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Frederick the Great and his Musicians: The Viola da Gamba Music of the Berlin School

By: Michael O'Loghlin

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Frederick the Great and his Musicians: The Viola da Gamba Music of the Berlin School

By: Michael O'Loghlin

After decades of stagnation during the reign of his father, the 'Barracks King', the performing arts began to flourish in Berlin under Frederick the Great. Even before his coronation in 1740, the crown prince commenced recruitment of a group of musician-composers who were to form the basis of a brilliant court ensemble. Several composers, including C.P.E. Bach and the Graun brothers, wrote music for the viola da gamba, an instrument which was already becoming obsolete elsewhere. They were encouraged in this endeavour by the presence in the orchestra from 1741 of Ludwig Christian Hesse, one of the last gamba virtuosi, who was described in 1766 as 'unquestionably the finest gambist in Europe'. This study shows how the unique situation in Berlin produced the last major corpus of music written for the viola da gamba, and how the more virtuosic works were probably the result of close collaboration between Hesse and the Berlin School composers. The reader is also introduced to the more approachable pieces which were written and arranged for amateur viol players, including the king's nephew and ultimate successor, Frederick William II. O'Loghlin argues that the aesthetic circumstances which prevailed in Berlin brought forth a specific style that is reflected not only in the music for viola da gamba. Characteristics of this Berlin style are identified with reference to a broad selection of original written sources, many of which are hardly accessible to English-speaking readers. There is also a discussion of the rather contradictory reception history of the Berlin School and some of its composers. The book concludes with a complete thematic catalogue of the Berlin gamba music, with a listing of original manuscript sources and modern publications. The book will appeal to professional and amateur viola da gamba players as well as to scholars of eighteenth-century German music.

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Docker for Developers

Develop and run your application with Docker containers using DevOps tools for continuous delivery

By: Richard Bullington-McGuire,Andrew K. Dennis,Michael Schwartz

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Docker for Developers

Develop and run your application with Docker containers using DevOps tools for continuous delivery

By: Richard Bullington-McGuire,Andrew K. Dennis,Michael Schwartz

Learn how to deploy and test Linux-based Docker containers with the help of real-world use cases Key FeaturesUnderstand how to make a deployment workflow run smoothly with Docker containersLearn Docker and DevOps concepts such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)Gain insights into using various Docker tools and librariesBook Description Docker is the de facto standard for containerizing apps, and with an increasing number of software projects migrating to containers, it is crucial for engineers and DevOps teams to understand how to build, deploy, and secure Docker environments effectively. Docker for Developers will help you understand Docker containers from scratch while taking you through best practices and showing you how to address security concerns. Starting with an introduction to Docker, you'll learn how to use containers and VirtualBox for development. You'll explore how containers work and develop projects within them after you've explored different ways to deploy and run containers. The book will also show you how to use Docker containers in production in both single-host set-ups and in clusters and deploy them using Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker. As you advance, you'll get to grips with monitoring, securing, and scaling Docker using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Later, you'll be able to deploy Docker containers to a variety of environments, including the cloud-native Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS), before finally delving into Docker security concepts and best practices. By the end of the Docker book, you'll be able to not only work in a container-driven environment confidently but also use Docker for both new and existing projects. What you will learnGet up to speed with creating containers and understand how they workPackage and deploy your containers to a variety of platformsWork with containers in the cloud and on the Kubernetes platformDeploy and then monitor the health and logs of running containersExplore best practices for working with containers from a security perspectiveBecome familiar with scanning containers and using third-party security tools and librariesWho this book is for If you're a software engineer new to containerization or a DevOps engineer responsible for deploying Docker containers in the cloud and building DevOps pipelines for container-based projects, you'll find this book useful. This Docker containers book is also a handy reference guide for anyone working with a Docker-based DevOps ecosystem or interested in understanding the security implications and best practices for working in container-driven environments.

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Finders Keepers

By: Peter Speakman,Michael Galvin

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Finders Keepers

By: Peter Speakman,Michael Galvin

After Parker and his friends destroyed the evil genie, Xaru, they awoke an even greater threat: Vesiroth. An immortal sorcerer who was frozen for centuries is now free, and he's determined to finish what he had started-taking over the world. In order to accomplish his goal he must find the Elicuum Helm, an ancient object that will grant the user extraordinary powers. But the helm was broken into three pieces many years ago, and now Parker, along with his genie, Fon-Rham, his cousin Theo, Reese and Vesiroth's former prot¿g¿, will have to travel the globe to find the helm first before it's too late.

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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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A Reformed View of Freedom

The Compatibility of Guidance Control and Reformed Theology

By: Michael Patrick Preciado

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A Reformed View of Freedom

The Compatibility of Guidance Control and Reformed Theology

By: Michael Patrick Preciado

Reformed Christians do not believe in free will. This is a common assertion today and it is completely false. The Reformed tradition does advocate free will, just not libertarian free will. A Reformed View of Freedom: The Compatibility of Guidance Control and Reformed Theology explains how the Reformed tradition articulated its view of human freedom and moral responsibility in terms of rational spontaneity. It shows how the Reformed view of rational spontaneity is compatible with contemporary compatibilist and semi-compatibilist views, especially that of guidance control. This work addresses a number of pressing issues in the current academic climate. Is Reformed theology theological determinism? Is it compatibilism? Did Jonathan Edwards part ways with the Reformed tradition? What is the relationship between Reformed theology and contemporary compatibilist and semi-compatibilist positions in analytic philosophy? This book addresses these questions by exegeting the classic Reformed confessions, catechisms, and Reformed scholastics. It sets them in relation to contemporary analytic philosophy. It is an exercise in analytic theology. The reader will come away with a better understanding of how the Reformed viewed free will and moral responsibility in light of contemporary analytic philosophy.

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Cloud Native Infrastructure with Azure

By: Nishant Singh,Michael Kehoe

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Cloud Native Infrastructure with Azure

By: Nishant Singh,Michael Kehoe

The cloud is becoming the de facto home for companies ranging from enterprises to startups. Moving to the cloud means moving your applications from monolith to microservices. But once you do, running and maintaining these services brings its own level of complexity. The answer? Modularity, deployability, observability, and self-healing capacity through cloud native development. With this practical book, Nishant Singh and Michael Kehoe show you how to build a true cloud native infrastructure using Microsoft Azure or another cloud computing solution by following guidelines from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). DevOps and site reliability engineers will learn how adapting applications to cloud native early in the design phase helps you fully utilize the elasticity and distributed nature of the cloud. This book helps you explore: Why go cloud native? How to use infrastructure as code What it takes to containerize an application Why and how Kubernetes is the "grand orchestrator" How to create a Kubernetes cluster on Azure How observability complements monitoring How to use service discovery and a service mesh to find new territories How networking and policy management serve as gatekeepers How distributed databases and storage work

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Kubernetes Cookbook

Building Cloud Native Applications

By: Sébastien Goasguen,Michael Hausenblas

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Kubernetes Cookbook

Building Cloud Native Applications

By: Sébastien Goasguen,Michael Hausenblas

Kubernetes is becoming the de-facto standard for container orchestration and distributed applications management across a microservices framework. With this practical cookbook, you’ll learn hands-on recipes for automating the deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers across clusters of hosts. The book's easy-lookup problem-solution-discussion format helps you find the detailed answers you need—quickly. Kubernetes lets you deploy your applications quickly and predictably, so you can efficiently respond to customer demand. This cookbook, ideal for developers and system administers alike, provides the essential knowledge you need to get there. You’ll find recipes for: Kubernetes installation Kubernetes API, API groups Application primitives Monitoring Troubleshooting

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1491979631

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The Inner World of Abraham Lincoln

By: Michael Burlingame

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The Inner World of Abraham Lincoln

By: Michael Burlingame

Based primarily on long-neglected manuscript and newspaper sources--and especially on reminiscences of people who knew him--this psychobiography casts new light on Lincoln. Burlingame uses a blend of Freudian and Jungian theory to interpret the psyche of the 16th president.

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0252066677

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Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress

Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melniboné Volume 3

By: Michael Moorcock

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Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress

Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melniboné Volume 3

By: Michael Moorcock

Elric of Melniboné. Traitor. Savior. Lover. Thief. Last king of a fallen empire whose cruelty was surpassed only by its beauty. Sustained by drugs and the vampiric powers of his black sword, Stormbringer, haunted by visions of a tragic past and a doomed future, Elric wanders the world in quest of oblivion. But the great lords of Law and Chaos have other plans for this tormented adventurer. This volume is the third of Del Rey’s definitive collections featuring the tales of Elric and other aspects of Michael Moorcock’s Eternal Champion, along with essays, a selection of classic artwork, and new material never seen in book form. Gorgeously illustrated by Steve Ellis, and featuring a foreword by Holly Black, The Sleeping Sorceress is a must-have for all lovers of fantasy. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Elric of Melniboné

The Elric Saga Part 1

By: Michael Moorcock

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Elric of Melniboné

The Elric Saga Part 1

By: Michael Moorcock

From World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Moorcock comes the first book in his famous Elric of Melniboné series, brought to vivid new life with stunning illustrations. In one of the most well-known and well-loved fantasy epics of the 20th century, Elric is the brooding, albino emperor of the dying Kingdom of Melnibone. With Melnibone’s years of grandeur and decadence long since passed, Elric’s amoral cousin Yrkoon sets his eyes on the throne. Elric, realizing he is his country’s best hope, must face his nefarious cousin in an epic battle for the right to rule. Elric of Melnibone is the first in Michael Moorcock’s incredible series, which created fantasy archetypes that have echoed through the genre for generations. The beautiful, vivid illustrations bring new life to the story and are sure to captivate fans, new and old.

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Wine Tourism Around the World

By: C. Michael Hall,Liz Sharples,Brock Cambourne,Niki Macionis

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Wine Tourism Around the World

By: C. Michael Hall,Liz Sharples,Brock Cambourne,Niki Macionis

Wine tourism is a rapidly growing field of industry and academic interest with changes in the consumer markets in recent years, showing an enormous interest in 'experiential' travel. Wine Tourism Around the World is therefore an invaluable text for both students and practitioners alike and provides: * The first comprehensive introduction to wine tourism from a business, social science and policy perspective * An international perspective on wine tourism and includes detailed examples from Australia, Canada, France, Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UK and the USA * Detailed information on the growth and development of wine tourism from both supply, demand, marketing and management perspectives Academic researchers and students in tourism and hospitality fields, as well as anyone connected with the wine industry, will find this book an essential guide to understanding the global impacts of wine tourism and the consequent economic, social and environmental impacts and opportunities. C.Michael Hall is based at the University of Otago in New Zealand and is Visiting Professor in the School of Leisure and Food Management, Sheffield Hallam University. He has written widely on wine, food and rural tourism and has a major interest in cool-climate wine tourism. Liz Sharples is a lecturer in the School of Leisure and Food Management, Sheffield Hallam University. She has extensive practical and academic experience in the hospitality industry and has major research interests in the interrelationships between cuisine, tourism and rural production. Brock Cambourne is the owner/operator of multiple tourism award winning National Capital Wine Tours and principal of Benchmark Tourism Consulting. He has researched and published extensively on wine and culinary tourism and is a member of the Australian National Wine Tourism Working Party. Niki Macionis is a lecturer at the University of Canberra's Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable Tourism. Her graduate studies focussed on the development of wine tourism and she has researched and published extensively on wine and culinary tourism.

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Beethoven

By: Michael Spitzer

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Beethoven

By: Michael Spitzer

Our image of Beethoven has been transformed by the research generated by a succession of scholars and theorists who blazed new trails from the 1960s onwards. This collection of articles written by leading Beethoven scholars brings together strands of this mainly Anglo-American research over the last fifty years and addresses a range of key issues. The volume places Beethoven scholarship within a historical and contemporary context and considers the future of Beethoven studies.

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New Jersey Folk Revival Music: History & Tradition

By: Michael C. Gabriele

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New Jersey Folk Revival Music: History & Tradition

By: Michael C. Gabriele

New Jersey shaped folk revival music into an art form. The saga began with the bawdy tunes sung in colonial-era taverns and continued with the folk songs that echoed through the Pine Barrens. "Guitar Mania" became a phenomenon in the 1800s, and twentieth-century studio recordings in Camden were monumental. Performances by legendary artists like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan spotlighted the state's folk revival movement and led to a flourishing community of folk organizations, festivals and open-mic nights at village coffeehouses. Author Michael Gabriele traces the evolution and living history of folk revival music in the Garden State and how it has changed the lives of people on stage and in the audience.

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1626198241

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Studies in Economic and Social History: Essays Presented to Professor Derek Aldcroft

Essays Presented to Professor Derek Aldcroft

By: Michael J Oliver

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Studies in Economic and Social History: Essays Presented to Professor Derek Aldcroft

Essays Presented to Professor Derek Aldcroft

By: Michael J Oliver

This title was first published in 2002: There are few students of European economic history who will not have come across the writings of Derek H. Aldcroft. His contributions to the field of economic and social history are vast and distinguish him as one of the most prolific economic historians of the 20th century. This volume honours Derek's contribution to the literature of economic and social history and its contents reflect his wide-ranging interests, particularly on issues relating to transport history and the growth and structural change in economies. From transport in the Industrial Revolution to late 20th-century international financial architecture, the essays in this book, contributed by leading economic historians, are a tribute to a remarkable scholar.

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Hybrid Cloud Apps with OpenShift and Kubernetes

By: Michael Elder,Jake Kitchener,Dr. Brad Topol

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Hybrid Cloud Apps with OpenShift and Kubernetes

By: Michael Elder,Jake Kitchener,Dr. Brad Topol

Selling your CTO on the merits of OpenShift and Kubernetes is only the beginning. To operate and scale OpenShift, you also need to know how to manage and expose resources to application teams and continuously deliver changes to the applications running in these environments. With this practical book, new and experienced developers and operators will learn specific techniques for operationalizing OpenShift and Kubernetes in the enterprise. Industry experts Michael Elder, Jake Kitchener, and Brad Topol show you how to run OpenShift and Kubernetes in production and deliver your applications to a highly available, secure, and scalable platform. You'll learn how to build a strong foundation in advanced cluster operational topics, such as tenancy management, scheduling and capacity management, cost management, continuous delivery, and more. Examine the fundamental concepts of Kubernetes architecture Get different Kubernetes and OpenShift environments up and running Dive into advanced resource management topics, including capacity planning Learn how to support high availability inside a single cluster Use production-level approaches for continuous delivery and code promotion across clusters Explore hybrid cloud use cases, including multicluster provisioning, upgrading, and policy support Devise and deliver disaster recovery strategies

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149208378X

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The Forge in the Forest

By: Michael Scott Rohan

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The Forge in the Forest

By: Michael Scott Rohan

The siege of Kerbryhaine had been raised, the Ekwesh hordes vanquished, the Mastersmith slain. But for Alv - now Elof the Smith - the war was not yet won: Kerbryhaine was still a divided city; the Ekwesh, bloodily defeated, would look for revenge; and the Ice, implacably malevolent, continued its inexorable march southward. So from divided Kerbryhaine Elof, Kermorvan and his companions mounted an expedition to the legendary lost cities of the East; if they managed to reunite the war-torn tribes, perhaps they could stand together against the menace of the Ice. But to Elof and Kermorvan the journey would also bring knowledge: of the Powers ranged for and against them; and the secrets within themselves waiting to be revealed - secrets that would play a part in the war yet to come.

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0575092238

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50 Kubernetes Concepts Every DevOps Engineer Should Know

Your go-to guide for making production-level decisions on how and why to implement Kubernetes

By: Michael Levan

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50 Kubernetes Concepts Every DevOps Engineer Should Know

Your go-to guide for making production-level decisions on how and why to implement Kubernetes

By: Michael Levan

A must-have Kubernetes book to learn key concepts for succeeding in any production environment, be it a greenfield Kubernetes environment or your cloud-native journey Key FeaturesAdvance in your Kubernetes journey with guidance from a seasoned k8s practitioner and trainerDiscover best practices for implementing Kubernetes in any production environmentGo beyond the basics and work with Kubernetes applications in every environmentBook Description Kubernetes is a trending topic among engineers, CTOs, CIOs, and other technically sound professionals. Due to its proliferation and importance for all cloud technologies, DevOps engineers nowadays need a solid grasp of key Kubernetes concepts to help their organization thrive. This book equips you with all the requisite information about how Kubernetes works and how to use it for the best results. You'll learn everything from why cloud native is important to implementing Kubernetes clusters to deploying applications in production. This book takes you on a learning journey, starting from what cloud native is and how to get started with Kubernetes in the cloud, on-premises, and PaaS environments such as OpenShift. Next, you'll learn about deploying applications in many ways, including Deployment specs, Ingress Specs, and StatefulSet specs. Finally, you'll be comfortable working with Kubernetes monitoring, observability, and security. Each chapter of 50 Kubernetes Concepts Every DevOps Engineer Should Know is built upon the previous chapter, ensuring that you develop practical skills as you work through the code examples in GitHub, allowing you to follow along while giving you practical knowledge. By the end of this book, you'll be able to implement Kubernetes in any environment, whether it's an existing environment, a greenfield environment, or your very own lab running in the cloud or your home. What you will learnFind out how Kubernetes works on-premises, in the cloud, and in PaaS environmentsWork with networking, cluster management, and application deploymentUnderstand why cloud native is crucial for Kubernetes applicationsDeploy apps in different states, including Stateless and StatefulMonitor and implement observability in your environmentExplore the functioning of Kubernetes security at the cluster, user, and application levelWho this book is for This book is for cloud engineers, developers, DevOps engineers, and infrastructure engineers responsible for inheriting a Kubernetes environment or creating a greenfield Kubernetes environment. If you are a professional who wants to get started with cloud-native applications and implement k8s best practices, then this book is a must-read. If you have engineered environments in the cloud and on-premises and understand how to deploy applications with a solid tenure in a developer role, this book will help you further your skills.

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1804617490

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Programming Kubernetes

Developing Cloud-Native Applications

By: Michael Hausenblas,Stefan Schimanski

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Programming Kubernetes

Developing Cloud-Native Applications

By: Michael Hausenblas,Stefan Schimanski

If you’re looking to develop native applications in Kubernetes, this is your guide. Developers and AppOps administrators will learn how to build Kubernetes-native applications that interact directly with the API server to query or update the state of resources. AWS developer advocate Michael Hausenblas and Red Hat principal software engineer Stefan Schimanski explain the characteristics of these apps and show you how to program Kubernetes to build them. You’ll explore the basic building blocks of Kubernetes, including the client-go API library and custom resources. All you need to get started is a rudimentary understanding of development and system administration tools and practices, such as package management, the Go programming language, and Git. Walk through Kubernetes API basics and dive into the server’s inner structure Explore Kubernetes’s programming interface in Go, including Kubernetes API objects Learn about custom resources—the central extension tools used in the Kubernetes ecosystem Use tags to control Kubernetes code generators for custom resources Write custom controllers and operators and make them production ready Extend the Kubernetes API surface by implementing a custom API server

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1492047058

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Boadicea Ck 123

By: Michael Frost

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Boadicea Ck 123

By: Michael Frost

Boadicea CK 123 tells the story of East Coast fishing vessels in between the wars. A thorough record told with vividness and simplicity that accurately conveys a way of working and living that now seems lost to us forever.

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1906510156

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Mon Ami

The Voyage Home

By: Sandra Eddings,Michael Ray

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Mon Ami

The Voyage Home

By: Sandra Eddings,Michael Ray

From an initial meeting over wine and dinner in Kemah, Texas to sailing the Andaman Sea west of Thailand, a group of nine adventurers earn their Coastal Cruising sailing certifications and form lasting bonds of friendship. The group of adventurers dream of buying that perfect sailboat for an around-the-world cruise. Upon returning to the States, one couple set that goal into motion for a five-year retirement cruise to ultimately reach Pitcairn Island in the South Seas to obtain a rare stamp. When tragedy strikes on the first leg of their journey, the ordinary sailing friends achieve extraordinary feats of valor to recover the couple’s boat from the pirates of Celustun and death-defying storms. About the Author Sandra Eddings and Michael Ray were married twenty years and jointly own a carbon dioxide chemical distribution company. They have co-authored this book which was inspired by real events. Sandra has a Master of Business Administration and Michael has a PhD in ministerial studies. The fictional characters of Mike and Sandy Meadows are based upon the authors in this historical fiction. Michael previously authored the book, To Forgive and forget Not An Option, an historical fiction set in Viet Nam.

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Dorrance Publishing

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The Geography of the Third World

Progress and Prospect

By: Michael Pacione

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The Geography of the Third World

Progress and Prospect

By: Michael Pacione

First published in 1988, this reissue presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary developments and research into the geography of the Third World, at a time when economies and societies there were changing at a much more rapid rate than their counterparts in the developing world. It covers the topic both systematically and by region, showing how the unique background of each region affects developments there.

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1136865977

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Music as Philosophy

Adorno and Beethoven's Late Style

By: Michael Spitzer

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Music as Philosophy

Adorno and Beethoven's Late Style

By: Michael Spitzer

Beethoven's late style is the language of his ninth symphony, the Missa Solemnis, the last piano sonatas and string quartets, the Diabelli Variations, the Bagatelles, as well as five piano sonatas, five string quartets, and several smaller piano works. Historically, these works are seen as forging a bridge between the Classical and Romantic traditions: in terms of their musical structure, they continue to be regarded as revolutionary. Spitzer's book examines these late works in light of the musical and philosophical writings of the German intellectual Theodor Adorno, and in so doing, attempts to reconcile the conflicting approaches of musical semiotics and critical theory. He draws from various approaches to musical, linguistic, and aesthetic meaning, relating Adorno to such writers as Derrida, Benjamin, and Habermas, as well as contemporary music theorists. Through analyses of Beethoven's use of specific musical techniques (including neo-Baroque fugues and counterpoint), Spitzer suggests that the composer's last works offer a philosophical and musical critique of the Enlightenment, and in doing so created the musical language of premodernism.

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Indiana University Press

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0253060885

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Ascent Stage

By: Michael Andaluz

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Ascent Stage

By: Michael Andaluz

A Runaway Train in Space ...a Supersonic Cyclone over the Great Plains ...Air Traffic Controllers Swilling Coffee While the Sky Falls ...A General Strike on the Moon ...a M.U.S.H. Gone Too Far ...Keep-Away on a Space Station and a Loving, Toxic Touch...Short Stories of the 21st Century that will drag you back for more Short-story collection, ASCENT STAGE. Fourth Edition Regular Print Trade Softcover Only at lulu.com and selected sf trade shows in USA

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The Hammer of the Sun

By: Michael Scott Rohan

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The Hammer of the Sun

By: Michael Scott Rohan

In the great battle which had returned control of Morvannec, the legendary city, to mankind, Elof the Smith had saved Kara, his love, from the immortal Power which ruled her. But in the seven years since, the Smith has grown fearful that Kara, herself no mortal, will one day leave him. In his fear, Elof makes the mistake of drawing on his own uncanny powers to bind Kara closer to him; he only succeeds in driving her away. Haunted, guilt-ridden, Elof can do nothing but follow his love eastwards, across the Seas of Sunrise, towards the city of Kerys in which Kermorvan of Kerbryhaine's people had originated. In the myth-filled lands of the East, where the Powers of the Ice contemplate the total extinction of life, Elof must face his past, his future and his destiny.

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0575092246

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Submarines

By: Michael DiMercurio,Michael Benson

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Submarines

By: Michael DiMercurio,Michael Benson

Presents information about submarines, from providing a room-by-room tour of a typical vessel to analyzing the history of submarines during wars and on maneuvers.

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0028644719

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Fighting World War Three from the Middle East

Allied Contingency Plans, 1945-1954

By: Michael J. Cohen

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Fighting World War Three from the Middle East

Allied Contingency Plans, 1945-1954

By: Michael J. Cohen

This description of Allied contingency plans for military operations in the Middle East - in the event of conflict with the Soviet Union - argues that diplomatic events and crises in the Middle East in 1945-55 are understandable only in the context of assets sought by the Allies in that region.

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1136246991

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Housing and Social Change in Europe and the USA

By: Ball Michael,Michael Harloe,Maartjie Martens

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Housing and Social Change in Europe and the USA

By: Ball Michael,Michael Harloe,Maartjie Martens

First published in 1988. This book argues that there is a growing structural crisis in the provision of housing in advanced capitalist countries and that the steady improvement in housing conditions since 1945 is unlikely to continue. The dilemmas facing housing policy makers can no longer be seen as concerned just with distributional questions but with problems generated by the restructuring of key elements of housing provision, including private housing finance and the housebuilding industry. It looks at housing markets, housing policies and specific institutions connected with housing provision in many advanced capitalist countries, including Britain, the USA, France, West Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. It considers the different sectors and the changes taking place there, using case study material where appropriate to support its varied and convincing arguments.

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1135077967

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Legal Aspects of Corrections Management

By: Clair A. Cripe,Michael G. Pearlman,Daryl Kosiak

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Legal Aspects of Corrections Management

By: Clair A. Cripe,Michael G. Pearlman,Daryl Kosiak

This updated third edition of Legal Aspects of Corrections Management provides a current, informative, and reader-friendly discussion of the contemporary legal issues impacting corrections management. Through the use of case law, this text provides readers with a practical understanding of how the First, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments relate to the day-to-day issues of running a prison, jail, and other corrections programs, such as probation and parole. The authors' combined corrections experience included such positions as General Counsel, Regional Counsel, and Correctional Program Officer, as well as working within corrections facilities. Their work involved advising corrections staff and management on the legal issues associated with policies and procedures. The authors also have extensive teaching experience in corrections law, the criminal justice system, and criminology. The benefits of such experiences are reflected in the comprehensive coverage of topics in this accessible and updated Third Edition. New to the Third Edition: -Cases and statistical information have been thoroughly updated. -Contains many new photos and figures throughout -New sections include: *Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) *Double Jeopardy *DNA Collection *Searches of Non-Inmates *Legal Challenges to the Method of Execution *Standards of Employee Conduct *Fair Labor Standards Act *Portal-to-Portal Act *Title VII and Inmate-Created Hostile Work Environment *The Americans with Disabilities Act *Death Penalty for Juvenile Offenders Key Features: -Includes engaging real-world examples of common problems and occurrences in corrections to provide students and practitioners with a good understanding of the legal aspects of corrections management. -Provides insight into the legal steps that should be anticipated in a correctional lawsuit. -Provides an accessible and easy-to-understand collection of Supreme Court and significant lower court rulings on key issues in corrections. With the focus on Supreme Court cases, the text has applicability nationwide. -Focuses on constitutional issues affecting such areas as inmate correspondence, visiting, and religion (First Amendment); search and seizure, privacy (Fourth Amendment); due process (Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments); equal protection (Fourteenth Amendment); and the death penalty, conditions of confinement (cruel and unusual punishment), and health care (Eighth Amendment). -Includes coverage of statutory and administrative law, as well as chapters on probation and parole, jails, juveniles, privatization, and the loss of rights of convicted persons. -Includes examples of relevant documents, such as a civil complaint; a sample presentence investigation report; a listing of inmate rights and responsibilities; of misconduct charges; and of mission statements for departments of corrections.

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Jones & Bartlett Publishers

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1449639402

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Prison Ship

By: Michael Bowers

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Prison Ship

By: Michael Bowers

He has one choice: to flame out-or simply fade away... Framed for attempted murder against his superior, Commander-now convict-Jacob Steiner receives one last chance at redemption. As the captain of a Penitentiary Assault Vessel, he'll lead a desperate crew of thieves and murderers behind enemy lines in exchange for their freedom.

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Penguin

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1101159561

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Image Correlation for Shape, Motion and Deformation Measurements

Basic Concepts,Theory and Applications

By: Michael A. Sutton,Jean Jose Orteu,Hubert Schreier

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Image Correlation for Shape, Motion and Deformation Measurements

Basic Concepts,Theory and Applications

By: Michael A. Sutton,Jean Jose Orteu,Hubert Schreier

Image Correlation for Shape, Motion and Deformation Measurements provides a comprehensive overview of data extraction through image analysis. Readers will find and in-depth look into various single- and multi-camera models (2D-DIC and 3D-DIC), two- and three-dimensional computer vision, and volumetric digital image correlation (VDIC). Fundamentals of accurate image matching are described, along with presentations of both new methods for quantitative error estimates in correlation-based motion measurements, and the effect of out-of-plane motion on 2D measurements. Thorough appendices offer descriptions of continuum mechanics formulations, methods for local surface strain estimation and non-linear optimization, as well as terminology in statistics and probability. With equal treatment of computer vision fundamentals and techniques for practical applications, this volume is both a reference for academic and industry-based researchers and engineers, as well as a valuable companion text for appropriate vision-based educational offerings.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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038778747X

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Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary

A Dialectic Inquiry Concerning Meredith Kline and the Reformed Two-Kingdom Project

By: Michael Beck

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Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary

A Dialectic Inquiry Concerning Meredith Kline and the Reformed Two-Kingdom Project

By: Michael Beck

The Reformed Two-Kingdom project has generated a great deal of literature. However, this literature is often characterized by inflamed rhetoric. Further, though it is standard fare to assume that Kline was the architect of the project, in reality, there has been very little scholarly examination of this point. In response, Kline’s system is analyzed through the means of a dialectical discourse with three differing models within the Reformed tradition—the Theonomist, Perspectivalist, and Dooyeweerdian schools. Through this means, the study keeps away from surface-level polemics and instead directs readers to the critically important substructural level of current discussions. While clarifying some of the key differences between Kline and his interlocutors, often-overlooked points of nuance are also highlighted. These points are shown to be important in that they present the potential to lessen frustration and impasse in the ongoing dialogue.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666737577

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A Short History of Costume & Armour

By: Francis Michael Kelly,Randolph Schwabe

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A Short History of Costume & Armour

By: Francis Michael Kelly,Randolph Schwabe

This magnificent fashion history is a stylistic panorama that ranges from the Norman conquest to the early 19th century, focusing chiefly on armor, from the Crusades to the 17th century; clothing of the English upper classes, both sexes, 11th to 19th centuries; and accessories, including gloves, belts, corsets, shoes, and headgear. 342 black-and-white illustrations.

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048642264X

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