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Canada before Confederation: Maps at the Exhibition

By: Chet Van Duzer,Lauren Beck

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Canada before Confederation: Maps at the Exhibition

By: Chet Van Duzer,Lauren Beck

Each of the maps featured in this book was showcased in the exhibition “Canada before Confederation: Early Exploration and Mapping,” which took place in several locations, both in Canada and abroad, in Fall of 2017. The authors provide a scholarly study highlighting the importance and unique features of each of these jewels of cartographic history, with particular attention paid to how they demonstrate the development of Canadian identity at the same time that they reveal Indigenous knowledge of the lands now known as Canada.

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Vernon Press

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1622733460

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9781622733460

Wolf Prize in Agriculture

By: Ilan Chet

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Wolf Prize in Agriculture

By: Ilan Chet

John C. Walker -- George F. Sprague -- Sir Kenneth Blaxter -- Jay L. Lush -- Karl Maramorosch -- John O. Almquist -- Henry A. Lardy -- Glenn Wade Salisbury -- Wendell L. Roelofs -- Cornelis T. De Wit -- Don Kirkham -- Robert H. Burris -- Sir Ralph Riley, F.R.S. -- Ernest R. Sears -- Theodor O. Diener -- Ernest John Christopher Polge -- Charles Thibault -- Peter M. Biggs -- Michael Elliott -- Jozef Stefaan Schell -- Shang Fa Yang -- John E. Casida -- Perry L. Adkisson -- Carl B. Huffaker -- Morris Schnitzer -- Frank J. Stevenson -- Neal L. First -- Ilan Chet -- Baldur Rosmund Stefansson -- Gurdev S. Khush -- Roger N. Beachy -- James E. Womack -- Fuller W. Bazer -- R. Michael Roberts -- Steven D. Tanksley -- Longping Yuan -- Michel A.J. Georges -- Ronald L. Phillips -- John Anthony Pickett, CBE, DSc, FRS -- James H. Tumlinson -- W. Joe Lewis

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World Scientific

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9812835857

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9789812835857

Frames that Speak: Cartouches on Early Modern Maps

By: Chet Van Duzer

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Frames that Speak: Cartouches on Early Modern Maps

By: Chet Van Duzer

This lavishly illustrated book is the first systematic exploration of cartographic cartouches, the decorated frames that surround the title, or other text or imagery, on historic maps. It addresses the history of their development, the sources cartographers used in creating them, and the political, economic, historical, and philosophical messages their symbols convey. Cartouches are the most visually appealing parts of maps, and also spaces where the cartographer uses decoration to express his or her interests—so they are key to interpreting maps. The book discusses thirty-three cartouches in detail, which range from 1569 to 1821, and were chosen for the richness of their imagery. The book will open your eyes to a new way of looking at maps.

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268

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BRILL

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9004523839

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9789004523838

Organizational Behavior

By: Michael A. Hitt,C. Chet Miller,Adrienne Colella,Maria Triana

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Organizational Behavior

By: Michael A. Hitt,C. Chet Miller,Adrienne Colella,Maria Triana

People, processes, and technology. These are the three major drivers of business achievement. The best leaders inherently understand that great companies start with great people. This is as true now as it was during the beginning of the industrial revolution, and understanding and staying current on the latest organizational behavior research and best practices paves the way for managerial success. In this updated edition of Organizational Behavior, theory, new research and real-world case studies are combined in an engaging manner to blend together the critical concepts and skills needed to successfully manage others and build a strong organization across all levels of a company. Featuring an in-depth view of the process and practice of managing individuals, teams, and entire organizations, the text provides a solid foundation for students and future managers.

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578

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119391733

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9781119391739

A Theory of Intergenerational Justice

By: Joerg Chet Tremmel

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A Theory of Intergenerational Justice

By: Joerg Chet Tremmel

The appeal to 'our obligations to future generations' is one of the most forceful, emotional and effective arguments available to politicians and citizens and is the cornerstone of all modern policies aimed at sustainable development. Yet, the exact nature and extent of these obligations are unclear - who owes what to whom, exactly, and why? This highly accessible book provides an extensive and comprehensive overview of current research and theory about why and how we should protect future generations. It exposes how and why the interests of people today and those of future generations are often in conflict and what can be done. It rebuts critical concepts such as Parfits' 'non-identity' paradox and Beckerman's denial of any possibility of intergenerational justice. The core of the book is the lucid application of a 'veil of ignorance' to derive principles of intergenerational justice which show that our duties to posterity are stronger than is often supposed. Tremmel's approach demands that each generation both consider and improve the well-being of future generations. To measure the well-being of future generations Tremmel employs the Human Development Index rather than the metrics of utilitarian subjective happiness. The book thus answers in detailed, concrete terms the two most important questions of every theory of intergenerational justice: 'what to sustain' and 'how much to sustain?' Ultimately this book provides a theory of intergenerational justice that is both intellectually robust and practical with wide applicability to law, policy, economics, climate change and all other contexts that affect future generations.

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282

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Routledge

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1136546561

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9781136546563

Fat Guys Shouldn't Be Dancin' at Halftime

An Irreverent Romp through Chicago Sports

By: Chet Coppock

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Fat Guys Shouldn't Be Dancin' at Halftime

An Irreverent Romp through Chicago Sports

By: Chet Coppock

Flamboyant. Pioneering. Opinionated. These words and dozens more have been used over the years to describe Chet Coppock, a true Chicago sports legend. Now, after decades of talking sports in every corner of the city with everyone from Hall of Famers to average fans, Coppock has written the ultimate guide to the most famous-and infamous-people, places, and moments in Chicago sports history. Fat Guys Shouldn't be Dancin' at Halftime is a one-of-a-kind guide through the wild and wacky world of Chicago sports. Fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city's biggest stars from a man who's seen them all come and go—they'll also be directed to some off-the-beaten-path attractions that every true sports fan should visit.

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305

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Triumph Books

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1600782698

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9781600782695

Extreme Programming Installed

By: Ron Jeffries,Ann Anderson,Chet Hendrickson

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Extreme Programming Installed

By: Ron Jeffries,Ann Anderson,Chet Hendrickson

Extreme Programming Installed explains the core principles of Extreme Programming and details each step in the XP development cycle. This book conveys the essence of the XP approach--techniques for implementation, obstacles likely to be encountered, and experience-based advice for successful execution.

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Addison-Wesley Professional

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0201708426

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9780201708424

Valentine

A Love Story

By: Chet Raymo

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Valentine

A Love Story

By: Chet Raymo

Little is known about Valentine, whose name symbolizes romantic love. Chet Raymo draws on the tradition that Valentine was a physician in love with the blind Julia to thread his way through the fabric of romance while illuminating the world of the Roman Empire of Claudius II—a time when Christian deaths provided public entertainment. The ideas in Valentine are startlingly relevant to our own times: globalization vs. fundamentalism, reason vs. superstition, the subversion of virtue by wealth—and the power of passionate love to overcome all obstacles to its consummation.

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308

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Cowley Publications

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1461636086

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9781461636083

Climate Ethics

Environmental Justice and Climate Change

By: Joerg Chet Tremmel,Katherine Robinson

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Climate Ethics

Environmental Justice and Climate Change

By: Joerg Chet Tremmel,Katherine Robinson

Climate change is perhaps the most important issue of our time and yet despite the urgency of the problem, the measures necessary to mitigate it have not been implemented. International cooperation has not been forthcoming and there remains a general reluctance towards any major change of lifestyle. Given the urgency of the problem, why has so little been done? In Climate Ethics Joerg Tremmel and Katherine Robinson identify the reasons behind this crucial paradox and propose a way forward. In the first part of the book the authors provide an accessible account of the basics of climate change. In clear and accessible terms they explain the science behind climate change and demystify the complicated terminology that so often hinders a proper understanding of the subject. They identify the substances that cause climate change, reveal which industries are responsible and which aspects of people's everyday lives have the highest emissions connected with them. They explore the consequences of ignoring climate change and, importantly, analyse the obstacles to addressing the issues. In the second part of the book the authors introduce the concept of climate ethics, and explore its importance at a personal, national and international level. They place it firmly at the centre of any successful resolution of the challenges associated with climate change. They review the classical theories of justice and how they relate to climate change, and they examine the complex ethical and moral questions that need to be addressed if long-term solutions are to be found. What moral responsibility do we have to future generations? How should we share out emission rights? Do we take into account past emissions, allowing those who have historically caused more pollution fewer emissions rights than developing countries? Who is to finance the measures to abate climate? And just what is the fairest approach to the politics of climate change on a global scale? The result is an original and timely engagement with one of the most pressing problems facing us and future generations.

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256

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0857723812

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9780857723819

Murder in Cormyr

By: Chet Williamson

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Murder in Cormyr

By: Chet Williamson

Tired of the political machinations of his egotistical fellow wizards, Benelaius retires from the College of War Wizards to take up residency in Cormyr, where he lives peacefully until he and his legman, Jasper, are forced to investigate the murder of a messenger from King Azoun.

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Wizards of the Coast

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0786964170

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9780786964178

The Frogmen of World War II

An Oral History of the U.S. Navy's Underwater Demolition Teams

By: Chet Cunningham

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The Frogmen of World War II

An Oral History of the U.S. Navy's Underwater Demolition Teams

By: Chet Cunningham

The exciting story of the Navy's Underwater Demolition Team—also known as the Frogmen of WWII—who were the precursors to today's Navy SEALs, in their own words. As countless battlefronts in the Pacific, African, and European theaters called for direct amphibious assaults against islands and beachheads, a small corps of exceptionally skilled fighting men was formed—the U.S. Navy underwater warriors. Beginning in 1943, these men undertook never-before-attempted missions ranging from eye-to-eye recon of enemy-held positions to staging the demolition of shoreline obstacles and clearing the way for landing craft. Here, in their own words, are the true stories of these aquatic commandos, whose daring exploits and bravery would pave the way for thousands of American fighting men around the globe—and whose revolutionary training and fighting methods would evolve into the modern special forces known as the Navy SEALs.

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Simon and Schuster

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1416595805

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9781416595809

Childhood Development and Behavior, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

By: Kathy Davis,Chet D. Johnson

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Childhood Development and Behavior, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

By: Kathy Davis,Chet D. Johnson

Pediatricians care for children and families from all walks of life. Some are children known from neighborhoods. Others are children from distant lands. Pediatric focus does not stop with the physical care of children but extends to include their mental and social-emotional health and concern about their families. Pediatricians care about how children are doing at home, at school, and in their communities. In this era, children and their families are impacted by social and political changes in their homes (social media and screen time), in their communities (refugee populations and children requiring palliative supports at school), in their health care networks (EMR in every tertiary pediatric center), and in the larger world (multiple military deployments of fathers and mothers). This issue explores the impact of contemporary public health challenges for pediatric care, promising models for caring for chronically ill children, and state of the art therapies for complex childhood conditions.

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201

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323463266

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9780323463263

Data Hiding

Exposing Concealed Data in Multimedia, Operating Systems, Mobile Devices and Network Protocols

By: Michael T. Raggo,Chet Hosmer

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Data Hiding

Exposing Concealed Data in Multimedia, Operating Systems, Mobile Devices and Network Protocols

By: Michael T. Raggo,Chet Hosmer

As data hiding detection and forensic techniques have matured, people are creating more advanced stealth methods for spying, corporate espionage, terrorism, and cyber warfare all to avoid detection. Data Hiding provides an exploration into the present day and next generation of tools and techniques used in covert communications, advanced malware methods and data concealment tactics. The hiding techniques outlined include the latest technologies including mobile devices, multimedia, virtualization and others. These concepts provide corporate, goverment and military personnel with the knowledge to investigate and defend against insider threats, spy techniques, espionage, advanced malware and secret communications. By understanding the plethora of threats, you will gain an understanding of the methods to defend oneself from these threats through detection, investigation, mitigation and prevention. - Provides many real-world examples of data concealment on the latest technologies including iOS, Android, VMware, MacOS X, Linux and Windows 7 - Dives deep into the less known approaches to data hiding, covert communications, and advanced malware - Includes never before published information about next generation methods of data hiding - Outlines a well-defined methodology for countering threats - Looks ahead at future predictions for data hiding

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269

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Newnes

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159749741X

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9781597497411

The Path

A One-Mile Walk Through the Universe

By: Chet Raymo

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The Path

A One-Mile Walk Through the Universe

By: Chet Raymo

The author describes the natural wonders and scientific discoveries he has made during his daily one-mile walk from his Massachusetts home to Stonehill College where he taught physics and astronomy.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0802776906

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9780802776907

The Generous Years

Remembrances of a Frontier Boyhood

By: Chet Huntley

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The Generous Years

Remembrances of a Frontier Boyhood

By: Chet Huntley

Reminiscences by a well known news commentator of his boyhood experiences in Montana during and immediately following World War I.

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0394426185

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9780394426181

Microsoft FrontPage 2000

Illustrated Complete

By: Jessica Evans,Anne Barron,Chet Lyskawa

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Microsoft FrontPage 2000

Illustrated Complete

By: Jessica Evans,Anne Barron,Chet Lyskawa

As part of the Illustrated Series, this text offers a quick visual way to learn how to create Web pages using Microsoft FrontPage 2000. Covers many advanced features such as integrating a database, working with HTML code, and integration.

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0619017678

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9780619017675

Last Chance

By: Chester A.“Chet” Ballard

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Last Chance

By: Chester A.“Chet” Ballard

Last Chance is a novel about a young boy named Chad who loses his entire family in a massacre. His only hope for survival is to flee into the wilderness with the familys Apache housekeeper and pray that her tribe will let him live with them. Chad has to grow up quickly if he is to survive among the Apaches. The hatred for the ones who killed his family burns inside him and the thought of revenge haunts him constantly. As he learns the Apache way of life, Chad does his best to keep the memories of his past alive. He is trapped between two turbulent worlds, that of the white man and of the Apache. Last Chance is also a story of the bonding of two people, an Apache Chief and a small white boy. Under ordinary circumstances, they would be mortal enemies. But, these are not ordinary times. Last Chance is also a heartwarming story of these two as they spend more and more time together and discover that they need each other more than they ever thought possible. Although Last Chance is a western, readers of other genre will enjoy this book.

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