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Open TextbookAltekruse, Michael K.Brew, Leah and Michael K. Altekruse. (2019). Building the Relationship: Common Errors in Helping. OER Edition. Fullerton, CA: California State University, Fullerton. Copyright previously held by Cengage. Copyright reverted back to authors December . . .
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SyllabusBilby, Mark G.“Textual and historical study of the origins and content of the New Testament in the context of first century Christianity” (CSUF Catalog). This is not an approved General Education course.
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SyllabusBilby, Mark G."Introduction to at least five religious worldviews from an historical and comparative perspective, with descriptive analysis of their belief system, moral code and symbolic rituals: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism" (CSUF . . .
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DissertationStiles Hanlon, AnnaCollege athletics are the most popular extracurricular activity across American community colleges, with approximately 80,000 students participating each year. California has the highest rate of participation, with over 24,000 student-athletes annuall . . .
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DissertationSims, Andrea FejeranThe purpose of this research journey (qualitative narrative study) was to explore the cultural philosophies and beliefs of manmaga’håga (high-ranked Indigenous Pacific women in higher education), give voice to culturally competent leadership practices . . .
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DissertationHoover, KarelynThe purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the leadership strategies and processes that California community college presidents employed as they made the decision to participate in the pilot baccalaureate degree program and the subse . . .
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DissertationKirkwood, Alisia MoniqueThe purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Black community college administrators who have transitioned to upper-level management, while maintaining their own race consciousness. A race conscious mindset is defined as: (a) acknowledge . . .
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Masters ThesisMalhas, DanaThe purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between caffeine ingestion and its effect on blood pressure and heart rate. This study uses 15 female college students between the ages of 21 and 30 that were submitted to = two protocols for t . . .
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Masters ThesisKato, BrittanyPhysical activity (PA) may be a strategy to improve the quality of life of individuals with autism; however, few studies have examined interventions to promote PA in this population. This study explored the feasibility of a parent-led physical activit . . .
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Masters ThesisRowley, Christina A.Although early preventive interventions that curtail the negative effects of chronic stress in childhood are needed, few preventive interventions exist for young children. the current study aimed to address this gap by testing the feasibility of a pre . . .
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Masters ThesisAl Jasar, AhmedStudies on using high strength steel as flexural and shear reinforcement in reinforced concrete members are limited in the literature. Thus, current ACI 318 provisions do not permit using reinforcement steel with a strength higher than 80 ksi as flexu . . .
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Masters ThesisDaoudi, SarahA small library of compounds synthesized at California State University, Fullerton, were screened for their anti-proliferative activity in three human cell lines: HeLa, HUTU80, and MG63. CyQUANT cell proliferation assay also showed some cell line spec . . .
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Masters ThesisAbdulkarim, Muslim A.The behavior of civil structures, such as buildings and bridges, subjected to earthquake shaking is highly dependent on structural components which resist the lateral forces that result from ground acceleration. Modern seismic design strategies common . . .
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Masters ThesisStapley, Ashley L.Research suggests that a critical cognitive mechanism involved in false memory is semantic memory. Humans are highly susceptible to false memory error which poses a problem for the reliability of eyewitness testimony. To combat this problem researcher . . .
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Masters ThesisWittig, Kelsey LucilleSufficient knowledge of physical activity (PA) is known to improve participation in and perception of one’s own PA levels. The aim of this study was to provide older adults with information about the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines and evaluate the . . .
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Masters ThesisRubio, KaylaWith the population growing older and living longer there is a need to find effective methods for assisting individuals maintain a high level of function so they can live independently well into their older adult years. Multicomponent exercise program . . .
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Masters ThesisHa, MargaretConcussion symptoms may affect a student’s activity and productivity. Without proper management, symptoms can be exacerbated, lead to a prolonged recovery, and may ultimately affect their academic performance. Faculty play a key role in supporting a s . . .
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Masters ThesisKrupa, Lauren M.This study examines the relationship between social anxiety and self-concept clarity. Previous research has shown that social anxiety and self-concept clarity are related, and that low self-concept clarity is a unique predictor of social anxiety. Ther . . .
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Masters ThesisPhillips, KristenFibromyalgia (FM) is a pervasive chronic pain condition that affects almost every aspect of daily life. Symptoms can be debilitating and severe, leading to precautionary and inactive lifestyles for those diagnosed. Perceived social support from loved . . .
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Masters ThesisMuneeb, OmarA variety of alternative renewable fuels have been demonstrated on various catalyst surfaces that can be employed in alkaline direct liquid fuel cells (DLFCs). Palladium is an efficient catalyst for alcohol oxidation; however the oxidation rates for p . . .
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Masters ThesisNguyen, Romie Ca Dao TuThe Wnt Signaling pathway has been implicated in stem cell maintenance and incidence of various types of cancer due to the presence of β-catenin, a transcriptional coactivator. It binds to TCF/LEF family proteins and activates the transcription of tar . . .
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Masters ThesisAlaamer, Mohanad Saleh M.In recent years, the demands for high data rate and reliable transmission have increased in wireless communications systems due to the wide use of web applications. the key technology that achieves these requirements is the application of Multiple Inp . . .
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DissertationLuna, MercedesThis hermeneutical phenomenological qualitative study seeks to understand the lived experiences of concussed community college student-athletes as they reintegrated back into the classroom after their injury. This study included 12 student-athletes en . . .
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Masters ThesisHiggins, ElizabethThis thesis seeks to understand the sociocultural, political, and economic influences of the growing nonreligious population in the United States. This study will be conducted through examining the demographics of the nonreligious population, their so . . .
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DissertationSanchez Vandenburg, AliciaThis phenomenological study explored the perceptions and experiences of teachers and administrators at Innovation Academy (IA), a K-5 elementary school, as they transformed into a 1:1 technology academy. This study aimed to examine the role of leaders . . .
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Masters ThesisSantos, Gabriel-philip F.Eocene terrestrial vertebrate assemblages have been described from formations throughout Southern California, such as the Sespe Formation, the Mission Valley Formation, and “Member C” of the Santiago Formation. Vertebrate assemblages from these format . . .
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Masters ThesisOndatje, WarrenAnterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries have high occurrences in the sport of basketball due to the high amounts of landing, cutting, and other sudden deceleration maneuvers. During landing, studies have prospectively linked insufficient amounts of . . .
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Masters ThesisGarcia, Steven A.The primary focus of golf research has investigated the kinematic and recently, the kinetic differences between low and high handicap golfers. However, research and golf instruction are not appropriately accounting for individual characteristics withi . . .
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DissertationMendoza, Reanna M.This phenomenological study explores the perceptions of educators around student mental health (SMH) needs, and sought to uncover teacher, counselor, and principal perceptions around SMH needs at the elementary school level. Bronfenbrenner’s ecologica . . .
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Masters ThesisHsu, DavidManganese (Mn) oxides play an important role in the biogeochemical cycling of carbon, sulfur, and iron, and can also act as a sorbent or oxidant for various toxic trace metals. the formation of Mn oxides is primarily driven by Mn-oxidizing microbes, a . . .
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Masters ThesisFleming, Helena Elizabeth W.This study was grounded in the I3 theory of aggression, which examines factors that make aggression more or less likely to occur. This study focused on intimate partner violence within the I3 framework. in particular, negative mood regulation (NMR) ex . . .
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Masters ThesisErickson, ElizabethThere remains a persistent gap between the scores of black and white students despite state and federal accountability reforms. In 2010, the Common Core State Standards were released to raise nationwide student achievement by increasing the rigor of a . . .
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Masters ThesisJurkiewicz, OliviaDigital interactions can provide rich and novel information for psychological research. An influential form of digital communication is online reviews. Individuals supply critical judgments and opinions to facilitate the decision-making process of the . . .
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DissertationTurner, Scott JosephThis study examines the relationships of teacher-held mental models and organizational characteristics towards recommendations for regular early childhood programs for preschool students with disabilities. the researcher conducted quantitative survey . . .
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DissertationRusso, MatthewFor students performing below grade level, additional support may be required beyond the general classroom instruction. Response to Intervention is a three-tiered process that enables schools to support students performing below grade level. Individua . . .
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Masters ThesisLee, Ji MinWith an increase in longevity, many studies have explored the influences of different lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and social support, on successful aging. In this study, based on prior research, we hypothesized that older rats on a nutri . . .
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Masters ThesisGuillaume, Zachary JohnHistorical case studies evaluating combat trauma’s impact on individuals offer differing interpretations of the experience of trauma. These new insights contribute to further development of contemporary understanding of trauma’s intricacies. Utilizing . . .
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DissertationMora, Camille M.This dissertation looks at complex developmental trauma (CDT) and the impact it has on the developing child’s brain. This study focuses on two research questions: Do trauma-informed assessments offer students with a history of CDT more accurate assess . . .
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Masters ThesisRichonne, Judy F.Global confrontation consumed the years from 1918 to 1920. Military conflict involved most of the world, directly or indirectly, as armies and navies struggled to achieve the goals of political figures. Unprecedented in technology, scope, and scale, t . . .
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Masters ThesisPeralta, Edgar M.This study examines the criminal classifications state institutions apply to deviant subcultures and the ways the subculture of “hardcore crews” understand themselves considering these labels. Specifically, extant research largely examines hardcore cr . . .
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Masters ThesisKaur, SandeepADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (ADPG PPase) functions as the rate-limiting enzyme in the glucan biosynthesis pathways and its successful engineering would increase the yield of biodegradable and renewable carbon. Multiple sequence alignments revealed d . . .
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DissertationBolourieh, FaribaThis study was designed to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges that Iranian American Youth face in becoming global citizens. in order to pave the way for the younger generation the researcher studied the strategies taken by the older gene . . .
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Masters ThesisJordan, AlejandraSuicide by Cop (SbC) is a method of suicide in which an individual purposely engages in threatening behavior toward police officers in an attempt to be killed. Previous studies have found the prototypical SbC subject is male, mid 30s, with a history o . . .
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Masters ThesisStanhope, Kyle B.Over the last two decades, prescription opioid abuse has become a widespread social problem in the United States. Prescription drug monitoring programs have been established in nearly every state as a response to this problem, and previous research in . . .
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DissertationCase, Kimberly K.This quasi-experimental study explores the effects of participation in a university–school partnership on preservice teacher candidates' self-efficacy in teaching science, their instructional and pedagogical practices in science, and the frequency and . . .
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Masters ThesisLopez, Michael D.Humans assess formidability though a variety of cues including weaponry, group size, and incapacitation (Fessler, Holbrook, Snyder, 2012; Fessler & Holbrook, 2013a, Fessler & Holbrook, 2013b). These studies argue that formidability is heuristically re . . .
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Masters ThesisWu, Victoria DeeThe bioactive components in herbs are complex in their composition and often vary in amounts from harvest to harvest. Quality control in the field of herbal medicine is challenging to analytical chemists who must validate a product’s identification an . . .
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Masters ThesisRich, Amy E.Objective: the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between two distinct psychological measures of fall risk, Fear of Falling and Balance Efficacy, and a multidimensional evaluation of balance performance (Fullerton Advanced Bala . . .
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Masters ThesisSong, AnnMicrofibril-associated glycoprotein 2 (MAGP2) is a small secreted protein associated with elastic fibers in the extracellular matrix. MAGP2 function may be regulated by cleavage of the last 20 amino acids by proprotein convertases (PC); for instance, . . .
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Masters ThesisWoods, Victoria MicheleDissolved atmospheric gas has been shown to exist in xylem sap of flowering plants, and at high concentrations this could pose a threat to water transport under tension. with diurnal temperature fluctuations, gas supersaturation of sap may occur at hi . . .
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DissertationLin, David T.This qualitative case study evaluated a group of first-year transfer students' web-enhanced learning system engagement experiences. Research has established that authentic and meaningful e-learning engagement leads to positive learning outcomes. as tr . . .
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Masters ThesisCheng, Silvia HsuSince the influx of Vietnamese immigrants to the United States at the formal end of the Vietnam War in 1975, dominant narratives have portrayed Vietnamese Americans as the benefactors of a war fought at the cost of American lives. This thesis argues t . . .
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Masters ThesisSerrano, NathanSuccess in the sport of weightlifting requires extensive muscle power. However, little is known about the skeletal muscle fiber type (FT) composition of elite competitive weightlifters. Moreover, no study to date has examined the FT of female strength . . .
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Masters ThesisRizo, AntoniaThe manganese oxidizing protein, MopA, from Erythrobacter sp. SD-21 is a heme peroxidase capable of manganese oxidation. Unlike other manganese oxidizing enzymes, understanding of MopA is limited. Heterologous expression and purification of the peroxi . . .
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DissertationSamoff, Sheryl A.Transgender students are underrepresented and underserved at community colleges. This study explored the lived experiences of transgender students and their perceptions of inclusiveness with regard to the campus climate. I conducted first and follow-u . . .
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Masters ThesisWilliams, DustinUnderstanding the emplacement and evolution of large, long-lived plutons in the middle crust is essential in comprehending igneous crustal growth and how arcs operate. One challenge is that the plutonic rock record seldom preserves the initial stages . . .
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Masters ThesisEwing, Emily LorrainePrevious research has found a consistent association between stressful life events and depressive symptoms. However, it is not well understood why some individuals are more vulnerable to depressive symptoms following a stressful life event than others . . .
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Masters ThesisValadez, Adrian M.The purpose of the current study was to determine if members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, etc. (LGBTQ+) community experience stereotype threat—a psychological phenomenon that hinders a marginalized individual in a multitude of ta . . .
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Masters ThesisKim, StrattonThe ability to quickly and accurately throw a runner out at second base has been found to be one of the catcher’s most important attributes to make it to the next level of play. the purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between conce . . .
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Masters ThesisSudit, AnnaResearchers have found that parental involvement plays an important role in children’s learning and development. Students generally score higher on educational achievement tests, have better attendance at school, and are more likely to continue their . . .
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Masters ThesisCorbett, Benjamin E.This study investigated the relationship between experienced stress and perceptions of stress in law enforcement officers; whether or not physical exercise, social support, and alcohol use serve as moderating variables between experiences of stress an . . .
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BookMartin, Michelle E.This comprehensive introduction looks at the human services profession though the settings where human services work and provides information about social problems within a socio-political context to show how culture and ideology influence people’s pe . . .
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BookDaubigny, FannyFanny Daubigny's PROUST IN BLACK fuses French Literature, cultural studies, film noir, cinema history, and Los Angeles, the City of Angels, in a dynamic synthesis of imagination and invention that remakes cultural criticism in the here and now. With l . . .
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BookHickok, JohnAsian populations are among some of the fastest growing cultural groups in the US. While books on serving other target groups in libraries have been published (e.g., disabled, Latino, seniors, etc.), few books on serving library users of Asian heritag . . .
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BookBrown, Lee E.Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance provides strength and conditioning students with the clearest and most accessible introduction to the scientific principles underpinning the discipline. Co . . .
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BookRose, Debra J.Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults . . .
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BookMarelich, William D.Advanced Statistics for Kinesiology and Exercise Science is the first textbook to cover advanced statistical methods in the context of the study of human performance. Divided into three distinct sections, the book introduces and explores in depth both . . .
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BookSegal, Nancy L.Accidental Brothers tells the unique story of two sets of identical Colombian twin brothers who discovered at age 25 that they were mistakenly raised as fraternal twins―when they were not even biological brothers. Due to an oversight that presumably o . . .
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BookMatlin, Margaret W.The study of human cognitive processes provides insight into why we act or react and can help us predict future behaviors. In Cognition, authors Thomas Farmer and Margaret Matlin present an engaging and highly relatable examination of how these proces . . .
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BookSeymour, NicoleActivists today strive to educate the public about climate change, but sociologists have found that the more we know about alarming issues, the less likely we are to act. Meanwhile, environmentalists have acquired a reputation as gloom-and-doom killjo . . .
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BookSandner, DavidWhen jazz legend Charles Mingus comes to town, playing his double bass at the Nighthawk Club, one struggling musician sees what no one else can: Mingus playing "in the soul," transforming into a giraffe. Mingus calls it the underground the place he go . . .
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BookPraitis, IrenaPoetry. California Interest. Using word play, wit, juxtaposition, and the koan riddling tradition as inspiration, these poems trace the intersection of body, mind, and everyday objects. Exploring the personal and the ideological, they delve into the m . . .
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BookGross, Lynne S.The revised twelfth edition of Video Production: Disciplines and Techniques introduces readers to the operations underlying video production. It provides thorough coverage of the theory and techniques readers need to know, balancing complexity with pr . . .
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BookNi, Lanntercultural Public Relations: Theories for Managing Relationships and Conflicts with Strategic Publics develops a coherent framework to unify the theories of public relations and intercultural communication, and, within the framework, examines empiri . . .
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BookStein, AndiWhether it’s a favorite television show, an artist at the top of the music charts, a best-selling book, or a hometown sports team, we love entertainment. It’s big business and in this accessible introduction, Andi Stein and Beth Bingham Evans give rea . . .
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BookShepard, JasonCurrent through the most recent Supreme Court term, MAJOR PRINCIPLES OF MEDIA LAW, 2019, delivers a comprehensive summary of the latest additions, changes and developments in communication law. The text fully integrates recent developments through Jul . . .
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BookVoeks, Robert A.In the mysterious and pristine forests of the tropics, a wealth of ethnobotanical panaceas and shamanic knowledge promises cures for everything from cancer and AIDS to the common cold. To access such miracles, we need only to discover and protect thes . . .
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BookLee, Emily S.This book introduces and explores the relation between race and phenomenology through varied African American, Latina, Asian American, and White American perspectives. Phenomenology is best known as a descriptive endeavor to more accurately describe o . . .
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BookMcFee, GrahamRecent decades have seen attacks on philosophy as an irrelevant field of inquiry when compared with science. In this book, Graham McFee defends the claims of philosophy against attempts to minimize either philosophy’s possibility or its importance by . . .
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BookMcFee, GrahamWittgenstein on Mind, Meaning and Context: Seven Essays elaborates a distinctive perspective on the later philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein, exploring a number of themes from his work, sometimes addressing particular issues, sometimes responding to cr . . .
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BookMcFee, GrahamThis book is a further major intervention into the philosophical aesthetics of dance by a philosopher who has devoted much of his professional career to the consideration of dance. It is intended for the interested general reader as well as the postgr . . .
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BookEssington, AmyWhile Jackie Robinson’s 1947 season with the Brooklyn Dodgers made him the first African American to play in the Major Leagues in the modern era, the rest of Major League Baseball was slow to integrate while its Minor League affiliates moved faster. T . . .
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BookLarson, Deborah WelchDeborah Welch Larson and Alexei Shevchenko argue that the desire for world status plays a key role in shaping the foreign policies of China and Russia. Applying social identity theory—the idea that individuals derive part of their identity from larger . . .
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BookChen, StevenThis book examines how to optimize design management processes in order to produce innovation within organizations. It first looks at how to harvest a culture of design and then examines topics specific to product and service design. Individual chapte . . .
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BookKuo, JeffA concise yet comprehensive book that can be read and used from cover to cover, presenting topics that are fundamental for environmental engineering students, engineers, and professionals in the fields of air pollution control engineering and manageme . . .
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BookKurwadkar, SudarshanDioxin – Environmental Fate and Health/Ecological Consequences offers a unique, and comprehensive coverage of dioxins and their congeners once they are released to the environment. The book provides readers with a systematic understanding of past and . . .
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BookCSMA (Conference) (2nd : 2016 : Wuhan, China)These are two volumes of conference proceedings on Computer Science and Mechanical Automation, representing a broad spectrum of research topics and revealing some cutting-edge developments. The books are collection of research papers covering cloud c . . .
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BookGrewal, Mohinder S.This book provides readers with solutions to real-world problems associated with global navigation satellite systems, inertial navigation, and integration. It presents readers with numerous detailed examples and practice problems, including GNSS-aided . . .
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BookSuceavă, BogdanThis annual anthology brings together the year’s finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best Writing on Mathematics 2018 makes available to a wide audienc . . .
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BookGreen, Timothy D.Digital video, audio, and text have never been more popular, and educators need to know how to make new media work in all types of learning environments. The Educator’s Guide to Producing New Media and Open Educational Resources provides practical adv . . .
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BookPierce, Kathryn MitchellTeachers want assessment tools and strategies that inform instruction, engage students in the process, and invite families and community members to enter into the conversation about student learning and progress. When teachers work collaboratively wit . . .
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BookSchwiebert, JeraldExpressive Conducting: Movement and Performance Theory for Conductors applies the insight of movement and performance theory to the practice of conducting, offering a groundbreaking new approach to conducting. Where traditional conducting pedagogies o . . .
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BookO'Cadiz, DarleneDance and Cultural Diversity examines the art of dance within the context of different cultures. In doing so, the readings in the text connect dance to academic disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy. Based on the core . . .
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BookBilby, Mark G.The contributions open a window to an impressive variety of reactions to Dennis MacDonald’s work, often connecting standard historical assumptions with an entirely new vision that transcends the classical array of exegetical methods and ventures into . . .
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ArticleDavis Jr., AnthonyWithin the context of Cambridge University Press et al. v. Patton et al., this article provides the rationale for the academic distribution of scholarly articles without requesting copyright permission or paying the corresponding fees. The fair use of . . .
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Masters ThesisPiercy, BrookeAnxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders both globally and in the United States. Early-life stressors such as poor socialization and isolation, as well as diets high in fats and sugars have been shown to increase levels of anxiety . . .
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Masters ThesisLeyh, JuliusIncreasing tourism in Nosara, Costa Rica brings along more challenges for sustainable development of the community. as local resources become stressed and overdevelopment interferes with wildlife, the community is continuously developing strategies to . . .
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Masters ThesisTenbrook, SeanMusic is generally considered a powerful tool to experience emotions. However, there is mixed research on whether it can hinder or enhance our emotional states. the present study aimed to explore this concept further. Moreover, the purpose of this stu . . .
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Masters ThesisSkorka, ChristopherTrypanosoma cruzi is the protozoan parasite that is the causative agent of Chagas disease. This disease is endemic to Latin America but has spread to other non-endemic areas due to globalization. the disease currently lacks an FDA approved treatment, . . .
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Masters ThesisHamidi, Bijan AlexanderBijan Hamidi explores economic systems in video games and expands on the definition of virtual economics to include economic behavior. Gamers commonly look to gain advantages over their opposition during game play. This thesis performs an analysis of . . .