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This book addresses the issue of determinism in Avicenna and Averroes through an analysis of their views on chance, matter and divine providence. It sets the debate against the philosophical/historical background of Aristotelianism, Neoplatonism and Islamic theology.

This classic comprehensive text addresses the elastic and plastic behavior of general structural elements under combined stress. The topic of structural plasticity is presented in a manner that is simple and concise, encompassing the classical theory of metal plasticity as well as concrete plasticity.

Why is our culture so fascinated with tattoos? Is this just a trend or a true reflection of our modern culture? The reasons why people acquire tattoos in our modern society today are vast and varied. Often people obtain a tattoo for very personal reasons. This text captures the true stories of why eighty-one people decided to get a tattoo. Through personal interviews conducted by the author, the book explains the meanings behind their tattoos ...

Dans bon nombre de pays de l'OCDE et de la CEMT, la vitesse excessive est le plus grand fleau en matiere de securite routiere. Elle est aujourd'hui responsable d'environ un tiers du nombre - inacceptable - de tues sur les routes. Par ailleurs, la vites

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Through clear and comprehensive grammar explanations, extensive practice exercises, and lively communicative activities, Grammar Dimensions provides students with the language skills they need to communicate accurately, meaningfully, and appropriately.

It provides in-depth reviews of the existing literature on lateral earth pressure, sheet pile walls, ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations, holding capacity of plate and helical anchors in sand and clay, and slope stability analysis. A useful reference for graduate students of geotechnical engineering, and consultants in the field.

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Black Fire: Portrait of a Black Firefighter, a regional autobiographical and historical account of the struggles of black firefighters in Memphis takes us through Robert's childhood, army life, return home and the racism inflicted as he seeks employment. Finally, a fire recruit for the city's fire department, his goal is to obtain the highest rank possible. Those who are first to integrate or endeavors to change an establish institution such a...

Discover the tricks of the trade: smuggling the liquor and evading the law. Learn of the dealings of ?the Real McCoy.? In this history of Prohibition in south Florida, author Sally J. Ling explores the impact of bootleggers and moonshiners on Palm Beach, Broward, Miami- Dade and Monroe Counties, presenting tales of rumrunning and lawbreaking as told through personal and written accounts.

When is it appropriate to punish a child in the same way as we do an adult criminal? Using cases from his own court in Manhattan, the author amply demonstrates that the current punitive policies fail to steer children away from crime and that both society and the child benefit from a more individualized approach.

The Würzburg sculptor and woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider (c.1460-1531) worked within established formal traditions, yet succeeded in creating works of a kind that had never been seen before. Against common practice, he left many of his sculptures unpainted. This turned them from life-like images of saints into works of art far removed from the everyday world of the beholder. To see the intricate, supremely carved details of Riemenschneider'...

Many people do not take their dreams seriously. But what if dreams mean something? What if they are important? What if God is speaking to people while they sleep? In "Dream Talk, " Katrina Wilson explains that God speaks to us in the quiet of the night, when we are more open to His voice. While we dream, we can work through the issues of the day and receive help from the One who never sleeps. We can actually learn life lessons in our dreams.

Book Description: From successful breastfeeding mother of twins April Rudat comes a practical, fun, and educational guide to breastfeeding and caring for multiples. "Oh Yes You Can Breastfeed Twins!" makes breastfeeding and parenting multiples a simpler feat with its up-to-date research and witty anecdotes. Packed with staple information for pregnant or new moms of multiples, "Oh Yes You Can Breastfeed Twins!" includes photos, charts, logs, il...

Angel Lust 2 flies into the sky and brings a collection of heavenly guardians down to Earth for the merest of mortals to enjoy.

One of Carlos Fuentes's greatest works, "The Old Gringo" tells the story of Ambrose Bierce, the American writer, soldier, and journalist, and of his last mysterious days in Mexico living among Pancho Villa's soldiers, particularly his encounter with General Tomas Arroyo. In the end, the incompatibility of the two countries (or, paradoxically, their intimacy) claims both men, in a novel that is, most of all, about the tragic history of two cult...

Subtitled, "A Guide To Originality".