Thomas Michael: 553 books

What rights govern heterosexual and homosexual behaviors? Two distinguished philosophers debate this important issue in Sexual Orientation and Human Rights. Laurence Thomas argues that a society which has the constitutional resources to protect hate groups can protect homosexuals without valorizing...

Each killing event was unique, but all were fueled by forces that seemed to guide the hands of the perpetrators: alcohol, fear, greed, hate, ignorance, revenge, passion, self-righteousness. Often the murderers were disenfranchised, disassociated, or disgruntled. . . .Since the September 11,...

The purpose of the Exploring Environmental Challenges: A Multidisciplinary Approach series is to publish a collection of short texts that each explore a specific environmental issue and describe the methodologies, theories, and findings pertaining to that issue from both natural and social science...

Having gone through 30 years of development, the new edition of this highly-regarded classic is the most trusted companion for understanding and promoting the potential for social work with disabled people. It offers readers a clear introduction to the core issues of disability alongside discussion...

This text takes issue with the notion that economic well-being of people derives only from quantitatively expanding commercial business activity. It argues that economic qualities flow from the natural and social environment, and that they are public, not private, in character.

As a boy, he felt like an alien. But what makes him strange also makes him strong…  Tyler Haggerty grew up in a small, confined world, hidden in a house in the country. He didn’t look like other children, and he had highly unusual abilities. His parents talked about birth defects and...

Flying Higher: An Anthology of Superhero Poetry is a fun anthology of ridiculous to sublime original superhero poetry written by award-winning SF/F writers, poets, and fans. Edited by Michael Damian Thomas and Shira Lipkin. Cover by Rin Venieris Table of Contents: Introduction ~ Shira...

Der österreichische Regisseur und Drehbuchautor Michael Haneke wurde mit Filmen wie "Funny Games", "Die Klavierspielerin", "Caché", "Das weiße Band" und zuletzt "Liebe" bekannt. Mit quälender Präzision erforscht er die Kampfzonen des Alltags und konfrontiert sein Publikum mit den Trauerspielen...

Each chapter will be named for one of Michael's songs, tying the book directly to his music. The book also will include journal exercises to make it more interactive, and end-of-chapter notes from Michael himself will give readers further guidance on using those blank pages as a means for evaluating...

Scholars consider sound and its concepts, taking as their premise the idea that popular culture can be analyzed in an innovative way through sound. The wide-ranging texts in this book take as their premise the idea that sound is a subject through which popular culture can be analyzed in an...

Iatrogenesis is the occurrence of untoward effects resulting from actions of health care providers, including medical errors, medical malpractice, practicing beyond one’s expertise, adverse effects of medication, unnecessary treatment, inappropriate screenings, and surgical errors. This is a huge...

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter or a poem speaks a thousand more... Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter or that of a poem. LIST OF POEMS: 1. Lord Byron - She Walks in Beauty 2. Christina Rossetti - I Loved...

Are you seeking more balance between work and life? Are there aspects of your job or personal life you'd like to change and don't know where to start? Join author and speaker Michael Thomas Sunnarborg, Ambassador of Goodwill, as he guides you through 21 themes designed to help you unlock your full potential and find a better work/life balance—regardless of where you're at in life.

HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW... Life is fleeting. Things happen quickly. One moment you're at the office, or maybe sitting in your living room; more of the same old, same old. And the next...You're gone. Forever. For the brave, Dark Arts Books presents sixteen tales of those sudden moments...