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Red Country

By: Joe Abercrombie

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A New York Times bestseller! They burned her home. They stole her brother and sister. But vengeance is following. Shy South hoped to bury her bloody past and ride away smiling, but she'll have to sharpen up some bad old ways to get her family back, and she's not a woman to flinch from what needs doing. She sets off in pursuit with only a pair of oxen and her cowardly old step father Lamb for company. But it turns out Lamb's buried a bloody past of his own. And out in the lawless Far Country the past never stays buried. Their journey will take them across the barren plains to a frontier town gripped by gold fever, through feud, duel and massacre, high into the unmapped mountains to a reckoning with the Ghosts. Even worse, it will force them into an alliance with Nicomo Cosca, infamous soldier of fortune, and his feckless lawyer Temple, two men no one should ever have to trust . . . Red Country takes place in the same world as the First Law trilogy, Best Served Cold, andThe Heroes. This novel also represents the return of Logen Ninefingers, one of Abercrombie's most beloved characters.

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Orbit

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0316214442

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Stories and Places I Remember

By: Joe Giordano

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Stories and Places I Remember

By: Joe Giordano

Humorous and poignant, Stories and Places I Remember will take you around the world from the streets of Brooklyn to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Meet Anthony in 1950s and 1960s Brooklyn, then journey with a host of other delightful, contemporary characters portrayed in twenty-six tales set in New York, Texas, Brazil, Greece, Ireland, the Middle East, and Italy that will tickle your wanderlust.

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Rogue Phoenix Press

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1624205739

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9781624205736

Hunting

By: Joe Gaspar,Jack Weaver

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Hunting

By: Joe Gaspar,Jack Weaver

A good hunter has a deep knowledge of the animals he or she is hunting, as well as a thorough understanding of the land on which those animals live. A smart hunter knows not just what gun or bow to take on a hunt, but also which clothes to wear and what gear to bring along. This guide offers young people an introduction to the time-honored activity of hunting. Readers will learn about the development of sport hunting, hunting techniques, and the role hunters have played in the conservation movement. Other topics discussed include hunting licenses, bag limits, and hunting safety. Shotguns, hunting bows, and rifles are all discussed in detail, as is the ammunition that each uses. A valuable resource!

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1499462387

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Beginning XML

By: Joe Fawcett,Danny Ayers,Liam R. E. Quin

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Beginning XML

By: Joe Fawcett,Danny Ayers,Liam R. E. Quin

A complete update covering the many advances to the XML language The XML language has become the standard for writing documents on the Internet and is constantly improving and evolving. This new edition covers all the many new XML-based technologies that have appeared since the previous edition four years ago, providing you with an up-to-date introductory guide and reference. Packed with real-world code examples, best practices, and in-depth coverage of the most important and relevant topics, this authoritative resource explores both the advantages and disadvantages of XML and addresses the most current standards and uses of XML. Features the most updated content built on audience feedback from the previous edition as well as the vast knowledge from XML developer teams Boasts new chapters on RELAX NG and Schematron, XML functionality in databases, LINQ to XML, Jabber and XMLPP, XHTML, HTML5, and more Offers in-depth coverage on extracting data from XML and updated material on Web Services Beginning XML, Fifth Edition delivers the most important aspects of XML in regard to what it is, how it works, what technologies surround it, and how it can best be used in a variety of situations.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118239482

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9781118239483

What Is Soccer?

By: Joe Gaspar

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What Is Soccer?

By: Joe Gaspar

Soccer, the world's most popular sport, is a ubiquitous activity for children across North America. Anyone with a ball and an area in which to kick it can start learning how to play this exciting game. From youth organizations to the top professional leagues and the thrilling spectacle of the World Cup, this book teaches readers the ins and outs of soccer. Skills, rules, equipment, and more are discussed alongside boxes that ask questions and define technical terms to supplement readers' comprehension.

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Britannica Educational Publishing

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1538304848

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Blanket Weaving in the Southwest

By: Joe Ben Wheat

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Blanket Weaving in the Southwest

By: Joe Ben Wheat

Exquisite blankets, sarapes and ponchos handwoven by southwestern peoples are admired throughout the world. Despite many popularized accounts, serious gaps have existed in our understanding of these textiles—gaps that one man devoted years of scholarly attention to address. During much of his career, anthropologist Joe Ben Wheat (1916-1997) earned a reputation as a preeminent authority on southwestern and plains prehistory. Beginning in 1972, he turned his scientific methods and considerable talents to historical questions as well. He visited dozens of museums to study thousands of nineteenth-century textiles, oversaw chemical tests of dyes from hundreds of yarns, and sought out obscure archives to research the material and documentary basis for textile development. His goal was to establish a key for southwestern textile identification based on the traits that distinguish the Pueblo, Navajo, and Spanish American blanket weaving traditions—and thereby provide a better way of identifying and dating pieces of unknown origin. Wheat's years of research resulted in a masterful classification scheme for southwestern textiles—and a book that establishes an essential baseline for understanding craft production. Nearly completed before Wheat's death, Blanket Weaving in the Southwest describes the evolution of southwestern textiles from the early historic period to the late nineteenth century, establishes a revised chronology for its development, and traces significant changes in materials, techniques, and designs. Wheat first relates what Spanish observers learned about the state of native weaving in the region—a historical review that reveals the impact of new technologies and economies on a traditional craft. Subsequent chapters deal with fibers, yarns, dyes, and fabric structures—including an unprecedented examination of the nature, variety, and origins of bayeta yarns—and with tools, weaves, and finishing techniques. A final chapter, constructed by editor Ann Hedlund from Wheat's notes, provides clues to his evolving ideas about the development of textile design. Hedlund—herself a respected textile scholar and a protégée of Wheat's—is uniquely qualified to interpret the many notes he left behind and brings her own understanding of weaving to every facet of the text. She has ensured that Wheat's research is applicable to the needs of scholars, collectors, and general readers alike. Throughout the text, Wheat discusses and evaluates the distinct traits of the three textile traditions. More than 200 photos demonstrate these features, including 191 color plates depicting a vast array of chief blankets, shoulder blankets, ponchos, sarapes, diyugi, mantas, and dresses from museum collections nationwide. In addition, dozens of line drawings demonstrate the fine points of technique concerning weaves, edge finishes, and corner tassels. Through his groundbreaking and painstaking research, Wheat created a new view of southwestern textile history that goes beyond any other book on the subject. Blanket Weaving in the Southwest addresses a host of unresolved issues in textile research and provides critical tools for resolving them. It is an essential resource for anyone who appreciates the intricacy of these outstanding creations.

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University of Arizona Press

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0816549818

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9780816549818

Tomorrow's Stories

An Ocean and a Dream Away

By: Nieves Catahan Villamin,Rosalie Salutan Marquez,Joe T. Talaugon

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Tomorrow's Stories

An Ocean and a Dream Away

By: Nieves Catahan Villamin,Rosalie Salutan Marquez,Joe T. Talaugon

FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY In 1763 Filipino Seamen established a settlement in what is now known as Louisiana. The Spanish American War made American “national” of Filipinos and from the early 1900’s through 1935 they were free to enter the United States as long as they had the price of a boat ticket. Waiting to be told are the stories of the descendants of those “Spanish colonial” seamen, early workers in sugar plantations of Hawaii, men who served in the U.S. Navy since World War I, women who came in the 1920”s and 1930’s ambitious and aspiring college students, eager young workers who toiled in Alaska canneries, farms in California, Arizona, Washington and Montana, the railroads, kitchens and restaurants, as postal workers or houseboys, the American-born second generation of pre-World War II days, war brides, and countless others who constitute the subsequent groups of immigrants from the Philippines. Stories of Depression, riots and discrimination, vignettes of dance halls, gambling and the other “leisure time” activities, the lodges, churches and organized Filipino communities, the process of acculturation, and the value of family are some of the information

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1728359112

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Route 66 in New Mexico

By: Joe Sonderman

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Route 66 in New Mexico

By: Joe Sonderman

New Mexico is "The Land of Enchantment," offering a fascinating blend of Native American, Spanish Colonial, and Western American cultures. The travelers from the East knew they had arrived in the great Southwest when they entered New Mexico--the towns along Route 66 were ablaze in neon, and the motels lured travelers with Western themes, Pueblo Revival architecture, and Native American trading posts. An adventure still awaits the traveler today who takes the time to exit I-40 and leave the franchised blandness behind. The neon still flickers at the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, on Central Avenue in Albuquerque, and at the El Rancho Hotel in Gallup. The "Fat Man" still smiles at Joseph's Bar and Grill in Santa Rosa. The stories behind those landmarks are here, as well as the stories behind establishments that are lost forever or slowly crumbling to dust among the tumbleweeds.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738580295

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Understanding Western Society, Volume 2: From the Age of Exploration to the Present

A Brief History: From Absolutism to Present

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

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Understanding Western Society, Volume 2: From the Age of Exploration to the Present

A Brief History: From Absolutism to Present

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

Based on the highly successful A History of Western Society, Understanding Western Society: A Brief History captures students’ interest in the everyday life of the past and ties social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture. Abridged by 30%, the narrative is paired with innovative pedagogy, designed to help students focus on significant developments as they read and review. An innovative, three-step end-of-Chapter study guide helps students master key facts and move toward synthesis.

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0312668899

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9780312668891

On Time and On Budget: Project Management Collection (4 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Joe Knight,Roger Thomas,Brad Angus,Aaron J. Shenhar

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On Time and On Budget: Project Management Collection (4 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Joe Knight,Roger Thomas,Brad Angus,Aaron J. Shenhar

The Harvard Business Review Project Management Collection is for anyone serious about project management. Project Management for Profit shows every company owner and project manager—at businesses large and small—how to run projects differently. Reinventing Project Management, based on an unprecedented study of more than 600 projects in a variety of businesses and organizations around the globe, provides a new and highly adaptive model for planning and managing projects to achieve superior business results. Also included in this collection are Managing Projects Large and Small, which will walk you through every step of project oversight from start to finish, and the HBR Guide to Project Management, which will help you: build a strong, focused team, break major objectives into manageable tasks, create a schedule that keeps all the moving parts under control, monitor progress toward your goals, manage stakeholders' expectations, and wrap up your project and gauge its success.

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1633691608

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A Station Favorable to the Pursuits of Science: Primary Materials in the History of Mathematics at the United States Military Academy

Primary Materials in the History of Mathematics at the United States Military Academy

By: Joe Albree,David C. Arney,V. Frederick Rickey

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A Station Favorable to the Pursuits of Science: Primary Materials in the History of Mathematics at the United States Military Academy

Primary Materials in the History of Mathematics at the United States Military Academy

By: Joe Albree,David C. Arney,V. Frederick Rickey

This book reveals the rich collection of mathematical works located at the nation's first military school, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. It outlines the relevant history of the Academy, discusses the mathematics department and curriculum, and describes the development of the library during the nineteenth century. A major part of this book is an annotated catalog of the more than 1300 works published between 1496 and 1915 found in the West Point library. Mathematics and its instruction greatly influenced the development of the Academy, the technological growth of America's army, and the standards of the military profession. These events, in turn, were crucial to the overall development of mathematics, mechanics, and engineering during the nineteenth century in the United States. Three individuals played a prominent role in this chronicle: Sylvanus Thayer, Charles Davies, and Albert Church. Listed are rare and historically valuable works in a broad range of mathematical subjects. The collection clearly shows the strong European influence on the early Academy. Also listed are numerous textbooks by West Point faculty and graduates; significant contributions were made by these writers to algebra, geometry, calculus, descriptive geometry, mechanics, surveying, and mathematics education. This book provides an important resource for the general audience as well as for those in pursuit of more scholarly information. It contains many interesting photographs and valuable details about the West Point collection. It is a must-have for anyone interested in mathematical books and collections.

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American Mathematical Soc.

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0821820591

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9780821820599

The Superpowers and the Glory

A Viewer's Guide to the Theology of Superhero Movies

By: Joe George

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The Superpowers and the Glory

A Viewer's Guide to the Theology of Superhero Movies

By: Joe George

Christians love superhero movies, just like everybody else. But should they? How do the themes in the world’s most popular movies relate to Christ’s teachings? How do believers reconcile superhero violence with Jesus’s message of peace? How does the Sermon on the Mount relate to superhero power fantasies? The Superpowers and the Glory helps readers answer those questions by teaching them how to identify the themes in superhero movies and examine them through Christian theology. With deep dives into nearly every superhero movie ever released, the book trains readers in understanding the worldviews behind movies such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman. Each chapter includes discussion questions, perfect for small groups, Sunday school classes, or personal inquiry. From Marvel hits like Black Panther and The Avengers to DC blockbusters Batman and Justice League to indie characters Hellboy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Superpowers and the Glory is an easy-to-read guide to using superhero movies to strengthen your relationship with Christ.

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1666723169

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Understanding Western Society, Combined Volume

A Brief History

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

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Understanding Western Society, Combined Volume

A Brief History

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

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0312668872

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9780312668877

Genetic Modification and Food Quality

A Down to Earth Analysis

By: Robert Blair,Joe M. Regenstein

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Genetic Modification and Food Quality

A Down to Earth Analysis

By: Robert Blair,Joe M. Regenstein

The development of recombinant DNA methods has changed the face of the food industry over the last 50 years. Crops which have been genetically modified are being cultivated in more and more countries and this process is likely to accelerate as desirable traits are identified and transferred to appropriate organisms, and they are cleared by the regulatory authorities. However, the technique has its critics who claim that modification of the genome of the plant (or animal) in this way may pose unknown and unacceptable risks to the human consumer. Genetic Modification and Food Quality: A Down to Earth Analysis is the first comprehensive text on how GM production methods influence the quality of foods and feeds, based on a complete and unbiased assessment of the scientific findings. It presents a balanced analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of gene-modified food sources in the human diet. Chapters approach the topic with regard to different food types such as cereal grains, oilseed crops, vegetables, fish and animal products. Assessing the nutritive value as well as the health and safety of GMO foods, this book is a reference for anyone working in the food production industry and will also be of an interest to NGOs, trade associations and consumers who are looking for an objective, balanced study of this contentious issue.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111875641X

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Traditional Weavers of Guatemala

Their Stories, Their Lives

By: Deborah Chandler,Teresa Cordón,Joe Coca

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Traditional Weavers of Guatemala

Their Stories, Their Lives

By: Deborah Chandler,Teresa Cordón,Joe Coca

Against the backdrop of Guatemala, this book presents portraits of artisans working in the ancient traditions of the Maya paired with insights into the creation of the textiles and the events that have affected their work. Weaving, spinning, and basket making have sustained the Maya economically and culturally against the pressures of change and a 36-year civil war that decimated their population. Their persistence in continuing traditional art has created some of the loveliest, most colorful textiles the world has ever known. Artisans share their personal histories, hopes, and dreams along with the products of their hands and looms. Their stories show determination in the face of unimaginable loss and hardship which instill an appreciation for the textiles themselves and for the strong people who create them.

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Schiffer + ORM

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1507302541

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9781507302545

The Struggle for Land

A Political Economy of the Pioneer Frontier in Brazil from 1930 to the Present Day

By: Joe Foweraker,J. Foweraker

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The Struggle for Land

A Political Economy of the Pioneer Frontier in Brazil from 1930 to the Present Day

By: Joe Foweraker,J. Foweraker

A 'regional' political economy which makes its own contribution to the theory of the state.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521526000

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A History of Western Society, Volume B

From the Later Middle Ages to 1815

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

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A History of Western Society, Volume B

From the Later Middle Ages to 1815

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

Now from Bedford/St. Martin's, A History of Western Society is one of the most successful textbooks available because it captures students' interest in the everyday life of the past and ties social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture. The tenth edition has been thoroughly revised to strengthen the text's readability, heighten its attention to daily life, and incorporate the insights of new scholarship, including an enhanced treatment of European exploration and a thoroughly revised post-1945 section. With a dynamic new design, new special features, and a completely revised and robust companion reader, this major revision makes the past memorable and accessible for a new generation of students and instructors.

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Macmillan

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0312640625

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The Thief at the End of the World

Rubber, Power, and the Seeds of Empire

By: Joe Jackson

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The Thief at the End of the World

Rubber, Power, and the Seeds of Empire

By: Joe Jackson

JACKSON/THIEF AT THE END OF THE WOR

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Penguin

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0670018538

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9780670018536

Hanging Out With the Dream King

Conversations with Neil Gaiman

By: Joe McCabe

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Hanging Out With the Dream King

Conversations with Neil Gaiman

By: Joe McCabe

The most intimate look yet into the life and mind of the bestselling author and creator of The Sandman. Neil Gaiman is one of the most successful and versatile writers working today. He has become renowned not only for the consistently high quality of his writing but for his mastery of many media. He is an award-winning comic book writer (Sandman), novelist (American Gods), children's book author (The Wolves in the Walls), and television screenwriter (Neverwhere). Yet with all the fans hungry to know more about his work, there has not yet been a single major nonfiction book covering Gaiman's entire creative output. Until now. Hanging Out With the Dream King: Conversations With Neil Gaiman and His Collaborators presents a thorough look at Gaiman's work not only through his eyes, but through the eyes of his many collaborators. Artists, writers, editors, musicians—over two-dozen creators share their thoughts on working with Gaiman and present a unique mosaic portrait of the writer whose name has become synonymous with modern fantasy. Although the book's scope is not limited to Gaiman's best-selling comic book creationThe Sandman, Hanging Out With the Dream King features comprehensive interviews with all of the major Sandman artists, including Charles Vess, P. Craig Russell, Bryan Talbot, and Jill Thompson, as well as well as rare and exclusive interviews with Sandman co-creators Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. And, much as Gaiman has done throughout his career, Hanging Out With the Dream King breaks down the walls of media and genre, presenting those who may have discovered the writer's work through one storytelling medium with doors through which they may find his other prodigious creations. Thus, admirers of Gaiman's children's books with Dave McKean will discover his adult work with Gene Wolfe and Terry Pratchett; fans of his novels will discover his comics; and everyone will have the chance to meet Gaiman's folk-rock bands—the Flash Girls and Folk Underground. Musicians Alice Cooper and Tori Amos are also interviewed.

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Fantagraphics Books

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1560976179

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Ecological Aspects of Nitrogen Metabolism in Plants

By: Joe C. Polacco,Christopher D. Todd

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Ecological Aspects of Nitrogen Metabolism in Plants

By: Joe C. Polacco,Christopher D. Todd

Ecological Aspects of Nitrogen Acquisition covers how plants compete for nitrogen in complex ecological communities and the associations plants recruit with other organisms, ranging from soil microbes to arthropods. The book is divided into four sections, each addressing an important set of relationships of plants with the environment and how this impacts the plant’s ability to compete successfully for nitrogen, often the most growth-limiting nutrient. Ecological Aspects of Nitrogen Acquisition provides thorough coverage of this important topic, and is a vitally important resource for plant scientists, agronomists, and ecologists.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470959398

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A Brief History of Entrepreneurship

The Pioneers, Profiteers, and Racketeers Who Shaped Our World

By: Joe Carlen

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A Brief History of Entrepreneurship

The Pioneers, Profiteers, and Racketeers Who Shaped Our World

By: Joe Carlen

A Brief History of Entrepreneurship charts how the pursuit of profit by private individuals has been a prime mover in revolutionizing civilization. Entrepreneurs often butt up against processes, technologies, social conventions, and even laws. So they circumvent, innovate, and violate to obtain what they want. This creative destruction has brought about overland and overseas trade, colonization, and a host of revolutionary technologies—from caffeinated beverages to the personal computer—that have transformed society. Consulting rich archival sources, including some that have never before been translated, Carlen maps the course of human history through nine episodes when entrepreneurship reshaped our world. Highlighting the most colorful characters of each era, he discusses Mesopotamian merchants' creation of the urban market economy; Phoenician merchant-sailors intercontinental trade, which came to connect Africa, Asia, and Europe; Chinese tea traders' invention of paper money; the colonization of the Americas; and the current "flattening" of the world's economic playing field. Yet the pursuit of profit hasn't always moved us forward. From slavery to organized crime, Carlen explores how entrepreneurship can sometimes work at the expense of others. He also discusses the new entrepreneurs who, through the nascent space tourism industry, are leading humanity to a multiplanetary future. By exploring all sides of this legacy, Carlen brings much-needed detail to the role of entrepreneurship in revolutionizing civilization.

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Columbia University Press

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023154281X

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9780231542814

Kubrick's Monolith

The Art and Mystery of 2001: A Space Odyssey

By: Joe R. Frinzi

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Kubrick's Monolith

The Art and Mystery of 2001: A Space Odyssey

By: Joe R. Frinzi

Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey is re-examined in a post-millennial context in this heavily researched, highly detailed study of the making of the landmark film. Its artistic and mythic pedigrees are of special interest. Kubrick and writer Arthur C. Clarke faced a number of challenges in producing an intelligent and innovative A-list movie in what--almost a decade before Star Wars--was considered a second-class genre, science fiction. The author explores the film's enigmatic storyline and offers a fresh perspective on several artistic elements such as production design, special effects and the use of music.

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McFarland

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147662867X

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X-O Manowar: Desolation

By: Jorge Gonzalez,Joe St. Pierre

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X-O Manowar: Desolation

By: Jorge Gonzalez,Joe St. Pierre

Shanhara is dead! Aric once again confronts his bitterest foes, the venomous Spider Aliens. But this time, they don't come to rescue Shanhara, but to destroy her! Will the X-O armor be lost forever or is there a seed of hope? From Valiant all-stars Jorge Gonz?lez, Joe St. Pierre, Paris T. Karounos, Rik Levins and more, follow the complete collected adventures of Valiant's armored Visigoth in this Valiant Classic Collection! Collecting X-O Manowar (1992) #21?30, Armorines (1994) #0, and Secret Weapons (1993) #6?7.

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168215419X

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Woody Guthrie

A Life

By: Joe Klein

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Woody Guthrie

A Life

By: Joe Klein

A biography of the influential American folk singer, Woody Guthrie, who lived a life on the edge of tragedy but inspired a generation of songwriters, including Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan. Few artists have captured the American experience of their time as wholly as folk legend Woody Guthrie. Singer, songwriter, and political activist, Guthrie drew a lifetime of inspiration from his roots on the Oklahoma frontier in the years before the Great Depression. His music—scathingly funny songs and poignant folk ballads—made heard the unsung life of field hands, migrant workers, and union organizers, and showed it worthy of tribute. Though his career was tragically cut short by the onset of a degenerative disease that ravaged his mind and body, the legacy of his life and music had already made him an American cultural icon, and has resounded with every generation of musician and music lover since. In this definitive biography, Joe Klein, nationally renowned journalist and author of the bestselling novel Primary Colors, creates an unforgettable portrait of a man as gifted, restless, and complicated as the American landscape he came from. Praise for Woody Guthrie: A Life “One of the finest treatments of an American 20th-century performer ever written . . . Not merely a biography . . . it is a social history . . . written knowledgeably, in a brilliant style.”—San Francisco Examiner “A really great book.”—Bruce Springsteen

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Delta

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0385333854

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9780385333856

California Dreamin' Along Route 66

By: Joe Sonderman

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California Dreamin' Along Route 66

By: Joe Sonderman

The California Dream made Route 66 the most famous road in the world. Flappers dreamed of stardom under the bright lights of Hollywood. A wave of families fleeing the Dust Bowl transformed the state during the Great Depression. During World War II, another wave followed Route 66 seeking opportunity in the massive wartime industrial plants. Thousands of soldiers trained in the Mojave Desert and then returned amid the postwar prosperity to blossoming housing developments that replaced the vast orange groves. While Nat King Cole sang "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66," the newly prosperous middle class hit the road headed for the dream land constructed by Walt Disney. Inspired by the Beat poets, the hippies, and the adventures of Buz and Tod on the CBS television show Route 66, a new generation took to the open road. Those who savor the journey as much as the destination still seek it out on Route 66 today.

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1439666911

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Texas: A History

By: Joe Bertram Frantz

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Texas: A History

By: Joe Bertram Frantz

Texas is blood and violence, right? It is cowboys and longhorns, the Alamo and the Astrodome, wheeling and dealing and bragging, right? Right. And also wrong, says the author of this book, Joe B. Frantz. This is the story of how a myth began, with the Texas Revolution against Mexico, cattle drives, and "hyperactive" Texas Rangers, and became embodied in larger-than-life figures, from Sam Houston to "Speaker Sam" Rayburn, from the explorer La Salle to L. B. J. It is also the story of a state larger than its myth, a Confederate state that contained enclaves of pro-Union German-Americans, a football-loving state that produced musicians of the sensitivity of Scott Joplin and Van Cliburn, a western state that also is Southern, Mexican, and Spanish in its influences.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393348695

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9780393348699

Voices Over Troubled Water

By: Joe Rosato

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Voices Over Troubled Water

By: Joe Rosato

On a rainy night in March 1958, Joe as a young boy of ten years old along with his younger brother are abandoned by their mother over Troubled Water. Crying out loud with no one around to overhear him praying for help. The occasion brings about hearing unusual voices that start to play an intricate part in his life. This event haunts Joe while growing up from a boy into manhood causing him to always search for answers to why. Certain relatives, teachers and mentors in Joe’s life begin to replace the lost love and guidance needed by a young boy to become someone worthwhile. These folks in Joe’s circle of life are quickly recognized and admired, giving him the strong footing he needs to survive. Demands are placed on his teenage lifestyle that would destroy most young adults, but Joe finds the strength to overcome the bad pathways by those same Voices Over Troubled Water. Along Joe’s journey in life, Troubled Water shows its massive mind power at far reaching locations as he travels around the world while serving in the US Navy and the Vietnam War. He finds that there are some Troubled Waters that are finally at peace and those that are not and never will be. A long time family secret is exposed by accident that intertwined most of his elder family members and their silence for many years. This family secret enabled Joe to find most of his long lost answers to questions that were thought to never be solved. Each and every one of these amazing stories in this memoir are true and have been experienced by the author.

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Page Publishing Inc

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1682139271

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9781682139271

Greenhouses

Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture

By: Joe J. Hanan

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Greenhouses

Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture

By: Joe J. Hanan

A greenhouse provides an essential means of livelihood to its owner and must be economically practical for the particular climate in which it stands. Greenhouses: Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture addresses the major environmental factors of light, temperature, water, nutrition, and carbon dioxide, and features extensive discussions of greenhouse types, construction, and climate control. The book highlights technology such as hydroponics, computer control of environments, and advanced mathematical procedures for environmental optimization. Greenhouses: Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture is the definitive text/reference for the science of greenhouse engineering and management. The author Dr. Joe J. Hanan, Professor Emeritus of Colorado State University, is the recipient of the Society of American Florists' (SAF) 2000 (Millenium) Alex Laurie Award for Research and Education. The Alex Laurie Award is presented annually to an individual who has made broad-scope, long-lasting contributions to the floriculture industry through research or education. The award is named for Alex Laurie, a professor at The Ohio State University, who pioneered work in many areas of floriculture. "Joe is one of the most precise floricultural researchers I have known," said Dr. Gus De Hertogh, Chairman of SAF's Research Committee. "That excellence is reflected in his latest book, Greenhouses, Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture, which was published in 1998, nine years after his official 'retirement.

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CRC Press

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1351444166

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9781351444163

Hiking Through History Alabama

Exploring the Heart of Dixie’s Past by Trail from the Selma Historic Walk to the Confederate Memorial Park

By: Joe Cuhaj

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Hiking Through History Alabama

Exploring the Heart of Dixie’s Past by Trail from the Selma Historic Walk to the Confederate Memorial Park

By: Joe Cuhaj

Whether you're a curious tourist or a local history buff, this guidebook contains all the tools you'll need to explore the Heart of Dixie's history. From ruins to battlefields, each of the 40 featured hikes comes with helpful maps and directions, as well as a carefully researched impression of the trail, and a comprehensive guide to the area's natural and human history.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493019392

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9781493019397

Understanding Western Society, Volume 1: From Antiquity to the Enlightenment

A Brief History: From Antiquity to Enlightenment

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

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Understanding Western Society, Volume 1: From Antiquity to the Enlightenment

A Brief History: From Antiquity to Enlightenment

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

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Macmillan

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0312668880

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A History of Western Society, Volume 1

From Antiquity to the Enlightenment

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

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A History of Western Society, Volume 1

From Antiquity to the Enlightenment

By: John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler,Clare Haru Crowston,Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Joe Perry

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Macmillan

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0312640595

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Let the Bastards Go

From Cuba to Freedom on God's Mercy

By: Joe Morris Doss

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Let the Bastards Go

From Cuba to Freedom on God's Mercy

By: Joe Morris Doss

Of the many tales concerning the Mariel Boatlift, there are few that can compare for pure courage, persistence, and de-termination [with] the story of two New Orleans Episcopal priests, Father Joe Morris Doss and Father Leo Frade ... A most fascinating account of an unprecedented event in American immigration history.""-- Florida Historical Quarterly

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LSU Press

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0807159778

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9780807159774

The Series

By: Joe Hoppel,Sporting news

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The Series

By: Joe Hoppel,Sporting news

Coverage of every World Series from 1903 to 1987 from the pages of The Sporting News.

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Sporting News Publishing Company

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0892042729

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9780892042722

Sources for Western Society, Volume 2

From the Age of Exploration to the Present

By: Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Clare Haru Crowston,Joe Perry,John P. McKay

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Sources for Western Society, Volume 2

From the Age of Exploration to the Present

By: Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks,Clare Haru Crowston,Joe Perry,John P. McKay

Sources for Western Society provides a variety of primary sources to accompany A History of Western Society, Thirteenth Edition. With over thirty new selections – including several compelling visual sources – and enhanced pedagogy throughout, students are given the tools to engage critically with canonical and lesser known sources. Each chapter includes a Sources in Conversation feature that asks students to analyze aspects of differing views on key topics. Sources for Western Society is FREE when packaged with A History of Western Society and is included for FREE with the LaunchPad for A History of Western Society. In LaunchPad for A History of Western Society, 13e, which combines ebooks for A History of Western Society and Sources for Western Society in a central course space, innovative auto-graded exercises accompanying the reader’s documents and visuals supply a distinctive and sophisticated pedagogy that not only helps students understand the sources but think critically about them. Sources for Western Society is also available to customize through Bedford Select.

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1319229891

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