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Toy Monster

The Big, Bad World of Mattel

By: Jerry Oppenheimer

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Toy Monster

The Big, Bad World of Mattel

By: Jerry Oppenheimer

An eye-popping, unauthorized exposé of the House of Barbie from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Kardashians and Crazy Rich. From Boise to Beijing, Mattel’s toys dominate the universe. Its no fun-and-games marketing muscle reaches some 140 countries, and its iconic products have been a part of our culture for generations. Now, in this intriguing and entertaining exposé, New York Times–bestselling author Jerry Oppenheimer places the world’s largest toy company under a journalistic microscope, uncovering the dark side of toy land, and exploring Mattel’s oddball corporate culture and eccentric, often bizarre, cast of characters. Based on exclusive interviews and an exhaustive review of public and private records, Toy Monster exposes Mattel’s take-no-prisoners, shark-infested corporate style. Throughout this scrupulously reported, unauthorized portrait, you’ll discover how dangerous toys are actually nothing new to Mattel, and why its fearsomely litigious approach within the brutal toy business has helped their products dominate potential rivals such as Bratz. Engaging and accessible, Toy Monster shows you why today’s toy business isn’t always fun and games. “Oppenheimer . . . has now trained his sights on the world’s biggest toy company—its egos, scandals and flawed products. In his toyland, nothing is cute.” —The Wall Street Journal “Oppenheimer takes a tour of Mattel’s seamier side, highlighting its dubious corporate practices and kooky cast in this scathing portrait . . . Fast-paced and engaging, this exposé will absorb readers until the last page and will forever change the way they think about the company.” —Publishers Weekly “Thoroughly researched, beautifully written, Oppenheimer’s opus contains all the intrigue and drama of an epic novel.” —C. David Heymann, New York Times–bestselling author

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Wiley + ORM

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0470480246

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The Psychology of Death in Fantasy and History

By: Jerry Piven

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The Psychology of Death in Fantasy and History

By: Jerry Piven

This volume investigates the impact of death consideration on such phenomena as Buddhist cosmology, the poetry of Rilke, cults and apocalyptic dreams, Japanese mythology, creativity, and even psychotherapy. Death is seen as a critical motivation for the genesis of artistic creations and monuments, of belief systems, fantasies, delusions and numerous pathological syndromes. Culture itself may be understood as the innumerable ways that societies defend themselves against helplessness and annihilation, how they mould and recreate the world in accordance with their wishes and anxieties, the social mechanisms employed to deny annihilation and death. Whether one speaks of the construction of massive burial tombs, magical transformations of death into eternal life, afterlives or resurrections, the need to cope with death and deny its terror and effect are the sine qua non of religion, culture, ideology, and belief systems in general.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313073104

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9780313073106

The Angel Doll

A Christmas Story

By: Jerry Bledsoe

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The Angel Doll

A Christmas Story

By: Jerry Bledsoe

If even a small part of a child still lives within your heart, you can't help but be captivated by this deeply moving novella based on bestselling author Jerry Bledsoe's childhood memories. Set in a North Carolina manufacturing town during the 1950s, it is the poignant story of two ten-year-old boys and their search for an angel doll, a search that turned into a lesson of love. Every day Whitey Black reads The Littlest Angel to his sister Sandy, a four-year-old stricken with polio. Now she wants just one thing for Christmas: an angel doll. Unfortunately, in this small North Carolina town, no one has ever heard of such a thing. Nevertheless, Whitey Black and his best friend set out to find her one, at great cost and for even greater reward. Along the way they learn much about sadness and heartbreak, but most important, they learn about the transformative power of love. The Angel Doll is about childhood reaching out in later life and grabbing hold-never to be forgotten or remembered exactly as it was. Timeless and touching, The Angel Doll is sure to become a family favorite and a tradition for years to come.

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Scruffy City Press

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0998302813

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9780998302812

Fragments From The Darkside

By: Jerry Wayne Thomas

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Fragments From The Darkside

By: Jerry Wayne Thomas

In the short novel, Ginger, the protagonist, Gene, has many problems to deal with which include a relationship with his girlfriend Anna, a job he cares nothing about, and living up to the respect and knowledge of his elder neighbor, Abe. But when Gene purchases a doll out of curiosity, no problem will ever measure up to what Ginger will bring into his life. In The People Of Sleepy Hill, an entire society of strange-looking people, after the depression, are munching on a protein source that’s will make you think twice when going out to eat. A young teenager is caught in a situation where he’s afraid to sleep in the very short piece titled, At Nighttime. What’s not strange for him is the terrors that follow his fears are seen and somehow unseen at the same time. The Snowman is a chill of a terror in the cold region of Alaska in winter, where a now matured man swears he sees a force so frightening he needs to send a letter to the governor to grab immediate attention to warn others that this part of the state is not safe, at least once every ten years. Magic comes to life in Sand Boy, where a young boy’s drawings in the sand are as real as the sand itself, to a desperate woman wanting to bring her dead husband back to life in Zombie Love. Plus, seven other adventures from the dark side. I hope this collection of stories propel you beyond your wildest imaginations.

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Outskirts Press

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1977200818

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Mr. Man

By: Jerry Young

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Mr. Man

By: Jerry Young

Craig Mann's experiences with women and children over the years had not been good. Melissa Branson is a young widow with three small children, struggling to make her way in the world. When circumstances throw Craig into contact with Melissa when she becomes ill, he finds himself not only taking care of her and her children, but also falling in love with them, despite his reluctance to become involved.

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iUniverse

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0595290930

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9780595290932

Haunted House Halloween Handbook

By: Jerry R. Chavez

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Haunted House Halloween Handbook

By: Jerry R. Chavez

Every October, schools, civic clubs, scout troops, little leagues and charity groups of all kinds sponsor Halloween "haunted houses" as fundraisers. But where do they go for good information on how to do it? How to make the rotting corpse that scares the bejeebers out of everyone or the demonic knife-wielding doll or the living, beating heart that visitors swear is real? And what about the mundane details (e.g., permits and insurance) that make the haunted house a profitable and safe venture? Where does one find out about that? All aspects of the successful haunted house are covered here. There is good information on site selection, logistics, design, security, budgeting, sponsorship and volunteer management. This is followed by detailed, descriptions of many inexpensive illusions for your haunted house; each is accompanied by illustrations that further explain how to make the effect successful. Floor plans, advertising flyers and design worksheets are some of the sample materials included.

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McFarland

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1476607125

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9781476607122

In Green Sleep

A Tour of Duty

By: Jerry Ackerman

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In Green Sleep

A Tour of Duty

By: Jerry Ackerman

It is the late 1960s. Cold war tensions and the Vietnam conflict dominate the media. John Bluderin, a drafted, dejected nineteen-year-old army specialist, has been assigned to military intelligence in Germany. Fluent in German and absorbed into the social fabric of Schwäbisch Gmünd, no one would ever suspect him of doing anything out of the ordinary. Specialist Bluderin is about to prove everyone wrong. As John begins his first assignment, he meets Leda Beschwörung, a petite, dedicated agent able to jump twenty yards at a clip and infiltrate the enemy seamlessly. Leda, a practitioner of Gestalt psychology, makes Bluderin feel worthy again and becomes the catalyst in his coming-of-age journey, changing his life forever. Under Leda’s diligent mentoring, Bluderin’s perception of human nature sharpens. He soon encounters Günter Mann, a clairvoyant shepherd whose advice leads him to a Norwegian goddess. Solveig Evensen introduces him to a new world of emotional, intellectual, and erotic passion where both learn to transcend their past barriers. But it is Bluderin’s final assignment that places his life on the edge of death. In Green Sleep is a compelling tale of one man’s philosophical voyage to seek and understand the truth in a world riddled with deception.

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iUniverse

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1462002455

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Concoctions of the Mind

By: Jerry Amos

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Concoctions of the Mind

By: Jerry Amos

A collection of short stories inspired by the author's imagination.

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Author House

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1496978404

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Land of Promise, Land of Tears

By: Jerry L. Twedt

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Land of Promise, Land of Tears

By: Jerry L. Twedt

It is 1869 and Ole and Helena Branjord are Norwegian immigrants attempting to make a new life on forty acres of central Iowa farmland. Ole is a kind, gentle man who questions his ability to provide for his family. Helena is pining for a real house, but has sadly learned through her past experiences that promises, no matter how sincere, are never certain. But Ole has lofty dreams to prove all the naysayers wrong and double his farmstead. The Branjord children each possess talents and challenges. Eleven-year-old Oline loves music. Martin is intelligent beyond his eight years. Four-year-old Berent wants to wear pants instead of the dresses Norwegian custom dictates he don every day. Populating the Branjords world are other immigrants that include a giant, strong man who can make a violin sing; a Civil War veteran with disfiguring physical scars; and members of the local Lutheran church determined to save their congregation. But among all the good is one enemy from Helenas past who wants nothing more than to destroy the Branjords. Twedts well-researched novel deserves to be awarded a place next to Rolvaag's work on the book shelves of home, public, and college libraries. It is apparent that Twedt has devoted many years to perfecting his craft as a storyteller. Brad Steiger

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1467873993

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RFID Applied

By: Jerry Banks,Manuel A. Pachano,Les G. Thompson,David Hanny

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RFID Applied

By: Jerry Banks,Manuel A. Pachano,Les G. Thompson,David Hanny

Radio frequency identification or RFID is a broad-based technology that impacts business and society. With the rapid expansion of the use of this technology in everything from consumer purchases to security ID tags, to tracking bird migration, there is very little information available in book form that targets the widest range of the potential market. But this book is different! Where most of the books available cover specific technical underpinnings of RFID or specific segments of the market, this co-authored book by both academic and industry professionals, provides a broad background on the technology and the various applications of RFID around the world. Coverage is mainly non-technical, more business related for the broadest user base, however there are sections that step into the technical aspects for advanced, more technical readers.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471793655

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9780471793656

Mississippi River

Historic Sites and Interesting Places

By: Jerry Hay

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Mississippi River

Historic Sites and Interesting Places

By: Jerry Hay

From the headwaters at Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River is rich in history and reveals many interesting stories and sites along its banks. This book is not for navigation. It is for those interested in learning about sites and history of the river, by following the maps that are accompanied by narratives in mile marker order. Though not for navigation, this book does provide a great supplement to charts and other navigational aids for boaters traveling the river. It is also great for those traveling along the river on the Great River Road ISBN 978-1-4675-6250-8 The entire 2,340 miles of the Mississippi River 122 Pages in full color. 30 detailed maps. 176 photographs. Tributaries and lakes are shown. Locks and Dams information. Islands mapped and described. All 87 bridges shown. Notations of interest on maps. Available to download to your device as an ebook

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Inland Waterways

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1467562505

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9781467562508

Did I Tell You Spot Liked to Run ?

By: jerry farlow

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Did I Tell You Spot Liked to Run ?

By: jerry farlow

The book describes the childhood of growing up in the 1920s on a small Iowa farm.

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Lulu.com

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1329600207

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CliffsTestPrep California High School Exit Exam-English Language Arts

By: Jerry Bobrow

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CliffsTestPrep California High School Exit Exam-English Language Arts

By: Jerry Bobrow

The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps. CliffsTestPrep California High School Exit Exam: English-Language Arts can help you pass this critical competency exam necessary for high school graduation. More and more high schools are requiring exit exams in order to ensure that all students graduate with a thorough knowledge of state standards in mathematics. This easy-to-use CAHSEE English-Language Arts Preparation Guide gives you that extra edge with Three full-length practice tests Samples and strategies for all question types Review of the California English-Language Arts standards Answers to common questions about the test Analysis charts to help you spot your weaknesses, including Essay Checklists This book will help you understand the types of questions that will test your knowledge of state standards for grades 8 and 10. In addition, you'll hone your knowledge in all of the key subject areas, such as Word analysis — discovering meaning Reading comprehension — understanding the main idea, purpose and tone Literary response and analysis — understanding characters, relationships, fiction, theme, and poetry Writing strategies — finding and correcting errors Writing conventions — writing an essay With guidance from the CliffsTestPrep series, you'll feel at home in any standardized-test environment!

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0544185374

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9780544185371

Phoebe's Gift

By: Jerry S. Eicher

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Phoebe's Gift

By: Jerry S. Eicher

Dreams Never Die When You Believe in Them Phoebe Lapp's grandmother was anything but ordinary. Before her death, the eccentric elderly woman purchased three Assateague ponies, seemingly for no reason. But after her passing, Phoebe learns of her beloved grandmother's wish to start an Amish pony farm in a lovely little valley near the Adirondack Mountains for hurting Englisha children. That dream now lies with Phoebe if she decides to fulfill it, but a teaching position is available as well. Which path should she choose? Further complicating her decision, before her passing, Grandma Lapp asked a neighbor, David Fisher, to be involved in running the farm and help Phoebe. David agrees, but his sister Ruth has yet to abandon her rumspringa, and the only reason she hasn't left the church already is because of Grandma Lapp's kindness. Unbeknownst to Phoebe, David has secret hopes of attracting her affection, but Ruth's decision to stay or jump the fence could make things difficult for him. Phoebe knows she has choices to make—whether or not to honor her grandmother's legacy and what to do about David's growing attentions toward her. But she's not alone. God is with her every step of the way.

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Harvest House Publishers

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0736969322

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9780736969321

Resegregation as Curriculum

The Meaning of the New Racial Segregation in U.S. Public Schools

By: Jerry Rosiek,Kathy Kinslow

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Resegregation as Curriculum

The Meaning of the New Racial Segregation in U.S. Public Schools

By: Jerry Rosiek,Kathy Kinslow

Blending critical race theory, contemporary pragmatism, and the new materialism, this book raises questions about methodology, power, and change. Educational policy analysis needs this book, as do curriculum studies, teacher education, and antiracist work for its focus on how policy is lived by those on the receiving end of structural oppression." Patti Lather, Department of Education Studies, Ohio State university "This provocative analysis offered by Rosiek and Kinslow offers an opportunity for researchers, policy makers, and school leaders and educators to think about the lived experience of Black students in desegregating and resegregating schools. The authors precisely detail the path leading to social and education policies that generated more suffering for Black students and also served to maintain white racial advantage in urban schools and communities." Michael J. Dumas, graduate School of Education and African American Studies Department, University of California, Berkeley "Calling for an ontological reorientation to combat the force of whiteness, Rosiek and Kinslow present agonizing interviews with students subjected to resegregation and institutional racism. They call for readers to inhabit a ‘respectful solidarity’ with the students who analyze their experience with sharp insight, outrage, despair, and resolve." Stacy Alaimo, Professor of English, University of Texas at Arlington Resegregation as Curriculum offers a compelling look at the formation and implementation of school resegregation as contemporary education policy, as well as its impact on the meaning of schooling for students subject to such policies. Working from a ten-year study of a school district undergoing a process of resegregation, Rosiek and Kinslow examine the ways this "new racial segregation" is rationalized and the psychological and sociological effects it has on the children of all races in that community. Drawing on critical race theory, agential realism, and contemporary pragmatist semiotics, the authors expose how these events functioned as a hidden curriculum that has profound repercussions on the students' identity formation, self-worth, conceptions of citizenship, and social hope. This important account of racial stratification of educational opportunity expands our understanding of the negative consequences of racial segregation in schools and serves as a critical resource for academics, educators, and experts who are concerned about the effects of resegregation nationwide. Resegregation as Curriculum was the recipient of the O.L. Davis Book of the year award from the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (2016).

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Routledge

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1317606450

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9781317606451

Bring In the Right-Hander!

My Twenty-Two Years in the Major Leagues

By: Jerry Reuss

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Bring In the Right-Hander!

My Twenty-Two Years in the Major Leagues

By: Jerry Reuss

The tale of Jerry Reuss’s twenty-two year career as a pitcher in the Major Leagues.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496229398

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9781496229397

Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore

1000s of Traditional Skills for Simple Living

By: Jerry Mack Johnson

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Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore

1000s of Traditional Skills for Simple Living

By: Jerry Mack Johnson

A grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson, covering water witching, maple syruping, weather wisdom, country remedies and herbal cures, cleaning solutions, pest purges, bird migrations and animal lore, firewood essentials, adobe making and bricklaying, leather working, plant dyes, farm foods, natural teas and tonics, granola, bread making, beer brewing and winemaking, jams and jellies, canning and preserving, sausage making and meat smoking, drying foods, down-home toys, papermaking, candle crafting, homemade soaps and shampoos, Christmas wreaths and decorations, butter and cheese making, fishing and hunting secrets, and much more.

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Quarto Publishing Group USA

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161060251X

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Competing in a Flat World

Building Enterprises for a Borderless World

By: Victor K. Fung,William K. Fung,Yoram (Jerry) R. Wind

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Competing in a Flat World

Building Enterprises for a Borderless World

By: Victor K. Fung,William K. Fung,Yoram (Jerry) R. Wind

“This is essential reading for anyone seeking to compete–and succeed–in the fl at world.” –John Hagel, Chairman of Deloitte Center of Innovation “Competing in a Flat World provides an extraordinary glimpse into a new kind of organizational architecture, one built around the notion of orchestrating resources you don’t control and doing so in a way that builds both trust and agility. This architecture may well turn out to be the dominant model of the firm for the 21st century. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to compete in a flat world. Every chapter details new and powerful ideas.” –John Seely Brown, Former Chief Scientist of Xerox Corporation and coauthor of The Only Sustainable Edge “We are led by unstoppable economic forces to connect our resources to form smart networks, either wired or unwired. The authors bring forward the notion of ‘network orchestration,’ an almost one-size-fits-all strategy for organizations to survive and excel in an ever-flattening world.” –John Chen, Sybase Chairman, CEO and President In the “flat world,” everything changes...above all, what it takes to run a winning company. Success is less about what the company can do itself and more about what it can connect to. Find out how it’s done, from the company that pioneered “flat world” success, Li & Fung, which produces more than $8 billion in garments and other goods for the world’s top brands and retailers–without owning a single factory. Victor and William Fung and Jerry Wind, author of the best-selling The Power of Impossible Thinking, reveal how they’ve replaced “old-fashioned” infrastructure and huge employee bases with a fluid, ever-changing network that can design, manufacture, and deliver almost anything, anywhere. The key to success in this world is a set of principles for “network orchestration,” described for the first time in this book. They examine how these principles can be applied in manufacturing, services and other industries. They show how to build and orchestrate your own world-class global network. * Compete “network vs. network”–and win! * Create a “big-small” company that combines scale and agility * Forge loose-tight relationships with suppliers * Balance control with empowerment, stability with renewal * Manage the “bumps” in the flat world–from politics to terrorism Visit the authors' website: www.competinginaflatworld.net

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Pearson Prentice Hall

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0132716054

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Stealing from the Mother

The Marginalization of Women in Education and Psychology from 1900-2010

By: Jerry Aldridge,Lois McFadyen Christensen

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Stealing from the Mother

The Marginalization of Women in Education and Psychology from 1900-2010

By: Jerry Aldridge,Lois McFadyen Christensen

This book is the only available compilation of women in education and psychology whose work has been marginalized, forgotten, or attributed to their male colleagues. This resource includes women from the progressive era (1900-1950), the psychological period (1950-2000), and the political period (2000-2010). Caucasian and African American scholars from the Northeast, Southern, and Midwestern states are highlighted. Some of the chapters are shorter than others due to the limited literature concerning some of the women. In addition, chapters describing the elimination of gender inequity in early childhood education, the marginalization of women in education under No Child Left Behind as well as discrimination of women in higher education are included. The book concludes with the need to rethink teacher education to include the exceptional contributions of the women who are showcased in this book. Finally, this source is an attempt to eliminate gender inequity in teacher education and educational psychology by restoring the contributions of feminine scholars.

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R&L Education

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1475801602

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9781475801606

Driving Under the Influence of Children

A Baby Blues Treasury

By: Rick Kirkman,Jerry Scott

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Driving Under the Influence of Children

A Baby Blues Treasury

By: Rick Kirkman,Jerry Scott

The adventures in parenthood of Darryl and Wanda MacPherson continue, with their depictions of the chaos and absurd humor that goes hand in hand with raising children.

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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0740750054

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Horse-Drawn Days

A Century of Farming with Horses

By: Jerry Apps

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Horse-Drawn Days

A Century of Farming with Horses

By: Jerry Apps

Before tractors or steam engines arrived on the farm, horses did all the heavy work. From spring plowing to the fall harvest, the mighty draft horse powered farms across the Midwest. Relied upon to complete a multitude of tasks, including towing threshing machines and plows, hauling milk to the local cheese factory, and pulling the family buggy to church each Sunday, these animals were at the center of farm life, cementing the bond between human and horse. Horse-Drawn Days: A Century of Farming with Horses captures stories of rural life at a time when a team of horses was a vital part of the farm family. Author Jerry Apps pairs lively historic narrative with reminiscences about his boyhood on the family farm in Wisconsin to paint a vivid picture of a bygone time. Featuring fascinating historic photos, ads, and posters, plus contemporary color photos of working horses today, Horse-Drawn Days evokes the majesty of these animals and illuminates the horse’s role in our country’s early history and our rural heritage.

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Wisconsin Historical Society

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0870205366

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9780870205361

A Level Media Studies

The Essential Introduction

By: Pete Bennett,Sarah Casey Benyahia,Jerry Slater

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A Level Media Studies

The Essential Introduction

By: Pete Bennett,Sarah Casey Benyahia,Jerry Slater

A Level Media Studies is a comprehensive guide to the subject content of AS and A Level Media Studies, across all examining boards. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of both students and teachers with an accessible writing style, helpful notes on key theories and theorists and a range of learning exercises. The book’s overall approach is gradual immersion, assuming no prior knowledge of the subject. Starting with an overview of the discipline, the book moves on to develop increasingly sophisticated ideas whilst repeatedly reinforcing the basic principles of media studies. Each component of media studies is illustrated with practical examples and guided exercises that demonstrate the application of theories and concepts. In addition, numerous case studies offer examples of media studies in practice. Working through these examples, students will acquire the skill set and confidence to tackle the analysis of media products and the discussion of media issues to the standard required at A Level. The focus is on contemporary media, but there is also full acknowledgement of historical precedents, as well as the significance of social, cultural, political and economic contexts. With its clear structure and integrative approach, A Level Media Studies is the ideal introductory resource for students and teachers.

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Routledge

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1351976990

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Personality

By: Jerry M. Burger,Gretchen M. Reevy

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Personality

By: Jerry M. Burger,Gretchen M. Reevy

In Jerry M. Burger and Gretchen M. Reevy′s Personality, Eleventh Edition the historical underpinnings of core theories and research come alive through biographical and contextual illustrations, vivid stories and discussions, and cutting edge research on biological topics.

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SAGE Publications

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1071857304

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Yellowstone Ranger

Stories from a Life in Yellowstone

By: Jerry Mernin

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Yellowstone Ranger

Stories from a Life in Yellowstone

By: Jerry Mernin

Jerry Mernin’s distinguished career in the National Park Service spanned four decades, five national parks, and a remarkable 32-year stay in Yellowstone, the park he loved and never left. In his long-awaited memoir, Mernin takes readers behind the scenes to learn firsthand what it’s like to be a great park ranger. Along the way he shares a lifetime of exciting adventures, including dangerous rescues, remote backcountry patrols, and multiple heart-pounding encounters with grizzly bears. Thoroughly entertaining, this book also provides a valuable inside look at park operations from law enforcement to bear management.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1606391011

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The Iwiddy Bwiddy Kwiddy

By: Jerry Wexler

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The Iwiddy Bwiddy Kwiddy

By: Jerry Wexler

BEING THE SMALLEST ISN'T ALWAYS A PROBLEM, SOMETIMES IT CAN BE A GREAT ADVANTAGE Iwiddy Bwiddy Kwiddy was born last and was the smallest of Mama Dewey's babies. He was ignored and not always included in the family games because he was so little. The tiny kitty felt lonely and sad until one very stormy day he used his small size to help his brothers and sisters out of a really bad situation. Then he became the familys and his brothers and sisters prized kitty!

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1490718818

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Psyche's Exile: an empirical odyssey in search of the soul

By: Jerry Kroth

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Psyche's Exile: an empirical odyssey in search of the soul

By: Jerry Kroth

Psyche’s Exile: an empirical odyssey in search of the soul. “Psyche” means “soul” in Greek, and “psychology” literally means ‘the study of the soul.’ For over a century American psychology has gone in precisely the opposite direction. Soul = mind, and mind = brain with no exceptions! This reductionist paradigm is challenged in this book as Professor Kroth reviews eight politically incorrect, ‘forbidden’ databases in his empirical pursuit of the immortal soul of the ages: near-death experiences, deathbed visions, precognitive dreams, premonitions, synchronicity, telepathy, states of possession, just to name a few. The journey leads to a fascinating rediscovery of the soul. Reviews “Psyche’s Exile . . is an absolute treasure trove of carefully collected experiential and experimental data spanning the research areas of anthropology, sociology, religion, spirituality, psychology, and physics. Although we are still some human evolutionary time away from experimentally proving the existence of the human soul, there is certainly enough good data available at present to make it a viable working hypothesis. Dr. Kroth is dedicated to his craft as a professional explorer of nature in its many forms. For myself, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book to my scientific colleagues and my friends.” —William A. Tiller, Ph.D., professor of physics: Stanford University; Author of Science and Human Transformation

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0936618043

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The Living School

A Guide for School Leaders

By: Jerry A. Rice Ed. D.

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The Living School

A Guide for School Leaders

By: Jerry A. Rice Ed. D.

At a time when countless educational reforms, mandates, and change programs are being foisted on our public schools, it seems clear that new approaches and solutions are needed. In The Living School, the author details the thinking that brought us to our current educational dilemma and the forces that formed our model of American schools. He explores new ways of thinking about school leadership, organizations, and learning, gently leading the reader to a new viewpoint of schools and the educational process. He puts into perspective recent educational and organizational research and discoveries and demonstrates how they must be applied to our schools in order for true reform to happen.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1465345493

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Something Chocolate This Way Comes

Baby Blues Scrapbook No. 21

By: Rick Kirkman,Jerry Scott

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Something Chocolate This Way Comes

Baby Blues Scrapbook No. 21

By: Rick Kirkman,Jerry Scott

Collection of previously published comic strips.

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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0740756869

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A Home for Wayward Boys

The Early History of the Alabama Boys’ Industrial School

By: Jerry C. Armor

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A Home for Wayward Boys

The Early History of the Alabama Boys’ Industrial School

By: Jerry C. Armor

When reformer Elizabeth Johnston walked among the convicts in an Alabama prison mining camp, she was stunned to see teenage boys working alongside hardened criminals. She vowed to remove youngsters from such wretched conditions by establishing a home for wayward boys. With the support of women across the state, she persuaded the legislature to establish the Alabama Boys' Industrial School in 1900. After several difficult years, Johnston and her all-female board hired a young Tennessee couple, David and Katherine Weakley, as superintendent and matron. United in their Christian faith, their love for the boys, and some basic principles on how the boys should be molded into men, Johnston and the Weakleys labored together for decades to make the school one of the nation's premier institutions of its kind. A Home for Wayward Boys is the inspiring story of the school, its leaders, and the boys who lived there.

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NewSouth Books

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1603063455

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Retreat & Rearguard: Dunkirk 1940

The Evacuation of the BEF to the Channel Ports

By: Jerry Murland

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Retreat & Rearguard: Dunkirk 1940

The Evacuation of the BEF to the Channel Ports

By: Jerry Murland

The dramatic story of how a quarter million men were evacuated from the coast of France—and how the British Expeditionary Force fought on. This book, part of the Retreat and Rearguard series, covers the actions of the BEF during the retreat from the Dyle Line to the evacuation points of Dunkirk, Boulogne, Calais, Saint-Valery-en-Caux, and finally the Cherbourg Peninsula. Some of the engagements are relatively well known (Cassell, the Arras counter-attack, and the notorious Le Paradis SS massacre), but the author has unearthed many less known engagements from the long and painful withdrawal. While the main Dunkirk evacuation from the port and beaches was over by early June, elements of the BEF fought on until June 21. In relating those often heroic actions, this book catches the atmosphere of desperate defiance that typified this never-to-be-forgotten period.

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