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Matter Over Mind

By: Steve Caplan

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Dr. Steve Miller, a 38-year old biomedical researcher, is struggling for tenure, a cure for manic-depressive bipolar disorder, and balance in his life- not necessarily in that order. Confronted with difficult odds, Steve is fighting for his scientific career, surrounded by an eccentric and often comical cast of researchers in his laboratory, department and institute. Despite his almost obsessive preoccupation with tenure and securing his position, Steve is inevitably plunged back in time to his traumatic childhood with a father suffering from bipolar disorder, a largely absentee mother, and a loving but dominant grandfather. As Steve realizes that he cannot escape his childhood memories, his past catches up with the present and merges in an unexpected and breath-stopping finish. Matter Over Mind is a multi-layered story that gives an in-depth but humorous view of academic scientists who are at the forefront of biomedical research. However, Matter Over Mind goes far beyond a typical glimpse behind the scenes at an academic institution- it describes the traumatic childhood and family dysfunction resulting from a parent with debilitating bipolar syndrome (formerly known as manic depressive disorder). Although this mental illness has been often ignored and treated as a rare affliction, in actuality it has been the cause of numerous broken families and its presentation has been a source for a multitude of psychologically impacted family members. In this fascinating novel, Steve Caplan has intricately interwoven the manifestations of bipolar syndrome into a clever plot set in a present day scientific institution. Spiced with humor and wit, the novel examines the impact of one's past on his present predicament and the degree to which people are in control of their own destinies.

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0615398618

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Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids

Why Being a Great Parent is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think

By: Bryan Caplan

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Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids

Why Being a Great Parent is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think

By: Bryan Caplan

We've needlessly turned parenting into an unpleasant chore. Parents invest more time and money in their kids than ever, but the shocking lesson of twin and adoption research is that upbringing is much less important than genetics in the long run. These revelations have surprising implications for how we parent and how we spend time with our kids. The big lesson: Mold your kids less and enjoy your life more. Your kids will still turn out fine. Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids is a book of practical big ideas. How can parents be happier? What can they change -- and what do they need to just accept? Which of their worries can parents safely forget? Above all, what is the right number of kids for you to have? You'll never see kids or parenthood the same way again.

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Basic Books

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046502341X

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The Case against Education

Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money

By: Bryan Caplan

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The Case against Education

Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money

By: Bryan Caplan

Why we need to stop wasting public funds on education Despite being immensely popular—and immensely lucrative—education is grossly overrated. Now with a new afterword by Bryan Caplan, this explosive book argues that the primary function of education is not to enhance students' skills but to signal the qualities of a good employee. Learn why students hunt for easy As only to forget most of what they learn after the final exam, why decades of growing access to education have not resulted in better jobs for average workers, how employers reward workers for costly schooling they rarely ever use, and why cutting education spending is the best remedy. Romantic notions about education being "good for the soul" must yield to careful research and common sense—The Case against Education points the way.

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Princeton University Press

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0691201439

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9780691201436

Arte Programmata

Freedom, Control, and the Computer in 1960s Italy

By: Lindsay Caplan

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Arte Programmata

Freedom, Control, and the Computer in 1960s Italy

By: Lindsay Caplan

Tracing the evolution of the Italian avant-garde’s pioneering experiments with art and technology and their subversion of freedom and control In postwar Italy, a group of visionary artists used emergent computer technologies as both tools of artistic production and a means to reconceptualize the dynamic interrelation between individual freedom and collectivity. Working contrary to assumptions that the rigid, structural nature of programming limits subjectivity, this book traces the multifaceted practices of these groundbreaking artists and their conviction that technology could provide the conditions for a liberated social life. Situating their developments within the context of the Cold War and the ensuing crisis among the Italian left, Arte Programmata describes how Italy’s distinctive political climate fueled the group’s engagement with computers, cybernetics, and information theory. Creating a broad range of immersive environments, kinetic sculptures, domestic home goods, and other multimedia art and design works, artists such as Bruno Munari, Enzo Mari, and others looked to the conceptual frameworks provided by this new technology to envision a way out of the ideological impasses of the age. Showcasing the ingenuity of Italy’s earliest computer-based art, this study highlights its distinguishing characteristics while also exploring concurrent developments across the globe. Centered on the relationships between art, technology, and politics, Arte Programmata considers an important antecedent to the digital age.

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U of Minnesota Press

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1452964343

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9781452964348

American Poetry

A Very Short Introduction

By: David Caplan

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American Poetry

A Very Short Introduction

By: David Caplan

American poetry's two characteristics -- American English as a poetic resource -- Convention and idiosyncrasy -- Auden and Eliot : two complicating examples -- On the present and future of American poetry.

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Oxford University Press

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0190640197

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9780190640194

The Leeds Rhinos Miscellany

By: Phil Caplan

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The Leeds Rhinos Miscellany

By: Phil Caplan

The Leeds Rhinos Miscellany - a book like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving player, look no further; this is the book you've been waiting for. From record try-scorers to record defeats - it's all here. Full of humour, quotes, anecdotes and more.

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The History Press

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0750983868

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9780750983860

Jamie Peacock: No White Flag

No White Flag

By: Jamie Peacock,Phil Caplan

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Jamie Peacock: No White Flag

No White Flag

By: Jamie Peacock,Phil Caplan

Jamie Peacock is the ultimate modern forward in rugby league. Taking the hard hits, making the toughest yards and leading by example in the Super League and international arenas, 'JP' has come through adversity, on and off the pitch, to become one of the most respected players of his generation. His strength, determination and unfailing will to win have seen him claim the 'Man of Steel' and 'International Forward of the Year' awards, along with a host of other individual honours, while picking up Super League titles and Challenge Cups with Bradford and Leeds. His autobiography No White Flag is a revelatory and inspirational account of a life in professional sport, from starting out as a skinny youth and being told he wouldn't make the grade to dark days in hospital waiting rooms with his career hanging by a thread – culminating in the euphoria of winning the Grand Final with hometown club Leeds Rhinos and leading Great Britain to a historic series whitewash over New Zealand in the autumn of 2007. Forthright and to the point, Jamie pulls no punches in describing rugby league as he sees it. Replete with opinions and anecdotes, this book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in what it takes to become one of sport's true gladiators.

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The History Press

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0750960086

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9780750960083

To Touch Is To live

The Need for Genuine Affection in an Impersonal World

By: Mariana Caplan, Ph.D.

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To Touch Is To live

The Need for Genuine Affection in an Impersonal World

By: Mariana Caplan, Ph.D.

For babies to develop normally, they must be touched. Adults, too, thrive when touch is a normal part of their each day: a reassuring handshake, a sympathetic hug, a healing massage. But how often do we permit ourselves or others these simple forms of contact: physical touch, our emotional presence, spiritual communion? We need to get more in touch--closer to who we really are as a species, and in ways that support our highest human potential. Touching can be communication, friendship, kindness, service, or love for God. Topics include: * The highest human need * The roots of violence and abuse. * Acquisitions: a substitute for touch * Healing through touch. * A healthy model of sexuality. * Touch as a context for our lives. Foreword by Ashley Montagu.

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SCB Distributors

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193538788X

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9781935387886

Iran-US Claims Tribunal Reports: Volume 40

2019–2020

By: Lee M. Caplan

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Iran-US Claims Tribunal Reports: Volume 40

2019–2020

By: Lee M. Caplan

The Iran–US. Claims Tribunal, concerned principally with the claims of US nationals against Iran, is the most important international claims tribunal to have sat in over half a century. Its jurisprudence is bound to make a uniquely important contribution to international law and, in particular, the law relating to aliens, treaty law, and international arbitral procedure. The 40th volume of the Iran–US Claims Tribunal Reports makes available to the public the Tribunal's most recent work, including an important award in a large dispute between Iran and the United States. This volume of the Reports is a critical contribution to the field of international arbitration that will inform and guide the practice of international arbitration practitioners from around the world.

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Cambridge University Press

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1009041436

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Stroke

By: Louis R. Caplan

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Stroke

By: Louis R. Caplan

There are an estimated 4,800,000 stroke survivors living today and about 700,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. Stroke is one of the most common disabling medical conditions, and has wide-ranging economic, social, and psychological effects. Stroke, the fourth volume in a series sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, was written for both stroke survivors and individuals wishing to learn more about the condition and how to prevent it. Friends and families of stroke patients will find it a valuable resource packed with important coping tips and management techniques. Nurses, social workers, public health officials, and other caregivers will also benefit from this informative text, which covers: The nature of stroke and its causes Risk factors and how strokes may be prevented Symptoms and how they can be treated How stroke survivors are evaluated and diagnosed Improving function among stroke survivors through rehabilitation. How friends and families of stroke survivors can cope and manage. The future of stroke and the progress already being made Written by one of the most respected doctors in the field, Stroke is easily accessible, avoids medical jargon, and focuses not just on the patient but on the community and those close to the survivor. This essential guide will help to ensure that patients are provided with both the medical and personal care they need and will make this most difficult of circumstances a bit easier for all involved.

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1458766225

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The Story of Stroke

Key Individuals and the Evolution of Ideas

By: Louis R. Caplan,Aishwarya Aggarwal

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The Story of Stroke

Key Individuals and the Evolution of Ideas

By: Louis R. Caplan,Aishwarya Aggarwal

This book tells the full story of stroke through the experiences of many who were 'eye' witnesses to this long process.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316516679

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Cerebrovascular Diseases

Nineteenth Princeton Stroke Conference

By: Louis Caplan

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Cerebrovascular Diseases

Nineteenth Princeton Stroke Conference

By: Louis Caplan

The Nineteenth Princeton Conference on Cerebrovascular Disease provided a unique forum for national and international experts to present and discuss state-of-the-art research in the field of stroke. The Conference was hosted by the Massachusetts General Hospital and held in Boston in 1994.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1483292452

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9781483292458

From Ideology to Liturgy

Reconstructionist Worship and American Liberal Judaism

By: Eric Caplan

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From Ideology to Liturgy

Reconstructionist Worship and American Liberal Judaism

By: Eric Caplan

In the 2002 edition of From Ideology to Liturgy, Eric Caplan examined Reconstructionism's interpretation and adaptation of the traditional Jewish liturgy and its creation of new prayer texts to convey and express the movement's changing ideology. Further insight into Reconstructionist liturgy was gained through comparing these prayerbooks to the contemporaneous liturgies of Reform and Conservative Judaism and to the work of Jewish Renewal. In this new supplemented reprint edition, Caplan offers an expansive study of liberal Jewish prayerbooks published in the decades since From Ideology to Liturgy first appeared and revisits his earlier conclusions in light of more recent expanded access to Mordecai Kaplan's diaries and archives.

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Hebrew Union College Press

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0878207031

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9780878207039

The Value of Talent

Promoting Talent Management Across the Organization

By: Janice Caplan

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The Value of Talent

Promoting Talent Management Across the Organization

By: Janice Caplan

In today's business environment extraordinary rates of change are driving the evolution of talent management from being a strategy that deals with skills shortages to a more comprehensive one that represents a radically different way of managing people and organizations. In The Value of Talent Janice Caplan proposes a brand new inclusive approach to talent management which recognizes that to survive and prosper in this world, organizations require strategies that develop strengths, value diversity and encourage creativity across all levels of the organization. By applying the principles set out by the author, organizations will be able to help individuals achieve their aspirations whilst also addressing the gap between what the organization's capabilities are now and what will be required in the foreseeable future. The author emphasizes the importance of spotting changes on the horizon, formulating appropriate business strategies and indentifying the capabilities required to achieve them. She examines methods for developing organizational capabilities, individual development, performance enhancement, leadership development, and succession planning. The approach links all parts of the HR agenda, especially recruitment, development, reward and employee engagement - integrating these with business strategy to create consistency and clarity. The book offers sound, practical advice and innovative solutions supported by examples and case studies from a broad range of international organizations leading the development of talent, including Standard Chartered, Guardian Media Group, BBC, KPMG, and Burson Marsteller.

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Kogan Page Publishers

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0749459859

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9780749459857

Strategic Talent Development

Develop and Engage All Your People for Business Success

By: Janice Caplan

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Strategic Talent Development

Develop and Engage All Your People for Business Success

By: Janice Caplan

In recent years globalization and technological advances have changed the business world. In this new world of ideas, which may come from anywhere within the company, businesses must be sufficiently agile, future-focused, and innovative to keep pace with rapid change. In these new conditions, command and control systems no longer work effectively and nor do extended hierarchies of management. To be successful, tomorrow's leaders will have to recognize the importance of their people. Strategic Talent Development will help them to: - Develop talent for the future - Encourage an organizational culture that is collaborative and innovative - Direct and coordinate their people to encourage flexibility and rapid responses - Actively harness employee engagement Structured around a unique new model, the Four-Point framework, Strategic Talent Development will enable leaders to transform their employees' talent as a competitive advantage in order to deliver strategic success.

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0749469374

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9780749469375

Growing up Perfect

By: Lawrence Caplan

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Growing up Perfect

By: Lawrence Caplan

A young boy, his troubled but loving mother, and their shared obsession with the 1970's Miami Dolphins.

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1665566981

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9781665566988

Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace

Patterns, Problems, Possibilities

By: Laura Zittrain Eisenberg,Neil Caplan

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Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace

Patterns, Problems, Possibilities

By: Laura Zittrain Eisenberg,Neil Caplan

In an innovative study, two historians of the Arab-Israeli conflict reflect on what their craft can contribute to peacemaking."" -- Middle East Quarterly ""A fine overview of the troubled Arab-Israeli negotiations since Camp David, filled with sound analysis and a wealth of documentary material. Students and diplomats alike will benefit from this thoughtful study."" -- William B. Quandt, Byrd Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia ""This timely book... will be invaluable for students of Middle East international relations and for policy makers who seek a mutually acceptable resolution of this protracted conflict."" -- Michael Brecher, McGill University ""No matter where one stands on the issues, this valuable work commends itself to students, peace makers, and anyone concerned about the Arab-Israeli conflict and its peaceful resolution."" -- Philip Mattar, Institute for Palestine Studies .."". Eisenberg and Caplan offer the reader lessons of the past and sound guidance for the present and the future.... a well-researched and well-written book."" -- Itamar Rabinovich, Tel-Aviv University What must change before the Arab-Israeli conflict is resolved diplomatically? By illuminating recurring factors that seem to doom peacemaking, Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace offers a fresh interpretation of how, when, and why the process does and does not work and points to diplomatic strategies that may produce an enduring peace.

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Indiana University Press

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025321159X

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9780253211590

C. Miller Fisher

Stroke in the 20th Century

By: Louis R. Caplan MD

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C. Miller Fisher

Stroke in the 20th Century

By: Louis R. Caplan MD

When Charles Miller Fisher was born in 1913 there was very little scientific knowledge about stroke. But thanks to him, our understanding of stroke and of other brain disorders are now well established in every neurology training program around the world. C. Miller Fisher is his story: his life, his method of study and of research, and his contributions. This work, reinforced with unequalled access to the CMF archives overseen by the Fisher estate and told in his own words (italicized in the text) from his memoirs, will shed light on one of the most important clinicians in North America and the world. He devoted his career and the great majority of every waking day to the study of stroke, both in the pathology laboratory and in people. Fisher's discoveries and contributions and those of the individuals that he trained changed the knowledge basis of stroke and vascular disease for everyone.

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Oxford University Press

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0190603666

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9780190603663

Q: Skills for Success 3E Listening and Speaking Level 2

By: Jenny Bixby,Nigel Caplan,Meg Brooks,Miles Craven

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Q: Skills for Success 3E Listening and Speaking Level 2

By: Jenny Bixby,Nigel Caplan,Meg Brooks,Miles Craven

A six-level paired skills series that helps students to think critically and succeed academically. The Third Edition builds on Q: Skills for Success' question-centered approach with even more critical thinking, up-to-date topics, and 100% new assessment.

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Oxford University Press

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0194836339

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9780194836333

American Justice 2016

The Political Supreme Court

By: Lincoln Caplan

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American Justice 2016

The Political Supreme Court

By: Lincoln Caplan

When the Democrat-appointed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg criticized Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, she triggered concerns about judicial ethics. But the political concerns were even more serious. The Supreme Court is supposed to be what Alexander Hamilton called "the least dangerous" branch of government, because it is the least political. Justices have lifetime appointments to ensure their "complete independence" when deciding cases and controversies. But in the Roberts Court's most contested and important rulings, it has divided along partisan lines for the first time in American history: Republican presidents appointed the conservatives, Democrats appointed the liberals. Justice Ginsburg's criticisms suggested that partisan politics drive the Court's most profound disagreements. Well-respected political science supports that view. Has this partisan turn made the Court less independent and less trustworthy than the nation requires? The term ending in 2016 included more decisions and developments in almost fifty years for analyzing this question. Among them were major cases about abortion rights, the death penalty, immigration, and other wedge issues, as well as the death of Justice Antonin G. Scalia, leaving the Court evenly divided between conservatives and liberals. Legal journalist Lincoln Caplan dissects the recent term, puts it in historical context, and recommends ways to strengthen trust in the Supreme Court as the pinnacle of the American constitutional system.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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081229372X

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9780812293722

Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace, Second Edition

Patterns, Problems, Possibilities

By: Laura Zittrain Eisenberg,Neil Caplan

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Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace, Second Edition

Patterns, Problems, Possibilities

By: Laura Zittrain Eisenberg,Neil Caplan

Thoroughly updated and expanded, this new edition of Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace examines the history of recurrent efforts to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict and identifies a pattern of negative negotiating behaviors that seem to repeatedly derail efforts to achieve peace. In a lively and accessible style, Laura Zittrain Eisenberg and Neil Caplan examine eight case studies of recent Arab-Israeli diplomatic encounters, from the Egyptian-Israeli peace of 1979 to the beginning of the Obama administration, in light of the historical record. By measuring contemporary diplomatic episodes against the pattern of counterproductive negotiating habits, this book makes possible a coherent comparison of over sixty years of Arab-Israeli negotiations and gives readers a framework with which to assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of peace-making attempts, past, present, and future.

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Indiana University Press

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0253004578

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9780253004574

Iran-US Claims Tribunal Reports: Volume 39

2010–2018

By: Lee M. Caplan

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Iran-US Claims Tribunal Reports: Volume 39

2010–2018

By: Lee M. Caplan

The Iran-US Claims Tribunal, concerned principally with the claims of US nationals against Iran, is the most important international claims tribunal to have sat in over half a century. Its jurisprudence is bound to make a uniquely important contribution to international law and, in particular, the law relating to aliens, treaty law, and international arbitral procedure. Volume 39 also contains the decisions of the Tribunal's appointing authority in four recent arbitrator challenges and, for the first time, includes the pleadings submitted by the parties and the challenged arbitrator. The series is the only complete and fully indexed report of the decisions of this unique Tribunal. These reports are essential for all practitioners in the field of international claims, academics in private and public international law and comparative lawyers, as well as all Governments and law libraries.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108911439

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The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?

By: Carole Caplan-Lonner

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The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?

By: Carole Caplan-Lonner

A musical about aging gracefully and facing a host of midlife crises with dignity and courage.

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Samuel French, Inc.

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0573698333

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9780573698330

How Strange the Change

Language, Temporality, and Narrative Form in Peripheral Modernisms

By: Marc Caplan

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How Strange the Change

Language, Temporality, and Narrative Form in Peripheral Modernisms

By: Marc Caplan

In this book, Marc Caplan argues that the literatures of ostensibly marginal modern cultures are key to understanding modernism. Caplan undertakes an unprecedented comparison of nineteenth-century Yiddish literature and twentieth-century Anglophone and Francophone African literature and reveals unexpected similarities between them. These literatures were created under imperial regimes that brought with them processes of modernization that were already well advanced elsewhere. Yiddish and African writers reacted to the liberating potential of modernity and the burdens of imperial authority by choosing similar narrative genres, typically reminiscent of early-modern European literatures: the picaresque, the pseudo-autobiography, satire, and the Bildungsroman. Both display analogous anxieties toward language, caught as they were between imperial, "global" languages and stigmatized native vernaculars, and between traditions of writing and orality. Through comparative readings of narratives by Reb Nakhman of Breslov, Amos Tutuola, Yisroel Aksenfeld, Cheikh Hamidou Kane, Isaac Meyer Dik, Camara Laye, Mendele Moykher-Sforim, Wole Soyinka, Y. Y. Linetski, and Ahmadou Karouma, Caplan demonstrates that these literatures' "belated" relationship to modernization suggests their potential to anticipate subsequent crises in the modernity and post-modernity of metropolitan cultures. This, in turn, leads him to propose a new theoretical model, peripheral modernism, which incorporates both a new understanding of "periphery" and "center" in modernity and a new methodology for comparative literary criticism and theory.

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Stanford University Press

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0804782555

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Skadden

Power, Money, and the Rise of a Legal Empire

By: Lincoln Caplan

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Skadden

Power, Money, and the Rise of a Legal Empire

By: Lincoln Caplan

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom rode the tidal wave of takeovers in the 1970s and '80s to become the most profitable law firm in the world. At its peak, partners there earned an average of over $1 million a year. Unabashedly competitive and zealously private, Skadden, as the firm is known, was different from leading firms of previous eras: they had reflected the might and luster of their clients, but Skadden became a big business in its own right, with global.

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Macmillan

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0374524246

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Coaching for the Future

How Smart Companies Use Coaching and Mentoring

By: Janice Caplan

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Coaching for the Future

How Smart Companies Use Coaching and Mentoring

By: Janice Caplan

Coaching has surged in popularity in recent years, gaining acceptance as a high-impact tool for executive development, and is finding broader and farther-reaching business applications. Increasingly, coaching is seen as the strategic solution for the key business issues - managing the knowledge embedded in the organisation, ensuring the continuous development of that knowledge and managing the knowledge worker. These are critical to competitive success, regardless of whether your organisation is a commercial, not-for-profit or government agency. Janice Caplan has drawn on a wealth of experience to deliver this definitive title, through the use of practical tools and techniques, fully supported by a wealth of case studies from leading organisations in every field, including call centres, television news reporting, the arts world, and a number of public and private sector organisations.

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CIPD Publishing

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0852929587

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9780852929582

Stroke

By: Louis R. Caplan, MD

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Stroke

By: Louis R. Caplan, MD

There are an estimated 4,800,000 stroke survivors living today and about 700,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. Stroke is one of the most common disabling medical conditions, and has wide-ranging economic, social, and psychological effects. Stroke, the fourth volume in a series sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, was written for both stroke survivors and individuals wishing to learn more about the condition and how to prevent it. Friends and families of stroke patients will find it a valuable resource packed with important coping tips and management techniques. Nurses, social workers, public health officials, and other caregivers will also benefit from this informative text, which covers: The nature of stroke and its causes Risk factors and how strokes may be prevented Symptoms and how they can be treated How stroke survivors are evaluated and diagnosed Improving function among stroke survivors through rehabilitation. How friends and families of stroke survivors can cope and manage The future of stroke and the progress already being made Written by one of the most respected doctors in the field, Stroke is easily accessible, avoids medical jargon, and focuses not just on the patient but on the community and those close to the survivor. This essential guide will help to ensure that patients are provided with both the medical and personal care they need and will make this most difficult of circumstances a bit easier for all involved.

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Demos Medical Publishing

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Q: Skills for Success 3E Reading and Writing Level 5

By: Jenny Bixby,Nigel Caplan,Meg Brooks,Miles Craven

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By: Jenny Bixby,Nigel Caplan,Meg Brooks,Miles Craven

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The Myth of the Rational Voter

Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies - New Edition

By: Bryan Caplan

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The Myth of the Rational Voter

Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies - New Edition

By: Bryan Caplan

The greatest obstacle to sound economic policy is not entrenched special interests or rampant lobbying, but the popular misconceptions, irrational beliefs, and personal biases held by ordinary voters. This is economist Bryan Caplan's sobering assessment in this provocative and eye-opening book. Caplan argues that voters continually elect politicians who either share their biases or else pretend to, resulting in bad policies winning again and again by popular demand. Boldly calling into question our most basic assumptions about American politics, Caplan contends that democracy fails precisely because it does what voters want. Through an analysis of Americans' voting behavior and opinions on a range of economic issues, he makes the convincing case that noneconomists suffer from four prevailing biases: they underestimate the wisdom of the market mechanism, distrust foreigners, undervalue the benefits of conserving labor, and pessimistically believe the economy is going from bad to worse. Caplan lays out several bold ways to make democratic government work better--for example, urging economic educators to focus on correcting popular misconceptions and recommending that democracies do less and let markets take up the slack. The Myth of the Rational Voter takes an unflinching look at how people who vote under the influence of false beliefs ultimately end up with government that delivers lousy results. With the upcoming presidential election season drawing nearer, this thought-provoking book is sure to spark a long-overdue reappraisal of our elective system.

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Princeton University Press

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Europe and the Recognition of New States in Yugoslavia

By: Richard Caplan

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Europe and the Recognition of New States in Yugoslavia

By: Richard Caplan

Europe's recognition of new states in Yugoslavia remains one of the most controversial episodes in the Yugoslav crisis. Richard Caplan offers a detailed narrative of events, exploring the highly assertive role that Germany played in the episode, the reputedly catastrophic consequences of recognition (for Bosnia-Herzegovina in particular) and the radical departure from customary state practice represented by the EC's use of political criteria as the basis of recognition. The book examines the strategic logic and consequences of the EC's actions but also explores the wider implications, offering insights into European security policy at the end of the Cold War, the relationship of international law to international relations and the management of ethnic conflict. The significance of this book extends well beyond Yugoslavia as policymakers continue to wrestle with the challenges posed by violent conflict associated with state fragmentation.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139445510

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How to Start a Business for Free

The Ultimate Guide to Building Something Profitable from Nothing

By: David Caplan

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How to Start a Business for Free

The Ultimate Guide to Building Something Profitable from Nothing

By: David Caplan

Most prosperous businesses are started on extremely tight budgets, and founders hustle hard to deliver innovative--or simply good--products or services. This book focuses on strategies to make great business ideas reality as cheaply as possible.

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Silver Lake Publishing

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1563437708

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Nazi Germany: A Very Short Introduction

By: Jane Caplan

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Nazi Germany: A Very Short Introduction

By: Jane Caplan

Any consideration of the 20th century would be incomplete without a discussion of Nazi Germany, an extraordinary regime which dominated European history for 12 years, and left a legacy that still echoes with us today. The incredible force of the destructive vision at the heart of Nazi Germany led to a second world war when the world was still aching from the first one, and an incomprehensible death count, both at home and abroad. In this Very Short Introduction, Jane Caplan's insightful analysis of Nazi Germany provides a highly relevant reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions, and the ways in which the exploitation of national fears, mass political movements, and frail political opposition can lead to the imposition of dictatorship. Considering the emergence and popular appeal of the Nazi party, she discusses the relationships between belief, consent, and terror in securing the regime, alongside the crucial role played by Hitler himself. Covering the full history of the regime, she includes an unflinching look at the dark stains of war, persecution, and genocide. At the same time, Caplan offers unexpected angles of vision and insights; asking readers to look behind the handful of over-used images of Nazi Germany we are familiar with, and to engage critically with a history that that is so abhorrent it risks seeming beyond interpretation. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Oxford University Press

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0191016896

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Q: Skills for Success 3E Listening and Speaking Level 5

By: Jenny Bixby,Nigel Caplan,Meg Brooks,Miles Craven

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0194836363

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Q: Skills for Success Level 1 Reading & Writing Student's Book

By: Jenny Bixby,Nigel Caplan,Meg Brooks,Miles Craven

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0194836266

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Vertebrobasilar Ischemia and Hemorrhage

By: Louis R. Caplan

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Vertebrobasilar Ischemia and Hemorrhage

By: Louis R. Caplan

A comprehensive review of vascular disease in the vertebrobasilar circulation by one of the world's leading authorities, fully updated throughout.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521763061

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9780521763066

SELinux by Example

Using Security Enhanced Linux

By: Frank Mayer,David Caplan,Karl MacMillan

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SELinux by Example

Using Security Enhanced Linux

By: Frank Mayer,David Caplan,Karl MacMillan

SELinux: Bring World-Class Security to Any Linux Environment! SELinux offers Linux/UNIX integrators, administrators, and developers a state-of-the-art platform for building and maintaining highly secure solutions. Now that SELinux is included in the Linux 2.6 kernel—and delivered by default in Fedora Core, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and other major distributions—it’s easier than ever to take advantage of its benefits. SELinux by Example is the first complete, hands-on guide to using SELinux in production environments. Authored by three leading SELinux researchers and developers, it illuminates every facet of working with SELinux, from its architecture and security object model to its policy language. The book thoroughly explains SELinux sample policies— including the powerful new Reference Policy—showing how to quickly adapt them to your unique environment. It also contains a comprehensive SELinux policy language reference and covers exciting new features in Fedora Core 5 and the upcoming Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5. • Thoroughly understand SELinux’s access control and security mechanisms • Use SELinux to construct secure systems from the ground up • Gain fine-grained control over kernel resources • Write policy statements for type enforcement, roles, users, and constraints • Use optional multilevel security to enforce information classification and manage users with diverse clearances • Create conditional policies that can be changed on-the-fly • Define, manage, and maintain SELinux security policies • Develop and write new SELinux security policy modules • Leverage emerging SELinux technologies to gain even greater flexibility • Effectively administer any SELinux system

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Pearson Education

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0132704587

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The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook

Reverse Disease, Treat Pain, and Enhance Your Wellness with Medical Marijuana and CBD

By: Benjamin Caplan

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The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook

Reverse Disease, Treat Pain, and Enhance Your Wellness with Medical Marijuana and CBD

By: Benjamin Caplan

Forget everything you think you know about cannabis—and embrace an all-natural therapy for treating both immediate and long-term conditions. This is the science-backed, doctor-approved guide to cannabis for adults who are serious about improving their health. The medical benefits of cannabis have never been clearer. But the explosion of the cannabis marketplace has left behind the people who can benefit most: adults looking for trustworthy care. Now, from Dr. Benjamin Caplan, the authoritative face of cannabis medicine, comes The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook, the ultimate resource for navigating cannabis treatments. Even with an abundance of patients eager for guidance, there is scarce access to reliable cannabis-focused medical care and information. Doctors typically offer little help, despite the wide range of benefits cannabis products can provide—particularly to older patients and those with chronic illnesses. As cannabis often has a ripple effect, addressing multiple issues simultaneously, it can be life-changing for anyone who suffers from multi-system health concerns, enhancing or even replacing many of their current medications. Dr. Caplan is a licensed, board-certified Family Physician who has overseen care of over 250,000 patients with guided cannabis care. In this new book, he explains clearly how cannabis works, which products are best for specific illnesses, typical dosages to use, and more—all in an easy-to-understand format to make the process as straightforward and accessible as possible. The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook covers how safe cannabis use can help individuals manage the symptoms of a variety of common conditions, such as: Cognitive decline Cancer Chronic Pain Depression Diabetes Insomnia Headaches The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook lets readers address their ailments with customized cannabis treatment recommendations. With increasingly safe and legal access to medical marijuana products, there has never been a better time to take advantage of legitimate and effective cannabis medicine—and take control of your health in the process.

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