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The Provost's Handbook

The Role of the Chief Academic Officer

By: James Martin,James E. Samels

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The Provost's Handbook

The Role of the Chief Academic Officer

By: James Martin,James E. Samels

Samels, accomplished authors and scholars of leadership in higher education, The Provost's Handbook is destined to become the go-to resource for deans, presidents, trustees, and chief academic officers everywhere.

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JHU Press

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1421416255

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Introduction to Glass Science and Technology, 3rd Edition

By: James E. Shelby

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Introduction to Glass Science and Technology, 3rd Edition

By: James E. Shelby

This introductory text is ideal for undergraduates and graduates presenting the fundamental topics in glass science and technology.

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Royal Society of Chemistry

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1839161418

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Introduction to Glass Science and Technology

By: James E Shelby

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Introduction to Glass Science and Technology

By: James E Shelby

This book provides a concise and inexpensive introduction for an undergraduate course in glass science and technology. The level of the book has deliberately been maintained at the introductory level to avoid confusion of the student by inclusion of more advanced material, and is unique in that its text is limited to the amount suitable for a one term course for students in materials science, ceramics or inorganic chemistry. The contents cover the fundamental topics of importance in glass science and technology, including glass formation, crystallization, phase separation and structure of glasses. Additional chapters discuss the most important properties of glasses, including discussion of physical, optical, electrical, chemical and mechanical properties. A final chapter provides an introduction to a number of methods used to form technical glasses, including glass sheet, bottles, insulation fibre, optical fibres and other common commercial products. In addition, the book contains discussion of the effects of phase separation and crystallization on the properties of glasses, which is neglected in other texts. Although intended primarily as a textbook, Introduction to Glass Science and Technology will also be invaluable to the engineer or scientist who desires more knowledge regarding the formation, properties and production of glass.

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Royal Society of Chemistry

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1782625119

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Agriculture and Soil Pollution

New Research

By: James V. Livingston

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Agriculture and Soil Pollution

New Research

By: James V. Livingston

Agriculture & Soil Pollution New Research

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Nova Publishers

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1594543100

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From Red Cliffs to Chosin: the Chinese Way Of War

By: Major James G. Pangelinan

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From Red Cliffs to Chosin: the Chinese Way Of War

By: Major James G. Pangelinan

This monograph examines Chinese warfare and suggests that three and a half millennia of Chinese military history have produced a distinctive and enduring Chinese Way Of War. While the art and science of war in China have evolved considerably throughout its history, the characteristics and philosophies of its style of warfare contain some propensities that endure from antiquity to the present. They are: The Chinese military orientation focuses more on the strategic and operational levels of war than the tactical. The Chinese prefer strategic maneuver warfare to attritional or other forms of warfare. Chinese warfare emphasizes the importance of shaping operations, the arrangement of the conditions of the war, campaign, or battlefield in one’s favor before initiating combat. Finally, deception and unorthodox warfare play a leading role in Chinese martial philosophy and conduct of war. These four propensities of the Chinese way of war are general trends that emerge when the entire span of Chinese warfare is broadly considered. Rooted in the philosophy and theories of the great military classics of ancient Chinese, these propensities provide continuities in the war fighting styles, traditions, and preferences of Chinese armies throughout history. While none of the four propensities of Chinese warfare are practiced by China alone, when aggregated they form a broad approach to war fighting that is unlike that of any other country in the world. The distinctiveness of the Chinese way of war is a product of China’s unique cultural traditions, religious and social philosophies, and historical evolution.

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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178289988X

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Pop! Lit For Kids (Set 2)

By: WS Education

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Pop! Lit For Kids (Set 2)

By: WS Education

Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere. Readers can embark on new adventures with famous beloved storybook characters. In addition, the books come to life with augmented reality features, giving readers an enhanced experience that they'll never forget!

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World Scientific

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9811246033

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9789811246036

Official Leadership in the City

Patterns of Conflict and Cooperation

By: James H. Svara

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Official Leadership in the City

Patterns of Conflict and Cooperation

By: James H. Svara

This work examines the roles of mayors, council members and administrators in the American urban governmental process and seeks to identify ways to improve the performance of these key figures.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195057627

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9780195057621

Becoming an Engaged Campus

A Practical Guide for Institutionalizing Public Engagement

By: Carole A. Beere,James C. Votruba,Gail W. Wells

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Becoming an Engaged Campus

A Practical Guide for Institutionalizing Public Engagement

By: Carole A. Beere,James C. Votruba,Gail W. Wells

Becoming an Engaged Campus offers campus leaders a systematic and detailed approach to creating an environment where public engagement can grow and flourish. The book explains not only what to do to expand community engagement and how to do it, but it also explores how to document, evaluate, and communicate university engagement efforts. Praise for Becoming an Engaged Campus "This provocative yet exceedingly practical book looks at all of the angles and lays bare the opportunities and barriers for campus-community engagement while providing detailed pathways toward change. This comprehensive treatise marks a significant shift in the literature from the what and why of public engagement to the how. It is simply superb!"—Kevin Kecskes, associate vice provost for engagement, Portland State University "Becoming an Engaged Campus is an essential guidebook for university leaders. It details the specific ways that campuses must align all aspects of the institution if they are to be successful in the increasingly important work of community outreach and engagement."—George L. Mehaffy, vice president for academic leadership and change, American Association of State Colleges and Universities "Most colleges and universities make the rhetorical claim of community engagement; this book is an excellent primer on how to transform the rhetoric into reality. The authors do not speak in abstract terms. They describe the specific structures, policies, and programs that have made Northern Kentucky University a national model of how a large urban university can transform its impact on the region it is supposed to serve."—William E. Kirwan, chancellor, University System of Maryland

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118009983

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Science and Technology

By: James Strapp

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Science and Technology

By: James Strapp

A survey and critique of the major theories of financial crises. This second edition covers the period from 1985 and the stock market crash of 1987, the collapse of the S&L industry, the severe problems of US commercial banks, and the increasing risks posed by junk bonds.

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Routledge

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1317460162

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Tissue Engineering for the Hand

Research Advances and Clinical Applications

By: James Chang,Gaurav Gupta

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Tissue Engineering for the Hand

Research Advances and Clinical Applications

By: James Chang,Gaurav Gupta

Musculoskeletal applications of tissue engineering will be among the first to achieve widespread clinical use, and the resulting shift in clinical and surgical paradigms will highlight the need for an authoritative text on tissue engineering for musculoskeletal tissues including nerve, bone, tendon, skin, vessels, and cartilage. This book will serve the needs of a large readership including plastic surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, medical residents and medical students, researchers and academic faculty in regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering, and medical device experts. This textbook will serve as the curriculum for undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering and surgery. Notable contributors to this volume include Antonios G Mikos, PhD; Wei Liu, MD; Yilin Cao, MD; Mark Randolph, MAS; Jennifer Elisseeff, PhD; Geoffrey C Gurtner, MD; Michael T Longaker, MD; and James Chang, MD, all of whom are leaders in tissue engineering research and applications.

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World Scientific

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9814313556

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Language-Paradox-Poetics

A Chinese Perspective

By: James J.Y. Liu

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Language-Paradox-Poetics

A Chinese Perspective

By: James J.Y. Liu

In attempting to define a "poetics of paradox" from a traditional Chinese standpoint, James Liu explores through a comparative approach linguistic, textual, and interpretive problems of relevance to Western literary criticism. Liu's study evolves from a paradoxical view--originating from early Confucian and Daoist philosophical texts--that the less is "said" in poetry, the more is "meant." Such a view implied the existence of paradox in the very use of language and led traditional Chinese hermeneutics to a study of "metaparadox"--the use of language to explicate texts the meaning of which transcends language itself. As Liu illustrates elements of traditional Chinese hermeneutics with examples of poetic and critical works, he makes comparisons with the works of such Western literary figures as Shakespeare, Mallarme, Pound, Ionesco, Derrida, and Shepard. The comparisons bring to light a crucial difference in conceptualization of language: Chinese critics, especially those influenced by Daoism and Buddhism, seem to have held a deitic view of language (language points to things), whereas Western critics seem to have thought of language as primarily mimetic (language represents things). Liu examines the consequences of these views, showing how both offer insights into the "meaning" of text and to what extent both have led to a "metaparadox of interpretation." Originally published in 1988. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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Princeton University Press

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1400859689

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CRC Materials Science and Engineering Handbook

By: James F. Shackelford,Young-Hwan Han,Sukyoung Kim,Se-Hun Kwon

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CRC Materials Science and Engineering Handbook

By: James F. Shackelford,Young-Hwan Han,Sukyoung Kim,Se-Hun Kwon

CRC Materials Science and Engineering Handbook provides a convenient, single-volume source for physical and chemical property data on a wide range of engineering materials. As with the first three editions, this Fourth Edition contains information verified by major professional associations such as ASM International and the American Ceramic Society

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CRC Press

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1498765602

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The American Promise, Volume C

A History of the United States: Since 1890

By: James L. Roark,Michael P. Johnson,Patricia Cline Cohen,Sarah Stage,Susan M. Hartmann

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The American Promise, Volume C

A History of the United States: Since 1890

By: James L. Roark,Michael P. Johnson,Patricia Cline Cohen,Sarah Stage,Susan M. Hartmann

The American Promise is more teachable and memorable than any other U.S. survey text. The balanced narrative braids together political and social history so that students can discern overarching trends as well as individual stories. The voices of hundreds of Americans - from Presidents to pipe fitters, and sharecroppers to suffragettes - animate the past and make concepts memorable. The past comes alive for students through dynamic special features and a stunning and distinctive visual program. Over 775 contemporaneous illustrations - more than any competing text - draw students into the text, and more than 180 full - color maps increase students' geographic literacy. A rich array of special features complements the narrative offering more points of departure for assignments and discussion. Longstanding favorites include Documenting the American Promise, Historical Questions, The Promise of Technology, and Beyond American's Boders, representing a key part of a our effort to increase attention paid to the global context of American history.

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Macmillan

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0312569440

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Jade Mountains and Cinnabar Pools

The History of Travel Literature in Imperial China

By: James M. Hargett

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Jade Mountains and Cinnabar Pools

The History of Travel Literature in Imperial China

By: James M. Hargett

First-hand accounts of travel provide windows into places unknown to the reader, or new ways of seeing familiar places. In Jade Mountains and Cinnabar Pools, the first book-length treatment in English of Chinese travel literature (youji), James M. Hargett identifies and examines core works in the genre, from the Six Dynasties period (220–581), when its essential characteristics emerged, to its florescence in the late Ming dynasty (1368–1644). He traces the dynamic process through which the genre, most of which was written by scholars and officials, developed, and shows that key features include a journey toward an identifiable place; essay or diary format; description of places, phenomena, and conditions, accompanied by authorial observations, comments, and even personal feelings; inclusion of sensory details; and narration of movement through space and time. Travel literature’s inclusion of a variety of writing styles and purposes has made it hard to delineate. Hargett finds, however, that classic pieces of Chinese travel literature reveal much about the author, his values, and his view of the world, which in turn tells us about the author’s society, making travel literature a rich source of historical information.

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University of Washington Press

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0295744480

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9780295744483

The American Promise, Combined Volume

A History of the United States

By: James L. Roark,Michael P. Johnson,Patricia Cline Cohen,Sarah Stage,Susan M. Hartmann

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A History of the United States

By: James L. Roark,Michael P. Johnson,Patricia Cline Cohen,Sarah Stage,Susan M. Hartmann

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Macmillan

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0312663129

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9780312663124

Twentieth Century China

An Annotated Bibliography of Reference Works in Chinese, Japanese, and Western Languages

By: James H. Cole

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Twentieth Century China

An Annotated Bibliography of Reference Works in Chinese, Japanese, and Western Languages

By: James H. Cole

Emphasizing reference works published since 1964, these volumes cover books, periodicals, and inclusions (i.e., chapters in edited volumes) on the 1911 Revolution, the Republic of China (1949--), post-1911 Taiwan, post-1911 Hong Kong and Macao, and post-1911 overseas Chinese.

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M.E. Sharpe

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0765603950

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9780765603951

Of Two Minds

The Nature of Inquiry

By: James Blachowicz

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Of Two Minds

The Nature of Inquiry

By: James Blachowicz

The logic of correction developed here directly opposes the claim made by evolutionary epistemologists such as Popper and Campbell that there is no such thing as a "logical method for having new ideas." The author argues that beyond scientific discovery, the same logic can be found in the more intimate form of inquiry we conduct as we attempt to articulate meanings for ourselves.

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466

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SUNY Press

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0791436411

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9780791436417

Vietnam

By: Jim Sullivan,James Sullivan

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Vietnam

By: Jim Sullivan,James Sullivan

In-depth site descriptions and background information; insightful features on history, culture, and contemporary life; more than 180 vivid color photographs; 15 detailed, full-color maps; mapped walking and driving tours; specially commissioned artwork; clear, easy-to-use design; complete visitor information plus hotels, restaurants, shopping, activities, and entertainment." - back cover.

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National Geographic Books

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0792262034

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9780792262039

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