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String Theory and M-Theory

A Modern Introduction

By: Katrin Becker,Melanie Becker,John H. Schwarz

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String Theory and M-Theory

A Modern Introduction

By: Katrin Becker,Melanie Becker,John H. Schwarz

String theory is one of the most exciting and challenging areas of modern theoretical physics. This book guides the reader from the basics of string theory to recent developments. It introduces the basics of perturbative string theory, world-sheet supersymmetry, space-time supersymmetry, conformal field theory and the heterotic string, before describing modern developments, including D-branes, string dualities and M-theory. It then covers string geometry and flux compactifications, applications to cosmology and particle physics, black holes in string theory and M-theory, and the microscopic origin of black-hole entropy. It concludes with Matrix theory, the AdS/CFT duality and its generalizations. This book is ideal for graduate students and researchers in modern string theory, and will make an excellent textbook for a one-year course on string theory. It contains over 120 exercises with solutions, and over 200 homework problems with solutions available on a password protected website for lecturers at www.cambridge.org/9780521860697.

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Cambridge University Press

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113946048X

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The Son Tay Raid

American POWs in Vietnam Were Not Forgotten

By: John Gargus

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The Son Tay Raid

American POWs in Vietnam Were Not Forgotten

By: John Gargus

Raid conception -- Raid training and planning -- Preparations in Southeast Asia -- The Son Tay mission -- The Vietnamese story about the Raid -- Epilogue -- Appendix: Tabular lists of participants, equipment, and chronology.

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370

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Texas A&M University Press

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1603442529

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9781603442527

Theatre World

By: John Willis

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Theatre World

By: John Willis

Scenes from the plays and portraits of leading actors accompany a statistical record of the current season

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412

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1557837031

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Delinquency in Society

The Essentials

By: Robert Regoli,John Hewitt,Matt DeLisi

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Delinquency in Society

The Essentials

By: Robert Regoli,John Hewitt,Matt DeLisi

Delinquency in Society: The Essentials is a concise introduction to the important topics covered by the same authors in the popular Delinquency in Society, Eighth Edition. This practical text explores how juvenile delinquency is defined, measured, and explained, as well as how the juvenile justice system deals with delinquent youth. The new Essentials text provides separate chapters focusing on the police, juvenile courts, corrections, and delinquency prevention.

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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0763777900

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Murder in St. Charles

By: John Manion

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Murder in St. Charles

By: John Manion

When I was a young man, I loved traditional English murder mysteries, the ones in which all the suspects were assembled at the end of the book and some wily detective explained the reasoning and clues that led to the identity of the murderer. It was so exciting to watch the detective eliminate suspects and discard certain clues while embracing the clues, which led to the actual murderer. I would then reread the sections involving the murderer and see how the author had set up the clues that most times had eluded me. I had so much fun! I read all those mysteries and unfortunately have not found any who use that dramatic format, so I decided to write one myself. In Murder in St. Charles, the patriarch of a large, dysfunctional family is murdered on Christmas night in front of his adult children, sister-in-law, her boyfriend, and three members of his staff. Max Marten is a successful lawyer whose egocentric personality has made him many enemies—some in the legal community, others in his own family. The path to finding Max Marten’s murderer is psychologically complex and somewhat overwhelming for the small-town police force tasked with solving the crime until criminal psychologist Ray Lynn Park is brought in to consult on the case. It is Ray Lynn who solves the case through the use of psychology, intuition, karma, and a little bit of luck. And most importantly, she uses the little cells in her brain in the best tradition of detectives that went before her. Enjoy the book. I loved writing it.

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Page Publishing Inc

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166244866X

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Fighting Elites

A History of U.S. Special Forces

By: John C. Fredriksen

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Fighting Elites

A History of U.S. Special Forces

By: John C. Fredriksen

From Army Rangers to Green Berets to the U.S. Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, this book explains what makes Special Forces "special," covering the rich and varied history of elite formations in American military history and describing their recruitment, intense training, and equipment in depth. Most civilians have only a vague idea of what the U.S. Special Forces are all about—who they are, how they differ from our "normal" military forces, what they've accomplished throughout our history, and how they operate today. Fighting Elites: A History of U.S. Special Forces examines the rich and varied history of U.S. Special Forces, identifies their contributions to specific conflicts from colonial times forward, and highlights their present operational excellence. In this first-ever reference guide to U.S. Special Forces, military historian John C. Fredriksen provides a carefully balanced presentation, describing all units in their own detailed section that discusses their origins, recruitment, training, tactics, and equipment, and defining military engagements, if known. The text also contains 20 biographical entries of noted personalities associated with special purpose activities.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216084174

The Experiment

By: John Darnton

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The Experiment

By: John Darnton

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

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Penguin

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1101209240

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Delinquency in Society

By: Robert M. Regoli,John D. Hewitt,Matt DeLisi

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Delinquency in Society

By: Robert M. Regoli,John D. Hewitt,Matt DeLisi

A Thoroughly Revised and Updated Ninth Edition of the Leading Text in the FieldDelinquency in Society is a balanced and up-to-date examination of the historical, social, and theoretical contexts of delinquency. A comprehensive and systematic overview of juvenile delinquency, criminal behavior, and status-offending youths, the text includes an overview of critical theories on delinquency and juvenile crime as well as a review of historical and institutional responses to delinquency. Clear, accessible language, a student-friendly approach, and fully updated research make the text suitable for students in undergraduate and graduate criminology and sociology programs. The text's focus on interdisciplinary analysis encourages student critical thinking and connection-building.The revised and updated ninth edition includes new sections on gender and violence, biological and biosocial theories of violence, gang violence, and an expanded discussion of bullying in schools, zero-tolerance policies, and reducing school risk factors for bullying. The ninth edition incorporates the most current statistics and research and includes case studies and discussion questions to prompt student engagement and self-directed study. Long considered the best and most accessible text available on delinquency, Delinquency in Society is the most thoroughly and accurately researched delinquency text on the market and is a superb reference for students at all stages of their academic careers.The revised and updated ninth edition includes:* A full ancillary suite of instructor support materials, including PowerPoint lecture outlines, an Image Bank, and a Test Bank* Full student access to the companion website, which features a variety of interactive and engaging study tools (included in the price of a new print textbook) * A balanced, apolitical approach that prompts student engagement, discussion, and critical thinking* The most current research across multiple related fields, including psychology, psychiatry, and public health* New, up-to-date content, including new box features throughout that provide further insight into contemporary issues* A student-friendly approach designed to engage students and encourage exploration and self-directed study

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Jones & Bartlett Publishers

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1449645496

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Economic Sanctions

Examining Their Philosophy and Efficacy

By: Hossein G. Askari,John Forrer,Hildy Teegen,Jiawen Yang

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Economic Sanctions

Examining Their Philosophy and Efficacy

By: Hossein G. Askari,John Forrer,Hildy Teegen,Jiawen Yang

This is the first of three related, empirically based studies examining the broad range of issues raised by the use of economic sanctions. This volume addresses the philosophy behind economic sanctions: why they are used and what they are meant to achieve. Ashari, Forrer, Teegen, and Yang go back through history to analyze whether or not economic sanctions have ben sucessful by measuinrg their historical impact and modeling their effectiveness, and they offer an analysis of the international and domestic business implications of sanctions in today's global economy. Of particular interest to scholars, students, researchers, and the public policy community involved with international busienss and economics and international relations.

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240

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313053642

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9780313053641

Sensation and Perception

By: Bennett L. Schwartz,John H. Krantz

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Sensation and Perception

By: Bennett L. Schwartz,John H. Krantz

Rich in examples and applications to everyday life, Sensation and Perception, Third Edition is a cutting edge and highly readable account of modern sensation and perception from both a cognitive and neurocognitive perspective.

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SAGE Publications

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1544398956

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9781544398952

Beyond Hell and Back

How America's Special Operations Forces Became the World's Greatest Fighting Unit

By: Dwight Jon Zimmerman,John D. Gresham

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Beyond Hell and Back

How America's Special Operations Forces Became the World's Greatest Fighting Unit

By: Dwight Jon Zimmerman,John D. Gresham

An inside look at seven of the most harrowing and significant Special Operations missions ever. Courage beyond reason. Loyalty beyond faith. Perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity. These are just some of the qualities of the members of the U.S. Special Operation Forces. BEYOND HELL AND BACK details the seven defining Special Ops missions that have made the Special Operation Forces the best fighting unit in the world, including: *THE RESCUE OF BAT-21: The largest and longest Combat Search and Rescue mission in the Vietnam War lasted 17 days and cost the lives of 13 Americans—all to rescue one man and the invaluable knowledge he alone possessed. * TASK FORCE NORMANDY: Planned in secrecy and executed with flawless efficiency, Task Force Normandy was an Army/Air Force Special Operations joint op that fired the opening shots behind enemy lines in Operation Desert Storm. *OPERATION EAGLE CLAW: The devastating Special Forces operation mounted to retrieve 52 American hostages in Iran resulted in the deaths of eight members of the rescue team. This failure ultimately led to the creation of Special Operations Command. *BASHER 52: Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down over the "no fly" zone above Bosnia, and his daring rescue was one of the Marine Corps' finest operations ever. These are a few of the dramatic true tales that represent the defining moments that helped shape the operational methods, planning, and deployment for all future Special Ops missions. BEYOND HELL AND BACK is the greatest collection of Spec Ops missions ever assembled.

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St. Martin's Press

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1466858427

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9781466858428

Road BikingTM Georgia

A Guide to the Greatest Bicycle Rides in Georgia

By: John Trussell

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Road BikingTM Georgia

A Guide to the Greatest Bicycle Rides in Georgia

By: John Trussell

Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Georgia, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0762755636

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9780762755639

The US Special Forces

What Everyone Needs to Know

By: John Prados

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The US Special Forces

What Everyone Needs to Know

By: John Prados

Eminent scholar John Prados brings his deep expertise to the subject of the US Special Forces and provides an essential primer on its various components

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199354294

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9780199354290

Solid State Physics

Principles and Modern Applications

By: John J. Quinn,Kyung-Soo Yi

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Solid State Physics

Principles and Modern Applications

By: John J. Quinn,Kyung-Soo Yi

This book provides the basis for a two-semester graduate course on solid-state physics. The first half presents all the knowledge necessary for a one-semester survey of solid-state physics, but in greater depth than most introductory solid state physics courses. The second half includes most of the important research over the past half-century, covering both the fundamental principles and most recent advances. This new edition includes the latest developments in the treatment of strongly interacting two-dimensional electrons and discusses the generalization from small to larger systems. The book provides explanations in a class-tested tutorial style, and each chapter includes problems reviewing key concepts and calculations. The updated exercises and solutions enable students to become familiar with contemporary research activities, such as the electronic properties of massless fermions in graphene and topological insulators.

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598

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Springer

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3319739999

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Gauge Fields, Knots And Gravity

By: John C Baez,Javier P Muniain

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Gauge Fields, Knots And Gravity

By: John C Baez,Javier P Muniain

This is an introduction to the basic tools of mathematics needed to understand the relation between knot theory and quantum gravity. The book begins with a rapid course on manifolds and differential forms, emphasizing how these provide a proper language for formulating Maxwell's equations on arbitrary spacetimes. The authors then introduce vector bundles, connections and curvature in order to generalize Maxwell theory to the Yang-Mills equations. The relation of gauge theory to the newly discovered knot invariants such as the Jones polynomial is sketched. Riemannian geometry is then introduced in order to describe Einstein's equations of general relativity and show how an attempt to quantize gravity leads to interesting applications of knot theory.

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World Scientific Publishing Company

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9813103248

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9789813103245

Foucault's Discipline

The Politics of Subjectivity

By: John S. Ransom

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Foucault's Discipline

The Politics of Subjectivity

By: John S. Ransom

In Foucault’s Discipline, John S. Ransom extracts a distinctive vision of the political world—and oppositional possibilities within it—from the welter of disparate topics and projects Michel Foucault pursued over his lifetime. Uniquely, Ransom presents Foucault as a political theorist in the tradition of Weber and Nietzsche, and specifically examines Foucault’s work in relation to the political tradition of liberalism and the Frankfurt School. By concentrating primarily on Discipline and Punish and the later Foucauldian texts, Ransom provides a fresh interpretation of this controversial philosopher’s perspectives on concepts such as freedom, right, truth, and power. Foucault’s Discipline demonstrates how Foucault’s valorization of descriptive critique over prescriptive plans of action can be applied to the decisively altered political landscape of the end of this millennium. By reconstructing the philosopher’s arguments concerning the significance of disciplinary institutions, biopower, subjectivity, and forms of resistance in modern society, Ransom shows how Foucault has provided a different way of looking at and responding to contemporary models of government—in short, a new depiction of the political world.

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Duke University Press

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0822318695

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9780822318699

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