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Law and Vengeance

By: Mike Papantonio

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Gina Romano is a highly successful trial lawyer with Bergman/Deketomis, a firm dedicated to protecting the public by exposing and penalizing corporate crooks and their allies in government. Well into her thirties, Gina hasn’t overcome the anger and defensiveness resulting from a bizarre and traumatic childhood. As she contemplates whether to marry solid, attractive and loyal veterinarian Bryan Penn or to send him packing, the murder of a friend and mentor, Angus Moore, turns her life into a quest for vengeance. In consort with partner Nick Deketomis, Gina runs headlong into a life and death struggle against weapons manufacturers, a gun rights lobbyist, psychopathic Chicago police, a hi-tech genius assassin, and the U.S. Department of Justice. Still, the most formidable and dangerous enemy she faces is herself.

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SelectBooks, Inc.

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1590794567

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9781590794562

Understanding Security

By: Mike Bourne

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Understanding Security

By: Mike Bourne

This broad-ranging new text introduces a wide range of theoretical perspectives with a central focus on their application to understanding key issues in global, state and human security in the contemporary world.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137402105

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There Is No Planet B

A Handbook for the Make or Break Years Updated Edition

By: Mike Berners-Lee

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There Is No Planet B

A Handbook for the Make or Break Years Updated Edition

By: Mike Berners-Lee

Completely updated edition; the big picture of how humanity can combat the climate emergency, from a leading environmental author.

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Cambridge University Press

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110882157X

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Handbook of Family Therapy

The Science and Practice of Working with Families and Couples

By: Mike Robbins,Tom Sexton,Gerald Weeks

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Handbook of Family Therapy

The Science and Practice of Working with Families and Couples

By: Mike Robbins,Tom Sexton,Gerald Weeks

This new Handbook of Family Therapy is the culmination of a decade of achievements within the field of family and couples therapy, emerging from and celebrating the dynamic evolution of marriage and family theory, practice, and research. The editors have unified the efforts of the profession's major players in bringing the most up-to-date and innovative information to the forefront of both educational and practice settings. They review the major theoretical approaches and break new ground by identifying and describing the current era of evidence-based models and contemporary areas of application. The Handbook of Family Therapy is a comprehensive, progressive, and skillful presentation of the science and practice of family and couples therapy, and a valuable resource for practitioners and students alike.

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Routledge

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1135451303

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9781135451301

Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology

By: Mike Morris

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Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology

By: Mike Morris

Practical and accessible, this dictionary is designed to enlightenthose newly engaged in anthropological study or seeking a quickguide to the field. Fills a need for a beginner’s pocket guide to thefar-reaching and complex field of anthropology, including over 800detailed entries and the intellectual background of terms Written in plain, jargon-free language, for readers withoutextensive background in the field Features brief, conceptual definitions of terms,bibliographical references to anthropological classics, relatedworks for background reading and further research The user-friendly format includes bold terms featured elsewherein the book, extensive cross-references, and indexes of names,peoples, places and subjects Incorporates related terminology from allied fields such associology, economics and geography

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118329341

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Discovering God's Will for Your Life

Your Journey with God (Large Print 16pt)

By: Mike Lutz

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Discovering God's Will for Your Life

Your Journey with God (Large Print 16pt)

By: Mike Lutz

Mike Lutz's new book, Discovering God's Will for Your Life: Your Journey with God possesses something that other books of this kind do not have: a fresh approach! A few of the chapter titles are as follows: "You Talkin' to Me?" "I Object!" "Watch the Road!" "Follow Your Dreams." "Detours, Obstacles, and Rough Roads." "Are We There Yet?" Readers will truly be inspired and truly enjoy their journey as they find out how to listen to God's voice, remain in His will, and progress in His plans for their lives.

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1459654048

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9781459654044

The 30 Rock Book

Inside the Iconic Show, from Blerg to EGOT

By: Mike Roe

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The 30 Rock Book

Inside the Iconic Show, from Blerg to EGOT

By: Mike Roe

The hilarious true story of the making of the cult classic hit show 30 Rock It’s hard to remember a time when Tina Fey wasn’t a star, but back in the early 2000s, she was an SNL writer who was far from a household name. It’s even harder to remember when Fey’s sitcom 30 Rock was tanking, but it was—it premiered in the fall of 2006, and by November, the New York Times wrote that 30 Rock was “perilously close to a flop.” But despite all expectations (including those of some of the cast and crew), Tina Fey’s eccentric buddy comedy lasted 138 episodes, spanning seven seasons. It resurrected the career of Alec Baldwin, survived an extended absence by Tracy Morgan, and permeated the culture— its breakneck pacing, oddball characters, and extremely rich joke writing are deeply beloved by millions of fans. Through more than fifty original interviews with cast, crew, critics, and more, culture writer Mike Roe brings to life the history of the gloriously goofy show that became an all-time classic. The 30 Rock Book has everything in it, from tales of the amazing music still stuck in our heads, to the iconic bit characters that make the show, to all the love and drama of the backstage crew . . . and the creative failures and successes along the way. So grab your night cheese and muffin tops, cuddle up with your slanket against your Japanese body pillow, and settle in for the story of one of the funniest shows in television history.

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Abrams

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1647001099

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Panzerkrieg

The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Tank Divisions

By: Mike Syron

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Panzerkrieg

The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Tank Divisions

By: Mike Syron

For many people the very image of Blitzkrieg is of massed columns of tanks sweeping through Europe, smashing all resistance and leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. Indeed, it was the Panzers' achievements in battle that were largely responsible for Germany's early run of success in the Second World War and, once the tide of war began to turn against the Reich, the Panzers subsequently became the backbone of its defence. The dramatic story of Hitler's tank divisions is brought to life in this authoritative narrative. Panzerkrieg vividly describes the evolution, exploits and eventual destruction of this superlative fighting force in immensely readable fashion. Particularly accessible to the general reader who wants to know more about Germany's Second World War tank forces, the authors dispense with technical jargon and pedantic detail to give a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the subject, both human and technical. The book gives particular emphasis to the men who fought in and led the Panzer divisions: great generals like Guderian, Rommel and Manstein, tank masters like Wittmann and Bake, and inspired commanders like Balck and Bayerlein. The whole vast canvas of the war emerges from this narrative, as it follows the titanic struggles which ranged between the bocage country of France, the desert wastes of North Africa, and the limitless steppes of Russia. The evolution of German fighting vehicles and tactics is fully charted, and the many myths, fallacies and misconceptions that have grown up around the Panzerwaffe are exploded. Extensive research, reference to the memoirs of the leading participants, and original new conclusions all contribute to a comprehensive account that critically examines the achievements, failures, and ultimate legacy of the Panzer divisions. Features INCLUDE: The secret pre-war birth and development of the Panzerwaffe The lightning campaigns in Poland and France The four bloody years of the Russian campaign, the greatest clash of arms the world has ever seen The exploits of Rommel and his Africa Corps Hitler's increasingly disastrous influence on the Panzerwaffe Disputes between the Panzer officers and their High Command Portraits of the Panzerwaffe's leaders Detailed analysis of the great tank battles such as Kursk and the Battle of the Bulge, with clear maps Comparative rank and organizational charts Information on the technical evolution of Germany's armoured fighting vehicles, including the development of the mighty Tigers and Panthers Unique sections on uniforms, crew functions and how German tanks were built Rare coverage of how the Panzer leaders fared after the war The legacy of the Panzers

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Constable

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1472107802

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9781472107800

The Essential Muscle Car

By: Mike Mueller

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The Essential Muscle Car

By: Mike Mueller

Essential Muscle Cars pays tribute to the legend and is lavishly illustrated with large format, full-color photographs of all the major models, along with a comprehensive technical specification of each. It is the perfect reference book for everyone interested in America's most interesting performance cars.

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Motorbooks

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0760319669

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9780760319666

Hawkeye Legends, Lists, & Lore

By: Mike Finn,Chad Leistikow

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Hawkeye Legends, Lists, & Lore

By: Mike Finn,Chad Leistikow

In this book, Hawkeye Legends, Lists and Lore, lowa's grand athletic history is chronicled in its most complete form ever and its athletes and teams of yesteryear are brought back to life. This book also lists the great and not-so-great moments in lowa athletic history in the 'Charts' features. These sections provide a handy factual resource to demonstrate Hawkeye individuals and teams that rank in the school's history. Hawkeye Legends, Lists and Lore is a must for anyone who is loyal to the Black and Gold and is the perfect gift for your favourite Hawkeye fan.

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Sports Publishing LLC

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1571671781

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One to Go

By: Mike Pace

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One to Go

By: Mike Pace

What would you pay for a short re-wind? Tom Booker is a new attorney at a powerful Washington law firm. Texting while driving across Memorial Bridge, he loses control and crashes into an oncoming minivan carrying his own daughter and three of her friends. The minivan tips up on two wheels, about to flip over into the Potomac. Time freezes, he's alone on the bridge. A young couple approaches and offers him a re-wind. The crash would be averted, the children saved. All he must do is kill someone every two weeks—anyone—for a soul exchange. A moment later, Tom is back in his spinning car, but averts the deadly crash. He laughs about the hallucination, attributing it to bumping his head on the steering wheel when his car came to an abrupt stop. But his encounter wasn't a hallucination. Two weeks later, the minivan driver is brutally murdered. Tom receives a text: one down, four to go. He has never shot, much less owned, a gun in his life, but now he must turn himself into a serial killer or his daughter and her friends will die.

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Oceanview Publishing

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1608091368

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B.P.R.D. Omnibus Volume 6

By: Mike Mignola,John Arcudi

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B.P.R.D. Omnibus Volume 6

By: Mike Mignola,John Arcudi

With Hellboy gone, agents missing, and Abe Sapien in a coma, the B.P.R.D are on their own. America's monster problem explodes, society crumbles, and Liz Sherman rejoins the fight, as Nazis seek to bring Rasputin back to finish what he started when he first conjured Hellboy! In this new collection, relive the terror of Hell on Earth as it explores those all too human teams left behind to confront the primordial predators now prowling the Earth. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is joined by a host of talented writers and artists in this latest volume of the B.P.R.D. omnibus series!

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Dark Horse Comics

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1506729649

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9781506729640

Watching the World Die

Nuclear Threat Films of the 1980s

By: Mike Bogue

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Watching the World Die

Nuclear Threat Films of the 1980s

By: Mike Bogue

During the 1980s, popular fear of World War III spurred moviemakers to produce dozens of nuclear threat films. Categories ranged from monster movies to post-apocalyptic adventures to realistic depictions of nuclear war and its immediate aftermath. Coverage of atomic angst films isn't new, but this is the first book to solely analyze 1980s nuclear threat movies as a group. Entries range from classics such as The Day After and WarGames to obscurities such as Desert Warrior and Massive Retaliation. Chronological coverage of the 121 films released between 1980 and 1990 includes production details, chapter notes, and critical commentaries.

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McFarland

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1476650705

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9781476650708

1967 Belvidere Tornado, The

By: Mike Doyle

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1967 Belvidere Tornado, The

By: Mike Doyle

Claiming the lives of seven adults and seventeen children, the Belvidere tornado struck the most vulnerable at the worst possible time: just as school let out. More than five hundred people suffered injuries. New interviews and fascinating archival history underscore the horrific drama, as well as the split-second decisions of victims and survivors that saved their families and neighbors. Since the tragedy, three more devastating tornadoes have further defined Boone County's resilience: Poplar Grove in 2008, Caledonia in 2010 and Fairdale in 2015.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467136166

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The Modern Deity's Guide to Surviving Humanity

By: Tanya Huff,Crystal Sarakas,Juliet E. McKenna,Edward Willett,Daniel Roman,Jennifer Dunne,Jean Marie Ward,Mike Marcus,A.L. Tompkins,Daryl Marcus,Alma Alexander,Kari Sperring,A.J. Cunder,Irene Radford,N.R. Lambert

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The Modern Deity's Guide to Surviving Humanity

The old gods are still with us. The world is constantly changing, evolving, growing. In order to stay relevant, deities must change with the times as well. In this anthology, fifteen science fiction and fantasy authors tackle how gods and goddesses have adapted to the surge in technology and the mercurial beliefs of humanity. So sit back and watch Hera try her hand at marriage counseling, while Macuilxochitl conquers the world of online gaming. Buy a ticket to Anubis’ magic act or roam the back tents at the local carnival and catch Doc Saturday’s medicine show. Take a sip of wine at Dionysus’ winery or grab some potato pancakes at Baba Yaga’s café. Whatever your taste, here you will find interesting twists on how deities have found their way in our modern world from Crystal Sarakas, Juliet E. McKenna, Tanya Huff, Edward Willett, Daniel Roman, Jennifer Dunne, Jean Marie Ward, Mike Marcus, A.L. Tompkins, Daryl Marcus, Alma Alexander, Kari Sperring, A.J. Cunder, Irene Radford, and N.R. Lambert. And remember to beware. You never know who...or what...you will meet next. And don’t miss THE MODERN FAE’S GUIDE TO SURVIVING HUMANITY!

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Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.

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1940709393

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9781940709390

Global Marketing Management

By: Masaaki (Mike) Kotabe,Kristiaan Helsen

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Global Marketing Management

By: Masaaki (Mike) Kotabe,Kristiaan Helsen

An indispensable resource for students of marketing, management, and international business In the newly revised ninth edition of Global Marketing Management, a decorated team of international marketing professionals delivers an authoritative discussion of the realities of global marketing in today’s economy and an insightful exploration of the future of marketing to an international audience. You’ll obtain an integrated understanding of marketing best practices on a global scale, complete with relevant historical background and descriptions of current marketing environments. The latest edition builds on four major structural changes to the global marketing environment: growing anti-globalization sentiment, the growth of information technology tools, the increasing demand for personalization, and the environmental impact of business activity. In-depth case studies offer lively discussions of real-world global marketing campaigns and are accessible online. Global Marketing Management also provides: Thoroughly updated examples and case studies with contemporary information An ongoing emphasis on the increased volatility and uncertainty of today’s global markets Updated discussions of the balance to be struck between pursuing economies of scale and respecting unique cultural sensitivities New explorations of major global environmental and ethical issues New chapters on emerging markets, internet marketing, and corporate social responsibility

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John Wiley & Sons

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111988876X

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9781119888765

Footbridges

Construction, Design, History

By: Ursula Baus,Mike Schlaich

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Footbridges

Construction, Design, History

By: Ursula Baus,Mike Schlaich

The influence on the interplay of technical progress, imagination and functional variety in footbridges are different from those affecting large-scale bridges. This fact has resulted in an exhaustible variety of distinctive design, as is beautifully illustrated by the selection of footbridges shown in this book. Essays clearly explain the technical aspects and the aesthetic potential of different structure designs. Footbridges contains detailed presentations of 90 european bridges, with text, comprehensive and detail plans, and photographs taken especially for the volume. With projects by Arup, Jürg Conzett, Foster and Partners, Happold, Schlaich Bergermann and Partners, Wilkinson Eyre, Jiri Strasky and others. The examples are organized chronologically in thematically focused chapters: lightweight bridges, moving bridges, covered bridges, taut-ribbon suspension bridges, arch bridges, etc. For those whose curiosity is aroused by the insight given into this type of bridge building, a compilation of 120 more footbridges, listed by location, provide a starting point for further investigation. Ursula Baus is an independent architecture critic and the author of numerous books and technical articles. She teaches at Stuttgart University. Mike Schlaich is a professor of massive construction at the Technische Universität (Technical University) in Berlin and a partner of the firm Schlaich Bergermann and Partners. Wilfried Dechau is a photographer – he lives and works in Stuttgart and specializes in architecture, bridges, and portraits.

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Walter de Gruyter

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3764382228

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Beyond the Learning Organisation

Paths of Organisational Learning in the East German Context

By: Mike Geppert

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Beyond the Learning Organisation

Paths of Organisational Learning in the East German Context

By: Mike Geppert

This title was first published in 2000. In contemporary management literature, the idea that managers and organizations should learn and provide widespread capabilities for learning to learn is gaining popularity. Some see reflexive thinking and learning as being the proper response to the transformation of industrial society. However, this study is not concerned too much with the reasons for learning, but is more about how actors and groups of actors actually learn and the resources at their disposal for learning. The study aims to show that differences in social context do matter, and analyzes the organizational learning process in the political and social transformation of East Germany.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040278485

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9781040278482

Encyclopedia of British and Irish Political Organizations

Parties, Groups and Movements of the 20th Century

By: Peter Barberis,John McHugh,Mike Tyldesley

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Encyclopedia of British and Irish Political Organizations

Parties, Groups and Movements of the 20th Century

By: Peter Barberis,John McHugh,Mike Tyldesley

This major, authoritative reference work embraces the spectrum of organized political activity in the British Isles. It includes over 2,500 organizations in 1,700 separate entries. Arrangement is in 20 main subject sections, covering the three main p

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A&C Black

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0826458149

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9780826458148

Global Energy Dilemmas

By: Mike Bradshaw

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Global Energy Dilemmas

By: Mike Bradshaw

Today’s global energy system faces two major challenges: how to secure the supply of reliable and affordable energy; and how to rapidly transform to a low-carbon, efficient and environmentally harmless energy supply. In this rigorous and illuminating book, Michael Bradshaw explores the key aspects of the current global energy dilemma and examines how it is playing out across the major regions and countries of the world. The book begins by charting the development of the current global energy system - exploring its key characteristics with a focus upon energy security and the relationship between energy, economic development and climate change. The next four chapters offer in-depth analyses of four distinct global energy dilemmas in different parts of the world: the challenge of sustaining affluence and decarbonising energy services in the high-energy economies of the developed world; the legacies of the centrally planned economy and the consequences of liberalisation in the post-socialist world; growing energy demand and emissions growth associated with the emerging regions; and finally, the quest to provide universal access to modern energy services in the developing world in a manner that is both economically and environmentally sustainable. Identifying the governance structures and policy options available to tackle the global energy dilemma, the book concludes that only an integrated approach - sensitive to regional issues - can reconcile the interests and needs of those facing differing energy challenges across the world today.

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Polity

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0745650651

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Secret of the Time Tablets: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #3)

By: Mike Maihack

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Secret of the Time Tablets: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #3)

By: Mike Maihack

The third action-packed book in Mike Maihack's graphic novel series featuring a young Cleopatra and her adventures in the far, really far future. Now an animated TV series streaming on Hulu and Peacock! Cleo and her friends journey from Yasiro Academy to the city of Hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. They're in search of information about the time tablets that could determine Cleo's fate -- whether she wants them to or not. But the group is separated when Octavian's fleet attacks their ship, and Cleo and Akila are on their own until they run into an old nemesis. Will Cleo find the information she needs and get out of Hykosis alive?

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Scholastic Inc.

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054583869X

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Educational Leadership for a More Sustainable World

By: Mike Bottery

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Educational Leadership for a More Sustainable World

By: Mike Bottery

Educational Leadership for a More Sustainable World argues that current crises in educational policies and practice, including the recruitment and retention of educational leaders, ultimately derive from the interactions between four key challenges which also underpin current global and societal issues of sustainability: A culture of consumption Global energy demands Climate change Emerging population patterns Mike Bottery argues that problems in dealing with these four global challenges, as well as many crises in education, are in large part due to a failure to appreciate their complex interactions and effects, and of the need for sufficiently complex responses. The result is that many policies in many areas hinder rather than facilitate appropriate solutions. However, by showing that the dynamics of crises in educational sustainability have many similarities to those of global systems, this book argues that the adoption of a number of core practices and values can help educational leaders develop greater sustainability, not only in their own area of activity but can also help them make a valuable contribution to greater sustainability at the global level as well.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472568273

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Writing Westerns

How to Craft Novels that Evoke the Spirit of the West

By: Mike Newton

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Writing Westerns

How to Craft Novels that Evoke the Spirit of the West

By: Mike Newton

Craft a novel that evokes the spirit of the West Western Movies don't appear as frequently today as they did in the 1960s, but those that make the cut in Hollywood prompt frequent Oscar buzz. Nor have Western novels been eclipsed. In 2010, Amazon.com offered 213 new Western novels for sale, plus many reprints of older classics. Writing Westerns examines what a Western is, while teaching you how to research and write one. You'll benefit from the authorâ€™s experience—248 books published since 1977—and the example of masters in the field, from Zane Grey and Max Brand to Louis Lâ€™Amour and Cormac McCarthy. Each chapter includes a short list of recommended sources for further reading. Appendices to the main text include a glossary of Old West slang and jargon, which is helpful in writing realistic dialogue, a timeline of significant historical events, and a list of classic Western films and novels. Research, talent, and imagination are the keys to writing a successful novel. Join us now, as we set off into the West.

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Penguin

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1599635925

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Whispers on the Wind

Their Untold Stories

By: Mike Hatfield

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Whispers on the Wind

Their Untold Stories

By: Mike Hatfield

Whispers on the Wind follows five families from 1873 into the twentieth century. A young Zeke Martin follows his uncle Lemuel into the West to escape a bitter family feud fueled by the bigotry of the Civil War. His youthful inexperience in life is soon expanded when a group of Crow warriors gives him a captive Sioux Indian woman. Little Walking Buffalo Woman, along with a jealous young Sioux girl, Looks at the Sky, will lead him through the door of manhood. Together, they will face mysteries, adventures, and an onslaught of strangers who will change the West forever. Follow Deputy Marshal Ethan Bullock on his quest for a murdering madman across the West and the Indian Nations. Catherine Bullock is a spoiled, narcissistic daughter arriving in the twentieth century learning nothing from her many trails. Eagle’s Nest House with its dark shadows and deadly supernatural secrets will enslave her selfish soul. Only the Cherokee mystic, Eloise Demmia, knows of the horrors lurking within its walls. Come join them through decades and generations on their journey through time and mystery. This is based on real people and events. This book includes a three book series.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1796021393

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9781796021394

Omnidirectional Tilt-Rotor Flying Robots for Aerial Physical Interaction

Modelling, Control, Design and Experiments

By: Karen Bodie,Maximilian Brunner,Mike Allenspach

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Omnidirectional Tilt-Rotor Flying Robots for Aerial Physical Interaction

Modelling, Control, Design and Experiments

By: Karen Bodie,Maximilian Brunner,Mike Allenspach

This book deals with the study of tilt-rotor omnidirectional aerial robots and their application to aerial physical interaction tasks. Omnidirectional aerial robots possess decoupled translational and rotational dynamics, which are important for stable and sustained aerial interaction. The additional ability to dynamically re-orient thrust vectors opens the door to a wide array of possible morphologies and system capabilities. Through modeling, control, prototype design, and experimental evaluation, this book presents a comprehensive methodology and examples for the development of a novel tilt-rotor aerial manipulator. This work serves as a guide for envisioning and constructing innovative systems that will advance the frontier of aerial manipulation.

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Springer Nature

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3031454979

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9783031454974

A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)

A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas

By: Michael J. Tougias,Mike Tougias

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A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)

A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas

By: Michael J. Tougias,Mike Tougias

An adaptation for young readers of A storm too soon: a true story od disaster, survival, and an incredible rescue"--Jacket.

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Macmillan

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1627792813

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House Revenge

By: Mike Lawson

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House Revenge

By: Mike Lawson

A Seattle Times bestseller and “[an] effervescent, wholly delicious revenge fantasy . . . about big money, big politics, and big crime” (Kirkus Reviews). Congressional fixer Joe DeMarco is dispatched to his boss Congressman John Mahoney’s hometown of Boston. Mahoney wants him to help Elinore Dobbs, an elderly woman fighting against a real estate developer intent on tearing down her apartment building for a massive new development. Mahoney is just in it for the free press until Sean Callahan, the developer, disrespects him and even worse, Elinore suffers a horrible “accident,” likely at the hands of two thugs on Callahan’s payroll. Now Mahoney and DeMarco are out for revenge. DeMarco tries to dig up dirt through Callahan’s former mentor, and one of his ex-wives. But it’s only when DeMarco gets a tip on the likely illegal source of some of Callahan’s financing that things get deadly. A fast-paced adventure into the cutthroat world behind the wrecking ball, House Revenge is another gripping tale of collusion and corruption from a beloved political thriller writer. “Originality, intelligence, and humor lift Lawson’s excellent 11th Joe DeMarco thriller . . . DeMarco provides all the fun and action that Lawson’s fans have come to expect.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Lawson’s DeMarco novels are often shrewdly prescient . . . Angry Americans will flock to House Revenge.” —Booklist (starred review)

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Grove/Atlantic, Inc.

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Doing Ethnographies

By: Mike Crang,Ian Cook

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Doing Ethnographies

By: Mike Crang,Ian Cook

Doing Ethnographies is an introductory and applied guide to ethnographic methods. It focuses on those methods - participant observation, interviewing, focus groups, and video/photographic work - that allow us to understand the lived, everyday world. Informed by the authors′ fieldwork experience, the book covers the relation between theory, practice and writing, and demonstrates how methods work in the field, so preparing the first-time ethnographer for the loss of control and direction often experienced.

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SAGE

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1848607474

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Indie Games

The Complete Introduction to Indie Gaming

By: Mike Diver

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Indie Games

The Complete Introduction to Indie Gaming

By: Mike Diver

Indie Games introduces us to the personalities, the passion and the practicalities that have transformed an industry.

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Michael O'Mara Books

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1910552356

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The Kinesthetic Classroom

Teaching and Learning Through Movement

By: Traci Lengel,Mike Kuczala

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The Kinesthetic Classroom

Teaching and Learning Through Movement

By: Traci Lengel,Mike Kuczala

Drawing on cutting-edge research, this inspiring book shows how to integrate movement with classroom instruction, providing hundreds of activities that improve attention spans and student learning.

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Corwin Press

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1412979544

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The Stasi

Myth and Reality

By: Mike Dennis,Norman Laporte

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The Stasi

Myth and Reality

By: Mike Dennis,Norman Laporte

The East German Ministry of State Security, popularly known as the Stasi, was one of the largest and most intrusive secret police systems in world history. So extensive was the system of surveillance and control that in any given year throughout the 1970s and 1980s, about one in fifty of the 13 million East German adults were working for the Stasi either as an officer or as an informer. Drawing on original sources from the Stasi archives and the recollections of contemporary witnesses, The Stasi: Myth and Reality reveals the intricacies of the relationship between the Stasi enforcers, its agents and its targets/victims, and demonstrates how far the Stasi octopus extended its tentacles into people’s lives and all spheres of society. The origins and developments of this vast system of repression are examined, as well as the motivation of the informers and the ways in which they penetrated the niches of East German society. The final chapters assess the ministry’s failure to help overcome the GDR’s inherent structural defects and demonstrate how the Stasi’s bureaucratic procedures contributed to the implosion of the Communist system at the end of the 1980’s.

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Routledge

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1317876555

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Environmental Modeling

A Practical Introduction

By: Mike J. Barnsley

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Environmental Modeling

A Practical Introduction

By: Mike J. Barnsley

Increasingly used to represent climatic, biogeochemical, and ecological systems, computer modeling has become an important tool that should be in every environmental professional’s toolbox. Environmental Modeling: A Practical Introduction is just what it purports to be, a practical introduction to the various methods, techniques, and skills required for computerized environmental modeling. Exploring the broad arena of environmental modeling, the book demonstrates how to represent an environmental problem in conceptual terms, formalize the conceptual model using mathematical expressions, convert the mathematical model into a program that can be run on a desktop or laptop computer, and examine the results produced by the computational model. Equally important, the book imparts skills that allow you to develop, implement, and experiment with a range of computerized environmental models. The emphasis is on active engagement in the modeling process rather than on passive learning about a suite of well-established models. The author takes a practical approach throughout, one that does not get bogged down in the details of the underlying mathematics and that encourages learning through “hands on” experimentation. He provides a set of software tools and data sets that you can use to work through the various examples and exercises presented in each chapter, as well as presentational material and handouts for course tutors. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the book discusses how computational models can be used to represent environmental systems and illustrates how such models improve understanding of the ways in which environmental systems function.

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CRC Press

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142002146X

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Handbook of Machining with Grinding Wheels

By: Ioan D. Marinescu,Mike P. Hitchiner,Eckart Uhlmann,W. Brian Rowe,Ichiro Inasaki

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Handbook of Machining with Grinding Wheels

By: Ioan D. Marinescu,Mike P. Hitchiner,Eckart Uhlmann,W. Brian Rowe,Ichiro Inasaki

Grinding offers capabilities that range from high-rate material removal to high-precision superfinishing, and has become one of the most widely used industrial machining and surface finishing operations. Reflecting modern developments in the science and practice of modern grinding processes, the Handbook of Machining with Grinding Wheels presents a

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1420017640

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The Distribution of Wealth – Growing Inequality?

By: Michael Schneider,Mike Pottenger,J.E. King

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The Distribution of Wealth – Growing Inequality?

By: Michael Schneider,Mike Pottenger,J.E. King

This book answers a number of important questions about the distribution of wealth among people and the way that this distribution has changed over time. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the personal distribution of wealth from many dimensions: economic, statistical, ethical, political, sociological and legal. Using data from 21 countries, this book demonstrates how inequality in the distribution of wealth varies between different parts of the world and how it evolves, with particular emphasis on the claim that there has been a long-term and continued increase in inequality since the 1970s in most countries. It discusses alternative ways of measuring the degree of inequality, analyses Thomas Piketty's claim that society has become more unequal in recent decades, and assesses the relative importance of the various determinants of the distribution of wealth. The authors explain why the distribution of wealth is unequal, and discuss how it could be changed with alternative policies and the possible consequences of these policies for economic efficiency. The authors also compare the different distributions of wealth that are implied by alternative views of society. This is a valuable resource for students and academics in economics, political science and sociology seeking a state-of-the-art account of the theory and evidence surrounding inequality in the distribution of wealth.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1783476443

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Handbook on Longevity Medicine

The Road Map

By: Arseniy Trukhanov,Mike K.S. Chan,Yuriy Nalapko

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Handbook on Longevity Medicine

The Road Map

By: Arseniy Trukhanov,Mike K.S. Chan,Yuriy Nalapko

This handbook is the next volume in the series of the scientific and educational publications of the European Society of Preventive, Regenerative and Anti-Aging Medicine. To promote the development of the science and practice of anti-ageing and active longevity, ESAAM has published in 2023 the Handbook of Anti-Aging Medicine. This cornerstone book was devoted to main theoretical issues in combating the mechanisms of aging. Current handbook provides the basics of practical life extension protocols. Leading specialists in regenerative and longevity medicine presented their valuable recommendations. Special attention is paid to the fundamental principles of the longevity clinic, as well as practical instructions on which of the existing protocols are the most effective from the point of view of international experts. Their experience is described in 13 chapters and covers the next fields of the longevity medicine: • Immune ageing • Hormetic nutrients • Measurements of aging • Policies for healthy longevity • The fundamentals of Mayr medicine in longevity • How sexuality and eroticism promote healthy ageing • Protocols of regeneration technologies for the longevity medicine • Holistic approaches to healthy longevity • International collaboration in longevity • Cell and molecular therapies This book is highly recommended for all physicians working with ageing patients and persons having disorders promoting premature and accelerated ageing. Also, practical focus makes this book essential for managers and specialists of the preventive, anti-aging and longevity medicine.

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EUROPEAN WELLNESS ACADEMY

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1662951469

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9781662951466

The Egg Code

By: Mike Heppner

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The Egg Code

By: Mike Heppner

Olden Field is a solitary computer hacker, whose ultimate purpose is the destruction of the Gloria 21169, a monstrous router that has taken control of the Internet. Motivational speaker Derek Skye finds himself sickened by the advice he spews to his legions of fans. Meanwhile, his ex-wife Donna fabricates folklore to assist those looking for guidance in our troubled times. Her friend Lydia Mould-Tree is determined to see her talentless son, Simon, achieve celebrity, so she bullies her complacent husband into getting Simon his big break in a company advertising campaign. As only the most accomplished fiction can, The Egg Code brings them together with a host of others in a sweeping, comic, wildly entertaining narrative. In this audacious literary debut, Mike Heppner concocts a brilliantly realized, impeccably structured mediation on the value of information in our information-saturated time.

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Vintage

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0307428508

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