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Weighing the Soul

The Evolution of Scientific Beliefs

By: Len Fisher

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Weighing the Soul

The Evolution of Scientific Beliefs

By: Len Fisher

From the IgNobel-winning author of How to Dunk a Doughnut, another slice of the weird and wonderful side of science Good science and common sense often don't mix. In Weighing the Soul, Len Fisher shows the path to scientific discovery is frequently a bumpy one that follows Schopenhauer's famous maxim - 'All truth passes through three stages: First, it is ridiculed; Second, it is violently opposed; and Third, it is accepted as self-evident.' Fisher tells the fascinating, human stories behind some of the great as well as some of the not-so-great scientific ideas of the past - those that were truly bizarre, peculiar or downright daft, and those that just seemed that way at the time. As he shows, it is often only with hindsight that the two can be told apart, and it is some of those who appeared most wrong - and who were variously ignored, persecuted and imprisoned as a result - that ultimately went on to be proved most right.

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Weighing the Soul

The Evolution of Scientific Beliefs

By: Len Fisher

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Game Theory in Everyday Life

By: Len Fisher

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Game Theory in Everyday Life

By: Len Fisher

Praised by Entertainment Weekly as “the man who put the fizz into physics,” Dr. Len Fisher turns his attention to the science of cooperation in his lively and thought-provoking book. Fisher shows how the modern science of game theory has helped biologists to understand the evolution of cooperation in nature, and investigates how we might apply those lessons to our own society. In a series of experiments that take him from the polite confines of an English dinner party to crowded supermarkets, congested Indian roads, and the wilds of outback Australia, not to mention baseball strategies and the intricacies of quantum mechanics, Fisher sheds light on the problem of global cooperation. The outcomes are sometimes hilarious, sometimes alarming, but always revealing. A witty romp through a serious science, Rock, Paper, Scissors will both teach and delight anyone interested in what it what it takes to get people to work together.

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Basic Books

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0786726938

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Alien World Order

The Reptilian Plan to Divide and Conquer the Human Race

By: Len Kasten

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Alien World Order

The Reptilian Plan to Divide and Conquer the Human Race

By: Len Kasten

Shares new documents to expose the sinister alien influence in world governments, financial systems, and scientific institutions throughout history • Shows how Eisenhower’s treaty with the Greys, signed at Holloman Air Force Base in 1954, gave the aliens authority to abduct humans for "research" • Reveals how Reptilian-influenced ex-Nazis infiltrated the U.S. government • Explains how the Reptilians have created alien-human hybrids under their control to replace the human population Long ago, the Galactic Federation sent the Atlans, a fierce group of humans from the Pleiades, to Earth to confront the newest colony of the combative ever-spreading alien race known as the Reptilians. The ensuing battle sank the continent of Lemuria and drove the Reptilians underground beneath the Indian subcontinent as well as to Antarctica. Able to shapeshift to appear human, the Reptilians then infiltrated the Atlantean civilization, abducting humans and creating Reptilian hybrids. As Len Kasten shows, this technique of infiltration and hybridization prior to an all-out attack has been the hallmark of Reptilian conquest throughout the galaxy. Chronicling the history of the Reptilian Empire’s influence on Earth and their conquest of 21 star systems, Kasten reveals how the human race is enmeshed in a skillfully concealed plot to enslave humanity and exploit our planet’s physical and biological resources. Revealing Hitler’s pact with extraterrestrials and the Reptilian influence on the Nazi state, he shares new documents that disclose the rescue and rehabilitation of Nazi war criminals to assist in the Cold War, which then corrupted many U.S. government institutions. Focusing on crucial events in the decade after World War II, he examines the Reptilians’ human allies, the Illuminati, who control the levers of financial, technological, and military power throughout the world through various secret societies. He shows how Eisenhower’s treaty with the Greys, signed at Holloman Air Force Base in 1954, gave the aliens permission to take humans up to their spaceships, ostensibly for genetic study--in return for alien technology--and how these abductions led to the creation of a hybrid race under Reptilian mind control. He also explains how Kennedy was assassinated by the CIA because of his plans to rout out this Nazi–Reptilian presence. Contrasting the Reptilians with the benevolent Ebens, the aliens from Zeta Reticuli who crashed at Roswell, Kasten exposes the stealthy tactics of the Reptilians, their relationship with the Greys, and their advanced genetic bio-technology and teleportation abilities--as well as what we need to do to defeat their plans.

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Simon and Schuster

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1591432405

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Spirituality in Clinical Practice

Theory and Practice of Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy

By: Len Sperry

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Spirituality in Clinical Practice

Theory and Practice of Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy

By: Len Sperry

Spirituality in Clinical Practice is light years beyond books that emphasizes developing therapist awareness of spirituality; instead it emphasizes the effective integration of spirituality in all dimension of psychotherapy process: therapeutic alliance, assessment, case conceptualization, intervention, and termination.

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Routledge

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1135908486

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Case Conceptualization

Mastering this Competency with Ease and Confidence

By: Len Sperry,Jonathan J. Sperry

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Case Conceptualization

Mastering this Competency with Ease and Confidence

By: Len Sperry,Jonathan J. Sperry

This is the type of book instructors, trainees, and clinicians need--a short text that demystifies the case conceptualization process and provides a streamlined method for learning and mastering this competency. It presents an integrative model for conceptualizing cases, dispels common myths about case conceptualization, and provides straightforward guidelines and strategies for mastering this essential competency. Writing clinically useful case conceptualizations is no longer optional today, and this training guide is the only resource you will need to increase your expertise and incorporate this competency in professional practice. Five detailed clinical case studies are referred to throughout the book, and exercises are presented at the end of the last five chapters to help readers in deriving Cognitive-Behavioral, Dynamic, Solution-Focused, Biopsychosocial, and Adlerian case conceptualizations from an integrative assessment. Drs. Len and Jonathan Sperry also address cultural sensitivity and offer guidelines for developing cultural conceptualizations and selecting culturally-sensitive treatments. All techniques are easy to understand and use, ensuring that readers will master this competency and feel confident applying it to difficult cases.

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0415897300

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Business Forecasting

Practical Problems and Solutions

By: Michael Gilliland,Len Tashman,Udo Sglavo

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Business Forecasting

Practical Problems and Solutions

By: Michael Gilliland,Len Tashman,Udo Sglavo

A comprehensive collection of the field's most provocative, influential new work Business Forecasting compiles some of the field's important and influential literature into a single, comprehensive reference for forecast modeling and process improvement. It is packed with provocative ideas from forecasting researchers and practitioners, on topics including accuracy metrics, benchmarking, modeling of problem data, and overcoming dysfunctional behaviors. Its coverage includes often-overlooked issues at the forefront of research, such as uncertainty, randomness, and forecastability, as well as emerging areas like data mining for forecasting. The articles present critical analysis of current practices and consideration of new ideas. With a mix of formal, rigorous pieces and brief introductory chapters, the book provides practitioners with a comprehensive examination of the current state of the business forecasting field. Forecasting performance is ultimately limited by the 'forecastability' of the data. Yet failing to recognize this, many organizations continue to squander resources pursuing unachievable levels of accuracy. This book provides a wealth of ideas for improving all aspects of the process, including the avoidance of wasted efforts that fail to improve (or even harm) forecast accuracy. Analyzes the most prominent issues in business forecasting Investigates emerging approaches and new methods of analysis Combines forecasts to improve accuracy Utilizes Forecast Value Added to identify process inefficiency The business environment is evolving, and forecasting methods must evolve alongside it. This compilation delivers an array of new tools and research that can enable more efficient processes and more accurate results. Business Forecasting provides an expert's-eye view of the field's latest developments to help you achieve your desired business outcomes.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119228271

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Interpersonal Negotiations

By: Len Leritz

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Interpersonal Negotiations

By: Len Leritz

Finally ... a negotiation framework that encourages a positive outcome for both parties. This book takes the ""win/win"" concept a step further to make negotiating a more gratifying experience-even if you don't get exactly what you want. Interpersonal Negotiations: Breaking Down the Barriers builds on mutual understanding and respect for each other's needs and provides a proven framework for fulfilling them. You'll discover the secrets that can help turn an adversary into an advocate. You will learn how to: Ensure a safe, fair, and effective negotiation process Direct the negotiation process to.

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0761214100

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Complete Tracker

Tracks, Signs, and Habits of North American Wildlife

By: Len McDougall

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Complete Tracker

Tracks, Signs, and Habits of North American Wildlife

By: Len McDougall

Few experiences are more thrilling than watching unsuspecting wild animals go about their business in a natural environment. The ultimate triumph comes when you've tracked down an animal on its own terms, on its own turf. The Complete Tracker is a concise, thorough guide to the tracks, signs, and habits of North America’s most popular species of wildlife. Readers learn the secrets of a master tracker, assembling a clear picture from tracks, scat, and other signs, that enable them to answer questions such as, Was it a dog or a wolf? Fox or coyote? Did it pass by yesterday or an hour ago? The Complete Tracker also provides information about how to get close to animals—everything from bobcats to beavers, marmots to moose—by knowing the details of their habits and a master-tracker’s tips on avoiding detection. More than 150 line drawings show tracks of sixty different species of wildlife under a great variety of terrain conditions. The book also includes maps, charts, and diagrams. This new edition is expanded with new chapters on peccaries, dogs, cats, armadillos, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and enhanced with full color photos throughout making it an invaluable resource for hikers, nature lovers, and outsdoorsmen everywhere.

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0762785594

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Out of Options

A Cognitive Model of Adolescent Suicide and Risk-Taking

By: Kate Sofronoff,Len Dalgleish,Robert Kosky

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A Cognitive Model of Adolescent Suicide and Risk-Taking

By: Kate Sofronoff,Len Dalgleish,Robert Kosky

This book tackles an area of adolescent behavior that presents a significant challenge for parents, teachers and professionals the world over. Whilst much has been written on the topic of adolescent suicide we see continued high rates throughout industrialized nations. The overlap between suicidal behaviors and other forms of serious risk-taking is a relatively new avenue of research and gives insight into the motivations of some adolescents. The cognitive model developed and evaluated in this book provides further insight into the progression from early problems faced by young people to the serious outcomes of suicide and risk-taking. The model allows us to suggest points of intervention for young people and to demonstrate that whilst there are overlapping features, attempts to intervene would target different problem areas for suicidal adolescents than for risk-taking adolescents.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521812380

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Baseball Players of the 1950s

A Biographical Dictionary of All 1,560 Major Leaguers

By: Rich Marazzi,Len Fiorito

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Baseball Players of the 1950s

A Biographical Dictionary of All 1,560 Major Leaguers

By: Rich Marazzi,Len Fiorito

The playing and post-playing careers of all 1,560 players who appeared in a major league box score between 1950 and 1959--the "golden age," many say--are profiled in this exhaustive work. From Aaron to Zuverink: this treasure-trove of anecdotes, many gathered from personal interviews, is full of historical facts, controversy, and trivia. Readers will be reminded, that Milwaukee Braves pitcher Humberto Robinson was asked by a gambler to fix a game against the Phillies (he refused), Joe Adcock chased Giants pitcher Ruben Gomez around the field with a bat, Bob Turley reached the top of the corporate ladder after his playing days, Casey Wise became an orthodontist, Bobby Brown became a heart surgeon and president of the AL, and that Chuck Conners became an actor. All of this and much more can be found here.

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McFarland

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1476604290

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The Science of Everyday Life

An Entertaining and Enlightening Examination of Everything We Do and Everything We See

By: Len Fisher

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The Science of Everyday Life

An Entertaining and Enlightening Examination of Everything We Do and Everything We See

By: Len Fisher

Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature’s deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports—even dunking a doughnut! This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the door for those who want to know what scientists do, why they do it, and how they go about it. Following the routine of a normal day, from coffee and breakfast to shopping, household chores, sports, a drink, supper, and a bath, we see how the seemingly mundane can provide insight into the most profound scientific questions. Some of the topics included are the art and science of dunking; how to boil an egg; how to tally a supermarket bill; the science behind hand tools; catching a ball or throwing a boomerang; the secrets of haute cuisine, bath (or beer) foam; and the physics of sex. Fisher writes with great authority and a light touch, giving us an entertaining and accessible look at the science behind our daily activities.

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Skyhorse

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162872109X

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Big League, Big Time

The Birth Of The Arizona Diamonback, The Billion Daollar Business Of Sports

By: Len Sherman

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Big League, Big Time

The Birth Of The Arizona Diamonback, The Billion Daollar Business Of Sports

By: Len Sherman

On March 31, 1998, more than 48,500 fans cheered the arrival of Major League Baseball's newest expansion team, the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the first book ever to chronicle the birth of a major-league baseball franchise from conception to Opening Day, Big League, Big Time takes you inside the Diamondbacks dugout -- and their corporate suite -- to examine the billion-dollar business of baseball and its enormous impact on our culture. While many prominent people went to bat for baseball in Phoenix, sports entrepreneur Jerry Colangelo, the Diamondbacks' managing general partner, swung for the fences and scored a league-envious, $355 million state-of-the-art baseball facility. Big League, Big Time discloses how Colangelo's revolutionary vision for the Diamondbacks affected all aspects of the club -- especially his choice of personnel, from Jay Bell and Andy Benes to former Yankees manager Buck Showalter, "a young man with old-fashioned ideas." But even before they had drafted a player, the Diamondbacks front office was well aware that marketing "The Show" was the off-the-field game they couldn't afford to lose. Read the inside story of how they chose the team's name and colors, successfully maneuvered multimillion-dollar deals with a host of major sponsors, determinedly wooed the vast Mexican market, attracted such celebrity coinvestors as Billy Crystal and Lou Gosset, Jr., and became one of the five highest revenue-producing franchises before a single game was played. Complete with player profiles, an exclusive inside-the-war-room took at the expansion draft, and a dissection of the media's role in the global growth of the sports industry, Big League, Big Time is a rare glimpse into the politics, business, and promise of baseball -- a fascinating analysis of how one city cultivated a very special field of dreams.

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0671003445

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9780671003449

The Republic Pictures Checklist

Features, Serials, Cartoons, Short Subjects and Training Films of Republic Pictures Corporation, 1935-1959

By: Len D. Martin

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The Republic Pictures Checklist

Features, Serials, Cartoons, Short Subjects and Training Films of Republic Pictures Corporation, 1935-1959

By: Len D. Martin

Republic Pictures Corporation, began as a motion picture laboratory in 1915. By 1935, Republic had become a studio and released its first movie, Westward Ho! starring a young John Wayne, who would stay with Republic for the next 17 years. Republic would go on to produce highly successful Westerns starring singing cowboys Gene Autry and Roy Rogers as well as serial adventure series. The studio cranked out so many exciting (not to mention money-making) serials that it became known as "The Thrill Factory." Occasionally, Republic would produce and distribute "A" features, such as Macbeth and The Quiet Man, but it was the "B" Westerns and adventure serials that they knew best how to produce and market. Until its demise in 1959, Republic fed hungry moviegoers with a steady diet of "B" Westerns, serials, dramas, series pictures and musicals. The Republic Pictures Checklist provides a full listing of Republic releases, with plot synopses, release dates, alternate titles, chapter titles and awards. All of Republic's output, including documentaries and training films, is included.

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1476609608

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The Perfect Swarm

The Science of Complexity in Everyday Life

By: Len Fisher

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The Perfect Swarm

The Science of Complexity in Everyday Life

By: Len Fisher

The IgNobel Prize-winner and author of Rock, Paper, Scissors applies science-based solutions to seemingly complex problems in life.

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Basic Books (AZ)

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0465020240

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Crashes, Crises, and Calamities

How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs

By: Len Fisher

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Crashes, Crises, and Calamities

How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs

By: Len Fisher

Why do certain civilizations, societies, and ecosystems collapse? How does the domino effect relate to the credit crunch? When can mathematics help explain marriage? And how on earth do toads predict earthquakes? The future is uncertain. But science can help foretell what lies ahead. Drawing on ecology and biology, math and physics, Crashes, Crises, and Calamities offers four fundamental tools that scientists and engineers use to forecast the likelihood of sudden change: stability, catastrophe, complexity, and game theories. In accessible prose, Len Fisher demonstrates how we can foresee and manage events that might otherwise catch us by surprise. At the cutting edge of science, Fisher helps us find ways to act before a full-fledged catastrophe is upon us. Crashes, Crises, and Calamities is a witty and informative exploration of the chaos, complexity, and patterns of our daily lives.

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0465023355

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Game Theory in Everyday Life

By: Len Fisher

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Game Theory in Everyday Life

By: Len Fisher

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0786726938

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James Joyce

Texts and Contexts

By: Len Platt

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James Joyce

Texts and Contexts

By: Len Platt

Introduces the work of James Joyce, the literary, historical and political contexts in which he wrote and his critical reception up to the present day.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1441148698

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Sealy & Worthington's Cases and Materials in Company Law

By: Len Sealy,Sarah Worthington

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Sealy & Worthington's Cases and Materials in Company Law

By: Len Sealy,Sarah Worthington

Sealy & Worthington's Cases & Materials is well-established as one of the foremost casebooks on company law . The authors' expertise in the subject area ensures that vital case extracts are supplemented by sophisticated commentary and well-chosen notes and questions, taking into account the most recent developments in this crucial area

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199676445

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Celestial Wife Club

By: Len deBoer

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Celestial Wife Club

By: Len deBoer

Set during the tumultuous first sixty-year history of the Mormon church, Celestial Wife Club is an epic story of one man´s journey through the complicated world of polygamy. It started in his hometown of Kirtland, Ohio when out of survival, he was forced to become a Mormon. The story follows Tom as he earns the trust of the two most powerful leaders of the church and becomes a church "insider." Following the doctrines of the Prophet, under his threat of eternal damnation, Tom is later forced to become a polygamist. After joining the church leaders in an elite esoteric society called the Celestial Wife Club, his life becomes filled with deep, dark secrets. The religious principles of the Mormons were constantly challenged. They established thriving communities in three different states, but each time angry vigilante mobs and government threats of extermination forced them to abandon their homes and start over again. While continuing to build his harem of wives, Tom played a vital role in the Mormon´s long and difficult migration west to the desolate Salt Lake Basin. Unwillingly he joined in the battle against the Native Ute Indians, and a traumatic confrontation with a renegade Indian named Whitehorse would haunt Tom for the rest of his life. The church quickly gained complete control over the Utah Territory and the practice of polygamy among Mormon´s became common knowledge throughout the country. When the federal government enacted a series of anti-bigamy laws, the "Most Wanted Polygamist List" was created. As a target of "polygamy hunters," Tom and the church leaders were forced to play a dangerous cat and mouse game while hiding in the Mormon underground to elude federal marshals. Throughout his years of hardship, prosperity, and personal tragedies, Tom underwent a constant struggle with his decision to become a polygamist. The question in his mind was always the same - How had he allowed Joseph Smith, a self-proclaimed prophet, a man who many considered to be a charlatan, to convince him to be unfaithful to his wife and family? Tom eventually tries to break free of his complicated lifestyle, and the story concludes with an explosive and shocking ending that reveals the last bizarre secrets in Tom ́s clandestine life. www.celestialwifeclubbook.com

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1456829734

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Gender, Class and Education (Routledge Revivals)

By: Stephen Walker,Len Barton

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Gender, Class and Education (Routledge Revivals)

By: Stephen Walker,Len Barton

First published in 1983, Gender, Class and Education is a collection of papers that formed presentations at the Westhill Sociology of Education Conference in January 1982, and is the fifth such collection to emerge from the annual conference. The conference theme, ‘Race, Class and Gender’, was not only chosen because of its topicality, but also to provide a framework for debate between educational researchers and teachers. The papers focus on the reproduction of gender relations through education and provide important insights into how this process works, how it is resisted in schools and colleges, and the possibilities for radical intervention. This volume includes three teaching bibliographies on gender and education which were not presented at the conference, but were compiled specially for the book.

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1136156054

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Spiritual Places in and Around New York City

By: Len Belzer,Emily Squires

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Spiritual Places in and Around New York City

By: Len Belzer,Emily Squires

Even in the most hectic, most busy, most never-sleeping city in the world, comfort for the heart, mind, and soul is only a step away. And here's your quick-and-easy guide to finding it. Spiritual Places In and Around New York City is your roadmap to the myriad spaces and places around the boroughs that soothe the psyche and gladden the spirit. as well as a few extraordinarily peaceful destinations worth venturing over the city line for.From restful gardens to quiet galleries to restaurants that feed both our corporeal and incorporeal bodies, and more, Emily Squires and Len Belzer share those locations-some almost secret, others surprisingly public-that help them maintain their sanity amid the frenetic pace of the city. In brief sketches of these spiritual respites, they reveal the insights they've come to while visiting each, and convey a palpable sense of the wise and serene essence each imparts upon us.Newly updated, with even more calming locales for you to explore and enjoy, this is a must-have for harried New Yorkers and curious visitors alike.EMILY SQUIRES is a television director and writer, with a Writer's Guild Award, a Cine Golden Eagle, and six Emmys for directing Sesame Street. In recent years she has gravitated toward spiritual subjects with an interfaith series for cable television, and documentaries on Hiroshima, the Dalai Lama, and artist/ philosopher Frederick Franck.LEN BELZER is a Columbia University graduate, veteran of the U.S. Air Force Intelligence Service, former journalist, and writer, producer, and host of his own nationally syndicated radioshow, The Comedy Hour. He has been a student of spirituality and consciousness for more than 25 years.

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1605201545

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The Big-game Fishing Handbook

By: Len Cacutt

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The Big-game Fishing Handbook

By: Len Cacutt

Guide to big-game saltwater species, tackle, techniques, boats, destinations Beautifully illustrated in full color This large, handsome reference contains everything the aspiring big-game angler needs to prepare for marlin, sailfish, tuna, sharks and dozens more saltwater species. Comprehensive in scope, it includes a brief history of the sport, profiles of all the main species, explanation of big-game tackle, bait, and equipment-including boats-and a guide to the big-game fishing centers of the world, featuring a two-page world map. Whether you're planning a trip or just dreaming, this book is a treasure.

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0811726738

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Re-examining Psychology

Critical Perspectives and African Insights

By: T. Len Holdstock

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Re-examining Psychology

Critical Perspectives and African Insights

By: T. Len Holdstock

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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0415187923

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Venom

Tooth And Claw TPB

By: Larry Hama,Len Kaminski,Ivan Velez

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Venom

Tooth And Claw TPB

By: Larry Hama,Len Kaminski,Ivan Velez

Collecting Venom: Tooth And Claw #1-3, Venom: On Trial #1-3, Venom: License To Kill #1-3, Venom: Seed Of Darkness #-1, Venom: Sign Of The Boss #1-2, Spider-Man: The Venom Agenda And Venom: The Finale #1-3. Venom and Wolverine enter the jaws of death! When the two lethal heroes are thrown into an unwilling interdimensional adventure, youll still hear the screams even in space! Then, the law finally catches up with Eddie Brock and Venom goes on trial! But even with Matt Daredevil Murdock on defense, what possible verdict could hand Venom a license to kill?! Thats right: Venom becomes a hired gun for the government! But when he targets Ghost Rider and J. Jonah Jameson, Spider-Man must intervene! The bitter feud between Peter Parker and Eddie Brock is reignited but can Spidey finally bring about Venoms big finish?

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1302505939

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Self Assembly in Supramolecular Systems

By: Ian M Atkinson,Len F Lindoy

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Self Assembly in Supramolecular Systems

By: Ian M Atkinson,Len F Lindoy

Molecular self-assembly is a widespread phenomenon in both chemistry and biochemistry. Yet it was not until the rise of supramolecular chemistry that attention has increasingly been given to the designed self-assembly of a variety of synthetic molecules and ions. To a large extent, success in this area has reflected knowledge gained from nature. However, an increased awareness of the latent steric and electronic information implanted in individual molecular components has also contributed to this success. Whilst not yet approaching the sophistication of biological assemblies, synthetic systems of increasing subtlety and considerable aesthetic appeal have been created. Self-Assembly in Supramolecular Systems surveys highlights of the progress made in the creation of discrete synthetic assemblies and provides a foundation for new workers in the area, as well as background reading for experienced supramolecular chemists.

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Royal Society of Chemistry

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1847551866

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Overcoming Disabling Barriers

18 Years of Disability and Society

By: Len Barton

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Overcoming Disabling Barriers

18 Years of Disability and Society

By: Len Barton

This book provides a valuable route map to the development of thinking in disability studies over the last eighteen years. It includes over twenty essential articles from the journal Disability and Society, written by many of the leading authors in the field from the UK, the USA, Australia and Europe. Compiled by the current editors of the journal, it is divided into three sections which mirror the three central themes: disability studies – clearly illustrates the debates and challenges that have emerged within the field over the last two decades policy – offers a snapshot of social policy that has impinged on the lives of disabled people in many parts of the world research issues – reveals the inequalities between disabled and non-disabled people and the advocacy of new methods and research practices. The editors’ specially written introduction to each section contextualises the selection and introduces students to the main issues and current thinking in the field. Altogether this book is a rich source of ideas and insights covering conceptual, theoretical, empirical and cross-cultural issues and questions.

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Routledge

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1134182325

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9781134182329

True Sea Stories on the BC Coast

By: Captain Len Helsing

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True Sea Stories on the BC Coast

By: Captain Len Helsing

A devastating typhoon; a mysterious rescue mission; an encounter between a black bear and a moose; a deadly near-collision on the Homathko River; the hunting of a sea lion by two orcas. These are just a few of the experiences author Len Helsing relates in his charming, atmospheric, and often gripping collection, True Sea Stories on the BC Coast. Get to know the incredible BC coastline like never before as you accompany Captain Helsing and his various crews on patrol with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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FriesenPress

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1525522353

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The Scouting Guide to Tracking: An Officially-Licensed Book of the Boy Scouts of America

Essential Skills for Identifying and Trailing Animals

By: The Boy Scouts of America,Len McDougall

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The Scouting Guide to Tracking: An Officially-Licensed Book of the Boy Scouts of America

Essential Skills for Identifying and Trailing Animals

By: The Boy Scouts of America,Len McDougall

In Scouting’s Guide to Tracking, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on how to track big and small animals over different types of terrain. Some practical tips include: How to determine the age of tracks in any circumstance How to recognize the distinctive marks of dozens of different species How to track in desert, forest, snow, and grassy areas How to identify instances when an animal has circled around or backtracked Stalking techniques such as cold hunting, camouflaging, and using the stump method How time and weather affect signs And so much more! Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The BSA is committed to training youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities.

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Simon and Schuster

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1510737766

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9781510737761

Aging in the Twenty-first Century

A Developmental Perspective

By: Len Sperry,Harry Prosen

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Aging in the Twenty-first Century

A Developmental Perspective

By: Len Sperry,Harry Prosen

Covering a wide range of topics, this collection of original essays deals with the consequences and challenges of our growing aging population on society. It emphasizes aging as a developmental process while addressing the future of the practice of geropsychiatry and geriatric psychotherapy. This book serves as a valuable resource to guide clinical training, practice, and research on aging into the next century and beyond.

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282

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Routledge

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1317945565

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Venom Epic Collection

The Hunger

By: Len Kaminski

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Venom Epic Collection

The Hunger

By: Len Kaminski

Collects Venom: The Hunger (1996) #1-4, Venom: Tooth And Claw (1996) #1-3, Venom: On Trial (1997) #1-3, Venom: License To Kill (1997) #1-3, Venom: Seed Of Darkness (1997) #-1, Venom: Sign Of The Boss (1997) #1-2, Spider-Man: The Venom Agenda (1998) #1 And Venom: The Finale (1997) #1-3. The former villain continues his transformation into Marvel's most unlikely antihero! The symbiote is dying to eat brains - literally! If the suit doesn't scarf down gray matter, it'll bite the big one! Can Eddie keep his "other" in check, or will Venom become a crazed cannibal? Then, one lethal protector joins another, Wolverine, on an unwilling interdimensional adventure - and you'll still hear the screams, even in space! The law finally catches up with Eddie Brock, and Venom goes on trial! But even with Matt "Daredevil" Murdock on defense, what possible verdict could hand Venom a license to kill?! When he targets Ghost Rider and J. Jonah Jameson, Spider-Man must intervene! The bitter feud between Peter Parker and Eddie Brock is reignited, but can Spidey finally bring about Venom's big finish?

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302529803

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9781302529802

Descendants of Isaac Nelson Philhower

By: Len Hendershott

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Descendants of Isaac Nelson Philhower

By: Len Hendershott

Descendants of Isaac Philhower (1838-1915) over four generations

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Lulu.com

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1387423061

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9781387423064

Jack

By: Len Reimer

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Jack

By: Len Reimer

Jack is an inspiring story of commitment, romance, surprising twists, and faith. Jack Douglas is a young man who, like the early Job, just cannot get a break. Time after time, he faces challenges, unfairness, and heartaches. All the while, Jack has an innocent optimism about him. He is resigned to take on a role as a simple cook's helper in the army. While there, his natural leadership skills begin to emerge, although he seems unaware of the respect and loyalty he is inspiring. An incident happens where he saves the life of a friend. This creative and desperate action led him to a vascular surgeon in the army who has a track record of finding talent where no one else is looking. Jack gets selected to take studies and do training leading to the medical field. It turns out he is very good, studies very hard, and progresses well, although not all the staff and surgeons are pleased. He meets a tough ethics professor who has heard of this possible phenom and wants to get a closer look. God gives Jack both challenges and success as he makes his way through the medical training. His confidence, the situations presented to him, and his remarkable leadership ability begin to bring respect. It is his new girlfriend who points out that none of this would have happened if God had not been by his side every step of the way. This leads him to first explore and then to jump into faith and Christianity. It seems that God keeps throwing challenges at him, and he keeps not only being successful but turning each situation into a significant accomplishment. Perhaps you, too, are not aware of how much God is already in your life. Read Jack and see how God supports this naive, optimistic Christian.

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