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College Drinking

Reframing a Social Problem / Changing the Culture

By: George W. Dowdall

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College Drinking

Reframing a Social Problem / Changing the Culture

By: George W. Dowdall

Drinking is recognized as one of the most important problems confronting students on campus today, with major impacts on health and safety.This book answers crucial questions about why students drink, examines its complex links to campus crime and sexual assault, and offers new insights on how to address the issue.It differs from other studies of college drinking by dispelling the myth that the problem is universal. Dowdall’s research reveals that the incidence of alcohol abuse varies enormously between colleges, and in doing so identifies interventions and policies that have been effective, and those that have failed. His study is also unique in looking “upstream” at the broader cultural, organizational and social forces that shape this behavior, where most studies focus only on “downstream” behaviors, well after students have selected their college and have started drinking. Students and parents can take action to lower the risk of binge drinking by following the book’s recommendations, and consulting the data it provides about alcohol violations and crime at thousands of colleges. For administrators and student affairs personnel, it both defines and illuminates the issue, and outlines effective interventions.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000976386

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Lean Six Sigma For Leaders

A practical guide for leaders to transform the way they run their organization

By: Martin Brenig-Jones,Jo Dowdall

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Lean Six Sigma For Leaders

A practical guide for leaders to transform the way they run their organization

By: Martin Brenig-Jones,Jo Dowdall

A refreshingly practical guide to real-world continuous improvement Lean Six Sigma for Leaders presents a no-frills approach to adopting a continuous improvement framework. Practical, down-to-earth and jargon-free, this book outlines the basic principles and key points of the Lean Six Sigma approach to help you quickly determine the best course for your company. Real-world case studies illustrate implementation at various organisations to show you what went right, what went wrong, what they learned and what they would have done differently, giving you the distilled wisdom of hundreds of implementations with which to steer your own organisation. Written from a leader's perspective, this quick and easy read presents the real information you need to make informed strategic decisions. While many organisations have implemented either Lean or Six Sigma, there is a growing interest in a combined approach; by implementing the most effective aspects of each, you end up with a more potent, adaptable system that benefits a wider range of organisations. This book shows you how it works, and how to tailor it to your organisation's needs. Understand the basic principles and key aspects of Lean Six Sigma Examine case studies of organisations that have implemented the framework Build on the lessons learned by other leaders to shape your own path Achieve continuous improvement by creating the right environment for success In theory, every organisation would like to attain continuous improvement — but what does that look like in day-to-day practice? How is it structured? What practices are in place? How can you implement this new approach with minimal disruption to daily operations? Lean Six Sigma for Leaders answers these questions and more, for a clear, actionable guide to real-world implementation.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111937474X

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The Eclipse of the State Mental Hospital

Policy, Stigma, and Organization

By: George W. Dowdall

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The Eclipse of the State Mental Hospital

Policy, Stigma, and Organization

By: George W. Dowdall

State hospitals still account for the majority of the state dollars spent on mental health care across the nation. Why do state hospitals persist and expand despite public scandal and professional disapproval? What role does the state mental hospital play in the current system of care for the seriously mentally ill? What role should it play, and at what cost? Dowdall explores recent efforts, successful and unsuccessful, to meet the increasingly elaborate standards imposed from without on the contemporary state mental hospital, and the impact of these efforts on the quality of care provided to its patients.

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State University of New York Press

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1438401477

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From Cincinnati to the Colorado Ranger - the Horsemanship of Ulysses S. Grant

By: Denise M. Dowdall

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From Cincinnati to the Colorado Ranger - the Horsemanship of Ulysses S. Grant

By: Denise M. Dowdall

Ulysses Grant, the highest-ranking general of the American Civil War and 18th president of the United States, was a surprisingly reluctant soldier and an even more reluctant president. But he was always an enthusiastic horseman. Rich with anecdote, humour and humanity, From Cincinnati to the Colorado Ranger tells of the extraordinary collection of horses that inhabited Grant's world. From the placid plough horses of his youth to the brave war chargers that "carried the destiny of the nation on their backs." From the pampered trotters of the Gilded Age to the exotic stallions whose blood enriched a new breed of American horse. The story of these horses more than illuminates the life and culture of a great American.

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Lulu.com

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0957402120

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Communities under Fire

Urban Life at the Western Front, 1914-1918

By: Alex Dowdall

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Communities under Fire

Urban Life at the Western Front, 1914-1918

By: Alex Dowdall

Between 1914 and 1918, the Western Front passed through some of Europe's most populated and industrialised regions. Large towns including Nancy, Reims, Arras, and Lens lay at the heart of the battlefield. Their civilian inhabitants endured artillery bombardment, military occupation, and material hardship. Many fled for the safety of the French interior, but others lived under fire for much of the war, ensuring the Western Front remained a joint civil-military space. Communities under Fire explores the wartime experiences of civilians on both sides of the Western Front, and uncovers how urban communities responded to the dramatic impact of industrialized war. It discusses how war shaped civilians' personal and collective identities, and explores how the experiences of military violence, occupation, and forced displacement structured the attitudes of civilians at the front towards the rest of the nation. Drawing on a vast array of archival sources, letters, diaries, and newspapers in English, French, and German, it reveals the history of the Western Front from the perspective of its civilian inhabitants. From Leningrad to Warsaw, Hamburg, and, more recently, Sarajevo and Donetsk, urban violence has remained a feature of warfare in Europe, turning cities into battlefields. On each occasion, civilian populations were at the heart of military operations, and forced to adapt to life in a warzone. This was also the case between 1914 and 1918, despite the myth that the First World War was predominantly a soldiers' war. The civilian inhabitants of the Western Front were among the first to suffer the full impact of modern, industrialized war in an urban setting. Communities under Fire explains the multiple ways by which these urban residents responded to, were changed by, succumbed to, or survived the enormous pressures of life in a warzone.

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Oxford University Press

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0192598155

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Searching for Higher Education Leadership

Advice for Candidates and Search Committees

By: Jean A. Dowdall

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Searching for Higher Education Leadership

Advice for Candidates and Search Committees

By: Jean A. Dowdall

Dowdall's book offers sample documents for candidates as well as for the search committees, and includes a substantive bibliography. From her vantage point outside the institution, Dowdall is able to provide a unique point of view and insightful comments on the complex and often daunting process of the academic executive search. Key selling points include: The eagerness for career advice that exists, both from candidates (Part I of the book) and search committees (Part II of the book); a visible author, who writes a monthly column in the Chronicle of Higher Education and lectures often at leadership seminars; and information on this subject which covers all institutional types, including liberal arts colleges, comprehensive institutions, research universities, and community colleges.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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160709567X

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9781607095675

Lean Six Sigma For Dummies

By: Jo Dowdall,Martin Brenig-Jones

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Lean Six Sigma For Dummies

By: Jo Dowdall,Martin Brenig-Jones

Become a process improvement star with Lean Six Sigma! Thinking Lean? Not in terms of weight loss, but operational efficiency? Then you can get into the Lean mindset with Lean Six Sigma For Dummies. A popular process improvement strategy used in many corporations, Lean Six Sigma exemplifies eliminating waste and optimizing flow at an operational level. With the strategies outlined in this book, you’ll have your projects, team, and maybe even your organization running at peak efficiency. Written by two experts that have been teaching Lean Six Sigma for over 20 years, Lean Six Sigma For Dummies explains the jargon surrounding this organizational practice, outlines the key principles of both Lean thinking and the Six Sigma process, and breaks it all down into easy-to-follow steps. Use Lean Six Sigma to develop a culture of continuous improvement Complete repetitive tasks through robotic process automation Assess how well your company and employees adapt to Lean Six Sigma Discover tips on how to implement Lean Six Sigma every day Find best practices to sustain ongoing improvements With handy checklists and helpful advice, Lean Six Sigma For Dummies shows you how to implement Lean Six Sigma in any industry, within any size organization. Pick up your copy to successfully lean into the Lean Six Sigma mindset yourself.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119796733

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Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Data Analysis Using SPSS 15.0 and 16.0 for Windows

By: Kim A. Logio,George W. Dowdall,Earl R. Babbie,Fred S. Halley

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Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Data Analysis Using SPSS 15.0 and 16.0 for Windows

By: Kim A. Logio,George W. Dowdall,Earl R. Babbie,Fred S. Halley

The only book of its kind, this text guides students through the process of conducting criminological data analysis. Used primarily in lab settings, the Fourth Edition of Adventures in Criminal Justice Research, derived from the popular Adventures in Social Research (Babbie et al, Pine Forge Press/SAGE), systematically takes students through a series of investigative adventures. More than 150 screenshots in the text offer clear visual step-by-step instructions to solidify student understanding. New to This Edition Incorporates even more criminal justice exercises, policy-related exercises, and hot criminal justice–related issues throughout the book Includes analysis of criminal justice and other social issues using data from GSS sets, the 2000 Census, the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Survey, and other data sets available to the public through the Internet Offers increased coverage of Web-based surveys and survey software Accompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries! A new Student study site at www.sagepub.com/logiostudy features numerous data sets along with online appendices - Appendix A: Sample Journal Article and "How to Read a Research Article", Appendix B: College Alcohol Study Questionnaire, and Appendix C: Chapter Review Quizzes with Answers. Intended Audience This practical textbook is a valuable supplement for courses in Research Methods and/or Statistics in departments of criminal justice or criminology. The only book of its kind, this text guides students through the process of conducting criminological data analysis. Used primarily in lab settings, the of , derived from the popular (Babbie et al, Pine Forge Press/SAGE), systematically takes students through a series of investigative adventures.

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1452212120

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Technology and the Stylistic Evolution of the Jazz Bass

By: Peter Dowdall

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Technology and the Stylistic Evolution of the Jazz Bass

By: Peter Dowdall

Technology and the Stylistic Evolution of the Jazz Bass traces the stylistic evolution of jazz from the bass player’s perspective. Historical works to date have tended to pursue a ‘top down’ reading, one that emphasizes the influence of the treble instruments on the melodic and harmonic trajectory of jazz. This book augments that reading by examining the music’s development from the bottom up. It re-contextualizes the bass and its role in the evolution of jazz (and by extension popular music in general) by situating it alongside emerging music technologies. The bass and its technological mediation are shown to have driven changes in jazz language and musical style, and even transformed creative hierarchies in ways that have been largely overlooked. The book’s narrative is also informed by investigations into more commercial musical styles such as blues and rock, in order to assess how, and the degree to which, technological advances first deployed in these areas gradually became incorporated into general jazz praxis. Technology and the Jazz Bass reconciles technology more thoroughly into jazz historiography by detailing and evaluating those that are intrinsic to the instrument (including its eventual electrification) and those extrinsic to it (most notably evolving recording and digital technologies). The author illustrates how the implementation of these technologies has transformed the role of the bass in jazz, and with that, jazz music as an art form.

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Routledge

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1315301938

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Hey You's from Heaven

By: Susan Quinn,Cynthia Dowdall-Thomae

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Hey You's from Heaven

By: Susan Quinn,Cynthia Dowdall-Thomae

The book is about a cowgirl angel named Pixie and a little Native American boy named Chuhk. Pixie helps Chuhk to deal with the death of his family members by looking for the Hey You's From Heaven and to realize that carrying others through grief is a sacred act of love.

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1481715003

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Pesticides and Global Health

Understanding Agrochemical Dependence and Investing in Sustainable Solutions

By: Courtney Marie Dowdall,Ryan J Klotz

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Pesticides and Global Health

Understanding Agrochemical Dependence and Investing in Sustainable Solutions

By: Courtney Marie Dowdall,Ryan J Klotz

This concise, accessible introduction to understanding agricultural chemicals and public health combines a broad synthesis on a global scale with rich ethnographic narratives on a human scale. Drawing on epidemiology, policy analysis, and social science research on the global commodity chain, the authors describe the system of global agrochemical dependence that constitutes a major threat to human health. Then they draw readers into the lush mountainsides of highland Guatemala, telling personal stories of farmers, their experiences with public health programs, their struggles against agrichemical dependence, and their innovations in sustainable agriculture. Finally, they show how this kind of qualitative, multi-level analysis holds practical lessons for public health. This engaging, brief text is an ideal supplement for courses in global health, introducing students to key concepts with broad coverage and engrossing ethnographic detail.

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1315422670

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9781315422671

Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Data Analysis Using SPSS for Windows

By: George W. Dowdall,Earl R. Babbie,Fred Halley

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Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Data Analysis Using SPSS for Windows

By: George W. Dowdall,Earl R. Babbie,Fred Halley

Shows students how to: analyse issues in criminal justice using current GSS General Social Survey data - analyse issues in drug and alcohol use on campus using the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study and use SPSS, the most widely used professional software in criminal justice.

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0761985174

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9780761985174

Max Stirner and Nihilism

Between Two Nothings

By: DR. TIMOTHY. DOWDALL

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Max Stirner and Nihilism

Between Two Nothings

By: DR. TIMOTHY. DOWDALL

A reassessment of the controversial, yet still influential nineteenth-century German philosopher that explores the contentious issue of whether he was, as his critics frequently claim, a nihilist.Max Stirner (1806-1856) is often regarded as an enfant terrible of nineteenth-century German philosophy, but he has continued to exert an influence despite his marginalization as a nihilist. This study is the first to tackle head-on the question of whether Stirner can indeed reasonably be described as a nihilist. Although he is not known ever to have used the word "nihilism" or any of its derivatives, he was first accused of being a nihilist immediately after the publication of his magnum opus Der Einzige und sein Eigentum (translated in most English editions as The Ego and His Own) in 1844. Since then, the allegation has been repeated by well over a hundred writers and critics, with the result that it has become something of a truism. The book aims, first, to establish a clear understanding of the multifarious meanings of the term nihilism; second, to examine the accusations leveled at Stirner in the light of those meanings; and third, to assess not only the fairness and accuracy of the imputation of nihilism but also its usefulness in understanding Stirner as a thinker. It thus provides new insights into Stirner's thought, challenges the orthodox view of him as a philosophical pariah, reassesses his ideas and their place in the history of philosophy, and addresses the recurrent issue of his contemporary relevance.ngs of the term nihilism; second, to examine the accusations leveled at Stirner in the light of those meanings; and third, to assess not only the fairness and accuracy of the imputation of nihilism but also its usefulness in understanding Stirner as a thinker. It thus provides new insights into Stirner's thought, challenges the orthodox view of him as a philosophical pariah, reassesses his ideas and their place in the history of philosophy, and addresses the recurrent issue of his contemporary relevance.ngs of the term nihilism; second, to examine the accusations leveled at Stirner in the light of those meanings; and third, to assess not only the fairness and accuracy of the imputation of nihilism but also its usefulness in understanding Stirner as a thinker. It thus provides new insights into Stirner's thought, challenges the orthodox view of him as a philosophical pariah, reassesses his ideas and their place in the history of philosophy, and addresses the recurrent issue of his contemporary relevance.ngs of the term nihilism; second, to examine the accusations leveled at Stirner in the light of those meanings; and third, to assess not only the fairness and accuracy of the imputation of nihilism but also its usefulness in understanding Stirner as a thinker. It thus provides new insights into Stirner's thought, challenges the orthodox view of him as a philosophical pariah, reassesses his ideas and their place in the history of philosophy, and addresses the recurrent issue of his contemporary relevance.

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Boydell & Brewer

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1640141707

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9781640141704

Living with Emetophobia....My Story

By: Caroline Dowdall

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Living with Emetophobia....My Story

By: Caroline Dowdall

Living with any kind of phobia must be, at best, inconvenient, and no doubt can become a living hell. It depends what youre phobic about: if its something thats easy to avoid, like heights, its not likely to cause too much difficulty; on the other hand, if the object of your phobia is something that is an inescapable part of everyday existence, it must make life difficult to bear. One well-known example is agoraphobia. Less well-known, but apparently very common, is emetophobia, which is narrowly defined as a fear of vomiting, but usually includes the additional fear of seeing other people vomiting, and also extends to a general fear of feeling nauseous. Generally, the effect on the life of an emetophobe is that he or she lives a life dictated by a constant programme of trying to avoid becoming nauseous or being exposed to people who are. For me, and probably for countless other women sufferers, the most profoundly traumatic effect was the impact my phobia had on me during motherhood, which in its early stages is a period which is almost defined by nausea and vomiting. And that was only the beginning. Then comes the fear that my children might get bugs that would cause them to vomit. And of course, they did, leading to crises of anxiety and compulsive preventative and curative behaviour. This has made me to feel that I didnt adequately perform my duties as a mother, despite being so evidently devoted to that role. Aside from my children, there were many other strands of life that this phobia affected. For instance, I am still troubled by guilt that I didnt adequately support friends who were ill (including two who ultimately died from cancer) because of a fear of them vomiting in my presence. More trivially, there was fear of travel sickness which was so bad I avoided travelling by aeroplane for 30 years. I am now a Grandmother to three beautiful children, I live in Southern Spain and my dearest wish is to be able to have them come and visit me for holidays. I want to be able to love them properly and not at arms length as I did with my own children. My story is a compelling account of life with a near-debilitating fear and how I managed to keep it a secret for 46 years but through my own shame and not without the understanding and love of my 3rd husband have almost managed to overcome it.

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1456787179

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Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Data Analysis for Windows 95/98 Using SPSS Versions 7.5, 8.0, or Higher

By: George W. Dowdall,Kim Logio,Earl Babbie,Fred Halley

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Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Data Analysis for Windows 95/98 Using SPSS Versions 7.5, 8.0, or Higher

By: George W. Dowdall,Kim Logio,Earl Babbie,Fred Halley

This text teaches students how to analyze issues not only in criminal justice using current General Social Survey data but also in the most authoritative national study of drug and alcohol use on US college campuses, the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study. By providing step-by-step instructions, the text explores criminal justice by explaining how to conduct and analyze your own survey. Included in the package is a diskette with a GSS file, a College Alcohol Study data set, criminal justice and juvenile justice data sets.

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SAGE Publications, Incorporated

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0761986251

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9780761986256

Understanding Literacy and Disadvantage

By: Debra Myhill,Annabel Watson,Ruth Newman,Clare Dowdall

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Understanding Literacy and Disadvantage

By: Debra Myhill,Annabel Watson,Ruth Newman,Clare Dowdall

Addressing literacy and disadvantage requires high-quality teaching, first and foremost: there are no quick fixes, simplistic solutions or silver bullets. Both research and professional evidence from schools have revealed a strong association between social disadvantage and achievement in literacy: in fact, it has been a concern for over 70 years. Yet, many trainee teachers, and teachers in general, feel ill-equipped to deal with the issue. This book supports trainee teachers to explore the complex relationships between literacy achievement and social background. It offers practical strategies for teaching and supports trainee teachers to understand that: *children’s individual backgrounds need to be valued and drawn upon; *deficit descriptions of disadvantaged children and low expectations must be avoided and challenged; *schools, teachers and classrooms must provider rich literacy environments for learning.

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Learning Matters

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1529785685

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College Drinking

College Drinking

Lean Six Sigma For Leaders

Lean Six Sigma For Leaders

The Eclipse of the State Mental Hospital

The Eclipse of the State Mental Hospital

From Cincinnati to the Colorado Ranger - the Horsemanship of Ulysses S. Grant

From Cincinnati to the Colorado Ranger - the Horsemanship of Ulysses S. Grant

Communities under Fire

Communities under Fire

Searching for Higher Education Leadership

Searching for Higher Education Leadership

Lean Six Sigma For Dummies

Lean Six Sigma For Dummies

Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Technology and the Stylistic Evolution of the Jazz Bass

Technology and the Stylistic Evolution of the Jazz Bass

Hey You's from Heaven

Hey You's from Heaven

Pesticides and Global Health

Pesticides and Global Health

Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Max Stirner and Nihilism

Max Stirner and Nihilism

Living with Emetophobia....My Story

Living with Emetophobia....My Story

Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Adventures in Criminal Justice Research

Understanding Literacy and Disadvantage

Understanding Literacy and Disadvantage

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