Interest in alternative medical therapies and complimentary medicine has never been stronger than it is today, yet relatively few people are aware that the premises underlying Osteopathic medicine are emerging as the leading edge thinking in the American medical community. In this book from Dr. William Garner Sutherland, the man considered to be the foremost thinker, teacher, researcher, and practitioner in the field of Osteopathy, the serious lay reader will learn the concepts, theories, and practices that represent the foundation of this exciting complimentary medical practice, a holistic philosophy that focuses on manipulation of the musculoskeletal system. This volume represents all the material Dr. Sutherland created regarding the science and practice of osteopathy.
Conservation Science and Action is intended for upper-levelundergraduate and graduate courses in conservation biology. Thisbook reviews the latest thinking and approaches, and in doing soprovides a readily accessible reference work for conservationprofessionals and managers. Because conservation biology is now one of the most dynamicdisciplines in the life sciences, William Sutherland and hisinternational team of authors have selected many of the liveliesttopics where key advances are currently being made. They stressideas, point to unresolved issues, and suggest possible futuredevelopments. Finally, since conservation is an applied subject,the book's emphasis throughout is on action. Essential reading for senior undergraduate and postgraduatestudents taking courses in conservation biology, one of the mostdynamic disciplines in the life sciences. Contributions from leading figures in the field who haveselected the liveliest topics where key advances are being made.Reviews the latest thinking and approaches. Contributors cover a range of taxonomic groups, include aquaticand terrestrial plants and animals, and give examples from aroundthe world. Emphasis given to action, and all chapters have an appliedcomponent.
"The work of the late William Sutherland was well known in detail to very few people by reason of its advanced character, but many Australians were aware of its high reputation. The signatories to this introduction have taken steps, now that he has passed away, to place on record an account of his life and work. They have entrusted the fulfilment of this intention to Dr. W.A. Osborne, Professor of Physiology in the the University of Melbourne, who has generously exerted himself to do justice to the memory of this distinguished graduate. William Sutherland was known to a limited circle of friends, who appreciated to the full not only his ability, but still more his remarkable personality - an earnest, selfless, many-sided man removed from the affairs of the business world, asking only that he should be allowed to do a third of a day's work so that he might devote the remaining portion of the day to the studies that were dear to him. Yet he was no recluse and brought to bear on worldly affairs a most original, penetrating and comprehensive criticism of human motives and tendencies. No appeal to help in matters of knowledge was ever made to him in vain; in fact, so affectionate was his disposition, that refusal was impossible. The signatories have done all that is possible for them to render homage to the memory of a man who so materially enriched the world. P. Baracchi, J.W. Barrett (Hon. Sec.), H.B. Higgins, T.R. Lyle, Felix Meyer, G.A. Syme, Geoffrey Syme, G.F.H. Schuler, H.G. Turner."--Introduction
The Sutherland Book - Volume 1 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Textbooks on the principles of conservation biology abound. Yet, how does one put this theoretical knowledge into practice? The aim of The Conservation Handbook is to provide clear guidance on the implementation of conservation techniques. The wide range of methods described include those for ecological research, monitoring, planning, education, habitat management and combining conservation with development. Nineteen case studies illustrate how the methods have been applied. The book will be of interest to conservation biology students and practicing conservationists worldwide. For each copy of the book sold, another copy will be sent free to a practicing conservationist outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Foreword by E. O. Wilson. Concise, practical guide packed full of ideas, methods and advice. Provides solutions for the main conservation problems most commonly encountered. 18 global case studies illustrate the application of techniques. The Conservation Handbook Donations Project this book is being sent free to those practising conservationists outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan who are otherwise unlikely to obtain a copy. These copies are provided at cost price by Blackwell Science, the publisher, and paid for with the author''s royalties. Each book sold means another one will be donated.
Aaliyah Remembered is an in-depth biography of star singer-actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton (1979-2001). It chronicles her life from the beginning to the end and focuses on both her stellar "Hot Like Fire" career, and on her as a person. Upon taking a "Journey To The Past" and completing the book, readers will have a three-dimensional in-depth portrait of the person behind the mystique and know why Aaliyah was "More Than A Woman" and "One In A Million." They'll discover why Aaliyah was not only a great performer, but a humble, classy, charitable and warm person who remains an inspiration for the ages. They'll discover her strong belief in God, family, and hard work. They'll see that in her spirit of "Never Givin' Up," dreams can come true even if one must at times, through setbacks and difficulties, dust themselves off and "Try Again." Aaliyah Remembered consists of hard-core Aaliyah material only. It is filled with her words and the words of her family, closest friends, and people who knew her. It also includes photographs, narratives of what countries around the world thought of her, and the lyrics to her biggest songs. Through these thoughts and stories, readers will experience her highs and lows and take a close-up, personal journey with Aaliyah as if she was reliving her life. Aaliyah Remembered is a compelling, must-have book for all who love her. It is also a necessity for anyone eager to discover a person worth knowing about or that generosity, love, and decency still exist in today's chaotic, troubled world, for "At [Her] Best [Aaliyah was love]" and the people of the world were "The One[s] [She] Gave [Her] Heart To." If there is one person worth discovering and emulating, it is Aaliyah Dana Haughton.
Amphibian Conservation is the fourth in the series of Synopses of Conservation Evidence, linked to the online resource www.ConservationEvidence.com. This synopsis is part of the Conservation Evidence project and provides a useful resource for conservationists. It forms part of a series designed to promote a more evidence-based approach to biodiversity conservation. Others in the series include bee, bird, farmland and bat conservation and many others are in preparation. Approximately 32% of the 7,164+ amphibian species are currently threatened with extinction and at least 43% of species are declining. Despite this, until recently amphibians and their conservation had received little attention. Although work is now being carried out to conserve many species, often it is not adequately documented. This book brings together and summarises the available scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of amphibians. The authors consulted an international group of amphibian experts and conservationists to produce a thorough summary of what is known, or not known, about the effectiveness of amphibian conservation actions across the world. "The book is packed with literature summaries and citations; a veritable information goldmine for graduate students and researchers. It also admirably provides decision makers with a well-researched resource of proven interventions that can be employed to stem/reverse the decline of amphibian populations." -John G Palis, Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society
Does the creation of artificial reefs benefit subtidal benthic invertebrates? Is the use of organic farming instead of conventional farming beneficial to bat conservation? Does installing wildlife warning reflectors along roads benefit mammal conservation? Does the installation of exclusion and/or escape devices on fishing nets benefit marine and freshwater mammal conservation? What Works in Conservation has been created to provide practitioners with answers to these and many other questions about practical conservation. This book provides an assessment of the effectiveness of 2526 conservation interventions based on summarized scientific evidence. The 2021 edition containssubstantial new material on bat conservation, terrestrial mammal conservation and marine and freshwater mammals, thus completing the evidence for all mammal species categories. Other chapters cover practical global conservation of primates, amphibians, bats, birds, forests, peatlands, subtidal benthic invertebrates, shrublands and heathlands, as well as the conservation of European farmland biodiversity and some aspects of enhancing natural pest control, enhancing soil fertility, management of captive animals and control of freshwater invasive species. It contains key results from the summarized evidence for each conservation intervention and an assessment of the effectiveness of each by international expert panels. The accompanying website www.conservationevidence.com describes each of the studies individually, and provides full references. This is the sixth author-approved edition of What Works in Conservation, which is revised on an annual basis.