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Into the Uncanny

By: Danny Robins

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A wonderfully entertaining ride' - Mark Gatiss, co-creator of Sherlock 'A brilliant book, engaging and filmic' - Reece Shearsmith, co-creator of Inside No. 9 'Scarily good!' - Danny Wallace, author of Yes Man ‘The ghosts of today don’t live in castles or stately homes, they’re in normal houses and workplaces, witnessed by people just like you and me. But are they the dead returning from the “undiscovered country” of death, or the product of that equally mysterious location, the human mind?’ Danny Robins is on a mission to try to solve the greatest of all mysteries – do ghosts exist? This thrilling book tells the stories of ordinary people who have experienced extraordinary things and want to understand them. It is also a journey of self-discovery, as Danny explores what the paranormal means to us, and considers the exciting yet terrifying prospect that we are not alone. From poltergeists and apparitions, to UFOs and strange messages from beyond the grave, Into the Uncanny is a page-turning real-life supernatural adventure. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic – and do you dare to find out? With a new and exclusive bonus chapter containing case updates

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Into the Uncanny

By: Danny Robins

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Into the Uncanny

By: Danny Robins

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Doctor Who: A British Alien?

By: Danny Nicol

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Doctor Who: A British Alien?

By: Danny Nicol

This book argues that Doctor Who, the world’s longest-running science fiction series often considered to be about distant planets and monsters, is in reality just as much about Britain and Britishness. Danny Nicol explores how the show, through science fiction allegory and metaphor, constructs national identity in an era in which identities are precarious, ambivalent, transient and elusive. It argues that Doctor Who’s projection of Britishness is not merely descriptive but normative—putting forward a vision of what the British ought to be. The book interrogates the substance of Doctor Who’s Britishness in terms of individualism, entrepreneurship, public service, class, gender, race and sexuality. It analyses the show’s response to the pressures on British identity wrought by devolution and separatist currents in Scotland and Wales, globalisation, foreign policy adventures and the unrelenting rise of the transnational corporation.

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3319658344

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Management with Online Study Tools 12 Months

By: Danny Samson,Timothy Donnet,Richard L. Daft

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Management with Online Study Tools 12 Months

By: Danny Samson,Timothy Donnet,Richard L. Daft

Samson/Daft/Donnet's Management is a robust foundation text providing a balance of broad, theoretical content with an engaging, easy-to-understand writing style. It covers the four key management functions - planning, organising, leading and controlling - conveying to students the elements of a manager's working day. Along with current management theory and practice, the authors integrate coverage of innovation, entrepreneurship, agile workplaces, social media and new technology throughout. This sixth edition features a new author on the team and contains updates to content based on recent research. Real-life local and international examples showcase the ongoing changes in the management world. Focusing on a 'skills approach', they bring concepts to life for students, supporting motivation, confidence and mastery. Each part concludes with a contemporary continuing case study, focusing on car company Toyota as it faces managerial challenges and opportunities in the region.

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Cengage AU

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0170388417

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Desert Cats

The RAF's Jaguar Force in the First Gulf War

By: Danny Burt

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Desert Cats

The RAF's Jaguar Force in the First Gulf War

By: Danny Burt

On 2 August 1990, Saddam Hussein’s armed forces invaded and occupied Kuwait. A swift international response followed, which, led by the United States and the United Kingdom, saw the formation of a coalition that formed the largest military alliance seen since the end of the Second World War. Among the many RAF units deployed under Operation Granby, the codename given to the British military operations during the conflict, was 41 Squadron, with elements taken from 54 Squadron and 226 OCU, which was equipped with the ubiquitous Jaguar GR1 single-seat all-weather tactical strike and ground-attack fighter. In late 1990, the squadron duly despatched a total of twelve aircraft, which soon became known for their distinctive desert pink camouflage, and twenty-two pilots from their base at RAF Coltishall. Initially conducting low-level strikes, for which the Jaguar Force had always been intended, over the weeks that followed 41 Squadron switched to more unusual medium-level missions. In total, the men and machines of 41 Squadron conducted a total of 617 sorties during Operation Granby. To complete this remarkable description of 41 Squadron’s part in the liberation of Kuwait, the author has interviewed a number of these pilots. As well as these veterans’ personal reflections, Danny Burt also explores the Jaguars’ record on air-to-ground combat and its performance in theatre, the various upgrades the type receive, and the unique nose art that each aircraft carried. Many of the pictures in this highly illustrated publication have never been published before. The story is completed by the recovery by the author of one of the Jaguar GR1s flown in the Gulf WarRescued from an Army range in South Wales, the aircraft was moved to RAF Coningsby where its restoration, including the return of its Operation Granby camouflage, is underway.

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Air World

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1526782480

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Shut Your Monkey

How to Control Your Inner Critic and Get More Done

By: Danny Gregory

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Shut Your Monkey

How to Control Your Inner Critic and Get More Done

By: Danny Gregory

Provides insight into the inner workings of your inner critic and teaches you how to put it in its place"--Back cover.

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Simon and Schuster

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1440341133

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9781440341137

Science Fix

Science Made Easy for Primary Teachers

By: Danny Nicholson

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Science Fix

Science Made Easy for Primary Teachers

By: Danny Nicholson

A practical guide to teaching science and bringing science learning to life in the primary classroom.

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Sage Publications UK

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1529680751

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British Invasion and Spy Literature, 1871–1918

Historical Perspectives on Contemporary Society

By: Danny Laurie-Fletcher

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British Invasion and Spy Literature, 1871–1918

Historical Perspectives on Contemporary Society

By: Danny Laurie-Fletcher

This book examines British invasion and spy literature and the political, social, and cultural attitudes that it expresses. This form of literature began to appear towards the end of the nineteenth century and developed into a clearly recognised form during the Edwardian period (1901-1914). By looking at the origins and evolution of invasion literature, and to a lesser extent detective literature, up to the end of World War I, Danny Laurie-Fletcher utilises fiction as a window into the mind-set of British society. There is a focus on the political arguments embedded within the texts, which mirrored debates in wider British society that took place before and during World War I – debates about military conscription, immigration, spy scares, the fear of British imperial decline, and the rise of Germany. These debates and topics are examined to show what influence they had on the creation of the intelligence services, MI5 and MI6, and how foreigners were perceived in society.

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3030038521

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Psycholinguistics

Language, Mind and World

By: Danny D. Steinberg,Hiroshi Nagata,David P. Aline

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Psycholinguistics

Language, Mind and World

By: Danny D. Steinberg,Hiroshi Nagata,David P. Aline

How do we learn to produce and comprehend speech? How does language relate to thought? This second edition of the successful text Psycholinguistics- Language, Mind and World considers the psychology of language as it relates to learning, mind and brain as well as various aspects of society and culture. Current issues and research topics are presented in an in-depth manner, although little or no specific knowledge of any topic is presupposed. The book is divided into four main parts: First Language Learning Second Language Learning Language, Mind and Brain Mental Grammar and Language Processing These four sections include chapters covering areas such as- deaf language education, first language acquisition and first language reading, second language acquisition, language teaching and the problems of bilingualism. Updated throughout, this new edition also considers and proposes new theories in psycholinguistics and linguistics, and introduces a new theory of grammar, Natural Grammar, which is the only current grammar that is based on the primacy of the psycholinguistic process of speech comprehension, derives speech production from that process. Written in an accessible and fluent style, Psycholinguistics- Language, Mind and World will be of interest to students, lecturers and researchers from linguistics, psychology, philosophy and second language teaching.

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1317900553

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Cult Midnight Movies

Discover the 37 Best Weird, Sleazy, Sexy, and Crazy Good Cinema Classics

By: Danny Peary

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Cult Midnight Movies

Discover the 37 Best Weird, Sleazy, Sexy, and Crazy Good Cinema Classics

By: Danny Peary

Eraserhead to Blue Velvet to The Rocky Horror Picture Show to Harold and Maude—midnight movies keep you up way past your bedtime, whether you’re curled up on the couch or in a theater full of like-minded enthusiasts. They invoke responses ranging from “Why am I watching this?” to “I can’t believe I’m watching this!” In this collection of 37 essays drawn from his revered Cult Movies series, cult film specialist Danny Peary examines, dissects, defends, and exalts midnight movies from his unique and engaging perspective. His writing is a cornerstone of the cult film culture that continues to flourish today. New to this ebook series are Danny Peary’s cult movie checklists for each genre. Every midnight movie fan will walk away with newly discovered gems to watch, and a newfound appreciation of his or her favorites.

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Media Wars

News at a Time of Terror

By: Danny Schechter

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Media Wars

News at a Time of Terror

By: Danny Schechter

The author critically examines media coverage since September 11th. He analyzes what has been covered and left out in news coverage of the terrorist attacks and their aftermath. The result is a scathing account of how the media has become a megaphone forthe US military ant its war on terror.

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Cult Crime Movies

Discover the 35 Best Dark, Dangerous, Thrilling, and Noir Cinema Classics

By: Danny Peary

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Cult Crime Movies

Discover the 35 Best Dark, Dangerous, Thrilling, and Noir Cinema Classics

By: Danny Peary

Kiss Me, Deadly to Nightmare Alley to The Honeymoon Killers to The American Friend—any fan of crime films will tell you there’s a palpable excitement in living vicariously through the corrupt, seductive, and often downright evil characters that inhabit these shadowy worlds. In this collection of 35 essays drawn from his revered Cult Movies series, cult film specialist Danny Peary examines, dissects, defends, and exalts crime films from his unique and engaging perspective. His writing is a cornerstone of the cult film culture that continues to flourish today. New to this ebook series are Danny Peary’s cult movie checklists for each genre. Every crime fan will walk away with newly discovered gems to watch, and a newfound appreciation of his or her favorites.

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Perspectives on Public Relations Research

By: Danny Moss,Dejan Vercic,Gary Warnaby

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Perspectives on Public Relations Research

By: Danny Moss,Dejan Vercic,Gary Warnaby

The practice and study of public relations has grown significantly within Europe over the past decade, yet as a discipline, it remains a relatively unexplored field. This volume of papers brings together contributions from some of the leading international public relations academics and practitioners who provide valuable insights into the theories underpinning current public relations thinking and practice, and illustrate the diversity of perspectives that characterize this evolving area. Key issues discussed include:- * the contribution of public relations to strategic management in organizations * the feminization of public relations * the function of rhetorical study in our understanding of modern corporate dialogue * international perspectives of public relations. A valuable aid to both students and practitioners, this fascinating book challenges some of the traditional assumptions about public relations practice.

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1134603290

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EBOOK: Key Themes in Interpersonal Communication

By: Anne Hill,James Watson,Danny Rivers,Mark Joyce

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EBOOK: Key Themes in Interpersonal Communication

By: Anne Hill,James Watson,Danny Rivers,Mark Joyce

What are the main influences on the formation of self-identity? What role do language and non-verbal communication play in the construction and display of identity? How does consumer culture impact on displays of self-identity? The rapid growth of cultural diversity within Western societies not only presents new possibilities and dilemmas for the construction of self and social-identity, but also highlights the need for individuals to be aware of the factors which impact upon co-cultural and intercultural communication. Many of the messages carried in everyday social interaction can be seen to carry the raw materials out of which identities are explored, displayed and constructed. This introductory text explores the socio-cultural surround in which interpersonal communication takes place, and considers the interface between interpersonal and mass communication. Case studies, models, questions for discussion and examples linking theory and practice allow you to explore ideas about the formation and display of identity in everyday encounters. Topics include: Exploration of the concept of identity Identities in groups Social identities: ethnic, class, gender and sexuality Consumer identities Marginalised or ‘outsider’ identities Models of communication Intercultural communication Key Themes in Interpersonal Communication is a must-read for all students on Communication studies, Cultural studies and Sociology courses.

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0335235174

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Public Relations

A Managerial Perspective

By: Danny Moss,Barbara DeSanto

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Public Relations

A Managerial Perspective

By: Danny Moss,Barbara DeSanto

Taking a managerial perspective, this book explores public relations and its role in the wider organizational world. Contributors explore a variety of contexts in which the relevance of understanding these two interlinking domains is so paramount, such as corporate branding and reputation, government relations and community communications, as well as drawing on experise of legal considerations and ethical awareness. The effective management of public relations is crucial within any organization, but a wider managerial awareness and support of its role is equally critical. Public Relations: A Managerial Perspective offers an original and vital discussion of these challenges for second and third year undergraduate and postgraduate students of public relations, corporate communications and public affairs.

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1446291243

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The Animal Code

Giving Animals Respect and Rights

By: Danny Crossman

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The Animal Code

Giving Animals Respect and Rights

By: Danny Crossman

Illustrates the myriad ways in which humans exploit animals, making a compelling case for people to recognise animals' needs and feelings. In a breakthrough concept, The Animal Code.sets out a clear guide for how each of us can treat animals with respect . and also help our environment.

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DoctorZed Publishing

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1921875097

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Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Guy Adams,Danny Balfour

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Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Guy Adams,Danny Balfour

The modern age with its emphasis on technical rationality has enabled a new and dangerous form of evil--administrative evil. Unmasking Administrative Evil discusses the overlooked relationship between evil and public affairs, as well as other fields and professions in public life. The authors argue that the tendency toward administrative evil, as manifested in acts of dehumanization and genocide, is deeply woven into the identity of public affairs. The common characteristic of administrative evil is that ordinary people within their normal professional and administrative roles can engage in acts of evil without being aware that they are doing anything wrong. Under conditions of moral inversion, people may even view their evil activity as good. In the face of what is now a clear and present danger in the United States, this book seeks to lay the groundwork for a more ethical and democratic public life; one that recognizes its potential for evil, and thereby creates greater possibilities for avoiding the hidden pathways that lead to state-sponsored dehumanization and destruction. What's new in the Fourth Edition of Unmasking Administrative Evil: UAE is updated and revised with new scholarship on administrative ethics, evil, and contemporary politics. The authors include new cases on the dangers of market-based governance, contracting out, and deregulation. There is an enhanced focus on the potential for administrative evil in the private sector. The authors have written a new Afterword on administrative approaches to the aftermath of evil, with the potential for expiation, healing, and reparations.

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M.E. Sharpe

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0765629003

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Movies and Mental Illness

Using Films to Understand Psychopathology

By: Danny Wedding

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Movies and Mental Illness

Using Films to Understand Psychopathology

By: Danny Wedding

The popular, critically acclaimed text on psychopathology in movies – now including the latest movies and more Explores films according to the diagnostic criteria of DSM-5 and ICD-11 Provides psychological ratings of nearly 1,500 films Includes downloadable teaching materials Films can be a powerful aid to learning about mental illness and psychopathology – for practitioners and students in fields as diverse as psychology, psychiatry, social work, medicine, nursing, counseling, literature, or media studies, and for anyone interested in mental health. Watching films relevant to mental health can actually help you become a more productive therapist and a more astute diagnostician. Movies and Mental Illness, written by an eminent clinical psychologist (who is also a movie aficionado), has established a reputation as a uniquely enjoyable and highly memorable text for learning about psychopathology. This new edition has been completely revised to explore current issues, such as children's screentime and celebrities with mental illness, and to include the numerous films that have been released since the last edition. The core clinical chapters raise provocative questions about differential diagnosis (according to the DSM-5 and ICD-11) for the primary characters portrayed in the films. Included are also a full index of films; sample course syllabus; ratings of close to 1,500 films; fascinating appendices, such as "Top 50 Heroes and Villains," psychotherapists in movies, and misconceptions about mental illness in movies. Accompanying the new edition are downloadable resources for teachers that include critical questions and topics for discussion, as well as fabricated case histories based on movie characters with Mini-Mental State Examinations that help explain, teach, and encourage discussion about important mental health disorders. In addition, the author plans a regular series of online "Spotlights" articles that will critically examine the psychological content of new movies as they are released.

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Hogrefe Publishing GmbH

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1613345534

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The More You Watch the Less You Know

News Wars/(sub)Merged Hopes/Media Adventures

By: Danny Schechter

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The More You Watch the Less You Know

News Wars/(sub)Merged Hopes/Media Adventures

By: Danny Schechter

A candid insider's tale of how the media really works and why it doesn't work the way it should, The More You Watch, The Less You Know has emerged as a key catalyst in the debate on media reform. The More You Watch, The Less You Know recounts Schechter's media adventures, from when he was "Danny Schechter the News Dissector" on Boston's WBCN radio, to his stints as a producer at ABC's 20/20 and CNN, to his personal odyssey chronicling the anti-Apartheid revolution in South Africa, to his development of innovative programming like South Africa Now and Rights & Wrongs as an independent producer. In this age of telecommunications bills and media mergers, The More You Watch, The Less You Know is an insider’s passionate plea for freedom of the (electronic) press.

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Seven Stories Press

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Scalable Data Streaming with Amazon Kinesis

Design and secure highly available, cost-effective data streaming applications with Amazon Kinesis

By: Tarik Makota,Brian Maguire,Danny Gagne,Rajeev Chakrabarti

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Scalable Data Streaming with Amazon Kinesis

Design and secure highly available, cost-effective data streaming applications with Amazon Kinesis

By: Tarik Makota,Brian Maguire,Danny Gagne,Rajeev Chakrabarti

Explore Kinesis managed services such as Kinesis Data Streams, Kinesis Data Analytics, Kinesis Data Firehose, and Kinesis Video Streams with the help of practical use cases Key FeaturesGet well versed with the capabilities of Amazon KinesisExplore the monitoring, scaling, security, and deployment patterns of various Amazon Kinesis servicesLearn how other Amazon Web Services and third-party applications such as Splunk can be used as destinations for Kinesis dataBook Description Amazon Kinesis is a collection of secure, serverless, durable, and highly available purpose-built data streaming services. This data streaming service provides APIs and client SDKs that enable you to produce and consume data at scale. Scalable Data Streaming with Amazon Kinesis begins with a quick overview of the core concepts of data streams, along with the essentials of the AWS Kinesis landscape. You'll then explore the requirements of the use case shown through the book to help you get started and cover the key pain points encountered in the data stream life cycle. As you advance, you'll get to grips with the architectural components of Kinesis, understand how they are configured to build data pipelines, and delve into the applications that connect to them for consumption and processing. You'll also build a Kinesis data pipeline from scratch and learn how to implement and apply practical solutions. Moving on, you'll learn how to configure Kinesis on a cloud platform. Finally, you’ll learn how other AWS services can be integrated into Kinesis. These services include Redshift, Dynamo Database, AWS S3, Elastic Search, and third-party applications such as Splunk. By the end of this AWS book, you’ll be able to build and deploy your own Kinesis data pipelines with Kinesis Data Streams (KDS), Kinesis Data Firehose (KFH), Kinesis Video Streams (KVS), and Kinesis Data Analytics (KDA). What you will learnGet to grips with data streams, decoupled design, and real-time stream processingUnderstand the properties of KFH that differentiate it from other Kinesis servicesMonitor and scale KDS using CloudWatch metricsSecure KDA with identity and access management (IAM)Deploy KVS as infrastructure as code (IaC)Integrate services such as Redshift, Dynamo Database, and Splunk into KinesisWho this book is for This book is for solutions architects, developers, system administrators, data engineers, and data scientists looking to evaluate and choose the most performant, secure, scalable, and cost-effective data streaming technology to overcome their data ingestion and processing challenges on AWS. Prior knowledge of cloud architectures on AWS, data streaming technologies, and architectures is expected.

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1800564333

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Nightdreams and Daymares

By: Danny Millard

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Nightdreams and Daymares

By: Danny Millard

Nightdreams and Daymares is a compilation of original fiction by Danny L. Millard. The story formats include short stories, a new class of writing called micro fiction, poetry, and a novella titled The Wolf and The Valkyrie.

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Lulu.com

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0557711444

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Wonderland Avenue

Tales of Glamour and Excess

By: Danny Sugerman

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Wonderland Avenue

Tales of Glamour and Excess

By: Danny Sugerman

At the age of thirteen, Danny Sugerman- the already wayward product of Beverley Hills wealth and privilege- went to his first Doors concert. He never looked back. He became Jim Morrison's protégé and- still in his teens- manager of the Doors and then Iggy Pop. He also plunged gleefully into the glamorous underworld of the rock 'n' roll scene, diving headfirst into booze, sex and drugs: every conceivable kind of drug, ever day, in every possible permutation. By the age of twenty-one he had an idyllic home, a beautiful girlfriend, the best car in the world, two kinds of hepatitis, a diseased heart, a $500 a day heroin habit and only a week to live. He lived. This is his tale. Excessive, scandalous, comic, cautionary and horrifying, it chronicles the 60s dream gone to rot and the early life of a Hollywood Wild Child who was just brilliant at being bad.

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Abacus

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0349144508

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The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Across North Carolina: Walking a Thousand Miles through Wildness, Culture and History

By: Danny Bernstein

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The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Across North Carolina: Walking a Thousand Miles through Wildness, Culture and History

By: Danny Bernstein

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail shows off the most spectacular, historic and quirky elements of the North Carolina landscape. Stretching one thousand miles from Clingmans Dome in the Smokies to Jockey's Ridge State Park in the Outer Banks, the route takes in Fraser fir trees and pelicans, old grist and textile mills, working cotton and tobacco farms, Revolutionary War sites and two British cemeteries complete with Union Jacks. The trail is half on footpaths and half on back roads, offering experiences not only in nature but also in small towns, at historic monuments, in family cemeteries and in local shops. Author Danny Bernstein has taken it all in and shares her knowledge for those who might follow in her footsteps.

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1614238758

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Weapons of Mass Deception

By: Danny Schechter

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Weapons of Mass Deception

By: Danny Schechter

There were two wars going on in Iraq--one fought with armies of soldiers, bombs, and fearsome military force. The other was fought alongside it with cameras, satellites, armies of journalists, and propaganda techniques. One war was rationalized as an effort to find and disarm WMDs--Weapons of Mass Destruction; the other was carried out by even more powerful WMDs, Weapons of Mass Deception. Veteran journalist and media watcher Danny Schechter, a former ABC and CNN producer, monitored and now analyzes the cheerleading for a war in which reporting was sanitized, staged, and suppressed. The author of Media Wars: News at a Time of Terror, The More You Watch the Less You Know, and News Dissector, brings an insider''s knowledge based on thirty years in journalism with an outsider''s perspective to critiquing media coverage. Throughout the war he was "self-embedded" at Mediachannel.org, the world''s largest online media issues network. Schechter''s insightful, wide-ranging critique of the American media''s war coverage targets the way in which a virtual merger between the Pentagon and the media produced a war spectacle that the American public was primed to see, media collusion in the campaign to discredit the UN, "rightwing liberation theology" as war propaganda, the cozy relationship between news anchors and retired officers hired as military analysts, the controversies over Peter Arnett and Geraldo Rivera, the looting of Baghdad, the lack of media focus on civilian casualties, the disparities in coverage between U.S. and foreign media, and more. Schechter''s disturbing indictment of the major media as purveyors of infotainment instead of news will serve as a wake-up call to journalists, media critics, and everyone who cares about a well-informed citizenry as the basis of democracy.

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Prometheus Books

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Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Danny L. Balfour,Guy B. Adams,Ashley E. Nickels

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Unmasking Administrative Evil

By: Danny L. Balfour,Guy B. Adams,Ashley E. Nickels

The relationship between evil and public affairs, as well as other fields and professions in public life, has come to the fore as institutions of government seek new ways to operate in an environment of extreme mistrust. Unmasking Administrative Evil, 5th Edition argues that the tendency toward administrative evil, as manifested in acts of dehumanization and genocide, is deeply woven into the identity of public affairs. Indeed, ordinary people may simply act appropriately in their organizational role—in essence, just doing what those around them would agree they should be doing—and at the same time, participate in what a critical and reasonable observer, usually well after the fact, would call evil. Even worse, under conditions of moral inversion, ordinary people can all too easily engage in acts of administrative evil while believing that what they are doing is not only correct, but in fact, good. This 5th edition offers important updates, including: A thorough discussion of contemporary virtue ethics as the field has evolved to offer an alternative to technical/rational ethics. An all-new three-part structure (What is Administrative Evil?, History and Cases, and The Future of Ethics in Praetorian Times) designed to aid in course organization and instruction. All-new cases, including an examination of the Flint water disaster, to provide contemporary examples of how populations can be marginalized and harmed by administrative processes that are blind to their consequences until it is too late. Laying the groundwork for a more ethical and democratic public life – one that recognizes its potential for evil, and avoids state-sponsored dehumanization and destruction – Unmasking Administrative Evil, 5th Edition is required reading for all students of administrative ethics and public service ethics, as well those in other administrative sciences.

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No Heroes

Inside the FBI's Secret Counter-terror Force

By: Danny O. Coulson,Daniel Coulson,Sharon Shannon,Elaine Shannon

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No Heroes

Inside the FBI's Secret Counter-terror Force

By: Danny O. Coulson,Daniel Coulson,Sharon Shannon,Elaine Shannon

Cataloging some of the most notorious criminal events of the last 30 years, Coulson, the creator of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, provides firsthand accounts and reflective personal opinions of his experiences in bringing hundreds of murderous extremists and killers to justice--from the Black Liberation Army to the sieges at Ruby Ridge and Waco.

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Simon and Schuster

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Alcohol and a Drug Free Nation

By: Kwajaffa A. Danny

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Alcohol and a Drug Free Nation

By: Kwajaffa A. Danny

In this age of terror and moral decadence, and with the prevalence of drug abuse, Kwajaffa A. Danny’s classic book comes up with some epoch-making philosophies, advocacies, and healing techniques that are nothing short of reality when it comes to stopping drug abuse. His ideas are vigorous and capable of reforming addicts. However, the principles outlined in the book will only work perfectly when a victim applies them from the Do-It-Yourself or DIY perspective. Alcohol and a Drug-Free Nation can best be described as an addict’s manual of living or a daily “tonic” for alcohol and other drug users’ souls. This book represents the New Age revolutionary approach to tackling drug use and abuse with its concomitance: Addiction, like an unbreakable spell, afflicts nations with crime and other associative elements of poverty. Just as the poetry of nature casts upon all a transforming light, so the spell of this book casts light upon the social and psychological labyrinth of even non addicts. In a scholarly manner, the book unravels the mystery of drug addiction, the secret to enlightened drinking, and a road map to sobriety for alcoholics and other drug addicts. Without rancor, there is a plethora of social science’s logics and mastery in humanism for the good of all concerned.

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Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency

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1622121554

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The Invitation

The Starchaser Series

By: Danny R. Marable

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The Invitation

The Starchaser Series

By: Danny R. Marable

In the year 2175, a few years after a devastating world war, Earth is running low on resources because of the war. To prevent humanity from falling into another stone age the Earth’s Space Program is working to locate the necessary resources by building spacecrafts with the capability of traveling at great speeds to go out into the void. But before the human race is able to leave their own solar system they receive a transmission from a distant galaxy forewarning them of a threat from a sadistic race of beings identify as the Herzot. The Herzot have the intention of invading the sector of space designated as the Kartan system to gain access to the location of a Galactic Wormhole, which would allow anyone with a spacecraft to travel great distances in a fraction of the time. Captain Gregory L. Victory, a first lieutenant test pilot for the Earth Space Program is promoted to captain after a devastating disaster during one of his test flights. Upon which time he was chosen to lead a mission to the Kartan system, in an untested craft, to meet with First Councilman Shal-Bar of the Council of Interstellar Affairs to assist in peace talks with the Herzot. Unfortunately the people of the Kartan system, having relied on their technology for three hundred years had become technologically stagnate, not knowing how to protect themselves or those worlds under their protection. The humans must do whatever they can to prevent the vicious race of beings from carrying out their diabolical plans and save billions of innocent lives.

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iUniverse

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1440150400

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Computing and Combinatorics

12th Annual International Conference, COCOON 2006, Taipei, Taiwan, August 15-18, 2006, Proceedings

By: Danny Z. Chen

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Computing and Combinatorics

12th Annual International Conference, COCOON 2006, Taipei, Taiwan, August 15-18, 2006, Proceedings

By: Danny Z. Chen

This book presents the refereed proceedings of the 12th Annual International Computing and Combinatorics Conference, COCOON 2006, held in Taipei, Taiwan, August 2006. The book offers 52 revised full papers presented together with abstracts of 2 invited talks. The papers are organized in topical sections on computational economics, finance, and management, graph algorithms, computational complexity and computability, quantum computing, computational biology and medicine, computational geometry, graph theory, and more.

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3540369252

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The Egg Bowl

Mississippi State Vs. Ole Miss

By: William G. Barner,Danny McKenzie

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The Egg Bowl

Mississippi State Vs. Ole Miss

By: William G. Barner,Danny McKenzie

From the contentious delay of the first clash in 1901 to the battle in 2009, The Egg Bowl covers the Ole Miss-Mississippi State rivalry in depth. For each game the narrative includes every scoring drive, every player who crossed the goal line, and every final score. More than 150 photos illustrate the intensity of action on the field and capture the players and exploits faithful fans will always remember.This new paperback edition features full accounts of the games in 2007, 2008, and 2009, including new photos and updated statistics. For the booster who demands to know every statistic, The Egg Bowl creates the ultimate reference. Which player has scored the most touchdowns? Who rushed for the longest run or threw the longest touchdown pass? How many kickoffs have been returned for touchdowns? Why is November 30 of consequence? Which two men have coached at both schools? And surprisingly, which three players have lettered at Mississippi State and Ole Miss?The intensity of the rivalry cannot be understated. Student leaders created the treasured Golden Egg, trophy of the yearly contest, to quell frequent fisticuffs in the stands. While intended to cool the fervor, the Egg has been controversially remodeled, refurbished, and even kidnapped. The story continually simmers. This ideal gift for the football fanatic will only stoke those passions.

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1617030740

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Fan

By: Danny Rhodes

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Fan

By: Danny Rhodes

Rhodes' depiction of disaster and ensuring PTSD has the ring of authenticity: he was at Hillsborough that fateful day" DAILY MAIL "A remarkable thing to read. It has immense power and is utterly compelling" SCOTT PACK In 1989, 18-year-old John Finch spends his Saturdays following Nottingham Forest up and down the country, and the rest of the week trudging the streets of his hometown as a postal worker. Leading inexorably towards the FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough, the worst sporting disaster on British history, 'Fan' glides between 1989 and 2004, when the true impact of this tragic day becomes evident. Fan is a book about personal and collective tragedy. It's about growing up and not growing up, about manhood and about what makes a man, and about football's role in reflecting a society never more than a brick's throw away from shattering point. Dark, haunting and deeply personal, Danny Rhodes' heart-felt novel explodes with gut-wrenching emotion and exposes how disaster can not only affect a life, but change its course for ever.

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1909807818

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The Long Covid Handbook

By: Gez Medinger,Danny Altmann

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The Long Covid Handbook

By: Gez Medinger,Danny Altmann

Understand, manage, and treat Long Covid. Reports suggest that over 100m people around the world are living with Long Covid (more than 1.5m in the UK) yet reliable, clear information and guidance remains scarce. This book is the definitive guide to understanding, managing and treating the condition. Written by the world's leading immunologist Professor Danny Altmann and expert patient Gez Medinger, The Long Covid Handbook translates cutting-edge science, patient-led research and practical guidance with clarity. This book will equip you with expert information and advice on: - Long Covid's 200 symptoms, which include fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness and more - Tips for recovery - Which treatments are most effective and why - Who is most susceptible to the condition and why - What we can learn about Long Covid from other chronic illnesses - The impact on mental health This is the essential guide for anyone living with the condition, as well as clinicians seeking to better understand this little-understood illness.

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1804941387

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Denial

Self-Deception, False Beliefs, and the Origins of the Human Mind

By: Ajit Varki,Danny Brower

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Denial

Self-Deception, False Beliefs, and the Origins of the Human Mind

By: Ajit Varki,Danny Brower

The history of science abounds with momentous theories that disrupted conventional wisdom and yet were eventually proven true. Ajit Varki and Danny Brower's "Mind over Reality" theory is poised to be one such idea-a concept that runs counter to commonly-held notions about human evolution but that may hold the key to understanding why humans evolved as we did, leaving all other related species far behind. At a chance meeting in 2005, Brower, a geneticist, posed an unusual idea to Varki that he believed could explain the origins of human uniqueness among the world's species: Why is there no humanlike elephant or humanlike dolphin, despite millions of years of evolutionary opportunity? Why is it that humans alone can understand the minds of others? Haunted by their encounter, Varki tried years later to contact Brower only to discover that he had died unexpectedly. Inspired by an incomplete manuscript Brower left behind, Denial presents a radical new theory on the origins of our species. It was not, the authors argue, a biological leap that set humanity apart from other species, but a psychological one: namely, the uniquely human ability to deny reality in the face of inarguable evidence-including the willful ignorance of our own inevitable deaths. The awareness of our own mortality could have caused anxieties that resulted in our avoiding the risks of competing to procreate-an evolutionary dead-end. Humans therefore needed to evolve a mechanism for overcoming this hurdle: the denial of reality. As a consequence of this evolutionary quirk we now deny any aspects of reality that are not to our liking-we smoke cigarettes, eat unhealthy foods, and avoid exercise, knowing these habits are a prescription for an early death. And so what has worked to establish our species could be our undoing if we continue to deny the consequences of unrealistic approaches to everything from personal health to financial risk-taking to climate change. On the other hand reality-denial affords us many valuable attributes, such as optimism, confidence, and courage in the face of long odds. Presented in homage to Brower's original thinking, Denial offers a powerful warning about the dangers inherent in our remarkable ability to ignore reality-a gift that will either lead to our downfall, or continue to be our greatest asset.

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Twelve

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1455511927

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