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A Time for Vultures

By: Joe Truhill

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To order the hardback version of this book, please go to http://www.mercury13.com/ A Time for Vultures recounts a seemingly profitable business venture in a South American country which suddenly became dangerous when Joe Truhill and three other Americans were placed in the center of a political power struggle and found themselves in the local keep. Reviewing what looked like a profitable venture, Truhill signed a contract with the Ralph Dial company to airlift tantalite ore from Brazil to the Fan Steel Corporation in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The undertaking suddenly turned sour when a tide of political unrest swept over Brazil. Doing business in some Latin American countries requires paying an appropriate amount of respect to the local authorities. The particular turf in question was under the jurisdiction of General Riograndino Kruel, the head of the federal police, known in Brazil as the DFSP, Districto Federal Seguranca Publica. Riograndino's brother, General Amauri Kruel, had his sights on the presidency. In the one candidate election, Branco, the incumbent president, was not in agreement. He had already picked his successor. The Americans had arrived in Brazil at an opportune moment. They could provide a smokescreen to discredit Branco. General Kruel claimed Branco was handing the country over to the Norteamericano imperialistas, who were supposedly, smuggling radioactive ore out of Brazil. His brother, a man of integrity, he claimed, needed to take over and save the motherland from foreign possession. During months in a filthy Brazilian jail, Truhill engineered various escape attempts. However, escaping by surface transportation was a dangerous undertaking. He had his wife visit him and she returned to the United States with plans for a flying escape attempt. A friend posing as a tourist would fly an airplane to Brazil. The proposed escape route, a 7,000-mile trip, would take them across some of the world's highest and most treacherous mountains, the Andes. Many of those mountains are over 20,000 feet high. The airplane had a service ceiling of 18,000. The attempted escape would have to cross ten foreign countries and land at seven of those for fuel. The five men would attempt to baffle various foreign authorities with two good passports and one fake. A Time for Vultures recounts a journey through Latin American justice under the scope of a political jungle characterized by some Anti-Americanism that made an escape more alarming.

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1587219131

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Modeling Performance Measurement

Applications and Implementation Issues in DEA

By: Wade D. Cook,Joe Zhu

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Modeling Performance Measurement

Applications and Implementation Issues in DEA

By: Wade D. Cook,Joe Zhu

This volume addresses advanced DEA methodology and techniques developed for modeling unique new performance evaluation issues. Many numerical examples, real management cases and verbal descriptions make it very valuable for researchers and practitioners.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387241388

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The Irish Expatriate Novel in Late Capitalist Globalization

By: Joe Cleary

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The Irish Expatriate Novel in Late Capitalist Globalization

By: Joe Cleary

The first monograph-length study of Irish expatriate fiction in an era of transition from American to East Asian global hegemony.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108833578

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A New History of Life

The Radical New Discoveries about the Origins and Evolution of Life on Earth

By: Peter Ward,Joe Kirschvink

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A New History of Life

The Radical New Discoveries about the Origins and Evolution of Life on Earth

By: Peter Ward,Joe Kirschvink

Charles Darwin's theories, first published more than 150 years ago, still set the paradigm of how we understand the evolution of life--but scientific advances of recent decades have radically altered that. Now two pioneering scientists draw on their years of experience in paleontology, biology, chemistry, and astrobiology to deliver an eye-opening narrative using a generation's worth of insights culled from new research. Writing with zest, humor, and clarity, Ward and Kirschvink show that many of our long-held beliefs about the history of life are wrong. Three central themes emerge. First, Ward and Kirschvink argue that catastrophe shaped life's history more than all other forces combined--from notorious events like the sudden extinction of dinosaurs to the recently discovered "Snowball Earth" and the "Great Oxygenation Event." Second, life consists of carbon, but oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide determined how it evolved. Third, ever since Darwin we have thought of evolution in terms of species. Yet it is the evolution of ecosystems--from deep-ocean vents to rainforests--that has formed the living world as we know it. Ward and Kirschvink tell a story of life on Earth that is at once fabulous and familiar. And in a provocative coda, they assemble discoveries from the latest cutting-edge research to imagine how the history of life might unfold deep into the future.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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160819910X

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The Day after Yesterday

Resilience in the Face of Dementia

By: Joe Wallace

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The Day after Yesterday

Resilience in the Face of Dementia

By: Joe Wallace

A deft combination of narrative and portraiture that breaks the taboo around dementia, replacing the fear and futility with empathy and nuance. A graphic designer, a writer, a public servant, a retired PhD, a 29-year-old with early-onset Alzheimer’s. These are just some of the 50 million people living with dementia who share their deeply personal stories with Joe Wallace in The Day after Yesterday, a powerful collection of portraits and personal stories that humanizes the millions of people living with the disease. Each story in this poignant volume offers a unique and powerful lesson—not just about how to live with a terminal illness, but how to do so with resilience and dignity. Dementia is often a taboo subject with limited public awareness or discourse. A diagnosis can become a mechanism for segregating those affected from society, making it easier to see only the label and not the individual, which, in turn, makes it easier to ignore the burgeoning health crisis and the individuals themselves. But as one man told Wallace, “Don’t believe the narrative that life is over. I want my voice to help get people to treat us the same as they did before we got the diagnosis. We may change some, but we are the same people!” More than a visual representation, The Day after Yesterday’s compassionate portraits capture the dignity and richness of each individual, destigmatizing dementia and enabling a loving, respectful, and much-needed conversation.

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MIT Press

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0262376482

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Prime Times

Snapshots from Three Indelible Decades

By: Joe Murphy

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Prime Times

Snapshots from Three Indelible Decades

By: Joe Murphy

It’s September 1961. Freshman Joe Murphy is just starting premed studies at Loyola’s Lake Shore campus in Chicago. There’re a lot on his mind besides biology and chemistry; he has to make friends, fit in and survive a long, daily commute on public transportation. This humorous memoir tracks the author for three decades—through college, dating, marriage, kids and an eclectic writing career that starts with the Sears catalog. Next, he tries his luck at writing classroom films and junk mail before landing in an advertising agency. The work is stressful, the hours long and the egos colossal, but the ad biz is fun. And luckily, Joe has the staunch support of a wife who believes in him. The young couple and their two toddlers move to the South, where Joe compiles a reel of TV commercials that gets him a job back in Chicago. Finally, he’s writing TV spots for national accounts. A dream come true? Not quite. Five years later, he hits the freelance trail, a route that leads to some bizarre assignments, quirky clients and baffling surprises. Looking back, was all his dreaming, scheming and striving worth it? One spirited episode after another will keep you guessing and laughing.

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1532041454

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Focus Groups

Supporting Effective Product Development

By: Joe Langford

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Focus Groups

Supporting Effective Product Development

By: Joe Langford

The focus group is widely used to as a tool for increasing the understanding of users and their requirements, and identifying potential solutions for these requirements. Its main value lies in the conveyance of less tangible information that cannot be obtained using more traditional methods. Eliciting user needs beyond the functional is crucial for

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0203302745

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A Piece of the Action

How the Middle Class Joined the Money Class

By: Joe Nocera

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A Piece of the Action

How the Middle Class Joined the Money Class

By: Joe Nocera

Now with a new introduction describing the fallout of America’s consumer credit boom, 1994’s wildly acclaimed bestseller A Piece of the Action tells the story of how millions of middle class Americans went from being savers to borrowers and investors through the invention of credit cards, mutual funds, and IRAs—resulting in profound societal change. “America began to change on a mid-September day in 1958, when the Bank of America dropped its first 60,000 credit cards on the unassuming city of Fresno, California.” So begins Joe Nocera’s riveting account of one of the most astonishing revolutions in modern American life—what Nocera labels “the money revolution.” In the decades since, the middle class has gained access to credit cards, to mutual funds, to retirement accounts—and to hundreds of other financial vehicles that have allowed everyone to get “a piece of the action.” In this lively, engaging book, some of the great financial characters of modern times—from Charles Merrill to Charles Schwab to Peter Lynch—strut across the stage as the course of this great financial shift is charted. In an all-new introduction, Nocera takes a look back at the consequences of the money revolution. Were members of the middle class as prepared as the innovators claimed to take control of their financial lives? Or did events like the dot-com and the housing bubbles suggest something else: that far too many of us lacked the wherewithal to make sound investment decisions?

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Simon and Schuster

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1476744890

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Feeling Pleasures

The Sense of Touch in Renaissance England

By: Joe Moshenska

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Feeling Pleasures

The Sense of Touch in Renaissance England

By: Joe Moshenska

Feeling Pleasures argues that the sense of touch assumed a new and unique importance in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and that the work of major poets of the period, including Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare, and John Milton, should be read alongside these developing ideas.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198712944

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Apocalypse of the Dead

By: Joe McKinney

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Apocalypse of the Dead

By: Joe McKinney

And The Dead Shall Rise. . . Two hellish years. That's how long it's been since the hurricanes flooded the Gulf Coast, and the dead rose up from the ruins. The cities were quarantined; the infected, contained. Any unlucky survivors were left to fend for themselves. A feast for the dead. And The Living Shall Gather. . . One boatload of refugees manages to make it out alive--but one passenger carries the virus. Within weeks, the zombie epidemic spreads across the globe. Now, retired U.S. Marshal Ed Moore must lead a group of strangers to safety, searching for sanctuary from the dead. A last chance for the living. Let The Battle Begin. In the North Dakota Grasslands, bands of survivors converge upon a single outpost. Run by a self-appointed preacher of fierce conviction--and frightening beliefs--it may be humanity's only hope. But Ed Moore and the others refuse to enter a suicide pact. They'd rather stand and fight in the final battle against the zombies. An apocalypse of the dead. "One of those rare books that starts fast and never ever lets up. . . a rollercoaster ride of action, violence and zombie horror." --Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry on Dead City "Gritty suspense. . .You're gonna like this guy." --Tom Monteleone "A rising star on the horror scene."--Fearnet.com

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Pinnacle Books

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0786025999

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Looking for a Miracle

Weeping Icons, Relics, Stigmata, Visions & Healing Cures

By: Joe Nickell

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Looking for a Miracle

Weeping Icons, Relics, Stigmata, Visions & Healing Cures

By: Joe Nickell

The willingness of people to believe in magical icons, mystical relics, and miraculous pictures (like the Image of Guadalupe) is almost as curious as these phenomena themselves. Though they cry out for scientific investigation, millions of people blindly accept them as fact. Historical and paranormal investigator Joe Nickell confronts such strange events, powers, and objects as the Shroud of Turin, bleeding or weeping statues, burning handprints, liquefying blood, ecstatic visions, miraculous cures, and people speaking in tongues in Looking for a Miracle. Departing from standard critiques of religion, Nickell carefully investigates the evidence relating to specific claims. Religious believers and rationalists alike have much to learn from this revealing examination of the evidence for the miraculous.

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Prometheus Books

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1615924647

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The CIA Makes Sci Fi Unexciting

The Life of Lee Harvey Oswald

By: Joe Biel

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The CIA Makes Sci Fi Unexciting

The Life of Lee Harvey Oswald

By: Joe Biel

At long last it's the new issue of Microcosm's continuing CIA zine series! For the tenth anniversary issue, we get an intimate, never-seen-before examination of the life and death of Lee Harvey Oswald. Where other would-be Oswald biographies focus on the immediate events leading up to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, here we have a full and panoramic look at Oswald's short, conflicted, adventure-filled life. Using exclusive info and newly declassified documents, CIAMSFU #6 puts into perspective a richly-detailed version of the Oswald story, from birth in 1939 to his historic televised assassination.

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1621063232

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Taking the Train

How Graffiti Art Became an Urban Crisis in New York City

By: Joe Austin

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Taking the Train

How Graffiti Art Became an Urban Crisis in New York City

By: Joe Austin

Traces the history of graffiti in New York City against the backdrop of the struggle that developed between the city and the writers.

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Columbia University Press

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0231111428

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Numerology and Vibration

By: Joe S. Riley

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Numerology and Vibration

By: Joe S. Riley

Dr. Riley found numerology to be as reliable as any other Science. He shows you how to enumerate names to show soul path, personality, predominate name numbers, destiny,public appearance, and Sumnum Bonum. in Mrs. Balliets work she gives a foundation fr.

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0787307262

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The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality

A Biblical and Compassionate Response to Same-Sex Attraction

By: Joe Dallas,Nancy Heche

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The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality

A Biblical and Compassionate Response to Same-Sex Attraction

By: Joe Dallas,Nancy Heche

One of the hot-button issues of our day is fully addressed in this comprehensive new resource on homosexuality. This well?researched and highly readable guide is the perfect go-to manual for families, church workers, counselors, pastors, civic leaders, schools, and those who themselves struggle with same-sex attraction. Readers will find the answers to these and many more important questions: What is homosexuality? Is the tendency for homosexuality genetic? How should the church respond? What?s the proper response when a relative or friend announces they?re gay? What are the legal and civic ramifications of homosexuality? Should homosexuals serve openly in the military? What about gay marriage and adoption? Authoritative authors Joe Dallas (Desires in Conflict, When Homosexuality Hits Home) and Dr. Nancy Heche (The Truth Comes Out) tackle the hard questions about same-sex attraction in this helpful volume.

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0736960333

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Sports Publicity

A Practical Approach

By: Joe Favorito

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Sports Publicity

A Practical Approach

By: Joe Favorito

Effective communications are essential for all sport organizations. In this fully revised and updated third edition of his ground-breaking guide to communications in sports, Joe Favorito introduces the skills, knowledge and techniques needed to become a successful communicator. Favorito outlines the history of sports communications, explores the most important professional themes, topics and issues, and highlights exciting opportunities for future development. With a strong emphasis on professional practice and the day-to-day realities of working in sports and entertainment, the book covers all the core functional areas such as: · Digital and social media strategy · Crisis management · Creative writing · The value of audio storytelling · The role of communications in business. This new edition includes more international cases and data, interviews, best practices, and expanded coverage of social media, gaming, eSports and technological developments in communications; discussion of key contemporary issues such as multicultural media relations and ‘athletes as brands’; and an emphasis on the importance of strategic planning. No other book offers such a valuable insider’s view of the sports communications industry or the importance of PR and media relations in building successful sports organizations. Sports Publicity: A Practical Approach is essential reading for all students working in sport business, marketing or communications, and any PR practitioner looking to improve their professional skills. The author maintains a podcast of updated best practices, The CUSP Show, which is widely available, as well as a blog of best practices at joefavorito.com. Both of these resources make the perfect companion to this book.

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Routledge

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100003755X

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California Crackup

How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It

By: Joe Mathews,Mark Paul

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California Crackup

How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It

By: Joe Mathews,Mark Paul

Is California beyond repair? A sizable number of Golden State citizens have concluded that it is. Incessant budget crises plus a government paralyzed by partisan gridlock have led to demands for reform, even a constitutional convention. But what, exactly, is wrong and how can we fix it? In California Crackup, Joe Mathews and Mark Paul provide clear and informed answers. Their fast-paced and often humorous narrative deftly exposes the constitutional origins of our current political and economic problems and furnishes a uniquely California fix: innovative solutions that allow Californians to debate their choices, settle on the best ones, hold elected officials accountable for results, and choose anew if something doesn’t work.

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0520947088

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Counterpoint

The Journey of a Music Man

By: Ira Skutch,Joe Harnell

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Counterpoint

The Journey of a Music Man

By: Ira Skutch,Joe Harnell

Counterpoint is the life story of Joe Harnell, Grammy and Emmy award-winning pianist, composer, arranger and conductor. He was musical director for such stars as Frank Sinatra, Maurice Chevalier, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and Pearl Bailey, as well as The Mike Douglas Show. His smash hit instrumental record of Fly Me to the Moon was a landmark, setting a new standard of performance in the record business. Among many others, he composed and conducted the scores for TV series like The Incredible Hulk, The Bionic Woman, and V, and also a number of movies of the week. His story is filled with revealing insights and anecdotes about the many stars and musicians he has lived and worked with, some funny, some sad, some appalling. Although his professional life ran smoothly and successfully, his perilous personal journey ran over rutted roads through three failed marriages and a tortured battle with booze, eventually emerging into the calm of sobriety and the exhilaration of a fulfilling relationship. Joes book gives the reader a new, intimately known friend, whose candor and understanding will remain in memory for years to come. Be sure to visit Joes website http://www.joeharnell.com

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1462835368

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Iconoclasm As Child's Play

By: Joe Moshenska

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Iconoclasm As Child's Play

By: Joe Moshenska

When sacred objects were rejected during the Reformation, they were not always burned and broken but were sometimes given to children as toys. Play is typically seen as free and open, while iconoclasm, even to those who deem it necessary, is violent and disenchanting. What does it say about wider attitudes toward religious violence and children at play that these two seemingly different activities were sometimes one and the same? Drawing on a range of sixteenth-century artifacts, artworks, and texts, as well as on ancient and modern theories of iconoclasm and of play, Iconoclasm As Child's Play argues that the desire to shape and interpret the playing of children is an important cultural force. Formerly holy objects may have been handed over with an intent to debase them, but play has a tendency to create new meanings and stories that take on a life of their own. Joe Moshenska shows that this form of iconoclasm is not only a fascinating phenomenon in its own right; it has the potential to alter our understandings of the threshold between the religious and the secular, the forms and functions of play, and the nature of historical transformation and continuity.

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Stanford University Press

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1503608743

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An Owner's Manual for Men

What You Need to Know Before You Venture out There

By: Joe Nickaloff

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An Owner's Manual for Men

What You Need to Know Before You Venture out There

By: Joe Nickaloff

Being a man in todays society is no easy task. Men are confused and worried about their role as lovers, fathers, protectors, leaders, bread winners and role models. Men rarely realize just what is expected of them and even when they do, how to respond to those expectations can often be elusive. In An Owners Manual For Men, Author Joe Nickaloff combines vast experience, insight and humor to teach you the many things you need to know to be happy, successful, respected and fulfilled - to become the best man you are capable of being. You will learn all about how to get the most out of your life and the one male machine you were given to work with, all in quick, no nonsense lessons that you will find enlightening and easy to understand. Improve Your Sex Life - Get the Most out of Your Career Understand Love, Women, Marriage and Divorce Build Character - Be A Great Leader - Create Wealth Make Good Decisions - Deal with Failure and Defeat Handle Bad News - Beat Depression - Be a Great Parent Enjoy Good Mental and Physical Health - Cope with Stress Find Real Happiness - Become An Expert Crisis Manager Understand Self-Delusion, Revenge, Guilt and Regret -and much more- Ladies, you will also find An Owners Manual For Men an invaluable guide to understanding what makes your man tick and how best to work with him to create a great life together. Hell thank you for reading it and when you are done, give it to him. There has never been a resource like this for men to turn to until now. In An Owners Manual For Men, men of all ages will find the answers to many of lifes big and little mysteries.

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How Blacks Built America

Labor, Culture, Freedom, and Democracy

By: Joe R. Feagin

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How Blacks Built America

Labor, Culture, Freedom, and Democracy

By: Joe R. Feagin

How Blacks Built America examines the many positive and dramatic contributions made by African Americans to this country over its long history. Almost all public and scholarly discussion of African Americans accenting their distinctive societal position, especially discussion outside black communities, has emphasized either stereotypically negative features or the negative socioeconomic conditions that they have long faced because of systemic racism. In contrast, Feagin reveals that African Americans have long been an extraordinarily important asset for this country. Without their essential contributions, indeed, there probably would not have been a United States. This is an ideal addition to courses race and ethnicity courses.

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1134474768

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Contesting World Order?

By: Joe Wills

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Contesting World Order?

By: Joe Wills

Global and domestic policies, and the rapid processes of economic globalisation, have led to burgeoning levels of inequality. Drawing upon insights from critical international relations theory, this book explores how global justice movements use socioeconomic rights to challenge neo-liberal global governance.

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Speaking of Homosexuality

Discussing the Issues with Kindness and Clarity

By: Joe Dallas

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Speaking of Homosexuality

Discussing the Issues with Kindness and Clarity

By: Joe Dallas

Former Gay Activist Paves the Way to Peaceful Conversation Homosexuality and gay marriage stand among perhaps the greatest defining cultural battles of our age. There's no escaping the inevitable conversations--so how does a Christian respond with love and biblical truth without adding fuel to the fire? Drawing on nearly thirty years of counseling people struggling with homosexuality, former gay activist Joe Dallas takes readers through virtually every argument they are likely to hear in favor of normalizing homosexuality. He helps readers understand the views of LGBT people they may know and respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion. He shows the most effective ways to engage the subject on social media and in everyday encounters with guidelines for talking points, dialogue, approach, and tone, and even provides sample dialogue. Anyone who has been searching for ways to have productive, loving conversations surrounding this critical topic will find this incredible resource a must-have. "At one time or another every twenty-first-century Christian is likely to be confronted about his or her views on homosexuality. But how can we approach this challenging issue in a way that faithfully reflects Jesus's heart and mind? Joe Dallas answers that question in this clear and compelling guide for engaging others with both gentleness and biblical truth."--Jim Daly, president, Focus on the Family "I've often said no one understands the subject of same-sex sexuality better than my friend Joe Dallas. This book, his best yet, only confirms my conviction. I'm not speaking merely of Joe's formidable knowledge of truth, but also the wisdom of its application through crystal-clear and concise communication. In the wake of the June 2015 US Supreme Court's redefinition of marriage, Speaking of Homosexuality will equip you to engage a topic that is foundational to human civilization."--Hank Hanegraaff, president, the Christian Research Institute; host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast "Speaking of Homosexuality is one of the most clear and informative books on the subject. Dallas responds to the most common Revisionist arguments with clarity, but also genuine kindness. If you want one book to offer biblical and historical truth about homosexuality, but also how to lovingly put that truth into action, then you won't find a better book."--Sean McDowell, PhD, professor of Christian apologetics, Biola University; author, Same-Sex Marriage and Apologetics for a New Generation "In answer to the urgency of our world's current situation, Joe Dallas has now crafted a resourceful tool filled with biblical truth and insightful strategies. Speaking of Homosexuality is essential for every person in need of answers for themselves, a family member, or a friend struggling with same-sex attraction."--Joni Lamb, cofounder, Daystar Television Network "There is no question that one of the most difficult issues facing the church today is the subject of homosexuality. But God didn't leave us in the dark on the topic of human sexuality. He gave us clear directives for this part of our lives so that we might experience the abundant life He promises. But speaking those guidelines to a confused church and a hardening culture isn't easy. No one does it better than Joe Dallas. Like no other voice I hear, Joe both lives and ministers with that continual balance of truth and love on this most contentious topic. In a day where Christians are growing more silent, we need a book like this to teach us how to winsomely engage while never retreating from God's protective Truth. This is a must-read for the church today!"--Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk show host

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1493405462

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Utopian Communities of Florida: A History of Hope

By: Nick Wynne & Joe Knetsch

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Utopian Communities of Florida: A History of Hope

By: Nick Wynne & Joe Knetsch

Florida has long been viewed as a land of hope and endless possibilities. Visionaries seeking to establish new communities where they could escape the influences of society at large have turned to Florida to construct their utopias--from the vast plantations of British philanthropists and entrepreneurs in the eighteenth century to the more exotic Koreshan Unity and its theory that humans live in the center of a Hollow Earth. Some came to the Sunshine State seeking religious freedom, such as the settlers in Moses Levy's Jewish colony, while others settled in Florida to establish alternative lifestyles, like the spiritualists of Cassadaga. Still others created their communities to practice new agricultural techniques or political philosophies. Historians Joe Knetsch and Nick Wynne examine a number of these distinctive utopian communities and how they have contributed to Florida's unique social fabric.

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1467136883

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9781467136884

Specialist Foster Family Care

A Normalizing Experience

By: Joe Hudson,Burt Galaway

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Specialist Foster Family Care

A Normalizing Experience

By: Joe Hudson,Burt Galaway

Here is the first systematic attempt to explore a rapidly growing child welfare service--specialist foster family care--as a viable and vital form of community care for children and youth experiencing a range of problems and needs. The authors explore and clarify the therapeutic potential of the foster family, the resources necessary to implement and maintain successful programs, the diversity of program models and strategies, the establishment of specialized foster care services in public child welfare agencies, and the application to a range of clients, including autistic, handicapped, and sexually abused children. Organized into three sections, this major new volume identifies program perspectives and principles, addresses program issues, and describes practical approaches for delivering services. Contributors highlight a number of issues that will require further attention as specialist foster family care develops. An indispensable guide for a broad range of professionals, including practitioners and managers employed in child welfare agencies and social work educators interested in child welfare policy and practice, Specialist Foster Family Care will also be valuable for undergraduate and graduate social work students and other persons interested in noninstitutional methods of dealing with troubled children and youth.

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Psychology Press

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0866569391

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9780866569392

Year Book of Surgery 2016

By: Kevin E. Behrns,Kenneth A. Andreoni,John M. Daly,Thomas J. Fahey III,O. Joe Hines,James R. Howe,Thomas S. Huber,Charles T. Klodell Jr,David M. Mozingo

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Year Book of Surgery 2016

By: Kevin E. Behrns,Kenneth A. Andreoni,John M. Daly,Thomas J. Fahey III,O. Joe Hines,James R. Howe,Thomas S. Huber,Charles T. Klodell Jr,David M. Mozingo

The Year Book of Surgery brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in general surgery, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. The Year Book of Surgery is published annually in June, and includes topics such as: General Surgery; Trauma; Burns; Critical Care; Transplantation; Surgical Infections; Would Healing; Oncology; Vascular Surgery; and General Thoracic Surgery.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323446973

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9780323446976

The Molecular Basis of Cancer E-Book

By: John Mendelsohn,Peter M. Howley,Mark A. Israel,Joe W. Gray,Craig B. Thompson

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The Molecular Basis of Cancer E-Book

By: John Mendelsohn,Peter M. Howley,Mark A. Israel,Joe W. Gray,Craig B. Thompson

2015 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Oncology Category!The Molecular Basis of Cancer arms you with the latest knowledge and cutting-edge advances in the battle against cancer. This thoroughly revised, comprehensive oncology reference explores the scientific basis for our current understanding of malignant transformation and the pathogenesis and treatment of this disease. A team of leading experts thoroughly explains the molecular biologic principles that underlie the diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions now being used in clinical trials and practice. Detailed descriptions of topics from molecular abnormalities in common cancers to new approaches for cancer therapy equip you to understand and apply the complexities of ongoing research in everyday clinical application. - Effectively determine the course of malignancy and design appropriate treatment protocols by understanding the scientific underpinnings of cancer. - Visually grasp and retain difficult concepts easily thanks to a user-friendly format with abundant full-color figures. - Find critical information quickly with chapters following a logical sequence that moves from pathogenesis to therapy. - Stay current with the latest discoveries in molecular and genomic research. Sweeping revisions throughout include eight brand-new chapters on: Tumor Suppressor Genes; Inflammation and Cancer; Cancer Systems Biology: The Future; Biomarkers Assessing Risk of Cancer; Understanding and Using Information About Cancer Genomes; The Technology of Analyzing Nucleic Acids in Cancer; Molecular Abnormalities in Kidney Cancer; and Molecular Pathology. - Access the entire text and illustrations online, fully searchable, at Expert Consult.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323261965

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9780323261968

The Global Economy in Transition

By: Brian Joe Lobley Berry,Edgar C. Conkling,David Michael Ray

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The Global Economy in Transition

By: Brian Joe Lobley Berry,Edgar C. Conkling,David Michael Ray

For courses in economic geography or global economy found in departments of Geography, Economics, or Management. This introductory text thoroughly explores the processes now driving globalization, their consequences for the structure of the world economy, and the concepts needed to understand what is unfolding.

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0135052645

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9780135052648

The Age Wave

How The Most Important Trend Of Our Time Can Change Your Future

By: Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D.,Joe Flower

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The Age Wave

How The Most Important Trend Of Our Time Can Change Your Future

By: Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D.,Joe Flower

Based on fifteen years of research by a leading expert on aging, this is the first comprehensive analysis of the consequences of the aging baby-boomer population on society. Examining the choices and challenges for the future, Age Wave discusses topics such as the cyclic lifestyle, reinventing the family, elder power at the polls, and redesigning America. Praise for Age Wave “Provides a glimpse into the future like nothing we’re ever seen.”—USA Today “Age Wave raises questions and consequences we never dreamed of. It will change your view of the future.”—John Naisbitt, author of Megatrends

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Bantam

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055334806X

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9780553348064

The Personal Touch

What You Really Need to Succeed in Today's Fast Paced Business World

By: Terrie Williams,Joe Cooney

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The Personal Touch

What You Really Need to Succeed in Today's Fast Paced Business World

By: Terrie Williams,Joe Cooney

Terrie Williams, president of the renowned public relations agency that bears her name, tells her extraordinary story, and shares simple and inspiring strategies anyone can use to achieve their goals and dreams.

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