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The Best Cook in the World

Tales from My Momma's Southern Table

By: Rick Bragg

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The Best Cook in the World

Tales from My Momma's Southern Table

By: Rick Bragg

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Part cookbook, part memoir, these “rollicking, poignant, sometimes hilarious tales” (USA Today) are the Pulitzer Prize-winner’s loving tribute to the South, his family and, especially, to his extraordinary mother. Here are irresistible stories and recipes from across generations. They come, skillet by skillet, from Bragg’s ancestors, from feasts and near famine, from funerals and celebrations, and from a thousand tales of family lore as rich and as sumptuous as the dishes they inspired. Deeply personal and unfailingly mouthwatering, The Best Cook in the World is a book to be savored.

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Vintage

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1400032695

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9781400032693

Texas Music

By: Rick Koster

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Texas Music

By: Rick Koster

Provides information on the history of Texas music from the 1920s to the present.

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Macmillan

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0312254253

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9780312254254

The Freedom House

By: Rick Wallenbrock

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The Freedom House

By: Rick Wallenbrock

During the tail end of the Vietnam War, the US Army Europe, faced with a large drug problem among soldiers stationed in Germany, opens the Freedom House, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. A group of unforgettable characters are chosen to administer an unorthodox program laced with Zen Buddhism, Taoism and an enigmatic teacher, Duane Baldini, an ex-Marine. Duane brings Christopher Bold on board, a confused college graduate who is trying to find his own way against the legacy and the background of the turbulent and revolutionary period of the late sixties. Christopher is confronted by the universal struggle with dualities--the mind vs. the body, the head vs. the heart, "them" vs. "us" in his attempt to find the road to himself. He also is confronted by First Sgt. Ron Slade, a career Army man, whose "real" world experience clashes with the "new age" teaching and antics of both Duane and Christopher. The result is a story that is funny, poignant, and fascinating in its portrayal of a young man on a journey to find himself against the tragedy of war, strife, a torn nation and the comedy of a M.A.S.H.-like military environment.

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iUniverse

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0595330924

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9780595330928

Sports from Hell

My Search for the World's Most Outrageous Competition

By: Rick Reilly

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Sports from Hell

My Search for the World's Most Outrageous Competition

By: Rick Reilly

Bestselling author and ESPN star, Rick Reilly delivers a hilarious, unabashedly fun, and at times, skin-searing tour through some of the world’s most amazing and outrageous sports From the physically and mentally taxing sport of chess boxing to the psychological battlefield that is the rock-paper-scissors championship, to the underground world of illegal jart throwing, Rick Reilly subjected himself to both bodily danger and abject humiliation (or, in the case of ferret legging, both) in order to personally find the world's strangest sporting event. Chronicling his adventures as only he can, Rick enters a world of bizarre characters, fierce competition, and exotic locals--with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana--and the result is a laugh-out-loud book perfect for any sport’s fan.

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Anchor

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076791970X

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9780767919708

Winds of Santa Ana

Pilgrim Stories of the California Bight

By: Rick Kennedy

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Winds of Santa Ana

Pilgrim Stories of the California Bight

By: Rick Kennedy

Winds of Santa Ana is a spiritual history, environmental study, and sailing memoir of Southern California’s coast, islands, and waters.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666736139

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9781666736137

The Guns at Last Light

The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945

By: Rick Atkinson

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The Guns at Last Light

The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945

By: Rick Atkinson

It is the twentieth century's unrivaled epic: at a staggering price, the United States and its allies liberated Europe and vanquished Hitler. In the first two volumes of his bestselling Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson recounted how they fought through North Africa and Italy to the threshold of victory. Now he tells the most dramatic story of all--the titanic battle for Western Europe. D-Day marked the commencement of the European war's final campaign, and Atkinson's riveting account of that bold gamble sets the pace for the masterly narrative that follows. The brutal fight in Normandy, the liberation of Paris, the disaster that was Operation Market Garden, the horrific Battle of the Bulge, and finally the thrust to the heart of the Third Reich--all these historic events and more come alive with a wealth of new material and a mesmerizing cast of characters. With The Guns at Last Light, the stirring #1 New York Times bestseller and final volume of this monumental trilogy, Atkinson has produced the definitive chronicle of the war that unshackled a continent and preserved freedom in the West.

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Macmillan

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1250037816

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9781250037817

Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol

By: Rick Steves

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Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol

By: Rick Steves

Marvel at elegant architecture, explore stunning Alpine countryside, and get to know a unique culture: with Rick Steves on your side, Austria's top cities can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Vienna, Salzburg and Tirol Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from Mozart's house, the Vienna State Opera, and stunning Hapsburg palaces to the eerie Bone Chapel and the oldest salt mine in the world How to connect with culture: Sip a beer brewed onsite by monks, nibble a Sacher torte in a corner café, or catch a concert at a historic classical music venue Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of wine Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps and directions, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a German phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Vienna, the Danube Valley, Bratislava, Slovakia, Salzburg and Berchtesgaden, Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, Innsbruck, Bavaria and Western Tirol, the Italian Dolomites, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol. Have a week or less to explore? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Vienna or Rick Steves Pocket Munich & Salzburg!

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Rick Steves

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1641713976

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9781641713979

Slow Death by Rubber Duck

The Secret Danger of Everyday Things

By: Rick Smith,Bruce Lourie

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Slow Death by Rubber Duck

The Secret Danger of Everyday Things

By: Rick Smith,Bruce Lourie

A look at the chemicals surrounding us that’s “hard–hitting . . . yet also instills hope for a future in which consumers make safer, more informed choices” (The Washington Post). Pollution is no longer just about belching smokestacks and ugly sewer pipes—now, it’s personal. The most dangerous pollution, it turns out, comes from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces. To prove this point, for one week Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie ingested and inhaled a host of things that surround all of us. Using their own bodies as the reference point to tell the story of pollution in our modern world, they expose the corporate giants who manufacture the toxins, the government officials who let it happen, and the effects on people and families across the globe. This book—the testimony of their experience—also exposes the extent to which we are poisoned every day of our lives, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are created by run–of–the–mill shampoos and toothpaste. Ultimately hopeful, the book empowers readers with some simple ideas for protecting themselves and their families, and changing things for the better. “Undertaking a cheeky experiment in self–contamination, professional Canadian environmentalists Smith and Lourie expose themselves to hazardous everyday substances, then measure the consequences . . . Throughout, the duo weave scientific data and recent political history into an amusing but unnerving narrative, refusing to sugarcoat any of the data while maintaining a welcome sense of humor.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Catapult

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1582436762

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9781582436760

Preparing for the Worst

Incorporating Downside Risk in Stock Market Investments

By: Hrishikesh (Rick) D. Vinod,Derrick Reagle

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Preparing for the Worst

Incorporating Downside Risk in Stock Market Investments

By: Hrishikesh (Rick) D. Vinod,Derrick Reagle

A timely approach to downside risk and its role in stock market investments When dealing with the topic of risk analysis, most books on investments treat downside and upside risk equally. Preparing for the Worst takes an entirely novel approach by focusing on downside risk and explaining how to incorporate it into investment decisions. Highlighting this asymmetry of the stock market, the authors describe how existing theories miss the downside and follow with explanations of how it can be included. Various techniques for calculating downside risk are demonstrated. This book presents the latest ideas in the field from the ground up, making the discussion accessible to mathematicians and statisticians interested in applications in finance, as well as to finance professionals who may not have a mathematical background. An invaluable resource for anyone wishing to explore the critical issues of finance, portfolio management, and securities pricing, this book: Incorporates Value at Risk into the theoretical discussion Uses many examples to illustrate downside risk in U.S., international, and emerging market investments Addresses downside risk arising from fraud and corruption Includes step-by-step instructions on how to implement the methods introduced in this book Offers advice on how to avoid pitfalls in calculations and computer programming Provides software use information and tips

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471686514

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9780471686514

Ohio Breweries

By: Rick Armon

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Ohio Breweries

By: Rick Armon

• 49 breweries and brewpubs • Types of beer brewed at each site and the author's pick of the best beer to try • Information on tours, takeout, and food for each brewery • Features on Ohio's beer festivals, Winking Lizard's World Beer Tour, and the Ohio Craft Brewers Association

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Stackpole Books

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0811745031

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9780811745031

Computer Animation

Algorithms and Techniques

By: Rick Parent

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Computer Animation

Algorithms and Techniques

By: Rick Parent

Driven by demand from the entertainment industry for better and more realistic animation, technology continues to evolve and improve. The algorithms and techniques behind this technology are the foundation of this comprehensive book, which is written to teach you the fundamentals of animation programming. In this third edition, the most current techniques are covered along with the theory and high-level computation that have earned the book a reputation as the best technically-oriented animation resource. Key topics such as fluids, hair, and crowd animation have been expanded, and extensive new coverage of clothes and cloth has been added. New material on simulation provides a more diverse look at this important area and more example animations and chapter projects and exercises are included. Additionally, spline coverage has been expanded and new video compression and formats (e.g., iTunes) are covered. - Includes companion site with contemporary animation examples drawn from research and entertainment, sample animations, and example code - Describes the key mathematical and algorithmic foundations of animation that provide you with a deep understanding and control of technique - Expanded and new coverage of key topics including: fluids and clouds, cloth and clothes, hair, and crowd animation - Explains the algorithms used for path following, hierarchical kinematic modelling, rigid body dynamics, flocking behaviour, particle systems, collision detection, and more

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Newnes

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0124159737

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9780124159730

Reaganland

America's Right Turn 1976-1980

By: Rick Perlstein

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Reaganland

America's Right Turn 1976-1980

By: Rick Perlstein

From the bestselling author of Nixonland and The Invisible Bridge comes the dramatic conclusion of how conservatism took control of American political power"--

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Simon and Schuster

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1476793069

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9781476793061

Watching Movies

The Biggest Names in Cinema Talk about the Films that Matter Most

By: Rick Lyman

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Watching Movies

The Biggest Names in Cinema Talk about the Films that Matter Most

By: Rick Lyman

An inside look at how some of the biggest names in the film industry view their craft In this unique collection, New York Times film critic Rick Lyman sits down with notable directors, actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, and other film industry professionals to watch and discuss a movie that each person considers seminal or influential on his or her career. Steven Soderbergh on how All the President's Men influenced Erin Brockovich * Quentin Tarantino on The Golden Stallion * Ang Lee on Love Eternal * Denzel Washington on Ordinary People * Ron Howard on The Graduate and many more Each interviewee's character is revealed in the resulting essays, which deepen our appreciation of landmark films, and give us extraordinary insight into the process of filmmaking. Lyman enhances every essay with a brief biography, career history, and complete filmography of each of the subjects, which puts them in a historical and creative context. Drawn from the enormously popular series in The New York Times, Watching Movies will fascinate film students and curious moviegoers alike.

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Times Books

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1466872128

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9781466872127

Baseball's Comeback Players

Forty Major Leaguers Who Fell and Rose Again

By: Rick Swaine

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Baseball's Comeback Players

Forty Major Leaguers Who Fell and Rose Again

By: Rick Swaine

This book profiles forty major league ballplayers who engineered remarkable comebacks to salvage fading careers. Details of each comeback is provided along with a summary of the player's career. The comeback players range from Hall of Famers like Ted Williams and Stan Musial; to near-greats like Tommy John and Luis Tiant; to journeyman performers like George McQuinn and Tony Cuccinello. In the absence of statistical standards to evaluate or even define comebacks, the selection of the top comeback players was based on the following criteria: historical significance, uniqueness, dramatic content, degree of difficulty, and the player's overall reputation and standing.

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McFarland

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0786476540

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9780786476541

Rick Steves Berlin

By: Rick Steves

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Rick Steves Berlin

By: Rick Steves

Get the Most out of Every Day and Every Dollar You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Berlin. With the self-guided tours in this book, you'll walk through the Brandenburg Gate, climb the Reichstag's dome, and flash back to the city's turbulent past at Checkpoint Charlie. Cruise the Spree River and explore art and antiquities on Museum Island. End the day with a walk through hip Prenzlauer Berg before raising a mug at a classic beer garden. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around by bus, train, taxi, and bicycle. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

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Rick Steves

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1631216945

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9781631216947

Whelks to Whales

Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition

By: Rick M. Harbo

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Whelks to Whales

Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition

By: Rick M. Harbo

Newly revised and updated in 2010 with additional photographs and up-to-date names, this full-colour field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California is perfect for divers, boaters and beachcombers. It is a ready reference to more than 400 of the most common species, the fascinating local sponges, jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, clams, snails, seals, fish, whales, sea algae and hundreds of other living things that can be observed and identified without being disturbed. The book is arranged for quick identification with colour-coded sections, full-colour photographs and comprehensive but concise information on size, range, habitat and facts of interest about each species. A glossary, checklist, reading list and full index are included.

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Harbour Publishing

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1550179845

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9781550179842

Rick Steves Eastern Europe

By: Rick Steves,Cameron Hewitt

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Rick Steves Eastern Europe

By: Rick Steves,Cameron Hewitt

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Eastern Europe-including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia. Explore Eastern Europe's top cities, from the romantic spires of Prague and the steamy thermal baths of Budapest to charming Kraków and laid-back Ljubljana. Enjoy the imperial sights of Vienna and walking tours of exotic Dubrovnik. Then delve into the region's natural wonders: hike through the waterfall wonderland at Plitvice Lakes National Park, drive the winding road to the Julian Alps, and watch the sun dip slowly into the Adriatic from the Dalmatian Coast. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around by train, bus, car, and boat. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

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Rick Steves

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1631216147

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9781631216145

Cheaper

Insiders' Tips for Saving on Everything

By: Rick Doble,Tom Philbin

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Cheaper

Insiders' Tips for Saving on Everything

By: Rick Doble,Tom Philbin

In today’s uncertain economy, if using a little buying savvy can get you small- or even big-ticket items at a cheaper price, can you afford not to do it? Now, with this handy, accessible guide, Rick Doble–a veritable king of haggling–and consumer expert Tom Philbin share the secrets to paying less on a variety of products and services, from cars, cellphones, and food to home improvement and banking. Through anecdotes and lively vignettes, Cheaper offers industry insider tips that will give you the edge before you even open your wallet. • Save up to 14 percent a year on gas by doing one easy thing. • Save $1,000 and more at your local supermarket just by knowing where to look. • Don’t assume you can’t get a discount on something. Always ask. • Remember: The imperfect find can lead to the perfect deal. • Complain the right way and get exactly what you want. Save money on just about everything–candy, computers, funerals, furniture, travel–and discover little-known insider secrets and tricks of the trade. So stop paying too much, and make the most of your money!

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Ballantine Books

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0345512960

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9780345512963

The Drug Paradox

An Introduction to the Sociology of Psychoactive Substances in Canada

By: Tara L. Bruno,Rick Csiernik

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The Drug Paradox

An Introduction to the Sociology of Psychoactive Substances in Canada

By: Tara L. Bruno,Rick Csiernik

Why are some drugs considered socially acceptable while others are demonized? What makes these definitions so widespread? Who benefits from these conceptualizations? The Drug Paradox examines both the empirically founded and the socially constructed facets of drugs and drug use, highlighting the incongruous aspects of laws, policies, and programming that aim to address behaviours around drugs. The authors explore this paradox, arguing that Canada’s punitive approach to addressing drug use continues to exist alongside harm-reduction strategies and that these competing approaches ultimately impede Canada’s ability to deal effectively with substance misuse. Using a policy-oriented approach while also emphasizing the utility of a multifaceted biopsychosocial model, this text provides students with a foundation in the sociology of psychoactive substances in the Canadian context. It covers a broad range of issues—models of addiction, the history of Canada’s drug laws, media representation, government responses to substance use, and international perspectives on drug policy—and addresses various research areas that are important for students to consider when trying to make sense of the competing discourses on drugs in society. The Drug Paradox is ideal for use in sociology courses on drugs and drug use and will also appeal to those focusing on drug use from a criminology, public health, or policy perspective.

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Canadian Scholars

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1773380524

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9781773380520

Rick Steves' German Phrase Book & Dictionary

By: Rick Steves

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Rick Steves' German Phrase Book & Dictionary

By: Rick Steves

Guten Tag! From ordering bratwurst in Munich to making new friends in the Rhine Valley, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases and key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy guide provides key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling, an English-German and German-English dictionary, the latest information on European currency and rail transportation, and even a tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Gemaldegalerie. Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves' German Phrase Book and Dictionary is an essential item for any traveler's rucksack.

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Rick Steves

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1631217518

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9781631217517

Culturally Relevant Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling

By: Rick Houser,Felicia L. Wilczenski,MaryAnna Ham

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Culturally Relevant Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling

By: Rick Houser,Felicia L. Wilczenski,MaryAnna Ham

Culturally Relevant Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling presents a hermeneutic orientation and framework to address contextual issues in ethical decision-making in counseling and psychotherapy. Authors Rick Houser, Felicia L. Wilczenski, and Mary Anna Ham incorporate broad perspectives of ethical theories which are grounded in various worldviews and sensitive to cultural issues. Key Features: Introduces a wide range of ethical theories: Important to the foundation of ethical decision-making is an in-depth understanding of general culturally relevant ethical theories that represent most world philosophical views. In addition to covering mainstream theories, this book introduces a wide range of ethical theories from Western, Eastern, Middle Eastern, Pan African, Native American, and Latino ethical perspectives. Offers numerous examples: Case studies are provided throughout the text to show how to apply diverse ethical theories to clinical practice. The authors also discuss how to negotiate between an enhanced ethical perspective based on diversity and professional standards codified and mandated in this country. Provides a systematic ethical decision-making model: Ethical decision-making has become a critical part of the training and practice of professional counselors and they can benefit immensely from systematic training in this area. The model in this book provides practitioners with a broad based approach to ethical decision-making, and ultimately improves the ethical decision-making process for counselors. Intended Audience: This is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on professional standards and ethics in the fields of Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Psychology.

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SAGE

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1452279055

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9781452279053

The Phantom Army of Alamein

The Men Who Hoodwinked Rommel

By: Rick Stroud

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The Phantom Army of Alamein

The Men Who Hoodwinked Rommel

By: Rick Stroud

In 1940 a group of artists, sculptors, film makers, theatre designers and set painters came together to form the Camouflage Unit. Led by Major Geoffrey Barkas and including among their number the internationally renowned stage magician Jasper Maskelyne, the unit's projects became a crucial battlefield weapon. At the siege of Tobruk the unit made a vital desalination plant appear to have been destroyed by enemy bombers; from then on they used their storytelling skills to weave intricate webs of deception, making things appear that weren't actually there, and things that were, disappear, to deceive the enemy. Their stage was the enormous, flat and almost featureless Western Desert. The unit's schemes were so successful that in August 1942 the Unit was ordered by General Montgomery to come up with a way to hide the preparations for the Battle of Alamein, the biggest battle the 8th Army had ever fought. 'Operation Bertram' was born. In six short weeks two divisions, with armour, field guns and supporting vehicles, were conjured from the sand, while real tanks and lethal twenty-five pound field guns vanished from sight. Then, on the eve of the battle, the unit performed the biggest conjuring trick in military history. Right in front of the German's eyes they made 600 tanks disappear and reappear fifty miles away disguised as lorries. Rommel had been bamboozled by an army made of nothing but string and straw and bits of wood. The Phantom Army of Alamein tells for the first time the full story of how some of Britain's most creative men put down their brushes, pencils and cameras to join the rest of the world in the fight against the Nazis and played a vital role in the winning of the war.

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A&C Black

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1408834286

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9781408834282

Movies with Balls

The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed and Illustrated

By: Kyle Bandujo,Rick Bryson

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Movies with Balls

The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed and Illustrated

By: Kyle Bandujo,Rick Bryson

Featuring original illustrations of fantasy memorabilia, ticket stubs, and playmaps, Movies with Balls will make you want to rewatch the movies you already love, and discover gems you’ve never seen. Play ball! If you’re the kind of fan who cheers every single time you watch Rocky beat Drago, or remembers who said “Be the ball, Danny” and “If you build it, he will come,” this is the book for you. Movies with Balls celebrates and analyzes more than two dozen of the greatest sports films of all time, with expert play-by-play and color commentary on the movies themselves and the athleticism they portray. You’ll be transported into fictional arenas, stadiums, gyms, fields, and golf courses to relive the climactic moments from: Caddyshack The Natural Field of Dreams Dodgeball The Karate Kid Rocky IV The Waterboy Bend it Like Beckham Creed And many more!

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Quirk Books

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1683693760

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9781683693765

Searching for New Frontiers

Hollywood Films in the 1960s

By: Rick Worland

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Searching for New Frontiers

Hollywood Films in the 1960s

By: Rick Worland

Searching For New Frontiers offers film students and general readers a survey of popular movies of the 1960s. The author explores the most important modes of filmmaking in times that were at once hopeful, exhilarating, and daunting. The text combines discussion of American social and political history and Hollywood industry changes with analysis of some of the era’s most expressive movies. The book covers significant genres and evolving thematic trends, highlighting a variety of movies that confronted the era’s major social issues. It notes the stylistic confluence and exchanges between three forms: the traditional studio movie based on the combination of stars and genres, low-budget exploitation movies, and the international art cinema. As the author reveals, this complex period of American filmmaking was neither random nor the product of unique talents working in a vacuum. The filmmakers met head-on with an evolving American social conscience to create a Hollywood cinema of an era defined by events such as the Vietnam War, the rise of the civil rights movement, and the moon landing.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119464870

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9781119464877

Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout

How the Timeless Wisdom of One Man Can Impact an Entire Generation

By: Rick Rigsby

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How the Timeless Wisdom of One Man Can Impact an Entire Generation

By: Rick Rigsby

A USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestseller! Learn how to live a life of character and integrity—by following the simple advice of a third grade dropout. Be inspired by the book behind Dr. Rick Rigsby’s viral graduation speech. After his wife died, Rick Rigsby was ready to give up. The bare minimum was good enough. Rigsby was content to go through the motions, living out his life as a shell of himself. But then he remembered the lessons his father taught him years before— incredibly simple, yet incredibly profound. These lessons weren’t about advanced mathematics or the secrets of the stock market. They were quite straightforward, in fact, as Rigsby’s father never made it through third grade. But if this man’s instructions were powerful enough to inspire one of his children to earn a Ph.D. and another to become a judge—imagine what they can do for you. While Rick Rigsby’s father was a third-grade dropout, he was a man who never hid behind any excuse. A man who never allowed his problems or lack of a formal education to determine his present or affect his future. A man who realized that destiny was a choice and not a chance. In Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout, Rigsby shares the simple lessons from his father that will transform your mindset, including: Remain true to yourself Think the best at all times Give your best regardless of the circumstances Keep standing no matter what Join Rigsby as he dusts off time-tested beliefs and shares his father’s impactful, far-reaching story—of how a life can be enhanced, of how a corporate culture can be changed, of how a family can be united—by living the simple lessons of a third-grade dropout.

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The Sizzler

George Sisler, Baseball's Forgotten Great

By: Rick Huhn

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The Sizzler

George Sisler, Baseball's Forgotten Great

By: Rick Huhn

“Gorgeous George” Sisler, a left-handed first baseman, began his major-league baseball career in 1915 with the St. Louis Browns. During his sixteen years in the majors, he played with such baseball luminaries as Ty Cobb (who once called Sisler “the nearest thing to a perfect ballplayer”), Babe Ruth, and Rogers Hornsby. He was considered by these stars of the sport to be their equal, and Branch Rickey, one of baseball’s foremost innovators and talent scouts, once said that in 1922 Sisler was “the greatest player that ever lived.” During his illustrious career he was a .340 hitter, twice achieving the rare feat of hitting more than .400. His 257 hits in 1920 is still the record for the “modern” era. Considered by many to be one of the game’s most skillful first basemen, he was the first at his position to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Yet unlike many of his peers who became household names, Sisler has faded from baseball’s collective consciousness. Now in The Sizzler, this “legendary player without a legend” gets the treatment he deserves. Rick Huhn presents the story of one of baseball’s least appreciated players and studies why his status became so diminished. Huhn argues that the answer lies somewhere amid the tenor of Sisler’s times, his own character and demeanor, the kinds of individuals who are chosen as our sports heroes, and the complex definition of fame itself. In a society obsessed with exposing the underbellies of its heroes, Sisler’s lack of a dark side may explain why less has been written about him than others. Although Sisler was a shy, serious sort who often shunned publicity, his story is filled with its own share of controversy and drama, from a lengthy struggle among major-league moguls for his contractual rights—a battle that helped change the structure of organized baseball forever—to a job-threatening eye disorder he developed during the peak of his career and popularity. By including excerpts from Sisler’s unpublished memoir, as well as references to the national and international events that took place during his heyday, Huhn reveals the full picture of this family man who overcame great obstacles, stood on high principles, and left his mark on a game he affected in a positive way for fifty-eight years.

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0826264212

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Rick Steves Germany 2017

By: Rick Steves

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Rick Steves Germany 2017

By: Rick Steves

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Germany. This guidebook takes you from fairy-tale castles, alpine forests, and quaint villages to the energetic Germany of today. Get the details on cruising the romantic Rhine or summiting the Zugspitze. Have a relaxing soak at a Black Forest mineral spa or take an exhilarating summer bobsled ride in the Bavarian Alps. Flash back to Berlin's turbulent past at Checkpoint Charlie; then celebrate the rebirth of Dresden and its glorious Frauenkirche. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around Germany by train, bus, and car. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

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1631214403

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Whiskey River (Take My Mind)

The True Story of Texas Honky-Tonk

By: Johnny Bush,Rick Mitchell

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Whiskey River (Take My Mind)

The True Story of Texas Honky-Tonk

By: Johnny Bush,Rick Mitchell

In Whiskey River (Take My Mind), Johnny Bush tells the twin stories of his life and of Texas honky-tonk music. He recalls growing up poor in Houston's Kashmere Gardens neighborhood and learning his chops in honky-tonks around Houston and San Antonio - places where chicken wire protected the bandstand and deadly fights broke out regularly. Bush describes life on the road in the 1960s as a band member for Ray Price and Willie Nelson, including the booze, drugs, and one-night stands that fueled his songs but destroyed his first three marriages. He remembers the time in the early 1970s when he was hotter than Willie and on the fast track to superstardom - until spasmodic dysphonia forced his career into the slow lane. Bush describes his agonizing, but ultimately successful struggle to keep performing and rebuild his fan base, as well as the hard-won happiness he has found in his personal life.

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0292714904

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Rick Steves Germany

By: Rick Steves

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Rick Steves Germany

By: Rick Steves

From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern cities: experience Germany with the most up-to-date 2021 guide from Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Germany you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Germany Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the towering Zugspitze and jagged Alps to rustic villages and delicious strudel How to connect with local culture: Stroll through a Cristkindlemarkt around Christmas, chat with fans about the latest fussball match, or kick back in a biergarten Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Berliner Weisse in hand Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, German phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Updated to reflect changes that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic up to the date of publication Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Coverage of Munich, Bavaria, Tirol, Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Baden-Baden, the Black Forest, Rothenburg, Würzburg, Frankfurt, Rhine Valley, Mosel Valley, Trier, Cologne, Nürnburg, Lutherland, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Germany. Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Germany.

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1641713178

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Drugs

From Discovery to Approval

By: Rick Ng

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Drugs

From Discovery to Approval

By: Rick Ng

Prozesse, die für die Marktreife von Medikamenten erforderlich sind. Behandelt werden unter anderem vorklinische Studien, klinische Studien am Menschen, regulatorische Kontrollen und sogar die Herstellungsprozesse von pharmazeutischen Produkten. Nach einen prägnanten und leicht verständlichen Vorstellung der grundlegenden Konzepte werden die Zielstrukturen und der Entwicklungsprozess von klein- und großmolekularen Arzneimittel präsentiert. In der 3. aktualisiertenAuflage ist dieses Fachbuch noch ansprechender. Neben den neuesten Entwicklungen werden die einzelnen Themen noch umfassender erläutert und durch zusätzliche Materialien und Fallstudien für den Einsatz an Hochschulen und Universitäten ergänzt. Die Biotechnologie ist ein dynamisches Fachgebiet. Forschung und Entwicklung, klinische Prüfungen, Herstellungsverfahren und regulatorische Prozesse unterliegen ständigen Veränderungen. Biotechnologie und Biowissenschaften sind vom globalem Interesse. Daher besetzt dieses Fachbuch eine Nische und erhält immer wieder gute Kritiken. Die überarbeitete 3. Auflage sorgt für anhaltende Relevanz und Nutzen für die Leser.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118907191

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Crisis Intervention Ethics Casebook

By: Rick A. Myer,Julia L. Whisenhunt,Richard K. James

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Crisis Intervention Ethics Casebook

By: Rick A. Myer,Julia L. Whisenhunt,Richard K. James

The fast-paced, unpredictable, and high-risk nature of crisis intervention creates critical ethical dilemmas that can result in personal harm and professional liability if not handled appropriately. Applying a traditional model of ethical decision-making is often impractical when time is limite and decisions must be made quickly. This counseling tool kit offers a new operational approach for integrating ethical decision-making in crisis intervention. Following detailed discussions of crisis intervention within the framework of realtional-cultural theory, a triage assessment system, and an original ethical decision-making protocol, nine diverse case studies in hospital, telebehavioral health, school, clinical, and public settings are presented. Students and practitioners will build a repertoire of ethical decision-making skills to de-escalae crisis incidents and provide an appropriate level of support to individuals experiencing crisis. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website https://imis.counseling.org/store/ *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org

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1119814391

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Free Fall

By: Rick Mofina

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Free Fall

By: Rick Mofina

“A terrifying race against time as airplanes start falling out of the sky for unknown reasons . . . The kind of thriller that keeps you up late.” —The Big Thrill High above the Adirondack Mountains, a commuter flight to New York City turns into a rolling, twisting nightmare, plunging from the sky before the crew regains control. Then, in London, a jetliner crashes into the runway, killing fifteen people. Reporter Kate Page believes something beyond mechanical—or human—error is behind the incidents that have air investigators baffled. But the mystery deepens as teams scramble to pinpoint a link between the tragedies, and Kate receives an untraceable message from someone boasting responsibility and threatening another event. As Kate, the FBI and the NTSB race to find answers, the shadow figures behind the operation launch their most devastating plan yet, and time ticks down on one of the greatest tragedies the world has ever known. “Journalist Kate Page, one of Rick Mofina’s best characters, is back in this high-paced novel with a scary theme . . . Mofina is at his best here with technical knowledge and a solid investigation underpinning a plot that we can all connect to. Do not read this one before getting on a plane.” —The Globe and Mail “A chilling account of two airliners making routine flights but losing control as they approached their landing sites . . . a complex suspense thriller . . . a pulse-pounding story.” —Mysterious Reviews

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MIRA

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0369701577

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The Chalmers Race

Ty Cobb, Napoleon Lajoie, and the Controversial 1910 Batting Title That Became a National Obsession

By: Rick Huhn

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The Chalmers Race

Ty Cobb, Napoleon Lajoie, and the Controversial 1910 Batting Title That Became a National Obsession

By: Rick Huhn

The Chalmers Race is the story of Ty Cobb and Napoleon Lajoie and the controversial 1910 batting race.

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U of Nebraska Press

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149622938X

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Tactics for Trout

By: Rick Hafele,Dave Hughes,Skip Morris

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Tactics for Trout

By: Rick Hafele,Dave Hughes,Skip Morris

Three well-known fly fishers (and friends) come together to share the solid technical know-how they've learned from years of fishing the ever-elusive trout. • Chapters cover fishing with nymphs, dry and wet flies, emergers, streamers, and more • Enhanced with more than 200 full-color photos and QR codes that link to video segments • Authors recount their personal experiences with fussy trout, tactics and presentation, choosing fly rods, and organizing their fly boxes

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Stackpole Books

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0811713393

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Rick Steves Snapshot Rothenburg & the Rhine

By: Rick Steves

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Rick Steves Snapshot Rothenburg & the Rhine

By: Rick Steves

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Rothenburg and the Rhine. In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the best of Rothenburg and the Rhine, including tips on arrival, orientation, and transportation. Tour breathtaking Neo-Gothic churches, cruise along the Rhine past castles and vineyards, or take the scenic route through quaint countryside villages on the Romantic Road. You'll get firsthand advice on the best sights and experiences, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your trip. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket. Rick Steves Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick's up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).

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1641710667

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9781641710664

Practising Social Work Research

Case Studies for Learning, Second Edition

By: Rick Csiernik,Rachel Birnbaum

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Practising Social Work Research

Case Studies for Learning, Second Edition

By: Rick Csiernik,Rachel Birnbaum

This second edition of Practising Social Work Research comprises twenty-three case studies that illustrate different research approaches, including quantitative, qualitative, single-subject, and mixed methods. Six are new to this edition, and examine research with First Nations, organizing qualitative data, and statistics.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487520158

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The Liberation Trilogy Box Set

An Army at Dawn, The Day of Battle, The Guns at Last Light

By: Rick Atkinson

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The Liberation Trilogy Box Set

An Army at Dawn, The Day of Battle, The Guns at Last Light

By: Rick Atkinson

The definitive chronicle of the Allied triumph in Europe during World War II, Rick Atkinson's Liberation Trilogy is now together in one ebook bundle From the War in North Africa to the Invasion of Normandy, the Liberation Trilogy recounts the hard fought battles that led to Allied victory in World War II. Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author Rick Atkinson brings great drama and exquisite detail to the retelling of these battles and gives life to a cast of characters, from the Allied leaders to rifleman in combat. His accomplishment is monumental: the Liberation Trilogy is the most vividly told, brilliantly researched World War II narrative to date. WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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Henry Holt and Company

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1466855576

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Dare To Survive

Death, Heartbreak, and Triumph in the Wild

By: Rick Rinehart,Amy Rinehart

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Dare To Survive

Death, Heartbreak, and Triumph in the Wild

By: Rick Rinehart,Amy Rinehart

Demonstrating that in the eternal battle between man and the elements, nature almost always prevails, Dare to Survive collects classic stories of both human suffering and survival in the American West. From harrowing accounts of loss to inspiring stories of incredible luck, Dare to Survive presents the alluring details of cautionary tales with compassion and sincerity. Blending human interest, suspense, pathos and even humour, Dare to Survive documents the dangers that still remain across the western landscape and their enduring allure to the pioneer spirit.

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080652880X

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