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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trees and Shrubs

By: Joshua Plunkett,Jeanne K. Hanson

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trees and Shrubs

By: Joshua Plunkett,Jeanne K. Hanson

Give this book a green thumb's up. Includes CD-ROM. This guide provides the home landscaper with all the information necessary to plan, plant, and nurture trees and shrubs. Arborist professional Josh Plunkett provides the kind of practical, hands-on guidance necessary to transform yards into beautiful havens. Includes a dynamic, interactive CD-ROM featuring hundreds of full-colour photos of trees and shrubs in every season and a checklist of the most important factors necessary in choosing the right tree or shrub More than 200 different trees and shrubs featured Insider advice on how to select the healthiest plants from local and online nurseries Dozens of illustrated, step-by-step instructions for planting, feeding, and pruning

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1592576982

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You Weren’t Supposed To See That

Secrets Every Investor Should Know

By: Joshua Brown

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You Weren’t Supposed To See That

Secrets Every Investor Should Know

By: Joshua Brown

There are secret ways of seeing the world of finance that every investor should know. Overlooked things that tip the balance from failure to success. Hidden truths that make the critical difference between understanding the world and being dangerously naive. And surprising realities that determine whether or not you and your family are on the path to generational wealth. In You Weren’t Supposed to See That, Downtown Josh Brown—the original Wall Street blogger, star of CNBC’s Halftime Report, and manager of billions of dollars as CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management—collects and shares the most important of these secrets. Drawing on 15 years of The Reformed Broker, the most-read financial blog in the world, Josh revisits, updates, and expands on the best of his wildly popular writing. As he does so, he helps you to discover all the most important, surprising, and sometimes painfully true secrets of finance, investing, and Wall Street that you need to know to thrive today. With Downtown Josh Brown as your guide, you’ll see things how they really are—and as you never have before.

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Harriman House Limited

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1804090603

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Analytic Theism

A Philosophical Investigation

By: Joshua R. Sijuwade

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Analytic Theism

A Philosophical Investigation

By: Joshua R. Sijuwade

This book explores and develops a new philosophical argument for the existence of God from metaphysics. It focuses on exploring the pressing questions of God’s existence, the truth of theistic belief, and its relevance in modern philosophy. In doing so, it bridges the discussions and debates in the field of contemporary metaphysics with that of analytic philosophy of religion. At its core, metaphysics is dedicated to unveiling the fundamental structure of reality, playing a critical role in any intellectual endeavour in the quest for truth. However, a noticeable gap has persisted between today’s metaphysical conversations and the debates in analytic philosophy of religion, especially regarding the topic of God’s existence. In this book, the author embarks on a rigorous exploration, presenting an innovative a posteriori argument for theism, rooted in the latest evidence and theories from contemporary metaphysics. The first part of the book details the explanatory framework of the analysis, which is focused on introducing a new abductive methodology within metaphysics that provides a way for assessing the veracity of theism and the leading fundamental theories in contemporary metaphysics. The second part of the book then focuses on demonstrating how the central concepts and theories within contemporary metaphysics—such as quantum foundations, four-dimensionalism, formal ontology, essentialism, grounding, powerful causation, mereology, free will, personhood, and the reality of suffering—are best explained by the existence of God, and thus justify theism, over that of the competing theories within contemporary metaphysics. Theism is thus the best working metaphysical theory and should take a central place in fundamental enquiries within the field of contemporary metaphysics and beyond. Analytic Theism: A Philosophical Investigation is a must-read for scholars and advanced students venturing into philosophy of religion and metaphysics. Beyond its appeal to those in analytic philosophy of religion and metaphysics, this work also resonates with those immersed in contemporary philosophy on a whole and related fields of inquiry, serving as a pivotal read for anyone keen on the intersections of philosophy, theology, and science.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040020364

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Lawyering from the Inside Out

Learning Professional Development Through Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence

By: Nathalie Martin,Joshua Alt,Kendall Kerew,Jennifer L. Laws

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Lawyering from the Inside Out

Learning Professional Development Through Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence

By: Nathalie Martin,Joshua Alt,Kendall Kerew,Jennifer L. Laws

Through mindfulness and emotional intelligence, lawyers can improve focus, productivity, interpersonal skills, and find greater meaning in life.

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1107147476

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Prediction Machines, Updated and Expanded

The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence

By: Ajay Agrawal,Joshua Gans,Avi Goldfarb

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Prediction Machines, Updated and Expanded

The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence

By: Ajay Agrawal,Joshua Gans,Avi Goldfarb

Named one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The Economist The impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple. Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing machines to life—driving cars, trading stocks, and teaching children. But facing the sea change that AI brings can be paralyzing. How should companies set strategies, governments design policies, and people plan their lives for a world so different from what we know? In the face of such uncertainty, many either cower in fear or predict an impossibly sunny future. But in Prediction Machines, three eminent economists recast the rise of AI as a drop in the cost of prediction. With this masterful stroke, they lift the curtain on the AI-is-magic hype and provide economic clarity about the AI revolution as well as a basis for action by executives, policy makers, investors, and entrepreneurs. In this new, updated edition, the authors illustrate how, when AI is framed as cheap prediction, its extraordinary potential becomes clear: Prediction is at the heart of making decisions amid uncertainty. Our businesses and personal lives are riddled with such decisions. Prediction tools increase productivity—operating machines, handling documents, communicating with customers. Uncertainty constrains strategy. Better prediction creates opportunities for new business strategies to compete. The authors reset the context, describing the striking impact the book has had and how its argument and its implications are playing out in the real world. And in new material, they explain how prediction fits into decision-making processes and how foundational technologies such as quantum computing will impact business choices. Penetrating, insightful, and practical, Prediction Machines will help you navigate the changes on the horizon.

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Harvard Business Press

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1647824680

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Parentonomics

An Economist Dad Looks at Parenting

By: Joshua Gans

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Parentonomics

An Economist Dad Looks at Parenting

By: Joshua Gans

What every parent needs to know about negotiating, incentives, outsourcing, and other strategies to solve the economic management problem that is parenting. Like any new parent, Joshua Gans felt joy mixed with anxiety upon the birth of his first child. Who was this blanket-swaddled small person and what did she want? Unlike most parents, however, Gans is an economist, and he began to apply the tools of his trade to raising his children. He saw his new life as one big economic management problem—and if economics helped him think about parenting, parenting illuminated certain economic principles. Parentonomics is the entertaining, enlightening, and often hilarious fruit of his “research.” Incentives, Gans shows us, are as risky in parenting as in business. An older sister who is recruited to help toilet train her younger brother for a share in the reward given for each successful visit to the bathroom, for example, could give the trainee drinks of water to make the rewards more frequent. (Economics later offered another, better toilet training solution: outsourcing. For their third child, Gans and his wife put it in the hands of professionals—the day care providers.) Gans gives us the parentonomic view of delivery (if the mother shares her pain by yelling at the father, doesn't it really create more aggregate pain?), sleep (the screams of a baby are like an offer: “I'll stop screaming if you give me attention”), food (a question of marketing), travel (“the best thing you can say about traveling with children is that they are worse than baggage”), punishment (and threat credibility), birthday party time management, and more. Parents: if you're reading Parentonomics in the presence of other people, you'll be unable to keep yourself from reading the funny parts out loud. And if you're reading it late at night and wake a child with your laughter—well, you'll have some guidelines for negotiating a return to bed.

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MIT Press

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0262514974

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9780262514972

Forced Marriage Law and Practice

By: Joshua Hitchens,Niamh Daly

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Forced Marriage Law and Practice

By: Joshua Hitchens,Niamh Daly

Longlisted for the 2022 Inner Temple New Authors Award “an impressive book... a pleasurable and, at times, compelling read... an ambitious project, but...skilfully realised” The Honourable Mr Justice Hayden, Vice President of the Court of Protection, in the Foreword to the book Forced Marriage Law and Practice is a comprehensive and practical treatment of the law and practice in this field, incorporating criminal, family and Court of Protection elements. It provides an awareness of what remedies may be available, how they may be obtained, and how best to defend an application or prosecution. The book is divided into five parts which look at: - The definition of forced marriage, setting out the law and types of forced marriage in seven sections: prevention; punishment; remedies following a forced marriage; forced marriage and human rights; honour-based forced marriage; forced marriage involving vulnerable individuals and those lacking capacity; and organised exploitation and marriage for immigration purposes. - The law and procedure in the family jurisdiction, including both matrimonial and protective remedies - The procedure and relevant law for bringing and defending forced marriage related prosecutions in the criminal jurisdiction - The law, procedure and relevance of Court of Protection proceedings - Matters of best practice Forced Marriage Law and Practice helps the reader to access the relevant law, and includes summaries of applicable law (both international and domestic), all in one text, facilitating a holistic approach to cases of forced marriage. This is an essential title for family, crime and Court of Protection practitioners, as well as for other legal advisers and representatives, CPS lawyers, local authorities, human rights organisations, charities, students and academics.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1526515970

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Moral Tribes

Emotion, Reason, and the Gap Between Us and Them

By: Joshua Greene

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Moral Tribes

Emotion, Reason, and the Gap Between Us and Them

By: Joshua Greene

“Surprising and remarkable…Toggling between big ideas, technical details, and his personal intellectual journey, Greene writes a thesis suitable to both airplane reading and PhD seminars.”—The Boston Globe Our brains were designed for tribal life, for getting along with a select group of others (Us) and for fighting off everyone else (Them). But modern times have forced the world’s tribes into a shared space, resulting in epic clashes of values along with unprecedented opportunities. As the world shrinks, the moral lines that divide us become more salient and more puzzling. We fight over everything from tax codes to gay marriage to global warming, and we wonder where, if at all, we can find our common ground. A grand synthesis of neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, Moral Tribes reveals the underlying causes of modern conflict and lights the way forward. Greene compares the human brain to a dual-mode camera, with point-and-shoot automatic settings (“portrait,” “landscape”) as well as a manual mode. Our point-and-shoot settings are our emotions—efficient, automated programs honed by evolution, culture, and personal experience. The brain’s manual mode is its capacity for deliberate reasoning, which makes our thinking flexible. Point-and-shoot emotions make us social animals, turning Me into Us. But they also make us tribal animals, turning Us against Them. Our tribal emotions make us fight—sometimes with bombs, sometimes with words—often with life-and-death stakes. A major achievement from a rising star in a new scientific field, Moral Tribes will refashion your deepest beliefs about how moral thinking works and how it can work better.

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0143126059

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Closer Than Ever

The Unique Six-Decade Songwriting Partnership of Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire

By: Joshua Rosenblum

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Closer Than Ever

The Unique Six-Decade Songwriting Partnership of Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire

By: Joshua Rosenblum

This book provides a unique chronicle and analysis of the work of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire, an extraordinary Broadway songwriting team whose work is revered by musical theater aficionados. Anyone interested in Broadway musicals will enjoy this book, which covers other well-known figures who feature prominently in the Maltby/Shire story, including Stephen Sondheim, Harold Prince, Francis Ford Coppola, Craig Lucas, Mike Ockrent, Susan Stroman, Garth Drabinsky, and Jonathan Tunick. The book includes enlightening, entertaining interviews with the subjects as well as illuminating analyses of some of Maltby and Shire's greatest songs.

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Oxford University Press

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0197758231

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The Community College Guide

The Essential Reference from Application to Graduation

By: Joshua Halberstam,Debra Gonsher

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The Community College Guide

The Essential Reference from Application to Graduation

By: Joshua Halberstam,Debra Gonsher

Bookstore shelves are crowded with books offering advice to college students, yet—astonishingly—none of these books offer needed advice to the majority of college students in the United States … those attending community college. Of the approximately 21 million full- and part-time college students, 11 million attend community colleges. The Community College Guide aims to help fill this huge gap. The authors of this book have decades of experience between them as professors and administrators in both two-year and four-year colleges, have written numerous books for a general readership and thoroughly understand what community college students need to know to succeed in their college careers. From how to apply to community colleges to what to expect from your courses, from the truth about what you'll pay to actual financial aid opportunities, The Community College Guide offers a wealth of information for the millions of American students who desire higher education at the community level.

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BenBella Books, Inc.

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1935251309

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9781935251309

Apologetics at the Cross

An Introduction for Christian Witness

By: Joshua D. Chatraw,Mark D. Allen

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Apologetics at the Cross

An Introduction for Christian Witness

By: Joshua D. Chatraw,Mark D. Allen

2019 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year: Apologetics • 2018 The Gospel Coalition Book Award: Evangelism & Apologetics Apologetics at the Cross describes a much-needed approach to defending Christianity that uses Jesus as a model and the letter of 1 Peter as a guiding text. This is a guidebook for how to defend Christianity with Christ-like gentleness and respect toward those who persecute the faith, making you a stronger witness to the good news of the gospel than many other apologetics books that focus on crafting unbreachable arguments. Joshua D. Chatraw and Mark D. Allen first provide an introduction to the rich field of apologetics and Christian witness, acquainting students and lay learners with the rich history, biblical foundation, and ongoing relevance of apologetics. Unique in its approach, Apologetics at the Cross: Presents the biblical and historical foundations for apologetics. Explores various contemporary methods for approaching apologetics. Gives practical guidance in "how to" chapters that feature many real-life illustrations. But their approach pays special attention to the attitude and posture of the apologist, outlining instructions for the Christian community centered on reasoned answers, a humble spirit, and joy; rather than anger, arrogance, and aggression. Chatraw and Allen equip Christians to engage skeptics with the heart as well as the mind. Conversational in tone and balanced in approach, Apologetics at the Cross provides a readable introduction to the field of apologetics. You'll be informed and equipped for engaging a wide range of contemporary challenges with the best in Christian thought.

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Zondervan Academic

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0310524725

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9780310524724

CISSP Study Guide

By: Eric Conrad,Seth Misenar,Joshua Feldman

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CISSP Study Guide

By: Eric Conrad,Seth Misenar,Joshua Feldman

The CISSP certification is the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security professionals. The newest edition of this acclaimed study guide is aligned to cover all of the material included in the newest version of the exam's Common Body of Knowledge. The ten domains are covered completely and as concisely as possible with an eye to acing the exam. Each of the ten domains has its own chapter that includes specially designed pedagogy to aid the test-taker in passing the exam, including: Clearly stated exam objectives; Unique terms/Definitions; Exam Warnings; Learning by Example; Hands-On Exercises; Chapter ending questions. Furthermore, special features include: Two practice exams; Tiered chapter ending questions that allow for a gradual learning curve; and a self-test appendix - Provides the most complete and effective study guide to prepare you for passing the CISSP exam—contains only what you need to pass the test, with no fluff! - Eric Conrad has prepared hundreds of professionals for passing the CISSP exam through SANS, a popular and well-known organization for information security professionals - Covers all of the new information in the Common Body of Knowledge updated in January 2012, and also provides two practice exams, tiered end-of-chapter questions for a gradual learning curve, and a complete self-test appendix

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Newnes

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1597499684

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9781597499682

The South African’s Guide to Global Investing

By: David A. Joshua

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The South African’s Guide to Global Investing

By: David A. Joshua

Most South Africans fail to reap the benefits of investing internationally. This book gives you the power to harness global growth, and provides the blueprint used by the world’s best investors to preserve and grow their wealth. Drawing from a career providing international investment solutions to global clients, David A. Joshua identifies common mistakes made by individual investors, and explains the key fundamentals that everyone can apply to take control of their financial destiny. This book provides the tools to understand: • Why South Africans make sub-optimal investment decisions, and how they can overcome their subjective biases. • The power – and necessity – of investing with a global mindset. • How to harness global growth to generate compounding, Einstein’s ‘eighth wonder of the world’. • How and when you should exchange your rands for hard currency. • How to align your life goals with a specific investment strategy. • Why emotions are the enemy of investors, and what strategies you can use to keep your decision-making rational. For anyone wanting a clear understanding of how to invest successfully in global markets, this book is essential reading.

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Penguin Random House South Africa

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1776094654

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Azure Integration Guide for Business

Master effective architecture strategies for business innovation

By: Joshua Garverick,Jack Lee,Mélony Qin,Trevoir Williams

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Azure Integration Guide for Business

Master effective architecture strategies for business innovation

By: Joshua Garverick,Jack Lee,Mélony Qin,Trevoir Williams

Leverage the cloud to optimize costs, improve security, and seamlessly scale your business operations Key Features Achieve your operational goals with Azure infrastructure Optimize costs with serverless event-driven solutions through Azure cloud patterns Boost productivity with Azure architecture’s flexibility and scalability Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAzure Integration Guide for Business is essential for decision makers planning to transform their business with Microsoft Azure. The Microsoft Azure cloud platform can improve the availability, scalability, and cost-efficiency of any business. The guidance in this book will help decision makers gain valuable insights into proactively managing their applications and infrastructure. You'll learn to apply best practices in Azure Virtual Network and Azure Storage design, ensuring an efficient and secure cloud infrastructure. You'll also discover how to automate Azure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and leverage various Azure services to support OLTP applications. Next, you’ll explore how to implement Azure offerings for event-driven architectural solutions and serverless applications. Additionally, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge on how to develop an automated, secure, and scalable solutions. Core elements of the Azure ecosystem will be discussed in the final chapters of the book, such as big data solutions, cost governance, and best practices to help you optimize your business. By the end of this book, you’ll understand what a well-architected Azure solution looks like and how to lead your organization toward a tailored Azure solution that meets your business needs.What you will learn Optimize the performance and costs with Azure Select an effective, scalable, and flexible solution that aligns with your needs Harness the power of containers to drive your application development and deployment Create big data solutions with the best Azure tools, platforms, and resources Explore the benefits of automation for enhanced productivity Improve the availability and effectiveness of monitoring with Azure Who this book is forThis book is for business decision makers looking to benefit from the flexibility, scalability, and optimized costs offered by Microsoft Azure to scale their businesses. Basic knowledge of Azure is recommended to get the most out of this book.

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Packt Publishing Ltd

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1837636540

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Flyfisher's Guide to Southwest Montana's Mountain Lakes

By: Bergan, Joshua

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Flyfisher's Guide to Southwest Montana's Mountain Lakes

By: Bergan, Joshua

With heart-stirring landscapes, benefits for physical and mental health and clean, cold water, Montana’s high country is truly the final frontier in the last best place. That is why Wilderness Adventures Press is excited to introduce this all-new guide to flyfishing southwest Montana’s mountain lakes. These underfished tarns host everything from wild 5-pound cutthroat to the elusive and challenging golden trout to the increasingly rare arctic grayling. Mix in the occasional trophy brookie and all the 12-inch cutts and rainbows you can catch and it becomes apparent that there is no shortage of opportunity. Author Joshua Bergan has spent years exploring these pristine highland gems. From fish and bugs present, to water conditions, hiking difficulty and the flies that work, this guide provides all the necessary information. A broad selection of drive-to lakes, short hikes and several-mile treks with overnights are laid out with GPS coordinates for the trailheads and destinations. The author’s driving directions get you to Point A and Wilderness Adventures Press’ highly-touted maps take it from there. This comprehensive guidebook covers over 250 highland lakes from the Absarokas to the Idaho border, including the Gallatin Range, Madison Range, Gravelly Range, Tobacco Roots, Pioneer Mountains, Beaverhead Mountains and other smaller ranges. Fishing mountain lakes isn’t for everyone, which is why it should be for you. Unleash a lifetime of new fishing spots with this outstanding new book.

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1940239125

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Moon Colorado Camping

The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping

By: Joshua Berman

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Moon Colorado Camping

The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping

By: Joshua Berman

Find your perfect campsite in the Centennial State with Moon Colorado Camping. A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from secluded hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-friendly, and wheelchair accessible options Ratings and Essentials: All campsites are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, whitewater rafting, hot springs, and options for winter sports Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground Skip the Crowds: Moon Colorado Camping contains many secluded spots and campgrounds that aren't available in the state's online reservation system The Top RV and Tent Sites for You: Pick the right campsite for your travel style with lists of best campgrounds for weddings, stunning views, hot springs, and more Trailhead Access Campgrounds: Find sites that offer access to the trails throughout the Western Slope, Rocky Mountains, Four Corners and the San Juan Mountains, the San Luis Valley, and more, plus essential information on hiking Trusted Advice: Local expert and camping aficionado Joshua Berman offers his unique perspective Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the climate, landscape, and history of the campgrounds Whether you're a veteran or a first-time camper, Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Exploring the area? Try Moon Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs or Moon Colorado.

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Moon Travel

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1631213563

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High Angular Resolution Studies of the Structure and Evolution of Protoplanetary Disks

By: Joshua Eisner

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High Angular Resolution Studies of the Structure and Evolution of Protoplanetary Disks

By: Joshua Eisner

Young stars are surrounded by massive, rotating disks of dust and gas, which supply a reservoir of material that may be incorporated into planets or accreted onto the central star. In this dissertation, I use high angular resolution observations at a range of wavelengths to understand the structure, ubiquity, and evolutionary timescales of protoplanetary disks. First, I describe a study of Class I protostars, objects believed to be at an evolutionary stage between collapsing spherical clouds and fully-assembled young stars surrounded by protoplanetary disks. I use a Monte Carlo radiative transfer code to model new 0.9 micron scattered light images, 1.3 mm continuum images, and broadband spectral energy distributions. This modeling shows that Class I sources are probably surrounded by massive protoplanetary disks embedded in massive infalling envelopes. For the best-fitting models of the circumstellar dust distributions, I determine several important properties, including envelope and disk masses, mass infall rates, and system inclinations, and I use these results to constrain the evolutionary stage of these objects. Second, I discuss observations of the innermost regions of more evolved disks around T Tauri and Herbig Ae/Be stars, obtained with the Palomar Testbed and Keck Interferometers. I constrain the spatial and temperature structure of the circumstellar material at sub-AU radii, and demonstrate that lower-mass stars are surrounded by inclined disks with puffed-up inner edges 0.1-1 AU from the star. In contrast, the truncated inner disks around more massive stars may not puff-up, indicating that disk structure depends on stellar properties. I discuss the implications of these results for disk accretion, terrestrial planet formation and giant planet migration. Finally, I put these detailed studies of disk structure into a broader context by constraining the mass distribution and evolutionary timescales of circumstellar disks. Using the Owens Valley Millimeter Array, I mapped the millimeter continuum emission toward >300 low-mass stars in the NGC 2024 and Orion Nebula clusters. These observations demonstrate that the average disk mass in each cluster is comparable to the "minimum-mass protosolar nebula," and that there may be disk evolution on one million year timescales.

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Universal-Publishers

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1581122802

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As a Decade Fades

By: Joshua Fields Millburn

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As a Decade Fades

By: Joshua Fields Millburn

People don't know how to love the ones they love until they disappear from their lives. As he approaches thirty, Jody Grafton's career as a singer-songwriter falls apart: he loses his record deal, his money, his fame--even his desire to create new music. While he stares at the rubble of his one-hit-wonder musical career, his mother is diagnosed with lung cancer, his marriage ends abruptly, and Jody starts drinking heavily to deaden his new reality. When he hasn't a single reason left to live, he attempts suicide and ends up in a psych ward where he's prodded with questions he isn't yet prepared to answer. Amid the tailspin, Jody receives a phone call from his recently estranged girlfriend and she has unexpected news: she's pregnant. As a Decade Fades begins with this phone call. As his twenties twilight, Jody Grafton grapples with loneliness, depression, lust, and infatuation while glancing at the mounting wreckage in his rearview. When he can't fit--or force--the pieces of his life back together, he leaves his native Ohio to search for answers in the most unlikely of places.

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1938793021

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Measuring and Valuing Health Benefits for Economic Evaluation

By: John Brazier,Julie Ratcliffe,Joshua Saloman,Aki Tsuchiya

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Measuring and Valuing Health Benefits for Economic Evaluation

By: John Brazier,Julie Ratcliffe,Joshua Saloman,Aki Tsuchiya

There are not enough resources in health care systems around the world to fund all technically feasible and potentially beneficial health care interventions. Difficult choices have to be made, and economic evaluation offers a systematic and transparent process for informing such choices. A key component of economic evaluation is how to value the benefits of health care in a way that permits comparison between health care interventions, such as through costs per quality-adjusted life years (QALY). Measuring and Valuing Health Benefits for Economic Evaluation examines the measurement and valuation of health benefits, reviews the explosion of theoretical and empirical work in the field, and explores an area of research that continues to be a major source of debate. It addresses the key questions in the field including: the definition of health, the techniques of valuation, who should provide the values, techniques for modelling health state values, the appropriateness of tools in children and vulnerable groups, cross cultural issues, and the problem of choosing the right instrument. This new edition contains updated empirical examples and practical applications, which help to clarify the readers understanding of real world contexts. It features a glossary containing the common terms used by practitioners, and has been updated to cover new measures of health and wellbeing, such as ICECAP, ASCOT and AQOL. It takes into account new research into the social weighting of a QALY, the rising use of ordinal valuation techniques, use of the internet to collect data, and the use of health state utility values in cost effectiveness models. This is an ideal resource for anyone wishing to gain a specialised understanding of health benefit measurement in economic evaluation, especially those working in the fields of health economics, public sector economics, pharmacoeconomics, health services research, public health, and quality of life research.

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Oxford University Press

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0198725922

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The Red Sox in the Playoffs

A Postseason History, 1903-2005

By: Joshua R. Pahigian

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The Red Sox in the Playoffs

A Postseason History, 1903-2005

By: Joshua R. Pahigian

The dramatic postseason collapses and logic-defying defeats suffered by the Boston Red Sox in the 86 long years between their 1918 and 2004 world championships are the stuff of legend. Fan fixation on the climactic moments--Johnny Pesky's late throw in 1946, Bill Buckner's boot in 1986 and so many others--leaves the full story of the team's experiences in the playoffs and World Series too little remembered. This thorough history covers all postseason appearances from 1903 through 2005, including the one-game playoffs of 1948 and 1978. A review of each playoff team's regular season exploits not only explains how the team qualified for postseason play, but also captures the feeling of the team and its fans during the campaign. Every postseason game is studied in detail.

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0786427787

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The Audiology Capstone

Research, Presentation, and Publication

By: Michael Valente,Cathy Sarli,L. Maureen Valente,Amyn M. Amlani,Kristi A.M. Oeding,Joshua Finnell,Therese C. Walden,Steve Huart

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The Audiology Capstone

Research, Presentation, and Publication

By: Michael Valente,Cathy Sarli,L. Maureen Valente,Amyn M. Amlani,Kristi A.M. Oeding,Joshua Finnell,Therese C. Walden,Steve Huart

The Audiology Capstone: Research, Presentation, and Publication The Audiology Capstone: Research, Presentation, and Publication concisely presents the must-know information for completing every step of your Audiology Capstone Project. From choosing a research topic and mentor, to conducting the research and publishing the results, the authors provide you with the essential information for a productive and successful Capstone experience. Structured chronologically to parallel the Capstone's progression, each succinctly organized chapter includes bulleted lists for fast reference and call-out boxes that provide examples of database tables, as well as helpful reminders about audiology equipment and software. Features: A realistic assessment of the research process from multiple perspectives, including AuD students, librarians, researchers, clinicians, and faculty The final chapter, written by a student, details that individual's Capstone experience after following all the research methods and strategies presented within the text Additional sections help you select a mentor, submit a proposal to an IRB, and understand copyright laws Numerous chapters contain step-by-step information about different research databases, and screenshots of the databases that shows you how to use the numerous databases to find the best possible evidence This comprehensive textbook details all of the necessary components of an Audiology Capstone for AuD students, researchers, clinicians, and instructors.

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Thieme

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1638530483

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9781638530480

Creasy-Resnik's Study Guide for Maternal Fetal Medicine E-Book

By: Charles J. Lockwood,Thomas Moore,Joshua Copel,Robert M Silver,Robert Resnik,Judette Louis,Lorraine Dugoff

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Creasy-Resnik's Study Guide for Maternal Fetal Medicine E-Book

By: Charles J. Lockwood,Thomas Moore,Joshua Copel,Robert M Silver,Robert Resnik,Judette Louis,Lorraine Dugoff

Comprehensive in scope, easy to use, and aligned to the gold standard text in the field, Creasy-Resnik's Study Guide for Maternal-Fetal Medicine is a highly effective study tool. Questions and answers written by Creasy-Resnik authors prepare you and assess your knowledge. - Includes hundreds of questions and answers written by renowned experts in obstetrics, gynecology, and perinatology, with rationales linked directly to Creasy and Resnik's Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Principles and Practice, 9th Edition. - Covers all topics and content in the core text, including maternal and fetal viral infections, sexually transmitted disease, and current information on genetics—all reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines and research.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323834981

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9780323834988

Invulnerable Super Hero RPG Vigilante Edition

By: Joshua Kubli

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Invulnerable Super Hero RPG Vigilante Edition

By: Joshua Kubli

Invulnerable Super Hero RPG: Vigilante Edition is here! Invulnerable's flexible point-based system emphasizes versatility and roleplaying. Invulnerable heroes gain a wide variety of Power Enhancements to show the amazing feats they can perform, and their Motivations and Central Contradiction tell you what kind of hero they are behind the mask! Heroes need a world to protect. Invulnerable includes a detailed setting, Earth-Omega, filled with heroes to join, and villains to trounce, and legacies to uphold! So what are you waiting for? Grab Some Dice And Save The World!

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Lulu.com

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1312474556

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9781312474550

Real Estate Market Valuation and Analysis

By: Joshua Kahr,Michael C. Thomsett

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Real Estate Market Valuation and Analysis

By: Joshua Kahr,Michael C. Thomsett

A fresh, insightful look at how real estate professionals actually value properties and analyze markets. The focus on different product types as well as market segments are especially useful." --Barry Hersh, AICP, Associate Professor of Real Estate and Urban Planning, City University of New York This in-depth look at the core tools of real estate valuation will show you how to analyze the real estate market and assess the financial feasibility of a project. Many people go with their instincts or past experience when reviewing the financials and fail to utilize the useful data and analytical tools available in this field. Get the analytical data and tools you need to assess the financial feasibility of any project. Order your copy today.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471753637

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9780471753636

Commentary on the Constitution from Plato to Rousseau

By: Joshua B. Stein

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Commentary on the Constitution from Plato to Rousseau

By: Joshua B. Stein

In an age where scholars, lawyers, judges and just plain folk debate the original intent of the U.S. Constitution, Commentary on the Constitution from Plato to Rousseau demonstrates that the issues confronting the founders—as well as issues of understanding what the founders intended—can be traced back to antiquity. Stein looks at 14 historical figures who—by their words and/or deeds—set the stage for political thought before the constitution was written. All the subjects of this book deal as best they can with questions of the relationship between executive and other branches of government; all deal with the role of religion in government; all deal with how much (if any) democracy should be allowed in determining fundamental law and day-to-day governance; all engaged in the thought experiment of asking what life was like before government, and therefore why government was instituted; all deal with the relationship of central authority and provincial (states') rights; all seek to avoid tyranny. Commentary on the Constitution from Plato to Rousseau is not about what the founders took from previous thinkers and political figures; it is a book that allows the reader to consider the U.S. Constitution while learning about people whose genius has transcended time, from Plato to Rousseau.

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Lexington Books

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073916760X

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9780739167601

The Politics of Place

Montesquieu, Particularism, and the Pursuit of Liberty

By: Joshua Bandoch

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The Politics of Place

Montesquieu, Particularism, and the Pursuit of Liberty

By: Joshua Bandoch

A critical reexamination of Montesquieu's political science, revealing the primacy of place in the development of the best political order.

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Boydell & Brewer

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1580469027

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9781580469029

I KISSED DATING GOODBYE-UPDATE(노우 데이팅)

By: Joshua Harris

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I KISSED DATING GOODBYE-UPDATE(노우 데이팅)

By: Joshua Harris

Reorder your romantic life in the light of God's word and find more fulfillment than the dating game could ever give--a life of purposeful singleness.

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Random House Digital, Inc.

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1590521358

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9781590521359

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