Michael Seats's Books

Baby's First Year

By: Sandy Jones,Marcie Jones,Michael Crocetti

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Baby's First Year

By: Sandy Jones,Marcie Jones,Michael Crocetti

Provides a guide to the first twelve months of life with a new baby, including information on feeding, diaper changing, immunizations, intelligence, development, nutrition, and medical care.

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1402736460

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Local Elections in Britain

By: Colin Rallings,Michael Thrasher

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Exploring the historical context, the structure and method of operation, Local Elections in Britain clearly addresses the key issues and confusions that surround the local election system including: * the nature and extent of electoral participation including the crucial issue of low turnout * the candidates, and the growing proportion of women challenging for council seats * the performance of political parties, now a central feature of local elections * the dangers of viewing local elections as national opinion polls Drawing on the results of more than 100,000 local elections dating back over three decades the book is the most comprehensive study of local elections in Britain.

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Routledge

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1134929560

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Auditorium Acoustics and Architectural Design

By: Michael Barron

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Auditorium Acoustics and Architectural Design

By: Michael Barron

Modern concert halls and opera houses are now very specialized buildings with special acoustical characteristics. This book is an important resource for architects, engineers and auditorium technicians.

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Taylor & Francis

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0419177108

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9780419177104

Landscape Detailing: Structures

By: Michael Littlewood

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Landscape Detailing: Structures

By: Michael Littlewood

Michael Littlewood's Landscape Detailing is now well established as a valuable source of reference for architects, landscape architects, other professionals and students designing external works. For this third edition it has been split into three volumes to give a greater depth of coverage than ever before. Volume 3 covers pergolas, arbours, arches, gazebos, summer houses, sheds, shelters, decks, footbridges, furniture and roofs. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale detail sheets. These details can be traced for direct incorporation into the set of contract drawings. A list of relevant references, bibliography and a list of association and institutions indicate where further guidance can be obtained. A ready reference for landscape designers and an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office.

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0750623209

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9780750623209

Landscape Detailing Volume 3

By: Michael Littlewood

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Landscape Detailing Volume 3

By: Michael Littlewood

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The Purchasing Chessboard

64 Methods to Reduce Costs and Increase Value with Suppliers

By: Christian Schuh,Joseph L. Raudabaugh,Robert Kromoser,Michael F. Strohmer,Alenka Triplat,James Pearce

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The Purchasing Chessboard

64 Methods to Reduce Costs and Increase Value with Suppliers

By: Christian Schuh,Joseph L. Raudabaugh,Robert Kromoser,Michael F. Strohmer,Alenka Triplat,James Pearce

The bestselling Purchasing Chessboard® concept, used by hundreds of corporations worldwide to reduce costs and increase value with suppliers, is the topic of this successful professional book now published in its third edition. The 64 squares on the Purchasing Chessboard provide a wealth of methods that can be applied either individually or in combination. And because many of these methods are not customarily used by procurement, the Purchasing Chessboard is also the perfect tool for helping procurement professionals to think and act outside the box and find new solutions. A well tested concept that works across all industries and all categories in any given situation, it is little wonder that business leaders and procurement professionals alike are excited by, and enjoy strategizing around, the Purchasing Chessboard. It encourages greater rigor and creativity and the building of world class capabilities. The explosive growth in analytics and the rise in the number of specialists in procurement practice have taken the application of the Purchasing Chessboard to new levels. This third edition of the book includes a rich assortment of case examples to reflect the lessons learned across geographies and industries. Some of the chapters have also been updated to accurately reflect these trends.

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Springer

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1493967649

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Political Behavior in Midterm Elections

By: Elizabeth A. Theiss-Morse,Michael W. Wagner,William H. Flanigan,Nancy H. Zingale

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Political Behavior in Midterm Elections

By: Elizabeth A. Theiss-Morse,Michael W. Wagner,William H. Flanigan,Nancy H. Zingale

What do the 2014 midterm elections mean?" Political Behavior in Midterm Elections: 2015 Edition, the essential supplement to Political Behavior of the American Electorate, provides the answers. Authors Elizabeth Theiss-Morse, Michael W. Wagner, William H. Flanigan, and Nancy H. Zingale draw on the most recent National Election Study surveys to offer a close analysis of the key issues and races, including: the outcome of the battle for control of the Senate, including races in Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, and Alaska; the role of independents in elections, particularly in this era of partisan polarization; the influence of record campaign spending on election outcomes; and whether supporting President Obama’s major programs helped or hurt members of Congress. The perfect update to the classic text, Political Behavior of the American Electorate, by Flanigan, Zingale, Theiss-Morse, and Wagner, the 2015 edition of Political Behavior in Midterm Elections is available free to students when packaged with the text.

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CQ Press

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1506305407

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9781506305400

Head First JavaScript

By: Michael Morrison

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Head First JavaScript

By: Michael Morrison

Provides information on scripting Web applications with JavaScript.

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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0596527748

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Northern Ireland Yearbook

By: Michael McKernan,Owen McQuade

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Northern Ireland Yearbook

By: Michael McKernan,Owen McQuade

The Northern Ireland Yearbook is an invaluable resource for anyone who has any kind of interest in Northern Ireland. Users will find expertly prepared political and economic commentary along with a wealth of information on various groups and associations; social activity; tourism; history; and the media and entertainment.

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Bmf Business Services

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0953767299

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Making Democracy Fair: The mathematics of voting and apportionment

By: Michael de Villiers,Leslie Johnson Nielsen

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Making Democracy Fair: The mathematics of voting and apportionment

By: Michael de Villiers,Leslie Johnson Nielsen

How do you know if an election is fair? Or if the result truly represents the choice of the people? In Making Democracy Fair students use elementary mathematical methods to explore different kinds of ballots, election decision procedures, and apportionment methods. In the first half of the book, students are introduced to a variety of alternatives to the "winner take all" strategy used in most elections. Determining which strategy is fairest is usually a very difficult question to answer, and many times the strategy chosen determines the winner. In the second part of the book, students investigate different methods of apportionment. How many representatives from each state will there be in the United States House of Representatives? How do countries using a proportional representation decide on the number of representatives from each political party to be seated in their government bodies?

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Lulu.com

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1300223561

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Gerrymandering in America

The House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Popular Sovereignty

By: Anthony J. McGann,Charles Anthony Smith,Michael Latner,Alex Keena

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Gerrymandering in America

The House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Popular Sovereignty

By: Anthony J. McGann,Charles Anthony Smith,Michael Latner,Alex Keena

This book considers the political and constitutional consequences of Vieth v. Jubelirer (2004), where the Supreme Court held that partisan gerrymandering challenges could no longer be adjudicated by the courts. Through a rigorous scientific analysis of US House district maps, the authors argue that partisan bias increased dramatically in the 2010 redistricting round after the Vieth decision, both at the national and state level. From a constitutional perspective, unrestrained partisan gerrymandering poses a critical threat to a central pillar of American democracy, popular sovereignty. State legislatures now effectively determine the political composition of the US House. The book answers the Court's challenge to find a new standard for gerrymandering that is both constitutionally grounded and legally manageable. It argues that the scientifically rigorous partisan symmetry measure is an appropriate legal standard for partisan gerrymandering, as it logically implies the constitutional right to individual equality and can be practically applied.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316589331

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Gerrymandering the States

Partisanship, Race, and the Transformation of American Federalism

By: Alex Keena,Michael Latner,Anthony J. McGann McGann,Charles Anthony Smith

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Gerrymandering the States

Partisanship, Race, and the Transformation of American Federalism

By: Alex Keena,Michael Latner,Anthony J. McGann McGann,Charles Anthony Smith

State legislatures are tasked with drawing state and federal districts and administering election law, among many other responsibilities. Yet state legislatures are themselves gerrymandered. This book examines how, why, and with what consequences, drawing on an original dataset of ninety-five state legislative maps from before and after 2011 redistricting. Identifying the institutional, political, and geographic determinants of gerrymandering, the authors find that Republican gerrymandering increased dramatically after the 2011 redistricting and bias was most extreme in states with racial segregation where Republicans drew the maps. This bias has had long-term consequences. For instance, states with the most extreme Republican gerrymandering were more likely to pass laws that restricted voting rights and undermined public health, and they were less likely to respond to COVID-19. The authors examine the implications for American democracy and for the balance of power between federal and state government; they also offer empirically grounded recommendations for reform.

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Cambridge University Press

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1009002554

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The Pediatric Primer

A Medical Encyclopedia for Caring for Sick and Well Children

By: Michael W. Simon

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The Pediatric Primer

A Medical Encyclopedia for Caring for Sick and Well Children

By: Michael W. Simon

Your children are always on the move, and keeping up with the best treatment for their bumps and scrapes, fevers and colds, is a challenge for even the most experienced parents. This book is an essential resource for parents and grandparents of all skill levels, addressing the most common pediatric questions in caring for children of all ages, from infant through teenage years. From feeding strategies that will help your baby sleep through the night, to the best treatment for quick recovery from mononucleosis, caretakers will find tried-and-true, practical tips to keeping their children healthy, safe, and thriving through childhood. In addition to information and treatments for various childhood illnesses, the following topics are also discussed: * Newborn care. * A feeding routine to get babies to sleep through the night. * A sensible approach to pediatric vaccinations. * Tricks for toilet training and taming tantrums. * Sun protection and tick and mosquito prevention. * Nutritious eating guidelines. * How to select the appropriate toy for a child. * Tips for selecting a daycare. * Information about acceptable screen time and gaming addiction. * Ways to eliminate ear infections including swimmer's ear and avoid ear tubes. * Occurrence and recovery from traumatic brain injuries/concussions. * Picking the right pet. * Recovery from mononucleosis and return to school in 7 to 10 days. * No more colds. Nasal spray that protects against URI's. * Hazards of e-cigarettes and vaping.

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Universal-Publishers

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1627343121

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Fiji

Race and Politics in an Island State

By: Michael C. Howard

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Fiji

Race and Politics in an Island State

By: Michael C. Howard

In 1987 -- first in May and again in September -- Fiji, which had often been regarded as a model for racial co-existence, surprised the rest of the world by staging not one but two coups. Most interpreters of the Fijian political scene saw the events as a result of tension between native Fijians and members of other ethnic groups. Michael Howard argues in this book that this interpretation is simplistic. Instead, he points out, the May coup was a strike against democratic government by elements associated with Fiji's traditional oligarchy seeking to hide behind a mask of populist communalism. Howard traces the evolution of Fijian politics from the precolonial chiefdoms, through the colonial era and into the postcolonial period, emphasizing the developments during the latter half of the 1980s. As a close and involved observer, he draws a convincing picture of the leading actors in contemporary Fijian politics and the motives guiding their actions. He describes how the ruling elite -- the Fijian chiefly families and their allies -- has maintained its power by manipulating communal or racially based sentiments and how the opposition has attempted to change the situation by creating political alignments based on social class. In the central part of the book Howard chronicles the rise of the Fiji Labour Party and its 1987 election victory over the ruling Alliance Party. He then discusses the short-lived regime of the Bavadra government and the events leading up to the May 1987 coup. Finally, he looks at events following the coup, as the oligarchy has sought to reimpose control in the face of popular opposition and internal division, discussing their implications for the social condition of Fiji, its international politics, and its internal ethnic relations. The book concludes with the death of Timoci Bavadra in late 1989. A perceptive case study of racial politics in the modern world and a significant new approach to the understanding of the dynamics of a non-western political system, Fiji: Race and Politics in an Island State provides a timely and comprehensive analysis of recent events in this important island state.

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UBC Press

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0774844663

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How Ireland Voted 1997

By: Michael Marsh,Paul Mitchell

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How Ireland Voted 1997

By: Michael Marsh,Paul Mitchell

This book covers the 1997 elections in Ireland, providing an in-depth analysis of both the campaign and the election results. It focuses on the campaign preparations and the characteristics of the new Dail.

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042996854X

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Congressional Deskbook

The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress Sixth Edition

By: Judy Schneider,Michael L. Koempel

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Congressional Deskbook

The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress Sixth Edition

By: Judy Schneider,Michael L. Koempel

This comprehensive guide to Congress is ideal for anyone who wants to know how Congress really works, including federal executives, attorneys, lobbyists, media and public affairs staff, government affairs, policy and budget analysts, congressional office staff and students. - Clear explanation of the legislative process, budget process, and House and Senate business - Flowcharts for legislative and budget processes - Explanation of the electoral college and votes by states - Glossary of legislative terms - Relationship between budget resolutions and appropriation and authorization bills - Amendment tree and amendment procedures - How members are assigned to committees - Agenda for early organization meetings (after election, before adjournment) - Sample legislative documents with explanatory annotations - Bibliographic references throughout.

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The Capitol Net Inc

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1587332396

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9781587332395

How Ireland Voted 2002

By: Michael Gallagher,Michael Marsh,Paul Mitchell

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How Ireland Voted 2002

By: Michael Gallagher,Michael Marsh,Paul Mitchell

How Ireland Voted 2002 provides an in-depth analysis of the Irish general election. Continuing an established series of election studies, it sets out the context of the campaign, assesses the impact of the political parties' marketing strategies, and presents first-hand candidate campaign diaries. It analyzes voting patterns employing both aggregate data and survey evidence, discusses the post-election negotiations leading to the formation of the new government, and considers the implications for the future of the Irish party system.

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0230379044

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American Government

Conflict, Compromise, And Citizenship

By: Christopher J Bosso

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American Government

Conflict, Compromise, And Citizenship

By: Christopher J Bosso

Woven through this text is the unifying theme that American politics represents “conflict and compromise,” in direct opposition to the increasingly commonly held view that all politics is dirty and all politicians are crooks. By presenting a balance of essential factual content with a broad assessment of system dynamics and their policy effects, the authors provide an accessible yet sophisticated overview of American politics. Features: Coherent theme of “conflict versus compromise” in the American political system Consistent examination of American history for institutional development Emphasis on the positive role of citizenship in shaping good government Each chapter is accompanied by primary source readings Concise 12 chapter format

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0429981996

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100 Years of Vintage Farm Tractors

A Century of Tractor Tales and Heartwarming Family Farm Memories

By: Michael Dregni

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100 Years of Vintage Farm Tractors

A Century of Tractor Tales and Heartwarming Family Farm Memories

By: Michael Dregni

This tribute to 100 years of vintage farm tractors is for all those who "get it": those who appreciate the lines of a recently restored tractor glistening in the sun; those who get goosebumps at the distinctive sounds of the famous Poppin' Johnnies; those who plan their budgets and days around the careful restoration of that Minne-Mo or Farmall.

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Public Policy and Electoral Reform

The Case of Israel

By: Gideon Doron,Michael Harris

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Public Policy and Electoral Reform

The Case of Israel

By: Gideon Doron,Michael Harris

Is the public really sure what they are voting for? Does a small policy change really mean what the voters have been told it means? Public Policy and Electoral Reform: The Case of Israel examines the effects electoral change and reform have on the making and implementation of public policy. The book brings into question the actual influence voters have over electoral outcomes by probing various scenarios. Using the case of Israel as an illustration, political scientists Gideon Doron and Michael Harris bring to the fore analysis that challenges the reader to consider the real potential of electoral reform. Doron and Harris place the Israeli reforms within a theoretical framework, using Israel as a testing ground for the theory. In Part One the authors describe the theoretical underpinnings of electoral systems and electoral change. Part Two presents the fascinating story of the Israeli case, with close analysis of the successes and failures of the reforms and their impact on public policy from 1996 through the election of Prime Minister Ehud Barak in 1999.

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Lexington Books

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073910134X

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The Mathematica GuideBook for Programming

By: Michael Trott

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The Mathematica GuideBook for Programming

By: Michael Trott

This comprehensive, detailed reference provides readers with both a working knowledge of Mathematica in general and a detailed knowledge of the key aspects needed to create the fastest, shortest, and most elegant implementations possible. It gives users a deeper understanding of Mathematica by instructive implementations, explanations, and examples from a range of disciplines at varying levels of complexity. The three volumes -- Programming, Graphics, and Mathematics, total 3,000 pages and contain more than 15,000 Mathematica inputs, over 1,500 graphics, 4,000+ references, and more than 500 exercises. This first volume begins with the structure of Mathematica expressions, the syntax of Mathematica, its programming, graphic, numeric and symbolic capabilities. It then covers the hierarchical construction of objects out of symbolic expressions, the definition of functions, the recognition of patterns and their efficient application, program flows and program structuring, and the manipulation of lists. An indispensible resource for students, researchers and professionals in mathematics, the sciences, and engineering.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387942823

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9780387942827

Vital Statistics on Congress 2008

By: Norman J. Ornstein,Thomas E. Mann,Michael J. Malbin

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Vital Statistics on Congress 2008

By: Norman J. Ornstein,Thomas E. Mann,Michael J. Malbin

Vital Statistics on Congress remains the quintessential source of authoritative information on America's legislature. This important series tracks the elements that define and describe Congress in the post–World War II era, and in this new edition, three of America's most esteemed political analysts extend their examination through the 109th Congress. They combine historical context with insightful analysis and copious data to produce a valuable and authoritative picture of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Norman Ornstein, Thomas Mann, and Michael Malbin track the changing makeup of Congress through history and across several dimensions, such as region, party, occupation, religion, committee assignments, staff size, and political stances. They document trends in critical areas such as voter turnout, ticket splitting, incumbency and turnover, and margin of victory. The authors, acknowledged experts in campaign finance, provide detailed information on candidate, party, and PAC spending. The material presented in l Statistics on Congress 2008 rev reveals a fascinating and important picture of America's chosen representatives, as politicians and as people. It will be an important addition to the bookshelves of media, political professionals, scholars and their students, and political junkies everywhere.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0815701705

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Vital Statistics on Congress

2001-2002

By: Norman J. Ornstein,Thomas E. Mann,Michael J. Malbin

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Vital Statistics on Congress

2001-2002

By: Norman J. Ornstein,Thomas E. Mann,Michael J. Malbin

Vital Statistics on Congress is the definitive source of essential information for all who watch Congress.

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American Enterprise Institute

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084474168X

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Time for a New Constitutional Change

By: Richard Holme,Michael Elliott

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Time for a New Constitutional Change

By: Richard Holme,Michael Elliott

A group of essays, many given at the annual Scarman seminar run by the Constitutional Reform Centre in 1987-88, and now published to coincide with the tercentenary of the Glorious Revolution and the Bill of Rights, re-examining the principles and practice of the constitution since 1688.

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Springer

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Strategic Pricing for the Arts

By: Michael Rushton

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Strategic Pricing for the Arts

By: Michael Rushton

With roughly half of all income for non-profit arts organizations in the United States coming from earned revenue rather than donations and state funding, the issue of pricing is paramount to success in the arts industry, yet pricing is not covered in any existing textbooks. How should prices differ between ordinary and premium seating? How much of a discount in admission should be offered through membership or season subscription? When does it make sense to partner with organizations to offer discounts? Arts managers, whether working in the performing arts, museums or festivals, and whether in the commercial, non-profit, or state sector, need to make informed decisions on the prices they set. This accessible text provides the first concise, practical, non-technical guide for setting prices in the arts industry. Offering a practical introduction to pricing, this book is perfectly suited to students studying arts management /administration as well as new managers working in the creative and cultural industries.

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1134682662

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British Electoral Facts 1832-2006

By: Colin Rallings,Michael Thrasher

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British Electoral Facts 1832-2006

By: Colin Rallings,Michael Thrasher

The seventh edition of this unique and authoritative guide to more than 170 years of political history reflects the rapid and continuing change in the electoral landscape of the United Kingdom. Covering the period 1832-2006, it gives easy access to a myriad of facts and figures on all 44 General Elections, six European Parliament elections and more than 3,700 parliamentary by-elections that have taken place in the United Kingdom since the Great Reform Act. It also contains a considerable array of opinion poll data for both Great Britain and Scotland. Significant new information includes further rounds of devolution elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; referendums and elections relating to elected mayors in London and a number of English local authorities; and the impact of the relaxation of the regulations on the issuing and casting of postal votes. To aid readers in finding their way about this increasingly complex electoral maze, this edition also - and for the first time - contains a comprehensive index. The cornerstone of any psephologist's library, British Electoral Facts 1832-2006 will also prove an invaluable reference and source book for politicians, public servants, historians, journalists, teachers and all those fascinated by the ebb and flow of electoral fortunes.

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1351954644

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Work and Play

Tales of an Unremarkable Engineer

By: Michael Bowles

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Tales of an Unremarkable Engineer

By: Michael Bowles

Tales of an unremarkable engineer and the characters he met on the way at the Royal Radar Establishment Malvern and Pershore, the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough and Bedford, the Aircraft and Armament Evaluation Establishment Boscombe Down, and the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.

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1398477567

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Congress and the Presidency

Institutional Politics in a Separated System

By: Michael Foley,John E. Owens

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Congress and the Presidency

Institutional Politics in a Separated System

By: Michael Foley,John E. Owens

. The authors emphasise the dynamism of America's foremost political institutions within a democratic system. They examine recent developments in relation to the wider context of United States politics and reassert the importance of institutions in understanding this unique political system.

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Manchester University Press

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0719038847

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Delegate Apportionment in the US Presidential Primaries

A Mathematical Analysis

By: Michael A. Jones,David McCune,Jennifer M. Wilson

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Delegate Apportionment in the US Presidential Primaries

A Mathematical Analysis

By: Michael A. Jones,David McCune,Jennifer M. Wilson

This book provides a comprehensive mathematical description and analysis of the delegate allocation processes in the US Democratic and Republican presidential primaries, focusing on the role of apportionment methods and the effect of thresholds—the minimum levels of support required to receive delegates. The analysis involves a variety of techniques, including theoretical arguments, simplicial geometry, Monte Carlo simulation, and examination of presidential primary data from 2004 to 2020. The book is divided into two parts: Part I defines the classical apportionment problem and explains how the implementation and goals of delegate apportionment differ from those of apportionment for state representation in the US House of Representatives and for party representation in legislatures based on proportional representation. The authors then describe how delegates are assigned to states and congressional districts and formally define the delegate apportionment methods used in each state by the two major parties to allocate delegates to presidential candidates. Part II analyzes and compares the apportionment methods introduced in Part I based on their level of bias and adherence to various notions of proportionality. It explores how often the methods satisfy the quota condition and quantifies their biases in favor or against the strongest and weakest candidates. Because the methods are quota-based, they are susceptible to classical paradoxes like the Alabama and population paradoxes. They also suffer from other paradoxes that are more relevant in the context of delegate apportionment such as the elimination and aggregation paradoxes. The book evaluates the extent to which each method is susceptible to each paradox. Finally, it discusses the appointment of delegates based on divisor methods and notions of regressive proportionality. This book appeals to scholars and students interested in mathematical economics and political science, with an emphasis on apportionment and social choice theory.

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3031249542

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The Macro Polity

By: Robert S. Erikson,Michael MacKuen,James A. Stimson

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The Macro Polity

By: Robert S. Erikson,Michael MacKuen,James A. Stimson

Borrowing from the perspective of macroeconomics, it treats electorates, politicians, and governments as unitary actors, making decisions in response to the behavior of other actors. The macro and longitudinal focus makes it possible to directly connect the behaviors of electorate and government. The surprise of macro-level analysis, emerging anew in every chapter, is that order and rationality dominate explanations.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521564859

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9780521564854

Java Web Services Architecture

By: James McGovern,Sameer Tyagi,Michael Stevens,Sunil Mathew

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Java Web Services Architecture

By: James McGovern,Sameer Tyagi,Michael Stevens,Sunil Mathew

Written by industry thought leaders, Java Web Services Architecture is a no-nonsense guide to web services technologies including SOAP, WSDL, UDDI and the JAX APIs. This book is useful for systems architects and provides many of the practical considerations for implementing web services including authorization, encryption, transactions and the future of Web Services. - Covers all the standards, the JAX APIs, transactions, security, and more.

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Elsevier

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0080509576

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9780080509570

Japan Transformed

Political Change and Economic Restructuring

By: Frances Rosenbluth,Michael F. Thies

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Japan Transformed

Political Change and Economic Restructuring

By: Frances Rosenbluth,Michael F. Thies

With little domestic fanfare and even less attention internationally, Japan has been reinventing itself since the 1990s, dramatically changing its political economy, from one managed by regulations to one with a neoliberal orientation. Rebuilding from the economic misfortunes of its recent past, the country retains a formidable economy and its political system is healthier than at any time in its history. Japan Transformed explores the historical, political, and economic forces that led to the country's recent evolution, and looks at the consequences for Japan's citizens and global neighbors. The book examines Japanese history, illustrating the country's multiple transformations over the centuries, and then focuses on the critical and inexorable advance of economic globalization. It describes how global economic integration and urbanization destabilized Japan's postwar policy coalition, undercut the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's ability to buy votes, and paved the way for new electoral rules that emphasized competing visions of the public good. In contrast to the previous system that pitted candidates from the same party against each other, the new rules tether policymaking to the vast swath of voters in the middle of the political spectrum. Regardless of ruling party, Japan's politics, economics, and foreign policy are on a neoliberal path. Japan Transformed combines broad context and comparative analysis to provide an accurate understanding of Japan's past, present, and future.

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Princeton University Press

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1400835097

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9781400835096

The Czech Republic and the European Union

By: Dan Marek,Michael Baun

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The Czech Republic and the European Union

By: Dan Marek,Michael Baun

This book examines the Czech Republic’s road to EU membership in 2004 and assesses how EU accession has affected or changed the Czech Republic, including its domestic politics, institutions and policies. It contributes to academic debate about the EU and European integration, Europeanization and the role of small states in the EU.

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Routledge

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1136940987

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