James S. Coleman was one of a distinguished generation of sociology students who passed through the Columbia Sociology Department in the 1940s and `50s. This book critically debates his work and his contribution to society and the social sciences more generally. It consists of 18 major papers by 20 authors from six countries on a range of themes. The volume is framed by an extended editorial introduction reflecting on the five- year exchange of correspondence between James Coleman and the editor, together with two of Coleman's own works.

Sidney Coleman (1937–2007) earned his doctorate at Caltech under Murray Gell-Mann. Before completing his thesis, he was hired by Harvard and remained there his entire career. A celebrated particle theorist, he is perhaps best known for his brilliant lectures, given at Harvard and in a series of summer school courses at Erice, Sicily. Three times in the 1960s he taught a graduate course on Special and General Relativity; this book is based on lecture notes taken by three of his students and compiled by the Editors.

Wouldn't you like to inherit property from a relative you hardly knew? Thirty-two year old SUSAN COLEMAN now owns a condo in Scarletville, and cabin, both inherited from her uncle. On her way to the parking lot one night, she is mugged, but is saved by DR. JASON ENGLER. A mystery unfolds with surprising developments. Sue needs her newly acquired job to pay for the taxes on both places. When she goes to see the cabin, she expects to find a log cabin and hopes it has running water and plumbing. Instead, she finds a mansion, rumored to be haunted. A mystery unfolds with surprising developments as they try to prove there are no ghosts. Jason brings his youth group to the haunted mansion to help find the origin of the screams that are heard at midnight. Sue and Jason try to find out what Sue's uncle had intended to do with the mansion, which he'd purchased intending to use it as an orphanage. A romance blooms not only between Sue and Jason, but Jason's housekeeper surprises them with a man who turns out to be more than a friend.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the second most common cause of death in the United States. It is typically asymptomatic, meaning no symptoms are shown, but some people with high blood pressure will experience symptoms, such as chest pain, dizziness, headaches, shortness of breath, palpitations, and heart and nose bleeds. #2 Blood pressure is the measurement of the force of blood which pushes against the walls of the arteries. High blood pressure or hypertension is a medical condition in which the arteries are persistentl y subjected to an elevated blood pressure. #3 Blood pressure is expressed as two numbers, the systolic pressure, which is the pressure your heart beats at, and the diastolic pressure, which is the pressure your heart rests at. Normal blood pressure is expressed as 120/80. #4 Secondary causes of high blood pressure include but are not limited to: acromegaly, coarctation of the aorta, Conn's syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, obesity, pheochromocytoma, and pregnancy.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was five years away from 40, and I was miserable. I was selling something I didn’t care about and had no desire to keep doing. I knew there was more, but I felt stuck. I had thought politics was it, but my dream had died and taken my hope with it. #2 I was constantly restless, and I would constantly be thinking about different career paths. I would often dream about broadcasting, and I thought I had the raw talent to do it. #3 The journey to find your path and make a difference in the world begins with clarity. You must be clear on what you want, how you want it, and where you’re going. #4 The path to meaningful work starts by getting clear because clarity is the key to unlocking your future. With clarity, you can experience your own breakthrough. You are the expert on you. You are capable of changing your destiny.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 When dealing with estranged families, I typically spend two to five sessions with each parent and child. I ask about their own childhood history, so I can learn about experiences they may be repeating or that continue to influence them. #2 When it comes to making amends, parents must understand that the way they’ve been doing things isn’t getting them what they want. They must try to empathize with their children’s complaints or perceptions, however at odds these are with their own. #3 It can be difficult for parents to understand their children’s complaints of mistreatment, as they may have experienced the same from their own parents. #4 I was able to help Ralph and Rachel reconcile with Frank, but not on Frank’s terms. Frank was unwilling to do it on the terms set forth by his father.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I received a postcard from my brother, Guy, who was living in Thailand. The picture on the card was mesmerizing. It looked like paradise. In the foreground, it was easy to imagine the photographer peering out from behind a clump of vibrant greenery.