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Globalization and Belonging

By: Mike Savage,Gaynor Bagnall,Brian J Longhurst

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Globalization and Belonging

By: Mike Savage,Gaynor Bagnall,Brian J Longhurst

′Globalization and Belonging′s headline message - that place matters, that locality remains vital to people, is arresting′ - Frank Webster, Professor of Sociology, City University, London Drawing on long-term empirical research into cultural practices, lifestyles and identities, Globalization and Belonging explores how far-reaching global changes are articulated locally. The authors address key sociological issues of stratification as analysis alongside ′cultural′ issues of identity, difference, choice and lifestyle. Their original argument: " Shows how globalisation theory conceives of the ′local′ " Reveals that people have a sense of elective belonging based on where they choose to put down roots " Suggests that the feel of a place is much more strongly influenced by the values and lifestyles of those migrating to it " reinvigorates debates in urban and community studies by recovering the ′local′ as an intrinsic aspect of globalisation Theoretically rigorous, the book is brought to life with direct quotations from the authors′ research, and appeals to students in urban sociology, urban geography, media studies and cultural studies.

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1446223256

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The Poverty of Strategy

Organization in the Shadows of Technology

By: Robin Holt,Mike Zundel

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The Poverty of Strategy

Organization in the Shadows of Technology

By: Robin Holt,Mike Zundel

At least since the ancient Greeks, strategists have sought to direct organized activity through planned, rational decision-making, through the imaginative creation of vision, or through the assertion of will. In all cases, argue Holt and Zundel, strategy impoverishes, not because it only ever offers a partial view, but because it is dedicated to concealing these limits. The situation is exacerbated when machines and algorithms, not humans, organize. Holt and Zundel draw on philosophy, literature, media theory, art, mathematics, computing and military thinking in an attempt to rescue strategy by isolating what, they argue, remains its essence: strategy is a continual organizational struggle towards authenticity. This, too, is a condition of poverty, but one that sets in place an unhomely condition of questionability as opposed to one of efficient predictability. It is, argue Holt and Zundel, the sole gift of strategy to thoughtfully refuse the imperatives being generated by machine relations.

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Cambridge University Press

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1009327305

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9781009327305

I'm Out of Here: The Memoir of a Drunk

By: Mike Muri

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I'm Out of Here: The Memoir of a Drunk

By: Mike Muri

What you have in your hands is the story of what author-bartender- painter-raconteur Mike Muri "used to be like," and it ain't pretty. In fact, it is one of the most graphic, harrowing descriptions of the life of an alcoholic you will ever read. If like me, you also think it is howlingly funny, bitterly perceptive and disturbingly familiar, then you may well be an alcoholic, too

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1329537939

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Third Man in the Ring

33 of Boxing's Best Referees and Their Stories

By: Mike Fitzgerald,Patrick Morley

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Third Man in the Ring

33 of Boxing's Best Referees and Their Stories

By: Mike Fitzgerald,Patrick Morley

Officiating a professional boxing match can be a thankless job. When a match goes well, no one focuses on the referee. But when a controversy arises, everyone remembers the man who made the call. Third Man in the Ring explores the lives of thirty-three officials as they discuss what goes on inside the ropes and recount the disputes and clashes that have occurred when they worked at home and abroad. The referees share stories from the high-profile fights they worked, with such superstars as Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes, and Julio Cesar Chavez. Readers will hear from Rudy Battle, the first ref to officiate a title fight in an Eastern bloc country, and about Mills Lane, the third man during the infamous Mike Tyson/Evander Holyfield ear-biting match. Several officials reveal memorable moments such as arbitrating contests in nations experiencing civil unrest. One referee admits fearing for his life after disqualifying a hometown hero in front of a packed stadium, while another recalls his experience officiating in communist North Korea. MMA legend Big John McCarthy describes from his experience the differences between officiating a boxing contest in a traditional ring versus the increasingly popular mixed martial arts (MMA) events held in a cage. Readers will also hear stories from refs who have gone Hollywood, consulting on film sets alongside such legends as Sylvester Stallone. An old boxing adage states, The best referees are the ones no one knows are there. Third Man in the Ring sheds much-needed light on these hardworking officials and their stories.

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Potomac Books, Inc.

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1612342426

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9781612342429

The Vatican Assassin Trilogy Omnibus

By: Mike Luoma

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The Vatican Assassin Trilogy Omnibus

By: Mike Luoma

The Vatican Assassin Trilogy under one cover - Vatican Assassin - Vatican Ambassador - and Vatican Abdicator - an original science fiction series by Mike Luoma! Follow the career of ""BC"" - Bernard Campion - from hit man for the Pope to the heights of human power - from holy killer to champion of all humanity... Kinda. In Vatican Assassin, it's 2109 and BC poses as a priest - But he's really an assassin for the New catholic Church. His assignment: assassinate Meredith McEntyre, Governor of Lunar Prime, the non-aligned city-state on the Moon. They tell him she's about to help the wrong side in an out of control interplanetary War between the west and Islam. BC's next move will change everything! In Vatican Ambassador, the old pope has died. Seemingly unaware of BC's role, the new one names BC acting Vatican Ambassador to Lunar Prime. Can BC handle it? And in the trilogy's finale, Vatican Abdicator, BC tries to help humankind survive in the face of a massive external threat!

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1312925353

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9781312925359

Passion, Power & Sin, Book 3 (Book 1 Free!)

How the Victim of a Global Internet Scam Gets Her Revenge!

By: Mike Wells

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Passion, Power & Sin, Book 3 (Book 1 Free!)

How the Victim of a Global Internet Scam Gets Her Revenge!

By: Mike Wells

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. When a young, daring, impulsive redhead falls prey to an Internet scam and is swindled out of her life savings and her childhood home, she’s hell-bent on recouping her losses and punishing the person responsible. Her single-minded quest for revenge takes her around the world, from New York to Japan, to the untamed steppes of Kyrgyzstan, to Greece, and ultimately, to a sleek super-yacht anchored in the Mediterranean Sea. In the midst of her global escapades, she also finds love. Will she let her thirst for retribution destroy that, too? Join Heather Bancroft for the adventure of a lifetime in another ‘unputdownable’ Mike Wells thriller. Readers of James Patterson, Sidney Sheldon and Danielle Steel will enjoy this series. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From Jayne Lockwood Reviews This is another enormously enjoyable read from Mr. Wells. Heather is young, beautiful, living and working in New York City. There she gets involved in a dangerous game which seems to be the answer to all her financial worries. AND she meets her perfect man. Life is going swimmingly until she loses everything and has to claw it back, pitting her wits against an elusive millionaire whose get rich quick schemes have resulted in the ruination of countless other people. There is intrigue, tension, international travel, glamour, gleaming yachts, designer clothes, beautiful women, peril on the streets of Paris, murder and sex. It's all in there, a luscious mix of Sidney Sheldon and Shirley Conran, updated and fresh enough to stand tall in the 21st century. I could not put this book down. It was a huge amount of fun but more than that, it has stayed with me and is definitely one I will be recommending to anyone who wants a more than just a sexy romp through a millionaire's playground. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviewed by David Savage, What's Good to Do Magazine A story of money, greed, scams, revenge and love! A 24 year old PR assistant, Heather Bancroft, is one of the people caught up in an elaborate scam. She starts to receive strange emails predicting the outcomes of things she can bet on...and these bets take her around the world to Japan onto Istanbul... A very well-written series of books where the pace does not let up from Book 1 to the final pages of Book 5. Filled with twists and turns that grab your attention and keep you reading...suspense and thrills and keeps you on the edge on your seat wanting more. A highly entertaining read, it has to be one of the best stories I have read in years. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…has to be the most frustrating, nerve-wrecking, hair-pulling, amazing, brilliant and unique book series I have EVER read in my entire life!" - Dipii, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Action-packed, plot, twisting from turn to turn, threatening, scary, unpredictable, emotional, strong, full of passion, and has a fantastic fulfilling ending.” - Maggie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Heather Bancroft is my hero. She leads us into a dark and twisted adventure being torn between love and revenge.” - Debbins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is one of the best books I've ever read, certainly in the top 5. Page after page twists and turns never stopped.” - Jeff Mattice ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “She will do anything to get back at the man who ruined her life. Heather is lured around the world by the con artist. Her adventures are scary and exciting...” - Pandora ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A book that's this well written is hard to put down. Awesome characters, many twist turns and several surprises.” - Nicole Rasmussen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Couldn't wait to see what would happen next and truly cared about the characters. This is a must read!” - A. Adams ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Had great adventures, colorful characters, a fun and exciting read. Entertainment at its best!” - Nancy Souza ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Twists and turns team up with incredible characters for a nonstop thrill ride.” - Christine Raggio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a great blend of mystery, suspense and romance and just edgy enough to keep you reading through hunger, sleep deprivation and postponed chores.” - Sandy Penny, Sweet Mystery Reads

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Mike Wells Books

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1301667706

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American Murder

Criminals, Crimes, and the Media

By: Mike Mayo

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American Murder

Criminals, Crimes, and the Media

By: Mike Mayo

How would you treat a murderer? If you’re from Hollywood and he’s notorious, you might turn him into a folk hero. Separate the facts from the many legends and revisions that have blossomed around these killers in this frightening look at the bloody real lives of movie’s infamous antiheroes. You’ll find a blood-curdling assortment of the “criminal elite” in American Murder: Criminals, Crime and the Media, a rogue’s gallery of our most famous killings, killers and other scoundrels (and some that ought to be more famous than they are). A collection of high-profile murderers, gangsters, assassins, psychopaths, such as O.J., Amy Fisher, Robert Blake, Susan Smith, Claus Von Bulow, the Menendez brothers, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Richard Speck, Al Capone, Pretty Boy Floyd, Bugsy Siegel, Jesse James, John Dillinger, Charles Manson, Albert Fish, T. Cullen Davis, Ronald DeFeo, Jr., Edmund Kemper, Beulah Annan, Bonnie and Clyde, Billy the Kid, Charlie Starkweather, as well as an assortment of lesser known killers with some incredible tales! With numerous photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. American Murderexplores the legends as depicted in movies, stories, and songs. You’d not want to meet any of them in person – either the real or Hollywood versions!

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Visible Ink Press

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1578592569

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9781578592562

One Week in 1952

By: Mike Cowdrey

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One Week in 1952

By: Mike Cowdrey

The story is set in June 1952 and describes one week of action between Tom, 8 years old, and his Aunt Siobhan, 18 years old, who looks after him while his parents are forced to leave home. An unexpected event enables them to holiday in Kent, where exciting adventures befall them both. Throughout the book there is a surprising comparison between the way of life in the 1950s, much of it based on historical fact, and that of the modern-day world.

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Austin Macauley Publishers

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1398458287

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9781398458284

Robin Hood Handbook

The Outlaw in History, Myth and Legend

By: Mike Dixon-Kennedy

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Robin Hood Handbook

The Outlaw in History, Myth and Legend

By: Mike Dixon-Kennedy

Robin Hood, whether riding through the glen, robbing the rich to pay the poor or giving the Sheriff of Nottingham his come-uppance, is one of the most captivating and controversial legendary figures. Was there a historical figure behind the legends? Did Robin and his Merry Men rampage through Sherwood Forest? Or did he spend most of his time in Barnsdale Wood in Yorkshire? And is the story of the freedom-loving Saxons refusing to be put under the Norman yoke, as portrayed in the Errol Flynn films, true?Mike Dixon-Kennedy ranges far and wide in his quest to present a complete picture of the exploits of this indestructible hero, drawing on ballads, poems, proverbs, films, novels, folklore, musicals and place-names.

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The History Press

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0752495607

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9780752495606

Witchmoor Edge

By: Mike Crowson

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Witchmoor Edge

By: Mike Crowson

The Body of Simon Hunter is dragged from the canal after a warehouse fire - but he didn't drown. Someone had smashed his skull with a blunt object - but he was already dead from a morphine overdose!Hunter was a charmng but unpleasant crook who beat up his wife ... who was a nurse. He cheaterd a colleague out of £1000s ... and the colleague's wife was a doctor. He exploited an IT specialist in a merchant bank to get inside information, had an affair with her and got her hooked on drugs ... and her brother is a hospital pharmacist.Formidavle mixed-race D.I. Millicent Hampshire has a lot of motive, a lot of opportunity and some dodgy alibis, so who did kill Simon Hunter and why? It's a good thing she's psychic and has the help of her even more psychic friend, Tobias N'Dibe,

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Lulu.com

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1409211770

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9781409211778

Ray Harryhausen - Master of the Majicks Vol. 2

The American Films

By: Mike Hankin

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Ray Harryhausen - Master of the Majicks Vol. 2

The American Films

By: Mike Hankin

A 3-volume definitive career/biography of stop motion animator/visual effects creator Ray Harryhausen, written over a period of 10 years with Harryhausen's cooperation. This edition, Vol. 2, features interviews with Ray and his colleagues, and is profusely illustrated with hundreds of rare images (many never previously published). In-depth chapters cover Mighty Joe Young, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, It Came From Beneath the Sea, The Animal World, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, 20 Million Miles to Earth and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. Supplemental material includes advertising art & posters from different countries, Filmographies of key cast and crew, Glossary of technical terminology, Ray Harryhausen "Timeline," trivia and obscure facts and figures related to Ray's films, and a section on Harryhausen collectibles.

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Ray Harryhausen - Majicks

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0981782906

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9780981782904

Awen

The Quest of the Celtic Mysteries

By: Mike Harris

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Awen

The Quest of the Celtic Mysteries

By: Mike Harris

It was the Celtic bards who laid down the foundation of inner wisdom that has come down to us as Arthurian legend, passing their traditions to the Arthurian romancers of the 12th and 13th centuries. Thus the Celts provide an immediate bridge that leads to a very ancient world. Focusing on the Brythonic Celtic material and the "Taliesin" cult whose lineage preserved the mysteries through the Mabinogion and other texts, Awen: the Quest of the Celtic Mysteries reveals the sources of the British sacred tradition right back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, and, as some believe, further back still to even more ancient sources. Awen is a Welsh word often translated as "inspiration". However, in its fullness it has a much deeper meaning, an irradiation of the soul from paradisal origins. In the context of the Celtic folk-soul it casts the paradisal pattern by which the people and the land were harmonised. Through the aligned symbolism of the goddess, the sacred king and the stars, a compelling picture is built of a thriving mystery tradition which marries the constellations to the landscape, exploring as an example the interwoven five-fold and seven-fold stellar geometry of Moel ty Uchaf stone circle in North Wales, and the stellar alignments on the landscape of Cadair Idris.

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Skylight Press

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190801136X

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9781908011367

The Bitterest Pill

By: Mike Forsyth

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The Bitterest Pill

By: Mike Forsyth

For Robert Johnson, a life that had stagnated is offered an opportunity to be reawakened thanks to a sudden and unexpected reminder of his past. What prospects lie in store for him are revealed in a suspense-filled journey from his existence in South London to a remote manor house on the West Coast of Scotland where no one can be trusted. This debut novel offers murder, mystery, intrigue and romance across three decades, from pre Great War Britain to the growing tensions of the mid 1930s, via the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Will Robert finally have the opportunity to exorcise his demons or will he be forced to swallow the bitterest pill?

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Lulu.com

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0244754136

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9780244754136

Q&A Company Law 2011-2012

By: Mike Ottley

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Q&A Company Law 2011-2012

By: Mike Ottley

You've planned your revision and you know your subject inside out! But how do you apply what you have learned to get the best marks in the examination room? Routledge Q & As give you the ideal opportunity to practice and refine your exam technique, helping you to apply your knowledge most effectively in an exam situation. Each book contains approximately fifty essay and problem-based questions on topics commonly found on exam papers, complete with answer plans and fully worked model answers. Our authors have also highlighted common mistakes as well as offering you tips to achieve the very best m.

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Routledge

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1136815937

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9781136815935

Diamond Classics

Essays on 100 of the Best Baseball Books Ever Published

By: Mike Shannon

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Diamond Classics

Essays on 100 of the Best Baseball Books Ever Published

By: Mike Shannon

Each work, chosen with exquisite care by an expert, is analyzed and summarized. Its greatness as baseball literature, its place in the genre, its peculiarities, weaknesses, strengths, how the critics went for it--all are discussed in such a way, with quotations, that reading or browsing Shannon's book is equivalent to absorbing a rich history of the sport.

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McFarland

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0786418532

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9780786418534

Mr Campion's Fox

By: Mike Ripley

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Mr Campion's Fox

By: Mike Ripley

This brand-new novel featuring Margery Allingham’s Mr Campion recaptures the Golden Age of British Detective Fiction. The Danish Ambassador has requested Albert Campion’s help on ‘a delicate family matter’. He’s very concerned about his eighteen-year-old daughter, who has formed an attachment to a most unsuitable young man. Recruiting his unemployed actor son, Rupert, to keep an eye on Frank Tate, the young man in question, Mr Campion notes some decidedly odd behaviour on the part of the up-and-coming photographer. Before he can act on the matter, however, both the Ambassador’s daughter and her beau disappear without trace. Then a body is discovered in a lagoon. With appearances from all of Margery Allingham’s regular characters, from Campion’s former manservant Lugg, to his wife Lady Amanda Fitton and others, this witty and elegant mystery is sure to delight Allingham’s many fans. The dialogue is sharp and witty, the observation keen, and the climax is thrilling and eerily atmospheric.

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Severn House Publishers Ltd

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1780106386

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9781780106380

Dogs

Working Origins and Traditional Tasks

By: Mike Loades

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Dogs

Working Origins and Traditional Tasks

By: Mike Loades

A walk through history with man’s best friend, with stops in Alaska, the Middle East, and beyond—includes over 250 photos of canines at work. Handle various dogs engaged in their traditional tasks, Mike Loades takes us on his adventures in the Jordanian desert, where he shares the saddle of his camel with a Saluki, and in the green hills of Wales, where he works cattle with a Corgi. He mushes Huskies in Alaska, drives carriages with Dalmatians, and flies falcons with Spaniels. Each encounter not only highlights the bond between humans and dogs, it also frames that connection in its historical context. Different types of dogs appear the way they do because, at some stage in their development, they were bred selectively for a specialist job. The author takes key types on a walk through history. Along the way he explores the methods and practices of their original occupations. He delves into when, where, and why they were first bred as the types we recognize today. This fascinating and engaging book includes over 250 stunning color photographs of dogs in action, resulting in an illuminating journey through many cultures and time periods—and a personal, heartfelt tribute to the enduring partnership between humans and dogs.

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White Owl

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1526742314

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A Season Forgotten

By: Mike Johnson

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A Season Forgotten

By: Mike Johnson

In April 1989 a series of citizen uprisings began throwing off the yoke of communism in Eastern Europe. In Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, East Germany and Bulgaria, dictators were forced to abdicate - all bloodlessly. Then came Romania. During the week leading up to Christmas, students and factory workers took to the streets. So did dictator Nicolae Ceasusescu's tanks, armored personnel carriers, soldiers and secret police. Blood soon was staining the streets of cities across the nation. Determined protesters would be shot, bayoneted, crushed - with thousands killed or wounded. Terror and torture gave way to courage and an abiding yearning for freedom in a season forgotten elsewhere around the world.

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1491815574

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They Gave me a Seafire

By: Commander R 'Mike' Crosley DSC RN

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They Gave me a Seafire

By: Commander R 'Mike' Crosley DSC RN

A classic in every sense of the word, the re-issuing of this book is sure to provoke an enthusiastic response. First published in 1986 by Airlife, its publishing history has seen a great number of glowing reviews generated, coming from both historians and participants in the proceedings that the author so eloquently relays.??The book charts Crosley's service career in the Fleet Air Arm during the entire period of the Second World War. Part of his service saw him in action aboard HMS Eagle, flying Sea Hurricanes on the Harpoon and Pedestal Malta convoys of June and August 1942. It was during this time that he shot down his first enemy aircraft and survived the dramatic sinking of HMS Eagle. From there he graduated on to Seafires, (the Naval equivalent of the Spitfire), and flew this type in Combat Air Patrols over Norway and ramrod strikes from Operation Torch (the invasion of French North Africa in November 1942), through to D-Day in June 1944 in the European Theatre of Operations, and then in the Pacific abroad HMS Implacable as part of the British Pacific Fleet in 1945 until the end of the Pacific War, by which time he had command of his own combined squadron, 801 and 880.??The narrative is well written in a frank and often scathingly critical way of Fleet Air Arm operations during the Second World War and beyond. The book looks set to bring the endeavours of Crosley to a whole new generation of enthusiasts, and it should appeal across the board to fans of aviation, naval history and families and friends of Armed Forces, past and present.

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Pen and Sword

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1473821916

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9781473821910

French Social Theory

By: Mike Gane

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French Social Theory

By: Mike Gane

No national tradition of social theory has been more seductive to Anglo-American readers than the French.There has been a long-standing fascination with French ideas and debates. This extraordinarily accomplished book, written by one of Britain′s leading commentators on social theory, provides a peerless account of the French tradition.The book: provides a systematic account of French social theory from the aftermath of the French Revolution (St Simon, Bazard and Comte) to the contemporary scene dominated by Kristeva, Deleuze, Bourdieu and Baudrillard; divides French social theory into three logically coherent cycles: 1800-80 (positivist); 1880-1940 (anthropological); 1940-2000 (Marxist); provides a detailed guide to the three phases of postwar French social theory - existential, structural and post-structural; and situates the discussions of individuals and schools in the relevant social and political contexts. The book is a masterpiece of erudition and scholarship but is written throughout in an engaging and informative style. It will be required reading for anyone interested in social theory and sociology.

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SAGE

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1412932092

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9781412932097

Passion, Power & Sin, Book 5 (Book 1 Free!)

How the Victim of a Global Internet Scam Gets Her Revenge!

By: Mike Wells

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Passion, Power & Sin, Book 5 (Book 1 Free!)

How the Victim of a Global Internet Scam Gets Her Revenge!

By: Mike Wells

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1301676810

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Success Stories After 50

30 Examples That Success Can Be Achieved At Any Age

By: Mike Ciman

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Success Stories After 50

30 Examples That Success Can Be Achieved At Any Age

By: Mike Ciman

Success can be achieved at any stage of life To prove it, we bring you 30 inspiring stories of people who have achieved their dreams or found great success, after the age of 50. In a world that often glorifies youth as synonymous with innovation and dynamism, these stories challenge that notion, demonstrating that age can be a valuable ally in the entrepreneurial journey. Among the examples you will find are figures like Harland Sanders, who founded KFC at the age of 62 and turned the brand into one of the world's most recognized fast-food chains. You will also meet Vera Wang, who became a renowned fashion designer and founded her wedding dress brand at the age of 50, and Charles Flint, who at the age of 61 founded the company that would become IBM, a technology giant. Their stories are testimony to the fact that experience, combined with an indomitable will to create and innovate, can lead to extraordinary achievements. This book will serve as a powerful reminder that it is never too late to pursue your dreams and leave your mark on the world.

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The V-Crew

By: Mike Checansky

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The V-Crew

By: Mike Checansky

Mike Checansky was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1939. The family moved to Los Angeles, where the author attended school. He struggled in elementary school, but had an easy time in high school. He received his BS and High School Teaching Credential from Cal State University, Northridge. Later, he earned a Special Education Teaching Credential from San Jose State. He got married during his college years and has been married for over 50 years. He is very proud of his three children and three grandchildren. Having taught for over 32 years, the author is now retired.

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1477121277

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The Arc of Boxing

The Rise and Decline of the Sweet Science

By: Mike Silver

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The Arc of Boxing

The Rise and Decline of the Sweet Science

By: Mike Silver

Are today's boxers better than their predecessors, or is modern boxing a shadow of its former self? Boxing historians discuss the socioeconomic and demographic changes that have affected the quality, prominence and popularity of the sport over the past century. Among the interviewees are world-renowned scholars, some of the sport's premier trainers, and former amateur and professional world champions. Chapters cover such topics as the ongoing deterioration of boxers' skills, their endurance, the decline in the number of fights and the psychological readiness of championship-caliber boxers. The strengths and weaknesses of today's superstars are analyzed and compared to those of such past greats as Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Jack Dempsey and Jake LaMotta.

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McFarland

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1476602182

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Tony Miles: It's Only Me

By: Mike Fox

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Tony Miles: It's Only Me

By: Mike Fox

The charismatic Tony Miles has been much missed since his tragic and premature death in 2001. Regarded as one of England's greatest ever chess players and analysts, he was also one of the wittiest writers on the game. By sheer force of example and ebullient peronality, he inspired the 'English chess explosion' after becoming the first UK grandmaster in the mid 70s. This Fascinating collection of over a hundred games and articles, covering Tony's entire chess career, includes his most celebrated wins, a few losses, and in addition to the famous game against Karpov with the bizarre St George's opening 1 e4 a6 - a less well known victory over the then world champion from a television tournament. All the games are annotated by Tony himself - in his own inimitable style. This fitting tribute is rounded off with a review of Tony's original opening repertoire as well as personal appreciations by his Birmingham clubmates and friends Mike Fox, Malcolm Hunt and Geoff Lawton.

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Batsford Books

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1849942064

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Q and A: Criminal Law 2008 And 2009

By: Professor of Legal Education and Pro Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences Mike Molan,Geoff Douglas,Previously Lecturer Geoff Douglas

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Q and A: Criminal Law 2008 And 2009

By: Professor of Legal Education and Pro Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences Mike Molan,Geoff Douglas,Previously Lecturer Geoff Douglas

No matter how good your research and study skills, the ultimate test for the law student is the exam. This book explains how to successfully tackle the sort of problems and essay questions typically found in exam papers. The authors clearly guide students through the process of planning and structuring answers, providing advice on what to include, and on what to leave out. The book contains 50 questions and model answers divided into chapters covering all major topics. Each chapter begins with an introduction focusing on important points and ends with suggestions for further reading. Each question is supported by clear commentary indicating exactly what examiners are looking for, followed by an answer plan listing the key points to cover. Online Resource Centre An Online Resource Centre accompanies the book, providing revision and exam advice, links to useful websites, and a glossary to develop students' understanding of subject-specific terms.

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019923941X

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Stepping Out Of The Ordinary

By: Mike Hope

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Stepping Out Of The Ordinary

By: Mike Hope

Something gnawing away inside his body was suggesting it should be taken out of its comfort zone. At 30 years old, Mike discovered rock and winter climbing perhaps a little later in life, it just meant he had to train harder and catch up on the others rather quickly, pretty soon progression into the world of mountaineering, alpinism and interesting adventures were to follow. In writing from his personal accounts from Alaska to the southern tip of Patagonia or from Baffin Island to Norway’s Lofoten Isles, he endeavours to transport the reader to those remarkable worlds to become intimate with them and their extremes of remoteness, wanting to share the rawness and intimacy of nature which is truly inspirational. Conventional family holidays were a thing of the past as Lynne, his wife, joined in on some of the adventures. All of these were achieved while both held down full-time employment, Mike as a production manager and Lynne as a dental receptionist. Their offspring, Gary and Nicky, were not short of a few adventures of their own too. Unfortunately, in the places visited, the evidence became abundantly clear of our rapidly changing world and of the tragic impact the human race is having upon it.

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Austin Macauley Publishers

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1398487597

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Rule 1 of Investing

How to Always Be on the Right Side of the Market

By: Mike Turner

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Rule 1 of Investing

How to Always Be on the Right Side of the Market

By: Mike Turner

In Rule #1 of Investing: How to Always Be on the Right Side of the Market, software designer and math genius Mike Turner shares his simple, ingenious method for making winning stock trades. Rule #1 begins with the foundation of Mike’s entire system, the one condition that must be met before you even think about investing. It then reveals nine other rules Mike’s system follows to produce its uncanny 80% win rate picking stocks… and to generate returns almost three times better than the market. Rule #1 is a must-read investing guide for anyone struggling to profit in today’s volatile market.

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Simon and Schuster

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1621578755

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Thai Stick

Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade

By: Peter Maguire,Mike Ritter

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Thai Stick

Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade

By: Peter Maguire,Mike Ritter

Thailand’s capital, Krungtep, known as Bangkok to Westerners and “the City of Angels” to Thais, has been home to smugglers and adventurers since the late eighteenth century. During the 1970s, it became a modern Casablanca to a new generation of treasure seekers: from surfers looking to finance their endless summers to wide-eyed hippie true believers and lethal marauders leftover from the Vietnam War. Moving a shipment of Thai sticks from northeast Thailand farms to American consumers meant navigating one of the most complex smuggling channels in the history of the drug trade. Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter are the first historians to document this underground industry, the only record of its existence rooted in the fading memories of its elusive participants. Conducting hundreds of interviews with smugglers and law enforcement agents, the authors recount the buy, the delivery, the voyage home, and the product offload. They capture the eccentric personalities who transformed the Thai marijuana trade from a GI cottage industry into one of the world’s most lucrative commodities, unraveling a rare history from the smugglers’ perspective.

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Columbia University Press

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0231161344

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Leading Schools During Crisis

What School Administrators Must Know

By: Matthew J. Pepper,Tim D. London,Mike L. Dishman,Jessica L. Lewis

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Leading Schools During Crisis

What School Administrators Must Know

By: Matthew J. Pepper,Tim D. London,Mike L. Dishman,Jessica L. Lewis

School leadership is synonymous with challenge. However, some school leaders face true crises - situations threatening the continuing existence of their school. Leading Schools During Crisis analyzes leadership and behaviors of principals in these extraordinary circumstances. A simultaneously scholarly and practice-oriented book, Leading Schools During Crisis proposes the first school-specific model of defining and analyzing crises. Through authentic case studies, Leading Schools During Crisis offers a detailed theoretical and practical analysis of each crisis and the lessons from it for all school leaders. Highlights of the twelve case studies include: P.S. 234, Manhattan. At nine a.m. on September 11, 2001, the thirty-seven teachers and 650 elementary students of P.S. 234 were twelve hundred feet from Ground Zero. Principal Anna Switzer states, '[r]ight when the second plane crashed_that's when we knew that it wasn't an accident.' George Washington Carver H.S., New Orleans, Louisiana. Principal Vanessa Eugene believed Katrina would be another chapter in New Orleans' long history of near-miss hurricanes. Carver's campus was soon under ten feet of water. Sobrante Park E.S., Oakland, California. Like many schools, Sobrante Park only slowly realized the paradigm shift associated with the No Child Left Behind Act_until the fifth year of failing to make Adequate Yearly Progress. 'What do you do when all the data is bad?' asked Principal Marco Franco. Platte Canyon H.S, Bailey, Colorado. Principal Brian Krause was approached by a frantic student who reported: ''[T]here's a guy in the English classroom with a gun' . . . . I remember thinking, okay, he said guy. He didn't say student or kid or Johnny.' Other case studies include the challenges inherent in starting charter schools, discovery of systemic and deliberate grade fraud, rezoning of 95 percent of a elementary school's student population, and leading a school populated by changing_and often contentious_refugee groups.

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R&L Education

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1607093456

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The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes and Icons

By: Steven Johnson,Greg Oliver,Mike Mooneyham

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The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes and Icons

By: Steven Johnson,Greg Oliver,Mike Mooneyham

Theagood guys of professional wrestling take the spotlight in this comprehensive examination ofathe memorable characters who inspired fans, aproviding insight into what makes a great hero. Compiled using firsthand interviews with hundreds of wrestlers, managers, promoters, and historians, these entertaining profiles document wrestlingOCOs golden boys from the 1930s to today. It discusses the roles of wrestling superstars that include Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes, and The Rock as well as lesser-known figures, including Tiger Jeet Singh and Whitey Caldwell. With more than 100 action-packed photos, this engaging and informative book invites both devoted fans and newcomers to the sport to appreciate the rich history of these esteemed performers.

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1770902694

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Passion, Power & Sin - Books 1 - 5 (Book 1 Free!)

How the Victim of a Global Internet Scam Gets Her Revenge!

By: Mike Wells

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Passion, Power & Sin - Books 1 - 5 (Book 1 Free!)

How the Victim of a Global Internet Scam Gets Her Revenge!

By: Mike Wells

One spectacular financial scheme. One woman alone against the world. Young, beautiful, and yearning for love, Heather Bancroft meets the perfect man...and loses all that is dear to her. Heather's thirst for revenge takes her halfway around the globe--she's playing for the highest stakes in a lethal game. Only one man loves her - he's just as determined as she is. And one man wants her dead.

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1301424366

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Secret Peak District

By: Mike Smith

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Secret Peak District

By: Mike Smith

Explore the Peak District's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445662493

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May I Borrow Your Watch?

By: Mike Haigh

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May I Borrow Your Watch?

By: Mike Haigh

May I Borrow Your Watch? is an upbeat memoir that looks back at the life of an average person juggling life, love, laughter and loss. A Change man who became a changed man.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1805149687

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Conquering the Impossible

My 12,000-Mile Journey Around the Arctic Circle

By: Mike Horn

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Conquering the Impossible

My 12,000-Mile Journey Around the Arctic Circle

By: Mike Horn

In August 2002, Horn set out on a mission to travel 12,000 miles around the Arctic Circle--alone, against winds and currents, and without motorized transportation. This is his gripping account of his grueling 27-month expedition that nearly cost him his life. 8-page color photo insert.

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Macmillan

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0312382049

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The Cycle Tour

By: Mike Wills

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The Cycle Tour

By: Mike Wills

The drama, camaraderie, scenery, history and sheer craziness of the world's biggest individually-timed cycling event. "The Cycle Tour" has become a global sporting phenomenon. From humble beginnings thirty years ago, it has grown into a landmark event around the spectacular Cape Peninsula that attracts a sell-out field of 35 000 riders every year and is the biggest of its kind anywhere in the world. This book tells the story of the pros, the amateurs and the jokers who make up the pack as well as the organisers and the remarkable volunteers who make the event tick. Above all, it captures, in stunning photography, the intense emotions of riding 109km through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

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Juta and Company Ltd

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1770130659

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Top 10 Paris

By: Donna Dailey,Mike Gerrard

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Top 10 Paris

By: Donna Dailey,Mike Gerrard

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Paris in ePub format will lead you straight to the very best Paris has to offer. Whether you're looking for things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the top place to eat, this guide is the perfect companion, taking the best of the printed guidebook and adding new eBook-only features. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists--from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 ways to avoid the crowds. The guide is divided by area, each with its own photo gallery and clear maps pinpointing the top sights. You also can view each location in Google Maps if reading on an Internet-enabled device. Plan each day with our itineraries and see the sights in individual areas. You'll find the insider knowledge you need to explore every corner of the city in DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Paris, now with a sleek new eBook design.

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1465423893

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