The first book to bring together scholars, students, industry leaders, policy makers and related national institutes in collaboration across a range of case studies.

This book examines Ptolemy's scientific procedures for investigating the structures underlying musical melody. By providing an analysis of Ptolemy's theoretical apparatus, his strategies for integrating theory with observation, and his instructions for the design and conduct of experiments, the book offers a new starting-point for studying ancient scientific method.

"[This book] provides a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities for all of us working with vulnerable populations to develop thoughtful, workable programs. The topics presented are not limited to the severely mentally ill, but it is an encyclopedia of resources and creative options for service to veterans, the homeless, the elderly. This book challenges us to think creatively and develop programs and services for the people in our society who are most often overlooked and forgotten.". Alan E. Siegel, Ed. D. Chief, Mental Health Service, MIT. Assistant Clinical Professor of P.

New medical technologies are a leading driver of U.S. health care spending. This report identifies promising policy options to change which medical technologies are created, with two related policy goals: (1) Reduce total health care spending with the smallest possible loss of health benefits, and (2) ensure that new medical products that increase spending are accompanied by health benefits that are worth the spending increases.

We asked America's best chefs a personal question: What do you love to cook for the people that you love? And they answered in America The Great Cookbook - the ultimate celebration of the most delicious food to be discovered in the country today, in all its glorious diversity, from our top chefs, artisan producers, and fascinating food heroes. From well-known chefs and TV personalities like Mario Batali, Buddy Valastro, and Carla Hall to culinary revolutionaries such as David Chang, Michael Voltaggio, and Dan Barber, 100 of America's top food personalities share their most treasured home recipes in America The Great Cookbook. Lavishly photographed with spectacular images of food and locations from across the United States, this gorgeous cookbook highlights what is the very best about America and its rich culinary traditions. America The Great Cookbook fights childhood hunger by helping No Kid Hungry connect kids with at least 200,000 meals.

"An essential collection of more than 100 foolproof recipes from food luminaries such as Julia Child, Alice Waters, and David Chang--curated, introduced, and photographed by the team behind the leading food website Food52. This debut title from Food52 Works, a new imprint from Ten Speed Press, draws from Food52's James Beard Award-nominated Genius Recipes column, which features inventive recipes that rethink cooking tropes and, simply put, are nothing short of genius. In this inspired book for the modern cook, Food52's executive editor Kristen Miglore combines new genius recipes, greatest hits from the column, and her own kitchen wisdom in a sleek, lushly illustrated package. Whether it's fail-safe Fried Chicken from Michael Ruhlman or the imaginative Black Pepper Tofu from Yotam Ottolenghi, once you try these recipes, you'll never need to go back to other versions. Plus with abundant how-to and finished dish photographs throughout, Genius Recipes is destined to become every home cook's go-to reference for smart, enjoyable cooking. "