Thoroughly updated for its Third Edition, this pocket-sized handbook provides easy access to clinical trial data that are crucial in therapeutic decision-making. The book enables clinicians to quickly review the studies that support or refute an intervention and choose the most appropriate, cost-eff[...]
For the awesomely daring women in our lives comes the perfect gift: a jewel of a book that collects vintage candid snapshots of women enjoying unconventional activities. For the last two decades, Peter Cohen has been combing estate sales and flea markets collecting vernacular, or "found," photograph[...]
The standard rationality hypothesis implies that behaviour can be represented as the maximization of a suitably restricted utility function. This hypothesis not only lies at the heart of a large body of recent work in economics, of course, but also in political science, ethics, and other major branc[...]
A premier New Testament scholar explores how Jesus' trial and execution are portrayed in the New Testament and how that portrayal has affected biblical studies, Christian theology, and Jewish-Christian relations through history. Tomson has written an accessible, responsible analysis of the biblical [...]
Jesus's ministry included not only preaching and teaching, points out British Bible teacher Peter J. Horrobin, but fully one-third of Christ's recorded healings involved deliverance. In this groundbreaking work, Horrobin urges believers to exercise the authority of Jesus in this often-ignored dimens[...]
This comprehensive overview of all aspects of the publishing process has been written especially for prospective authors who want to learn more about the field to advance their careers and publishing success. More than just a 'how to' book, this volume explains the entire context of scholarly publis[...]
This comprehensive overview of all aspects of the publishing process has been written especially for prospective authors who want to learn more about the field to advance their careers and publishing success. More than just a 'how to' book, this volume explains the entire context of scholarly publis[...]
This text presents the most important and influential social psychological theories and research programs in contemporary sociology. Original chapters by the scholars who initiated and developed these theoretical perspectives provide full descriptions of each theory, its background, development, an[...]
This text presents the most important and influential social psychological theories and research programs in contemporary sociology. Original chapters by the scholars who initiated and developed these theoretical perspectives provide full descriptions of each theory, its background, development, an[...]
Reflects the dynamic nature of modern genetics by emphasizing an experimental, inquiry-based approach with a treatment of many research experiments. This text is suitable for students who have had some background in biology and chemistry and who are interested in learning the central concepts of gen[...]
More than the memorable adventures of a young boy, an elfin fairy, and a swarthy pirate who gives new meaning to the phrase "right hook," "Peter Pan" is an enduring tale that speaks of magic and innocence, fair play and personal virtue. The timeless artwork of such masters as F. D. Bedford (the orig[...]
"Narrative Theory: Core Concepts and Critical Debates" addresses two frequently asked questions about narrative studies: "what is narrative theory?" and "how do different approaches to narrative relate to each other?" In engaging with these questions, the book demonstrates the diversity and vitality[...]
A presentation of the main themes of de Lubrac's monumental study where he demonstrates that all forms of scriptural exegesis are part of the ongoing reflective life of God and the process by which the human race learns to share its mystery.[...]
We know that Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 outlawed paganism and made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire manipulated the Council of Nicea in 325 exercised absolute authority over the church, co-opting it for the aims of empire And if Constantine the emperor were no[...]
Images of beautiful Spanish horses performing high school movements and airs above the ground, carrying costumed Spaniards at the Feria or evading the horns of black fighting bulls with courage and agility have entranced horse lovers for centuries. Increasingly, riders are buying or importing Spanis[...]
One man saved the British Royal Family in the first decades of the 20th century - he wasn't a prime minister or an archbishop of Canterbury. He was an almost unknown, and self-taught, speech therapist named Lionel Logue, whom one newspaper in the 1930s famously dubbed 'The Quack who saved a King'. [...]
One man saved the British Royal Family in the first decades of the 20th century - amazingly he was an almost unknown, and certainly unqualified, speech therapist called Lionel Logue, whom one newspaper in the 1930s famously dubbed 'The Quack who saved a King'. Logue wasn't a British aristocrat or ev[...]
This book provides a comprehensive economic approach for the analysis of organizational structure. It considers the parallels of coordination within firms, coordination between firms and market coordination and offers an economic analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of various instruments of[...]
"Market Theory and the Price System" was published in 1963 as Kirzner's first (and only) textbook. This volume presents an integrated view of Austrian price theory. The basic aim of the book is to utilise the tools of economic reasoning to explain the market process. The unique framework Kirzner dev[...]