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These titles reveal both the universal civilian experience in wartime and aspects of it made unique by time and place. They show the other side of warfare, one that is never placid, even if far removed from the scenes of fighting. The geographical and chronological span of these books is broad, revealing the unique perspectives of how war affects people of all cultures. In addition, as a whole, they show how the shifting expectations of govern...

This is the first encyclopedia devoted to the Middle Passage and the experiences of the slaves on these trans-Atlantic ships.

One approach to expressing the uncertainty in a cost estimate is probability distribution, and cost analysts have proposed getting such information from subjective probability distributions elicited from experts. This technical report offers a selective review of the literature of probability elicitation, both in the fields of psychology and statistics and in the cost risk field, and insights from senior people in the cost risk community.

With detailed analysis of the text, discussions on themes, historical backgrounds and author biographies, York Notes offers students the best insight into the world of English Literature.

With detailed analysis of the text, discussions on themes, historical backgrounds and author biographies, York Notes offers students the best insight into the world of English Literature.

With detailed analysis of the text, discussions on themes, historical backgrounds and author biographies, York Notes offers students the best insight into the world of English Literature.

With detailed analysis of the text, discussions on themes, historical backgrounds and author biographies, York Notes offers students the best insight into the world of English Literature.

With detailed analysis of the text, discussions on themes, historical backgrounds and author biographies, York Notes offers students the best insight into the world of English Literature.

With detailed analysis of the text, discussions on themes, historical backgrounds and author biographies, York Notes offers students the best insight into the world of English Literature.

With detailed analysis of the text, discussions on themes, historical backgrounds and author biographies, York Notes offers students the best insight into the world of English Literature.

The neurosciences propose that the concept of will is scientifically untenable - it is our brain rather than our 'self' that controls our choices. Yet we seem to be confronted with increasing free choice in all areas of life. Using up-to-date empirical research in the social sciences and philosophy, this volume addresses the seeming contradiction.

With the fall of communism and the breakup of Yugoslavia, the successor states have faced a historic challenge to create separate, modern democracies from the ashes of the former authoritarian state. This is a series of studies that examine the development of Croatia in the aftermath of communism and the war that marred the transition.

Without a doubt, the institution of the presidency is quite different from the one that existed throughout the early part of the nation's history, despite only minimal revisions to its formal constitutional structure. This work offers an argument about how changes in presidential authority transform the institution.

Focusing on the concepts and interactions of free will, moral responsibility, and determinism, this text represents the most up-to-date account of the four major positions in the free will debate. Four serious and well-known philosophers explore the opposing viewpoints of libertarianism, compatibilism, hard incompatibilism, and revisionism The first half of the book contains each philosopher's explanation of his particular view, the second hal...

The "first of its kind"-a case-based ethics text designed specifically for PAs!

How does a child become bilingual? The answer to this intriguing question remains largely a mystery, not least because it has been far less extensively researched than the process of mastering a first language. Drawing on new studies of children exposed to two languages from birth (English and Cantonese), this book demonstrates how childhood bilingualism develops naturally in response to the two languages in the children's environment. While e...

How does a child become bilingual? The answer to this intriguing question remains largely a mystery, not least because it has been far less extensively researched than the process of mastering a first language. Drawing on new studies of children exposed to two languages from birth (English and Cantonese), this book demonstrates how childhood bilingualism develops naturally in response to the two languages in the children's environment. While e...

ASP.NET AJAX puts the power of Ajax into the hands of Microsoft ASP developers.With this technology, ASP.NET developers can easily build more interactiveand highly personalized web applications that work across all the mostpopular browsers.ASP.NET AJAX in Action introduces you to Ajax applications and to theASP.NET AJAX technology. Beginners will appreciate the clear explanations ofkey ideas and terminology. Intermediate and advanced ASP.NET d...

This book presents a compendium of methodologies for the study of membrane lipids, varying from traditional lab bench experimentation to computer simulation and theoretical models. The volume provides a comprehensive set of techniques for studying membrane lipids with a strong biophysical emphasis. It compares the various available techniques including the pros and cons as seen by the experts.

Governments and corporations, nonprofits and special interest groups, all have spin doctors trying to turn the news to their advantage. This book examines how this shift came to be and explores the questions it raises about the role of media in a democratic society and the future of journalism.