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Samuel Butler against the Professionals

Rethinking Lamarckism 1860-1900

By: David Gillott

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Samuel Butler against the Professionals

Rethinking Lamarckism 1860-1900

By: David Gillott

In the wake of the 2009 Darwin bicentenary, Samuel Butler (1835-1902) is becoming as well known for his public attack on Darwin's character and the basis of his scientific authority as for his novels Erewhon and The Way of All Flesh. In the first monograph devoted to Butler's ideas for over twenty years, David Gillott offers a much-needed reappraisal of Butler's work and shows how Lamarckian ideas pervaded the whole of Butler's wide-ranging ouevre, and not merely his evolutionary theory. In particular, he argues that Lamarckism was the foundation on which Butler's attempt to undermine professional authority in a variety of disciplines was based. Samuel Butler against the Professionals provides new insight into a fascinating but often misunderstood writer, and on the surprisingly broad application of Lamarckian ideas in the decades following publication of the Origin of Species.

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1351550179

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The Boatman and the Traitor

The Pinkerton Files, Volume 5

By: David Luchuk

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The Boatman and the Traitor

The Pinkerton Files, Volume 5

By: David Luchuk

The Pinkerton Files sets real cases of America's first detective in a world of radical inventions driving a bitterly divided nation to war. These stories, which inspired the audio series narrated by Battlestar Galactica 's Michael Hogan, blend true events into an alternate setting where history has not turned out the way we know it. Agency founder Allan Pinkerton suspects a conspiracy is mounting against him and his operatives. Every step they take toward solving a series of seemingly disconnected crimes draws them deeper into a conflict that will be their downfall. If he allows them to become embroiled in the Civil War, they will never find their way out. As enemies emerge and the real danger takes shape, though, Allan sees that the only way to survive the war may be to join it. The Boatman and The Traitor begins with Allan losing his son in the giant fire consuming New York. His clumsy work as a spy leads him to betray his own principles and, when a simple case unravels into a deadly plot, Allan sees the truth. A convoy of slave ships headed to Washington is part of something more dangerous than he ever imagined. As his best efforts come to nothing, Allan must trust his son's life to a sworn enemy and a prototype machine.

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Joe Books Ltd

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1927854768

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Do You Believe in Magic?

Baseball and America in the Groundbreaking Year of 1966

By: David Krell

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Do You Believe in Magic?

Baseball and America in the Groundbreaking Year of 1966

By: David Krell

A unique and dynamic look at a pivotal year in American history and culture. There were seismic shifts taking place in 1966. The Supreme Court’s Miranda warnings decision. A World Series upset. Jacqueline Susann’s salacious best seller Valley of the Dolls. The television debut of Batman. Five successful missions in NASA’s Project Gemini. It was truly a momentous year in America. In Do You Believe in Magic? Baseball and America in the Groundbreaking Year of 1966, David Krell goes beyond the headlines to reveal the importance of this underappreciated year in history. Using the baseball season as a unifying thread, Krell also examines the Space Race, television, film, politics, music, and more, revealing that innovation was the common theme during this extraordinary time. With a vivid narrative, archival photos, exclusive interviews, and contemporary news accounts, Do You Believe in Magic? presents the powerful stories and impactful moments from a fascinating year that transformed America forever.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538159449

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The Pinkerton Files Five-Book Bundle

Lincoln and the Golden Circle, Bucholz and the Blockade, A Burglar's Fate, The Sleepwalker and the Spy, and The Boatman and the Traitor

By: David Luchuk

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The Pinkerton Files Five-Book Bundle

Lincoln and the Golden Circle, Bucholz and the Blockade, A Burglar's Fate, The Sleepwalker and the Spy, and The Boatman and the Traitor

By: David Luchuk

The Pinkerton Files sets real cases of America's first detective in a world of radical inventions driving a bitterly divided nation to war. These stories, which inspired the audio series narrated by Battlestar Galactica 's Michael Hogan, blend true events into an alternate setting where history has not turned out the way we know it. Agency founder Allan Pinkerton suspects a conspiracy is mounting against him and his operatives. Every step they take toward solving a series of seemingly disconnected crimes draws them deeper into a conflict that will be their downfall. If he allows them to become embroiled in the Civil War, they will never find their way out. As enemies emerge and the real danger takes shape, though, Allan sees that the only way to survive the war may be to join it. This five-book bundle includes Lincoln and the Golden Circle, Bucholz and the Blockade, A Burglar's Fate, The Sleepwalker and the Spy, and The Boatman and the Traitor.

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Joe Books Ltd

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1927854776

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Social Science and Historical Perspectives

Society, Science, and Ways of Knowing

By: Jack David Eller

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Social Science and Historical Perspectives

Society, Science, and Ways of Knowing

By: Jack David Eller

This accessible book introduces the story of ‘social science’, with coverage of history, politics, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and geography. Key questions include: How and why did the social sciences originate and differentiate? How are they related to older traditions that have defined Western civilization? What is the unique perspective or ‘way of knowing’ of each social science? What are the challenges—and alternatives—to the social sciences as they stand in the twenty-first century? Eller explains the origin, evolution, methods, and the main figures, literature, concepts, and theories in each discipline. The chapters also feature a range of contemporary examples, with consideration given to how the disciplines address present-day issues.

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Routledge

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1317198247

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Scottish-American Gravestones, 1700-1900

By: David Dobson

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Scottish-American Gravestones, 1700-1900

By: David Dobson

An alphabetical list of gravestone inscriptions of Scots dying overseas before 1855.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806348038

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Treating Internalizing Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Core Techniques and Strategies

By: Douglas W. Nangle,David J. Hansen,Rachel L. Grover,Julie Newman Kingery,Cynthia Suveg

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Treating Internalizing Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Core Techniques and Strategies

By: Douglas W. Nangle,David J. Hansen,Rachel L. Grover,Julie Newman Kingery,Cynthia Suveg

Identifying 13 core techniques and strategies that cut across all available evidence-based treatments for child and adolescent mood and anxiety disorders, this book provides theoretical rationales, step-by-step implementation guidelines, and rich clinical examples. Therapists can flexibly draw from these elements to tailor interventions to specific clients, or can use the book as an instructive companion to any treatment manual. Coverage includes exposure tasks, cognitive strategies, problem solving, modeling, relaxation, psychoeducation, social skills training, praise and rewards, activity scheduling, self-monitoring, goal setting, homework, and maintenance and relapse prevention.

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Guilford Publications

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1462526268

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Dodgers in the Hall of Fame

By: Raymond P. Sinibaldi,Kerry Keene,David Hickey

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Dodgers in the Hall of Fame

By: Raymond P. Sinibaldi,Kerry Keene,David Hickey

Among the most successful franchises in the long and glorious history of baseball, the Dodgers have captured 25 pennants and have been crowned world champions seven times; only five teams in history have claimed more World Series titles. The Dodgers are baseball's most transformative franchise. In 1947, Jackie Robinson changed the face of baseball and America. They built Dodgertown in 1948; became the first major-league team to own a plane; and spurred the move west in 1958, where Sandy Koufax redefined pitching dominance. Herein lies the story of the men who have worn Dodger blue on their way to becoming baseball immortals, forever enshrined in Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439677913

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The Sleepwalker and the Spy

The Pinkerton Files, Volume 4

By: David Luchuk

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The Sleepwalker and the Spy

The Pinkerton Files, Volume 4

By: David Luchuk

The Pinkerton Files sets real cases of America's first detective in a world of radical inventions driving a bitterly divided nation to war. These stories, which inspired the audio series narrated by Battlestar Galactica 's Michael Hogan, blend true events into an alternate setting where history has not turned out the way we know it. Agency founder Allan Pinkerton suspects a conspiracy is mounting against him and his operatives. Every step they take toward solving a series of seemingly disconnected crimes draws them deeper into a conflict that will be their downfall. If he allows them to become embroiled in the Civil War, they will never find their way out. As enemies emerge and the real danger takes shape, though, Allan sees that the only way to survive the war may be to join it. The Sleepwalker and The Spy opens with Allan taking his first assignment as a secret agent of the White House. President Lincoln pulls the army back to Washington where a convoy of slave ships is set to land. Allan must ensure the convoy's safe journey north but his operatives are stretched beyond their limit. Allan faces the cruel business of espionage and, after a fire breaks out in New York City, the old detective realizes he is in over his head.

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Joe Books Ltd

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192785475X

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1962

Baseball and America in the Time of JFK

By: David Krell

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1962

Baseball and America in the Time of JFK

By: David Krell

An engaging history of the 1962 baseball season and a tumultuous American year.

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U of Nebraska Press

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080329087X

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The Scots in Australia

By: Malcolm David Prentis

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The Scots in Australia

By: Malcolm David Prentis

This is a highly descriptive account of the Scots in Australia from 1788 to the present. It shows that the Scots have made a major contribution to all aspects of Australian life. It is aimed at non-specialist general readers, although much of the audience will be Scottish."-- Provided by publisher.

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UNSW Press

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1921410213

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The Midsummer Classic

The Complete History of Baseball's All-Star Game

By: David Vincent,Lyle Spatz,David W. Smith

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The Midsummer Classic

The Complete History of Baseball's All-Star Game

By: David Vincent,Lyle Spatz,David W. Smith

Examines the history of All-Star baseball, providing play-by-plays, rosters, and box scores of each game; and discusses how All-Star games have been influenced by racial integration, expansion teams, and the designated hitter.

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0803292732

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Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow

My Life as a Country Vet

By: Dr. Jan Pol,David Fisher

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Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow

My Life as a Country Vet

By: Dr. Jan Pol,David Fisher

The star of The Incredible Dr. Pol shares his amusing, and often poignant, tales from his four decades as a vet in rural Michigan. Dr. Jan Pol is not your typical veterinarian. Born and raised the Netherlands on a dairy farm, he is the star of Nat Geo Wild’s hit show The Incredible Dr. Pol and has been treating animals in rural Michigan since the 1970s. Dr. Pol’s more than 20,000 patients have ranged from white mice to 2600-pound horses and everything in between. From the time he was twelve years old and helped deliver a litter of piglets on his family’s farm to the incredible moments captured on his hit TV show, Dr. Pol has amassed a wealth of stories of what it’s like caring for this menagerie of animals. He shares his own story of growing up surrounded by animals, training to be a vet in the Netherlands, and moving to Michigan to open his first practice in a pre fab house. He has established himself as an empathetic yet no-nonsense vet who isn’t afraid to make the difficult decisions in order to do what’s best for his patients—and their hard-working owners. A sick pet can bring heartache, but a sick cow or horse could threaten the very livelihood of a farmer whose modest profits are dependent on healthy livestock. Reminiscent of the classic books of James Herriot, Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow is a charming, fascinating, and funny memoir that will delight animal lovers everywhere.

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Penguin

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1592409121

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The Ba'th and the Creation of Modern Syria (RLE Syria)

By: David Roberts

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The Ba'th and the Creation of Modern Syria (RLE Syria)

By: David Roberts

This book traces the development of modern Syria focusing on the contribution of the Ba’th party and Ba’thist ideology. It examines the roots of the Ba’th in the intellectual ferment of the 1940s and charts its growing influence on Syrian politics. Special attention is devoted to the crucial Sixth Congress of the Ba’th Party in 1963 and the key ideological document, the Muntalaqat, produced by Michel Aflaq. After 1963 the military became increasingly dominant until Hafiz al-Asad came to power in 1970. Since then the Party has been less dominant internally but Syria itself has established a pivotal position in regional affairs. The book concludes by reviewing the prospects for Syria after Asad and the potential for a Ba’thist revival.

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Routledge

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1317818539

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Spitter

Baseball's Notorious Gaylord Perry

By: David Vaught

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Spitter

Baseball's Notorious Gaylord Perry

By: David Vaught

Finalist for the 2023 CASEY Award Gaylord Jackson Perry was born in 1938 as the younger son of a tobacco sharecropper in Martin County, North Carolina. He and his older brother Jim grew up against a background of backbreaking work six days a week in a community that boasted not a single paved road until the 1950s. Their only relaxation was playing baseball, first with their father and later at school. While both brothers would go on to succeed as pitchers in major league baseball, for Gaylord, success would require a lot of perseverance and an almost equal amount of subterfuge. After a couple of lackluster seasons with the San Francisco Giants, he learned from bullpen-mate Bob Shaw how to throw the illegal spitball. More importantly, he learned to control the tricky pitch and to conceal it from suspicious umpires, opposing managers, and baffled batters. When he finally broke out the spitter in a victory by attrition in a marathon, 32-inning, nine-hour doubleheader against the Mets in May 1964, his destiny was set. The Hall of Famer would go on to a 314–265 win-loss record, with a 3.11 earned-run average and 3,534 career strikeouts, becoming the first pitcher in major league history to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues. Sports historian David Vaught has mined archival and public records, game statistics, media accounts, and previously published works—including Perry’s 1974 autobiography—to compile the first critical biography of a player as famous for his wry humor and downhome banter as for his trademark illegal pitch. Written for baseball fans and American sports historians, Spitter: Baseball’s Notorious Gaylord Perry provides new insights and genuine enjoyment of the game for a wide range of readers.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1648430651

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This Day in Baseball

A Day-by-day Record of the Events that Shaped the Game

By: David Nemec,Scott Flatow

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This Day in Baseball

A Day-by-day Record of the Events that Shaped the Game

By: David Nemec,Scott Flatow

A day-by-day collection of facts, trivia, and history that highlight the game of baseball from its beginnings to the present day.

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1589793803

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The Fenway Effect

A Cultural History of the Boston Red Sox

By: David Krell

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The Fenway Effect

A Cultural History of the Boston Red Sox

By: David Krell

David Krell chronicles the cultural impact of the Boston Red Sox on business, media, and the National Pastime with engaging stories and anecdotes about the team's rich history beyond the field.

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U of Nebraska Press

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149623233X

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When I Left Home

My Story

By: Buddy Guy,David Ritz

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When I Left Home

My Story

By: Buddy Guy,David Ritz

According to Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and the late Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy is the greatest blues guitarist of all time. An enormous influence on these musicians as well as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck, he is the living embodiment of Chicago blues. Guy's epic story stands at the absolute nexus of modern blues. He came to Chicago from rural Louisiana in the fifties—the very moment when urban blues were electrifying our culture. He was a regular session player at Chess Records. Willie Dixon was his mentor. He was a sideman in the bands of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. He and Junior Wells formed a band of their own. In the sixties, he became a recording star in his own right. When I Left Home tells Guy's picaresque story in his own unique voice, that of a storyteller who remembers everything, including blues masters in their prime and the exploding, evolving culture of music that happened all around him.

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Hachette+ORM

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0306821079

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9780306821073

The Official Rules of Baseball Illustrated

An Irreverent Look at the Rules of Baseball and How They Came to Be What They Are Today

By: David Nemec

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The Official Rules of Baseball Illustrated

An Irreverent Look at the Rules of Baseball and How They Came to Be What They Are Today

By: David Nemec

Completely updated and expanded through the 2019 baseball season! In a game that has been our national pastime since the 1850s, there have been countless changes, additions and adaptations to the rules of baseball. But while the sport has altered considerably in recent years, its essence is still deeply rooted in its early history. Completely revised and updated through the 2019 baseball season, David Nemec has brought back into print his renowned book The Official Rules of Baseball Illustrated. Along with providing a thorough investigation into the rules of the game and how they came to be, Nemec explains the reasoning behind many of the modifications, both large and small, and in so doing furnishes numerous examples of the specific instances that led to a particular rule being created afresh, rewritten or excised from the rule book entirely. Whether we’re talking about the uproarious “Pine Tar Game,” harrowing home plate collisions, or the constant fine tuning through the years to maintain an equilibrium between hitting and pitching, fans of all ages are given a comprehensive handbook of the pivotal incidents that shaped the game as we know it today. But The Official Rules of Baseball Illustrated is much more than a textbook on the rules. It is rich with illustrative anecdotes throughout the game’s long history that feature many of baseball’s most famous players, umpires and teams as well as some of its most unsung. With photographs that help bring to life some of the movers and shakers in the ways the game has evolved over time, all fans of the sport will welcome adding this book to their libraries. As The Glory of Their Times author Lawrence S. Ritter said, “This is one of the most entertaining baseball books I have read in a very long time. Any baseball fan, young or old, will find it fun...”

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Simon and Schuster

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1683583248

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9781683583240

The Hidden Game of Baseball

A Revolutionary Approach to Baseball and Its Statistics

By: John Thorn,Pete Palmer,David Reuther

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The Hidden Game of Baseball

A Revolutionary Approach to Baseball and Its Statistics

By: John Thorn,Pete Palmer,David Reuther

First published in 1984, The Hidden Game of Baseball ushered in the sabermetric revolution by demonstrating that we were thinking about baseball stats--and thus the game itself--all wrong. This brand-new edition retains the body of the original, with its rich, accessible analysis rooted in a deep love of baseball, while adding a new introduction by the authors tracing the book's influence over the years.

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University of Chicago Press

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022624248X

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Still Pitching

Musings from the Mound and the Microphone

By: Jim Kaat,Phil Pepe,Joe Torre,David Halberstam

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Still Pitching

Musings from the Mound and the Microphone

By: Jim Kaat,Phil Pepe,Joe Torre,David Halberstam

He pitched to Ted Williams and Tony Gwynn. His career spanned three commissioners, four decades and five times in six cities. Before he becomes elected to the baseball Hall of Fame, learn about the fascinating career of one of the most unheralded hurlers.

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Triumph Books

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1623681618

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The Letters of David Hume:

By: David Hume

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The Letters of David Hume:

By: David Hume

J. Y. T. Greig's two-volume edition, first published in 1932, presents the correspondence of one of the great men of the 18th century. This second volume contains David Hume's letters from 1766 to 1776. Hume correspondents include such famous thinkers and public figures as Jean-JacquesRousseau, Adam Smith, James Boswell, and Benjamin Franklin. The edition offers a rich picture of the man and his age, and is a uniquely valuable resource to anyone with an interest in early modern thought.

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0199693250

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Who Intervenes?

Ethnic Conflict and Interstate Crisis

By: David Carment,Patrick James,Zeynep Taydas

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Who Intervenes?

Ethnic Conflict and Interstate Crisis

By: David Carment,Patrick James,Zeynep Taydas

The book includes a comparative analysis of five case studies: India and Sri Lanka, Somalia and Ethiopia, Malaysia and the Thai Malay (a non-intervention), the immediate aftermath of the breakup of Yugoslavia, and Greece and Turkey with Cyprus. The case histories produce strong support for the relevance of the typology and catalysts. Ethnic composition, institutional constraint, and ethnic affinity and cleavage are very useful factors in distinguishing both the likelihood and form of intervention.

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Ohio State University Press

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0814210139

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Corporate Social Opportunity!

Seven Steps to Make Corporate Social Responsibility Work for your Business

By: David Grayson,Adrian Hodges

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Corporate Social Opportunity!

Seven Steps to Make Corporate Social Responsibility Work for your Business

By: David Grayson,Adrian Hodges

This practical guide is designed to help business leaders and their managers understand how to assess the impact of corporate social responsibility factors on their core business strategy and operations, and help them identify and prioritize between subsequent options and resulting business opportunities

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Routledge

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1351280872

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Regional Hegemons

Threat Perception And Strategic Response

By: David J Myers

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Regional Hegemons

Threat Perception And Strategic Response

By: David J Myers

The bitter U.S. experience in Vietnam and the pain inflicted on theSoviet Union by its Afghanistan adventure have caused Washington andMoscow to rethink the costs and benefits of unilateral military interventionon behalf of threatened clients, especially in the third world. Also, asthe Cold War winds down, the crusading spirit that has driven superpowercompetition since the end of World War II appears increasingly anachronistic.Expenditures by the superpowers in pursuit of military superiority,or even to ensure parity, are now criticized for the security theydo not provide or for detracting from economic growth. The lattercriticism has grown in importance as the U.S. economy has confrontednew challenges from Japan and Germany and as the Soviet economystruggles to avoid collapse. Thus when Saddam Hussein's August 1990invasion of Kuwait challenged the political and economic status quo inthe oil-rich Middle East, neither the United States nor the Soviet Unionresponded unilaterally. Cooperatively they crafted an international consensusto confront the challenge.

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1000309452

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