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A Concise Introduction to Algebraic Varieties

By: Brian Osserman

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A Concise Introduction to Algebraic Varieties

By: Brian Osserman

A Concise Introduction to Algebraic Varieties is designed for a one-term introductory course on algebraic varieties over an algebraically closed field, and it provides a solid basis for a course on schemes and cohomology or on specialized topics, such as toric varieties and moduli spaces of curves. The book balances generality and accessibility by presenting local and global concepts, such as nonsingularity, normality, and completeness using the language of atlases, an approach that is most commonly associated with differential topology. The book concludes with a discussion of the Riemann-Roch theorem, the Brill-Noether theorem, and applications. The prerequisites for the book are a strong undergraduate algebra course and a working familiarity with basic point-set topology. A course in graduate algebra is helpful but not required. The book includes appendices presenting useful background in complex analytic topology and commutative algebra and provides plentiful examples and exercises that help build intuition and familiarity with algebraic varieties.

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American Mathematical Society

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1470460130

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9781470460136

The Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine

By: James K. Stoller,Franklin A. Michota,Brian F. Mandell

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The Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine

By: James K. Stoller,Franklin A. Michota,Brian F. Mandell

Now in its revised, updated Fifth Edition, The Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine offers thorough preparation for board certification and recertification exams in internal medicine. It is written by distinguished Cleveland Clinic faculty and serves as the syllabus for the Cleveland Clinic's esteemed internal medicine board review course. Clinical vignettes and bulleted lists throughout the book highlight key clinical points. This edition also includes boxed "Points to Remember". Board simulations appear at the end of each section. An updated mock board exam containing over 200 multiple-choice questions appears at the end of the book. A companion Website will offer an interactive question bank with 200 additional questions.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1451153309

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9781451153309

Clinical Malignant Hematology

By: Mikkael A. Sekeres,Matt Kalacyio,Brian Bolwell

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Clinical Malignant Hematology

By: Mikkael A. Sekeres,Matt Kalacyio,Brian Bolwell

The only comprehensive guide to the clinical management of hematologic and lymphatic cancers Filling an unmet need in the clinical literature, this commanding, just-in-time reference sheds light on the full spectrum of cancers in the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma). Clinical Malignant Hematology is edited by staff members from the renowned Taussig Cancer Center at the Cleveland Clinic, which has pioneered some of the most important clinical discoveries and treatment trends in recent years. Look inside and you'll see a consistent, unified patient management strategy in each chapter, as well as a streamlined three-section format that expertly examines ontogeny and physiology of blood cells, myeloid neoplasia, and lymphoid neoplasia. You'll also find never-before-published perspectives and precise recommendations for dosing and other critical areas that reflect the latest scholarship of this increasingly vital field. Features Full coverage of all treatment modalities-chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation Strong background chapters that offer guidance on how to address treatment complications and other supportive care issues A detailed, regimen-based orientation in each chapter Abundance of clinical pictures and photomicrographs displaying examples of peripheral blood smears and bone marrow aspirates Uniform headings and tables in each chapter, which convey specific recommendations on the work-up, staging, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of hematologic malignancies Nearly 200 illustrations

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071509747

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9780071509749

Blood on the Tracks

The Lifea nd Times of S. Brian Willson

By: Willson, S. Brian

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The Lifea nd Times of S. Brian Willson

By: Willson, S. Brian

“We are not worth more, they are not worth less.” This is the mantra of S. Brian Willson and the theme that runs throughout his compelling psycho-historical memoir. Willson’s story begins in small-town, rural America, where he grew up as a “Commie-hating, baseball-loving Baptist,” moves through life-changing experiences in Viet Nam, Nicaragua and elsewhere, and culminates with his commitment to a localized, sustainable lifestyle. In telling his story, Willson provides numerous examples of the types of personal, risk-taking, nonviolent actions he and others have taken in attempts to educate and effect political change: tax refusal—which requires simplification of one’s lifestyle; fasting—done publicly in strategic political and/or therapeutic spiritual contexts; and obstruction tactics—strategically placing one’s body in the way of “business as usual.” It was such actions that thrust Brian Willson into the public eye in the mid-’80s, first as a participant in a high-profile, water-only “Veterans Fast for Life” against the Contra war being waged by his government in Nicaragua. Then, on a fateful day in September 1987, the world watched in horror as Willson was run over by a U.S. government munitions train during a nonviolent blocking action in which he expected to be removed from the tracks and arrested. Losing his legs only strengthened Willson’s identity with millions of unnamed victims of U.S. policy around the world. He provides details of his travels to countries in Latin America and the Middle East and bears witness to the harm done to poor people as well as to the environment by the steamroller of U.S. imperialism. These heart-rending accounts are offered side by side with inspirational stories of nonviolent struggle and the survival of resilient communities Willson’s expanding consciousness also uncovers injustices within his own country, including insights gained through his study and service within the U.S. criminal justice system and personal experiences addressing racial injustices. He discusses coming to terms with his identity as a Viet Nam veteran and the subsequent service he provides to others as director of a veterans outreach center in New England. He draws much inspiration from friends he encounters along the way as he finds himself continually drawn to the path leading to a simpler life that seeks to “do no harm.&rdquo Throughout his personal journey Willson struggles with the question, “Why was it so easy for me, a ’good’ man, to follow orders to travel 9,000 miles from home to participate in killing people who clearly were not a threat to me or any of my fellow citizens?” He eventually comes to the realization that the “American Way of Life” is AWOL from humanity, and that the only way to recover our humanity is by changing our consciousness, one individual at a time, while striving for collective cultural changes toward “less and local.” Thus, Willson offers up his personal story as a metaphorical map for anyone who feels the need to be liberated from the American Way of Life—a guidebook for anyone called by conscience to question continued obedience to vertical power structures while longing to reconnect with the human archetypes of cooperation, equity, mutual respect and empathy.

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PM Press

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160486592X

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9781604865929

Blood on the Tracks

The Life and Times of S. Brian Willson : a Psychohistorical Memoir

By: S. Brian Willson

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The Life and Times of S. Brian Willson : a Psychohistorical Memoir

By: S. Brian Willson

After serving in the Vietnam War, S. Brian Willson became a radical, nonviolent peace protester and pacifist, and this memoir details the drastic governmental and social change he has spent his life fighting for. Chronicling his personal struggle with a government he believes to be unjust, Willson sheds light on the various incarnations of his protests of the U.S. government, including the refusal to pay taxes, public fasting, and, most famously, public obstruction. On September 1, 1987, Willson was run over by a U.S. government munitions train during a nonviolent blocking action in which he expected to be removed from the tracks. Providing a full look into the tragic event, Willson, who lost his legs in the incident, discusses how the subsequent publicity propelled his cause toward the national consciousness. Now, 23 years later, Willson tells his story of social injustice, nonviolent struggle, and the so-called American way of life.

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Pm Press

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1604864214

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9781604864212

Shortcut

Getting Through to People Who Slow You Down

By: Brian Tolle

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Getting Through to People Who Slow You Down

By: Brian Tolle

I was recently in a brainstorming session with market research and R&D managers at a Fortune 50 client. The marketing manager turns to the R&D technical lead and asks, “can you give me a list of all possible technologies out there?” She was speaking the language of high level summary of the universe of possibilities. The technical lead, on the other hand, translated it as “give me information on the technologies we are capable of delivering in the near future.” Simple miscommunication? Little business impact? Not if you’re trying to stretch the innovation possibilities and the R&D lead disqualifi es longer term technologies because they’re not ready now. That’s one reason why innovation at some companies looks like the same old stuff re-packaged.

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AuthorHouse

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1463425228

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9781463425227

I Am Brian Wilson

A Memoir

By: Brian Wilson,Ben Greenman

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I Am Brian Wilson

A Memoir

By: Brian Wilson,Ben Greenman

Memoir of legendary Beach Boy member Brian Wilson

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Da Capo Press

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0306823063

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9780306823060

Bearin's

Twenty Years of Bulkhead Wisdom, Quiet Smiles, Belly Laughs, and Good Ol' Salty Tears: the Book

By: Brian Robbins

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Bearin's

Twenty Years of Bulkhead Wisdom, Quiet Smiles, Belly Laughs, and Good Ol' Salty Tears: the Book

By: Brian Robbins

Bearin's: The Book " by Brian Robbins is a collection of columns written for "Commercial Fisheries News" over the past 20 years. These author selected columns are the best of Robbins' unique blend of humor, wry observations, and personal reflections on life. Originally written for a commercial fishing audience, these columns encompass characters, situations, and themes that are bound to resonate with all readers. He'll make you laugh, maybe even shed a tear, and definitely leave you wanting more.Bearin's (bar'ins)-When you're on the water, the act of figuring out where you are and what's going on is known as "getting your bearings." The same applies to life itself. In the Northeast, we often don't fuss around with the letter "g" at the ends of our words. Therefore, we have the title "Bearin's".Reviews:"I invite you to put your hand on the cover of this book, close your eyes and see if you can feel its heart beating. If you do, then try laughing a bit, too. Now you're in the spirit of Brian Robbins, telling his tales that will make you laugh so hard you'll have to lay down on the couch, but eventually he'll also get you right where it counts as you feel his spirit in the depths of your heart." Randy Olson, Ph.D. (a.k.a. "Doc Urchin"); scientist-turned-filmmaker; author of Don't Be Such a Scientist: Talking Substance in an Age of Style"Brian Robbins' tales are hysterically accurate, showing great humor in the mishaps and misadventures of dockside denizens." Crash Barry; author of Sex, Drugs and Blueberries and Matinicus: True Stories from Maine's Toughest Island

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098307805X

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9780983078050

Duosimilitus: & the 1/3 Principle

By: Brian Leslie Sanders

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Duosimilitus: & the 1/3 Principle

By: Brian Leslie Sanders

This book started out to be an autobiography based on the happenings in my life but quickly started to convert into a real life lab study on the acts that surround making poor choices. My experience, training, and endless conversations with others, granted me all the empirical data I needed to organize my thoughts around what a life of making poor judgments is all about. It's about those people who were victims and them finding out why they were victims, perpetrators and the endless cycle of remorse they feel, confusion that blankets a child's life when adult topics are introduced through conversation or other abuses at an inappropriate age. It's about me recording all my thoughts and the troublesome spots in my life and how that relates to others who are confused about who they were, more importantly who they believe that they are. These idiosyncrasies are the start of a Core Defense bulge. When you accept life with one of these bulges, it becomes increasing easier to accept a second in order to cover over the previous bulge and ultimately protect yourself from exposure. Any deviation leads to a broken Core but we don't see that because we are able to juggle every out-of-place aspect surrounding the deviation, thinking we are doing something good but we are simply emulating what a solid Core Defense Mechanism looks like, in short we are living a fraudulent lifestyle. These "instructors" are manipulated into these roles by the Psychopathic and Narcissistic liar in order to control everything about you and put excess, what these predators view as "due pressure" on you to conform to their tactics. The purpose of this process is defined today as something called "Gaslighting", where they try to break your spirit into being absolutely compliant to their wishes.

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1999132513

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9781999132514

The Politics of Everyday Fear

By: Brian Massumi

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The Politics of Everyday Fear

By: Brian Massumi

The contemporary consumer is bombarded with fear-inducing images and information. This media shower of imagery is equalled only by the sheer quantity of fear-assuaging products offered for our consumption. "The Politics of Everyday Fear" addresses questions raised by the saturation of social space by capitalized fear. Emphasizing the relatively neglected domain of what might be called "ambient" fear - continually rekindled, low-level fear that insinuates itself into people's daily routine, subtly reshaping their lives - "The Politics of Everyday Fear" approaches fear less as a psychological fixation than a fluid mechanism for the social control order of late capitalism. Brian Massumi is the author of "User's Guide to Capitalism and Schizophrenia: Deviations From Deleuze and Guattari" (1992) and with Kenneth Dean of "First and Last Emperors: the Absolute State and the Body of the Despot (1992)". He has translated many books and written many essays on contemporary discourses. This book is intended for undergraduates and graduate students in media studies, interdisciplinary cultural theory, comparative literature, postmodernism, Marxism and post-structuralist media theory.

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U of Minnesota Press

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0816621632

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9780816621637

Brian’s Autobiography and Featuring Some of His Great Achievements

The Wonder of What One Can Achieve When We Take the Time to Build on What We Can Do

By: Brian Willetts

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Brian’s Autobiography and Featuring Some of His Great Achievements

The Wonder of What One Can Achieve When We Take the Time to Build on What We Can Do

By: Brian Willetts

This book does not offer any miracles, although it does offer a better opportunity for someone to get results, for one who is prepared to get out of the victim role and take a positive step into seeing what they can do for themselves. By reading this book, you will realise the significance of continuous learning. And that’s how philosophy tries to discover the nature of truth and knowledge, to find what is of basic value and importance in life. This is about the relationships between humanity and nature and between the individual and the society.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1984503472

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9781984503473

I Did Not Know

By: Brian Irons

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I Did Not Know

By: Brian Irons

Explorer's Great Destinations puts the guideback into guidebook.

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1598008218

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9781598008210

I Am Brian Wilson

By: Brian Wilson,Professor in the School of Kinesiology Brian Wilson,Ben Greenman

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I Am Brian Wilson

By: Brian Wilson,Professor in the School of Kinesiology Brian Wilson,Ben Greenman

Memoir of legendary Beach Boy member Brian Wilson

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Random House Canada

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0345813936

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A Concise Introduction to Algebraic Varieties

A Concise Introduction to Algebraic Varieties

The Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine

The Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine

Clinical Malignant Hematology

Clinical Malignant Hematology

Blood on the Tracks

Blood on the Tracks

Blood on the Tracks

Blood on the Tracks

Shortcut

Shortcut

I Am Brian Wilson

I Am Brian Wilson

Bearin's

Bearin's

Duosimilitus: & the 1/3 Principle

Duosimilitus: & the 1/3 Principle

The Politics of Everyday Fear

The Politics of Everyday Fear

Brian’s Autobiography and Featuring Some of His Great Achievements

Brian’s Autobiography and Featuring Some of His Great Achievements

I Did Not Know

I Did Not Know

I Am Brian Wilson

I Am Brian Wilson

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