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1000 tulosta hakusanalla David a. Edwards
Une défense du droit des individus à prendre des décisions en matière de reproduction
Oyedola David a
Editions Notre Savoir
2025
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La prise de d cision en mati re de reproduction a toujours t un sujet d'int r t philosophique. Cet int r t remonte au moins La R publique de Platon. l' poque contemporaine, cependant, cet int r t philosophique a cr des divisions entre les individus, l' tat et les commentateurs quant la mani re dont les droits des individus prendre des d cisions en mati re de reproduction sont per us et quant la mani re dont ils doivent tre exerc s et prot g s. Ainsi, les agents moraux individuels se verront reconna tre le droit de prot ger leur mode de vie en mati re de reproduction. Par cons quent, le seul moment o le public devrait intervenir dans la jouissance de ces droits est lorsque l'exercice des droits en mati re de reproduction d passe le cadre priv des individus et a des effets n gatifs ou nuit au public et au foetus au stade de viabilit .
Uma defesa do direito dos indivíduos à tomada de decisões reprodutivas
Oyedola David a
Edicoes Nosso Conhecimento
2025
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Metamath: A Computer Language for Mathematical Proofs
Norman Megill; David A. Wheeler
Lulu.com
2019
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Metamath is a computer language and an associated computer program for archiving, verifying, and studying mathematical proofs. The Metamath language is simple and robust, with an almost total absence of hard-wired syntax, and we believe that it provides about the simplest possible framework that allows essentially all of mathematics to be expressed with absolute rigor. While simple, it is also powerful; the Metamath Proof Explorer (MPE) database has over 23,000 proven theorems and is one of the top systems in the "Formalizing 100 Theorems" challenge. This book explains the Metamath language and program, with specific emphasis on the fundamentals of the MPE database.
Holding a Mirror up to Nature
James Gilligan; David A.J. Richards
Cambridge University Press
2021
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Shakespeare has been dubbed the greatest psychologist of all time. This book seeks to prove that statement by comparing the playwright's fictional characters with real-life examples of violent individuals, from criminals to political actors. For Gilligan and Richards, the propensity to kill others, even (or especially) when it results in the killer's own death, is the most serious threat to the continued survival of humanity. In this volume, the authors show how humiliated men, with their desire for retribution and revenge, apocryphal violence and political religions, justify and commit violence, and how love and restorative justice can prevent violence. Although our destructive power is far greater than anything that existed in his day, Shakespeare has much to teach us about the psychological and cultural roots of all violence. In this book the authors tell what Shakespeare shows, through the stories of his characters: what causes violence and what prevents it.
Holding a Mirror up to Nature
James Gilligan; David A.J. Richards
Cambridge University Press
2021
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Shakespeare has been dubbed the greatest psychologist of all time. This book seeks to prove that statement by comparing the playwright's fictional characters with real-life examples of violent individuals, from criminals to political actors. For Gilligan and Richards, the propensity to kill others, even (or especially) when it results in the killer's own death, is the most serious threat to the continued survival of humanity. In this volume, the authors show how humiliated men, with their desire for retribution and revenge, apocryphal violence and political religions, justify and commit violence, and how love and restorative justice can prevent violence. Although our destructive power is far greater than anything that existed in his day, Shakespeare has much to teach us about the psychological and cultural roots of all violence. In this book the authors tell what Shakespeare shows, through the stories of his characters: what causes violence and what prevents it.
Making a Difference with Cell Phones for Soldiers
Melissa Sherman Pearl; David A. Sherman
Cherry Lake Publishing
2024
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Making a Difference with Cell Phones for Soldiers
Melissa Sherman Pearl; David A. Sherman
Cherry Lake Publishing
2024
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The closing years of the 20th century will be remembered as a time of tumultuous change. The various essays are attempts to understand the changes and ground them in the context of the logic of the contemporary world-system. The essays are divided into two main themes: structural transformations and regional ramifications of global transformations. East Asia, the Pacific Rim, European periphery, and the Middle East are all examined to determine if fundamental changes are occuring. Scholars and upper level and graduate students of economic history, developmental economics, regional economics, international economics, and political economy will find provocative contrasts and insights in this collection of essays, presented at the 18th annual Political Economy of the World-System Conference.
The closing years of the 20th century will be remembered as a time of tumultuous change. The various essays are attempts to understand the changes and ground them in the context of the logic of the contemporary world-system. The essays are divided into two main themes: structural transformations and regional ramifications of global transformations. East Asia, the Pacific Rim, European periphery, and the Middle East are all examined to determine if fundamental changes are occuring. Scholars and upper level and graduate students of economic history, developmental economics, regional economics, international economics, and political economy will find provocative contrasts and insights in this collection of essays, presented at the 18th annual Political Economy of the World-System Conference.
For fans of A Wolf Called Wander, a legendary pair and an unexpected rival collide in this action-packed second installment of The Chronicles of the Yellowstone Wolves series.Praise for Book 1 in the series"An inspiring read for any child who loves the natural world."—ROSANNE PARRY, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A WOLF CALLED WANDERRaised by his adoptive father, Wolf 21 has become one of Yellowstone’s most famous wolves. As leader of the Druid pack, he’s known for his bravery, his kindness, and his commitment to his mate—the equally impressive Wolf 42. Together, they are a couple the likes of which the park has never seen.Then there’s Wolf 302: a flirt who avoids fights, naps during conflicts, and begs for food instead of hunting. When the trouble-making rebel starts hanging around the Druids, 21 and 42 try to drive him away, but 302 keeps coming back, and, little by little, begins to grow out of his immature ways. But is it enough? Does 302 have what it takes to become an alpha like the greats who came before him?Drawing on Rick McIntyre’s work with the wolves of Yellowstone and told in an engaging style that brilliantly captures the real-life drama of the wolves’ lives, A Time of Legends is a powerful story of redemption and transformation.Book 2 in The Chronicles of the Yellowstone Wolves series!In The Chronicles of the Yellowstone Wolves series, renowned wolf expert Rick McIntyre and award-winning author David A. Poulsen team up to bring the fascinating stories of the Yellowstone wolves to a new generation of readers. Based on McIntyre's award-winning, bestselling books for adult readers, and containing a wealth of scientifically sound information on wolf behavior, this series is written in an engaging style that brings the drama and intrigue of the wolves' world to life.
A Platform Independent Forensic Process Model for Smartphones
Frances Chevonne Dancer; David A Dampier
Scholars' Press
2013
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ADHD: A Guide to Understanding Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Changes Over Time in Children, Adolescents, and A
Paul H. Wender; David A. Tomb
OUP Us
2016
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Drawing on over forty years of clinical and research experience, Paul Wender and new coauthor David A. Tomb have created a classic, definitive model for identifying and treating children and adults who have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults, Fifth Edition offers insights into the progression of ADHD to those at any age and describes the best treatment. Wender and Tomb stress that drug therapy remains the most effective in treating the disorder, but psychological techniques, when combined with medication, can produce further improvement. In addition, extensive first-hand accounts from men, women, and children offer dramatic insight into what it feels like to have, and to receive medical treatment for, ADHD. Throughout, the book contains valuable information on where to seek help and what kinds of diagnostic tests exist and how reliable they are, as well as comprehensive instructions and rating scales to help parents best help their child and to help adults self-screen for the disorder. This concise and fully revised volume is a practical tool for individuals at any age, parents and teachers of children with ADHD, and clinicians.
Brief History of Herpetology in the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley, with a List of Type Specimens of Recent Amphibians and Reptiles
Javier A. Rodriguez-Robles; David A. Good; David B. Wake
University of California Press
2003
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The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ), located on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley, is a leading center of herpetological research in the United States. This monograph offers a brief account of the principal figures associated with the collection and of the most important events in the history of herpetology in the MVZ during its first 93 years, and lists all type specimens of recent amphibians and nonavian reptiles in the collection. Although the MVZ has existed since 1908, until 1945 there was no formal curator for the collection of amphibians and nonavian reptiles. Since that time Robert C. Stebbins, David B. Wake, Harry W. Greene, Javier A. Rodriguez-Robles (in an interim capacity), and Craig Moritz have served in that position. The herpetological collection of the MVZ was begun on March 13, 1909, with a collection of approximately 430 specimens from southern California and as of December 31, 2001, contained 232,254 specimens. Taxonomically, the collection is strongest in salamanders, accounting for 99,176 specimens, followed by 'lizards' (squamate reptiles other than snakes and amphisbaenians, 63,439), frogs (40,563), snakes (24,937), turtles (2,643), caecilians (979), amphisbaenians (451), crocodilians (63), and tuataras (3). Whereas the collection's emphasis historically has been on the western United States and on California in particular, representatives of taxa from many other parts of the world are present. The 1,765 type specimens in the MVZ comprise 120 holotypes, three neotypes, three syntypes, and 1,639 paratopotypes and paratypes; 83 of the holotypes were originally described as full species. Of the 196 amphibian and nonavian reptilian taxa represented by type material, most were collected in Mexico (63) and California (USA, 54). The Appendix of the monograph presents a list of curators, graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research associates, research assistants, curatorial associates, curatorial assistants, and visiting faculty who have conducted research on the biology of amphibians and reptiles while in residence in the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology as of December 31, 2001.
A dedicated field guide to the world's raptorsRaptors – predatory birds that include the falcons, eagles, hawks, harriers, buzzards, kites and the Osprey – have been watched, admired, studied and painted from ancient times. Our understanding of the biology, ecology and taxonomy of these birds was condensed into one of the finest monographs of the century to date, Raptors of the World, by James Ferguson-Lees and David Christie. This field guide represents the next step on from that magnificent work. It features plates by some of the world's leading bird artists, with a concise text and a colour distribution map on facing pages, creating a lightweight field reference that covers all 340 raptor species, from the sparrow-sized Black-thighed Falconet to the mighty Steller's Sea-eagle, and everything in between.Armed with this guide, birders will be able to identify any bird of prey they encounter anywhere in the world with confidence.
20 Commandments For Parenting A Child With ADHD
Learwinson Jack Jackson; David A. Hatch
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2012
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We have lived, witnessed, experienced, and listened to people over the years discussing situations that have come up in their lives. We feel that it was the right time for this book to be written, because of the increase in diagnoses of ADHD in children in our society. Schools, parents and other social service agencies have referred their children to doctors who can help them overcome issues of poor social skills, low self-esteem, hyper-activity, or poor impulse control. The world, as we see it today is a tough road for individuals having a hard time trying to fit into classes, relationships, and attempts to meet daily goals. Today we are experiencing tragedies of people dying for reasons that cannot be explained through religion, common sense, and other information we gather individually to formalize our opinion. We want to speak through the children who inspired us to go forth with this book to communicate their concerns.Parenting is different today than it was several decades ago. We have the different generations of upbringing; the baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, Generation Millennium, and so forth. What will the next generation be named? Children are different, food is different, media is different, churches are different, and life is different. Do we need to catch up or do we need to look at the basics and communicate better and love one another. That's what God wants us to do Let's work together and not against each other in life because it affects our children and the circle of dysfunction continues Remember, our children are our future
Food Gardens for a Changing World
Daniela Soleri; David A. Cleveland; Steven E. Smith
CABI Publishing
2019
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Food gardening is becoming increasingly popular, as people look for new ways to live more sustainably and minimize harm to the environment. This book addresses the 21st century trends which bring new challenges to food gardening - anthropogenic climate change, environmental degradation, natural resource scarcity, and social inequity - and explains the basic biological, ecological and social concepts needed to understand and respond to them. Examples throughout the text demonstrate how to successfully use these concepts, while supporting gardeners' values, and their goals for themselves, their communities and the world.
Food Gardens for a Changing World
Daniela Soleri; David A. Cleveland; Steven E. Smith
CABI Publishing
2019
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Food gardening is becoming increasingly popular, as people look for new ways to live more sustainably and minimize harm to the environment. This book addresses the most pressing challenges facing food gardening in the 21st century - worldwide changes in climate, the environment, natural resources, and communities - and the basic biological, ecological and social concepts which influence our understanding. Examples throughout the text demonstrate how gardeners can use these theories to their advantage.
A Primer of Conservation Genetics
Frankham Richard; Ballou Jonathan D.; Briscoe David A.
Cambridge University Press
2004
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This concise, entry level text provides an introduction to the importance of genetic studies in conservation and presents the essentials of the discipline in an easy-to-follow format, with main points and terms clearly highlighted. The authors assume only a basic knowledge of Mendelian genetics and simple statistics, making the book accessible to those with a limited background in these areas. Connections between conservation genetics and the wider field of conservation biology are interwoven throughout the book. Worked examples are provided throughout to help illustrate key equations and glossary and suggestions for further reading provide additional support for the reader. Many beautiful pen and ink portraits of endangered species are included to enhance the text. Written for short, introductory level courses in genetics, conservation genetics and conservation biology, this book will also be suitable for practising conservation biologists, zoo biologists and wildlife managers.