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When it first appeared, "Respect for Nature" was at once recognized for the important, groundbreaking work it was. It was deservedly a major influence in the then newly developing field of environmental ethics. Time has only confirmed this first opinion and it is good to have the book back before us."--Michael Ruse, editor of "Philosophy after Darwin"Paul Taylor notes that just as we would not ask 'What is a human being good for?, ' so also sh...

Details Detroit's tumultuous social, political, and military history during the Civil War.

Nueces County, Texas, is the locus of long historical contacts and conflicts of four peoples--Indian, whites, blacks, and Mexicans. In this study all aspects--historical, economic, social, and political--of the present Nueces County and its people are considered, with personal memories of early residents of all races forming a concrete and interesting basis for discussion.

This book is a wake-up call for Christians who are suffering from the rampant - yet unrecognized - effects caused by the deception of idolatry. Idolatry is not an outdated practice of extinct religions, it is very much alive and flourishing today. Most Christians who practice idolatry aren't even aware of it. They are suffering spiritually, emotionally, and even physically but can't connect the dots between their misery and their practice of i...

This book is a wake-up call for Christians who are suffering from the rampant - yet unrecognized - effects caused by the deception of idolatry. Idolatry is not an outdated practice of extinct religions, it is very much alive and flourishing today. Most Christians who practice idolatry aren't even aware of it. They are suffering spiritually, emotionally, and even physically but can't connect the dots between their misery and their practice of i...

Here is your comprehensive guide to creationist thinking on the Flood in an easy-to-understand style! Get your facts and misunderstandings about the Flood straightened out! Study the history of the immediate post-Flood world, as well as modern considerations of the histories of earth sciences Read four fictional short stories that place the reader back in time just before the Flood-showing a world filled with non-belief and the few who reached...

One of the first volumes in Polity's new Theory and Media series. Provides a concise introduction to the cult theorist Zizek specifically for students of media and cultural studies. Examines Zizek's key concepts and themes and their particular implications for the study of the media.

Rinderpest and Peste des Petits Ruminants tells the story of how, by the year 2010, scientists are set to globally eradicate one of the great historic plagues that has ravaged human livestock for centuries. Descriptions of the disease in Europe date back to the 4th century and it was regularly re-introduced following wars and other civil unrest until late in the 19th century. It was introduced with devastating effect into Africa towards the en...

Fully updated and revised edition of this comprehensive but accessible introduction to philosophical race theory. Blends metaphysics and social philosophy, analytic philosophy and pragmatic philosophy of experience and engages the ideas of such important figures as Linda Alcoff, K. Anthony Appiah, W.E.B.

A chronicle of Civil War activity in Florida, both land and sea maneuvers. For each engagement the author includes excerpts from official government reports by officers on both sides of the battle lines. Includes photos and maps.

I have always enjoyed preparing and presenting Bible Studies and the congregation has always received them with enthusiasm. Some people joined the church because of them. Some taped them and sent them to their friends in other countries. Recently, one person quoted from some studies I did well over 20 years ago. However, one short series I did was most enthusiastically received. It comprised a series of quotes from the Bible developing the the...

Me? Have a problem with idols? You've got to be kidding! That's just something that was practiced by people in ancient religions who weren't as well educated as we are today...right?"If this was your first thought, you couldn't be more wrong! The problem of idols and idolatry is not an outdated practice of extinct religions, it's actually alive and flourishing today in our "modern" society. True, our current idols aren't typically made of wood...

Me? Have a problem with idols? You've got to be kidding! That's just something that was practiced by people in ancient religions who weren't as well educated as we are today...right?"If this was your first thought, you couldn't be more wrong! The problem of idols and idolatry is not an outdated practice of extinct religions, it's actually alive and flourishing today in our "modern" society. True, our current idols aren't typically made of wood...

Limp materials are used in many economically impo~tant industries such as garment manufacture, shoe manufacture, aerospace (composites) and automobiles (seats and trim). The use of sensors is essential for reliable robotic handling of these materials, which are often based on naturally occurring substances such as cotton and leather. The materials are limp and have non-homogeneous mechanical properties which are often impossible to predict acc...

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How can you make the best use of patient data to improve health outcomes? More and more information about patients' health is stored on increasingly interconnected computer systems. But is it shared in ways that help clinicians care for patients? Could it be better used as a resource for researchers? This book is aimed at all those who want to learn about how IT is transforming the way we think about medicine and medical research. The ideas ex...

A critique of the treatment of the right to freedom of religion within the UN and Europe, first published in 2005.

Elizabeth Taylor's most famous novel, shortlisted for the 1975 Booker Prize, is published in VMC designer hardback. Cover by Celia Birtwell.

The America of the near future will look nothing like the America of the recent past.America is in the throes of a demographic overhaul. Huge generation gaps have opened up in our political and social values, our economic well-being, our family structure, our racial and ethnic identity, our gender norms, our religious affiliation, and our technology use.Today's Millennials, well-educated, tech savvy, underemployed twenty-somethings, are at ris...

The means by which proteins and RNAs are exchanged between cytoplasm and nucleus have interested cell biologists for many years, and the field has seen a number of exciting recent advances. Much has been learned about the intricate architecture of the nuclear pore-complex, the mechanisms by which transport substrates are sorted, and the supply of energy for exchange processes. This book attempts a general review of the growing body of knowledg...