César Aira, Chris Andrews, "How I Became a Nun"
English | 2007 | pages: 128 | ISBN: 0811216314 | EPUB | 0,3 mb
"A good story and first-rate social science."―New York Times Book Review. A sinisterly funny modern-day Through the Looking Glass that begins with cyanide poisoning and ends in strawberry ice cream.

Gary T. Chmielewski, "How Did That Get to My House? Television"
English | 2013 | ASIN: B00H7OVFB0 | EPUB | pages: 24 | 3.1 mb
Describes how Television programs are developed and transmitted across the airwaves and into homes, schools, and offices.

Housing Markets & Planning Policy By Colin Jones, Craig Watkins(auth.)
2009 | 217 Pages | ISBN: 1405175206 | PDF | 2 MB
Housing systems in many countries are now more market-oriented than ever before. This is particularly true of the UK, where there is heightened interest in the ability of the market to deliver new housing, as well as considerable debate among housing academics and policy makers over the extent to which policy instruments can be used to steer market processes. This increased market orientation means a greater understanding of market economics is needed. The challenges of providing affordable housing, while simultaneously addressing the problems of low demand housing in some areas, together with the revitalisation of neighbourhoods in need of renewal, also underline the need for a better understanding of the structure and operation of housing markets at local and neighbourhood level. This timely contribution to the field addresses the main housing and planning policy challenges in the UK today. It does so by examining the structure and operation of the urban housing system and then exploring both conceptual and empirical analyses of the workings of the market. The authors then consider the lessons for policy makers, discussing the limitations of the policy framework and considering the strategies for integrating market information into the analysis undertaken in practice. Housing Markets & Planning Policy is an invaluable advanced text for students of land economy, land management, urban planning, housing and urban studies. The authors provide a uniquely detailed analysis of an important policy area that builds on a strong theoretical basis drawn from housing economics. With the challenges posed by the instability of the housing market, it will be of particular interest to academic researchers, policy-makers and housing and planning practitioners.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-10): Chapter 2 The Housing Problem (pages 11-39): Chapter 3 Spatial Structure of Housing Markets (pages 41-67): Chapter 4 Understanding Housing Submarkets (pages 69-89): Chapter 5 Dynamics of the Housing Market (pages 91-114): Chapter 6 Planning for the Housing Market (pages 115-139): Chapter 7 Planning Policies and the Market (pages 141-162): Chapter 8 Conclusions and the Way Forward (pages 163-188):

James B Waldram, "Hound Pound Narrative: Sexual Offender Habilitation and the Anthropology of Therapeutic Intervention"
English | 2012 | pages: 284 | ISBN: 0520272552, 0520272560 | PDF | 1,4 mb
This is a detailed ethnographic study of a therapeutic prison unit in Canada for the treatment of sexual offenders. Utilizing extensive interviews and participant-observation over an eighteen month period of field work, the author takes the reader into the depths of what prison inmates commonly refer to as the "hound pound." James Waldram provides a rich and powerful glimpse into the lives and treatment experiences of one of society's most hated groups. He brings together a variety of theoretical perspectives from psychological and medical anthropology, narrative theory, and cognitive science to capture the nature of sexual offender treatment, from the moment inmates arrive at the treatment facility to the day they are relased. This book explores the implications of an outside world that balks at any notion that sexual offenders can somehow be treated and rendered harmless. The author argues that the aggressive and confrontational nature of the prison's treatment approach is counterproductive to the goal of what he calls "habilitation" - the creation of pro-social and moral individuals rendered safe for our communities.

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 40 By
2012 | 450 Pages | ISBN: 1118345835 | PDF | 3 MB
Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachersContent: Chapter 1 Postharvest Biology and Technology of Cut Flowers and Potted Plants (pages 1-54): Michael S. Reid and Cai?Zhong JiangChapter 2 Water Relations of Cut Flowers: An Update (pages 55-106): Wouter G. van DoornChapter 3 Factors Involved in Fruit Calcium Deficiency Disorders (pages 107-146): Sergio Tonetto de Freitas and Elizabeth J. MitchamChapter 4 Rhubarb: Botany, Horticulture, and Genetic Resources (pages 147-182): Danny L. Barney and Kim E. HummerChapter 5 Ancient Dates and their Potential Use in Breeding (pages 183-213): Shimshon Ben?Yehoshua and Liat Josefsberg Ben?YehoshuaChapter 6 The Cucurbits and Nightshades of Renaissance England: John Gerard and William Shakespeare (pages 215-257): Jules Janick, Harry S. Paris and Marie?Christine DaunayChapter 7 Greenhouse Cover Technology (pages 259-396): Johannes F. J. Max, Ulrich Schurr, Hans?Jurgen Tantau, Urbanus N. Mutwiwa, Thomas Hofmann and Andreas Ulbrich

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 39 By
2012 | 466 Pages | ISBN: 1118096789 | PDF | 3 MB
Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers. Content: Chapter 1 Frankincense, Myrrh, and Balm of Gilead: Ancient Spices of Southern Arabia and Judea (pages 1-76): Shimshon Ben?Yehoshua, Carole Borowitz and Lumir Ondrej HanusChapter 2 Advances in the Biology and Management of Monosporascus Vine Decline and Wilt of Melons and Other Cucurbits (pages 77-120): Roni Cohen, Shimon Pivonia, Kevin M. Crosby and Ray D. MartynChapter 3 Ornamental Grasses in the United States (pages 121-152): Mary Hockenberry MeyerChapter 4 Mediterranean Stone Pine: Botany and Horticulture (pages 153-201): Sven Mutke, Rafael Calama, Santiago C. Gonzalez?Martinez, Gregorio Montero, F. Javier Gordo, David Bono and Luis GilChapter 5 Pointed Gourd: Botany and Horticulture (pages 203-238): Sanjeev Kumar and B. D. SinghChapter 6 Physiology and Functions of Fruit Pigments: An Ecological and Horticultural Perspective (pages 239-271): Willem J. SteynChapter 7 Ginger: Botany and Horticulture (pages 273-388): V. A. Parthasarathy, V. Srinivasan, R. R. Nair, T. John Zachariah, A. Kumar and D. PrasathChapter 8 Annatto: Botany and Horticulture (pages 389-419): Freddy Leal and Claret Michelangeli de Clavijo

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 33 By
2007 | 462 Pages | ISBN: 0471732141 | PDF | 31 MB
Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year. These articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.Content: Chapter 1 Genetic Resources of Kiwifruit: Domestication and Breeding (pages 1-121): A. Ross Ferguson and Hongwen HuangChapter 2 Garlic: Botany and Horticulture (pages 123-172): Rina KamenetskyChapter 3 Black Pepper: Botany and Horticulture (pages 173-266): V. A. Parthasarathy, B. Sasikumar, R. R. Nair and K. Johnson GeorgeChapter 4 Biology and Management of Weedy Root Parasites (pages 267-349): D. M. Joel, J. Hershenhorn, H. Eizenberg, R. Aly, G. Ejeta, P. J. Rich, J. K. Ransom, J. Sauerborn and D. RubialesChapter 5 Controlling Biotic Factors that Cause Postharvest Losses of Fresh Market Tomatoes (pages 351-391): M. J. Mahovic, J. A. Bartz and K. R. SchneiderChapter 6 The Master Gardener Program 1972-2005 (pages 393-420): Mary Hockenberry Meyer

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 32 By
2006 | 487 Pages | ISBN: 0471732168 | PDF | 7 MB
Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commerical importance. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year. These articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.Content: Chapter 1 Analyzing Fruit Tree Architecture: Implications for Tree Management and Fruit Production (pages 1-61): E. Costes, P. E. Lauri and J. L. RegnardChapter 2 Peach Orchard Systems (pages 63-109): Richard P. Marini and Luca Corelli?GrappadelliChapter 3 Irrigation Scheduling and Evaluation of Tree Water Status in Deciduous Orchards (pages 111-165): Amos NaorChapter 4 Leucadendron: A Major Proteaceous Floricultural Crop (pages 167-228): Jaacov Ben?Jaacov and Avner SilberChapter 5 Chinese Jujube: Botany and Horticulture (pages 229-298): Mengjun LiuChapter 6 Taxus spp.: Botany, Horticulture, and Source of Anti?Cancer Compounds (pages 299-327): John M. DeLong and Robert K. PrangeChapter 7 The Genus Allium: A Developmental and Horticultural Analysis (pages 329-378): Rina Kamenetsky and Haim D. RabinowitchChapter 8 The Invasive Plant Debate: A Horticultural Perspective (pages 379-445): Alex X. Niemiera and Guy Phillips

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 31 By
2005 | 424 Pages | ISBN: 0471666947 | PDF | 8 MB
Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Published in two volumes, twice each year, these articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.Content: Chapter 1 Particle Films: A New Technology for Agriculture (pages 1-44): D. Michael Glenn and Gary J. PuterkaChapter 2 The Foliage Plant Industry (pages 45-110): Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny and David J. NormanChapter 3 Fruit Drop in Mango (pages 111-153): Zora Singh, Aman Ullah Malik and Thomas L. DavenportChapter 4 The Physiology of Adaptation and Yield Expression in Olive (pages 155-229): D. J. Connor and E. FereresChapter 5 Crop Load Interactions in Apple (pages 231-290): Jens N. Wunsche and Ian B. FergusonChapter 6 Chestnut: Botany, Horticulture, and Utilization (pages 291-347): Giancarlo Bounous and Daniela Torello MarinoniChapter 7 The North American Pawpaw: Botany and Horticulture (pages 349-382): Kirk W. Pomper and Desmond R. Layne

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 27 By
2001 | 387 Pages | ISBN: 0471387908 | PDF | 23 MB
Horticultural Reviews is an ongoing series presenting state-of-the-art review articles on research in the production of commercial horticultural crops: vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.Content: Chapter 1 The Molecular Biology of Flowering (pages 1-39): Steve van NockerChapter 2 Floral Homeotic Gene Regulation (pages 41-77): Robert G. Franks and Zhongchi LiuChapter 3 Lingonberry: Botany and Horticulture (pages 79-123): Inger Hjalmarsson and Rodomiro OrtizChapter 4 Caper Bush: Botany and Horticulture (pages 125-188): Gabriel O. SozziChapter 5 Water Relations and Irrigation Scheduling in Grapevine (pages 189-225): M. H. Behboudian and Zora SinghChapter 6 Physiology and Biochemistry of Superficial Scald of Apples and Pears 227 (pages 227-267): Morris IngleChapter 7 Health Functional Phytochemicals of Fruit (pages 269-315): Wilhelmina KaltChapter 8 Producing Sods over Plastic in Soilless Media (pages 317-351): Henry F. Decker