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England, Spain and the Gran Armada 1585-1604

England, Spain and the Gran Armada 1585-1604

M. J. Rodriguez; Simon Adams

Barnes Noble Books-Imports, Div of Rowman Littlefield Pubs., Inc
1991
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This volume presents fresh considerations of some of the more debated aspects of the Enterprise of England and the voyage of the Spanish Armada. The contributions range over a number of important subjects: the outbreak of war between England and Spain; its economic, religious and dynastic context; the strategy of the Enterprise of England; the formation of the invasion fleet and army; Spanish shipbuilding and navigation; and the medical services of the Armada. The contributors are all leading U.K. and Spanish experts in the field.
Pizzo & Poplack's Pediatric Oncology

Pizzo & Poplack's Pediatric Oncology

Susan M. Blaney; Lee J. Helman; Peter C. Adamson

Wolters Kluwer Health
2020
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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Comprehensive, authoritative, and up to date, Pizzo and Poplack’s Pediatric Oncology, 8th Edition, remains your most trusted source of information on the care and research of children with cancer. This award-winning text is the single most comprehensive reference on the biology and genetics of childhood cancer, its diagnosis and multimodal treatment, and long-term management. In the tradition of excellence established by Drs. Philip A. Pizzo and David G. Poplack, this 8th Edition keeps you fully informed while helping you collaborate more effectively with others on the cancer care team to enhance quality-of-life issues for patients and families. Covers all aspects of the breadth and depth of childhood cancer, including basic science, diagnostic tools, principles of treatment, and clinical trials, as well as highly detailed, definitive coverage of each pediatric malignancy. Includes updates to current treatment approaches based on the results of recently completed and published clinical research. Contains new information on the biology of pediatric malignancies and strategies for the conduct of clinical trials that reflect the rapid pace of laboratory discovery. Features chapters on palliative care and education, and covers supportive care in contexts such as emergencies, infectious disease, and nutrition. Provides expert guidance on state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary care for children and families, including psychosocial aspects of care and perspectives from patients and parents. Discusses the cooperative nature of pediatric oncology as a model for cancer research with information from cooperative clinical trial groups and consortia. Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
Pizzo & Poplack's Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology

Pizzo & Poplack's Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology

SUSAN M. BLANEY; LEE J. HELMAN; PETER C. ADAMSON

Wolters Kluwer Health
2025
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Pizzo and Poplack’s Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology, 9th Edition remains the definitive, comprehensive reference in pediatric oncology. Under the expert editorial leadership of Drs. Susan M. Blaney, Peter C. Adamson, and Lee J. Helman, this edition builds on a legacy of excellence spanning decades. A world-renowned team of international, multidisciplinary experts delivers authoritative, up-to-date insights into the biology and genetics of childhood cancer, diagnostic techniques, and multimodal treatment approaches. The Ninth Edition integrates the latest research breakthroughs, including advances in targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and precision medicine. It also expands its in-depth coverage of supportive care, symptom management, survivorship, and the long-term effects of therapy. This award-winning text continues to be the essential guide for pediatric oncologists, hematologists, researchers, and trainees dedicated to improving outcomes for children with cancer. Comprehensive Scope: Covers all aspects of pediatric cancer, from basic biology and genetics to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term survivorship. Cutting-Edge Updates: Reflects the latest clinical trial data and breakthroughs in targeted and immune-based therapies. Precision Medicine Focus: Highlights biomarker-driven approaches and personalized treatment strategies. Supportive Care Expertise: Provides deep guidance on symptom management, palliative care, and psychosocial support for children and families. Trusted Authority: Written and edited by leading experts, ensuring evidence-based, multidisciplinary perspectives.
Robust Multivariable Flight Control

Robust Multivariable Flight Control

Richard J. Adams; James M. Buffington; Andrew G. Sparks; Siva S. Banda

Springer London Ltd
2011
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Manual flight control system design for fighter aircraft is one of the most demanding problems in automatic control. Fighter aircraft dynamics generally have highly coupled uncertain and nonlinear dynamics. Multivariable control design techniques offer a solution to this problem. Robust Multivariable Flight Control provides the background, theory and examples for full envelope manual flight control system design. It gives a versatile framework for the application of advanced multivariable control theory to aircraft control problems. Two design case studies are presented for the manual flight control of lateral/directional axes of the VISTA-F-16 test vehicle and an F-18 trust vectoring system. They demonstrate the interplay between theory and the physical features of the systems.
The Color Of Wealth

The Color Of Wealth

Barbara J. Robles; Betsy Leondar-Wright; Rose M. Brewer; Rebecca Adamson

The New Press
2005
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Identifies discriminatory legal practices that benefit white Americans while preventing minorities from participating in government wealth-building programs, sharing the insights of five leading experts on the racial wealth divide to demonstrate the decisive influence of government on the net worth of everyday people. Original.
Dark Minds

Dark Minds

B. A. Morton; Emma Pullar; Louise Jensen; Tara Lyons; Richard T. Burke; Betsy Reavley; Tony R. Cox; S.E. Lynes; Ross Greenwood; JT Lawrence; Ron Nicholson; Lisa Hall; KA Richardson; A.J. Sendall; Pete Adams; A.S. King; L J Ross; Paul D. Brazill; April Taylor; Joel Hames; Anita Waller; Simon Maltman; Jim Ody; Steve Dunne; Peter Best; Tess Makovesky; Alex Walters; Paul Gitsham; M.A. Comley; Stephen Edger; Nick Jackson; Roz White; David Evans; Lucy V. Hay; Alex Shaw; Jane E. James; Mark L. Fowler; Charlie Flowers; Hannah Haq

Bloodhound Books
2016
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A collection of short stories from some of your favourite authors. Do you think you know darkness? Think again. Bloodhound Books presents Dark Minds—a collection of stories by authors who have come together to produce an anthology that will lure, tantalise and shock its readers. What took place By the Water? What goes on behind A Stranger’s Eyes? And what is so special about Slow Roast Pork? From master authors such as Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Louise Jensen and Anita Waller, readers can expect a one hell of a ride . . . All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Hospice UK and Sophie’s Appeal. Dark Minds is a collection of 40 crime and thriller short stories from authors including; Louise Jensen, L.J. Ross, Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Betsy Reavley, Alex Walters and Anita Waller plus many more. For the complete table of contents, Look Inside.
Adam

Adam

Henri J.M Nouwen

ORBIS BOOKS (USA)
2022
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In the year before his unexpected death in 1996, Henri Nouwen set out to write a book about the Creed. His plans changed when he learned of the death of his friend Adam Arnett, a profoundly handicapped young man from the L'Arche Daybreak Community where Nouwen lived. Adam could not speak or even move without assistance. Gripped by frequent seizures, he spent his life in obscurity. And yet, for Nouwen, Adam became "my friend, my teacher, and my guide." It was Adam who led Nouwen to a new understanding of his faith and what it means to be Beloved of God. Through the story of Adam, Nouwen found a new way to tell God's story of Jesus and the story of all of us human creatures, broken and yet beloved, who live in a world charged with the mystery of God's love. In an afterword to this edition, Robert Ellsberg, Nouwen's editor, writes: "In rereading Adam, I am struck by how much it represents not only the final distillation of Henri's fundamental message, but also a key to interpreting everything that went before." In the story of Adam, Nouwen found a new way of expressing his Creed, and offered it in the hope "that many others, through Adam's story will be enabled to recognize God's story among us and so be empowered to say in a new way, 'I believe.'"
This Is Not a Border

This Is Not a Border

J.M. Coetzee; William Sutcliffe; Michael Ondaatje; Teju Cole; Alice Walker; Michael Palin; Deborah Moggach; China Miéville; Jeremy Harding; Henning Mankell; Molly Crabapple; Linda Spalding; Adam Foulds; Gillian Slovo; Geoff Dyer; Chinua Achebe; Mahmoud Darwish; Yasmin El-Rifae; Suheir Hammad; Mercedes Kemp; Najwan Darwish; Susan Abulhawa; Suad Amiry; Sabrina Mahfouz; John Horner; Bridget Keenan; Pankaj Mishra; Kamila Shamsie; Atef Abu Saif; Selma Dabbagh; Jehan Bseiso; Omar El-Khairy; Remi Kanazi; Maath Musleh; Ghada Karmi

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2017
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________________'This anthology will help turn your intellectual understanding of oppression into an emotional one' - New Statesman'Thanks for being who you are and for giving us such exposure to wonderful people. Palestine is proud of you' - Suad Amiry________________The Palestine Festival of Literature was established in 2008. Bringing together writers from all corners of the globe, it aims to help Palestinians break the cultural siege imposed by the Israeli military occupation, to strengthen their artistic links with the rest of the world, and to reaffirm, in the words of Edward Said, ‘the power of culture over the culture of power’.Celebrating the tenth anniversary of PalFest, This Is Not a Border is a collection of essays, poems and stories from some of the world’s most distinguished artists, responding to their experiences at this unique festival. Both heartbreaking and hopeful, their gathered work is a testament to the power of literature to promote solidarity and courage in the most desperate of situations.Contributors: Susan Abulhawa, Suad Amiry, Victoria Brittain, Jehan Bseiso, Teju Cole, Molly Crabapple, Selma Dabbagh, Mahmoud Darwish, Najwan Darwish, Geoff Dyer, Yasmin El-Rifae, Adam Foulds, Ru Freeman, Omar Robert Hamilton, Suheir Hammad, Nathalie Handal, Mohammed Hanif, Jeremy Harding, Rachel Holmes, John Horner, Remi Kanazi, Brigid Keenan, Mercedes Kemp, Omar El-Khairy, Nancy Kricorian, Sabrina Mahfouz, Jamal Mahjoub, Henning Mankell, Claire Messud, China Miéville, Pankaj Mishra, Deborah Moggach, Muiz, Maath Musleh, Michael Palin, Ed Pavlic, Atef Abu Saif, Kamila Shamsie, Raja Shehadeh, Gillian Slovo, Ahdaf Soueif, Linda Spalding, Will Sutcliffe, Alice WalkerWith messages from China Achebe, Michael Ondaatje and J. M. Coetzee________________'Every literary act, whether it is a great epic poem or an honest piece of journalism or a simple nonsense tale for children is a blow against the forces of stupidity and ignorance and darkness … The Palestine Festival of Literature exists to do just that – and I salute it for its work. Not only this year but for as long as it is necessary' - Philip Pullman
Handbook of Systems Thinking Methods

Handbook of Systems Thinking Methods

Paul M. Salmon; Neville A. Stanton; Guy H. Walker; Adam Hulme; Natassia Goode; Jason Thompson; Gemma J.M. Read

TAYLOR FRANCIS LTD
2022
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The systems thinking philosophy has become popular in human factors and ergonomics and safety science. These methods are being used to understand and resolve complex societal problems in areas such as transport safety, workplace safety, medication error, disaster management, child abuse, financial crises, terrorism, climate change and public health and wellbeing. This handbook presents practical step-by-step guidance for practitioners and researchers wishing to use these methods to tackle complex problems. Each method includes an example case study which demonstrates how the method can be applied and how the results can be interpreted and translated into practical recommendations.The book presents practical guidance on state-of-the-art systems thinking methods and offers case study applications describing systems thinking methods in novel areas. It explains how to translate the outputs of systems thinking methods in practice and introduces systems thinking with an overview of Human Factors and Ergonomics applications.This book will serve as a great reference for students and engineers in the field of systems engineering, complex systems and the design and development of systems, including ergonomics/human factors and systems engineers, designers, architects, industrial engineers, project management engineers, reliability engineers, risk engineers, software engineers and computer engineers.
Handbook of Systems Thinking Methods

Handbook of Systems Thinking Methods

Paul M. Salmon; Neville A. Stanton; Guy H. Walker; Adam Hulme; Natassia Goode; Jason Thompson; Gemma J.M. Read

TAYLOR FRANCIS LTD
2025
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The systems thinking philosophy has become popular in human factors and ergonomics and safety science. These methods are being used to understand and resolve complex societal problems in areas such as transport safety, workplace safety, medication error, disaster management, child abuse, financial crises, terrorism, climate change and public health and wellbeing. This handbook presents practical step-by-step guidance for practitioners and researchers wishing to use these methods to tackle complex problems. Each method includes an example case study which demonstrates how the method can be applied and how the results can be interpreted and translated into practical recommendations.The book presents practical guidance on state-of-the-art systems thinking methods and offers case study applications describing systems thinking methods in novel areas. It explains how to translate the outputs of systems thinking methods in practice and introduces systems thinking with an overview of Human Factors and Ergonomics applications.This book will serve as a great reference for students and engineers in the field of systems engineering, complex systems and the design and development of systems, including ergonomics/human factors and systems engineers, designers, architects, industrial engineers, project management engineers, reliability engineers, risk engineers, software engineers and computer engineers.
Co-Opetition

Co-Opetition

Adam M Brandenburger; Barry J Nalebuff

Profile Books Ltd
1997
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Co-opetition offers a new way of thinking that combines competition and cooperation. It is the first book to adapt game theory to the needs of CEOs, managers and entrepreneurs. Though often compared to games like chess or poker, business is different - people are free to change the rules, the players, the boundaries, even the game itself. The essence of business success lies in making sure you are in the right game. Actively shaping which game you play, and how you play it, is the core of the innovative business strategy laid out in Co-opetition. Barry Nalebuff and Adam Brandenburger, professors at Yale and Harvard, are pioneers in the practice of applying the science of game theory to the art of corporate strategy. They have devised a practice-oriented model to help you break out of the traditional win-lose or lose-lose situations. Dozens of companies - including Intel, Nintendo, American Express and Nutrasweet - have been using the strategies of co-opetition to change their game and enjoy the benefits of win-win opportunities.
Race and Representative Bureaucracy in American Policing

Race and Representative Bureaucracy in American Policing

Brandy A. Kennedy; Adam M. Butz; Nazita Lajevardi; Matthew J. Nanes

Springer International Publishing AG
2017
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This book examines issues of race and policing through the lens of representative bureaucracy theory. According to representative bureaucracy theory, demographic correspondence between government employees and the local population can lead to more favorable outcomes for minority groups. It argues that police forces with higher minority composition will have more positive outcomes across measures such as fewer excessive force complaints and fewer fatal encounters with officers. Additionally, the book asserts that more representative forces will demonstrate responsiveness and accountability by implementing policies such as citizen review boards for excessive force complaints. It does this by first providing a brief overview of issues surrounding race and policing in America, documenting racial representation occurring in local police forces nationwide, and exploring the potential causes and consequences of underrepresentation. It concludes by discussing the implications of our findings and offer potential policy remedies and solutions that local law enforcements can pursue in order to reduce minority underrepresentation and improve policing outcomes.
Race and Representative Bureaucracy in American Policing

Race and Representative Bureaucracy in American Policing

Brandy A. Kennedy; Adam M. Butz; Nazita Lajevardi; Matthew J. Nanes

Springer International Publishing AG
2018
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This book examines issues of race and policing through the lens of representative bureaucracy theory. According to representative bureaucracy theory, demographic correspondence between government employees and the local population can lead to more favorable outcomes for minority groups. It argues that police forces with higher minority composition will have more positive outcomes across measures such as fewer excessive force complaints and fewer fatal encounters with officers. Additionally, the book asserts that more representative forces will demonstrate responsiveness and accountability by implementing policies such as citizen review boards for excessive force complaints. It does this by first providing a brief overview of issues surrounding race and policing in America, documenting racial representation occurring in local police forces nationwide, and exploring the potential causes and consequences of underrepresentation. It concludes by discussing the implications of our findings and offer potential policy remedies and solutions that local law enforcements can pursue in order to reduce minority underrepresentation and improve policing outcomes.