Lotus Seeds and Lucky Stars: Asian Myths and Traditions About Pregnancy and Birthing

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This little book of Asian myths and traditions would make a lovely shower gift for any mother-to-be. Lotus Seeds and Lucky Stars is filled with advice about conception (if it occurs at noon, the child will vomit a lot), remedies for pregnancy discomforts (including ginger tea and herbal concoctions), details about ancient Thai and Burmese birthing practices, and information about the Asian zodiac. Many of these superstitions, remedies, and stories will be new to Western ears. And though "Aunty's Kidney and Liver Stew" and "Korean Seaweed Soup" may not become staple foods for the postpartum mothers you know, this book rings with wisdom, all of it fascinating and entertaining. --Ericka Lutz

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A delightful, charming read for any pregnant woman!.......2000-09-25

Shu Shu Costa has summarized the most fascinating Asian perinatal myths and traditions and has put them all together in a most pleasent and erudite fashion. The style of her writing is both educational and personal, without being overwhelming. I stongly recommend it to anyone, of any race, who is involved in the process of pregnancy and birth. It is a reread and a wonderful reference you will use again and again!

Perpetuates racist misperceptions about Asian Americans.......1999-01-17

Mainstream U.S. publishers continue to cater to the American appetite for exotic stereotypes of Asian America, invariably penned by recent Asian immigrants who are too unaware of the history of Asian American marginalization to realize they are being exploited. In this book, Asian culture is problematized as strange and foreign. Asian American health education differs very little from that of the general U.S. population, but to the extent that it does, the real issue is overcoming the barriers of language and poverty to serve isolated immigrant communities. But Costa's concern is with selling quaint stereotypes and myths, not with the welfare of the community.

Truly fascinating stories-even for a guy who's not pregnant!.......1998-06-29

Shu Shu has really whipped up something great here - a simmering broth of intriguing anecdotes and ancient wisdom cooked to perfection. I couldn't put it down!

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Race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, migration status, religion and many other cultural factors play an important role in recovery from a traumatic event. And most conventional attempts to help people recover from trauma do not anticipate or address these factors. Here, a psychologist describes how to recognize the cultural issues that need to be considered for healing. She offers vignettes illustrating these issues, as well as activities for traumatized people to regain their sense of self-esteem, safety, strength and calm.

Thema Bryant-Davis. Thriving in the Wake of Trauma: A Multicultural Guide.(Book review): An article from: Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

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Thema Bryant-Davis. Thriving in the Wake of Trauma: A Multicultural Guide.(Book review): An article from: Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Rose M. Barreto
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000VJB266
Release Date: 2007-08-29

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Title: Thema Bryant-Davis. Thriving in the Wake of Trauma: A Multicultural Guide.(Book review)
Author: Rose M. Barreto
Publication: Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 34 Issue: 1 Page: 192(2)

Article Type: Book review

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Thriving in the Wake of Trauma: A Multicultural Guide (Contributions in Psychology)

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Thriving in the Wake of Trauma: A Multicultural Guide (Contributions in Psychology)
Thema Bryant-Davis
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORFJIW

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The development of the Cultivation System from the years 1840 to 1860 is the focus of this work by the Dutch scholar Cornelis Fasseur. With extensive research into the archives and other source material (including a report by the British envoy in The Hague about the workings and peculiarities of the Dutch parliament), the author presents a general overview of Dutch policy and decision making. He considers how they influenced the development of the Cultivation System and how the Cultivation System influenced Dutch views of governance in Java. This study of a system of government agriculture and forced peasant labor reminds the reader of what is often forgotten-that political questions are often indistinguishable from economic ones. 2nd printing 1994.

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Although Rock Mechanics addresses many of the rock mechanics issues which arise in underground mining engineering, it is not a text exclusively for mining applications. It consists of five categories of topics on the science and practice of rock engineering: basic engineering principles relevant to rock mechanics; mechanical properties of rock and rock masses; design of underground excavations in various rock mass conditions; mining methods and their implementation; and guidelines on rock mechanics practice. Throughout the text, and particularly in those sections concerned with excavation design and design of mining layouts, reference is made to computational methods of analysis of stress and displacement in a rock mass. The principles of various computational schemes, such as boundary element, finite element and distinct element methods, are considered. This new edition has been completely revised to reflect the notable innovations in mining engineering and the remarkable developments in the science of rock mechanics and the practice of rock engineering that have taken place over the last two decades.

Based on extensive professional, research and teaching experience, this book will provide an authoritative and comprehensive text for final year undergraduates and commencing postgraduate students. For professional practitioners, not only will it be of interest to mining and geological engineers but also to civil engineers, structural and mining geologists and geophysicists as a standard work for professional reference purposes.

B.H.G. Brady is Emeritus Professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics at The University of Western Australia, and a consulting rock mechanics engineer.

E.T. Brown is Senior Consultant, Golder Associates Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia and formerly Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Queensland, Australia.

Support of Underground Excavations in Hard Rock

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Support of Underground Excavations in Hard Rock

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A classical text for underground excavation design

Underground Excavations in Rock
E. Hoek
Manufacturer: Spon Press
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This E. & F. N. Spon title is now distributed by Routledge in the US and Canada

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A classical text for underground excavation design.......2006-11-18

Prof. Hoek is probably currently the "master" of rock mechanics having not only invented many applied theories ( including Hoek-Brown criteria ) but also being a well known international consultant.
Therefore in this book you can find both the theoretical aspects and the practical applications.
I strongly suggest it for any professional involved in the field.

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Modern Well Design
Bernt S. Aadnoy
Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis
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Truly exceptional!.......2000-11-12

This book is technically sufficient for the most experienced drilling contractor. An excellent resource for the drilling perfectionist.

Modern Well Design.......2000-05-19

This title gives to any drilling engineer unvaluable source of the technical information which is necessary for well design process.

Engineering Geology for Underground Rocks

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Engineering Geology for Underground Rocks
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Engineering geology for underground rocks is a sub-discipline of engineering geology for describing and solving geological engineering problems encountered in underground mining, petroleum and civil engineering. It covers rock mechanics for underground rocks, rock hydraulics, wellbore mechanics, mine geology and mine hydrogeology.

This book clearly and systematically explains underground engineering geology principles, methods, theories and case studies, depicts engineering problems in underground rock engineering and how to study and solve them. It specially emphasizes mechanical and hydraulic couplings in rock engineering for wellbore stability, mining near aquifers and other underground structures where inflow is a problem. Using the methods and models given in this book, the reader is able to analyse underground geological engineering problems and also for the design of underground structures.

Professionals and students in engineering geology, geological, mining, petroleum, civil engineering, rock mechanics, and mine geology will find this an essential reference.

Geomechanics applications in underground hardrock mining

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Geomechanics applications in underground hardrock mining

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Rock Mechanics in Underground Construction: Isrm International Symposium 2006 4th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 8-10 November 2006 Singapore

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Rock Support in Mining & Underground Con

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Design of Underground Hard-Coal Mines (Advances in Mining Science and Technology)

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