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Considers the role of future fertiliser development in achieving a more sustainable agriculture Explores the range of techniques required to optimise fertiliser application in modern agriculture, such as rate, placement and timing Includes case studies which demonstrate the successful application of fertigation techniques in conventional and soilless cultivation systems

As interest in competency-based education (CBE) continues to grow by leaps and bounds, the need for a practical resource to guide development of high-quality CBE programs led the authors to write this book. Until now, there has been no how-to manual that captures in one place a big picture view of CBE along with the down-to-earth means for building a CBE program.A variety of pressures are driving the growth in CBE, including the need for alternatives to the current model of higher education (with its dismal completion rates); the potential to better manage the iron triangle of costs, access, and quality; the need for graduates to be better prepared for the workforce; and the demands of adult learners for programs with the flexible time and personalized learning that CBE offers.Designed to help institutional leaders become more competent in designing, building, and scaling high-quality competency-based education (CBE) programs, this book provides context, guidelines, and process. The process is based on ten design elements that emerged from research funded by the Gates Foundation, and sponsored by AAC&U, ACE, EDUCAUSE, and the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), with thought partners CAEL and Quality Matters. In short, the book will serve administrators, higher education leaders, faculty, staff, and others who have an interest in CBE by:• Giving context to enable the audience to discover the importance of each design element and to help frame the CBE program (the “why”);• Providing models, checklists, and considerations to determine the “what” component for each design element;• Sharing outlines and templates for the design elements to enable institutions to build quality, relevant, and rigorous CBE programs (the “how”).

Reuel Long''s experiences as an MD in the emergency rooms of Flint, Michigan, prepared him for only some of what he would see in a mobile army surgical hospital. Antiwar sentiment among the doctors in basic training at Fort Sam Houston set the tone for his tour as a general medical officer. In March 1971, the 27th MASH played a critical role treating survivors of the deadliest attack on any firebase during the Vietnam War. Long''s vivid memoir recalls the casualties he cared for during the war, including one he crossed paths with 44 years later--who in his own words describes his rehabilitation from the loss of his legs and his protesting the war from a wheelchair. An addendum gives an insider''s account of the U.S. military''s failure to remedy a fatal design flaw in the M16 rifle, which caused an unknown number of American casualties.

This project aims to discover a mediation program that addresses the interests of both landlords and tenants that could provide a timely, win-win solution for all.

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"A book told in the voice of an individual with disabilities is a rarity. This book -- so rich and full, so vivid and moving, so free of clich , so bursting with hope -- is a marvel." -- Rachel Simon, New York Times bestselling author of Riding the Bus with My Sister and The Story of Beautiful Girl "Wonderful ... Informative and inspirational ... A different perspective." -- Barbara E. Bromley, Ph.D., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona "Michael Long tells the truth in this book. And truth about what it means to be a human being is hard to come by." -- Nancy R. Thaler, Deputy Secretary for the Office of Developmental Programs, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Michael S. Long is a dreamer, and this candid memoir brings you into those dreams and into the reality of life with a disability. Born with an intellectual disability and cerebral palsy, Michael takes you right along with him as he recounts his youth and teen years -- when he was mocked, ridiculed and branded "a retard" -- through his young adult life, when he learned to truly believe in himself and in the power of his potential. Michael will win you over with his plainspoken style as he shares how he fulfilled his dreams -- to have a home of his own, a career, and someone to love -- and offers the inspiration to go after your own heart''s fondest desires, no matter what. CRITICAL PRAISE "Every page is full of breathtaking honesty, hard-won insights, love for others so deep you feel it in your own bones, clarity about the rights of people with disabilities, and enthusiasm for all life has to offer, from education to employment to civic involvement to romance to living the American Dream. His journey from child to man is populated by many naysayers who put him down and tell him what he cannot do, but also caring parents, good friends, and one teacher who made a huge difference. As I read on, watching Michael come to believe in himself, move into an independent life, and strive to make his mark on the world, my emotions rose and fell and rose again -- until he becomes a prominent and influential self-advocate and public speaker, and then, my heart soared." -- Rachel Simon, New York Times bestselling author of Riding the Bus with My Sister and The Story of Beautiful Girl "Michael has made presentations in my Mainstreaming and Special Education classes for a number of years. I cannot praise Michael''s contributions enough ... He is an example of the results for which we all strive." -- Patricia M. Phipps, Ph.D., Professor / Special Education, California State University, Chico "Michael Long has been a visionary pioneer forging dreams of a future where people with disabilities are living, working, learning, and playing in communities that recognize the value of all people. He is an outspoken, courageous leader and ''hero'' in the self-advocacy movement. ... I have personally witnessed the transformation in others when they have been ''touched'' by Michael -- he is a unique and generous human being." -- Laura Larson, Executive Director, State Council of California Developmental Disabilities Board

The best has just gotten even better! The HERO System 6th Edition brings new levels of flexibility and creativity to the acclaimed HERO System, allowing players to create any sort of character, power, gadget, spell, vehicle, monster, or weapon they can think of. Whatever you want to do, in any genre, setting, or time period, the HERO System 6th Edition rules will let you do it! The 6th Edition rules come in two Core Rulebooks, Characters and Combat And Adventuring. Together these two books feature: -the full HERO System rules, revised and updated for greater flexibility, creativity, and ease of use -full color art throughout -hundreds of example powers and a dozen example characters from many different genres -guidelines for converting characters from the 5th Edition to the 6th Edition, to make the transition process a simple one and ensure that books written for the 5th Edition rules remain just as useful to HERO System gamers

"A United States Cyber thin-line must support all aspects of critical infrastructure protection (CIP). However, this paper will only address the DoD critical need of assured NC2. This infrastructure cannot be just military, government, or even privately owned. It would be cost prohibitive for such a structure to be wholly-owned by the DoD, and therefore, forces us to consider a new relationship with the private sector as to how we protect cyberspace as a whole of-society strategy. For the United States to have a useful cyber thin-line, its attributes need serious consideration and evaluation. The necessity for careful consideration of a cyber thin-line has been confirmed in the Air Force Space Command Cyber Research Priorities for Fiscal Year 2018. A key part of this requires the definition of cyber thin-line requirements for specific sections of the US cyberspace infrastructure. The United States must embrace a whole-of-society effort, in cyberspace, to continue to operate in, defend, and maneuver within it at will. A cyber thin-line must be able to support NC2 and our Nation’s critical missions. United States success in cyberspace, in support of National Security, is dependent on achieving success in a whole-of society strategic effort with creation of a cyber thin-line."--Abstract.

Katie Summers is a fifteen-year-old girl with a bad attitude, which has been brought on mostly by her parents'' divorce. Katie blames her mother for divorcing her father and has decided to become as much of a problem child as possible in order to punish her mother. But when Katie meets a little girl named Emily, things start to turn around for the better. Emily teaches not just Katie, but us all about how precious life is.

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DARKNESS EVERYWHERE... The Sixth World is a dangerous place, with deadly hazards lurking around every corner. Everywhere shadowrunners go, from the top of the world to the deepest, darkest Sprawl neighborhood, someone’s always looking to make their rep by taking you down. World of Shadows is the second anthology of original Shadowrun short stories, each one showcasing some of the most far-flung, treacherous locations around the world. From a scientific mission gone wrong in the snowy wilds of Russia to an AR nightclub in Morocco sheltering runners on the lam to a recovering runner drawn into a deadly web of intrigue in the darkest alleys of Hong Kong, these eighteen original short stories explore exotic settings far off the beaten path. Featuring stories by Michael A. Stackpole, Mel Odom, Jean Rabe, Aaron Rosenberg, Phaedra Weldon, Annie Bellet, Chris A. Jackson and many others, find out what happens when shadowrunners have to battle not only with the ever-present threat of the corps and Mr. Johnson, but also the dangers of the very land they stand on.

Honouring anthropologist Richard J. Preston and his outstanding career with the Crees in northern Quebec, Together We Survive presents new research by Preston''s colleagues, former students, and family members who - like him - have established long-term, respectful research partnerships and friendships with Aboriginal communities. Demonstrating the influential nature of Preston''s collaborative approach on anthropologists in Canada and beyond, the essays in Together We Survive explore development and urbanization, material culture, and conflict. Scholars who conducted research in the 1960s with Crees farther to the south broaden the scope of Preston''s Cree Narrative (2002). A Cree colleague and friend expands on his study of traditional Cree songs. Other essays widen the geographical, historical, and cultural foci of the book beyond the Quebec Crees, examining the significance of a beaded hood at Red River in 1844, scrutinizing symbols of Anishinaabe identity, and describing the struggle for indigenous human rights at the United Nations. Building on Preston''s pioneering work in cultural anthropology, Together We Survive recounts the ways in which the eastern James Bay Cree and other aboriginal peoples, faced with massive incursions on their lands and lives, have collaborated and formed respectful partnerships as they seek to survive and thrive in peace. Contributors include Regna Darnell (Western), Harvey A. Feit (McMaster), John S. Long (Nipissing), Stan L. Louttit, Richard T. McCutcheon (Algoma), the late Cath Oberholtzer (Trent), Laura Peers (Oxford), Jennifer Preston, Susan Preston, Adrian Tanner (Memorial) and Cory Willmott (Southern Illinois).

Friend of God is a biography of a man who lived for 94 years, five months and ten days, a long and full life. It begins with a look at life in the 1920s in rural West Paducah, Kentucky, followed by the desperate existence that was life in Detroit, Michigan, during the Great Depression. His service during WWII exposed him to five major battle campaigns where he served as a rifleman. His experiences during the war are chronicled in his letters and hand written notes. He fought all along the front and was overrun at the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge. His military service was followed by 44 years of service as a Baptist minister with one church. His Old Testament middle name inspired the title for the book. The hand of God in his life is undeniable.

Developed by the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases in conjunction with the CDC, the FDA, and other leading institutions with contributions from hundreds of physicians nationwide, the newly revised and updated 2012 "Red Book" continues the tradition of excellence with the latest findings and clinical recommendations on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 childhood conditions. Updated information and recommendations include: - Standardized approach to disease prevention through immunizations, antimicrobial prophylaxis, and infection control practices have been updated throughout - 2012 childhood and adolescent immunization schedules added - Updated information on hypersensitivity reactions after immunizations - The latest on sexually transmitted infections in adolescents and children - Updated information on hepatitis A and B - New chapter on dengue - Updated section on drugs for parasitic infections - Significantly revised chapters on herpes simplex and HIV infection - And much more!

Our story begins at Stonehenge, England in the year 1893. Monte Cootes and his family are Celtic Druids and will soon be immigrating to America. Each family member received a sacred stone representing England; when held and meditated upon they can draw energy from nature, and it serves Monte well over time. Monte''s family settles in Alpena, Michigan where Marie is born. Due to the circumstances of Marie''s birth in 1894 she is adopted by an Engineer and his wife. Monte, upon seeing Marie for the first time hears a woman''s voice whisper "wait for me, wait for me." Several years later he hears the soft whisper again and this time he sees her image; he starts to understand the message he''s being given. Very early in the story the two families become close neighbors; although they are as different as night and day. Marie experiences both worlds; the care free natural world of the Celtic Druids and the society elite with their pampered lifestyles. Monte and Marie were always meant to share a life together and over the years they grow closer; but events, circumstances and promises made would keep them apart. Monte was determined to take Marie for his wife; he set out on a path that would give him the profession needed to give Marie the social standing she had been groomed for without giving up the traditions of being a Celtic Druid. In the end Marie made her own decision.

Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Disease provides the comprehensive and actionable coverage you need to understand, diagnose, and manage the ever-changing, high-risk clinical problems caused by pediatric infectious diseases. With new chapters, expanded and updated coverage, and increased worldwide perspectives, this authoritative medical reference offers the latest need-to-know information in an easily-accessible, high-yield format for quick answers and fast, effective intervention! Spend less time searching thanks to a consistent, easily-accessible format featuring revised high-yield information boxes, highlighted key points, and an abundance of detailed illustrations and at-a-glance tables. Be prepared for the unexpected! A veritable "who''s who" of global authorities provides practical knowledge to effectively diagnose and manage almost any infectious disease you may encounter. Quickly look up the answers you need by clinical presentation, pathogen, or type of host. Get expanded coverage for all types of infectious diseases including new chapters on infection related to pets and exotic animals, and tickborne infections. Apply the latest recommendations and treatments for emerging and re-emerging diseases including the H1N1 virus.

The Blackfoot Confederacy, in the early 1800''s was one of the most feared tribes on the North American Continent. It is proud Canadian history how a handful of scarlet coated men, the North West Mounted Police, were able to make peace with this tribe, and other plains Indians, with no major battles being fought. All this, however, would not have been accomplished so swiftly had it not been for one mixed-blood scout, Jerry Potts. There have been many historical novels written about numerous heroic figures of the old west such as Kit Carson, Davey Crocket, Daniel Boone, Jim Bridger, and many, many others. Now, for the first time, our Montana and Canadian hero of the famous old "Whoop-Up" country gets full recognition for his heroic deeds. After a hundred years we suddenly realize that another outstanding hero existed and lived an adventurous life, equaled by very few. What he did for our great West should now be known for the great accomplishment it was. Potts was raised at a time when, to gain any objective, one had to be a fighting man, and that he was. His many battles and adventures with his Indian people, as well as his white people on his father''s side, make his life a story that is almost on the verge of being incredible. Yet, overshadowing all this, his loyalty to his employers, the North West Mounted Police, made him a diplomat, and a keeper of the peace that few frontiersmen have equaled.

Red Book Plus includes: Life of edition access to Red Book Online (www.aapredbook.org) with timely online updates. The indispensable reference text for pediatric infectious disease prevention and management. This reference book includes: Active and Passive Immunizations, Recommendations for Care of children in Special Circumstances, Summaries of Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Agents and Related Therapy, and Antimicrobial Prophylaxis. There is a Directory of Resources, FDA Licensure Dates of Selected Vaccines in the United States, CPT and ICD-9-CM Codes for Commonly Administered Pediatric Vaccines/Toxoids and Immune Globulins, National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act and Reporting and Vaccine Injury Table, Nationally Notifiable Infectious Diseases in the United States, Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Immunizations, Standards for Child and Adolescent Immunization Practices, Prevention of Disease From Potentially Contaminated Food Products, Clinical Syndromes Associated with Food borne Diseases, Diseases Transmitted by Animals (Zoonoses), State Immunization Requirements for School Attendance, Services of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC), and much more.

Sara Montgomery thought her days as a debutante were over. But when top-level businessmen connected to an oil conspiracy began disappearing, her undercover work returned her to the spotlight-- and forced her into the arms of Kyle Prescott. Could this millionaire playboy be the mastermind behind the investment scheme? Just when she thought she had Kyle pegged, he stepped in front of a bullet meant for Sara... then insisted on playing protector. And although relying on the charming bad boy 24/7 was good for the mission, spending long nights together was never part of the plan. But what about falling for the very man she''d been assigned to investigate?

A closely held firm is not a smaller version of a large public firm, anymore than a child is a miniature adult. Recognizing that value comes from the ability to generate future cash flows, this book emphasizes the differences between the large and small firms when presenting the concepts to value the closely held firm.

A visual reference to learning the latest release of Mac OS X, this guide is geared to both new and experienced Mac users. The basics of managing files, organizing and running programs, playing video, listening to music, and using other multimedia are covered, and each step-by-step instruction is accompanied by a screen capture showing exactly where to click to accomplish a task. For users upgrading to the latest version of OS X, instructions are provided for using the many new and improved features, and for those new to Mac OS, this book can be used as a complete introduction.

Why do small firms sell at lower multiples of earnings than large firms? Are small firms being consistently undervalued or is there some other rational explanation? We develop a rationale why valuing the smaller firm is not the same as valuing a smaller scaled, large firm in much the same way that a child is not a miniature adult. We have identified a factor we name the quot;real unwritten callquot; against the firm''s value. The unwritten call refers to the ability of potential competition to enter the product market and destroy value. Firms do not operate in a static environment, but rather in a dynamic ever changing one. For example, when Wal-Mart opens a new store that destroys a traditional local retailer''s value, it is a dynamic change. Thus, for a small firm merely projecting past financial data into the future is extremely naive. While a changing environment affects large firms also, larger firms have more resources that enable them to better adjust to changes and thus avoid permanent losses in value. Considering real market attributes is a major contribution to understanding and improving the pricing of small public firms. While it is well known that the lack of information about small firms creates the information asymmetry and liquidity costs that increase the investor''s required return on the right hand side of the balance sheet, the cost of real market changes also affect the firm''s ability to produce future cash flows from their investments. These smaller firms have fewer resources with which to create barriers to entry and react to changes in the real markets. We present empirical evidence consistent with our premise. We find evidence of a real call option against value. The option is greater for smaller firms. Finally, our results are consistent with some, and help explain other, anomalies such as the pricing of equity carve-outs relative to their parent, and the low earnings multiples at which closely held firms are actually sold.