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The Ministry of Common Sense

How to Eliminate Bureaucratic Red Tape, Bad Excuses, and Corporate BS

By: Martin Lindstrom

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The Ministry of Common Sense

How to Eliminate Bureaucratic Red Tape, Bad Excuses, and Corporate BS

By: Martin Lindstrom

A humorous, yet practical five-step guide to ridding ourselves--and our companies--of commonplace, bureaucratic bottlenecks that plague every office around the world.

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Houghton Mifflin

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ISBN 10

0358272564

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9780358272564

Wanted!

Wanted Posters of the Old West

By: Barbara Fifer,Martin J. Kidston

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Wanted!

Wanted Posters of the Old West

By: Barbara Fifer,Martin J. Kidston

This rare collection of wanted posters from the American West is a historical treasure. The book's nearly 150 original wanted posters, fugitive notices, and Pinkerton Agency circulars are supplemented by fascinated details about the technology of identification, the history of wanted posters, and the stories behind the crimes, which ranged from horse theft, safe blowing, train robbery, seduction, ''white slavery,'' and murder. Posters for notorious bandits such as Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, and the Sundance Kid are also featured.

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Farcountry Press

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1560375876

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9781560375876

Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting

Drowned Bugattis, Buried Belvederes, Felonious Ferraris and Other Wild Stories of Automotive Misadventure

By: Keith Martin,The Editors of Sports Car Market

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Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting

Drowned Bugattis, Buried Belvederes, Felonious Ferraris and Other Wild Stories of Automotive Misadventure

By: Keith Martin,The Editors of Sports Car Market

These bizarre true stories of collectors and their cars is "a whole lot of fun" (The Virginian Pilot). Have you heard of the fellow who squirrelled away dozens of Chevelles, Camaros, and other classic muscle cars in semi-trailers? How about the president of Shakespeare fishing rods, who sold thirty Bugattis for a mere $85,000? What about the English nobleman who cut up and buried his Ferrari hoard in an elaborate insurance scam? Or how about the Duesenberg abandoned in a Manhattan parking garage for decades only to be uncovered by Jay Leno? Most car collectors exhibit a healthy enthusiasm for their hobby by digging into their favorite marques, chasing parts, swapping stories, and generally living the car-guy lifestyle. Some, however, step over that fine line between enthusiasm and obsession—and that's where these legendary car-collector stories come from. In Strange but True Tales of Car Collecting, Keith Martin and the staff of Sports Car Market Magazine recount the wildest, most eccentric, over-the-top stories of collectors and their collections. "This likable book serves as a ‚ÄòRipley's Believe It or Not!' for car obsessives." —The New York Times

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Quarto Publishing Group USA

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ISBN 10

0760361835

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9780760361832

The Idea in You

How to Find It, Build It, and Change Your Life

By: Martin Amor,Alex Pellew

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The Idea in You

How to Find It, Build It, and Change Your Life

By: Martin Amor,Alex Pellew

Take your passion and make it happen with The Idea In You by Martin Amor and Alex Pellew Do you have an idea in you? A hobby, a project, a product ... something that could change your life? The Idea in You is a bulletproof system for finding the right idea and shaping it in to a success - on your own terms. With advice from the people behind the likes of Pizza Pilgrims, Parkrun and Decoded, The Idea in You will show you what to expect, how to think and what to do when launching your own venture. Making your idea happen is possible - and it will be one of the most inspiring and energizing experiences of your life. What are you waiting for? 'A wonderfully inspirational book that will help unleash your ideas on the world' Michael Acton Smith, creator of Moshi Monsters 'Every great business starts with an idea . . . this book will help you find yours' Richard Reed, co-founder Innocent Drinks 'It seems to me that many could-be creators simply lack support in their lives, someone genuine who listens to their ideas and pushes boundaries to make it all seem possible. Alex and Martin must recognize this, too, because their book is a generous offer of encouragement and spirit, a drum beat that stirred my creative confidence' Zach Klein, co-founder of Vimeo

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Penguin UK

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0241971403

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9780241971406

Winston S. Churchill: The Prophet of Truth, 1922–1939

By: Martin Gilbert

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Winston S. Churchill: The Prophet of Truth, 1922–1939

By: Martin Gilbert

The “important and engrossing” fifth volume of the official Churchill biography chronicles his visionary leadership in the tense years approaching WWII (Foreign Affairs). This acclaimed biographical masterpiece opens with Winston S. Churchill’s return to Conservatism and to the cabinet in 1924. The narrative unfolds into a vivid and intimate picture of his public life as well as his private world at Chartwell between the wars. With ample access to Churchill’s private papers, Martin Gilbert strips away decades of accumulated myth and innuendo, showing the stateman’s true position on India, his precise role (and private thoughts) during the abdication of Edward VIII, his attitude toward Mussolini, and his profound fears for the future of European democracy. Even before Hitler came to power in Germany, Churchill saw the dangers of a Nazi victory. And despite the unpopularity of his views in official circles, he persevered for six years in sounding the alarm against fascism. This book reveals for the first time the extent senior civil servants, and even serving officers of high rank, came to Churchill with secret information, having despaired at the magnitude of official lethargy and obstruction. Within the Air Ministry, the Foreign Office, and the Intelligence Services, individuals felt drawn to provide Churchill with full disclosures of Britain’s defense weakness, keeping him informed of day-to-day developments from 1934 until the outbreak of war. People of all parties and in all walks of life recognized Churchill’s unique qualities and demanded his inclusion in the government, believing he alone could give a divided nation guidance and inspiration. “A milestone, a monument, a magisterial achievement . . . rightly regarded as the most comprehensive life ever written of any age.” —Andrew Roberts, historian and author of The Storm of War “The most scholarly study of Churchill in war and peace ever written.” —Herbert Mitgang, The New York Times

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Rosetta Books

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ISBN 10

0795344600

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9780795344602

Secret Chambers

The inside story of cells and complex life

By: Martin Brasier

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Secret Chambers

The inside story of cells and complex life

By: Martin Brasier

In the follow up to Darwin's Lost World, Martin Brasier introduces the quest for the missing history of life and the cell. Through a series of journeys it emerges that the modern plant cell is one of the most deeply puzzling and unlikely steps in the whole history of life. Decoding this puzzle is a great adventure that has mainly taken place over the last half century. Brasier puts the big questions into context through lively descriptions of his explorations around the world, from the Caribbean Sea and the Egyptian pyramids, to the shores of the great lakes in Canada, and to the reefs and deserts of Australia. Covering the period from 1 to 2 billion years ago - a period he once dubbed 'the boring billion' - he demonstrates how it in fact involved great evolutionary potential with the formation of the complex (eukaryotic) cell. Without this cell there would be nothing on Earth today except bacteria, and the formation of this cell was a fundamental turning point in the history of life on Earth. Weaving together several threads, Brasier emphasizes the importance of single-celled forms to marine ecosystems; symbiosis and coral reefs; and the architecture and beauty of single-celled Foraminifera and what they tell us about evolution. From a master storyteller comes a vivid description of the earliest biological forms and a set of fascinating tales of travels and research.

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OUP Oxford

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0191633747

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9780191633744

Top Stocks 2014

A Sharebuyer's Guide to Leading Australian Companies

By: Martin Roth

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Top Stocks 2014

A Sharebuyer's Guide to Leading Australian Companies

By: Martin Roth

Australia's best-selling sharemarket book in a commemorative 20th edition '. . . one of the best sources of information for sharemarket investors. Professional investors and occasional dabblers alike will find this volume extremely useful.' Derek Parker, The Australian 'Martin Roth's guide has built a reputation as the essential independent reference for Australian sharebuyers.' Wealth Creator Top Stocks has become a must-read annual for Australian investors with over 130000 copies sold since the first edition was published in 1995. For two decades renowned financial journalist Martin Roth has provided readers with his tried-and-tested analysis of the best public companies in Australia, featuring clear, objective information on company performance and overall outlook. Praised by readers for its trademark easy-to-read format and ability to cut through the hype, Top Stocks commemorates its 20th edition in 2014 with bonus material and a review of the Australian sharemarket over the past 19 editions. Inside, you'll find: individual, unbiased analysis of the latest results from 98 of Australia's leading companies using Martin's proven criteria, with a focus on profitability, dividends and debt levels comparative sales and profits data, as well as in-depth ratio analysis comprehensive research on each company's overall outlook and tables ranking all companies according to financial data a showcase of the previous 19 editions of Top Stocks including company listings, a spotlight on key events over the past two decades and reflections from investors. Celebrate trustworthy advice and successful investing with this annual bestseller, now in its 20th edition.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118621794

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9781118621790

He's Behind You

Eleven Gay Pantomimes

By: Jon Bradfield,Martin Hooper

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He's Behind You

Eleven Gay Pantomimes

By: Jon Bradfield,Martin Hooper

Screamingly funny, utterly filthy and unexpectedly moving" – Mark Gatiss "Jon and Martin's pantomimes have huge heart. I haven't missed one for years" – Matthew Todd Above The Stag Theatre's adult pantomimes are a London institution, selling out every year. Celebrating a decade of laughter, He's Behind You! makes these acclaimed theatre scripts available for the first time, placing queer characters front and centre in popular fairytales, myths and legends. Reimagined versions of Cinderella, Pinocchio, Beauty and the Beast, Treasure Island, Jack and the Beanstalk and more combine wit, wonder and social satire with the best traditions of the great British panto.

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Grosvenor House Publishing

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1839753706

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9781839753701

William Burrell

A Collector's Life

By: Martin Bellamy,Isobel MacDonald

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William Burrell

A Collector's Life

By: Martin Bellamy,Isobel MacDonald

In 1944, Glasgow received one of the greatest gifts ever made to any city in the world: a collection of over 6,000 artworks of many types spanning centuries and civilisations. The benefactors were Glasgow-born shipping magnate Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell. Burrell's business success him to amass an extraordinary collection, which he housed in the family home at Hutton Castle in the Scottish borders. When he decided to leave the collection to the nation, he considered donating it to London-based galleries before deciding on Glasgow Corporation, together with the residue of his estate to provide a suitable building. It was many years before the right location was found, and The Burrell Collection finally opened in 1983. This new biography is based on recent research, full access to the Burrell archive and in-depth knowledge of the collection. Sir William was a complicated and private man who shunned publicity, adored his wife, but had a tumultuous relationship with his daughter. In politics Conservative, he campaigned for better housing conditions as long as this didn't cause further expense to the taxpayer. The authors take a candid and considered view of who William Burrell the man was, what sparked his passion for collecting, and what his gift continues to mean to the city.

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Birlinn Ltd

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1788854918

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9781788854917

Game Changers

How Dark Money and Super PACs Are Transforming U.S. Campaigns

By: Henrik M. Schatzinger,Steven E. Martin

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Game Changers

How Dark Money and Super PACs Are Transforming U.S. Campaigns

By: Henrik M. Schatzinger,Steven E. Martin

The first book of its kind to provide an accessible overview of the changes Citizens United brought to political campaigns and political representation, it combines rigorous academic research with many examples of ongoing trends from the campaign trail. Even though campaign finance involves complex legal issues, the book is set up to be engaging for both students of political campaigns and American politics, as well as civically engaged citizens who want to learn more about outside groups and their impact on campaigns and public policy. The book makes the case that Super PACs and dark money groups qualify as game changers of political campaigns not only because of what these groups can do independently from candidates and their increasing ability to match or even exceed candidates’ financial resources, but because their actions influence the political incentives and strategies of candidates and political parties. We also point out evidence that those changes go beyond campaigns—they affect how legislators represent their constituents; how donors put pressure on lawmakers to adopt certain legislation after outside groups supported them; how the regulatory environment can benefit donors as a result of actions taken by federal agencies to repeal or dismantle existing laws; and how extreme positions by politicians can be incentivized and progress stalled when megadonors and outside groups reward political ideologues. Our hope is that this text inspires readers to draw their own conclusions about the effects the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has had and continues to have on the inner workings of American democracy. Some may even feel moved to take action that will empower ordinary citizens who want to have more of a voice in the democratic process. Given the high stakes associated with elections and the political changes they can bring due to the highly polarized political environment we live in, we believe that this book will add value to not only courses focusing on campaigns, elections, interest groups, and political communication, but also other courses such as introductory American Government courses.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538136198

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9781538136195

Glasgow: 1830 to 1912

By: Thomas Martin Devine

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Glasgow: 1830 to 1912

By: Thomas Martin Devine

Covering the period of political reform at the beginning of the 1830s to the great expansion of the city's boundaries in 1912, it examines the adjustments which had to be made to cope with some of the fastest urban growth in Europe. Particular attention is paid to the people, institutions and power structures as Glasgow's intricate class profile is unravelled and the pivotal role of politics and government is fully explored.

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Manchester University Press

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0719036925

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9780719036927

The Churchill War Papers

By: Winston Churchill,Martin Gilbert

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The Churchill War Papers

By: Winston Churchill,Martin Gilbert

The much-anticipated third volume of Churchill's fascinating papers.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393019594

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9780393019599

Moving Los Angeles

Short-Term Policy Options for Improving Transportation

By: Paul Sorensen,Martin Wachs,Endy Y. Min,Aaron Kofner,Liisa Ecola

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Moving Los Angeles

Short-Term Policy Options for Improving Transportation

By: Paul Sorensen,Martin Wachs,Endy Y. Min,Aaron Kofner,Liisa Ecola

Los Angeles has the worst traffic congestion in the country. Excessive traffic congestion detracts from quality of life, is economically wasteful and environmentally damaging, and exacerbates social-justice concerns. The authors of this book recommend strategies for reducing congestion in Los Angeles County that could be implemented and produce significant improvements within about five years.

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Rand Corporation

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0833046462

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9780833046468

Syria

By: Martin Mulloy

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Syria

By: Martin Mulloy

Explores the people, history, culture, land, climate, and economy of Syria, a battleground of empires and a country still in the early stages of independence.

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Facts On File

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0791049833

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9780791049839

Let's Visit Syria

By: Martin Mulloy

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Let's Visit Syria

By: Martin Mulloy

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, culture and people of the Mid-East country of Syria.

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0333455118

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9780333455111

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The Ministry of Common Sense

The Ministry of Common Sense

Wanted!

Wanted!

Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting

Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting

The Idea in You

The Idea in You

Winston S. Churchill: The Prophet of Truth, 1922–1939

Winston S. Churchill: The Prophet of Truth, 1922–1939

Secret Chambers

Secret Chambers

Top Stocks 2014

Top Stocks 2014

He's Behind You

He's Behind You

William Burrell

William Burrell

Game Changers

Game Changers

Glasgow: 1830 to 1912

Glasgow: 1830 to 1912

The Churchill War Papers

The Churchill War Papers

Moving Los Angeles

Moving Los Angeles

Syria

Syria

Let's Visit Syria

Let's Visit Syria

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