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Certain to Win

The Strategy of John Boyd, Applied to Business

By: Chet Richards

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Certain to Win

The Strategy of John Boyd, Applied to Business

By: Chet Richards

The book is both an excellent primer for those new to Boyd and a catalyst to those with business experience trying to internalize the relevance of Boyd ́s thinking." Chuck Leader, LtCol USMC (Ret.) and information technology company CEO; "A Winning Combination," Marine Corps Gazette, March 2005. Certain to Win [Sun Tzu ́s prognosis for generals who follow his advice] develops the strategy of the late US Air Force Colonel John R. Boyd for the world of business. The success of Robert Coram’s monumental biography, Boyd, the Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War, rekindled interest in this obscure pilot and documented his influence on military matters ranging from his early work on fighter tactics to the USMC ́s maneuver warfare doctrine to the planning for Operation Desert Storm. Unfortunately Boyd’s written legacy, consisting of a single paper and a four-set cycle of briefings, addresses strategy only in war. [All of Boyd ́s briefings are available on Slightly East of New.] Boyd and Business Boyd did study business. He read everything he could find on the Toyota Production System and came to consider it as an implementation of ideas similar to his own. He took business into account when he formulated the final version of his “OODA loop” and in his last major briefing, Conceptual Spiral, on science and technology. He read and commented on early drafts of this manuscript, but he never wrote on how business could operate more profitably by using his ideas. Other writers and business strategists have taken up the challenge, introducing Boyd’s concepts and suggesting applications to business. Keith Hammonds, in the magazine Fast Company, George Stalk and Tom Hout in Competing Against Time, and Tom Peters most recently in Re-imagine! have described the OODA loop and its effects on competitors. They made significant contributions. Successful businesses, though, don’t concentrate on affecting competitors but on enticing customers. You could apply Boyd all you wanted to competitors, but unless this somehow caused customers to buy your products and services, you’ve wasted time and money. If this were all there were to Boyd, he would rate at most a sidebar in business strategy. Business is not War Part of the problem has been Boyd’s focus on war, where “affecting competitors” is the whole idea. Armed conflict was his life for nearly 50 years, first as a fighter pilot, then as a tactician and an instructor of fighter pilots, and after his retirement, as a military philosopher. Coram describes (and I know from personal experience) how his quest consumed Boyd virtually every waking hour. It was not a monastic existence, though, since John was above everything else a competitor and loved to argue over beer and cigars far into the night. During most of the 1970s and 80s he worked at the Pentagon, where he could share ideas and debate with other strategists and practitioners of the art of war. The result was the remarkable synthesis we know as Patterns of Conflict. Website

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Xlibris Corporation

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1450046320

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9781450046329

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

Historical Sources on Westward Expansion

By: Chet'la Sebree

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Historical Sources on Westward Expansion

By: Chet'la Sebree

Although British colonist William Bradford once called America "a hideous and desolate wilderness," that type of sentiment did not keep colonists and future Americans from pressing westward to discover new lands, new riches, and new perils. Students will learn about famous and lesser-known explorers who traversed the great expanse. Through a variety of primary-source documents, readers will learn how the expansion affected not only the establishment of the country but international relationships and indigenous populations. Students gain a fuller understanding of the costs and benefits of Manifest Destiny.

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Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

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1502652188

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9781502652188

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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Triumph Books

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1600782698

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Murder Old and New

A Better Days Mystery

By: Laurie Williamson,Chet Williamson

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Murder Old and New

A Better Days Mystery

By: Laurie Williamson,Chet Williamson

An aged photograph of a dead man hanging from a tree... Deaths in a nursing home that may not be as natural as they appear... Clues showing a 70-year-old suicide could be murder... Sinister small-town secrets, decades old, finally revealed... Feisty Livy Crowe, single-and-loving-it owner of the nostalgia shop, Better Days, has to deal with all of these and more, including her mother's slow deterioration in a senior residence that might be a crime scene, a very awkward romantic triangle, and murders old and new that threaten even Livy herself... *** I was so engaged in this slick, clever mystery, I nearly burned the house down, having forgotten I had something cooking on the stove. Murder Old and New by Laurie and Chet Williamson is so riveting and swiftly paced you almost hate to arrive at the solution because you hate to lose the narrator's voice. Sharp writing, excellent characterization and a satisfying conclusion should put this at the top of your reading list. - Joe R. Lansdale

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Crossroad Press

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1951510364

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9781951510367

A Critical Examination of STEM

Issues and Challenges

By: Chet Bowers

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A Critical Examination of STEM

Issues and Challenges

By: Chet Bowers

This critical examination of STEM discourses highlights the imperative to think about educational reforms within the diverse cultural contexts of ongoing environmental and technologically driven changes. Chet Bowers illuminates how the dominant myths of Western science promote false promises of what science can achieve. Examples demonstrate how the various science disciplines and their shared ideology largely fail to address the ways metaphorically layered language influences taken-for-granted patterns of thinking and the role this plays in colonizing other cultures, thus maintaining the myth that scientific inquiry is objective and free of cultural influences. Guidelines and questions are included to engage STEM students in becoming explicitly aware of these issues and the challenges they pose.

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Routledge

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1317216970

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9781317216971

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

The Colonists' American Revolution

Preserving English Liberty, 1607-1783

By: Guy Chet

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The Colonists' American Revolution

Preserving English Liberty, 1607-1783

By: Guy Chet

A Dissenting Companion to the U.S. History Textbook Most U.S. History textbooks track the origins and evolution of American identity. They therefore present the American Revolution as the product of a gradual cultural change in English colonists. Over time, this process of Americanization differentiated and alienated the settlers from their compatriots and their government in Britain. This widely-taught narrative encourages students to view American independence as a reflection of emerging American nationhood. The Colonists' American Revolution introduces readers to a competing narrative which presents the Revolution as a product of the colonists’ English identity and of English politics. This volume helps students recognize that the traditional narrative of the Revolution is an argument, not a just-the-facts account of this period in U.S. history. Written to make history interesting and relevant to students, this textbook provides a dissenting interpretation of America’s founding—the Revolution was not the result of an incremental process of Americanization, but rather an immediate reaction to sudden policy changes in London. It exposes students to dueling historical narratives of the American Revolution, encouraging them to debate and evaluate both narratives on the strength of evidence. This stimulating volume: Offers an account of the Revolution’s chronology, causes, ends, and accomplishments not commonly addressed in traditional textbooks Challenges the conventional narrative of Americanization with one of Anglicization Presents the Atlantic as a bridge, rather than a barrier, between England and its colonies Discusses the American Revolution as one in a series of British rebellions Uses a dual-perspective approach to spark discussions on what it means to study history Exposing students to two different ways of studying history, The Colonists' American Revolution: Preserving English Liberty, 1607-1783 is a thought-provoking resource for undergraduate and graduate students of early-American history, as well as historians and interested general readers.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119591988

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9781119591986

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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BRILL

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9004523839

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9789004523838

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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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323463266

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9780323463263

Gretsch Drums

The Legacy of "that Great Gretsch Sound"

By: Chet Falzerano

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Gretsch Drums

The Legacy of "that Great Gretsch Sound"

By: Chet Falzerano

Miscellaneous Percussion Music - Mixed Levels

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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0931759986

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9780931759987

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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John Wiley & Sons

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1119391733

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9781119391739

Chet Atkins

Me and My Guitars

By: Chet Atkins,Michael Cochran,Russ Cochran

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Chet Atkins

Me and My Guitars

By: Chet Atkins,Michael Cochran,Russ Cochran

Chet Atkins: Me and My Guitars is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive and enlightening book on Chet Atkins ever published. A friend of Atkins' for 40 years, Russ Cochran was privy to stories from Chet that even the most knowledgeable Chet fan would never know about. Chet tells it all in his own words about his childhood, his playing influences and early struggles to find work, along with insight into the guitars he used and endorsed along the way. The book includes full-color photos of Chet and his guitars, many only previously seen in a limited collector's edition. Photographer Wolf Hoffman manages to expertly capture the images of some very famous guitars played by Chet, including his first Sears Roebuck Silvertone, custom made D'Angelicos, the Gretsches, and the prototype models of the current Gibson Country Gentleman guitars. Over 60 guitars in Chet's private collection are photographed in Chet's home and his office on Music Row. Chet speaks about each of his important guitars - including the Gibson L-10 which his brother Jim gave him - telling the story of his career as seen through his guitars. More than just a pictorial review of his guitars throughout the years, it's a fascinating look inside the mind of history's greatest guitar player. This book will appeal to guitar collectors and Chet Atkins fans everywhere. Full-color and B/W photos throughout.

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0634055658

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9780634055652

Henricus Martellus’s World Map at Yale (c. 1491)

Multispectral Imaging, Sources, and Influence

By: Chet Van Duzer

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Henricus Martellus’s World Map at Yale (c. 1491)

Multispectral Imaging, Sources, and Influence

By: Chet Van Duzer

This book presents groundbreaking new research on a fifteenth-century world map by Henricus Martellus, c. 1491, now at Yale. The importance of the map had long been suspected, but it was essentially unstudiable because the texts on it had faded to illegibility. Multispectral imaging of the map, performed with NEH support in 2014, rendered its texts legible for the first time, leading to renewed study of the map by the author. This volume provides transcriptions, translations, and commentary on the Latin texts on the map, particularly their sources, as well as the place names in several regions. This leads to a demonstration of a very close relationship between the Martellus map and Martin Waldseemüller’s famous map of 1507. One of the most exciting discoveries on the map is in the hinterlands of southern Africa. The information there comes from African sources; the map is thus a unique and supremely important document regarding African cartography in the fifteenth century. This book is essential reading for digital humanitarians and historians of cartography.

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3319768409

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9783319768403

Martin Waldseemüller’s 'Carta marina' of 1516

Study and Transcription of the Long Legends

By: Chet Van Duzer

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Martin Waldseemüller’s 'Carta marina' of 1516

Study and Transcription of the Long Legends

By: Chet Van Duzer

This open access book presents the first detailed study of one of the most important masterpieces of Renaissance cartography, Martin Waldseemüller’s Carta marina of 1516. By transcribing, translating into English, and detailing the sources of all of the descriptive texts on the map, as well as the sources of many of the images, the book makes the map available to scholars in a wholly unprecedented way. In addition, the book provides revealing insights into how Waldseemüller went about making the map -- information that can’t be found in any other source. The Carta marina is the result of Waldseemüller’s radical re-evaluation of what a world map should be; he essentially started from scratch when he created it, rejecting the Ptolemaic model and other sources he had used in creating his 1507 map, and added more descriptive texts and a wealth of illustrations. Given its content, the book offers an essential reference work not only on this map, but also for anyone working in sixteenth-century European cartography.

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Springer Nature

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3030227030

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9783030227036

Random House Sunday Megaomnibus

By: Associated Press,Associated Press Staff,Chet Currier

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Random House Sunday Megaomnibus

By: Associated Press,Associated Press Staff,Chet Currier

Random House Sunday MegaOmnibus, Volume 2, includes 300 outstanding Sunday-size crosswords. The puzzles inside were originally published by the Associated Press for many of America's biggest newspapers. With over 40,000 clues and over 100,000 boxes to fill in, Random House Sunda MegaOmnibus, Volume 2, will bring you many months of puzzle fun.

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Random House Puzzles & Games

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081292908X

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Certain to Win

Certain to Win

Canada before Confederation: Maps at the Exhibition

Canada before Confederation: Maps at the Exhibition

Historical Sources on Westward Expansion

Historical Sources on Westward Expansion

Fat Guys Shouldn't Be Dancin' at Halftime

Fat Guys Shouldn't Be Dancin' at Halftime

Murder Old and New

Murder Old and New

A Critical Examination of STEM

A Critical Examination of STEM

Wolf Prize in Agriculture

Wolf Prize in Agriculture

The Colonists' American Revolution

The Colonists' American Revolution

Frames that Speak: Cartouches on Early Modern Maps

Frames that Speak: Cartouches on Early Modern Maps

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

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

Gretsch Drums

Gretsch Drums

Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior

Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins

Henricus Martellus’s World Map at Yale (c. 1491)

Henricus Martellus’s World Map at Yale (c. 1491)

Martin Waldseemüller’s 'Carta marina' of 1516

Martin Waldseemüller’s 'Carta marina' of 1516

Random House Sunday Megaomnibus

Random House Sunday Megaomnibus

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