The information age has begotten turmoil. It seems that the more information we have, the less peace the average person has. To many, as impression has developed that modern science has disproven the existence of the metaphysical realm, and doomed us to a sterile, pointless wandering in the widerness of minutiae. This couldn't be further from the truth A reasonably skeptical look at modern philosophy, science, archeology and history point overwhelmingly in a single direction, and the truth that it points to is blissful and eternal.
Special Agent Steve Williams excels at his job, catching the most heinous of monsters walking the earth. Serial killers. When his job brings him face to face with a psychic, he struggles to accept her gifts in his neat little black and white world. Armed with her visions, along with his skills as an FBI agent, he hunts the worst of the worst, but will he catch the killer before they set their sights on him? Unstoppable, breath stealing, and terrifying all at once.Gripping, rich and magnificent The Steve Williams Series mixes compelling crime thrillers with supernatural forces that will grip the reader from page one. This six-book series takes you through some of Steve Williams' darkest cases in his FBI career. The STEVE WILLIAMS SERIES I hard-cover edition includes Dark Reckoning, Vengeance, and Hunting Season.
Special Agent Steve Williams excels at his job, catching the most heinous of monsters walking the earth. Serial killers. When his job brings him face to face with a psychic, he struggles to accept her gifts in his neat little black and white world. Armed with her visions, along with his skills as an FBI agent, he hunts the worst of the worst, but will he catch the killer before they set their sights on him? Unstoppable, breath stealing, and terrifying all at once.Gripping, rich and magnificent The Steve Williams Series mixes compelling crime thrillers with supernatural forces that will grip the reader from page one. This six-book series takes you through some of Steve Williams' darkest cases in his FBI career. The STEVE WILLIAMS SERIES II hard-cover edition includes Georgia Reign, Crystal Illusions, and Saving Face.
Special Agent Steve Williams, still reeling from the death of Chris Ryan and his unexpected inheritance, isn't ready to step back in the line of fire. Relations with his wife are strained at best, and now he's saddled with a new partner and a not so silent guardian angel. But when his boss calls with news of another killer, one targeting the children of Atlanta, Steve can't walk away from the case. This time he's armed with more than just a gun, but will it be enough to stop a heinous serial killer before another child dies?
Though subjected to years of criticism, Four Theories of the Press remains a core text in communications. Its influence on the field, impact on generations of journalists, and ability to spark debate on why the press acts as it does continue to make it an oft-quoted source and classroom staple. In Last Rights, eight communications scholars critique and expand on the classic text. The authors argue that Four Theories spoke to and for a world beset by a cold war ended long ago. At the same time, they praise the book for offering an alternative view of the press and society and as a useful tool for helping scholars and citizens alike grapple with contradictions in classical liberalism. They also raise important questions about the Internet and other major changes in communications systems and society since the original publication of Four Theories. Contributors: William E. Berry, Sandra Braman, Clifford Christians, Thomas G. Guback, Steven J. Helle, Louis W. Liebovich, John C. Nerone, and Kim B. Rotzoll
Epstein Joyce L.; Sanders Mavis G.; Steven Sheldon; Simon Beth S.; Salinas Karen Clark; Jansorn Natalie R.; Frances L. VanVoorhis; Martin Cecelia S.; Thomas Brenda G.; Greenfield Marsha D.; Hutchins Darcy J.; Williams Kenyatta J.
Written by a team of well-known experts, this foundational text demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-oriented programs.
Tom J. Humphrey; Lisa K. Williams; Raveendra R. Kulkarni; Khaled Taha-Abdelaziz; Bahram Shojadoost; Jake Astill; Shayan Sharif; Peter Groves; Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt; Manon Racicot; Mattias Delpont; Steven C. Ricke; A.V.S. Perumalla; Navam S. Hettiarachchy
This collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on managing bacterial diseases of poultry.The first chapter provides a brief overview of Campylobacter in poultry production and the routes of transmission from bird to human. It considers current and future challenges in controlling Campylobacter, as well as the control measures implemented to reduce the occurrence of infection in poultry flocks. The second chapter discusses economically-important enteric diseases and disorders of poultry. The chapter highlights the aetiology of these diseases and explores more sustainable alternatives to promote gastrointestinal health, such as plant-derived extracts, organic acids, prebiotics and probiotics.The third chapter provides an overview of best practices to manage disease outbreaks in poultry. It reviews current disease preventative measures, health monitoring procedures, as well as disease investigation techniques. The fourth chapter reviews the emergence and re-emergence of several infectious pathogens in poultry production and the consequent need to improve current biosecurity measures in poultry flocks to ensure optimal animal health and welfare. The final chapter considers the main alternatives to antibiotics in preventing zoonoses and other major pathogens in poultry. The chapter reviews the sector’s use of prebiotics and related compounds, as well as the beneficial effects of their use.
Chris Bull; Laura McNair; Stephen Allen; Mark J Masson; Paul Bennett; Patrick J McKenna; Steve Nelson; Kate Boyd; David S Schaefer; James G Perkins; Kiran Scarr; Peter Blair; Kimberly A Gardner; Ricarda Hauke; Andrew Keith; Jennifer P Keller; Darren Mitchell; William Robins
In the five years since the first edition of this book published, there has been an accelerated rise in the number and influence of COO roles in the legal sphere. No longer the preserve of the largest national and international firms, mid-tier firms and even New Law and alternative legal service providers are considering a COO as a potential – perhaps even essential – component of law firm management, to achieve increased efficiency, productivity, and meet the demands of a highly competitive market. With contributions from a number of current law firm COOs, alongside some of the most respected and sought-after consultants working in this space, this second edition of Rise of the Legal COO examines the scope and variety of the legal COO role, and how the challenges and demands of the position have altered as law firms have evolved. It contains updated chapters from the first edition, and several brand new chapters covering topics such as: How the COO can enable innovation and digital transformation in their firm; The COO’s role in managing profitability and client engagement; The use of data in law firm management; and The New Law COO. There are also all-new, exclusive interviews with legal COOs from a variety of national and international firms, covering topics ranging from the importance of relationships and adapting to the new hybrid, post-COVID world, to encouraging innovation in firms and strategies to recruit and retain talent. There is no doubt that a good COO is an invaluable part of a firm’s management team, and the opportunities for talented individuals with broad operational management skills will continue to grow. Heavily backed up by the first-hand experience of the contributors, this title provides essential guidance to the current and future legal COO on the skills and strategies they need to succeed, and to law firms on how to recruit, integrate, and develop a COO who will be a good match for their culture and help them achieve their ambitions.
Gain the scientific knowledge and practical decision-making skills you need to excel in the strength conditioning, clinical exercise physiology and health related professions with Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application, 4th Edition. This accessible and engaging text helps you connect theory to practice, offering a thorough understanding of how the body adapts to exercise and environmental stresses and how physiology helps in making informed real-world decisions. This new edition reflects new research and evidence in the field, effectively preparing you for the diverse case scenarios most often seen by personal trainers, strength coaches, fitness instructors, athletic trainers, and other health professionals. New Practical Applications boxes, Chapter Objectives, Quick Review boxes, Did You Know? boxes, More to Explore boxes, and full-color illustrations help readers understand and retain key concepts. Updated case studies, as well as videos, and animations include new questions that help you think through complex scenarios, develop your decision-making skills, and fully understand challenging topics. New and expanded discussions of ergogenic supplements; altitude training; updated content on new tools and technologies, such as cooling vests. Practical Questions from Students boxes answer frequently asked questions, and An Expert View boxes share insights from various professional perspectives. Review questions at the end of each chapter give students a chance to assess and apply their knowledge through short-answer and critical thinking questions. Online resources include chapter proficiency quizzes with more emphasis on practical application and PrepU adaptive quizzing for students, and lecture slides and test bank for instructors.
Sometimes the holiday spirit is discovered when we least expect.......... Come join Sir William's new adventure as he joins his new family, tries to adjust to his new surroundings and persistently seeks the true meaning of the holidays. His great curiosity and wit serve him well as he interacts with people and animals that seek to find the peace and joy that often come with the holidays. His path to finding his own happiness is challenged, however, when he notices and questions the fact that some are less fortunate and don't share all the same comforts in life. Surprisingly, Sir William's encounter with an unlikely character drives him to find his true passion and create positive change for those around him. Sir William reminds us to celebrate all life and to accept everyone. Such actions can help us find universal peace and justice across all living people and things. One quarter of the sales proceeds from this book will be donated to The New York Marine Rescue Center.
Given the influence of public bureaucracies in policymaking and implementation, Steven J. Balla and William T. Gormley assess their performance using four key perspectives—bounded rationality, principal-agent theory, interest group mobilization, and network theory—to help students develop an analytic framework for evaluating bureaucratic accountability. The new Fourth Edition provides a thorough review of bureaucracy during the Obama and Trump administrations, as well as new attention to state and local level examples and the role of bureaucratic values.
Still Soldiers and Scholars? An Analysis of Army Officer Testing traces the history of officer accessions testing and assessment in the U.S. Army from about 1900 until the present day. This book is intended to supplement the series of monographs written by the Army's Office of Economic and Manpower Analysis (OEMA) that were intended to provide a conceptual and theoretical framework for the development of an Army officer corps strategy. Those monographs consider the creation and maintenance of a highly skilled officer corps in the context of the nation's continuing commitment to an all-volunteer military, its far-flung international interests, and ongoing changes in its domestic labor market. They advocate building a talent-focused strategy around a human capital model focused on accessing, developing, retaining, and employing talent.
Some 40 per cent of RCAF aircrew who served overseas during the Second World War did so in RACF squadrons. This is their story. The first RCAF squadron to see action in the Second World War was No. 1 Fighter Squadron, later to be No. 401, which from 18 August 1940 participated in the Battle of Britain. The last, in a still active theatre, were Nos. 435 and 436, delivering supplies in Burma until late August 1945. In between, RCAF squadrons served in all the major commands and in most major theatres of war. They were engaged by day and by night in air-to-air combat, strategic bombing, photo-reconnaissance, anti-shipping strikes and anti-submarine patrols, close air support, interdiction, and tactical airlift supply. The Crucible of War is divded into five parts: Air Policy, the Fighter War, the Maritime Air War, the Bomber Air War, and the Air Transport War. The authors break new ground by deomstrating the influence of senior RCAF officers in shaping the execution of Canadian air policy, and they show how senior RCAF officer were permitted to determine the pace of Canadianization of the RCAF. Many operations are described in detail from a wide variety of documentary sources, among them the unsuccessful battle of attrition that resulted from Fighter Command's offensive over France in 1941-42, and the actions of the RCAF's No 83 Group in Second Tactical Air Force, which provided air support for the British Second Army. Overdue notice is accorded the anti-shipping strike squadrons of Coastal Command. No 6 Group's battle with German night-fighters is recounted within the framework of complex electronic measures and counter-measures developed by both sides. The RCAF, with a total strength of 4061 officers and men on 1 September 1939, grew by the end of the war to a strength of more than 263,000 men and women. This important and well-illustrated new history shows how they contributed to the resolution of the most significant conflict of our time. The other volumes in the Official History of the Royal Canadian Air Force are Canadian Airmen and the First World War by S.F. Wise (available) and The Creation of a National Air Force by W.A.B. Douglas (out of print)
Some 40 per cent of RCAF aircrew who served overseas during the Second World War did so in RACF squadrons. This is their story. The first RCAF squadron to see action in the Second World War was No. 1 Fighter Squadron, later to be No. 401, which from 18 August 1940 participated in the Battle of Britain. The last, in a still active theatre, were Nos. 435 and 436, delivering supplies in Burma until late August 1945. In between, RCAF squadrons served in all the major commands and in most major theatres of war. They were engaged by day and by night in air-to-air combat, strategic bombing, photo-reconnaissance, anti-shipping strikes and anti-submarine patrols, close air support, interdiction, and tactical airlift supply. The Crucible of War is divded into five parts: Air Policy, the Fighter War, the Maritime Air War, the Bomber Air War, and the Air Transport War. The authors break new ground by deomstrating the influence of senior RCAF officers in shaping the execution of Canadian air policy, and they show how senior RCAF officer were permitted to determine the pace of Canadianization of the RCAF. Many operations are described in detail from a wide variety of documentary sources, among them the unsuccessful battle of attrition that resulted from Fighter Command's offensive over France in 1941-42, and the actions of the RCAF's No 83 Group in Second Tactical Air Force, which provided air support for the British Second Army. Overdue notice is accorded the anti-shipping strike squadrons of Coastal Command. No 6 Group's battle with German night-fighters is recounted within the framework of complex electronic measures and counter-measures developed by both sides. The RCAF, with a total strength of 4061 officers and men on 1 September 1939, grew by the end of the war to a strength of more than 263,000 men and women. This important and well-illustrated new history shows how they contributed to the resolution of the most significant conflict of our time. The other volumes in the Official History of the Royal Canadian Air Force are Canadian Airmen and the First World War by S.F. Wise (available) and The Creation of a National Air Force by W.A.B. Douglas (out of print)
