Ladner: 13 books

Now in paperback, this practical guide to cultivating compassion delivers Buddhist and psychological insight right where we need it most—navigating the difficulties of our daily lives. Compassion is often seen as a distant, altruistic ideal cultivated by saints, or as an unrealistic response...

In a strange twist on classic time travel mechanics, Gareth Kuykendall volunteers for the Timeplane project, in an attempt to forget his failed marriage.Timeplane is a short story by Science Fiction writer, Jon Ladner, author of The Turing Test.

Ethnography is an increasingly important research method in the private sector, yet ethnographic literature continues to focus on an academic audience. Sam Ladner fills the gap by advancing rigorous ethnographic practice that is tailored to corporate settings where colleagues are not steeped in social...

The definitive cookbook on refined Italian Cuisine by the celebrated chef at Mario Batali's and Lidia Bastianich's award-winning destination restaurant in New York City. Mark Ladner, the Chef at Del Posto, redefines what excellent Italian Cooking in America can be. With a focus on regional...

This book provides a practical overview of Canadian trade-mark practice.Chapters 1 through 3 summarize general trade-mark practice in Canada, including the procedural and specific requirements for filing trade-mark applications. Chapter 3 highlights some of the unique aspects of these requirements...

Now in its third edition, this book is directed toward patent agents/attorneys and lawyers, agent trainees, in-house patent counsel, technology transfer officers, and inventors specializing in the life sciences and chemistry. It aims to outline the features of Canadian patent practice that are most...

The world is changing.Science fiction writers have long prophesied of a time when the world will be served by robots, carving out a new role in society. But before robots can assume the full mantle they are destined to someday hold, their introduction into the household raises many questions about...

Our reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in a food supply riddled with hidden environmental, economic and health care costs and beset by rising food prices. With only a handful of corporations responsible for the lions share of the food on our supermarket shelves, we are incredibly vulnerable...

This publication will teach you the basics of how to become a Hydraulic-press Servicer. With step by step guides and instructions, you will not only have a better understanding, but gain valuable knowledge of how to become a Hydraulic-press Servicer

Hung-over and grief-stricken, a man contemplated suicide at the edge of a cliff, until he is unexpectedly distracted by the sight of a woman emerging from the water below... A group of art students protesting the demolition of a housing block decide to turn its destruction into a creative act... Waiting...

This publication will teach you how to use Horseradish in 10 different dishes. With step by step guides and instructions, you will not only learn how to prepare fantastic dishes, but enjoy wonderful meals using Horseradish in 10 different dishes

How large should local governments be? Scholars and public sector reformers alike have asked this question for many years. Size and Local Democracy investigates this subject in four countries where local governments play an important role but are different in size and structure Switzerland, Norway,...

The biologic effects of radiation on normal tissues and tumors represent a complex area for investigation. These effects are of far-reaching consequence to the diagnostic radiologist and the radiation oncologist having a significant impact not only in concepts relative to radiation protection but...