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Work and Leisure in the Middle East

The Common Ground of Two Separate Worlds

By: Robert A. Stebbins

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Work and Leisure in the Middle East

The Common Ground of Two Separate Worlds

By: Robert A. Stebbins

Community involvement and leisure are rarely mentioned in mass media coverage of the Middle East and North Africa.Yet leisure and community involvement form a part of life in the region, and are becoming increasingly significant as modernization becomes pervasive. This work seeks to examine how the interconnection of work and leisure operates in a culture far removed from North American or European traditions.Robert A. Stebbins argues that the Middle East is a region in the throes of a developmental crisis, one of cultural underdevelopment. He indicates that while leisure and community involvement may be labeled as largely trivial activities, they in fact involve a nexus that crosses with the labor process. Discussing activities as diverse as theater and falconry, rotary clubs and brutal leisure?such as acts of terrorism and revolutionary violence?Stebbins offers a variety sufficient enough to confirm that cultural development through leisure, work, and community involvement has been possible.To provide the background for this argument, Stebbins explains what community involvement is, how it fosters cultural development, and offers a look at contemporary leisure and work in a changing economic climate. This is a unique look both at community involvement in the Middle East and how it has affected the cultural, political, and religious crisis. The book concludes by proposing that a new view of work and leisure may serve to override social divisions and traditional impediments to cultural development.

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Routledge

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1351471066

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9781351471060

Jewish Translation History

A bibliography of bibliographies and studies

By: Robert Singerman

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Jewish Translation History

A bibliography of bibliographies and studies

By: Robert Singerman

A classified bibliographic resource for tracing the history of Jewish translation activity from the Middle Ages to the present day, providing the researcher with over a thousand entries devoted solely to the Jewish role in the east-to-west transmission of Greek and Arab learning and science into Latin or Hebrew. Other major sections extend the coverage to modern times, taking special note of the absorption of European literature into the Jewish cultural orbit via Hebrew, Yiddish, or Judezmo translations, for instance, or the translation and reception of Jewish literature written in Jewish languages into other languages such as Arabic, English, French, German, or Russian. This polyglot bibliography, the first of its kind, contains over 2,600 entries, is enhanced by a vast number of additional bibliographic notes leading to reviews and related resources, and is accompanied by both an author and a subject index.

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John Benjamins Publishing

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9027296367

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9789027296368

The Past in French History

By: Robert Gildea

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The Past in French History

By: Robert Gildea

This fascinating book examines how the past pervades French public life, how the French both commemorate their past triumphs, heroes, and martyrs and attempt to erase the more violent events in their history. The book surveys the ways that various political communities in France during the past two centuries have manufactured different versions of the past in order to define their identities and legitimate their goals. Beginning with a discussion of the bicentenary of the French Revolution in 1989, Robert Gildea moves backward in time to show how rival factions have used various elements of French political culture--from the grandeur of the ancien r�gime to Catholicism, Jacobinism, Anarchism, and Bonapartism--to further their ends. Gildea shows how proponents of revolution and counterrevolution, church and state, centralism and regionalism, and national identity and nationalism campaigned to achieve the widest possible acceptance of their own view of the past. He describes the continuing battle between Left and Right for association with national heroes such as Joan of Arc and Napoleon. He exposes the reworking of collective views of the past by political communities, in order to increase or recover political legitimacy. Written in clear and trenchant prose, the book offers a new perspective on French history and political culture.

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Yale University Press

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0300067119

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9780300067118

Surviving the United Nations

The Unexpected Challenge

By: Robert B. Adolph

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Surviving the United Nations

The Unexpected Challenge

By: Robert B. Adolph

A UN security advisor recounts his dangerous—and often contentious—time with the organization in this candid combat memoir. Robert B. Adolph was a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces before becoming a security advisor for the United Nations. Adolph was sent to some of the most dangerous places on earth in pursuit of humanitarian efforts. But sometimes his worst opponent was the institution that had sent him. He holds the distinction of having been twice promoted—and twice fired—by the U.N. In Surviving the United Nations, Adolph vividly recounts his experiences on assignment in Iraq when terrorists blew up the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad. He also describes encounters with murderous child-soldiers; blood diamonds; a double hostage-taking; an invasion by brutal guerrillas; an emergency aerial evacuation; a desperate mission to recover hundreds of prisoners; tribal gunfights and unusual kidnappings; refugee camp violence; and institutional corruption.

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New Acdemia+ORM

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057850586X

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9780578505862

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

By: John P. Greer,Daniel A. Arber,Bertil Glader,Alan F. List,Robert T. Means,Frixos Paraskevas,George M. Rodgers

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Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

By: John P. Greer,Daniel A. Arber,Bertil Glader,Alan F. List,Robert T. Means,Frixos Paraskevas,George M. Rodgers

With the 13th edition, Wintrobe’s Clinical Hematology once again bridges the gap between the clinical practice of hematology and the basic foundations of science. Broken down into eight parts, this book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of: Laboratory Hematology, The Normal Hematologic System, Transfusion Medicine, Disorders of Red Cells, Hemostasis and Coagulation; Benign Disorders of Leukocytes, The Spleen and/or Immunoglobulins; Hematologic Malignancies, and Transplantation. Within these sections, there is a heavy focus on the morphological exam of the peripheral blood smear, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and other tissues. With the knowledge about gene therapy and immunotherapy expanding, new, up-to-date information about the process and application of these therapies is included. Likewise, the editors have completely revised material on stem cell transplantation in regards to both malignant and benign disorders, graft versus host disease, and the importance of long-term follow-up of transplantation survivors.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1469838206

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9781469838205

Marijuana Botany

An Advanced Study: The Propagation and Breeding of Distinctive Cannabis

By: Robert Connell Clarke

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Marijuana Botany

An Advanced Study: The Propagation and Breeding of Distinctive Cannabis

By: Robert Connell Clarke

Marijuana Botany presents the scientific knowledge and propagation techniques used to preserve and multiply vanishing Cannabis strains. Also included is information concerning Cannabis genetics and breeding used to begin plant improvement programs. The book presents scientific and horticultural principles, along with their practical applications, necessary for the breeding and propagation of Cannabis and in particular, marijuana. It will appeal not only to the professional researcher, but to the marijuana enthusiast or anyone with an eye to the future of Cannabis products.

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Ronin Publishing

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091417178X

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The Illuminati Papers

By: Robert Anton Wilson

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The Illuminati Papers

By: Robert Anton Wilson

Ia all of history a vast conspiracy? Cosmic joke? Robert Anton Wilson developed the story of the Illuminati, a conspiracy as old as time itself, as a vehicle to amuse and enlighten. His best-selling books, The Illuminati Trilogy and Cosmic Trigger, have delighted readers the world over and made the Illuminati conspiracy the perfect metaphor for our time. In the ILLUMINATI PAPERS, Robert Anton Wilson speaks through characters from his novels and other realities and presents his views on our future way of life. Includes The HEAD Revolution Secrets of Evolution How to Eliminate Stupidity Illuminati Interoffice Memos The Position Papers of Hagbard Celine Economic Liberation The Usual Gang of Lunatics, Mystics, and Characters Clamoring for a New Social Order

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Ronin Publishing

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1579511597

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An Executive's Guide to Information Technology

Principles, Business Models, and Terminology

By: Robert Plant,Stephen Murrell

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An Executive's Guide to Information Technology

Principles, Business Models, and Terminology

By: Robert Plant,Stephen Murrell

Assessing the most valuable technology for an organization is becoming a growing challenge for business professionals confronted with an expanding array of options. This 2007 book is an A-Z compendium of technological terms written for the non-technical executive, allowing quick identification of what the term is and why it is significant. This is more than a dictionary - it is a concise review of the most important aspects of information technology from a business perspective: the major advantages, disadvantages and business value propositions of each term are discussed, as well as sources for further reading, and cross-referencing with other terms where applicable. The essential elements of each concept are covered in a succinct manner so the reader can quickly obtain the required knowledge without wading through exhaustive descriptions. With over 200 terms, this is a valuable reference for non- and semi-technical managers, executives and graduate students in business and technology management.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139463934

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Right Where You Are Sitting Now

Further Tales of the Illuminati

By: Robert Wilson

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Right Where You Are Sitting Now

Further Tales of the Illuminati

By: Robert Wilson

Discusses consciousness, the nature of God, sexuality, human knowledge, robots, and the future

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Ronin Publishing

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0914171453

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Applied Software Architecture

By: Christine Hofmeister,Robert Nord,Dilip Soni

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Applied Software Architecture

By: Christine Hofmeister,Robert Nord,Dilip Soni

Designing a large software system is an extremely complicated undertaking that requires juggling differing perspectives and differing goals, and evaluating differing options. Applied Software Architecture is the best book yet that gives guidance as to how to sort out and organize the conflicting pressures and produce a successful design." -- Len Bass, author of Software Architecture in Practice. Quality software architecture design has always been important, but in today's fast-paced, rapidly changing, and complex development environment, it is essential. A solid, well-thought-out design helps to manage complexity, to resolve trade-offs among conflicting requirements, and, in general, to bring quality software to market in a more timely fashion. Applied Software Architecture provides practical guidelines and techniques for producing quality software designs. It gives an overview of software architecture basics and a detailed guide to architecture design tasks, focusing on four fundamental views of architecture--conceptual, module, execution, and code. Through four real-life case studies, this book reveals the insights and best practices of the most skilled software architects in designing software architecture. These case studies, written with the masters who created them, demonstrate how the book's concepts and techniques are embodied in state-of-the-art architecture design. You will learn how to: create designs flexible enough to incorporate tomorrow's technology; use architecture as the basis for meeting performance, modifiability, reliability, and safety requirements; determine priorities among conflicting requirements and arrive at a successful solution; and use software architecture to help integrate system components. Anyone involved in software architecture will find this book a valuable compendium of best practices and an insightful look at the critical role of architecture in software development. 0201325713B07092001

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Addison-Wesley Professional

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0201325713

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Modelling Control Systems Using IEC 61499

Applying Function Blocks to Distributed Systems

By: Robert Lewis

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Modelling Control Systems Using IEC 61499

Applying Function Blocks to Distributed Systems

By: Robert Lewis

The IEC 61499 standard was developed to model distributed control systems. This book introduces the main concepts and models defined in the IEC 61499 standard, particularly the use of function blocks, covering service interface function blocks, event function blocks, industrial application examples, and future development. The book is written as a user guide for the application of the standard for modeling distributed systems, and will useful for those working in industrial control, software engineering, and manufacturing systems. Lewis is the UK expert on two IEC working groups. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.

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IET

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0852967969

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9780852967966

Death with Dignity

The Case for Legalizing Physician-assisted Dying and Euthanasia

By: Robert Orfali

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Death with Dignity

The Case for Legalizing Physician-assisted Dying and Euthanasia

By: Robert Orfali

In this book the author makes a case for legalized physician-assisted dying. Using the latest data from Oregon and the Netherlands, he puts a new slant on perennial debate topics such as "slippery slopes," "the integrity of medicine," and "sanctity of life." This book provides an in-depth look at how we die in America today. It examines the shortcomings of our end-of-life system. You will learn about terminal torture in hospital ICUs and about the alternatives: hospice and palliative care. The author scrutinizes the good, the bad, and the ugly. He provides a critique of the practice of palliative sedation. The book makes a strong case that assisted dying complements hospice. By providing both, Oregon now has the best palliative-care system in America. This book, above all, may help you or someone you care about navigate this strange landscape we call "end of life." It can be an informed guide to "a good death" in the age of hospice and high-tech medical intervention.

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Hillcrest Publishing Group

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1936780186

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9781936780181

The Essential Distributed Objects Survival Guide

By: Robert Orfali,Dan Harkey,Jeri Edwards

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The Essential Distributed Objects Survival Guide

By: Robert Orfali,Dan Harkey,Jeri Edwards

Winner! 1996 Software Development/Jolt Productivity Award! "The first clear roadmap to commercial-grade object-oriented systems that many have been waiting for." -Tibbets and Bernstein, Information Week "A worthy sequel to The Essential Client/Server Survival Guide. It frames the CORBA and OLE/COM debate in ways useful to anyone curious about the technical underpinnings of a global computing fabric." -Jon Udell, Byte "Chock-full of useful information." -Mark Betz, Windows Tech Journal This is your best source to help you make intelligent decisions about distributed objects, component technologies, and their standards. Bestselling authors Orfali, Harkey, and Edwards combine detailed technical explanations with their unique brand of offbeat humor-using clever cartoons, controversial soapboxes, and witty quotes. You'll get the full story on distributed objects, including: * What CORBA 2.0 and OLE/COM can do, and how they differ * How distributed objects, components, and client/server come together * Detailed coverage of object frameworks, component suites, business objects, compound documents, and TP monitors * The inside scoop on key products like SOM, Orbix, ObjectBroker, Newi, and DOE Visit our web page at www.wiley.com/compbooks/

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Wiley

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0471129933

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9780471129936

Client/server Survival Guide with OS/2

By: Robert Orfali,Dan Harkey

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Client/server Survival Guide with OS/2

By: Robert Orfali,Dan Harkey

The ultimate guide into the mystical world of client/server computing and its explosion of technology. The book covers network operating systems, SQL database servers, image and multimedia servers, transaction monitors, distributed objects, and workflow servers. Also covered are the tools used to create applications and manage them in distributed environments.

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Van Nostrand Reinhold Company

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0442017987

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9780442017989

Client/Server Survival Guide

By: Robert Orfali,Dan Harkey,Jeri Edwards

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Client/Server Survival Guide

By: Robert Orfali,Dan Harkey,Jeri Edwards

Die komplett überarbeitete Neuauflage dieses preisgekrönten Buchs von Bestseller-Autor Orfali wird zweifellos zum neuen Standardwerk der Client/Server-Technologie. Zahlreiche Neuentwicklungen der letzten beiden Jahre - JavaBeans, XML, Dynamic HTML, Middleware wie COM/DCOM, Betriebs- und Netzwerksysteme wie Windows 98, Data Warehouses, Groupware wie Microsoft Exchange 5.5 wurden berücksichtigt. Ein unverzichtbares Hilfsmittel für jedes Unternehmen, das seine Client/Server-Umgebung konsequent pflegen und ausbauen will. (12/98)

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Wiley

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0471316156

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9780471316152

Instant CORBA

By: Robert Orfali,Dan Harkey,Jeri Edwards

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Instant CORBA

By: Robert Orfali,Dan Harkey,Jeri Edwards

Distributed CORBA Objects have found their killer app. It's the Object Web-or the marriage of distributed objects and the Internet. The major computing companies-including Sun, JavaSoft, IBM, Netscape, Apple, Oracle, BEA, and HP-have chosen CORBA IIOP as their common way to connect distributed objects across the Internet and intranets. Consequently, CORBA is about to become as ubiquitous as TCP/IP. Instant CORBA is your quick guide to understanding this revolutionary new technology. If you're in a real hurry, this book even provides a condensed tour that will make you CORBA literate in four hours or less. Written in a friendly and witty style, this comprehensive book covers: * The Object Web-or how CORBA/IIOP, Java, and the Internet are coming together * Everything you need to know about a CORBA 2.0 ORB * The 15 CORBA Object Services-including Transactions, Trader, Security, Naming, Events, Time, and Collections. These services provide the next step in the evolution of distributed objects. * CORBA's Dynamic Object Facilities such as Callbacks, Dynamic Invocations, Object Introspection, and the Interface Repository * Next-generation ORB technology-including CORBA 3.0's. Messaging, Pass-by-Value, and Server-Side Frameworks * The marriage of CORBA with MOM and TP Monitors * Forthcoming CORBA attractions such as mobile agents, shippable places, and the business object framework * Products such as Iona's OrbixWeb, Netscape/Visigenic's VisiBroker, and Sun's NEO/JOE. The authors have written many best-selling books, including The Essential Distributed Objects Survival Guide and The Essential Client/Server Survival Guide, Second Edition, which won Software Development's Jolt Award for the best book of 1994, in its first edition. Their most recent book is Client/Server Programming with Java and CORBA.

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Wiley

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0471183334

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9780471183334

Grieving a Soulmate

By: Robert Orfali

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Grieving a Soulmate

By: Robert Orfali

The book every lover should read. "Orfali writes in a straightforward, often bullet-pointed style, but infuses it with intellectual seriousness and emotional depth. The result is both a useful guide to end-of-life issues and a profound reflection on their meaning. A heartening testament to the ability of love to transcend loss." --Kirkus Discoveries

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Publish Green

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1936400960

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9781936400966

Grieving a Soulmate

The Love Story Behind "till Death Do Us Part"

By: Robert Orfali

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Grieving a Soulmate

The Love Story Behind "till Death Do Us Part"

By: Robert Orfali

The book every lover should read. Grieving a Soulmate is unlike any book you've ever read, even though the story is universal. It's about the death of a lover. The book takes on this difficult and very personal topic with courage, out-of-the box thinking, and deep love. Ranging from the practical to the emotional--and frequently blending the two--Orfali's style of writing makes a difficult topic easier to manage. He writes in an easy style that is analytical, yet speaks from the heart. The content is thoughtprovoking, unique and original. It's your gentle and informed guide to the deep grieving that accompanies the death of a soulmate. This book should help you quickly overcome the red-hot pain of grief. It also tells you how to reconstruct your life, find meaning, and deal with the big existential issues from a secular perspective. It's a survival guide for the last stages in a soulmate relationship. Above all, however, Grieving a Soulmate is a love story. Robert Orfali and his soulmate of thirty years, Jeri, were both in the computer software field in the early days of Silicon Valley. They co-authored three best-selling software books and together went on several world tours to promote their technology. Jeri was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, in 1999, shortly after they moved to Hawaii. Jeri and Robert spent the next ten years fighting Jeri's cancer and learning how to live with it. Jeri even learned how to surf during her chemo years. She went from "Silicon Valley Executive Woman of the Year" to "Waikiki Surfer Chick." Jeri received one of the most moving surfer funerals ever. Her ashes are in the ocean at Waikiki.

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Hillcrest Publishing Group

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1936400669

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Hidden Hawaii

Including Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, and the Big Island

By: Robert F. Kay,Ray Riegert

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Hidden Hawaii

Including Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, and the Big Island

By: Robert F. Kay,Ray Riegert

Reviewing over 250 places to stay, from 24 world-class resorts to 19 bed-and-breakfasts and 16 surfer shacks, this 13th edition describes over 186 beaches for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and hiking. "The perfect choice for the visitor who wants an active vacation in the islands."--"Travel and Leisure." Full-color photos. 45 maps.

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1569754241

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Musings of a Modern Man: Essays and Research Papers

By: Robert Milton Underwood, Jr.

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Musings of a Modern Man: Essays and Research Papers

By: Robert Milton Underwood, Jr.

This book is a collection of essays and research papers on a wide variety of subjects, including philosophy, computers, drama, poetry, literature, history, art, music, theology, networking, mathematics, business economics, transmission media and databases.

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