New Releases by Richard Johnson

Democracy isn’t broken – it’s stuck. Around the world, people are growing angry and polarized – not because they’ve stopped caring, but because democracy has stopped evolving. The result isn’t apathy – it is a rising sense of political futility. In Democracy’s Second Act, Peter MacLeod and Richard Johnson argue that the first act of democracy – anchored in voting rights and representative government – achieved extraordinary gains. Free elections, near-universal suffrage, and the peaceful transfer of power reshaped societies and expanded human freedom. But these achievements represent the promise of democracy, not its completion. Their book offers a hopeful, clear-eyed vision for what comes next. Drawing on groundbreaking citizens’ assemblies in Ireland, Canada, and France – as well as democratic innovations from more than a dozen countries – MacLeod and Johnson show how we can build on the legacy of the first act by creating new institutions that tap into the talents, judgement, and capabilities of ordinary people. They make the case that the public isn’t a risk to be managed, but a powerful resource ready to be harnessed and that the future depends on giving citizens real responsibility, not just a periodic vote. Smart, story-driven, and deeply grounded in political theory and practice, Democracy’s Second Act is for changemakers ready to move beyond cynicism and rebuild democracy for a new era.

"InfiniBand Architecture and Implementation" "InfiniBand Architecture and Implementation" is an authoritative, in-depth guide to one of the most advanced interconnect technologies driving today’s high-performance computing, enterprise, and AI infrastructures. Beginning with a thorough exploration of InfiniBand’s origins, fundamental concepts, and layered architecture, the book masterfully contrasts it with competing standards such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and NVLink. Readers are introduced to critical terminology and immersed in the evolution of hardware and software standards that have propelled InfiniBand’s widespread adoption across industries. The book systematically dissects InfiniBand’s technical underpinnings, from the physical and link layers to advanced network, transport, and management layers. It delves into the inner workings of fabric topologies, host adapters, switches, and state-of-the-art features like HDR and NDR, providing a clear blueprint for successful design, initialization, discovery, automation, and integration with distributed systems. Real-world implementation insights encompass integration with MPI, IPoIB, storage protocols, virtualization, and cutting-edge accelerator technologies such as GPUDirect—all while addressing the challenges of scaling, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in both single and distributed deployments. Designed for architects, engineers, and researchers, this comprehensive reference also addresses security, reliability, and compliance concerns in detail, presenting strategies for partitioning, access control, threat mitigation, high availability, and disaster recovery. The book concludes with a forward-looking perspective on emerging trends, future challenges, and case studies of large-scale deployments, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to master InfiniBand technology or to design and operate resilient, high-performance computing fabrics at scale.

"Designing for Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability in Modern Systems" In an era where the seamless operation of digital infrastructures underpins business continuity and user trust, "Designing for Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability in Modern Systems" presents a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices that define robust computing environments. This authoritative volume begins by demystifying the RAS triad—reliability, availability, and serviceability—offering readers both historical context and a rigorous framework for understanding how these non-functional attributes shape modern IT expectations and economic outcomes. From mainframes to cloud-native deployments, each chapter methodically reveals how the evolution of RAS intersects with the demands of today’s interconnected and heterogeneous systems. The book delves deep into the technical bedrock of reliability engineering, high availability design, and advanced serviceability. Readers will find thorough treatments of fault modeling, defense-in-depth redundancy, automated failover, and observability, anchored in both quantitative metrics and real-world validation methodologies such as chaos engineering and large-scale resilience testing. Essential attention is given to the interplay between hardware and software reliability, the challenges of distributed systems under the CAP theorem, and the integration of security and regulatory rigor—all supported by illuminating case studies, canonical best practices, and pragmatic anti-patterns to avoid. As technology frontiers shift, the final sections of the book look at the future of RAS, highlighting transformative trends including AI-driven predictive operations, RAS for edge and IoT systems, sustainable engineering practices, and the critical role of industry standards. Whether you are a systems architect, site reliability engineer, or technology leader, this book offers actionable insights, detailed patterns, and conceptual clarity for designing and operating resilient, highly available, and supportable systems at scale.

"Comprehensive Guide to Arduino Systems" "Comprehensive Guide to Arduino Systems" is a definitive reference for engineers, developers, and advanced hobbyists seeking to master every facet of Arduino-based embedded design. Drawing on in-depth explorations of hardware foundations, the book methodically examines microcontroller architectures, board selection criteria, robust power management, and the nuances of custom PCB design. Readers are equipped with expert insights into managing signal integrity, extending I/O capabilities, and thermal considerations, fostering the development of resilient and efficient hardware platforms tailored for demanding applications. Delving beyond the hardware, the guide presents advanced embedded programming practices, emphasizing efficient toolchain configuration, direct register manipulation, and meticulous memory optimization for AVR, ARM, and ESP microcontrollers. Comprehensive sections cover real-time event handling, error resilience, and robust testing methodologies, ensuring readers can build performant, fault-tolerant systems. Richly detailed chapters address digital and analog interfacing, sophisticated sensor and actuator integration, multi-protocol communication (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and industrial protocols), as well as secure over-the-air updates and networked IoT architectures. What sets this guide apart is its practical breadth, spanning real-time operating systems, multi-threaded design, scalable cloud and edge connectivity, and thorough security foundations—including cryptography and secure bootloaders. The book brings concepts to life through industry-relevant case studies in robotics, industrial automation, smart homes, biomedical devices, and distributed sensing networks. Whether developing innovative products or scaling educational platforms, readers will find actionable best practices and advanced design patterns for collaborative, forward-thinking Arduino system design.

"Playwright in Action" "Playwright in Action" is a comprehensive guide that illuminates every facet of modern browser automation using Microsoft’s Playwright framework. The book begins by grounding the reader in Playwright’s architectural fundamentals, its comparative advantages over other leading automation tools, and best practices for environment setup across multiple programming languages. With detailed explanations of browser driver models, device emulation, and advanced API integrations, it establishes a robust understanding for both newcomers and seasoned automation engineers. Across sequential chapters, readers are guided through sophisticated testing strategies, spanning resilient selector patterns, network interception, stateful browser context management, complex authentication workflows, and automation of native dialogs. The book devotes significant attention to creating robust, maintainable, and data-driven tests through patterns like the page object model, advanced synchronization methods, and visual regression techniques. It further integrates testing into modern DevOps pipelines with in-depth coverage of CI/CD, scalable cloud grid executions, and artifact management, ensuring tests can be executed reliably at scale. Advancing beyond core web automation, "Playwright in Action" explores device emulation, accessibility checks, regulatory compliance automation, and cross-platform strategies vital for enterprise-grade solutions. Extensive sections on security, privacy, extensibility, plugin development, and the intersection of UI with API testing empower teams to future-proof their testing efforts. Rounded out with real-world case studies, AI-driven automation approaches, and a forward-looking analysis of trends, this book is an indispensable resource for maximizing the impact, reliability, and efficiency of browser automation in any organization.

"PrimeFaces Solutions" "PrimeFaces Solutions" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide designed for architects, developers, and IT professionals seeking to master PrimeFaces in modern Java web applications. Beginning with an in-depth examination of PrimeFaces'' foundational architecture, the book details its seamless integration with JavaServer Faces (JSF), modular design, and the rich ecosystem of extensions and add-ons. Through expert guidance on theming, migration strategies, and understanding of the framework''s core modules, readers establish a strong technical foundation to build sophisticated, maintainable enterprise applications. The book delves deeply into advanced usage and customization, empowering readers to create dynamic, interactive, and globally accessible user interfaces. Topics such as component metadata, dynamic rendering, custom component development, and JavaScript API integration are explored alongside robust internationalization and localization strategies. Rich discussions on prime aspects of data handling—like real-time updates, data virtualization, integration with persistence layers, and stunning data visualizations—equip developers with the tools to manage high-volume, complex datasets effortlessly and securely. A holistic approach to enterprise readiness is maintained throughout, with dedicated chapters addressing performance optimization, security compliance, testing, continuous integration, and scalable cloud-native deployments. Furthermore, the book anticipates future trends, offering in-depth insights into micro-frontends, cross-stack integration with PrimeVue and PrimeNG, edge computing, and serverless paradigms. With its blend of practical techniques, best practices, and a forward-looking perspective, "PrimeFaces Solutions" is an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to excel in modern Java UI development.

"NFC Technology and Applications" "NFC Technology and Applications" is a comprehensive exploration of Near Field Communication, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the principles, protocols, and practical implementations that define this transformative technology. Beginning with the historical evolution of NFC from its RFID origins, the book methodically lays out the technical foundations, protocol architectures, and interoperability standards—including ISO/IEC and NFC Forum specifications—required to build reliable, cross-vendor communication systems. Readers are guided through the intricate layers of both hardware and software, covering controller and antenna design, tag manufacturing, power management, and system integration across mobile, wearable, and IoT platforms. The book delves deeply into the security, privacy, and regulatory landscape of NFC, equipping professionals and researchers with essential knowledge on threat models, cryptographic protocols, and compliance with global standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR. Comprehensive coverage of real-world applications—ranging from mobile payments and ticketing to digital identity, access control, healthcare solutions, and industrial automation—demonstrates how NFC is reshaping everyday transactions and interactions. Insights into authorization, fraud detection, user experience, and risk management complete an invaluable resource for deploying secure, user-friendly NFC solutions. As the NFC ecosystem advances, the book anticipates future technology trends, industry adoption, and emerging challenges through chapters on AI-driven applications, post-quantum security, ubiquitous computing, and new materials for flexible electronics. Analyses of performance, scalability, and reliability offer pragmatic guidance for large-scale deployments, while dedicated sections inspire ongoing research and innovation. With its structured approach and technical depth, "NFC Technology and Applications" stands as an authoritative reference for engineers, developers, system architects, and decision-makers shaping the future of connected devices.

"Union-Find Data Structures and Algorithms" "Union-Find Data Structures and Algorithms" delivers a comprehensive exploration of the mathematical foundations, core implementations, and advanced techniques underpinning one of computer science’s most essential data structures. Seamlessly blending rigorous theoretical exposition with practical engineering insights, the book opens with foundational concepts in set theory, graph connectivity, and complexity analysis—equipping readers with the intellectual tools necessary to grasp the delicacy and depth of union-find. Key chapters unpack classical and amortized complexity, the role of the inverse Ackermann function, and the subtleties of formal data type abstractions, ensuring that readers build a solid baseline before engaging with more advanced material. The volume proceeds to a detailed survey of fundamental and optimized union-find implementations, tracing the evolution from array-based and linked-list structures to forest representations and persistent variants. It devotes special attention to algorithmic heuristics—including union by size, union by rank, and sophisticated path compression techniques—offering empirical benchmarks and comparative analyses that underscore both theoretical and real-world performance. Advanced sections tackle lower bounds, optimality proofs, and the challenges of dynamic updates, deletion, and parallelization, drawing clear connections to contemporary needs in distributed systems and high-performance computing. A hallmark of this text is its devotion to bridging theory with application. Through in-depth case studies, readers discover union-find’s pivotal role in minimizing spanning trees, processing large-scale graphs, enabling image segmentation, powering distributed consensus, and facilitating efficient clustering in data analysis and machine learning. The book concludes with forward-looking discussions on research frontiers, from quantum algorithms to privacy-aware and fault-tolerant systems, making it an indispensable reference for researchers, engineers, and students seeking a nuanced, authoritative treatment of union-find data structures in both classical and emerging domains.

"Optimal Pathfinding with A-Star Algorithms" "Optimal Pathfinding with A-Star Algorithms" delivers a comprehensive and rigorous exploration of modern pathfinding theory and practice, centering on the powerful A* family of search algorithms. The book systematically builds foundational knowledge, covering problem formulation, essential graph theory, complexity analysis, and the principles of both uninformed and informed search. Through clear explanations and detailed mathematical formalism, it lays the groundwork necessary for understanding what distinguishes A*-based approaches from other search strategies, making it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and advanced students alike. Moving far beyond the canonical A* algorithm, the text delves into advanced heuristic construction, algorithmic optimizations, and scalable deployment in distributed or resource-constrained settings. Readers are guided through topics such as memory-efficient heuristic design, dynamic replanning, hierarchical and parallel implementations, and the intricacies of multi-agent and multi-objective pathfinding. This breadth ensures relevance to a wide spectrum of real-world applications—from robotics and autonomous vehicles to intelligent game agents and logistics systems—while maintaining a deep focus on optimality, completeness, and computational efficiency. In its final chapters, the book turns to pressing challenges at the forefront of the field, including security, robustness in adversarial environments, experimental benchmarking, and the integration of learning-based techniques. Emerging directions like quantum and probabilistic computing, energy-efficient planning, and human-in-the-loop systems are thoroughly surveyed, reflecting the ongoing evolution and multidisciplinary reach of A*-driven research. With its combination of theoretical rigor and practical insight, "Optimal Pathfinding with A-Star Algorithms" stands as an indispensable guide for those seeking mastery over the science and engineering of intelligent search.

"Cilium: Architecture, Networking, and Security in Kubernetes" "Cilium: Architecture, Networking, and Security in Kubernetes" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to modern cloud-native networking. Bridging the gap between foundational eBPF concepts and production-grade Kubernetes deployments, this book demystifies the architecture, operational models, and security frameworks that make Cilium the premier choice for scalable, secure, and observable networking in dynamic container environments. Readers will find an in-depth exploration of Cilium’s agent, operator, and Hubble architecture, alongside robust comparative insights with traditional CNI plugins, all rooted in real-world deployment paradigms for clusters of any scale. At its core, the book systematically unpacks Cilium’s innovative network policy model, advanced pod connectivity, and high-performance load balancing, revealing how eBPF powers next-generation data paths, service discovery, and kube-proxy replacement. A dedicated focus on observability with Hubble, integration with industry-standard monitoring tools, and approaches for long-term analytics provides practitioners with actionable guidance for maintaining robust visibility and control. Security professionals will appreciate in-depth sections on L3/L7 network policies, runtime threat detection, regulatory compliance, and practical incident response tailored to modern Kubernetes clusters. This essential resource serves architects, platform engineers, and security teams alike, detailing best practices for scalability, reliability, and seamless integration with service meshes, multi-cloud environments, and managed Kubernetes platforms. With prescriptive troubleshooting frameworks, advanced eBPF customization guidance, and forward-looking insights on the evolving Kubernetes networking landscape, "Cilium: Architecture, Networking, and Security in Kubernetes" empowers readers to design, secure, and operate resilient cloud-native networks with confidence.

"Essential Manjaro Linux" Essential Manjaro Linux is a comprehensive guide for system administrators, power users, and enthusiasts seeking to master Manjaro Linux—a distribution renowned for blending Arch’s cutting-edge foundation with user-friendly stability. Drawing on the project’s rich history, the book begins by situating Manjaro within the broader GNU/Linux ecosystem, exploring its philosophy, governance, and unique approach to accessibility. Readers are guided through Manjaro’s robust branching model, release strategies, and the evolving landscape of supported hardware platforms, from desktops and laptops to ARM devices and enterprise deployments. Delving into practical application, Essential Manjaro Linux offers expert instruction on installation, deployment, and automated provisioning across diverse environments. It provides detailed walkthroughs on advanced bootloader configurations, encrypted storage, multi-boot systems, and at-scale automation techniques. The book covers core system management—including filesystem architecture, systemd operations, and intricate permission models—while also addressing package management through pacman, integration with the Arch User Repository (AUR), and modern universal packaging formats such as Flatpak and Snap, all within a security-conscious framework. Beyond system fundamentals, this guide explores advanced topics essential for professionals: kernel management, hardware enablement, enterprise-grade networking, firewalling, and privacy. Chapters on desktop environments and window managers provide both technical insights and practical tips for optimizing user experience and accessibility. Readers will also find in-depth coverage on system security, scripting, maintenance automation, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and virtualization. With its blend of conceptual clarity and actionable detail, Essential Manjaro Linux is an indispensable reference for leveraging the full power of Manjaro in any computing context.

"Jetty Essentials" "Jetty Essentials" is a comprehensive guide tailored for developers and architects seeking to master the Jetty server, one of Java’s most versatile and lightweight servlet containers. The book’s methodical progression begins with Jetty’s modular design and core architecture, providing crystal-clear explanations of server lifecycle, threading models, handler chains, advanced connector configuration, and robust class loading strategies. Whether deploying Jetty standalone or embedding it within applications and microservices, readers are given hands-on guidance for advanced configuration, modular customization, monitoring, and multi-context management in both traditional and cloud-native environments. Delving deep into servlet container mechanics, "Jetty Essentials" illuminates servlet specification compliance, context isolation, dynamic registration, high-availability session management, and sophisticated request customization techniques for HTTP and WebSocket protocols. Readers will gain practical expertise in hardening Jetty deployments with advanced security configurations, including TLS, authentication and authorization schemes, access control, OWASP best practices, and runtime security auditing—all essential for today’s enterprise workloads. Equipped with dedicated chapters on performance tuning, scalability, modern protocol support (WebSockets, HTTP/2), and cloud-native deployment patterns, this book arms professionals with proven patterns for zero-downtime deployments, reactive integrations, and advanced caching solutions. The final chapters focus on extensibility, observability, testing, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring that Jetty-based solutions are reliable, scalable, and responsive in production. "Jetty Essentials" is the authoritative reference for unlocking Jetty’s full potential, from foundational concepts to advanced operations in dynamic and distributed environments.

"OpenWrt Essentials" OpenWrt Essentials provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to mastering OpenWrt, the open-source Linux-based operating system at the forefront of modern embedded networking. Starting from the system''s architectural foundations and design principles, this book offers an in-depth exploration of OpenWrt’s build system, package management, process control, and platform-specific optimizations. Readers will gain clear insights into the historical evolution of OpenWrt and learn to navigate the nuances of device selection, custom firmware image creation, and mass deployment strategies, supported by best practices in backup, disaster recovery, and system bootstrapping. The book delves into advanced networking topics, equipping professionals with expertise in configuring robust network topologies, VLANs, dual-stack routing, wireless optimization, and policy-driven segmentation for high-availability and multi-tenant environments. Comprehensive sections on security cover every facet of system hardening, user authentication, firewall management, encrypted communications, intrusion detection, and secure firmware updates, ensuring administrators can maintain strong defense-in-depth across deployment scales. True to its hands-on ethos, OpenWrt Essentials also empowers users to extend and customize their systems, with detailed coverage of package and LuCI application development, automation with UCI and scripting, system telemetry, and remote device orchestration. Special emphasis is placed on API integration, cloud and edge management, IoT deployments, and performance tuning for resource-constrained scenarios. Whether scaling enterprise fleets, enabling edge analytics, or contributing to the OpenWrt community, this book serves as the definitive reference for unleashing the full potential of OpenWrt in today’s connected world.

''The Ancient Customs of the City of Hereford'' is a fascinating look at the social and cultural customs that have shaped this historic English city. Author Richard Johnson offers a detailed description of the many rituals and traditions that have been observed in Hereford for centuries, including customs related to law, politics, religion, and everyday life. With its rich historical detail and engaging writing style, ''The Ancient Customs of the City of Hereford'' is a must-read for anyone interested in English history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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In ''An Address to the Inhabitants of the Colonies, Established,'' Richard Johnson presents a compelling examination of colonial society, underscoring the social, political, and economic conditions faced by inhabitants during a pivotal era of transformation. The text exemplifies an eloquent prose style that combines persuasive rhetoric with moral reflection, urging colonial residents to engage in thoughtful self-governance and cooperative action. Rich in historical context, Johnson''s treatise responds to the anxieties of a society grappling with British imperial authority and the burgeoning desire for autonomy, making it a vital document for understanding the philosophical underpinning of early American revolutionary sentiments. Richard Johnson, an influential figure in the early colonial period, was deeply rooted in the political landscape and social dilemmas facing the colonies. His background as an engaged citizen and his involvement in the emerging dialogue on governance provided him with unique insights into the aspirations and grievances of colonial inhabitants. This work reflects his advocacy for unity among colonists, illuminating the complexities of identity and allegiance in a time of upheaval and change. For readers interested in the intersections of literature, political philosophy, and colonial history, Johnson''s ''An Address to the Inhabitants of the Colonies, Established'' serves as an essential text. It not only provides a window into the minds of early American thinkers but also encourages contemporary readers to ponder the intricate fabric of social responsibility and civic engagement.

Democracy in the United States is under threat. The Trump administration’s attack on the legacy of the civil rights movement is undermining America’s claims to be a multi-racial democracy. This moment of peril has worrying parallels with a previous era of American history. The gains of the Reconstruction era after the civil war, which saw African Americans given full democratic rights, were totally reversed within a generation. There is a serious risk that the advances of the civil rights era – the ‘Second Reconstruction’ – will go the same way unless we learn from the past and appreciate that American democracy has never been a story of linear progress. Skilfully analysing the similarities – and the differences – between the 1870s and the 2010s, Johnson outlines a political strategy for avoiding a disastrous repetition of history in in the twilight of the Second Reconstruction. Anyone interested in seeing the Trump presidency in wider historical context, from students of race, politics and history in the US to the interested general reader, will find this book an essential and sobering guide to our past – and, if we’re not careful, our future.

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NOTE: This "Books a la Carte" edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value--this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For courses in Technical Communication. Fully centralizes the computer in the technical workplace, presenting how writers use computers throughout their communication process. The networked computer, from smartphone to mainframe, has become the central hub of written, spoken, and visual communication in today''s scientific and technical workplace. Firmly rooted in core rhetorical principles, Technical Communication Strategies for Today presents computers as thinking tools that powerfully influence how we develop, produce, design, and deliver technical documents and presentations. This popular text helps communicators draft and design documents, prepare material for print and web publication, and make oral presentations. Speaking to today''s readers, the narrative is "chunked," so that readable portions of text are combined with graphics and can be "raided" by readers seeking the information they need. Retaining these features, the Third Edition of Technical Communication Strategies for Today also marks an important shift to drawing readers'' attention to the centralization of innovation and entrepreneurship in the technical workplace. Revised chapters, new case studies, and new exercises and projects demonstrate that those who know how to write clearly, speak persuasively, and design functional and attractive texts will be the most likely to succeed in today''s innovation-based and entrepreneurial workplace. Technical Communication Strategies for Today , 3rd Edition is also available via Revel(tm), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more. You can also purchase a loose-leaf print reference to complement Revel Technical Communication Strategies for Today . This is optional.

For courses in English Composition. This version of Writing Today has been updated to reflect the 8th Edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016)* Organized by genre--practical for college and career Writing Today , 3rd Edition introduces individuals to the conventions of writing memoirs, profiles, literary analyses, arguments, research papers, and more. Each chapter features a step-by-step process for composing within a given genre, as well as exemplary professional readings to promote rhetorical knowledge and critical analysis. The 42 short chapters, the chunked writing style, and visual instruction work to ensure that individuals will transfer the skills and strategies practiced to their lives and careers. From its graphic "Quick Start Guides" to its "Write This" prompts, Writing Today challenges individuals to extend the boundaries of their writing abilities as they practice composing for the real world. * The 8th Edition introduces sweeping changes to the philosophy and details of MLA works cited entries. Responding to the "increasing mobility of texts," MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. These changes, then, align with current best practices in the teaching of writing which privilege inquiry and critical thinking over rote recall and rule-following.

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Instantly and accurately diagnose and treat the full range of pediatric skin problems "The focus on quick recognition of pediatric dermatologic conditions and pediatric illnesses makes this atlas an asset in the office. The ease of reference is fantastic. This will replace the dermatology reference I currently use. 3 Stars."--Doody''s Review Service Modeled after Fitzpatrick''s Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, the world''s most widely-used dermatologic reference, this point-of-care atlas provides large, detailed, full-color photographs of skin diseases in children along with the latest management and treatment recommendations. You''ll find everything you need to confidently assess, diagnose, and manage diseases of the skin, hair, and nails of pediatric patients in a busy clinical environment. Each illness or disorder features a logical easy-to-read presentation that includes: Epidemiology Pathophysiology History Physical Examination Differential Diagnosis Laboratory Evaluation Course and Prognosis Treatment and Prevention/Management (with approved pediatric dosages) One or two full-color photographs Featuring more than 350 clear, crisp full-color photographs and coverage that spans everything from disorders of blood and lymph vessels to cutaneous bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, Color Atlas & Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology is the fastest and most reliable way to confirm your next pediatric diagnosis.

Long before there was the Super Bowl, the NBA Championship, the Final Four, or the World Cup, there was the World Series. In the beginning, men in derbies sat in the outfield and marveled at Mathewson and McGraw. Today, fans congregate in sports bars, staring at screens big enough to see which players have shaved that day. For a century, the World Series has captured the nation’s imagination. The drama has included Willie Mays’s catch, of course, and Reggie Jackson’s home runs, and the gratifying day when Walter Johnson finally won. But the plot lines have also featured the audacious fixing of the 1919 Series and the unlikely heroics of various journeymen never much heard of before the span of a few brilliant autumn days, and never much heard of since. There has been one perfect game. There have been any number of perfectly inexplicable managerial decisions, not all of them made by managers of the Red Sox. There has been drama, comedy, and pathos. Fall Classics is a collection of the best writing about the World Series in its first hundred years. Certainly it is a kind of history of the event. It is also a catalog of the work of some of the most accomplished and entertaining writers of the past century, since the World Series has drawn to itself not only our best sports scribblers, but many writers who wouldn’t have dreamed of writing about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Final Four, or even the Super Bowl. Here you’ll find Jimmy Breslin telling Damon Runyon’s fantastic story of how he got the scoop on where Grover Cleveland Alexander spent the first innings of a seventh game he eventually won. (Hint: It wasn’t the bullpen.) Satchel Paige recalls his experience of finally getting to pitch in the Series in 1948. Red Smith writes about Willie Mays’s last hurrah with the Mets in 1973 against the A’s. And Peter Gammons and Roger Angell give their takes on the two most famous game sixes of all, Gammons on 1975 and Angell on 1986. The games and the memories go on. For every fan whose heart yearns for a bleacher seat, a ballpark frank, and a slice of October Americana, Fall Classics is a treasure.

This is the story of six extraordinary men who each built something from nothing, redefined the automotive industry after World War II, and redirected its course for the future: Henry Ford II (visionary autocrat with an iron will), Shoichiro Honda (most successful automotive entrepreneur since Henry Ford I), Eberhard von Kuenheim (founder of the modern BMW), Lee Iacocca, Ferdinand Piech (builder of Volkswagen Group) and Robert Lutz (who left retirement at 70 and is still highly influential at General Motors). What made them special was the sheer volume of fundamental change they brought to the largest industry in the history of the world. They not only re-shaped the auto business, the six made a sizable dent in the societies they lived in. To a man they were great cognitive thinkers. Their minds worked with animal speed, even instinct speed. But more than anything these were brave and cantankerous souls who rode the waves of history. Each could see the future. They could just make it out-sometimes imperfectly, but could see it nonetheless. They took a business that had begun to mature and decline by the 1930s and found ways to make it fresh and whole again.- The compelling story of the global car business over the past half-century.- A lively and engaging narrative that recounts some times collaborative, sometimes archly antagonistic interactions among the men- Full of business revelations at the highest level, written by a journalist operating at the heart of the industry- Global appeal that shows how automotive groups in the USA, Europe and Asia have influenced each other- A business story interlaced with personal details that explains why the six were determined to be successfulAbout the AuthorFor two decades, Richard Johnson has worked for Crain Communications, publisher of the world''s leading automotive business publications. Founding editor of Crain''s Automotive News Europe, he has been a reporter and editor for the group in Detroit, Tokyo, Frankfurt and London. He is currently a senior editor with Automotive News in Detroit and regularly talks to the most senior executives in the leading car manufacturing groups.

`This is a tour de force... It combines luminous discussion of the core conceptual issues of cultural studies, with a hard-headed, practical sense of how research in the field gets done. The result is a seriously smart, comprehensive survey of the whole terrain of cultural studies itself. This is a book on methods which readers will be able to make their own; and which -- uniquely in the genre -- will keep them buzzing′ - Bill Schwarz, Queen Mary University of London ′The Practice of Cultural Studies is an original introduction to the field. It offers a sophisticated "how-to" guide to doing research in cultural studies. From the difficulties of formulating a problem to the unique articulations of specific methodologies in cultural studies, students will find this book both useful and challenging′ - Professor Lawrence Grossberg, University of North Carolina What is distinctive about cultural research? How does one do Cultural Studies? Unlike many other disciplines, cultural studies has not been explict about the nature of its practice. This book aims to redress the balance in favour of those who are studying culture by providing a comprehensive guide to researching and writing. Based on the methods course at Nottingham Trent and addressed to advanced undergraduates, Masters Level students and those just commencing a PhD, this book aims to provide an overview of specific research traditions in cultural studies, whilst also situating those traditions in their historical context. The Practice of Cultural Studies: · Identifies the main methods of researching culture · Demonstrates how theory can inform and enable the practice of research · Explores the ways in which research practices and methods both produce and are produced by knowledge · Looks at the implications of the ′cultural turn′ for disciplines other than cultural studies The Practice of Cultural Studies will be an essential text for students of cultural studies and a useful guide to others studying culture in a range of disciplinary contexts across the humanities and social sciences.

This pioneering anthology of Middle English prologues and other excerpts from texts written between 1280 and 1520 is one of the largest collections of vernacular literary theory from the Middle Ages yet published and the first to focus attention on English literary theory before the sixteenth century. It edits, introduces, and glosses some sixty excerpts, all of which reflect on the problems and opportunities associated with writing in the &"mother tongue&" during a period of revolutionary change for the English language. The excerpts fall into three groups, illustrating the strategies used by medieval writers to establish their cultural authority, the ways they constructed audiences and readerships, and the models they offered for the process of reading. Taken together, the excerpts show how vernacular texts reflected and contributed to the formation of class, gender, professional, and national identity. They open windows onto late medieval debates on women''s and popular literacy, on the use of the vernacular for religious instruction or Bible translation, on the complex metaphorical associations contained within the idea of the vernacular, and on the cultural and political role of the &"courtly&" writing associated with Chaucer and his successors. Besides the excerpts, the book contains five essays that propose new definitions of medieval literary theory, discuss the politics of Middle English writing, the relation of medieval book production to notions of authorship, and the status of the prologue as a genre, and compare the role of the medieval vernacular to that of postcolonial literatures. The book includes a substantial glossary that constitutes the first mapping of the language and terms of Middle English literary theory. The Idea of the Vernacular will be an invaluable asset not only to Middle English survey courses but to courses in English literary and cultural history and courses on the history of literary theory.