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To Hell and Beyond

Omnibus: The Hell Riders; Hard Road to Heaven

By: Mark Henry

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To Hell and Beyond

Omnibus: The Hell Riders; Hard Road to Heaven

By: Mark Henry

It’s been thirty years since they battled through a war-torn frontier. Now they’ll ride together once again—and the bullets will fly . . . THE HELL RIDERS During the bloody Apache Wars, Trap O’Shannon, Clay Madsen, Ky Roman, and a few others distinguished themselves with uncommon valor in the brutal Geronimo Campaign. Known as the Scout Trackers, this fearsome bunch of battle-hardened warriors rode hard, shot straight and plenty, and took chances no one else was willing to take. But times have changed and the brotherhood is scattered here and there in a changing land—until the past comes rolling back with a vengeance. HARD ROAD TO HEAVEN Reunited, the gang is ready to ride hard from Montana all the way to the Arizona Territory to enforce their fearless brand of justice. Killers of every stripe will stand in their way, but that only means Trap and his men will fight that much harder to bury every last one of them . . . Here together for the first time are Mark Henry’s explosive Western epics that show the brutal, gut-punching American West in all its violent glory.

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Pinnacle Books

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0786042052

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Taking the Lead

The Royal Australian Air Force 1972-1996

By: Mark Lax

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Taking the Lead

The Royal Australian Air Force 1972-1996

By: Mark Lax

As Australia withdrew from Vietnam in 1972, few in the Australian Defence Force, none the least those in the Royal Australian Air Force could foresee the immense change that would sweep across the Service. New and emerging international relationships, changing Australian social attitudes, and a growing sense of defence self-reliance would all impact how the RAAF contributed to the application of air power in the defence of the nation and in supporting Australia’s wider national interests. For the first time, Taking the Lead brings to the reader a comprehensive and authoritative study of how the RAAF matured over its third quarter century, how it met the challenges faced, and how it finally came of age, able to take the lead when asked. By 1996, plans were in place such that the RAAF was well on the way to becoming the world’s first fifth generation air force, by making a remarkable transition. This volume also dispels the myth that the RAAF did little in the latter part of the twentieth century but train. In fact, the RAAF was at the forefront of operations as wide afield as the Sub-Continent, the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia. Then there was aid to the civil community as well as aid to those nations seeking help in wider Asia-Pacific region. Clever force restructuring for expeditionary operations amid the stress of downsizing by almost a third, meant that future operations in the twenty-first century were to be a success. Taking the Lead is not just about aircraft, bases and flying. It considers the strategic environment of the era, the factors that affected personnel and training, how the RAAF’s force structure advanced and how the RAAF managed its successes and failures. For those seeking to learn more about their air force, then this book is essential reading. Taking the Lead covers this vital part of the RAAF’s unfolding narrative, and perfectly illustrates how the RAAF remained true to its motto – Per Ardua ad Astra – Through Adversity to the Stars.

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Simon and Schuster

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1922265969

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The Art of Flash Animation

Creative Cartooning

By: Mark Smith

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The Art of Flash Animation

Creative Cartooning

By: Mark Smith

Part animation guide, part Flash manual, The Art of Flash Animation: Creative Cartooning provides a practical primer on classic, hand-drawn 2D screen animation as well as an introduction to using Flash for creating your own cartoons. Section I discusses the terms and techniques of hand-drawn animation, character design, and storyboards, while Section II covers scanning, digitizing your artwork into Flash, and setting up scenes. Topics include how to animate a walk cycle; recording and editing dialogue, sound effects, and music; how to use recyclable symbols to make the animation process more efficient; preparing your work for video or web download.

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Jones & Bartlett Publishers

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1449613187

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Science Fiction Television Series

Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime-Time Shows, 1959 through 1989

By: Mark Phillips,Frank Garcia

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Science Fiction Television Series

Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime-Time Shows, 1959 through 1989

By: Mark Phillips,Frank Garcia

Whether rocketing to other worlds or galloping through time, science fiction television has often featured the best of the medium. The genre's broad appeal allows youngsters to enjoy fantastic premises and far out stories, while offering adults a sublime way to view the human experience in a dramatic perspective. From Alien Nation to World of Giants, this reference work provides comprehensive episode guides and cast and production credits for 62 science fiction series that were aired from 1959 through 1989. For each episode, a brief synopsis is given, along with the writer and director of the show and the guest cast. Using extensive research and interviews with writers, directors, actors, stuntmen and many of the show's creators, an essay about each of the shows is also provided, covering such issues as its genesis and its network and syndication histories.

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McFarland

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1476610304

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GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel Foundation Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

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GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel Foundation Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Created specifically for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Problem-solving Book contains a variety of questions for students to develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills within the context of the new GCSE curriculum. Suitable for all Foundation tier students, this resource will stretch the more able and provide support to those who need it. Questions with worked solutions will help students develop the reasoning, interpreting, estimating and communication skills required to help them effectively solve problems. Encouraging progression by promoting higher-level thinking, our Problem-solving Books will help prepare students for further study.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107450063

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Charter Schools

Hope or Hype?

By: Jack Buckley,Mark Schneider

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Charter Schools

Hope or Hype?

By: Jack Buckley,Mark Schneider

Over the past several years, privately run, publicly funded charter schools have been sold to the American public as an education alternative promising better student achievement, greater parent satisfaction, and more vibrant school communities. But are charter schools delivering on their promise? Or are they just hype as critics contend, a costly experiment that is bleeding tax dollars from public schools? In this book, Jack Buckley and Mark Schneider tackle these questions about one of the thorniest policy reforms in the nation today. Using an exceptionally rigorous research approach, the authors investigate charter schools in Washington, D.C., carefully examining school data going back more than a decade, interpreting scores of interviews with parents, students, and teachers, and meticulously measuring how charter schools perform compared to traditional public schools. Their conclusions are sobering. Buckley and Schneider show that charter-school students are not outperforming students in traditional public schools, that the quality of charter-school education varies widely from school to school, and that parent enthusiasm for charter schools starts out strong but fades over time. And they argue that while charter schools may meet the most basic test of sound public policy--they do no harm--the evidence suggests they all too often fall short of advocates' claims. With the future of charter schools--and perhaps public education as a whole--hanging in the balance, this book supports the case for holding charter schools more accountable and brings us considerably nearer to resolving this contentious debate.

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Princeton University Press

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1400831857

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The Tos Handbook of Texas Birds

By: Mark Lockwood,Brush Freeman

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The Tos Handbook of Texas Birds

By: Mark Lockwood,Brush Freeman

The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds provides authoritative annotations on the abundance, status, and distribution of all species encountered in Texas; lists rare, introduced, and hypothetical species in the appendices; and offers a comprehensive reference section.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1585442844

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The Political Economy of Climate Finance Effectiveness in Developing Countries

Carbon Markets, Climate Funds, and the State

By: Mark Purdon

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The Political Economy of Climate Finance Effectiveness in Developing Countries

Carbon Markets, Climate Funds, and the State

By: Mark Purdon

There is ample evidence that engaging developing countries on climate change mitigation would have significant, positive impacts on global climate efforts. There is much debate, however, on the most effective strategy for unlocking these low-cost mitigation opportunities. While the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) emerged as the main climate finance instrument for engaging developing countries under the Kyoto Protocol, the carbon market approach it embodied would largely be replaced by a new array of climate finance instruments based on climate funds. In The Political Economy of Climate Finance Effectiveness in Developing Countries, Mark Purdon shows that the effectiveness of climate finance instruments to reduce emissions under either strategy has depended on the interaction between prevailing ideas about how to develop a nation's economy, as well as state interests in various economic sectors. Based on multiple field visits over a decade in three countries, the author demonstrates that climate finance instruments have been more effectively implemented when the state treats them as vehicles for addressing priority development issues. Climate finance instruments were more consistently and effectively implemented in Uganda and Moldova than Tanzania, despite differences in state capacity between countries. This pattern held for the CDM, as well as subsequent instruments largely based on climate funds, such as Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) and other national mitigation actions. Contributing to broader debates on international climate cooperation, Purdon's findings inform international efforts to support national climate plans and catalyze low-carbon development by emphasizing the importance of domestic politics and the state.

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Oxford University Press

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0197756859

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GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel Higher Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

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GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel Higher Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Created specifically for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Higher tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Problem-solving Book contains a variety of questions for students to develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills within the context of the new GCSE curriculum. Suitable for all Higher tier students, this resource will stretch the more able and provide support to those who need it. Questions with worked solutions will help students develop the reasoning, interpreting, estimating and communication skills required to help them effectively solve problems. Encouraging progression by promoting higher-level thinking, our Problem-solving Books will help prepare students for further study.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107450055

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The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds, Second Edition

By: Mark W. Lockwood,Brush Freeman

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The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds, Second Edition

By: Mark W. Lockwood,Brush Freeman

“. . . includes some stunning images of Mexican and less-well-known Texas species . . . the authors have provided a unique and elegant publication that is truly an important contribution to Texas ornithology.” --Great Plains Research “Everyone interested in Texas birds must have the Handbook of Texas Birds, a marvelous book. It is full of up-to-date information about Texas birds that cannot be found in one place anywhere else. [The annotations] are full of good information that anyone interested in birds will sooner or later refer to when trying to better understand their own yard’s birds or species seen in various other locations throughout the state.”--Victoria Advocate “The useful and attractive guide includes 140 color photos and more than 600 maps detailing where each species can be found in Texas.”--Abilene Reporter-News “. . . an attractive handbook that birders, both serious and casual, will find valuable when visiting this state with its very diverse avifauna. . . Given the increasing popularity of birding as a pastime for young and old, this book should be in the natural history of most public libraries and colleges.”--Choice

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Texas A&M University Press

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1623491436

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Logan County

By: Mark Griffin

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Logan County

By: Mark Griffin

As one of Kentucky's oldest counties, Logan County has a colorful history. Residents found religion at the Red River Meeting House during the Second Great Awakening. However, the land once known as Rogue's Harbor has been wrought with lawlessness. Visitors to the county today can tour the bank in the county seat of Russellville where the infamous Jesse James started his robbing spree in 1868. Tourists and residents alike are regaled with stories of a dueling Andrew Jackson and countless corrupt elections. Four men went on to become governors, while a fifth attempt fell short despite an infamous campaign. All of these things are documented in Images of America: Logan County along with the less controversial events in history: the everyday farmers who raised their cash crop of tobacco to contribute to a growing community and the establishment of the most southwestern of the Shaker communities at South Union.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439617554

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GCSE Mathematics for AQA Foundation Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

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GCSE Mathematics for AQA Foundation Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Created specifically for the AQA GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Problem-solving Book contains a variety of questions for students to develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills within the context of the new GCSE curriculum. Suitable for all Foundation tier students, this resource will stretch the more able and provide support to those who need it. Questions with worked solutions will help students develop the reasoning, interpreting, estimating and communication skills required to help them effectively solve problems. Encouraging progression by promoting higher-level thinking, our Problem-solving Books will help prepare students for further study.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107450101

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Understanding Development and Proficiency in Writing

Quantitative Corpus Linguistic Approaches

By: Philip Durrant,Mark Brenchley,Lee McCallum

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Understanding Development and Proficiency in Writing

Quantitative Corpus Linguistic Approaches

By: Philip Durrant,Mark Brenchley,Lee McCallum

Gives a theoretical and empirical grounding for quantitative corpus linguistic research in first and second language writing development.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108477623

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Sitcommentary

Television Comedies That Changed America

By: Mark A. Robinson

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Sitcommentary

Television Comedies That Changed America

By: Mark A. Robinson

From I Love Lucy to Black-ish, sitcoms have often paved the way for social change. Television comedy has long been on the frontline in how America evolves on social issues. There is something about comedy that makes difficult issues more palatable—with humor an effective device for presenting ideas that lead to social change. From I Love Lucy which introduced the first television pregnancy to Will & Grace, which normalized gay characters, the situation comedy has challenged the public to revisit social mores and reshape how we think about the world in which we live. In Sitcommentary: Television Comedies That Changed America, Mark A. Robinson looks at more than three dozen programs that have tackled social issues, from the 1940s to the present. The author examines shows that frequently addressed hot-button topics throughout their runs—such as All in the Family, Maude, and Black-ish—as well as programs with special episodes that grappled with a societal concern like ageism, class, gender, race, or sexual orientation. Among the important sitcoms discussed in this volume are such beloved shows as The Brady Bunch, A Different World, The Facts of Life, The Golden Girls, Good Times, The Jeffersons, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, M*A*S*H, Modern Family, Murphy Brown, One Day at a Time, Roseanne, and Soap. Each has broken down barriers and facilitated discussion, debate, and social evolution in America. Arranged in chronological order, these TV shows have influenced the masses by tackling tough topics or shining a spotlight on taboo subjects. With discussions of some of the most popular shows of all time, Sitcommentary will appeal to fans of these shows as well as anyone interested in the cultural history of America and American television.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538114208

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Diane Crump

A Horse-Racing Pioneer’s Life in the Saddle

By: Mark Shrager

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Diane Crump

A Horse-Racing Pioneer’s Life in the Saddle

By: Mark Shrager

In 1968, a few women, mockingly labeled “jockettes” by a skeptical press, had begun demanding the right to apply for jockey licenses, citing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which banned discrimination in hiring based on race, religion, sex, or national origin. Most of their applications were rejected by racing’s bureaucracy, which alleged that women were unqualified to participate due to “physical limitations” and “emotional instability.” Female jockeys who attempted to ride met with boycotts by male jockeys. Onto this uneven terrain stepped 20-year-old Diane Crump, who had long since demonstrated her riding proficiency during a thousand workout rides on a thousand difficult Thoroughbreds (“I basically got on all the horses that no one else wanted to ride"). On February 7, 1969, having been granted a permit to ride at Florida’s Hialeah Racetrack, Crump, surrounded by a protective phalanx of police officers, walked calmly toward the saddling enclosure as she endured heckles from the crowd. Diane’s mount would not earn victory that day, but the young rider had earned a more fundamental prize: the right to compete in her chosen field. Just over a year later, on May 2, 1970, after 95 years and 1,055 all-male entrants, Diane Crump shattered tradition by becoming the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Over her career she amassed 235 wins. InDiane Crump: A Life in the Saddle, veteran turf writer Mark Shrager relies on Crump's own narrative, magazine and newspaper coverage, and numerous first-hand interviews to tell the story of an extraordinary athlete's life and career.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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149303796X

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Control for Aluminum Production and Other Processing Industries

By: Mark P. Taylor,John J. J. Chen,Brent Richmond Young

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Control for Aluminum Production and Other Processing Industries

By: Mark P. Taylor,John J. J. Chen,Brent Richmond Young

An uncomfortable observation in the Shift Logs and Process Control records of most aluminum smelting plants is that process control failures, large and small, happen every day. Although only a small fraction of these failures give rise to catastrophic events, the difference between a disaster we read about and a failure which, although expensive, h

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CRC Press

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1466514701

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GCSE Mathematics for OCR Foundation Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

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GCSE Mathematics for OCR Foundation Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the OCR J560 GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Problem-solving Book contains a variety of questions for students to develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills within the context of the new GCSE curriculum. Suitable for all Foundation tier students, this resource will stretch the more able and provide support to those who need it. Questions with worked solutions will help students develop the reasoning, interpreting, estimating and communication skills required to help them effectively solve problems. Encouraging progression by promoting higher-level thinking, our Problem-solving Books will help prepare students for further study.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107450187

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Lyman-alpha as an Astrophysical and Cosmological Tool

Saas-Fee Advanced Course 46. Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy

By: Mark Dijkstra,J. Xavier Prochaska,Masami Ouchi,Matthew Hayes

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Lyman-alpha as an Astrophysical and Cosmological Tool

Saas-Fee Advanced Course 46. Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy

By: Mark Dijkstra,J. Xavier Prochaska,Masami Ouchi,Matthew Hayes

The hydrogen Lyman-alpha line is of utmost importance to many fields of astrophysics. This UV line being conveniently redshifted with distance to the visible and even near infrared wavelength ranges, it is observable from the ground, and provides the main observational window on the formation and evolution of high redshift galaxies. Absorbing systems that would otherwise go unnoticed are revealed through the Lyman-alpha forest, Lyman-limit, and damped Lyman-alpha systems, tracing the distribution of baryonic matter on large scales, and its chemical enrichment. We are living an exciting epoch with the advent of new instruments and facilities, on board of satellites and on the ground. Wide field and very sensitive integral field spectrographs are becoming available on the ground, such as MUSE at the ESO VLT. The giant E-ELT and TMT telescopes will foster a quantum leap in sensitivity and both spatial and spectroscopic resolution, to the point of being able, perhaps, to measure directly the acceleration of the Hubble flow. In space, the JWST will open new possibilities to study the Lyman-alpha emission of primordial galaxies in the near infrared. As long as the Hubble Space Telescope will remain available, the UV-restframe properties of nearby galaxies will be accessible to our knowledge. Therefore, this Saas-Fee course appears very timely and should meet the interest of many young researchers.

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Springer Nature

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3662596237

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Cameroon

Dependence And Independence

By: Mark W. DeLancey

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Cameroon

Dependence And Independence

By: Mark W. DeLancey

This book examines whether Cameroon is self-sufficient in food, debt free, and politically stable, with objectivity and insight. It also examines the success or failure met by Cameroon in solving the problems of nation building, state building, and economic growth.

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Routledge

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0429728441

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9780429728440

Birds of Missouri

Their Distribution and Abundance

By: Mark B. Robbins,David A. Easterla

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Birds of Missouri

Their Distribution and Abundance

By: Mark B. Robbins,David A. Easterla

Robbins and Easterla offer the most comprehensive treatment of the birds recorded in Missouri since Otto Widmann's landmark publication at the turn of the century. Birds of Missouri couples an exhaustive literature review with much unpublished information to present a historical perspective, as well as an up-to-date assessment of each species recorded in the state."--Publishers website.

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University of Missouri Press

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082620791X

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Ancestral Chains (DNA Part III of VIII) Allden Bloodline

By: Mark D Bishop

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Ancestral Chains (DNA Part III of VIII) Allden Bloodline

By: Mark D Bishop

Fanciful stories of rags-to-riches are fascinating. Yet, when such is part & parcel of one's ancestry, it becomes real. Having known physical hardship in the back-to-backs of Birmingham, great-grandfather Allden determined never to be poor again. An inherent ability in mental arithmetic was to play a major role in the family Commission Agent business; but did the gamble pay off? The Industrial Revolution is never far away in Birmingham & the Black Country, where the Alldens played their part in firing up and arming the nation. Jockeying around was also a major pastime and a money earner for the boys. Complex family relationships also set the scene when it was better to keep Mum; but lose her they did. A fun-loving Step-Mum & private education stepped in, but did the Alldens find their middle-class roots again. From whence did they hail & why had they fallen? Ancestry is but a game of Snakes & Ladders, so did the Alldens win in the end? Also, is there more of the Allden in the author than he cares to admit?

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Lulu.com

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0244303797

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The Disney Song Encyclopedia

By: Thomas S. Hischak,Mark A. Robinson

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The Disney Song Encyclopedia

By: Thomas S. Hischak,Mark A. Robinson

Songs written for Disney productions over the decades have become a potent part of American popular culture. Since most Americans first discovered these songs in their youth, they hold a special place in one's consciousness. The Disney Song Encyclopedia describes and discusses hundreds of famous and not-so-famous songs from Disney films, television, Broadway, and theme parks from the 1930s to the present day. Over 900 songs are given individual entries and presented in alphabetical order. The songwriters and original singers are identified, as well as the source of the song and other venues in which it might have been used over the years. Notable recordings of the song are also listed. But most important, the song is described and what makes it memorable is discussed. This is not a reference list but a true encyclopedia of Disney songs. The book also contains a preface describing the criteria for selecting the songs, a glossary of song terms, a list of all the Disney songs and their sources, a songwriter's directory in which every song by each composer/lyricist is listed, a bibliography, a guide to recordings and DVDs of Disney productions, and an index of people and titles.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810869381

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The Green Chain

Nothing is Ever Clear Cut

By: Mark Leiren-Young

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The Green Chain

Nothing is Ever Clear Cut

By: Mark Leiren-Young

The Green Chain looks at the past, present and future of forestry through interviews with environmentalists, loggers, scientists and others. Raw log exports, environmental devastation, making a living . . . all are discussed in this exploration of the problems facing our forests, and the possible solutions. It's an emotional topic, especially in British Columbia, where Greenpeace and the Raging Grannies were born but where the economy has been fuelled largely by forestry. Both the logging industry and the environmental movement are facing unprecedented challenges, and the world is watching to see how BC and Canada respond. Mark discusses the topic with 22 eloquent, knowledgeable and passionate people, including: ForestEthics and PowerUP Canada founder Tzeporah Berman; activist Severn Cullis-Suzuki; author John Vaillant (The Golden Spruce); former Greenpeace executive and Greenspirit founder Dr. Patrick Moore; poet laureate and former logger George Bowering; Forest Products Association of Canada president and CEO Avrim Lazar; union spokesman Wade Fisher; documentary filmmaker Velcrow Ripper (Fierce Light). The book also includes the screenplay for Leiren-Young's award-winning film The Green Chain.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1926936590

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Urological Surgery

By: Suzanne Biers,Noel Armenakas,Alastair Lamb,Stephen Mark,John Reynard,Mark Sullivan,Kevin Turner,Ben Turney

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Urological Surgery

By: Suzanne Biers,Noel Armenakas,Alastair Lamb,Stephen Mark,John Reynard,Mark Sullivan,Kevin Turner,Ben Turney

The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Urological Surgery returns fully updated for a second edition to guide the reader step-by-step through all types of urological operations. Including both background information on key urological problems and alternative surgical options, this Handbook is designed to guide the trainee through all aspects of urological surgery, from gaining clear and accurate consent to examining risks and complications of procedures. With each chapter written by subspecialty experts, this Handbook is packed with tips and tricks that offer practical and theatre-based advice gleaned over years of theatre experience to aid the reader. It also includes helpful pointers on aspects of surgery including patient positioning, indications and contraindications, types of incisions, and choice of ideal instrument, alongside aftercare and follow-up for the patient. Fully updated in accordance with new European guidelines and NICE clinical guidance, with extra topics on technological developments including robotic assisted surgery and a brand new chapter on female urology and incontinence, the Oxford Specialist Handbook of Urological Surgery is an essential resource for all urological trainees and junior doctors.

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Oxford University Press

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0191082570

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Kick Off League 1&2 2005-06

By: Marc Fiszman,Mark Peters

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Kick Off League 1&2 2005-06

By: Marc Fiszman,Mark Peters

A definitive guide to the Premiership, featuring an entry for each club highlighting the players and statistics, together with the enhanced fixture list, maps and directions to the grounds of all the clubs in the Premiership.

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Sidan Press

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1903073332

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GCSE Mathematics for OCR Higher Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

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GCSE Mathematics for OCR Higher Problem-solving Book

By: Tabitha Steel,Coral Thomas,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the OCR J560 GCSE Mathematics Higher tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Problem-solving Book contains a variety of questions for students to develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills within the context of the new GCSE curriculum. Suitable for all Higher tier students, this resource will stretch the more able and provide support to those who need it. Questions with worked solutions will help students develop the reasoning, interpreting, estimating and communication skills required to help them effectively solve problems. Encouraging progression by promoting higher-level thinking, our Problem-solving Books will help prepare students for further study.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107450160

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9781107450165

Working with Men in Health and Social Care

By: Brid Featherstone,Mark Rivett,Jonathan Scourfield

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Working with Men in Health and Social Care

By: Brid Featherstone,Mark Rivett,Jonathan Scourfield

′Working with Men in Health and Social Care is a very welcome contribution to the stock of books on men and masculinities. It is especially useful for those interested in direct practice and policy applications in the fields of welfare, and for those who work with the problems men create, the problems men experience, and their interconnections′ - Jeff Hearn, co-editor Men and Masculinities, University of Huddersfield and Linköping University Working with Men in Health and Social Care is an important and timely book that introduces the complex issues and debates involved in working with men in a range of professional settings. The authors locate academic and popular discourse on masculinities within the specific context of health and social care settings, critically analysing the theory and policy that underpin and inform practice, and continually linking theoretical frameworks to ′real-life′ practice examples. Section 1 contextualises the topic with a discussion of gender theory, social policy and the occupational culture of relevant organisations Section 2 provides a summary of practice models, examining practice with men as individuals, as well as in groups, families and communities Section 3 is organised according to specific groups of service users and includes chapters on fathers, abusive men, physical and mental health, boys, and older men This thought-provoking and topical book will be essential reading for students and academics in social work, health care, probation, counselling, and allied disciplines, and for those facing the reality of working with men in their day-to-day practice.

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SAGE

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1848604556

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Cambridge IGCSE® Mathematics Extended Problem Solving Book

By: Karen Morrison,Nick Hamshaw,Coral Thomas,Tabitha Steel,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

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Cambridge IGCSE® Mathematics Extended Problem Solving Book

By: Karen Morrison,Nick Hamshaw,Coral Thomas,Tabitha Steel,Mark Dawes,Steven Watson

Revised edition of the IGCSE Mathematics Core and Extended Coursebook for the 0580 syllabus for examination from 2015. The Cambridge IGCSE® Mathematics Extended Problem-solving Book delivers a range of problems with fully worked solutions that develop students' mathematical thought. The resource gives students the opportunity to practise the range of mathematics skills covered in the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) syllabus. The questions in the book encourage students to think widely about how to apply their knowledge to a broad range of tasks and problems. These help develop mathematical logic and key skills, such as reasoning, interpreting, estimating and communicating mathematically.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316643522

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Chasing Birds across Texas

A Birding Big Year

By: Mark T. Adams

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Chasing Birds across Texas

A Birding Big Year

By: Mark T. Adams

On the morning of January 1, 2000, Mark T. Adams started counting birds. His goal was to find the largest possible number of species in one year in Texas, an undertaking known in birding parlance as a Big Year. By the evening of December 31, he had tied the record of 489 species seen or heard within the state’s borders in a single calendar year. Traveling 30,000 miles across Texas by car and 18,000 miles by plane, Adams alone saw 92 percent of all bird species reported in the state in 2000. In Chasing Birds across Texas, Adams invites birders and others with a broad interest in the outdoors to join him in exploring Texas’ varied habitats on his quest for birds—from the upper coast to the lower coast; into the Hill Country, the Panhandle, and the Chihuahuan Desert; and up the Davis, Chisos, and Guadalupe Mountains. As he happily celebrates the bounty of the Valley’s spring migration or desperately searches for a Panhandle rarity, we watch him grow as a naturalist, exult in the Texas landscape, and benefit from the company of some of the world’s best birders. Informative, inspiring, and great fun, Chasing Birds across Texas conveys as perhaps no other bird book can the humor, obsession, dedication, and adventure that are all part of the sport of birding.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1585442968

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