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The McGraw Hill 36 Hour Six Sigma Course

By: Greg Brue,Rod Howes

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The McGraw Hill 36 Hour Six Sigma Course

By: Greg Brue,Rod Howes

Learn the essentials of Six Sigma in just 36 hours The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Six Sigma Course provides you with the knowledge you need to understand, implement, and manage a Six Sigma program. This detailed yet accessible guide explores 10 essential Six Sigma tools for manufacturing along with other core components of a Six Sigma program.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071446028

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The Illustrated Gettysburg Reader

An Eyewitness History of the Civil WarÕs Greatest Battle

By: Rod Gragg

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The Illustrated Gettysburg Reader

An Eyewitness History of the Civil WarÕs Greatest Battle

By: Rod Gragg

Examines the Battle of Gettysburg through letters, journals, articles, and speeches from the people who lived through those days.

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Regnery Publishing

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1621570436

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9781621570431

Rod Wooden, Smoke and Moby Dick

By: Rod Wooden

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Rod Wooden, Smoke and Moby Dick

By: Rod Wooden

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Psychology Press

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905702022X

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Wade Hampton

Confederate Warrior to Southern Redeemer

By: Rod Andrew Jr.

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Wade Hampton

Confederate Warrior to Southern Redeemer

By: Rod Andrew Jr.

One of the South's most illustrious military leaders, Wade Hampton III was for a time the commander of all Lee's cavalry and at the end of the war was the highest-ranking Confederate cavalry officer. Yet for all Hampton's military victories, he also suffered devastating losses in his family and personal life. Rod Andrew's critical biography sheds light on his central role during Reconstruction as a conservative white leader, governor, U.S. senator, and Redeemer; his heroic image in the minds of white southerners; and his positions and apparent contradictions on race and the role of African Americans in the New South. Andrew also shows that Hampton's tragic past explains how he emerged in his own day as a larger-than-life symbol--of national reconciliation as well as southern defiance.

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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0807889008

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9780807889008

Forged in Faith

How Faith Shaped the Birth of the Nation 1607-1776

By: Rod Gragg

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Forged in Faith

How Faith Shaped the Birth of the Nation 1607-1776

By: Rod Gragg

The true drama of how faith motivated America’s Founding Fathers, influenced the Declaration of Independence and inspired the birth of the nation. This fascinating history, based on meticulous research into the correspondence and documentation of the founding fathers leading up to and encompassing the crafting of the Declaration of Independence, sheds light on how the Judeo-Christian worldview motivated America’s founding fathers, influenced national independence, inspired our foundational documents, and established the American nation. Written with the pacing and drama of an enticing drama, Forged in Faith is crafted for popular appeal with a compelling mix of dramatized story and action-driven narrative, yet with the authenticity and academic verity of historian Rod Gragg.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439166927

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Covered with Glory

The 26th North Carolina Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg

By: Rod Gragg

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Covered with Glory

The 26th North Carolina Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg

By: Rod Gragg

The battle of Gettysburg was the largest engagement of the Civil War, and--with more than 51,000 casualties--also the deadliest. The highest regimental casualty rate at Gettysburg, an estimated 85 percent, was incurred by the 26th North Carolina Infantry. Who were these North Carolinians? Why were they at Gettysburg? How did they come to suffer such a grievous distinction? In Covered with Glory, award-winning historian Rod Gragg reveals the extraordinary story of the 26th North Carolina in fascinating detail. Praised for its "exhaustive scholarship" and its "highly readable style," Covered with Glory chronicles the 26th's remarkable odyssey from muster near Raleigh to surrender at Appomattox. The central focus of the book, however, is the regiment's critical, tragic role at Gettysburg, where its standoff with the heralded 24th Michigan Infantry on the first day of fighting became one of the battle's most unforgettable stories. Two days later, the 26th's bloodied remnant assaulted the Federal line at Cemetery Ridge and gained additional fame for advancing "farthest to the front" in the Pickett-Pettigrew Charge.

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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0807898384

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Bells & Bikes

On the Tour de France big ring for Yorkshire and its churches

By: Rod Ismay

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Bells & Bikes

On the Tour de France big ring for Yorkshire and its churches

By: Rod Ismay

Rod Ismay has a passion (some would say obsession) for the Tour de France. If you think you know someone who is obsessed, think again, but fortunately Rod's issues found their natural home when his native Yorkshire became the host for the 2014 Grand Départ. Rod also has another passion - as well as cycling he is quite keen on bell-ringing, so why not combine the two? Why not get all the bells ringing along the Tour route, why not organise countless events, countless meetings, why not drag in churches far and wide, why not involve your employer, your friends, your family, why not photo-bomb five-time Tour winner Bernard Hinault? Rod threw himself, his King of the Mountains jersey and his endless enthusiasm head first into making this Grand Départ about as good and memorable as it could be. Rod has written with passion about Yorkshire, its people, those two stages of the world's greatest cycle race and the churches, ringing their bells all along the race route. If you like cycling then you will love this book. If you know Yorkshire then you will read this book with pride. If you are thinking of marrying a Tour de France obsessive then you need to read this book first.

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Vertebrate Publishing

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1909461482

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The Weapons Detective

The Inside Story of Australia's Top Weapons Inspector

By: Rod Barton

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The Weapons Detective

The Inside Story of Australia's Top Weapons Inspector

By: Rod Barton

In The Weapons Detective, Rod Barton tells of a professional life replete with adventure, urgency and achievement. From the chaos of Somalia to the inner sanctums of the UN, Barton has more than once been at the eye of the historical storm. He describes interviewing Iraq's Dr Germ and painstakingly uncovering a biological weapons program. He also tells of resisting political pressure from the CIA and MI6 in the aftermath of the 2003 war, when WMD failed to appear. The Weapons Detective describes the fascinating chess - game of weapons inspection, with its mixture of detective work, scientific analysis and mind - games. It offers a fresh look at figures including Richard Butler, Hans Blix, Scott Ritter and David Kelly. Written with humour and authority, it reveals an unsung Australian hero and sheds new light on a vital chapter of contemporary history. With a Foreword by Robert Manne.

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1458798569

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9781458798565

Welcome to the ‘Nam

By: Rod Jordan

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Welcome to the ‘Nam

By: Rod Jordan

When I was young, like so many other young men of my generation, I gave our country what we thought was our obligation to our country. Like the generation of our fathers and the generation that came after us. I never minded a persons belief in being against the war in Vietnam. But they forgot that the ones that served were good people too. They found us in contempt. But they were wrong. We did what this generation is doing in Iraq and Afghanistan. There is no difference. Things have changed over the years and people now thank us for our service as they do the new generation. That is nice, and should be said. The misnomer that we lost the war is not accurate. We won every major battle in Vietnam we fought. Often times out-numbered. The Communists only fought major battles when they had the advantage. The Tet offensive of 1968 hurt them severely, completely wiping out the V.C. Army and making the N.V.A. Army rebuild. If North Vietnam would have honored the peace treaty, it would have been like the Korean War with the south and the north. America did not though support South Vietnam after our troops moved out. Congress did not appropriate funds to the South Vietnamese government. But I think our country could no longer fund in money and lives. It always would come down to that. Stats of Marines in Vietnam: 26% casualty rate. Highest of any combat group in South Vietnam.

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1493187066

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A Commitment to Valor

A Unique Portrait of Robert E. Lee in His Own Words

By: Rod Gragg

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A Commitment to Valor

A Unique Portrait of Robert E. Lee in His Own Words

By: Rod Gragg

The character and legend of Robert E. Lee make him one of the most beloved figures in American history, particularly in the South. This attractive gift book captures that character and legend for Southerners, Civil War buffs, and home school students "Do your duty in all things," Robert E. Lee told his youngest son. "You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less: Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, embodied all that is honorable in the tradition of an American soldier. A Commitment to Duty captures the essence of Lee through his most significant quotations and observations.

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Thomas Nelson Inc

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1418557773

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My Father’s Poems English Volume L

By: Rod Berg Schonenberg

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My Father’s Poems English Volume L

By: Rod Berg Schonenberg

On earth nothing comes out of nothing. So where does love come from? Do time, planets and circumstances bring or beget from the cosmic dust, love? From cosmic dust in destiny’s womb. Does it always come from above? The love that makes our lives worthwhile, even if now and then it changes its style. It is the only thing worth living for, even if, in some lives it comes only once and no more. (From Is love something? Poem) During his lifetime, Rod Berg Schonenberg was a devoted high school teacher who documented his life experiences and penned hundreds of poems in five languages. In a volume of poems shared posthumously by his daughter, Mr. Schonenberg reflects on old and new loves and all the complications and joys that accompany relationships as two souls intertwine and attempt to find a way to move forward in life together. Throughout his presentation, Mr. Schonenberg reminds us of the true beauty that lies within the heart and the hope that can be found even during the most challenging of times. My Father’s Poems -English- Volume I shares poetry penned over a lifetime that provides lyrical insight into all that comprises loving another.

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Archway Publishing

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1665707453

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Sorry, Wrong Answer

Trivia Questions That Even Know-It-Alls Get Wrong

By: Rod L. Evans Ph.D.

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Sorry, Wrong Answer

Trivia Questions That Even Know-It-Alls Get Wrong

By: Rod L. Evans Ph.D.

Where were Venetian blinds invented? What color is the black box on a commercial airplane? Where did India ink originate?* Most of us know more than we think we know. We also think we know more than we actually do-because some of what we think we know simply "ain't so." We all harbor misconceptions that are accepted not only because they are popular but also because they make sense. It makes sense to believe, for example, that German chocolate originated in Germany rather than the truth: that German chocolate is so named because it was created by Sam German. It seems logical to believe that Mercury is the hottest planet because of its proximity to the sun, or that buttermilk contains butter, that Danish pastry is from Denmark, and that the boat race America's Cup was named after the United States of America. In Sorry, Wrong Answer, Rod Evans takes readers on a tour of misleading trivia, debunking commonly held assumptions and sharing surprising "right" answers. *Answers: Japan; Orange; China

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Penguin

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1101188103

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9781101188101

Ruby River Ruckus

By: Rod Scurlock

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Ruby River Ruckus

By: Rod Scurlock

Virginia city was being overrun with outlaws,thugs,and criminals of every kind. Citizens couldnt walk down the streets safely. They had no law and order and the recently organized city council was struggling to find a solution. They heard about a sheriff named George Menton who had cleaned up many Texas towns and recently Oklahoma City. Bart was picked to go find him and try to convince him to come to Virginia City. Bart wondered why a famous man like that would agree to come to Virginia City,but he had to try.

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1504916352

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Lonely Boy

By: Rod Evans

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Lonely Boy

By: Rod Evans

This book is about my life for thirteen years as a ward of the State of New Jersey. There were many days of sadness and longing to belong to a family, as well as plenty of adventures, along with some happiness. I met many interesting people. One day I even met my father, whom I had never seen. There are many more true events to read about in this book.

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1468523651

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Justice and Governance in East Timor

Indigenous Approaches and the 'New Subsistence State'

By: Rod Nixon

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Justice and Governance in East Timor

Indigenous Approaches and the 'New Subsistence State'

By: Rod Nixon

Focusing on the case study of Timor Leste, this book presents the New Subsistence State as a conceptual tool for understanding governance challenges in countries characterised by subsistence economic and social relations. It examines the ways in which Timor Leste conforms to the typology of the New Subsistence State, taking into consideration geographic, historical and socio-political aspects. The book defines a New Subsistence State as an overwhelmingly subsistence economy corresponding to little or no historical experience of the generation and administration of large surpluses, with minimal labour specialisation, and the predominance, especially in rural areas, of traditional authority relations. It looks at how these features restrict the capacity of the new state to operate effectively in accordance with the modern state model. The book presents a case for prioritising sustainable approaches to public administration in New Subsistence State contexts. It goes on to examine the historical role of village justice systems, and demonstrates how a community justice and mediation program building on existing capacities could prove an economical means of promoting human rights values and reducing the burden on the national courts. The book presents an interesting contribution to studies on Southeast Asian Politics and Governance.

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Routledge

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1136511725

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A Visitor's Guide to the University of Nevada, Reno Arboretum

By: James W. Hulse,Rod Haulenbeek,Cheryll Glotfelty

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A Visitor's Guide to the University of Nevada, Reno Arboretum

By: James W. Hulse,Rod Haulenbeek,Cheryll Glotfelty

A Nevada State Arboretum, the University of Nevada, Reno campus is home to more than 3,000 trees representing more than 200 species and varieties. This attractive guidebook introduces readers to the university’s beautiful campus and its botanical treasures. Richly illustrated with both contemporary color and archival photos, this book captures the charm of the campus in all four seasons and shows how the grounds of the university have evolved over the years. Featuring 19 distinct tours around campus, a comprehensive map, and family-friendly interactive “tree hunts,” this guide showcases the campus' ecological diversity and interesting tree species and will appeal to first-time visitors as well as longtime residents.

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1943859337

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The Last Happy Year

A Novel

By: Rod Coneybeare

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The Last Happy Year

A Novel

By: Rod Coneybeare

The Last Happy Year: A Novel by Rod Coneybeare

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Dundurn

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0888821549

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9780888821546

Ruth Jones

By: Rod Mills

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Ruth Jones

By: Rod Mills

The book of Ruth is arguably one of the most cherished stories in the Bible. We marvel at this young Moabite widow and her sacrificial love towards her mother-in-law, Naomi. Countless wedding ceremonies echoed Ruth's timeless words, Whither thou goest, I will go. We rejoice at Ruth's marriage to her kinsman redeemer, Boaz. Then the divine narrative leaves the reader to ponder those areas where the Bible is silent. *Why, actually, did Ruth leave with her mother-in-law, Naomi, for Bethlehem, while the other widowed daughter-in-law, Orpah, choose to remain in Moab? *What might have been the circumstances surrounding the death of Ruth's first husband, Mahlon? *Were Ruth and Orpah friends as well as sisters-in-law? *What kind of men were Naomi's two sons, Mahlon and Chilion? *Did Ruth's first husband, Mahlon, ever personally know her second husband, Boaz? *What would a kinsman redeemer look like in our contemporary culture? *How did Ruth's childhood as a pagan Moabite girl prepare her for life with Naomi, a God-Fearing Jew? Using his signature mixture of humor, drama, and imagination, author and storyteller Rod Mills retells the Book of Ruth as it might occur in the 21st century with his novel, Ruth Jones. Faithful to the biblical chronology of events, Ruth Jones leaves the reader with a greater appreciation for The Book of Ruth, and with a profound sense of admiration for that remarkable Moabitess revealed in Scripture.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1477138692

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9781477138694

One Life

By: Rod Vincent

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One Life

By: Rod Vincent

The Offset Alpine burnt-out building, the Accounts Dept with Judy, and Rod holding what was left of a monitor, on Christmas morning, 1993.

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Balboa Press

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1982295333

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A TRAMP'S TOUR

This Is Not Just Another Vietnam Book. This Is a Story That Has Been Told Before.

By: Rod Leger

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A TRAMP'S TOUR

This Is Not Just Another Vietnam Book. This Is a Story That Has Been Told Before.

By: Rod Leger

When author Rod Leger got drafted in the middle of 1966, he was in his freshman year of college. The next few years transformed his life. In this memoir, he recalls his feelings as a college student in the period leading up to the war. At the time, he never considered that the war might not be the best idea. After all, if the country was drafting young men to fight and die overseas, then it must have been right. He enlisted in the US Navy’s American Seabees, and because he completed a year of college, he was designated as a “striker” and trained as a builder. Although he spent some time in the States, he was destined to go overseas to Vietnam, where he served two tours of duty. As a member of the Seabees, he helped bring free medical care to outlying villages. The Seabees built permanent clinics, constructed roads, improved or installed infrastructure, provided clean water wells, and improved the quality of life for many Vietnamese citizens. The members of Leger’s squad also made it a personal mission to help an area orphanage. In A Tramp’s Tour, Leger shares the story of his Vietnam experience and of how the Seabees lived up to their motto: “We build for the fighters, we fight for the builders.”

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Trafford Publishing

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146696491X

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The Black Hills

By: Rod Thompson

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The Black Hills

By: Rod Thompson

In this historically accurate Western epic from debut author Rod Thompson, a young farm boy comes of age in a frontier crucible of death, vengeance, and beauty. When four hoodlums brutally murder a farming family in the Dakota Territory, they leave a fourteen-year-old boy for dead in the field…That’s a big mistake. After bearing witness to the savage acts that destroyed his world, young Cormac Lynch knows only one way to make things right. Coming upon the men, he takes aim and takes his revenge—rescuing the beautiful Irish redhead Lainey Nayle in the process. With a deadly reputation, Cormac grows up to back down from no man…and only one woman. He and Lainey face the danger and anguish of the frontier with grit and humor. But when Lainey’s life is endangered again, Cormac must once again make good on his reputation…

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110155911X

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Essential Algorithms

A Practical Approach to Computer Algorithms Using Python and C#

By: Rod Stephens

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Essential Algorithms

A Practical Approach to Computer Algorithms Using Python and C#

By: Rod Stephens

A friendly introduction to the most useful algorithms written in simple, intuitive English The revised and updated second edition of Essential Algorithms, offers an accessible introduction to computer algorithms. The book contains a description of important classical algorithms and explains when each is appropriate. The author shows how to analyze algorithms in order to understand their behavior and teaches techniques that the can be used to create new algorithms to meet future needs. The text includes useful algorithms such as: methods for manipulating common data structures, advanced data structures, network algorithms, and numerical algorithms. It also offers a variety of general problem-solving techniques. In addition to describing algorithms and approaches, the author offers details on how to analyze the performance of algorithms. The book is filled with exercises that can be used to explore ways to modify the algorithms in order to apply them to new situations. This updated edition of Essential Algorithms: Contains explanations of algorithms in simple terms, rather than complicated math Steps through powerful algorithms that can be used to solve difficult programming problems Helps prepare for programming job interviews that typically include algorithmic questions Offers methods can be applied to any programming language Includes exercises and solutions useful to both professionals and students Provides code examples updated and written in Python and C# Essential Algorithms has been updated and revised and offers professionals and students a hands-on guide to analyzing algorithms as well as the techniques and applications. The book also includes a collection of questions that may appear in a job interview. The book’s website will include reference implementations in Python and C# (which can be easily applied to Java and C++).

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119575982

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9781119575986

Project Rainbow

How British Cycling Reached the Top of the World

By: Rod Ellingworth

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Project Rainbow

How British Cycling Reached the Top of the World

By: Rod Ellingworth

A master psychologist - cycling's answer to Brian Clough.' MARK CAVENDISH The inside story of Mark Cavendish's Rainbow Jersey Winning World Title of 2011 Twenty five years ago, British road cycling was in the doldrums: today it is at the top of the world thanks to Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas and the sprinter who has bridged all their careers - the Manx Missile, Mark Cavendish. British cycling has become that rare beast, a story of sporting success built from the bottom up. Project Rainbow is the story of this sport's meteoric rise, told by one of its key figures, culminating in Cavendish's world road race title in 2011. As GB Elite Road Coach and former Team Sky Performance Manager, Rod Ellingworth was one of the most important men behind this incredible rise. Here, one of the chief architects of this amazing journey, tells the inside story of both teams' advance to the top. With an introduction by Mark Cavendish.

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Faber & Faber

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0571303528

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9780571303526

Queenslanders

Their Historic Timbered Homes

By: Rod Fisher

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Queenslanders

Their Historic Timbered Homes

By: Rod Fisher

In a single timely tome, Rod Fisher packs a lot of what’s known about the history of the timbered house in Qld – the sum of research, writing and practice over 4 decades. While breaking new ground on its origin and development, the first 4 chapters concern several key themes: 1. the evolution of a Vernacular class of housing in the north of Australia: from aboriginal to modern day, comprising a series of styles and the means of identifying each one by era and attribute 2. the historical context to traditional housing: using census data and contemporary testimony to amplify its configuration which reflects cyclical condition, personal choice and social acceptance 3. the human dimension to the main varieties of habitat and its environment: specifically the pros and cons of observers and occupants of the day followed by resolution of their discrepancies 4 whether Brisbane was in any way different from the rest of the state: examining which varieties made the greatest imprint, from elite and multiple types to the predominant gabled, hipped, pyramidal and later multi-gabled dwellings of the Vernacular tradition The next couple of chapters are casestudies illustrating those aspects, particularly the evolution of traditional housing and the impact of historical change. Though set in Brisbane they reflect larger issues: 5. the early inner suburb of Petrie Terrace: which exhibits not only changes in timbered housing over time, but also the effect of road improvement, shopping centre diversion, stadium development, building renovation and gentrification more generally 6. a timbered dwelling of nearby Bowen Hills: which, being modified several times in its lifetime and finally removed elsewhere, demonstrates change, as well as the influence of the locale and the impact of transportation improvements on housing and community At the same time, this volume serves as a guide and reference, partly by information, advice and example, but more specifically by means of the handy classification of Vernacular styles in the 1st chapter, and ultimately by instructions for researching any house in Qld: 7. a step-by-step guide to historical investigation and exposition: using a dwelling in Annerley/Tarragindi as the example That practical purpose is reinforced in the final 3 chapters by a Supplement of related material, Glossary of requisite terms and Bibliography of relevant sources on both the history and heritage of timbered housing – plus plentiful illustrations of course. As there hasn’t been a work on this intriguing subject for a long time – nor anything ever like this one – it will serve general readers, professionals, researchers, writers and academics on the one hand, and owners, occupants, renovators, restorers and vendors on the other, whether in Brisbane, Qld or elsewhere in Australia. To all and sundry, its core message is conveyed by one of Joni Mitchell’s bygone ballads: Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got ‘Till it’s gone They paved paradise And put up a parking lot

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Boolarong Press

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1925522237

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9781925522235

Analyzing Best Practices in Technology Education

By: Marc J. de Vries,Rod Custer,John Dakers,Gene Martin

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Analyzing Best Practices in Technology Education

By: Marc J. de Vries,Rod Custer,John Dakers,Gene Martin

Inspired by a similar book in science education, the editors of this volume have put together a book with a practice-oriented approach towards technology education research.

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9087903111

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9789087903114

Greek Waters Pilot

By: Rod and Lucinda Heikell

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Greek Waters Pilot

By: Rod and Lucinda Heikell

Greek Waters Pilot is the definitive cruising guide to the coasts and islands of Greece, covering the entire area from the Ionian Islands to the Aegean, Rhodes and Crete and includes details of over 450 harbours and anchorages in a single volume. Greek Waters Pilot has been painstakingly compiled from Rod and Lucinda Heikell’s own survey work and exploration over four decades, as well as first-hand information from their network of contributors. The organisation of so much detail within the confines of a single volume is impressive. This, the fourteenth edition, marks the fortieth anniversary of the first edition of this celebrated cruising guide. It has once again been thoroughly updated to reflect developments and changes across the whole region. Enriched with fascinating historical, mythological and gastronomic information, Greek Waters Pilot is an incomparable resource and companion for anyone planning to spend time in these endlessly enticing waters.

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Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd

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1786793377

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9781786793379

Blue-Gray Mist and a Black Dawn

By: Rod Rogers

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Blue-Gray Mist and a Black Dawn

By: Rod Rogers

Blue-Gray Mist and a Black Dawn is a novel about people caught in a place and a time. Like a huge omnipotent beast, the American Civil War grasped the country by its shoulders and shook it violently, then threw it beaten and bloody into the dust and rocks. In order to understand the people who rose from the cultural debris and physical carnage, then went on to continue the experiment in democracy, it is necessary to understand the time and place. The fictional characters in this book are tightly wound with real characters, the technology, and the social and political culture of 1864 American. Those readers who are familiar with this period will quickly recognize the real characters and events. They are integral and necessary parts of the story whether as participates or persons who directly influence the actions of the characters in the novel. Though there are many accounts of battles and the action of soldiers in battle, this is not a novel about battles. It is a story about time and place and the people who experienced it. It is violent; it is tender; it is everything that human beings are magnified by this period of national insanity.

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iUniverse

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0595129250

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9780595129256

The Prairie People

Forgotten Anabaptists

By: Rod A. Janzen

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The Prairie People

Forgotten Anabaptists

By: Rod A. Janzen

An eyewitness account of life among a unique group of Anabaptists.

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UPNE

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0874519314

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The Armageddon Experience

—A Nuclear Weapons Test Memoir—

By: Rod Buntzen

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The Armageddon Experience

—A Nuclear Weapons Test Memoir—

By: Rod Buntzen

A chilling echo of the nuclear fear permeating America’s public during the Cold War with the Soviet Union is growing louder today, with new reports about North Korea’s progress on atomic weapons and long-range missiles, Iran’s desire for similar technologies, and Russia’s and China’s increasing pushback against the role of the US in the world. In addition, uncontrollable Middle East violence and hatred of the US is contributing to the possibility that nuclear weapons may someday detonate on American soil. Unfortunately, few of our leaders remember the horror of what nuclear weapons can cause, and the public today has little understanding of what was at stake during the Cold War and what to expect from a nuclear explosion in one of our cities.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1796011576

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9781796011579

The Deadliest Woman in the West

Mother Nature on the Prairies and Plains

By: Rod Beemer

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The Deadliest Woman in the West

Mother Nature on the Prairies and Plains

By: Rod Beemer

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, prairie fires, lightning, and droughts tested the mettle of both native and newcomer. This is the story of man’s encounters with Mother Nature on America’s prairies and plains during nineteenth-century westward expansion and settlement.

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Caxton Press

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0870044559

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Grim Paradise

The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

By: Rod Sadler

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Grim Paradise

The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

By: Rod Sadler

The true crime story of a 1960 murder that rocked a tranquil Michigan vacation spot and the search for justice that followed. When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the mystery? On July 24, 1960, the quaint charm and serenity of Mackinac, nestled between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, was shattered by Lacey’s brutal death. Despite a massive manhunt and thousands of pages of police reports, her killer was never caught. Now, in Grim Paradise, true crime author Rod Sadler (Killing Women) delves into the secrets of one of Michigan's most perplexing murder cases. Offering an in-depth and suspenseful account of the long-standing mystery, he poses the question: Could advancements in DNA technology lead to the identity of the Mackinac Island murderer as it did in the case of the Golden State Killer?

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WildBlue Press

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1960332244

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9781960332240

Global Competition and Local Networks

By: Rod B. McNaughton

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Global Competition and Local Networks

By: Rod B. McNaughton

This title was first published in 2002. The interest in becoming globally competitive through network strategies, particularly networks between small and medium-sized firms in local business communities, is high among academic researchers, economic development agencies and growth orientated firms. Important contributions to our understanding of the strategic use of networks are coming from a number of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives. This volume provides a unique opportunity to both synthesize this diverse literature and report the results of original research. It is particularly relevant to scholars of business and management, geography and economics

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Routledge

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1351768247

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9781351768245

Tyrannosaurus Lex

The Marvelous Book of Palindromes, Anagrams, and Other Delightful and Outrageous Wordplay

By: Rod L. Evans Ph.D.

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Tyrannosaurus Lex

The Marvelous Book of Palindromes, Anagrams, and Other Delightful and Outrageous Wordplay

By: Rod L. Evans Ph.D.

Welcome to the Weird and Wonderful World of Words! Tyrannosaurus Lex is your guide to the intriguing world of logology—the pursuit of word puzzles or puzzling words—featuring: •A wealth of witty anagrams, palindromes, and puns •Clever paraprosdokians: sentences with surprising endings (“I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn’t it.”—Groucho Marx) •Fascinating oronyms: a pair of phrases that differ in meaning and spelling, yet share a similar pronunciation (“The stuffy nose can lead to problems” versus “The stuff he knows can lead to problems.”) •Peculiar oxymora: words or phrases that are self-contradictory (Jumbo shrimp! Guest host! Gold silverware!) So sit back and get ready to learn about everything from antigrams and aptanagrams to kangaroo words and phantonyms. You’ll never look at language the same again!

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Penguin

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1101588632

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9781101588635

Far Out Dinky Di

By: Rod Kluzki

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Far Out Dinky Di

By: Rod Kluzki

A time-killer about a ridiculously small continent and a terrifyingly large country that was definitely not discovered by James Cook in 1788, but by a completely unknown backpacker some two and a half centuries later. Connect the dots in this low-key, low-budget ride through space and time where nothing is really what it seems and everything isn’t what it says it is. * Come with me on a 16,000-kilometre journey across the continent as well as tens, hundreds, thousands of years back in time * Conquer the continent on paper. You will see that the paid attractions are not always the best ones, read about crime stories, criminal plots and murder cases, such as those about missing tourists and underbelly celebs, learn about history of boom and bust industries like pearling in Broome, diamonds on Lake Argyle, opals in Coober Pedy, gold in Victoria and NSW. * Explore difficult relations between European settlers and indigenous Aboriginal population and why modern Australia cherry-picks alternative ways to explain its history * See the fun side and pitfalls of seasonal work in the tropics of Western Australia, read about encounters with creatures such as spiders, crocodiles, and why you don't need to panic * Get great tips for photography spots, explore the whims of extreme whether such as monsoon rain, floods, snow, hail, and learn how to anticipate or avoid them. * Visit some of the best Australian summits like Mount Bruce, Mt Nameless, Mt Sonder, St Mary’s Peak, Mt Arapiles, Mt Stapylton, Mt Kosciuszko and learning interesting facts about them * Learn how a small conventional but well-prepared car can become priceless in overcoming harsh Australian conditions and make the travels efficient and fun * See both the humorous and serious sides of Australia and generally get a fresh perspective on a continent that is still full of mysteries * As a bonus, the book contains illustrated maps, Google map links to places mentioned, images as well as the route, estimated travel budget and travel tips * Don't wait. AUSTRALIA WANTS TO BE DISCOVERED AGAIN.

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Rod Kluzki

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0987621424

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9780987621429

South Coast Saunter

By: Rod Long

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South Coast Saunter

By: Rod Long

One fine day, Rod Long, along with his long-term partner Judy, commenced walking the south coast of England. Unheralded, unfocused and unplanned, the enterprise commenced one sunny Saturday morning ten years ago with a simple eight-mile walk out of Lymington in the New Forest. The next weekend, he continued from where he left off last time. And so it continued. Another fine day (many years later), Rod decided to write up his by now long series of walks into a comprehensive whole. Based on the diary entries he has kept all his life, the project quickly shaped up into what was anything but a conventional travel book. Rather than simply describing the local history, flora and fauna along the way (as would most normally be the case), we are rather given an illuminating insight into how a couple, described by the author as ordinary, unathletic and not especially well-off, could pull off the challenge of walking the whole of the south coast over a three year period in what was essentially just their spare time.

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Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Pu

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1843862867

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9781843862864

Making Shift Happen

Designing for Successful Environmental Behavior Change

By: Nya Van Leuvan,Lauren Highleyman,Rod Fujita,Ashleigh Kellerman

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Making Shift Happen

Designing for Successful Environmental Behavior Change

By: Nya Van Leuvan,Lauren Highleyman,Rod Fujita,Ashleigh Kellerman

Nautilus Book Award Winner: An “engagingly written” behavioral science-based guide to tackling our urgent environmental problems (Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion). To create a sustainable future and achieve positive, durable change, we must design solutions based directly on how people think, make decisions, and act. From hotels that save water (and money) using simple signage to energy suppliers that boost participation in renewable energy programs through mere enrollment-form tweaks, it’s clear that shifting the behavior of millions for the better is possible. Based on decades of research into what drives behavior change, Making Shift Happen provides a suite of powerful tools to transform the world. It features A-to-Z guidance on how to design a behavior change initiative—from choosing the right audience and uncovering what drives their behavior to designing, prototyping, testing, and implementation. Clear instructions and real-world examples empower you to apply hundreds of behavioral science solutions including: Using social norms to spread positive environmental behaviors Selecting and testing stories, metaphors, and values to frame information for each audience Catalyzing action by aligning your initiative with your audience’s personal and social motivators Breaking bad habits and building positive ones Capturing your audience’s attention and reducing barriers to action Connecting people with nature and building empathy for the environment and its inhabitants Making Shift Happen is a must-have guide for practitioners in non-profits, governments, and businesses looking to design successful campaigns and initiatives that shift behaviors and mindsets toward positive environmental outcomes and a better future for all. “Completely fascinating—we’ve learned a lot about the ways minds work in the last decades and that may help us figure out how to appeal to our better angels more effectively than in the past. Rest assured that people who want to sell us junk are paying attention to these insights—the rest of us better do so too!” —Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature

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New Society Publishers

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1771423374

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9781771423373

.NET 4 Wrox eBook Bundle

Professional ASP.NET 4, Professional C# 4, VB 2010 Programmer's Reference, WPF Programmer's Reference, Professional Visual Studio 2010, and Professional SQL Server 2008

By: Bill Evjen,Christian Nagel,Rod Stephens,Robert Vieira,Nick Randolph,Scott Hanselman

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.NET 4 Wrox eBook Bundle

Professional ASP.NET 4, Professional C# 4, VB 2010 Programmer's Reference, WPF Programmer's Reference, Professional Visual Studio 2010, and Professional SQL Server 2008

By: Bill Evjen,Christian Nagel,Rod Stephens,Robert Vieira,Nick Randolph,Scott Hanselman

The books included in this set are: 9780470502204 Professional ASP.NET 4: in C# and VB: Written by three highly recognized and regarded ASP.NET experts, this book provides comprehensive coverage on ASP.NET 4 with a unique approach featuring examples in both C# and VB, as is the incomparable coverage of core ASP.NET. 9780470502259 Professional C# 4 and .NET 4: After a quick refresher on C# basics, the author dream team moves on to provide you with details of language and framework features including LINQ, LINQ to SQL, LINQ to XML, WCF, WPF, Workflow, and Generics. 9780470548653 Professional Visual Studio 2010: This book gets you quickly up to speed on what you can expect from Visual Studio 2010. Packed with helpful examples, this comprehensive guide explains examines the features of Visual Studio 2010, which allows you to create and manage programming projects for the Windows platform. 9780470499832 Visual Basic 2010 Programmer's Reference: This reference guide provides you with a broad, solid understanding of essential Visual Basic 2010 topics and clearly explains how to use this powerful programming language to perform a variety of tasks 9780470477229 WPF Programmer's Reference: Windows Presentation Foundation with C# 2010 and .NET 4: Written by a leading expert on Microsoft graphics programming, this richly illustrated book provides an introduction to WPF development and explains fundamental WPF concepts. 9780470257029 Professional SQL Server 2008 Programming: This expanded best-seller includes new coverage of SQL Server 2008's new datatypes, new indexing structures, manageability features, and advanced time-zone handling.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470621656

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