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The Managerial Revolution: What is Happening in the World

By: James Burnham

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The Managerial Revolution: What is Happening in the World

By: James Burnham

Written in 1941, Burnham's claim was that capitalism was dead, but that it was being replaced not by socialism, but a new economic system he called "managerialism"; rule by managers.

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Lume Books

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1839013184

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9781839013188

Deep-Sky Companions: The Secret Deep

By: Stephen James O'Meara

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Deep-Sky Companions: The Secret Deep

By: Stephen James O'Meara

In this fresh list, Stephen James O'Meara presents 109 new objects for stargazers to observe. The Secret Deep list contains many exceptional objects, including a planetary nebula whose last thermal pulse produced a circumstellar shell similar to the one expected in the final days of our Sun's life; a piece of the only supernova remnant known visible to the unaided eye; the flattest galaxy known; the largest edge-on galaxy in the heavens; the brightest quasar; and the companion star to one of the first black hole candidates ever discovered. Each object is accompanied by beautiful photographs and sketches, original finder charts, visual histories and up-to-date astrophysical information to enrich the observing experience. Featuring galaxies, clusters and nebulae not covered in other Deep-Sky Companions books, this is a wonderful addition to the series and an essential guide for any deep-sky observer.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139500074

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9781139500074

Encyclopedia of Conflicts Since World War II

By: James Ciment

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Encyclopedia of Conflicts Since World War II

By: James Ciment

Thoroughly revised to include 25 conflicts not covered in the previous edition, as well as expanded and updated information on previous coverage, this illustrated reference presents descriptions and analyses of more than 170 significant post-World War II conflicts around the globe. Organized by region for ease of access, "Encyclopedia of Conflicts Since World War II, Second Edition" provides clear, in-depth explanations of events not covered in such detail in any other reference source. Including more than 180 detailed maps and 150 photos, the set highlights the conflicts that dominate today's headlines and the events that changed the course of late twentieth-century history.

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Routledge

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1317471865

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9781317471868

Building the Bay Colony

Local Economy and Culture in Early Massachusetts

By: James E. McWilliams

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Building the Bay Colony

Local Economy and Culture in Early Massachusetts

By: James E. McWilliams

Using an intensely local lens, McWilliams explores the century-long process whereby the Massachusetts Bay Colony went from a distant outpost of the incipient British Empire to a stable society integrated into the transatlantic economy. An inspiring story of men and women overcoming adversity to build their own society, From the Ground Up reconceptualizes how we have normally thought about New England's economic development

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University of Virginia Press

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081392636X

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The San Francisco Civic Center

A History of the Design, Controversies, and Realization of a City Beautiful Masterpiece

By: James Haas

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The San Francisco Civic Center

A History of the Design, Controversies, and Realization of a City Beautiful Masterpiece

By: James Haas

San Francisco is known and loved around the world for its iconic man-made structures, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Transamerica Pyramid. Yet its Civic Center, with the grandest collection of monumental municipal buildings in the United States, is often overlooked, drawing less global and local interest, despite its being an urban planning marvel featuring thirteen government office and cultural buildings. In The San Francisco Civic Center, James Haas tells the complete story of San Francisco’s Civic Center and how it became one of the most complete developments envisioned by any American city. Originally planned and designed by John Galen Howard in 1912, the San Francisco Civic Center is considered in both design and materials one of the finest achievements of the American reformist City Beautiful movement, an urban design movement that began more than a century ago. Haas meticulously unravels the Civic Center’s story of perseverance and dysfunction, providing an understanding and appreciation of this local and national treasure. He discusses why the Civic Center was built, how it became central to the urban planning initiatives of San Francisco in the early twentieth century, and how the site held onto its founders’ vision despite heated public debates about its function and achievement. He also delves into the vision for the future and related national trends in city planning and the architectural and art movements that influenced those trends. Riddled with inspiration and leadership as well as controversy, The San Francisco Civic Center, much like the complex itself, is a stunning manifestation of the confident spirit of one of America’s most dynamic and creative cities.

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University of Nevada Press

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194890814X

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Analysis and Management of Animal Populations

By: Byron K. Williams,James D.. Nichols,James D. Nichols,Michael J. Conroy,Michael J.. Conroy

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Analysis and Management of Animal Populations

By: Byron K. Williams,James D.. Nichols,James D. Nichols,Michael J. Conroy,Michael J.. Conroy

Analysis and Management of Animal Populations deals with the processes involved in making informed decisions about the management of animal populations. It covers the modeling of population responses to management actions, the estimation of quantities needed in the modeling effort, and the application of these estimates and models to the development of sound management decisions. The book synthesizes and integrates in a single volume the methods associated with these themes, as they apply to ecological assessment and conservation of animal populations. Integrates population modeling, parameter estimation and decision-theoretic approaches to management in a single, cohesive framework Provides authoritative, state-of-the-art descriptions of quantitative approaches to modeling, estimation and decision-making Emphasizes the role of mathematical modeling in the conduct of science and management Utilizes a unifying biological context, consistent mathematical notation, and numerous biological examples

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Academic Press

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0127544062

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9780127544069

America: What Went Wrong?

By: Donald L. Barlett,James B. Steele

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America: What Went Wrong?

By: Donald L. Barlett,James B. Steele

Articles and graphics describe economic conditions since the 1980s and their effect on the nation.

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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0836270010

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9780836270013

American Arcadia

California and the Classical Tradition

By: Peter James Holliday

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American Arcadia

California and the Classical Tradition

By: Peter James Holliday

American Arcadia explores the innumerable ways Californians shaped their visual and social culture using models and ideals from the classical tradition

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Oxford University Press

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0190256516

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The Chicago of Fiction

A Resource Guide

By: James A. Kaser

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The Chicago of Fiction

A Resource Guide

By: James A. Kaser

The importance of Chicago in American culture has made the city's place in the American imagination a crucial topic for literary scholars and cultural historians. While databases of bibliographical information on Chicago-centered fiction are available, they are of little use to scholars researching works written before the 1980s. In The Chicago of Fiction: A Resource Guide, James A. Kaser provides detailed synopses for more than 1,200 works of fiction significantly set in Chicago and published between 1852 and 1980. The synopses include plot summaries, names of major characters, and an indication of physical settings. An appendix provides bibliographical information for works dating from 1981 well into the 21st century, while a biographical section provides basic information about the authors, some of whom are obscure and would be difficult to find in other sources. Written to assist researchers in locating works of fiction for analysis, the plot summaries highlight ways in which the works touch on major aspects of social history and cultural studies (i.e., class, ethnicity, gender, immigrant experience, and race). The book is also a useful reader advisory tool for librarians and readers who want to identify materials for leisure reading, particularly since genre, juvenile, and young adult fiction, as well as literary fiction, are included.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0810877244

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The Herschel Objects and How to Observe Them

By: James Mullaney

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The Herschel Objects and How to Observe Them

By: James Mullaney

Amateur astronomers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. This exciting book retraces the steps of the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer who ever lived. This is a practical guide to locating and viewing the most impressive of Herschel’s star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, cataloging more than 600 of the brightest objects, and offering detailed descriptions and images of 150 to 200 of the best.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387681256

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Corporate Dreams

Big Business in American Democracy from the Great Depression to the Great Recession

By: James Hoopes

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Corporate Dreams

Big Business in American Democracy from the Great Depression to the Great Recession

By: James Hoopes

Public trust in corporations plummeted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, when “Lehman Brothers” and “General Motors” became dirty words for many Americans. In Corporate Dreams, James Hoopes argues that Americans still place too much faith in corporations and, especially, in the idea of “values-based leadership” favored by most CEOs. The danger of corporations, he suggests, lies not just in their economic power, but also in how their confused and undemocratic values are infecting Americans’ visions of good governance. Corporate Dreams proposes that Americans need to radically rethink their relationships with big business and the government. Rather than buying into the corporate notion of “values-based leadership,” we should view corporate leaders with the same healthy suspicion that our democratic political tradition teaches us to view our political leaders. Unfortunately, the trend is moving the other way. Corporate notions of leadership are invading our democratic political culture when it should be the reverse. To diagnose the cause and find a cure for our toxic attachment to corporate models of leadership, Hoopes goes back to the root of the problem, offering a comprehensive history of corporate culture in America, from the Great Depression to today’s Great Recession. Combining a historian’s careful eye with an insider’s perspective on the business world, this provocative volume tracks changes in government economic policy, changes in public attitudes toward big business, and changes in how corporate executives view themselves. Whether examining the rise of Leadership Development programs or recounting JFK’s Pyrrhic victory over U.S. Steel, Hoopes tells a compelling story of how America lost its way, ceding authority to the policies and values of corporate culture. But he also shows us how it’s not too late to return to our democratic ideals—and that it’s not too late to restore the American dream.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813552044

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Angels A to Z

By: Evelyn Dorothy Oliver,James R Lewis

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Angels A to Z

By: Evelyn Dorothy Oliver,James R Lewis

A thorough, comprehensive guide to the world of angels Angels, whose principal employment is the protection and encouragement of human beings, are more popular than ever. In this age of uncertainty, it is easy to understand why the concept of angels is so comforting. While much has been written about angels throughout history, no single source examines them as thoroughly or as thoughtfully as Angels A to Z. Written by an “angel expert” and a recognized authority on nontraditional religious movements, this enlightening resource is one of the most comprehensive books on angels and angel-related topics currently available. More than 300 entries, drawn from multiple religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Hindu traditions, as well as from pop culture, are included. Celebrity angels, obscure angels still waiting for their big break, classifications of angels, guardian angels, fallen angels, biblical figures associated with angels, angels in art and architecture, and angels in the media and literature, how ancient, contemporary, and pop cultures represent angels in their mythology, folklore, architecture, art, literature, religion, and so much more. Angels A to Z explores a wide assortment of topics, including ... Gabriel, Michael, Lucifer, and other biblical angels Angels in various religions (Christianity, Islam, Hinduism) Different classifications of angels such as the Valkyries from Norse mythology and Hafaza from Islamic tradition Fallen angels, guardian angels, obscure angels, and angels across religious traditions Authors who write about angels, including Frank Peretti, Joan Wester Anderson, Eileen Freeman, Terry Lynn Taylor, and others Artists who depict angels such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Glenda Green, and Karyn Martin-Karl Beloved fictional characters like Clarence from the film It’s a Wonderful Life If you want to know more about the rich and important history of these spiritual beings, Angels A to Z is the answer to your prayers. With more than 130 photos and illustrations, this riveting read is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.

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Visible Ink Press

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1578592283

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9781578592289

Practical Audacity

Black Women and International Human Rights

By: Stanlie M. James

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Practical Audacity

Black Women and International Human Rights

By: Stanlie M. James

Follows the stories of fourteen women whose work honors and furthers Goler Teal Butcher's legacy. Their multilayered and sophisticated contributions have shaped human rights scholarship and activism--including their major role in developing critical race feminism, community-based applications, and expanding the boundaries of human rights discourse.

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University of Wisconsin Pres

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0299333701

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9780299333706

Camera Hunter

George Shiras III and the Birth of Wildlife Photography

By: James H. McCommons

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Camera Hunter

George Shiras III and the Birth of Wildlife Photography

By: James H. McCommons

In 1906 George Shiras III (1859–1942) published a series of remarkable nighttime photographs in National Geographic. Taken with crude equipment, the black-and-white photographs featured leaping whitetail deer, a beaver gnawing on a tree, and a snowy owl perched along the shore of a lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The pictures, stunning in detail and composition, celebrated American wildlife at a time when many species were going extinct because of habitat loss and unrestrained hunting. As a congressman and lawyer, Shiras joined forces with his friend Theodore Roosevelt and scientists in Washington, DC, who shaped the conservation movement during the Progressive Era. His legal and legislative efforts culminated with the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Camera Hunter recounts Shiras’s life and craft as he traveled to wild country in North America, refined his trail camera techniques, and advocated for the protection of wildlife. This biography serves as an important record of Shiras’s accomplishments as a visual artist, wildlife conservationist, adventurer, and legislator.

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University of New Mexico Press

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0826354270

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9780826354273

Lillibridge Houses, expanded version

By: James Lowell Hall

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Lillibridge Houses, expanded version

By: James Lowell Hall

Tells the history of the Lillibridge family and their homes, beginning with Thomas Lillibridge, who moved to Rhode Island in the 1690s. This expanded edition includes the story of the Hampton Lillibridge House, one of the most haunted houses in Savannah, Georgia.

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Lulu.com

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1329396502

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9781329396500

Star Trek: Discovery: Fear Itself

By: James Swallow

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Star Trek: Discovery: Fear Itself

By: James Swallow

An all-new novel based upon the explosive Star Trek TV series! Lieutenant Saru is a Kelpien, a member of a prey species born on a world overrun by monstrous predators…and a being who very intimately understands the nature of fear. Challenged on all sides, he is determined to surpass his origins and succeed as a Starfleet officer aboard the USS Shenzhou. But when Saru breaks protocol in order to prove himself to his crewmates, what begins as a vital rescue mission to save a vessel in distress soon escalates out of control. Forced into a command role he may not be ready for, Saru is caught between his duty and the conflicting agendas of two antagonistic alien races. To survive, he will need to seek a path of peace against all odds, and risk compromising the very ideals he has sworn to uphold…

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Simon and Schuster

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1501166603

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9781501166600

Introduction to Guyana

By: Gilad James, PhD

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Introduction to Guyana

By: Gilad James, PhD

Guyana, officially known as the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a South American country located on the northern coast of South America. It is bordered by Venezuela to the west, Brazil to the south and southwest, Suriname to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the north. The country comprises ten administrative regions and covers an area of approximately 214,969 square kilometres, with a population of around 786,617 people, mainly consisting of ethnic groups such as East Indians, Afro-Guyanese, Amerindians, Chinese, and Portuguese. Guyana has a rich cultural heritage, with diverse traditions and vibrant cultural celebrations throughout the year. The country's economy is mainly dependent on its natural resources, including gold, bauxite, diamonds, and timber. Guyana's tourism industry is also growing, with attractions such as the Kaieteur Falls, the world's largest single-drop waterfall, and its beautiful Atlantic coastline. The country is becoming increasingly popular among nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those interested in exploring unique cultures.

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Gilad James Mystery School

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150292918X

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9781502929181

Lillibridge Houses

By: james hall

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Lillibridge Houses

By: james hall

Thomas Lillibridge, the first, moved to Rhode Island in the 1690's. All Lillibridge's in America are thought to be descended from him. In 1715 he moved to what is now called Richmond Connecticut. The dwelling houses he lived in and his descendants after are chronicled. Thomas and other Lillibridge's are buried in the Lillibridge Cemetery on his property. Lillibridges continued to live on this land until the death of Janetta Lillibridge Brown in 1940. Their history gives insight into americas history. The Reverend David Lillibridge, Thomas the first's grandson, ""was almost gigantic in frame, and strong mentally and morally as well as physically."" Joel Eno. He served in the army during the French and Indian War at age 15 years. Later he moved to Willington, CT where he built a church and was its only Pastor for 55 years. His home is still standing and a National Historic site. David and his descendants history are told along with the history of the Reverend David Lillibridge house.

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Lulu.com

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1329212967

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9781329212961

Dynamics of the Party System

Alignment and Realignment of Political Parties in the United States

By: James L. Sundquist

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Dynamics of the Party System

Alignment and Realignment of Political Parties in the United States

By: James L. Sundquist

Since the original edition of Dynamics of the Party System was published in 1973, American politics have continued on a tumultuous course. In the vacuum left by the decline of the Democratic and Republican parties, single-interest groups have risen and flourished. Protest movements on the left and the New Right at the opposite pole have challenged and divided the major parties, and the Reagan Revolution--in reversing a fifty-year trend toward governmental expansion--may turn out to have revolutionized the party system too. In this edition, as in the first, current political trends and events are placed in a historical and theoretical context. Focusing upon three major realignments of the past--those of the 1850s, the 1890s, and the 1930s--Sundquist traces the processes by which basic transformations of the country's two-party system occur. From the historical case studies, he fashions a theory as to the why and how of party realignment, then applies it to current and recent developments, through the first two years of the Reagan presidency and the midterm election of 1982. The theoretical sections of the first edition are refined in this one, the historical sections are revised to take account of recent scholarship, and the chapters dealing with the postwar period are almost wholly rewritten. The conclusion of the original work is, in general, confirmed: the existing party system is likely to be strengthened as public attention is again riveted on domestic economic issues, and the headlong trend of recent decades toward political independence and party disintegration reversed, at least for a time.

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Brookings Institution Press

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0815723180

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