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The bestselling An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness has long been the go-to text for students looking for a clear, engaging and theoretically informed introduction to this dynamic topic. Written with a truly sociological and critical perspective, and thoroughly updated to include the latest cutting-edge thinking in the area, the new edition is packed with new empirical examples. Updates to content include: A whole new sect...

The new edition of Key Concepts in Gender Studies is a lively and engaging introduction to the dynamic field of gender studies. Thoroughly revised throughout, the second edition benefits from the addition of nine new concepts including Gender Social Movements, Intersectionality and Mainstreaming. Each of the entries: begins with a concise definition outlines the history of each term and the debates surrounding it includes illustrations of...

This title is invaluable reading for anyone collecting data through observation. Innovative and thought provoking, it is a refreshing take on ethnography stressing both academic rigor and practical necessity. It combines theoretical perspective with tangible action plans and walks you step-by-step through designing, conducting and evaluating ethnographic research. The book skilfully introduces the varied tasks and decisions you need to consid...

This groundbreaking work of both theoretical and experiential thought by two leading ecological philosophers and animal liberation scientists ventures into a new frontier of applied ethical anthrozoological studies. Through lean and elegant text, readers will learn that human interconnections with other species and ecosystems are severely endangered precisely because we lack - by our evolutionary self-confidence - the very coherence that is ev...

Discover the essentials to getting better photos with the Nikon DLSLR D3400 The Nikon D3400 hits stores as Nikon′s most advanced entry-level DSLR camera. Along with the pixel power to deliver sharp images, it also offers tools to be instantly creative and quickly share photos to a smartphone.

Horden von menschenfressenden Infizierten hatten die ehemals pulsierende Metropole München regelrecht ausgelöscht. Kaum dass sich der Staub gelegt hatte, wurde das CBESS aus chinesischen Geheimdienstkreisen kontaktiert: Ein Angebot, gemeinsam an den Ursachen des Massakers zu forschen. Das CBESS entsendet ein achtköpfiges Team nach China, um dieser Einladung nachzugehen. Doch der als friedliches Treffen gedachte Einsatz entwickelt sich völlig a...

In this insightful and compelling story from book club favorite Susan Mallery, three close friends test the boundaries of how much a woman can give before she has nothing left. After five years as a stay-at-home mom, Gabby Schaefer can't wait to return to work. No demanding toddlers, no stepdaughter throwing a tantrum. But when her plans are derailed by some shocking news and her husband's crushing expectations, Gabby must fight for the righ...

National Winner for Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2017 - Diet BooksGlobe and Mail-bestselling author, blogger, and holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy returns with 10-day detox and 100 new detox-friendly recipes to feel fabulous every dayJoyous Detoxis a healthy plan to detox naturally by following a whole foods-based diet that emphasizes specific detox-friendly foods that are simply delicious and fully nourishing. Give your body a break from ...

This book highlights recent research advances on biometrics using new methods such as deep learning, nonlinear graph embedding, fuzzy approaches, and ensemble learning. Included are special biometric technologies related to privacy and security issues, such as quality issue, biometric template protection, and anti-spoofing. The book also focuses on several emerging topics such as big data issues, mobile biometrics and multispectral biometrics,...

The Seven Princes in the Thousand Year Labyrinth is an all new fantasy manga series about a group of young men struggling to survive in a mysterious labyrinth full of traps and secrets. The highly detailed artwork, suspenseful storytelling, and attractive male cast makes this a perfect series for fans of Devils & Realist and Black Butler.

Tumors often start out as a benign growth, but gradually progress toward the malignant stage over a relatively long period of time. Tumor progression results from accumulated genetic mutations and inheritable epigenetic modifications that enable clonal evolution and selection of new clonal populations of tumor cells with aggressive characteristics including metastasis and therapy resistance. Increasing amounts of experimental evidence suggests...

The 2nd book in the Cupcake Bakery Mystery series follows Mel & Angie prepping for ValentineÂs Day.

Transnational Cinematography Studies introduces new perspectives to the discipline of film and media studies. First, this volume focuses on a crucial yet largely unexplored area in film and studies: the substantial communication between critical studies of cinema and film production practices. This book will integrate theories and practices of cinematographic technology. Secondly, Transnational Cinematography Studies expands the scope of film ...

After growing up as an orphan, Josiah English wants nothing more than to have his own ranch and raise Arabian horses. Riding for the Pony Express seems like the ticket to his dream. And when he meets the stationmaster's beautiful sister, it seems he may be within reach of the happy life he craves.Mara Reid is thrilled to finally meet the man of her dreams, and the fact that they both want to raise horses in the Sweetwater River valley seems li...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Jonathan Kellerman has been universally hailed as the master of psychological suspense, and the blockbuster new thriller featuring Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis confirms his status as today's preeminent practitioner of saber-sharp storytelling. Psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware meets beautiful and emotionally fragile TV actress Zelda Chase when called upon to evaluate her five-year-old son, Ovid. Years later, Alex is ...

I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney and illustrated by Tim Warnes, is a playful and comforting bedtime book that imagines all the wonderful ways a child might give and receive a hug.

Ken Follett, uno de los autores más leídos de nuestros días, apasiona de nuevo con una novela que es un prodigio de dinamismo y de intriga.Un terremoto de poca intensidad sacude California. La agente del FBI Judy Maddox sabe que esta vez no se trata de un fenómeno natural, este es un seísmo provocado, un aviso al gobierno. Los integrantes de una comuna vinícola han ideado un sistema para ocasionar terremotos con el objetivo de que el gobernado...

Susanne ist das schönste Mädchen im Dorf. Das findet vor allem Gottfried und sucht deshalb ihre Nähe. Doch das Mädchen hat ein schweres Leben: Ihr Vater ist Alkoholiker, die Mutter durch die Geschehnisse während des Zweiten Weltkrieges im Dorf verfemt und die gesamte Familie Opfer der herrschsüchtigen und cholerischen Großmutter. Gottfried jedoch, der das Gute in Susanne erkennt, avanciert zu ihrem Freund und Beschützer, denn ständig steht sie...

Das illustrierte Buch des Lichts ist eine deutsche Zusammenfassung des BUCHES DES LICHTS, das Christian Anders in Amerika in englischer Sprache schrieb und das auf ca. 1000 Seiten Ursprung und Bestimmung von Mensch und Universum aus esoterischer Sicht behandelt - 311.040.000.000.000 Jahre menschlicher und kosmischer Entwicklung. Ziel ist die Vereinigung von Religion, Philosophie und Wissenschaft. Ausgehend von der Frage "Wo kommen die Menschen...