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Fictions Inc.

The Corporation in Postmodern Fiction, Film, and Popular Culture

By: Ralph Clare

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Fictions Inc.

The Corporation in Postmodern Fiction, Film, and Popular Culture

By: Ralph Clare

Fictions Inc. explores how depictions of the corporation in American literature, film, and popular culture have changed over time. Beginning with perhaps the most famous depiction of a corporation—Frank Norris’s The Octopus—Ralph Clare traces this figure as it shifts from monster to man, from force to “individual,” and from American industry to multinational “Other.” Clare examines a variety of texts that span the second half of the twentieth century and beyond, including novels by Thomas Pynchon, William Gaddis, Don DeLillo, Richard Powers, and Joshua Ferris; films such as Network, Ghostbusters, Gung Ho, Office Space, and Michael Clayton; and assorted artifacts of contemporary media such as television’s The Office and the comic strips Life Is Hell and Dilbert. Paying particular attention to the rise of neoliberalism, the emergence of biopolitics, and the legal status of “corporate bodies,” Fictions Inc. shows that representations of corporations have come to serve, whether directly or indirectly, as symbols for larger economic concerns often too vast or complex to comprehend. Whether demonized or lionized, the corporation embodies American anxieties about these current conditions and ongoing fears about the viability of a capitalist system.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813565898

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Between Hell and Texas

By: Ralph Cotton

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Between Hell and Texas

By: Ralph Cotton

One man finds it’s not so easy to go home again in this gun-smoked Ralph Cotton western. After Cray Dawson helps bring down the Talbert Gang, he gains the reputation of a shootist. But Cray doesn’t consider himself a gunfighter. All he wants to do is mosey on home to Somos Santos, Texas, and get back to chasing dogies. Trouble is, Somos Santos has changed since Cray last walked its dusty streets. There’s a new sheriff in town by the name of Lematte, and the only law he keeps is his own. With an army of vicious outlaws riding shotgun as deputies, Lematte has the town under his thumb—until Cray decides to make the most of his bad reputation.

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Penguin

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1101650842

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9781101650844

Geology of the North Cascades

A Mountain Mosiac

By: Rowland Tabor,Ralph Haugerud

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Geology of the North Cascades

A Mountain Mosiac

By: Rowland Tabor,Ralph Haugerud

* Explains the geologic natural history of the North Cascades * Appeals to hikers who are fascinated by the region, as well as amateur geologists * Authors are both geologists with the US Geological Survey Composed of everything from volcanic island arcs and deep ocean sediments, to parts of old continents and even pieces of the deep subcrustal mantle of the earth, Washington's North Cascade region is a true geologic mosaic. Here, authors Tabor and Haugerud reveal that the spectacular scenery of these mountains is matched by equally spectacular geology. Beginning with a summary of the geologic history of the North Cascades, the first section also offers the novice a primer on geologic terms and processes. The second section covers more than 150 accessible sites of geologic interest, arranged by reference to the rivers and streams of the range. Many new ideas about the rocks and geologic processes in the North Cascades are introduced, making this a must-read for those studying the region.

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The Mountaineers Books

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1594853045

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9781594853043

Wetland Indicators

A Guide to Wetland Identification, Delineation, Classification, and Mapping

By: Ralph W. Tiner

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Wetland Indicators

A Guide to Wetland Identification, Delineation, Classification, and Mapping

By: Ralph W. Tiner

Understand the current concept of wetland and methods for identifying, describing, classifying, and delineating wetlands in the United States with Wetland Indicators - capturing the current state of science's role in wetland recognition and mapping. Environmental scientists and others involved with wetland regulations can strengthen their knowledge about wetlands, and the use of various indicators, to support their decisions on difficult wetland determinations. Professor Tiner primarily focuses on plants, soils, and other signs of wetland hydrology in the soil, or on the surface of wetlands in his discussion of Wetland Indicators. Practicing - and aspiring - wetland delineators alike will appreciate Wetland Indicators' critical insight into the development and significance of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and other factors. Features Shows 55 color plates, documenting wetland indicators throughout the nation - with more than 34 soil plates and aerial photos Illustrates other wetland properties with more than 50 figures Provides over 60 tables, including extensive tables of U.S. wetland plant communities and examples for determining hydrophytic vegetation Contents Wetland Definitions Wetland Concepts for Identification and Delineation Plant Indicators of Wetlands and Their Characteristics Vegetation Sampling and Analysis for Wetlands Soil Indicators of Wetlands Wetland Identification and Boundary Delineation Methods Problem Wetlands and Field Situations for Delineation Wetland Classification Wetlands of the United States: An Introduction, With Emphasis on Their Plant Communities Wetland Mapping and Photointerpretation

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CRC Press

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1420048619

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Well Aged

Making the Most of Your Platinum Years

By: Ralph Milton

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Well Aged

Making the Most of Your Platinum Years

By: Ralph Milton

Finding happiness at 80+, from the perspective of an octogenarian. Author Ralph Milton wants readers to know that old age is not a disease circling the world ready to pounce on anyone over eighty. Many, maybe even most, old people, say they are happier and more contented than they have ever been. And that’s good news because Canadians are living much, much longer. In fact, octogenarians are the county’s fastest growing demographic. To quote the author, "Society has never had to deal with such a huge bunch of old people." To address this societal shift, Well Aged offers a candid, useful and entertaining insider’s take on life among the old, old. Not the recently retired who are enjoying Arizona winters and unlimited golf, but those in their last years, usually in the eighty- to one- hundred-year-old bracket. While there is good material written by health-care professionals for other professionals, and popular non-fiction to inspire the recently retired, there is virtually nothing written at the non-professional level for the oldest of the old. Or for their families and care givers. This book is a free wheeling, down to earth, inside look at what it’s really like to be old, written by an insider and sprinkled liberally with humour. Topics include: Identity and independence Choosing a retirement location among the options of independent living, retirement residences and nursing homes Personal health needs and priorities Community support, friendships and recreation Spirituality and religion Intimacy, companionship, sexuality, homosexuality Loneliness, depression and frailty Leaving a legacy and end of life arrangements When the situation of elderly Canadians does get public attention, as it has during the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus is on what can go wrong. Well Aged is intended to expand the conversation around aging, and it is a must-read for anyone who needs to put out their birthday cake with a fire extinguisher—as well as those who love and care for them.

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Douglas & McIntyre

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177162311X

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9781771623117

Comprehending Columbine

By: Ralph W Larkin

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Comprehending Columbine

By: Ralph W Larkin

On April 20, 1999, two Colorado teenagers went on a shooting rampage at Columbine High School. That day, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed twelve fellow students and a teacher, as well as wounding twenty-four other people, before they killed themselves. Although there have been other books written about the tragedy, this is the first serious, impartial investigation into the cultural, environmental, and psychological causes of the massacre.Based on first-hand interviews and a thorough reading of the relevant literature, Ralph Larkin examines the complex of factors that led the two young men to plan and carry out their deed. For Harris and Klebold, Larkin concludes, the carnage was an act of revenge against the "jocks" who had harassed and humiliated them, retribution against evangelical students who acted as if they were morally superior, an acting out of the mythology of right-wing paramilitary organization members to "die in a blaze of glory," and a deep desire for notoriety.Rather than simply looking at Columbine as a crucible for all school violence, Larkin places the tragedy in its proper context, and in doing so, examines its causes and meaning.

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Temple University Press

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1592134912

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9781592134915

Human Rights and Policing

Standards for Good Behaviour and a Strategy for Change

By: Barry Devlin,Ralph Crawshaw,Tom Williamson

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Human Rights and Policing

Standards for Good Behaviour and a Strategy for Change

By: Barry Devlin,Ralph Crawshaw,Tom Williamson

This is a unique book in that it distils the knowledge, ideas and experience of three police professionals in the cause of a human rights-based approach to policing. The book is written for an audience of police officials, human rights workers with an interest in human rights and policing, and resource persons and teachers responsible for the education of police officials. It provides a concise account and analysis of international human rights standards and best practice appertaining to key areas of policing, and it sets out a clear strategy to bring about change, organisational and thence behavioural, within police organisations. To focus on human rights and best practice in policing is not only important as an end in itself, it is also important as a means of securing effective policing for the support of the community. Effective policing in a democracy is dependent upon police respecting the rule of law and human rights.

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Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

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9004636544

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9789004636545

Journey Through Time

By: Ralph R. Bradley

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Journey Through Time

By: Ralph R. Bradley

This is a book about survival through the hard times, and living life to the fullest during the good times. It is about adventures during the Great Depression, WWII, Mining and Prospecting in the 1950's and 60's in America and Mexico, and lessons on how to deal with the obstacles that inevitable come your way. Practicing positive thinking is a common theme throughout these interesting stories, before he even knew what it meant. During the Great Depression, there was a time when they had to split. His father died, leaving 5 children and his wife to survive on their own. His mother had to take a job as a live in housekeeper, his younger sister had to take a job as a live-in babysitter, his older sister got married, and he was 16 years old and homeless. Journey Through Time, is the true story of the life and times of Ralph R. Bradley, from 1917 through 2008.

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Lulu.com

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0557069890

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9780557069897

The Hall Ball

One Fan's Journey to Unite Cooperstown Immortals with a Single Baseball

By: Ralph Carhart

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The Hall Ball

One Fan's Journey to Unite Cooperstown Immortals with a Single Baseball

By: Ralph Carhart

Rescued in 2010 from the small creek that runs next to Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, New York, a simple baseball launched an epic quest that spanned the United States and beyond. For eight years, "The Hall Ball" went on a journey to have its picture taken with every member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, both living and deceased. The goal? To enshrine the first crowd-sourced artifact ever donated to the Hall. Part travelogue, part baseball history, part photo journal, this book tells the full story for the first time. The narratives that accompany the ball's odyssey are as funny and moving as any in the history of the game.

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McFarland

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1476679649

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9781476679648

Cataloging beyond the Notes: Annotating Bibliographic Records for Music Effectively in RDA

Examples Illustrating RDA in the Online Bibliographic Record, Second Edition of "Notes for Music Cataloging"

By: Ralph Hartsock,Peter H. Lisius

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Cataloging beyond the Notes: Annotating Bibliographic Records for Music Effectively in RDA

Examples Illustrating RDA in the Online Bibliographic Record, Second Edition of "Notes for Music Cataloging"

By: Ralph Hartsock,Peter H. Lisius

In Cataloging beyond the Notes: Annotating Bibliographic Records for Music Effectively in RDA, authors Ralph Hartsock and Peter Lisius present examples illustrating the effective use of notes in the description of music, and this is especially important with RDA. Since RDA has increased granularity in the description of music, whether in score, recording, video, or data formats, the expert direction offered in Cataloging beyond the Notes makes it a key reference for music cataloging. Bibliographic records are presented using MARC21. An essential resource for practicing music catalogers, Cataloging beyond the Notes begins with a comprehensive introduction, including instructions on how to use the book, and presents examples of the granular data that informs users about specific details. In addition, the examples are augmented by the authors’ commentary, so that the result is expert guidance in a single, highly accessible publication. More than that, navigation to and from the newer RDA format is facilitated by an appendix keyed to specific RDA details. Frequently used and related terms are also covered in a glossary specific to this volume. Taken as a whole, Cataloging beyond the Notes belongs in every music library and on each cataloger’s desk.

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876

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A-R Editions, Inc.

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0895798867

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9780895798862

Middlemen of the Cameroons Rivers

The Duala and Their Hinterland, C.1600-c.1960

By: Ralph A. Austen,Jonathan Derrick

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Middlemen of the Cameroons Rivers

The Duala and Their Hinterland, C.1600-c.1960

By: Ralph A. Austen,Jonathan Derrick

A book about Duala 'middlemen', intermediaries between Europeans and their own hinterland over three centuries.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521566649

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9780521566643

Growing Up South of the Mason-Dixon Line

13 Stories

By: Michael Braswell,Anthony Cavender,Ralph Bland,Donald Ball

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Growing Up South of the Mason-Dixon Line

13 Stories

By: Michael Braswell,Anthony Cavender,Ralph Bland,Donald Ball

From drinking sweet tea on a beloved grandmother's porch to playing army to witnessing prejudice and violence or receiving the lash, these stories illustrate growing up in the South during the 1950s and 1960s, what it felt, tasted, and looked like through the eyes of the boys who lived it.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1725258013

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9781725258013

Molecular Imaging

Principles and Practice

By: Ralph Weissleder

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Molecular Imaging

Principles and Practice

By: Ralph Weissleder

The field of molecular imaging of living subjects have evolved considerably and have seen spectacular advances in chemistry, engineering and biomedical applications. This textbook was designed to fill the need for an authoritative source for this multi-disciplinary field. We have been fortunate to recruit over 80 leading authors contributing 75 individual chapters. Given the multidisciplinary nature of the field, the book is broken into six different sections: "Molecular Imaging technologies", "Chemistry", "Molecular Imaging in Cell and Molecular Biology", "Applications of Molecular Imaging", "Molecular Imaging in Drug Evaluation" with the final section comprised of chapters on computation, bioinformatics and modeling. The organization of this large amount of information is logical and strives to avoid redundancies among chapters. It encourages the use of figures to illustrate concepts and to provide numerous molecular imaging examples.

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PMPH-USA

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1607950057

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9781607950059

Studies in West African Islamic History

Volume 1: The Cultivators of Islam, Volume 2: The Evolution of Islamic Institutions & Volume 3: The Growth of Arabic Literature

By: John Ralph Willis

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Studies in West African Islamic History

Volume 1: The Cultivators of Islam, Volume 2: The Evolution of Islamic Institutions & Volume 3: The Growth of Arabic Literature

By: John Ralph Willis

First Published in 1979. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Routledge

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1136251685

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9781136251689

Ecological Versatility and Community Ecology

By: Ralph C. MacNally

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Ecological Versatility and Community Ecology

By: Ralph C. MacNally

A comprehensive analysis of ecological specialisation and generalisation in natural communities, first published in 1995.

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Cambridge University Press

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052140553X

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9780521405539

Jedburgh Operations: Support To The French Resistance In Eastern Brittany From June-September 1944

By: Major Ralph D. Nichols

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Jedburgh Operations: Support To The French Resistance In Eastern Brittany From June-September 1944

By: Major Ralph D. Nichols

Specially trained teams, known as Jedburghs, were inserted into France in conjunction with Operation “Overlord,” to help liberate it from German occupation. The Jedburghs were three-man allied teams, comprised of two commissioned officers, (at least one French) and a non-commissioned officer in charge of the radio (wireless telegraphy). All Jedburghs were volunteers. They received highly specialized training in guerrilla warfare. Jedburghs served in harm’s way, deep behind enemy lines. They were subordinate to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), and its commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Their covert mission in Operation “Overlord” helped pave the way for the liberation of France, and ultimately resulted in a campaign to free Europe from Nazi rule. This study explores the origins, purpose, training and missions of the Jedburghs. I will examine the actual operations of seven Jedburgh teams in Eastern Brittany. Their actions and effectiveness will be compared with operations of other Jedburgh teams.

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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178625414X

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9781786254146

Community Criminology

Fundamentals of Spatial and Temporal Scaling, Ecological Indicators, and Selectivity Bias

By: Ralph B. Taylor

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Community Criminology

Fundamentals of Spatial and Temporal Scaling, Ecological Indicators, and Selectivity Bias

By: Ralph B. Taylor

For close to a century, the field of community criminology has examined the causes and consequences of community crime and delinquency rates. Nevertheless, there is still a lot we do not know about the dynamics behind these connections. In this book, Ralph Taylor argues that obstacles to deepening our understanding of community/crime links arise in part because most scholars have overlooked four fundamental concerns: how conceptual frames depend on the geographic units and/or temporal units used; how to establish the meaning of theoretically central ecological empirical indicators; and how to think about the causes and consequences of non-random selection dynamics. The volume organizes these four conceptual challenges using a common meta-analytic framework. The framework pinpoints critical features of and gaps in current theories about communities and crime, connects these concerns to current debates in both criminology and the philosophy of social science, and sketches the types of theory testing needed in the future if we are to grow our understanding of the causes and consequences of community crime rates. Taylor explains that a common meta-theoretical frame provides a grammar for thinking critically about current theories and simultaneously allows presenting these four topics and their connections in a unified manner. The volume provides an orientation to current and past scholarship in this area by describing three distinct but related community crime sequences involving delinquents, adult offenders, and victims. These sequences highlight community justice dynamics thereby raising questions about frequently used crime indicators in this area of research. A groundbreaking work melding past scholarly practices in criminology with the field’s current needs, Community Criminology is an essential work for criminologists.

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NYU Press

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0814724183

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