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China Road

A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power

By: Rob Gifford

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China Road

A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power

By: Rob Gifford

Route 312 is the Chinese Route 66. It flows three thousand miles from east to west, passing through the factory towns of the coastal areas, through the rural heart of China, then up into the Gobi Desert, where it merges with the Old Silk Road. The highway witnesses every part of the social and economic revolution that is turning China upside down. In this utterly surprising and deeply personal book, acclaimed National Public Radio reporter Rob Gifford, a fluent Mandarin speaker, takes the dramatic journey along Route 312 from its start in the boomtown of Shanghai to its end on the border with Kazakhstan. Gifford reveals the rich mosaic of modern Chinese life in all its contradictions, as he poses the crucial questions that all of us are asking about China: Will it really be the next global superpower? Is it as solid and as powerful as it looks from the outside? And who are the ordinary Chinese people, to whom the twenty-first century is supposed to belong? Gifford is not alone on his journey. The largest migration in human history is taking place along highways such as Route 312, as tens of millions of people leave their homes in search of work. He sees signs of the booming urban economy everywhere, but he also uncovers many of the country’s frailties, and some of the deep-seated problems that could derail China’s rise. The whole compelling adventure is told through the cast of colorful characters Gifford meets: garrulous talk-show hosts and ambitious yuppies, impoverished peasants and tragic prostitutes, cell-phone salesmen, AIDS patients, and Tibetan monks. He rides with members of a Shanghai jeep club, hitchhikes across the Gobi desert, and sings karaoke with migrant workers at truck stops along the way. As he recounts his travels along Route 312, Rob Gifford gives a face to what has historically, for Westerners, been a faceless country and breathes life into a nation that is so often reduced to economic statistics. Finally, he sounds a warning that all is not well in the Chinese heartlands, that serious problems lie ahead, and that the future of the West has become inextricably linked with the fate of 1.3 billion Chinese people. “Informative, delightful, and powerfully moving . . . Rob Gifford’s acute powers of observation, his sense of humor and adventure, and his determination to explore the wrenching dilemmas of China’s explosive development open readers’ eyes and reward their minds.” –Robert A. Kapp, president, U.S.-China Business Council, 1994-2004

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0812975243

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9780812975246

China Road

A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power

By: Rob Gifford

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A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power

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Edinburgh Rough Guides Snapshot Scotland (includes The Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, Holyrood, The Edinburgh Festival, Leith and the Lothians)

By: Rob Humphreys,Donald Reid

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Edinburgh Rough Guides Snapshot Scotland (includes The Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, Holyrood, The Edinburgh Festival, Leith and the Lothians)

By: Rob Humphreys,Donald Reid

The Rough Guide Snapshot Edinburgh is the ultimate travel guide to the magnificent Scottish capital. It guides you through the city and its environs with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from dramatic Edinburgh Castle to the dazzling Scottish Parliament and elegant Princes Street to culinary hotspot Leith, with a special feature on the Edinburgh Festival. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Scotland, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and outdoor activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Scotland. Full coverage: Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament, Arthur's Seat, National Museum of Scotland, Princes Street, Calton Hill, Stockbridge and Dean Village, the West End, Leith, the Pentland Hills and the Lothians. (Equivalent printed page extent 110 pages).

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Penguin

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1409365646

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9781409365648

The Handbook of Fintech

THIS WORK IS ABOUT SIMPLIFYING THE COMPLEX YOU'LL NEVER LOOK BACK

By: Rob Peach

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The Handbook of Fintech

THIS WORK IS ABOUT SIMPLIFYING THE COMPLEX YOU'LL NEVER LOOK BACK

By: Rob Peach

DEMYSTIFYING FINTECH Fintech is shorthand for financial technology. The driver is information technology(IT). The net effect as it were, is that the consumers and clients can, if they understand the technology, 'take back control' of all of their own money-many pensions currently are "behind lock & key" Fintech gives the beneficiaries back the keys. This book explains why and how this can be accomplished.

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Secularization and Its Discontents

By: Rob Warner

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Secularization and Its Discontents

By: Rob Warner

Authoritative guide to contemporay debates and issues in the sociology of religion providing a clear examination of classical secularization And The post-secularization paradigm.

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A&C Black

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1441127852

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9781441127853

Plague Searchers Vol. I

Red Wands

By: Rob Wills

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Plague Searchers Vol. I

Red Wands

By: Rob Wills

It is 1665 and London faces two deadly threats – the devastating plague, and dangerous rumblings of a rebellion against the King, Charles II. In the frontline of the plague, the ‘first responders’, are the ancient women of the parish: the Viewers, Keepers and Searchers, who must deal with the sick, the dying and the dead. Political and religious differences split the city. Some yearn for the days of Oliver Cromwell and the Puritan Commonwealth, others rejoice in the pleasure loving King’s return. A tale of friendships and feuds, songs and psalms, plots and betrayals, this exciting and original novel paints a rich picture of life – and death – in the perilous streets of plague-struck London. ‘The product of capacious knowledge, a sharp, affectionate eye and a well-tuned ear, this book is a reel through the stinks and miasmas of plague-stricken London in the company of reflective, funny, fatalistic souls from another time entirely, who are also – mysteriously, deliriously – us. This is a classic.’ – Janita Cunnington, author of The River House and Child of Mine ‘The Searchers walk the streets with their red wands, seeking out sufferers of the plague. Rob Wills brings these forgotten women of history to dramatic life in his vast sweep of a novel, full of character and intrigue. If you like Hilary Mantel, you’ll love this.’ – Bronwen Levy, writer and critic To find out more about “Plague Searchers” – the people, the politics, the songs, the sources – you’ll find a wealth of information on the website: Plaguesearchers.com

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Australian Scholarly Publishing

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1922952761

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9781922952769

Straight Lies

By: Rob Byrnes

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Straight Lies

By: Rob Byrnes

From award-winning author Rob Byrnes comes a wickedly entertaining caper involving red-hot men, cold hard cash, and deliciously dirty deeds. . . Two Partners In Crime Grant and Chase are a fun-loving pair of small-time hustlers with no money, little patience, and lots of get-rich-quick schemes. If only they could pull off the perfect crime--"The Big One," as Grant calls it--Chase could finally quit his job at the supermarket and the two could retire in style. One Star In The Closet Romeo Romero is the world's hottest openly gay celebrity. He's got the face, the abs, the fame, the fortune--and the sex video that could destroy his career. If this naughty little tape should fall into the wrong hands, Romeo's adoring fans would be in for one big surprise: He's straight. No Lie When Grant and Chase hear about the video (thanks to a notorious Hamptons' gossip), it's a no-brainer. All they have to do is steal the tape, blackmail the star, and collect the cash. But then, when they stupidly leave the video in a New York cab, the would-be crooks have to wheel and deal with a sleazy tabloid editor, a lesbian real estate agent, a kinky Internet stalker, and an alluring boy toy to finally get to the truth. . .behind not-so-straight lies. Praise for Rob Byrnes and When The Stars Come Out. . . "Clever dialogue and an astute rendering of the prices people pay to keep secrets buried add crossover appeal." --Publishers Weekly "Byrnes turns out another deftly written and enticingly complex gay romance." --Booklist

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Kensington Publishing Corp.

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0758241003

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9780758241009

Social Psychology

By: Richard Gross,Rob McIlveen

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Social Psychology

By: Richard Gross,Rob McIlveen

In everyday life we depend upon, interact with, influence are influenced by many people in situations that range from brief single encounters to the special relationships we form with family and close friends. Social interactions such as these are just a part of what make up social psychology, the study of human social behaviour and thought. In 'Social Psychology', the authors have incorporated the most recent theoretical developments and research findings and accounted for more than a decade of growth and expansion in the discipline since the publication of Pennington's 'Essential Social Psychology' (from which this book is descended). The result is a wholly fresh textbook that provides a clear and readable introduction to this empirical discipline. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book guides the reader through the main topic areas, providing insights into the key theories, concepts, research and debates that define the field. Particular attention is paid to how research is applied, with each chapter containing a section demonstrating the application of social psychological findings in the contexts of education, law, health and organisations. A summary of the main points and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. There are figures, tables and photographs provided throughout to encourage visualisation and aid understanding.

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Routledge

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1317799755

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9781317799757

Elizabeth I

The Life of England's Renaissance Queen

By: Rob Shone

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Elizabeth I

The Life of England's Renaissance Queen

By: Rob Shone

Explores the life, in graphic novel format, of Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VII and Anne Boleyn.

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1404202463

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Partnerships for Public Health and Well-being

Policy and Practice

By: Rob Baggott

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Partnerships for Public Health and Well-being

Policy and Practice

By: Rob Baggott

Written by a leading author, this text provides a much needed account of UK public health and well-being policies and considers their influence on practice. With an emphasis on the importance of inter-agency and inter-professional approaches, this text is vital reading for all students and practitioners of public health and well-being.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137368098

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9781137368096

Painting Rivers from Source to Sea

By: Rob Dudley

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Painting Rivers from Source to Sea

By: Rob Dudley

Rivers can be enchanting or exciting, but are always absorbing. They provide a myriad of painting opportunities and challenges for the artist. Focusing on watercolour - one of the most direct of mediums - this practical book explains how to paint a river and capture its life, light, movement, colour and interest. With over 200 colour images, Rob Dudley shares his methods, techniques and ideas to make this beautiful book a must-have for all landscape and en plein-air artists. It explains each stage of a painting; inspiration and focus, sketching and information gathering, planning and painting; and advises on how to paint water so that it captures the colour, shape and tone of light and reflections. It also looks at the various moods and characters of rivers - from the early streams and cascades through to strong, busy waterways and finally to the tidal estuary, where the river meets the sea, and instructs on how to bring a painting to life by including the features of a river - the boats, wildlife, people and bridges. Finished paintings, examples and step-by-step sequences are used throughout to support the detailed instruction. Beautifully illustrated with 233 colour images.

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The Crowood Press

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1785003607

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9781785003608

A Mind at Play

How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age

By: Jimmy Soni,Rob Goodman

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A Mind at Play

How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age

By: Jimmy Soni,Rob Goodman

Chronicles the life and times of the lesser-known Information Age intellect, revealing how his discoveries and innovations set the stage for the digital era, influencing the work of such collaborators and rivals as Alan Turing, John von Neumann and Vannevar Bush.

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Simon and Schuster

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1476766681

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9781476766683

David Lynch and the American West

Essays on Regionalism and Indigeneity in Twin Peaks and the Films

By: Rob E. King,,Christine Self,Robert G. Weaver

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David Lynch and the American West

Essays on Regionalism and Indigeneity in Twin Peaks and the Films

By: Rob E. King,,Christine Self,Robert G. Weaver

This collection convenes diverse analyses of David Lynch's newly conceived, dreamlike neo-noir representations of the American West, a first in studies of regionalism and indigeneity in his films. Twelve essays and three interviews address Lynch's image of the American West and its impact on the genre. Fans and scholars of David Lynch's work will find a study of his interpretations of the West as place and myth, spanning from his first feature film, Eraserhead (1977), through the third season of Twin Peaks in 2017. Symbols of the West in Lynch's work can be as obvious as an Odessa, Texas street sign or as subtle as the visual themes rooted in indigenous artistry. Explorations of cowboy masculinity, violence, modern frontier narratives and representations of indigeneity are all included in this collection.

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McFarland

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1476682089

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9781476682082

Leaders of the Pack

Starr, Favre, Rodgers and Why Green Bay's Quarterback Trio Is the Best in NFL History

By: Rob Reischel

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Leaders of the Pack

Starr, Favre, Rodgers and Why Green Bay's Quarterback Trio Is the Best in NFL History

By: Rob Reischel

The story behind one team's unprecedented dominance at the quarterback position By developing a trio of Hall of Fame-bound passers, the Green Bay Packers have enjoyed success at the quarterback position that surpasses that of any other team in the National Football League. In "Leaders of the Pack," veteran Packers writer Rob Reischel explores the organization's history of successful signal-callers, highlighting Bart Starr's Super Bowl victories, Brett Favre's collection of NFL records, and Aaron Rodgers' ascent into becoming one of the best players in today's NFL. Reischel traces the history of all three players, highlighting what it means to be a Packers quarterback both on and off the field, and then expands his insight to the rest of the league. He examines other team's dynamic trios--such as the Dallas Cowboys' Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, and Tony Romo or the San Francisco 49ers' Y. A. Tittle, Joe Montana, and Steve Young--but demonstrates why the Packers have the most successful players at the position in NFL history. Featuring Favre's thoughts about his place in the Packers' quarterback legacy in his own words, "Leaders of the Pack" is required reading for Packers fans young and old.

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Triumph Books

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1633193152

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9781633193154

Britain's Living Past

A Celebration of Britain's Surviving Traditional Cultural and Working Practices

By: Anthony Burton,Rob Scott

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Britain's Living Past

A Celebration of Britain's Surviving Traditional Cultural and Working Practices

By: Anthony Burton,Rob Scott

Britain's Living Past is a celebration of the best of the past, of things that have been preserved because they still matter to the community. It is a book in which the emphasis is very much on the word 'living'; looking at traditions, pastimes and working practices, some centuries old, that survive today not as museum pieces or in pages of a history book but as part of everyday modern life. From reminders of Britain's great maritime past in the crafts of the shipwright and the rope maker, to the organised mayhem that is the Ashbourne Tuesday football match and the exotic splendour of Giffords traditional circus, writer Tony Burton and photographer Rob Scott have travelled the length and breadth of our great nation to recreate for the reader the amazing sights they have seen. Together they have travelled from Shetland in the far north to the tip of Cornwall. They have sailed along the Scottish coast in a paddle steamer and learned how to make Melton Mowbray pork pies by hand. They have watched ponies galloping through the streets of Appleby and resisted the temptation to try too many of the sweets in the world's oldest sweet shop. This is a book that delights in the rich diversity of our historic survivors. For both author and photographer it has been a pleasure to witness many skilled people at work: to discover the complexity of building a fairground organ or to marvel at the skill and athleticism of circus performers. This is a book of rich variety that celebrates the great survivors from our islands' history.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1844865452

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9781844865451

Titanic and the Californian

By: Thomas B Williams,Rob Kamps

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Titanic and the Californian

By: Thomas B Williams,Rob Kamps

Ninety-five years ago, as the Titanic slowly sank, a 'mystery' ship was seen as she slipped below the waves. Thinking it would be their salvation, rockets were fired from Titanic to attract the 'mystery' ship, but to no avail. With 1,500 souls on board, Titanic foundered, but what of the mystery ship? At the subsequent inquiries in both the USA and UK, Captain Stanley Lord and his vessel, the Californian, were accused of ignoring Titanic's plight. This is the story of the Californian and of her actions that night and Thomas Williams and Rob Kamps prove that she could not have been the mystery ship that promised hope and salvation for a fleeting time to those on board the sinking Titanic.

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The History Press

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0752467611

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9780752467610

The Rough Guide to Scotland

By: Rob Humphreys

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The Rough Guide to Scotland

By: Rob Humphreys

The Rough Guide to Scotland is the ultimate travel guide to this beguiling and beautiful country, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all of Scotland's attractions, from the world-class cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow to its many idyllic islands. Written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, The Rough Guide to Scotland features detailed practical advice on what to see and do and how to get about, plus up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, b&bs, pubs, shops and restaurants.This guide coverseverything from traditional village pubs to puffin-spotting on Shetland, plus, of course, a few tips on whisky tasting, with features on Scotland's legendary festivals and its culinary traditions. Whatever your budget, The Rough Guide to Scotland will help you make the most of your time in Scotland.

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Penguin

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1405389389

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9781405389389

Rooney

A Sporting Life

By: Rob Ruck,Maggie Jones Patterson,Michael P. Weber

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Rooney

A Sporting Life

By: Rob Ruck,Maggie Jones Patterson,Michael P. Weber

The first authoritative look at one of the most iconic figures in the history of the NFL, this book is both a critical chapter in the story of football in America and a thoroughly engaging in-depth introduction to a character unlike any other in the annals of American sports.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803228287

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9780803228283

The Peril of Log Building

Raising a Voice for Log Building for Future Generations

By: Rob Pickett

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The Peril of Log Building

Raising a Voice for Log Building for Future Generations

By: Rob Pickett

Many excellent books and articles have been published about log homes. Some focus on the aesthetics, style and decorating of log homes. Some focus on building methods -- from "build your own" to technical instructions. None examine the specific evaluation of log structures to build a high performance structure. This book is intended to provide industry-specific information that can serve as a solid reference for technical discussion. It can benefit presentations to code administrators or legislators to help folks understand the benefits of log building. It is intended to bolster adoption of ICC400 as the "Log Building Code" worldwide. The Peril of Log Building documents the course of action that has stymied the log home industry. It is a search for the answer that supports and explains the thermal performance of log walls. It provides a discussion of the elements of log home design and construction as established by ICC400 and why those elements are important. It includes worksheets as examples of those methods of evaluation.

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1477255451

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9781477255452

East Africa’s Human Environment Interactions

Historical Perspectives for a Sustainable Future

By: Rob Marchant

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East Africa’s Human Environment Interactions

Historical Perspectives for a Sustainable Future

By: Rob Marchant

This book is an ambitious integration of ecological, archaeological, anthropological land use sciences, drawing on human geography, demography and economics of development across the East Africa region. It focuses on understanding and unpicking the interactions that have taken place between the natural and unnatural history of the East African region and trace this interaction from the evolutionary foundations of our species (c. 200,000 years ago), through the outwards and inwards human migrations, often associated with the adoption of subsistence strategies, new technologies and the arrival of new crops. The book will explore the impact of technological developments such as transitions to tool making, metallurgy, and the arrival of crops also involved an international dimension and waves of human migrations in and out of East Africa. Time will be presented with a widening focus that will frame the contemporary with a particular focus on the Anthropocene (last 500 years) to the present day. Many of the current challenges have their foundations in precolonial and colonial history and as such there will be a focus on how these have evolved and the impact on environmental and human landscapes. Moving into the Anthropocene era, there was increasing exposure to the International drivers of change, such as those associated with Ivory and slave trade. These international trade routes were tied into the ensuing decimation of elephant populations through to the exploitation of natural mineral resources have been sought after through to the present day. The book will provide a balanced perspective on the region, the people, and how the natural and unnatural histories have combined to create a dynamic region. These historical perspectives will be galvanized to outline the future changes and the challenges they will bring around such issues as sustainable development, space for wildlife and people, and the position of East Africa within a globalized world and how this is potentially going to evolve over the coming decades.

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Springer Nature

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3030889874

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9783030889876

The Sisterhood

The 99ers and the Rise of U.S. Women's Soccer

By: Rob Goldman

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The Sisterhood

The 99ers and the Rise of U.S. Women's Soccer

By: Rob Goldman

The Sisterhood" is the story of the first generation of national team players, known as the 99ers, who were the driving force behind the rise of U.S. women's soccer and who built the foundation for the team's enduring success"--

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496228839

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9781496228833

Excel 2003 VBA Programmer's Reference

By: Paul T. Kimmel,Stephen Bullen,John Green,Rob Bovey,Robert Rosenberg

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Excel 2003 VBA Programmer's Reference

By: Paul T. Kimmel,Stephen Bullen,John Green,Rob Bovey,Robert Rosenberg

What is this book about? Excel 2003 VBA Programmer's Reference is an updated and expanded version of the two previous editions now with a reference section downloadable from the Web for easy perusal. The book is aimed at Excel users who want to gain more control over their spreadsheets using VBA or who want to develop Excel applications for other users. The book starts with a primer chapter focused on bringing the readers up to speed with Excel and VBA. From there, the book expands to focus on major issues faced by advanced Excel users and developers. What does this book cover? In this book, you'll discover how to do the following: Set up applications and convert them to add-ins Package and distribute Excel applications Set up interaction with other Office applications and databases Program the VB Editor and use the Windows API Use VB6 and VB.NET with Excel Set up internationalization Advanced debugging and error handling techniques

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John Wiley & Sons

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0764578987

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9780764578984

Excel 2002 VBA

Programmers Reference

By: Rob Bovey,Stephen Bullen,John Green,Robert Rosenberg

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Excel 2002 VBA

Programmers Reference

By: Rob Bovey,Stephen Bullen,John Green,Robert Rosenberg

What is this book about? VBA is the programming language for the Microsoft Office suite and many other applications. VBA gives you complete control of Excel, allowing you to do anything from automating Excel tasks to developing full applications, using Excel as the development environment. Excel 2002 is an important upgrade to the Office suite spreadsheet program. It shows Microsoft's commitment to moving Office to be a web-enabled productivity tool, a rich client for working with web-based data, with new features such as SmartTags and XML support. Based on the successful content and format of Excel 2000 VBA Programmer's Reference, this new edition has been fully updated for Excel 2002. The authors are all Excel MVPs, involved daily in supporting the Excel VBA programmer community. What does this book cover? The first part of the book introduces Excel and VBA, including a VBA primer. The second part offers thematic, succinct, and practical discussions of the features available to Excel VBA programmers, with real-world examples answering frequently asked questions. The third and final part is a complete reference to the Excel, VBE, and Common Office Object Models. Here are just a few of the things you'll learn in this edition: The entire Excel Object Model and the Common Office Object Model Working with PivotTables Accessing and manipulating data sources from Excel with ADO Programming the Visual Basic Editor (VBE) New features in Excel 2002, SmartTags, XML, and the Web Expanded references for Excel versions 97, 2000, and 2002 Who is this book for? This book not only caters for beginner- and intermediate-level programmers with its introductory coverage of VBA and Excel, but also provides advanced information for experienced Excel developers in later chapters and the reference.

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0764558595

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9780764558597

The Wild Blue Yonder and Beyond

The 95th Bomb Group in War and Peace

By: Rob Morris,Ian Hawkins

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The Wild Blue Yonder and Beyond

The 95th Bomb Group in War and Peace

By: Rob Morris,Ian Hawkins

The complete history of a legendary World War II bomb group

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Potomac Books, Inc.

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1597977179

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9781597977173

A Dictionary of Human Geography

By: Noel Castree,Rob Kitchin,Alisdair Rogers

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A Dictionary of Human Geography

By: Noel Castree,Rob Kitchin,Alisdair Rogers

This new dictionary provides over 2,000 clear and concise entries on human geography, covering basic terms and concepts as well as biographies, organisations, and major periods and schools. Authoritative and accessible, this is a must-have for every student of human geography, as well as for professionals and interested members of the public.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199599866

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9780199599868

Cape Fear

By: Rob Daniel

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Cape Fear

By: Rob Daniel

Martin Scorsese’s Cape Fear (1991) opens with a shot of water and climaxes on a raging river. Despite, or perhaps because of, the film’s great commercial success, critical analysis of the film typically does not delve beneath the surface of Scorsese’s first major box office hit. As it reaches its 30th anniversary, Cape Fear is now ripe for a full appraisal. The remake of J. Lee Thompson’s 1962 Cape Fear was originally conceived as a straightforward thriller intended for Steven Spielberg. Author Rob Daniel investigates the fascinating ways Scorsese’s style and preoccupations transform his version into a horror epic. The director’s love of fear cinema, his Catholicism and filmmaking techniques shift Cape Fear into terrifying psychological and psychosexual waters. The analysis also examines the influence of Gothic literature and fairy tales, plus how academic approaches to genre aid an understanding of the film.

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Liverpool University Press

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1800858299

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Gateshead in 50 Buildings

By: Rob Kirkup

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Gateshead in 50 Buildings

By: Rob Kirkup

Explores the rich and fascinating history of Gateshead through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445666537

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Willie's Bar and Grill

By: Rob Hirst

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Willie's Bar and Grill

By: Rob Hirst

... a terrific read. Hirst writes with some genuine flair and tempers his sharp eye for detail with a seen-it-all-before rock veteran cool. (He) is also insightful enough to recognise the not-yet-spoiled delights that lurk just off the USA's smog-choked, SUV-clogged interstates. Think Bill Bryson rewriting Almost Famous." – Rolling Stone Part tour diary, part war commentary, part history brush-up and cultural junket, Willie's Bar and Grill charts legendary Australian band Midnight Oil's progress through North America shortly after the 11 September 2001 terrorist attack on the US. Rob Hirst, the band's drummer/songwriter, relates his version of life on the road in an alternately serious, light-hearted but always entertaining, fashion, introducing the group's American tour manager, Willie, as well as the band members and the often bizarre characters they meet. Get on the bus and take the trip. "Hirst's strengths are his satirical tone, critical eye and marvellous sense of humour ... (this) marvellous book is a view of rock music as corporatised and the music of the almost-old. But it is also a work that gives a clear-eyed view of America on the road." – The Age "A true rock 'n' roll odyssey." – NW "Required reading for Oils fans and anyone interested in what's involve din taking a rock show on the road." – Voyeur

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Momentum

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1743340559

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Refugee Voices

Performativity and the Struggle for Recognition

By: Rob Sharp

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Refugee Voices

Performativity and the Struggle for Recognition

By: Rob Sharp

This book explores how participatory creative production can allow refugees to be recognized in emotional, legal and social ways. It also explains how decisions around participation in these forms of creative production can equally exclude refugee voices from the public sphere, inhibit recognition, and in fact lead to refugee misrecognition. Building on the concept of ‘performative refugeeness’, it considers how refugee voices are ambivalently enacted in alternative forms of media and considers the differences between the refugee voices expressed in and beyond them, in contexts surrounding their creation. Furthermore, it analyses the forms of refugee voices expressed in such creative projects, which encompass fiction, photography, video, audio, and/or drawing—in linear, as well as ‘messy’ and ‘interrupted’ ways—and assesses how promises of offering a voice might claim to have been fulfilled in such cases. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of migration and refugee studies, media and culture studies, performance studies and communication studies.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040000304

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Textual Intervention

Critical and Creative Strategies for Literary Studies

By: Rob Pope

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Textual Intervention

Critical and Creative Strategies for Literary Studies

By: Rob Pope

First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Routledge

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1135083282

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Policing Images

By: Rob Mawby

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Policing Images

By: Rob Mawby

In recent years the police have become one of the most watched and most visible organisations, and across the media there has been constant interest in the police. In such a situation the police themselves have been intensely concerned with promoting, projecting and protecting the police image. This book is concerned to document and to explain this image work, the activities in which the police engage that construct and project images of policing. Drawing upon first-hand research with the police themselves (including such examples as the way the South Yorkshire Police handled the Miners Strike and the Hillsborough stadium disaster), the book includes a detailed look at police press and public relations officers at work, and at operational policing and police work. Its broader argument is that image work has the capacity to both legitimate policing and to mask problems of legitimation. At a time of intense debate about the future role and nature of the police this book makes a key contribution, and raises important questions about the implications of police image work for both democratically accountable policing and the wider transformations in society being brought about by the media and its management.

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Willan

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1135995877

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Bloodstrike: Battle Blood Vol. 1

By: Rob Liefeld

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Bloodstrike: Battle Blood Vol. 1

By: Rob Liefeld

Limited edition oversized hardcover. BLOODSTRIKE is back! A new recruit to the Bloodstrike program is compromised and struggles on a covert mission that puts him on a collision course with his former squadron! Unload the guns and ammo in this action-packed spectacle by ROB LIEFELD (Deadpool, X-Force)! Guest starring Brigade and Bloodwulf!

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Image Comics

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1534328475

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Groundwater Monitoring

By: Anne Marie Fouillac,Johannes Grath,Rob Ward

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Groundwater Monitoring

By: Anne Marie Fouillac,Johannes Grath,Rob Ward

Groundwater is sometimes called “the hidden asset” – awareness of its existence and its importance is not well known and as a consequence the measures which are required to protect and manage it in an environmental sustainable way are either not taken or are taken too late. Where pollution has occurred and measures are taken too late it may take decades, or longer, until the necessary restoration of quality is achieved. This comprehensive text presents in the following sections: Groundwater monitoring in the regulatory and international context Conceptual modelling and network design Groundwater pollutants and other pressures Groundwater quality standards and trend assessment Case studies for groundwater assessment and monitoring in the light of EU legislation Groundwater measurements Associating external stakeholders The editors have collected state-of-the-art information on groundwater quality assessment monitoring from the international community, providing further stimulation to the work of all parties involved in the challenges this area creates to ensure sound quality assessment of groundwater.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470749695

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9780470749692

Soulsville, U.S.A.: The Story of Stax Records

By: Rob Bowman

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Soulsville, U.S.A.: The Story of Stax Records

By: Rob Bowman

Walk the halls of the famous studio that produced hits for Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Sam and Dave, and Booker T. and the MGs. Soulsville, U.S.A. provides the first history of the groundbreaking label along with compelling biographies of the promoters, producers, and performers who made and sold the music. Over 45 photos. Winner of the 1998 ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award Winner of the ARSC Award for Best Research in Record Labels

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Omnibus Press

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0857124994

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9780857124999

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