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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Peter C. Appelbaum
"Our Earth is a wonderful place and we humans are its prime animal product. We have the responsibility to look after it, to nurture it and to damage it as little as possible. We are the first inhabitants that leave behind anything other than rotting corpses and ant hills. How are we meeting our responsibilities?"In this companion volume to Dr Bruechle's Issues and Challenges - Matters for Consideration, Discussion and Consensus, the author revisits and updates some of his original themes, and adds new points for discussion. As the fate of our Earth and its inhabitants becomes more urgent, Dr Bruechle's work gains moment and significance. We must address his concerns before it is too late.
Clinical Neurology A Cure for Neurophobia
Peter C Gates
Kinglsey Lodge Pty Ltd the Gates Family Trust
2023
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This is the second edition of an introductory clinical neurology textbook written for students, hospital medical officers, neurologists in training, non-neurologist's and those that teach them. It contains the principles of clinical neurology that were relevant 100 years ago and will still be relevant in 100 years. It contains novel approaches to clinical neurology. The nervous system is likened to a map grid with meridians of longitude (the two ascending sensory and the one descending motor pathways) and the parallels of latitude, (the dermatomes, myotomes, reflexes, brainstem cranial nerves and the cortical signs). This enables accurate localisation. It contains 3 rules that enable the diagnosis of brainstem strokes (the rule of 4) and every peripheral nerve or nerve root problem in the upper (the 5*3*5* rule) and the lower limbs (the 2*2*4 rule) without the need for detailed knowledge of neuroanatomy. There are numerous illustrations and tables that complement the text. The first 5 chapters cover neuroanatomy, the neurological history, examination of the limbs, the brainstem and cranial nerves, and the cerebral hemispheres. There is a unique chapter (6) that explains the diagnostic approach once the history and neurological examination have been performed. Subsequent chapters cover intermittent disturbances of neurological function (with a very unique approach dividing disturbances into those that call falls and those that do not cause falls either with and without impairment of consciousness), seizures and epilepsy, headache and facial pain, cerebral vascular, disease, common neck and arm problems, back pain and common leg problems, abnormal movements and difficulty walking and miscellaneous neurological disorders. The last chapter discusses retrieving information and keeping up to date.The appendices discuss the bedside assessment of cognitive function, benign focal seizures of childhood, new nomenclature and drugs for epilepsy, treatment of migraine, epidemiology and prevention of stroke, tissue plasminogen activator and clot retrieval, dysphagia screen, nerve conduction studies and EMG, diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis and treatment of Parkinson's. Finally, Professor Gates reprints his 3 hypothesis papers. Firstly, that hypertension is secondary to, not the cause of arteriorsclerosis with superimposed atherosclerosis. Secondly, that Meniere's disease is a sodium dependant potassium channelopathy and has nothing to do with endolymphatic hydrops. Thirdly, his insights into the management of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), in particular the potential use of short-term drainage of CSF at very low pressure and resolution of IIH.
In 'Issues and Challenges' I have presented my opinions about several matters I consider need unemotional discussion, not to cram those opinions into the minds of others but to introduce them to others, with the aim of provoking the needed discussion and, if possible, consensus.Looking disinterestedly at the current western democracies, it is difficult to be pleased with what one sees with their silly, almost childish, squabbles and, often, their concentration on emotional matters that are really of little importance to the future of the human race. Other leadership systems that have been tried - fascism, communism, religious leadership, hereditary royalty, and leadership based on wealth or military power - have all shown themselves to have even worse flaws than democracy in the past, and, where still practised as they are in North Korea, in China and in the Middle East, continue to show flaws. Is it possible that the main shortcoming with all these systems does not lie in the systems but with the human animals leading those systems, and those that give those leaders their power? Is it possible that the human animal is a squabbling, conniving, greedy, militant and inherently nasty creature, and that humanity living peacefully on our planet Earth, and advancing science, art and architecture, is only a pipe dream? On the other hand is it possible that the negative traits of humanity can be kept under control? Could balanced, universal education bring about a better humanity, a humanity that could live in productive peace for a fulfilling future on our one and only planet? Or are we doomed to continue despoiling the planet, and will we continue to kill each other with our ever more sophisticated weaponry? Humanity needs to examine these matters and to arrive at answers.
"Ordinary things are seen with different eyes and diamonds of thought well up, usually unbidden." Riding a motorcycle from Perth to Kununurra and back at the age of 72, Peter Bruechle's mind meanders from pressing topics like religion and politics, to past reminisces, to the charm and grandeur of our country.The inward and outward journeys come together to present a timeless reminder of what is important in our world, and the vitality and clarity that come from putting ourselves in unusual, stimulating and sometimes challenging situations.Readers will love the descriptions and photographs of our arrestingly beautiful landscapes as much as the digressions into the issues we all face.
Addresses three issues including the struggle for justice, cultural and religious pluralism, and ecological and cosmological awareness, arguing for the necessity of revising Christian faith in order to handle changing circumstances. Original.
Convenient and user-friendly, this one-volume guide provides resources for the entire three-year lectionary cycle, including midweek festival days. Brief comments on each of the three daily biblical texts identify themes for the day, musical settings for the appointed psalm are offered, organ music appropriate for the day is suggested, anthems for the day are graded according to difficulty, and hymns of the day are keyed to several hymnals. Pastors, music leaders, and worship committees will find much practical assistance for worship planning in the Handbook for the Common Lectionary.
Peter C. Craigie's study sheds light on the multifaceted message and vocation of the prophet Ezekiel, emphasizing God's holiness and the promise of hope within his prophecies.Author Peter C. Craigie writes about the complex book of Ezekiel, “We may never grasp its message fully, but in the attempt we shall be enriched enormously.” His illuminating study enables the reader to better understand the vocation and message of an extraordinary prophet. Exiled in Babylon, Ezekiel embodied all the varieties of prophetic experience. The message Ezekiel delivered to the people of Babylon centered on the holiness of God. Even though he foretold doom and judgement, the prophet held out the promise of hope, based on the continuing mercy and forgiveness of God.The Daily Study Bible series seamlessly continues the legacy of William Barclay’s renowned New Testament series by delving into the texts of the Old Testament, weaving together ancient wisdom and modern insights for a transformative reading experience. Perfectly tailored for individual study, spirited group discussions, or classroom exploration, the Daily Study Bible series offers an indispensable resource for spiritual seekers and scholars alike. Within these volumes, readers will encounter a profound exploration of the Scriptures, uncovering the profound messages they held in the past and discerning their relevance in the present.
Peter C. Craigie explores the Twelve Prophets, showcasing Israel's religious evolution from monarchy to exile and new beginnings.Taken together, the Twelve Prophets offer a panoramic view of Israel's religion during one of the most critical periods in the Israelites' history. From their false confidence at the time of the monarchy, to their despair during the Exile, and finally to the period of new hopes and aspirations after the Exile, these books provide an understanding of the transition from an old state religion to the birth pangs of a newly formed community of God’s people. Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, and Jonah are the figures considered in this first of Peter C. Craigie’s two-volume work. Although differing in substance as well as style, these prophetic books are united in their common purpose: the declaration of the word of God to the people of God.The Daily Study Bible series seamlessly continues the legacy of William Barclay’s renowned New Testament series by delving into the texts of the Old Testament, weaving together ancient wisdom and modern insights for a transformative reading experience. Perfectly tailored for individual study, spirited group discussions, or classroom exploration, the Daily Study Bible series offers an indispensable resource for spiritual seekers and scholars alike. Within these volumes, readers will encounter a profound exploration of the Scriptures, uncovering the profound messages they held in the past and discerning their relevance in the present.
Peter C. Craigie provides commentary on several of the minor prophets, emphasizing their shared task of conveying God's Word to His people across different eras.The author of Twelve Prophets, Volume 1 completes his study with a commentary on Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, who foretold the birth of the Messiah; Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah, prophets who spoke for God in the last days of the Kingdom of Judah; and Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, whose messages were directed to those reforming the community of God's people after the Babylonian Exile. Individuals who proclaimed different messages according to the times in which they lived, these prophets nevertheless have in common the task of speaking the Word of God to the people of God. Through his insightful commentary, Peter C. Craigie shows the persistent meaning of this Word through the ages.The Daily Study Bible series seamlessly continues the legacy of William Barclay’s renowned New Testament series by delving into the texts of the Old Testament, weaving together ancient wisdom and modern insights for a transformative reading experience. Perfectly tailored for individual study, spirited group discussions, or classroom exploration, the Daily Study Bible series offers an indispensable resource for spiritual seekers and scholars alike. Within these volumes, readers will encounter a profound exploration of the Scriptures, uncovering the profound messages they held in the past and discerning their relevance in the present.
Handbook for the Revised Common Lectionary
Peter C. Bower
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
1996
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Convenient and user-friendly, this one-volume guide provides resources for the entire three-year lectionary cycle, including midweek festival days. Brief comments on each of the three daily biblical texts identify themes for the day, musical settings for the appointed psalm are offered, organ music appropriate for the day is suggested, anthems for the day are graded according to difficulty, and hymns of the day are keyed to several hymnals. Pastors, music leaders, and worship committees will find much practical assistance for worship planning in the Handbook for the Revised Common Lectionary. As an added bonus, this newly revised guide now includes suggestions from the new Presbyterian Hymnal and The Psalter: Psalms and Canticles for Singing.
This book explores and affirms the religious dimension of education. Peter Hodgson argues that the passage of knowledge from teacher to student is in many ways analogous to God's method of imparting divine wisdom by leading the human spirit into its widest range of possibilities.
From about 1600 to 1800, the Qing empire of China expanded to unprecedented size. Through astute diplomacy, economic investment, and a series of ambitious military campaigns into the heart of Central Eurasia, the Manchu rulers defeated the Zunghar Mongols, and brought all of modern Xinjiang and Mongolia under their control, while gaining dominant influence in Tibet. The China we know is a product of these vast conquests.Peter C. Perdue chronicles this little-known story of China’s expansion into the northwestern frontier. Unlike previous Chinese dynasties, the Qing achieved lasting domination over the eastern half of the Eurasian continent. Rulers used forcible repression when faced with resistance, but also aimed to win over subject peoples by peaceful means. They invested heavily in the economic and administrative development of the frontier, promoted trade networks, and adapted ceremonies to the distinct regional cultures.Perdue thus illuminates how China came to rule Central Eurasia and how it justifies that control, what holds the Chinese nation together, and how its relations with the Islamic world and Mongolia developed. He offers valuable comparisons to other colonial empires and discusses the legacy left by China’s frontier expansion. The Beijing government today faces unrest on its frontiers from peoples who reject its autocratic rule. At the same time, China has launched an ambitious development program in its interior that in many ways echoes the old Qing policies.China Marches West is a tour de force that will fundamentally alter the way we understand Central Eurasia.
The international bestseller that has helped millions of students, teachers, and lifelong learners use proven approaches to learn better and remember longer. “We have made Make It Stick a touchstone for our instructors … to gain a real advantage for our learners as they tackle some of the toughest work in the world.” —Carl Czech, former Senior Instructional Systems Specialist/Advisor, US Navy SEALsAre you tired of forgetting what you learn? This groundbreaking book, based on the latest research in cognitive science, offers powerful strategies to boost memory and learning. To most of us, learning something “the hard way” means wasted time and effort. Good teaching, many believe, should be tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and a ten-year collaboration among some of the world’s leading experts on human learning and memory, the authors explain what really drives successful learning. With clear, real-world examples, they show how we can confidently hone our skills and learn more effectively.Many common study habits simply don’t work. Underlining, highlighting, rereading, cramming, and single-minded repetition of new skills create the illusion of mastery, but gains fade quickly. Science shows that more durable learning comes from self-testing, introducing certain difficulties in practice, waiting to re-study new material until a little forgetting has occurred, and interleaving the practice of one skill or topic with another. Make It Stick breaks down these proven approaches in compelling ways and offers concrete techniques for becoming more productive learners. Full of eye-opening and inspiring stories for students, educators, and parents, Make It Stick is an indispensable guide for all those interested in the challenge of lifelong learning and self-improvement.
One fundamental premise of democratic theory is that social policy, group choice, or collective action should be based on the preferences of the individuals in the society, group, or collective. Using the tools of formal mathematical analysis, Peter C. Fishburn explores and defines the conditions for social choice and methods for synthesizing individuals' preferences. This study is unique in its emphasis on social choice functions, the general position that individual indifference may not be transitive, and the use of certain mathematics such as linear algebra. The text is divided into three main parts: social choice between two alternatives, which examines a variety of majority-like functions; simple majority social choice, which focuses on social choice among many alternatives when two-element feasible subset choices are based on simple majority; and a general study of aspects and types of social choice functions for many alternatives. Originally published in 1973. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
One fundamental premise of democratic theory is that social policy, group choice, or collective action should be based on the preferences of the individuals in the society, group, or collective. Using the tools of formal mathematical analysis, Peter C. Fishburn explores and defines the conditions for social choice and methods for synthesizing individuals' preferences. This study is unique in its emphasis on social choice functions, the general position that individual indifference may not be transitive, and the use of certain mathematics such as linear algebra. The text is divided into three main parts: social choice between two alternatives, which examines a variety of majority-like functions; simple majority social choice, which focuses on social choice among many alternatives when two-element feasible subset choices are based on simple majority; and a general study of aspects and types of social choice functions for many alternatives. Originally published in 1973. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
The Lost Works of Oliver Optic: The Young Travelers
Peter C. Walther; William T. Adams
Puddle Creek Books
2015
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