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Localism and the Design of Political Systems

By: Rick Harmes

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Localism and the Design of Political Systems

By: Rick Harmes

This book examines localism as a political idea and policy approach and explains what localism is about, why it is growing in importance and how it relates to other themes in politics. Illustrated with case studies from the United Kingdom, mainland Europe and the Indian sub-continent, the book analyses localism in conceptual and theoretical terms and locates it within the overall landscape of political thought. Key themes covered in the book include place, space and scale; decentralization and devolution; multi-level governance; public value; democracy and empowerment; and political design. With the focus on the bottom-up, constructivist aspects of localism, the book argues that localism is most likely to work successfully in a political order where sovereignty is ‘distributed’ across various social spheres and levels of government. It offers a comprehensive view of localism by synthesizing its various strands and creating a distinctive framework for design and evaluation. This book will be of particular interest to scholars, students and practitioners of localism, particularly within local and regional government, public administration and policy, human and political geography, and urban studies. Chapter 8 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license at: https://tandfbis.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9780367810054_oachapter8.pdf

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Routledge

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1000332659

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Writing for Broadcast Journalists

By: Rick Thompson

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Writing for Broadcast Journalists

By: Rick Thompson

This is a superb book which combines the rare mixture of high quality information with humour. The style of writing engages the reader from the introduction and the experience and insight of the author occasionally makes it difficult to put down, a rare feature of a textbook. I would unreservedly recommend this book not only to those studying journalism but to students of language and all who use the spoken and written word as the ‘materials’ of their work.' Barry Turner, Nottingham Trent University 'Rick Thompson's guidance manual is packed with advice to would-be writers for this medium. He's someone with years of experience at the top level of the national and international profession, and he's smack up to date with his references. The book is aimed at journalists, but anyone with a serious interest in developing their literacy will learn a lot about professional writing skills from what he has to say.' Roy Johnson, www.mantex.co.uk Writing for Broadcast Journalists guides readers through the significant differences between the written and the spoken versions of journalistic English. It will help broadcast journalists at every stage of their careers to avoid such pitfalls as the use of newspaper-English, common linguistic errors, and Americanised phrases, and gives practical advice on accurate terminology and pronunciation, while encouraging writers to capture the immediacy of the spoken word in their scripts. Writing for Broadcast Journalists includes: practical tips on how to avoid ‘journalese’, clichés and jargon guidance on tailoring your writing style to suit a particular audience advice on converting agency copy into spoken English writing to television pictures examples of scripts from some of the best in the business an appendix of ‘dangerous’ words and phrases to be avoided in scripts.

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Routledge

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1136929630

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9781136929632

The Path to Ascension

By: Rick Austinson

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The Path to Ascension

By: Rick Austinson

All anyone really wants is a normal life and a great adventure. Most people will settle for the adventure. Hunter Jusenkyou never wasted time wanting a normal life, because wanting things you know youre never going to have is pointless. Instead, find something realistic worth trying for, worth hoping for, worth fighting for. That is the secret to living well. Abandoned at an early age, this peculiar individual is cunningly intelligent, brutally strong, and not always known for thinking things through. He lives his life fighting for the things he knows are right. And follow the path, wherever it leads him.

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1467085111

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The Sacred Path

By: Rick Cassian

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The Sacred Path

By: Rick Cassian

Changing history is serious business, but saving history just might prove to be the most dangerous work of all! America is ripe for a new leaderone who represents the will of the people. Crispin Locke, a vile and feared man, is elected Americas first ever Supreme Leader. Locke wins the adoration of the country with his Three Self propaganda, which enforces peace, unity, and tolerance. But in order for his message to keep its strength, Locke must remove any evidence of Christianity found within the symbols of America and restrict religious speech in houses of worship. In this new perilous world, Father John Baxter is about to take a stand. Motivated by the historic documents given to him by his grandfather, the priest will take to the pulpit of his government-regulated church for one final sermon. But his plan takes an unexpected turn, and he soon finds himself on a journey that he could never have imagined. Is it fate or is it Gods providence? Whatever it is, Father John Baxters path will ultimately lead him to that last place on earth he ever wanted to beWashington, DC!

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WestBow Press

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1449728391

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The Seventh Age: Dawn

By: Rick Heinz

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The Seventh Age: Dawn

By: Rick Heinz

Bringing magic back into the world could mean untold wonders—or unleash hell on earth.

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Inkshares

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1941758894

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The Raw Files: 1997

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Lee Maughan,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley

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The Raw Files: 1997

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Lee Maughan,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley

The team at www.historyofwrestling.info are back with the fifth in their series documenting every episode of WWF Monday Night Raw, year by year. We cover every angle, segment and match in detail, and offer plenty of thoughts and facts along the way. The book is written and presented in the usual HOW style, with various awards, match lists and a host of star ratings for fans to debate at will. New this time are additional awards, a Hall of Shame covering the bouts to avoid, some of the better promos fully transcribed and a bonus additional ""Shotgun Files"" book contained within! It is also easily the biggest Raw Files yet, coming it at approximately 170,000 words! Learn about one of the most tumultuous years in WWF history, with the formation of the Hart Foundation; the fallout from the Montreal Screwjob; the further rise of Steve Austin and The Rock; surprise appearances and returns; an invasion from ECW; legendary promos and angles and so much more!

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Lulu.com

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1291757791

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9781291757798

The Raw Files: 1998

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley

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The Raw Files: 1998

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley

The team at www.historyofwrestling.info are back with the sixth in their series documenting every episode of WWF Monday Night Raw, year by year. We cover every angle, segment and match in detail, and offer plenty of thoughts and facts along the way. The book is written and presented in the usual HOW style, with various awards, match lists and a host of star ratings for fans to debate at will. Even bigger than last year's monster, relive the glory days of the Attitude Era and the rise of legendary stars Steve Austin, The Rock and D-Generation X.

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Lulu.com

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1326050818

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Dawn

By: Rick Heinz

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Dawn

By: Rick Heinz

For centuries, a global conspiracy of secret societies have hoarded magic, keeping it hidden from the rest of the world. Before the age of reason and science, magic ruled the world. Now, it’s coming back. If most of humanity gets wiped out in the process ... well, sometimes you have to break a few eggs. A group of anarchs and heretics in Chicago work to tear down the barrier that has kept humanity ignorant of demons, forgotten myths, and ancient legends. Obsessed with discovering evidence of the afterlife, Mike Auburn's death-defying stunts have brought him closer than ever to lifting the veil of reality. However, his ventures to the edge have not gone unnoticed. The boss of a tenebrous organization recruits Mike to their cause. Nothing can possibly go wrong. Right? Before long, a world ruled by the scientific method and rational thinking is challenged by the supernatural. Drawn out by the long-awaited return of magic, the dead, the damned, and the demonic will stop at nothing to bring it back for good. Suddenly, Mike is stuck at the center of a battle between the forces of reason, of good, of evil and everything in between. Dawn is a clash of American Gods, Constantine, and The Dresden Files.

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4 Horsemen Publications, Inc.

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1644509741

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Guys Read: Other Worlds

By: Jon Scieszka,Rick Riordan,Tom Angleberger,D. J. MacHale,Rebecca Stead,Ray Bradbury,Shaun Tan,Neal Shusterman,Shannon Hale,Kenneth Oppel,Eric S. Nylund

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Guys Read: Other Worlds

By: Jon Scieszka,Rick Riordan,Tom Angleberger,D. J. MacHale,Rebecca Stead,Ray Bradbury,Shaun Tan,Neal Shusterman,Shannon Hale,Kenneth Oppel,Eric S. Nylund

Other Worlds, the fourth volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read anthology series for tween boys, features ten thrilling new tales of science fiction and fantasy from some of the biggest names in children’s literature. Prepare yourself for ten trips into the unknown, as ten of your favorite writers—Rick Riordan, who has written an all-new and exclusive Percy Jackson tale, Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame, Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and none other than the late Ray Bradbury—spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined. Compiled by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is sure to boldly take you where no reader has gone before.

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Harper Collins

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0062239120

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9780062239129

Good stuff for your heart & mind - a book of quotes (second edition)

By: Rick Reed, PhD

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Good stuff for your heart & mind - a book of quotes (second edition)

By: Rick Reed, PhD

a simple book of quotations compiled for a couple of great kids.

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Lulu.com

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1365427412

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Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more)

By: Rick Riordan,Tan,Ray Bradbury,Tom Angleberger,Neal Shusterman,Rebecca Stead

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Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more)

By: Rick Riordan,Tan,Ray Bradbury,Tom Angleberger,Neal Shusterman,Rebecca Stead

Ten incredible trips into the unknown await you...

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0007535031

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9780007535033

Superstar Series: The Hart Foundation

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Lee Maughan,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley

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Superstar Series: The Hart Foundation

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Lee Maughan,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley

The ultimate guide to legendary WWF tag team The Hart Foundation. This book features full reviews of over 150 Hart Foundation matches, the majority of which are exclusive to this book. From PPV to TV to house shows and specials, everything available featuring the duo teaming is covered in the trademark History of Wrestling style. As well as chronological reviews, there are also the usual star ratings, random musings, facts and behind the scenes stories. Not only that, but there is also an exhaustive and exclusive list of every known Hart Foundation match to ever take place. A must have for all fans of the team!

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1291538410

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Politics In Northern Ireland

By: Rick Wilford

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Politics In Northern Ireland

By: Rick Wilford

Despite the staggering number of books related to the Northern Ireland political arena, most of the literature concentrates on only a few dimensions of ?the conflict? and especially on constitutional policy and the on-going search for a resolution of the antagonisms. This original textbook, the first of its kind, serves as a comprehensive examination of the subject by exploring these topics and other important dimensions of politics which have been overlooked and undervalued.Politics in Northern Ireland is written by a team of distinguished academics, drawn from both within and outside Northern Ireland. It adopts the analytic tools of political science and brings a comparative perspective to bear on the politics of Northern Ireland. Early chapters examine the historic sources of conflict, analyze the period since the outbreak of the modern troubles, and discuss the differences between the communities. The book then examines the nature of parties, elections, and elective assemblies, before focusing on policy matters, such as fair employment, policing, and gender. In the concluding chapter, contributors consider relations with the Republic of Ireland and discuss events as current as today's headlines, including the historic breakthrough in negotiations, the referendums, and the Assembly elections. The result is a well-rounded core text designed for the classroom, as well as for those interested in learning more about different facets of politics in Northern Ireland.

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Routledge

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0429977786

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9780429977787

The Raw Files: 1996

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Lee Maughan,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley,Stevie Aaron

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The Raw Files: 1996

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Lee Maughan,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley,Stevie Aaron

The team at www.historyofwrestling.info are back with the fourth in their series documenting every episode of WWF Monday Night Raw, year by year. We cover every angle, segment and match in detail, and offer plenty of thoughts and facts along the way. The book is written and presented in the usual HOW style, with various awards, match lists and a host of star ratings for fans to debate at will. This time, we have even more graphs too and a super special bonus review from Stevie Aaron. Learn about Brian Pillman pulling a gun on Steve Austin; Jim Ross turning heel on Vince McMahon and the WWF; the departures and "returns" of Razor Ramon and Diesel; Stars from the 80s stinking up the ring; Shawn Michaels achieving his "boyhood dream"; Goldust trying to get it on with everyone in the locker room; the Raw debuts of Mankind, The Rock, Vader, Faarooq, Marc Mero and The Goon! Plus much, much more in an action packed, fun-filled 120 page, 90,000 word + tome. They get bigger every year and this is biggest yet.

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129150950X

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9781291509502

The Complete WWF Video Guide Volume V

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Lee Maughan,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley

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The Complete WWF Video Guide Volume V

By: James Dixon,Arnold Furious,Lee Maughan,Bob Dahlstrom,Rick Ashley

An invaluable resource for any wrestling fan of the era. The fifth in the series from www.historyofwrestling.info. This is the complete guide to every WWF VHS release from October 1999 to May 2002, with full reviews of every tape, alternative wrestler bios, exclusive artwork by Bob Dahlstrom, awards, match ratings, and much, much more. Read about the failed WCW invasion angle, the return of Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and many others, relive some of the greatest matches of any era, cringe at some of the worst, enjoy the rise of Triple H to genuine main event player, witness the Rock take off as an icon on a whole new level. Plus Tough Enough, who ran over Steve Austin, TLC matches, Diva tapes and much, much more! By far the biggest book the team have ever don, e featuring more in depth analysis and comment than ever before.

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1291816933

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9781291816938

Geek Confidential

Echoes from the 21st Century

By: Rick Klaw

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Geek Confidential

Echoes from the 21st Century

By: Rick Klaw

A collection of RickKlaw's finest columns, reviews, and other observations. With two all-new essays, a comic adaptation of a Joe R. Landsale story, and an introduction by science fiction grandmaster Michael Moorcook, this book promises to become a must have for sclience fiction fans, booksellers, and anyone with an interest inpop culture.

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Monkeybrain

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1932265066

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9781932265064

Rama

The Official Strategy Guide

By: Rick Barba

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Rama

The Official Strategy Guide

By: Rick Barba

nd Gentry Lee, this game is releasing simultaneously on two platforms, Win 95 and Mac. Rama offers a balance of puzzle-solving, storytelling and game play to produce a long, enjoyable, and absorbing experience for the player. This book is the player's companion.

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Prima Games

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0761508791

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9780761508793

Zork Nemesis

Unauthorized Secrets & Solutions

By: Rick Barba

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Zork Nemesis

Unauthorized Secrets & Solutions

By: Rick Barba

A brand new entry into the world famous Zork series, by all indications Zork Nemesis will be their biggest Zork yet. The buzz is out and all RPG players everywhere await its arrival. The book will provide answers to all of the puzzles, maps to the underworld, and guidance for both old Zork players and new.

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Prima Games

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0761507116

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9780761507116

CD-ROM Unauthorized Game Secrets

By: Rick Barba

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CD-ROM Unauthorized Game Secrets

By: Rick Barba

This is a compilation book on the hottest games for CD-ROM, including winning strategies for Full Throttle, Bioforge, Daedalus, Encounter, Dragon Lore and Riddle of Master Lu.

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Prima Games

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0761502688

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9780761502685

Taking It Back- Finding It Here

By: Rick Pratchett

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Taking It Back- Finding It Here

By: Rick Pratchett

Today we are pressured by many groups to cut back on the resources we use so the environment can be saved for future generations. However, other pressures of work and providing for our families often make these necessary cuts seem far away and irrelevant, and the spiral of greed and waste despoiling global ecologies seems to escalate every year. But what if there was a way to tap into and motivate the deepest aspects of human nature so that our activities nurture and preserve the living environment, rather than destroy it? What if, in the process of applying a philosophy called "taking it back- finding it here" to the ways that people live, we could truly liberate the human spirit? It is the author's strong belief that there is such a philosophy, that it can be pursued successfully, and that there are already many people around the world who in living by this philosophy's creed are beginning to live lightly on the Earth while living a meaningful and wholesome life. To explore what this means, this book will not only explore the ways of living this philosophy demands, but also reveal some of the darkest aspects of human nature before coming out into the light of what human nature can achieve when we really start taking it back and finding it here.

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Fastpencil Incorporated

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1607463180

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