The Violence-Prone Workplace: A New Approach to Dealing With Hostile, Threatening, and Uncivil Behavior (Ilr Paperback.)

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Almost every week reports of violence erupting in the workplace make headlines. Contrary to popular opinion, such incidents are not random and senseless but, according to Richard V. Denenberg and Mark Braverman, typically result from conflict that has been allowed to fester. Combining the insights of both crisis management and dispute resolution, their book presents a comprehensive look at the problem of violence on the job, including ways of preventing it.

Rather than focusing on the supposedly "lethal" or dysfunctional employee as the source of danger, Denenberg and Braverman point to the dysfunctional workplace as the problem. They describe underlying factors in the workplace which can foster extreme behavior and prevent an effective response. Calling for early intervention in situations that could result in violence, the authors suggest specific techniques for reducing the risk that an office, plant, or school will suffer crises arising from threats or a climate of hostility.

At the heart of the book are fourteen vivid examples of real-life incidents involving violence, a threat of violence, or a perception that such a threat was made. They include instances in which domestic violence spilled over into the workplace, difficulties caused by racial and ethnic tension, and explosive behavior in response to common workplace occurrences such as downsizing or a change in corporate culture. Each example is followed by an analysis of the response to the actual or potential danger, indicating where mistakes were made because of poor information, bad judgment, absence of a clear policy, lack of consensus, or even irrational fear.

An extensive appendix provides government guidelines and sample policies intended to serve as templates for violence-prevention plans. Both the examples and sample policies allow organizations to benefit from the experience of others and avoid common mistakes.

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Revealing stories.......2000-01-25

" The Violence Prone Workplace is a revealing collection of true stories of troubled workers. The stakes are very high in these case studies. Richard Denenberg and Mark Braverman give us an invaluable resource for learning how to recognize these situations and deal with them constructively."--Robert J. Rabin, Syracuse University

a valuable resource.......2000-01-25

"Anyone connected with the workplace needs to know the valuable lessons about the origin and impact of workplace violence that Denenberg and Braverman have carefully distilled from the tragedies and case studies analyzed in this book, and then be cognizant of the useful methods they suggest for dealing with the increasing frequency of such occurrences in our society."-Jay S. Siegel, Harvard University. Former Chairman, Labor & Employment Section American Bar Association

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Going beyond the usual state-centric approach to the study of the politics of neoliberal reform, Moisés Arce emphasizes the importance of understanding the interaction between state reformers and collective actors in society. In Market Reform in Society he helpfully focuses our attention on how various societal groups are affected by different types of reform and how their responses in turn affect the state's subsequent pursuit of reform.

As a country characterized by strong state autonomy and widespread disintegration of civil society and representative institutions during the 1990s when Alberto Fujimori was president, Peru serves as an excellent case for examining how collective actors can succeed in influencing the reform process. Arce compares reforms in three areas: taxation, pension privatization, and social-sector programs in poverty alleviation and health decentralization. Differences in the concentration or dispersion of costs and benefits, he shows, affected incentives for groups to form and engage in collective action for supporting, opposing, or modifying the reforms.

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Market Reform in Society - Post-Crisis Politics and Economic Change in Authoritarian Peru
Moises Arce
Manufacturer: Pennsylvania State University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORBOWM

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The rural economy has experienced many wide-ranging and complex changes in recent years. These stem in large measure from changes in socioeconomic norms and values, but also from reforms of agricultural policy, political thinking on the environment, increased international competitive pressures and changes in the structure of social and regional funding. Various attempts have been made to understand and predict the causal structure of these interrelationships through economic models. The input-output approach provides one such methodology for economic modelling and this book applies this approach to a range of rural economic problems, including multiplier effects, forestry and pluriactivity. It combines various case studies with more theoretical discussions. It will serve as a supplementary reference text for students of agricultural, environmental and rural economics and policy, and will also be useful for professional economists in this sector.

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This book is a practical guide to the preparation and use of immobilized affinity ligands for purification, catalysis, and analysis. Special emphasis is given to immunochemical techniques including antibody isolation, preparation of antibody fragments using immobilized enzymes, and immunoaffinity chromatography. The book provides easy-to-follow, well-tested protocols to allow the uninitiated to use these techniques to the maximum advantage with minimum hassle. In addition, it shows researchers how to save money by making their own optimized affinity supports.

Key Features
* Matrix activation
* Ligand immobilization
* Binding and elution of target molecules
* Enzyme catalysis on solid supports
* Analytical affinity chromatography
* Isolation/purification of antibodies
* Preparation of antibody fragments
* Immunoaffinity chromatography
* Immobilization of nucleic acids
* Use of immobilized ligands for removal of trace contaminants
Practical advice on choosing:
* Matrices
* Spacers
* Methods of activation and coupling
Background information and insights on:
* Affinity interactions
* The ease and power of affinity chromatography
* Attaching molecules to insoluble supports
* Matrices currently in use
* Over 20 methods of activation
* Spacers
* Extensive References

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Immobilized Affinity Ligand Techniques
Greg T.; Mallia, A. Krishna; Smith, Paul K. Hermanson
Manufacturer: Academic Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000LZJH4O

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The issues raised by research in animal behavior are often different from those raised by research in molecular biology and pharmacology. Studies of animal behavior often bring scientists into close and prolonged contact with their subjects. Due to this proximity, some researchers may feel confronted with the ethics of certain practices concerning human-animal interaction, especially when many investigators have been involved. The issue becomes even more controversial due to the fact that lay people in society often identify with the emotional reactions of animals. This book addresses the particular dilemmas and issues of relevance to the field of animal behavior. Part I concerns changing research practices and rules from both the institutional and personal perspective. The author considers the transformation of patterns of acceptable use in law and within the American Psychological Association, as well as the changing perspective with which scientists may evaluate some of their past work. Part II focuses on current issues regarding animal research and how scientists make practical decisions regarding their experimental subjects. Part III explores ways of assessing the animal's well, preferably by asking the animal. Finally, part IV discusses the influences animals can exert on research practitioners, although those affected may not be aware of it, and animal activism.

Responsible Conduct with Animals in Research

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Responsible Conduct with Animals in Research
Lynette A. Hart
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKB4L0

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Responsible Conduct with Animals in Research
Lynette A. Hart
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OK8LR0

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Another "eye opener" for everyone from Animal!

An eye-opener where various punches are concerned.

To Bust or not to Bust

WoW

Fists, Wits, And A Wicked Right: Surviving On The Wild Side Of The Street
Marc Animal MacYoung
Manufacturer: Paladin Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Animal says that itÂ's awareness, wits and fists that will keep you safe out there, not some fancy Oriental fighting form. And here, he gets down to the fine points and brutal technicalities of blows and targeting Â- the critical stuff that will keep you from becoming dead meat.

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Another "eye opener" for everyone from Animal!.......2006-10-09

Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Marc "Animal" MacYoung's, "Fists, Wits, and a Wicked Right."

Once again, Marc gives you a no-holds barred look at the reality of fighting and surviving on the street. This book is simply loaded with sound principles and easy to learn techniques for making the most of a bad situation. Marc's not-so-politically correct way of explaining things is always refreshing in today's society where everyone wants to sugarcoat everything so as not to offend anyone. In some ways, I would compare Marc's method of teaching to the comical rants of George Carlin. You may be offended by what he says, but by golly it's the truth. And yes, sometimes the truth hurts.

If you are a strict traditional martial artist with a closed mind then (although this book would definitely be good for you), don't waste your time or money buying it. However, regardless of your training background, if you have an open mind and are willing to look at something from a slightly different viewpoint, then I would highly recommend that you add this book (and others like it) to your personal library.

I am a traditionally trained martial artist in both Karate and Tae Kwon Do, as well as being ranked in several other disciplines. However, unlike a lot of schools that have degenerated down to teaching a diluted "sport" version of these arts, I was fortunate enough to be taught the practical version of each technique alongside the traditional version.

Although a lot of what Marc teaches in this book I already knew, there were just as many things that I didn't know, or was shown from a different view point.

Remember, if you think you know everything, you actually know nothing!

An eye-opener where various punches are concerned........2003-11-23

Ah, my love-hate relationship with Macyoung continues... Mostly, I don't like the tough-guy attitude that goes with these books, but the techniques, while unorthodox, can work if you practice them, and the underlying principles are almost always sound. This is probably Macyoung's most technique-oriented book, and covers mostly targets, devided into general areas (head, neck, limbs). I like the fact that Macyoung addresses the often avoided question of what part of the fist to strike with, and offers several options without really playing favorites. I still don't really think his "hanging punch" is all that great, but it did open my eyes enough to tweek it a little bit to fit me. I'm also not too sure some of the body targets would be available in a stand-up fight. The chapter on "blows" (only hand techniques) only addresses the mechanics of the arm, and not stuff like "tuck in your chin" or "get your hips into it". It's almost a start-up book for fighting, but is kind of limited in it's scope, technically speaking. The only chapter on defense is all about shedding, which is an OK idea, but in order to roll with the punch, you have to get hit first, which isn't exactly my idea of fun. I think of this book as being the unwritten chapter of "Cheap Shots, Ambushes, and Other Lessons", and it's a great companion piece to that book. If you are a "hard" stylist looking to expand your horizons, or a guy trying to get a clue about how to put a hurtin' to someone, it's an alright book on it's own, just not in my personal top ten list.

To Bust or not to Bust.......2002-06-04

First let me say this is a worthwhile purchase. Why? It offers a "blow by blow" guide to punching in a non-grappling street fight. Now it is a bit wordy, but if you know how to read in-between the lines you are getting some useful street fighting information. There are some hardcore punching techniques *Hanging punch, read this and practice. There is more to a street fight than connecting your fists against somebody's head. It involves know where to hit and type of punch to use at a given time.

WoW.......2000-04-01

This book is great,I'm an experice wrestler in collegit,Greco Roman and freestyle. i have also done some sambo and judo.this book really gave me a cutting edge. it help me beat people on the streets who wanted to "test" my skill,outside of mats and rules.y goal is to be in the FC some day and this book will help any one from a 6 yearold to a eldely

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Practical information to help hurting men work through the stages of post-abortion syndrome and find comfort in the reassurance of God's love and acceptance.

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Healing A Father's Heart-A Post Abortion Bible Study for Men.......2001-11-20

Overall, this book is a good foundation for any man to understand the grieving process he is going through in the aftermath of abortion. The questions at the end of each chapter are throught-provoking and will help the male to come out of denial if his feelings have been supressed. The questions chosen for group discussion will certainly assure the men that others are experiencing what he is experiencing and that he is not alone in his grief. I gave this book a 4-star rating as I see this Bible Study as a beginning process in the areas of anger, forgiveness, and depression. More counsel, either one-on-one or in a support group, would need to go more indepth for a greater healing to occur. Chapter 8 shows the real 'heart motives' behind an abortion choice, and chapter 9 has excellent closure for the man who has worked through his unresolved grief.

Since this book is authored by two women, my main concern before reading this book was whether or not it would really be able to speak to the man, his issues, his perspective, and his grief. My concerns were relieved as I completed this reading. I am planning to use this book with post-abortive men in my own ministry, both professionally as a pastor, and as Counseling Director at our local Pregnancy Helpline.

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Around the year 776, the monk Beatus of the monastery of Santo Toribio compiled a commentary on the Apocalypse from the extensive library of patristic exegetical literature. This is the first publication to provide a thorough historical context for the origin and evolution of the tradition of
Apocalypse imagery. Offering a Corpus of nearly 2000 illustrations, the five volumes of The Illustrated Beatus will show the complete Apocalypse cycle of thirty-two medieval manuscripts and fragments from the ninth to the thirteenth century. Volume I, the introductory text, deals with Beatus'
biography and the questions surrounding his text and sources. Various hypotheses about the compilation, function, and development of the illustration cycles are discussed in detail, and the relevant problems and solutions proposed are also elucidated. Including tables, and an appendix of all the
inscriptions accompanying the illustrations, a complete bibliography, and exhaustive indexes, these beautiful volumes capture the artistic creativity of the Spanish people.

The Illustrated Beatus: A Corpus of the Illustrations of the Commentary on the Apocalypse, Vol. 4

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The Illustrated Beatus: A Corpus of the Illustrations of the Commentary on the Apocalypse, Vol. 4
John Williams
Manufacturer: Harvey Miller Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MUW5Z6

The Illustrated Beatus: A Corpus of the Illustrations of the Commentary on the Apocalypse: Introduction (Illustrated Beatus), Vol. 1

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The Illustrated Beatus: A Corpus of the Illustrations of the Commentary on the Apocalypse: Introduction (Illustrated Beatus), Vol. 1
John Williams
Manufacturer: Harvey Miller Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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