Nauka

• Around 75% of the readings included are new for the third edition
• Unifies readings by an orientation toward political economy and normative themes of social justice
• Expands the focus on international planning, including globalization and theories of development
• Addresses the full range of core urban theory so as to remain the primary text in...

• Explores the issues that engaged American writers from 1929 to the present
• Draws on a range of documents from magazine and newspaper accounts to government reports and important non-fiction
• The book covers political ferment of the 1930s; post-World War II anti-Communism; post-War affluence; suburbanization and demographic change; juvenile delinquency, mental illness and the perception of the U.S. as a -sick- society; and post-1965 immigration
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• Explores the recent focus on choice in many welfare states, which has created a more market-orientated approach, changed users to consumers, and increased emphasis on private providers
• Examines the impact of these recent reforms on equality, not only from an economic perspective, but also in relation to gender, education, age, and access to...

The book draws on the extensive research into private landlords conducted by the authors over the past two decades. This...

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• Explores the issues that engaged American writers from 1929 to the present
• Draws on a range of documents from magazine and newspaper accounts to government reports and important non-fiction
• The book covers political ferment of the 1930s; post-World War II anti-Communism; post-War affluence; suburbanization and demographic change; juvenile delinquency, mental illness and the perception of the U.S. as a -sick- society; and post-1965 immigration
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Praise for Partners in Health

"The combination of visionary leadership, knowledge, and superb timing makes this book a winner. Health care is evolving toward collaboration and integration, and this book is essential reading for anyone wishing to change the relationships between hospitals and physicians." --Donald W. Fisher, PhD, president and CEO, the American Medical Group Association

"This book is a must-read for anyone committed to a high-performance health system. It spells out the practical steps that will move us toward an accessible, coordinated, patient-centered...

Calculus and Analysis: A Combined Approach bridges the gap between mathematical thinking skills and advanced calculus topics by providing an introduction to the key theory for understanding and working with applications in engineering and the sciences. Through a modern approach that utilizes fully calculated problems, the book addresses the importance of calculus and analysis in the applied sciences, with a focus on differential equations.

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The Warren Buffetts Next Door profiles previously unknown investors, with legendary performance records, who are proving every day that you don't need to work for a hedge fund or have an Ivy League diploma to consistently beat the best performing Wall Street professionals.

These amazing individuals come from all walks of life, from a globe drifting college dropout and a retired disc jockey to a computer room geek and a truck driver. Their methods vary from technical trading and...

The text starts with a careful look at Newton's Laws, before applying them in one dimension to oscillations and collisions. More advanced applications - including gravitational orbits and rigid body dynamics - are discussed after the limitations of Newton's inertial frames have been highlighted through an exposition of Einstein's Special Relativity. Examples...

• Selected by Choice as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2011
• Brings together leading international scholars to consider ethical issues raised by globalization, the practice of journalism, popular culture, and media activities
• Examines important themes in communication ethics,...

Three Dimensional Imaging for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery centers on the appropriate application of three-dimensional imaging in the various practices related to orthodontic delivery and craniofacial...

Ray Lucia's The Buckets of Money Retirement Solution: The Ultimate Guide to Income for Life provides just that--a reassuring and scientifically proven strategy that gives investors both growth and income.

Lucia, a Certified Financial Planner who's helped thousands of people invest more than $2 billion, explains how to spend down 'safe' buckets...

Strategic Global Sourcing Best Practices covers the latest trends and leading edge processes in global strategic sourcing, including supply management, t, sustainability, financial decisions, risk management, and international strategies.

• Offers the latest trends and guidance for sourcing and supply managers
• Features coverage of understanding sourcing, procurement and supply management, procurement and best business practices,...

• Presents effective, evidence-based practice and advice for both experienced and new lecturers
• Covers challenging areas of psychology teaching, such as research methods and statistics, supervision of research projects and management of online learning
• Relevant for European Universities aligning with the Bologna Declaration

• Presents a key selection of both classic and new agenda-setting articles in medical anthropology
• Provides analytic and historical...