David Levy is een vooraanstaand astronoom en auteur wiens werk ingaat op de diepe verbinding tussen de kosmos en menselijke ervaring. Zijn schrijfstijl wordt vaak omschreven als poëtisch, waarbij hij complexe astronomische concepten vertaalt naar toegankelijke verhalen voor een breed publiek. Levy's werken verkennen regelmatig thema's als kosmische verwondering, de menselijke zoektocht naar kennis en onze plaats in de uitgestrektheid van het universum. Zijn schrijven biedt lezers een uniek perspectief dat wetenschappelijke precisie combineert met diepe filosofische reflectie.
In October 1948 George McLaurin became the first African American to enroll at the University of Oklahoma. McLaurin's case drew national attention and culminated in a US Supreme Court decision. David Levy chronicles the historically significant - and at times poignant - story of McLaurin's two- year struggle to secure his rights.
Broadcasting Regulation, the EU and the Nation State
Focusing on the influence of digital broadcasting, this book explores the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe amid rapid technological advancements. It examines the shifting roles of nation states and the EU in response to market changes, analyzing future responsibilities and the emerging challenges they may face. Through this assessment, Levy provides insights into the complexities of governance in the digital age.
From preferences to trade
Exploring the intersection of language and economics, this book delves into how the words we use shape our understanding of desires and constraints in economic activities. It critiques modern economic theories for overlooking the significance of everyday language, emphasizing that communication influences human actions. Originally published in 1992, it highlights the economic ideas held by ordinary people, shedding light on the role of discourse in shaping economic behavior.
This is the story of the toughest sentencing law in America as chronicled by those who were intimately involved in the fight to see it enacted, and who believe in it passionately. It is the story of one family's heartbreak, of behind-the-scenes political maneuvering by soft-on-crime, liberal politicians in an effort to eviserate the law, and it's the story of the ultimate victory by a majority of Californians who, in a reversal of decades of citizen neglect, defied the crime "experts" and voted for common sense and justice.
The early history of the University of Oklahoma
A complete, step-by-step guide offering problem-solving and coping skills applicable to every caregiver’s unique circumstances. Drawn from over twenty-five years of experience, this comprehensive manual sets forth how to evaluate priorities, understand options, and face bedrock issues so caregivers can make informed decisions for their loved ones, while balancing their own needs and gaining peace of mind. Author and family caregiving expert David Levy provides a model for effective planning and decision-making, focusing on the nonclinical aspects of caregiving (legal, financial, emotional, and social), which are often neglected by medical David Levy, JD is a gerontologist and a recognized family caregiver expert. Levy holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator in family caregiving and a certified Family Conflict Dynamics Profiler. He facilitates weekly family caregiver support groups and counsels family caregivers, both pro bono and privately.
Network Jungle is a revealing, explosive novel about the sex and violence of the men who make TVby one of them!Steve Lane, President of FBC-TV, is being crucified by a headline-hunting senatorand his business associates are supplying the hammer and nails! Past successes count for nothing, friendships are forgotten, scruples are ignored, as his fellow executives cover their tracks and offer up Steve as a sacrifice to appease the government investigators. At the same time, his marriage is failing, but there is a young and nubile actress standing by hoping to replace his wife. Steve must decide whether to risk his career and buck the system, or play the game and keep his plush office. He must also settle his love life before he loses his wife forever. The solution he chooses is spectacular and surprising.
Designed for enthusiasts, this book offers an in-depth exploration of variable star observation, covering all essential aspects of the practice. It serves as a comprehensive guide, providing valuable insights and techniques for both novice and experienced observers.
Explains how to observe everything, from the moon to meteor showers, with binoculars and provides safety tips for viewing eclipses. This guide also includes separate sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall that give advice on what to look for and how to optimise your viewing.