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Listening to Your iGod revives the discussion of religion and science and the parallels that exist between the two fields of thought. Author Tyler James presents his thoughts on why these two very different schools of thought may actually complement each other at times. Jesus taught in parables...

Atlanta's experience over the past 15 to 20 years is reflective of many cities, particularly those in the south and west. Thus, the story of how and why Atlanta has changed is informative for cities in general. What accounts for the positive turn-around of the city of Atlanta? What can other cities...

This textbook is ideal for a course in engineering systems dynamics and controls. The work is a comprehensive treatment of the analysis of lumped parameter physical systems. Starting with a discussion of mathematical models in general, and ordinary differential equations, the book covers input/output...

Waynesburg was founded in 1796 as the county seat of the newly formed Greene County, Pennsylvania. The state's General Assembly approved its formation after a petition was submitted by the citizens of this southwesternmost corner of the state. The people desired a more convenient location to transact...

Over the last three decades enormous effort has gone into strengthening public health information systems (HIS). They are now a key element of health sector reform initiatives, but are growing in complexity. This is driven by the increasing diversity of technology platforms, increasing demands for...

In many ways this book is a team effort. Many people havc helped me in writing it. Firstly, I thank my wife who read the manu­ script twice correcting grammatical errors and spelling and clarifying many sentences. Secondly, I thank friends and co- leagues at St. Mary's Hospital, including Mrs Jean...

This is an enchanting tale of mythical creatures and intriguing, action-packed adventures. This magical story features an innocent teenage boy and a majestic princess. The Illegal Child begins with an unsuspecting teenager named Danny who leaves a Halloween party one dark and eerie night. He encounters...

The official school drop-out figure in the US in recent years has been 25 per cent of the cohort. Estimates from large cities are often double these rates, and in some areas 60 per cent or worse. This text focuses on this problem in US schools, but from an unusual perspective. It is a study gained...

This book sets out to answer the call for the historic turn in organization studies through the development of an alternative methodology for history, one that we call ANTiHistory. In responding to that call, this book contributes generally to the broad critique of the ahistorical nature of management...

The latest book in the Key Issues on Diverse College Students series explores the state of Black women students in higher education. Delineating key issues, proposing an original student success model, and describing what institutions can do to better support this group, this important book provides...

The United States has struggled to define its approach to what has been called the information battlefield since the information era began. Yet with the outbreak of the war on terror, the United States has been violently challenged to take a position and react to the militants use of emerging information...

Bruce A. Glasrud and Deborah M. Liles have gathered over thirty years of scholarship—articles, book excerpts, and new, original essays—to offer for the first time an overview of the history of African Americans in Central Texas. From slavery and agriculture in the nineteenth century to entrepreneurship...

A Practical, Up-to-Date Introduction to Applied Thermodynamics, Including Coverage of Process Simulation Models and an Introduction to Biological Systems   Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Second Edition, helps readers master the fundamentals of applied thermodynamics as practiced...