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Book SynopsisProvides a means of identifying the 147 amphibian and reptile species currently known in Louisiana, as well as information on their natural histories (behavior, geographic range, populations, food and feeding habits, reproduction, and habitat).

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Book SynopsisA reference work that spans the entire scope of American literature, from the colonial period onwards. It includes entries reflecting writers, works, literary movements, and more that high school students and undergraduates are likely to encounter. It also includes bibliographies listing key critical and biographical resources.Trade Review...an excellent source for students...and its chronological arrangement offers a different slant. Recommended... - Booklist ""The articles are well-written and provide readers with a clear understanding of the topic. There is an excellent set index and an alphabetical list of entries in each book."" - School Library Journal ""The writing is clear and direct, and entries are cross-referenced...useful..."" - Choice

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Book SynopsisGreek and Roman mythology has fascinated people for more than two millennia, and its influence on cultures throughout Europe, America, North Africa, and the Middle East attests to the universal appeal of the stories. This title examines the best-known figures of Greek and Roman mythology together with the great works of classic literature.

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Book SynopsisThe discovery and application of nuclear power is one of the most profound scientific accomplishments of the 20th century, beginning with tentative explorations of the structure of matter, expanding into a rapid succession of unexpected discoveries, and finally settling into a seamless transition from theoretical science to applied engineering.

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Book SynopsisMars exploration has never been more active, and our understanding of the planet is advancing rapidly. The Martian surface has some of the oldest planetary crust in the solar system, containing clues to conditions in early planets that cannot be obtained elsewhere.

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Book SynopsisPhilip Roth is one of the greatest and most controversial American authors alive. A literary sensation since the publication of Goodbye, Columbus in 1959, Roth has continued to produce striking and original works of fiction. This is a comprehensive reference to this talented writer's life and works.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"All of Stanley Fish's writing is distinguished by importance of topic, vividness in presentation, and accessibility to the general reader. This welcome collection of his recent essays has all these attributes. There is no better introduction to a host of important contemporary controversies concerning interpretation in both literature and law. Even those most in disagreement with some of his particular arguments will welcome the brio with which they are expressed."—Sanford Levinson"Nothing that Stanley Fish writes can be ignored. In this latest work, he explodes all our comforting notions of unbiased, uninflected judgment in the pursuit of interpretation."—Annette Kolodny"Stanley Fish is one of our most interesting, and most philosophically sophisticated, literary theorists. He is at the top of his form in these essays."—Richard Rorty

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Book SynopsisUnits, rules, codes, systems: this is how most linguists study language. This book provides an account of integrationalism, a theory of language that declines to accept that text and context, language and world, are distinct and stable categories.Trade Review“Total Speech provides an entirely original discussion of some of the most central and controversial issues in the theory and philosophy of language. This book is not just a synopsis of the integrationalist school of thought, it is a major contribution to the development of that thought and to its emergence as a major force in American and European thinking about language.”—Talbot Taylor, College of William and MaryTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction 1 1. On Inscribed or Literal Meaning 24 2. Metaphor 56 3. Intentionality and Coming into Language 98 4. Further Principles of Integrational Linguistics, or, On Not Losing Sight of the Language User 140 5. Relevance in Theory and Practice 181 6. Repetition 226 7. Rules 271 References 323 Index 335

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Book SynopsisSome 280 letters from a leading figure in the eighteenth-century Catholic community shed new light on a turbulent period.Edited by FRANS KORSTEN, JOSS BLOM, FRANS BLOM AND GEOFFREY SCOTT James Peter Coghlan [1731-1800] was the chief English Catholic printer, publisher and bookseller of the second half of the eighteenth century. It was mainly through him that the English Catholics were provided with an extensive polemical, catechetical, pastoral and devotional literature of their own. Coghlan was also a pivotal figure in the infrastructure and logistics of the Catholic community, acting as a middleman between the various layers and segments of that community. In the turbulent days of the Catholic Committee after 1785, he found himself uneasily in the midst of the fray. He corresponded with dozens of British Catholics, at home and abroad, and his letters, pious, shrewd, dedicated, garrulous and eminently practical, yield a fascinating insight into the day-to-day working of Catholic book production as well as the behind-the-scenes life of the English Catholic community. FRANS KORSTEN, JOSS BLOM and FRANS BLOM teach English Literature at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. GEOFFREY SCOTT is Abbot of Douai.Trade ReviewWill become an indispensable resource for scholars of the history of Catholicism in the eighteenth century. * RECUSANT HISTORY *The letters collected here [give] us the raw material to reassess an entire community. * TLS *Makes surprisingly vivid reading. * THE DOWNSIDE REVIEW *Table of ContentsThe Correspondence

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Book SynopsisJohn Ferguson has long been recognised as one of the leading heraldic artists of his generation. This book celebrates his work and proclaims that generosity of spirit which has been an inspiration to his fellow artists.The interpretation of heraldic symbolism in a variety of materials is an ancient and honourable craft requiring great skill and inventiveness, qualities acquired only through rigorous training, long experience and an appreciationof the 'heraldic imagination'. John Ferguson has long been recognised as pre-eminent among the heraldic artists of his generation. He was among the small band of enthusiasts who in 1987 founded the Society of Heraldic Arts which today is established as a highly respected international guild of heraldic artists, designers and craftspeople. Among his many achievements, he is a graduate of the Royal College of Art, a Fellow of the Society of Heraldic Arts andof the Heraldry Society, and a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Heraldry. This book not only celebrates John Ferguson's pre-eminence as an artist, it also proclaims that generosity of spirit which has beenan inspiration to his fellow artists and to those who love and admire his amazing artistry.Features 62 full colour illustrations. STEPHEN FRIAR is a writer and historian, specialising in medieval and architecturalhistory and heraldry. A former member of Arts Council England, he is a Fellow of the Heraldry Society and of the Society of Heraldic Arts which he co-founded in 1987. In 2000 he was awarded a Master of Philosophy degree by the University of Southampton.

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Book SynopsisThe most widely acclaimed reference series in education and psychology, the Mental Measurements Yearbooks are designed to assist professionals in selecting and using standardised tests. The Nineteenth Mental Measurements Yearbook offers evaluations of the latest assessments in education, psychology, business, law, health care, counselling and management.

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Book SynopsisAfter a playoff loss, Houston head coach, Jeff Van Gundy alleged that Yao Ming, his Chinese star center, was the victim of phantom calls. This book shows how this incident can be seen as a pivotal moment in the globalization of the NBA. It also explains how allegations of phantom calls challenge the fiction that America is a post-racial society.

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Book SynopsisThis pioneering Handbook explores how AI is transforming strategic management across theory, practice, and education. Bridging strategy, technology, ethics, and policy, it demonstrates the broad societal and business implications of this emerging technological advancement.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate editing handbook, updated for the digital age The Australian Editing Handbook has become an industry standard, recommended by the Society of Editors, and holds a prominent place on the shelves of writers, editors and students alike. Authors Elizabeth Flann, Beryl Hill and Lan Wang have assembled a comprehensive guide to every aspect of the editing process, from working with authors and receiving manuscripts, to editorial, production, printing and beyond. The modern editor must go beyond editing and proofreading, and is often tasked with obtaining permissions, sourcing supplementary material and keeping the author on schedule and on budget. That means the editor is also the ultimate mediator of style and propriety for the piece, acting as gatekeeper between the author and the public. It''s a substantial role, requiring the fundamental knowledge of several different fields to achieve effective results. A guide to managing each aspect of the job, T

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Book SynopsisLong-Term Care: Planning for Finance, Medical, and Living Expenses We're living exciting bonus yearsdecades that our parents and grandparents didn't have. But how to navigate this complex terrain? Questions abound around long-term care planning: Where to live? How to get the best medical care? What to do about advance directives, wills and trusts, and estate planning? And how to pay for it all after you retire? Getting accurate information and answers wasn't easy. Until now. AARP's Navigating Your Later Years For Dummies helps you and your family understand the growing range of opportunities. Even more importantly, it helps you chart the next steps to live the life you choose, as independently as you choose, no matter your specific circumstances and needs. This book: Covers home modifications so that you can stay at home safely for as long as you likeLays out the opportunities and costs associated with independent living, assisted living and other optionsGives you a range of drivinTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Navigating Your Later Years 5 Chapter 1: Looking Ahead: The Big Picture 7 Chapter 2: A Personal Inventory: Past, Present, and Future 21 Chapter 3: Finding Services 31 Chapter 4: Making Decisions: A Family Affair 43 Part 2: Choosing Where to Live 53 Chapter 5: Staying in Your Home 55 Chapter 6: Under One Roof: Generations Living Together 73 Chapter 7: Downsizing for Now and Later 87 Chapter 8: Assisted and Independent Living and Other Group Settings 95 Chapter 9: Beyond Your Home: Living in a Community 113 Chapter 10: Getting Around: Transportation Options 125 Part 3: Legal and Financial Planning 139 Chapter 11: Unraveling the Rules of Medicare and Medicaid 141 Chapter 12: Paying for Care: Long-Term Care Insurance and Other Options 161 Chapter 13: Financial Matters: Money Management, Wills, Trusts, and More 177 Part 4: Managing Your Healthcare 193 Chapter 14: Choosing Good Medical Care 195 Chapter 15: Demystifying Home Care 211 Chapter 16: Understanding the Different Roles of Nursing Homes 227 Chapter 17: Getting the Healthcare You Want (And Avoiding What You Don’t Want) 241 Part 5: Services for Special Groups 253 Chapter 18: LGBT Older Adults 255 Chapter 19: Services for Veterans 269 Chapter 20: Family Caregivers 283 Part 6: The Part of Tens 305 Chapter 21: Ten Myths about Aging and Future Care 307 Chapter 22: Ten Resources with State-by-State Information 317 Part 7: Appendixes 325 Appendix A: Glossary 327 Appendix B: Resources 339 Index 347

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Book SynopsisReflects the business climate of featured countries. This work: maintains the standard terms and concepts in business ethics; includes subjects such as corporate citizenship, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and socially responsible investing; and, contains entries pertaining to the sophisticated technology and science of the world.Table of ContentsPreface. About the Editors. List of Contributors. Dictionary Entries A-Z. Index.

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Book Synopsis This new edition contains over 250 fully updated entries in operations management; All bibliographies have been significantly up-dated and extended; Features 93 new entries across a wide range of areas, including: service, strategy, technology and innovation; Expands on core entries such as the newsvendor model; Contains entries from 31 new, worldwide authors, featuring more than 50 international contributors in total. Trade Review"One strand running through all the volumes of the Blackwell Encyclopedia is that, while the entries may develop and explain the theoretical concepts of the field, there is also an emphasis on their practical application. This makes this set a good place to start for an overview and quick understanding of a topic – not just for students and researchers but also for practitioners." – Reference Reviews "Blackwell’s second edition of this work is every bit as impressive as the first. Bottom Line: Extensively revised, with 30 percent new material throughout, this comprehensive resource remains one of the most authoritative general business encyclopedias available. Highly recommended for academic and special library business collections." –Library Journal "This is a critical resource for anyone who wants to explore on topics such as knowledge management, globalization, change management, business ethical issues, total quality management, or benchmarking and management strategies. Summing up: Highly recommended. Academic libraries supporting business/management programs at all academic levels and libraries building a business collection." – ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface. About the Editors. List of Contributors. Dictionary Entries A-Z. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis new volume in the Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management volume set: The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship, especially commissioned for the second edition from editors Michael A. Hitt and R. Duane Ireland, charts the key concepts and frameworks in the expanding field of Entrepreneurship. A brand new, state-of-the-art volume in the growing field of Entrepreneurship; Features 90 important entrepreneurship concepts written by 110 international contributors; Charts the key concepts and frameworks of the field, covering: ''creative destruction''; competitive dynamics; real options; social capital; corporate entrepreneurship; risk management; franchising; succession planning; location effects; spinoffs; and product innovation. Trade Review"One strand running through all the volumes of the Blackwell Encyclopedia is that, while the entries may develop and explain the theoretical concepts of the field, there is also an emphasis on their practical application. This makes this set a good place to start for an overview and quick understanding of a topic – not just for students and researchers but also for practitioners." – Reference Reviews "Blackwell’s second edition of this work is every bit as impressive as the first. Bottom Line: Extensively revised, with 30 percent new material throughout, this comprehensive resource remains one of the most authoritative general business encyclopedias available. Highly recommended for academic and special library business collections." –Library Journal "This is a critical resource for anyone who wants to explore on topics such as knowledge management, globalization, change management, business ethical issues, total quality management, or benchmarking and management strategies. Summing up: Highly recommended. Academic libraries supporting business/management programs at all academic levels and libraries building a business collection." – ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface. About the Editors. List of Contributors. Dictionary Entries A-Z. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management: Strategic Management includes a new preface by the current editor, John McGee. He acknowledges the signal contribution of Derek Channon and outlines the key current trends in the field of strategic management.Table of ContentsPreface to the First Edition. Preface to the Second Edition. How to Use This Book. Acknowledgments. About the Editors. List of Contributors. Dictionary Entries A-Z. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book will serve as an excellent text for NVQ plastering students, whilst its encyclopaedic structure enables the experienced plasterer to select information quickly on finer points when faced with an unfamiliar task. Architects and surveyors will welcome it as a guide to the scope of the craft and its materials, and as a reference for conservation work. It provides a thorough introduction to the techniques of modern plastering and a comprehensive treatment of present-day fibrous plasterwork. Also included are full technical details of solid work, and thorough coverage of obsolete practices for the purpose of conservation work. It features working drawings in isometric projection to present a three dimensional picture of specific jobs. The Fourth Edition has been updated to take account of new products and techniques, in particular machine plastering, and changes in health and safety requirements. TheTrade Review?It is a great guide for those looking to take their wet plastering skill set a bit further. It provides an introduction to the techniques of modern plastering and a comprehensive treatment of present-day fibrous plasterwork.? ( Homebuilding & Renovating, December 2009) About the previous edition: ?an excellent publication which no plasterer should be without.? From Plasterers? Craft Guild Newsletter 'This up-to-date publication must be one of the best books ever written on the plastering craft and believe me I?ve read a few!' From Plasterers? Craft Guild Newsletter 2007Table of ContentsPreface; List of illustrations; British Standards; British Standards Codes of Practice; A-Z Listings; Appendix: Examinations for Plasterers.

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Book SynopsisAnyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book.Trade ReviewThis book is recommended if you are considering getting a gecko for a pet or if you just want to know more about the ecology and behavior of the 1,400 or so living species of these peculiar lizards. -- Whit Gibbons Aiken Standard [This book] successfully broadens our outlook and appreciation of these fascinating creatures. -- Aliza Gecko Time Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book. Northeastern Naturalist All you ever wanted to know about geckos is here in a nice, readable format. -- Robert E. Hoopes Wildlife Activist Geckos may very well be the most recognizable lizards, and their diversity is astounding across their near-global distribution. Geckos: The Animal Answer Guide therefore provides a general audience with a much-needed encyclopedia where they can get an answer to nearly any question they may have about gecko biology. There is no authority better suited than Aaron Bauer to compile a gecko book at any academic level, and he does a shining example here of making his astounding knowledge of geckos accessible to general readers. -- Matthew K. Fujita Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Introducing GeckosWhat are geckos?Where does the name "gecko" come from?Why are geckos important?Why should people care about geckos?Where do geckos live?What is the difference between geckos and other lizards?How many kinds of geckos are there?What is the current classification of geckos?What characterizes the major groups of geckos?When did geckos evolve?What is the oldest fossil gecko?Where have fossil geckos been found?What did extinct geckos look like?2. Form and FunctionWhat are the largest and smallest living geckos?When are geckos active?Do geckos sleep?Why do geckos have big eyes?Can geckos see color?Do geckos have eyelids?Why do geckos lick their eyes?What are the bulges on the necks of some geckos?Are some geckos limbless?How do geckos climb?How fast can geckos run?Can geckos run upside down?What are flying geckos?How strong is a gecko's grip?Can geckos hang on when they are dead?Can geckos swim?Can all geckos lose and regrow their tails?Why do geckos shed their skin?At what temperatures are geckos most active?3. Gecko ColorsWhat colors are geckos?What causes the different skin colors of geckos?What color are a gecko's eyes?Is there a reason for specific patterns on a gecko's skin?Are male and female geckos colored differently?Do a gecko's colors change as it grows?Can geckos change color?Is there much geographic variation in a single gecko species?4. Gecko BehaviorAre geckos social?Do geckos fight?Do geckos bite?How smart are geckos?Do geckos play?How do geckos communicate?How do geckos make noise?Do geckos have good hearing?How do geckos avoid or escape predators5. Gecko EcologyWhere do geckos sleep?Which geographic regions have the most species of geckos?Do geckos burrow?How do geckos survive in the desert?How do geckos survive the winter?Do geckos bask?What animals eat geckos?Do geckos get sick?How can you tell that a gecko is sick?6. Reproduction and DevelopmentHow do geckos reproduce?How can you tell the sex of a gecko?Do all geckos lay eggs?How long do gecko eggs take to hatch?Where do geckos lay their eggs?Why do geckos lay hard-shelled eggs?Do geckos only lay eggs once a year?How many babies do geckos have?How is the sex of a baby gecko determined?Are some gecko species all female?Do geckos care for their young?How fast do geckos grow?How long do geckos live?7. Foods and FeedingWhat do geckos eat?How many teeth do geckos have?Do geckos chew their food?Why do geckos' eyes sink in when they bite?How do geckos find food?Can geckos taste?Are any geckos cannibals?Can geckos store energy from food?Do geckos drink?8. Geckos and HumansDo geckos make good pets?How do you take care of a pet gecko?Are geckos venomous?Do geckos feel pain?How can I see geckos in the wild?Do people eat geckos?Are parts of geckos used as medicine?Can gecko-style adhesion be useful to humans?9. Gecko Problems (from a human viewpoint)Are geckos pests?Do geckos have diseases and are they contagious?How do I keep geckos away from my house?10. Human Problems (from a gecko's viewpoint)Are any geckos endangered?What is the rarest gecko?Have any geckos become extinct because of humans?Are geckos protected by law?Will geckos be affected by global warming?What are the greatest threats to geckos?11. Geckos in Stories and LiteratureWhat roles do geckos play in religion and mythology?What roles do geckos play in native cultures?What roles do geckos play in popular culture?What roles have geckos played in poetry and other literature?12. "Geckology"Who studies geckos?Which species are best known?Which species are least known?How do scientists tell geckos apart?Appendix A: Geckos of the WorldAppendix B: Organizations and Publications Devoted (in Part) to the Study of GeckosBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTheAPA Handbook of Consumer Psychologypresents a comprehensive survey of the field, including its historical background and critical sources of information in both core and emerging literature. This 33-chapter handbook is designed as a library reference that captures up-to-date content on consumer psychology, with insights offered by an outstanding roster of contributors. Broad coverage areas include perspectives on consumer psychology, consumer characteristics and contexts, use of psychology to communicate with consumers, consumer cognitions and affect, and use of psychology to carry out business functions. Chapters pinpoint practical issues; probe unresolved and controversial topics in a balanced manner; and present future theoretical, research, and practice trends. The handbook provides a starting point for an examination of consumer psychology and ways to move the knowledge forward in this meaningful and vital area of human behavior.Table of ContentsEditorial Board About the Editor-in-Chief About the Associate Editors Contributors A Note From the Publisher IntroductionPart I. Perspectives on Consumer Psychology Chapter 1. Consumer Psychology: Evolving Goals and Research Orientations Joel B. Cohen and William L. Wilkie Chapter 2. The Activation and Use of Declarative and Procedural Knowledge Robert S. Wyer, Jr. Chapter 3. Intentional Behaviorism: A Research Methodology for Consumer Psychology Gordon R. Foxall Chapter 4. Structural Equation Models in Consumer Research: Exploring Intuitions and Deeper Meanings of SEMs Richard P. Bagozzi Chapter 5. Understanding the Changing Role and Functions of Marketing Kevin Lane KellerPart II. Consumers Have Demographic and Psychographic Characteristics Chapter 6. Poverty and Consumer Psychology Ronald Paul Hill Chapter 7. Children as Consumers: A Review of 50 Years of Research in Marketing Deborah Roedder John and Lan Nguyen Chaplin Chapter 8. Gender Research in Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Advertising, and Beyond: Past, Present, and Future Linda Tuncay Zayer and Kathrynn Pounders Chapter 9. A Structural Versus Dynamic View of Personality in Consumer Behavior Suresh Ramanathan Chapter 10. Consumer Values Eda Gurel-Atay Chapter 11. Lifestyle and Sport: Emulation Marketing Pierre Valette-Florence, Tony Meenaghan, and Lynn R. KahlePart III. Consumers Live in a Social Psychological World Chapter 12. Cultural Influences on Consumer Psychology Carlos J. Torelli and Sharon Shavitt Chapter 13. Attitude Change and Persuasion: Classic, Metacognitive, and Advocacy Perspectives Zakary L. Tormala and Derek D. Rucker Chapter 14. Social Relationships and Consumer Behavior Kelley Gullo Wight, Peggy J. Liu, James R. Bettman, and Gavan J. Fitzsimons Chapter 15. Sustainability: Understanding Consumer Behavior in a Circular Economy Marius Claudy and Mark Peterson Chapter 16. Marketing Ethics, Ethical Consumers, and Ethical Lapses Ann-Marie Kennedy and Sommer Kapitan Chapter 17. The Role of Time in Consumer Psychology Ashwani Monga, Ozum Zor, and Rafay A. Siddiqui Chapter 18. Psychological Aspects of Economic Expectations Richard CurtinPart IV. Businesses Use Psychology to Communicate With Consumers Chapter 19. Language and Consumer Psychology Ruth Pogacar, Alican Mecit, Fei Gao, L. J. Shrum, and Tina M. Lowrey Chapter 20. The Consumer Psychology of Traditional Media Esther Thorson Chapter 21. Social Media: From Classic Psychological Theories to New Opportunities Cait Lamberton and Ashlee Humphreys Chapter 22. Celebrity Endorsements Eda Gurel-AtayPart V. Consumers Process Cognitions and Affect Chapter 23. Omission Neglect and Consumer Judgment and Inference Based on Limited Evidence Frank R. Kardes, Steven S. Posavac, and Donald R. Gaffney Chapter 24. Three Mechanisms of Mind–Body Influence: Feelings, Concepts, and Procedures Spike W. S. Lee and Lorenzo Cecutti Chapter 25. The Interplay of Affect and Cognition: A Review of How Feelings Guide Consumer Behavior Rashmi Adaval and Maria Galli Chapter 26. Consumer Involvement and Engagement: From Involvement’s Elaboration Likelihood to Engagement’s Investment Propensity Linda D. Hollebeek and Rajendra K. Srivastava Chapter 27. Neural Basis of Consumer Decision Making and Neuroforecasting Alexander Genevsky and Carolyn Yoon Chapter 28. Consuming for Happiness Siok Kuan Tambyah and Soo Jiuan TanPart VI. Businesses Use Psychology to Carry Out Functions Chapter 29. Omnichannel Retailing: A Consumer Perspective Peter C. Verhoef, Koert van Ittersum, P. K. Kannan, and Jeff Inman Chapter 30. Perceived Price Differences and Consumer Behavior Kent B. Monroe Chapter 31. The Brand Property Strength Framework: Integrating Theory and Research on Brand Consumer Psychology Joseph R. Priester, Monique A. Fleming, Leigh Anne Novak Donovan, and Chaumanix Dutton Chapter 32. Innovation and Product Development Doug Hall Chapter 33. Human Factors Research and User-Centered Design Robert W. Proctor, Leon Zeng, and Kim-Phuong L. Vu Index

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Book SynopsisBlackfoot Grammar, the companion volume to The Blackfoot Dictionary of Stems, Roots and Affixes Third Edition, provides description and analyses of the major features of Blackfoot grammar and language structures.Trade Review'It compiles a wealth of information in a single volume, which, together with the previously published dictionary, is a welcome addition to the field.' -- Canadian Journal of Linguistics 'Frantz has addressed all of the important aspects of Blackfoot structure and in a way that is accessible to people who need or want to know about the language. His study is concise, clear, and largely accurate ... an outstanding addition to the growing corpus of descriptions of Algonquian languages.' -- American Indian Culture and Research Journal '... this work, which greatly increases the amount of readily available lexical material, is most welcome on both scientific and cultural grounds.' -- Language and LinguisticsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface to the Third Edition Chapter 1 The Blackfoot Alphabet Chapter 2 Some Basics of Noun Inflection Chapter 3 Intransitive Verbs Chapter 4 More on Intransitive Verbs Chapter 5 Some Phonological Rules Chapter 6 Tense and Aspect Chapter 7 Four Verb Stem Types Chapter 8 Transitive Inanimate Verbs Chapter 9 Attached Pronouns Chapter 10 Transitive Animate, Part 1: Direct Chapter 11 Transitive Animate, Part 2: Inverse Chapter 12 Transitive Animate, Part 3 Chapter 13 Demonstratives Chapter 14 Possessives Chapter 15 Allomorphy Chapter 16 Complex Verb Stems, Part 1 Chapter 17 Complex Verb Stems, Part 2: Finals Chapter 18 Some Concrete Finals Chapter 19 Other Verb Paradigms Chapter 20 Nominalizations Chapter 21 Questions Chapter 22 Complement Clause Types Chapter 23 Translating from English to Blackfoot Chapter 24 Numbers and Enumeration Appendix A Verb Paradigms Appendix B Phonological Rules Appendix C The Sounds of Blackfoot Appendix D Design of the Blackfoot Alphabet Appendix E Ikasskini: Analyzed Blackfoot Text References Index

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Book SynopsisIn American Little Magazines of the Fin de Siecle, Kirsten MacLeod examines the rise of a new print media form – the little magazine – and its relationship to the transformation of American cultural life at the turn of the twentieth century. Though the little magazine has long been regarded as the preserve of modernist avant-gardes and elite artistic coteries, for whom it served as a form of resistance to mass media, MacLeod’s detailed study of its origins paints a different picture. Combining cultural, textual, literary, and media studies criticism, MacLeod demonstrates how the little magazine was deeply connected to the artistic, social, political, and cultural interests of a rising professional-managerial class. She offers a richly contextualized analysis of the little magazine’s position in the broader media landscape: namely, its relationship to old and new media, including pre-industrial print forms, newspapers, mass-market magazines, fine pr

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Book SynopsisCritical editions of most classical authors are based on readings transmitted by medieval scholars that can be examined and collated. Modern editions of Petronius, on the other hand, are principally based on printed editions, most of them published in France during the sixteenth century. In this volume T. Wade Richardson considers the use made of the Petronius manuscripts then extant by seven French humanist editors for their various editions, commentaries, and notes.Some of the manuscripts they used may be equated with extant exemplars, which therefore serve as a good check on the quality of their readings. But as much as half of the text rests on the sixteenth-century witness alone. Through a broad and integrated study of the problems of the Petronius text the author attempts to unravel the tangled skein of humanist work on Petronius, to settle some of the old textual puzzles, and to solidify the text and recast the apparatus.Richardson also provides information on t

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Book SynopsisThe Undergraduate Essay sets before the student examples of writing from which he can learn what to do and why. Part I of this book consists of six complete essays of average undergraduate length. All are specimens rather than models; these essays are well-written, but they are not faultless. In Part II, the authors define and discuss the principles of sound essay writing by considering in turn the plan, paragraph structure, sentence structure, diction, punctuation, and under the title "The Conventions of Scholarship" the use of footnotes and the preparation of a bibliography. Throughout, the student is urged to study examples, and to think critically and constructively on the problems raised. It follows that The Undergraduate Essay makes no attempt to do the work either of the student of the instructor. It is a text which invites, indeed demands, the co-operative effort of both.

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Book SynopsisA completely new reference from Salem Press, Applied Science covers major fields and technologies in all areas, from agriculture to computers to engineering to medical to space sciences. Applied Science contains over 300 alphabetically arranged articles on a broad range of applied-science fields ranging from long-established engineering fields to cutting-edge fields such as micro- and nanotechnologies, addressing applied sciences in areas as diverse as aerospace, communications, energy, information, medical, military, transportation, forensic, and even food technologies. SCOPE AND COVERAGE Articles examine the relationship between science and technology, providing insight into the many ways in which science affects daily life. Understanding the interconnectedness of the different and varied branches of science and technology is important for anyone preparing for a career or endeavour in science or technology. To that end, essays look beyond basic principles to examine a wide range of topics, including industrial and business applications, historical and social contexts, and the impact a particular field of science or technology will have on future jobs and careers. Especially targeted toward high-school students, this excellent reference work is edited to tie into the high-school curriculum, making the content readily accessible as well to patrons of public, academic, and university libraries.

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Book SynopsisIn a writing career that branched into drama, poetry, fiction, and journalism, film was a constant for James Agee. In love with movies from early childhood, he flirted with filmmaking and screenwriting in the 1920s and ’30s, became a respected movie critic in the 1940s, and by late 1950 was working on a script with one of the directors he most admired, John Huston. His death at age forty-five would come only five years later but not before he had written several other screenplays.Volume 4 in The Works of James Agee series presents the writer’s two most famous screenplays: for The African Queen, his collaboration with Huston, and for The Night of the Hunter, the only film ever directed by actor Charles Laughton. Not only does the book offer both the first draft and final shooting script for each work, it also features meticulous annotations by editor Jeffrey Couchman and a wealth of archival material, similarly annotated. Included, for The African Queen, are variants of key scenes; relevant fragments by two other writers, John Collier and Peter Viertel; and notes that Agee wrote from his hospital bed while recovering from a heart attack. The result is a remarkable window into the complex process by which a story is shaped and reshaped before the cameras roll. Most notable about the section on The Night of the Hunter (which Agee did not live to see in its final form) is the inclusion of the never-before-published first draft, rediscovered in 2003. This debunks forever the myth that Agee had produced a massive, unfilmable mess that Laughton discarded and rewrote from scratch. In fact, Laughton preserved essential structural elements of Agee’s script along with important dramatic and visual ideas that originated with Agee and not with Davis Grubb’s source novel. The African Queen and The Night of the Hunter stand today as undisputed Hollywood classics: the former a wonderfully comic adventure tale with delightful star turns by Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, the latter a unique, noirish fable in which Robert Mitchum’s “Preacher” emerges as one of cinema’s most unforgettable villains. For Agee scholars, film scholars, and the countless admirers of these masterful movies, this volume is a feast.Trade ReviewJeffrey Couchman s editing displays his prodigious gifts for analyzing complex artistic collaborations. In his annotations and overviews of the first drafts and shooting scripts and his introductions to supplemental material, he trains a subtle eye and ear on fluctuating dialogue, camera movements, music cues, and bits of action. He emerges with uncommon perceptions and deflates longstanding myths about the limits of Agee's influence on these two milestone movies. There's an air-clearing excitement to the way Couchman pinpoints specific Agee contributions that affect the flavor and quality of each film."" - Michael Sragow, author of Victor Fleming: An American Movie Master and editor of the Library of Americas James Agee volumes

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Book SynopsisA distinguished writer in multiple genres—fiction, poetry, screenwriting, social documentary— James Agee first gained widespread recognition as a movie reviewer and critic. In October 1944, not quite two years after he became the film columnist for the Nation, no less an eminence than poet W. H. Auden judged Agee’s reviews to be “the most remarkable regular event in journalism today.” Scrupulously edited by Charles Maland, this volume stands as the definitive collection of Agee’s film writing. Not only does it include all of his bylined Nation reviews (December 1942–September 1948), but it also brings together for the first time the entirety of his unsigned reviews and cover stories for Time (September 1942–November 1948), as identified by the magazine’s archivist, Bill Hooper. Also included are various essays Agee produced for other publications—ranging from a prep school appreciation of F. W. Murnau’s The Last Laugh to his celebrated Life magazine pieces on director John Huston and the great comedians of the silent era—as well as several previously unpublished manuscripts found in the Agee collections at the Universities of Tennessee and Texas, which offer additional insight into Agee’s thoughts on movies and on film reviewing. A constant moviegoer since childhood, Agee wrote about film with wit, keen perception, and high standards, always quick to express disappointment when a movie failed, in his eyes, to live up to what it might have been. But when a movie truly worked for him—William Wellman’s The Story of G. I. Joe, Charles Chaplin’s Monsieur Verdoux, and Huston’s The Treasure of the Sierra Madreare key examples—Agee could be both generous with praise and brimming with insight about the precise features he found so laudable. Including an extensive introduction that details Agee’s years as a film reviewer, significant characteristics of his style and aesthetic, and his broad influence on later critics, this volume will encourage a fresh understanding of both a remarkable writer and the medium he loved so much.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of award-winning research in Learning and Teaching in Educational Leadership is sponsored by the Learning and Teaching in Educational Leadership Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association (LTEL SIG of AERA). The research includes superintendent preparation, a grow-your-own principal program, and an investigation into the instructional leadership practices of principals with respect to special education.The LTEL SIG brings together professors and graduate students of educational leadership and administration, discipline specialists, educational theorists, curriculum developers, instructional technology specialists, learning specialists, educational researchers, classroom experts, practitioners, policy makers, and others concerned with Learning and Teaching in Educational Leadership.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of award-winning research in Learning and Teaching in Educational Leadership is sponsored by the Learning and Teaching in Educational Leadership Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association (LTEL SIG of AERA). The research includes superintendent preparation, a grow-your-own principal program, and an investigation into the instructional leadership practices of principals with respect to special education.The LTEL SIG brings together professors and graduate students of educational leadership and administration, discipline specialists, educational theorists, curriculum developers, instructional technology specialists, learning specialists, educational researchers, classroom experts, practitioners, policy makers, and others concerned with Learning and Teaching in Educational Leadership.

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Book SynopsisEach state-by-state volume in this series provides at-a-glance detailed demographic and statistical data on every populated place in the state, along with easy-to-use comparative rankings. Each Demographic Profile gives the user an easy-to-read snapshot of every single place and county in the state, from the biggest metropolis to the smallest unincorporated hamlet. Each profile offers data on History, Geography, Climate, Population, Vital Statistics, Economy, Income, Taxes, Education, Housing, Health & Environment, Public Safety and more. The richness of each profile is astounding in its depth, from history to weather, all packed in an easy-to-navigate, compact format. Next, each volume provides School District Data with a snapshot profile of each district serving 1,500 or more students. Each district profile includes contact information along with grades served, the numbers of students, teachers and schools, student/teacher ratios, drop out rates, ethnicity, gender and diploma recipients by race and district

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Book SynopsisThe Research Handbook on International Water Law surveys the field of the law of shared freshwater resources. In some thirty chapters, it covers subjects ranging from the general principles operative in the field and international groundwater law to the human right to water and whether international water law is prepared to cope with climate disruption.Its comprehensive survey of international water law links international water principles to case studies and examples from specific basins, to bring research into real-world relevancy. Different regional traditions and frameworks of international water law are presented in order to provide a global overview. The work is edited by three scholars and practitioners whose work deals with the law of international watercourses and features perspectives from distinguished experts in the field.This Research Handbook will be a crucial resource for academics and researchers, students, relevant government agencies, and practitioners interested in water law and humanitarian law. Contributors include: L. Boisson de Chazournes, L. Caflisch, M. Curlier, L. del Castillo Laborde, J.W. Dellapenna, G.M. Farnelli, B. Guthrie, J.G. Lammers, R. Larson, C. Leb, D. Magraw, M.M. Mbengue, S.C. McCaffrey, O. McIntyre, M.M. Murcia, N. Odili, D. Padmanabhan, R.K. Paisley, C. Parseghian, G. Reichert, A. Rieu-Clarke, A.F.S. Russell, S.M.A. Salman, S.M. Schwebel, Y. Su, A. Tanzi, A.D. Tarlock, M. Tignino, P. Udomritthiruj, K. Uprety, S. Vinogradov, I.T. Winkler, P. Wouters, D. ZiganshinaTrade Review‘This book is a timely addition to the discourse on transboundary water management and is an excellent collection of interrelated papers written by academics and practitioners exploring and analysing international water law from diverse perspectives. In the range of topics that this compilation covers, it is a definitive guide to the rapidly growing areas of concern of international water resource allocation, water management and dispute resolution.’ -- Roopa Madhav, LEAD: Law, Environment and Development JournalTable of ContentsContents: Preface Foreword by Stephen M. Schwebel Introduction Stephen C. McCaffrey, Christina Leb and Riley T. Denoon Part I Evolution of International Water Law 1. From Treaty Practice to the UN Watercourses Convention Alistair Rieu-Clarke 2. The Work of International Legal Expert Bodies Joseph W. Dellapenna 3. The Global Water Treaties and their Relationship Attila Tanzi 4. Inter-Jurisdictional Water Allocation in Federal Systems: Lessons for International Water Law Rhett Larson and A. Dan Tarlock Part II General Principles and Key Obligations of International Water Law 5. Intertwined General Principles Stephen C. McCaffrey 6. Implementation of the General Duty to Cooperate Christina Leb 7. Prior Notice and Related Issues Lucius Caflisch 8. Environmental Protection and the Ecosystem Approach Owen McIntyre 9. The application of the general principles and key obligations to internationally shared groundwater María Milanés-Murcia Part III International Water Law and its Relation With Other Areas of Law 10. Water and Multilateral Environmental Agreements: An Incomplete Jigsaw Puzzle Daniel Barstow Magraw and Patsorn Udomritthiruj 11. International Water Law and Climate Disruption A. Dan Tarlock 12. Water and International Trade Law Daniel Barstow Magraw and Deepika Padmanabhan 13. Water in International Humanitarian Law Mara Tignino Part IV Human Right to Water and Vital Human Water Needs 14. The Human Right to Water Inga T. Winkler 15. The Human Right to Water in a Transboundary Context Anna F.S. Russell 16. The UNECE Protocol on Water and Health for the Implementation of the Right to Drinking Water and Sanitation Attilla Tanzi and Gian Maria Farnelli Part V Dispute Settlement and Compliance 17. The Permanent Court of International Justice, The International Court of Justice and international water law: Versatility in Consistency Laurence Boisson de Chazournes 18. The Role of Scientific and Technical Experts Cicely O. Parseghian and Benjamin K. Guthrie 19. The Implementation Mechanism and Committee Established Under the UNECE Convention on the Protection of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes Johan G. Lammers Part VI Regional Approaches 20. Creating Basin Mechanisms in Southern Africa Richard K. Paisley and Maaria Curlier 21. West African Approaches to International Law and Treaty Practice Makane Moïse Mbengue and Nwamaka Odili 22. The Nile Basin: Changing Legal Contours Salman M.A. Salman 23. Europe: International Water Law and the EU Water Framework Directive Götz Reichert 24. Central Asia: the Aral Sea Basin Dinara R. Ziganshina 25. South Asian Water Treaty Practice: An Overview Kishor Uprety 26. China’s International Water Relations Yu Su 27. Transboundary Water Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Neighboring States: Legal and Institutional Frameworks Sergei Vinogradov and Patricia Wouters 28. A Panoptic View of International Water Law in Latin America Lilian del Castillo Laborde 29. A Long History of Cooperation between Canada and the United States on Boundary Waters Richard K. Paisley Index

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Book SynopsisThis fully updated second edition of European Competition Law: A Case Commentary explains EU competition law by presenting the relevant legal provisions together with carefully selected case extracts pertaining to those provisions. The selection is based on the interpretative value of the extracts and is limited to the essentials in order to clearly demonstrate how competition rules have been interpreted by the European Commission and the courts. The extracts originate primarily from the decisions of the European Commission and judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights. Key features include:• Updated extracts from newly arisen cases and documents on EU competition law• Article-by-article overview of EU competition law jurisprudence • Unique structure enabling users to quickly locate decisions and judgments on all relevant procedural and substantive aspects of EU competition law• Concise and judiciously selected extracts from the judgments in the most important and most instructive cases• A nuanced view of competition law rules provided through the use of extracts rather than author analysis, giving practitioners a more contextual insight• Greater number of case extracts than other books, giving a more complete picture of the way rules translate into European jurisprudence. This unique book is designed for everyday use by practitioners and academics who wish to better understand how competition rules are interpreted in practice, and as a starting point for legal analysis. The book also serves as a handy resource on the exact wording of the essential elements of the most important cases. It will appeal not only to practitioners and academics, but also to all competition authorities in Europe.Contributors: J. Derenne, G. van Heezik, M. Johnsson, K. Metzlaff, E. Oude Elferink, A. Pliego Selie, H. Speyart, P.StauberTrade ReviewAcclaim for the first edition:'This book explains European Union competition law in detail, not by means of learned commentary by expert authors, but by actual quotes from relevant passages chosen and extracted from the massive body of EU jurisprudence. In adopting this virtually unique approach, the two editors, together with nine other contributors, have produced rather a prodigious feat of scholarly research here. . . If you are involved professionally in advising on any aspect of EU competition law, this book should definitely be in your professional library.' --The Barrister Magazine'This book is unique. It does not contain any text from the authors themselves, but the story of EU competition law is entirely told through a smart selection of quotes from the Commission and EU courts. This approach is extremely valuable. The article by article categorization and the extensive index ensure that influential cases are found quickly and easily. This book should be on the desk of every competition authority official and practitioner.' --Alexander Italianer, Director-General for Competition, European Commission, Belgium'A remarkable work; for each article of the relevant legislation - covering not only the core competition provisions but also State aid and the Charter on Fundamental Rights - the editors have extracted relevant passages from the mass of EU jurisprudence and then presented them in a structured fashion that is easy to navigate. This book will provide an invaluable tool for the busy practitioner - and for judges too.' --Sir Peter Roth, President, UK Competition Appeal TribunalTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART 1 TREATY ON EUROPEAN UNION (TEU), TREATY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (TFEU) AND REGULATIONS Section 1 Treaty on European Union (TEU) 1. Article 3 TEU – Objectives of the Union 2. Article 4 TEU – Relations between the Union and the Member States; Principles of Subsidiarity, Equality and Sincere Co-operation 3. Article 6 TEU – The Charter and the ECHR Section 2 Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) 4. Article 101 TFEU – Cartel Prohibition 5. Article 102 TFEU – Abuse of Dominance 6. Article 103 TFEU – Regulation Regarding the Application of Arts 101 and 102 7. Article 104 TFEU – Competence of Authorities in Member States 8. Article 105 TFEU – Application of Arts 101 and 102 by the Commission 9. Article 106 TFEU – Public Undertakings 10. Article 107 TFEU – General Rule: Prohibition of Aid 11. Article 108 TFEU – Procedure before the Commission: Notification of Aid 12. Article 109 TFEU – Determination of Regulations Regarding the Application of Arts 107 and 108 Section 3 The Regulations 13. Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 on the Implementation of the Rules on Competition 14. Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the Control of Concentrations Between Undertakings 15. Regulation (EU) No 330/2010 on Vertical Agreements 16. Regulation (EU) No 461/2010 on Vertical Agreements in the Motor Vehicles Sector 17. Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 Establishing a Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products and Repealing Council Regulations PART 2 EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (ECHR) AND CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (CHARTER) Section 1 European Convention on Human Rights 18. Article 1 ECHR – Obligation to Respect Human Rights Section 2 Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union 19. Article 7 Charter – Respect for Private and Family Life 20. Article 16 Charter – Freedom to Conduct a Business 21. Article 17(1) Charter – Right to Property 22. Article 20 Charter – Equality before the Law 23. Article 41 Charter – Right to Good Administration 24. Article 47 Charter – Right to an Effective Remedy and to an Impartial Tribunal 25. Article 48 Charter – Presumption of Innocence and Rights of the Defence 26. Article 49 Charter – Principles of Legality and Proportionality of Criminal Offences and Penalties 27. Article 50 Charter – Right not to be Tried or Punished Twice in Criminal Proceedings for the Same Criminal Offence 28. Article 51 Charter – Field of Application 29. Article 52 Charter – Scope and Interpretation of Rights and Principles 30. Article 53 Charter – Level of Protection Index

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Book SynopsisThe Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Governance and Politics surveys the broad range of environmental and sustainability challenges in the emerging Anthropocene and scrutinizes available concepts, methodological tools, theories and approaches, as well as overlaps with adjunct fields of study.This comprehensive reference work, written by some of the most eminent academics in the field, contains 68 entries on numerous aspects across 7 thematic areas, including concepts and definitions; theories and methods; actors; institutions; issue-areas; cross-cutting questions; and overlaps with non-environmental fields. With this broad approach, the volume seeks to provide a pluralistic knowledge base of the research and practice of global environmental governance and politics in times of increased complexity and contestation.Providing its readers with a unique point of reference, as well as stimulus for further research, this Encyclopedia is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in the politics of the environment, particularly students, teachers and researchers.Contributors: K.W. Abbott, C. Adelle, L. Andonova, S. Andresen, W.F. Baber, K. Bäckstrand, R.V. Bartlett, I. Baud, S. Bauer, S. Beck, M. Beisheim, D. Benson, S. Bernstein, K. Biedenkopf, F. Biermann, K. Booth, U. Brand, P.-O. Busch, S. Chan, K. Chelminski, J. Clapp, D. Compagnon, D. Cordell, V. Cornelissen, E. Dellas, S. Dietz, R. Eckersley, R. Floyd, D.J. Frank, V. Galaz, K. Genskow, S. Godin-Beekman, A. Gupta, J. Gupta, R. Haluza-DeLay, A. Hironaka, M. Isailovic, M. Ivanova, A. Jerneck, K. Jönsson, A. Jordan, S. Karlsson-Vinkhuyzen, M. Kok, A. Kronsell, M. Lang, S. Lim, J. Lister, K. Magyera, A. Mert, D. Moran, G. Nagtzaam, T. Nielsen, M. Nilsson, C. Okereke, T. Oliver, L. Olsson, P.H. Pattberg, J. Pinkse, A. Prakash, O. Renn, K. Rosendal, M.A.F. Ros-Tonen, D. Rothe, E. Schofer, B. Siebenhüner, N. Simon, J. Stel, H. Stevenson, O.S. Stokke, K. Szulecki, M.W.Tvedt, A. Underdal, T. Van de Graaf, D. Van Vuuren, P. Vellinga, P. Wapner, E. Weinthal, J. Wettestad, S. White, O. Widerberg, F. ZelliTrade Review'The Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Governance and Politics is an indispensable resource for researchers and students of global environmental governance. With balance and precision, entries by world-leading experts catalogue existing knowledge as well as offer new insights into the concepts, theories, institutions, and actors shaping core debates and issues.' --Peter Dauvergne, University of British Columbia, Canada'The Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Governance and Politics provides a comprehensive starting-point for understanding the complex and contested nature of global environmental governance. Pattberg and Zelli have assembled an impressive array of contributions written by leading scholars in their fields. The superbly edited volume provides an indispensable knowledge base for understanding - and tackling - the environmental challenges of the emerging Anthropocene.' --Robert Falkner, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK and editor, Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy'This volume offers a balanced and differentiated perspective and review of the most relevant issues, methodologies, theories and trends in the study of global environmental governance and politics. In 68 key entries leading scholars introduce, explain and discuss systematically the main concepts, the most important findings and the future outlook. An indispensable compendium for scholars, students, practitioners and libraries engaged in environmental politics and governance around the world.' --Arthur P.J. Mol, Wageningen University, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS 1. Anthropocene and Planetary Boundaries Victor Galaz 2. Consumerism Jane Lister 3. Earth System Governance Frank Biermann 4. Environment and Nature Paul Wapner 5. Global Environmental Governance Philipp Pattberg and Oscar Widerberg 6. Inclusive Development Joyeeta Gupta, Vincent Cornelissen and Mirjam A.F. Ros-Tonen 7. Liberal Environmentalism and Governance Norms Steven Bernstein 8. Risk Ortwin Renn 9. Sustainable Development Joyeeta Gupta and Isa Baud PART II THEORIES AND METHODS 10. Constructivism and Sociological Institutionalism Gerry Nagtzaam 11. Cost-Benefit Analysis Simon Dietz 12. Deep Ecology Kate Booth 13. Deliberative Policy Analysis Hayley Stevenson 14. Feminism Annica Kronsell 15. Governmentality Delf Rothe 16. Integrated Assessment Modelling Detlef van Vuuren and Marcel Kok 17. Neo-Gramscianism Chukwumerije Okereke 18. Neoliberal Institutionalism Thijs Van de Graaf 19. Qualitative Comparative Analysis Olav Schram Stokke and Arild Underdal 20. Quantitative Comparative Analysis Sijeong Lim and Aseem Prakash 21. Simulations Walter F. Baber and Robert V. Bartlett 22. Teaching Global Environmental Governance Maria Ivanova 23. World Society David John Frank, Ann Hironaka and Evan Schofer PART III ACTORS 24. Civil Society Karin Bäckstrand 25. European Union Camilla Adelle, David Benson and Andrew Jordan 26. Individuals Tom Oliver 27. International Bureaucracies Bernd Siebenhüner 28. Media Marija Isailovic 29. Private Sector Jonatan Pinkse 30. Religious Movements Randolph Haluza-DeLay 31. Scientists and Experts Silke Beck 32. States Daniel Compagnon 33. United Nations Liliana Andonova and Kathryn Chelminski PART IV INSTITUTIONS 34. Clubs Sylvia Karlsson-Vinkhuyzen 35. International Organizations Steffen Bauer 36. Mega-Conferences Sander Chan 37. Private Environmental Governance Philipp Pattberg and Marija Isailovic 38. Public-Private Partnerships Ayşem Mert 39. Regimes Eleni Dellas PART V ISSUE AREAS 40. Air Pollution Jørgen Wettestad 41. Arctic Oscar Widerberg 42. Biological Diversity Kristin Rosendal and Morten Walløe Tvedt 43. Biosafety and Genetically Modified Organisms Aarti Gupta 44. Chemicals Nils Simon 45. Climate Change Pier Vellinga 46. Desertification Steffen Bauer 47. Fisheries and Whaling Olav Schram Stokke 48. Forestry and Land Use Tobias Nielsen 49. Hazardous Waste Katja Biedenkopf 50. Ocean Space Jan Stel 51. Ozone Depletion Sophie Godin-Beekmann 52. Phosphorus Dana Cordell and Stuart White 53. Renewable Energy Kacper Szulecki 54. Water Erika Weinthal 55. Wetlands Kenneth Genskow and Kyle Magyera PART VI CROSS-CUTTING QUESTIONS AND EMERGING TOPICS 56. Effectiveness Steinar Andresen 57. Environmental Policy Diffusion Per-Olof Busch 58. Environmental Policy Integration Camilla Adelle and Måns Nilsson 59. Green Economy Ulrich Brand and Miriam Lang 60. Institutional Fragmentation Fariborz Zelli 61. Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals Marianne Beisheim 62. Orchestration Kenneth W. Abbott PART VII BORDERS AND INTERLINKAGES 63. Agriculture Dominic Moran 64. Food Jennifer Clapp 65. Health Kristina Jönsson 66. Poverty Anne Jerneck and Lennart Olsson 67. Security Rita Floyd 68. Trade Robyn Eckersley Index

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Book SynopsisA vital sourcebook for information on clothing and textiles in the middle ages, containing many previously unprinted documents. Texts (with modern English translation) offering insights into the place of cloth and clothing in everyday life are presented here. Covering a wide range of genres, they include documents from the royal wardrobe accounts and petitions to king and Parliament, previously available only in manuscript form. The accounts detail royal expenditure on fabrics and garments, while the petitions demand the restoration of livery, for example, or protest about the needfor winter clothing for children who are wards of the king. In addition, the volume includes extracts from wills, inventories and rolls of livery, sumptuary laws, moral and satirical works condemning contemporary fashions, an OldEnglish epic, and English and French romances. The texts themselves are in Old and Middle English, Latin and Anglo-Norman French, with some of the documents switching between more than one of these languages. They are presented with introduction, glossary and detailed notes. Louise M. Sylvester is Reader in English Language at the University of Westminster; Mark Chambers is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Durham University; Gale R. Owen-Crocker is Professor of Anglo-Saxon Culture at the University of Manchester.Trade ReviewA very useful volume and the editors should be thanked for making this engaging selection of material. By doing so, this book will help stimulate interest in the topic and facilitate research. * COSTUME *An important volume [that] is set to become a valuable resource. * TEXT *[A] most welcome and valuable contribution to fashion and textile studies. It provides an outstanding introduction to essential British sources and an excellent glossary to aid researchers. * SPECULUM *The editors should be commended for the breadth of the sources considered in the book, and the attentive translations. It makes a valuable resource for those studying the medieval past and daily life, and a suitable springboard for those wishing to delve more deeply into the evidence of dress and textiles. * TEXTILE HISTORY *This useful and enjoyable handbook...should inspire further scholarly investigation. * MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY *[P]resents the reader with a richly interesting and useful collection of documents offering information about medieval clothing practices and the role of textiles more broadly. * THE MEDIEVAL REVIEW *This work is truly a sourcebook, intended to be of use to researchers unable to view the primary documents in person. Presented are portions of medieval texts on dress, textiles, clothes, and fashion in Old and Middle English, Latin, and Anglo-Norman French, side by side with modern English translations. Recommended. * CHOICE *Table of ContentsIntroduction Wills Accounts Inventories and Rolls of Livery Moral and Satirical Works Sumptuary Regulation, Statutes and the Rolls of Parliament Unpublished Petitions to King, Council and Parliament Epic and Romance Glossary Bibliography

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Book SynopsisA follow-up publication to the Handbook of Medieval Studies, this new reference work turns to a different focus: medieval culture. Medieval research has grown tremendously in depth and breadth over the last decades. Particularly our understanding of medieval culture, of the basic living conditions, and the specific value system prevalent at that time has considerably expanded, to a point where we are in danger of no longer seeing the proverbial forest for the trees. The present, innovative handbook offers compact articles on essential topics, ideals, specific knowledge, and concepts defining the medieval world as comprehensively as possible. The topics covered in this new handbook pertain to issues such as love and marriage, belief in God, hell, and the devil, education, lordship and servitude, Christianity versus Judaism and Islam, health, medicine, the rural world, the rise of the urban class, travel, roads and bridges, entertainment, games, and sport activities, numbers, measuring, the education system, the papacy, saints, the senses, death, and money.

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