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The Science of Serendipity

How to Unlock the Promise of Innovation

By: Matt Kingdon

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The Science of Serendipity

How to Unlock the Promise of Innovation

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Innovation. The word might make you think of Silicon Valley. But innovation isn’t the sole province of start-ups. They didn’t invent it, and they’re not always the ones from which we can best learn. As Matt Kingdon argues in The Science of Serendipity, it’s corporate innovators battling within large, established organisations who are the field’s real heroes. Tapping into 20 years of experience on the front lines of innovation—bringing new products and services to market and helping organisations become more creative—Kingdon dissects the ways in which corporations are continually reborn. He looks at the anatomy of innovation, asking: How do time-pressed executives go about taking risks? How do they prepare to see—and seize—opportunity? And how do you place humans, with all of their fears and foibles, at the heart of commercial success? In a conversational, jargon-free style built on a practitioner’s observations and anecdotes, The Science of Serendipity traces the dilemmas that executives in a wide variety of firms face. It details the steps taken to overcome the issues and get great ideas across the finish line. If you’re looking for a guide in your fight against the corporate machine, this is the business book for you. Matt Kingdon is the Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Enthusiast of What If! Innovation Partners. For 20 years, What If! has partnered with the world’s most successful, forward-looking companies—businesses such as Barclays, Four Seasons, Google, PepsiCo, Pfizer, and Virgin—to galvanise innovation and deliver impact. Its 250 inventors work across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

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1118478126

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Building State Capability

Evidence, Analysis, Action

By: Matt Andrews,Lant Pritchett,Michael J. V. Woolcock

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Building State Capability

Evidence, Analysis, Action

By: Matt Andrews,Lant Pritchett,Michael J. V. Woolcock

Governments play a major role in the development process, and constantly introduce reforms and policies to achieve developmental objectives. Many of these interventions have limited impact, however; schools get built but children don't learn, IT systems are introduced but not used, plans are written but not implemented. These achievement deficiencies reveal gaps in capabilities, and weaknesses in the process of building state capability. This book addresses these weaknesses and gaps. It starts by providing evidence of the capability shortfalls that currently exist in many countries, showing that many governments lack basic capacities even after decades of reforms and capacity building efforts. The book then analyses this evidence, identifying capability traps that hold many governments back - particularly related to isomorphic mimicry (where governments copy best practice solutions from other countries that make them look more capable even if they are not more capable) and premature load bearing (where governments adopt new mechanisms that they cannot actually make work, given weak extant capacities). The book then describes a process that governments can use to escape these capability traps. Called PDIA (problem driven iterative adaptation), this process empowers people working in governments to find and fit solutions to the problems they face. The discussion about this process is structured in a practical manner so that readers can actually apply tools and ideas to the capability challenges they face in their own contexts. These applications will help readers devise policies and reforms that have more impact than those of the past.

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Oxford University Press

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0198747489

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Early Hominin Paleoecology

By: Matt Sponheimer,Julia A. Lee-Thorp,Kaye E. Reed,Peter Ungar

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Early Hominin Paleoecology

By: Matt Sponheimer,Julia A. Lee-Thorp,Kaye E. Reed,Peter Ungar

An introduction to the multidisciplinary field of hominin paleoecology for advanced undergraduate students and beginning graduate students, Early Hominin Paleoecology offers an up?to?date review of the relevant literature, exploring new research and synthesizing old and new ideas. Recent advances in the field and the laboratory are not only improving our understanding of human evolution but are also transforming it. Given the increasing specialization of the individual fields of study in hominin paleontology, communicating research results and data is difficult, especially to a broad audience of graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and the interested public. Early Hominin Paleoecology provides a good working knowledge of the subject while also presenting a solid grounding in the sundry ways this knowledge has been constructed. The book is divided into three sections—climate and environment (with a particular focus on the latter), adaptation and behavior, and modern analogs and models—and features contributors from various fields of study, including archaeology, primatology, paleoclimatology, sedimentology, and geochemistry. Early Hominin Paleoecology is an accessible entrée into this fascinating and ever-evolving field and will be essential to any student interested in pursuing research in human paleoecology.

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University Press of Colorado

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1457181339

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Artists of the Possible

Governing Networks and American Policy Change since 1945

By: Matt Grossmann

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Artists of the Possible

Governing Networks and American Policy Change since 1945

By: Matt Grossmann

Do policymakers heed the voices of the American public or only the lobbyists in Washington? Why do they take action on health reform, but not gun control? Why does policymaking usually move slowly, and sometimes not at all? Artists of the Possible takes on these questions, analyzing sixty years of domestic policy history to provide a new understanding of what drives policymaking in all three branches of government. The results are surprising: public policy does not address the public's largest concerns. The amount of policy-and its liberal or conservative direction-emerges instead from coalition building and compromises among political elites. Elections, public opinion, and media coverage have little impact, no matter the issue area. Even changes in Washington's partisan balance and ideological divides fail to reliably produce shifts in policy direction. This data-rich, exhaustively researched work overturns our most basic assumptions about how policy is made, challenging the notion that our government is of, by, and for the people.

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Oxford University Press

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0190243325

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Grass Kings #15

By: Matt Kindt

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Grass Kings #15

By: Matt Kindt

An oversized finale as we say goodbye to the Grass Kingdom and its residents.

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Boom! Studios

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1641448253

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Explaining Local Policy Agendas

Institutions, Problems, Elections and Actors

By: Peter B. Mortensen,Matt W. Loftis,Henrik B. Seeberg

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Explaining Local Policy Agendas

Institutions, Problems, Elections and Actors

By: Peter B. Mortensen,Matt W. Loftis,Henrik B. Seeberg

Building on hundreds of thousands of systematically collected and content-coded local policy agenda observations, this book examines – theoretically and empirically - the policy agenda effects of four central aspects of any political system: the institutions that structure politics; the problems confronting the political system; the occurrence of regular and free elections; and the actors navigating the political system. Developing an explanatory model based on these four factors not only improves our understanding of the determinants of the local policy agenda but also contributes to a further integration of local government research, policy agendas research, and the broader discipline of political science. The book may be of particular interest to scholars and students of comparative politics, agenda setting, public policy, and local government.

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Springer Nature

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3030909328

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Managing Depression with CBT For Dummies

By: Brian Thomson,Matt Broadway-Horner

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Managing Depression with CBT For Dummies

By: Brian Thomson,Matt Broadway-Horner

Rise above depression with CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique, which teaches you to break free from destructive or negative behaviours and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions. This practical guide to managing depression with CBT will help you understand your depression, identify solutions to your problems, and maintain your gains and avoid relapse. Managing Depression with CBT For Dummies is a practical guide to using CBT to demolish depression by identifying and correcting negative thought patterns, recognizing the destructive power of ruminative thinking, confronting problems, and finding positive solutions. Helps you understand depression and how it develops Shows you how to correct negative thought patterns Gives you tried-and-true CBT techniques to combat your depression If you're struggling with depression, Managing Depression with CBT For Dummies gives you the tools you need to break down the barriers that prevent happiness from taking hold, and allowing you to build a positive future.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118357183

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Asymmetric Politics

Ideological Republicans and Group Interest Democrats

By: Matt Grossmann,David A. Hopkins

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Asymmetric Politics

Ideological Republicans and Group Interest Democrats

By: Matt Grossmann,David A. Hopkins

Why do Republican politicians promise to rein in government, only to face repeated rebellions from Republican voters and media critics for betraying their principles? Why do Democratic politicians propose an array of different policies to match the diversity of their supporters, only to become mired in stark demographic divisions over issue priorities? In short, why do the two parties act so differently-whether in the electorate, on the campaign trail, or in public office? Asymmetric Politics offers a comprehensive explanation: The Republican Party is the vehicle of an ideological movement while the Democratic Party is a coalition of social groups. Republican leaders prize conservatism and attract support by pledging loyalty to broad values. Democratic leaders instead seek concrete government action, appealing to voters' group identities and interests by endorsing specific policies. This fresh and comprehensive investigation reveals how Democrats and Republicans think differently about politics, rely on distinct sources of information, argue past one another, and pursue divergent goals in government. It provides a rigorous new understanding of contemporary polarization and governing dysfunction while demonstrating how longstanding features of American politics and public policy reflect our asymmetric party system.

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Oxford University Press

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0190626623

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The Smarta Way To Do Business

By Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs; Your Ultimate Guide to Starting a Business

By: Matt Thomas,Shaa Wasmund

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The Smarta Way To Do Business

By Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs; Your Ultimate Guide to Starting a Business

By: Matt Thomas,Shaa Wasmund

The definitive guide to starting and running a small business The Smarta Way to Do Business is the first definitive handbook for starting a business to bring you advice from real-world entrepreneurs who've been there, and done that. Packed with everything you need to know to start and run a successful business, straight from the UK's leading experts, this is the insider's guide YOU need to build a successful business right NOW. Featuring exclusive interviews with anyone who's anyone in the world of entrepreneurship, including Theo Paphitis, Deborah Meaden, Duncan Bannatyne, Sarah Beeny, Doug Richard, Martha Lane Fox, Caprice, Sahar Hashemi, and more, the book also brings you unique insights from Peter Jones, Mike Clare, Julie Meyer, Rachel Elnaugh and many others! Whether you're just starting out, looking to take your business to the next level or exploring how social media and emerging technologies could boost your customer sales, The Smarta Way to Do Business has the answers you're looking for.

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0857081101

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The Limits of Institutional Reform in Development

Changing Rules for Realistic Solutions

By: Matt Andrews

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The Limits of Institutional Reform in Development

Changing Rules for Realistic Solutions

By: Matt Andrews

Developing countries commonly adopt reforms to improve their governments yet they usually fail to produce more functional and effective governments. Andrews argues that reforms often fail to make governments better because they are introduced as signals to gain short-term support. These signals introduce unrealistic best practices that do not fit developing country contexts and are not considered relevant by implementing agents. The result is a set of new forms that do not function. However, there are realistic solutions emerging from institutional reforms in some developing countries. Lessons from these experiences suggest that reform limits, although challenging to adopt, can be overcome by focusing change on problem solving through an incremental process that involves multiple agents.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139619640

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The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar

Evolution's Most Unbelievable Solutions to Life's Biggest Problems

By: Matt Simon

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The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar

Evolution's Most Unbelievable Solutions to Life's Biggest Problems

By: Matt Simon

“A bizarre collection of evolution tales . . . the weirder, the better.” —Entertainment Weekly A fascinating exploration of the awe-inspiring, unsettling ingenuity of evolution from Wired writer Matt Simon, author of Plight of the Living Dead (coming soon from Penguin Books) On a barren seafloor, the pearlfish swims into the safety of a sea cucumber’s anus. To find a meal, the female bolas spider releases pheromones that mimic a female moth, luring male moths into her sticky lasso web. The Glyptapanteles wasp injects a caterpillar with her young, which feed on the victim, erupt out of it, then mind-control the poor (and somehow still living) schmuck into protecting them from predators. These are among the curious critters of The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar, a jaunt through evolution’s most unbelievable, most ingenious solutions to the problems of everyday life, from trying to get laid to finding food. Join Wired science writer Matt Simon as he introduces you to the creatures that have it figured out, the ones that joust with their mustaches or choke sharks to death with snot, all in a wild struggle to survive and, of course, find true love. Winner of the American Library Association’s Alex Award

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Penguin

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014312868X

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The Smarta Way To Do Business, Enhanced Edition

By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs; Your ultimate guide to starting a business

By: Matt Thomas,Shaa Wasmund

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The Smarta Way To Do Business, Enhanced Edition

By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs; Your ultimate guide to starting a business

By: Matt Thomas,Shaa Wasmund

The definitive guide to starting and running a small business The Smarta Way to Do Business is the first definitive handbook for starting a business to bring you advice from real-world entrepreneurs who've been there, and done that. Packed with everything you need to know to start and run a successful business, straight from the UK's leading experts, this is the insider's guide YOU need to build a successful business right NOW. Featuring exclusive video interviews with anyone who's anyone in the world of entrepreneurship, including Theo Paphitis, Deborah Meaden, Duncan Bannatyne, Sarah Beeny, Doug Richard, Martha Lane Fox, Caprice, Sahar Hashemi, and more, the book also brings you unique insights from Peter Jones, Mike Clare, Julie Meyer, Rachel Elnaugh and many others! Loaded with exclusive video interviews and expert expertise The complete start-up pack from the UK's high-profile online platform for entrepreneurs Packed with insider advice on starting your own business Whether you're just starting out, looking to take your business to the next level or exploring how social media and emerging technologies could boost your customer sales, The Smarta Way to Do Business has the answers you're looking for.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0857082108

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9780857082107

The Essential Guide To Flatsharing, 2nd Edition

For sharers, lodgers and everyone renting out a room

By: Matt Hutchinson,Rupert Hunt

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The Essential Guide To Flatsharing, 2nd Edition

For sharers, lodgers and everyone renting out a room

By: Matt Hutchinson,Rupert Hunt

Whether you're looking for a flatshare or renting out a room The Essential Guide to Flatsharing has everything you need to know. If you're: * Renting out a spare room. * All about taking in a lodger; drawing contracts; the tax and financial issues; necessary preparation; advertising your room; and much more. * Looking for a flatshare. * Where to look; how to pick the best flatmates; how to keep your flatshare harmonious; how to avoid conflicts. * Finding a new flatmate. *How to advertise; picking the right person; dealing with money.

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How To Books

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1848034997

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9781848034990

The Church: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Matt Jenson,David E. Wilhite

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The Church: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Matt Jenson,David E. Wilhite

An upper-level introduction to the Christian doctrine of the Church. This book is a rigorous comprehensive introduction to the doctrine of the Church by taking the tack of walking readers through the internal logic of ecclesiology. Rather than simply offering a compendium of perspectives on each issue that arises, the authors seek to teach and model thinking theologically, with the grain of scripture and ecclesial reflection, about the Church. The chapters are peppered with two to three excurses per chapter which consider a particularly pertinent issue that arises from the doctrine's development (e.g. the move from Jesus to the Church, schism and the rise of denominations, sacramental mediation) or contemporary concerns (e.g. the question of other religions, contemporary ecumenical questions, the emerging church). While the overall tone and content of the book articulate and invite discussion on the problematics of ecclesiology, these excurses will provide ample opportunity to examine and (where appropriate) untangle ecclesiological knots. Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers, and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0567368505

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Gunfire-graffiti

Overlooked Gun Crime in the UK

By: Matt Seiber

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Gunfire-graffiti

Overlooked Gun Crime in the UK

By: Matt Seiber

In this remarkable book, author Matt Seiber examines the phenomenon of hidden gun crime in the UK. "Gunfire-graffiti" is Seiber's term for wanton gunfire damage to roadside structures - traffic signs, notices, warning signs, and similar targets. His investigation reveals that such shootings are not juvenile pranks, but a regular activity thought to be mainly the work of determined individuals unlawfully using firearms, shotguns, handguns, and rifles - including lethal, high-velocity weapons. Emphasizing the perils of unchecked gun use in public places, he also demonstrates how the police, authorities, and media have sought to minimize or ignore the issue. Stressing the threat to public safety and the dangers involved, Seiber sets out to enquire 'Where, Who, When, and Why?' Given the criminality involved in such events and the malevolent nature of covert gun use, he questions how it is that gunfire damage is being deliberately overlooked by the authorities. Seiber's concerns are backed by academic research and the views of a leading criminal psychologist. Indeed, Gunfire-Graffiti raises fundamental questions concerning the extent to which the unlawful acquisition and use of firearms exist in the UK, the assumption being that the greater part of roadside gunfire damage is unlikely to be the work of unlicensed or other irresponsible gun users.

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Waterside Press

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1904380719

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Direct democracy

A comparative study of the theory and practice of government by the people

By: Matt Qvortrup

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Direct democracy

A comparative study of the theory and practice of government by the people

By: Matt Qvortrup

Should citizens be allowed to propose legislation? Should they even be allowed to recall politicians if they do not live up to their expectations? These questions and many others form the subject of this timely book. In addition to presenting an up to date review of the empirical literature, Direct democracy provides a survey of the political philosophers who have theorised about this subject. It is the central tenet in the book that the demand for direct democracy is a consequence of the demand for more consumer choices. Like consumers want individualised products, so voters want individualised and bespoke policies. Described by the BBC as "The world’s leading expert on referendums", the author, Matt Qvortrup, draws on his experience as a political advisor to the US State Department, as well as his extensive academic knowledge of direct democracy.

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Manchester University Press

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152610279X

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9781526102799

Kingdom Files: Who Was Esther?

By: Matt Koceich

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Kingdom Files: Who Was Esther?

By: Matt Koceich

What do you know about Esther? Was she: . . .the beautiful Queen of Persia? . . .the woman who hid her Jewish heritage from the king? . . .the courageous one who risked her life to save her people? . . .all of the above? Journey along with Esther in a luxurious Persian palace, in the presence of a powerful king, in the very center of God’s amazing power! This biblically accurate story of Esther, created just for the kids in your life, explores the life of the beautiful Queen of Persia, while drawing 8- to 12-year-olds into a fascinating time and place as they learn about the woman who hid her Jewish heritage from the king and ultimately risked her life to save her people. Featuring three key sections—a Fact File, an Action File, and a Power File—kids will enjoying learning about the life of Esther while coming to understand that an ancient Bible story really does apply to their lives today. Dozens of captivating line art pieces add depth and interest to every chapter.

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Barbour Publishing

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1683228979

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The Science of Serendipity

How to Unlock the Promise of Innovation

By: Matt Kingdon

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How to Unlock the Promise of Innovation

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John Wiley & Sons

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K9 Blue

Duck and Weave

By: Matt McCredie

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K9 Blue

Duck and Weave

By: Matt McCredie

In the second book of the action-packed K9 Blue series, Dog Squad Officer Mike Winters and his best mate Falcon are off the leash and ready for their wildest chase yet. Crime-fighting police hero and part-time hell-raiser Mike Winters loves a good challenge. He and his loyal dog Falcon are an unstoppable duo when it comes to tracking down criminals and bringing them to justice, sometimes in very creative ways. But now there's one crook on their radar who keeps managing to stay a step ahead. When kidnappings and drug busts escalate to an international scale, it's clear this is no ordinary enemy. Meanwhile as an ever expanding web of corruption clings to every corridor of the police department, Mike must think quick and act quicker to make sure he's not caught up in the mayhem.

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HarperCollins Australia

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1460702840

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Kenya

By: Matt Fletcher,Hugh Finlay,Geoff Crowther

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Kenya

By: Matt Fletcher,Hugh Finlay,Geoff Crowther

A comprehensive guide to Kenya, this book includes: a colour section on wildlife; information on outdoor activities; listings of places to stay and eat; and tips for travel, communication and health. The Swahili language is also covered.

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Lonely Planet

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086442695X

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9780864426956

Tea with a Tiger and Alphabet Butter

By: Matt Kisell

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Tea with a Tiger and Alphabet Butter

By: Matt Kisell

Enjoy having tea with a tiger or going bowling with a buffalo. Matt's poetry shows a perspective of life through his children's eyes, while being interpreted by an adult. He strived to keep alive the child like innocence with the smile of curiosity"--Page 4 of cover

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Xlibris

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1436344220

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