Michael D Murphy: 5 books
The Search for Mabila
The Decisive Battle between Hernando de Soto and Chief Tascalusa
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2009
One of the most profound events in sixteenth-century North America was a ferocious battle between the Spanish army of Hernando de Soto and a larger force of Indian warriors under the leadership of a feared chieftain named Tascalusa. The site of this battle was a small fortified border town within...
The Science of Conservation Planning
Habitat Conservation Under The Endangered Species Act
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2012
Broad-scale conservation of habitats is increasingly being recognized as a more effective means of protecting species and landscapes than single-species preservation efforts. While interest in the approach has grown tremendously in recyears, it remains controversial and the science behind it has yet...
Life in Rewind
The Story of a Young Courageous Man Who Persevered Over OCD and the Harvard Doctor Who Broke All the Rules to Help Him
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2009
“A surprising tale of success by medical science confronted with a nearly insurmountable disorder. Well-rounded, powerful, and inspirational.”
—Kirkus Reviews
In the vein of Manic and Girl, Interrupted, and the popular stories of Oliver Sacks, Life in Rewind is the captivating...
Achieving sustainable production of milk Volume 3
Dairy herd management and welfare
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2017
Reviews advances in understanding and improving the welfare of dairy cattle;
Summarises current research on rumen biology, digestion and ways of optimising nutrition of dairy cattle from grazing to feed and feed supplements;
Discusses latest developments in maintaining the health of dairy cattle, including the genetics of disease resistance and dairy herd health management
Breaking the Mold of School Instruction and Organization
Innovative and Successful Practices for the Twenty-First Century
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2010
This one-of-a-kind collection of chapters takes the reader on a tour to explore innovative practices from classrooms, schools, districts, communities, and faraway places in the world. Each of the chapters-organized under six headings-tells an authentic, compelling story of a pioneering and successful...