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Book Synopsis The Skin of Meaning by : Keith Flynn
Download or read book The Skin of Meaning written by Keith Flynn and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Skin of Meaning is award-winning poet Keith Flynn's sixth and most wide-ranging collection, seeking to find the tangible analogs and visceral meanings behind the daily bombardment of digital information, hoping to restore the mystery in our involvement with language, constantly challenging our assumptions about the world we think we see, and providing evidence of another invisible one bristling like an underground river beneath our feet.
Book Synopsis Skin, Meaning, and Symbolism in Pet Memorials by : Racheal Harris
Download or read book Skin, Meaning, and Symbolism in Pet Memorials written by Racheal Harris and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at changes to the ways Western culture memorialises the dead. Specifically, it considers the changing relationship between people and domestic animals. Rather than focusing on how these bonds have changed in day to day life, it examines these relationships by considering how, after death, these animals are remembered.
Download or read book Living Color written by Nina G. Jablonski and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Color is the first book to investigate the social history of skin color from prehistory to the present, showing how our body’s most visible trait influences our social interactions in profound and complex ways. In a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion, Nina G. Jablonski begins with the biology and evolution of skin pigmentation, explaining how skin color changed as humans moved around the globe. She explores the relationship between melanin pigment and sunlight, and examines the consequences of rapid migrations, vacations, and other lifestyle choices that can create mismatches between our skin color and our environment. Richly illustrated, this book explains why skin color has come to be a biological trait with great social meaning— a product of evolution perceived by culture. It considers how we form impressions of others, how we create and use stereotypes, how negative stereotypes about dark skin developed and have played out through history—including being a basis for the transatlantic slave trade. Offering examples of how attitudes about skin color differ in the U.S., Brazil, India, and South Africa, Jablonski suggests that a knowledge of the evolution and social importance of skin color can help eliminate color-based discrimination and racism.
Book Synopsis Skin in the Game by : Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Download or read book Skin in the Game written by Nassim Nicholas Taleb and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A bold work from the author of The Black Swan that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our time redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others. Citing examples ranging from Hammurabi to Seneca, Antaeus the Giant to Donald Trump, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows how the willingness to accept one’s own risks is an essential attribute of heroes, saints, and flourishing people in all walks of life. As always both accessible and iconoclastic, Taleb challenges long-held beliefs about the values of those who spearhead military interventions, make financial investments, and propagate religious faiths. Among his insights: • For social justice, focus on symmetry and risk sharing. You cannot make profits and transfer the risks to others, as bankers and large corporations do. You cannot get rich without owning your own risk and paying for your own losses. Forcing skin in the game corrects this asymmetry better than thousands of laws and regulations. • Ethical rules aren’t universal. You’re part of a group larger than you, but it’s still smaller than humanity in general. • Minorities, not majorities, run the world. The world is not run by consensus but by stubborn minorities imposing their tastes and ethics on others. • You can be an intellectual yet still be an idiot. “Educated philistines” have been wrong on everything from Stalinism to Iraq to low-carb diets. • Beware of complicated solutions (that someone was paid to find). A simple barbell can build muscle better than expensive new machines. • True religion is commitment, not just faith. How much you believe in something is manifested only by what you’re willing to risk for it. The phrase “skin in the game” is one we have often heard but rarely stopped to truly dissect. It is the backbone of risk management, but it’s also an astonishingly rich worldview that, as Taleb shows in this book, applies to all aspects of our lives. As Taleb says, “The symmetry of skin in the game is a simple rule that’s necessary for fairness and justice, and the ultimate BS-buster,” and “Never trust anyone who doesn’t have skin in the game. Without it, fools and crooks will benefit, and their mistakes will never come back to haunt them.”
Book Synopsis Under Deadman's Skin by : Jane Katch
Download or read book Under Deadman's Skin written by Jane Katch and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2002-02-18 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The five-and six-year-olds in my class have invented a new game they call suicide. I have never seen a game I hate so much in which all the children involved are so happy. So begins Under Deadman's Skin, a deceptively simple-and compellingly readable-teachers' tale. Jane Katch, in the tradition of Vivian Paley and Jonathan Kozol, uses her student's own vocabulary and storytelling to set the scene: a class of five-and six-year-olds obsessed with what is to their teacher hatefully violent fantasy play. Katch asks, 'Can I make a place in school for understanding these fantasies, instead of shutting them out?' Over the course of the year she holds group discussions to determine what kind of play creates or calms turmoil; she illustrates (or rather the children illustrate) the phenomenon of very young children needing to make sense of exceptionally violent imagery; and she consults with older grade-school boys who remember what it was like to be obsessed by violence and tell Katch what she can do to help. Katch's classroom journey-one that leads her to rules and limits that keep children secure-is an enabling blueprint for any teacher or parent disturbed by violent children's play.
Book Synopsis Medical Terminology Basics by : Hui Hui
Download or read book Medical Terminology Basics written by Hui Hui and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Sciences & Professions
Book Synopsis Meaning-Full Disease by : Brian Broom
Download or read book Meaning-Full Disease written by Brian Broom and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is grounded upon the author's extensive professional involvement with physical diseases that are a powerful expression of the patients' emotional themes and life-stories. They are meaning-full diseases. They occur commonly, and are the most compelling argument for an urgent acknowledgment of the role of meanings in the healing process. Following the pattern of his first book, Somatic Illness and the Patient's Other Story, the author shows in case after case that listening and responding to the "story" of patients suffering from persistent physical diseases frequently leads to major reversal of the disease processes. This present book takes a crucial second step. There must be an understandable basis for meaning-full diseases. Resistance to them relates in part to the inability of current Western scientific and biomedical theories to explain them. The author sets out to construct conceptual frameworks, within which clinicians and patients can see that a close relationship between life experience and the appearance of physical disease really does make sense.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Dental Science by : Lovick Pierce Anthony
Download or read book A Dictionary of Dental Science written by Lovick Pierce Anthony and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms by : Christine Ammer
Download or read book The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms written by Christine Ammer and published by HMH. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From “all systems go” to “senior moment”—a comprehensive reference to idiomatic English. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms explores the meanings and origins of idioms that may not make literal sense but play an important role in the language—including phrasal verbs such as kick back, proverbs such as too many cooks spoil the broth, interjections such as tough beans, and figures of speech such as elephant in the room. With extensive revisions that reflect new historical scholarship and changes in the English language, this second edition defines over 10,000 idiomatic expressions in greater detail than any other dictionary available today—a remarkable reference for those studying the English language, or anyone who enjoys learning its many wonderful quirks and expressions. “Invaluable as a teaching tool.” —School Library Journal
Book Synopsis HarperCollins Study Bible by : Harold W. Attridge
Download or read book HarperCollins Study Bible written by Harold W. Attridge and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 3665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The landmark general reference Bible completely revised and updated Endorsers say it all about the HarperCollins Study Bible: • “I ... can speak with unbounded praise for this work. The auspices are impeccable, the sponsorship is by one of the most prestigious and effective publishing firms in the field of religious publishing, and the scholarship under the aegis of the Society of Biblical Literature, which is the only game in town, the NBA of Bible study in this country (and abroad).”-David Noel Freedman, Endowed Chair in Hebrew Biblical Studies, University of California, San Diego; Editor-in-Chief, Anchor Bible Project • “The HarperCollins Study Bible engages some of the best of biblical scholarship for removing unnecessary obstacles in reading the Scriptures. I welcome its publication and recommend it highly.”-Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, The Krister Stendahl Professor Scripture and Interpretation, Harvard University • “The HarperCollins Study Bible is the most authoritative ecumenical Bible available, the work of scholars who are at the cutting edge of their subjects. I recommend it highly.”-John J. Collins, The University of Chicago • “This is the Bible I have been looking for to use in undergraduate courses. The text itself is clear and readable. The introductions are sound and precise. The footnotes are balanced, accurate and hit a good balance between the dangers of being too terse and too extended.”-Harvey Cox, The Victor S. Thomas Professor of Divinity, the Divinity School, Harvard University • “An invaluable resource for teachers and students, and indeef for every thoughtful reader of the Bible.”-Richard P. McBrien, Crowley-O’Brien-Walter Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame • “I am extremely glad for the HarperCollins Study Bible....Every effort has been made to make these study notes understandable and accessible to ordinary readers. They can be trusted to provide reliable information without trying to control what should be believed.”-Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline
Book Synopsis Mosby's Medical Dictionary - E-Book by : Mosby
Download or read book Mosby's Medical Dictionary - E-Book written by Mosby and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-07-23 with total page 1987 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Dictionaries/Terminology** Make sense of complex medical terms with this comprehensive reference! Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 11th Edition includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions along with 2,450 illustrations — that's twice the number of images found in other medical dictionaries. Appendixes in the book and online make it easy to look up frequently used information, and an enhanced eBook version includes animations, audio pronunciations, and more. Helping you communicate more effectively in the workplace, this reference is an indispensable reference for students, nurses, and healthcare professionals. - More than 56,000 entries offer detailed definitions, as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care. - More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. - Color Atlas of Human Anatomy includes clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P reference. - Convenient alphabetical organization makes it easy to find key terms and definitions. - Detailed appendixes provide useful information on lab values, pharmacology and clinical calculations, NIC and NOC, infection control standards, and more that can be used throughout your healthcare career. - NEW! Approximately 5,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology. - NEW! Approximately 500 new and updated illustrations are included. - NEW! Enhanced eBook includes linked audio pronunciations, animations, and integrated reference tables. - NEW information on population health is included. - NEW! Significant revisions of pharmacology content bring this information up to date. - NEW! Added pronunciations are provided in this edition.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery by : Carol Ann Rinzler
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery written by Carol Ann Rinzler and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-12 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers all aspects of this topic, detailing surgical techniques and practices, medical conditions, social controversies, and the history of cosmetic and plastic surgery.
Book Synopsis Mastering Vocabulary by : Teacher Created Resources
Download or read book Mastering Vocabulary written by Teacher Created Resources and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2004-06-28 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help students understand that many words are made up of different parts. Larger vocabularies can lead to improved test scores and enhanced reading comprehension.
Book Synopsis A New Pronouncing Dictionary of Medicine by : John Marie Keating
Download or read book A New Pronouncing Dictionary of Medicine written by John Marie Keating and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Acupoint Dictionary by : David Hartmann
Download or read book Acupoint Dictionary written by David Hartmann and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-04-03 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick reference guide for acupuncture students and qualified practitioners provides acupuncture treatments for 1000 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Actions, and Western signs, symptoms and disease states. Treatments are listed alphabetically, and most conditions are covered - from the most common signs and symptoms like neck pain to rarer and more chronic ones like Raynaud's phenomenon. TCM Actions incorporate "Liver Yang Rising", "Sanjiao", "Qi Stagnation", etc – they are the cornerstone of any treatment planned by a TCM practitioner and are an important inclusion to this new edition. The remaining disorders are Western signs/symptoms/disease states, as well as treatment principles to adopt in certain situations. Basic signs and symptoms include memory loss and headache, disease states include hepatitis and irritable bowel syndrome, and treatment principles include inducing labour and reducing lactic acid build-up. Each of the 1000 disorders is presented with TCM Actions (referenced), main acupoints (referenced), secondary acupoints, and additional notes necessary to better understand the condition. - lists both primary & secondary Acupoints - fold out pictures for handy Acupoint locator - 85 Patterns of disharmony - 1000 TCM Actions, Western signs symptoms and disease states - Contraindications/Cautions section - acupoint/channel diagrams for the 14 principal channels - extensive referencing used throughout
Book Synopsis NRSVCE, Great Quotes Catholic Bible by : Catholic Bible Press ,
Download or read book NRSVCE, Great Quotes Catholic Bible written by Catholic Bible Press , and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 1353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BIBLE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME. THE BIBLE THAT LOOKS LIKE ART. The Great Quotes Catholic Bible features a stunning design that will inspire you to spend more time with the Word of God. This edition includes an array of beautiful quotes from saints, artists, popes, and other figures of Church history—all designed in stained glass-inspired motifs. It’s a Bible that feels like home—and looks like art! The text of this beautiful edition is presented in two columns on each page for easy reading. Features include: Complete Catholic Bible with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church 120 beautiful, artistically rendered quotation pages from popular figures in the Church's history Anglicized text Clear and readable 10-point print size Exclusive Catholic Comfort Print®
Book Synopsis Court of Customs Appeals Reports by : United States. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Download or read book Court of Customs Appeals Reports written by United States. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
