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Pour Me a Life
by A. A. GillSerialized in Esquire, A.A. Gill's Pour Me a Life is a riveting meditation on the author's alcoholism, seen through the lens of the memories that remain, and the transformative moments that saved him from a lifelong addiction and early death."Pour Me a Life is an unapologetically honest, raw, and often harrowing account of the life of a man who, up until now, we only thought we knew. Here is A.A. Gill at his best. A real-life Bright Lights, Big City." --Eric Ripert, chef and co-owner of Le Bernardin, and author of the New York Timesbestseller 32 YolksBest known for his hysterically funny and often scathing restaurant reviews for the London Sunday Times, A.A. Gill's Pour Me a Life is a riveting memoir of the author's alcoholism, seen through the lens of the memories that remain, and the transformative moments in art, food, religion, and family that saved him from a lifelong addiction and early death.By his early twenties, at London's prestigious Saint Martin's art school, journalist Adrian Gill was entrenched in alcoholism. He writes from the handful of memories that remain, of drunken conquests with anonymous women, of waking to morbid hallucinations, of emptying jacket pockets that "were like tiny crime scenes," helping him puzzle his whereabouts back together. Throughout his recollections, Gill traces his childhood, his early diagnosis of dyslexia, the deep sense of isolation when he was sent to boarding school at age eleven, the disappearance of his only brother, whom he has not seen for decades. When Gill was confronted at age thirty by a doctor who questioned his drinking, he answered honestly for the first time, not because he was ready to stop, but because his body was too damaged to live much longer. Gill was admitted to a thirty-day rehab center--then a rare and revolutionary concept in England--and has lived three decades of his life sober. Written with clear-eyed honesty and empathy, Pour Me a Life is a haunting account of addiction, its exhilarating power and destructive force, and is destined to be a classic of its kind.From the Hardcover edition.
Previous Convictions
by A. A. GillCritic, essayist and cultural savant A. A. Gill is probably the most widely read columnist in Britain. His books The Angry Island and A. A. Gill is away have found delighted fans in America as well, and sparked a loyal following. His new book of travel essays, Previous Convictions, ranges from Gill's nearby domestic locales of Glastonbury and the English countryside to Haiti, Guatemala, Pakistan and exotic, dangerous, downtown Manhattan. In this collection of notes from the corners of the globe, and sometimes from the edge of sanity, he confesses about his travels far and wide, "The more I see of the world, the less I think I understand. Familiarity breeds even more astonishment. The world just gets wider and deeper and weirder. "These pieces are wickedly funny, sometimes pointedly -- even purposely -- critical of many cultures and traditions, and always edifying and enchanting. As an adventurer and as a writer, Gill never disappoints; while he may take others to task for their customs, habits, idiosyncrasies and plain bad taste, his own indefatigable curiosity keeps him going back again and again for more, and provides us with spectacular entertainment along the way.
CRC Handbook of Plant Science in Agriculture (Routledge Revivals #2)
by A. A. HansonFirst published in 1987, this two-volume set is an exhaustive compilation of the most recent data on economically important crops. Volume I presents information on genetics, botany and growth of crop plants, while Volume II covers the production of Crops and their utilization.
Practical Handbook of Agricultural Science (Routledge Revivals)
by A. A. HansonFirst published in 1990, this new handy guide book is a "quick reference" to a variety of topics pertaining to soils, and to the production and use of plants and animals. Emphasis has been devoted to basic considerations in plant adaptation, soils, seeds, major field crops, and selected aspects of animal science. A reasonable amount of background information on most topics selected for inclusion is furnished, providing the reader with critical information on the subject matter presented, in the absence of access to other source materials. Attention has been given to the inclusion of both common and scientific plant names, various conversion tables, tabular material used in the interpretation of certain statistical tests, and a glossary, albeit abridged, of terms encountered in the improvement and management of soils, plants, and animals.
Lost at Sea: The Truth Behind Eight of History's Most Mysterious Ship Disasters
by A. A. HoehlingLost at Sea features the incredible stories of eight ships and their passengers, some of which vanished with hardly a trace - or no trace at all. Veteran history and mystery writer A.A.Hoehling explores these previously unexplained maritime mishaps with the skill of a detective seeking to uncover a murderer.
Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar
by James B Greenough G. L. Kittredge Benj. L. D'Ooge A. A. Howard J. H. AllenA venerable resource for more than a century, Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar is still regarded by students and teachers as the finest Latin reference grammar available. Concise, comprehensive, and well organized, it is unrivaled in depth and clarity, placing a wealth of advice on usage, vocabulary, diction, composition, and syntax within easy reach of Latin scholars at all levels. This sourcebook's three-part treatment starts with words and forms, covering parts of speech, declensions, and conjugations. The second part, syntax, explores cases, moods, and tenses. The concluding section offers information on archaic usages, Latin verse, and prose composition, among other subjects. Extensive appendixes feature a glossary of terms and indexes. Students of history, religion, and literature will find lasting value in this modestly priced edition of a classic guide to Latin.
The Mathieu Groups (Cambridge Tracts In Mathematics Ser. #214)
by A. A. IvanovThe Mathieu groups have many fascinating and unusual characteristics and have been studied at length since their discovery. This book provides a unique, geometric perspective on these groups. The amalgam method is explained and used to construct M24, enabling readers to learn the method through its application to a familiar example. The same method is then used to construct, among others, the octad graph, the Witt design and the Golay code. This book also provides a systematic account of 'small groups', and serves as a useful reference for the Mathieu groups. The material is presented in such a way that it guides the reader smoothly and intuitively through the process, leading to a deeper understanding of the topic.
Choice, Decision, and Measurement: Essays in Honor of R. Duncan Luce
by A. A. J. MarleyThis volume is the result of a conference held at the University of California, Irvine, on the topics that provide its title -- choice, decision, and measurement. The conference was planned, and the volume prepared, in honor of Professor R. Duncan Luce on his 70th birthday. Following a short autobiographical statement by Luce, the volume is organized into four topics, to each of which Luce has made significant contributions. The book provides an overview of current issues in each area and presents some of the best recent theoretical and empirical work. Personal reflections on Luce and his work begin each section. These reflections were written by outstanding senior researchers: Peter Fishburn (Preference and Decision Making), Patrick Suppes (Measurement Theory and Axiomatic Systems), William J. McGill (Psychophysics and Reaction Time), and W.K. Estes (Choice, Identification and Categorization). The first section presents recent theoretical and empirical work on descriptive models of decision making, and theoretical results on general probabilistic models of choice and ranking. Luce's recent theoretical and empirical work on rank- and sign-dependent utility theory is important in many of these contributions. The second section presents results from psychophysics, probabilistic measurement, aggregation of expert opinion, and test theory. The third section presents various process oriented models, with supportive data, for tasks such as redundant signal detection, forced choice, and absolute identification. The final section contains theory and data on categorization and attention, and general theoretical results for developing and testing models in these domains.
Mr. Jay’s Mysterious Evening at the School
by A. A. JacksonMr. Jay, a third grade teacher has a lot to be thankful for as the Thanksgiving Holiday approaches. Could it be that his small stuffed lamb moved from the shelf to save him? Join Mr. Jay to find out as each chapter unfolds the mystery of this fictional thriller written for children.
Medische psychologie (Quintessens)
by A. A. Kaptein J. B. Prins E. H. Collette R. L. HulsmanMedische psychologie vormt een belangrijk aspect van de moderne geneeskunde. Bij gezond blijven, ziek worden, hulp zoeken bij klachten, diagnostische procedures, behandeling en nazorg (revalidatie) zijn niet alleen medische factoren van belang. Ook gedrag speelt hierin een cruciale rol. Psychologie is de wetenschap die zich bezighoudt met de bestudering van gedrag. Medische psychologie richt zich specifiek op het gedrag van mensen in de medische situatie. Medische psychologie geeft een helder overzicht van de kernthema's in de medische psychologie. Het boek is ingedeeld volgens de drie thema's van het vak: Gedrag en gezondheid, Gedrag en ziekte en Communicatie en professioneel gedrag. Aan de orde komen de psychologische aspecten van de belangrijkste diagnoses en therapieën bij gezondheidsproblemen. Er wordt stilgestaan bij vragen als: Welk gedrag leidt tot ziekte? Hoe reageren patiënten op een diagnose of een therapie? Wat zijn de psychische en sociale gevolgen van een ziekte of een behandeling? Aan welke eisen moet het gedrag van artsen voldoen in de omgang met patiënten? Deze onderwerpen worden geïllustreerd aan de hand van herkenbare voorbeelden uit de praktijk. Extra materiaal wordt aangeboden op de website bij het boek die voor de lezer kosteloos toegankelijk is. Beschikbaar zijn samenvattingen, verdiepingsvragen en zelfstudieopdrachten, links naar beeldmateriaal en interessante sites en PowerPoints speciaal voor docenten. Tevens is de gehele inhoud van dit boek op de website geplaatst zodat het overal online te raadplegen en snel te doorzoeken is. Extra materiaal wordt aangeboden op de website bij het boek die voor de lezer kosteloos toegankelijk is. Beschikbaar zijn samenvattingen, verdiepingsvragen en zelfstudieopdrachten, links naar beeldmateriaal en interessante sites en PowerPoints speciaal voor docenten. Tevens is de gehele inhoud van dit boek op de website geplaatst zodat het overal online te raadplegen en snel te doorzoeken is.
Medische psychologie (Quintessens)
by A. A. Kaptein J. B. Prins E. H. Collette R. L. HulsmanMedische psychologie vormt een belangrijk aspect van de moderne geneeskunde. Bij gezond blijven, ziek worden, hulp zoeken bij klachten, diagnostische procedures, behandeling en nazorg (revalidatie) zijn niet alleen medische factoren van belang. Ook gedrag speelt hierin een cruciale rol. Psychologie is de wetenschap die zich bezighoudt met de bestudering van gedrag. Medische psychologie richt zich specifiek op het gedrag van mensen in de medische situatie. Medische psychologie geeft een helder overzicht van de kernthema's in de medische psychologie. Het boek is ingedeeld volgens de drie thema's van het vak: Gedrag en gezondheid, Gedrag en ziekte en Communicatie en professioneel gedrag.Aan de orde komen de psychologische aspecten van de belangrijkste diagnoses en therapieën bij gezondheidsproblemen. Er wordt stilgestaan bij vragen als: Welk gedrag leidt tot ziekte? Hoe reageren patiënten op een diagnose of een therapie? Wat zijn de psychische en sociale gevolgen van een ziekte of een behandeling? Aan welke eisen moet het gedrag van artsen voldoen in de omgang met patiënten? Deze onderwerpen worden geïllustreerd aan de hand van herkenbare voorbeelden uit de praktijk. Extra materiaal wordt aangeboden op de website bij het boek die voor de lezer kosteloos toegankelijk is. Beschikbaar zijn samenvattingen, verdiepingsvragen en zelfstudieopdrachten, links naar beeldmateriaal en interessante sites en PowerPoints speciaal voor docenten. Tevens is de gehele inhoud van dit boek op de website geplaatst zodat het overal online te raadplegen en snel te doorzoeken is.Extra materiaal wordt aangeboden op de website bij het boek die voor de lezer kosteloos toegankelijk is. Beschikbaar zijn samenvattingen, verdiepingsvragen en zelfstudieopdrachten, links naar beeldmateriaal en interessante sites en PowerPoints speciaal voor docenten. Tevens is de gehele inhoud van dit boek op de website geplaatst zodat het overal online te raadplegen en snel te doorzoeken is.
Psychologie en geneeskunde: Behaviour Medicine
by J. Dekker A. A. Kaptein E.M.A. Smets A.J.J.M. VingerhoetsBij lichamelijke klachten en ziekten spelen gedrag en psychosociale factoren een grote rol. Uit onderzoek blijkt dat ook socioculturele en politiek-economische aspecten van invloed zijn op de gezondheid van de mens. Zo kan een derde deel van de sterfte aan kanker aan gedragsfactoren worden toegeschreven en blijken mensen uit de lagere sociale klassen meer gezondheidsklachten te ervaren. Inmiddels is het allang geen uitzondering meer dat bij de diagnostiek en behandeling van patiënten met lichamelijke aandoeningen psychologische methoden en technieken worden toegepast. Dit boek behandelt de meest voorkomende lichamelijke klachten en ziekten vanuit het gezichtspunt van de Behavioural Medicine. Het beschrijft hoe de psychologie aan de behandeling ervan kan bijdragen. Per aandoening wordt een overzicht gegeven van symptomatologie, epidemiologie, psychologische en sociale aspecten, diagnostiek en behandeling. Nieuw in deze geheel herziene vierde editie is een hoofdstuk over eHealth. In de speciële hoofdstukken beogen compacte behandelprotocollen de lezer snel te informeren over de klinische toepassing van de behavioural medicine-benadering. Sinds de verschijning in 1986 van 'Behavioural Medicine: psychologische behandeling van lichamelijke aandoeningen', de voorloper van deze uitgave, heeft Behavioural Medicine een stormachtige ontwikkeling doorgemaakt. Zo goed als alle ziekenhuizen hebben tegenwoordig een afdeling Medische Psychologie. Ook medici en psychologen werken steeds nauwer samen op het terrein van zowel onderzoek als patiëntenzorg. En op verschillende Nederlandse en Belgische universiteiten worden (klinisch) gezondheidspsychologen en medisch psychologen opgeleid. Het belang van Behavioural Medicine wordt dus steeds meer onderkend. 'Psychologie en geneeskunde - Behavioural Medicine' is geschreven voor huisartsen, psychologen die als practicus of onderzoeker werkzaam zijn in de somatische gezondheidszorg, medisch specialisten, fysiotherapeuten, verpleegkundigen en studenten die een opleiding voor een van deze beroepen volgen.
The Girl Who Flew: A Place Called Home
by A. A. KhanThis is a sweet children&’s book about the love of your family and the renewing of memories. As we follow a 10-year-old girl through all her adventures with her family making happy memories with new friends, rain, culture, and animals. At the same time, she begins to slowly realize that family is forever no matter where you are.The Girl Who Flew tells a story that connects to children who have forgotten their origins and experience a whole new world.
A Tale of Two Fractals
by A. A. KirillovSince Benoit Mandelbrot's pioneering work in the late 1970s, scores of research articles and books have been published on the topic of fractals. Despite the volume of literature in the field, the general level of theoretical understanding has remained low; most work is aimed either at too mainstream an audience to achieve any depth or at too specialized a community to achieve widespread use. Written by celebrated mathematician and educator A.A. Kirillov, A Tale of Two Fractals is intended to help bridge this gap, providing an original treatment of fractals that is at once accessible to beginners and sufficiently rigorous for serious mathematicians. The work is designed to give young, non-specialist mathematicians a solid foundation in the theory of fractals, and, in the process, to equip them with exposure to a variety of geometric, analytical, and algebraic tools with applications across other areas.
Arithmetic Refresher (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by A. A. KlafThe farther we get from our grade school days, the easier it is to forget those operations and nuances of arithmetical computation that keep recurring in our daily lives: interest and discount problems, time-payment calculations, tax problems, and so on.This handy book is designed to streamline your methods and resharpen your calculation skills for a variety of situations. Starting with the most elementary operations, the book goes on to cover all basic topics and processes of arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, interest, ratio and proportion, denominate numbers, averages, etc. The text continues into other useful matters, such as powers and roots, logarithms, positive and negative numbers, harmonic progression, and introductory concepts of algebra.Entirely practical in approach and using an easy-to-follow question and answer style, this book covers a wide range of common knotty areas: filling and emptying receptacles, scales for models and maps, business and financial calculations (partial payment problems, compound interest, bank and sales discount, profit and loss problems, etc.), angle measurement, mixtures and solutions, graph and chart problems, and the like.The discussion contains numerous alternate and short-cut methods, such as quick ways to figure compound interest; to square a number from 1 to 100; to divide by 5, 25, 125, 99, etc.; to multiply two 2-digit numbers having the same figure in the tens place; and many more. These valuable tips, together with the huge fund of exercise problems (a total of 809, half of them answered in an appendix), help you to increase your computational proficiency and speed, and make this an extremely useful volume to have on your shelf at home or at work. Anyone who has to do any figuring at all -- housewife, merchant, student -- will profit from this refresher. Parents will find it an excellent source of material for helping children in school work.
Calculus Refresher (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by A. A. KlafThis book is unique in English as a refresher for engineers, technicians, and students who either wish to brush up their calculus or find parts of calculus unclear. It is not an ordinary textbook. It is, instead, an examination of the most important aspects of integral and differential calculus in terms of the 756 questions most likely to occur to the technical reader. It provides a very easily followed presentation and may also be used as either an introductory or supplementary textbook. The first part of this book covers simple differential calculus, with constants, variables, functions, increments, derivatives, differentiation, logarithms, curvature of curves, and similar topics. The second part covers fundamental ideas of integration (inspection, substitution, transformation, reduction) areas and volumes, mean value, successive and partial integration, double and triple integration. In all cases the author stresses practical aspects rather than theoretical, and builds upon such situations as might occur. A 50-page section illustrates the application of calculus to specific problems of civil and nautical engineering, electricity, stress and strain, elasticity, industrial engineering, and similar fields. 756 questions answered. 566 problems to measure your knowledge and improvement; answers. 36 pages of useful constants, formulae for ready reference. Index.
Capacity and Transport in Contrast Composite Structures: Asymptotic Analysis and Applications
by A. A. Kolpakov A. G. KolpakovIs it possible to apply a network model to composites with conical inclusions?How does the energy pass through contrast composites? Devoted to the analysis of transport problems for systems of densely packed, high-contrast composite materials, Capacity and Transport in Contrast Composite Structures: Asymptotic Analysis and Applications an
Accelerating and Vortex Laser Beams
by V. Kotlyar A. A. KovalevThis book gives insight into the theoretical backgrounds of optical vortices and their propagation in free space and simple optical systems. The author’s theoretical analysis allows full comprehension of recent results and allows a bridge between the mentioned topics. For example, there is a solution for an accelerating beam propagating along an almost half-circle, obtained from a solution for an asymmetric vortex Bessel mode. And vice versa, there is a solution for an optical vortex with accelerating focusing, obtained from a solution for a two-dimensional accelerating Pearcey beam. The book is intended for graduate and postgraduate students studying optics or wave physics.
Reumatologie
by W. F. Lems A. Prins A. De Sutter P.J.E. Bindels R.M. van Soesbergen H. S. Miedema J.W.J. Bijlsma B. Hillen F. C. Breedveld A.C. de Jongh E. Lindeman A. A. Kruize A.A.M. Blaauw A. J. Evertse R.M. van Vugt H.C.M. Haanen A. C. Hendriks H. M. Markusse K. J. Gorter C.H.M. van Ende S.T.M. Terwindt M.J. van Veen J.W.G. Jacobs M. H. Steenks J.W. van Ree M.C. de Waal Malefijt B.A.C. Dijkmans J. Buis J.O.M. Zaat K. H. Njoo Th. B. Voorn A.M.E. Bos W.J.H.M. van Bosch J. Van Damme P.L.C.M. van Riel J.M.J.P. van Linden A.A. Heins van Valburg B. Tent A.C.M. Romeijnders D. Bijl D.R. Siewertsz van Reesema E. Taal R.F.J.M. Laan S.H.M. Janssen J. J. Rasker A. A. Matser M.A.F.J. Laar J.P.M. DenekensDit is een boek over Reumatolgie.
A Free Will
by David Sedley Michael Frede A. A. LongWhere does the notion of free will come from? How and when did it develop, and what did that development involve? In Michael Frede's radically new account of the history of this idea, the notion of a free will emerged from powerful assumptions about the relation between divine providence, correctness of individual choice, and self-enslavement due to incorrect choice. Anchoring his discussion in Stoicism, Frede begins with Aristotle--who, he argues, had no notion of a free will--and ends with Augustine. Frede shows that Augustine, far from originating the idea (as is often claimed), derived most of his thinking about it from the Stoicism developed by Epictetus.
Letters on Ethics: To Lucilius (The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca)
by Lucius Annaeus Seneca A. A. Long Margaret GraverThe Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca (4 BCE-65 CE) recorded his moral philosophy and reflections on life as a highly original kind of correspondence. Letters on Ethics includes vivid descriptions of town and country life in Nero's Italy, discussions of poetry and oratory, and philosophical training for Seneca's friend Lucilius. This volume, the first complete English translation in nearly a century, makes the Letters more accessible than ever before. Written as much for a general audience as for Lucilius, these engaging letters offer advice on how to deal with everything from nosy neighbors to sickness, pain, and death. Seneca uses the informal format of the letter to present the central ideas of Stoicism, for centuries the most influential philosophical system in the Mediterranean world. His lively and at times humorous expositions have made the Letters his most popular work and an enduring classic. Including an introduction and explanatory notes by Margaret Graver and A. A. Long, this authoritative edition will captivate a new generation of readers.
The Cambridge Companion To Early Greek Philosophy
by A. A. LongThe Western tradition of philosophy began in Greece with a cluster of thinkers often called the Presocratics, whose influence has been incalculable. They include the early Ionian cosmologists, Pythagoras, Heraclitus, the Eleatics (Parmenides, Melissus, and Zeno), Empedocles, Anaxagoras, the atomists and the sophists. All these thinkers are discussed in this 1999 volume both as individuals and collectively in chapters on rational theology, epistemology, psychology, rhetoric and relativism, justice, and poetics. A chapter on causality extends the focus to include historians and medical writers.
The Hellenistic Philosophers, Volume 1: Translations of the Principal Sources, with Philosophical Commentary
by A. A. Long D. N. SedleyVolume I presents the texts in new translations by the authors, and these are accompanied by a philosophical and historical commentary designed for use by all readers, including those with no background in the classical world. With its glossary and indexes, this volume can stand alone as an independent tool of study.
The Question of Eclecticism: Studies in Later Greek Philosophy (Hellenistic Culture and Society #3)
by A. A. Long John M. DillonThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1988.
Vedic Mythology
by A. A. Macdonald"Vedic Mythology" by A. A. Macdonald is an insightful and scholarly exploration of the rich and complex mythology found in the ancient Vedic texts of India. This book delves into the earliest layers of Indian religious thought, offering a comprehensive analysis of the myths, gods, and rituals that form the foundation of Hinduism.Macdonald meticulously examines the Vedas, the oldest sacred scriptures of Hinduism, which include the Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. Through detailed interpretation and contextualization, he brings to life the vibrant world of Vedic deities, including Indra, Agni, Soma, and Varuna, among others. Each deity's characteristics, roles, and narratives are explored, revealing their significance within the Vedic pantheon and their influence on later Hindu traditions.The book also delves into the cosmology and creation myths of the Vedic texts, providing readers with a deep understanding of how ancient Vedic society viewed the universe and its origins. Macdonald’s analysis extends to the rituals and sacrifices that were central to Vedic religion, illustrating how these practices were intertwined with the mythological narratives."Vedic Mythology" is not just a recounting of ancient tales; it is a critical examination of the symbolic meanings and cultural contexts of these myths. Macdonald’s scholarly approach combines linguistic analysis, historical context, and comparative mythology, making this work an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Indian religion, mythology, and history.This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the roots of Hindu mythology and the ancient cultural heritage of India. A. A. Macdonald’s "Vedic Mythology" offers a profound understanding of the spiritual and mythological dimensions of the Vedic tradition, providing a foundation for further exploration of Hindu religious thought.