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The Smart Enough City

Putting Technology in Its Place to Reclaim Our Urban Future

By: Ben Green

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The Smart Enough City

Putting Technology in Its Place to Reclaim Our Urban Future

By: Ben Green

Why technology is not an end in itself, and how cities can be “smart enough,” using technology to promote democracy and equity. Smart cities, where technology is used to solve every problem, are hailed as futuristic urban utopias. We are promised that apps, algorithms, and artificial intelligence will relieve congestion, restore democracy, prevent crime, and improve public services. In The Smart Enough City, Ben Green warns against seeing the city only through the lens of technology; taking an exclusively technical view of urban life will lead to cities that appear smart but under the surface are rife with injustice and inequality. He proposes instead that cities strive to be “smart enough”: to embrace technology as a powerful tool when used in conjunction with other forms of social change—but not to value technology as an end in itself. In a technology-centric smart city, self-driving cars have the run of downtown and force out pedestrians, civic engagement is limited to requesting services through an app, police use algorithms to justify and perpetuate racist practices, and governments and private companies surveil public space to control behavior. Green describes smart city efforts gone wrong but also smart enough alternatives, attainable with the help of technology but not reducible to technology: a livable city, a democratic city, a just city, a responsible city, and an innovative city. By recognizing the complexity of urban life rather than merely seeing the city as something to optimize, these Smart Enough Cities successfully incorporate technology into a holistic vision of justice and equity.

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MIT Press

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0262538962

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9780262538961

The Little Black Book of New York, 2014 Edition

By: Ben Gibberd

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The Little Black Book of New York, 2014 Edition

By: Ben Gibberd

2014 Edition. Divided by area, this sleek little city guide to Manhattan covers landmarks, museums, and other highlights, plus places to eat, drink, shop, and stay, with extra coverage of ''Top Picks'' attractions. Author Ben Gibberd is a freelance writer and editor whose work appears frequently in the ''City'' section of the New York Times. He lives in New York City. *Color-coded, numbered entries in the text are keyed to full-color area maps in each chapter *''Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed attractions *Spot illustrations throughout liven the text *9 city maps, including subway map

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Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

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144131430X

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9781441314307

The American Musical

Evolution of an Art Form

By: Ben West

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The American Musical

Evolution of an Art Form

By: Ben West

The American Musical is a comprehensive history of an American art form. It delivers a detailed and definitive portrait of the American musical’s artistic evolution over the course of seven distinct, newly defined eras, with a unique perspective gleaned from research at more than twenty different archives across the United States. Individual in both its approach and coverage, The American Musical traces the form’s creative journey from its 19th century beginnings, through its 20th century maturation, and to the turn of the 21st century, shedding new light on a myriad of authors, directors, and craftspeople who worked on Broadway and beyond. This book actively addresses the form’s often overlooked female and African-American artists, provides an in-depth accounting of such outside influences as minstrelsy, vaudeville, nightclubs, and burlesque, and explores the dynamic relationship between the form and the consciousness of its country. The American Musical is a fascinating and insightful read for students, artists, and afficionados of the American musical, and anyone with an interest in this singular form of entertainment.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040001181

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9781040001189

Dialectics, Power, and Knowledge Construction in Qualitative Research

Beyond Dichotomy

By: Adital Ben-Ari,Guy Enosh

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Dialectics, Power, and Knowledge Construction in Qualitative Research

Beyond Dichotomy

By: Adital Ben-Ari,Guy Enosh

This book is about going beyond dichotomy. The research literature in social sciences is full of apparent dichotomies such as the dichotomy between: qualitative and quantitative approaches; "reality" and "multiple-realities"; ontology and epistemology; researchers and participants; the right and wrong conduct of research; and sometimes even between the goals of research and the ethics of research. Throughout the book, it is shown that adopting a dialectical approach, which attempts to integrate apparent contradictions and opposites at a higher level of abstraction, may serve as a way out of the twin horns of such dilemmas. To begin this journey, the authors start with the classical dilemma of the relationship between "reality" and "knowledge", as a common divide between the quantitative and qualitative epistemological paradigms, and the philosophical assumptions underlying them. To illustrate the understanding of the relationship between knowledge and reality, metaphors of "maps and territories" are used as a framework for the dialectical construction of knowledge. This book will be valuable to a diverse readership, including scholars interested in epistemology and philosophy of science and research methods, mainly from qualitative traditions. It will also be of interest to quantitative researchers as well, including supervisors of graduate students, lecturers and, most importantly, students and researchers-to-be.

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Routledge

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1135053219

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9781135053215

Guts & Glory: World War II

By: Ben Thompson

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Guts & Glory: World War II

By: Ben Thompson

Discover legendary commanders, tremendous fights, elite soldiers, and courageous individuals whose deeds truly made the difference in this jaw-dropping guide to the biggest war the world has ever seen. From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time. Packed with trivia, epic battles, and amazing illustrations, World War II comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this account from Ben Thompson that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers.

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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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0316320609

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9780316320603

Why The Dutch Are Different

A Journey Into the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands

By: Ben Coates

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Why The Dutch Are Different

A Journey Into the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands

By: Ben Coates

Why the Dutch are Different is a personal portrait of a fascinating people, a sideways history and an entertaining travelogue.

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Hachette UK

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1857889622

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9781857889628

Repertory Movie Theaters of New York City

Havens for Revivals, Indies and the Avant-Garde, 1960-1994

By: Ben Davis

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Repertory Movie Theaters of New York City

Havens for Revivals, Indies and the Avant-Garde, 1960-1994

By: Ben Davis

New York's repertory movie houses specialized in presenting films ignored by mainstream and art house audiences. Curating vintage and undistributed movies from various countries, they educated the public about the art of film at a time when the cinema had begun to be respected as an art form. Operating on shoestring budgets in funky settings, each repertory house had its own personality, reflecting the preferences of the (often eccentric) proprietor. While a few theaters existed in other cities, New York offered the greatest number and variety. Focusing on the active years from 1960 through 1994, this book documents the repertory movement in the context of economics and film culture.

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McFarland

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1476627207

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9781476627205

25 Years of Limestone College Men's Lacrosse

By: Ben Price

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25 Years of Limestone College Men's Lacrosse

By: Ben Price

One of the most successful programs at any level of collegiate athletics, Limestone College lacrosse began its legacy in Gaffney, South Carolina, in 1990 and has since built a tradition and reputation unique to all others. The four-time NCAA Division II National Champions paved the way for the sport of lacrosse in the state of South Carolina, as well as much of the southern United States. The first southern program in the sport's history, Limestone quickly fought off the stigma that it would not be able to compete, becoming a top contender even in the program's infancy. Just 10 years after its inaugural season, the Saints broke through with the most coveted prize of all--a national championship. Since then, Limestone has added three more crowns and has appeared in the championship round 10 times. While the popularity of lacrosse continues to grow in South Carolina and the surrounding area, so too does Limestone's lore. The Saints continue to push forward and will forever remain innovators of the sport's heritage.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467124699

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9781467124690

Youth Workers, Stuckness, and the Myth of Supercompetence

Not knowing what to do

By: Ben Anderson-Nathe

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Youth Workers, Stuckness, and the Myth of Supercompetence

Not knowing what to do

By: Ben Anderson-Nathe

Youth workers and other helping professionals regularly find themselves in situations where, despite their experience and education, they simply do not know what to do or how to respond to the circumstances facing them. This book takes up the moment of not-knowing as experienced by youth workers, providing accessible phenomenological descriptions of the experience as lived by several youth workers. In addition to exploring the five dominant themes of the experience, the book situates not-knowing in the larger context of the helping professions and the professionalization of youth work in the United States. It concludes with a discussion of the implications of not-knowing for individual youth workers, for improved practice through integrated clinical and professional supervision, and for the field as a whole. This book will be helpful to practitioners and supervisors in youth work and other helping professions. Youth workers will be able to find themselves reflected in and readily engage with the narratives. Direct service workers and supervisors will benefit from the focuses on practical implications of not-knowing and opportunities for action to help resolve its negative outcomes. Finally, interpretive researchers and students will benefit from the step-by-step description of how to conduct phenomenological investigations. This book was published as a special issue of Child & Youth Services.

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Routledge

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1317994957

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9781317994954

The Little Black Book of New York, 2016 Edition

The Essential Guide to the Quintessential City

By: Ben Gibberd

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The Little Black Book of New York, 2016 Edition

The Essential Guide to the Quintessential City

By: Ben Gibberd

Divided by area, this concise and thorough Little Black Book of New York covers Manhattan landmarks, museums, and other highlights, plus places to eat, drink, shop, and stay, with extra coverage of ''Top Picks'' attractions. * Color-coded, numbered entries in the text are linked to full-color neighborhood maps in each chapter. * A city map shows you where each neighborhood is located. * 9 full color maps, including 8 Manhattan neighborhood maps and an MTA New York City Subway map. * ''Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed attractions. * Full-color spot illustrations throughout liven the text. Best Travel Series of the Year, 2008. Hooper, Brad (author). FEATURE. First published September 15, 2008 (Booklist). We select the Little Black Travel Books as our travel guide series of the year. The main reasons for designating these guides as best of the year are their portability and user friendliness....each volume has a neat, tidy, and nicely detailed foldout map to the particular area under discussion. The chapters in each volume correspond to the geographical areas into which the authors divide the city for the tourist. Each chapter gives basics on places to see, available art, and entertainment venues, places to eat and drink, where to shop, and where to stay. You can study a range of guides before your actual trip, but this is definitely a commendable candidate for carrying with you on site. --Booklist (American Library Association)

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Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

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1441321934

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9781441321930

The Collaboration

Hollywood’s Pact with Hitler

By: Ben Urwand

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The Collaboration

Hollywood’s Pact with Hitler

By: Ben Urwand

To continue doing business in Germany after Hitler's ascent to power, Hollywood studios agreed not to make films that attacked the Nazis or condemned Germany's persecution of Jews. Ben Urwand reveals this bargain for the first time—a "collaboration" (Zusammenarbeit) that drew in a cast of characters ranging from notorious German political leaders such as Goebbels to Hollywood icons such as Louis B. Mayer. At the center of Urwand's story is Hitler himself, who was obsessed with movies and recognized their power to shape public opinion. In December 1930, his Party rioted against the Berlin screening of All Quiet on the Western Front, which led to a chain of unfortunate events and decisions. Fearful of losing access to the German market, all of the Hollywood studios started making concessions to the German government, and when Hitler came to power in January 1933, the studios—many of which were headed by Jews—began dealing with his representatives directly. Urwand shows that the arrangement remained in place through the 1930s, as Hollywood studios met regularly with the German consul in Los Angeles and changed or canceled movies according to his wishes. Paramount and Fox invested profits made from the German market in German newsreels, while MGM financed the production of German armaments. Painstakingly marshaling previously unexamined archival evidence, The Collaboration raises the curtain on a hidden episode in Hollywood—and American—history.

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Harvard University Press

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0674728351

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9780674728356

The Netherlands and the Dutch

A Physical and Human Geography

By: Eduardo F. J. De Mulder,Ben C. De Pater,Joos C. Droogleever Fortuijn

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The Netherlands and the Dutch

A Physical and Human Geography

By: Eduardo F. J. De Mulder,Ben C. De Pater,Joos C. Droogleever Fortuijn

This book presents a geographical survey of the Netherlands, reviewing recent and historic developments that made the nation. It is a relatively wealthy country and the Dutch belong to the happiest and healthiest on earth. But these qualities are not evenly spread over the country. The urban agglomeration of Randstad Holland in the west hosts most of the nation’s capital and young, well-educated people whereas older and less-educated people are concentrated in the peripheral areas in the north, east and south. Interactions between physical and human geographical aspects of the Netherlands are described quite extensively. Its position on one of Europe’s most prominent deltas, its abundance of energy resources and the course of history have all contributed to its present national position and international networks. But early and recent Dutch have also shaped this country. They reclaimed lakes and shallow seas, protected the lowlands against floods, re-allotted land parcels and designed and developed urban areas. Besides its focus on water-related topics, the book also covers social and cultural aspects. The book also discusses future challenges and offers scenarios for solutions. This is a book for those interested in a wide variety of recent aspects of the geography of the Netherlands described in a historical context. It appeals to students and researchers of many disciplines in geography, urban and landscape planning, water management, history and cultural studies.

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Springer

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3319750739

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9783319750736

Problem-based Psychiatry

By: Ben Green

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Problem-based Psychiatry

By: Ben Green

Problem-based learning is incresingly favoured for teaching and learning in medical schools: this thoroughly up-to-date text continues to address that need.

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Radcliffe Publishing

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1846190428

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9781846190421

Race and Police

The Origin of Our Peculiar Institutions

By: Ben Brucato

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Race and Police

The Origin of Our Peculiar Institutions

By: Ben Brucato

In the United States, race and police were founded along with a capitalist economy dependent on the enslavement of workers of African descent. Race and Police builds a critical theory of American policing by analyzing a heterodox history of policing, drawn from the historiography of slavery and slave patrols. Beginning by tracing the historical origins of the police mandate in British colonial America, the book shows that the peculiar institution of racialized chattel slavery originated along with a novel, binary conception of race. On one side, for the first time Europeans from various nationalities were united in a single racial category. Inclusion in this category was necessary for citizenship. On the other, Blacks were branded as slaves, cast as social enemies, and assumed to be threats to the social order. The state determined not only that it would administer slavery, but that it would regulate slaves, authorizing the use of violence by agents of the state and white citizens to secure the social order. In doing so, slavery, citizenship, and police mutually informed one another, and together they produced racial capitalism, a working class defined and separated by the color line, and a racial social order. Race and Police corrects the Eurocentrism in the orthodox history of American police and in predominating critical theories of police. That orthodoxy rests on an origin story that begins with Sir Robert Peel and the London Metropolitan Police Service. Predating the Met by more than a century, America’s first police, often called slave patrols, did more than maintain order—it fabricated a racial order. Prior to their creation, all white citizens were conscripted to police all Blacks. Their participation in the coercive control of Blacks gave definition to their whiteness. Targeted as threats to the security of the economy and white society, being policed defined Blacks who, for the first time, were treated as a single racial group. The boundaries of whiteness were first established on the basis of who was required to regulate slaves, given a specific mandate to prevent Black insurrection, a mandate that remains core to the police role to this day.

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Rutgers University Press

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1978834500

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9781978834507

Jewish Autonomy in a Slave Society

Suriname in the Atlantic World, 1651-1825

By: Aviva Ben-Ur

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Jewish Autonomy in a Slave Society

Suriname in the Atlantic World, 1651-1825

By: Aviva Ben-Ur

A fascinating portrait of Jewish life in Suriname from the 17th to 19th centuries Jewish Autonomy in a Slave Society explores the political and social history of the Jews of Suriname, a Dutch colony on the South American mainland just north of Brazil. Suriname was home to the most privileged Jewish community in the Americas where Jews, most of Iberian origin, enjoyed religious liberty, were judged by their own tribunal, could enter any trade, owned plantations and slaves, and even had a say in colonial governance. Aviva Ben-Ur sets the story of Suriname's Jews in the larger context of Atlantic slavery and colonialism and argues that, like other frontier settlements, they achieved and maintained their autonomy through continual negotiation with the colonial government. Drawing on sources in Dutch, English, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, and Spanish, Ben-Ur shows how, from their first permanent settlement in the 1660s to the abolition of their communal autonomy in 1825, Suriname Jews enjoyed virtually the same standing as the ruling white Protestants, with whom they interacted regularly. She also examines the nature of Jewish interactions with enslaved and free people of African descent in the colony. Jews admitted both groups into their community, and Ben-Ur illuminates the ways in which these converts and their descendants experienced Jewishness and autonomy. Lastly, she compares the Jewish settlement with other frontier communities in Suriname, most notably those of Indians and Maroons, to measure the success of their negotiations with the government for communal autonomy. The Jewish experience in Suriname was marked by unparalleled autonomy that nevertheless developed in one of the largest slave colonies in the New World.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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0812297040

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9780812297041

A Child of the Century

By: Ben Hecht

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A Child of the Century

By: Ben Hecht

Ben Hecht's critically acclaimed autobiographical memoir, first published in 1954, offers incomparably pungent evocations of Chicago in the 1910s and 1920s, Hollywood in the 1930s, and New York during the Second World War and after. "His manners are not always nice, but then nice manners do not always make interesting autobiographies, and this autobiography has the merit of being intensely interesting."--Saul Bellow, New York Times Named to Time's list of All-Time 100 Nonfiction Books, which deems it "the un-put-downable testament of the era's great multimedia entertainer.

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Yale University Press

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0300251793

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9780300251791

Little Black Book of New York 2010 Edition

By: Ben Gibberd

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Little Black Book of New York 2010 Edition

By: Ben Gibberd

Updated Kindle version with fully active page and web links. 2010 Edition. Divided by area, this sleek little city guide to Manhattan covers landmarks, museums, and other highlights, plus places to eat, drink, shop, and stay, with extra coverage of ''Top Picks'' attractions. Numbered entries in the text are keyed to area maps in each chapter. ''Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed attractions. Spot illustrations throughout liven the text. 9 easy-to-use maps.

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Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

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1441305165

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Flashbacks to Faulkner

By: Ben Wasson

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Flashbacks to Faulkner

By: Ben Wasson

A touching memoir of Faulkner, written by his first literary agent and one of his closest friends

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1578068797

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9781578068791

The Green Trap

By: Ben Bova

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The Green Trap

By: Ben Bova

A contemporary thriller about energy, climate change, and skull-duggery in dark places

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Macmillan

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0765348160

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The Dairy Restaurant

By: Ben Katchor

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The Dairy Restaurant

By: Ben Katchor

Ben Katchor retells the history of where we choose to eat—a history that starts with the first man who was allowed to enter a walled garden and encouraged by the garden's owner to enjoy its fruits. He examines the biblical milk-and-meat taboo, the first vegetarian practices, and the invention of the restaurant. Through text and drawings, Katchor illuminates the historical confluence of events and ideas that led to the development of a “milekhdike (dairy) personality” and the proliferation of dairy restaurants in America, and he recollects his own experiences in many of these iconic restaurants just before they disappeared. PART OF THE JEWISH ENCOUNTERS SERIES

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Schocken

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0805242198

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9780805242195

Night of the Living Dead

By: Ben Hervey

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Night of the Living Dead

By: Ben Hervey

George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead is a cult classic that has resonated with audiences and independent filmmakers ever since its release in 1968. It redefined horror cinema and launched the modern zombie genre that continues with films and series like 28 Days Later, Shaun of the Dead and The Walking Dead. Ben Hervey's illuminating study of the movie traces Night's influences, from Powell and Pressburger to fifties horror comics, and provides the first history of its reception. Hervey argues that the film broke cultural barriers, fêted at New York's Museum of Modern Art while it was still packing 42nd Street grindhouses. Scene-by-scene analysis meshes with detailed historical contexts, showing why Night was a new kind of horror film: the expression of a generation who didn't want their world to return to normal.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1839022027

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9781839022029

Critical Reading

Making Sense of Research Papers in Life Sciences and Medicine

By: Ben Yudkin

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Critical Reading

Making Sense of Research Papers in Life Sciences and Medicine

By: Ben Yudkin

Being able to understand and use primary research is essential tool in any scientific career. This book teaches these valuable skills simply and clearly, saving you hours in the long run.

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Routledge

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1134412622

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President Hamilton

A Novel of Alternate History

By: Lewis Ben Smith

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President Hamilton

A Novel of Alternate History

By: Lewis Ben Smith

On July 11, 1804, a single bullet changed the course of American history . . . but what if it didn't? Alexander Hamilton lies wounded and feverish after a deadly duel that ended the life of Vice President Burr. Hovering near death, he catches a glimpse of what lies ahead – and sees a Civil War that will consume a generation and poison America’s future. This vision compels him to return to the political arena. He sets his eyes on the Senate, and then the White House, enlisting former allies and reconciling with old enemies in his quest to become President and crush slavery. Overcoming great odds while facing down enemies at home and abroad, Hamilton moves steadily toward his goal - but there are some who will stop at nothing to derail the President’s crusade for liberty. Will they succeed? President Hamilton reintroduces us to the founding generation – the brilliant, crafty Thomas Jefferson, the diminutive genius James Madison, and professional curmudgeon John Adams – and brings on the next generation of American leaders – Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson – in a lively epic of alternative history that begins with the famous duel at Weehawken and rewrites the history of the Nineteenth Century. Can Hamilton persuade the Southern states to change their course? Can his powers of persuasion move the conscience of a nation? Can one man change history?

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eLectio Publishing

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1632137119

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9781632137111

Chemistry in the Marketplace

By: Ben Selinger,Russell Barrow

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Chemistry in the Marketplace

By: Ben Selinger,Russell Barrow

Chemicals are everywhere. Many are natural and safe, others synthetic and dangerous. Or is it the other way around? Walking through the supermarket, you might ask yourself: Should I be eating organic food? Is that anti-wrinkle cream a gimmick? Is it worth buying BPA-free plastics? This new edition of Chemistry in the Marketplace provides fresh explanations, fascinating facts and funny anecdotes about the serious science in the products we buy and the resources we use. It might even save you some money. With chapters on the chemistry found in different parts of our home, in the backyard and in the world around us, Ben Selinger and Russell Barrow explain how things work, where marketing can be deceptive and what risks you should really be concerned about. Chemistry in the Marketplace is a valuable resource for university lecturers, high school teachers and students of chemistry and chemistry related subjects and disciplines, such as biochemistry, microbiology and science in society.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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148630334X

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9781486303342

Best Hikes Near New York City

By: Ben Keene

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Best Hikes Near New York City

By: Ben Keene

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near New York author Ben Keene details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the New York metro area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0762768614

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9780762768615

The Slow Food Guide to New York City

Restaurants, Markets, Bars

By: Patrick Martins,Ben Watson

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The Slow Food Guide to New York City

Restaurants, Markets, Bars

By: Patrick Martins,Ben Watson

Slow Food is dedicated to: - stewardship of the land and ecologically sound food production- revival of the kitchen and the table as centers of pleasure, culture, and community- invigoration and proliferation of regional, seasonal culinary traditions- living a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life

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193149827X

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9781931498272

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