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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Two: Spirits (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko,Joaquim Dos Santos

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Two: Spirits (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko,Joaquim Dos Santos

Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book Two - Spirits--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show’s second season, complete with creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko. This celebrated second edition also includes pages of new sketches from the original creative team and a brand-new foreword by Korra voice actor P.J. Byrne! This is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought a new generation of Avatar heroes to life, revisited for the show’s anniversary!

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Dark Horse Comics

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1506721834

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Earth System Science

From Biogeochemical Cycles to Global Changes

By: Michael Jacobson,Robert J. Charlson,Henning Rodhe,Gordon H. Orians

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Earth System Science

From Biogeochemical Cycles to Global Changes

By: Michael Jacobson,Robert J. Charlson,Henning Rodhe,Gordon H. Orians

Over the last decade, the study of cycles as a model for the earth's changing climate has become a new science. Earth Systems Science is the basis for understanding all aspects of anthropogenic global change, such as chemically forced global climate change. The work is aimed at those students interested in the emerging scientific discipline.Earth Systems Science is an integrated discipline that has been rapidly developing over the last two decades. New information is included in this updated edition so that the text remains relevant. This volume contains five new chapters, but of special importance is the inclusion of an expanded set of student exercises.The two senior authors are leading scientists in their fields and have been awarded numerous prizes for their research efforts.* First edition was widely adopted* Authors are highly respected in their field* Global climate change, integral to the book, is now one of the most important issues in atmospheric sciences and oceanography

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Academic Press

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0080530648

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From Oxenstierna to Charles XII

Four Studies

By: Michael Roberts

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From Oxenstierna to Charles XII

Four Studies

By: Michael Roberts

Essays, by the doyen of historians of Sweden, on Oxenstierna, Charles X and Charles XII.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521528615

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The Clouds of Saturn

By: Michael McCollum

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The Clouds of Saturn

By: Michael McCollum

When the sun flared out of control and boiled Earth's oceans, humanity took refuge in a place that few would have predicted. In the greatest migration in history, the entire human race took up residence among the towering clouds and deep clear-air canyons of Saturn's upper atmosphere. Having survived the traitor star, they returned to the all-too-human tradition of internecine strife. The new city-states of Saturn began to resemble those of ancient Greece, with one group of cities taking on the role of militaristic Sparta...

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Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.

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1625675178

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9781625675170

The House of the Burgesses

By: Michael Burgess,Mary Wickizer Burgess

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The House of the Burgesses

By: Michael Burgess,Mary Wickizer Burgess

A facsimile reprint of the Second Edition (1994) of this genealogical guide to 25,000 descendants of William Burgess of Richmond (later King George) County, Virginia, and his only known son, Edward Burgess of Stafford (later King George) County, Virginia. Complete with illustrations, photos, comprehensive given and surname indexes, and historical introduction.

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Wildside Press LLC

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0893704792

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Three: Change (Second Edition) (Deluxe Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Three: Change (Second Edition) (Deluxe Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

Relive your favorite memories from the hit animated series The Legend of Korra Book Three - Spirits—created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko—the groundbreaking sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This limited edition hardcover, released to celebrate the anniversary of the original show’s airing, contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show’s third season, alongside creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko. The book is packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, celebrating this timeless series and the legacy it continues!

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Dark Horse Comics

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1506721923

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Communicating Environmental Risk in Multiethnic Communities

By: Michael K. Lindell,Ronald W. Perry

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Communicating Environmental Risk in Multiethnic Communities

By: Michael K. Lindell,Ronald W. Perry

Annotation "This volume is recommended for practitioners in private emergency management and federal, state, and local governments, as well as students studying risk communication, health communication, emergency management, and environmental policy and management."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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SAGE

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0761906517

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book One: Air (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book One: Air (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

Reprinted just in time for the anniversary of the series that stole our hearts, this handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season. Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life! Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book One - Air - created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko - the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender!

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1506721893

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Knowledge and Evolution

How Theology, Philosophy, and Science Converge in the Question of Origins

By: Michael Chaberek

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Knowledge and Evolution

How Theology, Philosophy, and Science Converge in the Question of Origins

By: Michael Chaberek

The question of the origins of the universe is probably one of the most dwelled upon and argued about over the last couple of centuries. Ever since Charles Darwin proposed his theory, evolutionists and creationists want to settle the issue on their sides. But science did not stop at Darwin’s time. It progressed enormously, creating significant problems for Darwinian explanations. Is there a better answer than the dominant neo-Darwinian synthesis? Even more fundamental is the question of whether natural science, by itself, can explain the origins of nature. What are the limits of science and where should we turn to philosophy and theology? How do these three domains—science, philosophy, and theology—relate when addressing the question of origins? Theistic evolution, the idea of God using evolution as a means of creating the universe, faces problems from both classic Christian theology as well as classic metaphysics. Today things do not look good for the dominant views. The time has come to propose a new faith and science synthesis, one that offers a serious approach to the Bible on the one hand and an honest look at biological findings on the other. This book sets a path to such a new synthesis.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666702072

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Euclid’s Wall

By: Michael McCollum

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Euclid’s Wall

By: Michael McCollum

A century after civilization fell in a day and a night of tectonic cataclysm, scattered communities have regained a fraction of what humanity lost on that Day of Destruction. One such is the Duchy of Hampshire on the southern tip of England. Hampshire is at war with the Califat de Normandie. It is a war that has been profitable for merchant sea captain Ethan Scott of the Sailing Barque Hellespont. Despite the money to be made, Scott prays for the war to end. Each time he puts to sea, he risks his ship and the lives of his crew on his ability to evade the Norman raiders in the Channel and the Eirish Sea. It is a gamble he will inevitably lose if he keeps at it too long. The Duke of Hampshire has problems of his own. War is expensive. If he doesn’t find additional resources soon, he will be defeated. The Duke plans to send an expedition to North America to discover whether the fabled wealth of old still exists there. For that, he needs a ship. Scott’s chance meeting with a beautiful woman presents both men with the solution to their respective problems. Soon Hellespont sets sail for America and the mysterious Wall that scholars believe precipitated the fall of civilization, and which may yet destroy the world.

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1625675208

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Four: Balance (Second Edition) (Deluxe Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Four: Balance (Second Edition) (Deluxe Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

The final season of the beloved animated series The Legend of Korra—created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko—is revisited in all its glory with this hardcover homage, packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, to The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series Book Four––Balance. Released to celebrate the anniversary of the original show’s airing, this stunning book contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show’s fourth and final season season, alongside creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko. The book is packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, celebrating this timeless series and the legacy it continues!

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1506721877

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Three: Change (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Three: Change (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book Three––Change, created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. It’s the perfect way to explore the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! Just in time for the anniversary of the series that stole our hearts, this handsome digital book contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show’s astonishing third season. Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life! A must-have for any Legend of Korra fan!

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1506721842

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American Wheels, Chinese Roads

The Story of General Motors in China

By: Michael J. Dunne

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American Wheels, Chinese Roads

The Story of General Motors in China

By: Michael J. Dunne

How could one company—General Motors—meet disaster on one continent and achieve explosive growth on another at the very same time? While General Motors was hurtling towards bankruptcy in 2009, GM’s subsidiary in China was setting new sales and profit records. This book reveals how extraordinary people, remarkable decisions and surprising breaks made triumph in China possible for General Motors. It also shows just how vulnerable that winning track record remains. No small part of GM’s success in China springs from its management of shifting business and political relationships. In China, the government makes the rules for—and competes in—the auto industry. GM’s business partner, the City of Shanghai, is both an ally and a competitor. How does such an unnatural relationship work on a day-to-day basis? Where will it go on the future? General Motors also engages in constant battles with other global and Chinese car makers for the hearts of demanding Chinese consumers. Dunne gives us rare glimpses into the mindsets and behavior of this new moneyed set, the worlds newest class of wealthy consumers. China is already the number one car market in the world. During the next ten years, China will export millions of cars and trucks globally, including to the United States. American Wheels, Chinese Roads presents readers with fascinating illustrations of what to expect when Chinese cars, companies, and business people arrive on our shores.

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John Wiley & Sons

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047082865X

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Hubris: The Troubling Science, Economics, and Politics of Climate Change

By: Michael Hart

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Hubris: The Troubling Science, Economics, and Politics of Climate Change

By: Michael Hart

The book explores problems and issues that have emerged in national and international discussion of policies to address climate change. It concludes that every solution put forward by the UN and activists poses more problems than might ever emerge from the marginal human impact on natural climate change. Rather than mitigation, governments should focus on adaptation. As is, climate change discussions have become captive of a utopian agenda that is using climate change as a stalking horse to drive alarm in the hope that it will convince governments to act."--

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Lulu.com

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0994903804

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Four: Balance (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Four: Balance (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

Go behind the scenes of the last season of the animated series in The Legend of Korra Book Four–– Balance, created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the same creative team that brought you the blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show’s fourth and final season, complete with creative commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko. This celebrated second edition also includes pages of new sketches from the original creative team and a brand-new foreword by Korra voice actor Seychelle Gabriel! This is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought a new generation of Avatar heroes to life, revisited for the show’s anniversary!

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1506721826

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book One: Air Deluxe Edition (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book One: Air Deluxe Edition (Second Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko

Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book One - Air--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season, along with new sketches from the original creative team! Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko and a brand-new foreword by Korra voice actor Janet Varney, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought a new generation of Avatar heroes to life! The book is packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, celebrating this timeless series and the legacy it continues! Features of this new deluxe second edition include: Slipcase and a portfolio featuring a lithograph exclusive to this edition. New sketchbook material by the creators of the series. All-new foreword from Korra voice actor Janet Varney. All-new cover by Joaquim Dos Santos and Bryan Konietzko

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1506721907

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First Knowledges Plants

Past, Present and Future

By: Zena Cumpston,Michael Fletcher,Lesley Head

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First Knowledges Plants

Past, Present and Future

By: Zena Cumpston,Michael Fletcher,Lesley Head

What do you need to know to prosper as a people for at least 65,000 years? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians. Plants are the foundation of life on Earth. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have always known this to be true. For millennia, reciprocal relationships with plants have provided both sustenance to Indigenous communities and many of the materials needed to produce a complex array of technologies. Managed through fire and selective harvesting and replanting, the longevity and intricacy of these partnerships are testament to the ingenuity and depth of Indigenous first knowledges. Plants: Past, Present and Future celebrates the deep cultural significance of plants and shows how engaging with this heritage could be the key to a healthier, more sustainable future. 'Plants: Past, Present and Future calls for new ways of understanding and engaging with Country, and reveals the power and possibility of Indigenous ecological expertise.' - BILLY GRIFFITHS 'An enlightening read on the power of plants and the management practices of Indigenous people.' - TERRI JANKE

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Thames & Hudson Australia

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1760761885

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Current Veterinary Therapy

Food Animal Practice

By: David E. Anderson,Michael Rings

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Current Veterinary Therapy

Food Animal Practice

By: David E. Anderson,Michael Rings

Written by leading food animal researchers, practitioners, and educators, this comprehensive guide provides quick access to the latest medical and surgical interventions for cattle, sheep, and goats. The concise, quick-reference format and logical body systems organization make it ideal for use in both the clinical setting and the field. You'll easily locate key information on preventing, treating, and managing disease in food animals, as well as expert insights on improving outcomes for individual animals and herd populations. - Authoritative, cutting-edge coverage offers clinically relevant strategies for diagnosing and managing a wide range of diseases and disorders in food animals, with a focus on cattle, sheep, and goats. - Logically organized content is easy-to-follow and provides a practical approach to determining appropriate medical and surgical interventions. - Concise, easy-to-read format helps you find essential information quickly and easily. - Expert editors, consultants, and writers ensure the accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of each topic to keep you on the cutting edge of food animal therapy. - New editors and a new team of section editors bring a fresh perspective and authoritative guidance on caring for food animals. - Completely revised and updated content includes new sections on topics such as: - Genital surgery - Pharmacology and therapeutics - Restraint, anesthesia, and pain management - Cow-calf/small ruminant production medicine - Feedlot production medicine - Coverage of hot topics in the field includes biosecurity in feedlots, therapy in organic livestock medicine, and ethical responsibilities in selecting drugs for use in food animals. - Expanded treatment options incorporate surgical interventions where appropriate, including laparoscopic procedures.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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141606933X

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9781416069331

Why We Need Nuclear Power

The Environmental Case

By: Michael H. Fox

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Why We Need Nuclear Power

The Environmental Case

By: Michael H. Fox

Nuclear power may just be the most important solution to our search for clean, sustainable energy sources. Although wind and solar can contribute to our energy mix, we need a reliable source to meet large-scale energy demands and break our dependence on fossil fuels. However, most people are wary, if not downright afraid, of nuclear power. Given nuclear disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, it's not difficult to see why. In the wake of these events, fear has clouded the public's understanding of the facts. It's time to clear up those misconceptions and examine the science behind nuclear power, in order to determine what role it could and should play in our future. In Why We Need Power: The Environmental Case, radiation biologist Michael H. Fox argues that nuclear power is essential to slowing down the impact of global warming. He examines the issue from every angle, relying on thirty-five years of research spent studying the biological effects of radiation. Fox begins with the problem, carefully laying out how our current energy uses and projections for the future will affect greenhouse gases and global warming. The book then evaluates each major energy source and demonstrates the limits of renewable energy sources, concluding that nuclear power is the best solution to our environmental crisis. Fox then delves into nuclear power, looking at the effects of radiation, the potential for nuclear accidents, and the best methods to dispose of nuclear waste. By systematically analyzing each aspect of the nuclear issue, Fox clarifies which concerns have a scientific basis and which remain unsupported. His in-depth exploration of the facts persuasively demonstrates that nuclear power is critical to reducing the effects of energy production on the global climate. Written in an engaging and accessible style, Why We Need Nuclear Power is an invaluable resource for both general readers and scientists interested in the facts behind nuclear energy.

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Oxford University Press

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0199344582

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Determinants of Health

An Economic Perspective

By: Michael Grossman

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Determinants of Health

An Economic Perspective

By: Michael Grossman

This collection of Michael Grossman’s most important papers adds essential background and depth to his work on economic determinants of public health. Each of the book’s four sections includes an introduction that contextualizes the issues and addresses the larger stakes of his work. An afterword discusses the significance of Grossman’s approach for subsequent research on health economics, as well as the work others have done to advance and extend his innovative perspective. Determinants of Health explains how the economic choices people make influence health and health behaviors. It begins with a section on the theoretical underpinnings and empirical results of Grossman’s groundbreaking health economics model, first introduced in the 1970s, followed by essays on the relationship between health and schooling; determinants of infant health, with a special emphasis on public policies and programs; and the economics of unhealthy behaviors. Grossman treats health as a form of human capital. He shows that public policies and programs that determine the price and availability of key inputs have critical effects on outcomes ranging from birth weight and infant mortality to cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, and obesity. Grossman’s approach has led to a major stream of literature in the field, sparking contributions by the world’s leading health economists, including Joseph Newhouse, Jonathan Gruber, Amy Finkelstein, Michael Greenstone, and David Cutler. His clarity on the role that economics play in people’s good and bad health choices is immensely valuable to the debate over how we legislate and spend on health.

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Columbia University Press

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0231544510

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Welcome to Michael's

Great Food, Great People, Great Party!

By: Michael McCarty

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Welcome to Michael's

Great Food, Great People, Great Party!

By: Michael McCarty

Michael McCarty has played a major role in defining a uniquely modern American attitude to cooking, dining, and entertaining since 1979, when he opened his first acclaimed Michael's restaurant in Santa Monica, California. McCarty's approach, now enjoyed on both coasts with the opening of Michael's New York in 1989, has always been refreshingly simple: start with the best ingredients, cook them in simple ways that highlight their natural qualities, pair them with great wines, and serve them in a relaxed yet stylish setting. The result, in Michael's own words, should be a "great party," which this book makes possible for any home cook. Adding to the lively spirit of Welcome to Michael's are the voices of dozens of luminaries from the worlds of entertainment, the arts, the media, business, politics, and cooking who share their own insightful, sometimes irreverent opinions about the Michael's experience. The result is a book to be savored on many levels: as a guide to cooking for yourself, your family, and your friends and to entertaining with style; as a primer on the rewarding relationship between food and wine; and as an experience that comes as close as words and pictures possibly can to enjoying a meal at one of Michael's restaurants, surrounded by the luminous personalities who dine there.

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Little, Brown

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0316076546

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Two: Spirits (Second Edition) (Deluxe Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko,Joaquim Dos Santos

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Two: Spirits (Second Edition) (Deluxe Edition)

By: Michael Dante DiMartino,Bryan Konietzko,Joaquim Dos Santos

Reprinted to celebrate anniversary of the series that stole our hearts, this limited edition hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's incredible second season, alongside creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko. The book is packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, celebrating this timeless series and the legacy it continues! Return to the animated series The Legend of Korra Book Two - Spirits--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender!

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150672194X

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The Demand for Health

A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation

By: Michael Grossman

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The Demand for Health

A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation

By: Michael Grossman

A seminal work in health economics first published in 1972, Michael Grossman's The Demand for Health introduced a new theoretical model for determining the health status of the population. His work uniquely synthesized economic and public health knowledge and has catalyzed a vastly influential body of health economics literature. It is well past time to bring this important work back into print. Grossman bases his approach on Gary S. Becker's household production function model and his theory of investment in human capital. Consumers demand health, which can include illness-free days in a given year or life expectancy, and then produce it through the input of medical care services, diet, other market goods and services, and time. Grossman also treats health and knowledge as equal parts of the durable stock of human capital. Consumers therefore have an incentive to invest in health to increase their earnings in the future. From here, Grossman examines complementarities between health capital and other forms of human capital, the most important of which is knowledge capital earned through schooling and its effect on the efficiency of production. He concludes that the rate of return on investing in health by increasing education may exceed the rate of return on investing in health through greater medical care. Higher income may not lead to better health outcomes, as wealth enables the consumption of goods and services with adverse health effects. These are some of the major revelations of Grossman's model, findings that have great relevance as we struggle to understand the links between poverty, education, structural disadvantages, and health.

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Columbia University Press

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0231544529

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Qualitative Research for Physical Culture

By: Pirkko Markula,Michael Silk

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Qualitative Research for Physical Culture

By: Pirkko Markula,Michael Silk

Qualitative Research for Physical Culture is a practical guide to qualitative research methods in the multidisciplinary field of physical culture. This innovative, unique and clearly-written book provides a complete one-stop manual to designing, researching and writing an effective research project. The authors identify the '7 Ps' of research which allows the reader to navigate a clear pathway through the research process. The '7 Ps' are divded into three areas: - Design which examines the Purpose of using qualitiative methods; Paradigms of approach; and the Process of putting together a project - Doing which looks at a range of different methodological Practices and the Politics of Interpretation of such approaches - Dissemination which examines the Presentation of research and the Promise - how to judge the quality of research Exploring interviewing, textual analysis, narrative analysis and field methods such as ethnography, case studies and participatory action research, the text also includes invaluable advice on the writing process and how to critically assess the quality of research, and will be invaluable as a teaching tool or essential reference for experienced and inexperienced researchers alike.

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Springer

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0230230245

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The Social Roles of Sport in Caribbean Societies

By: Michael A Malec

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The Social Roles of Sport in Caribbean Societies

By: Michael A Malec

First Published in 2004. Caribbean Studies publishes the research of academic scholars working within the region, as well as Caribbeanists working internationally. Little has been written about sports in the Caribbean from the perspectives of the social sciences. In this volume, scholars from the fields of anthropology, economics, government, and sociology cast their critical eyes on the social institution of sport as it exists in the Caribbean. Baseball, basketball, cricket, football, horse racing, and other sports are examined.

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Insiders' Guide® to Phoenix & Scottsdale

By: Michael Ferraresi

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Insiders' Guide® to Phoenix & Scottsdale

By: Michael Ferraresi

Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Phoenix & Scottsdale Explore the history of the vast metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. Discover where to find the best Southwestern cuisine. Experience a thriving art and cultural scene. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities

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0762775688

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Rights and Wrongs of Children's Work

By: Michael Bourdillon,Deborah Levison,William Myers,Ben White

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Rights and Wrongs of Children's Work

By: Michael Bourdillon,Deborah Levison,William Myers,Ben White

Rights and Wrongs of Children's Work, authored by an interdisciplinary team of experts, incorporates recent theoretical advances and experiences to explore the place of labor in children's lives and development. This groundbreaking book considers international policies governing children's work and the complexity of assessing the various effects of their work. The authors question current child labor policies and interventions, which, even though pursued with the best intentions, too often fail to protect children against harm or promote their access to education and other opportunities for decent futures. They argue for the need to re-think the assumptions that underlie current policies on the basis of empirical evidence, and they recommend new approaches to advance working children's well-being and guarantee their human rights. Rights and Wrongs of Children's Work condemns the exploitation and abuse of child workers and supports the right of all children to the best quality, free education that society can afford. At the same time, the authors recognize the value, and sometimes the necessity, of work in growing up, and the reality that a "workless" childhood, without responsibilities, is not good preparation for adult life in any environment.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813550211

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Union by Law

Filipino American Labor Activists, Rights Radicalism, and Racial Capitalism

By: Michael W. McCann,George I. Lovell

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Union by Law

Filipino American Labor Activists, Rights Radicalism, and Racial Capitalism

By: Michael W. McCann,George I. Lovell

“A pioneering subaltern history of immigrant workers and their relationship to law and legal institutions in the 20th century.” —The Law & Society Review Starting in the early 1900s, many thousands of native Filipinos were conscripted as laborers in American West Coast agricultural fields and Alaska salmon canneries. There, they found themselves confined to exploitative low-wage jobs in racially segregated workplaces as well as subjected to vigilante violence and other forms of ethnic persecution. In time, though, Filipino workers formed political organizations and affiliated with labor unions to represent their interests and to advance their struggles for class, race, and gender-based social justice. Union by Law analyzes the broader social and legal history of Filipino American workers’ rights-based struggles, culminating in the devastating landmark Supreme Court ruling, Wards Cove Packing Co. v. Atonio (1989). Organized chronologically, the book begins with the US invasion of the Philippines and the imposition of colonial rule at the dawn of the twentieth century. The narrative then follows the migration of Filipino workers to the United States, where they mobilized for many decades within and against the injustices of American racial capitalist empire that the Wards Cove majority willfully ignored in rejecting their longstanding claims. A reclamation of a long legacy of racial capitalist domination over Filipinos and other low-wage or unpaid migrant workers, Union by Law also tells a story of noble aspirational struggles for human rights over several generations and of the many ways that law was mobilized both to enforce and to challenge race, class, and gender hierarchy at work. “A tour de force.” —Paul Frymer, Princeton University

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University of Chicago Press

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022668007X

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Fallen Sparrows

The International Brigades in the Spanish Civil War

By: Michael W. Jackson

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Fallen Sparrows

The International Brigades in the Spanish Civil War

By: Michael W. Jackson

Five sweet romantic stories delving into the world of Special Operations fromauthors whose family and friends are part of the military community.

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American Philosophical Society

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The Road Not Taken

A History of Radical Social Work in the United States

By: Michael Reisch,Janice Andrews

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The Road Not Taken

A History of Radical Social Work in the United States

By: Michael Reisch,Janice Andrews

The Road Not Taken takes a new perspective on the course of social welfare policy in the twentieth century. This examination looks at the evolution of social work in the United States as a dynamic process not just driven by mainstream organizations and politics, but strongly influenced by the ideas and experiences of radical individuals and marginalized groups as well.

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Routledge

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1317763157

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Escape from the Market

Negotiating Work in Lancashire

By: Michael Huberman

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Escape from the Market

Negotiating Work in Lancashire

By: Michael Huberman

At the outset of the industrial revolution the Lancashire labour market was a model of thoroughgoing competition. Wages adjusted quickly and smoothly to changes in the demand for and supply of labour. Within two generations, however, workers and firms had retreated from the market. Instead of busting wages, firms paid fixed rates; instead of breaking ties on short notice, workers sought longer-term associations. Social norms - doing the right thing - protected and preserved the fresh labour market arrangements. This book explains the causes and effects of changes in the labour market in the context of developments in labour economics and fresh research in social and economic history.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521561515

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An Introduction to the Chemistry of the Sea

By: Michael E. Q. Pilson

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An Introduction to the Chemistry of the Sea

By: Michael E. Q. Pilson

Fully updated and expanded, this new edition provides students with an accessible introduction to marine chemistry. It highlights geochemical interactions between the ocean, solid earth, atmosphere and climate, enabling students to appreciate the interconnectedness of Earth's processes and systems and elucidates the huge variations in the oceans' chemical environment, from surface waters to deep water. Written in a clear, engaging way, the book provides students in oceanography, marine chemistry and biogeochemistry with the fundamental tools they need for a strong understanding of ocean chemistry. Appendices present information on seawater properties, key equations and constants for calculating oceanographic processes. New to this edition are end-of-chapter problems for students to put theory into practice, summaries to allow easy review of material and a comprehensive glossary. Supporting online resources include solutions to problems and figures from the book.

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1139619209

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Out of the Darkness Into Light

A Blind Fisherman's Story

By: E. Michael Lorance,Patricia W. Floyd

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Out of the Darkness Into Light

A Blind Fisherman's Story

By: E. Michael Lorance,Patricia W. Floyd

America's first blind professional fisherman, Mike Lorance shares the intimate details of his amazing life, from the national acclaim he garnered for saving a family of four from drowning while he was a child to learning to cope with the personal and professional challenges of going blind. His successes and failures and eventual peace within his life are shared here in his own words.

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1449758525

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