This reference provides an authoritative overview of the role of ultrasonography and MR imaging technologies in the examination and assessment of the central nervous system of the fetus and neonate. Spanning advancements in fetal ultrasound, in-utero MR, the imaging of the neonatal brain, and the analysis of normal and abnormal brain development, t

The late 1970s saw the emergence of a heated debate on the treatment of juvenile delinquents. The argument was usually presented as being between the exponents of ‘law and order’ and punishment on the one hand, and the ‘soft’ advocates of social work and treatment on the other. Originally published in 1980, Out of Care: The Community Support of Juvenile Offenders took issue with both sides and argued that it was the juvenile justice system itself which was at fault. Much of the debate abou...

This interdisciplinary book honors Columbia professor and New York intellectual Carl Woodring. Chapters on Romantic and Victorian literary culture written by leading scholars in the field join in conversation with Woodring’s teachings on literature and visual art and his commentaries on American culture. A multiple-authored chapter of postscripts on the aesthetic range of Woodring’s intellectual interests across cultural disciplines, his contributions to English studies and his informing i...

April and Wil couldn't be more different, but both of them are spending the summer at Wellness Canyon -- otherwise known as a weight-loss camp.April knows that if she could just drop a little weight, she would be popular like she's always wanted. She's saved up for months to afford Wellness Canyon, which is more like a posh spa than a sleepaway camp. While April can't wait to jump into all the activities, Wil can't wait to get out of there. Her parents own a chain of high-profile f...

'Brilliantly unillusioned thinking... It could hardly be more necessary in these all-too-moralistic times' - James Marriott, THE TIMESMorals have held empires together, kept soldiers marching under fire, fed the hungry, passed laws, built walls, welcomed immigrants, destroyed careers and governed our sex lives. But what if morality's all meaningless rubbish, a malfunctioning relic of our evolutionary past?This is the provocative argument th...

A highly intelligent, mature family man is blackmailed by a petty crook seeking access to secret information in The Department, a government institute for combatting international crime, but he deflects attention onto a younger colleague.A famous film actress attempts to combat the blackmailer’s remorseless persecution of his sister whom he has recruited in order to distract the younger man from his involvement in drug and counterfeit shipments. Romance intrudes but the head of The Departm...

Today's world isn't easy for the grain farmer. We're in a changing reality, and learning how to manipulate the marketing is not easy. Profit Is highly dependent on what the market can bear, and often you must choose whether to sell your harvest or store it until the price is more advantageous. Learn how to use the commodity markets and thrive. Learn how to know when to sell your grain and when to store it. Be successful at grain marketing, and a reap the benefits.

Ever wondered why you distrusted politicans so much?Politics in the US is like a growing mole on the face of all humanity. The Republican Party has an amazing history, and then there is a dark side. Yes, it is the majority of their existence.Everyone is interested in politics in the United States. They want to know how the Republicans became the party of the rich, and Democrats became so liberal.History buffs often ponder the origin and changes that took place in th...

"Evidences of Christianity" by William Paley is a significant work that explores the rational foundations of the Christian faith. Paley argues for the truth of Christianity through a systematic examination of its historical and philosophical underpinnings. He emphasizes the importance of evidence, particularly the miracles attributed to Jesus and the fulfillment of prophecies, as key components that support the validity of Christian claims. Paley's approach combines logic and theology, aim...

A mature follower of Christ understands the importance of doctrineand thinking correctly. Like a riptide, our world steadily pulls us awayfrom biblical truth. Current culture is a shifting wind that gusts hardone way for one generation, then shifts direction for the next. Thereare seductive voices that call like deceitful sirens to our minds and towhat we believe. The intense battle for the "what," "why" and "how"we think is not new. The battle for...

The stakes are high and real. Money is spent. Personnel are committed in a battle for the triumph or downfall of a company. Yet, given the same circumstances, some companies continue to thrive while others wash out and become also-rans. In the end, it is the dynamics of the competitive marketplace, the quality of the organization‘s business plan, a

According to Wikipedia: "Christian Church and the word church are used to denote both a Christian association of people and a place of worship. The word church is usually, but not exclusively, associated with Christianity. The term means something quite different for each religious institution that sees itself as belonging to the Christian traditions. The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Churches each claim to be the one Church established by Jesus Christ, specially guided by...