Peter H : 405 books
Down and Out in America
The Origins of Homelessness
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2013
The most accurate and comprehensive picture of homelessness to date, this study offers a powerful explanation of its causes, proposes short- and long-term solutions, and documents the striking contrasts between the homeless of the 1950s and 1960s and the contemporary homeless population, which is younger and contains more women, children, and blacks.
The U.S. Drug Policy Landscape
Insights and Opportunities for Improving the View
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Discussions about reducing the harms associated with drug use and antidrug policies are often politicized, infused with questionable data, and unproductive. This paper provides a nonpartisan primer on drug use and drug policy in the United States. It aims to bring those new to drug policy up to speed...
by Arthur N. Popper, Anthony D. Hawkins, Soraya Bartol
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2014
This Technical Report presents the outcome of a Working Group that was established to determine broadly applicable sound exposure guidelines for fishes and sea turtles. After consideration of the diversity of fish and sea turtles, guidelines were developed for broad groups of animals, defined by the...
by Peter H. Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Hypermobility of Joints 4th Edition follows the same format as its successful predecessors. The aim of which was to provide an overview of hyperlaxity of joints and this edition follows that aim by describing the most recent research and new developments in biochemistry, as well as providing practical...
Representation and Inequality in Late Nineteenth-Century America
The Politics of Apportionment
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2012
This book demonstrates that apportionment, although long overlooked by scholars, dominated state politics in late nineteenth-century America, setting the boundaries not only for legislative districts but for the nature of representative democracy. The book examines the fierce struggles over apportionment...
The World's Water 2004-2005
The Biennial Report on Freshwater Resources
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2013
The quality and availability of fresh water are of critical importance to human and ecosystem health. Given its central role in the functioning of all living systems, water is arguably the mimportant of all natural resources.
Produced biennially, The World's Water provides a timely examination...
Transnational Competence
Empowering Curriculums for Horizon-rising Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2015
In this timely new contribution, Koehn and Rosenau develop their transnational-competence framework and demonstrate the promise of its application across six critical professions: teacher education, engineering, business management, social work, sustainable-development (encompassing agricultural sciences,...
by Peter H. Davids
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to...
Altered State?
Assessing How Marijuana Legalization in California Could Influence Marijuana Consumption and Public Budgets
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2010
Legalizing marijuana in California would lead to a major decline in the pretax price, but the price for consumers will depend heavily on taxes, the regulatory regime structure, and how taxes and regulations are enforced. The lower price and nonprice effects will increase consumption, but it is unclear...
Neuroscience in Information Systems Research
Applying Knowledge of Brain Functionality Without Neuroscience Tools
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2017
This book shows how information systems (IS) scholars can effectively apply neuroscience expertise in ways that do not require neuroscience tools. However, the approach described here is intended to complement neuroscience tools, not to supplant them. Written by leading scholars in the field, it presents...
by Lonie R Salkowski, MD, Marios Loukas
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
Imaging is ever more integral to anatomy education and throughout modern medicine. Building on the success of previous editions, this fully revised fifth edition provides a superb foundation for understanding applied human anatomy, offering a complete view of the structures and relationships within...
Errors and Fouls
Inside Baseball's Ninety-Nie Most Popular Myths
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Handrinos examines the underlying issues that affect all fans: modern game tactics, playoff formats, and baseball economies. The author's contrarian analysis and witty writing makes Errors and Fouls essential reading for anyone wanting to know how today's baseball world really works.
by Nicholas R. Galloway, Winfried M. K. Amoaku, Peter H. Galloway
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2016
Since the last edition of this book, there have been a number of advances in the fields of glaucoma, corneal disease, medical retina and genetics. This new edition discusses these developments while also providing an introduction to the specialty of clinical ophthalmology for medical students, trainee...
Mastering the Financial Dimension of Your Psychotherapy Practice
The Definitive Resource for Private Practice
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2017
Written by two therapists with extensive business experience, Mastering the Financial Dimension of Your Psychotherapy Practice addresses the clinical and financial challenges of establishing and maintaining a successful private practice. This book contains updated content on investing strategies,...