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Routledge Revivals: A Failed Strategy (1993) The Offshore Oil Industry's Development of the Outer Contintental Shelf

Routledge Revivals: A Failed Strategy (1993) The Offshore Oil Industry's Development of the Outer Contintental Shelf

First published in 1993 this book traces and analyses the changing policies of American offshore oil companies concerning the exploration and development of the Outer Continental Shelf in the period from 1970 to 1976 — covering environmental legislation the oil embargo presidential initiatives and proposed international laws. Where previous studies concerning the Outer Continental Shelf had only examined broad policy issues on an international level this study focuses on those American offshore companies who were major actors in ocean affairs especially in the exploration and development of the region. | Routledge Revivals: A Failed Strategy (1993) The Offshore Oil Industry's Development of the Outer Contintental Shelf

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Wood Pellet Heating Systems The Earthscan Expert Handbook on Planning Design and Installation

Wood Pellet Heating Systems The Earthscan Expert Handbook on Planning Design and Installation

Wood Pellet Heating Systems is a comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of wood pellet heating technology. The use of wood pellets as an alternative heating fuel is already well established in several countries and is becoming widespread as fossil fuel prices continue to rise and awareness of climate change grows. Wood pellets are a carbon-neutral technology convenient to use and can easily be integrated into existing central heating systems or used in independent space heaters. This fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows how wood-pellet heating works the different types of systems – from small living room stove systems to larger central heating systems for institutions – how they are installed and even how wood pellets are manufactured. Featuring examples from around the world it has been written for heating engineers and plumbers who are interested in installing systems home owners and building managers who are considering purchasing a system advanced DIYers building engineers and architects but will be of interest to anyone who requires a clear guide to wood pellet technology. | Wood Pellet Heating Systems The Earthscan Expert Handbook on Planning Design and Installation

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Structural Wood Design ASD/LRFD

Structural Wood Design ASD/LRFD

This text provides a concise and practical guide to timber design using both the Allowable Stress Design and the Load and Resistance Factor Design methods. It suits students in civil structural and construction engineering programs as well as engineering technology and architecture programs and also serves as a valuable resource for the practicing engineer. The examples based on real-world design problems reflect a holistic view of the design process that better equip the reader for timber design in practice. This new editionnow includes the LRFD method with some design examples using LRFD for joists girders and axially load members. is based on the 2015 NDS and 2015 IBC model code. includes a more in-depth discussion of framing and framing systems commonly used in practice such as metal plate connected trusses rafter and collar tie framing and pre-engineered framing. includes sample drawings drawing notes and specifications that might typically be used in practice. includes updated floor joist span charts that are more practical and are easy to use. includes a chapter on practical considerations covering topics like flitch beams wood poles used for footings reinforcement of existing structures and historical data on wood properties. includes a section on long span and high rise wood structuresincludes an enhanced student design project | Structural Wood Design ASD/LRFD

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Structure for Architects A Case Study in Steel Wood and Reinforced Concrete Design

Structure for Architects A Case Study in Steel Wood and Reinforced Concrete Design

Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel Wood and Reinforced Concrete Design is a sequel to the authors’ first text Structure for Architects: A Primer emphasizing the conceptual understanding of structural design in simple language and terms. This book focuses on structural principles applied to the design of typical structural members—a beam a girder and a column—in a diagrammatic frame building. Through the application of a single Case Study across three key materials the book illustrates the theory principles and process of structural design. The Case Study progresses step-by-step for each material from determining tributary areas and loads through a member's selection and design. The book addresses the frequent disparity between the way architects and engineers perceive and process information with engineers focusing on technical aspects and architects focusing on visual concepts. Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel Wood and Reinforced Concrete Design presents readers with an understanding of fundamental engineering principles through a uniquely thematic Case Study. Focusing on the conceptual understanding of structural design this book will be of interest to architecture students and professionals looking to understand the application of structural principles in relation to steel wood and concrete design. | Structure for Architects A Case Study in Steel Wood and Reinforced Concrete Design

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Science Librarianship at America's Liberal Arts Colleges Working Librarians Tell Their Stories

Science Librarianship at America's Liberal Arts Colleges Working Librarians Tell Their Stories

In this book first published in 1992 science librarians analyse the life and times of small liberal arts college science libraries and the workday life of librarians serving scientists from a main campus library. They describe their efforts to defend expensive science collections in the face of tight budgets to singlehandedly monitor and select literature in all areas from astronomy through zoology and to compete with the humanities and social studies for library shelf space. | Science Librarianship at America's Liberal Arts Colleges Working Librarians Tell Their Stories

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A Study of Malignant Narcissism Personal and Professional Insights

A Study of Malignant Narcissism Personal and Professional Insights

A Study of Malignant Narcissism offers a unique insight into malignant narcissism exploring both its personal and professional aspects and constructing a theoretical framework that renders its origins and manifestations more accessible. With reference to his own family dynamic and to 45 years of professional experience Richard Wood explores the psychology of malignant narcissism positing it as a defence against love. The book first offers an overview of existing literature before examining relevant clinical material including an analysis of Wood’s relationships with his own parents. Wood presents vignettes illustrating the core dynamics that drive narcissism illustrated with sections of his father’s unpublished autobiography and with his patient work. The book makes the case for malignant narcissism to be considered a subtype of psychopathy and puts forth a framework setting out the key dynamics that typify these individuals including consideration of the ways in which malignant narcissism replicates itself in varied forms. Finally Wood examines the impact of narcissistic leadership and compares his theoretical position with those of other clinicians. This book will be of interest to clinical psychologists psychoanalysts and psychotherapists as well as all professionals working with narcissistic patients. | A Study of Malignant Narcissism Personal and Professional Insights

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Italian Renaissance Frames at the V&A

Italian Renaissance Frames at the V&A

This visually stunning and technically detailed book is an in-depth analysis of the materials and techniques used on thirty eight of the V&A's Renaissance frames. The book will teach the reader to recognise frame style structure and surface decoration of the period as well as additions and alterations and later frames in the style. * First detailed technical analysis of the V&A's most important Renaissance frames * Highly illustrated with 100 + colour photos of front back and details digital reconstructions section profiles and illustrations of frame types joints and mouldings. * Provides a comparative reference for Renaissance frames in other publications Christine Powell has worked at the V&A since 1993. She is a Senior Furniture Conservator specialising in gilt wood European Furniture mirror and picture frames. She has also worked at The National Gallery London for seven years as conservator working on European painted and gilt wood altarpieces and frames and The Wallace Collection for two years on European gilt wood frames and furniture. She has taught and published articles on the history materials techniques and conservation of gilding. Christine studied furniture making and restoration of furniture at the London College of Furniture (latterly the Metropolitan University) including wood finishing carving and gilding. Before this she worked in private practice for furniture restoration and special paint effects firms. She also attended Epsom School of Art and Design. Zoë Allen first joined the V&A in 2000 to work on gilt wooden objects for the British Galleries and returned to the V&A in 2003 where she has worked since as Frames and Gilded Furniture Conservator. Before joining the V&A full time she worked as a conservator for both public institutions such as English Heritage and private practices including projects at the Royal Academy St Paul’s Cathedral and Somerset House. Zoë has published articles on her work. After a first degree in French Literature Zoë studied conservation at the City & Guilds of London Art School. Her training covered the conservation of objects made from wood stone and other sculptural materials gilding and decorative surfaces. Internships included the National Institute for Restoration Croatia the Royal Collection London and the Museum of London. | Italian Renaissance Frames at the V&A

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Museum Educator's Handbook

Museum Educator's Handbook

Described by GEM* as 'a very informative and practical book . worth having on any museum shelf' the Museum Educator's Handbook is a thorough and practical guide to setting up and running education services in all types of museum even the smallest in any geographical setting. This third edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect the increased emphasis on the role of museums at all levels of education from schools to further and higher education. There are new sections which deal with the importance of risk management and quality assurance as well as guidance on the prevalent use of policy documents and new marketing methods. *Group for Education in Museums

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Mathematicians Playing Games

Mathematicians Playing Games

Mathematicians Playing Games explores a wide variety of popular mathematical games including their historical beginnings and the mathematical theories that underpin them. Its academic level is suitable for high school students and higher but people of any age or level will find something to entertain them and something new to learn. It would be a fantastic resource for high school mathematics classrooms or undergraduate mathematics for liberal arts course and belongs on the shelf of anyone with an interest in recreational mathematics. Features Suitable for anyone with an interest in games and mathematics and could be especially useful to middle and high school students and their teachers Includes various exercises for fun for readers

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The Fuelwood Trap A study of the SADCC region

The Fuelwood Trap A study of the SADCC region

Over 60 million people live in the SADCC countries; by 2000 AD the number will be over 100 million. The vast majority city-dwellers as well as farmers rely on wood fuel for domestic use. Supplies are diminishing as consumption grows. The quality of life is deteriorating yet further and the environment is more and more degraded. But these phenomena are not simply the consequence of a wood shortage which might be cured by some cropping and management policy. They flow from a complex network of causes each contributing in its way to growing poverty and want which has as one obvious symptom the shortage of fuel for life's basic purposes. The authors by means of case studies examine those causes throughout the nine SADCC countries and consider the policies that can be developed there which will not only help to alleviate the symptom but will help to prevent the imminent catastrophe which it represents. Originally published in 1988 | The Fuelwood Trap A study of the SADCC region

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Learning Through Woodwork Introducing Creative Woodwork in the Early Years

Learning Through Woodwork Introducing Creative Woodwork in the Early Years

This essential guide provides clear and comprehensive support for those looking to introduce creative woodwork into early years settings. With theory practical advice stunning colour images and case studies the book will inspire practitioners to embrace woodwork and encourage children’s independent creative learning. Focusing on the numerous benefits that working with wood offers young children from boosting their self-esteem and problem-solving skills to enhancing their communication and social development the author draws on over 25 years of experience to discuss each and every aspect of establishing woodwork in the early years curriculum. Including practical information on materials and tools staff training and health and safety advice this go-to guide provides a treasure trove of ideas to engage children at various stages of development drawing the maximum benefit from working with wood and tools. Both inspiring and informative Learning Through Woodwork will become an essential tool for early years practitioners and teachers wishing to explore and develop woodwork provision. | Learning Through Woodwork Introducing Creative Woodwork in the Early Years

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Becoming a Kink Aware Therapist

Becoming a Kink Aware Therapist

As a result of recent media interest the practice of BDSM has become more mainstream yet remains marginalized. Now more than ever greater numbers of heterosexual and LGBTQ couples are starting to explore some form of BDSM. However profound misunderstandings continue leading to unintentional physical and psychological harm. Drawing on current research and ethnographic narratives from the kink community this book seeks to provide psychotherapists with an introductory understanding of the culture and practice of BDSM and presents specific therapeutic concerns related to common misconceptions. This book strives to de-pathologize BDSM practices while also providing concrete ways to distinguish abuse from consent harmful codependency and more. Packed with practical suggestions and rich case studies this book belongs on the shelf of every therapist seeing BDSM and kink clients. | Becoming a Kink Aware Therapist

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Joinery Joists and Gender A History of Woodworking for the 21st Century

Joinery Joists and Gender A History of Woodworking for the 21st Century

Joinery Joists and Gender: A History of Woodworking for the 21st Century is the first publication of its kind to survey the long and rich histories of women and gender non-conforming persons who work in wood. Written for craft practitioners design students and readers interested in the intersections of gender and labor history—with 200 full-color images both historical and contemporary—this book provides an accessible and insightful entry into the histories practices and lived experiences of women and nonbinary makers in woodworking. In the first half the author presents a woodworking history primarily in Europe and the United States that highlights the practical and philosophical issues that have marked women’s participation in the field. Research focuses on a diverse range of practitioners from Lady Yun to Adina White. This is followed by sixteen in-depth profiles of contemporary woodworkers all of whom identify fine woodworking as their principal vocation. Through studio visits interviews and photographs of space and process the book uncovers the varied practices and contributions these diverse artisans make to the understanding of wood as a medium to engage spatial material aesthetic and even existential challenges. Beautifully illustrated profiles include Wendy Maruyama one of the first women to earn an MFA in woodworking in the US; Sarah Marriage founder of Baltimore’s A Workshop of Our Own a woodshop and educational space specifically for women and gender non-conforming makers; Yuri Kobayashi whose sublime work blurs boundaries between the worlds of art and craft sculpture and furniture; and Folayemi Wilson whose work draws equally on African American history and Afrofuturism to explore and illuminate the ways that furniture and wood traditions shape social relations. | Joinery Joists and Gender A History of Woodworking for the 21st Century

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Natural Materials

Natural Materials

Most museums collections contain a wide variety of natural materials and a diverse range of knowledge is necessary to keep so many types of objects at their best. This book studies the composition structure and properties of natural materials such as wood paper amber coral and feathers and discusses the potential hazards they face as well as the appropriate conservation techniques to use for each. Providing plenty of detail in an easily accessible format Natural Materials is a useful resource for students professionals and collectors alike.

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The Forest Certification Handbook

The Forest Certification Handbook

First published in 1995 The Forest Certification Handbook has become the landmark book concerning all aspects of forest and wood product certification from policy to business to in-the-field technical issues. Yet since first publication an enormous amount has happened in the field. This new second edition has been entirely rewritten to incorporate the changes over the past decade and is a complete and up-to-date source of information on all aspects of developing selecting and operating a forest certification programme that provides both market security and raises standards of forest management.

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The Economics of U.S. Nonindustrial Private Forests

The Economics of U.S. Nonindustrial Private Forests

The nonindustrial private forests are a large and valuable national resource and the best possible understanding of their characteristics capabilities and potentials is useful for the formation of national policy on natural resources. In this title originally published in 1979 Marion Clawson presents an informative description and analysis of the nonindustrial private forests of the United States and offers his best judgement as to the economic potential of these forests to produce wood and other forest outputs. This book is directed to foresters economists policy makers conservationists and students interested in environmental issues. | The Economics of U. S. Nonindustrial Private Forests

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The Transgender Exigency Defining Sex and Gender in the 21st Century

The Transgender Exigency Defining Sex and Gender in the 21st Century

At no other point in human history have the definitions of woman and man male and female masculine and feminine been more contentious than now. This book advances a pragmatic approach to the act of defining that acknowledges the important ethical dimensions of our definitional practices. Increased transgender rights and visibility has been met with increased opposition controversy and even violence. Who should have the power to define the meanings of sex and gender? What values and interests are advanced by competing definitions? Should an all-boys’ college or high school allow transgender boys to apply? Should transgender women be allowed to use the women’s bathroom? How has growing recognition of intersex conditions challenged our definitions of sex/gender? In this timely intervention Edward Schiappa examines the key sites of debate including schools bathrooms the military sports prisons and feminism drawing attention to the political practical and ethical dimensions of the act of defining itself. This is an important text for students and scholars in gender studies philosophy communication and sociology. The Open Access version of this book available at www. taylorfrancis. com has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license. | The Transgender Exigency Defining Sex and Gender in the 21st Century

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Working with Infertility and Grief A Practical Guide for Helping Professionals

Working with Infertility and Grief A Practical Guide for Helping Professionals

Working with Infertility and Grief: A Practical Guide for Helping Professionals explores issues of grief including disenfranchised grief and chronic sorrow related to infertility and reproductive loss. Out of the small handful of books related to this topic this is the first of its kind geared toward equipping helping professionals who assist those grieving unrecognized losses. Written through the lens of the literary framework of The Hero’s Journey this comprehensive practitioner guide directly targets mental health professionals working with clients supervisees or students who have experienced infertility miscarriage or death of an infant. This book is also for those who experienced it themselves. Readers will learn more about the crisis of infertility and reproductive loss gain insight into the experience of those suffering and acquire practical tools and strategies for helping and healing. This text is broad enough to be integrated into a course for a graduate program and specific enough to serve as a shelf reference for those in practice. | Working with Infertility and Grief A Practical Guide for Helping Professionals

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Museum Educator's Handbook

Museum Educator's Handbook

This is a comprehensive and holistic guide to resourcing and running a museum education service. The author suggests how to set up a service and takes the reader through bureaucratic and logistical problems that may be encountered. The second section sets out the likely needs of various groups. The organisation 'GEM' that champions excellence in heritage and museum learning to improve the education health and well-being of the general public described this book as 'a very informative and practical book . worth having on any museum shelf'. The Museum Educator's Handbook is a thorough and practical guide to setting up and running education services in all types of museum even the smallest in any geographical setting. This third edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect the increased emphasis on the role of museums at all levels of education from schools to further and higher education. There are new sections which deal with the importance of risk management and quality assurance as well as guidance on the prevalent use of policy documents and new marketing methods.

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A History of Energy Flows From Human Labor to Renewable Power

A History of Energy Flows From Human Labor to Renewable Power

This book presents a global and historical perspective of energy flows during the last millennium. The search for sustainable energy is a key issue dominating today’s energy regime. This book details the historical evolution of energy following the overlapping and slow flowing transitions from one regime to another. In doing so it seeks to provide insight into future energy transitions and the means of utilizing sustainable energy sources to reduce humanity’s fossil fuel footprint. The book begins with an examination of the earliest and most basic forms of energy use namely that of humans metabolizing food in order to work with the first transition following the domestication and breeding of horses and other animals. The book also examines energy sources key to development during the industrialization and mechanization such as wood and coal as well as more recent sources such as crude oil and nuclear energy. The book then assesses energy flows that are at the forefront of sustainability by examining green sources such as solar wind power and hydropower. While it is easy to see energy flows in terms of “revolutions ” transitions have taken centuries to evolve and transitions are never fully global as for example wood remains the primary fuel source for cooking in much of the developing world. This book not only demonstrates the longevity of energy transitions but also discusses the possibility for reducing transition times when technological developments provide inexpensive and safe energy sources that can reduce the dependency on fossil fuels. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of energy transitions sustainable energy and environmental and energy history. | A History of Energy Flows From Human Labor to Renewable Power

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Big Picture RSHE Ready-Made Analogies and Practical Activities for Relationships Sex and Health Education in the Primary Classroom

Big Picture RSHE Ready-Made Analogies and Practical Activities for Relationships Sex and Health Education in the Primary Classroom

How are families like trees? How are children like caterpillars? Containing age-appropriate analogies for key Relationships Sex and Health Education topics this book provides carefully constructed memorable metaphors for teaching some of the trickiest concepts around relationships and sexual development. Each toolkit opens with a story that draws comparisons between a common childhood experience and a conceptual RSHE topic. Learners are supported in breaking down the analogy comparing each part of the familiar story to a new concept. Knowledge is deepened with matching games extension activities and teaching tips. The book includes: Ready-made toolkits for the classroom Printable activities to engage learners Cross-curricular extension activities within each toolkit to support and enhance lesson plans Clear teaching notes with advice for inclusive and accessible delivery that considers learners’ lived experiences Crafted by RSHE experts this off-the-shelf resource offers RSHE teachers PSHE departments and other educators a thread of consistency across curricula to deliver a seamless learning experience in Key Stage Two and beyond. These skillfully crafted and age-appropriate metaphors are the perfect way to neutralise awkwardness engage cross-curricular thinking and make learning stick. | Big Picture RSHE Ready-Made Analogies and Practical Activities for Relationships Sex and Health Education in the Primary Classroom

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Care Planning A guide for nurses

Care Planning A guide for nurses

This clear and intuitive introduction to care planning for nurses explains the benefits of holistic individualised care planning from a professional and clinical perspective. Using the ASPIRE model it guides the reader step-by-step through a problem-solving approach to care from assessing patients and identifying their needs to planning goals and interventions and evaluating progress. The book is structured to explain the theory of care planning in relation to a number of common nursing models and then show how the theory can best be put into practice. It draws on recent research to show how nurses can develop individualised care plans from scratch or use and adapt a range of ‘off-the-shelf’ tools. It is written in a clear succinct and down-to-earth writing style which will put students immediately at their ease and is rich with pedagogic features including: ‘Stop and think’ boxes to check understanding; boxed ‘Practice examples’ to illustrate points made; ‘Research summary’ boxes to highlight relevant and important studies; ‘What have you learnt so far?’ features to recap on key points of discussion; mini care plans; regular activities to encourage the reader to apply what they have learnt to particular practice scenarios. This is a go-to text for all pre-registration nursing students taking courses on the theory and practice of effective healthcare delivery. | Care Planning A guide for nurses

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