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 Participatory Democracy Versus Elitist Democracy: Lessons from Brazil By William R. Nylen, Lawrence C. Dodd 2003 | 256 Pages | ISBN: 1403963061 | PDF | 2 MB William Nylen begins by discussing North Americans' love-hate relationship with politics and politicians, then shows how Brazilians feel the same way (as do many citizens of democracies throughout the world). He argues that this is so because contemporary democracies have increasingly trickled up and away from so-called "average citizens." We now live in a world of "Elitist Democracies" essentially constructed of, by and for moneyed, well-connected and ethically-challenged elites. Fortunately, there are alternatives, and that's where Brazil offers valuable lessons. Experiments in local-level participatory democracy, put into practice in Brazil by the Workers Party show both the promise and the practical limitations of efforts to promote "popular participation" and citizen empowerment.  Partible Paternity and Anthropological Theory: The Construction of an Ethnographic Fantasy By Warren Shapiro 2009 | 79 Pages | ISBN: 0761845321 | PDF | 1 MB This book discusses the conception _partible paternity_ within Amazonian Indian communities. The author argues that fellow anthropologists Beckerman and Valentine are completely wrong in labeling the Amazonian system as one of _group marriages_ in their book Cultures of Multiple Fathers; rather, he states individual marriage and family exist nearly everywhere.  Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) English | 16 Aug. 2024 | ASIN: B0CZ4GBW9S | 479 pages | Epub | 1.11 MB This book introduces Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) as a tool to model physical, biological, and economic phenomena, balancing theory, solution methods, and practical applications. It is intended for undergraduate and graduate students. The goal is to provide a deep understanding of the key concepts of PDEs. Introduction to Ellipticity Ellipticity ensures the regularity and stability of PDE solutions. Example : The Laplace equation Δu=0Delta u = 0Δu=0 demonstrates the importance of ellipticity for the existence and uniqueness of solutions. Topology and Functional Analysis This chapter reviews the necessary foundations for studying PDEs, including Banach and Hilbert spaces. Example : These spaces are essential for proving the existence of PDE solutions. Sobolev Spaces Sobolev spaces are fundamental for handling less regular solutions. Example : Embedding theorems connect Sobolev spaces to more regular functional spaces. Elliptic PDEs: Variational Techniques Variational techniques, such as the Lax-Milgram theorem, ensure the existence and uniqueness of solutions. Example : The Poisson equation is solved by minimizing a functional. Distributions with Measure-Derivatives These distributions are useful for singular or irregular solutions. Example : They model discontinuities in materials. Korn's Inequality in LpL^pLp Korn's inequality ensures that elastic energy controls deformation. Example : It is crucial for stability in the finite element method. Regularity, ODEs, Flows, Linear Differential Systems This appendix covers essential concepts for PDE analysis. Example : Regularity theorems for ODEs show how a weak solution can become strong. Methods for PDEs Methods covered include separation of variables, Fourier and Laplace transforms, and variational formulations. Example : The Fourier transform simplifies the heat equation. Study of Classical PDEs This chapter analyzes classical PDEs such as the transport equation, heat equation, wave equation, and Laplace equation, with applications in finance. Example : The Black-Scholes equation is used for option pricing. Approaches for Less Regular Problems This chapter examines techniques for PDEs with less regular solutions. Example : Fractional Sobolev spaces analyze solutions with intermediate regularity. Appendices The appendices include reviews of analysis, geometry, Hilbertian analysis, Lebesgue integration, and concrete exercises. Example : An exercise shows how rationals can have zero measure, crucial for PDE analysis.  Parsis in India and the Diaspora (Routledge South Asian Religion) By John Hinnells: 2007 | 304 Pages | ISBN: 0415443660 | PDF | 4 MB The Parsis are India's smallest minority community, yet they have exercised a huge influence on the country. As pioneers in education in nineteenth century India, and as leading figures in banking and commerce, medicine, law and journalism, they were at the forefront of India's industrial revolution. Parsis were also at the heart of the creation of the Indian National Congress in the nineteenth century and contributed some of the great leaders through into the twentieth century. This book, written by notable experts in the field, explores various key aspects of the Parsis. It spans the time from their arrival in India to the twenty-first century. All contributions are based on original research and most of them use hitherto unexplored primary sources. The first part of the book analyzes the topic of Parsi migration from very different points of view; the second part presents leading Parsi personalities of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The final part is a set of studies of the Parsi traditional community in Bombay and an examination of three different diasporas. The concluding chapter, by John R. Hinnells, shows the range of contributions of Parsis to modern India and also in the diasporas, where the Zoroastrian religion is practiced in more countries around the globe than at any time in its history of more than 3,000 years.  Parish Nursing: Stories of Service and Care By Verna Benner Carson, Harold George Koenig 2002 | 224 Pages | ISBN: 1890151882 | PDF | 1 MB These engaging stories from parish nurses provide an accessible and enjoyable account of parish nursing-an emerging ministry of healing that provides a new approach to both healthcare as well as pastoral care. This ministry includes volunteer or paid nurses who attend to the needs of a congregation in a variety of ways-from home, hospice, or hospital visits to community outreach. Written for a popular as well as professional audience, the book weaves together stories of nurses as they journey into a territory largely uncharted. They tell stories of hearing God's call, of their responses to this call, of their faith that they are doing the "right thing," of their joys, sorrows, and challenges, and of quiet dedication as they offer their time and talents to meet the needs of others. Their stories are encouraging to other nurses by offering practical advice and resources necessary to develop the skills. They also challenge church members and leaders to examine the role that their congregations are assuming in health ministry-especially in meeting the long-term care needs of an aging population. Their stories inform medical professionals of the benefits of parish nursing that reach far beyond the congregation to offer hope to the healthcare system at large. Parish Nursing presents a vision where nurses can serve as the vital link between secular healthcare and sacred faith-based systems. Nurses are able to provide direct ministry to members of the congregation and also can be the communicators, teachers, motivators, and encouragers of others. The parish nurse could be a key person to link the two systems and provide truly wholistic care. Reading the stories of parish nurses gives us hope that this vision might be possible-indeed must be possible-if our aging society is to flourish in the years ahead.  Parenting a Defiant Child: A Sanity-saving Guide to Finally Stopping the Bad Behavior By Philip S. Hall Ph.D., Nancy J. Hall Ed.D. 2007 | 240 Pages | ISBN: 0814474683 | PDF | 1 MB Defiant children can be abrasive, irritating, and aggressive, intentionally provoking adults, defying authority, and antagonizing siblings. Children exhibiting defiant behaviour exist on a spectrum ranging anywhere from spoiled to those who meet the diagnostic criteria for Oppositional Defiant Disorder. For the millions of families desperate to fix a situation that is out of control, this book offers supportive and instructive techniques proven to move children from defiance to compliance. "Raising a Defiant Child" lets readers know that the problem is not their fault, and that by using the right strategies, in time, the problem can be successfully resolved. Parents, teachers, family counsellors - anyone facing the challenge of raising or working with a disruptive child - will find the encouragement and guidance they so desperately need to help the children in their lives overcome their conduct problems and regain a much-needed sense of balance and joy.  Parent Talk!: The Art of Effective Communication With the School and Your Child (School Talk series) By Cheli, M.Ed. Cerra, Ruth, Ed.D. Jacoby 2005 | 128 Pages | ISBN: 0471720135 | PDF | 4 MB A must-have book for all parents!Parent Talk! provides practical advice to help parents communicate with their child and their child's school, featuring an easy, fast-moving format with sample role-playing situations, parent-to-parent tips, sample letters, and checklists to help you stay on track. Authors Cheli Cerra and Ruth Jacoby identify 52 common school situations and offer expert guidance based on their experiences as parents and school principals.Do you want to:* Be comfortable when speaking with your child's teacher?* Know exactly what to do if your child is failing?* Know exactly what to say at parent conferences?* Learn how to deal with a variety of school issues?If you answered yes, then Parent Talk! is the book you need. Never be at a loss for words again with the teacher, the school administrator, or your child!"Cheli Cerra and Ruth Jacoby have written what is arguably the most comprehensive guide for parents in education today. Conscientious parents across the board will benefit from their wise perspective, gained from a combined fifty-plus years on the front line in education. Parent Talk! helps put parents back into the schools with confidence!"--Carolina Fernandez Author of ROCKET MOM!: 7 Strategies to Blast You into Brilliance  Paranoia: The Psychology of Persecutory Delusions By Daniel Freeman 2004 | 409 Pages | ISBN: 184169522X | PDF | 2 MB Paranoia is the suspicion that other intend to cause you harm. It is a common experience in the general population, though often overlooked. In its most severe form, paranoia occurs as persecutory delusions. Paranoia, written by leading researchers in this field, is the first cognitive psychology book to have persecutory delusions as its focus. Scholarly, comprehensive and illustrated by clinical examples throughout, this study defines the phenomena in detail and analyses the content of persecutory delusions. It reviews previous psychological writings, explores the relationship between psychosis and neurosis, reports on innovative empirical studies with patients, and highlights future essential research directions. Paranoia outlines a new theoretical model of the formation and maintenance of persecutory delusions, providing an excellent guide to this important clinical topic. It will be of great interest and use to all psychiatrists and clinical psychologists who work in this field.  Parallel and High Performance Programming with Python: Unlock parallel and concurrent programming in Python using multithreading by Fabio Nelli English | April 14, 2023 | ISBN: 9388590732 | 392 pages | MOBI | 4.64 Mb Unleash the capabilities of Python and its libraries for solving high performance computational problems.  Paradoxical Life: Meaning, Matter, and the Power of Human Choice By Prof. Andreas Wagner Ph.D 2009 | 272 Pages | ISBN: 0300149239 | PDF | 2 MB What can a fingernail tell us about the mysteries of creation? In one sense, a nail is merely a hunk of mute matter, yet in another, it's an information superhighway quite literally at our fingertips. Every moment, streams of molecular signals direct our cells to move, flatten, swell, shrink, divide, or die. Andreas Wagner's ambitious new book explores this hidden web of unimaginably complex interactions in every living being. In the process, he unveils a host of paradoxes underpinning our understanding of modern biology, contradictions he considers gatekeepers at the frontiers of knowledge.Though we tend to think of concepts in such mutually exclusive pairs as mind-matter, self-other, and nature-nurture, Wagner argues that these opposing ideas are not actually separate. Indeed, they are as inextricably connected as the two sides of a coin. Through a tour of modern biological marvels, Wagner illustrates how this paradoxical tension has a profound effect on the way we define the world around us. Paradoxical Life is thus not only a unique account of modern biology. It ultimately serves a radical-and optimistic-outlook for humans and the world we help create. (20100201) |
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