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Going Beyond the Waterfall

Managing Scope Effectively Across the Project Life Cycle

By: Barbara Davis,Darren Radford

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Going Beyond the Waterfall

Managing Scope Effectively Across the Project Life Cycle

By: Barbara Davis,Darren Radford

“...the authors provide very sound and realistic advice for the types of projects envisaged, not necessarily only IT projects. For readers in senior positions, the book provides a good read and actionable advice and templates for advancing the cause of the enterprise at its upper levels. After all, as the authors observe, ‘The next decade of digital business will see continued pressure for organizations to react quickly to changing conditions in the economy, market, and competition’.” —R. Max Wideman, Fellow, PMI Every year technology projects face hard decisions about how to mitigate risk and address challenges as teams work on creating useful solutions to deliver promised business value. Those decisions impact scope at every step and help to evolve it until the final product is delivered and implemented. Scope can longer be set in stone! This book will help project teams understand how and when scope changes and evolves as a part of a living-development process by answering the ultimate question: “Are we doing the right things the right way?” Going Beyond the Waterfall explains how to define scope at the outset of a project. It provides a solid model for predicting and managing solution scope across a project life cycle where the decisions and actions of every team member contribute to that evolutionary process. In addition, it identifies the impacts that key tasks and activities will have on scope and how each can be managed effectively to prevent unnecessary scope creep and reduce run-away projects.

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160427090X

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Supernatural Lore of Southern Utah

By: Darren M. Edwards

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Supernatural Lore of Southern Utah

By: Darren M. Edwards

Explore humanity through what haunt us in Supernatural Lore of Southern Utah! From the fanciful and revelatory to the horrifying and sorrowful, the folklore of Southern Utah hints at a complex history. Whether spiritual or spooky, home-grown legends are a window to understanding local culture. Visit Grafton, Utah's most haunted ghost town. Explore what haunts Southern Utah University in Cedar City, the St. George Temple and Touquerville's "murder house." Learn about skinwalkers and the theft of Native American beliefs. Examine the numerous urban legends surrounding Route 666, "The Devil's Highway." Uncover the secrets of the Mountain Meadows Massacre and the curse of Escalante Petrified Forest. Drawing on information from over two hundred interviews, Darren M. Edwards investigates the tales and myths that permeate and persist in communities throughout red rock country.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439676135

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Criminology

A Sociological Introduction

By: Eamon Carrabine,Pam Cox,Isabel Crowhurst,Anna Di Ronco,Pete Fussey,Anna Sergi,Nigel South,Darren Thiel,Jackie Turton

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Criminology

A Sociological Introduction

By: Eamon Carrabine,Pam Cox,Isabel Crowhurst,Anna Di Ronco,Pete Fussey,Anna Sergi,Nigel South,Darren Thiel,Jackie Turton

Comprehensive, critical and accessible, Criminology: A Sociological Introduction offers an authoritative overview of the study of criminology, from early theoretical perspectives to pressing contemporary issues such as the globalisation of crime, crimes against the environment, terrorism and cybercrime. Authored by an internationally renowned and experienced group of authors in the Department of Sociology at the University of Essex, this is a truly international criminology text that delves into areas that other texts may only reference. It includes substantive chapters on the following topics: • Histories of crime; • Theoretical approaches to crime and the issue of social change; • Victims and victimisation; • Crime, emotion and social psychology; • Drugs, alcohol, health and crime; • Criminal justice and the sociology of punishment; • Green criminology; • Crime and the media; • Terrorism, state crime and human rights. The new edition fuses global perspectives in criminology from the contexts of post-Brexit Britain and America in the age of Trump, and from the Global South. It contains new chapters on cybercrime; crimes of the powerful; organised crime; life-course approaches to understanding delinquency and desistance; and futures of crime, control and criminology. Each chapter includes a series of critical thinking questions, suggestions for further study and a list of useful websites and resources. The book also contains a glossary of the criminological terms and concepts used in the book. It is the perfect text for students looking for a broad, critical and international introduction to criminology, and it is essential reading for those looking to expand their ‘criminological imagination’.

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Routledge

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1351343823

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Hunting Monsters

Cryptozoology and the Reality Behind the Myths

By: Darren Naish

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Hunting Monsters

Cryptozoology and the Reality Behind the Myths

By: Darren Naish

The Loch Ness Monster. The Yeti. Bigfoot. These are just some of the iconic mythical creatures studied by the discipline of 'cryptozoology'. The idea of mysterious and terrifying creatures goes back centuries. They are known by the experts as cryptids. Today, these legendary beings continue to capture our imaginations. Discover the fascinating and often bizarre stories of real life monsters and the scientists who strove to separate the fact from fiction. In Hunting Monsters, Palaeozoological researcher Professor Darren Naish explores the fascinating science behind these elusive monsters - a science known as 'cryptozoology'. Bizarre stories of ancient sea-monsters and resurgent dinosaurs are explored in this concise book, taking into account the theories of Belgian zoologist Bernard Heuvelmans, the man responsible for coining the term 'cryptozoology', as well as modern day zoologists like John MacKinnon whose research sheds light into this novel field of work. Whether it is the monsters or the humans behind the story, this is a gripping tale of mystery and legend sure to enlighten you in the strange realms of cryptozoology.

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Arcturus Publishing

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1784281913

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9781784281915

The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

By: Darren Oldridge

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The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

By: Darren Oldridge

The Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of art. Today he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Christian Devil through the history of ideas and the lives of real people.

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Oxford University Press

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0199580995

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9780199580996

Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

By: Darren Hudson Hick

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Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

By: Darren Hudson Hick

Guiding readers through major problems, issues and debates in aesthetics, this is a bias-free introduction for students studying the philosophy of art for the first time. Each chapter of the book begins by considering a particular work of art - from contemporary conceptual art, through literature to TV soap operas - to help students understand and explore key philosophical discussions and ideas. Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art covers such topics as: definitions and the ontology of art; interpretation and intention; aesthetic properties and evaluation; emotion and the arts; art and morality; natural, environmental, and everyday aesthetics. Chapter summaries and outlines help to navigate the major topics covered, while annotated guides to further reading and 'unresolved questions' sections help to encourage and animate study and discussion beyond the text. For those seeking to master the subject this is the most complete introduction available.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1441127801

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Criminology

A Sociological Introduction

By: Eamonn Carrabine,Pamela Cox,Pete Fussey,Dick Hobbs,Nigel South,Darren Thiel,Jackie Turton

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Criminology

A Sociological Introduction

By: Eamonn Carrabine,Pamela Cox,Pete Fussey,Dick Hobbs,Nigel South,Darren Thiel,Jackie Turton

Building on the success of the second edition, Criminology: A Sociological Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of the study of criminology, from early theoretical perspectives to pressing contemporary issues such as the globalization of crime, crimes against the environment and state crime. Authored by an internationally renowned and experienced group of authors in the Sociology department at Essex University, this is a truly international criminology text that delves into areas that other texts may only reference. This new edition will have increased coverage of psychosocial theory, as well as more consideration of the social, political and economic contexts of crime in the post-financial-crisis world. Focusing on emerging areas in global criminology, such as green crime, state crime and cyber crime, this book is essential reading for criminology students looking to expand their understanding of crime and the world in which they live.

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825

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Routledge

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1136179550

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9781136179556

Review of the Eustrophinae (Coleoptera, Tetratomidae) of America north of Mexico

By: Darren A. Pollock

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Review of the Eustrophinae (Coleoptera, Tetratomidae) of America north of Mexico

By: Darren A. Pollock

Based on examination of more than 6,600 adult specimens, this work treats the Nearctic fauna of Eustrophinae (Tetratomidae), a relatively obscure, but potentially ecologically significant, group of beetles associated with wood-rotting fungi in most forest ecosystems. Five genera and 12 species are recognized: Pseudoholostrophus (Pseudoholostrophus) impressicollis (LeConte), P. (Holostrophinus) discolor (Horn), Holostrophus bifasciatus (Say), Eustrophus tomentosus Say, Eustrophopsis confinis (LeConte), E. bicolor (Fabricius), E. brunneimarginatus (Dury), E. indistinctus (LeConte), E. arizonensis (Horn), E. ornatus (Van Dyke), and Synstrophus repandus (Horn). A new species, Eustrophopsis crowdyi is described from southern Arizona. An identification key, supplemented with color photographs of the body (dorsal and lateral), frontal view of head, prosternal process and other structural features, is presented. Distribution maps of known geographical ranges in Canada and the United States (and Mexico for three southern species) are included, supplemented by detailed locality data. In addition to the taxonomic analyses, preliminary comments are made on the biogeography of the Nearctic Eustrophinae, as well as their natural history and ecological importance in forest habitats.

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PenSoft Publishers LTD

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9546426334

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9789546426338

Controversies in ACL Reconstruction, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

By: Darren L. Johnson

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Controversies in ACL Reconstruction, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

By: Darren L. Johnson

ACL reconstruction remains one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed today. This issue will discuss controversies that can arise. Articles to be included are: Diagnosis of ACL Injury: Epidemiology, mechanism of injury patterns, history, PE, and ancillary test findings including x-ray and MRI; Anatomy of the ACL: Gross, arthroscopic, and Radiographic as a basis of ACL surgery; Graft selection in ACL surgery: Who gets what and why; Management of the ACL injured knee in the skeletally immature athlete; Indications for Two-incision (outside in) ACL Surgery and many more exciting articles!

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323482910

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9780323482912

The Ranger Ideal Volume 3

Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1898-1987

By: Darren L. Ivey

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The Ranger Ideal Volume 3

Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1898-1987

By: Darren L. Ivey

Established in Waco in 1968, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum honors the iconic Texas Rangers, a service that has existed, in one form or another, since 1823. Thirty-one individuals—whose lives span more than two centuries—have been enshrined in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. They have become legendary symbols of Texas and the American West. In The Ranger Ideal Volume 3, Darren L. Ivey presents capsule biographies of the twelve inductees who served Texas in the twentieth century. In the first portion of the book, Ivey describes the careers of the “Big Four” Ranger captains—Will L. Wright, Frank Hamer, Tom R. Hickman, and Manuel “Lone Wolf” Gonzaullas—as well as those of Charles E. Miller and Marvin “Red” Burton. Ivey then moves into the mid-century and discusses Robert A. Crowder, John J. Klevenhagen, Clinton T. Peoples, and James E. Riddles. Ivey concludes with Bobby Paul Doherty and Stanley K. Guffey, both of whom gave their lives in the line of duty. Using primary records and reliable secondary sources, and rejecting apocryphal tales, The Ranger Ideal presents the true stories of these intrepid men who enforced the law with gallantry, grit, and guns. This Volume 3 is the finale in a three-volume series covering all of the Texas Rangers inducted in the Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas.

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University of North Texas Press

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157441853X

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9781574418538

Perfecting the Constitution

The Case for the Article V Amendment Process

By: Darren Patrick Guerra

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Perfecting the Constitution

The Case for the Article V Amendment Process

By: Darren Patrick Guerra

He who can change the Constitution controls the Constitution. So who does control the Constitution? The answer has always been: “the people.” The people control the Constitution via the Article V amending process outlined in the Constitution itself. Changes can only be made through Article V and its formal procedures. Article V has always provided a means of perfecting the Constitution in an explicit, democratically authentic, prudent, and deliberative manner. In addition to changing the Constitution Article V also allowed the people to perfect and preserve their Constitution at the same time. In recent years Article V has come under attack by influential legal scholars who criticize it for being too difficult, undemocratic, and too formal. Such scholars advocate for ignoring Article V in favor of elite adaptation of the Constitution or popular amendment through national referendums. In making their case, critics also assume that Article V is an unimportant and expendable part of the Constitutional structure. One notable scholar called the Constitution “imbecilic” because of Article V. This book shows that, to the contrary, Article V is a unique and powerful extension of the American tradition of written constitutionalism. It was a logical extension of American constitutional development and it was a powerful tool used by the Federalists to argue for ratification of the new Constitution. Since then it has served as a means of “perfecting” the US Constitution for over 200 years via a wide range of amendments. Contrary to contemporary critics, the historical evidence shows Article V to be a vital element in the Constitutional architecture, not an expendable or ancillary piece. This book defends Article V against critics by showing that it is neither too difficult, undemocratic, nor too formal. Furthermore, a positive case is made that Article V remains the most clear and powerful way to register the sovereign desires of the American public with regard to alterations of their fundamental law. In the end, Article V is an essential bulwark to maintaining a written Constitution that secures the rights of the people against both elites and themselves.

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Lexington Books

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0739183869

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9780739183861

The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

By: Darren Oldridge

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The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

By: Darren Oldridge

Why do the innocent suffer in a world created by a loving God? Does this mean that God cannot prevent this suffering, despite His supposed omnipotence? Or is God not loving after all? This in brief is 'the problem of evil'. The Devil provides one solution to this problem: his rebellion against God and hatred of His works is responsible for evil. The Christian Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of art. Today he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Devil in the history of ideas and the lives of real people. Darren Oldridge shows us that he is a more important figure in western history than is often appreciated, and also a richly complex and contradictory one. Oldridge focuses on three main themes: the idea of the Devil being integral to western thought from the early Middle Ages to the beginnings of modernity; the principle of 'demonic inversion' (the idea that as the eternal leader of the opposition, the Devil represents the mirror image of goodness); and the multiplicity and instability of ideas about the Devil. While belief in the Devil has declined, the idea of an abstract force of evil is still remarkably strong. Oldridge concludes by exploring 'demonological' ways of thinking in our own time, including allegations of 'satanic ritual abuse' and the on-going 'war on terror'. 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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OUP Oxford

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0191633534

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9780191633539

Parks Directory of the United States

By: Darren L. Smith

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Parks Directory of the United States

By: Darren L. Smith

Omnigraphics' Parks Directory of the United States is a guide to our national and state park systems, national forests and grasslands, national wildlife refuges, national trails, national scenic byways, national heritage areas and national marine sanctuaries, covering all 50 states and U.S. Territories. It provides more than 5,270 listings." "For each site included, the Parks Directory offers details on location, size, facilities, activities, and special features, as well as addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and web sites. This edition also includes 56 maps."--BOOK JACKET.

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0780809327

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9780780809321

Going Beyond the Waterfall

Managing Scope Effectively Across the Project Life Cycle

By: Barbara Davis,Darren Radford

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Going Beyond the Waterfall

Managing Scope Effectively Across the Project Life Cycle

By: Barbara Davis,Darren Radford

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Going Beyond the Waterfall

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Supernatural Lore of Southern Utah

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Hunting Monsters

Hunting Monsters

The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

Criminology

Criminology

Review of the Eustrophinae (Coleoptera, Tetratomidae) of America north of Mexico

Review of the Eustrophinae (Coleoptera, Tetratomidae) of America north of Mexico

Controversies in ACL Reconstruction, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

Controversies in ACL Reconstruction, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

The Ranger Ideal Volume 3

The Ranger Ideal Volume 3

Perfecting the Constitution

Perfecting the Constitution

The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

Parks Directory of the United States

Parks Directory of the United States

Going Beyond the Waterfall

Going Beyond the Waterfall

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