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Beach Songs

By: Bill Buske

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Katie Cooper's recent disappearance isn't a big shocker because her friends know that she'd been bent on skipping town. Little does anyone know that she's spending her days chained up in a clearing on an uninhabited island off the Georgia coast after being abducted at knife-point by a psychopath. All Bobby Steele wants in life is some respect for his rock band-and to put his hometown of Savannah, Georgia on the map of cities renowned for their live music scene. But just when it looks as if this dream may be one step closer to reality, a killer strikes in the nearby gambling town of Salt Island. The murderer, dubbed the "Salt Island Slasher" by the local media, toys with investigators by leaving mysterious messages in his victims' throats. Bobby's lifelong friend and sailing partner, Jim Ferguson, uses his family connections with the local newspaper to obtain the contents of these supposedly top-secret messages. Bobby is the only one who can glean anything meaningful from the strange words, and time is rapidly running out for him to prevent the next victim's agonizing demise. The two friends use their wits and sailing skills to deal with a persistent enemy from the past as they work together to prevent the Salt Island Slasher from striking again.

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iUniverse

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0595416004

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9780595416004

The Ringo Starr Encyclopedia

By: Bill Harry

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The Ringo Starr Encyclopedia

By: Bill Harry

Ringo Starr was the genuine working-class member of the Beatles. Born into poverty in a tiny house in Liverpool's Dingle area, deserted by his father, he suffered years of illness which seriously affected his schoolwork. Despite having all the odds against him, he became one of the most famous people on the planet. The Ringo Starr Encyclopedia completes the Virgin series on the individual Beatles and in the most comprehensive book about Ringo Starr ever written.

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Random House

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0753547163

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9780753547168

They Were Just People

Stories of Rescue in Poland During the Holocaust

By: Bill Tammeus,Jacques Cukierkorn

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They Were Just People

Stories of Rescue in Poland During the Holocaust

By: Bill Tammeus,Jacques Cukierkorn

Hitler’s attempt to murder all of Europe’s Jews almost succeeded. One reason it fell short of its nefarious goal was the work of brave non-Jews who sheltered their fellow citizens. In most countries under German control, those who rescued Jews risked imprisonment and death. In Poland, home to more Jews than any other country at the start of World War II and location of six German-built death camps, the punishment was immediate execution. This book tells the stories of Polish Holocaust survivors and their rescuers. The authors traveled extensively in the United States and Poland to interview some of the few remaining participants before their generation is gone. Tammeus and Cukierkorn unfold many stories that have never before been made public: gripping narratives of Jews who survived against all odds and courageous non-Jews who risked their own lives to provide shelter. These are harrowing accounts of survival and bravery. Maria Devinki lived for more than two years under the floors of barns. Felix Zandman sought refuge from Anna Puchalska for a night, but she pledged to hide him for the whole war if necessary—and eventually hid several Jews for seventeen months in a pit dug beneath her house. And when teenage brothers Zygie and Sol Allweiss hid behind hay bales in the Dudzik family’s barn one day when the Germans came, they were alarmed to learn the soldiers weren’t there searching for Jews, but to seize hay. But Zofia Dudzik successfully distracted them, and she and her husband insisted the boys stay despite the danger to their own family. Through some twenty stories like these, Tammeus and Cukierkorn show that even in an atmosphere of unimaginable malevolence, individuals can decide to act in civilized ways. Some rescuers had antisemitic feelings but acted because they knew and liked individual Jews. In many cases, the rescuers were simply helping friends or business associates. The accounts include the perspectives of men and women, city and rural residents, clergy and laypersons—even children who witnessed their parents’ efforts. These stories show that assistance from non-Jews was crucial, but also that Jews needed ingenuity, sometimes money, and most often what some survivors called simple good luck. Sixty years later, they invite each of us to ask what we might do today if we were at risk—or were asked to risk our lives to save others.

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University of Missouri Press

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0826271979

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9780826271976

Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection

Cry Monster

By: Steve Gerber,Bill Mantlo,Len Wein,Mike Friedrich,Chris Claremont,Roger Slifer,Marv Wolfman,Scott Edelman,Tony Isabella

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Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection

Cry Monster

By: Steve Gerber,Bill Mantlo,Len Wein,Mike Friedrich,Chris Claremont,Roger Slifer,Marv Wolfman,Scott Edelman,Tony Isabella

Collecting Marvel Feature (1971) #11-12, Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #1-19 And Marvel Team-Up (1972) #47.Al #1. Watch out, Yancy Street! Benjamin Grimm, A.K.A. the Fantastic Fours ever-lovin blue-eyed Thing, is stomping his way into his own series guest-starring the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe! In this inaugural MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE Epic Collection, the Thing battles the Incredible Hulk, the minions of Thanos and the giant monster Braggadoom and even brings the Guardians of the Galaxy back into the firmament of Marvel stars! He also joins forces with icons like Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, Daredevil and Luke Cage to battle all manner of fearsome foes! And to top it all off, the Thing travels to the pages of MARVEL TEAM-UP to join the amazing Spider-Man in a MTIO/MTU crossover classic! Collecting Marvel Feature (1971) #11-12, Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #1-19 And Marvel Team-Up (1972) #47.Al #1.

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130250536X

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9781302505363

The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia

Second Edition

By: David Finoli,Bill Ranier

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The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia

Second Edition

By: David Finoli,Bill Ranier

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the most storied histories in the annuals of baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia captures these fabulous times through the stories of the individuals and the collective teams that have thrilled the Steel City for 125 years. The book breaks down the team with a year-by-year synopsis of the club, biographies of over 180 of the most memorable Pirates through the ages as well as a look at each manager, owner, general manager and announcer that has served the club proudly. Now updated through the 2014 season, The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia will provide Pirates fans as well as baseball fans in general a complete look into the team's history, sparking memories of glories past and hopes for the future. Highlights include: • Single-season and career records • Player and manager profiles • Pirates award winners • Synopses of key games in Pirates history Now fully updated, this is one of the most comprehensive books ever written about the Pirates, and a resource that no Bucs fan should be without. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Simon and Schuster

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1613217382

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9781613217382

My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil

And Other True Stories From Asia and Alaska

By: Bill Cox

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My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil

And Other True Stories From Asia and Alaska

By: Bill Cox

My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil is about meetings and adventures with interesting people in Asia and Alaska. I followed the advice of a long-ago traveler named Pythagoras, who admonished us to check your prejudices at every port of entry." As a result, I mostly traveled solo, merged with the locals, and got to see, experience, and understand things that would not have been otherwise possible. Plus, the locals can keep you out of trouble and get you out of trouble if you get into it! In Alaska, I sought out native elders and others in the far corners of this enormous state, street people, and the many interesting and famous people visiting or passing through. And high-level politicians—often at the opposite end of the political and social issues spectrum than me. I learned a lot, made new friends, and often got to see things from a different perspective. Encounters were overwhelmingly positive, and it is these people to whom I dedicate My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil. I commend you for your natural curiosity and desire to go out into the world and see for yourself. Pursuit of the Axis of Evil is a great primer on how to engage and interact with the incredible variety of people we meet on international travel - people that appear on the surface to be very different from you and me. Robert DeLaurentis, Polar and Equitorial Circumnavigator/Citizen of the World.

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Publication Consultants

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1637470967

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9781637470961

The Strategic Career

Let Business Principles Guide You

By: Bill Barnett

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The Strategic Career

Let Business Principles Guide You

By: Bill Barnett

A comprehensive guide to planning your career using sound business strategy concepts. We often hear that finding the work we are meant for will multiply our accomplishments and enable us to attain new levels of personal satisfaction. Yet, many who are planning their careers find that the job market has shifted to the advantage of employers, whether because of the recession, globalization, IT-driven productivity, or other changes in the business landscape. Faced with these tough circumstances, it is more critical than ever for professionals to create a plan of attack and make sound decisions as they navigate their careers. The Strategic Career provides readers with the ultimate guide to career choices—both short-term and long. While other authors approach career development from the perspective of psychology and counseling, Bill Barnett demonstrates how business strategy concepts can successfully guide us as we chart our careers. Drawing on two decades of experience leading McKinsey & Company’s Strategy Practice, as well as his popular Career Strategy courses at Yale and Rice University, he approaches the construction of a long-term career plan by looking at the main challenges professionals will face: developing and reaching long-term targets, surfacing opportunities, assessing career decisions, and staying on track. Underpinning his advice with research and illustrating it with vivid stories from others’ successes, Barnett lays out practical, step-by-step processes to help readers realize their goals. Complete with a program to help you develop your own plan and over 100 specific activities to guide you, The Strategic Career is the ideal companion on your professional pathway. Praise for The Strategic Career “If you want more from your career—not just more money, but more satisfaction, more engagement, and more control—read Bill’s book. Career success is not a matter of luck; it’s a matter of strategy. And who better to demonstrate the application of business strategy to careers than this long-time leader at the world’s top strategic consulting firm.” —Scott Uhrig, Founder and Managing Partner, Whiterock Partners “Barnett’s book fills a major gap in both strategic and career thinking, namely how to apply strategic principles to find a true “calling” in one’s work. Through thoughtful integration of his own strategic experience and the extensive research he draws on, Barnett provides invaluable insights to those facing career choices.” —Jon R. Katzenbach; Senior Executive Advisor, Strategy&; and co-author of The Wisdom of Teams “This insightful book will empower the reader to navigate what can sometimes feel like a daunting and overwhelming experience.” —Michelle Jarrard, Director of Firm Personnel, McKinsey & Company

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Stanford University Press

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0804795568

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9780804795562

Sub-Mariner Masterworks Vol. 8

By: Steve Gerber,Bill Everett,Marv Wolfman,Steve Skeates,Bill Mantlo,Howard Chaykin

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Sub-Mariner Masterworks Vol. 8

By: Steve Gerber,Bill Everett,Marv Wolfman,Steve Skeates,Bill Mantlo,Howard Chaykin

Collects Sub-Mariner (1968) #61-72; Marvel Spotlight (1971) #27. The Sub-Mariners royal bearing and tempestuous attitude have made him a lightning rod for action and excitement since day one. The adventures in store for you here completing the Sub-Mariners original MARVEL AGE series will be no exception to the rule. It begins when Dr. Hydros human-amphibian hybrids attack Atlantis. Namor wins the day, but his people oppose him after he takes in the outcast army. Then, a nerve gas explosion leaves Namor crippled and unable to defend his realm from Orca and an upstart kingdom. Reed Richards will craft a new costume to help him fight again, but nothing will be able to contain the rage of the Savage Sub-Mariner! Also featuring Tales of Atlantis, a backup feature exploring the legends of Atlantis!

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302502158

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9781302502157

Fishing Flies for Africa

A Comprehensive Guide to Freshwater and Saltwater Flies

By: Bill Hansford-Steele

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Fishing Flies for Africa

A Comprehensive Guide to Freshwater and Saltwater Flies

By: Bill Hansford-Steele

Fishing Flies for Africa is a comprehensive, detailed reference guide to the fishing flies for use in Africa. The author has poured over two decades of research and a lifetime of experience into this book, sharing a wealth of experience and unparalleled enthusiasm on the subject. Included in this title are over 800 flies of European, American, Australasian and local origin. The origin and developmental history of each fly is discussed, as well as its dressing, any variations, and the appropriate method for fishing with it. Additional design and tying notes are included, where applicable. Appropriate substitutes for rare or environmentally sensitive materials are listed, and the book has a serious focus on ecologically friendly fly-fishing, with an entire chapter dedicated to natural materials and their substitutions. The growing hobby of collecting flies also receives its own chapter, with useful advice on storage, framing and lighting options.

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Penguin Random House South Africa

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1432302256

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9781432302252

Epehy

Hindenburg Line

By: K. W. Mitchinson,Bill Mitchinson

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Epehy

Hindenburg Line

By: K. W. Mitchinson,Bill Mitchinson

The village of Epehy gave its name to one of the most important battles of 1918.Evacuated by the Germans during their retreat to the Hindenburg Line, the ruins were occupied by British Forces until the German offensive. They were recaptured in some of the bloodiest engagements of September 1918.

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Casemate Publishers

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0850526272

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9780850526271

Avengers

The Korvac Saga

By: Bill Mantlo,Jim Shooter,David Michelinie

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Avengers

The Korvac Saga

By: Bill Mantlo,Jim Shooter,David Michelinie

Collects Avengers (1963) #167-168, #170-177 Thor Annual #6. He hails from an unimaginable era: the 31st century. Fleeing through the timestream from the pursuing team of futuristic defenders known as the Guardians of the Galaxy, Korvac the Machine Man has established a secret presence on present-day Earth in the self-created persona of the mysterious Michael. Through such an unassuming guise, Korvac contemplates the elements of a universe he thirsts to command. Yet despite the subtlety of Michael's machinations, the world's greatest super-team - the mighty Avengers - catches wind of his cosmos-conquering scheme, thus drawing the two titanic forces into inevitable conflict.

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1302480561

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9781302480561

New Kinds Of Smart: Teaching Young People To Be Intelligent For Today'S World

How the Science of Learnable Intelligence is Changing Education

By: Lucas, Bill,Claxton, Guy

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New Kinds Of Smart: Teaching Young People To Be Intelligent For Today'S World

How the Science of Learnable Intelligence is Changing Education

By: Lucas, Bill,Claxton, Guy

New Kinds of Smart presents the most important of these changes to practising teachers and educators, and invites them to think about their implications for school.

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335236189

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9780335236183

The EC Archives: Weird Science Volume 1

By: Bill Gaines,Al Feldstein

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The EC Archives: Weird Science Volume 1

By: Bill Gaines,Al Feldstein

Find out what made EC among the most influential comic book lines ever in this complete and newly re-colored collection! Featuring seminal stories by Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingles from the first six issues of this pivotal comic book title! Collects Weird Science issues #12–#15 and #5–6.

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Dark Horse Comics

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1506721184

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9781506721187

Thor Vs. Hulk

By: Stan Lee,Roy Thomas,Steve Englehart,Bill Mantlo

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Thor Vs. Hulk

By: Stan Lee,Roy Thomas,Steve Englehart,Bill Mantlo

The God of Thunder takes on The Strongest One There Is as two Marvel Universe heavyweights clash! A rivalry for the ages begins shortly after Hulk quits the Avengers, with a test of strength between former teammates! Things escalate when the jade giant recruits powerful allies of his own, paving the way for Thor vs. Hulk to be the main event of an Avengers/Defenders War! Hammer meets fist again and again, including a journey to Hel and back, and blockbuster bouts between the Odinson and the Red Hulk! It's god against monster, in the Mightiest Marvel Manner of all! COLLECTING: AVENGERS (1963) #3, SUBMARINER (1968) #35, DEFENDERS (1972) #10, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #255 AND #440, THOR (1966) #385 AND #489, HULK (2008) #5-6, WHAT IF? (1977) #45; MATERIAL FROM JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #112, INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL 2001, HULK (2008) #26.

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302500074

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9781302500078

Man-to-Man

By: Bill Swan

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Man-to-Man

By: Bill Swan

Michael O'Reilly is the shortest kid on the lacrosse team, and the youngest. He doesn't play rough, and everyone says he's not tough enough for the sport. When tension breaks out between teams and one team accuses the other of racist behavior, Michael realizes that he is tough after all -- he's the only one brave enough to speak the truth. [Fry Reading Level - 4.1]

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James Lorimer & Company

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1552774422

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9781552774427

Designing Your Work Life

How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work

By: Bill Burnett,Dave Evans

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Designing Your Work Life

How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work

By: Bill Burnett,Dave Evans

The authors of #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life taught readers how to use design thinking to build meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, in the original DESIGNING YOUR WORK LIFE, they apply that transformative thinking to the place we spend more time than anywhere else—work—and show readers how to create the job they want, without necessarily leaving the job they already have. Designing Your Work Life teaches readers how to create the job they want—without necessarily leaving the job they already have. “Increasingly, it’s up to workers to define their own happiness and success in this ever-moving landscape,” they write, and chapter by chapter, they demonstrate how to build positive change, wherever you are in your career. Whether you want to stay in your job and make it a more meaningful experience, or if you decide it’s time to move on, Evans and Burnett show you how to visualize and build a work-life that is productive, engaged, meaningful, and more fun.

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Knopf

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0525655247

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9780525655244

Invincible Iron Man Masterworks Vol. 12

By: Bill Mantlo,Gerry Conway

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Invincible Iron Man Masterworks Vol. 12

By: Bill Mantlo,Gerry Conway

Collects Iron Man (1968) #95-112. Its time for an upgrade! Iron Man increases his armors power as his title gains a powerful new writer: Bill Mantlo! Never before collected, Mantlos run delved into Tony Starks supporting cast, added a dose of industrial intrigue and brought back iconic adversaries. It begins with accusations of Stark Industries bribing U.S. senators, gets dangerous with the return of Ultimo and reaches a fever pitch when an all-new Guardsman comes calling! Then, in the lead-up to the blockbuster issue #100, Sunfire pits heat against iron in the prelude to the return of Tonys greatest foe: the Mandarin! Next, the mysterious Madame Masque and the Jack of Hearts enter the fray and the volume wraps up with an out-of-this-world battle for Wundagore Mountain!

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302513427

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9781302513429

Sketching User Experiences: Getting the Design Right and the Right Design

By: Bill Buxton

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Sketching User Experiences: Getting the Design Right and the Right Design

By: Bill Buxton

Sketching User Experiences approaches design and design thinking as something distinct that needs to be better understood—by both designers and the people with whom they need to work— in order to achieve success with new products and systems. So while the focus is on design, the approach is holistic. Hence, the book speaks to designers, usability specialists, the HCI community, product managers, and business executives. There is an emphasis on balancing the back-end concern with usability and engineering excellence (getting the design right) with an up-front investment in sketching and ideation (getting the right design). Overall, the objective is to build the notion of informed design: molding emerging technology into a form that serves our society and reflects its values. Grounded in both practice and scientific research, Bill Buxton's engaging work aims to spark the imagination while encouraging the use of new techniques, breathing new life into user experience design. - Covers sketching and early prototyping design methods suitable for dynamic product capabilities: cell phones that communicate with each other and other embedded systems, "smart" appliances, and things you only imagine in your dreams - Thorough coverage of the design sketching method which helps easily build experience prototypes—without the effort of engineering prototypes which are difficult to abandon - Reaches out to a range of designers, including user interface designers, industrial designers, software engineers, usability engineers, product managers, and others - Full of case studies, examples, exercises, and projects, and access to video clips that demonstrate the principles and methods

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Morgan Kaufmann

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0080552900

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9780080552903

The Bill James Handbook 2019

By: Bill James,Baseball Info Solutions

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The Bill James Handbook 2019

By: Bill James,Baseball Info Solutions

Bill James and Baseball Info Solutions team of analysts continue to pack in new content, including a fresh look at the continues rise and effectiveness of The Shift and a new breakdown of home runs and long flyouts. And, as always, the book forecasts fresh hitter and pitcher projections for those looking to get an early jump on the next season.

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ACTA Publications

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0879460253

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9780879460259

LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2

3000 Animal and Mythology Logos

By: Catharine Fishel,Bill Gardner

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LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2

3000 Animal and Mythology Logos

By: Catharine Fishel,Bill Gardner

The second in the seven-volume LogoLounge Master Library series, LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2: 3000 Animal & Mythology Logos is a highly organized collection of 3,000 animal and mythology logo designs, culled carefully from LogoLounge.com, the largest online searchable collection of logos in the world. In addition, top-tier logo designers share their insights on the values, traditions, and future of designing with animals and mythological characters. â€” Animals have been depicted symbolically ever since man first began to draw. Their shapes, colors, behaviors, and history provide a wealth of inspiration for logo designers. â€” Mythological figures are rich in analogy and metaphor, perfect for logo design. Every culture has its own fables and fascinating visual stories that help designers convey challenging concepts. The LogoLounge Master Library series will form the deepest, densest, most highly focused collection of logos organized by category ever. The total collection will include Initials & Crests, Animals & Mythology, Typography, People, Shapes & Symbols, Nature & Food, and Arts & Culture. The Master Library series is organized with the busy, motivated designer in mind. Turn to exactly what you need, time after timeâ€”a must-have resource for any serious logo designer.

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Rockport Publishers

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1610601777

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9781610601771

Marvel Team-Up Masterworks Vol. 5

By: Bill Mantlo,Gerry Conway,Roger Stern,Tony Isabella

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Marvel Team-Up Masterworks Vol. 5

By: Bill Mantlo,Gerry Conway,Roger Stern,Tony Isabella

Collects Marvel Team-Up (1972) #41-52; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #17; Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #9, 13; Marvel Comics Calendar 1976. MARVEL TEAM-UP goes all timey-wimey as Spider-Man takes a bicentennial journey through America’s past, present — and futures! When the man behind the Salem witch trials pulls the Vision and Scarlet Witch back in time, Spidey gets dragged along for the ride. But Doctor Doom doesn’t cotton to people messing with his time platform, and he soon enters the fray — as they all must battle the Dark Rider! Then, it’s off to the dystopian futures of Killraven and Deathlok — before landing back in the 20th century for a crossover co-starring the Thing! Finally, Spidey, Iron Man and Doctor Strange face the Wraith in a saga featuring the debut of a Marvel mainstay: tough-as-nails NYPD Captain Jean DeWolff!

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1302521012

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9781302521011

2039

A Novel

By: Bill Maske

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2039

A Novel

By: Bill Maske

After decades of indifference, the forces of nature converge to create catastrophic and unimaginable events around the globe. Unbelievable death and destruction put the very existence of humanity at risk. The Earth is spinning out of control. Decades of ideological division and hate have made it impossible for governments and nations to solve the complex problems facing humanity. All hell has broken loose to create horrific situations and challenges beyond comprehension. Unbeknownst to the society at large, a family of well-educated and talented cousins are drawn together to confront the threat of human extinction. It is a journey into the abyss of human decadence.

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166552491X

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9781665524919

Our Kindred Creatures

How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals

By: Bill Wasik,Monica Murphy

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Our Kindred Creatures

How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals

By: Bill Wasik,Monica Murphy

A compassionate, sweeping history of the transformation in American attitudes toward animals by the best-selling authors of Rabid Over just a few decades at the end of the nineteenth century, the United States underwent a moral revolution on behalf of animals. Before the Civil War, animals' suffering had rarely been discussed; horses pulling carriages and carts were routinely beaten in public view, and dogs were pitted against each other for entertainment and gambling. But in 1866, a group of activists began a dramatic campaign to change the nation’s laws and norms, and by the century’s end, most Americans had adopted a very different way of thinking and feeling about the animals in their midst. In Our Kindred Creatures, Bill Wasik, editorial director of The New York Times Magazine, and veterinarian Monica Murphy offer a fascinating history of this crusade and the battles it sparked in American life. On the side of reform were such leaders as George Angell, the inspirational head of Massachusetts’s animal-welfare society and the American publisher of the novel Black Beauty; Henry Bergh, founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Caroline White of Philadelphia, who fought against medical experiments that used live animals; and many more, including some of the nation’s earliest veterinarians and conservationists. Caught in the movement’s crosshairs were transformational figures in their own right: animal impresarios such as P. T. Barnum, industrial meat barons such as Philip D. Armour, and the nation’s rising medical establishment, all of whom put forward their own, very different sets of modern norms about how animals should be treated. In recounting this remarkable period of moral transition—which, by the turn of the twentieth century, would give birth to the attitudes we hold toward animals today—Wasik and Murphy challenge us to consider the obligations we still have to all our kindred creatures.

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Trinitarian Personhood

Investigating the Implications of a Relational Definition

By: Bill Ury

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Trinitarian Personhood

Investigating the Implications of a Relational Definition

By: Bill Ury

The concept of the 'person' is a crucial yet elusive component in the development of Western thought. Few concepts are as replete with definitional difficulty. Equally important is the application of a proper definition to all major Christian doctrinal commonplaces. This work, recognizing the insufficiency of modern theology to offer a cogent concept of 'person', proposes a thorough historical and theological evaluation of Trinitarian personhood presented in three critical paradigm-shifts by which one can measure the development of the idea of true personhood presented. The three watershed eras of discernment of divine personhood presented are seen here as first, the Cappadocian position of the mutual indwelling (perichoresis) of the divine persons is contrasted with Augustine's view of the place of relations in defining divine persons. Second, the ideas of Richard of St. Victor whose caritas consummata and its relational implications met the nemesis of the Thomistic category of 'subsistent relations'. And last, as an example of this important discussion in modernity, the German, Heribert Mÿhlen's dynamic phenomenological approach to Triune personhood is offered as a means of countering the implicit modalisms of Barth and Rahner. If the personhood of God is in essence Being-in-Another then Christianity must apply that ontology to all sectors of reality to be fully Christian.

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Beer

The Ultimate World Tour

By: Bill Yenne

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The Ultimate World Tour

By: Bill Yenne

DIVAfter a quick stop to learn about the anatomy of beer, including ingredients, styles, and even museums, Beer: The Ultimate World Tour will take you to all the regions of the world./div

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1937994414

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Fantasy Sports, Real Money

The Unlikely Rise of Daily Fantasy, How to Play–How to Win

By: Bill Ordine

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Fantasy Sports, Real Money

The Unlikely Rise of Daily Fantasy, How to Play–How to Win

By: Bill Ordine

Have you seen the ads? Who hasn’t, right? How did it all happen? Is DFS gambling? Is it legal? And what’s next for this industry under attack? These are just some of the questions answered by award-winning author Bill Ordine as he traces the background of the curious federal law that opened the door for the billion-dollar play-for-money sports-contest industry. Who was behind the pivotal carve-out? How did daily fantasy rise so quickly? And where is it likely to land now that the DFS genie is out of the bottle? More important, Fantasy Sports, Real Money shows you how to get into the game and compete, with strategies the pros use and case studies from players who’ve won millions. This is the first DFS book to cover football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and even golf, with game plans for setting lineups, maximizing value within the salary cap, finding pricing inefficiencies, playing against (or avoiding) experts, and identifying overlays, as well as many other angles being used right now to get the money in this provocative sports-betting offshoot.

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1935396846

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Spectacular Spider-Man Masterworks Vol. 3

By: Bill Mantlo,Tony Isabella,Tom Defalco,Marv Wolfman

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Spectacular Spider-Man Masterworks Vol. 3

By: Bill Mantlo,Tony Isabella,Tom Defalco,Marv Wolfman

Collects Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #32-42, Annual (1979) #1; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #13; Fantastic Four (1961) #218. Peter Parker and Dr. Curt Connors (a.k.a. the Lizard) have always shared a unique bond. Both men of science, but one gifted with powers while the other was cursed. Only together can these sometimes allies, sometimes adversaries survive the unstoppable Iguana. Then, in a two-part Annual extravaganza, comes Doc Ock! All the while, Peter’s increasingly on edge. The bizarre horror of the Swarm and a battle with Morbius the Living Vampire do little to help. Then, the emergence of the Schizoid Man pushes him over the line. And on the other side is the Spider-Lizard! Can our mutated hero surivive? He’d better, or he won’t be able to team up with the FF against the Frightful Four!

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1302520717

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Vintage Game Consoles

An Inside Look at Apple, Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, and the Greatest Gaming Platforms of All Time

By: Bill Loguidice,Matt Barton

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Vintage Game Consoles

An Inside Look at Apple, Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, and the Greatest Gaming Platforms of All Time

By: Bill Loguidice,Matt Barton

Vintage Game Consoles tells the story of the most influential videogame platforms of all time, including the Apple II, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, Sony PlayStation, and many more. It uncovers the details behind the consoles, computers, handhelds, and arcade machines that made videogames possible. Drawing on extensive research and the authors’ own lifelong experience with videogames, Vintage Game Consoles explores each system’s development, history, fan community, its most important games, and information for collectors and emulation enthusiasts. It also features hundreds of exclusive full-color screenshots and images that help bring each system’s unique story to life. Vintage Game Consoles is the ideal book for gamers, students, and professionals who want to know the story behind their favorite computers, handhelds, and consoles, without forgetting about why they play in the first place – the fun! Bill Loguidice is a critically acclaimed technology author who has worked on over a dozen books, including CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer, written with Boisy G. Pitre. He’s also the co-founder and Managing Director for the popular Website, Armchair Arcade. A noted videogame and computer historian and subject matter expert, Bill personally owns and maintains well over 400 different systems from the 1970s to the present day, including a large volume of associated materials. Matt Barton is an associate professor of English at Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, where he lives with his wife Elizabeth. He’s the producer of the "Matt Chat," a weekly YouTube series featuring in-depth interviews with notable game developers. In addition to the original Vintage Games, which he co-authored with Bill, he’s author of Dungeons & Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games and Honoring the Code: Conversations with Great Game Designers.

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1135006504

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Uncharted

Creativity and the Expert Drummer

By: Bill Bruford

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Uncharted

Creativity and the Expert Drummer

By: Bill Bruford

What do expert drummers do? Why do they do it? Is there anything creative about it? If so, how might that creativity inform their practice and that of others in related artistic spheres? Applying ideas from cultural psychology to findings from research into the creative behaviors of a specific subset of popular music instrumentalists, Bill Bruford demonstrates the ways in which expert drummers experience creativity in performance and offers fresh insights into in-the-moment interactional processes in music. An expert practitioner himself, Dr. Bruford draws on a cohort of internationally renowned, peak-career professionals and his own experience to guide the reader through the many dimensions of creativity in drummer performance.

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0472053787

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Immigration, Social Cohesion and Political Reaction

By: Bill Jordan

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Immigration, Social Cohesion and Political Reaction

By: Bill Jordan

This book addresses the challenge for social integration posed by immigration into Western liberal democracies. Movement of people, goods and money across borders has increased in recent decades – the phenomenon known as globalisation. But it has been the migration of refugees from civil wars in the Middle East which has most transformed the political life of European societies, causing the decline in support for the traditional conservative and social democratic parties. It has triggered nationalistic mobilisations and authoritarian regimes, as well as attempts to improved integration in societies. The coronavirus pandemic has added a dimension to these processes, but also opened up new possibilities for transformation.

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Springer Nature

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3030527085

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Independently Animated

Bill Plympton : the Life and Art of the King of Indie Animation

By: Bill Plympton,David B. Levy

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Bill Plympton : the Life and Art of the King of Indie Animation

By: Bill Plympton,David B. Levy

Presents the life of the independent cartoonist and animator, including his childhood influences, experiences as an Oscar nominee, and reaction to an offer to work for Disney.--

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Champions

No Time For Losers

By: Tony Isabella,Bill Mantlo

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Champions

No Time For Losers

By: Tony Isabella,Bill Mantlo

Join the Black Widow, Hercules, Ghost Rider, Iceman and Angel as they form an all-new super-teamthe Champions! This massive Masterworks collects the Champions complete adventures! Every issue, every highlight, every page as the lives of these Marvel icons play out together. Their struggles will reveal the origin of the man who created the Black Widow; pit them against the combined might of Magneto and Dr. Doom; unleash the Crimson Dynamo and Titanium Man on Los Angeles; team them with the Stranger in the fight for an Infinity Gem; and bring fan-favorite artist John Byrne aboard for some of his greatest early work, including stories featuring the Sentinels and Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Collecting CHAMPIONS (1975) 1-17, IRON MAN ANNUAL (1970) 4, AVENGERS (1963) 163, SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 14 & SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 17-18.

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1302493728

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Black Widow

Marvel Team-Up

By: Chris Claremont,Marv Wolfman,Roger Mckenzie,Tom Defalco,Bill Mantlo,Jim Owsley

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Black Widow

Marvel Team-Up

By: Chris Claremont,Marv Wolfman,Roger Mckenzie,Tom Defalco,Bill Mantlo,Jim Owsley

Collects Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #10; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #57, 82-85, 98, 140-141; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #53, 70, 93. The world’s greatest superspy in her finest team-ups! First, the terror group Sword of Judgment threatens the end of the world — unless Natasha Romanoff and the Thing can stop them! Then, Spider-Man and the Widow form an arachnid double act to take on the Silver Samurai! But when they meet again, why does Natasha think she’s a teacher named Nancy Rushman?! Maybe Nick Fury and Shang-Chi can help unravel the mystery of the Widow’s double life! Plus: When a young man is wrongfully accused, Natasha must cross paths with old flame Daredevil. And it’s all-out action when the Black Widow teams up with Silver Sable and Darkstar!

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1302519964

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Svoboda

By: Bill Stenson

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Svoboda

By: Bill Stenson

Toil and Peaceful Life" is the axiom that lies at the heart of Doukobor spiritual, personal, and community values. These values have always been, and continue to be, integral to the people who belong to this historically rich and vibrant community. During particular periods of their history, certain groups of Doukobors seemed to have carved a path that allowed them to embody and live these ideals in their daily lives and interactions. However, as the history of the Doukobor people demonstrates, putting this into practice was more difficult than envisioned and, paradoxically, has generated a great deal of conflict within the various spheres of the community itself - most certainly it has created conflicts with those from outside their self-contained community. It is at this juncture of conflict in the decades of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s that the name Doukobor was to etch itself into the Canadian consciousness. It is during this time that Stenson sets his novel's action against the backdrop of the Kootenay Region in and around Nelson, BC. To say Svoboda is a "Doukobor" novel is misleading, for it is much more than that. While Doukobor culture plays a central role in creating conflict, from the first few pages right to the end, it is also a novel of coming of age, a novel of accepting fate, and a great entertaining story.

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1897235305

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Overkill

The Rise and Fall of Thriller Cinema

By: Bill Mesce, Jr.

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Overkill

The Rise and Fall of Thriller Cinema

By: Bill Mesce, Jr.

The work examines the evolution of the thriller from the heyday of the Hollywood mogul era in the 1930s when it was primarily bottom-of-the-bill fodder, through its maturity in the World War II years and noir-breeding 1950s, its commercial and critical ascendancy in the 1960s and 1970s, and finally its subsequent box office dominance in the age of the blockbuster.

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McFarland

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1476609780

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Last Night a DJ Saved My Life

The History of the Disc Jockey

By: Bill Brewster,Frank Broughton

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Last Night a DJ Saved My Life

The History of the Disc Jockey

By: Bill Brewster,Frank Broughton

“A riveting look at record spinning from its beginnings to the present day . . . A grander and more fascinating story than one would think.” —Time Out London This is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a cult classic now updated with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material. It’s the definitive account of DJ culture, from the first record played over airwaves to house, hip-hop, techno, and beyond. From the early development of recorded and transmitted sound, DJs have been shaping the way we listen to music and the record industry. This book tracks down the inside story on some of music’s most memorable moments. Focusing on the club DJ, the book gets first-hand accounts of the births of disco, hip-hop, house, and techno. Visiting legendary clubs like the Peppermint Lounge, Cheetah, the Loft, Sound Factory, and Ministry of Sound, and with interviews with legendary DJs, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is a lively and entertaining account of musical history and some of the most legendary parties of the century. “Brewster and Broughton’s ardent history is one of barriers and sonic booms, spanning almost 100 years, including nods to pioneers Christopher Stone, Martin Block, Douglas ‘Jocko’ Henderson, Bob ‘Wolfman Jack’ Smith and Alan ‘Moondog’ Freed.” —Publishers Weekly

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0802194362

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9780802194367

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