the answer to a strained relationship with a spouse, child, parent, or sibling? What if I am being mistreatedhow can the atonement help me cope with that? How can I discover the desire to repent when I don't feel the need to repent" And how can I invite others to do the same? These are the challenging, difficult questions of daily life, questions to which the gospel must provide answers if it is to have living, cleansing, redeeming power.The Peacegiver is a book about the answers to these questions. Unlike other books about the atonement, The Peacegiver is written as an extended parable. It tells the story of a man struggling, with the help of a loved one, to come unto Christ. IN reading the rich details of his often difficult journey, we find ourselves embarked on a personal journey of our own. His questions are our questions; his problems, our problems; his discoveries, our discoveries. Along the way, the truths of the gospel are unfolded with surprising clarity and power, illuminating aspects of the atonement that few of us have ever heard or considered before. These surprising implications show us the way to deep and lasting peace in our hearts and homes.
"My peace I give unto you," the Savior declared. The Peacegiver explores in a deeply personal way what we must do to receive the peace he stands willing to give.
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Excellent analogy of the atonement.......2007-10-05
This is a must read! Absolutely amazing. .......2007-07-29
The Peacegiver: How Christ offers to Heal Hearts and Homes.......2007-05-10
can't say enough about this book!!!.......2007-05-08
5 stars doesn't do this book justice.......2007-01-30
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Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Written by Himself, His Early Life as a Slave, His Escape from Bondage, and His Complete History to the Present Time
Frederick Douglass Manufacturer: Adamant Media Corporation ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1402179057 Release Date: 2001-03-13 |
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The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass: His Early Life As a Slave, His Escape from Bondage, His Complete History to the Present Time
Frederick Douglass Manufacturer: Digital Scanning ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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This is the first paperback facsimile edition of a work which contributed strongly to the Black people's struggle for freedom and equality.Born in slavery in Maryland in 1817, Frederick Douglass escaped from servitude twenty years later, joined the ranks of the Abolitionists and devoted a long and fruitful life to the winning of freedom for his people.
Douglass worked with William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips and John Brown, and during the Civil War was so highly regarded by Abraham Lincoln for his contributions to the Union cause that the Great Emancipator called him "the most meritorious person I have ever seen." A fervent integrationist, Douglass was the first of the "freedom riders" and "sit-ins". He felt that true freedom could not come for him until all Blacks were free and equal, and he gave voice and direction to the movement to achieve this goal.
Told in Frederick Douglass's own words, this volume is an important work of Americana.
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UP FROM SLAVERY-THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS.......2007-02-12
One of my Relatives.......2005-04-07
A powerful book, on many levels........1998-10-25
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Life and times of Frederick Douglass, written by himself: His early life as a slave, his escape from bondage, and his complete history to the present time, ... connection with the anti-slavery movement
Frederick Douglass Manufacturer: Park Publiching Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00088G8H8 |
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Life and times of Frederick Douglass: His early life as a slave, his escape from bondage, and his complete history to the present time, including his connection with the anti-slavery movement
Frederick Douglass Manufacturer: De Wolfe, Fiske ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00088FA3Q |
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Brain, Brawn, and Will: The Turmoils and Adventures of Jeff Ross
Charles Brashear Manufacturer: 1st Books Library ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0759633649 |
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Serpent in the Bosom: The Rise and Fall of Slobodan Milosevic
Lenard J. Cohen Manufacturer: Westview Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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A riveting look into the life, personality, and policies of Serbia's president, Slobodan Milosevic. The violent disintegration of the former Yugoslavia highlights the importance of a detailed understanding of the Balkan region. The political outlook and behavior of the Serbs and Serbian elites has been particularly bewildering to Western citizens and decision-makers. Serpent in the Bosom provides an analysis of Serbian politics from 1987 to 2002 that centers on an examination of Slobodan Milosevic's rise to power, his pattern of rule, the war in Kosovo, and the recent democratic "revolution" in Serbia. Lenard Cohen examines Milosevic's shrewd admixture of Serbian nationalism and socialism and his utilization of the media, and other agencies, as part of his "technology of rule." He explores Milosevic's complex relationship with Serbia's intelligentsia, the Orthodox church, the police, and the army, as well as Serbian-Albanian relations and the Belgrade regime's ongoing controversy with Montenegro's political leadership. What emerges is a clearer understanding of Serbia's enigmatic leader, his influence on the Balkans, and the process of political transition in Yugoslavia.This revised and updated edition includes material on Milosevic's indictment before the International Tribunal at Hague and an analysis of Yugoslav political developments since 00/12.
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An example of historical determinism.......2005-07-06
Slobo not party animal.......2005-04-29
Excellent one volume treatment of Milosevic's rule.......2001-08-01
It is not just a biography, though that, too, can be found in the sections discussing Milosevic's rise to power (frequently drawing on the pathbreaking work of Serb journalist Slavoljub Djukic). Cohen's work is much more a well-researched account of the main political events, players, and contexts in Serbia/Yugoslavia where Milosevic is the central, but far from exclusive, focus.
Cohen treats primarily domestic politics, but also spends a fair amount of time on the foreign context, particularly in relation to Dayton and also the Kosovo conflict. He is particularly good on summarizing the levers of power and patrimonial methods used by Milosevic, and especially Serbian political culture--something of a favorite topic with Cohen--that helped to underpin Milosevic's rule. Cohen's cultural emphasis leads him to argue that some authoritarian social attitudes are likely to trouble, though not necessarily determine, Serbian politics after Milosevic's departure.
As much as I like the political-party level details available in Robert Thomas's _Politics of Serbia in the 1990s_ (especially on party origins), and the interesting political-cultural account in Eric Gordy's _The Culture of Power in Serbia_, Cohen does a better, more thorough job fleshing out the factional character of the Milosevic regime and its opposition, with more attention paid to basic features of political economy and analysis of social support for political players. It might be possible to improve on this book by touching up details and tightening particular arguments, but for an avowed case study speaking to larger questions, Cohen has raised the empirical and analytical bar impressively high.
Cohen's treatment of the Kosovo conflict is quite good in its details, but journalist Tim Judah's book on Kosovo is better on the genealogy and players of Albanian military and political groups and the negotiations at Rambouillet and during the war. For laypeople, Cohen also gives an excellent thumbnail sketch of debates over the character of nationalism, and concrete policy outcomes in the Balkans as a result of the debate. He does not, however, really clarify to what extent nationalism on any side should be tolerated and respected, preferring instead to warn the West in general terms to be "open-minded" and "pragmatic" of the complexities behind myths and national aspirations. It's a plea for comprehension first, but short on policy specifics, which, in retrospect, is perhaps not such a bad thing.
The only other flaw I have to mention is the repeated and distracting spelling errors [e.g., "loosing" for losing] and somewhat less frequent syntactical / grammatical mistakes peppered throughout. Considering how hard it is for all of us to edit our own copy after months of staring at monitors, the fault lies with copy editors who are paid not to rely solely on their spell-checkers and who might have tinkered in mistaken directions with the original copy.
This book is fairly smoothly written, although perhaps somewhat dense for non-academics. As of this writing, you'll be hard pressed to find a better account of Milosevic's Serbia, and I count it as a good reference and analytic help in my own research on Serbia compared to her neighbors. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could, but I'm happy to round it up to 5 because it'll be awhile before anyone tops Cohen's accomplishment.
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Serpent in the Bosom: The Rise and Fall of Slobodan Milosevic.
LENARD J.: COHEN Manufacturer: Westview Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000UD0ONA |
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MAN WITH A MISSION MEL TROTTER AND HIS LEGACY FOR THE RESCUE MISSION MOVEMENT
Leona Hertel Manufacturer: Kregel Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000JJVPTC |
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