New Releases by Michael Morrison

This book sets out a critical sociological approach to ‘personalised medicine’ (PM), not only highlighting its limitations and flaws but also emphasising its hopeful potentialities for a better medicine in the future. Bringing together perspectives from science and technology studies, medical sociology, law, and bioethics, this book traces PM from its historical roots in disease classification and predictive genetics to its data-driven present of digital infrastructures, algorithmic prediction, and precision therapeutics. Across seven chapters, it explores how measurement, classification, and datafication shape medical knowledge; how infrastructures and platforms distribute benefits and risks; how publics are imagined as patients, consumers, and citizens; and how privacy, access, and equity are negotiated in global health systems. This book concludes by outlining possible futures grounded in solidarity, patient-centred care, and democratic innovation – offering practical ways to shift PM from a privilege for the few to a shared public good. Written for scholars and practitioners in science and technology studies, sociology of medicine, health policy, and bioethics, as well as for clinicians and policymakers, this book will engage readers seeking to understand – and reshape – the social futures of data-intensive healthcare. It will also be useful for policy makers debating the implementation of different PM projects in local or national healthcare systems.

Truly effective leaders are those who create meaningful change.This breakthrough book shares how they do it. Every day, we miss opportunities to infuse our everyday work lives with the kind of meaning that not only enhances our well-being but enables new levels of engagement, productivity, and collaboration. In this inspiring guide you''ll discover three timeless practices-wayfinding, sensemaking, and self-discovery-that break through the inevitable barriers and bring powerful, sustainable change where you need it most. Creating Meaningful Change also reveals why we need to change first as leaders before we can change the world.

Turning thirteen can be difficult - especially when a time-traveling thief steals your necklace, and a brewing temporal conflict turns your birthday party into a mission to save the universe. As Hannah and her friends chase the thief across time and space, they learn her necklace is more than a pretty piece of jewelry. Only one person can control the powerful pendant, and they must find them before the entire universe is wiped from history. Myth and magic collide in Hannah Goodheart and the Guardian of Time

In this book, DO NOT: Start or Run a Business My Way, you will learn critical mistakes that most entrepreneurs are afraid to share. These mistakes could be detrimental to your business! DO NOT: Start or Run a Business My Way is a memoir of critical business and life mistakes that are not thought about, talked about, or written about. Until now! DO NOT: Start or Run a Business My Way is personally written by Michael D Morrison with no ghost writers or fluff involved. Michael Morrison is just like you. He might as well be you. He has been in your shoes and chose to pursue a better life by creating his own business. The lessons he learned along the way to building a multimillion-dollar company are lessons any aspiring entrepreneur would want to know. More importantly, however, DO NOT: Start or Run a Business My Way is a guide - a guide to what NOT to do. Mistakes offer the best learning opportunities, and Michael has seen and done it all during his decades as an entrepreneur. Michael shares his life lessons. From his biological father''s violent past to the importance of hiring the right professionals - he takes his life lessons from his failures and difficulties, and he shares them so you don''t have to go through the same thing. Each chapter in DO NOT: Start or Run a Business My Way explains a different challenge that Michael encountered, and details what he did wrong and how he should have - and eventually did - do things differently. Michael writes openly and humorously, with stories, lessons, and suggestions so that you can do as he says ...not as he did. Scroll up and buy today. Learn systems and processes that you can apply which will allow you greater success, immediately! Learn to work "on" the business and not "in" the business so that you can enjoy life and sleep at night as an entrepreneur. Order your copy of DO NOT: Start or Run a Business My Way now and immediately reduce the stress of owning or starting a business!

In this collection of articles, we present 10 basic doctrines of Christianity, with an explanation of the basic features of each biblical teaching. We follow each doctrinal article with two articles explaining how the doctrine makes a difference in our lives - how it encourages us to respond in a certain way. This series has been designed as a discipleship manual for new Christians, and was previously published with the title Discipleship 101. Here are the ten topics we cover:GodJesusJesus'' DeathJesus'' ResurrectionThe Holy SpiritSalvation?Christian LifeThe Church?ScriptureThe Future

These articles were written in the years 1995-1999 as we re-examined the question of Old Testament laws. Although several Old Testament laws were foundational to our existence as a denomination, we studied them afresh from Scripture, and found that we had built on the wrong foundation. There was a tremendous cost, both financial and human, to our doctrinal change, but we were compelled by the word of God to change. You can read more about our doctrinal journey at www.gci.org/aboutus/history.The articles have all been edited in 2012-2014 by Michael Morrison. We are happy to share them with others, not only on our website but also in this format. We believe that these studies can help many Christians come to a better understanding of how the Old Testament is informative, but not normative, for Christians today.

In this lay-level commentary, Michael Morrison, instructor in New Testament at Grace Communion Seminary, walks through the letters of Paul chapter by chapter, showing how Paul presents the gospel of salvation - given to us by Jesus Christ out of his love for us. This affects who we are and how we live. "Exploring the Word of God" began in the mid 1990s. We were able to print a volume on the books of Moses, but the series was never continued, and the first volume has fallen out of print. However, we had a substantial amount of material written, and we added more in the intervening years. These materials have been edited and are on our website. We have also compiled our articles on Paul''s letters and are happy to make them available through print-on-demand publishing. Paul''s letters are a key part of Christian theology and teaching. They not only show that the foundation of salvation is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but also explain how salvation should affect the way we live with one another. One theme found throughout is the grace of God: * by grace God sent Jesus to be our Savior* by grace we are saved, not by any good works that we do* by grace the Spirit works in us, transforming us to be more like Christ* by grace we love one another* by grace we will be resurrected with Christ and be given immortality with him.Paul''s letters show a church leader driven by his love for Christ, and driven by his love for the people of Christ. There is warm pastoral concern, and a firm insistence on truth. There are parts that are hard to understand, some parts that are easy to misunderstand, and large sections in which the message is clear and strong. Although we do not have comments written for every chapter, we will proceed through the letters chapter by chapter for a richly rewarding walk with the apostle.

REA''s MAXnotes for William Shakespeare''s Richard II The MAXnotes offers a comprehensive summary and analysis of Richard II and a biography of William Shakespeare. Places the events of the play in historical context and discusses each act in detail. Includes study questions and answers along with topics for papers and sample outlines.

Twenty-four one-hour lessons explain the creation of Web pages using graphics, motion, interactivity, animation, tables and frames, sound, and video.

With this book, Web designers who usually turn out static Websites with HTML and CSS can make the leap to the next level of Web development--full-fledged, dynamic, database-driven Websites using PHP and SQL.

Supercharge Your Sites with Ajax Right Now...No Scripting Expertise Needed! You''ve heard how great Ajax is--how it can help make your Web sites more usable, more interactive, more responsive, more successful. Ajax Construction Kit lets you put Ajax to work right now, even if you''ve never written a script! Just learn a few essentials, check out a few examples, then run the live CD and discover all the plug-and-play code you need to hit the ground running. Ajax Construction Kit ''s built-in applications work right out of the box. And with easy guidance from Michael Morrison, you''ll gradually deepen your understanding--learn how to customize, extend, and reuse these applications---and even build skills for creating new ones. Walk away an expert. Use Ajax Construction Kit ''s ten complete applications to Dynamically load Web data Dynamically populate lists Tap into RSS news feeds Use AutoComplete to reduce input errors Create more responsive GUIs with real-time validation Build a killer interface for viewing images Present information or advertising with slick pop-ups Provide an up-to-the-minute weather forecast Build an e-commerce product shipping calculator Add ratings tools to your site And more... CD-ROM Includes Your complete Ajax projects: Run the Ajax projects (HTML, JavaScript, and PHP source code) that are included on the CD from your Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux system. Your complete Ajax environment: Boot the CD as an Ubuntu Linux live CD to immediately begin working with the Ajax projects (no setup required). Ready-to-run tools on the CD include the XAMPP Web server, Firefox Web browser, and Bluefish HTML editor. System Requirements: Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac (OS X or higher) Processor: Intel-based processor (Pentium or higher) Memory: 128 MB RAM or more Disk space: None required; USB thumb drive optional to store data Optical drive: CD reader Negus Live Linux Series Your Practical, Hands-On Guides to Getting Real Results with Free Software Add the free software and examples from the book''s CD to your Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux system to follow along with the projects described in the book. Or boot the CD directly to use a complete, prepackaged set of free software tools to play, display, and modify those projects. Start as a novice, by trying out examples...and finish with professional Ajax-enabled Web content! SERIES EDITOR CHRISTOPHER NEGUS is the bestselling author of the Red Hat Linux Bible series, Linux Toys series, and this series'' flagship title, Linux Live CDs.

So you''re ready to make the leap from writing HTML and CSS web pages to creating dynamic web applications. You want to take your web skills to the next level. And you''re finally ready to add "programmer" to the resume. It sounds like you''re ready to learn the Web''s hottest programming language: JavaScript. Head First JavaScript is your ticket to going beyond copying and pasting the code from someone else''s web site, and writing your own interactive web pages. With Head First JavaScript, you learn: The basics of programming, from variables to types to looping How the web browser runs your code, and how you can talk to the browser with your code Why you''ll never have to worry about casting, overloading, or polymorphism when you''re writing JavaScript code How to use the Document Object Model to change your web pages without making your users click buttons If you''ve ever read a Head First book, you know what to expect -- a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. Head First JavaScript is no exception. It starts where HTML and CSS leave off, and takes you through your first program into more complex programming concepts -- like working directly with the web browser''s object model and writing code that works on all modern browsers. Don''t be intimidated if you''ve never written a line of code before! In typical Head First style, Head First JavaScript doesn''t skip steps, and we''re not interested in having you cut and paste code. You''ll learn JavaScript, understand it, and have a blast along the way. So get ready... dynamic and exciting web pages are just pages away.

King of Prussia hosts over 10 million visitors annually. This is quite a change from the little town once described as resembling an English hamlet. By 1762, King of Prussia had already become an area of strategic importance. Only a day''s ride from Philadelphia, it was often used as a staging area for travelers heading west.

Wish your BlackBerry 7100 had come with a little more meat in the owner''s manual? "BlackBerry 7100 In a Snap" is your wish come true. This task-oriented guide goes well beyond the BlackBerry 7100 owner''s manual and guides you through its devices using practical usage scenarios. Jump in anywhere, and learn how to squeeze every bit of mobile power out of your BlackBerry 7100, one task at a time. You will learn how to: Manage your BlackBerry 7100 from your desktop Take control of e-mail with the built-in Web Client Text message Use your BlackBerry 7100 as the ultimate mobile phone Manage your time with the calendar Organize your to-do list with tasks You will also learn about advanced features that go beyond simple phone and communicator usage, and you''ll be able to reference quick tutorials on a broad array of features and practices with this essential guide from the In a Snap series.

Make your Treo smartphone live up to its name.Treo Essentialswill show you how to get the most out of your Treo 600 or 650 smartphone without making you feel anything but smart. You already know the basics and this book will take you beyond them. You''ll learn how to synchronize with a PC, launch applications while making a phone call, and take and share pictures. You''ll find out how to use e-mail and instant messaging, and how to secure your Treo with passwords, work over virtual private networks and use anti-virus protection software. There''s so much more to your Treo 600 or 650 smartphone than meets the eye. LetTreo Essentialshelp you uncover its mysteries!

Build several fully functional games as well as a game engine to use for programming cell phone and mobile games with Beginning Mobile Phone Game Programming! The included CD provides the tool, code and graphics necessary to complete all exercises covered in the chapters. Beginning Cell Phone Game Programming demystifies wireless game programming by providing clear, practical lessons using the J2ME Game API. You will learn how to use the most popular mobile programming language, Java, to build compact games that can run on any Java-enabled device, including mobile phones, pagers and handheld computers. You will also learn to add a splash screen, create a demo mode, keep track of high scores, and test, debug, and deploy your games. Topics covered include: How to construct a game engine to drive mobile games. How to use Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) and the Java Game API to get the most performance out of your mobile games. How to implement sprite animation and control interactions among moving sprites. How to play sound effects and music in mobile games. How to take advantage of wireless networks to build mobile multiplayer games. How to design and develop a variety of different games spanning several video games genres.

A gentle introduction to game programming on the Windows platform for the complete beginner.

Practice your favorite hymns with an accompanist at home or in your studio! Hymns for Flute and Piano Made Easy is a collection of fifteen traditional hymns arranged for flute solo with piano accompaniment: A Mighty Fortress is Our God; All Glory Laud and Honor; Amazing Grace; Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Come, Ye Thankful People and more. the flute score includes both the hymn tune and an easy descant part that will add variety to the performance setting. the CD contains two accompaniment tracks for each hymn; the first is played on piano, and the second on pipe organ. the collection is perfect for the flutist who wishes to play familiar hymns in the church setting.

Tracing the sectionalization of American politics in the 1840s and 1850s, Michael Morrison offers a comprehensive study of how slavery and territorial expansion intersected as causes of the Civil War. Specifically, he argues that the common heritage of the American Revolution bound Americans together until disputes over the extension of slavery into the territories led northerners and southerners to increasingly divergent understandings of the Revolution’s legacy. Manifest Destiny promised the literal enlargement of freedom through the extension of American institutions all the way to the Pacific. At each step — from John Tyler’s attempt to annex Texas in 1844, to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, to the opening shots of the Civil War — the issue of slavery had to be confronted. Morrison shows that the Revolution was the common prism through which northerners and southerners viewed these events and that the factor that ultimately made consensus impossible was slavery itself. By 1861, no nationally accepted solution to the dilemma of slavery in the territories had emerged, no political party existed as a national entity, and politicians from both North and South had come to believe that those on the other side had subverted the American political tradition.

Sams Teach Yourself MFC in 24 Hours provides an understanding of the fundamentals of MFC. Twenty four sessions of one hour or less show you how to create and cutomize user interfaces, develop complete applications for all versions of Windows, and organize and work with data. This straightforward, step-by-step approach also covers drawing graphics, managing and accessing databases, implementing printing, and creating DLLs and Custom Controls.

In a fun and humorous tutorial, "The Complete Idiot''s Guide" series introduces Java to readers without prior programming experience, covering its latest version with particular emphasis on the new Swing Toolkit.

This "Professional Reference" is for the experienced programmer with an interest in the Java language and in developing Java applications. The CD-ROM includes Sun''s JDK and other Java development tools and applets, the book''s entire reference section in HTML format, plus two electronic books: "Tricks of the Java Programming Gurus" and "Developing Professional Java Applets".

REA''s MAXnotes for William Shakespeare''s Richard II The MAXnotes offers a comprehensive summary and analysis of Richard II and a biography of William Shakespeare. Places the events of the play in historical context and discusses each act in detail. Includes study questions and answers along with topics for papers and sample outlines.