New Releases by Jason Jones

Despite the high profile of amphibian declines and the increasing threat of drought and fragmentation to aquatic ecosystems, few studies have examined long-term rates of change for a single species across a large geographic area. We analyzed growth in annual egg-mass counts of the Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris) across the northwestern United States, an area encompassing 3 genetic clades. On the basis of data collected by multiple partners from 98 water bodies between 1991 and 2011, we used state-space and linear-regression models to measure effects of patch characteristics, frequency of summer drought, and wetland restoration on population growth. Abundance increased in the 2 clades with greatest decline history, but declined where populations are considered most secure. Population growth was negatively associated with temporary hydroperiods and landscape modification (measured by the human footprint index), but was similar in modified and natural water bodies. The effect of drought was mediated by the size of the water body: populations in large water bodies maintained positive growth despite drought, whereas drought magnified declines in small water bodies. Rapid growth in restored wetlands in areas of historical population declines provided strong evidence of successful management. Our results highlight the importance of maintaining large areas of habitat and underscore the greater vulnerability of small areas of habitat to environmental stochasticity. Similar long-term growth rates in modified and natural water bodies and rapid, positive responses to restoration suggest pond construction and other forms of management can effectively increase population growth. These tools are likely to become increasingly important to mitigate effects of increased drought expected from global climate change.

In true Métis fashion and in the traditional way of story telling, Bouchard introduces readers to Sky World, Earth People, Raven, Turtle Island and one clear vision as to how two-leggeds (humankind) came to be.

From 2002 to 2008, the Bush administration argued that Iran was developing nuclear weapons, despite years of inconclusive International Atomic Energy Agency inspection reports. In the absence of substantive evidence, much of the debate was conducted via public forums with a heavy persuasive element to the discourse. This book offers an in-depth consideration of the rhetoric surrounding Irans controversial nuclear programme. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, examining speeches, interviews, news reports, online message boards and newspaper layouts during the Bush Presidency (2000-2008). Engaging with visual grammar and narrative, the book looks at layouts from the Associated Press, The New York Times and The Washington Post, amongst others. The book points out, using rhetorical theory and discourse analysis, the conditions that lent credibility to the Bush administrations position by examining the arguments Bush and his political surrogates put forward, and the discourse strategies that influenced which ideas gained salience and which were downplayed. Political communication and Foucaults theory of governmentality are brought in to articulate the implications regarding the influence, importance and expansion of executive power.

Imagine a future where the fate of humanity is ruled by the vile and unforgiving government. Executions of the poor become daily occurences in order to make more room for the wealthy and the children of a new generation. A questionable agenda has been given to a dark, unforeseeable future and the hope of the people rests in unsure success of a starship named Horizon. The search for humanity''s new home has begun. Enter the White Skull, a drug addicted pirate, who has given up on his own life could be the only hope humanity has left. With the help of an eclectic group of misfits including an eccentric homosexual colleague, an obsessed ex-girlfriend, and a mysterious female assassin bent on revenge and infatuated with diamonds, will this group of misguided adventurers be able to see past the darkness in their own hearts to find a better future for humanity? Find out in the first White Skull adventure.

This best-selling, eminently practical, evidence-based guide to the cognitive behavioural approach to counselling has now been substantially revised and updated to reflect current theoretical and practical developments in the CBT field. The second edition contains an expanded step-by-step guide to the process of counselling, from initial contact with the client to termination. The guide follows a skills-based format and new case studies illustrate the theory into practice. Drawing on their own extensive experience and contemporary research, the authors provide a concise overview of the cognitive behavioural approach, with new material on emotional problems rarely covered in practitioner guides, a strong emphasis on the therapeutic alliance, and updated bibliographic references throughout.

Attention, airline passengers!Hate flying? Like to go places, but not throughthe hassle of getting there? Well, it doesn''t have to be that way anymore for you -- or for that other white-knuckle flyer in your life.In this book, professional airline pilot and flightinstructor Jason Jones will lead you on a journey through your own psyche, help you analyse the reasons for this very common fear -- and show you the way to recovery."The truth is that most fears are completelyunjustified and can be overcome withunderstanding," he says. "Understanding is thegolden touch that transforms you and your world.Whatever your fear is, it can be overcome.Whatever it is, we''ll be dealing with it."

"The Seven Sacred Teachings is a message of traditional values and hope for the future. The Teachings are universal to most First Nation peoples. These Teachings are seen in school communities from coast to coast across North America. They are a link that ties all Native, Inuit and Métis communities together."--book jacket.

Reputante is a rough, poetic account of the notable events in the life of Jason Jones, as well as the common occurrences happening between every sunrise and sunset. Jason hints at topics such drug overdose and recovery, lost love, and hope for a world gasping for air in the smothering of daily tragedy. However, Jason is not nearly as secretive about his distaste for roguish political practices, religious disobedience, and the breakdown of an ardent society. All of the poems in the collection were written in a four-year span, beginning in Jasonas sophomore year of high school and culminating in his freshman year of college. Jason was born in 1986 in Roanoke, Virginia, and he is currently still living in his hometown while attending Roanoke College. These poems are the map of a journey (often symbolic) through the meandering labyrinth that is the mind of a teenager.

These studies compared the effects of varying administration techniques (metered (MET) versus bolus (BOL)) during both water and carbohydrate electrolyte beverage consumption, on urine production and total rehydration. Urine color (UC) and urine specific gravity (USG) were also assessed to determine the reliability of these practical field measures of hydration status. Male subjects (n=8) performed 4 total trials in a climate controlled environment (35°C, 55%RH) until 2% of body weight dehydration was achieved. Partial rehydration was achieved using 100% replacement of fluids lost during exercise, either with bolus consumption (

Explores the night-time streets of Phnom Penh, the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat, a safari in deepest Africa, and the snowy slopes of Mount Everest. This work introduces armchair travellers to Chinese entrepreneurs who promote themselves to tourists visiting the Great Wall, to the gentle natives of Africa.