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The Road Guide to Yosemite

By: Bob Roney

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Motorists have long-deserved an all-new guide to the major sights and stops along Yosemite’s majestic major roadways — one which not only lists distances, facilities, and things to do, but that also provides enlightening stories, park history, and natural history in a most engaging way. The wait is over. Ranger Bob Roney has applied his deep knowledge of the park and renowned story-telling skills to give drivers and their companions what they need to know, where they need to know it. Keyed to markers newly placed throughout the park, and packed with maps, illustrations, and dozens of full-color photographs, The Road Guide to Yosemite makes it safe and easy to stop and enjoy the world-famous scenery.

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Yosemite Conservancy

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1930238363

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9781930238367

You'll Know When You Get There

Herbie Hancock and the Mwandishi Band

By: Bob Gluck

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You'll Know When You Get There

Herbie Hancock and the Mwandishi Band

By: Bob Gluck

This book tells the story of the Mwandishi band; the author examines the ingredients that would come to form this band's sound. He analyzes the group's instrumentation, their use of electronics, and their transformation of the studio into a compositional tool.

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University of Chicago Press

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022614271X

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9780226142715

The Miles Davis Lost Quintet and Other Revolutionary Ensembles

By: Bob Gluck

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The Miles Davis Lost Quintet and Other Revolutionary Ensembles

By: Bob Gluck

Miles Davis’s Bitches Brew is one of the most iconic albums in American music, the preeminent landmark and fertile seedbed of jazz-fusion. Fans have been fortunate in the past few years to gain access to Davis’s live recordings from this time, when he was working with an ensemble that has come to be known as the Lost Quintet. In this book, jazz historian and musician Bob Gluck explores the performances of this revolutionary group—Davis’s first electric band—to illuminate the thinking of one of our rarest geniuses and, by extension, the extraordinary transition in American music that he and his fellow players ushered in. Gluck listens deeply to the uneasy tension between this group’s driving rhythmic groove and the sonic and structural openness, surprise, and experimentation they were always pushing toward. There he hears—and outlines—a fascinating web of musical interconnection that brings Davis’s funk-inflected sensibilities into conversation with the avant-garde worlds that players like Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane were developing. Going on to analyze the little-known experimental groups Circle and the Revolutionary Ensemble, Gluck traces deep resonances across a commercial gap between the celebrity Miles Davis and his less famous but profoundly innovative peers. The result is a deeply attuned look at a pivotal moment when once-disparate worlds of American music came together in explosively creative combinations.

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University of Chicago Press

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022652700X

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9780226527000

Gatsby

The Cultural History of the Great American Novel

By: Bob Batchelor

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Gatsby

The Cultural History of the Great American Novel

By: Bob Batchelor

In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald produced his third novel, a slim work for which he had high expectations. Despite such hopes, the novel received mixed reviews and lackluster sales. Over the decades, however, the reputation of The Great Gatsby has grown and millions of copies have been sold. One of the bestselling novels of all time, it is also considered one of the most significant achievements in twentieth-century fiction. But what makes Gatsby great? Why do we still care about this book more than eighty-five years after it was published? And how does Gatsby help us make sense of our own lives and times? In Gatsby: The Cultural History of the Great American Novel, Bob Batchelor explores the birth, life, and enduring influence of The Great Gatsby—from the book’s publication in 1925 through today’s headlines filled with celebrity intrigue, corporate greed, and a roller-coaster economy. A cultural historian, Batchelor explains why and how the novel has become part of the fiber of the American ethos and an important tool in helping readers to better comprehend their lives and the broader world around them. A “biography” of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, this book examines The Great Gatsby’s evolution from a nearly-forgotten 1920s time capsule to a revered cultural touchstone. Batchelor explores how this embodiment of the American Dream has become an iconic part of our national folklore, how the central themes and ideas emerging from the book—from the fulfillment of the American Dream to the role of wealth in society—resonate with contemporary readers who struggle with similar uncertainties today. By exploring the timeless elements of reinvention, romanticism, and relentless pursuit of the unattainable, Batchelor confirms the novel’s status as “The Great American Novel” and, more importantly, explains to students, scholars, and fans alike what makes Gatsby so great.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810891964

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9780810891968

The Politics of Inclusive Pluralism

A Proposed Foundation for Religious Freedom in a Post-Communist, Democratic China

By: Bob Fu

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The Politics of Inclusive Pluralism

A Proposed Foundation for Religious Freedom in a Post-Communist, Democratic China

By: Bob Fu

Long live the red terror!" This and other political slogans were used by China's communist rulers as leverage for conflict and conflict management during 1949. China's Cultural Revolution movement understandably fueled anger, fear, and terror among Chinese citizens. Currently, contrary to the positive facade that China, under the control of the Communist Chinese Party (CCP), tries to project regarding human rights, a dark reality reveals a brutal authoritarian state with no concern for religious freedom. What guiding philosophy could best help procure, provide, and protect religious freedom for all in a post-communist, Christianized, democratic China? Bob Fu argues that while various Christianity-oriented theories may appear promising, they fail to provide an adequate pluralistic foundation for protecting the religious freedoms of people of all faiths and none. The predominant theory of political liberalism in the West likewise fails to prove sufficiently inclusive for all faiths and worldviews. As an alternative, the author defends Baorong Duoyuan (inclusive pluralism), his own contextualized theory modeled after principled pluralism. This model, he believes, has the potential to help ensure that religious freedom for all becomes a reality.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1725267543

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9781725267541

The Psychology of Advertising

By: Bob M. Fennis,Wolfgang Stroebe

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The Psychology of Advertising

By: Bob M. Fennis,Wolfgang Stroebe

Advertising is a ubiquitous and powerful force, seducing us into buying wanted and sometimes unwanted products and services, donating to charitable causes, voting for political candidates, and changing our health-related lifestyles for better or worse. The impact of advertising is often subtle and implicit, but sometimes blatant and impossible to overlook. This revised and fully updated new edition of The Psychology of Advertising offers a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the psychological findings on the impact of advertising, and discusses the research in the context of recent developments in the fields of social and consumer psychology. Key questions covered in the volume include: What impact does advertising have on consumer behavior? What causes this impact? What are the psychological processes responsible for the effectiveness of advertising? How do consumers make sense of advertising messages? Which messages "get across" successfully and when, and why? How do new online and digital technologies affect consumer judgement and choice? Engagingly written, and including a comprehensive glossary of frequently used concepts, The Psychology of Advertising is a unique and invaluable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and for researchers and lecturers in social psychology, marketing, and communications. It is also a valuable guide for professionals working in advertising, public health, public services and political communication.

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Psychology Press

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1317398947

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9781317398943

Old Riot, New Ranger

Captain Jack Dean, Texas Ranger and U.S. Marshal

By: Bob Alexander

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Old Riot, New Ranger

Captain Jack Dean, Texas Ranger and U.S. Marshal

By: Bob Alexander

Award-winning author Bob Alexander presents a biography of 20th-century Ranger Captain Jack Dean, who holds the distinction of being one of only five men to serve in both the Officer’s Corps of the Rangers and also as a President-appointed United States Marshal. Jack Dean’s service in Texas Ranger history occurred at a time when the institution was undergoing a philosophical revamping and restructuring, all hastened by America’s Civil Rights Movement, landmark decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court, zooming advances in forensic technology, and focused efforts designed to diversify and professionalize the Rangers. His job choice caused him to circulate in the duplicitous underworld of dishonesty and criminality where twisted self-interest overrode compliance with societal norms. His biography is packed with true-crime calamities: double murders, single murders, negligent homicides, suicides, jailbreaks, manhunts, armed robberies and home invasions, kidnappings, public corruption, sexual assaults, illicit gambling, car-theft rings, dope smuggling, and arms trafficking.

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University of North Texas Press

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1574417401

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9781574417401

What's Happened to Politics?

By: Bob Rae

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What's Happened to Politics?

By: Bob Rae

From polling to to the way in which political parties package their candidates, former Ontario Premier Bob Rae identifies the shortcomings of the current Canadian political framework and explains what Canadians can do to remedy it.

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Simon and Schuster

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1501103423

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9781501103421

Pat Metheny

Stories beyond Words

By: Bob Gluck

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Pat Metheny

Stories beyond Words

By: Bob Gluck

An in-depth exploration of the style and influence of Pat Metheny, a truly distinctive musical voice of our time. Guitarist and composer Pat Metheny, among the most acclaimed, visionary musicians of our time, has for five decades toured with his many creative musical projects, most prominently the Pat Metheny Group, while collaborating with celebrated artists, including Charlie Haden, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Ornette Coleman, and Steve Reich. Bob Gluck, whose perspective as pianist, composer, and educator has illuminated the music of Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis in his two previous books, now focuses his lens on the music of Metheny. Neither a biography nor chronological record of Metheny’s musical output, Pat Metheny: Stories beyond Words instead captures Metheny’s self-conception as a musician and the threads that unite and distinguish his creative process. Drawing upon a wealth of new interviews and close readings of musical examples, Gluck offers a bird’s-eye view of Metheny’s musical ideas. Among these are the metaphor of storytelling, the complementarity of simplicity and complexity, and the integrated roles of composer, performer, and band leader. Much like Metheny’s signature style, this book is accessible to a wide range of readers, presenting new clarity, musical insight, and historical perspective about the legacy of Metheny’s groundbreaking music.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226834441

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9780226834443

The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2008-2009

A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

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The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2008-2009

A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

The result of 15 years of exhaustive research, this work is the definitive statistical and factual reference for everything related to college football in the past 50 years.

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1602393311

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9781602393318

New Riders' Guide to CD-ROM

By: Dana Parker,Bob Starrett

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New Riders' Guide to CD-ROM

By: Dana Parker,Bob Starrett

Intended for the experienced computer user, this book takes the reader from purchasing and installing a CD-ROM drive to using and manufacturing a CD-ROM. The enclosed CD-ROM contains a working sample of the text of the book to enable the reader to see first-hand the capabilities of finding and searching for information on CD-ROM. Also includes photo CD images and product demos.

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New Riders Publishing

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1562053086

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9781562053086

The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2009-2010

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

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The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2009-2010

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

The most comprehensive resource on college football ever published.

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1602396779

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9781602396777

Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards

By: Bob Lemke

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Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards

By: Bob Lemke

This pioneer catalog of baseball card collecting delivers the premium quality collectors have come to expect, providing an emphasis on vintage cards and collectibles through the the 1980s as well as complete checklists for more than 12,500 sets.

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0873499913

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9780873499910

Detroit JobBank, 1997

By: Bob Adams Publishers,Adams Media

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Detroit JobBank, 1997

By: Bob Adams Publishers,Adams Media

Each book's company profiles include: full company name, address, and telephone number; contacts for professional hiring; listings of professional positions commonly filled; educational backgrounds sought; fringe benefits offered; and internships offered. Also provided are sections on job search techniques, tips on writing resumes and cover letters, executive search firms and placement agencies, professional associations, and more.

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1558506764

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9781558506763

Macworld Microsoft Office 2001 Bible

By: Bob LeVitus,Dennis R. Cohen

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Macworld Microsoft Office 2001 Bible

By: Bob LeVitus,Dennis R. Cohen

A comprehensive reference covering the major components of Office: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Publisher. This edition also includes parts on integrating and automating Office tasks and using the latest Office tools such as Internet connectivity options and voice recognition.Covers the newest features in Microsoft Office XP.

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Wiley

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0764534629

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9780764534621

Mac OS 9 For Dummies

By: Bob LeVitus

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Mac OS 9 For Dummies

By: Bob LeVitus

Mac OS 9 is a big, complicated personal computer operating system. Mac OS 9 For Dummies is a not-so-big, not-very-complicated book that shows you what Mac OS 9 is all about without boring you, confusing you, or otherwise making you uncomfortable. Take a deep breath and get ready to have some fun. Whether you're brand-spanking new to the Mac or a grizzled old Mac-vet, discovering the ins and outs of Mac OS 9 will be easy and fun. Mac OS 9 For Dummies is ready to help you to Master Mac basics Customize your Mac for multiple users Share resources on a network Save time with simple tweaks Automate with AppleScript Harness the advanced Sherlock 2 search engine This book is chock-full of information and advice and explains everything you need to know about Mac OS 9 in language you'll understand. It's also supplemented with tips, tricks, techniques, and steps, served up in generous quantities. Mac OS 9 For Dummies covers all of the following topics, and more: The startup process revealed Desktop and menu basics File management made simple Memory of all kinds Timesaving tips Helpful control tweaks Introduction to AppleScript Internet surfing Troubleshooting In addition to the wealth of tips, tricks, and techniques that you'll find in every chapter, the most useful element of this book just might be the chapter covering every inch of your System Folder. Finally, you can figure out just what each file is and why you need it or don't. If you think your Mac runs like a champ now, just wait'll you see it after spending time with this book.

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For Dummies

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0764506528

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9780764506529

AppleWorks 6 For Dummies

By: Bob LeVitus

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AppleWorks 6 For Dummies

By: Bob LeVitus

Advice from this leading Mac authority helps you if you're new to the Mac and need to get up to speed fast. For starters, you definitely need to know a few basics about the software suite that came with your iMac or iBook. Try spreadsheets and word processing, and then add drawings and charts. But if you really want to impress your peers, whip out your AppleWorks paintbrushes and palettes. And you'll be fully wielding your new creation tool when you set up an address book database, design a Web page, or build a business presentation.

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For Dummies

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0764506366

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9780764506369

Mac OS X For Dummies

By: Bob LeVitus,Shelly Brisbin

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Mac OS X For Dummies

By: Bob LeVitus,Shelly Brisbin

Mac OS X includes dozens of new or improved features to make using your Mac easier, as well as dozens more that help you do more work in less time. Now you can use these new features to be more productive, have fewer headaches, reduce your cholesterol level, and fall in love with your Mac all over again. With Mac OS X For Dummies, you'll be managing files, storing documents, launching programs, adjusting the way the machine works, and much more in the short time it takes to move through the smoothest reference guide you'll ever meet (and re-greet every time you need a trusted resource for fast, friendly answers). In this updated volume, you'll find out what make your Mac a Mac, in addition to discovering The new-fangled Finder window The big deal on the Dock Icon info galore A sea of menus and shortcuts Straight talk on folder navigation Navigating the depths of Mac OS X safely and sanely is a breeze with the coverage in this must-have companion to your Apple product. Written by renowned Mac expert and best-selling author Bob LeVitus, Mac OS X For Dummies takes you from basic training to advanced maneuvers, including Customizing Finder Windows with Views Mastering the Save Sheet and the Open Dialog Box Haggling with Removable Media Applying yourself to the Applications Folder Backing up by using commercial software Troubleshooting operating system annoyances Tuning into cool programs and preferences that you may use every day Whether you’re brand-spanking new to the Mac or a grizzled old Mac-vet, Mac OS X For Dummies proves that exploring the ins and outs of Mac OS X can be fun, easy, and totally habit-forming.

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For Dummies

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0764507060

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9780764507069

Bob Funk

Doctor of Hope

By: Bob Burke,Dave Gillogly

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Bob Funk

Doctor of Hope

By: Bob Burke,Dave Gillogly

Bob Funk wanted to be a preacher -- to help people. Instead, he found another way to assist people in need -- finding them jobs. In the past quarter century, he has led Express Personnel Services to become to largest franchised, privately-held staffing company in the United States and has put millions of people to work."--Publisher's description

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1885596545

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9781885596543

A Passion for Equality

The Life of Jimmy Stewart

By: Vicki Miles-LaGrange,Bob Burke

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A Passion for Equality

The Life of Jimmy Stewart

By: Vicki Miles-LaGrange,Bob Burke

Jimmy Stewart was at the forefront of the struggle for civil rights in Oklahoma for almost a half century. Among his many great qualitites were integrity and a passion for equality. As a national leader of the NAACP, he played a major role in developing local, state, and national civil rights policies. He headed the NAACP in Oklahoma City during tumultous times of school desegregation and integration.

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188559612X

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9781885596123

Florida JobBank, 1998

By: Bob Adams Publishers

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Florida JobBank, 1998

By: Bob Adams Publishers

An annually updated guide to employment opportunities in the state of Florida, including details about 5,500 companies, and contact information.

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356

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1558507876

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9781558507876

Dr. Mac

The OS X Files

By: Bob LeVitus

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Dr. Mac

The OS X Files

By: Bob LeVitus

* Completely updated, enhanced and expanded for OS X Jaguar, Panther, and beyond, including dozens of new power user techniques from Mac users worldwide * Teaches readers how to become power users with chapters on the Classic environment, hardware and software add-ons, and ways to customize the Mac * Includes coverage of Unix, including the shell, terminal program and shell command-line editing shortcuts * Features Dr. Mac favorites such as recommended software, things other power users think you should know about OS X, MacStyles of the Not-So-Rich-and-Famous Power Users, The Dr. Macintosh Abridged Dictionary, and more * Author hosts a weekly radio program, has been published in more than two dozen computer magazines, and has sold more than a million copies of his previous books worldwide * Companion Web site provides links to the absolute best freeware, shareware, games, demo programs, informative PDF files, icons, and more

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Visual

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0764540688

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9780764540684

Sports in America

Recreation, Business, Education, and Controversy

By: Bob Jacobson,Information Plus (Firm : Wylie, Tex.)

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Sports in America

Recreation, Business, Education, and Controversy

By: Bob Jacobson,Information Plus (Firm : Wylie, Tex.)

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics on aspects of and issues related to sports in the U.S., covering such topics as participation and attendance, professional team sports, college and high school sports, the Olympics, and performance enhancing drugs.

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Gale Cengage

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1414431686

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9781414431680

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