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By: Patrick Luby

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Tim O'Donnell is just your average friendly neighbourhood geek.He works in IT, watches old sci-fi shows and collects comic books.His life is pretty normal.That is, until he meets an old man called Charles.Charles is more than he seems and he takes Tim on a fantastical journey across the universe and to Heaven and back.He just needs Tim to do one thing.Fall in love.He needs a geek to win the heart of a girl.Impossible, right?

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Lulu.com

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1291357599

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9781291357592

Essentials of Error-Control Coding

By: Jorge Castiñeira Moreira,Patrick Guy Farrell

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Essentials of Error-Control Coding

By: Jorge Castiñeira Moreira,Patrick Guy Farrell

Rapid advances in electronic and optical technology have enabled the implementation of powerful error-control codes, which are now used in almost the entire range of information systems with close to optimal performance. These codes and decoding methods are required for the detection and correction of the errors and erasures which inevitably occur in digital information during transmission, storage and processing because of noise, interference and other imperfections. Error-control coding is a complex, novel and unfamiliar area, not yet widely understood and appreciated. This book sets out to provide a clear description of the essentials of the subject, with comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most useful codes and their decoding algorithms. A practical engineering and information technology emphasis, as well as relevant background material and fundamental theoretical aspects, provides an in-depth guide to the essentials of Error-Control Coding. Provides extensive and detailed coverage of Block, Cyclic, BCH, Reed-Solomon, Convolutional, Turbo, and Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) codes, together with relevant aspects of Information Theory EXIT chart performance analysis for iteratively decoded error-control techniques Heavily illustrated with tables, diagrams, graphs, worked examples, and exercises Invaluable companion website features slides of figures, algorithm software, updates and solutions to problems Offering a complete overview of Error Control Coding, this book is an indispensable resource for students, engineers and researchers in the areas of telecommunications engineering, communication networks, electronic engineering, computer science, information systems and technology, digital signal processing and applied mathematics.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470035714

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9780470035719

The Fenians

Irish Rebellion in the North Atlantic World, 1858–1876

By: Patrick Steward,Bryan P. McGovern

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The Fenians

Irish Rebellion in the North Atlantic World, 1858–1876

By: Patrick Steward,Bryan P. McGovern

Aspirations of social mobility and anti-Catholic discrimination were the lifeblood of subversive opposition to British rule in Ireland during the mid-nineteenth century. Refugees of the Great Famine who congregated in ethnic enclaves in North America and the United Kingdom supported the militant Fenian Brotherhood and its Dublin-based counterpart, the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB), in hopes of one day returning to an independent homeland. Despite lackluster leadership, the movement was briefly a credible security threat which impacted the history of nations on both sides of the Atlantic. Inspired by the failed Young Ireland insurrection of 1848 and other nationalist movements on the European continent, the Fenian Brotherhood and the IRB (collectively known as the Fenians) surmised that insurrection was the only path to Irish freedom. By 1865, the Fenians had filled their ranks with battle-tested Irish expatriate veterans of the Union and Confederate armies who were anxious to liberate Ireland. Lofty Fenian ambitions were ultimately compromised by several factors including United States government opposition and the resolution of volunteer Canadian militias who repelled multiple Fenian incursions into New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba. The Fenian legacy is thus multi-faceted. It was a mildly-threatening source of nationalist pride for discouraged Irish expatriates until the organization fulfilled its pledge to violently attack British soldiers and subjects. It also encouraged the confederation of Canadian provinces under the 1867 Dominion Act. In this book, Patrick Steward and Bryan McGovern present the first holistic, multi-national study of the Fenian movement. While utilizing a vast array of previously untapped primary sources, the authors uncover the socio-economic roots of Irish nationalist behavior at the height of the Victorian Period. Concurrently, they trace the progression of Fenian ideals in the grassroots of Young Ireland to its de facto collapse in 1870s. In doing so, the authors change the perception of the Fenians from fanatics who aimlessly attempted to free their homeland to idealists who believed in their cause and fought with a physical and rhetorical force that was not nonsensical and hopeless as some previous accounts have suggested. PATRICK STEWARD works in the Mayo Clinic Development Office in Rochester, Minnesota. He obtained a Ph.D. in Irish History at University of Missouri under the direction of Kerby Miller. Patrick additionally holds two degrees from Tufts University and he was a strategic intelligence analyst at the Drug Enforcement Administration in Washington, D.C. early in his professional career. BRYAN MCGOVERN is an associate professor of history at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. He is author of the widely praised 2009 book John Mitchel, Irish Nationalist, Southern Secessionist and has written various articles, chapters, and book reviews on Irish and Irish-American nationalism.

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Univ. of Tennessee Press

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1572339799

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9781572339798

The 9.5mm Vintage Film Encyclopaedia

By: Patrick Moules

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The 9.5mm Vintage Film Encyclopaedia

By: Patrick Moules

Written in both English and French, The 9.5mm Vintage Film Encyclopaedia provides a single-volume, comprehensive catalogue of all known 9.5mm film releases, including: Films: Comprising 12,460 individual entries, this A-Z reference index provides the main listing for each film and its origin where known, along with additional information including cast and crew, and cross references to other relevant material. People: This index of all known actors and film crew, comprising over 12,000 names, provides a listing which is cross referenced to the main entry for each original film they worked on. Numbers: Pathé-Baby/Pathéscope and other distributors’ catalogue numbers, film length, release dates (where known) and the series in which the films were organised, are set out in detail. With a foreword from eminent film historian and filmmaker, Keith Brownlow, this extensively researched text explains the importance of the 9.5mm film, from its beginnings in the early 1920s to becoming synonymous with Home Cinema throughout Europe. Readers will also find a brief technical explanation on how 9.5mm films were produced, along with relevant images.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1838592695

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9781838592691

EBOOK: Developmental Psychology, 2e

By: Patrick Leman,Andy Bremner

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EBOOK: Developmental Psychology, 2e

By: Patrick Leman,Andy Bremner

EBOOK: Developmental Psychology, 2e

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McGraw Hill

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1526847450

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9781526847454

Robertson's Book of Firsts

Who Did What for the First Time

By: Patrick Robertson

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Robertson's Book of Firsts

Who Did What for the First Time

By: Patrick Robertson

Completely unlike any encyclopedia before it, The Book of Firsts is the product of decades of archiving and research from the incredible Patrick Robertson. For many years the proprietor of a stock photo archive and collector of all forms of ephemera, Robertson boasts a library that includes ads, clippings, and archival materials going back well over 100 years. In this amazing work, Robertson indexes and describes the things he considers socially relevant, such as the first black head of a white government (it's not who you think), the first baby carriage, and the first department store. He writes about all this with an unparalleled knowledge and impossible-to-fake fluency with a staggering number of subjects. What's more, Robertson renders this massive reference with subtle but distinctive humor, and an eye for fascinating detail. Every entry in this book includes a first time in America, and many also have firsts from elsewhere in the world. With a handsome design and an oversized trim, this will be both a groundbreaking work of reference and a beautiful gift for trivia heads.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1608197387

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9781608197385

The Western League

A Baseball History, 1885 through 1999

By: W.C. Madden,Patrick J. Stewart

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The Western League

A Baseball History, 1885 through 1999

By: W.C. Madden,Patrick J. Stewart

One of the first minor leagues in history, the Western League (previously the Northwestern League) was founded by Ban Johnson in 1885 and was the predecessor of today's American League. The Western League endured a season to season existence until Johnson created the American League and the Western continued to be a part of the minors, employing such future Hall of Famers as Charles Comiskey, Dizzy Dean, and Connie Mack. The league's demise in the minors came in the 1950s, but it was revived in 1995 as an independent league on the West Coast with no relation to the majors. This work begins with an introduction to the Western League and documents the history of the Western and the American leagues from 1885 through 1999. Included are photographs of teams and players who participated in the league and in-depth team and individual player statistics.

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McFarland

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0786410035

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9780786410033

Liberator Daniel O'Connell

The Life and Death of Daniel O'Connell, 1830-1847

By: Patrick M. Geoghegan

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Liberator Daniel O'Connell

The Life and Death of Daniel O'Connell, 1830-1847

By: Patrick M. Geoghegan

In this sequel to his critically acclaimed King Dan, Patrick Geoghegan examines the latter part of O'Connell's life and career. Daniel O'Connell, often referred to as The Liberator, was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century. One of the most remarkable historical figures in Irish history, he campaigned for Catholic Emancipation, including the right for Catholics to sit in the Westminster Parliament, and repeal of the Act of Union which combined Great Britain and Ireland.

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Gill & Macmillan Ltd

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0717151573

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9780717151578

Inside Major East Asian Library Collections in North America, Volume 2

By: Patrick Lo,Hermina G. B. Anghelescu,Bradley Allard

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Inside Major East Asian Library Collections in North America, Volume 2

By: Patrick Lo,Hermina G. B. Anghelescu,Bradley Allard

Volume 2 of Inside Major East Asian Library Collections in North America presents an extensive collection of interviews that give key insights into Chinese, Korean, and Asian American librarianship

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Emerald Group Publishing

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1804551414

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9781804551417

Statistical Case Studies for Industrial Process Improvement

By: Veronica Czitrom,Patrick D. Spagon

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Statistical Case Studies for Industrial Process Improvement

By: Veronica Czitrom,Patrick D. Spagon

A selection of studies by professionals in the semiconductor industry illustrating the use of statistical methods to improve manufacturing processes.

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SIAM

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0898713943

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9780898713947

King Dan Daniel O'Connell 1775-1829

The Rise of King Dan

By: Patrick M. Geoghegan

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King Dan Daniel O'Connell 1775-1829

The Rise of King Dan

By: Patrick M. Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell, often referred to as The Liberator, was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century. One of the most remarkable historical figures in Irish history, he campaigned for Catholic Emancipation, including the right for Catholics to sit in the Westminster Parliament, and repeal of the Act of Union which combined Great Britain and Ireland. Famous in his day as the most feared lawyer in Ireland, O'Connell tormented judges, terrorised opposing barristers, and won a reputation for saving the lives of so many men who would otherwise have been hanged. He became 'The Counsellor', the fearless defender of the people. He secured that reputation through his campaign for Catholic emancipation when he founded the first successful mass democratic movement in European history, and became 'The Liberator'.

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Gill & Macmillan Ltd

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0717151565

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9780717151561

Corporal Punishment

A Philosophical Assessment

By: Patrick Lenta

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Corporal Punishment

A Philosophical Assessment

By: Patrick Lenta

The aim of this book is to assess the moral permissibility of corporal punishment and to enquire into whether or not it ought to be legally prohibited. Against the widespread view that corporal punishment is morally legitimate and should be legally permitted provided it falls short of abuse, Patrick Lenta argues that all corporal punishment, even parental spanking, is morally impermissible and ought to be legally proscribed. The advantages claimed for corporal punishment over alternative disciplinary techniques, he contends, are slight or speculative and are far outweighed by its disadvantages. He presents, in addition, a rights-based case against corporal punishment, arguing that children possess certain fundamental rights that all corporal punishment of them violates, namely the right to security of the person and the right not to be subjected to degrading punishment. Lenta’s approach is unique in that it engages with empirical literature in the social sciences in order to fully examine the emotional and psychological effects of corporal punishment on children. Corporal Punishment: A Philosophical Assessment is a philosophically rigorous and engaging treatment of a hitherto neglected topic in applied ethics and social philosophy.

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Routledge

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1351626310

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9781351626316

The Coming Revolution

Political Writings of Patrick Pearse

By: Patrick Pearse

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The Coming Revolution

Political Writings of Patrick Pearse

By: Patrick Pearse

Pearse's skill as an orator is indisputable. His fiery idealism was one of the key motivators that brought the rebels to the GPO in 1916. This collection of his wrting showcase's this skill, but also the complex philosophy that underpinned it. Ranging from his theories of education articulated in 'The Murder Machine' (1912), through his orations on the great Fenian leaders of the past: Wolfe Tone, Emmet and O'Donovan Rossa; to his writings on 'The Separtatist Idea', 'The Spiritual Nation' and 'The Sovereign People' in the months leading up to the rising; this is a crucial collection for the library of anyone with an interest in Irish history.

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Mercier Press Ltd

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1781171351

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9781781171356

Webs of the Mind

By: Patrick McGrotty

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Webs of the Mind

By: Patrick McGrotty

A FROG IN MY BASEMENT A THERAPIST'S CURIOUS JOURNEY INTO ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW OF ATTRACTION Would you trust a psychotherapist that shook and yawned throughout your session? Probably not. But what if the techniques you learned while working with that therapist totally changed your life? What if you were finally able to let go of your old fears and negative beliefs and actually create the happiness you have yearned for? Would you then be willing to open your mind to new ways of healing, even if they seemed strange or unusual, because you knew they worked? That was the question psychotherapist Joan Feldman was faced with when a series of clearly curious and most strange happenings forced her out of her traditional training and practice and into the powerful new healing paradigm of Energy Psychology and the Law of Attraction. In this highly personal book the author recounts her remarkable journey from traditional psychotherapist to alternative healer. The book is rich with humor, wisdom, practice techniques and profound teaching tales that can benefit everyone from the mildly curious to the serious seeker. "A warm and conversational book that will touch your heart, give you hope and provide you with very tools you need to create positive and lasting change in your life.

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AuthorHouse

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0759618933

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9780759618930

Systemic Thinking

Fundamentals for Understanding Problems and Messes

By: Patrick T. Hester,Kevin MacG. Adams

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Systemic Thinking

Fundamentals for Understanding Problems and Messes

By: Patrick T. Hester,Kevin MacG. Adams

Whether you’re an academic or a practitioner, a sociologist, a manager, or an engineer, one can benefit from learning to think systemically. Problems (and messes) are everywhere and they’re getting more complicated every day. How we think about these problems determines whether or not we’ll be successful in understanding and addressing them. This book presents a novel way to think about problems (and messes) necessary to attack these always-present concerns. The approach draws from disciplines as diverse as mathematics, biology and psychology to provide a holistic method for dealing with problems that can be applied to any discipline. This book develops the systemic thinking paradigm, and introduces practical guidelines for the deployment of a systemic thinking approach.

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Springer

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3319076299

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Essentials of Error-Control Coding

Essentials of Error-Control Coding

The Fenians

The Fenians

The 9.5mm Vintage Film Encyclopaedia

The 9.5mm Vintage Film Encyclopaedia

EBOOK: Developmental Psychology, 2e

EBOOK: Developmental Psychology, 2e

Robertson's Book of Firsts

Robertson's Book of Firsts

The Western League

The Western League

Liberator Daniel O'Connell

Liberator Daniel O'Connell

Inside Major East Asian Library Collections in North America, Volume 2

Inside Major East Asian Library Collections in North America, Volume 2

Statistical Case Studies for Industrial Process Improvement

Statistical Case Studies for Industrial Process Improvement

King Dan Daniel O'Connell 1775-1829

King Dan Daniel O'Connell 1775-1829

Corporal Punishment

Corporal Punishment

The Coming Revolution

The Coming Revolution

Webs of the Mind

Webs of the Mind

Systemic Thinking

Systemic Thinking

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