Liebe und Ehe im deutschen Roman zu Rousseaus Zeiten 1747 bis 1774.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universitat Bern.

Vauvenargues' Moralphilosophie mit besonderer Berucksichtigung seiner Stellung zur franzosischen Philosophie seiner Zeit : ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der franzosischen Philosophie des 18. Jahrhunderts.

Thesis (doctoral)--Friedrich-Alexanders-Universitat Erlangen.

Rapports inédits du lieutenant de police René d'Argenson (1697-1715) publiés d'après les manuscrits conservés à la Bibliothèque nationale.

Mode of access: Internet.

The history of the kingdom of Scotland, from Fergus the first king, to the commencement of the union of the two kingdoms of Scotland and England, in the sixth year of the reign of Our late Sovereign Queen Anne, anno 1707 ... To which is added, an account of the rebellion in Scotland in the year 1715 ... As also a description of the kingdom of Scotland ...

Bound in old calf, rebacked.

Journal de la régence (1715-1723)

Mode of access: Internet.

Journal et mémoires de Mathieu Marais ... sur la régence et le règne de Louis XV (1715-1737)

Mode of access: Internet.

L'inceste romanesque en France, 1715-1789

Thèse numérisée par la Direction des bibliothèques de l'Université de Montréal.

L'inceste romanesque en France, 1715-1789

Thèse numérisée par la Direction des bibliothèques de l'Université de Montréal.

Commentary on Warburton's Letter from an Author (1747)

The first of a number of public commentaries contributing to the mid-eighteenth century debate over the nature of literary property (see also: An Enquiry into the Nature of Literary Property (uk_1762a); An Argument in Defence of Literary Property (uk_1774a)).
Warburton, a strong proponent of the common law rights of the author, provided the first significant commentary upon the nature and classification of property and its relevance to, and relationship with, an author's work. Part of this commentary discusses Warburton's attempts to articulate a clear conceptual distinction between the claim of an inventor to the protection of a patent provided by the state, and the natural right of an author to the property in his work.

El pintor Francisco Zorrilla y Luna (1679-1747)

El presente trabajo de investigación está dedicado a estudiar al pintor Francisco Zorrilla y Luna (1679-1747), natural de la villa riojana de Haro pero que desarrolló prácticamente toda su carrera artística en Madrid, lo que justifica que su estilo entronque con la escuela madrileña de finales del siglo XVII, con la que se formó, recogiendo las influencias de los pintores cortesanos, nacionales y extranjeros, con los que coincidió en las primeras décadas del siglo XVIII. El primer capítulo lo hemos dedicado a trazar su biografía: los primeros años en su villa natal, la llegada a Madrid en fechas tan tempranas como 1698 y, tras los difíciles años de la Guerra de sucesión, su asentamiento en la Corte donde a lo largo de más de dos décadas lo encontramos plenamente integrado en la sociedad madrileña, haciéndose un hueco en su panorama artístico y en la que realizó la mayor parte de sus obras, hasta su regreso a Haro en 1742. Nos ha preocupado especialmente hacerle partícipe de la sociedad de su época, interesándonos sobremanera conocer cuáles fueron las relaciones que mantuvo, al estar convencidos de que en muchos casos las personas de su entorno posibilitaron que fuese a él a quien se le encomendase un determinado trabajo. En cuanto a su actividad, nos ha resultado de sumo interés encontrarlo al frente de una Academia, establecida en su domicilio, así como la defensa que Francisco Zorrilla, entre otros, hicieron de la Pintura como Arte liberal, pues vemos en ello el germen que, años más tarde, fructificó en la creación de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. Tras un apartado dedicado a su labor como tasador, dedicamos los últimos capítulos a estudiar el catálogo de su obra pictórica, realizado de forma cronológica, donde damos a conocer las pinturas, dibujos para estampas, decorados teatrales y tareas de restauración por él realizados, destinados a una clientela diversa, pues trabajó para particulares, cofradías, ayuntamientos y, especialmente, para diversas órdenes religiosas, destacando las series dedicadas a santos de la orden trinitaria, tanto descalzos como calzados, que adornaban los claustros de los conventos de Madrid y Alcalá de Henares, así como las obras realizadas para el monasterio benedictino de San Martín de Madrid o de personas a él vinculadas, como los obispos de Mondoñedo, Osma y Almería...

Cholesterol-lowering management of stroke : inconsistencies of evidence and practice

Cholesterol-lowering treatment by statins is an important and costly issue; however, its role in stroke has not been well documented. The aim of the present study was to review literature and current practice regarding cholesterol-lowering treatment for stroke patients. A literature review was conducted on lipids in stroke and their management with both statins and diet, including the cost-effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy. Qualifying criteria and prescription procedures of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) were also reviewed. Data on lipid levels and statin prescriptions were analysed for 468 patients admitted to a stroke unit. The literature shows that management with both medication and diet can be effective, especially when combined; however, 60% of patients with an ischaemic event had fasting total cholesterol measures ≥4 mmol/L (n = 231), with only 52% prescribed statins on discharge (n = 120). Hypercholesterolaemia is an underdiagnosed and undertreated risk factor within the stroke population. It appears that the PBS has not kept pace with advances in the evidence in terms of statin use in the stroke population, and review is needed. The present review should address the qualifying criteria for the stroke population and recommendations on referral to dietitians for dietary advice. Cholesterol-lowering treatment for both stroke patients and the wider population is an area that needs awareness raising and review by the PBS, medical practitioners and dietitians. The role of dietary and pharmacological treatments needs to be clearly defined, including adjunct therapy, and the cost-effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy realised.

Glycaemic index and glycaemic load intake patterns in older Australian women

Aims: Dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) have been associated with risk of chronic diseases, yet limited research exists on patterns of consumption in Australia. Our aims were to investigate glycemic carbohydrate in a population of older women, identify major contributing food sources, and determine low, moderate and high ranges. Methods: Subjects were 459 Brisbane women aged 42-81 years participating in the Longitudinal Assessment of Ageing in Women. Diet history interviews were used to assess usual diet and results were analysed into energy and macronutrients using the FoodWorks dietary analysis program combined with a customised GI database. Results: Mean±SD dietary GI was 55.6±4.4% and mean dietary GL was 115±25. A low GI in this population was ≤52.0, corresponding to the lowest quintile of dietary GI, and a low GL was ≤95. GI showed a quadratic relationship with age (P=0.01), with a slight decrease observed in women aged in their 60’s relative to younger or older women. GL decreased linearly with age (P<0.001). Bread was the main contributor to carbohydrate and dietary GL (17.1% and 20.8%, respectively), followed by fruit (15.5% and 14.2%), and dairy for carbohydrate (9.0%) or breakfast cereals for GL (8.9%). Conclusions: In this population, dietary GL decreased with increasing age, however this was likely to be a result of higher energy intakes in younger women. Focus on careful selection of lower GI items within bread and breakfast cereal food groups would be an effective strategy for decreasing dietary GL in this population of older women.

Future-proofing : the academic library’s role in e-research support

Purpose – The paper describes a project created to enhance e-research support activities within an Australian university, based on environmental scanning of e-research activities and funding both nationally and internationally. Participation by the university library is also described.----- Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses a case study that describes the stages of a project undertaken to develop an academic library’s capacity to offer e-research support to its institution’s research community.----- Findings – While the outcomes of the project have been successfully achieved, the work needs to be continued and eventually mainstreamed as core business in order to keep pace with developments in e-research. The continual skilling up of the university’s researchers and research support staff in e-research activities is imperative in reaching the goal of becoming a highly competitive research institution.----- Research limitations/implications – Although a single case study, the work has been contextualised within the national research agenda.----- Practical implications – The paper provides a project model that can adapted within an academic library without external or specialist skills. It is also scalable and can be applied at a divisional or broader level.----- Originality/value – The paper highlights the drivers for research investment in Australia and provides a model of how building e-research support activities can leverage this investment and contribute towards successful research activity.

Family-focused weight management program for five- to nine-year-olds incorporating parenting skills training with healthy lifestyle information to support behaviour modification

his case study aims to describe how general parenting principles can be used as part of parent-led, family-focused child weight management that is in line with current Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines. A parent-led, family-focused child weight management program was designed for use by dietitians with parents of young children (five- to nine-year-olds). The program utilises the cornerstones of overweight treatment: diet, activity, behaviour modification and family support delivered in an age-appropriate, family-focused manner. Parents participate in 16 sessions (4 parenting-focused, 8 lifestyle-focused and 4 individual telephone support calls) conducted weekly, fortnightly then monthly over six months. This case study illustrates how a family used the program, resulting in reduced degree of overweight and stabilised waist circumference in the child over 12 months. In conclusion, linking parenting skills to healthy family lifestyle education provides an innovative approach to family-focused child weight management. It addresses key Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines, works at the family level, and provides a means for dietitians to easily adopt age-appropriate behaviour modification as part of their practice.