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The One-Page Project Manager for Execution

Drive Strategy and Solve Problems with a Single Sheet of Paper

By: Clark A. Campbell,Mike Collins

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The One-Page Project Manager for Execution

Drive Strategy and Solve Problems with a Single Sheet of Paper

By: Clark A. Campbell,Mike Collins

Drive Strategy With Simplicity–On A Single Sheet Of Paper! The One-Page Project Manager set a new standard as an understandable and easy-to-apply organizational tool, allowing managers to summarize complex projects on a single information-rich page. This book, third in the OPPM series, describes how to combine the OPPM with the Toyota A3 report to create an enhanced, integrated management tool. With a refreshingly clear style, the authors walk users through implementing the OPPM/A3 using a variety of real-world case studies, as well as their own experience at O.C. Tanner Company. Rich with tools, templates, and teaching, the emphasis throughout remains on maintaining simplicity across the organization—communicating the right information to the right people at the right time to get the right things done. Praise for The One-Page Project Manager "Executives want the answers to two questions: Where are we today? Where will we end up? Do you really believe this cannot be accomplished on a single sheet of paper? The One-Page Project Manager series of books is encouraging you to do just that. Making this part of your Project Management methodology will simplify and improve your project communication, especially for busy executives." —Harold D. Kerzner, PhD, Senior Executive Director, International Institute for Learning, Inc. "Clark Campbell fills a void and bridges a communication gap that has long existed between company executives and project or program managers. OPPM successfully links corporate strategy to those in the trenches managing projects." —Dr. Denis R. Petersen, PMP®, President and CEO, Milestone Management Consultants, LLC "Clark Campbell and Mike Collins present how OPPM works to drive strategy deployment. With OPPM in our lean tool kit, we have tapped into the creativity of our people to pump up productivity, cut cycle times, reduce inventories, and sustain world-class quality." —Harold Simons, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain, O.C. Tanner Company, Member of the Shingo Prize Board of Governors (PMP and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470591293

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Mastering Microsoft SQL Server 2005

By: Mike Gunderloy,Joseph L. Jorden,David W. Tschanz

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Mastering Microsoft SQL Server 2005

By: Mike Gunderloy,Joseph L. Jorden,David W. Tschanz

The Comprehensive Resource for SQL Server 2005 Administrators, Consultants, and Developers Whether you're a systems administrator, database application developer, or IT consultant, you'll quickly ratchet up your knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 with this thorough and comprehensive guide. Light on theory and heavy on practicality, it cuts to the chase with real-world examples of large-scale business applications, an entire chapter on troubleshooting, and crucial information on SQL Server 2005's enhanced connectivity. For new users of Microsoft SQL Server, this book takes you quickly, but systematically, through the introductory topics. Coverage Includes Integrating SQL Server with .NET Framework Understanding Service Broker, a distributed application framework Programming with ADO.NET, the data-access component of .NET Setting up Notification Services, which delivers personalized information to mobile devices Using SQL Server Management Studio instead of Enterprise Manager Designing made easier with new Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS) Printing multi-page reports Mastering Transact-SQL programming language Leverage the Experience of Large-Scale Enterprises through Real-World Examples Increase Your Own Productivity with an Entire Chapter on Troubleshooting Discover What SQL Server 2005's Increased Emphasis on Connectivity Means to Your Installation Start Developing Apps--All the Information You Need! www.sybex.com

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471792233

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9780471792239

CDL: Commercial Driver's License Truck Driver's Test, Fifth Edition: Comprehensive Subject Review + Practice

By: Mike Byrnes and Associates,

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CDL: Commercial Driver's License Truck Driver's Test, Fifth Edition: Comprehensive Subject Review + Practice

By: Mike Byrnes and Associates,

Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from CDL experts! Barron’s CDL: Commercial Driver’s License Truck Driver’s Test includes in-depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron’s--all content is written and reviewed by CDL experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent written and driving tests Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day--it’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test-taking skills with 2 sample Knowledge Tests, a diagnostic test for assessing strengths and areas for improvement, and practice for the Skills Test Strengthen your knowledge with in-depth review covering all topics CDL drivers need to know, including federal motor carrier safety regulations, basic vehicle control, vehicle inspection, and much more Reinforce your learning with hundreds of practice questions covering all tested topics Deepen your understanding with expert advice about commercial driver licensing, dozens of detailed diagrams that demonstrate proper driving procedures, and a series of appendices with state-specific transportation resources

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Simon and Schuster

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1506287646

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Graham Kennedy Treasures

Friends Remember the King

By: Mike McColl-Jones

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Graham Kennedy Treasures

Friends Remember the King

By: Mike McColl-Jones

Author Mike McColl-Jones worked alongside Graham Kennedy for almost 20 years, churning out jokes and scripts for the popular television show, In Melbourne Tonight. McColl-Jones is a veteran comedy writer for Australian television; writing not only for Kennedy, but for stars such as Don Lane and Bert Newton. Rather than simply being a biography of the man known as, ‘The King’, this is an insight into how Kennedy’s colleagues felt about him. ‘It is the private Graham Kennedy’. It includes Kennedy’s struggles as a child-the atypical upbringing, the uncertainty of his father going to war and his passion to be a radio presenter. The book shows what a remarkable person Graham Kennedy was in his time."--Publisher details.

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The Miegunyah Press

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0522855458

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Awkward Family Holiday Photos

By: Mike Bender,Doug Chernack

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Awkward Family Holiday Photos

By: Mike Bender,Doug Chernack

From the authors of the New York Times bestsellers Awkward Family Photos and Awkward Family Pet Photos comes a celebration of those special times throughout the year when our families embarrass us the most . . . the holidays. Holidays. They’re those momentous occasions when we gather with family to eat, drink, celebrate, and, of course, pose for photographs. From Mom’s homemade Halloween costumes to re-creating a Nativity scene for the Christmas card to that overly patriotic uncle who literally wears the flag on the Fourth, holidays make for humiliating memories that we carry in our hearts for years to come. Whether your family loves Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, July Fourth, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukkah, this book pays homage to all of the holidays’ most uncomfortable moments.

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Crown

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0307888134

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Awkward Family Pet Photos

By: Mike Bender,Doug Chernack

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Awkward Family Pet Photos

By: Mike Bender,Doug Chernack

The authors of the New York Times bestseller Awkward Family Photos are back with a hilarious tribute to the unbreakable and sometimes uncomfortable bond between people and their pets. There are few things more rewarding than having a pet. They love us unconditionally, shower us with attention, and because of them, we actually live longer. So, what can possibly be awkward about our animal BFFs? Well . . . nothing. In fact, we’re the awkward ones. We adore our pets, but let’s face it—sometimes L-O-V-E makes us go a little overboard. Like giving them middle names, throwing them elaborate birthday parties, and making them a Christmas sweater to match with the rest of the family. Truth is, what they cherish most is our companionship. And maybe that’s the reason we care about them so much—because for such simple pleasures, they allow us to be as awkward as we want.

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Crown

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0307888150

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Born to Be Awkward

Celebrating Those Imperfect Moments of Babyhood

By: Mike Bender,Doug Chernack

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Born to Be Awkward

Celebrating Those Imperfect Moments of Babyhood

By: Mike Bender,Doug Chernack

From the folks who brought us the bestselling Awkward Family Photos series comes a tribute to those awkward early years of life. Our first few years are the most photographed time of our lives. Our parents document every milestone and then feel compelled to share these photos with the world. The only problem is, we haven't developed our motor skills and can't control our faces, or any other parts of our body for that matter. This, of course, leads to some of the most hilarious and unexpected family pictures. From our first post-delivery scowl, to our first throw-up, and yes, even to our first bikini--Born to Be Awkward is a celebration of what is literally the most uncomfortable stage of life.

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Crown

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0804140731

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9780804140737

Complete Blues Guitar Book

By: Mike Christiansen

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Complete Blues Guitar Book

By: Mike Christiansen

This book will take you from basic concepts in blues guitar through performance level blues solos and techniques. Chapters include: Notation and Tablature, Time Values, Strumming, Blues Techniques, the Blues Progression, Open String Power Chords, Barre Chords, Blues Turnarounds, Blues Fill-Ins, the Blues Scale/Improvising, Double Stops and Fingerpicking Blues Solos. This text is supplemented by a stereo compact disc.

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Mel Bay Publications

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1610654846

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Mike Mignola: The Quarantine Sketchbook

By: Mike Mignola

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Mike Mignola: The Quarantine Sketchbook

By: Mike Mignola

During the coronavirus quarantine, legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola posted original pencil sketches online and auctioned off the art to raise money for José Andres' World Central Kitchen. The sketches went viral and were the talk of the comics internet. Now those sketches are published in print for the first time, with all profits going to the World Central Kitchen. This new, oversized hardcover collection is a must have for Mignola readers and art fans alike. The book features an introduction by Christine Mignola, alongside sketches of Hellboy, beloved and unexpected pop culture characters, macabre chess pieces, gothic vegetable creatures, strange vampires, and more.

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Dark Horse Comics

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1506724272

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9781506724270

Awkward Family Photos

By: Mike Bender,Doug Chernack

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Awkward Family Photos

By: Mike Bender,Doug Chernack

With twenty-five new photographs for the eBook edition, the New York Times bestseller is now more awkward than ever Based on the hit website, AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com (“painful, regrettable, horrifyingly awesome snaps of family bonding, you will laugh so hard that people in adjoining offices will ask what’s wrong with you”—Esquire), this full color book features never-before-seen photos and hilarious personal stories covering everything from uncomfortable moments with relatives, teen angst, sibling rivalry, and family vacations from hell. Cringe at the forced poses, bad hair, and matching outfits--all prompting us to look at our own families and celebrate the fact that we're not alone. Nothing says awkward better than an uncomfortable family photograph!

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Crown

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0307592286

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9780307592286

You Can Teach Yourself Electric Bass

By: Mike Hiland

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You Can Teach Yourself Electric Bass

By: Mike Hiland

This method is loaded with information. In the author's words, the electric bass is in a very exciting developmental period. No longer does it just provide 'low-end support.' Now entire songs are built around the bass line. This method is both easy to understand and thorough! It provides the theory and technique needed to play contemporary bass, and it covers such modern effects as slap & pop and right-hand hammering techniques. While note reading is taught, tablature is also presented.

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Mel Bay Publications

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1609748387

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9781609748388

From My Backyard to the Edge of the Galaxy

By: Mike Wilson

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From My Backyard to the Edge of the Galaxy

By: Mike Wilson

A collection of poetic observations on everything from the cosmic to everyday living. Includes some Sci-Fi poems, and at the back of the book, a few short stories for the readers enjoyment.

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Lulu.com

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0557033861

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9780557033867

Hellboy: The First 20 Years

By: Mike Mignola

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Hellboy: The First 20 Years

By: Mike Mignola

Mignola has expanded Hellboy into the most exciting group of books since the early Marvel universe, and his style has influenced art and illustration far beyond the world of comics. Selected finished pieces are shown alongside sketches and raw scans from the last twenty years. * Never-before-seen art! * Mignola's best pieces from the last twenty years! "Nothing is better than having Mignola himself rendering Hellboy's world."—IGN "I envy the sheer variety and invention Mignola brings to Hellboy's world. [He] consistently manages to depict even the most grotesque monstrosity and make it somehow beautiful."—Peter de Sève, award-winning New Yorker cover artist and character designer for Ice Age film series, from his introduction

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Dark Horse Comics

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1621159264

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9781621159261

Neil Armstrong

One Giant Leap for Mankind

By: Tara Dixon-Engel,Mike Jackson

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Neil Armstrong

One Giant Leap for Mankind

By: Tara Dixon-Engel,Mike Jackson

A biography of the first man on the moon, covering his youth, his career as an astronaut, and his life after NASA.

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Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

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140274496X

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The New England Diner Cookbook: Classic and Creative Recipes from the Finest Roadside Eateries

By: Mike Urban

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The New England Diner Cookbook: Classic and Creative Recipes from the Finest Roadside Eateries

By: Mike Urban

Diner food is a characteristic and comforting American cuisine. Urban presents some of the best diner recipes from New England, home of the diner concept. He includes profiles of some of the region's finest diners, and other interesting tidbits.

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The Countryman Press

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1581571798

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9781581571790

Real World SharePoint 2007

Indispensable Experiences From 16 MOSS and WSS MVPs

By: Robert Bogue,Adam Buenz,Andrew Connell,Stacy Draper,Luis Du Solier Grinda,Todd Klindt,Jason Medero,Dustin Miller,Shane Perran,Joris Poelmans,Heather Solomon,Nick Swan,Jan Tielens,Mike Walsh,Shane Young

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Real World SharePoint 2007

Indispensable Experiences From 16 MOSS and WSS MVPs

SharePoint is central to the Microsoft Office and developer platform, and at seventy-five million licenses sold, is the fastest growing server product at Microsoft. This book is an anthology of the best thinking on critical SharePoint 2007 topics by a dozen SharePoint MVPs, the best and the most recognized experts in the field. Topics covered include but are not limited to branding, business data connector, classified networks, forms-based authentication, InfoPath and SharePoint, installation, and zones and alternate access mapping.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118058720

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9781118058725

Hellboy: 25 Years of Covers

By: Mike Mignola

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Hellboy: 25 Years of Covers

By: Mike Mignola

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first issue of Hellboy, this deluxe art collection includes more than 150 full-page cover pieces from Mike Mignola, Richard Corben, Duncan Fegredo, and more! This book is sure to appeal to Mignola fans and comics enthusiasts alike, featuring an introduction by colorist Dave Stewart and a foreword by Mignola himself.

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Dark Horse Comics

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1506715907

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9781506715902

Mastering SQL Server 2000

By: Mike Gunderloy,Joseph L. Jorden

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Mastering SQL Server 2000

By: Mike Gunderloy,Joseph L. Jorden

Complete. Authoritative. Practical. The only SQL Server book you need. Mastering SQL Server 2000 is the one indispensable resource for anyone working with the latest version of SQL Server. Whether you build or administer SQL Server databases or write applications that communicate with them, you'll find the background knowledge and the practical instruction you need to accomplish any task, from the most basic to the most advanced. Coverage includes: Understanding SQL Server architecture Designing an efficient normalized database Writing Transact-SQL statements and batches Creating databases Creating tables and views Creating stored procedures and triggers Administering SQL Server Managing SQL Server security Designing applications using ADO, SQL-DMO, and SQL-NS Using Data Transformation Services Integrating SQL Server with the Internet Optimizing SQL Server performance Understanding and managing replication Using Analysis Services to analyze data Using Microsoft English Query Troubleshooting common problems

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John Wiley & Sons

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0782153364

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9780782153361

Sequoia and Kings Canyon

By: Mike Graf

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon

By: Mike Graf

While reading this book, students will explore the world’s largest living things and the work done by scientists at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California. Readers will learn how the giant trees were discovered, logged, and how they have since been protected. The Natural Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks. Each 7.5" x 10" photo-filled book explores the topography of the park, its natural resources, the specific projects that have been undertaken there and why these projects are significant. Each 48-page book in the series also features quotes from scientists working in the featured park, to better explain to readers how and why things are done

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Britannica Digital Learning

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1625136722

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THE CON50LE

50 Years of Home Video Gaming

By: Mike Diver

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THE CON50LE

50 Years of Home Video Gaming

By: Mike Diver

THE CON50LE is a comprehensive yet conversational account of 50 years of home video gaming history, leaving no rarely sighted system unturned and providing a chronological account of the evolution of the biggest entertainment medium in the world. From the earliest consoles of the 1970s to the cutting-edge machines of the here and now, a line is drawn from one man’s eureka moment to the multi-billion-dollar global industry of today. All the well-known names and massive-selling consoles are here: the Nintendo Entertainment System, the SEGA Mega Drive, the Atari 2600, the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 2. But there’s plenty of room for hardware that many a gamer won’t have heard of before, from Japan-only releases and home computer conversions to ill-advised experiments with VHS and all manner of micro-console magic. Learn about the creators and their inspirations, the games that made the biggest consoles’ eternal reputations, and the failures and flops along the way. Even the consoles that came and went without notable commercial success left a mark, an imprint, on this compelling history – and THE CON50LE unravels it, explains it, one fascinating machine at a time.

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White Owl

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1399040502

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9781399040501

Afoot & Afield: Tahoe-Reno

201 Spectacular Outings in the Lake Tahoe Region

By: Mike White

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Afoot & Afield: Tahoe-Reno

201 Spectacular Outings in the Lake Tahoe Region

By: Mike White

Ever since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe, by local author Mike White, features more than 175 trips in a diverse range of terrain around Lake Tahoe and the communities of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Minden-Gardnerville. These trips are tailored for every type of hiker, and many are suited for mountain bikers. This new edition features 26 new hikes and all updated content.

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Wilderness Press

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0899977928

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9780899977928

It Should Never Happen Again

The Failure of Inquiries and Commissions to Enhance Risk Governance

By: Mike Lauder

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It Should Never Happen Again

The Failure of Inquiries and Commissions to Enhance Risk Governance

By: Mike Lauder

In It Should Never Happen Again, Dr Mike Lauder questions the value of public inquiries. Every day, we hear about another inquiry being set up, or why the last one failed to deliver the hoped for outcomes. A great deal of time and taxpayers’ money is spent on inquiries and even more on implementing their recommendations, but the author suggests that those conducting inquiries might be considered (by their own test) criminally negligent in the way they do so and that it is no surprise that they do not lead to the learning they should. The focus of Mike Lauder’s research is the gaps between what is known, what knowledge is used by practitioners and those who judge them. He contends that the difference between the judicial perspective and that of practitioners who are judged by the inquiry process creates barriers that impede others from learning. Crucially, inquiry outcomes do not assist the leadership of organisations to improve risk governance. It Should Never Happen Again is based on research into high profile public inquiries and presidential commissions in the UK, the USA, Continental Europe, and elsewhere. Embracing issues ranging from terrorist attacks to pollution, fire and air disasters; criminal cases; banking and bribery scandals; and the state of public services, Mike Lauder contrasts the judicial perspective of those who inquire, the academic perspective of those who know and the practical perspective of those who are required to act, and offers new models for understanding risk and its governance.

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Routledge

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1317111737

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Orator O'Rourke

The Life of a Baseball Radical

By: Mike Roer

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Orator O'Rourke

The Life of a Baseball Radical

By: Mike Roer

As a player, manager, team captain, umpire, owner and league president, Hall of Famer Jim O'Rourke (1851-1918) spoke for the players in the emerging game of baseball. O'Rourke's career paralleled the rise of the game from a regional sport with few strategies to the national pastime. Nicknamed "Orator" for his booming voice and his championing of the rights of professional athletes, he was a driving force in making the sport a profession, bringing respectability to the role of professional baseball player. From contemporary sources, O'Rourke's own correspondence, and player files available through the National Baseball Library, a rounded portrait of Jim O'Rourke emerges. Quick to speak his mind, the outfielder played on nine pennant-winning teams, but his playing career was overshadowed by his work in organizing baseball's first union. After his playing days ended, O'Rourke attempted to establish the Connecticut League, becoming the circuit's president, secretary, and treasury. Though the league failed to fully materialize, his Bridgeport Victors did play several games and were one of the few racially integrated teams--a fact emblematic of O'Rourke's efforts to change the national pastime. In those efforts, he attempted to wrest control of the game from the owners and empower the players. A carefully researched account of O'Rourke's life and career, this biography also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the growth of the national pastime from the Civil War through the deadball era.

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McFarland

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0786423552

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AQA GCSE (9-1) Citizenship Studies Second Edition

By: Mike Mitchell

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AQA GCSE (9-1) Citizenship Studies Second Edition

By: Mike Mitchell

Encourage students to take an active role in citizenship with fully updated content that will allow them to understand the key issues and concepts they need to know using clear, detailed explanations of key terms, supported by real-life case studies that will bring the topic to life. This book contains: - Extensive coverage of tricky topics so students can avoid common mistakes - Up-to-date case studies covering all recent developments relevant to the course - Activities and discussion points, review questions and learning points that teach students the research, analytical, interpretative and evaluative skills required - Fully revised exam-style questions throughout the book, as well as assessment guidance and useful advice on writing exam answers - Links to relevant websites to allow further subject enrichment This title has been awarded the Association for Citizenship Teaching Quality Mark for Citizenship Resources

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Hodder Education

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1398326909

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9781398326903

Gcse Applied Business Aqa

Student Book

By: Carol Carysforth,Mike Neild

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Gcse Applied Business Aqa

Student Book

By: Carol Carysforth,Mike Neild

This book meets all the assessment requirements of the AQA specification, however, it is also suitable for students following other specifications.

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Heinemann

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0435446908

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9780435446901

Double Award

By: Carol Carysforth,Mike Neild

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Double Award

By: Carol Carysforth,Mike Neild

This book meets all the assessment requirements of the OCR specification, however, it is also suitable for students following other specifications.

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Heinemann

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0435447467

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Undisputed Truth

By: Mike Tyson

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Undisputed Truth

By: Mike Tyson

Be sure to check out IRON AMBITION: My Life with Cus D’Amato by Mike Tyson “Raw, powerful and disturbing—a head-spinning take on Mr. Tyson's life.”—Wall Street Journal Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon—Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during his three decades in the public eye. Bullied as a boy in the toughest, poorest neighborhood in Brooklyn, Tyson grew up to become one of the most ferocious boxers of all time—and the youngest heavyweight champion ever. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Yet—even after hitting rock bottom—the man who once admitted being addicted “to everything” fought his way back, achieving triumphant success as an actor and newfound happiness and stability as a father and husband. Brutal, honest, raw, and often hilarious, Undisputed Truth is the singular journey of an inspiring American original.

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Penguin

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0142181218

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Professional IIS 7

By: Kenneth Schaefer,Jeff Cochran,Scott Forsyth,Rob Baugh,Mike Everest,Dennis Glendenning

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Professional IIS 7

By: Kenneth Schaefer,Jeff Cochran,Scott Forsyth,Rob Baugh,Mike Everest,Dennis Glendenning

As the first update to Microsoft's server operating system in nearly five years, Windows Server 2008 boasts the new Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS 7), which is the largest departure from previous versions of IIS ever. Written by an author team that includes four Microsoft MVPs, this book shows you how to take advantage of these exciting new features of IIS 7. With a clear understanding of IIS 7, you'll learn to deploy, install, monitor, manage, and secure an IIS environment with confidence and ease. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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0470097825

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Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Visual Basic .NET and Visual Studio .NET

By: Mike Gunderloy

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Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Visual Basic .NET and Visual Studio .NET

By: Mike Gunderloy

This certification exam measures the ability to develop and implement Web-based applications with Web forms, ASP.NET, and the Microsoft .NET Framework. This exam counts as an core credit toward the new MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer) certification as well as a core credit toward the existing MCSD .NET certification. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com. The accompanying CD features PrepLogic(tm) Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.

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Que Publishing

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0789728982

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Technical Communication

By: Mike Markel,Michael H. Markel

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Technical Communication

By: Mike Markel,Michael H. Markel

Comprehensive and truly accessible, Technical Communication guides students through planning, drafting, and designing the documents that will matter in their professional lives. Known for his student-friendly voice and eye for technology trends, Mike Markel addresses the realities of the digital workplace through fresh samples and cases, practical writing advice, and a companion Web site — TechComm Web — that continues to set the standard with content developed and maintained by the author. The text is also available in a convenient, affordable e-book format.

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Macmillan

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0312485972

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Relational Database Index Design and the Optimizers

DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, et al.

By: Tapio Lahdenmaki,Mike Leach

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Relational Database Index Design and the Optimizers

DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, et al.

By: Tapio Lahdenmaki,Mike Leach

Improve the performance of relational databases with indexes designed for today's hardware Over the last few years, hardware and software have advanced beyond all recognition, so it's hardly surprising that relational database performance now receives much less attention. Unfortunately, the reality is that the improved hardware hasn't kept pace with the ever-increasing quantity of data processed today. Although disk packing densities have increased enormously, making storage costs extremely low and sequential read very fast, random reads are still painfully slow. Many of the old design recommendations are therefore no longer valid-the optimal point of indexing has come a long way. Consequently many of the old problems haven't actually gone away-they have simply changed their appearance. This book provides an easy but effective approach to the design of indexes and tables. Using lots of examples and case studies, the authors describe how the DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server optimizers determine how to access data, and how CPU and response times for the resulting access paths can be quickly estimated. This enables comparisons to be made of the various designs, and helps you choose available choices for the most appropriate design. This book is intended for anyone who wants to understand the issues of SQL performance or how to design tables and indexes effectively. With this title, readers with many years of experience of relational systems will be able to better grasp the implications that have been brought into play by the introduction of new hardware.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471721360

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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Access 2003

By: Mike Gunderloy,Susan Sales Harkins

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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Access 2003

By: Mike Gunderloy,Susan Sales Harkins

Provides an overview of the features and functions of the program, discussing such topics as building queries, importing and exporting data, creating reports, securing a database, and distributing an Access application.

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0789729407

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Unleashed

Micro Visua Studi 2012 Unl_p2

By: Mike Snell,Lars Powers

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Unleashed

Micro Visua Studi 2012 Unl_p2

By: Mike Snell,Lars Powers

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 significantly improves developer productivity across virtually all application lifecycle management tasks, while providing first-class support for Windows 8, Windows Phone, WindowsRT, and Windows Azure cloud development. This end-to-end deep dive will help working developers squeeze maximum productivity out of Microsoft’s powerful new toolbox. The authors combine authoritative and detailed information about Microsoft’s latest IDE, with extensive insights and best practices drawn from decades of development experience. Developers will quickly get comfortable with Visual Studio 2012’s revamped interface and discover multiple opportunities to leverage the updated .NET 4.5 platform it supports. By focusing entirely on Visual Studio 2012 Professional, the authors have gone deeper into Microsoft’s core product than ever before. You’ll find expert coverage of everything from debugging through refactoring, automation through enterprise-class development. Throughout, this book’s focus is relentlessly practical: how to apply Microsoft’s tools to build better software, faster. Detailed information on how to... · Use Visual Studio 2012’s new interface to significantly improve your productivity · Make the most of VS 2012’s new WPF-based code editor · Work with solutions, projects, browsers, explorers, and designers · Create modern “Windows Store” applications for Windows 8 and Windows RT apps with VS 2012 and Windows Runtime Library · Develop websites with ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, and the Razor View Engine · Create richer, smarter user interfaces for software of all types · Build robust service oriented architecture (SOA)-based systems · Construct data-centric applications with LINQ and Entity Framework · Develop SharePoint and other Microsoft Office business applications · Write Windows Azure applications that live in the cloud · Instrument, analyze, and test your software · Refactor code for greater robustness, maintainability, and performance · Leverage brand-new improvements to Windows Workflow and Windows Communication Foundation Use VS 2012’s one-click web deployment capabilities Extend VS 2012 with Managed Extensibility Framework (MEF) and Automation Object Model

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Sams Publishing

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013315033X

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9780133150339

Building Online Communities with Drupal, phpBB, and WordPress

By: Robert T. Douglass,Mike Little,Jared W. Smith

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Building Online Communities with Drupal, phpBB, and WordPress

By: Robert T. Douglass,Mike Little,Jared W. Smith

* Content management, blogging, and online forums are among the most significant online trends today, and Drupal, phpBB, and WordPress are three of the most popular open source applications facilitating these tasks. * The authors have played active roles in project development and community support (Mike Little is actually a Wordpress project co-founder). * Drupal, phpBB, and WordPress are based on the PHP language and MySQL database server, ensuring the widest possible audience.

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Apress

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1430201061

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Introduction to the New Mainframe: IBM z/VSE Basics

By: Mike Ebbers,Wolfgang Bosch,Hans Joachim Ebert,Helmut Hellner,Jerry Johnston,Marco Kroll,Wilhelm Mild,Wayne O'Brien,Bill Ogden,Ingolf Salm,Joerg Schmidbauer,Martin Walbruehl,IBM Redbooks

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Introduction to the New Mainframe: IBM z/VSE Basics

By: Mike Ebbers,Wolfgang Bosch,Hans Joachim Ebert,Helmut Hellner,Jerry Johnston,Marco Kroll,Wilhelm Mild,Wayne O'Brien,Bill Ogden,Ingolf Salm,Joerg Schmidbauer,Martin Walbruehl,IBM Redbooks

This IBM® Redbooks® publication is based on the book Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/OS Basics, SG24-6366, which was produced by the International Technical Support Organization (ITSO), Poughkeepsie Center. It provides students of information systems technology with the background knowledge and skills necessary to begin using the basic facilities of a mainframe computer. For optimal learning, students are assumed to have successfully completed an introductory course in computer system concepts, such as computer organization and architecture, operating systems, data management, or data communications. They should also have successfully completed courses in one or more programming languages, and be PC literate. This textbook can also be used as a prerequisite for courses in advanced topics, or for internships and special studies. It is not intended to be a complete text covering all aspects of mainframe operation. It is also not a reference book that discusses every feature and option of the mainframe facilities. Others who can benefit from this course include experienced data processing professionals who have worked with non-mainframe platforms, or who are familiar with some aspects of the mainframe but want to become knowledgeable with other facilities and benefits of the mainframe environment. As we go through this course, we suggest that the instructor alternate between text, lecture, discussions, and hands-on exercises. Many of the exercises are cumulative, and are designed to show the student how to design and implement the topic presented. The instructor-led discussions and hands-on exercises are an integral part of the course, and can include topics not covered in this textbook. In this course, we use simplified examples and focus mainly on basic system functions. Hands-on exercises are provided throughout the course to help students explore the mainframe style of computing. At the end of this course, you will be familiar with the following information: Basic concepts of the mainframe, including its usage and architecture Fundamentals of IBM z/VSE® (VSE), an IBM zTM Systems entry mainframe operating system (OS) An understanding of mainframe workloads and the major middleware applications in use on mainframes today The basis for subsequent course work in more advanced, specialized areas of z/VSE, such as system administration or application programming

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IBM Redbooks

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0738441406

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Psychology AS

By: Mike Cardwell,Cara Flanagan

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Psychology AS

By: Mike Cardwell,Cara Flanagan

Offers guidance and support for studying Psychology at AS level.

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Nelson Thornes

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0748794638

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System Performance Tuning

Help for Unix Administrators

By: Gian-Paolo D. Musumeci,Mike Loukides

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System Performance Tuning

Help for Unix Administrators

By: Gian-Paolo D. Musumeci,Mike Loukides

System Performance Tuning answers one of the most fundamental questions you can ask about your computer: How can I get it to do more work without buying more hardware? In the current economic downturn, performance tuning takes on a new importance. It allows system administrators to make the best use of existing systems and minimize the purchase of new equipment. Well-tuned systems save money and time that would otherwise be wasted dealing with slowdowns and errors. Performance tuning always involves compromises; unless system administrators know what the compromises are, they can't make intelligent decisions.Tuning is an essential skill for system administrators who face the problem of adapting the speed of a computer system to the speed requirements imposed by the real world. It requires a detailed understanding of the inner workings of the computer and its architecture. System Performance Tuning covers two distinct areas: performance tuning, or the art of increasing performance for a specific application, and capacity planning, or deciding what hardware best fulfills a given role. Underpinning both subjects is the science of computer architecture. This book focuses on the operating system, the underlying hardware, and their interactions. Topics covered include: Real and perceived performance problems, introducing capacity planning and performance monitoring (highlighting their strengths and weaknesses). An integrated description of all the major tools at a system administrator's disposal for tracking down system performance problems. Background on modern memory handling techniques, including the memory-caching filesystem implementations in Solaris and AIX. Updated sections on memory conservation and computing memory requirements. In depth discussion of disk interfaces, bandwidth capacity considerations, and RAID systems. Comprehensive discussion of NFS and greatly expanded discussion of networking. Workload management and code tuning. Special topics such as tuning Web servers for various types of content delivery and developments in cross-machine parallel computing For system administrators who want a hands-on introduction to system performance, this is the book to recommend.

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0596552041

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9780596552046

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