Signature in the Cell

Title: Signature in the Cell

Author: Stephen C. Meyer

Pages: 624

Call Number: BL263 .M475 2009





Synopsis:
Publisher: One hundred fifty years ago, Charles Darwin revolutionized biology, but did he refute intelligent design (ID)? In Signature in the Cell, Stephen Meyer argues that he did not.Much confusion surrounds the theory of intelligent design. Frequently misrepresented by the media, politicians, and local school boards, intelligent design can be defended on purely scientific grounds in accordance with the same rigorous methods that apply to every proposed origin-of-life theory.Signature in the Cell is the first book to make a comprehensive case for intelligent design based upon DNA. Meyer embarks on an odyssey of discovery as he investigates current evolutionary theories and the evidence that ultimately led him to affirm intelligent design. Clearly defining what ID is and is not, Meyer shows that the argument for intelligent design is not based on ignorance or "giving up on science," but instead upon our growing scientific knowledge of the information stored in the cell.A leading proponent of intelligent design in the scientific community, Meyer presents a compelling case that will generate heated debate, command attention, and find new adherents from leading scientists around the world.Published: June 2009 Updated: June 2009
The first, major scientific argument for Intelligent Design by a leading spokesperson within the scientific community.Published: November 2008 Updated: February 2009
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Injustice and the care of souls : taking oppression seriously in pastoral care

Title: Injustice and the care of souls : taking oppression seriously in pastoral care


Author: Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook, Karen B. Montagno

Pages: 352



Call Number: HN31 .I55 2009


Synopsis: What is the link between justice and compassion? This collection of essays will discuss the realities of racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, and classism prevalent within the church and society in an effort to broaden and inform pastoral caregivers with the knowledge and the skills needed to respond effectively to oppressed and marginalized persons. The collection will also help pastors to reflect on the ways their own social location has an impact on their ministries and gain familiarity with resources available to support pastoral caregivers in a variety of contexts.

Taking America off drugs : why behavioral therapy is more effective for treating ADHD, OCD, depression, and other psychological problems

Title: Taking America off drugs : why behavioral therapy is more effective for treating ADHD, OCD, depression, and other psychological problems


Author: Stephen Ray Flora

Pages: 184


Call Number: RC489.B4 F56 2007


Synopsis: Argues for the superiority of behavioral treatments over drug therapies for psychological problems.

Mental health in social work : a casebook on diagnosis and strengths-based assessment

Title: Mental health in social work : a casebook on diagnosis and strengths-based assessment


Author: Jacqueline Corcoran, Joseph M. Walsh

Pages: 354


Call Number: RA790.6 .C64 2009


Synopsis: Mental Health in Social Work: Diagnosis and Strengths-Based Assessment,nbsp;uses anbsp; case study method that will teach students clinical assessment skills.nbsp;nbsp;Consistent with social work's concern with strengths and the environmental context for human behavior, Mental Health in Social Work will cover strengths-based assessment and the biopsychosocial risk and resilience perspective.nbsp

Who Gave You the Epsilon?: And Other Tales of Mathematical History

Title: Who Gave You the Epsilon?: And Other Tales of Mathematical History

Author: Marlow Anderson, Robin Wilson, Victor J. Katz

Pages: 442

Call Number: QA21 .W358 2009

Synopsis: This book picks up the history of mathematics from where Sherlock Holmes in Babylon left it. The 40 articles of Who Gave You the Epsilon? continue the story of the development of mathematics into the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The articles have all been published in the Mathematical Association of America journals and are in many cases written by distinguished mathematicians such as G. H. Hardy and B. van der Waerden. The articles are arranged thematically to show the development of analysis, geometry, algebra and number theory through this period of time. Each chapter is preceded by a foreword, giving the historical background and setting and the scene, and is followed by an afterword, reporting on advances in our historical knowledge and understanding since the articles first appeared. This book is ideal for anyone wanting to explore the history of mathematics. Retrieved from Books in Print, 12/9/09.

A Theory of Musical Narrative

Title: A Theory of Musical Narrative

Author: Byron Almén

Pages: 264

Call Number: ML3800 .A46 2008

Synopsis: Byron Almén proposes an original synthesis of approaches to musical narrative from literary criticism, semiotics, historiography, musicology, and music theory, resulting in a significant critical reorientation of the field. This volume includes an extensive survey of traditional approaches to musical narrative, a careful delineation of the essential elements and preconditions of musical narrative organization, an eclectic analytical model applicable to a wide range of musical styles and repertoires, a diverse range of musical examples illustrating the range and applicability of the theoretical apparatus, a classification scheme of narrative types and subtypes reflecting conceptually distinct narrative strategies, a wide array of interpretive categories, and a sensitivity to the dependence of narrative interpretation on the cultural milieu of the work, its various audiences, and the analyst.A Theory of Musical Narrativeprovides both an excellent introduction to an increasingly important conceptual domain and a complex reassessment of its possibilities and characteristics. Retrieved from Books in Print, 12/9/09.

Welcome to the Aquarium: A Year in the Lives of Children

Title: Welcome to the Aquarium: A Year in the Lives of Children

Author: Julie Diamond

Pages: 272

Call Number:LB1733 .D53 2008

Synopsis: Told through the observant and wise eyes of a veteran kindergarten teacher, a lyrical look at the hidden structures of life in an urban elementary school classroom. The loss of veteran teachers with their deep knowledge of children, the successes and failures of different teaching models, and the constraints and possibilities of educational institutions affect schools everywhere. In Welcome to the Aquarium veteran educator Julie Diamond spells out what an experienced teacher knows and shows the magic a veteran teacher works in a classroom. Tracking the progress of one prototypical collection of kindergarteners as they become a class with a distinct personality of its own, Diamond guides us through the myriad details of classroom life: the organization, curriculum, and relationships that create a unique class culturea culture that, she eloquently argues, can represent the reality of our social ideals and values. For parents as well as new and even experienced teachers, Diamond lays out the logic behind the routines and rituals children need to thrive. Like Tracy Kidder'sAmong Schoolchildren,Welcome to the Aquariumoffers a lyrical look at the hidden structures of life in an elementary school classroom, but from the perspective of an expert insider and educator. Retrieved from Books in Print, 12/9/09.