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The Desert Boatman

An Autobiography

By: Rex Ellis

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REX ELLIS leads an amazing life, one driven by a sense of curiosity, adventure, adaptability, practicality and more than a dash of mischief. These traits are powered by a loyal heart and a strong mind and body. From his early days growing up in the South Australian bush to his continent-spanning adventures on foot, by car, camel and boat, he has relied on his ability and wit, and an infectious sense of wonder. His comfort in extreme environments is endearing and enduring. It is a hallmark of his adventures and key to the experiences of those lucky enough to have travelled with him over the decades. It can take courage to get out of your comfort zone, Rex says. And I see the trepidation some people feel, but then it usually comes good … I just say we make our plans then we ride on the back of nature.

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Boolarong Press

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192264319X

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9781922643193

Roadside Kansas

A Traveler's Guide to Its Geology and Landmarks. Second Edition, Revised and Updated

By: Rex C. Buchanan,James R. McCauley

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Roadside Kansas

A Traveler's Guide to Its Geology and Landmarks. Second Edition, Revised and Updated

By: Rex C. Buchanan,James R. McCauley

Two decades after its first publication, Roadside Kansas remains the premier guide to the geology, natural resources, landmarks, and landscapes along nine of the Sunflower State's major highways. During that span, however, many aspects of the Kansas landscape changed: the growth of some towns and near disappearance of others, the expansion of highways, the development of industry. Even the rocks themselves changed in places as erosion took its relentless toll. More broadly, there have been changes in the science of geology. This new edition reflects all of these changes and thoroughly updates the previous edition in ways that reinforce its preeminent status. Covering more than 2,600 miles, Buchanan and McCauley organize their book by highway and milepost markers, so that modern-day explorers can follow the road logs easily, learning about the land as they travel through the state. Featuring more than 100 photographs, drawings, and maps, the book also provides deft descriptions of fascinating contemporary and historical features to be seen all across Kansas. Especially in an economic era that has encouraged all of us to travel closer to home, the new edition is sure to be a hit with families from Kansas and the region who decide to explore and learn more about the state and its distinctive wonders. They'll discover what Buchanan and McCauley have known for a long time: Kansas highways provide much more than passage to Colorado or some other state. They are destinations in their own right. Published for the Kansas Geological Survey

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University Press of Kansas

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0700617000

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9780700617005

The Killing Zone

By: Rex Burns

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The Killing Zone

By: Rex Burns

DIVWager hunts for the killer of a black councilman, as the city threatens to riot/div DIVGabe’s girlfriend Jo is drowning. She stares up at him, eyes wide with terror, as he fights to grab her hand. In a moment, the frothing river swallows her up, and Jo is gone./divDIV /divDIVNine months have passed since Jo’s death, and Detective Wager cannot get the image out of his mind. Rather than fight the urge to blame himself, he embraces the guilt, punishing himself for it every day. Only his work on the homicide squad can distract him, and he has just landed a case fraught with political implications. A crusading black city councilman is found murdered in an abandoned lot, and the city teeters on the edge of a riot. As Wager investigates the politician’s secret past, he must balance his own pain with a burning need to see justice done./div

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Open Road Media

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1453247955

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9781453247952

Geography in British Schools, 1850-2000

Making a World of Difference

By: Rex Walford

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Geography in British Schools, 1850-2000

Making a World of Difference

By: Rex Walford

No book has yet been published that has attempted to cover the history of geography as a school subject. Yet the story of the growth of this subject - a major player in the league table of student preferences and examination entries - is woven deep into the social history of the nation, as well as being studded with colourful personalities.

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Psychology Press

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0713040270

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9780713040272

Henry VIII and the English Reformation

By: Richard Rex

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Henry VIII and the English Reformation

By: Richard Rex

Abandoning the traditional narrative approach to the subject, Richard Rex presents an analytical account which sets out the logic of Henry VIII's shortlived Reformation. Starting with the fundamental matter of the royal supremacy, Rex goes on to investigate the application of this principle to the English ecclesiastical establishment and to the traditional religion of the people. He then examines the extra impetus and the new direction which Henry's regime gave to the development of a vernacular and literate devotional culture, and shows how, despite Henry's best intentions, serious religious divisions had emerged in England by the end of his reign. The study emphasises the personal role of Henry VIII in driving the Reformation process and how this process, in turn, considerably reinforced the monarch's power. This updated edition of a powerful interpretation of Henry VIII's Reformation retains the analytical edge and stylish lucidity of the original text while taking full account of the latest research. An important new chapter elucidates the way in which 'politics' and 'religion' interacted in early Tudor England.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0230208134

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9780230208131

It's Hard for Me to Live with Me

A Memoir

By: Rex Chapman,Seth Davis

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It's Hard for Me to Live with Me

A Memoir

By: Rex Chapman,Seth Davis

A powerful memoir from the University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer about his recovery from addiction.

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Simon and Schuster

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1982197773

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Becoming a Behavioral Science Researcher

A Guide to Producing Research That Matters

By: Rex B. Kline

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Becoming a Behavioral Science Researcher

A Guide to Producing Research That Matters

By: Rex B. Kline

Students and beginning researchers often discover that their introductory statistics and methods courses have not fully equipped them to plan and execute their own behavioral research studies. This indispensable book bridges the gap between coursework and conducting independent research. With clarity and wit, the author helps the reader build needed skills to formulate a precise, meaningful research question; understand the pros and cons of widely used research designs and analysis options; correctly interpret the outcomes of statistical tests; make informed measurement choices for a particular study; manage the practical aspects of data screening and preparation; and craft effective journal articles, oral presentations, and posters. Including annotated examples and recommended readings, most chapters feature theoretical and computer-based exercises; an answer appendix at the back of the book allows readers to check their work.

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Guilford Publications

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1462541283

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A Short History of the Tudors

By: Richard Rex

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A Short History of the Tudors

By: Richard Rex

Combining an expertise on the Tudor dynasty with an authoritative understanding of its religious and political make-up, A Short History of the Tudors provides a fresh and accessible perspective of one of the most formative periods of British history. Rex considers the ways in which the Tudors shaped the beginnings of modern England through the momentous break with Rome in a comprehensive yet balanced way. Close attention is also paid to the dismantling of the baronial system and centralisation of secular power, as well as an exploration of the break with Rome, the two pillars on which the author's argument will rest. The book is organised chronologically and divided up into time periods, making it the ultimate companion for anyone keen to delve into the history of Britain's most notorious dynasty. The famous and infamous key players in the Tudor age have long endured in text books and are, brought to life here by Rex. Lively portraits of John Fisher, Thomas Moore and Thomas Wolsey and Mary Queen of Scots are painted, as well as the lesser-known players like the flamboyant Robert Devereux. A leading authority on the Tudors and British religious history, Richard Rex brings to life a dynasty which continues to engages and fascinate readers.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350170437

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9781350170438

Philosophy, Neuroscience and Consciousness

By: Rex Welshon

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Philosophy, Neuroscience and Consciousness

By: Rex Welshon

Explaining consciousness is one of the last great unanswered scientific and philosophical problems. Immediately known, familiar and obvious, consciousness is also baffling, opaque and strange. This introduction to the problems posed by consciousness discusses the most important work of cognitive science, neurophysiology and philosophy of mind of the past thirty years and presents an up to date assessment of the issues and debates. The reader is first introduced to the way that consciousness has been thought about in the history of philosophy and psychology. The author then presents an informal and largely non-technical account of the properties of consciousness that are thought to be the most paradigmatic and problematic. Recent scientific work on consciousness, from neurophysiological studies of the brain and evolutionary studies of the development of consciousness to computational theories of the mind are then examined and the philosophical problems that these accounts raise are systematically introduced. The final chapters of the book consider more practical matters by addressing self-deception, neuroses, the unconscious and notions of the self, before concluding with an assessment of the future for psychology and the philosophy of mind.

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Routledge

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1315478765

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9781315478760

Rot, Riot, and Rebellion

Mr. Jefferson's Struggle to Save the University That Changed America

By: Rex Bowman,Carlos Santos

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Rot, Riot, and Rebellion

Mr. Jefferson's Struggle to Save the University That Changed America

By: Rex Bowman,Carlos Santos

Thomas Jefferson had a radical dream for higher education. Designed to become the first modern public university, the University of Virginia was envisioned as a liberal campus with no religious affiliation, with elective courses and student self-government. Nearly two centuries after the university’s creation, its success now seems preordained—its founder, after all, was a great American genius. Yet what many don’t know is that Jefferson’s university almost failed. In Rot, Riot, and Rebellion, award-winning journalists Rex Bowman and Carlos Santos offer a dramatic re-creation of the university’s early struggles. Political enemies, powerful religious leaders, and fundamentalist Christians fought Jefferson and worked to thwart his dream. Rich students, many from southern plantations, held a sense of honor and entitlement that compelled them to resist even minor rules and regulations. They fought professors, townsfolk, and each other with guns, knives, and fists. In response, professors armed themselves—often with good reason: one was horsewhipped, others were attacked in their classrooms, and one was twice the target of a bomb. The university was often broke, and Jefferson’s enemies, crouched and ready to pounce, looked constantly for reasons to close its doors. Yet from its tumultuous, early days, Jefferson’s university—a cauldron of unrest and educational daring—blossomed into the first real American university. Here, Bowman and Santos bring us into the life of the University of Virginia at its founding to reveal how this once shaky institution grew into a novel, American-style university on which myriad other U.S. universities were modeled.

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University of Virginia Press

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0813934710

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9780813934716

"The Sins of Madame Eglentyne", and Other Essays on Chaucer

By: Richard Rex

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"The Sins of Madame Eglentyne", and Other Essays on Chaucer

By: Richard Rex

The essays in this single-author collection are principally concerned with Madame Eglentyne, the demure and elegant prioress depicted in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Richard Rex contends that how we think about Chaucer as a Christian depends largely on our interpretation of the Prioress's Tale, which in turn is linked to the brilliant portrait of Madame Eglentyne in the General Prologue.

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University of Delaware Press

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0874135672

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9780874135671

Religious Freedom in the Liberal State

By: Rex Ahdar,Ian Leigh

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Religious Freedom in the Liberal State

By: Rex Ahdar,Ian Leigh

Examining the law and public policy relating to religious liberty in Western liberal democracies, this book contains a detailed analysis of the history, rationale, scope, and limits of religious freedom from (but not restricted to) an evangelical Christian perspective. Focussing on United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and EU, it studies the interaction between law and religion at several different levels, looking at the key debates that have arisen. Divided into three parts, the book begins by contrasting the liberal and Christian rationales for and understandings of religious freedom. It then explores central thematic issues: the types of constitutional frameworks within which any right to religious exercise must operate; the varieties of paradigmatic relationships between organized religion and the state; the meaning of 'religion'; the limitations upon individual and institutional religious behaviour; and the domestic and international legal mechanisms that have evolved to address religious conduct. The final part explores key subject areas where current religious freedom controversies have arisen: employment; education; parental rights and childrearing; controls on pro-religious and anti-religious expression; medical treatment; and religious group (church) autonomy. This new edition is fully updated with the growing case law in the area, and features increased coverage of Islam and the flashpoint debates surrounding the accommodation of Muslim beliefs and practices in Anglophone nations.

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OUP Oxford

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0191648728

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9780191648724

Edit Point

By: Rex Thomas

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Edit Point

By: Rex Thomas

A passionate intense yearning love is experienced by almost everyone at sometime in their life. Occasionally this love is returned but more often it is rejected, bringing disillusionment, pain, anger and a torment which never really goes away. Recently psychologists have found that most of us think ourselves as more desirable than others actually see us and so people we regard as of equal desirability may not see it in the same way, leading to the modern term 'delusional romantic attachment.' Edit Point tells the story of a roller coaster relationship with its euphoria and tragedies detailing the secondment of an award winning television producer sent to investigate the history of an ancient order of monks who seemed to have taken more interest in early science discoveries than their religion. Shortly after starting the project Tony Des Forges becomes involved in several interweaving relationships including fun loving Karen a young girl seeking affection and Linda a married woman that he can never put of his mind. Edit Point is a book for all seasons whether for snuggling up with in bed, lazing on a hot sandy beach, chilling out at the weekend or as a travelling companion on the way to work on the bus or train. For the right person Edit Point may be a thoughtful gift. Review When I was given Edit Point it came with a warning: "You'll hate it'.That warning was totally misplaced, I loved it. This was the most intriguing story I have read. None of the characters involved behave as you would expect in a novel,the 'hero' is a refreshingly real man with recognisable human responses to temptation and struggles to do the right thing. Can't wait for the second book Myryll Lacy author/critic

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145205441X

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The Evolution of Competition Law in New Zealand

By: Rex Ahdar

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The Evolution of Competition Law in New Zealand

By: Rex Ahdar

The modern era of competition law in New Zealand began with the Commerce Act 1986. Since then, a steady and impressive corpus of case law had traversed all the usual major areas of antitrust law: cartels, resale price maintenance, exclusive dealing, tying, group boycotts, monopolization, mergers and acquisitions, exempted sectors, and the role of economic evidence. This volume explains the rationale for the various major reforms, the ongoing contestation between the Harvard and Chicago Schools of antitrust, and traces the developments of key concepts over the last 34 years. This title also explores systemic issues such as how well has New Zealand moulded its own competition law whilst nonetheless selectively drawing upon the policies, case law, and wisdom of foreign jurisdictions; how effectively has it faced the challenge of adapting its fledgling competition law to the reality of being a small, deregulated, open, and distant economy; and how successful was the application of competition law to utilities in the experimental era of 'light handed regulation'. Written by a New Zealand competition expert, this detailed, original, and comprehensive chronicle of New Zealand's competition law and policy draws together the common threads that mark the modern era and offers some predictions about how the next decades of New Zealand competition law might unfold.

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Oxford University Press

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0192597701

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Tudors

The Illustrated History

By: Richard Rex

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Tudors

The Illustrated History

By: Richard Rex

The illustrated history of the Tudors from the finest historians working on the period today.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445644037

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9781445644035

Beneath the Blazing Sun

Stories from the African-American Journey

By: Rex M. Ellis

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Beneath the Blazing Sun

Stories from the African-American Journey

By: Rex M. Ellis

Rex Ellis grew up in one of the world's foremost outdoor history museums -- Colonial Williamsburg -- never suspecting that it had any relevance to his African-American heritage. Later, he would use his theatrical training and doctorate in higher education to create Williamsburg's black history program.

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The Desert Boatman

The Desert Boatman

Roadside Kansas

Roadside Kansas

The Killing Zone

The Killing Zone

Geography in British Schools, 1850-2000

Geography in British Schools, 1850-2000

Henry VIII and the English Reformation

Henry VIII and the English Reformation

It's Hard for Me to Live with Me

It's Hard for Me to Live with Me

Becoming a Behavioral Science Researcher

Becoming a Behavioral Science Researcher

A Short History of the Tudors

A Short History of the Tudors

Philosophy, Neuroscience and Consciousness

Philosophy, Neuroscience and Consciousness

Rot, Riot, and Rebellion

Rot, Riot, and Rebellion

"The Sins of Madame Eglentyne", and Other Essays on Chaucer

"The Sins of Madame Eglentyne", and Other Essays on Chaucer

Religious Freedom in the Liberal State

Religious Freedom in the Liberal State

Edit Point

Edit Point

The Evolution of Competition Law in New Zealand

The Evolution of Competition Law in New Zealand

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Beneath the Blazing Sun

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