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Comprised of twenty-nine newly commissioned essays, A Companion to Hume examines the depth of the philosophies and influence of the legacies attributed to one of history s most remarkable thinkers.

Comprised of essays by top scholars in the field, this volume offers detailed overviews of philosophical issues raised by biology.

'Virtue Ethics' is an approach to normative ethical theory that takes the consideration of character as fundamental to ethical reflection. This book collects classical sources and central expressions of this tradition. It includes Aristotle, the classical source of 'nonmoral' virtue theory, and is intended for those interested in normative theory.

Contractarianism and contractualism are instances of an approach to normative ethical theory that stresses reciprocity and mutual consent. This book collects both classical sources and discussions of these approaches to philosophical ethics. It includes work by Hobbes, Rousseau, and Kant, and is intended for those interested in normative ethics.

Consequentialism is a major approach to normative ethical theory, which considers the production of good and prevention of bad consequences the touchstone of the moral evaluation. This work brings together both the main classical sources and the central contemporary expressions of this position.

This text presents classic essays on the conceptual and theoretical problems in the study of vision. In a style that is accessible to the non-expert, it lays out core issues in the theory of vision and then sets up a dialogue on the topics among philosophers and psychologists, past and present.

* Contains significant historical and contemporary discussions of the problem of evil. * Features responses by contemporary philosophers that clarify ideas in the historically important essays. * Sketches an explanation of why God might need to permit the terrible evils that abound in our world. .

A collection of classic and contemporary philosophical reflections on the nature of truth. It features four sections on the important theories of truth - correspondence, pragmatist, coherence, and deflationary theories. It covers the correspondence theory and deflationism.

This text brings together a range of thinking on democratic theory. It covers a number of issues ranging from the moral significance of political equality to the importance of political deliberation. There is a common emphasis on normative questions about justification, legitimacy, and obligation.

Presents a collection of classic and contemporary contributions to debates about social justice. This book offers coverage of contemporary discussions, including theoretical pieces by John Rawls, Robert Nozick and Ronald Dworkin. It contains papers that apply theories of justice to issues, such as gender and the family, and world poverty.

This volume brings together important readings on personal identity theory. A detailed introductory historical essay by the editors traces the evolution of personal identity theory in the West from classical Greece to the 20th-century.

Ellis and Calne's Lecture Notes in General Surgery is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the fundamentals of general surgery while systematically covering all the clinical surgical problems that a student or doctor in training may encounter and about which they need to know.The text includes principles of treatment that have been written at a level to inform the medical student and doctor in training. The text features color illustrations throughout and includes electronic access to a wide range of extra material including case studies, radiological and clinical images, and biographies.Sample topics discussed in Ellis and Calne's Lecture Notes in General Surgery include:* Surgical strategy, human factors in surgery, fluid and nutrition management, preoperative assessment, postoperative complications, acute infections, tumours, and shock* Trauma surgery, burns, the skin and its adnexae, arterial disease, the heart and thoracic aorta, and the chest and lungs* The brain and meninges, head injury, the spine, peripheral nerve injuries, the oral cavity and the salivary glands* The oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, the surgery of obesity, the small intestine, the appendix, the colon, and the rectum and anal canal* The kidney, ureter, bladder, testes and prostateTrusted by generations of medical students, including the current authors, the clinical emphasis of Ellis and Calne's Lecture Notes in General Surgery makes this an essential reference for all those wishing to learn more about general surgery. It is also a perfect revision text for medical students and junior surgeons taking the MRCS examination.For more information on the complete range of Wiley medical student and junior doctor publishing, please visit: www.wiley.comTo receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at www.wiley.com/emailThis new edition is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see http://www.wiley.com/buy/9781119862482All content reviewed by students for studentsWiley Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind.If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewmedicalbooks.com to find out more.

PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SURGERYExplore the leading textbook of pediatric cardiac surgery in this easy-to-read and beautifully illustrated volumeThe field of pediatric cardiovascular surgery includes not only heart surgery for infants and children, but also adult heart surgery to correct congenital heart defects which have been present since birth. As infant mortality from heart defects declines and patients with congenital heart defects live increasingly long and healthy lives, new challenges emerge and as such, the need for introductions to this life-saving field has never been greater.For more than thirty years, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery has met this need with an accessible, comprehensive textbook used by professionals at every level of the field. Featuring full color illustrations, this book offers an introduction to the science of cardiovascular development before moving to detailed analysis of defects in different areas of the heart and their corrective procedures. This updated fifth edition incorporates the latest science to remain the indispensable work on this subject.In Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, 5th edition readers will also find:* Contributions from over 75 national and international experts in the field* Stunning anatomical illustrations by Rachid Idriss* New chapters reflecting cutting-edge research, as well as new material throughout pertaining to cardiac imaging and medical educationPediatric Cardiac Surgery is essential for pediatric and adult cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and all medical professionals working with pediatric or adult cardiovascular patients.

An accessible and engaging anthology of readings focused specifically on applied ethics issues of sexual moralitySexual Ethics: An Anthology addresses conceptual, ethical, and public policy issues about sex, providing a balanced and non-sectarian discussion of many of today's most important and controversial moral topics. Covering a broad range of contemporary sexual ethics issues, this easily accessible textbook includes explications and point/counterpoint pieces on the definition of sex and sexual orientation, sexual harassment and rape law, sexual discrimination, age of consent, marriage and adultery, online affairs, gay marriage, polygamy and polyamory, sexual orientation change therapy, transgender and sex reassignment surgery, intersexed infants and surgery, pornography, prostitution, psychiatric classifications of sexuality disorders, and specific paraphilias. Organized around six broad themes--Consent, Marriage, Homosexuality, Transgender, Commerce, and Paraphilias--Sexual Ethics presents multiple sides of each issue, offering diverse perspectives on critical topics, supported by relevant philosophical arguments, position papers, psychological studies, government regulations, and court rulings.Sexual Ethics is particularly designed to provide a ready-made course in sexual ethics, with several major elements ideally suited for classroom instructors and students:* Includes an introductory chapter on key definitional, conceptual, and theoretical issues* Features "Framing Questions" for each section that address a major moral or policy issue and highlights the pro/con nature of the readings (e.g., How should we define rape? Should pornography be protected as free speech?)* Features a short summary at the beginning of each reading, including the topic, major points, and conclusion, very helpful for instructor planning* Features 15 "Discussion Starters" that help students start thinking critically and talking about sexual ethics before doing any reading* Features 45 brief "Decision Cases" drawn from major media stories especially relevant to the college student context, including college virginity, male rape, child pornography on television, college sexual harassment, faux-bisexuality, fraternity party sex, transgender inclusion, race and sex, asexuality, bromances, campus pride groups, fetishes and kink, online sex, Title IX mandatory reporting, transgender sports competition, religious diversity and sex, sex education, feminists working at sexually exploitative jobs, cancel culture, and robot sex. These cases are ideal for class discussion, class presentations, and research paper topics.Sexual Ethics: An Anthology is an excellent textbook for undergraduate classes in applied ethics, sexual ethics, and gender studies, as well as related courses in sociology, public policy, marriage and family law, and social work.

Revised edition of the author's The psychology of human sexuality, 2014.

A practical and easy-to-understand introduction to applied psychologyIn the newly revised second edition of Applied Psychology, distinguished psychologist and author Graham C. Davey delivers an accessible introduction to the main areas of applied psychology from the perspectives of practitioners and researchers in the United Kingdom, Europe, and other parts of the world. It explains the core psychological knowledge and research that underpins the most commonly employed areas of applied psychology.This latest edition adds six brand-new chapters that cover emerging topics in applied psychology, as well as a chapter on teaching psychology, and extensive revisions to the individual clinical psychology chapters.The book is accompanied by a resource website that offers a wide range of teaching and learning features, including a test bank, instructor slides, and a collection of professional and training chapters. Readers will also find:* Thorough introductions to clinical, health, forensic, and educational psychology* Comprehensive explorations of occupational, sport, and counselling psychology* Practical discussions of coaching psychology, including the application of psychological theory during coaching* Fulsome treatments of emerging topics in applied psychology, including environmental, consumer, and community psychologyPerfect for Level 1 introductory psychology students, Applied Psychology will also benefit Level 2 and 3 students seeking core theoretical and professional information highly relevant to their future practice.

A comprehensive introduction to the linguistic fundamentals of modern Arabic, ideal for Arabic language learners as well as speakers interested in developing a richer understanding of language use and behaviorIntroduction to Arabic Linguistics presents a clear and engaging overview of the core linguistic aspects of modern Arabic, focusing on Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine Arabic. Designed to be welcoming for undergraduates without fluency in Arabic and for students with only limited familiarity with linguistics, this textbook covers all fundamental areas of Arabic linguistics. Detailed yet accessible chapters include comprehension and analysis questions, critical thinking exercises, application examples with authentic data, reading assignments, and classroom and homework projects.This valuable textbook is organized into three units which cover sounds and sound systems, word structure and meaning, and phrases and phrase structure. Author Youssef Haddad draws from both the Arabic grammatical tradition and recent linguistic research to provide students with a solid foundation in the linguistic features and structures of Arabic sounds, words, and phrases. Topics include phonological processes, derivational morphology, noun and verb phrases, sentence structure, structural ambiguity, and more.* Discusses key topics in the formal study of Arabic linguistics, suitable for Arabic speakers and language learners* Encourages students to investigate a dialect not covered in the book at different levels of linguistic analysis* Answers many of the most common and relevant questions in the field of Arabic linguistics* Includes a typological and historical overview of the Arabic language* Offers an instructor's website with additional exercises, practice questions, PowerPoint presentations, and answer keysIntroduction to Arabic Linguistics is the perfect textbook for undergraduates in modern language and linguistic courses and a valuable resource for graduate students in Arabic studies or linguistics programs.

ATLAS OF EQUINE ULTRASONOGRAPHYA THOROUGH EXPANSION TO THE FIRST ATLAS OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN THE HORSE, WITH NEW AND SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED IMAGESUltrasonography is a vital diagnostic tool that can be applied in numerous functions in a veterinary practice. In conjunction with relevant clinical information--patient history and physical examination findings, for example--it can act as an important aid in the veterinarian's decision-making process. Many vets in equine practice rely upon ultrasonography as a mainstay of equine diagnostic imaging on a wide range of structures and body systems. Ultrasonography is a useful procedure that is non-invasive and acts in complement to radiography to successfully diagnose the animal's condition. This book's aim is to encourage the clinician to rely further on the use of ultrasonography in their practice.The second edition of Atlas of Equine Ultrasonography provides an updated and expanded revision of the first atlas of ultrasonography in the horse. The first edition of this important resource was the first pictorially-based book to cover ultrasonography in the horse, and remains the only book currently available on the subject. The current version offers 450 additional images with greater clarity and precision in the images throughout and demonstrates how to obtain images in each body region while offering clinical ultrasonograms that show pathology.Atlas of Equine Ultrasonography readers will also find:* High-quality clinical ultrasonograms for important musculoskeletal, reproductive, and medical conditions in the horse* More than 1,500 images, with accompanying concise text describing the images* A companion website that provides video clips showing dynamic ultrasound examsAtlas of Equine Ultrasonography is an invaluable reference to any veterinarian evaluating ultrasonograms in equine patients. As a result, this book will be of particular interest to equine specialists, veterinary radiologists, equine practitioners, and veterinary students.

ROSSI'S PRINCIPLES OF TRANSFUSION MEDICINETransfusion Medicine impacts patients with hematologic, oncologic, and surgical conditions as well as all areas of critical care medicine and multiple areas of chronic care. This book aims to be the single best source for information related to any aspect or application of Transfusion Medicine.Contributors for the sixth edition have once again been drawn from various scientific, medical, and surgical disciplines. Thus, this book ranges from encouraging and managing donors, to collecting and preserving the blood, to matching it to the appropriate recipient, all the way to its clinical uses. It also extends these concepts to implantable tissue and regenerative medicine. Other sample topics covered within the work include:* Contemporary issues in donation and transfusion: patient blood management, clinical and technical aspects of blood administration, and donor and patient Hemovigilance* Blood components and derivatives: red blood cell metabolism, preservation and oxygen delivery, blood groups, and composition of plasma* Apheresis, transplantation, and new therapies: hematopoietic growth factors, therapeutic phlebotomy and cellular apheresis, HLA antigens, alleles, and antibodies* How Transfusion Medicine has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the role of pathogen reduction and other modern trendsThis book serves as a complete and comprehensive resource on Transfusion Medicine for clinicians who prescribe blood, students who expect to enter clinical practice, and for the scientists, physicians, nurses, technologists, and others who assure the quality and availability of blood services.

A toolkit for entrepreneurial successIn The Essential Entrepreneur, celebrated entrepreneur and business strategist Richard Turner delivers a practical, step-by-step approach to starting and growing a thriving enterprise. If you're ready to take your fledgling business to the next level--and finally follow that brilliant big idea--this guide covers everything you'll need to navigate the challenges ahead.Richard shares straightforward advice and hands-on, real-world lessons outlining the key points you need to know to start and grow your venture. And his lessons are supported by the experience and wisdom of a panel of diverse experts: Tobi Pearce (co-founder of SWEAT), Flavia Tata Nardini (of Fleet Space), Simon Haigh (of Haigh's Chocolates), and Kirsten Bernhardt (skilled investment manager).You'll discover how to:* Make a splash in your industry by taking advantage of market weaknesses, disrupting the status quo and creating new openings* Sort the good ideas from the bad: validate your business (whether it's a product or a service) and maximise its value* Position your brand so that what you do is clear and instantly recognisable* Create a business plan that really works, factoring in timing, going to market, managing finance, managing growth and more* Understand the logistics of a successful and profitable operation, from sourcing suppliers to production, warehousing and distributionMost small businesses struggle to get moving. This is the book that will help you get ahead in the race. A can't-miss resource for start-up entrepreneurs and business owners, The Essential Entrepreneur outlines everything you need to know to hit the ground running.

A carefully curated review of the scientific literature, Volume 112 of Organic Reactions commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Ugi reaction. It explores the practical and theoretical aspects of one of the most widely used reactions in organic chemistry, focusing on the main Ugi reaction as well as on its many variants. This volume is published in two parts, A and B. Launched in 1942, the Organic Reactions series today is a leading secondary- and tertiary-level source for organic chemists across the world.

The 111th volume in this series for organic chemists in academia and industry presents critical discussions of widely used organic reactions or particular steps of a reaction. The material is treated from a preparative viewpoint, with emphasis on limitations, interfering influences, effects of structure and the selection of experimental techniques. The work includes tables that contain all possible examples of the reaction under consideration. Detailed procedures illustrate the significant modifications of each method.Volume contents:RING-OPENING REACTIONS OF EPOXIDES WITH TITANIUM(III) REAGENTST. V. (Babu) RajanBabu, William A. Nugent, and Sandipan HalderREDUCTIVE CYCLIZATION OF 2-NITRO- AND ²-NITROSTYRENES, 2-NITROBIPHENYLS, AND 1-NITRO-1,3-DIENES TO INDOLES, CARBAZOLES, AND PYRROLESBjorn C. G. Soderberg and William F. Berkowitz

Biosurfactants and SustainabilityA timely and authoritative collection of resources on the sustainable production of biosurfactantsIn Biosurfactants and Sustainability, a team of distinguished researchers presents emerging themes in the rapidly evolving field of biosurfactants. The editors have chosen work that focuses on biosurfactants as eco-friendly and versatile compounds of interest in societies seeking sustainable forms of development. The book examines biosurfactants in the context of biorefineries and in the exploration of extremophilic microorganisms for biosurfactant production.The included works discuss biosurfactant production from different lignocellulosic and amylaceous raw materials, as well as oilseeds and other agro-industrial byproducts. Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to microorganisms producing biosurfactants, as well as sustainable biosurfactant production in biorefineries* Comprehensive explorations of the challenges of biosurfactant production in fermentation processes* Practical discussions of bioreactors and metabolic engineering used in biosurfactant production* Fulsome treatments of biosurfactant production using enzyme and novel biosurfactant applications in nanotechnology, health, agriculture, and environmental cleanupPerfect for researchers and professionals with an interest in biosurfactant application and biotechnology processes, Biosurfactants and Sustainability will also benefit academic researchers, industry scientists, and engineers in biotechnology, microbiology, biomass conversion, environmental science and engineering.

Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest MonitoringAn expert overview of remote sensing as applied to forests and other vegetationIn Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Monitoring, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an expansive and insightful discussion of the latest research on remote sensing technologies as they relate to the monitoring of forests, plantations, and other vegetation. The authors also explore the use of unmanned aerial vehicles and drones, as well as multisource and multi-sensor data - such as optical, SAR, LIDAR, and hyperspectral data.The book draws on the latest data and research to show how remote sensing solutions are being used in real-world settings. It offers contributions from researchers and practitioners from a wide variety of backgrounds and geographical regions to provide a diverse and global set of perspectives on the subject.Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to forest monitoring using remote sensing including recent advances in remote sensing technology* Comprehensive explorations of sustainable forest management to enhance ecosystem services and livelihood security using a geospatial approach* Case studies of monitoring the biochemical and biophysical parameters of forests, including carotene and xanthophyll content* Practical advice on how to apply machine learning tools to remote sensing dataPerfect for postgraduates, lecturers, and researchers in the fields of environmental science, forestry, and natural resource management, Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Monitoring will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals and researchers working with remote sensing technology.

Polarization Measurement and Control in Optical Fiber Communication and Sensor SystemsA practical handbook covering polarization measurement and control in optical communication and sensor systemsIn Polarization Measurement and Control in Optical Fiber Communication and Sensor Systems, the authors deliver a comprehensive exploration of polarization related phenomena, as well as the methodologies, techniques, and devices used to eliminate, mitigate, or compensate for polarization related problems and impairments. The book also discusses polarization-related parameter measurement and characterization technologies in optical fibers and fiber optic devices and the utilization of polarization to solve problems or enable new capabilities in communications, sensing, and measurement systems.The authors provide a practical and hands-on treatment of the information that engineers, scientists, and graduate students must grasp to be successful in their everyday work. In addition to coverage of topics ranging from the use of polarization analysis to obtain instantaneous spectral information on light sources to the design of novel fiber optic gyroscopes for rotation sensing, Polarization Measurement and Control in Optical Fiber Communication and Sensor Systems offers:* A thorough introduction to polarization in optical fiber studies, including a history of polarization in optical fiber communication and sensor systems* Comprehensive discussions of the fundamentals of polarization, including the effects unique to optical fiber systems, as well as extensive coverage Jones and Mueller matrix calculus for polarization analysis* In-depth treatments of active polarization controlling devices for optical fiber systems, including polarization controllers, scramblers, emulators, switches, and binary polarization state generators* Fulsome explorations of passive polarization management devices, including polarizers, polarization beam splitters/displacers, wave-plates, Faraday rotators, and depolarizers* Extensive review of polarization measurement techniques and devices, including time-division, amplitude-division, and wave-front division Stokes polarimeters, as well as various Mueller matrix polarimeters for PMD, PDL, and birefringence measurements* Premiere of binary polarization state analyzers and binary Mueller matrix polarimeters pioneered by the authors, including their applications for highly sensitive PMD, PDL, and birefringence measurements* Comprehensive discussion on distributed polarization analysis techniques developed by the authors, including their applications in solving real world problems* Detailed descriptions of high accuracy polarimetric fiber optic electric current and magnetic field sensorsPerfect for professional engineers, scientists, and graduate students studying fiber optics, Polarization Measurement and Control in Optical Fiber Communication and Sensor Systems enables one to quickly grasp extensive knowledge and latest development of polarization in optical fibers and will earn a place in the libraries of professors and teachers of photonics and related disciplines.