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The Politics of the Pantry

Stories, Food, and Social Change

By: Michael Mikulak

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The Politics of the Pantry

Stories, Food, and Social Change

By: Michael Mikulak

What's for dinner?" has always been a complicated question. The locavore movement has politicized food and challenged us to rethink the answer in new and radical ways. These days, questions about where our food comes from have moved beyond 100-mile-dieters into the mainstream. Celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Alice Waters, alternative food gurus such as Michael Pollan, and numerous other popular and academic commentators have all talked about the importance of understanding the sources and transformation of food on a human scale. In The Politics of the Pantry, Michael Mikulak interrogates these narratives - what he calls "storied food" - in food culture. As with any story, however, it is important to ask: who is telling it? Who is the audience? What assumptions are being made? Mikulak examines competing narratives of food, pleasure, sustainability, and value that have emerged from the growing sustainable food movement as well as food's past and present relationship to environmentalism in order to understand the potential and the limits of food politics. He also considers whether or not sustainable food practices can address questions about health, environmental sustainability, and local economic development, while at the same time articulating an ethical globalization. An innovative blend of academic analysis, poetic celebration, and autobiography, The Politics of the Pantry provides anyone interested in the future of food and the emergence of a green economy with a better understanding of how what we eat is transforming the world.

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077359017X

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9780773590175

Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace

The Rise, Demise, and Revival of Arms Control

By: Michael Krepon

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Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace

The Rise, Demise, and Revival of Arms Control

By: Michael Krepon

The definitive guide to the history of nuclear arms control by a wise eavesdropper and masterful storyteller, Michael Krepon. The greatest unacknowledged diplomatic achievement of the Cold War was the absence of mushroom clouds. Deterrence alone was too dangerous to succeed; it needed arms control to prevent nuclear warfare. So, U.S. and Soviet leaders ventured into the unknown to devise guardrails for nuclear arms control and to treat the Bomb differently than other weapons. Against the odds, they succeeded. Nuclear weapons have not been used in warfare for three quarters of a century. This book is the first in-depth history of how the nuclear peace was won by complementing deterrence with reassurance, and then jeopardized by discarding arms control after the Cold War ended. Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace tells a remarkable story of high-wire acts of diplomacy, close calls, dogged persistence, and extraordinary success. Michael Krepon brings to life the pitched battles between arms controllers and advocates of nuclear deterrence, the ironic twists and unexpected outcomes from Truman to Trump. What began with a ban on atmospheric testing and a nonproliferation treaty reached its apogee with treaties that mandated deep cuts and corralled "loose nukes" after the Soviet Union imploded. After the Cold War ended, much of this diplomatic accomplishment was cast aside in favor of freedom of action. The nuclear peace is now imperiled by no less than four nuclear-armed rivalries. Arms control needs to be revived and reimagined for Russia and China to prevent nuclear warfare. New guardrails have to be erected. Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace is an engaging account of how the practice of arms control was built from scratch, how it was torn down, and how it can be rebuilt.

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Stanford University Press

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1503629619

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9781503629615

Chemical Control

Regulation of Incapacitating Chemical Agent Weapons, Riot Control Agents and their Means of Delivery

By: Michael Crowley

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Chemical Control

Regulation of Incapacitating Chemical Agent Weapons, Riot Control Agents and their Means of Delivery

By: Michael Crowley

This thoroughly researched study highlights the international community's failure to regulate contemporary state research, development, marketing and/or deployment of riot control agents and incapacitating chemical agent weapons.

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320

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Springer

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1137467142

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9781137467140

Toxin and Bioregulator Weapons

Preventing the Misuse of the Chemical and Life Sciences

By: Michael Crowley,Malcolm R. Dando

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Toxin and Bioregulator Weapons

Preventing the Misuse of the Chemical and Life Sciences

By: Michael Crowley,Malcolm R. Dando

This book explores how revolutionary developments and convergence of the chemical, life and associated sciences are impacting contemporary toxin and bioregulator research, and examines the risks of such research being misused for malign purposes. Investigating illustrative cases of dual use research of potential concern in China, India, Iran, Russia, Syria and the USA, the authors discuss how states can ensure such research and related activities are not utilised in weapons development. Although toxins and bioregulators are, in theory, covered by both the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons Convention, this apparent overlap in reality masks a dangerous regulatory gap – with neither Convention implemented effectively to address threats of weaponisation. This book highlights the potentially damaging consequences for international peace and security, and proposes realistic routes for action by states and the scientific community.

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332

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Springer Nature

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3031101642

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9783031101649

Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law

The Applicability of Rules of War and Human Rights

By: Michael Bohlander

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Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law

The Applicability of Rules of War and Human Rights

By: Michael Bohlander

It is statistically unlikely that humans are the only intelligent species in the universe. Nothing about the others will be known until contact is made beyond a radio signal from space that merely tells us they existed when it was sent. That contact may occur tomorrow, in a hundred years, or never. If it does it will be a high-risk scenario for humanity. It may be peaceful or hostile. Relying on alien altruism and benign intentions is wishful thinking. We need to begin identifying as a planetary species, and develop a global consensus on how to respond in either scenario.

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BRILL

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9004677704

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9789004677708

Servitization and Physical Asset Management

By: Michael John Provost

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Servitization and Physical Asset Management

By: Michael John Provost

Servitization and Physical Asset Management, third edition, was developed to provide a structured source of guidance and reference information on the business opportunities linked to servitization and the management of physical assets. A growing trend in the global economy, servitization focuses on the actual deliverables of an asset from the perspective of the customer: electricity instead of the power plant, thrust instead of the engine, mobility instead of a plane or a car. The book offers high-level overviews of how to servitized and manage assets from a variety of perspectives, reviewing nearly 1,500 books, magazine articles, papers and presentations and websites. Written by Michael J. Provost, Ph.D., and a subject matter expert in modeling, simulation, analysis and condition monitoring, Servitization and Physical Asset Management, third edition, is an invaluable reference to those considering providing asset management services for the products they design and manufacture. It is also meant to support middle management wishing to know what needs to be done to look after the assets they are responsible for and who to approach for help, and academics doing research in this field. Michael Provost, is a British engineer with a doctoral degree in thermal power from Cranfield University.

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SAE International

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0768094860

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9780768094862

New Worlds, New Civilizations

Star Trek All Series

By: Michael Jan Friedman

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New Worlds, New Civilizations

Star Trek All Series

By: Michael Jan Friedman

They said it couldn't be done ... all the myriad worlds which have been sought out and explored through more than 500 television episodes and nine Star Trek movies, mapped, illustrated and brought to life in the pages of a comprehensive Star Trek atlas. From the comparatively crowded space of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, home to Earth and Vulcan, Bajor and Betazed, the Cardassian Union and the Romulan and Klingon Empires; to the distant Gamma Quadrant controlled by the Dominion; to the far reaches of the Delta Quadrant, home space of the Borg, where of Federation explorers only the crew of the USS Voyager has ever been; NEW WORLDS, NEW CIVILIZATIONS catalogues peoples and planets from all four corners of the galaxy. Ever wondered where the blue-skinned Bolians originated from? Or what it is like on the permanently frozen homeworld of the bloodless Breen? From the first world that the first away team landed on under the command of Christopher Pike in the original pilot episode 'The Cage' (a world that has been off-limits to the Federation ever since), to the world of the Ba'ku as seen in 'Star Trek: Insurrection', all these and many more are described and depicted in all their fascinating detail by a team of star-studded contributors. Produced in the finest tradition of bestselling Star Trek illustrated reference from Pocket Books such as The Art of Star Trek and Where No Man Has Gone Before, NEW WORLDS, NEW CIVILIZATIONS will be an essential addition to every Trekker's shelves.

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171

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Simon and Schuster

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147110625X

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9781471106255

From Engineer to Manager

Mastering the Transition

By: B. Michael Aucoin

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From Engineer to Manager

Mastering the Transition

By: B. Michael Aucoin

If you are looking for a lively, down-to-earth experience in the journey to innovative engineering management, this is definitely the book for you. The author's 20-plus year perspective indicates that, while most engineers will spend the majority of their careers as managers, most are dissatisfied with the transition. Much of this frustration is the result of lack of preparation and training. This book gives you a solid grounding in the critical attitudes and principles needed for success.

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Artech House

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1580530044

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9781580530040

King Football

Sport and Spectacle in the Golden Age of Radio and Newsreels, Movies and Magazines, the Weekly and the Daily Press

By: Michael Oriard

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King Football

Sport and Spectacle in the Golden Age of Radio and Newsreels, Movies and Magazines, the Weekly and the Daily Press

By: Michael Oriard

This landmark work explores the vibrant world of football from the 1920s through the 1950s, a period in which the game became deeply embedded in American life. Though millions experienced the thrills of college and professional football firsthand during t

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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0807855456

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9780807855454

Principles of Human Joint Replacement

Design and Clinical Application

By: Frederick F. Buechel,Michael J. Pappas

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Principles of Human Joint Replacement

Design and Clinical Application

By: Frederick F. Buechel,Michael J. Pappas

This book is written for the users and designers of joint replacements. In its second extended edition it conveys to the reader the knowledge accumulated by the authors during their forty year effort on the development of replacement devices for the lower limb for the purpose of aiding the reader in their design and evaluation of joint replacement devices. The early chapters describe the engineering, scientific and medical principles needed for replacement joint evaluation. One must understand the nature and performance of the materials involved and their characteristics in vivo, i.e. the response of the body to implant materials. It is also essential to understand the response of the implants to applied loading and motion, particularly in the hostile physiological environment. A chapter describes the design methodology now required for joint replacement in the USA and EU countries. The remaining chapters provide a history of joint replacement, an evaluation of earlier and current devices and sample case histories of some of the authors’ devices. The present second edition includes various additional case reports as well as a new chapter devoted to the shoulder. Drs. Buechel, an orthopaedic surgeon, and Pappas, a professor of Mechanical Engineering, are the designers of several successful joint replacement systems. The most well-known of these is the pioneering LCS knee replacement.

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Springer

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3319153110

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9783319153117

Star Trek Chronology

The History of the Future

By: Michael Okuda,Denise Okuda

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Star Trek Chronology

The History of the Future

By: Michael Okuda,Denise Okuda

A comprehensive chronology of Star Trek history begins with the birth of Captain James T. Kirk and his service on the Enterprise to the most recent adventures of Captain Jean Luc Picard and his crew. -- From product's description.

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0671536109

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9780671536107

The Politics of the Pantry

Stories, Food, and Social Change

By: Michael Mikulak

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The Politics of the Pantry

Stories, Food, and Social Change

By: Michael Mikulak

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0773590188

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9780773590182

The Basics of FMEA

By: Raymond J. Mikulak,Robin McDermott,Michael Beauregard

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The Basics of FMEA

By: Raymond J. Mikulak,Robin McDermott,Michael Beauregard

Demonstrates How To Perform FMEAs Step-by-StepOriginally designed to address safety concerns, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is now used throughout the industry to prevent a wide range of process and product problems. Useful in both product design and manufacturing, FMEA can identify improvements early when product and process changes are

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1439809615

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The Basics of FMEA, 2nd Edition

By: Raymond J. Mikulak,Robin McDermott,Michael Beauregard

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The Basics of FMEA, 2nd Edition

By: Raymond J. Mikulak,Robin McDermott,Michael Beauregard

Meeting requirements established by the big-three automakers, this volume introduces work teams to Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA). Mandated by the QS-9000 standard, FMEA positions quality control personnel to identify special causes of variation before they occur, thus preventing failures, defects, and errors, mostly before they are manifested. Recognized as a versatile and effective continuous improvement tool, FMEA serves any industry in which error prevention is vital to profit. The process establishes a systematic method for determining causes and creates a common language for FMEA teams - a method easily transferred to other industries.

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Productivity Press

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0527763209

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The Politics of the Pantry

The Politics of the Pantry

Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace

Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace

Chemical Control

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Toxin and Bioregulator Weapons

Toxin and Bioregulator Weapons

Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law

Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law

Servitization and Physical Asset Management

Servitization and Physical Asset Management

New Worlds, New Civilizations

New Worlds, New Civilizations

From Engineer to Manager

From Engineer to Manager

King Football

King Football

Principles of Human Joint Replacement

Principles of Human Joint Replacement

Star Trek Chronology

Star Trek Chronology

The Politics of the Pantry

The Politics of the Pantry

The Basics of FMEA

The Basics of FMEA

The Basics of FMEA, 2nd Edition

The Basics of FMEA, 2nd Edition

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