Patrick J : 380 books
The 2016 Presidential Election
The Causes and Consequences of a Political Earthquake
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2017
The 2016 Presidential Election: The Causes and Consequences of a Political Earthquake critically analyzes the 2016 presidential election. The chapters in this book identify key factors behind the election of Donald J. Trump, explore the unconventional campaign, analyze the unexpected election result,...
Eighth Day Genesis
A Worldbuilding Codex for Writers and Creatives
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2012
It begins when you have that moment when you can close your eyes and see a world no-one has seen before. It might start from a grain of sand, the way light filters through the trees, the feel of satin robes, the smell of cooking soup, or simply a wish for somewhere, somewhen else. It happens for different...
Contemporary Public Health
Principles, Practice, and Policy
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Public health refers to the management and prevention of disease within a population by promoting healthy behaviors and environments in an effort to create a higher standard of living. In this comprehensive volume, editor James W. Holsinger Jr. and an esteemed group of scholars and practitioners offer...
by Patrick Sullivan, Franklin J. Agardy, James J.J. Clark
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2005
In today’s chemically dependent society, environmental studies demonstrate that drinking water in developed countries contains numerous industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and chemicals from water treatment processes. This poses a real threat. As a result of the ever-expanding list...
Toxic Legacy
Synthetic Toxins in the Food, Water and Air of American Cities
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2010
Any professional examination of existing or potential new toxins in a population must account for those already present from past problems and natural conditions.
Toxic Legacy provides extensive information on the occurrence of chemical hazards and their potential dangers in combinations in the food,...
Internet Governance
The NETmundial Roadmap
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2014
“Following up on the promise of the NETMundial meeting, this timely and useful book explores the challenges of implementing its roadmap for the future of Internet governance.” — Milton L. Mueller, Professor, Syracuse University School of Information Studies, USAInternet Governance: The NETmundial...
Fiction River: Pulse Pounders
Kobo Special Edition
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2015
Starts with a bang.
Ends with a bang.
And a lot of bang in between.
Pulse Pounders. Ranging from straight thriller to science fiction, fantasy to pulp adventure, these stories make your heart race. Share the excitement as a woman held hostage in a chair has only a few minutes...
Antidemocracy in America
Truth, Power, and the Republic at Risk
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2019
On Election Day in 2016, it seemed unthinkable to many Americans that Donald Trump could become president of the United States. But the victories of the Obama administration hid from view fundamental problems deeply rooted in American social institutions and history. The election’s consequences...
Theatre Symposium, Vol. 22
Broadway and Beyond: Commercial Theatre Considered
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2014
That theatre is a business remains a truth often ignored by theatre insiders and consumers of the performing arts alike. The essays in Theatre Symposium, Volume 22 explore theatre as a commercial enterprise both historically and as a continuing part of the creation, production, and presentation of...
A Passion for Justice
How 'Vinegar Jim' McRuer Became Canada's Greatest Law Reformer
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2008
This richly detailed biography illustrates how a determined Canadian seeking justice created an enduring legacy. Through vigorous battles, Jim McRuer’s passion for justice was translated into laws that daily touch and protect the lives of millions today.
James Chalmers McRuer was not easy...
by Lloyd J. Thomas, Patrick Williams
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2011
Total Life Coaching by Pat and Lloyd is more than just a book.
It is an interactive experience in which you will find recipes for living your life more authentically, as well as master time-honored lessons that you can bring to your coaching clients. Regardless of the personal coaching techniques...
by Bob Brown, Gwyndyn T. Alexander, Lou J. Berger
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2017
More Alternative Truths is an exploration of the potential consequences of today’s politics in our daily lives. More than our individual lives, but our American identity.
This exploration defines this anthology. So many of the stories ask what has America become? What will it be in the...
by Professor Alan Nadel, Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2018
The first comprehensive study of August Wilson's drama introduces the major themes and motifs that unite Wilson's ten-play cycle about African American life in each decade of the twentieth century. Framed by Wilson's life experiences and informed by his extensive interviews, this book provides fresh,...
by Daniel J Ostlie, MD, George W. Holcomb III
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2014
Acclaimed for its unsurpassed readability and manageable scope, Ashcraft’s Pediatric Surgery presents authoritative, practical guidance on treating the entire range of general surgical and urological problems in infants, children, and adolescents. State-of-the-art, expert coverage equips you to...