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Event Studies

Theory, Research and Policy for Planned Events

By: Donald Getz,Stephen J. Page

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Event Studies

Theory, Research and Policy for Planned Events

By: Donald Getz,Stephen J. Page

Event Studies is the only book devoted to developing knowledge and theory about planned events. It focuses on event planning and management, outcomes, the experience of events and the meanings attached to them, the dynamic processes shaping events and why people attend them. This title draws from a large number of foundation disciplines and closely related professional fields to foster interdisciplinary theory focused on planned events. This revised edition has been updated to reflect and examine a number of substantial and important new ideas. New to the fourth edition: new sections on the evolution of design theory, management, planning and marketing theory applied to events, sensory stimulation, leadership, and the nature of crises and security issues; new content on critical event studies and what this means for research and practice, the life-cycle model for event programming, and an action plan for how events can be a positive force in sustainable cities; new and additional case studies from a wide range of international events, and reviews of the evolving theory of contemporary research in events studies are included throughout. This will be an invaluable resource for all undergraduate students of events studies throughout their degree programmes.

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0429663102

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Tourism, Globalisation, and Cultural Change

An Island Community Perspective

By: Donald V. L. Macleod

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Tourism, Globalisation, and Cultural Change

An Island Community Perspective

By: Donald V. L. Macleod

In what ways does tourism change the host community? This book offers original insights into the broad and deep influences of tourism, and places them within the historical context of globalisation. Intensive fieldwork spanning many years on a Canary Island has produced a rich portrayal of the community, examining the changes experienced in areas including their working lives, families, identities, local culture, values, attitudes, political structure and economic base. The tourists, predominantly independent, are also examined, and their unique impact analysed. The research emphasises the indigenous experience, and makes cross-cultural comparisons, especially with island communities. It employs the methods of sociocultural anthropology and includes the multidisciplinary findings of tourism studies: in doing so it is innovative and challenges standard understandings of the influence of specific types of tourism on small communities.

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Channel View Publications

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1873150717

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All You Need to Know About the Music Business

Eleventh Edition

By: Donald S. Passman

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All You Need to Know About the Music Business

Eleventh Edition

By: Donald S. Passman

Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates explaining why musicians have more power today than ever in history; discussion of the mega-million-dollar sales of artists’ songs and record catalogs; how artist access to streaming media, and particularly TikTok, has completely reshaped the music business; the latest on music created by AI; and a full update of the latest numbers and trends. For more than thirty years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now in its eleventh edition, Passman leads novices and experts alike through what has been the most profound change in the music business since the days of wax cylinders and piano rolls: streaming. For the first time in history, music is no longer monetized by selling something—it’s monetized by how many times a listener streams a song. And also, for the first time, artists can get their music to listeners without a record company gatekeeper, creating a new democracy for music. The “industry bible” (Los Angeles Times), now updated, is essential for anyone in the music business—musicians, songwriters, lawyers, agents, promoters, publishers, executives, and managers—and the definitive guide for anyone who wants to be in the business. So, whether you are—or aspire to be—in the music industry, veteran music lawyer Passman’s comprehensive guide is an indispensable tool. He offers timely information about the latest trends, including the reasons why artists have more clout than ever in history, the massive influence of TikTok, the mega million dollar sales of artists’ songs and record catalogs, music in Web3 and the Metaverse, music created by AI, and a full update of the latest numbers and practices.

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Simon and Schuster

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1668011077

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Rural Tourism Development

Localism and Cultural Change

By: E. Wanda George,Heather Mair,Donald G. Reid

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Rural Tourism Development

Localism and Cultural Change

By: E. Wanda George,Heather Mair,Donald G. Reid

Rural tourism represents a merging of perhaps two of the most influential yet contradictory features of modern life. Not only are the forces of economic, social, cultural, environmental and political change working to redefine rural spaces the world over, but broad global transformations in consumption and transportation patterns are reshaping leisure behaviour and travel. For those concerned with both the nature of change in rural areas and tourism development, the dynamics and impacts of integrating these two dramatic shifts are not well known but yet are becoming increasingly provocative discourses for study. This book links changes at the local, rural community level to broader, more structural considerations of globalization and allows for a deeper, more theoretically sophisticated consideration of the various forces and features of rural tourism development. While Canadian in content, the cases and discussions presented in this book can be considered generally relevant to any rural region, continentally and globally, that has undertaken or is considering rural tourism development.

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1845413067

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Value Above Cost

Driving Superior Financial Performance with CVA, the Most Important Metric You've Never Used

By: Donald E. Sexton

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Value Above Cost

Driving Superior Financial Performance with CVA, the Most Important Metric You've Never Used

By: Donald E. Sexton

This book systematically explains how to maximize shareholder value. Columbia University's Don Sexton fully identifies the real drivers of shareholder value, unifying key concepts from marketing, branding, economics, management, finance, accounting, and statistics. Sexton introduces a powerful new metric: Customer Value Added (CVA), the difference between customer-perceived value and variable cost per unit. Next, he demonstrates CVA at work, presents research and case studies that prove its value, and shows how to use it to consistently measure, manage, and optimize profit, cash flow, and shareholder value. Readers will learn why CVA works; how to measure it; how changes in CVA correlate to changes in profits and cash flow; and how to use CVA to steer the enterprise. Along the way, Sexton illuminates CVA's key implications for managers, including why managers must focus attention simultaneously on both customers and costs, and why well-publicized "generic strategies" such as "net recommend" offer only part of the solution. Finally, drawing on his own extensive experience consulting on CVA and related issues, Sexton presents easy-to-use worksheets for translating CVA concepts into reality in your own organization.

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Pearson Prentice Hall

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0137033176

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Computational Learning Approaches to Data Analytics in Biomedical Applications

By: Khalid Al-Jabery,Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi,Gayla Olbricht,Donald Wunsch

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Computational Learning Approaches to Data Analytics in Biomedical Applications

By: Khalid Al-Jabery,Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi,Gayla Olbricht,Donald Wunsch

Computational Learning Approaches to Data Analytics in Biomedical Applications provides a unified framework for biomedical data analysis using varied machine learning and statistical techniques. It presents insights on biomedical data processing, innovative clustering algorithms and techniques, and connections between statistical analysis and clustering. The book introduces and discusses the major problems relating to data analytics, provides a review of influential and state-of-the-art learning algorithms for biomedical applications, reviews cluster validity indices and how to select the appropriate index, and includes an overview of statistical methods that can be applied to increase confidence in the clustering framework and analysis of the results obtained. - Includes an overview of data analytics in biomedical applications and current challenges - Updates on the latest research in supervised learning algorithms and applications, clustering algorithms and cluster validation indices - Provides complete coverage of computational and statistical analysis tools for biomedical data analysis - Presents hands-on training on the use of Python libraries, MATLAB® tools, WEKA, SAP-HANA and R/Bioconductor

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Academic Press

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0128144831

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Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention

By: Donald E. Wiger,Kathy J. Harowski

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Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention

By: Donald E. Wiger,Kathy J. Harowski

A practical guide to effective crisis counseling and intervention Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention offers practical, field-tested methods for dealing with traumatic and life-changing events. This helpful manual presents useful strategies for crisis prevention, functioning effectively during a crisis, caring treatment approaches, and aftercare--and describes how to assess the extent to which a crisis has impacted an individual. Important legal aspects of crisis counseling are also highlighted--such as risk, suicidality, and documentation--as well as helpful details on how to prevent potential malpractice issues related to crisis intervention. Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention gives clear explanations of proven practice techniques and examples of effective interventions. It provides an accessible and practical guide to navigating through the complexities of any type of crisis situation, including natural disasters, community violence, and personal tragedy. Unique coverage is presented on such topics as group intervention, incorporating spirituality into treatment, community resources, coordinating efforts of crisis-response personnel, and the roles of various crisis workers, including instructions for how to prepare intellectually and emotionally for crisis situations. As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides the information mental health professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral health care environment. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471417556

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Origins of Human Socialization

By: Donald W. Pfaff

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Origins of Human Socialization

By: Donald W. Pfaff

Origins of Human Socialization introduces a new concept on the origins of basic human instinct. The book combines the three disciplinary approaches, including neuroscience, paleoanthropology and developmental psychology as an intertwined foundation for prosocial behavior. It argues that humans have the basic brain mechanisms for prosocial activity, offering new insights into more sophisticated social behavior. It also examines both visual and auditory systems in both humans and animals to explain the evolution of social interactions. Written by world-renowned researcher Dr. Donald Pfaff, this book is the first to explore why we have basic social instinct and how it works. For centuries, researchers have argued over the foundations of human behavior in society. Anthropologists point to transitions from hunter/gathers to urban dwellers leading to human domestication. Developmental psychologists highlight social competences in babies. Neuroscientists focus on specific genetic and neurochemical mechanisms that attribute to social behavior. This book brings all of these important areas together in an interdisciplinary approach that helps readers understand how they are linked. - Introduces recent discoveries regarding genes and their association with brain growth - Outlines the fundamentals of brain circuitry that underlies social behavior - Explains the connection between loneliness and reduced anti-inflammatory responses - Reviews how gene expression encourages various forms of social behavior

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0323858015

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Renegade Amish

Beard Cutting, Hate Crimes, and the Trial of the Bergholz Barbers

By: Donald B. Kraybill

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Renegade Amish

Beard Cutting, Hate Crimes, and the Trial of the Bergholz Barbers

By: Donald B. Kraybill

Built on Kraybill’s deep knowledge of Amish life and his contacts within many Amish communities, Renegade Amish highlights one of the strangest and most publicized sagas in contemporary Amish history.

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Johns Hopkins University Press

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1421425122

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9781421425122

Alternative Dispute Resolution for Government Contracts

By: Donald P. Arnavas

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Alternative Dispute Resolution for Government Contracts

By: Donald P. Arnavas

Alternative Dispute Resolution for Government Contracts from CCH is the only resource that provides a comprehensive treatment of ADR in government contracts. It presents a complete discussion of the various ADR procedures together with their advantages and disadvantages, allowing readers to reach an informed decision as to which ADR mode is most suitable for resolution of a specific dispute. Along with covering the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996, Executive Orders and other applicable regulations are thoroughly discussed. Alternative Dispute Resolution for Government Contracts covers the "hot" areas of ADR, including confidentiality, conflicts of interest, finality of arbitration awards, enforcement of awards and settlement agreements together with all the relevant citations. It will also help you analyze which type of approach is most effective for each of the main ADR processes and the preparation necessary for all members of an ADR team..

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Wolters Kluwer

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0808009788

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The Ruling Families of Rus

Clan, Family and Kingdom

By: Christian Raffensperger,Donald Ostrowski

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The Ruling Families of Rus

Clan, Family and Kingdom

By: Christian Raffensperger,Donald Ostrowski

A new history of the Kyivan Rus, a medieval dynastic state in eastern Europe. Kyivan Rus’ was a state in northeastern Europe from the late ninth to the mid-sixteenth century that encompassed a variety of peoples, including Lithuanians, Polish, and Ottomans. The Ruling Families of Rus explores the region’s history through local families, revealing how the concept of family rule developed over the centuries into what we understand as dynasties today. Examining a broad range of archival sources, the authors examine the development of Rus, Lithuania, Muscovy, and Tver and their relationships with the Mongols, Byzantines, and others. The Ruling Families of Rus will appeal to scholars interested in the medieval history of eastern Europe.

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Reaktion Books

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178914745X

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The Riddle of Amish Culture

By: Donald B. Kraybill

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The Riddle of Amish Culture

By: Donald B. Kraybill

Revised edition of this classic work brings the story of the Amish into the 21st century. Since its publication in 1989, The Riddle of Amish Culture has become recognized as a classic work on one of America's most distinctive religious communities. But many changes have occurred within Amish society over the past decade, from westward migrations and a greater familiarity with technology to the dramatic shift away from farming into small business which is transforming Amish culture. For this revised edition, Donald B. Kraybill has taken these recent changes into account, incorporating new demographic research and new interviews he has conducted among the Amish. In addition, he includes a new chapter describing Amish recreation and social gatherings, and he applies the concept of "social capital" to his sensitive and penetrating interpretation of how the Amish have preserved their social networks and the solidarity of their community.

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JHU Press

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0801876311

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WISC-V

Clinical Use and Interpretation

By: Lawrence G. Weiss,Donald H. Saklofske,James A. Holdnack,Aurelio Prifitera

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WISC-V

Clinical Use and Interpretation

By: Lawrence G. Weiss,Donald H. Saklofske,James A. Holdnack,Aurelio Prifitera

WISC-V: Clinical Use and Interpretation, Second Edition provides practical information for clinicians on the selection of subtest measures, along with their proper administration and interpretation. Full Scale IQ is identified as important for predicting relevant behaviors and primary index scores for characterizing the child's strengths and weaknesses. Classroom indicators of low scores on each of these abilities are identified, with suggested interventions, accommodations and instructional strategies for low scorers. Coverage includes ethnic differences for the Full Scale IQ and each primary index score, along with evidence of the profound influence of parental attitudes and expectations. Several other societal and contextual factors relevant to understanding racial/ethnic differences are presented. Two chapters review use of the WISC-V for identifying learning disabilities, testing of individuals with dyslexia, and best-practice recommendations to ensure accurate diagnosis and intervention. Concluding chapters describe advances in the Q-interactive system platform allowing administration of the WISC-V on iPads and other tablets, and how clinicians can tailor assessment using select WISC-V subtests and features. - Authored by the creators of the WISC-V - Describes the new subtests, revised test structure and test extensions - Advises clinicians on test selection - Provides test result interpretation - Discusses clinical applications of test use

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0128157453

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The Believers' Church

The History and Character of Radical Protestantism

By: Donald F. Durnbaugh

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The Believers' Church

The History and Character of Radical Protestantism

By: Donald F. Durnbaugh

The most comprehensive and authoritative review and analysis of that line of church history which runs from the sixteenth-century Anabaptists...to the present age of...church struggle and lay renewal.... The authoritative volume in the field...imperative reading for scholars and other thinking Christians. Franklin H. Littell A classic. John H. Yoder The best-yet synthetic presentation of the Believers' Church stance as a tradition. . . . The basic document which should be read by Catholics or 'mainstream Protestants' who have hitherto understood the radical reformation heritage through polemic categories alone, or as an episode of only one century. 'Journal of Ecumenical Studies' An admirable and comprehensive treatment of 'sect-type' churchmanship. . . . Indispensable material from which our judgments can be formed and our vision stimulated. 'The Christian Century

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1592443486

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The Naomikong Point Site and the Dimensions of Laurel in the Lake Superior Region

By: Donald E. Janzen

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The Naomikong Point Site and the Dimensions of Laurel in the Lake Superior Region

By: Donald E. Janzen

This work presents a description and interpretation of the archaeological material from the Naomikong Point site in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Author Donald E. Janzen discusses the site, which he assigns to the Laurel culture, in terms of its relationship to other northern Middle Woodland sites.

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U OF M MUSEUM ANTHRO ARCHAEOLOGY

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0932206344

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A Guide to AIDS

By: Omar Bagasra,Donald Gene Pace

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A Guide to AIDS

By: Omar Bagasra,Donald Gene Pace

The Guide to AIDS is succinct review of HIV/AIDS from a human-interest perspective. Chapters focus on some of the common patterns and prevention of HIV transmission and debunks misconceptions about HIV and AIDS. Brief descriptions the human immune system and epidemiology of HIV are included. The cultural component of disease, treatment and living with AIDS is central to much of this guide intended to synthesize, explain and de-mystify HIV and AIDS.

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CRC Press

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1315317265

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Eagle Pond

By: Donald Hall

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Eagle Pond

By: Donald Hall

This collection brings together for the first time all of Hall's writing on Eagle Pond Farm, his ancestral home in New Hampshire. It includes "Seasons at Eagle Pond" and "Here at Eagle Pond," the poem RDaylilies on the Hill, S and other essays.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0618839348

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Classic American Popular Song

The Second Half-Century, 1950-2000

By: David Jenness,Donald Velsey

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Classic American Popular Song

The Second Half-Century, 1950-2000

By: David Jenness,Donald Velsey

Classic American Popular Song: The Second Half-Century, 1950-2000 addresses the question: What happened to American popular song after 1950? There are numerous books available on the so-called Golden Age of popular song, but none that follow the development of popular song styles in the second half of the 20th century. While 1950 is seen as the end of an era, the tap of popular song creation hardly ran dry after that date. Many of the classic songwriters continued to work through the following decades: Porter was active until 1958; Rodgers until the later 1970s; Arlen until 1976. Some of the greatest lyricists of the classic era continued to do outstanding and successful work: Johnny Mercer and Dorothy Fields, for example, continued to produce lyrics through the early '70s. These works could be explained as simply the Golden Age's last stand, a refusal of major figures to give in to a new reality. But then, how can we explain the outstanding careers of Frank Loesser, Cy Coleman, Jerry Herman, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, Fred Kander and John Ebb, Jule Styne, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, and several other major figures? Where did Stephen Sondheim come from? For anyone interested in the development of American popular song -- and its survival -- this book will make fascinating reading.

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Routledge

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1136797440

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Mammals of Illinois

By: Donald F. Hoffmeister

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Mammals of Illinois

By: Donald F. Hoffmeister

Hoffmeister (natural history-emeritus-U. of Illinois) presents the culmination of a lifetime of work. Here are 55 color and 192 bandw photos, drawings, distribution maps, and detailed keys. A model of natural history writing. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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University of Illinois Press

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0252070836

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Spiritual Disciplines within the Church

Participating Fully in the Body of Christ

By: Donald S. Whitney

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Spiritual Disciplines within the Church

Participating Fully in the Body of Christ

By: Donald S. Whitney

You're worth it.' 'You deserve a break today.' 'Do something nice for yourself.' Commonly heard phrases in this society committed to self-gratification and individual rights. Doing things for other people is a waste of precious time, and asking for help, weak. So how do we build the church described in the Scriptures? In this day and age, how can we be a genuine community based on self-sacrifice and mutual commitment? In Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church, seminary professor, author, and former pastor Don Whitney shows us how to build a sense of community and be active participants instead of passive attendees. Whitney looks at such frequently asked questions as: Why can't I get by on my own? Why should I go to church? Why should I give of myself to the church? Why do I need to worship in church? Couldn't I just worship in nature? Why does it matter whether I become a member of the church?Committed love must mark the local expression of the body of Christ. By putting spiritual disciplines into practice in the church, congregations can return to the depth of community present in the New Testament church, where they 'devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

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Apologetics for the Working Christian

By: Donald L. Pickard

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Apologetics for the Working Christian

By: Donald L. Pickard

All believers experience the challenge of building understanding and defending the disposition of their God and their belief when the very basis of their faith is being questioned. This book is for those who are not experts in the field of apologetics but have a passion to make Christ known and accepted by others in their workplace and daily life. Essential subjects and Scriptures common to Christian apologetics and evangelism are examined using the "great commission" of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28:16-20 as a foundation. Simple, understandable answers are given to critical questions that a Christian may confront, such as, Does God Exist? Is Jesus the Christ? Is the Bible True? What is the importance of baptism? Did the resurrection of Jesus really happen? What are the essential teachings of personal evangelism? What are the components of the Great Commission of Christ, and how do we obey it? Dr. Pickard has been a Christian for over fifty years and has held executive positions in business, education and government including executive level management positions in major universities, a private corporation, a government authority and city management. He has served his community on a hospital board, community service boards and regional councils. He has always demonstrated award winning results in these endeavors and produced successful subordinates. His teaching skills have been recognized in several fields as exemplary and highly effective. The author's education includes an Associate of Science in mechanical engineering from Chattanooga State Technical Community College; a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a management certification from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tennessee; a Master of Business Administration from the University of Richmond, E. Claiborne Robins School of Business in Richmond, Virginia; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Apologetics from the Newburgh Theological Seminary, Newburgh, Indiana.

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Xulon Press

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1615796266

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Pot Shards

Fragments of a Life Lived in CIA, the White House, and the Two Koreas

By: Donald P. Gregg

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Pot Shards

Fragments of a Life Lived in CIA, the White House, and the Two Koreas

By: Donald P. Gregg

“Donald Gregg’s career . . . would make a great spy novel. This autobiography makes an even better book.” —Tim Weiner, Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter and bestselling author of Enemies Pot Shards is a memoir, based on the author’s unforgettable experiences. He served as a CIA agent on the island of Saipan, during ten years in Japan, and a tour in Burma. He then spent four years tied up in the Vietnam War, two tours in Korea, the second time as ambassador, and spent ten years in the White House, where he worked for Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. “Don Gregg is that authentic and admirable thing: a great American. He spent most of his life serving his country: in the CIA, at the White House and as a US ambassador. He has stories to tell, many of them gripping, and they are beautifully and movingly recollected here in this memoir of a splendid life.” —Christopher Buckley “A personal witness to decades of largely hidden intelligence and diplomatic history, Donald Gregg recounts his unlikely and amazing career as a CIA officer, national security advisor, and US diplomat. His adventures and insider knowledge of US relations with East Asian nations over many decades make for a lively narrative, entertaining for the general reader and useful for serious scholars alike. Through it all, Ambassador Gregg expresses a natural warmth and concern for humanity that makes his story a truly personal journey.” —Nicholas Dujmovic, PhD, CIA Staff Historian, Center for the Study of Intelligence

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0990447189

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On the Wing of Speed

George Washington And the Battle of Yorktown

By: Donald T Phillips

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On the Wing of Speed

George Washington And the Battle of Yorktown

By: Donald T Phillips

The early days of 1781 cast a cold shadow over the downtrodden American Continental army. Mutiny, the recent disastrous losses in South Carolina at Camden and Charleston, and Benedict Arnold's betrayal called General George Washington's leadership into question. Faced with the possibility of either a crushing defeat or a brilliant victory, Washington's loyalty to the fledgling United States compelled him to make a bold, offensive stroke in the late summer of 1781. In less than a month, he marched the combined American and French armies to Yorktown, Virginia-nearly 450 miles south of their encampment at New York-to face the might of the British army. Through a riveting mixture of fact and dialogue, noted author Donald T. Phillips chronicles the remarkable events of the Siege of Yorktown. From dramatic artillery assaults to the celebrated American and French attacks and, finally, to the incredible British surrender, "On the Wing of Speed" delivers a thrilling tale of courage, strength, and devotion. "Extraordinary. Brilliant. Don Phillips does more than take the reader to the scene; he renders us participants in the experience. "On the Wing of Speed" is a compelling read for all Americans who want to understand how the United States was born." -Admiral James M. Loy, Deputy Secretary, Homeland Security (Ret.), Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)

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1583481982

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The Lure of El Rio D'Ais

By: Donald Holmes

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The Lure of El Rio D'Ais

By: Donald Holmes

Visiting in London, former Scotland Yard inspector regales his mentors Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson with his exploits on the American frontier and his eventual settlement in Florida. His reports eventually lure Dr. Watson from his comfortable surgery practice to resettle in Florida as well, whereupon he applies his investigative skills to mysteries in his new home.

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Special Places

The Changing Ecosystems of the Toronto Region

By: Betty Roots,Donald Chant,Conrad Heidenreich

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Special Places

The Changing Ecosystems of the Toronto Region

By: Betty Roots,Donald Chant,Conrad Heidenreich

High Park, Scarborough Bluffs, the Humber Valley, the Port Lands. These are among the special places of Toronto. Each is a unique ecosystem within the busy urban region. Even though Torontonians think of the city as almost entirely built up, savannah or wetlands are only a subway ride away. Special Places explores the changing ecosystems of the Toronto area over this century, looking at the environmental conditions that influence the whole region and at the surprising range of plants and animals you can still find in many of its natural spaces.

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UBC Press

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0774841818

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9780774841818

Security In Korea

War, Stalemate, And Negotiation

By: Phil Williams,Donald M Goldstein

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Security In Korea

War, Stalemate, And Negotiation

By: Phil Williams,Donald M Goldstein

An erratic, aging North Korean leadership intent on dynastic succession and development of nuclear weapons is attracting a lot of attention in the Asia-Pacific Region -- an area of utmost importance to the United States. Current concerns about security in Korea provide the backdrop to this volume, which offers an overview of the evolution of security on the Korean peninsula and an assessment of the U.S. role there from the 1940s to the present. A distinctive feature of this volume is the long historical perspective that is brought to bear on contemporary security dilemmas. The renowned contributors examine U.S. policy prior to and during the Korean War and look at the subsequent changes in U.S. commitment to South Korea during a period of global stalemate that had been shaped in part by the war itself. The authors then assess the future of U.S.-Korean relations within the context of the changing international environment, considering the prospects for future strife, the merits of a cooperative security system, and the possibility of reunification.

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Routledge

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1000311112

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9781000311112

Valley Forge: An On-the-Scene Account of the Winter of Crisis in the Revolutionary War

By: Donald Barr Chidsey

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Valley Forge: An On-the-Scene Account of the Winter of Crisis in the Revolutionary War

By: Donald Barr Chidsey

A vividly exciting, on-the-scene account of the most crucial winter of the American Revolution. You accompany the ragged, hungry American troops as they leave Philadelphia to spend the winter at Valley Forge. You struggle up the hill, help clear the underbrush, and fell the trees to build huts and fortifications. You endure the cold and the hunger, the sickness and the boredom, the lack of the most rudimentary conveniences, and you marvel at the spirit that keeps your fellow Americans from deserting. In contrast, you see the relative luxury of the circumstances enjoyed by the British troops in Philadelphia. Then you see the start of the moves that will ultimately result in victory: the near disruption of the British fleet at Philadelphia by the world’s first submarine and floating mines; experienced foreign officers joining the American cause; the drilling of troops for effective combat, and the declaration of war by France. Finally, you share in the long awaited triumph when camp is disbanded and the American army chases the British across New Jersey.

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Wildside Press LLC

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1479439150

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