Norman Best's Books

Child of Fortune

By: Norman Spinrad

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In the exotic interstellar civilization of the Second Starfaring Age, youthful wanderers are known as Children of Fortune. This is the tale of one such wanderer, who seeks her destiny on an odyssey of self-discovery amid humanity's many worlds.

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0575117265

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Handbook Of Measurements For Marriage And Family Therapy

By: Robert Sherman, Ed.D.,Norman Fredman, Ph.D.

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Handbook Of Measurements For Marriage And Family Therapy

By: Robert Sherman, Ed.D.,Norman Fredman, Ph.D.

Published in 1987, Handbook of Measurements For Marriage And Family Therapy is a valuable contribution to the field of Family Therapy. The purpose of this handbook is to provide a single convenient source to which practitioners, researchers, and trainees can turn in order to learn how to use marriage and family instruments and to find descriptions of instruments suited to their needs.

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Routledge

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1134846584

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9781134846580

Philosophy of Religion

Second Edition

By: Norman L. Geisler,Winfried Corduan

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Philosophy of Religion

Second Edition

By: Norman L. Geisler,Winfried Corduan

Is there any basis in reality for a religious experience? Is there any basis in reason for belief in God? Is it even possible to speak meaningfully of a transcendent being? And how does one account for evil? The authors answer these questions, representing the four most important issues in the philosophy of religion, in a comprehensive way and Òform the perspective of classical theism.Ó They support this position with in-depth argumentation, taking into account both classical and contemporary writers. With its well-outlined text, 'Philosophy of Religion' is Òuser friendly.Ó An introduction, chapter summaries, a glossary, indexes, and bibliography contribute to this end. In this second edition, the authors have not only updated the text and bibliography, but also refined some of the arguments, Òscaled down and evened outÓ the vocabulary, and added several pedagogical aids. The first edition, written by Norman L. Geisler alone, appeared in 1974.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1592441343

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9781592441341

Making Medical Decisions for the Profoundly Mentally Disabled

By: Norman L. Cantor

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Making Medical Decisions for the Profoundly Mentally Disabled

By: Norman L. Cantor

A legal and moral analysis of medical decision making on behalf of those with such severe cognitive impairments that they cannot exercise self-determination. In this book, Norman Cantor analyzes the legal and moral status of people with profound mental disabilities—those with extreme cognitive impairments that prevent their exercise of medical self-determination. He proposes a legal and moral framework for surrogate medical decision making on their behalf. The issues Cantor explores will be of interest to professionals in law, medicine, psychology, philosophy, and ethics, as well as to parents, guardians, and health care providers who face perplexing issues in the context of surrogate medical decision making. The profoundly mentally disabled are thought by some moral philosophers to lack the minimum cognitive ability for personhood. Countering this position, Cantor advances both theoretical and practical arguments for according them full legal and moral status. He also argues that the concept of intrinsic human dignity should have an integral role in shaping the bounds of surrogate decision making. Thus, he claims, while profoundly mentally disabled persons are not entitled to make their own medical decisions, respect for intrinsic human dignity dictates their right to have a conscientious surrogate make medical decisions on their behalf. Cantor discusses the criteria that bind such surrogates. He asserts, contrary to popular wisdom, that the best interests of the disabled person are not always the determinative standard: the interests of family or others can sometimes be considered. Surrogates may even, consistent with the intrinsic human dignity standard, sometimes authorize tissue donation or participation in nontherapeutic medical research by profoundly disabled persons. Intrinsic human dignity limits the occasions for such decisions and dictates close attention to the preferences and feelings of the profoundly disabled persons themselves. Cantor also analyzes the underlying philosophical rationale that makes these decision-making criteria consistent with law and morals.

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MIT Press

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0262262215

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9780262262217

Helen of Troy and Her Shameless Phantom

By: Norman Austin

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Helen of Troy and Her Shameless Phantom

By: Norman Austin

Like the male heroes of epic poetry, Helen of Troy has been immortalized, but not for deeds of strength and honor; she is remembered as the beautiful woman who disgraced herself and betrayed her family and state. Norman Austin here surveys interpretations of Helen in Greek literature from the Homeric period through later antiquity. He looks most closely at a revisionist myth according to which Helen never sailed to Troy, but remained blameless, while a libertine phantom or ghost impersonated her at Troy. Comparing the functions of contradictory images of Helen, Austin helps to clarify the problematic relations between beauty and honor and between ugliness and shame in ancient Greece. Austin first discusses the canonical account of the Iliad and the Odyssey: Helen as the archetype of woman without shame. He next considers different versions of Helen in the Homeric tradition. Among these, he shows how Sappho presents Helen as an icon of absolute beauty while she defends her own preference of eros over honor and her choice of woman as the object of desire. Austin then turns to three major authors who repudiated the traditional Helen of Troy: the lyric poet Stesichorus and the dramatist Euripides, who embraced the alternative myth of Helen's phantom; and the historian Herodotus, who claimed to have found in Egypt a Helen story that dispenses with both Helen and the phantom. Austin maintains that the conflicting motives that prompted these writers to rehabilitate Helen led to further revisions of her image, though none have endured as a credible substitute for the Helen of epic tradition.

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Cornell University Press

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1501720708

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9781501720703

Industrial Organization

Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications

By: Lynne Pepall,Dan Richards,George Norman

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Industrial Organization

Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications

By: Lynne Pepall,Dan Richards,George Norman

Pepall's Industrial Organization: Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications, 5th Edition offers an accessible text in which topics are organized in a manner that motivates and facilitates progression from one chapter to the next. It serves as a complete, but concise, introduction to modern industrial economics. The text uniquely uses the tools of game theory, information economics, contracting issues, and practical examples to examine multiple facets of industrial organization. The fifth edition is more broadly accessible, balancing the tension between making modern industrial analysis accessible while also presenting the formal abstract modeling that gives the analysis its power. The more overtly mathematical content is presented in the Contemporary Industrial Organization text (aimed at the top tier universities) while this Fifth Edition will less mathematical (aimed at a wider range of four-year colleges and state universities.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118250303

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Positive Thinking Volume One

Have a Great Day, Positive Imaging, and The Positive Power of Jesus Christ

By: Norman Vincent Peale

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Positive Thinking Volume One

Have a Great Day, Positive Imaging, and The Positive Power of Jesus Christ

By: Norman Vincent Peale

A treasure trove of inspiration and guidance from the minister and million-selling author of The Power of Positive Thinking. Norman Vincent Peale’s self-help phenomenon The Power of Positive Thinking continues to transform countless lives. The volumes collected here serve to expand and deepen Dr. Peale’s life-changing philosophy of positivity. Have a Great Day: The philosopher, self-help innovator, and minister offers inspiration for every day of the year with an uplifting volume of positive thought to nourish our souls and spirits. From profound “thought conditioners” accentuating the everyday positive to “spirit lifters” devised to help us soar above our troubles, Dr. Peale’s affirmations are “daily vitamins” for our mental and spiritual health. Positive Imaging: Building on Dr. Peale’s principles of constructive affirmation, this step-by-step guide shows you how to utilize a potent mental process called “imaging.” Keeping a clear and vivid picture of a desired goal in your mind until it becomes part of your subconscious will help you break through the barriers that block you from achieving harmony, happiness, and success—and allow you to actualize your objectives by releasing previously untapped inner energies. The Positive Power of Jesus Christ: The revered pastor of the world-famous Marble Collegiate Church proclaims his unshakable faith in Christ the Savior through inspiring true stories of healing and hope. In sharing the ways in which his life and the lives of others have been profoundly touched and transformed by Jesus, Dr. Peale makes plain how “positive thinking really means a faith attitude . . . [and] only faith can turn the life around.”

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Open Road Media

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1504056167

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If God, Why Evil?

A New Way to Think About the Question

By: Norman L. Geisler

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If God, Why Evil?

A New Way to Think About the Question

By: Norman L. Geisler

A trusted apologist provides a fresh, balanced approach to understanding how a loving God can preside over a world filled with evil and suffering.

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0764208128

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9780764208126

The English Table

Our Food through the Ages

By: Jill Norman

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The English Table

Our Food through the Ages

By: Jill Norman

A delectable journey through the culinary history of England from ancient times to today. The English Table is a delectable journey through the culinary history of England from ancient times to the present day. The book sheds light on the evolution of English cuisine, which essentially was the food of the rich—the poor had to manage as best they could until the twentieth century. Unveiling the secrets hidden in period cookery books, from the earliest known recipe scroll in the fourteenth century to modern classics such as Jane Grigson’s English Food, each chapter is a culinary time capsule. The book features carefully curated recipes from each era and offers a mouth-watering glimpse into the flavors that have shaped English culinary heritage.

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Reaktion Books

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178914972X

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Continuous Univariate Distributions, Volume 2

By: Norman L. Johnson,Samuel Kotz,Narayanaswamy Balakrishnan

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Continuous Univariate Distributions, Volume 2

By: Norman L. Johnson,Samuel Kotz,Narayanaswamy Balakrishnan

Comprehensive reference for statistical distributions Continuous Univariate Distributions, Volume 2 provides in-depth reference for anyone who applies statistical distributions in fields including engineering, business, economics, and the sciences. Covering a range of distributions, both common and uncommon, this book includes guidance toward extreme value, logistics, Laplace, beta, rectangular, noncentral distributions and more. Each distribution is presented individually for ease of reference, with clear explanations of methods of inference, tolerance limits, applications, characterizations, and other important aspects, including reference to other related distributions.

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0471584940

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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Student Book 1

By: Katherine Pate,Naomi Norman

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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Student Book 1

By: Katherine Pate,Naomi Norman

The new edition of Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Student Book 1 develops reasoning, fluency and problem-solving to boost students’ confidence and give them the best preparation for GCSE study. Purposefully updated based on feedback from thousands of teachers and students, as well as academic research and impact studies Bolsters preparation for GCSE with new questions that reflect the latest exams and a format that seamlessly aligns with our GCSE Maths courses Shown to help GCSE students master maths with confidence with a UK-specific approach that draws upon global best practices and cutting-edge research Tried-and-tested differentiation with a unique unit structure and improved pacing to support every student’s progress Extra skills-building support, problem-solving, and meaningful practice to consolidate learning and deepen understanding New additions to boost progression and post-GCSE study such as ‘Future skills questions’ and ‘Working towards A level’ features

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Pearson Education

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1292346159

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The Art And Science Of Mental Health Nursing: Principles And Practice

A Textbook of Principles and Practice

By: Norman, Ian,Ryrie, Iain

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The Art And Science Of Mental Health Nursing: Principles And Practice

A Textbook of Principles and Practice

By: Norman, Ian,Ryrie, Iain

A comprehensive core student text which combines theoretical foundations of mental health nursing with practical skills and interventions.

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0335245617

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9780335245611

The Venlo Sting

MI6's Deadly Fiasco

By: Norman Ridley

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The Venlo Sting

MI6's Deadly Fiasco

By: Norman Ridley

I would recommend the book to intelligence practitioners, scholars, and other persons interested in World War II intelligence history." —Michael Nady, American Intelligence Journal On 9 November 1939, two unsuspecting British agents of the Special Intelligence Services walked into a trap set by German Spymaster Reinhard Heydrich. Believing that they were meeting a dissident German general for talks about helping German military opposition to bring down Hitler and end the war, they were instead taken captive in the Dutch village of Venlo and whisked away to Germany for interrogation by the Gestapo. The incident was a huge embarrassment for the Dutch government and provided the Germans with significant intelligence about SIS operations throughout Europe. The incident itself was an intelligence catastrophe but it also acts as a prism through which a number of other important narrative strands pass. Fundamental to the subterfuge perpetrated at Venlo were unsubstantiated but insistent rumours of high-ranking German generals plotting to overthrow the Nazi regime from within. After the humiliation suffered when Hitler tore up the Munich Agreement, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain was anxious to see just how much truth there was in these stories; keen to rehabilitate his reputation through one last effort to find a peaceful rapprochement with Germany. When Franz Fischer, a small-time petty crook and agent provocateur, persuaded British SIS operatives in the Netherlands that he could act as a go-between for the British government with disaffected German generals, the German Security chief Reinhard Heydrich stepped in and quietly took control of the operation. Heydrich’s boss, head of the Gestapo Heinrich Himmler, was anxious to explore the possibility of peace negotiations with Britain and saw an opportunity to exploit the situation for his personal benefit. On the day before a crucial meeting of conspirators and British agents on the Dutch-German border, a bomb exploded in the Bürgerbräukeller in Munich in the exact spot where Hitler had stood to deliver a speech only minutes earlier. The perpetrator was quickly arrested, and Hitler demanded that Himmler find evidence to show that the two events were intimately connected—the British agents were snatched hours later. While the world was coming to terms with the fearsome power of German military might the British intelligence capability in northern Europe was consigned to the dustbin in the sleepy Dutch town of Venlo. This first full account of the Venlo incident explores the wider context of this German intelligence coup, and its consequences.

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Casemate

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1636242081

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The Idea Generator

Quick and Easy Kaizen

By: Bunji Tozawa,Norman Bodek

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The Idea Generator

Quick and Easy Kaizen

By: Bunji Tozawa,Norman Bodek

The goal of this book is to guide improvement activities throughout the organization: to use creative ideas from all employees to serve both internal and external customers, to unlock the hidden potential of every single employee, and to bring new excitement and joy into the workplace. Based on the concept of kaizen, this book discusses how every team member is empowered with the ability to improve their work environment.

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PCS Inc.

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0971243697

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9780971243699

The Supplement Solution: Maximizing Nutrient Absorption

By: Norman Fender

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The Supplement Solution: Maximizing Nutrient Absorption

By: Norman Fender

Discover the Science Behind Supplements - In this comprehensive eBook, author Norman Fender takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of dietary supplements. This book is the culmination of extensive research and consultations with health professionals, trainers. Fender started this project to evaluate top-selling nutritional supplements but soon he felt compelled to explore the intricate details of how these supplements work, their ingredients, and their benefits. Unlocking Bioavailability - One of the key themes of this book is understanding bioavailability – the rate at which your body absorbs and utilizes nutrients. Learn why bioavailability matters, the factors affecting it, and how you can enhance the effectiveness of your supplements. From the form of the supplement to nutrient interactions, digestive health, and optimal timing, this book covers it all. Tailored for Everyone - Practical Strategies and Tips – The Supplement Solution is packed with practical tips and strategies: - Fender created his own personalized supplement plan that he uses as an example - This is a step-by-step general guidance on assessing nutritional needs, setting health goals, choosing the right supplements, determining dosages, and tracking your progress. - Food and Supplement Synergy: Learn how certain foods can enhance the absorption and effectiveness of your supplements. Discover synergistic combinations that maximize nutrient absorption. - Avoiding Common Mistakes: Identify common pitfalls when taking supplements and learn how to avoid them to ensure you get the most out of your regimen. - Incorporating Healthy Lifestyle Habits: Understand the role of diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and hydration in enhancing nutrient absorption. Advanced Techniques and Real-Life Examples - Go beyond the basics with advanced techniques for optimizing supplement effectiveness. The book includes real-life examples and scientific backing to help you make informed decisions. Explore case studies and practical applications that demonstrate how to integrate these strategies into your daily life. *** Bonus Glossaries and Challenges Safety Precautions; Before you start any supplement regimen, it's crucial to consult with your healthcare professional. This book emphasizes the importance of professional guidance and provides steps to ensure safety and effectiveness. Learn about the importance of blood tests, choosing quality supplements, and monitoring for side effects. No Commercial Bias: The types of products mentioned in this book are purely for reference. The author has no commercial or financial interest in any of them, ensuring unbiased and trustworthy information. Take control of your health and unlock the full potential of your dietary supplements with The Supplement Solution: Maximize Nutrient Absorption for Peak Vitality. This eBook is your comprehensive guide to understanding, selecting, and optimizing supplements to support your health and fitness goals.

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John Nunez

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Management Accounting and Control Systems

An Organizational and Sociological Approach

By: Norman B. Macintosh,Paolo Quattrone

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Management Accounting and Control Systems

An Organizational and Sociological Approach

By: Norman B. Macintosh,Paolo Quattrone

Management accounting and control deals with administrative devices which organizations use to control their managers and employees. Management accounting systems are a very important part used to motivate, monitor, measure, and sanction, the actions of managers and employees in organizations. Management Accounting and Control Systems 2nd Edition is about the design and working of management accounting and control from an organizational and sociological perspective. It focuses on how control systems are used to influence, motivate, and control what people do in organizations. The second edition of the book takes into account the need for a general update of the content and a change in the structure of the original text, and some of the comments received by the external reviewers

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470714476

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9780470714478

From Chance to Choice

Genetics and Justice

By: Allen Buchanan,Dan W. Brock,Norman Daniels,Daniel Wikler

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From Chance to Choice

Genetics and Justice

By: Allen Buchanan,Dan W. Brock,Norman Daniels,Daniel Wikler

This book, written by four internationally renowned bioethicists and first published in 2000, was the first systematic treatment of the fundamental ethical issues underlying the application of genetic technologies to human beings. Probing the implications of the remarkable advances in genetics, the authors ask how should these affect our understanding of distributive justice, equality of opportunity, the rights and obligations as parents, the meaning of disability, and the role of the concept of human nature in ethical theory and practice. The book offers a historical context to contemporary debate over the use of these technologies by examining the eugenics movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The questions raised in this book will be of interest to any reflective reader concerned about science and society and the rapid development of biotechnology, as well as to professionals in such areas as philosophy, bioethics, medical ethics, health management, law, and political science.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316583937

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Pearls for the Moment

Things We Should Have Learned a Long Time Ago

By: Norman S. Pratt

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Pearls for the Moment

Things We Should Have Learned a Long Time Ago

By: Norman S. Pratt

Do you really know the meaning of something someone says? Have you ever really understood calculus? How wide is a spiders web? How can you make more money? How do you find happiness? In a series of short essays on author Norman S. Pratts personal experiences, PEARLS FOR THE MOMENT offers answers to these and other fascinating questions. Presented as an easy-to-read guide filled with valuable tidbits of basic knowledge and understanding about such topics as religion, money, science, love, and truth, this guide serves as a convenient reference for those times when you need to learn about something you never knew, or that you might have forgotten. PEARLS FOR THE MOMENT is a thought-provoking, practical text for use in analyzing your own personal philosophy for consistency and completeness. Learn how to recognize and understand the basis for your own thought process and how to react to the many little unexpected situations in everyday life. This guide is not for wimps, religious zealots, the supercilious righteous, or those of Machiavellian leanings. It is for just plain folks who strive for and appreciate the best things in lifehealth, security, and happiness.

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iUniverse

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1450266053

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Database and Expert Systems Applications

18th International Conference, DEXA 2007, Regensburg, Germany, September 3-7, 2007, Proceedings

By: Norman Revell

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Database and Expert Systems Applications

18th International Conference, DEXA 2007, Regensburg, Germany, September 3-7, 2007, Proceedings

By: Norman Revell

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Database and Expert Systems Applications held in September 2007. Papers are organized into topical sections covering XML, data and information, datamining and data warehouses, database applications, WWW, bioinformatics, process automation and workflow, knowledge management and expert systems, database theory, query processing, and privacy and security.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540744673

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Kaikaku

The Power and Magic of Lean : a Study in Knowledge Transfer

By: Norman Bodek

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Kaikaku

The Power and Magic of Lean : a Study in Knowledge Transfer

By: Norman Bodek

Foreword. . . Foreword. . Ch. 1. The journey begins. 5. Ch. 2. Introducing Dr. Shigeo Shingo. 15. Ch. 3. Taichi Ohno. 27. Ch. 4. Defining waste. 39. Ch. 5. Dr. Shingo asking five whys at Granville Phillips. 45. Ch. 6. My first trip to Japan : a thriller. 49. Ch. 7. Discovering Shingo : a magic moment. 63. Ch. 8. The lobster feast and the first changeover by Dr. Shingo. 71. Ch. 9. The study mission process. 85. Ch. 10. SMED - quick changeovers - the heart of JIT. 93. Ch. 11. My mental transformation : there are 'gems' scattered all over Japan. 103. Ch. 12. Developing an understanding of Japan. 121. Ch. 13. Factory tours : a feast for the eyes. 127. Ch. 14. The Gemba walk. 137. Ch. 15. 5 S. 143. Ch. 16. Discovering books in Japan. 147. Ch. 17. Fire the quality manager!. 155. Ch. 18. The best factory in the world. 161. Ch. 19. Getting to know Dr. Shingo. 171. Ch. 20. The birth of the Kaizen Blitz. 177. Ch. 21. Finding books and meeting Kazuhiro Uchiyama. 187. Ch. 22. Shingo to teacher. 193. Ch. 23. Never take no for an answer. 197. Ch. 24. Introduction to TPM - another billion dollar idea. 201. Ch. 25. Shigehiro Nakamura. 213. Ch. 26. Kaoru Ishikawa. 227. Ch. 27. Iwao Kobayashi - 20 keys. 231. Ch. 28. Union of Japanese scientists and engineers (JUSE). 235. Ch. 29. Dr. W. Edwards deming. 237. Ch. 30. The impact of Dr. Joseph Juran. 251. Ch. 31. Life time employment system. 253. Ch. 32. Quick and easy Kaizen. 257. Ch. 33. A gallery of great geniuses. 277. Ch. 34. Professor Louis E. Davis and socio-technical systems. 295. Ch. 35. Failure to change is a vice!. 301. Ch. 36. Summary. 305. Ch. 37. Gary Convis - President Toyota (TMMK). 307. Ch. 38. Gary Smuda - technicolor corporation. 319. Ch. 39. Professor Doc - Robert Hall. 329. Ch. 40. Don Dewar - President QCI International. 341. Ch. 41. Richard Schonberger. 345. Ch. 42. Vision statements. 355. . Lean terms. 361.

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0971243662

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Step Back

Why you need to stop what you're doing to really start living

By: Norman Drummond

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Step Back

Why you need to stop what you're doing to really start living

By: Norman Drummond

Modern life is frantically busy - we rush from one thing to another, never stopping to think about what really matters to us, what we could be achieving if we could only slow down for long enough to see it. Norman Drummond draws on his wide experience as a headteacher, as a minister and as an internationally respected coach in life and business to bring home the fundamental lesson he has learned both for himselfand for others: we can't hope to achieve our potential unless we take time out to work out what is most important to us. Whether for a few minutes or for a few days, alone or with others - Drummond shows how easy and how effective stepping back can be. Most importantly, he focuses on the rich rewards of stepping back: clarity of thought, stronger objectives - and the ability to discern the true priorities of your own heart. STEP BACK is an essential book for a culture that is unable to rest and relax

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Hodder & Stoughton

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1473614791

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Caribbean Treasures

By: Norman O'Banyon

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Caribbean Treasures

By: Norman O'Banyon

Welcome Aboard! Come along with us as we enjoy a ten-day vacation cruise through the British Virgin Islands! We will sharpen our sailing skills, explore gracious cruising sites, and rediscover some of those life lessons that brighten any relationship. You may find some suggestions for making your own journey more enjoyable, or simply sit back and vicariously be part of our crew. We would like you to know that all the sites herein described are actually there. The events described in our account are rooted in true experience, though embellished for the sake of the telling. The crew represented is also an authentic family, although some may say a bit brighter for the telling. Fictionalized characters have been added to protect the innocent. If this book might be your devotional while vacationing in mountains, prairie, or best, afloat, it will have accomplished our highest hopes. May fair winds, and calm seas be yours! Yours cordially, Norman O’Banyon

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0595159702

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The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

By: Carol W. Hall,Norman E. Hall

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The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

By: Carol W. Hall,Norman E. Hall

Tired of being lumped into the unwieldy category of a western garden? Frustrated by the lack of reliable, practical information about gardening in the Pacific Northwest? No longer! The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest presents all the information a gardener—whether novice or expert—needs to keep their garden beautiful and thriving. With a combined 100 years of gardening experience in the Pacific Northwest, the authors clearly explain the unique challenges and joys of gardening in the region. By dividing the Pacific Northwest into seven subregions, they help readers to better understand the climatic and geographical factors that shape their gardens. This complete guide includes extensive profiles of plants that are ideally suited to the region, including perennials, ornamental grasses, bulbs, groundcovers, roses, shrubs, trees, and climbers. The month-by-month gardening calendar describes what weather patterns to expect, what's in bloom, and what garden tasks are best done in that month. With additional chapters detailing the most common gardening problems and recommendations for effective, nontoxic ways of dealing with them, this book is nothing short of essential.

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The Individual and the Political Order

An Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

By: Norman E. Bowie,Robert L. Simon

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The Individual and the Political Order

An Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

By: Norman E. Bowie,Robert L. Simon

Written in an accessible yet sophisticated style, The Individual and the Political Order, Third Edition is a text appropriate for students at all levels. This thoroughly revised edition challenges its readers to critically respond to a sustained defense of liberalism. Additions include examinations of communitarian and feminist critiques of liberalism, discussions of hate speech regulations, responses to the most recent work of Rawls, and a study of humanitarian intervention efforts in other countries. An expanded and updated bibliography as well as new study questions for each chapter make this an extremely useful text.

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GRE: A Strategic Approach with online diagnostic

By: Doug Tarnopol,Norman Levy

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GRE: A Strategic Approach with online diagnostic

By: Doug Tarnopol,Norman Levy

Are you taking the New GRE? Then you need REA’s New GRE - A Strategic Approach - Complete GRE Prep for the New Test! REA’s all-new GRE test prep is fully aligned with the new GRE General Test that launched in August 2011. Written by a team of experts with extensive experience in graduate-admissions test prep, our New GRE - A Strategic Approach was written entirely with the unique needs of the GRE test candidate in mind and covers every facet of the new test. Our expert subject review and strategy pointers give you an advantage on test day and help you get into the graduate school of your choice. Focused chapter reviews cover all the information tested on the new exam. The authors’ lively, conversational approach explains the content and structure of the test in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand style that takes the mystery (and anxiety) out of the GRE. Each review chapter is filled with examples, practice quizzes, sample questions, and drills to reinforce key concepts. A full-length diagnostic exam is available online so you can pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses as you study. Two full-length, multiple-choice practice tests in the book simulate the actual GRE General Test. Each practice test is balanced to include every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the exam. Our practice tests replicate the GRE question format, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness. Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don’t just say which answers are right—we explain why the other answer choices are wrong—so you’ll be prepared on test day. Only REA combines test-taking strategies from the experts with extensive practice and focused review. This test prep is a must-have for all grad school candidates taking the new GRE!

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Research & Education Assoc.

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0738669709

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New GRE Exam

A Strategic Approach

By: Doug Tarnopol,Norman Levy,Elizabeth Rollins

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New GRE Exam

A Strategic Approach

By: Doug Tarnopol,Norman Levy,Elizabeth Rollins

Completely aligned with the new GRE general test.

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0738608955

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Historical Dictionary of Popular Music

By: Norman Abjorensen

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Historical Dictionary of Popular Music

By: Norman Abjorensen

This book seeks to trace the rise of popular music, identify its key figures and track the origins and development of its multiple genres and styles, all the while seeking to establish historical context. It is, fundamentally, a ready reference guide to the broad field of popular music over the past two centuries. It has become a truism that popular music, so pervasive in the modern world, constitutes a soundtrack to our lives – a constant though changing presence as we cross thresholds and grow from children to teenagers to adults. But it has become more than a soundtrack; it has become a narrative. Not just an accompaniment to our daily lives but incorporating our lives, our sense of identity, our lived experiences, into it. We have become part of the music just as the music has become part of us. The Historical Dictionary of Popular Music contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on major figures across genres, definitions of genres, technical innovations and surveys of countries and regions. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about popular music.

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1538102153

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The World's Biggest Book of Brainteasers & Logic Puzzles

By: Norman D. Willis,Paul Sloane,Des Machale,Michael A. DiSpezio,Kurt Smith

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The World's Biggest Book of Brainteasers & Logic Puzzles

By: Norman D. Willis,Paul Sloane,Des Machale,Michael A. DiSpezio,Kurt Smith

What a bargain! At more than 700 puzzle-packed pages, this huge, value-priced collection should keep any solver happy...and busy for a very long time. It contains brain-busting challenges of almost every type: math logic problems for the numerically inclined; absolutely amazing lateral thinking conundrums; really great critical thinking bafflers; and mind-boggling word puzzles. Here's just a small sample of what's inside: The 22nd and 24th presidents of the United States had the same mother and the same father, but were not brothers. How could this be so? Stumped? That's because it's one man--Grover Cleveland--who was reelected after skipping a term. And that's just an easy warm-up!

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Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

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1402733720

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9781402733727

Shout!

The Beatles in Their Generation

By: Philip Norman

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Shout!

The Beatles in Their Generation

By: Philip Norman

Updated to include Paul McCartney’s knighting and the deaths of John Lennon and George Harrison. Philip Norman’s biography of the Beatles is the definitive work on the world's most influential band—a beautifully written account of their lives, their music, and their times. Now brought completely up to date, this epic tale charts the rise of four scruffy Liverpool lads from their wild, often comical early days to the astonishing heights of Beatlemania, from the chaos of Apple and the collapse of hippy idealism to the band's acrimonious split. It also describes their struggle to escape the smothering Beatles’ legacy and the tragic deaths of John Lennon and George Harrison. Witty, insightful, and moving, Shout! is essential reading not just for Beatles fans but for anyone with an interest in pop music.

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Simon and Schuster

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0743253787

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Reading Rawls

Critical Studies on Rawls’ ‘A Theory of Justice’

By: Norman Daniels

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Reading Rawls

Critical Studies on Rawls’ ‘A Theory of Justice’

By: Norman Daniels

First published in 1975, this collection includes many of the best critical responses to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice, and the editor has elected to reissue the book without making any substitutions. As he argues in his new preface, the variety of issues raise in the original papers has been a major part of the book's appeal. He also acknowledges that no modest revision of this book could pretend to respond adequately to the considerable elaboration and evolution of Rawls' theory in the last fifteen years. Political philosophy has been one of the most exciting areas of philosophical activity in the years since A Theory of Justice, and much of that activity has been a response to Rawls' work. In his preface, the editor suggests how some of the insights and criticisms contained in the collection have had a bearing on developments in Rawls' theory and in political philosophy more generally, and that fresh reading of each of them reveals additional important points that have not yet received adequate attention. The contributors are: Benjamin Barber, Norman Daniels, Gerald Dworkin, Ronald Dworkin, Joel Feinberg, Milton Fisk, R.M. Hare, H.L.A. Hart, David Lyons, Frank Michelman, Richard Miller, Thomas Nagel, T.M. Scanlon, and A.K. Sen.

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0804715033

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