Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has been widely acclaimed since the publication of its first edition in 1997(originally titled Child Psychiatry). Each chapter has been designed to present the key facts, concepts and emerging facets of the area, drawing on clinical experience as well as the latest research findings. These guiding principles are followed in the third edition, which has been updated to reflect the varied advances in research and clinical practice that inform...

This story chronicles the journey of a man named Adam who is reliving his life. He recalls his childhood and meeting the woman who would later become his wife, only to lose her and their newborn child in a car accident. Angry over his devastating loss, Adam tries to punish God for taking his wife and child and, in turn, is destined to live forever without anything changing. After 350 years, Adam has experienced numerous world changes, including a world war and humans building cities in the...

Deep brain stimulation for the treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease was introduced in the 1990s. Initially performed only at academic centers, over the past decade it has become a widespread surgical procedure. A variety of surgical techniques are employed and innovations are introduced frequently. This book is an ideal source of information for the many practicing neurosurgeons who did not learn this surgery during their training but would now like to add it to their practice, a...

The Deportation Machine traces the long and troubling history of the US government's systematic efforts to terrorize and expel immigrants over the past 140 years. This provocative, eye-opening book provides needed historical perspective on one of the most pressing social and political issues of our time.In a sweeping and engaging narrative, Adam Goodman examines how federal, state, and local officials have targeted various groups for expulsion, from Chinese and Europeans a...

In the tumultuous aftermath of Caesar's assassination, Rome is torn apart by civil war. Pharsalia, an epic poem by Lucan, transports readers to the heart of this conflict, where the fate of the empire hangs in the balance. Follow the rise and fall of Pompey and Caesar, two legendary generals whose rivalry ignites a bloody struggle that will forever alter the course of history. Witness the horrors of war, the clash of armies, and the personal sacrifices that shape the destiny of a nation.

As the 1950s dawned America was a colossus militarily, economically and culturally. It bestrode a globe it was doing so much to shape in its own image. But it had concerns; the threat of communism. And for the Movies and Radio there was another concern: the emerging rise of Television.For Radio, still in its golden age of mass audiences and star filled programmes, they had a handy solution with ‘The Big Show’. Its premise was simple but effective. Take 90 minutes of air-time and fi...

Identifying “lessons learned” is not new—the military has been doing it for decades. However, members of the worldwide intelligence community have been slow to extract wider lessons gathered from the past and apply them to contemporary challenges. Learning from the Secret Past is a collection of ten carefully selected cases from post-World War II British intelligence history. Some of the cases include the Malayan Emergency, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Northern Ireland, and the lead ...

The American Dream as people of my generation -- the generation that grew up in the 1940s and 1950a -- knew it was a world of comfort and stability, traditional values, and an unquestioning faith in our country and its leaders. My American Dream and How It Ended tells the story of my growing up in this world. It describes a boyhood spent on the playground and dreams of being a sports hero. The book delves into the life of a fully assimilated Jewish family and my quest for an authentic Jewi...

A Life of AdvocacyThe current political environment makes it important to know advocacy skills. There are always issues that require one to be an advocate. This book gives you those skills and teaches you how the legislative process works. Anyone can be an advocate regarding issues of concern to them. The information in this book can be applied in any state. Learn who your elected officials are and get to know them.

Guitarists: Get on the Path to Musical Fluency"Dennis Roberts' . . . approach follows a conceptual straight line that finds the shortest distance to musical fluency." -Award-winning jazz guitarist Alex Goodman (Foreword)"A clear and concise point of view that will be helpful to guitarists whether you're just starting out or an experienced improviser." -David Goodrich (multi-instrumentalist, performer, and guitar instructor)

The Asylum is a stunning exposé by a seasoned Wall Street journalist that once and for all reveals the truth behind America’s oil addiction in all its unscripted and dysfunctional glory.In the tradition of Too Big to Fail and Liar’s Poker, author Leah McGrath Goodman tells the amazing-but-true story of a band of struggling, hardscrabble traders who, after enduring decades of scorn from New York’s stuffy financial establishment, overcame more than a centur...

This handbook provides a detailed analysis of threats and risk in the international system and of how governments and their intelligence services must adapt and function in order to manage the evolving security environment. This environment, now and for the foreseeable future, is characterised by complexity. The development of disruptive digital technologies; the vulnerability of critical national infrastructure; asymmetric threats such as terrorism; the privatisation of national intellige...