Tragedy has driven Danny Randle to a small East Tennessee town, which he now identifies every working day with the words, "This is Radio Station WRNT, the voice of Ramona, Tennessee."Other voices join the airwaves, too, as each week, Danny introduces someone from the community and WRNT becomes their radio soapbox – Ramona's Radio Soapbox.The varied cast of Soapboxers includes a Bible-belting preacher, a retired country doctor, an unwashed janitor, the newspaper editor, a Dutc...

This book analyzes Eric Voegelin’s scholarly works from the 1950s and early 1960s and examines the ways in which these works are relevant to the twenty-first century political environment. The collection of essays evaluated in this book cover a wide array of topics that were of great curiosity sixty years ago and still relevant in today’s society. The authors in this volume demonstrate that Voegelin’s erudition on topics such as revolutionary change, ideological fervor, industrialization, ...

An updated edition of the most complete resource on backyard insects availableThis second edition of Garden Insects of North America solidifies its place as the most comprehensive guide to the common insects, mites, and other “bugs” found in the backyards and gardens of the United States and Canada. Featuring 3,300 full-color photos and concise, detailed text, this fully revised book covers the hundreds of species of insects and mites associated with fruit...

A revolutionary and empowering paradigm in treating addiction based on groundbreaking new science.For decades addiction has been viewed and treated as a social and behavioral illness, afflicting people of "weak" character and "bad" moral fiber. However, recent breakthroughs in genetic technology have enabled doctors, for the first time, to correctly diagnose the disease and prove that addiction is an inherited, neuro-chemical disease originating in brain chemistry, determined by ge...

Explore the robust features of Bootstrap 4 to create exciting websites through this collection of excellent hands-on projectsKey Features\[\*\] Explore the inner workings of Bootstrap 4 by building different websites\[\*\] Customize your designs by working directly with Bootstrap’s SASS files\[\*\] Leverage Bootstrap’s excellent JavaScript pluginsBook DescriptionPacked with trade secrets, this second edition is your one-stop ...

Thoroughly revised and updated new edition of the bestselling guide to implementing the popular change methodology, Appreciative Inquiry, in organizations of all sizes and sectors. 20,000 of the 1st edition sold.

Offering a unique combination of expert lectures, vast image collections, and an easy-to-use print atlas, Dermatopathology, 3rd Edition, helps you master the complexities of this challenging and fast-changing subspecialty. Dr. Elston and his colleagues make dermatopathology easier to understand, leading you to efficient, accurate diagnoses of the most important common dermatologic findings seen in practice.Covers the essentials of dermatopathology using an enjoyable,...

Following a chilling death threat in Chicago, journalist Tomas Andersen has come to Geneva, Switzerland, where he writes an environmental column for the EU DailyNews. Life seems secure. Then one day, a man called the Steward gives him a letter from the "Owner." It contains a dire biblical warning, and a command.Tom's syndicated column, "Global Reckoning," takes on urgency as he exposes a series of environmental dangers and disasters. His words are increasingly prophetic: global aqui...

Measurement Theory in Action, Third Edition, helps readers apply testing and measurement theories and features 22 self-contained modules which instructors can match to their courses. Each module features an overview of a measurement issue and a step-by-step application of that theory. Best Practices provide recommendations for ensuring the appropriate application of the theory. Practical Questions help students assess their understanding of the topic. Students ca...

Just Your Average Ultra Runner celebrates the spirit of endurance through the voices of everyday athletes who go the distance — literally. In this collection of candid interviews, author Jason Ward sits down with ordinary runners who have accomplished extraordinary things on the trails and roads of ultra-distance running.From first-time finishers to seasoned 100-mile veterans, each chapter captures the mindset, struggles, and triumphs that define the ultra community. Their...

Sometimes called the “literature of ideas,” science fiction is a natural medium for normative political philosophy. Science fiction’s focus on technology, space and time travel, non-human lifeforms, and parallel universes cannot help but invoke the perennial questions of political life, including the nature of a just social order and who should rule; freedom, free will, and autonomy; and the advantages and disadvantages of progress. Rather than offering a reading of a work inspired by a pa...

Written by the two most recognized Appreciative Inquiry thought leaders A quick, accessible introduction to one of the most popular change methods today--proven effective in organizations ranging from Roadway Express and British Airways to the United Nations and the United States Navy Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a model of change management uniquely suited to the values, beliefs, and challenges of organizations today. AI is a process that emphasizes identifying and building on strengths, ...