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Controlling the Weapons of War

Politics, Persuasion, and the Prohibition of Inhumanity

By: Brian Rappert

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Controlling the Weapons of War

Politics, Persuasion, and the Prohibition of Inhumanity

By: Brian Rappert

A fresh examination of the ethical and intellectual issues and dilemmas associated with attempts to establish formal humanitarian limits on weaponry. This new study considers how governments, non-governmental organizations, academics, political commentators and others have responded to the predicaments associated with imposing classifications about the relative acceptability of force and what is accomplished in their strategies for doing so. It develops these issues through combining thematic and conceptual analysis with the examination of varied cases of prohibitions on ‘conventional’ and ‘unconventional’ weapons through customary and statutory laws, multilateral treaties, UN resolutions, and national legislation. The book will appeal to students of security studies, military technology, peace studies, international relations and discourse theory.

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Routledge

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1134169019

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9781134169016

The Thames Ironworks

A History of East London Industrial and Sporting Heritage

By: Brian Belton,Iain Dale

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The Thames Ironworks

A History of East London Industrial and Sporting Heritage

By: Brian Belton,Iain Dale

Located in the heart of London’s East End the Thames Ironworks might be described as characteristic of the industrial and social landscape of the Victorian era. This successful enterprise, under the respected Hills family, undertook projects in civil engineering, electrical engineering, shipping and motoring. But as well as providing employment, the ironworks was also central to the social lives of its workers. Its football team, founded by Arnold Hills in 1895, was destined to become world-famous as West Ham United. Author Brian Belton explores how the Victorian values of commercialism, religion, philanthropy and patriarchy that made this giant of industry a success were inextricably linked with a sense of fair play, competitive spirit and the growth of football as a national obsession.Peppered with the songs and memories of a treasured cockney region, this is an entertaining portrait of ships, industry, sport and, most of all, the people of the Docklands communities that relied on the Ironworks for their daily bread.

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The History Press

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0750965797

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9780750965798

War Hammers II

The story of West Ham United during the Second World War

By: Brian Belton

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War Hammers II

The story of West Ham United during the Second World War

By: Brian Belton

Following on from War Hammers: The Story of West Ham United During the First World War, War Hammers II looks at the achievements and developments of the Upton Park heroes throughout the Second World War. West Ham United was forced to adapt in the dark days of the 1940s, building the outlook and approach that would eventually give rise to the club’s most successful period, and establishing a culture of style and support that is still present today.Exploring the power, politics and intrigue of wartime football, a detailed account is given of the Irons’ 1940 War Cup victory and of those who played for the club between 1939 and 1945.Author Brian Belton includes huge global events and many local incidents within the context of the club’s history, to create a book that is sure to fascinate and entertain football fans and historians alike.

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The History Press

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075096572X

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9780750965729

The Complete Witchblade Vol. 1

By: Warren Ellis,Brian Haberlin,David Wohl,Christina Z.,David Finch

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The Complete Witchblade Vol. 1

By: Warren Ellis,Brian Haberlin,David Wohl,Christina Z.,David Finch

This first collection of the bestselling series created by MARC SILVESTRI, DAVID WOHL, BRIAN HABERLIN, and MICHAEL TURNER equips streetwise cop Sara Pezzini with the mysterious Witchblade, a weapon of prehistoric origin and untold power. As the artifact's bearer, Sara goes toe to toe with a Machiavellian industrialist, supernatural serial killers, and far worse, as the supernatural underworld of New York alters the course of her destiny forever. Gorgeously rendered and painstakingly assembled as the first in a series of absolute collected editions. When all eight volumes are collected, a special piece of cross-volume connecting spine art by STJEPAN SEJIC will be revealed. Collects WITCHBLADE #1-19, THE DARKNESS #9 and 10, TALES OF THE WITCHBLADE #1/2 and 3

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Image Comics

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1534317732

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9781534317734

Desolation Island (Vol. Book 5) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels)

By: Patrick O'Brian

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Desolation Island (Vol. Book 5) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels)

By: Patrick O'Brian

The relationship [between Aubrey and Maturin]...is about the best thing afloat....For Conradian power of description and sheer excitement there is nothing in naval fiction to beat the stern chase as the outgunned Leopard staggers through mountain waves in icy latitudes to escape the Dutch seventy-four." —Stephen Vaughan, Observer Commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh of Bounty fame, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend and surgeon Stephen Maturin sail the Leopard to Australia with a hold full of convicts. Among them is a beautiful and dangerous spy—and a treacherous disease that decimates the crew. With a Dutch man-of-war to windward, the undermanned, outgunned Leopard sails for her life into the freezing waters of the Antarctic, where, in mountain seas, the Dutchman closes.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393088529

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9780393088526

Seekers of the Chalice

By: Brian Cullen

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Seekers of the Chalice

By: Brian Cullen

In the time when gods and men walked the earth along with demons, the Chalice of Fire, the symbol of peace for Ulster, is stolen from the Red Branch by Bricriu Poisontongue. A small band of Seekers sets out to recover and return the Chalice to the Red Branch to restore peace to the Ulster kingdom. The Seekers are a group of two elves, Bern and Lorges; Cumac, the son of Cucullen, the greatest Red Branch warrior; Fedelm of the Sidhe; Tarin, the Swordwanderer; and the wizard-druid, Seanchan. Together they must make their way through the world brought as Maliman, the evil wizard, uses his powers to stop them as he seeks the Chalice himself to bend its magic to his will. The Seekers battle their way through the creatures of darkness that threaten to conquer the world. But they are determined to bring light back from darkness and restore the land that has fallen into ruin and decay with the theft of the Chalice. An epic tale that brings to mind the works of J.R.R.Tolkien, David Gemmell, and R.A. Salvatore, Seekers of the Chalice is the first book of a trilogy that explores the ongoing battle between good and evil in a land that is teetering on darkness. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Tor Books

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1466848022

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War Hammers I

The Story of West Ham United During the First World War

By: Brian Belton

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War Hammers I

The Story of West Ham United During the First World War

By: Brian Belton

This book tells the fascinating story of West Ham United Football Club during the First World War, charting the relationship between war and football by following the pursuits of West Ham from 1913/14 to 1918/19. In many ways, it was their success in wartime competitions that led to them being accepted into the Football League in 1919, paving the way for subsequent FA Cup and League success. As well as a football story, this book is about the impact of the war on Britain. It documents the social implications of war on Londoners and the social and political influence of football, the armed forces and civilians alike. Looking closely at the 13th Service Battalion, also known as the ‘West Ham Pals’, the book includes such players as George Kay, Ted Hufton, and their manager and coach, Syd King and Charlie Paynter respectively.

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The History Press

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0750958669

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Handbook of Valves and Actuators

Valves Manual International

By: Brian Nesbitt

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Handbook of Valves and Actuators

Valves Manual International

By: Brian Nesbitt

Industries that use pumps, seals and pipes will also use valves and actuators in their systems. This key reference provides anyone who designs, uses, specifies or maintains valves and valve systems with all of the critical design, specification, performance and operational information they need for the job in hand. Brian Nesbitt is a well-known consultant with a considerable publishing record. A lifetime of experience backs up the huge amount of practical detail in this volume.* Valves and actuators are widely used across industry and this dedicated reference provides all the information plant designers, specifiers or those involved with maintenance require* Practical approach backed up with technical detail and engineering know-how makes this the ideal single volume reference* Compares and contracts valve and actuator types to ensure the right equipment is chosen for the right application and properly maintained

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Elsevier

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0080549284

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Golf

By: Brian Crowell

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Golf

By: Brian Crowell

Golf is one of the most popular hobby sports among men and women of all ages, but if you've never picked up a club before, it's hard to know where to begin. Geared for the absolute beginner, Idiot's Guides: Golf teaches all of the basics in a series of "lessons" using full-color, baby-step-by-baby-step instructions. Every lesson is accompanied by helpful golf pro advice on common mistakes and how to avoid them. Dozens of practice drills and "Practice This!" images remind players of swing technique. In addition, this easy-to-use guide features detailed information on golf rules, lingo, and etiquette.

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Penguin

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161564539X

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9781615645398

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Golf

By: Cheryl Anderson,Brian A. Crowell,Tom Mackin

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Golf

By: Cheryl Anderson,Brian A. Crowell,Tom Mackin

This book is not par for the course—hundreds of color photos make learning golf techniques and skills fun. You'll learn how to drive, chip, and putt your way to a respectable score. This visual guide covers basics like grip, stance, and swing, along with techniques for executing various shots and solving common problems. Beginners and veteran duffers will see how to progress from in the rough to on the green. Concise lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review Each skill or technique is defined and described Detailed color photos demonstrate each shot or technique Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo Helpful tips provide additional guidance

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470165782

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Dirty Pictures

How an Underground Network of Nerds, Feminists, Misfits, Geniuses, Bikers, Potheads, Printers, Intellectuals, and Art School Rebels Revolutionized Art and Invented Comix

By: Brian Doherty

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Dirty Pictures

How an Underground Network of Nerds, Feminists, Misfits, Geniuses, Bikers, Potheads, Printers, Intellectuals, and Art School Rebels Revolutionized Art and Invented Comix

By: Brian Doherty

A complete narrative history of the weird and wonderful world of Underground Comix! In the 1950s, comics meant POW! BAM! superheroes, family-friendly gags, and Sunday funnies, but in the 1960s, inspired by these strips and the satire of MAD magazine, a new generation of creators set out to subvert the medium, and with it, American culture. Their “comix,” spelled that way to distinguish the work from their dime-store contemporaries, presented tales of taboo sex, casual drug use, and a transgressive view of society. Embraced by hippies and legions of future creatives, this subgenre of comic books and strips often ran afoul of the law, but that would not stop them from casting cultural ripples for decades to come, eventually moving the entire comics form beyond the gutter and into fine-art galleries. Author Brian Doherty weaves together the stories of R. Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Trina Robbins, Spain Rodriguez, Harvey Pekar, and Howard Cruse, among many others, detailing the complete narrative history of this movement. Through dozens of new interviews and archival research, Doherty chronicles the scenes that sprang up around the country in the 1960s and ’70s, beginning with the artists’ origin stories and following them through success and strife, and concluding with an examination of these creators’ legacies, Dirty Pictures is the essential exploration of a truly American art form that recontextualized the way people thought about war, race, sex, gender, and expression.

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Abrams

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1647001102

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9781647001100

The Crimson Campaign

By: Brian McClellan

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The Crimson Campaign

By: Brian McClellan

Just plain awesome" -- Brandon Sanderson A staggering defeat on the border of Adro and Kez leaves Tamas and his powder mages in grave danger and cut off from all aid. Meanwhile, deadly political games threaten his allies at home. When invasion looms. . . Tamas's invasion of Kez ends in disaster when a Kez counter-offensive leaves him cut off behind enemy lines with only a fraction of his army, no supplies, and no hope of reinforcements. Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemy's best, he must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god, Kresimir. But the threats are closer to home. . . In Adro, Inspector Adamat wants only to rescue his wife. To do so he must track down and confront the evil Lord Vetas. He has questions for Vetas concerning his enigmatic master, but the answers will lead Adamat on a darker journey. Who will lead the charge? Tamas's generals bicker among themselves, the brigades lose ground every day beneath the Kez onslaught, and Kresimir wants the head of the man who shot him in the eye. With Tamas and his powder cabal presumed dead, Taniel Two-shot finds himself as the last line of defense against Kresimir's advancing army. The Crimson Campaign continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold-blooded murder in a world where gods walk the earth.

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Orbit

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0316219096

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9780316219099

The Red Cavalier

By: Brian K. Waite

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The Red Cavalier

By: Brian K. Waite

September, 1863. The Confederacy has just won the Battle of Chickamauga. But in spite of this impressive victory, the treasury of the Confederacy is near empty and its economy is on the verge of collapse. General Braxton Bragg devises a plan to seize two million dollars in Union gold which is on board a train bound for Washington D.C. By employing the combined talents of three of his most skilled generals, Nathan Bedford Forrest, Joseph Wheeler, and British Army and Crimean War veteran Charles Tomlin, Bragg orders these men to destroy General Rosecrans supply lines, disrupt his communications, and capture the gold at all costs. Based on the actual event of Joseph Wheelers ride around General Rosecrans, this story takes the reader on a realistic adventure into Civil War era Middle Tennessee, complete with battles with not only the Army of The Cumberland but with marauders, rogue Union soldiers, and enemy spies, all trying to capture the gold as well.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1469108992

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Materials Engineering and Science

Principles, Properties, and Processes

By: Brian S. Mitchell

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Materials Engineering and Science

Principles, Properties, and Processes

By: Brian S. Mitchell

Materials Engineering and Science Understand the relationship between processing and material properties with this streamlined introduction Materials engineering focuses on the complex and crucial relationship between the physical properties of materials and the chemical bonds that comprise them. Specifically, this field of study seeks to understand how materials can be designed to meet specific design and performance criteria. This ‘materials paradigm’ has, in recent years, become integral to numerous cutting-edge areas of technological development. Materials Engineering and Science seeks to introduce this vital and fast-growing subject to a new generation of scientists and engineers. It integrates core thermodynamic, kinetic, and transport principles into its analysis of the structural, mechanical, and physical properties of materials, creating a streamlined and intuitive approach that fosters understanding. Now fully revised to reflect the latest research and educational paradigms, this is an essential resource. Readers of the second edition will also find: Detailed discussion of all major classes of materials, including polymers, composites, and biologics New and expanded treatment of nanomaterials, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and molecular simulation Web-based and physical supplementary materials including an instructor guide, solutions manual, and sample lecture slides Materials Engineering and Science is ideal for all advanced undergraduate and early graduate students in engineering, materials science, and related subjects.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119857120

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9781119857129

The Portable Radio in American Life

By: Michael Brian Schiffer

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The Portable Radio in American Life

By: Michael Brian Schiffer

In this fascinating history of the portable radio, Michael Schiffer shows how this invention is as American as apple pie. Along the way, he tells how technology has responded to consumer preference, how corporate "cryptohistory" has made us believe the Japanese invented the radio, and how the spread of the portable radio mirrors that of other technologies. More than 400 photographs make this book both a definitive resource and a delightful browse.

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University of Arizona Press

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0816547688

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9780816547685

Carpentry and Joinery 1

By: Brian Porter,Chris Tooke

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Carpentry and Joinery 1

By: Brian Porter,Chris Tooke

The third edition of Carpentry and Joinery 1 is the first in a series of three books which together provide an authoritative but thoroughly practical guide to carpentry and joinery for students following City & Guilds and CITB courses, NVQ candidates, and a wide range of amateurs and professionals. Carpentry and Joinery 1 deals with the fundamentals of the subject from topics such as timber and wood preservation and protection, to a detailed outline of the tools available and information on the basic woodworking joints, adhesives and fixing devices. Books 2 and 3 show how to apply this fundamental knowledge. Details of craft theory, associated studies and practical procedures are integrated throughout each text. In this new edition chapters have been reorganised to produce a more coherent, student-focused course. All references to the Building Regulations and current legislation have been updated, and developments in current best practice have been incorporated.

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Routledge

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1136422714

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An Introduction to Materials Engineering and Science for Chemical and Materials Engineers

By: Brian S. Mitchell

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An Introduction to Materials Engineering and Science for Chemical and Materials Engineers

By: Brian S. Mitchell

An Introduction to Materials Engineering and Science for Chemical and Materials Engineers provides a solid background in materials engineering and science for chemical and materials engineering students. This book: Organizes topics on two levels; by engineering subject area and by materials class. Incorporates instructional objectives, active-learning principles, design-oriented problems, and web-based information and visualization to provide a unique educational experience for the student. Provides a foundation for understanding the structure and properties of materials such as ceramics/glass, polymers, composites, bio-materials, as well as metals and alloys. Takes an integrated approach to the subject, rather than a "metals first" approach.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471473367

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9780471473367

Character Parts

Who's Really Who in CanLit

By: Brian Busby

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Character Parts

Who's Really Who in CanLit

By: Brian Busby

Ever wondered where novelists get the inspiration for their characters? Why the hero or villain of your favourite book seems oddly familiar? Who inspired Mordecai Richler to create Bernard Gursky; Margaret Atwood to create Zenia in The Robber Bride? In which novel does Northrop Frye appear (as a character named Morton Hyland)? The answers can be found in Character Parts, Brian Busby’s irreverent yet authoritative guide to who’s really who in Canadian literature. The most original and entertaining reference book to be published in years, Character Parts is the behind-the-scenes look at CanLit we have all been waiting for. Brian Busby settles the suspicions that arise when a fictional character reminds you of a real-life one, listing the sources for characters from the whole of Canadian literature. His canvas stretches from the settlers who inspired 1852’s Roughing It in the Bush to Glenn Gould’s appearance as Nathaniel Orlando Gow in Tim Wynne-Jones’ The Maestro, and beyond. But Character Parts is also chock-full of fascinating, less famous people who have been immortalized in Canadian books: seductive Alberta politicians, British army generals, anarchists, models, aristocrats -- and, of course, parents, siblings and ex-spouses. Authoritative, but presented with a light touch, Character Parts is as at home in a university library as on a bathroom shelf. It’s that rare find: an exemplary reference book that is also an absolutely entertaining read in its own right.

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Vintage Canada

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0307368580

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Higher Fees

By: Brian Alford

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Higher Fees

By: Brian Alford

Higher Fees is the second collection of humorous tales from Barndem Golf Club. Henry, Vic, Bob and Bill are still getting into trouble despite their best efforts and the club continues its perennial battle to survive in a changing world. New members are both a diversion and a curse disturbing the delicate balance of club life. Technology is starting to knock on the ancient doors but will it thrive any better than other changes the club had been forced to face? Welcome to a world of chaos, confusion and struggles against all the cussedness that life can conjure up.

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Grosvenor House Publishing

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1781483019

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Stand Out!

Building Brilliant Brands For The World We Live In

By: Brian McGurk

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Stand Out!

Building Brilliant Brands For The World We Live In

By: Brian McGurk

Stand Out! is a book about branding and its evolution, practice, and power in today’s digital age. It presents the “why-do” and the “how-to” along with a passionate philosophy on transforming business through brand-centered change. It spells out a sequential, easily understandable, proven brand-building process and is a key reference text for anyone in¬terested in brand development, leadership, innovation, and sustainable business growth. Reader understanding and enjoyment are enhanced by ample presentation of supporting tables, charts, case examples, expert tips, real-life experiences and pull-out quotes, as well as a helpful “word wizard” glossary at the end of each chapter explaining business terms and expressions used. This book democratizes branding: It makes branding—its history, theory, and practice—easily accessible and actionable. Stand Out! replaces the mystique of brand strategy with the magic of brand transfor¬mation....it makes it exciting and fun and puts that power directly into the hands of the business masses. It is a practical handbook for getting started with branding or for strengthening an existing brand management system. It gives the reader the confidence, permission, and skills to get branding now!

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Business Expert Press

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1951527534

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West Ham United Miscellany

By: Brian Belton

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West Ham United Miscellany

By: Brian Belton

Packed with information and little-known facts about the club, the players, the managers and the fans, it cannot fail to please anyone whose obsession is all things claret and blue - and may even surprise a few who thought they knew it all! For many years, the terraces, the pubs and the living rooms of West Ham fans have buzzed with debate, speculation, opinions and laughter. Who was West Ham's best manager? who was their worst? Who should form the greatest-ever Upton Park XI? And who should be included in the worst? These kinds of questions and hundreds like them are answered within the pages of this informative, light-hearted book. From young to old, from die-hard, all-weather supporter to armchair fan, there is something in this collection for everyone. Author Brian Belton is one of the most prolific historians of West Ham United and has drawn on a lifetime of reserach to put this book together. With quotes from some of the greatest Hammers of all times (and their opponents!), Upton Park chants from through the years and much, much more, this unique book provides fans with a Hammers bible they wouldn't dare be without!

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Kings Road Publishing

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1782198814

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East End Heroes, Stateside Kings - The Amazing True Story of Three Footballer Players Who Changed the World

By: Brian Belton

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East End Heroes, Stateside Kings - The Amazing True Story of Three Footballer Players Who Changed the World

By: Brian Belton

On 1 April 1972 West Ham United made sporting history by becoming the first club from the highest echelon of English football to field three black players in League competition. What seems commonplace now was unheard of at the time. Their manager, Ron Greenwood, picked: Clive Charles (born in Canning Town, just a few miles from the Hammers' Upton Park home); Ade Coker (from Nigeria); and Clyde Best, who had made his way to London's Docklands from Bermuda. Together, these three players smashed a social barrier playing for this most romantic and enigmatic of clubs.East End Heroes, Stateside Kings tells of the origins of these players, that fateful day in '72 and their lives over the following 30 years as they became pioneering figures in the success of the North American Soccer League.After being named by Pele in the all-time greatest NASL team, Charles managed the leading College side Portland Timbers, guided the American Women to World Cup glory and achieved historic results in Olympic competition with the US Under-23s.Coker was another leading light in the modern American game and represented the USA at international level, overcoming devastating injury problems.Best grew to be a legend in the NASL and, along with Charles, was one of only four former West Ham players to manage at international level when he took over the Bermudian national side. He has recently been awarded an MBE.Painstakingly researched and including a foreword and interview with Kenny Lynch, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers and lifelong West Ham fan, this book tells the story of three young black men who genuinely broke the mould.

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1782195424

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Electronic Digital System Fundamentals

By: Dale R. Patrick,Stephen W. Fardo,Vigyan (Vigs) Chandra,Brian W. Fardo

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Electronic Digital System Fundamentals

By: Dale R. Patrick,Stephen W. Fardo,Vigyan (Vigs) Chandra,Brian W. Fardo

Electronic Digital Systems Fundamentals, 2nd Edition is an introductory text that provides coverage of the various topics in the field of digital electronics. The key concepts presented in this book are discussed using a simplified approach that greatly enhances learning. The use of mathematics is kept to the very minimum and is discussed clearly through applications and illustrations. Each chapter is organized in a step-by-step progression of concepts and theory. The chapters begin with an introduction, discuss important concepts with the help of numerous illustrations, as well as examples, and conclude with summaries. The overall learning objectives of this book include: Describe the characteristics of a digital electronic system. Explain the operation of digital electronic gate circuits. Demonstrate how gate functions are achieved. Use binary, octal, and hexadecimal counting systems. Use Boolean algebra to define different logic operations. Change a logic diagram into a Boolean expression and a Boolean expression into a logic diagram. Explain how discrete components are utilized in the construction of digital integrated circuits. Discuss how counting, decoding, multiplexing, demultiplexing, and clocks function with logic devices. Change a truth table into a logic expression and a logic expression into a truth table. Identify some of the common functions of digital memory. Explain how arithmetic operations are achieved with digital circuitry. Describe the operation of microcontrollers.

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CRC Press

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1003812899

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The Road to Ann Arbor

Incredible Twists and Improbable Turns Along the Michigan Recruiting Trail

By: Tom VanHaaren,Brian Griese

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The Road to Ann Arbor

Incredible Twists and Improbable Turns Along the Michigan Recruiting Trail

By: Tom VanHaaren,Brian Griese

Why did Desmond Howard spurn Nick Saban to play in Ann Arbor? How did Michigan really find All-American offensive lineman Reggie McKenzie? What did Bo Schembechler do that surprised Mark Messner and his family? And why was Tom Brady recruited so late in the process? The Road to Ann Arbor reveals how many Wolverines greats became just that. ESPN's Tom VanHaaren takes fans back to the start and behind the scenes of the college recruiting process, showing that the path to The Big House is not always straight and narrow.

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Triumph Books

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ISBN 10

1641251034

ISBN 13

9781641251037

The Story of Shaw's Saint Joan

By: Brian Tyson

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The Story of Shaw's Saint Joan

By: Brian Tyson

The literary genetics of Shaw's most famous play are here examined for the first time. The sources of Saint Joan are closely compared with the original shorthand manuscript and that is compared with its subsequent revisions. This evidence is supplemented by facts drawn from Shaw's correspondence in print, in the British Library, and in private collections, and by accounts both in print and in the correspondence of people who knew Shaw at the time of his writing Saint Joan. The manuscript and its revisions are examined in the light of all that has been written about the play since it first appeared in 1923. Tyson examines the events that led Shaw to write Saint Joan, establishes the times and places of its composition, and speculates on the "models" upon which Shaw may have based his heroine. The scene-by-scene investigation of the original manuscript accounts as far as possible for later alterations and revisions and discusses passages of critical or historical interest. The concluding chapters survey the circumstances surrounding the first production of the play in the United States, Great Britain, France, and Germany and reflect on the impact that Saint Joan has had on drama for more than half a century.

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154

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773503781

ISBN 13

9780773503786

Human Happiness

By: Brian Fawcett

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Human Happiness

By: Brian Fawcett

The last time I talked to my mother, she announced that she hated my father." So begins Brian Fawcett’s compelling new book about happiness and a new way of looking at family. A public intellectual who will shame the devil in the interests of truth, Brian Fawcett has staunchly refused to buy into the prevailing techno-corporate ethos that defines our culture today. With Human Happiness, Fawcett has taken another leap into unexplored territory. Where previously Fawcett has explored such topics as globalization and the role of the media, this time he turns the lens inward to search for the meaning of happiness by examining the mysteries of marriage and family. Featuring prose that is often painfully candid and frequently laugh-out-loud funny, Human Happiness is a story-driven narrative centered around the seemingly happy marriage between Fawcett’s parents, about how families really work (or don’t), about the intergenerational conflicts that seem inevitable between headstrong fathers and sons, and how old hostilities can poison and distort through generations and – in extraordinary cases – can be resolved. For 25 years now, Brian Fawcett has been Canada’s most unconventional writer and public intellectual, a man Paul Quarrington described as our literature’s enfant terrible and eminence gris rolled into one. His true gift is for making readers laugh while raising the most fundamental questions that face us. He might be Canada’s most original writer.

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Dundurn.com

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0887629601

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9780887629600

Implementing an Optimized Analytics Solution on IBM Power Systems

By: Dino Quintero,Kanako Harada,Reinaldo Tetsuo Katahira,Antonio Moreira de Oliveira Neto,Robert Simon,Brian Yaeger,IBM Redbooks

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Implementing an Optimized Analytics Solution on IBM Power Systems

By: Dino Quintero,Kanako Harada,Reinaldo Tetsuo Katahira,Antonio Moreira de Oliveira Neto,Robert Simon,Brian Yaeger,IBM Redbooks

This IBM® Redbooks® publication addresses topics to use the virtualization strengths of the IBM POWER8® platform to solve clients' system resource utilization challenges and maximize systems' throughput and capacity. This book addresses performance tuning topics that will help answer clients' complex analytic workload requirements, help maximize systems' resources, and provide expert-level documentation to transfer the how-to-skills to the worldwide teams. This book strengthens the position of IBM Analytics and Big Data solutions with a well-defined and documented deployment model within a POWER8 virtualized environment, offering clients a planned foundation for security, scaling, capacity, resilience, and optimization for analytics workloads. This book is targeted toward technical professionals (analytics consultants, technical support staff, IT Architects, and IT Specialists) who are responsible for providing analytics solutions and support on IBM Power SystemsTM.

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