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Running the Long Path

A 350-mile Journey of Discovery in New York's Hudson Valley

By: Kenneth A. Posner

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Running the Long Path

A 350-mile Journey of Discovery in New York's Hudson Valley

By: Kenneth A. Posner

An ultrarunners fast-paced narrative into the wilds of New Yorks Hudson Valley, as he attempts to set a new record for completing the Long Path, a 350-mile hiking trail that links New York City and Albany. Have you ever considered running 350 miles in nine days? Kenneth A. Posner did just that when he completed a record-setting run along New Yorks Long Path, a 350-mile hiking trail that stretches from New York City to Albany. Running the Long Paths page-turning narrative combines the thrill and challenges of Posners extreme endurance feat with the stunning natural beauty and deep historical significance of New Yorks Hudson Valley. A one-time casual runner, Posner shares his excitement of developing into a trail-runner and eventually an ultrarunner, as well as the pursuit of a fastest known timea new dimension of extreme trail running, where some of the sports fastest and most experienced athletes vie to set new speed records for important trails. Hikers, walkers, and runners will appreciate his detailed descriptions of planning, pacing, gear selection, nutrition, hydration, and navigation, which will help them prepare for their own adventures on the trails. Interspersed with the running adventure, Posner relates the interesting stories of the Long Path and the places it passes through, which include some of New Yorks most important parks and preserves and the distinctive mountains and forests they protect. Throughout the book, he channels the voices of famous New Yorkers associated with the Long PathWalt Whitman, John Burroughs, Theodore Roosevelt, and Raymond Torreywho express their appreciation of the natural beauty of the region. Running the Long Path is the story of what ordinary people can accomplish with a little determination and a lot of grit. Whether you walk or run, you will find inspiration in Posners tale. Ken Posner not only takes us along as he achieves a great yet agonizingly difficult athletic accomplishment, but at the same time he displays brilliantly the beauty and history of the Hudson Valley, as well as the value of the strenuous life. Philip McCarthy, American 48-hour running record-setter (257 miles) On his solitary run, Ken takes us into the woods to meet the remarkable characters who shaped the history of the landscape. While setting a Long Path record, he nonetheless pauses to appreciate and settle us into its subtle natural wonders and profound majesty. Ken gives us a magical private tour to reveal the soul of the Catskills. Joan Burroughs, President, John Burroughs Association Here it is!The Intelligent Mans Guide to Insanity. Why would Ken Posner, an otherwise successful financial analyst, run 350 miles from New York City to Albany over some of the roughest trails in the Hudson Valley, sleep in the wild with bears, snakes, and poison ivy, just to do it and maybe do it faster than anyone else has? Read why in this journey of natural wonders, personal discovery, and the compelling curiosity of the running temperament. P.S. He lives to tell the tale! Kathrine Switzer, author of Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Womens Sports and winner of the New York City Marathon Its hard to imagine an outdoor adventure that starts at the George Washington Bridge. But Kens 350-mile thru-run was exactly that, without the assistance of course markings, aid stations, a dedicated support crew, or even sometimes a navigable trail. This is an entertaining and informative read. Andrew Skurka, author of The Ultimate Hikers Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail Decades of conservation work have produced a remarkable long distance trail that links together some of New Yorks wildest and most beautiful places. Whether you are an ultrathoner or an armchair hiker (I have been both), you will find this book a captivating and lyrical journey. Robert Anderberg, Vice President and General Counsel, Open Space Institute When you pursue your dreams, you may discover you have deep wells of strength that you never knew. And you may find yourself inspiring others to chase their dreams, too. Lisa Smith-Batchen, coach and motivational speaker Ken Posner inspires the already inspired. We are both advocates of the fastest known time (FKT). Ken Posners FKT over the entire 350-mile Long Path highlights the importance of this historic and significant trail. His record accomplishment, despite extreme challenges, highlights the fact that Ken Posner is truly one of the most versatile, talented, and toughest distance runners of our generation! Frank Giannino, two-time Transcontinental Runner and Guinness World Records holder Some of us seek out unique challenges. Were looking not only to test our limits, but to forge connections with the earth and honor those who came before us. Ken follows in these footsteps, sharing his fast-paced and meaningful story in Running the Long Path. Marshall Ulrich, author of Running on Empty: An Ultramarathoners Story of Love, Loss, and a Record-Setting Run Across America

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Stalking the Black Swan

Research and Decision Making in a World of Extreme Volatility

By: Kenneth A. Posner

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Stalking the Black Swan

Research and Decision Making in a World of Extreme Volatility

By: Kenneth A. Posner

Kenneth A. Posner spent close to two decades as a Wall Street analyst, tracking the so-called "specialty finance" sector, which included controversial companies such as Countrywide, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, CIT, and MasterCard many of which were caught in the subprime mortgage and capital markets crisis of 2007. While extreme volatility is nothing new in finance, the recent downturn caught many off guard, indicating that the traditional approach to decision making had let them down. Introducing a new framework for handling and evaluating extreme risk, Posner draws on years of experience to show how decision makers can best cope with the "Black Swans" of our time. Posner's shrewd assessment combines the classic fundamental research approach of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd with more recent developments in cognitive science, computational theory, and quantitative finance. He outlines a probabilistic approach to decision making that involves forecasting across a range of scenarios, and he explains how to balance confidence, react accurately to fast-breaking information, overcome information overload, zero in on the critical issues, penetrate the information asymmetry shielding corporate executives, and integrate the power of human intuition with sophisticated analytics. Emphasizing the computational resources we already have at our disposal our computers and our minds Posner offers a new track to decision making for analysts, investors, traders, corporate executives, risk managers, regulators, policymakers, journalists, and anyone who faces a world of extreme volatility.

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Columbia University Press

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0231521677

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9780231521673

Judicial Process in America, 9th Edition

By: Robert A. Carp,Ronald Stidham,Kenneth L. Manning

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Judicial Process in America, 9th Edition

By: Robert A. Carp,Ronald Stidham,Kenneth L. Manning

Known for shedding light on the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment, the new ninth edition of Judicial Process in America provides a comprehensive overview of the American judiciary. Considering the courts from every level, the authors thoroughly cover judges, lawyers, litigants, and the variables at play in judicial decision making. This remarkably current revision will only solidify the bookÆs position as the standard-bearer in the field.

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SAGE

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1452226326

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Supreme Court A to Z

By: Kenneth Jost

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Supreme Court A to Z

By: Kenneth Jost

The Supreme Court A to Z offers accessible information about the Supreme Court, including its history, traditions, organization, dynamics, and personalities. The entries in The Supreme Court A to Z are arranged alphabetically and are extensively cross-referenced to related information. This volume also has a detailed index, reference materials on Supreme Court nominations, a seat chart of the justices, the U.S. Constitution, online sources of decisions, and a bibliography to help simplify research. The fifth edition of The Supreme Court A to Z has been thoroughly updated to incorporate coverage of significant new cases and recent changes on the bench and includes more than 350 alphabetized entries. Presented in an engaging reader-friendly design, this edition includes: - Biographies of recently appointed Associate Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor - Updated entries on key issues and concepts, including abortion, campaigns and elections, civil rights, class action, due process, freedom of the press, retired justices, reapportionment and redistricting, school desegregation, and war powers - New entries on criminal law and media and the court, which highlights the Court's online presence - This timely resource also includes updated seat charts of the justices, online sources for finding decisions, and a selected bibliography The Supreme Court A to Z is part of CQ Press's five-volume American Government A to Z series.

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1608717445

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Clinical Neuropsychology

By: MD Kenneth M. Heilman,Edward Valenstein MD

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Clinical Neuropsychology

By: MD Kenneth M. Heilman,Edward Valenstein MD

Now in its Fifth Edition, Clinical Neuropsychology reviews the major neurobehavioral disorders associated with brain dysfunction and injury. Like previous editions of this book, the Fifth Edition focuses on the clinical presentation of the major neurobehavioral syndromes, including symptoms, signs, and methods of assessment that are useful for diagnosis, and also their underlying anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The major behavioral disorders that are covered include aphasia, agraphia, alexia, amnesia, apraxia, neglect, executive disorders and dementia. The text also discusses advances in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. The authors attempt to explain the cognitive mechanisms that can account for specific symptoms and signs, and to provide new information about treatment and management. The authors have drawn from a wealth of new information and research that has emerged since the Fourth Edition was published in 2003. The editors have added a chapter on creativity to the Fifth Edition, since there has been increased interest in creativity, and brain disorders can either enhance or impair creativity. This text will be of value to clinicians, investigators, and students from a variety of disciplines, including neurology, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry, and speech pathology.

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Oxford University Press

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0199741646

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Administrative Law in the Political System

Law, Politics, and Regulatory Policy

By: Kenneth Warren

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Administrative Law in the Political System

Law, Politics, and Regulatory Policy

By: Kenneth Warren

Emphasizing that administrative law must be understood within the context of the political system, this core text combines a descriptive systems approach with a social science focus. Author Kenneth F. Warren explains the role of administrative law in shaping, guiding, and restricting the actions of administrative agencies. Providing comprehensive coverage, he examines the field not only from state and federal angles, but also from the varying perspectives of legislators, administrators, and the public. Substantially revised, the sixth edition emphasizes current trends in administrative law, recent court decisions, and the impact the Trump administration has had on public administration and administrative law. Special attention is devoted to how the neo-conservative revival, strengthened by Trump appointments to the federal judiciary, have influenced the direction of administrative law and impacted the administrative state. Administrative Law in the Political System: Law, Politics, and Regulatory Policy, Sixth Edition is a comprehensive administrative law textbook written by a social scientist for social science students, especially upper division undergraduate and graduate students in political science, public administration, public management, and public policy and administration programs.

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0429757328

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Administrative Law in the Political Sys

By: Kenneth F Warren

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Administrative Law in the Political Sys

By: Kenneth F Warren

Emphasizing that administrative law must be understood within the context of the political system, this core text combines a descriptive systems approach with a social science focus. Author Kenneth F. Warren explains the role of administrative law in shaping, guiding, and restricting the actions of administrative agencies. Providing comprehensive coverage, he examines the field not only from state and federal angles, but also from the varying perspectives of legislators, administrators, and the public. Substantially revised, the fifth edition features approximately one hundred new and current cases that place administrative law in the context of the Obama administration. Each chapter concludes with an edited exemplary case that highlights major themes and helps students understand important points made in the chapter. Using straightforward prose and avoiding unnecessary legal jargon, Administrative Law in the Political System, fifth edition provides students with an informed and accessible overview of a difficult subject matter.

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0429982186

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Stalking the Black Swan

Research and Decision Making in a World of Extreme Volatility

By: Kenneth A. Posner

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Stalking the Black Swan

Research and Decision Making in a World of Extreme Volatility

By: Kenneth A. Posner

While many books talk about forecasting and decision making, this one is particularly engaging because of Kenneth A. Posner's personal experience - and the honesty with which he discusses it. As a longtime analyst at Morgan Stanley, Posner had to make decisions about whether to invest in many recent high-profile, high-stakes "Black Swan" anomalies. He explains general models and approaches to dealing with uncertainty, sorting information, and developing your analytical skills and judgment. That alone is worthwhile, but the book is especially lively when Posner reviews his specific decisions. He shares his reasoning and exposes his successes and his failures to public view. The result is a knowledge-dense but very readable work that getAbstract recommends to all analysts, but also to those who want to deal with information overload and improve their decision making.

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Running the Long Path

A 350-mile Journey of Discovery in New York's Hudson Valley

By: Kenneth A. Posner

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A 350-mile Journey of Discovery in New York's Hudson Valley

By: Kenneth A. Posner

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Running the Long Path

Running the Long Path

Stalking the Black Swan

Stalking the Black Swan

Judicial Process in America, 9th Edition

Judicial Process in America, 9th Edition

Supreme Court A to Z

Supreme Court A to Z

Clinical Neuropsychology

Clinical Neuropsychology

Administrative Law in the Political System

Administrative Law in the Political System

Administrative Law in the Political Sys

Administrative Law in the Political Sys

Stalking the Black Swan

Stalking the Black Swan

Running the Long Path

Running the Long Path

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