During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI was called ‘the green pope’ because of his ecological commitments in his writings, statements, and practical initiatives. Containing twelve essays by lay, ordained, and religious Catholic theologians and scholars, along with a presentation and a homily by bishops, Environmental Justice and Climate Change: Assessing Pope Benedict XVI's Ecological Vision for the Catholic Church in the United States explores four key areas in connection with Benedict XVI’s...

Mediante una combinación de enfoques históricos, antropológicos y anecdóticos, esta colección revela algunas de las maneras en que las mujeres han influido en nuestra comprensión de las plantas y los fármacos psicodélicos, y los tipos de relación que históricamente, de manera individual, han establecido con ellos. Este conjunto de historias, algunas personales, otras desde la colectividad, busca ir más allá de las fronteras de Estados Unidos, pues aunque la explosión de este movimiento sí ...

Polysiloxanes are the most studied inorganic and semi-inorganic polymers because of their many medical and commercial uses. The Si-O backbone endows polysiloxanes with intriguing properties: the strength of the Si-O bond imparts considerable thermal stability, and the nature of the bonding imparts low surface free energy. Prostheses, artificial organs, objects for facial reconstruction, vitreous substitutes in the eyes, and tubing take advantage of the stability and pliability of polysilox...

Revised and updated, this long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to what the most thoughtful Americans have said about the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The book examines the political thought of the most important American statesmen, activists, and writers across era and ideologies, helping another generation of students, scholars, and citizens to understand more fully the meaning of America.This new second edition of the b...

This guide will support you every step of your journey, delving deeply into the often overlooked emotional and mental health aspects of the postpartum experience, revealing the interconnected nature of our well-being.Whether you are a first-time mom or seasoned parent, discover effective self-care strategies empowering you to navigate postpartum life with confidence, self-compassion and resilience. Drawing on extensive research and the collective wisdom of experien...

This guide will support you every step of your journey, delving deeply into the often overlooked emotional and mental health aspects of the postpartum experience, revealing the interconnected nature of our well-being.Whether you are a first-time mom or seasoned parent, discover effective self-care strategies empowering you to navigate postpartum life with confidence, self-compassion and resilience. Drawing on extensive research and the collective wisdom of experien...

Some forty scholars examine California's prehistory and archaeology, looking at marine and terrestrial palaeoenvironments, initial human colonization, linguistic prehistory, early forms of exchange, mitochondrial DNA studies, and rock art. This work is the most extensive study of California's prehistory undertaken in the past 20 years. An essential resource for any scholar of California prehistory and archaeology!

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This guide will support you every step of your journey, delving deeply into the often overlooked emotional and mental health aspects of the postpartum experience, revealing the interconnected nature of our well-being.Whether you are a first-time mom or seasoned parent, discover effective self-care strategies empowering you to navigate postpartum life with confidence, self-compassion and resilience. Drawing on ex...

A complete introductory text on how to integrate basic genetic principles into the practice of clinical medicineA Doody's Core Title for 2024!Medical Genetics is the first text to focus on the everyday application of genetic assessment and its diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive implications in clinical practice. It is intended to be a text that you can use throughout medical school and refer back to when questions ari...

A timely examination of Alabama’s severely criticized state constitutionAlabama’s present constitution, adopted in 1901, is widely viewed as the source of many, if not most, of the state’s historic difficulties and inequities. Chief among these is a poorly funded school system, an imbalanced tax system that favors special business interests, legislated racism, and unchecked urban sprawl. Many citizens believe that, after 100 years of overburdening amendmen...

In the five years since the first edition of this book published, there has been an accelerated rise in the number and influence of COO roles in the legal sphere. No longer the preserve of the largest national and international firms, mid-tier firms and even New Law and alternative legal service providers are considering a COO as a potential – perhaps even essential – component of law firm management, to achieve increased efficiency, productivity, and meet the demands of a highly competiti...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the complex world of corporate responsibility and explore the intricate dynamics between corporations and climate change. Unraveling the multifaceted ties that bind businesses and the environment, this book delves into the varied contributions corporations make towards either exacerbating or alleviating the global climate crisis. Analyzing the concept of corporate social responsibility, it unearths the impact that corporations...