Released in 1984, Steven E. Rhoads' classic was considered by many to be among the best introductions to the economic way of thinking and its applications. This anniversary edition has been updated to account for political and economic developments - from the greater interest in redistributing income and the ascendancy of behaviorism to the Trump presidency. Rhoads explores opportunity cost, marginalism, and economic incentives and explains why mainstream economists - even those well to th...

Professions are institutions which, through their small size, self-governing elements, and sense of social mission, can assist in maintaining a sound civic culture. As mediating institutions in our democratic society that are neither entirely birthed by the state nor are entirely private, the individual professions—such as the legal and education professions, journalism, economics, architecture, or the military—arguably present practical avenues through which to teach civic behavior and to...

Bridging the gap between genome and phenotype, the transcriptome is a molecular-level snapshot of the act of living. Transcriptomics shows which genes are expressed into proteins in a specific tissue of a specific organism at a specific time and condition. This book gives an account of the extraordinary diversity of ways transcriptomics has been and can be utilised in basic and applied entomological research. It encompasses a vast range of disciplines within entomology, applying transcript...

Just Some Thoughts is an intimate, reflective collection of essays and narratives that explore faith, grief, identity, and the quiet search for meaning in an increasingly chaotic world. Through the eyes of Thomas Bradford a man who's spent much of his life feeling unseen author Steven Rose delves into moments of invisibility, heartache, and spiritual resilience. Whether it's grappling with family legacies, wrestling with doubt, or rediscovering God's presence in the most unexpecte...

Brain repair, smart pills, mind-reading machines--modern neuroscience promises to soon deliver a remarkable array of wonders as well as profound insight into the nature of the brain. But these exciting new breakthroughs, warns Steven Rose, will also raise troubling questions about what it means to be human. In The Future of the Brain, Rose explores just how far neuroscience may help us understand the human brain--including consciousness--and to what extent cutting edge technologie...

Steve's poems will capture your heart like no other. You are drawn into the imagery, finding yourself spell-bound. From Love to Vietnam, his topics touch everyone. Titles include Comrades in Vietnam, I Can't Take That Touch Away, The Moon is On the River,Words on Awakening, Ancient Window Blinds, Angels, and As I See It Greta. This is a must have for anyone who enjoys poetry.

Brain repair, smart pills, mind-reading machines--modern neuroscience promises to soon deliver a remarkable array of wonders as well as profound insight into the nature of the brain. But these exciting new breakthroughs, warns Steven Rose, will also raise troubling questions about what it means to be human. In The Future of the Brain, Rose explores just how far neuroscience may help us understand the human brain--including consciousness--and to what extent cutting edge technologie...

First published in 1966, THE CHEMISTRY OF LIFE has held its own as a clear and authoritative introduction to the world of biochemistry. This fourth edition has been fully updated and revised to include the latest developments in DNA and protein synthesis, cell regulation, and their social and medical implications.

In a conversational, writing out loud style, the author covers the inane and mundane of daily life, offering his insights and opinions on myriad subjects including euro-steppin', pancakes, tooth enamel, universal health care, heart tingles, quality sleep, good clean fun, and an occasional political rant among dozens more topics. This sequel completes the duology with seventy-seven topics complimenting the sixty-nine topics covered in the author's first offering.

"Sometimes You Just Gotta Take A Walk" is more than just a collection of opinions; it also includes the author's observations, musings, gripes, and pet peeves. It's full of color and humor. The casual, conversational, and approachable writing style makes it feel as if you're sitting and chatting with an old friend over coffee. Sometimes you'll chuckle, sometimes you'll nod, and sometimes you'll raise an eyebrow. This thought-provoking book includes plenty of "I never thought of that" momen...

"The Third Time's the Charm, Right?" is a continuation of the author's sequel, "Sometimes You Just Gotta Take a Walk…More: MORE Insights, MORE Observations & MORE Pet Peeves. The book reads like a casual chat with a clever, slightly sarcastic, endlessly observant friend who has something interesting to say about most things. The author turns everyday social-cultural moments into witty reflections that are relatable, thought-provoking, and frequently chuckle-inducing. The storytelling is co...

Neuroscience, with its astounding new technologies, is uncovering the workings of the brain and with this perhaps the mind. The 'neuro' prefix spills out into every area of life, from neuroaesthetics to neuroeconomics, neurogastronomy and neuroeducation. With its promise to cure physical and social ills, government sees neuroscience as a tool to increase the 'mental capital' of the children of the deprived and workless. It sets aside intensifying poverty and inequality, instead claiming th...