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The Biblical Personality

A Rabbinic Analysis of Hebrew Scripture

By: Richard S. Chapin

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The Biblical Personality

A Rabbinic Analysis of Hebrew Scripture

By: Richard S. Chapin

These personalities not only come to life in the biblical narrative but remain alive for generations of readers."--BOOK JACKET.

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212

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Jason Aronson

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0765760339

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9780765760333

Unequal Cities

Overcoming Anti-Urban Bias to Reduce Inequality in the United States

By: Richard McGahey

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Unequal Cities

Overcoming Anti-Urban Bias to Reduce Inequality in the United States

By: Richard McGahey

Cities are central to prosperity: they are hubs of innovation and growth. However, the economic vitality of wealthy cities is marred by persistent and pervasive inequality—and deeply entrenched anti-urban policies and politics limit the options to address it. Structural racism, suburban subsidies, regional government fragmentation, the hostility of state legislatures, and federal policy all contribute to an unequal status quo that underfunds cities while preventing them from pursuing fairer outcomes. Economist Richard McGahey explores how cities can foster equitable economic growth despite the obstacles in their way. Drawing on economic and historical analysis as well as his extensive experience in government and philanthropy, he examines the failures of public policy and conventional economic wisdom that have led to the neglect of American cities and highlights opportunities for reform. Unequal Cities features detailed case studies of New York, Detroit, and Los Angeles, tracing how their attempts to achieve greater equity foundered because of the fiscal and political constraints imposed on them. McGahey identifies key lessons about the political coalitions that can overcome anti-urban biases, arguing that alliances among unions, environmentalists, and communities of color can help cities thrive. But he warns that cities cannot solve inequality on their own: political action at state and federal levels is necessary to achieve systemic change. Shedding light on the forces that produced today’s dysfunction and disparities, Unequal Cities provides timely policy prescriptions to promote both growth and equity.

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424

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Columbia University Press

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0231557736

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9780231557733

Are You Trying to Seduce Me, Miss Turner?

Talking to the Stars

By: Richard Ouzounian

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Are You Trying to Seduce Me, Miss Turner?

Talking to the Stars

By: Richard Ouzounian

In Are You Trying to Seduce Me, Miss Turner?, Richard Ouzounian, theatre critic for the Toronto Star, turns his probing questions and astute observations to the world of the pop culture celebrity. Whether it's Kathleen Turner or Dame Edna, Ouzounian knows just what buttons to push to get these larger-than-life figures to reveal things about themselves they've never told anyone before. Movie stars like Renee Zellweger, Julianne Moore and Brendan Fraser rub elbows with playwrights such as Edward Albee, Athol Fugard and Neil LaBute, while pop music figures Barry Manilow, Denny Doherty and Mandy Patinkin keep company with television luminaries Edie Falco, Bea Arthur and Eric McCormack. From Baz Luhrmann to Twyla Tharp, from Paul Gross to Nia Vardalos, Ouzounian brings some of the best and brightest of our contemporary celebrities to light in this series of deftly-written profiles that make for fascinating reading. Book jacket.

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440

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Toronto, Ont. : McArthur & Company

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155278360X

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9781552783603

Families of Western New York

By: William Richard Cutter

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Families of Western New York

By: William Richard Cutter

A stronghold of Scotch-Irish settlement, Augusta County commands great interest among genealogists because thousands of 18th- and 19th-century families passed through it en route to the West. J. Lewis Peyton's History of Augusta County, Virginia is the standard work on the county. It is essentially a narrative account of Augusta from its aboriginal beginnings and Spotswood's discovery of the Valley of Virginia through the Civil War. Genealogists will value the book, in part, as a companion volume to such Augusta County source record collections as Lyman Chalkley's Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia. Of greater importance to genealogists, however, are the genealogical and biographical sketches of a number pioneering Augusta County families found in the Appendix to the volume.

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650

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806346604

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9780806346601

The Biology of Soil

A Community and Ecosystem Approach

By: Richard D. Bardgett

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The Biology of Soil

A Community and Ecosystem Approach

By: Richard D. Bardgett

Soil science has undergone a renaissance with increasing awareness of the importance of soil organisms and below-ground biotic interactions as drivers of community and ecosystem properties.

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264

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Oxford University Press

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0198525028

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9780198525028

Novel Ecosystems

Intervening in the New Ecological World Order

By: Richard J. Hobbs,Eric S. Higgs,Carol Hall

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Novel Ecosystems

Intervening in the New Ecological World Order

By: Richard J. Hobbs,Eric S. Higgs,Carol Hall

Land conversion, climate change and species invasions are contributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, which demand a shift in how we think about traditional approaches to conservation, restoration and environmental management. They are novel because they exist without historical precedents and are self-sustaining. Traditional approaches emphasizing native species and historical continuity are challenged by novel ecosystems that deliver critical ecosystems services or are simply immune to practical restorative efforts. Some fear that, by raising the issue of novel ecosystems, we are simply paving the way for a more laissez-faire attitude to conservation and restoration. Regardless of the range of views and perceptions about novel ecosystems, their existence is becoming ever more obvious and prevalent in today’s rapidly changing world. In this first comprehensive volume to look at the ecological, social, cultural, ethical and policy dimensions of novel ecosystems, the authors argue these altered systems are overdue for careful analysis and that we need to figure out how to intervene in them responsibly. This book brings together researchers from a range of disciplines together with practitioners and policy makers to explore the questions surrounding novel ecosystems. It includes chapters on key concepts and methodologies for deciding when and how to intervene in systems, as well as a rich collection of case studies and perspective pieces. It will be a valuable resource for researchers, managers and policy makers interested in the question of how humanity manages and restores ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. A companion website with additional resources is available at www.wiley.com/go/hobbs/ecosystems

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386

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118354206

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9781118354209

Nonbanks in the Payments System: Innovation, Competition, and Risk -- A Conference Summary

A Reprint from the "Economic Review"

By: Richard J. Sullivan

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Nonbanks in the Payments System: Innovation, Competition, and Risk -- A Conference Summary

A Reprint from the "Economic Review"

By: Richard J. Sullivan

Payments & payments processing (PP) have continually embraced new technol. At the same time, the industry has been shaped by its share of entry & exit, through startups, mergers, & the reorg. of bus. seeking the proper scope of integration. These changes have enabled nonbank org. to play a role in the PP system. Nonbanks have introduced many innovations to the PP system in recent years, leading to greater efficiencies in PP. At the same time, nonbanks have changed the dynamics of competition in PP, leading to a significant change in the system¿s risk profile. These essays summarize the proceedings of a conference which addressed many of the key questions raised by the growing presence of nonbanks in payments.

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105

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DIANE Publishing

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1428988173

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9781428988170

Financing Public Schools

Theory, Policy, and Practice

By: Kern Alexander,Richard G. Salmon,F. King Alexander

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Financing Public Schools

Theory, Policy, and Practice

By: Kern Alexander,Richard G. Salmon,F. King Alexander

Financing Public Schools moves beyond the basics of financing public elementary and secondary education to explore the historical, philosophical, and legal underpinnings of a viable public school system. Coverage includes the operational aspects of school finance, including issues regarding teacher salaries and pensions, budgeting for instructional programs, school transportation, and risk management. Diving deeper than other school finance books, the authors explore the political framework within which schools must function, discuss the privatization of education and its effects on public schools, offer perspectives regarding education as an investment in human capital, and expertly explain complex financial and economic issues. This comprehensive text provides the tools to apply the many and varied fiscal concepts and practices that are essential for aspiring public school administrators who aim to provide responsible stewardship for their students. Special Features: "Definitional Boxes" and "Key Terms" throughout chapters enhance understanding of difficult concepts. Coverage of legal, political, and historical issues provides a broader context and more complex understanding of school finance. Offers in-depth exploration of business management of financial resources, including fiscal accounting, school facilities, school transportation, financing with debt, and the nuances of school budgeting techniques.

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Routledge

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113510655X

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9781135106553

Book's by Richard S. Chapin

The Biblical Personality

The Biblical Personality

Unequal Cities

Unequal Cities

Are You Trying to Seduce Me, Miss Turner?

Are You Trying to Seduce Me, Miss Turner?

Families of Western New York

Families of Western New York

The Biology of Soil

The Biology of Soil

Novel Ecosystems

Novel Ecosystems

Nonbanks in the Payments System: Innovation, Competition, and Risk -- A Conference Summary

Nonbanks in the Payments System: Innovation, Competition, and Risk -- A Conference Summary

Financing Public Schools

Financing Public Schools

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