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A Theory of Master Role Transition: Small Powers Shaping Regional Hegemons (Role Theory and International Relations)
by Feliciano de Sá GuimarãesIn this book, Feliciano de Sá Guimarães offers an original application of Role Theory. He proposes a theory of master role transitions to explain how small powers can change regional powers’ master roles without changing the regional material power distribution.Master role transition is the replacement of an active dominant master role by a dormant or inactive role located within one’s role repertoire. Guimarães argues that only a combination of four necessary conditions can produce a full master role transition: asymmetrical material interdependence, altercasting, domestic contestation and regional contestation. In each one of these conditions, a small power uses material and ideational tools to promote a master role transition within the regional power role repertoire. To test his model, Guimarães turns to five case studies in Latin America, Southern Africa and South Asia: the 2006–2007 Bolivia–Brazil gas crisis, the 2008–2009 Paraguay–Brazil Itaipú Dam crisis, the 2008–2009 Ecuador–Brazil Odebrecht crisis, the 1998 South Africa–Lesotho military intervention crisis and the 1996India–Bangladesh Ganges water crisis.A Theory of Master Role Transition is an excellent resource for those studying both theory and method in International Relations and foreign policy analysis.
Thepurplebook, 2007 Edition: The Definitive Guide to Exceptional Online Shopping
by Hillary Mendelsohn Lawrence Butler Ian AndersonGet out of the mall and on to your computer. With the click of your mouse and the completely updated 2007 edition of thepurplebook[Registered], you've got a 24-7 invitation to window-shop at over 1,600 of the Internet's best sites (including hundreds of newly discovered Web retailers). This user-friendly, thoroughly researched guide unlocks the true potential of online shopping by showing you first-rate places to find the products you seek and uncovering incredible sites you never dreamed existed, whether you want to express your personal style, find the perfect gift, or simply make life a little more convenient. From functional to fabulous, trendsetter to traditional, bargain basement to designer luxe, you'll find something to fit every taste, style, and budget. Shop till you drop with: Outstanding quality--more than 40,000 sites were screened for the book, and each one that made the cut promises a do-not-miss experience for the savvy shopper! Helpful consumer tips-advice for avoiding fraudulent charges, identity theft, spam, and other rip-offs, Customer service telephone numbers-the notoriously hard-to-find number that puts you in direct contact with a service representative. Thepurplebook makes it easy to find the right something for yourself and everyone on your shopping list, in each of these essential categories: Art & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Epicurean, Gadgets & Electronics, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Lifestyles & Megastores, Maternity, Men's Apparel, Minors, Pets, Seniors, Shoes & Accessories, Sports & Gifts, Travel, Women's Apparel, Charity.
Thepurplebook Baby: The Definitive Guide to Exceptional Online Shopping
by Hillary Mendelsohn Lawrence Butler Ian AndersonFrom essential gear like baby strollers and car seats to the fun accessories, thebabypurplebook is the all-new companion guide to thepurplebook and the ultimate resource for finding the best baby and maternity products online.
The Therapist's Guide to Addiction Medicine
by Barry SolofThis book spotlights the essential biological and medical knowledge that a therapist or counselor must have in order to work effectively in addiction treatment. The author uses his expertise, developed over thirty-five years of addiction medicine practice, to give therapists and counselors the information and tools needed to help their clients recover from addiction, a chronic, progressive, and incurable disease.
There Is Never Anything but the Present: And Other Inspiring Words of Wisdom
by Alan WattsA giftable collection of inspiring, uplifting, and enlightening words of wisdom from one of the most important voices in spirituality and self-help "The perfect guide for a course correction in life." —Deepak ChopraHere is an indispensible treasury of uplifting and enlightening quotations for guidance, support, and spiritual sustenance. In his classic works of philosophy, Alan Watts shared timeless wisdom with readers worldwide. In this book are some of his most thought-provoking words to live by, to reflect upon, and to read for inspiration, knowledge, and growth.
Thereby Hangs A Tale: Stories of Curious Word Origins
by Charles Earle FunkHave you ever wondered why there's a bed in bedlam or why politicians utter so much bunk before elections? This book answers such questions in a readable and informative way. charity Saint Jerome, who translated the New Testament into Latin in the fourth century, sought to avoid the use of the ordinary Latin word for "love," amor, because of the distinctly worldly associations attached to that word. It did not agree with his interpretation of agape, in the original Greek, which denotes more nearly brotherly love or the deep affection between close friends. So he substituted, wherever the Greek text would naturally have required amor, one or another rather colorless word, one of them being caritas. Its meaning is "dearness," but, being colorless, it was capable of taking the color of its biblical surroundings and thus came to mean, specifically, Christian love of one's neighbor, and especially of the poor. The English word charity, derived from it, perhaps owes its sense particularly to the great passage in I Corinthians, chapter 13, which begins: "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal." c
There's a Map on My Lap! All About Maps: All About Maps (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish RabeLaugh and learn with fun facts about mapmakers, geography, compasses, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“You may travel the world, but no matter how far, with a map on your lap you will know where you are.&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Go on a journey and learn: • how to read the latitude and longitude lines on a map• why a hiker uses a topographical map• why mapmakers use a scale and legends• and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, There&’s a Map on My Lap! All About Maps also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!If I Ran the Horse Show: All About HorsesClam-I-Am! All About the BeachMiles and Miles of Reptiles: All About ReptilesA Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and WhalesSafari, So Good! All About African WildlifeOh, the Lavas That Flow! All About VolcanoesOut of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal AnimalsWhat Cat Is That? All About CatsOnce upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric MammalsOh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About WeatherThe Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness
There's a Saying for That: Proverbs from Around the World
by Bob BlaisdellForbidden fruit is the sweetest, and he who wants to beat a dog is sure to find a stick! This compilation of the best proverbs from around the world -- ancient and modern -- offers concise, time-honored wisdom about love, money, politics, and human nature. A handsome gift-book format makes this volume an ideal present.
There's a Sucker Born Every Minute
by Jeffrey RobinsonOne in nine Americans will lose money as a victim of fraud • Every man and woman in the country (and every child with an email address) will be targeted by professional fraudsters-multiple times. • Seven out of every eight frauds go unreported. • Most fraudsters will get away with their crime. • Government agencies and crime watchdogs suggest that there could be up to $100 billion worth of fraud in this country in any given year. A jaw-dropping exposé of fraud in America today-who's doing it, how it's done, and how you can protect yourself-the world of fraud is laid bare: from personal finance and investment schemes to Internet scams and identity theft, to pyramid cons and the infamous Nigerian advance fee frauds. Jeffrey Robinson gets inside the heads of the most notorious scam artists to uncover the psychological weapons they use to entice victims. With uncanny clarity and insight, he shows how to spot a scam and how to limit your exposure to fraudsters. There's a Sucker Born Every Minute levels the playing field, arming consumers with the knowledge they need to combat even the most insidious conmen. Watch a Video .
There’s a Word for It: The Explosion of the American Language Since 1900
by Sol SteinmetzFrom the turn of the twentieth century to today, our language has grown from around 90,000 new words to some 500,000—at least, that’s today’s best guesstimate (1936). What accounts for this quantum leap (1924)? In There’s a Word for It, language expert Sol Steinmetz takes us on a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (1949) joyride (1908) through our nation’s cultural history, as seen through the neato (1951) words and terms we’ve invented to describe it all. From the quaintly genteel days of the 1900s (when we first heard words such as nickelodeon, escalator, and, believe it or not, Ms.) through the Roaring Twenties (the time of flappers, jalopies, and bootleg booze) to the postwar ’50s (the years of rock ’n’ roll, beatniks, and blast-offs) and into the new millennium (with its blogs, Google, and Obamamania), this feast for word lovers is a boffo (1934) celebration of linguistic esoterica (1929). In chapters organized by decade, each with a lively and informative narrative of the life and language of the time, along with year-by-year lists of words that were making their first appearance, There’s a Word for It reveals how the American culture contributed to the evolution and expansion of the English language and vice versa. Clearly, it’s must-reading (1940). And not to disparage any of the umpteen (1918) other language books on the shelf—though they have their share of hokum (1917) and gobbledygook (1944)—but this one truly is the bee’s knees and the cat’s pajamas (1920s).
There's Money Where Your Mouth Is: A Complete Insider's Guide to Earning Income and Building a Career in Voice-Overs
by Elaine A. ClarkVoices are increasingly in demand for commercials, cartoon characters, announcements, and other spots. This outstanding handbook explains how to launch a career and ?nd work. Along with sample commercials and script copy, the author gives advice on vocal exercises, self-promotion, and business matters. Chapters include: getting started, voice-over aerobics, copy basics, melody and tempo, layering techniques, believing what you say, commercial and stylized characters, corporate narration, animation, video games and toys, getting an agent, marketing your talent, and staying on top of the business. This expanded edition features new tips on making a demo CD, vocal modulation and breath techniques, advanced copy-reading strategies, and a section on how copywriters see the job of the voice artists for whom they write. If you've ever been interested in voice-over acting, you need this book!
There's More You Should Know: A Journal of My Life
by Jennifer Basye SanderWhether their children have asked them to recapture treasured moments, stories, and traditions, or simply to record valuable family information, many seniors are now sitting down to write about their lives. But how does one get started on such a daunting project?That's where writing coach Jennifer Basye Sander steps in. In Before I Go, There's More You Should Know, she has developed one hundred questions to prompt fledgling memoirists and family historians on their way. From simple questions such as "What was your favorite family vacation as a child?" to more thought-provoking ones such as "What do you think happens to us after we die?" this journal-style book will allow writers to roam far and wide inside their own memories for stories to share, life lessons that were learned, and beliefs that grew over time. Sander's questions and prompts will help writers tell generations to come all about their childhood and teen years; their education, relationships, and marriage; their careers, religious experience, and involvement in their communities; their beliefs, values, and opinions; and much more.Beautifully designed with full-color illustrations throughout, this book is a special place for parents to record the most significant reflections and remembrances of their lives, and it is sure be a treasured keepsake for their children and grandchildren for many years to come.
There's Work to Be Done.: Words to Live (and Die) By from the Dutton Ranch
by Adams MediaFor the millions of Yellowstone fans, the official quote book There&’s Work to Be Done. captures the advice they live by, the exchanges they remember, and the lines they love to recite.&“There&’s work to be done.&” —Rip Wheeler, Season 1, Episode 6, &“The Remembering&” The characters of Yellowstone don&’t mince words. And that&’s just the way fans like it. From John Dutton&’s sage advice to Beth&’s pointed barbs, the show&’s iconic lines and exchanges live on long after each episode ends. There&’s Work to Be Done. captures those famous—and infamous—quotes in a collection that&’ll brand any Yellowstone fan as a true diehard. With more than 75 quotes and stills from Seasons 1 through 5, they&’ll be able to relive and recite lines such as: -&“You are the trailer park. I am the tornado.&” —Beth Dutton, Season 3, Episode 5, &“Cowboys and Dreamers&” -&“You find out real fast who&’s willing to ride for the brand when they learn they gotta wear it.&” —John Dutton, Season 5, Episode 8, &“A Knife and No Coin&” -&“My tomorrows are all yours.&” —Rip Wheeler, Season 3, Episode 4, &“Going Back to Cali&” -&“Gonna go do some cowboy sh*t now.&” —Walker, Season 5, Episode 7, &“The Dream Is Not Me&” Time to get the work done and ride for the brand with this official Yellowstone quote book.
Thermal Remote Sensing of Active Volcanoes
by Andrew HarrisEncapsulating over one hundred years of research developments, this book is a comprehensive manual for measurements of Earth surface temperatures and heat fluxes, enabling better detection and measurement of volcanic activity. With a particular focus on volcanic hot spots, the book explores methodologies and principles used with satellite-, radiometer- and thermal-camera data. It presents traditional applications using satellite and ground based sensors as well as modern applications that have evolved for use with hand-held thermal cameras and is fully illustrated with case studies, databases and worked examples. Chapter topics include techniques for thermal mixture modelling and heat flux derivation, and methods for data collection, mapping and time-series generation. Appendices and online supplements present additional specific notes on areas of sensor application and data processing, supported by an extensive reference list. This book is an invaluable resource for academic researchers and graduate students in thermal remote sensing, volcanology, geophysics and planetary studies.
Thermodynamics For Dummies
by Michael PaukenThe thermodynamics knowledge you need to succeed in class—and in your career Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition covers the topics found in a typical undergraduate introductory thermodynamic course (which is an essential course to nearly all engineering degree programs). It also brings the subject to life with exciting content on where (and how!) thermodynamics is being used today (spoiler alert: everywhere!). You'll grasp the basics of how heat and energy interact, thermodynamic properties of reactions and mixtures, and how thermodynamic cycles are used to make things go. This useful guide also covers renewable energy systems, new refrigerant technology, and a more diverse perspective on the history of the field. Within, you'll: Get clear explanations of the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, and beyond Read about real-world examples to help you connect with the content Practice solving thermodynamic problems to internalize what you've learned For students looking for resources to demystify thermodynamics, Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the perfect choice. Become thermodynamically savvy with this accessible guide!
The Thesaurus: Review, Renaissance, and Revision
by Sandra K. Roe Alan R ThomasUse this single source to uncover the origin and development of the thesaurus! The Thesaurus: Review, Renaissance, and Revision examines the historical development of the thesaurus and the standards employed for thesaurus construction. This book provides both the history of thesauri and tutorials on usage to increase your understanding of thesaurus creation, use, and evaluation. This reference tool offers essential information on thesauri in the digital environment, including Web sites, databases, and software. For 50 years, the thesaurus has been a core reference book; The Thesaurus: Review, Renaissance, and Revision celebrates this history and speculates on the future of vocabulary-switching tools. This book will familiarize you with contemporary and emerging functions of thesauri, including international and multilingual developments. The Thesaurus: Review, Renaissance, and Revision provides information and library professionals-including indexers, abstractors, subject catalogers, classifiers, and reference librarians-a historical overview of the thesaurus and its past as well as recent developments. This book also gives patrons, readers, and researchers more effective techniques in vocabulary management and offers insight on how thesauri are devised and compiled. This book addresses: changing definitions, characteristics, functions, and applications of thesauri the value of standards, evaluation, use and review of software, and role and work of consultants during thesauri construction and maintenance multicultural issues that affect thesauri creation, such as mapping and interoperability education and training The Thesaurus: Review, Renaissance, and Revision also provides you with extensive bibliographies related to issues and problems in thesaurus construction and design, such as developing standards in support of electronic thesauri.
Thesaurus Construction and Use: A Practical Manual
by Jean Aitchison David Bawden Alan GilchristA practical guide to the construction of thesauri for use in information retrieval, written by leading experts in the field. Includes: planning and design; vocabulary control; specificity and compound terms; structure and relationships; auxiliary retrieval devices; multilingual thesauri; AAT Compound Term Rules. The US ANSI/NISO Z39.19 Thesaurus construction standard is also covered.
Thesaurus Linguae Graecae: A Bibliographic Guide to the Canon of Greek Authors and Works
by Maria C. PanteliaThe Thesaurus Linguae Graecae: A Bibliographic Guide to the Canon of Greek Authors and Works (TLG®) is a comprehensive catalog of the authors and works that have survived in Greek from antiquity (eighth century BCE) to the present era and have been collected and digitized by the TLG® in its fifty-year history. It provides biographical information about each author, such as dates, place of birth, and literary activity, as well as a list of their extant works and print publications. This volume encompasses more than 4,400 authors and 17,000 individual works. It offers a concise and authoritative literary history of Greek literature and is an indispensable reference source for its study.
Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors
by P.R. WilkinsonThis fascinating collection of traditional metaphors and figures of speech, groups expressions according to theme. The second edition includes over 1,500 new entries, more information on first known usages, a new introduction and two expanded indexes. It will appeal to those interested in cultural history and the English language.
A Thesis Resource Guide for Criminology and Criminal Justice
by Marilyn D. McShane Frank P. Williams IIIThis handbook is a comprehensive guide to developing and writing graduate level research. It takes the reader on a step-by-step journey through the entire thesis process from initial ideas to a completed product or even a published article. Examples from actual student theses provide concrete illustrations of each step and function as a starting point for one's own project. Tips for organizing tasks and completing them on time help orient readers to the research process and give them confidence to achieve their own research goals. Unique step-by-step guide for successfully completing the thesis projectfrom development through defense. Examples from theses done by students provide concrete illustrations and a starting point for ideas and discussion. Broad range of quantitative and qualitative thesis methodologies gives readers an overview of the basic tools of the research process. Tips for organizing tasks and completing the project on time. Those looking for assistance with writing a thesis.
They Got It Wrong: Science
by Graeme DonaldThis book is the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in our scientific history. It exposes the theories that were once widely regarded as facts but have since been proven to be complete science fiction. From such seemingly crazy ideas as the body being composed of only four things--black and yellow bile, blood, and phlegm--to the discovery of dinosaur bones being accepted as the bones of giants killed in the great flood from Biblical times. They Got It Wrong: Science tells the fascinating story behind 50 erroneous scientific theories and gives incredible perspective on how the way we view the workings of the world has evolved throughout history.
They Got It Wrong: History
by Emma MarriottThey Got It Wrong: History exposes historical fallacies around the globe from the Roman Empire to World War II. There are countless twisted, sanitized tales that have become entrenched in popular belief but are really now more than warped reflections of the truth--or flat out lies. Author Emma Marriot shines a light on these murky corners of history to separate out the facts from shadowy fictions and illuminate how and why these falsehoods got passed around as truths.
They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter In Academic Writing (Fourth Edition)
by Cathy Birkenstein Gerald GraffThis book identifies the key rhetorical moves in academic writing. It shows students how to frame their arguments as a response to what others have said and provides templates to help them start making the moves. The fourth edition features many NEW examples from academic writing, a NEW chapter on Entering Online Discussions, and a thoroughly updated chapter on Writing in the Social Sciences. Finally, two NEW readings provide current examples of the rhetorical moves in action.
They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (2nd edition)
by Gerald Graff Cathy BirkensteinThey Say / I Say has essentially defined academic writing, identifying its key rhetorical moves, the most important of which is to summarize what others have said to set up one's own argument.
They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing
by Gerald Graff Cathy Birkenstein"They Say / I Say" shows that writing well means mastering some key rhetorical moves, the most important of which involves summarizing what others have said ("they say") to set up one's own argument ("I say"). In addition to explaining the basic moves, this book provides writing templates that show students explicitly how to make these moves in their own writing.