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The rapid increase in recent years in the number of children and adults accessing care for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), raises a number of questions. It is unclear whether the increase is due to an increased public and professional recognition and awareness of ADHD as a debilitating...

This volume provides the first comprehensive examination of travel guidebooks and their conceptualisation, use and impact. Guidebooks have been key tourism paraphernalia for almost two centuries and although researched in some areas, academic knowledge on guidebooks in tourism has not been expansively...

Farming across Borders uses agricultural history to connect the regional experiences of the American West, northern Mexico, western Canada, and the North American side of the Pacific Rim, now writ large into a broad history of the North American West. Case studies of commodity production and distribution,...

This publication will teach you the basics of how to become a Lever Miller. With step by step guides and instructions, you will not only have a better understanding, but gain valuable knowledge of how to become a Lever Miller

Addressing the important perspectives on xenotransplantation and human embryonic stem cell research, this book explores both the enthusiastic proponents and vehement resistance to these new biomedical technologies. Investigating the political, social, and ethical forces behind this kind of research...

• Clear, concise and comprehensive view of IMS and Rich Communication Suite (RCS) for developers • Shows how to use RCS to create innovative applications for rapid uptake by end-users • Covers service and operator scenarios for the IMS architecture • Explains IMS architecture...

Packed with practical examples, this book looks at a different aspect of performance tuning in each chapter and shows you how to apply them to their existing Java applications.Anyone with an interest in learning more and improving the performance of Java-based technology in general, all the way to WildFly in particular, will find this book useful.

The fourth edition of an authoritative overview, with all new chapters that capture the state of the art in a rapidly growing field. Science and Technology Studies (STS) is a flourishing interdisciplinary field that examines the transformative power of science and technology to arrange and...

Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 99%, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this report is to discuss the reasons behind the increased interest in Corporate Governance and...

The HMO system is supposed to stop greedy doctors and hospitals from viewing patients as sources of profit. But Health Against Wealth reveals that when you are confronting a medical emergency, the HMO system's cost-saving rules can jeopardize your life. This book, said the Cleveland Plain Dealer, is a "chilling portrait of the many ways in which HMOs can be hazardous to your health."

This book is written in practical cookbook style with plenty of vivid, practical recipes to help you master Microsoft System Center 2012 Service Manager. Each chapter contains step-by-step instructions about everything necessary to execute a particular task. The book is designed so that you can read...

If you are just looking for a quick fix, a magic pill, a wave-of-the wand transformation, lazy, or still calling food your comfort, or have a million excuses as to why you can not lose weight, this book is not for you. However, if you desire to be healthy and have a desire to face the truth about...

Today, competition seems to be everywhere. At the same time, successful companies need to find effective ways to both collaborate and compete. In fact, a competitive company most likely is also one that collaborates well and is able to form productive partnerships. The Competitive Company provides...

Competent companies are good at what they do. But it’s when knowledge challenges generally held beliefs and when expertise challenges authority, that companies are put to the test – whether they can learn and change or whether they cannot. The Competent Company provides a series of insights about...