Peter Russell went from being a strict atheist and scientist to discovering a profound personal synthesis of the mystical and the scientific. That transition is the basis of this book. In From Science to God, he blends physics, psychology, and philosophy to reach a new worldview in which consciousness is a fundamental quality of creation. Russell shows how all the ingredients for this worldview are in place; it remains only to put the pieces together and explore the new picture of reality that emerges. Integrating a deep knowledge of science with his own experiences of meditation, Russell arrives at a universe similar to that described by many mystics - one in which the inner and outer worlds no longer conflict. The bridge between them, he shows, is light, and this book invites readers to cross that bridge to find new meaning in God and a deeper significance in spiritual practice.
Dieses Buch dient als Grundlage fUr eine Vorlesung in A1lgemeiner Genetik fiir Studierende der Medizin in den ersten Semestern. Der Leser dieses Buches sollte Grundkenntnisse in Biologie und Chemie besitzen, spezielle Kenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich. Genetik spielt in immer sHirkerem Ma eine zentrale Rolle in allen biologi- schen Teildisziplinen. Man kann den Einstieg in die Genetik von den Mendel- schen Regeln oder von der Molekulargenetik her wahlen. Ich habe ihn in meinem Buch von der molekularen Seite gewahlt. Die Studenten sind dann mit der molekularen Genetik vertraut und konnen die Kenntnisse bei der Be- sprechung der klassischen Genetik bereits verwerten. Ich habe diesen Aufbau in meinen Genetikvorlesungen der letzten sieben Jahre gewahlt, und er wurde von Studenten sehr gut aufgenommen. Die einzelnen Kapitel stellen in sich abgeschlossene Einheiten dar, so da jeder Dozent den Aufbau seiner Vorlesung variieren kann. Ich habe versucht, den Text leicht lesbar zu schrei- ben, und auch angestrebt, das Buch auf den neuesten Stand der Wissenschaft zu bringen und die experimentellen Methoden darzustellen, mit denen die relevant en Befunde erzielt wurden. Die gro ziigige Illustrierung des Buches wurde sorgHiltig ausgewiihlt, urn die Aussagen im Text zu erganzen und zu vertiefen. Die Abbildungen sind leicht verstandliche visuelle Unterstiitzungen beim Studium des Textes. Urn den Studierenden zu weiterem Studium an- zuregen, steht am Endes jedes Kapitels eine ausfiihrliche Literaturliste. Mit der Vollendung dieses Buches ist mein langjahriger Wunsch erfiillt.
Edmund Burke and the Natural Law is a book written by Peter J. Stanlis that explores the political philosophy of Edmund Burke, a prominent 18th-century British statesman and philosopher. The book delves into Burke's views on natural law, which is the idea that there are certain moral principles that are inherent in nature and can be discovered through reason. Stanlis argues that Burke's political thought was deeply rooted in his belief in natural law, and that this belief informed his opposition to the French Revolution and his defense of traditional institutions, such as the monarchy and the Church. The book also examines Burke's views on the role of government, the importance of tradition and custom, and his critique of rationalism and abstract theories of politics. Overall, Edmund Burke and the Natural Law provides a comprehensive analysis of Burke's political philosophy and its relevance to contemporary debates about the nature of government, the role of tradition, and the importance of moral principles in public life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The book includes recommendations for COPD from published guidelines (eg, the GOLD, ATS, and NICE guidelines) and presents them in the context of relevant clinical treatment issues. This is an in-depth guide on the management of COPD, concentrating on the impact of COPD on a patient as well as how healthcare professionals can intervene and educate the patient at an early stage and thereby slow the onset of severe symptoms.
A true democracy sanctions the challenge of deeply held values and accepted societal standards, but in the United States today, some members of the political arena have abandoned respectful communication. Instead, contentious political discourse stalls Congress and, at times, erupts into violence. Negative personal attacks and outrageous character assassinations replace reasoned arguments and intelligent debate. Yet incivility has existed in various forms throughout American history, often preceding positive change.In March 2011, Washington State University hosted one of four major conferences held across the country. The purpose was to initiate discussion about the role of civility in American democracy. Leading scholars from a variety of disciplines participated, concentrating on five distinctive perspectives: history, religion, philosophy, art and architecture, and media. Comprised of 23 papers presented at the conference, Civility and Democracy in America offers insight from these seasoned experts.
The third edition of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66 & GMFM-88) User’s Manual has retained the information contained in the original 2002 and 2013 publications which included the conceptual background to the development of the GMFM, and the administration and scoring guidelines for people to be able to administer this clinical and research assessment tool appropriately. This includes information on the development and validation of two abbreviated methods of estimating GMFM-66 scores using the GMFM-66- Item sets (GMFM-66- IS) and the GMFM-66- B&C (Basal & Ceiling) and a chapter providing a longitudinal case illustration of how the measure and the short forms of the GMFM can be applied and interpreted in clinical practice. The new edition includes information and an Appendix on the updated version of the Gross Motor Ability Estimator scoring program (GMAE-3), which is available through the GMFM App+ (see the CanChild website at (https://www.canchild.ca/en/shop/38-the-gross-motor-function-measure-app). Changes from previous edition Includes information and an Appendix on the updated version of the Gross Motor Ability Estimator scoring program (GMAE-3), which is available through the GMFM App+ (see the CanChild website at www.canchild.ca).Chapter 8 which describes the ongoing work to continually update the GMFM tools has a section that addresses challenges that researchers and clinicians have had in using the tools and suggestions to use the measure appropriately.Updates on the Challenge module and the Quality FM, translations, and the use of the GMFM in populations other than cerebral palsy and Down Syndrome have been included.New Appendix introducing the Gross Motor Family Report (GM-FR)Updates to chapter 8 including new content covering additional translations of GMFM, and updates to development work of GMFM and applications in other childhood diseases.
The 80 rules you need to prepare for action in a medical disaster Here are 80 disaster management rules to reflect on, remember and follow in the immediate aftermath of an incident involving mass casualties. Each rule is a single-page long, providing the essential information to inform the most common critical decisions you will have to make in either a civilian or military environment. Written by clinicians with deep clinical and operational experience, these rules are concise evidence-based guidelines for all medical personnel dealing with disasters at the scene or in hospital. Based on the Major Incident Medical Management and Support system widely adopted in the UK, mainland Europe, Australasia and NATO, they are both authoritative and effective.
Stuart Dodds; David J Parnell; Hélène Russell; Peter Lane Secor; Rupert Hawke; Paige Keith; Manish Khandelwal; Ariela Tannenbaum; Katherine Thomas; Srinivas Vadali; Thomas Van Der Moere; Zev J Eigen
The legal profession, like so many other fields, has continued to reel from the deep-reaching and significant impact of the 2008 financial crisis. In the years following the crash, a general downward turn in the demand for legal services compelled firms to tighten their belts, make tough decisions, and come up with innovative strategies in order to survive. One of these was an increased focus on profitability and different means of managing and improving it, a relatively new development for the legal industry. However, in recent years there have been small but positive signs of improvement, manifested in a gradual pick-up in client engagement, as global economies continue to slowly but steadily recover from the crash. It is definitely a better time to be a lawyer, as latent demand begins to manifest in parallel with growing client confidence in a stabilizing market, fast-paced disruptive technological innovations, and significant changes in laws and regulations. However, this does not mean that firms can afford to be complacent. The legal landscape continues to be in flux, and improvement is slow. Increased revenue and client demand does not come to firms that do not proactively seek it, nor is it achieved by those who are not applying innovative and cutting-edge techniques and strategies to the management of their firm. Of course, delivering the best service to clients should always be a top priority; however, there should also be an emphasis on running the firm like a business, which includes intensive scrutiny of expenditure and coming up with new and inventive ways to generate profit. Managing and growing a firm's profitability should not just be an exercise for difficult economic periods, but instead must be a priority at all times. Rather than being perceived as an irksome bolt-on, it is necessary to see it as a great opportunity in these times of increased business. Existing and persistent cultural norms amongst lawyers, however, means that the reform of current business practices does not always come naturally. Nor is it necessarily easy to find the right practical advice that can carry a firm through the transition. Emerging Approaches to Law Firm Profitability aims to be the ideal tool to assist with implementation, providing essential guidance for those seeking new means of maximizing their firm's capacity. Featuring advice and reflections from a wide variety of contributors, ranging from business and finance professionals to thought leaders and consultants, this book offers in-depth, intensive insight into the challenges generated by today's dynamic and hypercompetitive legal landscape. Most importantly, Emerging Approaches to Law Firm Profitability moves past the identification of these obstacles and supplies original, innovative ways of tackling them. Expert guidance is complemented by compelling case studies and effective real-world examples, supplying principles that can be applied to firms of any size or capacity.
Amelia Renkert-Thomas; Antoaneta Proctor; Asher Noor; Carl Sjöström; Carly E Doshi; Carolina Cintra; Caroline Underwood; Charlie Bain; Christian Stewart; David Werdiger; Dennis T Jaffe; Fabrizio Arengi Bentivoglio; Franklin J Parker; Guillermo Barandalla; Jeremy Cheng; Jessica McGawley; Kecia Barkawi; Maya Prabhu; Melissa Cowley Wolf; Michael S Schwartz; Nicola Saccardo; Peter Brock; Philip Marcovici; Philippe J Weil; Raimund Kamp; Rodolfo J Paiz Rodolfo Paiz; Roger King; Russell Cohen; Sue Nickason; Susan R Schoenfeld
Essential Reads on Family Offices is your essential resource featuring insights from the world’s foremost experts on the most pressing topics facing family offices and their advisers today. Containing a collection of authoritative materials dedicated to providing family offices and their advisers with the most informative and thought-provoking contributions on key themes, the content focuses on: • Family office profiles: profiles of leading family offices from around the world, highlighting their unique structures, strategies and values. • Governance: best practices for developing and implementing effective governance structures and processes for family offices. • NextGen planning: expert insights on how to prepare the next generation of family members and manage the family’s wealth and legacy. Family offices have complex and unique needs, and Globe Law and Business is committed to providing family offices and their advisers with the resources they need to thrive. Contributions have been carefully curated from the prestigious archive of The International Family Offices Journal, co-published with STEP, and the Special Report, Family Business and Responsible Wealth Ownership in order to provide you with the core knowledge needed to manage a family’s wealth, relationships and legacy for generations to come.
The latest omnibus collection of Marv Wolfman s outstanding run on The New Titans! Featuring the last Marv Wolfman and George Perez project, The New Teen Titans: Games, a standalone story involving a mysterious villain playing a deadly game with New York City as the game board, and the Teen Titans as the pieces! THE NEW TEEN TITANS: GAMES is a can t-miss for fans new and old. Then, launching into the individual Teen Titans Spotlight series that tells tales featuring each Teen Titan in their own adventure! Collects The New Teen Titans: Games #1, World s Finest Comics #300, Teen Titans Spotlight #1-21, and The New Teen Titans (Drug Awareness) #1-3.
Writer Peter J. Tomasi's prolific Detective Comics run raised the stakes for the Dark Knight's adventures in Gotham City. Together with artists Doug Mahnke, Brad Walker, Kyle Hotz, and others, Tomasi crafted numerous iconic storylines--such as Mythology, Medieval, and Cold Dark World--that pushed Batman and his rogues to the edge, blurring the lines between heroes and villains. Who s hunting those closest to Batman? Commissioner Gordon calls in the Dark Knight Detective when there s a murder at the Gotham City Aquarium-staged to look exactly like Thomas and Martha Wayne s crime scene, right down to the playbill and pearls. How does this bizarre homicide tie into the shadowy monster that attacks Dr. Leslie Thompkins? This creature looks to wage a war on Batman and it s using Joker gas to do it! Don't miss a moment of this thrilling tale that includes Detective Comics #27, Detective Comics 994-1016, 1018-1033, Detective Comics Annual #2, Detective Comics Annual #3, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. #1.
Get ready for an amazing new collection of Green Lantern Corp adventures from Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason! In Green Lantern Corps, a year has passed since the massed ranks of the Green Lantern Corps defeated the Spider Guild. From the Guardians' citadel on the newly fortified planet Oa, Green Lantern Guy Gardner is assigned against his will to a feudal world of shadows and sudden death. And across the galaxy, new Lanterns discover what it truly means to wear the Corps insignia, as their courage and comradeship is tested to the limit. Green Lantern Corp Omnibus by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason collects Green Lantern Corps #1-38, Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps #1-3, Green Lantern #21-25, Green Lantern Corps: Recharge #1-5, Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1, Showcase '95 #7-8, and Untold Tales of Blackest Night #1.
Bruce Wayne and his son Damian team in a new collection of beloved stories from writer Peter Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason! Soon to make his big-screen debut, Damian Wayne is the child of Bruce Wayne and his enemy Talia al Ghul who was trained from birth to be an assassin but instead joined his father s crusade against crime! In these formative Damian stories, he learns a new path by fighting alongside the Dark Knight! Good and evil. Triumph and tragedy. Death and rebirth. This is Batman and Robin as you ve never seen them before. Writer Peter Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason s bestselling Batman & Robin stories return in the first volume of this new collection! This first oversize softcover collects Batman and Robin (vol. 1) #20-22 and Batman and Robin (vol. 2) #0-14.
The Dynamic Duo by the all-star creative team o Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason! Damian and Bruce Wayne have always had their differences, but they can t let that stop them from fulfilling their duties as Gotham City s protectors. Unfortunately that gets a little tricky when Damian s mom, Talia al Ghul, and the League of Assassins come into play! Continuing the collection of Tomasi and Gleason s work on Batman and Robin, Book Two delves even deeper into the tumultuous lives and antics of the Dynamic Duo! From sojourners to Dinosaur Island to facing off against the unstoppable League of Assassins and more! Batman and Robin absolutely have their work cut out for them. And it s not just the high-flying action that represents a challenge! If they re going to work together as partners under the mask, they ll have to also learn to work together as father and son!
