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Worthy Fights

A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace

By: Leon Panetta,Jim Newton

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Worthy Fights

A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace

By: Leon Panetta,Jim Newton

Leon Panetta has had two of the most consequential careers of any American public servant in the past fifty years. His first, beginning as an army intelligence officer and including a run as one of Congress's most powerful and respected members, lasted 35 years and culminated in his role as Clinton's budget czar and White House chief of staff. He then 'retired' to establish the Panetta Institute,to serve on the Iraq Study Group; and to protect the California coast. In 2009 he accepted what many said was a thankless task: returning to public office as the director of the CIA.

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Penguin Books

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0143127802

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9780143127802

The Bug House

By: Jim Ford

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The Bug House

By: Jim Ford

DCI Theo Vos does not regard himself as a typical middle-aged cop. He doesn't have a drink problem, he's not depressed and he really hates jazz. So he's divorced - but that's because his wife ran off to Florida with a dentist, leaving him to bring up their teenage son. In any case, who has time for domestic problems when your job is presiding over the Bug House? Like all close-knit families, Vos's team has it's fair share of dysfunction, dark secrets and competing egos - except when they are working on a case. And when a dead drug dealer seemingly falls from a clear blue sky into a premier footballer's back garden, the team are faced with their most baffling case yet.

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C & R Crime

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1472112040

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9781472112040

The Comprehensive Textbook of Biomechanics [no access to course]

By: Jim Richards

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The Comprehensive Textbook of Biomechanics [no access to course]

By: Jim Richards

ALL-ENCOMPASSING and EXPANDED, now covering the WHOLE BODY (lower quadrant PLUS upper quadrant and spine) – The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics (formerly Biomechanics in Clinic and Research) presents the latest research in a form which is accessible, practical, thorough and up-to-the minute. • Starts from basic principles and builds up to complex concepts • Highly practical with a constant clinical emphasis • Written for all health care professionals including physiotherapists and podiatrists • Addition of upper quadrant and spine • Title has changed to truly reflect the resource's expanded and comprehensive approach • Case studies and additional clinical examples • New methods in EMG analysis • Updated elearning course which is compatible with tablet and mobile devices • A global team of writers

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0702074683

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9780702074684

Leader by Accident

Lessons in Leadership, Loss and Life

By: Jim Rafferty

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Leader by Accident

Lessons in Leadership, Loss and Life

By: Jim Rafferty

An unimaginable tragedy suddenly and unexpectedly placed Jim Rafferty in a demanding volunteer leadership role as Scoutmaster of a local Boy Scout troop. The story of how that shattered organization picked up the pieces and not only survived but thrived forms the basis of Leader by Accident. Just as suddenly let go a few years later from the job he’d held for more than two decades, Jim came to realize that the challenges and lessons he’d encountered as a youth leader had applications far beyond scouting. He used those experiences to fuel a successful journey into entrepreneurship. As a Scoutmaster, Jim imparted dozens of bite-sized chunks of inspiration and life advice to the young men of the troop. Leader by Accident transforms those lessons into life advice for business leaders.

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Morgan James Publishing

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1631954660

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9781631954665

Everglades Lawmen

True Stories of Game Wardens in the Glades

By: James T. Huffstodt,Jim Huffstodt

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Everglades Lawmen

True Stories of Game Wardens in the Glades

By: James T. Huffstodt,Jim Huffstodt

A series of true tales relating the exploits and adventures of Everglades game wardens from 1951 through 1998"--Page x.

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Pineapple Press Inc

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1561641928

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9781561641925

Leader by Accident

Lessons in Leadership, Loss and Life

By: Jim Rafferty

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Leader by Accident

Lessons in Leadership, Loss and Life

By: Jim Rafferty

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Morgan James Publishing

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Sport and Spirituality

An Introduction

By: Jim Parry,Simon Robinson,Nick Watson,Mark Nesti

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Sport and Spirituality

An Introduction

By: Jim Parry,Simon Robinson,Nick Watson,Mark Nesti

Exploring the spiritual dimensions of sport, this broad-ranging study takes a provocative look at the human aspects of the sport experience. It is a must-read for students of sport studies, sports coaching, and sport and health psychology.

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Routledge

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113413682X

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9781134136827

100 Documentary Films

By: Barry Keith Grant,Jim Hillier

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100 Documentary Films

By: Barry Keith Grant,Jim Hillier

Documentary films constitute a major part of film history. Cinema's origins lie, arguably, more in non-fiction than fiction, and documentary represents the other - often submerged and barely visible - 'half' of cinema history. Historically, documentary cinema has always been an important point of reference for fiction cinema, and the two have often overlapped. Over the last two decades, documentary cinema has enjoyed a revival in critical and commercial success. 100 Documentary Films is the first book to offer concise and authoritative individual critical commentaries on some of the key documentary films - from the Lumière brothers and the beginnings of cinema through to recent films such as Bowling for Columbine and When the Levees Broke - and is global in perspective. Many different types of documentary are discussed, as well as films by major documentary directors, including Robert Flaherty, Humphrey Jennings, Jean Rouch, Dziga Vertov, Errol Morris, Nick Broomfield and Michael Moore. Each entry provides concise critical analysis, while frequent cross reference to other films featured helps to place films in their historical and aesthetic contexts. Barry Keith Grant is Professor of Film Studies and Popular Culture at Brock University, Ontario, Canada. He is the author of Film Genre: From Iconography to Ideology (2007), Voyages of Discovery: The Cinema of Frederick Wiseman (1992) and co-author, with Steve Blandford and Jim Hillier, of The Film Studies Dictionary (2001). Jim Hillier is Visiting Lecturer in Film at the University of Reading. He is the author of The New Hollywood (1993), the co-author of The Film Studies Dictionary (2001) and, with Alan Lovell, of Studies in Documentary (1972). His edited books include American Independent Cinema (2001) and two volumes of the English translation of the selected Cahiers du cinema (1985, 1986).

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1838714014

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9781838714017

The Road from Harbour Hill

By: Jim Hayes

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The Road from Harbour Hill

By: Jim Hayes

On Harbour Hill, in the picturesque seaside town of Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland, where four roads converged together, Jim Hayes's journey of dreams began.Hayes begins by tracing his experiences as boy growing up in Ireland in the late 1940s, where he fished for mackerel at Lynch's Quay, witnessed one of the last human flights to freedom from post war-torn Europe, and played ball in the street. But after his father made the announcement that the family would emigrate to America in the early 1950s, Hayes details how his life abruptly changed as he attempted to acclimate to a new culture and wondered if he would ever see Harbour Hill again. Years later, his dream of returning home to work and live would come true as he disembarked from the tender in Cobh, began his career, and married the love of his life. As he details his continuing journey from Ireland to America to Germany and back again, it soon becomes evident that Hayes embraced life with a determination to never let anything stand in the way attaining his dreams.The Road from Harbour Hill relays the fascinating life story of a man who learned valuable lessons, realized love, and achieved much success through his immersion in three distinct cultures on both sides of the Atlantic.

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iUniverse

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1491716231

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9781491716236

The Longshoremen

By: Jim Lynch

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The Longshoremen

By: Jim Lynch

These three, inter-related stories describe the lives of three generations of the McGowan family and their personal battles to make a living by working on the Boston waterfront. The common thread that runs through them is the challenges presented by the shape-up or pick-up system, a procedure that was archaic and rife with favoritism and was the sole determining factor whether you received a salary that day... The Longshoremen details the working conditions and challenges of working on the Boston waterfront and is based on the real-life experiences of longshoremen.."--page [4] cover.

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1491741171

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Warrior

Frank Sturgis---The CIA's #1 Assassin-Spy, Who Nearly Killed Castro But Was Ambushed by Watergate

By: Jim Hunt,Bob Risch

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Warrior

Frank Sturgis---The CIA's #1 Assassin-Spy, Who Nearly Killed Castro But Was Ambushed by Watergate

By: Jim Hunt,Bob Risch

Chronicles the life of Frank Sturgis who, before being arrested for the Watergate break-in, served under more than thirty aliases and code names in the CIA, spearheading efforts to overthrow governments, attempting to poison Fidel Castro and many other adventures, in an account co-written by Sturgis' nephew.

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Macmillan

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0765328631

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9780765328632

Social Work in a Digital Society

By: Sue Watling,Jim Rogers

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Social Work in a Digital Society

By: Sue Watling,Jim Rogers

This book will help students develop their understanding of how the internet is impacting on social work education and practice in 21st century. Essential reading for students interested in the influence of digital technology and social media, including the impact of digital divides, this book looks at how the value-base of social work can have a positive effect on service users and carers who engage with digital services.

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SAGE

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0857256793

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9780857256799

BetterPhoto Basics

By: Jim Miotke

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BetterPhoto Basics

By: Jim Miotke

Absolutely anyone can take better photos! If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros.

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Amphoto Books

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0817400249

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9780817400248

Models of Mental Health

By: Gavin Davidson,Jim Campbell,Ciarán Shannon,Ciaran Mulholland

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Models of Mental Health

By: Gavin Davidson,Jim Campbell,Ciarán Shannon,Ciaran Mulholland

This key text book presents a critical overview of the main theoretical perspectives relevant to mental health practice and argues that no one theory provides a comprehensive framework for practice. By examining traditional models of mental health, as well as new, it challenges some of the accepted views in the field and illustrates the importance of recognising the contribution, strengths and limitations of the range of different ideas. Part of Palgrave's Foundations of Mental Health Practice series, this is indispensable reading for any one studying or working in mental health, whether as a nurse or social worker.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137365919

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9781137365910

Beyond the Self-Managing School

By: Brian Caldwell,Jim M. Spinks

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Beyond the Self-Managing School

By: Brian Caldwell,Jim M. Spinks

The broad approach of local management of schools or self-managing schools is now widely accepted. In Britain, there is even consensus between the three major political parties that the approach should be continued and extended. A key issue, though, is what comes next for self- managing schools? Drawing on their work and experience in research consultancy, Caldwell and Spinks examine the way in which education is changing, and outline what is desirable and workable for schools today, with clear guidelines for policy-makers and practitioners. The focus is specifically on the school, the classroom, the student, and the future of learning in society. Practitioners will find this book immediately accessible and useful.

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Routledge

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1135718008

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9781135718008

Biddy

By: Father Jim Bradley

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Biddy

By: Father Jim Bradley

Father Jim Bradley is a native of Navan, County Meath, and was educated at St. Joseph’s Convent of Mercy, Navan, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick; Breakspeare College, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire; Christleton Hall; Chester; and University College Swansea. As a writer and commentator, he has worked with BBC Wales and the Catholic Universe, Fleet Street, London, and for several years was a regular and highly entertaining columnist with one of Ireland’s Sunday newspapers. In November of 1994, Father Jim was elected as a life member of the National Union of Journalists, London, in recognition of his contribution to journalism over a thirty-year span. Father Jim worked in Dublin as a curate and parish priest. For the past number of years, he has been a priest in California, USA. He has four books to his credit: Only on Sunday, which was an instant success; a sequel, called Anyday, also very well received; Short and Simple; and Biddy. This is the second printing of his highly acclaimed Biddy. He also has two manuscripts pending publication. This brief exposé of his mother, Biddy, is really to record something of her life and activities for the benefit of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1984557424

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9781984557421

Chatham

By: Jim Gilbert,Lisa Gilbert

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Chatham

By: Jim Gilbert,Lisa Gilbert

At the end of the nineteenth century, in the newly created city of Chatham, the possibilities seemed endless and almost utopian. Gone were the ramshackle wooden shacks that dominated its early days, and in their place were stately homes made of brick and stone. Taverns, mills, mercantile stores, mechanics' shops, shipbuilders, and iron foundries blossomed and flourished. Tall and small ships crowded the banks of the bustling Thames River, which had become Chatham's lifeline to the world. Such is the Chatham presented in this volume, which contains nearly two hundred striking images gleaned from personal and public collections. Many of these items, some published here for the first time, serve to present a stunning and fascinating commemorative pictorial album of Chatham's rich history. They will encourage readers to take a stroll on Tecumseh Park's lovers' lane, to board a grand steamer for an exciting river excursion, to prowl a King Street teeming with bicycles, horses, and carts, and to take a ride on those strange new horseless carriages.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738511501

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9780738511504

It's. Nice. Outside.

A Novel

By: Jim Kokoris

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It's. Nice. Outside.

A Novel

By: Jim Kokoris

It's. Nice. Outside. explores that universal tension between being a parent and keeping true to yourself. In this laugh-out-loud, heartbreaking, generous family novel, Jim Kokoris returns to the heartfelt writing of The Rich Part of Life. Meet John Nichols. He's 50-something years old, an ex-basketball player, ex-author, ex-philanderer, ex-husband, ex-high school English teacher. And he's father to three: two overachieving adult daughters, and 19 year-old Ethan, who will never be an adult. John's oldest daughter is getting married, and as the whole family travels from their homes in New York and the Chicago area, John is secretly preparing for a life-change that will alter his family's hearts forever.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1250036062

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9781250036063

Matt and Annie

By: Jim Skelly

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Matt and Annie

By: Jim Skelly

Matt and Annie is a collection of short stories, all set in Ireland. The stories run the gamut from humor to murder to horseracing to romance to folklore and much more. Many have unique and unexpected twists and the stories take place in various locales within the country.

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Trafford Publishing

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1412048362

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9781412048361

Timeless Vision

Understanding God's Creation through the Lens of Science

By: Jim Johnson

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Timeless Vision

Understanding God's Creation through the Lens of Science

By: Jim Johnson

Faith and facts are reconciled in this revelatory examination of biblical and secular truths that follows the path to God through science, not around it. Always a man of science, Jim Johnson accepted Christ into his life shortly after his fiftieth birthday. This acceptance of God’s unseeable power did not shake his belief in science—it strengthened it. Through years of research on the world’s evolution, Johnson found that in studying every new hypothesis and theory, he believes even more in God’s universal role. Timeless Vision: Understanding God’s Creation through the Lens of Science bridges the gap between faith and science. Johnson examines the natural progression of Earth’s creation alongside the seven biblical days, explains the conundrum of time, and expands upon the ever-evolving relationship humanity has with science and religion. Through analyzing scripture with detailed data and using science to bolster Christian beliefs, Johnson reveals just how rare and privileged Earth and human life truly are. It is through studying science and faith together, not apart, that we can see how God’s plan was developed and why He did it. One is not complete without the other. Let Johnson lead you down the path less traveled—the one of science and faith—and show how God gave humanity these ways to discover Him more fully and completely.

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BrownBooks.ORM

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161254682X

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9781612546827

Derby Dreams

By: Jim Bolus

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Derby Dreams

By: Jim Bolus

People in racing have to be dreamers," says Jim Bolus in the beginning of his fourth chronicle of the Kentucky Derby. The Derby itself has been dreamlike in its history. After nearly fading into oblivion at the turn of the century, the Kentucky Derby has grown into a national cultural institution and the premier annual horse race in America, if not the world. The stories about this great race and its participants have grown through the years. They have evolved into both heroic epics and much-maligned tragedies. The author relates the triumphant tale of Regret, the first filly to win the Derby on what was her very first start of the year. He also tells of Riley, who, in spite of a muddy track, won the first Kentucky Derby held in the rain. Some of the shattered Derby dreams are described as well. Included is the story of the tumultuous feud between horse owner Jim T. Williams and jockey Roscoe Troxler, whom Williams accused of throwing the 1911 race. The author entertains and informs with his Kentucky Derby tales of the dreams realized and the dreams never achieved at Churchill Downs.

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Pelican Publishing

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156554207X

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9781565542075

In Vitro

By: Jim Ford

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In Vitro

By: Jim Ford

Nobody likes a loan shark and the list of people who wanted Ged Salkeld dead would fill the Newcastle phone book. But who would go to the extreme of torching his house while his wife and kids were sleeping upstairs? This is the question facing DCI Theo Vos and his team of detectives from the Bug House as they search through the charred wreckage for clues to the identity of a cold-blooded multiple murderer. Newcastle, it seems, is a city up to its eyes in debt and, for once, there is not shortage of suspects. But are the dead as innocent as they seem?

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C & R Crime

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1472112067

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9781472112064

Across The Great Divide

A History of Professional Football in Dundee

By: George Wilkie,Jim Wilkie

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Across The Great Divide

A History of Professional Football in Dundee

By: George Wilkie,Jim Wilkie

Dundee. To football fans, it has been the subject of great curiosity for as long as the game has been played professionally. How does a relatively small and economically challenged city manage to sustain two senior clubs which, perversely, play across the road from one another? And why has this rivalry not suffered the scourge of sectarianism which has blighted football elsewhere in Scotland? When Dundee United reached the semi-final of the 1983-84 European Cup it meant that, with the exception of Glasgow, Dundee was the only British city to have provided two semi-finalists in that great competition. Since then Dundee United have gone on to reach a UEFA Cup final and to win the Scottish Cup. For Dundee FC, things have been slightly different. There are many fans with long enough memories to recall their glory days, and the silence of their suffering has been punctuated only by boardroom upheaval and the threat of closure. It is only recently that the club's fortunes have taken an upturn, with an influx of exciting, tenacious foreigners. Things are changing. The economic, cultural and academic life of the City of Dundee has flourished in recent years. Meanwhile, as revolution sweeps the international footballing world, the scales of success - which determine the balance of soccer power on Tayside - are showing faltering signs of movement. The Jim McLean era has ended, but will Dundee's Italian risorgimento succeed? Should there be only one team? First published in 1984, Across the Great Divide has been revised to update the historical perspective on professional football in the City of Discovery.

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Random House

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1780577842

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9781780577845

At the Movies

By: Jim Bostjancic

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At the Movies

By: Jim Bostjancic

In At the Movies, follow the story of Garbonzo, a young boy growing up in Vancouver in the 1970s, whose passion for movies leads him on a journey of self-discovery. As he befriends the local film critic and starts sneaking into restricted shows, he develops a love for the works of director Sam Peckinpah and a deeper understanding of the power of cinema. But when he gets caught up with the wrong crowd and ends up in jail, he loses everything, including his love interest and his job at the local theater. Years later, he returns to his hometown to find the theater industry in decline, but is given a chance to save the remaining theaters and make his dreams a reality. At the Movies is a coming-of-age tale that explores the transformative power of cinema on both an individual and a community level.

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Austin Macauley Publishers

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1649797958

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9781649797957

Understanding Doctors' Performance

By: Jim Cox,Jenny King,Allen Hutchinson,Pauline McAvoy

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Understanding Doctors' Performance

By: Jim Cox,Jenny King,Allen Hutchinson,Pauline McAvoy

Understanding Doctors’ Performance addresses possible reasons why doctors under-perform, covering specific areas such as education and training, physical and mental health, workload, personality, organisational culture, drug and alcohol misuse, and cognitive impairment. It draws together evidence and describes the factors (apart from clinical competence) that adversely affect performance and how they can be prevented, identified, assessed and addressed. This practical and easy to read book is invaluable for NHS managers, medical directors, chief executives and board members, along with directors of human resources in healthcare and healthcare professionals interested in the assessment of performance or the management of underperformance.

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CRC Press

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1000621839

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9781000621839

London, A Very Peculiar History

By: Jim Pipe

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London, A Very Peculiar History

By: Jim Pipe

Charting the quirky past of one of the most important cities in the world, 'London, A Very Peculiar History' will challenge what you thought you knew about this great capital and blow your mind with things you most certainly didn't. From Roman roads to the congestion charge, this title takes a whistlestop tour of iconic London landmarks and eras, whilst poking its head round the corner of the back alleys to see what's really been going on behind the scenes. Alongside the Top Ten Tourist Attractions you'll find curious recipes for cockney food (such as jellied 'iwz'), descriptions of London's 'lost buildings', and lists of royal residences, famous markets and classic film scenes featuring London landmarks. With humourous cartoon-style illustrations and amusing captions and speech bubbles, 'London: A Very Peculiar History' tells the untold tale of Britain's greatest tourist attraction, busiest commercial district and home to the Royals.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1908759135

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9781908759139

Chernobyl

Catastrophe and Consequences

By: Jim Smith,Nicholas A. Beresford

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Chernobyl

Catastrophe and Consequences

By: Jim Smith,Nicholas A. Beresford

As the debate about the environmental cost of nuclear power and the issue of nuclear safety continues, a comprehensive assessment of the Chernobyl accident, its long-term environmental consequences and solutions to the problems found, is timely. Although many books have been published which discuss the accident itself and the immediate emergency response in great detail, none have dealt primarily with the environmental issues involved. The authors provide a detailed review of the long-term environmental consequences, in a wide range of ecosystems, many of which are only now becoming apparent. They also highlight responses and counter-measures to combat the environmental consequences and discuss health, social, psychological and economic impacts on the human population as well as the long-term effects on biota.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540280790

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9783540280798

Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth

Weather, Climate Change, and Finding Deep Powder in Utah's Wasatch Mountains and around the World

By: Jim Steenburgh

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Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth

Weather, Climate Change, and Finding Deep Powder in Utah's Wasatch Mountains and around the World

By: Jim Steenburgh

Utah has long claimed to have the greatest snow on Earth—the state itself has even trademarked the phrase. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing how and why Utah’s powder lives up to its reputation. Steenburgh also examines ski and snowboard regions beyond Utah, making this book a meteorological guide to mountain weather and snow climates around the world. Chapters explore mountain weather, avalanches and snow safety, historical accounts of weather events and snow conditions, and the basics of climate and weather forecasting. Steenburgh explains what creates the best snow for skiing and snowboarding in accurate and accessible language and illustrates his points with 150 color photographs, making Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth a helpful tool for planning vacations and staying safe during mountain adventures. Snowriders, weather enthusiasts, meteorologists, students of snow science, and anyone who dreams of deep powder and bluebird skies will want to get their gloves on Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth. Watch Book Trailer!(Special thanks to Ski Utah)

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University Press of Colorado

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0874219515

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9780874219517

The Alchemists

The INEOS Story – An Industrial Giant Comes of Age

By: Jim Ratcliffe,Ursula Heath

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The Alchemists

The INEOS Story – An Industrial Giant Comes of Age

By: Jim Ratcliffe,Ursula Heath

One of the world's top 40 manufacturing companies, one of the largest global petrochemicals producers and the biggest private company in the UK, INEOS has risen to prominence over the past twenty years led by three unassuming northern grammar school boys: majority owner Jim Ratcliffe and his business partners Andy Currie and John Reece. The company's prolific growth and unlikely success have reshaped the industry, though its first two decades have been punctuated by close calls and hard lessons, as well as unprecedented highs. As they celebrate the company's twentieth anniversary and continued evolution, Ratcliffe and his management team have opened up on the major junctions of the INEOS journey, and their insights into business and manufacturing today.

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1785904159

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Strategies for Struggling Learners in the Era of CCSS & RTI

Grades K-6

By: Jim Wright

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Strategies for Struggling Learners in the Era of CCSS & RTI

Grades K-6

By: Jim Wright

A must-have resource to help equip teachers to meet the challenge of preparing students with diverse needs to achieve ambitious new standards in an era of greater accountability. This comprehensive problem-solving manual by Jim Wright provides teachers with research-based strategies for strengthening instruction, delivering academic interventions, and addressing behavior management issues for both general and special education students. The book is designed to help teachers quickly and efficiently locate research-supported, classroom-based solutions for overcoming a variety of impediments to student success. Chapters are organized around specific teacher challenges, with the content of each supporting ideas and strategies contained throughout the book. They include >Core Instruction & Behavior Management: Foundations for Student Success; >Creating Academic Interventions That Promote Student Success in the Common Core; >Managing Behaviors to Promote Student Learning; >Collecting Data to Track Interventions; >Increasing Student Responsibility Through Self-Management; >Techniques to Help Teachers Succeed as Change Agents. Although making changes to one’s professional practice is hard work, any teacher who carefully reviews and implements best practices in core instruction, academic intervention, behavior management, and classroom assessment, such as those presented in this book, can expect to see substantial gains in student performance.

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National Professional Resources Inc./Dude Publishing

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1935609912

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The Art and Craft of TV Directing

Conversations with Episodic Television Directors

By: Jim Hemphill

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The Art and Craft of TV Directing

Conversations with Episodic Television Directors

By: Jim Hemphill

The Art and Craft of TV Directing offers a broad and in-depth view of the craft of TV Directing in the form of detailed interviews with dozens of the industry’s most accomplished episodic television directors. Author Jim Hemphill provides students with essential information on the complexities of working in episodic TV, highlighting the artistic, technical, and interpersonal skills required, and exploring a variety of entry points and approaches to provide a comprehensive overview of how to begin and sustain a career as a television director. The book discusses how to merge one’s personal style with the established visual language of any given show, while also adhering to tight budgets and schedules and navigating the complicated politics of working with showrunners, networks, and producers. The book also features interviews with a range of directors, from feature directors who have moved into episodic TV (Kimberly Peirce, Mark Pellington) to directors who have made the transition from other disciplines like acting (Andrew McCarthy, Lea Thompson), hair and makeup (Stacey K. Black) and stunts (David M. Barrett). This book provides unprecedented access to the experiences and advice of contemporary working episodic television directors, and is an ideal resource for students studying television directing, early career professionals looking for advice, and working directors looking to make the transition from feature directing to episodic TV directing.

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Routledge

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0429618913

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Punch Drunk

By: Jim Ford

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Punch Drunk

By: Jim Ford

Two men have been found beaten to death in a Newcastle park. One is a mild-mannered librarian, the other a member of a gang of armed robbers from the 1970s. It's no mystery who killed them. But Walter Oyston - ex-boxer turned violent wino - is also dead, his heart having given out before his liver. Is it a simple case of mistaken identity? Or have the ghosts of Newcastle's criminal underworld returned to seek vengeance on one of their own? Following hot on the heels of their last investigation comes another baffling case for DCI Theo Voss and his team from the Bug House.

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C & R Crime

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1472112059

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Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

By: Sir Michael J. Rutter,Dorothy Bishop,Daniel S. Pine,Stephen Scott,Jim S. Stevenson,Eric A. Taylor,Anita Thapar

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Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

By: Sir Michael J. Rutter,Dorothy Bishop,Daniel S. Pine,Stephen Scott,Jim S. Stevenson,Eric A. Taylor,Anita Thapar

Rutter’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has become an established and accepted textbook of child psychiatry. Now completely revised and updated, the fifth edition provides a coherent appraisal of the current state of the field to help trainee and practising clinicians in their daily work. It is distinctive in being both interdisciplinary and international, in its integration of science and clinical practice, and in its practical discussion of how researchers and practitioners need to think about conflicting or uncertain findings. This new edition now offers an entirely new section on conceptual approaches, and several new chapters, including: neurochemistry and basic pharmacology brain imaging health economics psychopathology in refugees and asylum seekers bipolar disorder attachment disorders statistical methods for clinicians This leading textbook provides an accurate and comprehensive account of current knowledge, through the integration of empirical findings with clinical experience and practice, and is essential reading for professionals working in the field of child and adolescent mental health, and clinicians working in general practice and community pediatric settings.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1444358715

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9781444358711

My Father's War

By: Jim Schneider

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My Father's War

By: Jim Schneider

This is the story of Col. Max F. Schneider, one of the original U.S. Ranger officers from the time they were formed until after the Allied invasion of the Normandy Coast where he commanded his own battalion of Rangers. The book follows his life through the post-war years leading to his tragic death in Korea in 1959.

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Lulu.com

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1300783044

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Over My Dead Body

By: Jim Brigginshaw

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Over My Dead Body

By: Jim Brigginshaw

Marked by the events of the Great Flood of 1893 and the formation of the first miners' unions, Over My Dead Body is an Australian epic; a literary feat exemplifying a writer's craftsmanship and dedication to bringing history alive. It puts Australia's current resource-driven prosperity into context by showing the day to day struggles of ordinary workers just trying to get by for themselves and their families at a time when the individual was virtually powerless against the arrogance of his employer, and expendable if work-related illness overtook him. With panoramic themes reminiscent of Lawrence's Sons and Lovers, this thoroughly researched, award-winning retrospective certainly reminds us of the important place unions have earned in today's society.

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1442950145

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9781442950146

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