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The Complete Adventures of Romney Pringle
R Austin Freeman; John J Pitcairn
Coachwhip Publications
2011
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This concise book seeks to make available to the public what may be called "the other side of Islam - not the violent aspect appearing in the nightly news headlines which focus on radical terrorists, but the long and rich tradition at the heart of Islamic spirituality known as Sufism. With great lucidity and clarity, Stoddart offers a succinct, yet comprehensive overview of Sufism's fundamental doctrines and spiritual practices, which are followed by many millions of Muslims throughout the world. Known for his capacity to give clear explanations of unfamiliar and complex material, Stoddart emphasises the importance of the role of art and beauty, highlights its intricate symbolism and explains the central role of the invocation of the Name of God in Sufi spiritual practice; an appendix includes central Koranic, Prophetic and traditional Sufi sayings. This new edition is based upon an earlier and much shorter book Stoddart wrote 35 years ago, which was highly acclaimed by leading experts in the field of Islamic Studies. Harvard professor Annemarie Schimmel remarked that it was "Useful ... adorned with many good illustrations ... (and) contains many important points clearly expressed."
"The Ordinary Life of Emily Austin": Part 1
R. J. Hunt
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2012
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Dear Reader, It is my sincere hope that you enjoy my poetry as much as I did writing it. Unlike other poets, I decided to write what I saw in the faces of the people I had chance to meet. From a glance of their eyes, to the swagger of their disposition, I tried to capture that moment and try to interact with that entity in a poetic manner. You will also find that I have captioned my thoughts before writing the poem, to give the reader an idea as to where I am taking the thought. It is my opinion that somewhere within this book you will be able to identify with one or more of the characters or know someone who does. Give it a try.
Isogeometric Analysis
J. Austin Cottrell; Thomas J. R Hughes; Yuri Bazilevs
John Wiley Sons Inc
2009
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“The authors are the originators of isogeometric analysis, are excellent scientists and good educators. It is very original. There is no other book on this topic.” —René de Borst, Eindhoven University of Technology Written by leading experts in the field and featuring fully integrated colour throughout, Isogeometric Analysis provides a groundbreaking solution for the integration of CAD and FEA technologies. Tom Hughes and his researchers, Austin Cottrell and Yuri Bazilevs, present their pioneering isogeometric approach, which aims to integrate the two techniques of CAD and FEA using precise NURBS geometry in the FEA application. This technology offers the potential to revolutionise automobile, ship and airplane design and analysis by allowing models to be designed, tested and adjusted in one integrative stage. Providing a systematic approach to the topic, the authors begin with a tutorial introducing the foundations of Isogeometric Analysis, before advancing to a comprehensive coverage of the most recent developments in the technique. The authors offer a clear explanation as to how to add isogeometric capabilities to existing finite element computer programs, demonstrating how to implement and use the technology. Detailed programming examples and datasets are included to impart a thorough knowledge and understanding of the material. Provides examples of different applications, showing the reader how to implement isogeometric modelsAddresses readers on both sides of the CAD/FEA divideDescribes Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) basis functions
Like Aaron and Hur who lifted the arms of Moses during battle (Exodus 17), this book highlights the critical work of clergy care providers in America. These individuals and organizations support clergy by providing counseling, coaching, spiritual direction, funding, hospitality, education, and benefits upon which clergy rely. Their ministry strengthens congregations and has the capability to produce an exponential return for the kingdom of God. Yet, these providers are often disconnected. Our groundbreaking national research reveals gaps in the training, qualifications, and formational experiences of clergy care providers. We note differences in language that hinder effective communication as well as significant disparities in the literature that informs clergy care. Addressing these disconnects has the potential to improve the lives of clergy and the congregations and communities clergy serve. Whether you are a clergy care provider, a clergyperson, or a lay leader, we invite you to respond. Working together, we envision a connected network of providers offering more effective support for clergy and improving the congregations and communities they serve.
Like Aaron and Hur who lifted the arms of Moses during battle (Exodus 17), this book highlights the critical work of clergy care providers in America. These individuals and organizations support clergy by providing counseling, coaching, spiritual direction, funding, hospitality, education, and benefits upon which clergy rely. Their ministry strengthens congregations and has the capability to produce an exponential return for the kingdom of God. Yet, these providers are often disconnected. Our groundbreaking national research reveals gaps in the training, qualifications, and formational experiences of clergy care providers. We note differences in language that hinder effective communication as well as significant disparities in the literature that informs clergy care. Addressing these disconnects has the potential to improve the lives of clergy and the congregations and communities clergy serve. Whether you are a clergy care provider, a clergyperson, or a lay leader, we invite you to respond. Working together, we envision a connected network of providers offering more effective support for clergy and improving the congregations and communities they serve.
Managing the Challenges in Human Service Organizations
Michael J. Austin; Ralph Brody; Thomas R. Packard
SAGE Publications Inc
2008
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Managing the Challenges in Human Service Organizations: A Casebook offers current and aspiring human service managers a view into the kinds of experiences they will likely encounter to better prepare them for the world they are about to enter. The cases are inspired by real situations and are designed to encourage students to determine how they would act and work towards a resolution of the dilemmas presented. Key Features Simulates administrative dilemmas through cases that offer different aspects of agency administration and replicate aspects of actual practice Levels the learning field for students entering graduate human service management programs with different managerial experiences Orients students to the challenges of management by helping them develop mental models linked to the values of client-centered administration Helps students develop a beginning sense of competence and understanding of managerial work while refining their analytic skills Offers the opportunity for repeated learning opportunities using different analytical frameworks Supplements fieldwork by providing more time to reflect and consider a broader array of alternatives than is found in most field experiences Intended Audience This book is ideally suited as a supplemental text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in social work and counseling, as well as a much-needed reference for human services supervisors and practitioners.
The authors identify direct address, a dialogic way of address and response, as the fundamental means of healing in relationships, especially in the family, viewing residual trust as the keystone of the dialogic process.
The authors identify direct address, a dialogic way of address and response, as the fundamental means of healing in relationships, especially in the family, viewing residual trust as the keystone of the dialogic process.
Paris Climate Agreement: Beacon of Hope
Ross J. Salawitch; Timothy P. Canty; Austin P. Hope; Walter R. Tribett; Brian F. Bennett
Springer International Publishing AG
2017
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This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This volume presents an Empirical Model of Global Climate developed by the authors and uses that model to show that global warming will likely remain below 2ºC, relative to preindustrial, throughout this century provided: a) both the unconditional and conditional Paris INDC commitments are followed; b) the emission reductions needed to achieve the Paris INDCs are carried forward to 2060 and beyond.The first section of the book provides a short overview of Earth’s climate system, describing and contrasting climatic changes throughout the planet’s history and anthropogenic changes post-Industrial Revolution. The second section describes the climate model developed by the authors (Canty et al., Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2013) and contrasts the model with climate models used in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2013 Report. Chapter 3 examines both the unconditional (i.e., firm commitments) andconditional Paris INDCs (commitments contingent on financial flow and/or technology transfer) through the lens of their climate model and concludes that if all of the Paris INDCs are followed, then they are indeed a beacon of hope for Earth’s climate. The fourth part of the book offers a perspective of energy needs and subsequent emissions reductions required to meet the Paris temperature goals, illuminating challenges faced both in the developing world and the developed world.Throughout the book, easy-to-understand charts and graphics illustrate concepts. The scientific basis of Chapters 2 and 3 was first presented in a keynote session of the 96th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society in January, 2016.
Paris Climate Agreement: Beacon of Hope
Ross J. Salawitch; Timothy P. Canty; Austin P. Hope; Walter R. Tribett; Brian F. Bennett
Springer International Publishing AG
2018
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This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This volume presents an Empirical Model of Global Climate developed by the authors and uses that model to show that global warming will likely remain below 2ºC, relative to preindustrial, throughout this century provided: a) both the unconditional and conditional Paris INDC commitments are followed; b) the emission reductions needed to achieve the Paris INDCs are carried forward to 2060 and beyond.The first section of the book provides a short overview of Earth’s climate system, describing and contrasting climatic changes throughout the planet’s history and anthropogenic changes post-Industrial Revolution. The second section describes the climate model developed by the authors (Canty et al., Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2013) and contrasts the model with climate models used in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2013 Report. Chapter 3 examines both the unconditional (i.e., firm commitments) andconditional Paris INDCs (commitments contingent on financial flow and/or technology transfer) through the lens of their climate model and concludes that if all of the Paris INDCs are followed, then they are indeed a beacon of hope for Earth’s climate. The fourth part of the book offers a perspective of energy needs and subsequent emissions reductions required to meet the Paris temperature goals, illuminating challenges faced both in the developing world and the developed world.Throughout the book, easy-to-understand charts and graphics illustrate concepts. The scientific basis of Chapters 2 and 3 was first presented in a keynote session of the 96th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society in January, 2016.
Grief and the Loss of an Adult Child
Otto S. Margolis; Austin H. Kutscher; Eric R. Marcus; Howard C. Raether; Vanderlyn R. Pine; Irene B. Seeland; Daniel J. Cherico
Praeger Publishers Inc
1988
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This book examines and describes aspects of acute grief that are peculiar to those who have lost an adult son or daughter. The essays in this volume express the view of scholars, clinicians, social workers, and individuals who have personally experienced the loss of an adult child. Each contributor describes his or her experiences within the scope of thanatology itself--a discipline whose focus is on the practice of supportive physical and emotional care for those whose lives are threatened, with an equal concern exhibited for the well-being of their family members. A philosopy of caregiving is proposed that reinforces alternative ways of enhancing the quality of life; introduces methods of intervention on behalf of the emotional status of all involved; and fosters a more mature understanding of the dying process and the problems of seperation, loss, bereavement, and grief.
Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution in Comparative Organizations
Megan McKernan; Stephanie Young; Timothy R Heath; Dara Massicot; Andrew Dowse; Devon Hill; James Black; Ryan Consaul; Michael Simpson; Anthony Vassalo; Ivana Ke; Mark Stalczynski; Benjamin J Sacks; Austin Wyatt; Jade Yeung; Nicolas Jouan; Yuliya Shokh; William Shelton; Raphael S Cohen; John P Godges; Heidi Peters; Lauren Skrabala
RAND Corporation
2024
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The Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform asked the RAND Corporation for an independent analysis of PPBE-like functions in selected countries and non-Department of Defense federal agencies. This executive summary distills key insights from nine case studies of budgeting processes across comparative organizations, as detailed in three companion volumes.
Environmental Law Handbook
Kevin A. Ewing; Duke K. McCall; David R. Case; Marshall Lee Miller; Daniel M. Steinway; Karen J. Nardi; Christopher Bell; Stanley W. Landfair; Austin P. Olney; Thomas Richichi; F. William Brownell; Jessica O. King; John M. Scagnelli; James W. Spensley; Rolf R. von Oppenfeld; Andrew N. Davis
Bernan Press
2019
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The environmental field and its regulations have evolved significantly since Congress passed the first environmental law in 1970, and the Environmental Law Handbook, published just three years later, has been indispensable to students and professionals ever since. The authors provide clear and accessible explanations, expert legal insight into new and evolving regulations, and reliable compliance and management guidance. The Environmental Law Handbook continues to provide individuals across the country—professionals, professors, and students—with a comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-read look at the major environmental, health, and safety laws affecting U.S. businesses and organizations. Because it is written by the country's leading environmental law firms, it provides the best, most reliable guidance anywhere. Both professional environmental managers and students aspiring to careers in environmental management should keep the Environmental Law Handbook within arm's reach for thoughtful answers to regulatory questions like: ·How do I ensure compliance with the regulations? ·How do the latest environmental developments impact my operations? ·How do we keep our operations efficient and our community safe? The Handbook begins with chapters on the fundamentals of environmental law and on issues of enforcement and liability. It then dives headfirst into the major laws, examining their history, scope, and requirements with a chapter devoted to each. The 24th edition of this well-known Handbook has been thoroughly updated, covering major changes to the law and enforcement in the areas of Clean Air, Clean Water, Climate Change, Oil Pollution, and Pollution Prevention. This is an essential reference for environmental students and professionals, and anyone who wants the most up-to-date information available on environmental laws.
J.R.R. Tolkien Und Sein Christentum: Eine Religionswissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung Mit Tolkiens Werk Und Seiner Rezeptionsgeschichte
Christian Hatzenbichler
Tectum Verlag
2019
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J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), Philologe an der Universitat Oxford, ist den meisten Menschen durch seine Romanreihe Der Herr der Ringe bekannt. Weniger bekannt dagegen ist, dass der streng glaubige Katholik in seinem literarischen Wirken eine Art des religiosen Vollzugs sah, der nicht im Widerspruch zu seinem tiefen Glauben stand. Seinem Verstandnis nach fuhrte er als "Zweitschopfer" den biblischen Schopfungsauftrag fort, indem er einen von tiefer innerer Wahrheit gepragten Mythos erschuf. Den aufmerksamen Rezipienten ist schon sehr fruh aufgefallen, dass Tolkien Elemente unterschiedlicher religioser Traditionen mit Motiven aus verschiedenen Mythen verwebt, mit denen er sich im Rahmen seiner akademischen Tatigkeiten beschaftigte. Diese Arbeit zeigt, dass die religiose Rezeptionsgeschichte demnach sehr fruh beginnt und immer noch nicht abgeschlossen ist, wenngleich die religiosen Bildwelten heute vom Publikum nicht mehr automatisch als christliche bzw. religiose Bilder wahrgenommen werden.