David Thompson: 117 books
Human Rights Dilemmas in the Developing World
The Case of Marginalized Populations at Risk
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2017
This book brings the quandaries that many minority groups confront in Latin America, Asia and Africa into the limelight. The chapters in this volume—written by experts on this subject-matter—examine and provide invaluable solutions to the human rights infractions in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia,...
Changing Europe
Identities, Nations and Citizens
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2003
Europe has changed significantly and is now facing even more dramatic transformations with the enlargement of the European Union, the introduction of the euro and its increased role as a global actor in world affairs. This clear and accessible textbook provides an introduction to the key issues now...
by Roger Frie, Bruce Ries, M Guy Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2005
This volume is the first concentrated effort to offer a philosophical critique of relational and intersubjective perspectives in contemporary psychoanalytic thought. The distinguished group of scholars and clinicians assembled here are largely preoccupied with tracing the theoretical underpinnings...
Cambridge Theology in the Nineteenth Century
Enquiry, Controversy and Truth
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Many books have been written about nineteenth-century Oxford theology, but what was happening in Cambridge? This book provides the first continuous account of what might be called 'the Cambridge theological tradition', by discussing its leading figures from Richard Watson and William Paley, through...
by Myles Burnyeat, Kim Paffenroth, Brian R. Clack
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2018
This collection examines the relationship between Augustine and Wittgenstein and demonstrates the deep affinity they share, not only for the substantive issues they treat but also for the style of philosophizing they employ. Wittgenstein saw certain salient Augustinian approaches to concepts like...
The Global Education Race
Taking the Measure of PISA and International Testing
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2017
A global education race now pits countries, regions, and school systems against one another. The racecourse has been created by a small number of influential international testing programs, and the popular media announces winners and losers. Fear of falling behind haunts policy-makers and shapes educational...
Early Childhood Educational Research
Issues in Methodology and Ethics
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2005
Provision of education for children under five has recently become a political concern. At the same time, this relatively small field has been attracting increased research attention, with many early years practitioners seeking routes to initial and higher degrees. This book offers essential guidance...
HIV and Social Work
A Practitioner's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2014
As HIV/AIDS continue to plague societies around the world, more and more social workers encounter HIV-infected individuals and their families and friends who are searching for help and support. In HIV and Social Work: A Practitioner's Guide, experienced social workers share their practice wisdom,...
by Paul Figlow, David Benjamin Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2015
Redneck Religion is a compilation of stories, devotions, and prayers. It is written in the format of a Christian Journal, and tracks the daily thoughts and writings of a Christian who just happens to be a Redneck! You will surely enjoy!
Economics of Wildfire Management
The Development and Application of Suppression Expenditure Models
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2014
In this age of climatic and financial uncertainty, it becomes increasingly important to balance the cost, benefits and risk of wildfire management. In the United States, increased wildland fire activity over the last 15 years has resulted in drastic damage and loss of life. An associated rapid increase...
Inspirational Gamechangers
Business Lessons From Inspirational Leaders
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2015
This tracks the inspirational stories of over 30 great business leaders, from struggling entrepreneurs to sophisticated & successful professionals. From Steve Jobs & Richard Branson, to Arianna Huffington & Simon Woodroffe, discover the key lessons they learnt along the way so you can learn from them too.
by Lynn Ahlgrim-Delzell Ph.D., Stephanie Al Otaiba Ph.D., Jill Allor
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2015
How can today’s educators teach academic content to students with moderate and severe developmental disabilities—while helping all students meet Common Core State Standards? This text has answers for K-12 teachers, straight from 37 experts in special and general education. A followup...
by Frederick O. Stephens, Karl Reinhard Aigner, Kornelia Aigner
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2015
This book provides an easily understood and general overview of the basic medical, scientific, and clinical aspects of cancer. Causes, pathology, clinical features, diagnostic investigations, treatments, and outcomes are all carefully explained and discussed. This second edition includes a number...
by David R. Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2018
SHE WAS A RAVISHING DAME WITH A SECRET FROM THE PAST, HUNTED BY A GANG OF KILLERS THAT WOULD STOP AT NOTHING TO GET WHAT THEY WANTED.
A gritty hard-boiled detective novel set in Los Angeles, 1946. Two women’s bodies are found, one floating in the Pacific Ocean, one in a dynamited house in Oklahoma....