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      • Metis Publishers

        Metis list includes both fiction and nonfiction. Some literary authors are Gerbrand Bakker, John Berger, Maurice Blanchot, Anne Carson, Rana Dasgupta, Carlos Fonseca, Georgi Gospodinov, Alasdair Gray, Ursula K. LeGuin, Norman Manea, Javier Marias, Georges Perec, Per Petterson, Andrei Platonov, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Marguerite Yourcenar.  Metis nonfiction list -in History Society Philosophy, Literary Criticism, Arts and People, Critical Science, Gender Studies series- features works of prominent authors such as Benedict Anderson, Alain Badiou, Etienne Balibar, Walter Benjamin, Wendy Brown, Susan Buck-Morss, Judith Butler, Byung Chul-Han, David Harvey, Kojin Karatani, Tim Parks, Adam Phillips, Jacques Rancière, Edward Said, Renata Salecl, Immanuel Wallerstein, Slavoj Zizek and Alenka Zupancic. World-class literary theorists including Mikhail Bakhtin, Gyorgy Lukacs and Tzvetan Todorov, philosophers such as Roland Barthes, Paul Ricoeur and Ludwig Wittgenstein and psychoanalytic masters including Didier Anzieu, Sigmund Freud, Anna Freud, Melanie Klein, Jacques Lacan and D.W. Winnicott are amongst the authors Metis has published.

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        September 2015

        Marte Meo Method in Nursing

        by Claudia Berther, Therese Niklaus Loosli

        The Marte-Meo Method, developed by the Dutch educational counselor Maria Aarts, is a resource and solution focused communication- and video-analysis-method that supports care takers as well as patients in their daily (challenging) interactions. The method uses short film clips from real life situations and analyses these together with the participants. Using this method, inter personal skills as well as the quality of nursing improve and participants learn how to strengthen the emotional competence of those in need of their care. Target Group: Nurses, Nurse Educators

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        August 2021

        Bulletin of the John Rylands Library 97/1

        Religion in Britain, 1660–1900: Essays in Honour of Peter B. Nockles

        by William Gibson, Geordan Hammond

        This special issue of the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library is dedicated to Peter Nockles. An expert on the Oxford Movement and the religious history of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Nockles was employed at the John Rylands Library from 1979 to 2016. During this time he extended his scholarly generosity and friendship to countless researchers. The issue features articles on a range of topics connected to Peter's scholarship and networks, including the Church of England (particularly High Churchmanship and the Oxford Movement), Catholicism, Methodism and Church-State conflict relating to the Church of Ireland.

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        June 2021

        The origin of Bianque's medicine-the method of four clocks

        by Fan Jiaru, Lu Junzhi

        Four-clock pulse method is an ancient pulse method that has been lost. In the "Huangdi Neijing", only its name and a simple description of the four-clock pulse state are left. In the "Historical Records of Bianque Cang Biography", there are many diagnosis cases of Cang Gong They all use the four-clock pulse method, even Zhang Zhongjing's "The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber" mentions this pulse method, but how to use it has been lost. Now through the concerted efforts of the two authors Fan Jiaru and Lu Junzhi, combined with theoretical construction and clinical verification, we finally took a crucial step in restoring the four-clock pulse method and found the correct way to use it. This book is a perfect combination of traditional Chinese medicine theory and clinical cases. It allows everyone to have both theoretical understanding and case proofs when learning Chinese medicine. Learning to understand the four-clock pulse method can help you understand the precious medical records of ancient Chinese medicine, and it can also help you Have a deeper understanding of "internal difficulties" and open the door to correctly learn "internal difficulties".

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        May 2022

        Feline Reproduction

        by Aime Johnson, Michelle Kutzler

        Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world, and as homes become smaller, and single-person households become more common, it is predicted that the numbers being bred and kept will only grow. In Feline Reproduction, the global author team cover all aspects of reproduction in the queen and the tom. Beginning with basic anatomy and normal reproduction, it goes on to cover practical knowledge about pregnancy, neonatal care, breeding soundness exams, and semen cryopreservation. It also includes an overview of factors, diseases, and abnormal conditions affecting reproduction, such as infertility, causes of abortion and contraception. Covering both pet patients and nondomestic species, this book provides a thorough grounding in feline reproduction for the general veterinary practitioner, veterinary student, animal scientist, and experienced cat breeder.

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        Fertilizers & manures
        October 2002

        Methods in Agricultural Chemical Analysis

        A Practical Handbook

        by Nigel T Faithfull

        This reference manual contains information on the most suitable procedures for the analysis of agricultural materials. It describes the analysis of soils and composts, plant materials, feeds, plant components (e.g. cellulose, lignin, trace elements), fertilizers, and biological substances. The book is designed as a laboratory sourcebook, complete with useful Internet addresses, and contains over 60 different practical methods. Each method is described by a step-by-step approach, and contains details of apparatus required, chemical reaction equations, formulae and calculations, and meticulous descriptions of experimental results. Most methods use standard equipment and instruments commonly found in the practical lab. The aim is that scientists with little experience in analytical techniques should be able to safely carry out these procedures and obtain acceptable results.

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        Business, Economics & Law
        April 2017

        Research Methods for Leisure, Recreation and Tourism

        by Ercan Sirakaya-Turk, Muzaffer Uysal, William E Hammitt, Jerry J Vaske

        Praise for the previous edition: 'To write a good textbook is only possible with pedagogic sensitivity, significant educational experiences, and research practice. This book is evidence that the editors possess all three qualifications. A student-friendly publication introducing plenty of examples and case studies (and) encouraging students to acquire the skills needed... this book (is) a winner.' Annals of Tourism Research 39(3), 2012. Describing the fundamental elements of research methods for leisure, recreation and tourism, this new edition of a popular textbook is updated throughout. It covers the measurement of variables, sampling, questionnaire design and evaluation methods, and also a wider discussion of writing proposals, communicating research findings, cross-cultural research, and the use of new technologies in conducting research. This new edition includes: - new and expanded material on visual research methods, nonparametric tests and sampling to encompass growing areas of research interest; - pedagogical features and extra citations to create a cohesive learning experience for students; and - numerous examples from tourism and recreation literature in every chapter, tying theory into scenarios students could face in their careers. Written by internationally renowned researchers in an accessible style, this book introduces both undergraduate and graduate students to the vital skills they will need to succeed in the leisure, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries. ; A new edition of a proven textbook, this title covers the measurement of variables, questionnaire design, evaluation methods, writing proposals, cross-cultural research, and the use of new technologies. Featuring pedagogical features throughout, it introduces students to the vital skills they will need to succeed. ; PART I: An Overview of Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Research 1: Research Methods for Leisure, Recreation and Tourism PART II: ABCs of Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Research 2: Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Research Design 3: Finding and Summarizing Research Literature 4: Measurement of Variables 5: Proposal Writing PART III: Research Methods and Data Collection 6: Survey Research: Sampling and Questionnaire Design 7: Qualitative Research in Leisure, Recreation and Tourism 8: Grounded Theory Methodology in Research 9: Evaluation Research Methods in Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Research 10: Experimental Research 11: Cross-cultural and Visual Research: Issues and Concerns PART IV: Analysing the Data and Testing Hypotheses 12: Summarizing Data 13: Inferential Analysis of Data 14: Relationship Analysis: t-Tests, Analysis of Variance, Cross Tabulations and Non-parametric Tests 15: Describing Linear Bivariate Relationships: Correlation Analysis 16: Factor Analytical Procedure and Scale Reliability PART V: Research Write Ups: Reporting the Results 17: Communicating Research Results

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        September 2019

        Reformation without end

        by Jason Peacey, Robert Ingram

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        March 2011

        An Historical Atlas of Staffordshire

        by A. D. M. Phillips, C. B. Phillips

        Within its ancient boundaries, Staffordshire is a county of diverse and contrasting historic landscapes. World-renowned industrial complexes sit alongside agricultural systems; castles rub shoulders with urban-industrial housing; the cathedral centre of a vast diocese lies close to the birthplace of primitive Methodism; overtly planned landscapes mingle with the uplands of the Moorlands and the heathlands of Cannock Chase. These many and varied landscapes are both products and reflections of a multiplicity of histories, and students of the county have been keen to explore and relate these pasts. However, no systematic attempt has previously been made to express these accounts in spatial form. This book seeks to demonstrate by maps the various histories that contribute to the diversity of Staffordshire. With its succinct discussions and detailed map presentations of these themes, incorporating new thinking and recent research, the atlas provides an innovative and major contribution to the study of the history of Staffordshire. ;

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        Fertilizers & manures
        December 2005

        Microbiological Methods for Assessing Soil Quality

        by Edited by Jaap Bloem, David W Hopkins, Anna Benedetti.

        This book provides a selection of microbiological methods which are applicable or already applied in regional or national soil quality monitoring programmes. An overview is given of approaches to monitoring, evaluating and managing soil quality (Part I), followed by a selection of methods which are described in sufficient detail to use the book as a practical handbook in the laboratory (Part II). Finally a census is given of the main methods used in over 30 European laboratories. The book is aimed at different levels: soil scientists, technicians, policy makers, land managers and students.

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        Pharmaceutical industries
        October 2008

        Microbiological Methods for Assessing Soil Quality

        by Jaap Bloem, David W Hopkins, Anna Benedetti. Edited by Jaap Bloem, David W Hopkins, Anna Benedetti.

        This book provides a selection of microbiological methods which are applicable or already applied in regional or national soil quality monitoring programmes. An overview is given of approaches to monitoring, evaluating and managing soil quality (Part I), followed by a selection of methods which are described in sufficient detail to use the book as a practical handbook in the laboratory (Part II). Finally a census is given of the main methods used in over 30 European laboratories. The book is aimed at different levels: soil scientists, technicians, policy makers, land managers and students.

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        Plant pathology & diseases
        April 2016

        Molecular Methods in Plant Disease Diagnostics

        Principles and Protocols

        by Edited by Neil Boonham, Jenny Tomlinson, Rick Mumford.

        Using molecular methods for plant disease diagnosis provides diagnosticians with a number of advantages over more traditional methods. They can allow the identification of morphologically similar species, for example, or the detection of infection prior to symptom formation. Not only can molecular tools help by increasing the efficacy, accuracy and speed of diagnosis; their common technological basis provides further benefits, especially where resources are limited and traditional skills are hard to sustain. This book provides protocols for nucleic acid-based methods currently applied to plant pathogen detection and identification. It takes the practitioner through the full range of molecular diagnostic and detection methods and, as these generic techniques are appropriate for use on any target with minimal modification, also provides a useful resource for students of plant pathology and plant pathologists. Beginning with the background and future directions of the science, it then addresses DNA barcoding, microarrays, polymerase chain reactions (PCR), quality assurance and more, forming a complete reference on the subject.

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        Forestry & related industries
        June 2000

        Methods and Approaches in Forest History

        by Edited by Mauro Agnoletti, Steven Anderson

        A companion to Forest History: International Studies on Socioeconomic and Forest Ecosystem Change which includes over 20 papers from the same conference held in Florence in 1998. This volume focuses on the different approaches and methods adopted in the study of forest history. The interdisciplinary nature of these studies is emphasized, bringing in the different perspectives of anthropologists, botanists, ecologists, foresters, historians, geneticists and geographers. This volume demonstrates the rich diversity of approaches and methods to forest history.

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        Insecticide & herbicide technology
        March 1997

        Methods in Ecological and Agricultural Entomology

        by Edited by David R Dent, M P WaltonEdited by M P Walton

        Entomology as a branch of biological science has undergone rapid expansion and development in recent decades. There have been major advances in the technologies associated with pest management and the ecological studies that underpin much of this work. Greater emphasis is now placed on topics such as modelling and biochemical techniques, with new approaches to the study of insect behaviour and insecticide efficacy making inroads into traditional approaches. This book aims to integrate the new approaches and technologies with traditional and well-proven methods. It provides a critical analysis and evaluation of methods available, through reference to general principles, but emphasis is also placed on providing detailed descriptions of methods and their application. Written by leading authorities from the UK, USA and Australia, the book is aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in entomology and pest management.

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        Sport & leisure industries
        June 2005

        Tourism Research Methods

        Integrating Theory with Practice

        by Edited by Brent W Ritchie, Peter M Burns, Catherine A Palmer

        Within the tourism industry there is a growing consensus on the need for research to investigate the economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism. However, existing research methods texts are based solely on either the business approach or the social science approach to tourism. They often fail to provide real world examples of how to plan, implement or analyse tourism related research. This book aims to address this divide by integrating theory with practice through the inclusion of specific tourism research case studies alongside research theory. It considers a wide range of research issues, approaches and techniques with contributions from both experienced and new researchers.

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        Medicine

        Losing Weight and Keeping it off

        A Method With Lasting Results

        by Tatjana van Strien

        In this book Tatjana van Strien, the author of the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ), presents a scientific alternative for all the ‘miracle solutions’ to lose weight. Based on more than 25 years of scientific research, she offers a self-test-method which enables readers to explore what is the cause of their eating problem, what they can do about it, and ultimately lose weight and keep it off.   Target Group: people who want to lose weight, dieticians, doctors, psychologists.

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        April 2018

        100 methods for curing Apoplexy

        by Yao Qing, Wu Dahua

        This book conprises two parts:one introduces the basic knowledge of Apoplexy;the other gives concrete methods to guard against Apoplexy.

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        Botany & plant sciences
        January 2006

        Testing Methods for Seed-Transmitted Viruses

        Principles and Protocols

        by Sven E Albrechtsen

        This practical guide covers the commonly used detection methods for seed-transmitted viruses and viroids that affect both tropical and temperate crops. It contains 25 complete step-by-step procedures for biological, serological and molecular techniques to detect and identify such viruses. Combining helpful practical notes with more detailed explanations of the principles behind the techniques, the book describes the general characteristics of seed-transmitted viral diseases and discusses outlines for the organization and interpretation of seed health assays. The techniques reviewed are also applicable to non-seed-transmitted viral agents.

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