L M David: 237 books
Commonplace Commitments
Thinking through the Legacy of Joseph P. Fell
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2016
Joseph P. Fell proposes that the solution to the problem of nihilism is found in the common experience of persons and the everyday commitments that one makes to people, practices, and institutions. In his landmark 1979 book Heidegger and Sartre, and in his subsequent essays, Fell describes a quiet...
by David M. Stillman, Ronni L. Gordon
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2012
Master the essential building blocks of French-language fluency with facilite
The Ultimate French Verb Review and Practice is your key to acquiring enhanced skills on the road to French fluency. More than just another French verb guide, it provides you with a concise review of verb forms and extensive...
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Research and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2011
Cross-Cultural Psychology is a leading textbook offering senior undergraduate and graduate students a thorough and balanced overview of the whole field of cross-cultural psychology. The team of internationally acclaimed authors present the latest empirical research, theory, methodology and applications...
by David M. Stillman, Ronni L. Gordon
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2015
Better than ever! The bestselling intermediate-level workbook has been expanded into a comprehensive, dynamic digital/print study tool that's sure to help you master French
Based on the principle that strong grammar skills are necessary for foreign language mastery, The Ultimate French Review...
by David A. Frederick, Erica Berg, Susan Carnell
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
You’ve read the books. You’ve seen the films. Now get inside the heads of your favorite Twilight characters (just like Edward can!) in The Psychology of Twilight.Explore the minds and motives of Bella, Edward, Jacob, and more with a deeper look at the series that’s captured the hearts—and psyches—of...
by Lenore E.A. Walker, James M. Pann, David L. Shapiro
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2015
This timely brief resource introduces a new evidence-based model for treatment of mentally ill individuals in jails, with emphasis on community-based options. Forensic mental health experts review police alternatives to arresting mentally ill persons in confrontations, the efficacy of problem-solving...
by M. Donald Hancock, Christopher J. Carman, Marjorie Castle
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2018
Politics in Europe, Seventh Edition introduces students to the power of the European Union as well as seven political systems—the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Poland—within a common analytical framework that enables students to conduct both single-case and cross-national analysis....
Achieving sustainable cultivation of cassava Volume 2
Genetics, breeding, pests and diseases
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2017
Originating in South America, cassava is now grown in over 100 countries around the world. It is the third most important source of calories in the tropics after rice and maize. Its caloric value, as well as its ability to tolerate dry conditions and poor soils, makes it a key food security crop in...
Lost City, Found Pyramid
Understanding Alternative Archaeologies and Pseudoscientific Practices
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2016
*Lost City, Found Pyramid delves into the fascinating world of sensational “pseudoarchaeology,” from perennial discoveries of lost pyramids or civilizations to contemporary ghost-hunting and reality TV. It examines how nonscientific pursuit of myths and legends warps both public perceptions of...
by Dr. Alan C. Acock, Dr. Katherine R. Allen, Peggye Dilworth-Anderson
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2004
Sponsored by the National Council on Family Relations, the Sourcebook of Family Theory and Research is the reference work on theory and methods for family scholars and students around the world. This volume provides a diverse, eclectic, and paradoxically mature approach to theorizing and demonstrates...
by Lawrence M. Friedman, Curt D. Furberg, David L. DeMets
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2010
The clinical trial is “the most definitive tool for evaluation of the applicability of clinical research.” It represents “a key research activity with the potential to improve the quality of health care and control costs through careful comparison of alternative treatments” [1]. It has been...
The Soul of Statesmanship
Shakespeare on Nature, Virtue, and Political Wisdom
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2018
Shakespeare’s plays explore a staggering range of political topics, from the nature of tyranny, to the practical effects of Christianity on politics and the family, to the meaning and practice of statesmanship. From great statesmen like Burke and Lincoln to the American frontiersman sitting by his...
Complex Contracting
Government Purchasing in the Wake of the US Coast Guard's Deepwater Program
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2013
Complex Contracting draws on core social science concepts to provide wide-ranging practical advice on how best to manage complex acquisitions. Using a strong analytical framework, the authors assess contract management practices, suggesting strategies for improvement and ways to avoid the pitfalls...
Anthropology and Food Policy
Human Dimensions of Food Policy in Africa and Latin America
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Addressing broad issues of production, distribution, and consumption, the seven essays in this volume introduce readers to anthropological work in food policy. They show how information gathered from fieldwork—especially at the individual, family, and community levels—can help professionals plan and assess policies.