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The Greatest Minor League

A History of the Pacific Coast League, 1903-1957

By: Dennis Snelling

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The Greatest Minor League

A History of the Pacific Coast League, 1903-1957

By: Dennis Snelling

In 1903, a small league in California defied Organized Baseball by adding teams in Portland and Seattle to become the strongest minor league of the twentieth century. Calling itself the Pacific Coast League, this outlaw association frequently outdrew its major league counterparts and continued to challenge the authority of Organized Baseball until the majors expanded into California in 1958. The Pacific Coast League introduced the world to Joe, Vince and Dom DiMaggio, Paul and Lloyd Waner, Ted Williams, Tony Lazzeri, Lefty O'Doul, Mickey Cochrane, Bobby Doerr, and many other baseball stars, all of whom originally signed with PCL teams. This thorough history of the Pacific Coast League chronicles its foremost personalities, governance, and contentious relationship with the majors, proving that the history of the game involves far more than the happenings in the American and National leagues.

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McFarland

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0786488034

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The Pacific Coast League

A Statistical History, 1903-1957

By: Dennis Snelling

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The Pacific Coast League

A Statistical History, 1903-1957

By: Dennis Snelling

The Pacific Coast League enjoyed a reputation as one of the premier minor leagues in organized baseball. Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Lefty Gomez, the Waner brothers and Ernie Lombardi were among the future Hall of Famers who played in its cozy parks. Legendary minor leaguers such as Smead Jolley, Buzz Arlett, Lefty O'Doul and Frank Shellenback made their marks in the PCL. This reference work is a season-by-season guide to the glory days of the PCL. It includes a listing of starters and primary reserves for all teams from 1903 through 1957, as well as playoff results, managerial records, and statistical leaders for each season. Complete PCL records for over 500 of the circuit's most notable players are also provided.

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McFarland

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0786400455

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9780786400454

Stories from a Sideways Glance

By: Dennis Brown

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Stories from a Sideways Glance

By: Dennis Brown

Do you always believe what you see, or do you sometimes think it’s all part of your imagination? If something is standing right in front of you, how do you know it is real? What if no one else sees it? Can you prove it? “Stories from a Sideways Glance” is a series of wonderful and engaging short stories about characters that might prove real to some readers and imaginary to others. You will likely recognize some of these characters from your own life. These gripping stories that will challenge your challenging our assumptions and push pushing us you to think beyond the normal. Does a ghost leave a footprint? How would you explain wild animals gathering to protect a child from a deranged person, or a crowd sighting a being that left no footprints in the snow? What if someone you cannot prove is real had a profound effect on changes in your life? This life is filled with contradictions. Most of the time, we rationalize these away, but some never go away. We believe what we need to, to get through the next day. One thing for sure, anything that we think is carved in stone often gets proved wrong. Better to keep an open mind, less distance to fall.

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Page Publishing Inc

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166242793X

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9781662427930

Stepping Stones

Interviews with Seamus Heaney

By: Dennis O'Driscoll,Seamus Heaney

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Stepping Stones

Interviews with Seamus Heaney

By: Dennis O'Driscoll,Seamus Heaney

Chronicles the life of twentieth-century Irish poet Seamus Heaney, from his infancy to his Nobel Prize in 1995, and also discusses his post-Nobel life, family, writings, and other related topics.

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Macmillan

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0374269831

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9780374269838

Johnny Depp

By: Dennis Abrams

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Johnny Depp

By: Dennis Abrams

Actor Johnny Depp is known for his portrayals of some of the most memorable-and offbeat-characters in film.

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Infobase Learning

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1438141203

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9781438141206

High-Interest Mini Mysteries Gr 4-5: Improve Comprehension with intriguing Mysteries intriguing in Exotic Locations!

By: Dennis E Paul

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High-Interest Mini Mysteries Gr 4-5: Improve Comprehension with intriguing Mysteries intriguing in Exotic Locations!

By: Dennis E Paul

Students follow clues, find facts, make inferences, and solve each caper! Features fascinating mysteries set in locations that are rich with historical, cultural, and geographic details. To increase fluency, pre-reading exercises introduce vocabulary and help students establish prior knowledge by providing background information. Each mystery features short, high-interest reading passages full of clues to keep even the most reluctant of readers captivated. Follow-up comprehension questions target specific reading skills including main idea, inference, drawing conclusions, sequence, reading for details, and more! Discover the magic of New York City as you visit famous places and solve intriguing mysteries with Detective Hanlon of the twenty-third precinct. Hanlon's cases take him all over this amazing city.

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Remedia Publications

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1648072925

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Work and the Well-Being of Poor Families with Children

When Work is Not Enough

By: Andrea L. Ziegert,Dennis H. Sullivan

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Work and the Well-Being of Poor Families with Children

When Work is Not Enough

By: Andrea L. Ziegert,Dennis H. Sullivan

A 2023 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic Title This work assesses the possibilities and limitations of reducing poverty among families with children by increasing the work effort of the adults in those families. Following a historical review of family poverty since 1995, the authors present several policy simulations, including increased employment, a higher minimum wage, more generous tax credits, a child allowance, and reduced childcare or medical expenses. Specific policy proposals—including the proposals of the Biden Administration—are assessed using four criteria: reducing child poverty; equitable treatment of the poorest groups; promotion of self-sufficiency; and cost-effectiveness. The authors conclude that while no single policy is able to reduce family poverty by half while meeting the other criteria, several combinations of policies have the potential to do so.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1498556787

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9781498556781

Jury Decision Making

The State of the Science

By: Dennis J. Devine

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Jury Decision Making

The State of the Science

By: Dennis J. Devine

The volume summarizes existing theories of jury decision making and identifies what we have learned about jury behavior, including the effects of specific courtroom practices, the nature of the trial, the characteristics of the participants, and the evidence itself. Making use of those foundations, Devine offers a new integrated theory of jury decision making that addresses both individual jurors and juries as a whole and discusses its ramifications for the courts"--Cover.

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NYU Press

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0814720188

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9780814720189

The Team-By-Team Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball

By: Dennis Purdy

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The Team-By-Team Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball

By: Dennis Purdy

Baseball historian, Dennis Purdy, performs the feat of marrying statistics, scholarship, biography, trivia, and anecdote to create a massively pleasurable work.

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Workman Publishing

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0761153764

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9780761153764

Friends Exposed: 1500 Fun Facts About the Show

By: Dennis Bjorklund

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Friends Exposed: 1500 Fun Facts About the Show

By: Dennis Bjorklund

Friends Exposed: 1500 Fun Facts About the Show is written by an authoritative expert who penned the most comprehensive reference book ever written on the series—Friends Behind the Scenes: Backstage Pass to the Series, A Comprehensive History. The follow-up effort, Friends Exposed, is the best source for insider facts and never-before-revealed tidbits about the sitcom that industry experts have voted the Greatest TV Series of All Time. This type of thoroughness cannot be found anywhere else in the entire Friends Universe. The first section provides insider information about the creators, cast regulars, supporting actors, and guest actors as well as cast stand-ins, crew members, scene extras, and even famous actors who auditioned for roles in the immensely popular show. The second section discusses little-known facts about the series, including behind-the-scenes activities, casting decisions, notable directors, secrets behind writing episodes, and so much more. The final section recounts numerous secrets behind the making of Friends. Every episode has a history and many contain a few skeletons in the closet. The little-known facts encompass the inspirations for episode plots, how personal experiences influenced storylines, when actors ad-libbed lines, how scenes developed and evolved, the way actors and guest stars impacted the creative process, and even the “lost” episode that was written but never filmed. There are over 3000 fun facts about the show that are sure to amaze and mystify the most die-hard and inquisitive Friends fan. Friends Exposed is an essential book for every fan of the show. It is a great conversation starter and readers are guaranteed to impress friends and family with nuggets of insider information that most Friends fans do not know. Photos included.

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Praetorian Publishing

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1005577226

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9781005577223

Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq

From the Desert Rats to the Media War

By: Dennis Alexander Abbott

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Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq

From the Desert Rats to the Media War

By: Dennis Alexander Abbott

Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq is an anecdote-packed daily diary recounting the author’s experiences as a reserve officer and media handler with 7 armored (the Desert Rats) and 19 Mechanized Brigade in 2003. A journalist in uniform, Abbott provides an insider-outsider account of British Army media ops in southern Iraq during the immediate post-conflict phase. With a sharp eye for detail, Abbott provides a behind-the-scenes account of the highs and lows of serving two ‘masters’ – his demanding military commanders on one hand and a voracious press on the other. One of his first missions is dealing with a barrage of media questions following the brutal murder of six Royal Military Police by a crazed mob in Majar al-Kabir. Abbott recalls the adrenalin-filled atmosphere when the British garrison at Basra Palace is surrounded by a crowd unleashing hundreds of rounds from their AK-47s. It’s only after a tense stand-to that the nervous troops discover that they are not under attack: the crowd is celebrating the demise of Saddam Hussein’s sons. There are plenty of lighter moments, too, as Abbott tells stories that fortunately didn’t make the news at the time. The author admits how criminal thoughts might just have briefly crossed his mind over the tens of millions of dollars flown in by the US government each week and stored feet from his camp-bed. Above all this is a vivid account of a controversial operation that cost many lives and severely tarnished the reputation of British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US leadership. Unconvinced of the merits of military action before arriving in theater, Abbott ends his tour in a positive mindset despite the failure to locate WMD. His diary is more SOS than SAS, with little of the derring-do of an Andy McNab adventure. Yet it’s just as un-put- downable. More in the tradition of Leslie Thomas’ Virgin Soldiers, it’s an honest, authentic and often funny read which has the potential to appeal beyond a niche audience. There has been no account of the British in Iraq quite like this.

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Pen and Sword Military

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1036106454

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9781036106454

The Lost Cry

By: Dennis E. Donham

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The Lost Cry

By: Dennis E. Donham

Two young women die at a private New England college twenty years apart. Yet the deaths are related by a Greek fraternity and sorority. An African-American professor and provost of the college wants to find out who's responsible, but the college president and dean of students want the investigation stopped. A mobster whose son is involved also wants it to stop and is willing to blackmail the professor to see that it is dropped. He knows something about the professor's father (who was supposedly killed while in the army) that could ruin the professor's career and reputation. But professor is willing to sacrifice all to find the truth. The Pittsburgh Courier says, "We see how no measure of justice will restore the lives lost and realize that this book is Donham's call to action for prevention of sexual assault and alcohol abuse on our college campuses. Ultimately, the book succeeds in starkly emphasizing the need for more meaningful teaching and learning and less misogyny, debauchery and disrespect.

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Lulu.com

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1365781461

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9781365781469

The Professional Practice of Rehabilitation Counseling

By: Dennis R. Maki,Vilia M. Tarvydas

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The Professional Practice of Rehabilitation Counseling

By: Dennis R. Maki,Vilia M. Tarvydas

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Springer Publishing Company

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0826107389

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9780826107381

Art & Industry in Early America

Rhode Island Furniture, 1650-1830

By: Patricia E. Kane,Dennis Andrew Carr,Jennifer N. Johnson,Gary R. Sullivan,Nancy Goyne Evans

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Art & Industry in Early America

Rhode Island Furniture, 1650-1830

By: Patricia E. Kane,Dennis Andrew Carr,Jennifer N. Johnson,Gary R. Sullivan,Nancy Goyne Evans

This book presents new information on the export trade, patronage, artistic collaboration, and the small-scale shop traditions that defined early Rhode Island craftsmanship. This stunning volume features more than 200 illustrations of beautifully constructed and carved objects—including chairs, high chests, bureau tables, and clocks—that demonstrate the superb workmanship and artistic skill of the state’s furniture makers.

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Yale University Press

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0300217846

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9780300217841

Polarized Light

By: Dennis H. Goldstein

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Polarized Light

By: Dennis H. Goldstein

Polarized light is a pervasive influence in our world—and scientists and engineers in a variety of fields require the tools to understand, measure, and apply it to their advantage. Offering an in-depth examination of the subject and a description of its applications, Polarized Light, Third Edition serves as a comprehensive self-study tool complete with an extensive mathematical analysis of the Mueller matrix and coverage of Maxwell’s equations. Links Historical Developments to Current Applications and Future Innovations This book starts with a general description of light and continues with a complete exploration of polarized light, including how it is produced and its practical applications. The author incorporates basic topics, such as polarization by refraction and reflection, polarization elements, anisotropic materials, polarization formalisms (Mueller–Stokes and Jones) and associated mathematics, and polarimetry, or the science of polarization measurement. New to the Third Edition: A new introductory chapter Chapters on: polarized light in nature, and form birefringence A review of the history of polarized light, and a chapter on the interference laws of Fresnel and Arago—both completely re-written A new appendix on conventions used in polarized light New graphics, and black-and-white photos and color plates Divided into four parts, this book covers the fundamental concepts and theoretical framework of polarized light. Next, it thoroughly explores the science of polarimetry, followed by discussion of polarized light applications. The author concludes by discussing how our polarized light framework is applied to physics concepts, such as accelerating charges and quantum systems. Building on the solid foundation of the first two editions, this book reorganizes and updates existing material on fundamentals, theory, polarimetry, and applications. It adds new chapters, graphics, and color photos, as well as a new appendix on conventions used in polarized light. As a result, the author has re-established this book’s lofty status in the pantheon of literature on this important field.

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CRC Press

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143983041X

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9781439830413

Regional Climates of the British Isles

By: Julian Mayes,Dennis Wheeler

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Regional Climates of the British Isles

By: Julian Mayes,Dennis Wheeler

Global climate and the effects of global warming are commanding unprecendented interest as climates grow more dynamic and changeable. How does global warming change patterns of climate? Why is the weather and climate of the British Isles so variable? Regional Climates of the British Isles presents a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the diverse climate of the British Isles. Examining the ways in which regional climates evolve from the interplay of meteorological conditions and geography of the British Isles, leading climatologists provide detailed explanations of the climatic characteristics of eleven regions of the British Isles. Climatic distinctiveness and local weather contrasts are described for each region, together with a summary of climatic data from 1961 to the present. Reviewing the history and causes of climatic change and evaluating regional models, Regional Climates of the British Isles offers an important analysis of climatic variations. Examining future climatic change and its likely consequences, the authors acknowledge the need for regionally diverse responses to the greenhouse effect.

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Routledge

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1134771436

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9781134771431

Drafting for the Theatre

By: Dennis Dorn,Mark Shanda

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Drafting for the Theatre

By: Dennis Dorn,Mark Shanda

In the early sessions, Dorn and Shanda focus on the basics of lettering, tool introduction, geometric constructions, orthographic techniques, soft-line sketching applications, and dimensioning and notation skills. After several weeks the student begins to apply these drafting skills to design and technical theatre. At this point, the projects in the text expand to include ancillary skills such as time and material estimation, shop drawing nomenclature, and techniques such as simplified drafting pin graphics, theatre drafting standards, and CADD processes. The text concludes with a final project that will help the student develop a portfolio set of drawings.

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SIU Press

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0809315084

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9780809315086

China's Economic Development

By: Dennis Yang

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China's Economic Development

By: Dennis Yang

This collection of papers is from Palgrave's journal Comparative Economic Studies, carefully selected by a team of expert editors, this volumes collates the most sophisticated works to provide the readers with an essential guide to the economic development of China.

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Springer

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113746996X

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9781137469960

The Public Administration Workbook

By: Dennis L. Dresang

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The Public Administration Workbook

By: Dennis L. Dresang

Public administration is a craft that demands real-world application of concepts and theories often learned in a classroom. Yet many students find it difficult to make the leap from theory to practice completely unaided. The Public Administration Workbook, 8e is specifically designed with the theoretically-grounded, practice-minded student in mind. It reviews scholarship in political science, law, industrial psychology, and the sociology of organizations and then allows students to see how these intellectual fields inform the analytical and managerial tasks that comprise public administration. Where standard public administration textbooks examine the nature of public agencies and explain how bureaucracies relate to other institutions, this workbook promotes a more effective way of learning—by doing—and more directly prepares those who will pursue careers in public agencies. Each chapter begins with a discussion of relevant concepts and scholarship before moving into a hands-on exercise analyzing core analytical and management challenges. This edition includes an all-new exercise on contract negotiation, many international examples interwoven throughout the book, and a fully updated HRM section to reflect alternative ranking and compensation systems. Each chapter is further supported by a detailed Instructor’s Manual written by the author to guide instructors on solutions, explanations, and ideas for using or modifying the exercises to fit a variety of course needs, as well as downloadable datasets and exercises, providing students with a unique opportunity to apply and test classroom concepts outside of the job.

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Routledge

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1134816081

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9781134816088

David Lynch

The Man from Another Place

By: Dennis Lim

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David Lynch

The Man from Another Place

By: Dennis Lim

Part of James Atlas's Icons series, a revealing look at the life and work of David Lynch, one of the most enigmatic and influential filmmakers of our time

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0544343751

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9780544343757

Zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts

A Guide to Their Identification and Ecology

By: William S. Johnson,Dennis M. Allen

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Zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts

A Guide to Their Identification and Ecology

By: William S. Johnson,Dennis M. Allen

Zooplankton are critical to the vitality of estuaries and coastal waters. In this revised edition of Johnson and Allen's instant classic, readers are taken on a tour of the miniature universe of zooplankton, including early developmental stages of familiar and diverse shrimps, crabs, and fishes. Zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts details the behavior, morphology, and coloration of these tiny aquatic animals. Precise descriptions and labeled illustrations of hundreds of the most commonly encountered species provide readers with the best source available for identifying zooplankton. Inside the second edition• an updated introduction that orients readers to the diversity, habitats, environmental responses, collection, history, and ecological roles of zooplankton• descriptions of life cycles• illustrations (including 88 new drawings) that identify 340-plus taxa and life stages• range, habits, and ecology for each entry located directly opposite the illustration• appendices with information on collection and observation techniques and citations of more than 1,300 scientific articles and books

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JHU Press

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1421406187

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9781421406183

Governance in the Twenty-First-Century University: Approaches to Effective Leadership and Strategic Management

ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report

By: Dennis John Gayle,Bhoendradatt Tewarie,A. Quinton White, Jr.

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Governance in the Twenty-First-Century University: Approaches to Effective Leadership and Strategic Management

ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report

By: Dennis John Gayle,Bhoendradatt Tewarie,A. Quinton White, Jr.

Explores approaches to effective leadership and strategic management in the twenty-first century university that recognize and respond to the perceptions and attitudes of university leaders toward institutional structures. It examines the differences between treating universities as businesses and managing universities in a businesslike manner, what kinds of leadership will best address challenges, and how to gain consensus among constituents that change is needed. From historical background to modern e-learning techniques, we look at governance to find systems that are effectively structured to balance the needs of students, educators, administrators, trustees, and legislators.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118216644

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9781118216644

The Courage to Survive

By: Dennis J. Kucinich

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The Courage to Survive

By: Dennis J. Kucinich

The power of courage and faith transform this inspiring political autobiography of presidential candidate Kucinich into a compelling self-help book for those who are searching for the key to achieving their own dreams.

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Phoenix Books, Inc.

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1597775681

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9781597775687

Lockheed Secret Projects : Inside the Skunk Works

Inside the Skunk Works

By: Dennis R. Jenkins

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Lockheed Secret Projects : Inside the Skunk Works

Inside the Skunk Works

By: Dennis R. Jenkins

Since 1943, scores of remarkable aircraft have rolled out of the hangars occupied by Lockheed's top-secret Skunk Works program. This in-depth look at the famous research-and-design team's secret projects reveals the nuts and bolts behind aircraft ranging from the P-80 Shooting Star to today's X-35 Joint Strike Fighter prototype. While the emphasis is on high-profile products like the U-2 Dragon Lady, SR-71 Blackbird, F-117 Nighthawk and F-22 Raptor, the book also examines Skunk Works projects that have yet to be covered in book form, including the Tier III Minus DarkStar unmanned air vehicle and the X-33 VentureStar orbiter. Photographs from Lockheed and private archives help explain how the Skunk Works have revolutionized military aviation from the jet age to stealth and beyond.

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1610607287

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9781610607285

Urban and Regional Development Planning

Policy and Administration

By: Dennis A. Rondinelli

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Urban and Regional Development Planning

Policy and Administration

By: Dennis A. Rondinelli

Widely accepted principles and assumptions of American planning theory come under heavy fire in this refreshing and provocative book. The author's main contention is that, contrary to current supposition, development planning is, in practice, a highly political activity. Professor Rondinelli maintains that it is because the dynamics of the policy-making process are not properly understood that current planning prescriptions are inadequate when they are applied within organizationally complex urban regions. To illustrate his argument, he offers a case history of federally aided redevelopment programs for an urban region in northeastern Pennsylvania that experienced three decades of economic decline. He further believes that existing programs of planning education do not provide the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary for effective management of urban change. Curricula must be reoriented, he says, if planners are to have an impact on future urban and regional development. Finally, he sets forth positive alternatives to current planning processes, stressing the need for planning theory and practice that recognize and cope with the characteristics of the complex policy-making system.

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Cornell University Press

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1501743104

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9781501743108

Taxation for Decision Makers, 2019 Edition

By: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier,Karen A. Fortin

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Taxation for Decision Makers, 2019 Edition

By: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier,Karen A. Fortin

Taxation for Decision Makers, 2019 Edition is designed for a one-semester introductory tax course at either the undergraduate or graduate level. It is ideal for an MBA course or any program emphasizing a decision-making approach. This text introduces all tax topics on the CPA exam in only 12 chapters. This text covers basic taxation of all taxable entities: individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and fiduciary entities, emphasizing a balance between concepts and details. Tax concepts and applications are presented in a clear, concise, student-friendly writing style with sufficient technical detail to provide a foundation for future practice in taxation and consulting while not overwhelming the student with seldom-encountered details.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119497280

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9781119497288

The Rise of Milwaukee Baseball

The Cream City from Midwestern Outpost to the Major Leagues, 1859-1901

By: Dennis Pajot

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The Rise of Milwaukee Baseball

The Cream City from Midwestern Outpost to the Major Leagues, 1859-1901

By: Dennis Pajot

When baseball teams began competing in Milwaukee in the 1860s the game, though still recognizably baseball, had some peculiar rules. There were no gloves, no protective gear for the catchers, the pitchers threw underhanded, and the game was over when one team scored 21 runs. Spanning the years 1859 to 1901, this volume presents a detailed study of the history of baseball in Milwaukee. In addition to coverage of the major league teams that played in the city, there is also an extensive history of the many minor league and amateur league teams. Also included are photographs and illustrations of owners, players and teams as well as statistics on Milwaukee players and teams of the era.

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McFarland

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0786439513

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9780786439515

The Signers

The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence

By: Dennis Brindell Fradin

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The Signers

The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence

By: Dennis Brindell Fradin

Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0802788491

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9780802788498

The Systems Thinking Playbook

Exercises to Stretch and Build Learning and Systems Thinking Capabilities

By: Linda Booth Sweeney,Dennis Meadows

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The Systems Thinking Playbook

Exercises to Stretch and Build Learning and Systems Thinking Capabilities

By: Linda Booth Sweeney,Dennis Meadows

DVD contains videos illustrating good practice in introducing and running 30 games.

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International Human Resource Management

By: Dennis Briscoe

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International Human Resource Management

By: Dennis Briscoe

This is an ideal foundation text for anyone studying or working in the International Human Resource Management (IHRM) arena. This text utilizes and incorporates most of what is currently known, researched or experienced in the field. It features data and examples from academic research, international businesses and consulting firms, as well as experiences of and interviews with HRM managers in multinational and global firms. This book offers both a theoretical and practical treatment of this important and constantly evolving area. Thoroughly updated and revised, this second edition now includes key terms, learning objectives, discussion questions and an end-of-book integrative case. It has been designed to lead readers through all of the key topics in a highly engaging and approachable way. This book focuses on IHRM within multi-national enterprises (MNEs) and covers topics including: * MNE and country culture * organizational structure, strategy and design * international joint ventures and cross-border mergers and acquisitions * labour standards, ethics and codes of conduct * selection and mangement of international assignees * training and management development * compensation and benefits * health and safety and crisis management * IHRM departments and professionals Uncovering precisely why IHRM is important for success in international business and how IHRM policies and practices function within the multinational enterprise, this outstanding textbook provides an essential foundation for an understanding of the theory and practice of IHRM. This book is essential reading for all students, lecturers and IHRM professionals.

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Routledge

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The Value of Design in Retail and Branding

By: Katelijn Quartier,Ann Petermans,T. C. Melewar,Charles Dennis

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The Value of Design in Retail and Branding

By: Katelijn Quartier,Ann Petermans,T. C. Melewar,Charles Dennis

The Value of Design in Retail and Branding creates a much-needed bridge between different disciplines involved in retail design, bringing together a range of research and insights for practice in these disciplines, improving the impact of design.

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Emerald Group Publishing

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Ceauşescu and the Securitate

Coercion and Dissent in Romania, 1965-1989

By: Dennis Deletant

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Ceauşescu and the Securitate

Coercion and Dissent in Romania, 1965-1989

By: Dennis Deletant

Deletant (Romanian studies, U. of London) provides an extensive history and examination of the Securitate, Ceausescu's secret police. The first two chapters address the methods used to impose Communist rule in Romania and revolutionize Romanian society. Subsequent chapters deal with Transylvania and Ceaucescu's appeals to national sentiment, the role of Bessarabia in cultivating support, compliance and dissent, central planning, repression in the years 1978 to 1989, and the present state of affairs. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Shared Care

A Model for Clinical Management

By: Peter Edwards,Jones Stephen,Dennis Shale,Mark Thursz

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Shared Care

A Model for Clinical Management

By: Peter Edwards,Jones Stephen,Dennis Shale,Mark Thursz

Using practical examples this book demonstrates how a theoretical model for shared care operates in practice to deliver improved health outcomes within limited resources. It shows how clinically-led initiatives can influence health care commissioning strategies and how the implementation of the model meets the needs of clinicians purchasers and providers. The model and evaluation protocols advocated here provide a firm foundation for the development of shared care in the future.

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CRC Press

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1315348950

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Operations Research Calculations Handbook, Second Edition

By: Dennis Blumenfeld

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Operations Research Calculations Handbook, Second Edition

By: Dennis Blumenfeld

A handbook in the truest sense of the word, the first edition of the Operations Research Calculations Handbook quickly became an indispensible resource. While other books available tend to give detailed information about specific topics, this one contains comprehensive information and results useful for real-world problem solving. Reflecting the breadth and depth of growth in the field, the scope of the second edition has been expanded to cover several additional topics. And as with the first edition, it focuses on presenting analytical results and formulas that allow quick calculations and provide understanding of system models. See what’s in the Second Edition: New chapters include Order Statistics, Traffic Flow and Delay, and Heuristic Search Methods New sections include Distance Norms, Hyper-Exponential and Hypo-Exponential Distributions Newly derived formulas and an expanded reference list Like its predecessor, the new edition of this handbook presents the analytical results and formulas needed in the scientific applications of operations research and management. It continues to provide quick calculations and insight into system performance. Presenting practical results and formulas without derivations, the material is organized by topic and offered in a concise format that allows ready-access to a wide range of results in a single volume. The field of operations research encompasses a growing number of technical areas, and uses analyses and techniques from a variety of branches of mathematics, statistics, and other scientific disciplines. And as the field continues to grow, there is an even greater need for key results to be summarized and easily accessible in one reference volume. Yet many of the important results and formulas are widely scattered among different textbooks and journals and are often hard to find in the midst of mathematical derivations. This book provides a one-stop resource for many important results and formulas needed in operations research and management science applications.

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