Forgotten Heroes of American Wars

Colored Americans in the Wars of 1776 and 1812

'Toby James has written an important book. Election administration has been a neglected subject but, as James demonstrates, by ignoring the intricacies of how elections are managed and run we are ignoring an important aspect of politics and power. As this well written and informative book demonstrates, the rules of elections affect the outcome and the book does an excellent job in drawing out attention to running of elections. It also highlights how, when thinking about constitutional reform we need to think about how citizens vote.' - Martin J. Smith, Professor, University of Sheffield, UK

'Elite Statecraft and Election Administration presents an innovative integration of election administration and politics to present a framework for evaluating administrative arrangements and for explaining when these arrangements will change. This book is important for understanding cross-national variations in the ways in which elections are run.' - Thad Hall, Professor, University of Utah, USA
The book makes a crucial contribution to our understanding of the politics of election administration. James makes a compelling case that election administration matters, that it can affect turnout or electoral outcomes, and that party elites seek to manipulate election administration to further their own interests. This is the first in-depth comparative examination of continuity and change in election administration in three different democracies (USA, UK, and Ireland). This is a masterful study.
André Blais
Canada Research Chair in Electoral Studies
Université de Montréal

Bending the Rules of the Game?

Elite Statecraft and Election Administration

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"Structure-based drug design (SBDD) is now an integral component of the drug discovery process. … The book’s core subject matter of fragment-based screening is an exciting and important development in drug discovery. These chapters are generally the strongest in the book and make it a good reference volume … ." (Robert Powers, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 129 (32), 2007)

Structure-based Drug Discovery

“Radical Environmentalism: Nature, Identity and More-Than-Human Agency, John Cianchi explores the processes by which radical environmentalists come to understand, connect, communicate and fight for nature. … The author also uses socio-scientific writing to root the work in disciplines from green criminology to environmental sociology and dedicates much text to explaining his methodological approaches. … Non-academics, students and researchers more familiar with quantitative approaches will all find this book approachable and helpful for understanding new methodologies and inquiries.” (Michelle L. Lute, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, clcjbooks.rutgers.edu, January, 2018)“This is an important book that illuminates the character of radical environmental activism, opening a window into the experiences of those involved. … the book will be of interest to readers due to its rich consideration of the radical environmentalist experience.” (Thomas O’Brien, Social Movement Studies, February, 2016)

Nature, Identity and More-than-human Agency

Radical Environmentalism

&ldquo;With a great sense of storytelling, author Winifred Conkling introduces two physicists whose major discoveries also brought about more equality and anti-war awareness in the sciences . . . Radioactive! addresses serious topics like the advent of chemical and atomic warfare and the Nazi rise to power, and leaves biography buffs wanting to know more in the best way.&rdquo; &mdash;BUST Magazine &ldquo;A thorough and engaging study of two female scientists worth their weight in radium.&rdquo; &mdash;Booklist,starred review &ldquo;Luminous and fascinating, [Radioactive!] recounts the lives and amazing findings of chemist (and daughter of [Marie] Curie) Ir&egrave;ne Joliot-Curie, codiscoverer of artificial radiation, and physicist Lise Meitner, codiscoverer of nuclear fission. This title would make a lovely companion to Steve Sheinkin&rsquo;s Bomb: The Race to Build&mdash;and Steal&mdash;the World&rsquo;s Most Dangerous Weapon." &mdash;School Library Journal&ldquo;In this thorough and clear dual biography, Conkling (Passenger on the Pearl) profiles two 20th-century scientists whose contributions facilitated the creation of the atomic bomb&mdash;to their horror. Though Lise Meitner (1878&ndash;1968) and Ir&egrave;ne Curie (1897&ndash;1956) shared an idealistic and passionate devotion to physics, they were often rivals and never worked collaboratively...Both highly educated women struggled against chauvinist attitudes: Curie&#39;s efforts to join the French Academy of Science were repeatedly turned down, while Meitner never received a Nobel Prize despite 15 nominations. Conkling successfully redresses that lack of recognition here. A glossary, time line, and extensive Who&#39;s Who section provide additional context, along with explanatory sidebars and b&w photos. &rdquo; &mdash;Publishers Weekly

How Irène Curie and Lise Meitner Revolutionized Science and Changed the World

Radioactive!

From the reviews:“This book consists of 12 chapters and 290 pages of valuable information, well referenced with regards to topics and authors. It is easy to read and flows well with several humorous anecdotes and comments. I have used it several times to great effect on current projects. I can strongly recommend this book and is an excellent addition to any technical bookshelf.” (Laurence Eyres, Food New Zealand, February/March, 2013)

Edible Oil Processing from a Patent Perspective

The Public Park in Late 20th Century China

Hybrid Modernity

Sparks

`Illustrations throughout, both photographs and  drawings, are of consistently high standard. No effort has been spared  to make this an outstanding handbook and guide to the latest and most  practical cleaning technology together with serious attention to  health and safety aspects and the wealth of new legislation for which  guidance on compliance is so important.'  The RoSPA Occupational Safety & Health Journal, June  (2001)

Industrial Cleaning Technology

An American Radical, 1832-1919

Dr. Mary Walker

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The Photographer and the Final Payment

Islamic Veiling in Legal Discourse

Der Sportliche Gartenzwerge-Kalender zeigt Zwerge in actionreichen Sportszenen wie Skifahren, Surfen, Fußball und mehr

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Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary Drama

Principles and Practice of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology

Psychology and Work Today

Introduction to Situated Discourse Analysis for Communication Sciences and Disorders

Understanding Everyday Communicative Interactions

From the reviews:“This new book covers the timely topic of epigenetic therapy. … The combination of articles describing the basic science framework of epigenetics and the detailed summaries of clinical trials with epigenetic drugs is attractive for a wide readership, ranging from medical students to scientists who are interested in translational studies to clinicians who work for the direct benefit of cancer patients. … This high-quality book is an excellent overview of the current success and future promise of epigenetic therapy.” (Gerd Pfeifer, Doody’s Book Reviews, May, 2014)

Preclinical Models and Treatment Approaches

Epigenetic Therapy of Cancer

The Herland Trilogy

'A well written book that provides an immeasurably better total picture of the development of nursing as an occupation than has previously been available.' - British Medical Journal'This book is a very good introduction to the history underpinning the organisation of modern nursing and is to be recommended to all those studying nursing and the development of health care.' - Medical Sociology News'To deepen your understanding of nursing, it is necessary to read this comprehensive, scholarly, yet very readable book ... Its readership will be far wider than students for the diploma in nursing, for whom it is a course book, or nursing undergraduates.' - Nursing Times'The book definitely fills a gap in recent studies of nursing and health care.' - Joan E. Lynaugh, Social History of Medicine'The best single introduction to the history of nursing.' - Medical History

An Introduction to the Social History of Nursing

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Considered In Relation To Its History, Morality, And Expediency, And Its Influence On Christian Missions (1884)

The Indo-Chinese Opium Trade

State-building, Democracy and Ethnic Mobilization

The Politics of National Minority Participation in Post-communist Societies: State-building, Democracy and Ethnic Mobilization

Vielfältige Perspektiven auf Homosexualität. Eine historische Analyse von LGBT-Themen in der Kirche, im Mittelalter, in der Weimarer Republik und im Nationalsozialismus

'...a rich, detailed, and well-documented investigation of Irish women's activism...' - Karen Beckwith, American Journal of Sociology

'...Connolly has combined social movement theory with original qualitative research to provide an innovative alternative theoretical framework to the current grand narratives that dominate Irish studies, and in so doing has offered a new interpretation of how Irish society has changed and developed...essential reading for sociologists and feminists alike.' - Patricia Kachuk, University of British Columbia, Candadian Journal of Sociology Online

'...Connolly's comprehensive account of the origins, evolution and impact of the twentieth-century Irish women's movement is a welcome addition to existing scholarship.' - Catherine B.Shannon, National University of Ireland, Galway, Irish Studies Review

From Revolution to Devolution

The Irish Women¿s Movement

From the reviews:“A fine bunch of authors present papers about the present status of the fields of work of an outstanding logician, David Makinson, in this book. … I think that graduate students and researchers in the area of logic and artificial intelligence will especially benefit from reading this book, for the perspective it provides on what one should work on in these areas (tools and techniques) and how one should work in these areas (with clarity and precision).” (K. Lodaya, Computing Reviews, May, 2014)

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The Untold Story of the Female Powerhouses Who Pioneered the Way We Watch Today

When Women Invented Television

Germany and the Twenty-First Century

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An Empirical Analysis

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Your Guide to Truly Effective, Nontoxic Skin Care

Return to Beautiful Skin

From the reviews:“This book defines a path that the author suggests is likely to lead to a successful and fulfilling career as a physician-scientist. … The audience includes medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty members. … The book is well written and easy to read and it has useful information for academicians who are not interested in research careers. … Overall, this book should be part of an institution’s library … .” (Marion C. Cohen, Doody’s Review Service, February, 2011)“The guide is directed toward the young physician just starting out in a research career, it offers sound and sensible advice for those at any stage in their careers. The book is divided into 4 sections, along with relevant appendices and a useful index. … readers excited by the possibility of combining the activities of being both a physician and a dedicated clinical scientist, at any career stage, will find The Physician Scientist’s Career Guide the book for them.” (A. Mark Clarfield, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 306 (9), September, 2011)

The Physician Scientist's Career Guide

Colored Americans in the Wars of 1776 and 1812

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