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Twisted

By: Jo Gibson

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From master of suspense Jo Gibson comes three novels of year-round terror--where the holidays are more than a little nerve-wracking. They're totally twisted. . . My Bloody Valentine It's Valentine's Day, and everyone at Hamilton High is excited about the big dance. Six girls are competing to be Queen of Hearts. Unfortunately, someone is taking aim at the contestants--and it's not Cupid. Unless Cupid is a deranged killer with a sharp knife and a deadly message. Be mine. . .or else. The Séance There's nothing like a killer party on Halloween--especially when it's in a secluded lodge in the woods. But when Jennifer Larkin's friends insist on holding a seance--in spite of the warnings of a local psychic--it's anything but a game. For the spirits are vengeful. The partiers are prisoners. And no one gets out of here alive. . . Slay Bells The new Crossroads Mall is the place to shop this Christmas. So when a snowstorm traps Diana Connelly and her friends inside, they don't even mind staying the night. Until the accidents start to happen. And Diana's friends begin to die. One by one. Naughty or nice. ‘Tis the season. . .to be murdered.

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Kensington Books

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1617732419

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9781617732416

Twisted Dark vol 3

By: Neil Gibson

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Twisted Dark vol 3

By: Neil Gibson

Story connections become even clearer in what has been described as Neil Gibson's darkest release to date — the third volume of the Twisted Dark series. This time we're shown an innovative use for bamboo and are introduced to a sinister little girl who just wants a bit of peace and quiet...

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TPub Ltd

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0992752310

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9780992752316

Twisted Dark vol 2

By: Neil Gibson

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Twisted Dark vol 2

By: Neil Gibson

With Twisted Dark Volume 2, Neil Gibson returns to the world of Twisted Dark for more horrible stories. Through the book's pages we find familiar characters from Volume 1 and meet brand-new faces as the connections between stories begin to make themselves clear.

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095694342X

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9780956943422

The Spark

A Phantasy Novel

By: Taylor Gibson

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The Spark

A Phantasy Novel

By: Taylor Gibson

In a world growing ever dark, an evil rises out of the ashes of a primordial realm. When she finally meets the love of her life, a young woman is forced to come to terms with her fate. Through many daring adventures, she gains allies and enemies alike, in an effort to fulfill her destiny and vanquish the spark of evil.

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AuthorHouse

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1524628077

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9781524628079

Engineering & Producing

By: Bill Gibson,William A. Gibson

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Engineering & Producing

By: Bill Gibson,William A. Gibson

Learn what it takes to engineer a session like a pro, combining the teaching of the previous books to record excellent tracks ready for the mix. This book also dives into what makes a producer great, how to inspire awesome performances from the musicians you record, tricks for selecting the best tracks from your sessions, and what it takes to be both producer and engineer on the same session. With illustrations, photographs, plus audio and video examples of the producing and engineering process on DVD.

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1423430522

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9781423430520

Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, Third Edition

By: Ronald F. Gibson

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Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, Third Edition

By: Ronald F. Gibson

Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, Third Edition presents a unique blend of classical and contemporary mechanics of composites technologies. While continuing to cover classical methods, this edition also includes frequent references to current state-of-the-art composites technology and research findings. New to the Third Edition Many new worked-out example problems, homework problems, figures, and references An appendix on matrix concepts and operations Coverage of particle composites, nanocomposites, nanoenhancement of conventional fiber composites, and hybrid multiscale composites Expanded coverage of finite element modeling and test methods Easily accessible to students, this popular bestseller incorporates the most worked-out example problems and exercises of any available textbook on mechanics of composite materials. It offers a rich, comprehensive, and up-to-date foundation for students to begin their work in composite materials science and engineering. A solutions manual and PowerPoint presentations are available for qualifying instructors.

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CRC Press

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1439850054

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9781439850053

Professional Magic for Amateurs

By: Walter Brown Gibson,Walter B. Gibson

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Professional Magic for Amateurs

By: Walter Brown Gibson,Walter B. Gibson

Written for the amateur magician, this illustrated guide offers 50 easy, effective, and well-known tricks that are used by professionals: cards, handkerchiefs, mental magic, and more. The author includes an overview for each trick, shows how the act appears to the audience, and details both the mechanisms and the presentation. 63 illustrations.

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Courier Corporation

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0486230120

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9780486230122

Glowfly Dance

By: Jade Gibson

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Glowfly Dance

By: Jade Gibson

‘I never see my father. My father never sees me. But I see with the eyes he gave me. Slanted like the wings of gulls flying in the sky. And, when my mother speaks of Mexico, her eyes mist up with the lights of memory.’ Through young Mai’s eyes, life is enchanting and full of beauty. She dances on her grandfather’s feet while he talks of freedom. But the world is hard and her mother is struggling. When Rashid arrives, he casts a deep shadow over their lives. Nothing is beyond her new stepfather. They are desperate to escape from him, and their world becomes a constant battle for survival – one of fleeing, multiple identities, abduction and upheaval. Mai’s eyes not only witness the story of her mother, but also the poignant stories of the many women she encounters across different countries. Finally, Mai learns that, when freedom comes, it comes at a bitter price. From Mexico to Scotland to London to North Africa, the West Indies and back again, Glowfly Dance is a powerful and haunting story of migration, resilience and, ultimately, hope.

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Penguin Random House South Africa

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1415206546

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9781415206546

Making Presents

By: Ray Gibson

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Making Presents

By: Ray Gibson

Try out different crafts from papier mâché to stencilling, model-making to origami while making these personalized gifts.

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E.D.C. Publishing

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0746023197

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9780746023198

(ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide

By: Mike Chapple,James Michael Stewart,Darril Gibson

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(ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide

By: Mike Chapple,James Michael Stewart,Darril Gibson

NOTE: The CISSP objectives this book covered were issued in 2018. For coverage of the most recent CISSP objectives effective in April 2021, please look for the latest edition of this guide: (ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 9th Edition (ISBN: 9781119786238). CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 8th Edition has been completely updated for the latest 2018 CISSP Body of Knowledge. This bestselling Sybex study guide covers 100% of all exam objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, real-world examples, advice on passing each section of the exam, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic exam essentials and chapter review questions. Along with the book, you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that includes: Six unique 150 question practice exams to help you identify where you need to study more. Get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam. More than 700 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last-minute test prep before the exam A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know for the exam Coverage of all of the exam topics in the book means you'll be ready for: Security and Risk Management Asset Security Security Engineering Communication and Network Security Identity and Access Management Security Assessment and Testing Security Operations Software Development Security

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119475872

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9781119475873

Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology

Tips and Tricks

By: Thach N. Nguyen,Dayi Hu,Shao Liang Chen,Moo-Hyun Kim,Shigeru Saito,Cindy L. Grines,C. Michael Gibson,Steven R. Bailey

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Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology

Tips and Tricks

By: Thach N. Nguyen,Dayi Hu,Shao Liang Chen,Moo-Hyun Kim,Shigeru Saito,Cindy L. Grines,C. Michael Gibson,Steven R. Bailey

Written and edited by today's most-recognized inteventional cardiology thought leaders, this popular guide focuses on key procedures and techniques. Each strategic or tactical move is graded by complexity level and described in a simple, step-by-step approach that includes guidance on how to overcome practical difficulties and navigate particularly challenging clinical scenarios and complications. It offers interventional cardiologists, fellows in interventional cardiology, cath lab nurses and technicians; vascular surgeons and fellows, interventional radiologists: "Tips and tricks" gathered from the personal experience of over fifty international experts Clear, practical, step-by-step guidance on the latest procedures and techniques, performing challenging interventions, and managing complications and other difficult situations where evidence may be limited or inconsistent New coverage of hot topics such as percutaneous aortic valve replacement, renal artery ablation, intracranial interventions, and more

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0470670479

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9780470670477

Mechanical Engineering

By: Alan Darbyshire,Charles Gibson

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Mechanical Engineering

By: Alan Darbyshire,Charles Gibson

Now in its fourth edition, Mechanical Engineering has been revised to be in line with the technical qualifications of the new engineering apprenticeship standards at Level 3. In addition, four new chapters are included that cover static and dynamic engineering systems, fluid systems and additive manufacturing. The text covers eight units of the BTEC L3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Technical Knowledge qualification, as well as some content in the BTEC National Engineering Syllabus and BTEC L3 Aerospace and Aviation Engineering specialist qualifications. It also covers some of the content in the EAL L3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Technical Knowledge qualification. To enhance learning, mathematical theory is backed up with numerous examples to work through. There are also activities for students to complete out of the classroom that help put the theory into context. Test your knowledge quizzes throughout the text enable students to test their understanding, while end of unit review questions are helpful for exam revision and course work. This book is ideal for students undertaking Level 3 courses in engineering although students undertaking Level 4 engineering courses will also find the content of the book useful to their studies. Alan Darbyshire is a retired Further Education lecturer and experienced textbook author for Intermediate GNVQ and AVCE. He drafted several of the mechanical engineering units for the BTEC National specifications. Charles Gibson completed an aeronautical mechanical engineering apprenticeship, and then spent 16 years in the Royal Navy maintaining military helicopters before retiring from the military in 2008. Since then, he has worked in Further Education as the Head of Aeronautical Engineering at City of Bristol College where he also taught on several programmes, including BTECs in Aeronautical Engineering and Foundation Degrees. In 2013, he transferred to Yeovil College where he continues to teach on engineering programmes from Level 2 to Level 5. He has also been involved in the writing of engineering technical knowledge qualifications for several engineering apprenticeship standards.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000607143

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9781000607147

Neuromancer

By: William Gibson

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Neuromancer

By: William Gibson

A deluxe hardcover edition of the pioneering cyberpunk novel that predicted our obsession with the Internet—part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman Winner of the AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books | 50 Covers competition Before the Internet was commonplace, William Gibson showed us the Matrix—a world within the world, the representation of every byte of data in cyberspace. Henry Dorsett Case was the sharpest data-thief in the Matrix, until an ex-employer crippled his nervous system. Now a new employer has recruited him for a last-chance run against an unthinkably powerful artificial intelligence. With a mirror-eyed girl street-samurai riding shotgun, he’s ready for the silicon-quick, bleakly prophetic adventure that upped the ante on an entire genre of fiction. Penguin Galaxy Six of our greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, in dazzling collector-worthy hardcover editions, and featuring a series introduction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, Penguin Galaxy represents a constellation of achievement in visionary fiction, lighting the way toward our knowledge of the universe, and of ourselves. From historical legends to mythic futures, monuments of world-building to mind-bending dystopias, these touchstones of human invention and storytelling ingenuity have transported millions of readers to distant realms, and will continue for generations to chart the frontiers of the imagination. The Once and Future King by T. H. White Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Dune by Frank Herbert 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Neuromancer by William Gibson For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Penguin

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0143111604

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9780143111603

CompTIA A+ Rapid Review (Exam 220-801 and Exam 220-802)

By: Darril Gibson

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CompTIA A+ Rapid Review (Exam 220-801 and Exam 220-802)

By: Darril Gibson

Assess your readiness for CompTIA A+ Exams 220-801 and 220-802—and quickly identify where you need to focus and practice. This practical, streamlined guide walks you through each exam objective, providing "need to know" checklists, review questions, tips, and links to further study—all designed to help bolster your preparation. Reinforce your exam prep with a Rapid Review of these objectives: Exam 220-801: PC Hardware Networking Laptops Printers Operational Procedures Exam 220-802: Operating Systems Security Mobile Devices Troubleshooting This book is an ideal complement to the in-depth training of the Microsoft Press Training Kit and other exam-prep resources for CompTIA A+ Exams 220-801 and 220-802.

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Pearson Education

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0735668450

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9780735668454

Video Communications

The Whole Picture

By: James Wilcox,David Gibson

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Video Communications

The Whole Picture

By: James Wilcox,David Gibson

Case studies document how, in businesses all across this country, people are communicating via videoconferences with broadcast quality reception. The authors detail how the proliferation of IP networks has driven quality improvements and cost savings in

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1482295679

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9781482295672

Surfing Places, Surfboard Makers

Craft, Creativity, and Cultural Heritage in Hawaii, California, and Australia

By: Andrew Warren,Chris Gibson

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Surfing Places, Surfboard Makers

Craft, Creativity, and Cultural Heritage in Hawaii, California, and Australia

By: Andrew Warren,Chris Gibson

Over the last forty years, surfing has emerged from its Pacific islands origins to become a global industry. Since its beginnings more than a thousand years ago, surfing’s icon has been the surfboard—its essential instrument, the point of physical connection between human and nature, body and wave. To a surfer, a board is more than a piece of equipment; it is a symbol, a physical emblem of cultural, social, and emotional meanings. Based on research in three important surfing locations—Hawai‘i, southern California, and southeastern Australia—this is the first book to trace the surfboard from regional craft tradition to its key role in the billion-dollar surfing business. The surfboard workshops of Hawai‘i, California, and Australia are much more than sites of surfboard manufacturing. They are hives of creativity where legacies of rich cultural heritage and the local environment combine to produce unique, bold board designs customized to suit prevailing waves. The globalization and corporatization of surfing have presented small, independent board makers with many challenges stemming from the wide availability of cheap, mass-produced boards and the influx of new surfers. The authors follow the story of board makers who have survived these challenges and stayed true to their calling by keeping the mythology and creativity of board making alive. In addition, they explore the heritage of the craft, the secrets of custom board production, the role of local geography in shaping board styles, and the survival of hand-crafting skills. From the olo boards of ancient Hawaiian kahuna to the high-tech designs that represent the current state of the industry, Surfing Places, Surfboard Makers offers an entrée into the world of surfboard making that will find an eager audience among researchers and students of Pacific culture, history, geography, and economics, as well as surfing enthusiasts.

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University of Hawaii Press

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0824838297

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9780824838294

POND

By: Paul T. Gibson,Jeremy Fink

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POND

By: Paul T. Gibson,Jeremy Fink

Two women. Two planets. Two mysteries. Only one solution. Follow a girl with no memories as she maneuvers her way through a world of desolation, encountering monsters and mysteries, while searching for a past to explain her present. Delve into her desert-filled dreams, which become disturbingly closer to reality than her waking hours.

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Lulu.com

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1387065238

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9781387065233

Living Among Sasquatch: A Primer

By: Dave Gibson

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Living Among Sasquatch: A Primer

By: Dave Gibson

All of the events described in this book actually happened to Dave and Pam Gibson. Truly, no one is more amazed than they are. They bought land and rented a small cabin to live in while they built their mountain home. In the first year, they were oblivious to the creatures that lived near and passed by their cabin. In the second summer there, they found their first Sasquatch footprint. They discovered that Sasquatches were not only real, but that they lived among them. This book chronicles their path from nonbelievers in Sasquatch to knowers over a very short period of time, but also reveals many amazing things about these incredible beings. One Sasquatch, in particular, developed a fondness for Pam. She left it apples, and it left her flowers and even half of a squirrel. She also learned that she could communicate with it. Follow their journey of learning of Sasquatch, North America's most amazing being.

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132977406X

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9781329774063

Handbook of Knots and Splices, and Other Work with Hempen and Wire Ropes

By: Charles Gibson

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Handbook of Knots and Splices, and Other Work with Hempen and Wire Ropes

By: Charles Gibson

A extremely useful number of useful information on the subject of knots, hitches, splices, fancy work, block and tackle, and wire rope starting with a description of the construction and care of rope. Tables of breaking strengths and weights of various ropes.

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Barnes & Noble Publishing

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1566197716

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9781566197717

The Four Lenses of Innovation

A Power Tool for Creative Thinking

By: Rowan Gibson

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The Four Lenses of Innovation

A Power Tool for Creative Thinking

By: Rowan Gibson

Ever wonder where big, breakthrough ideas come from? How do innovators manage to spot the opportunities for industry revolution that everyone else seems to miss? Contrary to popular belief, innovation is not some mystical art that’s forbidden to mere mortals. The Four Lenses of Innovation thoroughly debunks this pervasive myth by delivering what we’ve long been hoping for: the news that innovation is systematic, it’s methodical, and we can all achieve it. By asking how the world’s top innovators—Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, and many others—came up with their game-changing ideas, bestselling author Rowan Gibson identifies four key business perspectives that will enable you to discover groundbreaking opportunities for innovation and growth: Challenging Orthodoxies—What if the dominant conventions in your field, market, or industry are outdated, unnecessary, or just plain wrong? Harnessing Trends—Where are the shifts and discontinuities that will, now and in the future, provide the energy you need for a major leap forward? Leveraging Resources—How can you arrange existing skills and assets into new combinations that add up to more than the sum of their parts? Understanding Needs—What are the unmet needs and frustrations that everyone else is simply ignoring? Other books promise the keys to innovation—this one delivers them. With a unique full-color design, thought-provoking examples, and features like the 8-Step Model for Building a Breakthrough, The Four Lenses of Innovation will teach you how to reverse-engineer creative genius and make radical business innovation an everyday reality inside your organization. “Rowan Gibson has done a superb job of ‘unpacking’ what it takes to innovate.” —Philip Kotler, S. C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University “Can you develop an innovative mind? Yes, you can. And this book is the manual.” —John and Doris Naisbitt, authors of China’s Megatrends and The Global Game Change “An excellent piece of work for practitioners and organizations who seek to have innovation as part of their DNA.” —Camille Mirshokrai, Managing Director of Leadership Development, and Partner at Accenture “Rowan Gibson’s The Four Lenses of Innovation will inspire you to think big, look afresh at the challenges you face, and take bold action to change the world.” —Robert B. Tucker, author of Driving Growth Through Innovation

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118947312

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9781118947319

The Tricks of Trapping and Trap Making

By: William Hamilton Gibson

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The Tricks of Trapping and Trap Making

By: William Hamilton Gibson

Contains comprehensive hints on the camp shelter, log huts, bark shanties, woodland beds and bedding, boat and canoe building, and valuable suggestions on trapper's food, etc. With extended chapters on the trapper's art, containing all the "tricks" and valuable bait recipes of the profession; full directions for the use of the steel trap, and for the construction of traps of all kinds; detailed instructions for the capture of all fur-bearing animals; valuable recipes for the curing and tanning of fur skins, etc., etc.

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3861951991

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9783861951995

Oh Threats of Hell and Hopes of Paradise

By: John Fee Gibson

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Oh Threats of Hell and Hopes of Paradise

By: John Fee Gibson

A book of five short stories 1. "Oh threats of hell and hopes of paradise" 2. "One thing at least is certain, this life flies" 3. "One thing is certain and the rest is lies" 4. "The flower that once has blown forever dies" 5. "I sent my soul into the invisible some letter of the afterlife spell" My stories (five) are told in the first person and inspired by the "Rubaiyat" of Omar Khayyam, the twelfth century philosopher and Edgar Allen Poe. They tell of rape, murder, a philandering preacher, an engineer driven to the gates of insanity by his perfectionist ideals and a despondent professor attempting to leave his legacy by trying to prove Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious. I have been writing on these stories for a few years as the spirit would move me to write. When someone asks me what they are about, or to summarize them, my brain sort of goes into neutral and I really don't know where to start. I generally try to change the subject since I can't summarize in 4000 characters or less what I had for breakfast this morning. If the inquisitive person is persistent I simply offer to let them read the book and then they change the subject. Actually, after meditating upon the "Rubaiyat" of Omar Khayyam and wallowing his quatrains around in my mind for a while, I generally end up writing a little. I think I'm much like Omar; still trying to deduce what this thing we call "life" is all about! My stories touch on things from the simple life of an Appalachian Mountains sharecropper, a dubious country preacher, rape, murder, an arduous and unnecessary flight from justice, snakebites and miraculous healings, the lynching of an innocent black man, and subsistence farm life to, the complicated motives of brainy engineers and chemists attempting to leave their legacy to science by proving knowledge can be transmitted genetically; thereby, proving Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious to be valid. Keywords: Fiction, Short Stories, Rubaiyat, Omar Khayyam, Carl Jung, Life, Murder, Rape, Preacher, Engineer

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1622873645

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Called To Suffer

Chosen For Greatness

By: Cynthia Gibson-Dyse

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Called To Suffer

Chosen For Greatness

By: Cynthia Gibson-Dyse

Faith and endurance are two tools every Christian must have in their toolbox because suffering is a part of the Christian experience. In this book, it is my sincere hope that you will find the tools to not only face your suffering but to embrace it. No matter what the devil has planned for you God's plans supersede his every time when you turn to him in your suffering. You will learn that suffering creates mighty weapons in us to defeat any weapon that is formed against us. In the pages of this book, I hope that you will find strength and hope to rise out of the ashes of suffering to walk in the greatness God has planned for you when he formed you in your mother's womb. God has a plan for your life. You are chosen by him for greatness.

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Life To Legacy LLC

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1947288717

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9781947288713

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