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Political Crisis/fiscal Crisis

The Collapse and Revival of New York City

By: Martin Shefter

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Political Crisis/fiscal Crisis

The Collapse and Revival of New York City

By: Martin Shefter

This study examines the factors that caused New York City's financial crisis in 1975 and demonstrates how these manifestations of newly evolved political alliances and systems continue to undermine the city's financial stability. It shows how these problems, which are enduring features of the city's political system, are not unique to New York but a threat to the financial stability of most major American cities. The volume won the American Political Science Association's Award for the Best Book on Urban Policy.

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Columbia University Press

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0231079435

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9780231079433

Cooper and the Detective

By: Carlene Martin

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Cooper and the Detective

By: Carlene Martin

What are your names? Nelson and Jackson we're here to discuss your husband Cassandra. Standing by the kitchen, still holding the broom her eyes jumped when Marvis touched her shoulder as she was holding the mop. "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. What's going on? Who are those goons?" Cassandra stated, "Is that what they are?" We can't leave her alone with those two we need to get ahold of Cooper and your husband. We need to find out what they want here and make sure Ginny is safe. She looked at the mop and Cassandra's broom. Marvis touched her mop to the broom. "Are you with me?" Cassandra understanding smiled "Damn straight, let's go, but be quiet and don't let them see us yet" Marvis nodded. The two of them armed with a mop and a broom snuck over by the stairs and hid against the wall by the dining room as Virginia spotted them and said, "Tell your boss, I said no thanks you know where the door is." Marvis responded "Call 911 let's get the cops here.

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Page Publishing Inc

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1662459246

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9781662459245

Annihilate the Sisterhood

By: Martin J. Lee

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Annihilate the Sisterhood

By: Martin J. Lee

About the Author Martin J. Lee, raised in Brooklyn, NY, grew up as an orphan. Martin spent some of his youth playing basketball in Philadelphia, Pa, before earning a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh. He has a B.A. degree in English Literature from Lincoln University. A single father raising his son and daughter, Martin worked one on one with court-adjudicated wayward youths as a mentor for fifteen years. This is Mr. Lee's 4th Novel.

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Dorrance Publishing

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9798889256670

Clinical Neuroembryology

Development and Developmental Disorders of the Human Central Nervous System

By: Hans J. ten Donkelaar,Martin Lammens,Akira Hori

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Clinical Neuroembryology

Development and Developmental Disorders of the Human Central Nervous System

By: Hans J. ten Donkelaar,Martin Lammens,Akira Hori

Progress in developmental neurobiology and advances in (neuro) genetics have been spectacular. The high resolution of modern imaging techniques applicable to developmental disorders of the human brain and spinal cord have created a novel insight into the developmental history of the central nervous system (CNS). This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the human CNS in the context of its many developmental disorders. It provides a unique combination of data from human embryology, animal research and developmental neuropathology, and there are more than 400 figures in over a hundred separate illustrations.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540346597

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9783540346593

Fresh Kills

A History of Consuming and Discarding in New York City

By: Martin V. Melosi

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Fresh Kills

A History of Consuming and Discarding in New York City

By: Martin V. Melosi

Fresh Kills—a monumental 2,200-acre site on Staten Island—was once the world’s largest landfill. From 1948 to 2001, it was the main receptacle for New York City’s refuse. After the 9/11 attacks, it reopened briefly to receive human remains and rubble from the destroyed Twin Towers, turning a notorious disposal site into a cemetery. Today, a mammoth reclamation project is transforming the landfill site, constructing an expansive park three times the size of Central Park. Martin V. Melosi provides a comprehensive chronicle of Fresh Kills that offers new insights into the growth and development of New York City and the relationship among consumption, waste, and disposal. He traces the metamorphoses of the landscape, following it from salt marsh to landfill to cemetery and looks ahead to the future park. By centering the problem of solid-waste disposal, Melosi highlights the unwanted consequences of mass consumption. He presents the Fresh Kills space as an embodiment of massive waste, linking consumption to the continuing presence of its discards. Melosi also uses the landfill as a lens for understanding Staten Island’s history and its relationship with greater New York City. The first book on the history of the iconic landfill, Fresh Kills unites environmental, political, and cultural history to offer a reflection on material culture, consumer practices, and perceptions of value and worthlessness.

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Columbia University Press

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0231548354

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9780231548359

Geomorphology of Upland Peat

Erosion, Form and Landscape Change

By: Martin Evans,Jeff Warburton

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Geomorphology of Upland Peat

Erosion, Form and Landscape Change

By: Martin Evans,Jeff Warburton

The Geomorphology of Upland Peat offers a detailed synthesis of existing literature on peat erosion, incorporating new research ideas and data from two leading experts in the field. Presents the most detailed and current work to date Written in a style that is both intelligent and accessible Fully illustrated with original drawings and photographs Relevant and information for a broad audience working on organic sediments in various environments

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John Wiley & Sons

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1444391690

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9781444391695

I Know It's Over

By: C. K. Kelly Martin

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I Know It's Over

By: C. K. Kelly Martin

PURE. UNPLANNED. PERFECT. Those were Nick’s summer plans before Sasha stepped into the picture. With the collateral damage from his parents’ divorce still settling and Dani (his girl of the moment) up for nearly anything, complications are the last thing he needs. All that changes, though, when Nick runs into Sasha at the beach in July. Suddenly he’s neck-deep in a relationship and surprised to find he doesn’t mind in the least. But Nick’s world shifts again when Sasha breaks up with him. Then, weeks later, while Nick’s still reeling from the breakup, she turns up at his doorstep and tells him she’s pregnant. Nick finds himself struggling once more to understand the girl he can’t stop caring for, the girl who insists that it’s still over. From the Hardcover edition.

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Random House Books for Young Readers

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0375892346

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9780375892349

The Death of Old Man Rice

A True Story of Criminal Justice in America

By: Martin L Friedland

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The Death of Old Man Rice

A True Story of Criminal Justice in America

By: Martin L Friedland

The Story of One of the Most Remarkable Trials in All History! Sensational trials--the Menendez brothers, the Rodney King case, the Preppie Murder--are not unique to the age of television. The year 1900 saw one of the most dramatic criminal trials in American history, described by one newspaper at the time as America's most remarkable murder case. When William Marsh Rice, the founder of Rice University, was found dead in the New York City quarters he shared with his only servant, suspicion immediately fell on Albert Patrick, a young lawyer. Rice, whose fortune was pledged to Rice Institute (later Rice University), had, it seemed, been killed by chloroform poisoning and his will forged to give Patrick his vast estate. Patrick was immediately arrested and, in a spectacular trial, tried for first-degree murder, a crime then punishable by execution. In this combination murder mystery and murder history, Martin Friedland recounts the events leading up to the trial and the case as it played itself out in court. Skillfully guiding the reader through the trial and its outcome, Friedland sheds new light on the events, casting doubt on what, at first glance, seems an ironclad case. Provocatively illustrated with over 60 photographs that capture the circumstances of the trial and the mood of New York City at the turn of the century, The Death of Old Man Rice is not only a gripping tale of murder and intrigue, but a timely window onto many aspects of criminal justice in America. Touching on issues of great contemporary relevance-- such as the influence of the popular press; the purchase of expert witnesses; the problems of multiple appeals; the inadequacy of penal institutions; and the advantages of wealth--Friedland combines scholarship with suspense in his trademark who done it style. A murder mystery, a historical study, and a fascinating window into the world of forensic science, The Death of Old Man Rice is that rare book that can engage any reader.

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NYU Press

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0814726593

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9780814726594

Political Parties and the State

The American Historical Experience

By: Martin Shefter

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Political Parties and the State

The American Historical Experience

By: Martin Shefter

This book collects a number of Martin Shefter's most important articles on political parties. They address three questions: Under what conditions will strong party organizations emerge? What influences the character of parties--in particular, their reliance on patronage? In what circumstances will the parties that formerly dominated politics in a nation or city come under attack? Shefter's work exemplifies the "new institutionalism" in political science, arguing that the reliance of parties on patronage is a function not so much of mass political culture as of their relationship with public bureaucracies. The book's opening chapters analyze the circumstances conducive to the emergence of strong political parties and the changing balance between parties and bureaucracies in Europe and America. The middle chapters discuss the organization and exclusion of the American working classes by machine and reform regimes. The book concludes by examining party organizations as instruments of political control in the largest American city, New York.

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Princeton University Press

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1400821223

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9781400821228

Tourism in the Mountain South

A Double-edged Sword

By: C. Brenden Martin

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Tourism in the Mountain South

A Double-edged Sword

By: C. Brenden Martin

C. Brenden Martin examines tourism in the context of the transformation of transportation networks, urban and rural community development, and the changing role of government in regulating tourism. Martin illustrates how tourism represents a double-edged sword, cutting both ways in its impact on the region. It is a transformative force that has accelerated the modernization of the Mountain South in many ways, and yet tourism has also provided the main economic rationale for the region's cultural, historical, and environmental preservation movements."--BOOK JACKET.

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Univ. of Tennessee Press

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1572335750

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Politics, Journalism, and The Way Things Were

My Life at The Times, The Hill, and Politico

By: Martin Tolchin

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Politics, Journalism, and The Way Things Were

My Life at The Times, The Hill, and Politico

By: Martin Tolchin

In this book, Martin Tolchin describes his journey from New York Times copy boy to White House correspondent, and as founder of The Hill and co-founder of Politico. He tells of the talented and eccentric colleagues he encountered en route, and the conflicts and tensions that beset him during his 40-year news career. Along the way, he tracks the evolution of political journalism from mostly all-male, smoke-filled newsrooms to the high-tech world of the 24/7 news cycle. As a local reporter in New York City, Tolchin saw his articles change public policy and re-direct millions of dollars in public funds. Nationally, Tolchin reported on some of the country’s most important political leaders, including Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, and Tip O’Neill, among many others. As a Washington correspondent he was involved in Iran Contra, the Anita Hill hearings on the nomination of Justice Clarence Thomas, and Washington’s response to the New York City financial crisis. Mr. Tolchin writes with extraordinary candor and optimism. His story is one that will inform and inspire students, scholars, and general readers in an era in which fake news has sometimes overtaken legitimate reporting. He believes in the power of a free press to guard and guide free people.

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Routledge

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1000739929

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9781000739923

Death Before Glory

The British Soldier in the West Indies in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815

By: Martin Howard

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Death Before Glory

The British Soldier in the West Indies in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815

By: Martin Howard

Death Before Glory! is a highly readable, thoroughly researched and comprehensive study of the British army's campaigns in the West Indies during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic period and of the extraordinary experiences of the soldiers who served there. Rich in sugar, cotton, coffee and slaves, the region was a key to British prosperity and it was perhaps even more important to her greatest enemy Ð France. Yet, until now, the history of this vital theatre of the Napoleonic Wars has been seriously neglected. Not only does Martin Howard describe, in graphic detail, the entirety of the British campaigns in the region between 1793 and 1815, he also focuses on the human experience of the men Ð the climate and living conditions, the rations and diet, military discipline and training, the treatment of the wounded and the impact of disease. Martin Howard's thoroughgoing and original work is the essential account of this fascinating but often overlooked aspect of the history of the British army and the Napoleonic Wars.

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Pen and Sword

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1781593418

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9781781593417

Case Studies in Adapted Physical Education

Empowering Critical Thinking

By: Samuel Hodge,Nathan Murata,Martin Block,Lauren Lieberman

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Case Studies in Adapted Physical Education

Empowering Critical Thinking

By: Samuel Hodge,Nathan Murata,Martin Block,Lauren Lieberman

Covering self-contained adapted physical education classes, general physical education programs, and youth sports and community recreation, this book presents a series of case studies of teaching individuals of varied ability and disability in physical activity settings. Outlining realistic scenarios, it encourages an interactive, problem-solving teaching and learning style and the development of critical thinking skills. Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, the book covers a wide range of different professional issues, themes, disabilities, and conditions, from assessment and behavior management processes to working with students with intellectual disabilities, motor difficulties, chronic illness, or obesity. Each case study includes questions that challenge the reader to reflect on the practical issues involved and how to build inclusive teaching strategies. This book is valuable reading for all physical education students, teacher candidates, and novice and experienced teachers looking to deepen their understanding of adapted physical education and to improve their professional practice. It is an essential companion to any adapted physical education or physical activity course.

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Routledge

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1000747360

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9781000747362

Pediatric Nursing Test Success

An Unfolding Case Study Review

By: Susan Parnell Scholtz, PhD, RN,Vicki Martin, MSN, RN,Frances H. Cornelius, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE

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Pediatric Nursing Test Success

An Unfolding Case Study Review

By: Susan Parnell Scholtz, PhD, RN,Vicki Martin, MSN, RN,Frances H. Cornelius, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE

This novel resource for course content review of pediatric nursing and NCLEX-RN preparation features a potent learning technique, the use of unfolding case studies to enhance critical thinking skills and enable students to think like a practicing nurse. Covering both basic and advanced nursing concepts of caring for children and families, this format embeds required content into compelling, real-life scenarios that evolve over time. These unfolding case studies are of particular value because they closely mimic real-life situations in nursing and provide situational mental models that assist students with problem-solving and critical thinking techniques. All content areas required for NCLEX-RN success are interwoven in an enjoyable format that dispels the drudgery of straightforward memorization. A variety of NCLEX-style questions are used throughout the book to familiarize students with the exam format and to help them assess their own learning. The book includes engaging eResources for enriched learning experiences. It will also be of value to faculty as a make-up guide for students who miss clinical hours, and as a reference for scenarios with standardized patients or role-play situations. Key Features: Uses unique unfolding case study method that embeds basic and advanced pediatric nursing care concepts Promotes active learning and knowledge retention Helps to foster problem-solving and critical thinking techniques Provides all types of NCLEX-style questions for exam preparation Includes eResources throughout for enhanced learning opportunities

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Springer Publishing Company

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0826171370

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9780826171375

Vis Major

Railroad Men, an ‘Act of God’—White Death at Wellington

By: Martin Burwash

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Vis Major

Railroad Men, an ‘Act of God’—White Death at Wellington

By: Martin Burwash

At 1:43 a.m., March 1, 1910, a wall of snow descended on two Great Northern Railway trains stalled in the town of Wellington, Washington. Ninety-six people died in a single moment. To this day, the Wellington Slide remains North Americas worst avalanche disaster. Although other accounts of this monumental event exist, none are told entirely from the perspective of the railroad men who battled the week-long blizzard leading up to the tragedy. Vis Major gives voice to those men. With vivid imagery and evocative prose, historian Martin Burwash brings railroaders from Cascade Division Superintendent James ONeill to brakeman Anthony John Dougherty to brilliant life. Relive the crucial moments where men worked feverishly to clear the snow-clogged line over Washingtons Stevens Pass and intimately feel the fatigue, frustration, and misery of working hours upon hours in the harsh winter weather or aboard steaming rotary snow plows. Expertly blending historical fact with railroad knowledge, Burwash delivers an amazing fictional account of this incredible, but often overlooked true event and simultaneously reveals the courage and fortitude of the human spirit.

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iUniverse

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144016178X

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9781440161780

Iris Murdoch

A Literary Life

By: P. Martin,Anne Rowe

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Iris Murdoch

A Literary Life

By: P. Martin,Anne Rowe

This largely chronological study of Iris Murdoch's literary life begins with her fledgling publications at Badminton School and Oxford, and her Irish heritage. It moves through the novels of the next four decades and concludes with an account of the biographical, critical and media attention given to her life and work since her death in 1999.

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Springer

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0230282962

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9780230282964

Tell Me I'm An Artist

By: Chelsea Martin

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Tell Me I'm An Artist

By: Chelsea Martin

Portrait of the artist as a broke and brilliant, hungry and funny young woman" (Lynn Steger Strong, author of Want), this hilarious and incisive coming-of-age novel about an art student from a poor family struggling to find her place in a new social class of rich, well-connected peers is perfect for fans of Elif Batuman’s The Idiot and Weike Wang’s Chemistry At her San Francisco art school, Joey enrolls in a film elective that requires her to complete what seems like a straightforward assignment: create a self-portrait. Joey inexplicably decides to remake Wes Anderson’s Rushmore despite having never seen the movie. As Tell Me I’m An Artist unfolds over the course of the semester, the assignment hangs over her as she struggles to exist in a well-heeled world that is hugely different from any she has known. Miles away, Joey’s sister goes missing, leaving her toddler with their mother, who in turn suggests that Joey might be the selfish one for pursuing her dreams. Meanwhile, her only friend at school, the enigmatic Suz, makes meaningful, appealing art, a product of Suz's own singular drive and talent as well as decades of careful nurturing by wealthy, sophisticated parents. A masterful novel from an author known for her candid and searching prose, Tell Me I’m An Artist examines the invisible divide created by class and privilege, ruminates on the shame that follows choosing a path that has not been laid out for you, and interrogates what makes someone an artist at all.

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Catapult

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1593767579

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9781593767570

Possession of a Highlander

By: Madeline Martin

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Possession of a Highlander

By: Madeline Martin

“Readers will greatly admire Martin's ability to capture their attention with the combined allure of romance and the swift-moving elements of suspense.”—Publishers Weekly Brianna Lindsay’s grip on the inheritance that is rightly hers hangs by a thread. If the town finds out her father has died, Brianna will be forced into marriage with her loathsome cousin, Lord Robert, and will lose all of Edzell Castle and its lands. To protect her home, she’ll have to trust a complete stranger, a brooding Highland barbarian who sweeps into Edzell with a small retinue and insists on replacing her Captain of the Guard. He proves his worth by defeating her men, and she has no choice but to accept his offer. Though his motives are suspect, Colin MacKinnon has nobility in his blood and good intentions in coming to Edzell. He seeks his own kingdom, one to rival his father’s, and sets out to conquer Brianna in the best way he knows how—with seduction. Brianna never realized that of all the wealth she protects, the one thing she has left completely vulnerable is her heart. Colin never realized that of everything he stands to achieve, he might have to face the unexpected pain of loss. Together, they must navigate a treacherous world of spies and intrigue, of legacy and fidelity, of love and betrayal, to find what is truly worth possessing.

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375

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Diversion Books

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1626817081

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9781626817081

Gnostics

The First Christian Heretics

By: Sean Martin

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Gnostics

The First Christian Heretics

By: Sean Martin

Gnosticism is the name given to various religious schools that proliferated in the first centuries after Christ, nearly becoming the dominant form of Christianity, but was eventually branded as heretical by the emerging Christian church. The long and diverse history of Gnosticism is recounted here, as well as reasons for its continued relevance today. Although some Gnostic beliefs are close to mainstream Christianity, others examined here include that the world is imperfect because it was created by an evil god who was constantly at war with the true, good God; that Christ and Satan were brothers; that reincarnation exists; and that women are the equal of men. Also covered is the influence Gnostics had on the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, psychologist Carl Jung, the Existentialists, the New Age movement, and writers as diverse as William Blake, W. B. Yeats, Albert Camus, and Philip K. Dick.

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Oldacastle Books

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1842436945

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The Koala

Natural History, Conservation and Management

By: Roger Martin,Kathrine Ann Handasyde

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The Koala

Natural History, Conservation and Management

By: Roger Martin,Kathrine Ann Handasyde

Rev. ed. of: The koala / Anthony Lee and Roger Martin. 1988.

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UNSW Press

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0868405442

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9780868405445

Managing Information Quality

Increasing the Value of Information in Knowledge-intensive Products and Processes

By: Martin J. Eppler

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Managing Information Quality

Increasing the Value of Information in Knowledge-intensive Products and Processes

By: Martin J. Eppler

The 2nd edition of this book shows how the quality of information can be improved in such knowledge-intensive processes as on-line communication, strategy, product development, or consulting. The text offers proven principles for applying information quality management to a variety of information products. Case studies show how information quality management can increase satisfaction of knowledge workers and information consumers. Includes much new material.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540322256

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9783540322252

Sacred Britain

A Guide to Places that Stir the Soul

By: Martin Symington

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Sacred Britain

A Guide to Places that Stir the Soul

By: Martin Symington

Britain is packed with places to visit that can be called 'sacred'. Many are tourist sites, such as Iona, Lindisfarne and Stonehenge. Many more are out-of-the-way pilgrimage destinations, druidic circles, holy wells or obscure islands that few people would find without this book. Some are only recognised as 'sacred' by people with a special interest: Karl Marx's tomb in Highgate cemetery or the island on Althorp where Princess Diana is buried. This book journeys from pilgrimage sites with tombs of martyrs and scenes of medieval miracles to the remote islands of Iona, Bardsey and Lindisfarne, as well as to modern Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic shrines. It visits pre-historic stone circles and ancient chalk hill carvings such as the phallic Cerne Abbas giant. As well as sites of myth, legend, and apparition it covers shrines to philosophers and locations revered for their connections with art, music, literature, sport and crime.

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Bradt Travel Guides

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1841623636

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9781841623634

The Bone Bodies

By: David Martin

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The Bone Bodies

By: David Martin

It was still light so I decided to venture out into the garden. I had never walked out of an argument before, and certainly not one at such an early stage. I think we were both quite pig headed, and my pride had taken an instant punch to the kidney. I didnt expect Rachel to follow me outside, and I certainly didnt want her to. I had slighted her suggestion, and she had taken it badly. I knew I should have stayed, talked it through and made her see my side of things. I should have told her that I would do this film, and if the future didnt work out as I hoped then I would consider her proposal. Hell, as an accountant she would set the business up for me and keep all the books. All I would have to do was do up shitty old houses. Most of it was all cosmetic anyway, a lick of paint here, a new carpet there, a few light fittings and stuff. All done on the cheap, supermarket goods made to look expensive. People would pay more for the houses giving me more profit. Once they moved in they could take all my crappy fittings out if they wanted to, it wouldnt bother me in the slightest. I had the skill for it, and that was one of the most important factors in her proposal. The one thing I didnt have just now was the will to do it, and that made one bitch of a difference. I walked down the path at the front of the house. I marvelled at my own work as I passed by, the grass was neatly cut, and was growing in neat strips, making it look like a professionally cut soccer pitch or tennis court. The gravel driveway was well laid and even. There were a couple of stone sculptures at either end of the drive. In fact they werent stone at all, but a kind of outdoor material made to look like stone. They were weighted down with sand and looked pretty authentic. I figured that if my movie was a success and I got other roles soon I would invest in some real stone ones. I wandered right down to the end of the drive, where our land meets the main road. When I say main road, I dont mean a major carriageway, it was actually a B-road which led towards the M1. There wasnt a lot of traffic around at the best of times, although tonight was unusually silent. I couldnt even hear the usual dull and distant roar of the traffic from the motorway as a thousand souls passed in the near vicinity of my life. Tonight there seemed to be nobody about, not even in the distance. It was just the night for a perfect murder. Why that thought entered my head I was unsure, it just suddenly popped in there and refused to budge. It was disturbing that I should have such an idea so easy, but there it was. I could kill Rachel, and then there would be no reason why I couldnt do whatever I wanted. I could act forever, I could paint houses forever, whatever the fuck I wanted to do. With her out of the way there would be nothing to stop me except my own ambition. I couldnt quite believe I was having these thoughts. I know that everyone is prone to the occasional lapse in normal behaviour, but it usually passes in a moment or two. It also leads to intense remorse that the thought ever occurred. Not in this case though. The thought of digging a grave right here and now, and luring Rachel here, throwing her into the newly dug hole and covering it with earth. She would scream for a while, but there would be nobody to hear her. I would keep filling the hole with earth, and then the screaming would stop. She would be gone forever. I would report her missing, and she would never be found. I would be looked at with sympathy, and my career would skyrocket because of it. I would be the hero who came back from the brink to relaunch a successful acting career. I would marry a supermodel, but not before a string of torrid but highly sexually charged relationships had taken place. I had a peculiar sensation of dj vu, as if this wasnt exactly a new thought, or indeed a new experience for me. I did

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1477140123

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9781477140123

Main Street Movies

The History of Local Film in the United States

By: Martin L. Johnson

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Main Street Movies

The History of Local Film in the United States

By: Martin L. Johnson

See yourself in the movies!" Prior to the advent of the home movie camera and the ubiquitousness of the camera phone, there was the local film. This cultural phenomenon, produced across the country from the 1890s to the 1950s, gave ordinary people a chance to be on the silver screen without leaving their hometowns. Through these movies, residents could see themselves in the same theaters where they saw major Hollywood motion pictures. Traveling filmmakers plied their trade in small towns and cities, where these films were received by locals as being part of the larger cinema experience. With access to the rare film clips under discussion, Main Street Movies documents the diversity and longevity of local film production and examines how itinerant filmmakers responded to industry changes to keep sponsors and audiences satisfied. From town pride films in the 1910s to Hollywood knockoffs in the 1930s, local films captured not just images of local people and places but also ideas about the function and meaning of cinema that continue to resonate today.

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0253032547

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Top Stocks 2024

A Sharebuyer's Guide to Leading Australian Companies

By: Martin Roth

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Top Stocks 2024

A Sharebuyer's Guide to Leading Australian Companies

By: Martin Roth

Australia’s bestselling guide for smart investing in the sharemarket When it's time to invest your earnings, you need accurate and trusted guidance that will weather cycles, outlive fads, and stand the test of time. In this 30th anniversary edition of definitive bestseller Top Stocks, market expert Martin Roth gives you the essential knowledge you need to grow your portfolio and profits. An invaluable resource for novices and professionals alike, Top Stocks 2024 shares the clear, objective information and tried-and-tested techniques you need to make right picks — and get more for your money. You'll learn how to use selection criteria and rigorous analysis to form a clear picture of the best — low-risk, long-term value — public companies to buy into. You'll see beyond the hype, the pricing, and the punditry. And you’ll become an expert at evaluating the best of the Australian sharemarket, using concrete factors like profitability, debt levels, and dividends. Detailed, unbiased analysis of the latest results from top Australian companies Comparative sales and profits data as well as in-depth ratio analysis Tables that rank all companies according to financial data Comprehensive research exploring each company's overall outlook With numerous charts and tables that provide easy reference to essential company data points, Top Stocks 2024 is the jargon-free, up-to-date, go-to guide you need to make wise decisions for your wealth.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1394188676

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PINSTRIPE PATRONAGE

By: Martin Tolchin,Susan J. Tolchin

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PINSTRIPE PATRONAGE

By: Martin Tolchin,Susan J. Tolchin

Political patronage - awarding discretionary favors in exchange for political support - is alive and well in 21st century America. This book examines the little understood patronage system, showing how it is used by 'pinstripe' elites to subvert the democratic process. 'Pinstripe patronage' thrives on the billions of dollars distributed by government for the privatisation of public services. Martin and Susan Tolchin introduce us to government grants specified for the use of an individual, corporation, or community and 'hybrid agencies', with high salaries for top executives and board members. In return for this corporate welfare pinstipe partons giving politicians the ever-increasing funds needed to conduct their political campaigns. As budget cuts begin to bite, the authors argue that it is time to clamp down on the corrupt practice of pinstripe patronage.

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