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An Unnatural History of Emerging Infections

By: Ron Barrett,George Armelagos (the late)

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An Unnatural History of Emerging Infections

By: Ron Barrett,George Armelagos (the late)

This book traces the social and environmental determinants of human infectious diseases from the Neolithic to the present day. Despite recent high profile discoveries of new pathogens, the major determinants of these emerging infections are ancient and recurring. These include changing modes of subsistence, shifting populations, environmental disruptions, and social inequalities. The recent labeling of the term "re-emerging infections" reflects a re-emergence, not so much of the diseases themselves, but rather a re-emerging awareness in affluent societies of long-standing problems that were previously ignored. An Unnatural History of Emerging Infections illustrates these recurring problems and determinants through an examination of three major epidemiological transitions. The First Transition occurred with the Agricultural Revolution beginning 10,000 years ago, bringing a rise in acute infections as the main cause of human mortality. The Second Transition first began with the Industrial Revolution; it saw a decline in infectious disease mortality and an increase in chronic diseases among wealthier nations, but less so in poorer societies. These culminated in today's "worst of both worlds syndrome" in which globalization has combined with the challenges of the First and Second Transitions to produce a Third Transition, characterized by a confluence of acute and chronic disease patterns within a single global disease ecology. This accessible text is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate level students and researchers in the fields of epidemiology, disease ecology, anthropology, health sciences, and the history of medicine. It will also be of relevance and use to undergraduate students interested in the history and social dynamics of infectious diseases.

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OUP Oxford

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0191507156

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Fat-Proof Your Family

God's Way to Forming Healthy Habits for Life

By: J. Ron Eaker

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Fat-Proof Your Family

God's Way to Forming Healthy Habits for Life

By: J. Ron Eaker

A medical doctor addresses one of today's greatest health crises--unhealthy lifestyle choices. He provides families simple, practical, and livable plans for diet and exercise, including age-specific nutritional recommendations"--Provided by publisher.

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Fat proof Your Family

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0764204130

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A Preface to T S Eliot

By: Ron Tamplin

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A Preface to T S Eliot

By: Ron Tamplin

T. S. Eliot is arguably the most influential poet of the 20th century, and The Waste Land one of its most significant poems. This introduction to the life and works of T.S. Eliot sets his writing clearly in the context of his times. Outlining his life and cultural background and their effect on his work, Ronald Tamplin examines his poetry and focuses in detail on three major works: The Waste Land, Four Quartets and the play, Murder in the Cathedral.

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1317874307

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Western Ghost Stories

By: Neil Leckman,Son Mitchell,Kevin L. Jones,Matthew Wilson,John H. Dromey,Ron Koppelberger,Jeff Jones,Ken L. Jones,John Kujawski,John L. Thompson,D.L. Chance,Lee Clark Zumpe,Nathan J.D.L. Rowark

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Western Ghost Stories

By: Neil Leckman,Son Mitchell,Kevin L. Jones,Matthew Wilson,John H. Dromey,Ron Koppelberger,Jeff Jones,Ken L. Jones,John Kujawski,John L. Thompson,D.L. Chance,Lee Clark Zumpe,Nathan J.D.L. Rowark

Cowboys, Wild West frontiers, gunfights, ghosts and hauntings of deserted and sometimes not so deserted places... once again our talented bunch of writers have come up with an intriguing set of stories set in everyone's favourite genre...

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Thirteen Press

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1291759603

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The United States and Terrorism

An Ironic Perspective

By: Ron Hirschbein

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The United States and Terrorism

An Ironic Perspective

By: Ron Hirschbein

What is terrorism? Academics search in vain for the unholy grail: the definition of terrorism that will exonerate or condemn American officials. There are many vying definitions and no tribunal to resolve the contest. In this unique essay, Ron Hirschbein analyzes conflicts in which officials themselves called their actions “terrorist.” He reveals that terrorism didn’t always get bad press. In fact, terror bombing was indispensable to winning World War II. Not only did the Allied Forces bombed German cities, but they also used the nuclear bomb in Japan, killing many noncombatant civilians. During the Cold War, the threat of nuclear annihilation became the strategy to deter war between the superpowers. Many ironies are brought to light in revisiting these conflicts, such as the fact that it was accepted that safety depended upon the willingness to detonate weapons of mass destruction. Not even American citizens enjoyed noncombatant immunity during the Cold War as they were held hostage to mutually assured destruction and marked for sacrifice in various strategic scenarios. Indeed, their lives were risked in confronting crises in Berlin and Cuba. Subsequent conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and Iraq, as well as the War on Terror itself, are also examined. Like World War II, all involved killing noncombatants by accident or design. Casting these conflicts in an ironic light reveals incongruities in language and situations in which triumphant dreams become self-defeating realities (as with the second Iraq war). The War on Terror, now rebranded as an “Overseas Contingency Plan” seems to be the answer to a Jihadist’s prayer. Further, U.S.-led covert attacks and assassinations by drones raise many discussions of legalities. And today the curse of terrorism is fodder for captivating primetime entertainment, enjoyed even by the president of the United States.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442237791

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9781442237797

Islam and Britain

Muslim Mission in an Age of Empire

By: Ron Geaves

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Islam and Britain

Muslim Mission in an Age of Empire

By: Ron Geaves

Based on hitherto untapped source materials, this book charts the history of Muslim missionary activity in London from 1912, when the first Indian Muslim missionaries arrived in London, until 1944. During this period a unique community was forged out of British converts and native Muslims from various parts of the world, which focused itself around a purpose built mosque in Woking and later the first mosque to open in London in 1924. Arguing that an understanding of Muslim mission in this period needs to place such activity in the context of colonial encounter, Islam and Britain provides a background narrative into why Muslim missionary activity in London was part of a variety of strategies to engage with European expansion and overzealous Christian missionary activity in India. Ron Geaves draws on research undertaken in India and Pakistan, where the Ahmadiya missionaries have kept extensive archives of this period which until now have been unavailable to scholars. Unique in providing an account of Islamic missionary work in Britain from the Islamic perspective, Islam and Britain adds to our knowledge and understanding of British Muslim history and makes an important contribution to the literature concerned with Islamic missiology.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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147427174X

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9781474271745

Mediated Discourse as Social Interaction

A Study of News Discourse

By: Ron Scollon

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Mediated Discourse as Social Interaction

A Study of News Discourse

By: Ron Scollon

Mediated Discourse as Social Interaction makes an explicit link between media studies and social interactionalist discursive research where previously the two fields of study have been treated as separate disciplines. This text presents an integrated theory illustrated by ample concrete examples, bringing together the latest research in these two fields. It offers a critique to the sender-receiver model implicit in media studies, and argues for an analysis of media discourse as social interaction, on the one hand among journalists and newsmakers as a community of practice, and among readers and viewers as a spectating community of practice on the other. The book also argues for a coherent and interdiscursive methodology for the ethnographic study of the role of the news media in the social construction of identity and is based on a considerable body of ethnographic and textual analysis of both print and television news media. The theory of mediated discourse presented in this volume will be of great interest to advanced undergraduates and postgraduates studying media studies, sociology of language, discourse analysis, interactional sociolinguistics, ethnography of communication and applied linguistics. It will also be welcomed by scholars and professionals involved in research in these areas.

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1317881664

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Sentence Patterns in English and Hebrew

By: Ron Kuzar

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Sentence Patterns in English and Hebrew

By: Ron Kuzar

Sentence Patterns in English and Hebrew offers an innovative perspective on sentential syntax, in which sentence patterns are introduced as constructions within the general framework of Construction Grammar. Drawing on naturally occurring data collected from the Internet, the study challenges the prevailing view of predication as the sole mechanism of sentence formation, and introduces the idea of patterning as a complementary, sometimes even alternative mechanism. Major sentence patterns of English and Hebrew are systematically presented, targeting both their form and their function. A contrastive analysis of the sentence patterns in these two languages results in postulating a typological group, in which cognitive motivations are shown to account for both similarities and differences within the typology. Sentence Patterns in English and Hebrew will appeal to scholars of constructional approaches, cognitive linguistics, typology, syntax, as well as anyone interested in English and Hebrew.

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John Benjamins Publishing

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9027204349

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9789027204349

Aggression, Family Violence and Chemical Dependency

By: Ron Potter-Efron,Patricia Potter-Efron

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Aggression, Family Violence and Chemical Dependency

By: Ron Potter-Efron,Patricia Potter-Efron

Here is an informational and practical book that systematically addresses the complex relationships between chemical abuse/dependency, aggression, and family violence. Directed toward professional chemical dependency and family violence counselors, it provides specific guidelines for the assessment of child abuse, incest, and marital rape, as they are likely to be encountered in a chemical dependency treatment setting. Experts outline treatment suggestions for chemically dependent and codependent individuals who are or have been the victims/perpetrators of family violence. Aggression, Family Violence and Chemical Dependency contains two unique and very detailed chapters on the relationship between aggression and the use of alcohol and other mood-altering substances as well as the connections between these two and other physiological and psychological correlates of violence.

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1317714954

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Enclaves of America

The Rhetoric of American Political Architecture Abroad, 1900-1965

By: Ron Theodore Robin

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Enclaves of America

The Rhetoric of American Political Architecture Abroad, 1900-1965

By: Ron Theodore Robin

Whether determining the style of its embassies or the design of overseas cemeteries for Americans killed in battle, the U.S. government in its rise to global leadership greatly valued architectural symbols as a way of conveying its power abroad. In order to explain the political significance of American monuments on foreign soil, this illustrated book explores the efforts made by the United States from 1900 to 1965 to enhance its image as a military and economic force with displays of artistic achievement. Originally published in 1992. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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1400863104

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9781400863105

Analyzing Public Discourse

Discourse Analysis in the Making of Public Policy

By: Ron Scollon

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Analyzing Public Discourse

Discourse Analysis in the Making of Public Policy

By: Ron Scollon

Analyzing Public Discourse demonstrates the use of discourse analysis to provide testimony in public policy consultations: from environmental impact statements to changes in laws and policies. Scollon asserts that it is in the best interest of democratic public discourse for all participants in the process to be working with a common discursive framework. He puts forward a strategy by which discourse analysts can become engaged in this framework as participants through the process of public consultations. Using documents which are publicly available online from specific consultative projects, Scollon provides the reader with concrete examples and introduces basic skills for discourse analysis. Accessible to readers who are new to discourse analysis, Analyzing Public Discourse will be of interest to students of linguistics and language studies as well as to those on environmental studies courses. This book can also be used as a guide for any public consultation which calls for public responses.

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1136604227

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Hell's Legionnaire

By: L. Ron Hubbard

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Hell's Legionnaire

By: L. Ron Hubbard

Sentenced to a French penal colony for killing an officer (in self-defense), American Dusty Colton flees the French Foreign Legion he so willingly joined and rushes headlong into a Berber tribal lair. To his horror, he discovers a captive American woman who's in the process of being whipped and tortured by the bandit leader. Despite the low odds of him winning out against the entire Berber tribe alone, Dusty can't leave the woman behind. Even if he figures out an escape from the camp, he still has to manage a way to get them both out of the country alive with both the Foreign Legion and the Berbers at their heels."--Front flap

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Galaxy Press LLC

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1592126901

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9781592126903

The Dark Side of Shakespeare: an Elizabethan Courtier, Diplomat, Spymaster, & Epic Hero

Volume Ii of Iii

By: W. Ron Hess

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The Dark Side of Shakespeare: an Elizabethan Courtier, Diplomat, Spymaster, & Epic Hero

Volume Ii of Iii

By: W. Ron Hess

The "Dark Side of Shakespeare" trilogy by W. Ron Hess has been his 20-year undertaking to try to fill-in many of the gaps in knowledge of Shakespeare's personality and times. The first two volumes investigated wide-ranging topics, including the key intellectual attributes that Shakespeare exhibited in his works, including the social and political events of the 1570s to early-1600s. This was when Hess believes the Bard's works were being "originated" (the earliest phases of artistry, from conception or inspiration to the first of multiple iterations of "writing"). Hess highlights a peculiar fascination that the Bard had with the half-brother of Spain's Philip II, the heroic Don Juan of Austria, or in 1571 "the Victor of Lepanto." From that fascination, as determined by characters based on Don Juan in the plays (e.g., the villain "Don John" in "Much Ado")and other matters, Hess even made so bold as to propose a series of phases from the mid-1570s to mid-80s in which he feels each Shakespeare play had been originated, or some early form of each play then existed -- if not in writing, at least in the Bard's imagination. Thus, the creative process Hess describes is a vastly more protracted on than most Shakespeare scholars would admit to -- the absurd notion that the Bard would jot off the lines of a work in a few days or weeks and then immediately have it performed on the public stage or published shortly thereafter still dominates orthodox dating systems for the canon. Hess draws on the works of many other scholars for using "topical allusions" within each work in order to set practical limits for when the "origination" and subsequent "alterations" of each play occurred. In the trilogy's Volume III, Hess continues to amplify a heroic "knight-errant" personality type that Shakespeare's very "pen-name" may have been drawn from, a type which envied and transcended the brutal chivalry of Don Juan. This was channeled into a patriotic anti-Spanish and pro-British imperial spirit -- particularly with regard to reforming and improving the English language so that it could rival the Greco-Roman, Italian, and Frenchpoetic traditions -- one-upping the best that the greats of antiquity and the Renaissance had achieved in literature. In fact, as vast as the story is that Hess tells in his three volumes, there is a huge volume of material he is making available out of print (on his webpage at http://home.earthlink.net/~beornshall/index.html and via a "Volume IV" that he plans to offer on CD for a nominal cost via his e-mail BeornsHall@earthlink.net). Among this added material is a searchable 1,000-page Chronological listing of "Everything" that Hess deems relevant to Shakespeare and his age, or to the providing of the canon to modern times. Hess feels that discernable patterns can be detected through that chronology that help to illuminate the roles of others in the Bard's circle, such as Anthony Munday and Thomas Heywood. The network of 16th and 17th century "Stationers" (printers, publishers, and book sellers) and their often curious doings provide many of those patterns. Hess invites his readers to help to continuously update the Chronology and other materials, so that those can remain worthwhile research resources for all to use. For, the mysteries of Shakespeare and his age can only be unraveled through fully understanding the patterns within.

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iUniverse

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149171753X

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9781491717530

Mystery Movie Series of 1940s Hollywood

By: Ron Backer

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Mystery Movie Series of 1940s Hollywood

By: Ron Backer

Many of the 20th century's most celebrated fictional sleuths appeared in Hollywood movie mystery series of the forties. This volume focuses on 19 series (146 films): The Saint, The Lone Wolf, Sherlock Holmes, The Shadow, Nick Carter, Michael Shayne, Ellery Queen, Boston Blackie, The Falcon, Mr. District Attorney, Wally Benton, Crime Doctor, The Whistler, Inner Sanctum, Dick Tracy, Philip Marlowe, Jack Packard and Doc Long, Steve Wilson and Lorelei Kilbourne and John J. Malone. For each series, there is an overview of the source material, the individual films, and the performers who acted in them. An overall review of each film is included, with a critique of the film's quality and the cohesiveness of its plot. For movies based on written works, a comparison between the film and its literary original is offered.

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McFarland

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0786457007

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9780786457007

Dundurn Railroad 5-Book Bundle

In Search of the Grand Trunk / Rails Across the Prairies / Rails Across Ontario / The Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore / Rails to the Atlantic

By: Ron Brown

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Dundurn Railroad 5-Book Bundle

In Search of the Grand Trunk / Rails Across the Prairies / Rails Across Ontario / The Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore / Rails to the Atlantic

By: Ron Brown

Ron Brown is Canada’s leading literary authority on the history of Canada’s railways, particularly those now-lost branches from the golden age of steam that once ran like veins and arteries throughout the country. This special five-book bundle collects several of his titles, including: In Search of the Grand Trunk, which takes a close look at Ontario’s railway heritage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; the poignant The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore, an examination of the railroad’s impact on communities — when it leaves town; and Rails Across Ontario, Rails Across the Prairies, and the new Rails to the Atlantic, which trace the development of rail across the country and its economic and social impact. Brown’s books are entertaining but also meticulously researched. This bundle is a treasure trove for the railway enthusiast. Includes: In Search of the Grand Trunk Rails Across the Prairies Rails Across Ontario The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore Rails to the Atlantic

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Dundurn

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1459733037

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9781459733039

Coach's Challenge

Faith, Football, and Filling the Father Gap

By: Mike Gottfried,Ron Benson

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Coach's Challenge

Faith, Football, and Filling the Father Gap

By: Mike Gottfried,Ron Benson

Exceptional NCAA coach and ESPN college football analyst Gottfried gives insights into his life on and off the field as he shares his inspiring tale about rising above hard circumstances and achieving great goals.

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Simon and Schuster

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1416543554

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9781416543558

Healthy Habits for a Fit Family

By: J. Ron Eaker

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Healthy Habits for a Fit Family

By: J. Ron Eaker

The key to long-term health is to get the entire family involved. Dr. Ron Eaker presents simple, practical, and livable ways to lose fat and achieve lasting health and wellness. Together families can stop the cycle of family-related weight problems get fit with uncomplicated, age-specific plans pursue physical, emotional, and spiritual health enjoy variety rather than endure restrictions learn what really works, based on science not fad

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Revell

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1441214860

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9781441214867

Discourses in Place

Language in the Material World

By: Ron Scollon,Suzie Wong Scollon

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Discourses in Place

Language in the Material World

By: Ron Scollon,Suzie Wong Scollon

This highly illustrated text develops the first systematic analysis of the ways we interpret language as it is materially placed in the world. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in language and the way we communicate.

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Routledge

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1134436912

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9781134436910

Dictatorship

By: Ron Fridell

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Dictatorship

By: Ron Fridell

Discusses dictatorships as a political system, and details the history of dictatorships throughout the world" -- Provided by publisher.

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Marshall Cavendish

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0761426272

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9780761426271

Essential English Grammar: Teach Yourself

A Complete Introduction

By: Brigitte Edelston,Ron Simpson

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Essential English Grammar: Teach Yourself

A Complete Introduction

By: Brigitte Edelston,Ron Simpson

Essential English Grammar is packed with easy-to-follow explanations and summaries, practical tips on how to avoid common grammar mistakes, interesting facts about the historical and regional use of English and a special section on punctuation. This clear, straightforward guide to modern English grammar will help you to improve your knowledge of the language and perfect your grammar. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of English grammar. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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1444131451

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Manual of Childhood Infection

The Blue Book

By: Karina Butler,Andrew Cant,Ron Dagan,Graham Davies,Ronald de Groot

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Manual of Childhood Infection

The Blue Book

By: Karina Butler,Andrew Cant,Ron Dagan,Graham Davies,Ronald de Groot

This manual gives information on the causative organisms, epidemiology and clinical features of all important childhood infections. It includes guidance on the clinical management of the infections and on steps to be taken to prevent future cases.

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Oxford University Press

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0198729227

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THE HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS-COGNITIVE

LINGUISTICS INTERFACE

By: Pilar Ron Vaz, Montserrat Martínez Vázquez,Juan Gabriel Vázquez González

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THE HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS-COGNITIVE

LINGUISTICS INTERFACE

By: Pilar Ron Vaz, Montserrat Martínez Vázquez,Juan Gabriel Vázquez González

The works included under this volume highlight the diachronic potential of such an approach. And they do it diversely. Some of the contributions are panchronic in nature, that is, they try the analysis of some English linguistic construtions by providing us with a complete picture of their historical evolution.

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Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Huelva

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8418628782

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9788418628788

Genetics, Health Care and Public Policy

An Introduction to Public Health Genetics

By: Alison Stewart,Philippa Brice,Hilary Burton,Paul Pharoah,Simon Sanderson,Ron Zimmern

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Genetics, Health Care and Public Policy

An Introduction to Public Health Genetics

By: Alison Stewart,Philippa Brice,Hilary Burton,Paul Pharoah,Simon Sanderson,Ron Zimmern

Genetics, Health Care and Public Policy is an introduction to the new discipline of public health genetics. It brings together the insights of genetic and molecular science as a means of protecting and improving the health of the population. Its scope is wide and requires an understanding of genetics, epidemiology, public health and the principles of ethics, law and the social sciences. This book sets out the basic principles of public health genetics for a wide audience from those providing health care to those involved in establishing policy. The emphasis throughout the text is on providing an accessible introduction to the field. The content moves from the basic concepts, including definitions and history, through chapters on genetics, genetic technology, epidemiology, genetics in medicine, genetics in health services, ethical, legal and social implications, to the implications for health policy. It provides one-stop, introductory coverage of this rapidly developing and multidisciplinary field.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139463292

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9781139463294

Electromagnetics Explained

A Handbook for Wireless/ RF, EMC, and High-Speed Electronics

By: Ron Schmitt

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Electromagnetics Explained

A Handbook for Wireless/ RF, EMC, and High-Speed Electronics

By: Ron Schmitt

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0080505236

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9780080505237

Tomorrow's Schools

Towards Integrity

By: Ron Best,Caroline Lodge,Chris Watkins

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Tomorrow's Schools

Towards Integrity

By: Ron Best,Caroline Lodge,Chris Watkins

Today's schools are subject to increasing demand and constraint; their work is more complex and fast changing than ever before; politicians and press demand quick fixes. This book paints the picture of a new integrity for our schools as they face a challenging future. Themes addressed include: * schools as places of learning and integrity * the curriculum * family, child and intercultural perspectives * community relations * policy and governance. The authors demonstrate how a connected approach is necessary if schools are to hold themselves together and play a key role in working with young people to construct a future.

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1134567170

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9781134567171

Mass Spectrometry of Natural Substances in Food

By: Fred Mellon,Jim R Startin,Ron Self

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Mass Spectrometry of Natural Substances in Food

By: Fred Mellon,Jim R Startin,Ron Self

Introducing the principles, practice and applications of mass spectrometric techniques in the study of natural substances in foods, this book conveys the depth and breadth of modern mass spectrometry in relation to food analysis. It covers traditional techniques such as electron and chemical ionisation and newer soft ionisation techniques such as matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation and electrospray. All of these techniques are especially relevant in food quality and safety studies and in biopolymer analysis. The ability to analyse biopolymers by mass spectrometry is having a major impact on the study of food structure components, food proteins, food pathogens and food components produced from genetically modified organisms. The principles and practice of mass spectrometry are covered in the early chapters and are followed by applications in flavour analysis and the determination of non-nutrient, biologically-active, natural substances in foods. The analysis and metabolic studies of amino acids, peptides, proteins, lipids, sugars, carbohydrates and vitamins is also discussed, with separate chapters on mineral and micronutrient metabolism and techniques of pyrolysis mass spectrometry. Mass Spectrometry of Natural Substances in Food will be a valuable resource for food scientists, food analysts and others working in food research, nutrition and safety.

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Royal Society of Chemistry

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1847551297

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9781847551290

Dundurn Railroad 6-Book Bundle

Rails Over the Mountains / Rails to the Atlantic / Rails Across Ontario / and 3 more

By: Ron Brown

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Dundurn Railroad 6-Book Bundle

Rails Over the Mountains / Rails to the Atlantic / Rails Across Ontario / and 3 more

By: Ron Brown

A must for any Canadian railroad aficionado, this special bundle gathers six books in one for a can’t-miss retrospective of the nation’s railway history. Rails Over the Mountains Explore western Canada’s rich railway history, travelling from the grand railway hotels and rustic stations to relive a time when trains used to rumble in the West. Rails to the Atlantic Explore eastern Canada’s railway heritage, including stations from the late 1850s, grand hotels, bridges, and roundhouses. The Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore Once the lifeblood of Canada, railways and heritage stations are a fading part of the patrimony of communities across the nation. Rails Across Ontario Train buffs and history lovers now have a book that explores the heritage of Ontario’s railways, from its oldest stations to its highest bridges, most glamorous hotels and historic train rides. Rails Across the Prairies Canada’s rail lines were pivotal in establishing the icons that mark today’s landscape: massive bridges, sentinel-like grain elevators, pattern-book wayside stations. In Search of the Grand Trunk Discover the legacy and lore of Ontario’s railway era by exploring the lost and abandoned rail lines that once were essential to the province’s well-being.

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1459736818

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Scandals in History

By: Ed Rayner,Ron Stapley

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Scandals in History

By: Ed Rayner,Ron Stapley

Notions of what is scandalous vary from age to age, but our fascination with all things outrageous remains the same. Whether the sexual disgraces of the Victorian era or the political outrages of modern times, the shocking and the immoral never cease to cause a stir among the masses. Bestselling partnership Ed Rayner and Ron Stapley return with their latest collection of fascinating historical facts, this time about weird and wonderful scandals throughout the ages. From the sexual scandals of the Victorian music halls, the trial of Oscar Wilde and the adventures of Ned Kelly to the hanging of Ruth Ellis and even the shooting of Tony Martin, this book is a must for all those interested in the history of scandal.

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The History Press

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075249628X

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9780752496283

Intercultural Communication

A Discourse Approach

By: Ron Scollon,Suzanne Wong Scollon,Rodney H. Jones

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Intercultural Communication

A Discourse Approach

By: Ron Scollon,Suzanne Wong Scollon,Rodney H. Jones

This newly revised edition is both a lively introduction and practical guide to the main concepts and challenges of intercultural communication. Grounded in interactional sociolinguistics and discourse analysis, this work integrates theoretical principles and methodological advice, presenting students, researchers, and practitioners with a comprehensive and unified resource. Features new original theory, expanded treatment of generations, gender and corporate and professional discourse Offers improved organization and added features for student and classroom use, including advice on research projects, questions for discussion, and references at the end of each chapter Extensively revised with newly added material on computer mediated communication, sexuality and globalization

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470656409

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9780470656402

A2 English Language for AQA B

By: Ron Norman,Anne Watkiss

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A2 English Language for AQA B

By: Ron Norman,Anne Watkiss

This text provides material that covers the AQA English language specification B syllabus. As well as exam and coursework tips, there is a firm focus on assessment objectives to aid students learn how to achieve maximum results.

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0435132261

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9780435132262

Rails Across the Prairies

The Railway Heritage of Canada’s Prairie Provinces

By: Ron Brown

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Rails Across the Prairies

The Railway Heritage of Canada’s Prairie Provinces

By: Ron Brown

Follow the evolution of the rail legacy of the Canadian Prairies from the arrival of the first engine on a barge to today’s realities. Rails Across the Prairies traces the evolution of Canada’s rail network, including the appearance of the first steam engine on the back of a barge. The book looks at the arrival of European settlers before the railway and examines how they coped by using ferry services on the Assiniboine and North Saskatchewan Rivers. The work then follows the building of the railways, the rivalries of their owners, and the unusual irrigation works of Canadian Pacific Railway. The towns were nearly all the creation of the railways from their layout to their often unusual names. Eventually, the rail lines declined, though many are experiencing a limited revival. Learn what the heritage lover can still see of the Prairies’ railway legacy, including existing rail operations and the stories the railways brought with them. Many landmarks lie vacant, including ghost towns and elevators, while many others survive as museums or interpretative sites.

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Dundurn

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1459702166

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9781459702165

The New Wine Lover's Companion

Descriptions of Wines from Around the World

By: Ron Herbst

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Descriptions of Wines from Around the World

By: Ron Herbst

Everything you need to know about buying, ordering, and serving wine! Unlock the secrets of wine with The New Wine Lover's Companion. This comprehensive and accessible book is designed for both seasoned oenophiles and newcomers to the world of wine, providing a wealth of knowledge and delightful discoveries for all. With vivid descriptions and insightful commentary of 4,000 wines produced all around the world, this guide showcases an extensive array, highlighting their unique flavors, characteristics, and aromas. From classic Bordeaux to vibrant New World varietals, every wine region is beautifully unveiled, offering an unforgettable tasting experience in the comfort of your home. The A-to-Z entries describe grape varieties; wine styles; wine growing regions; wine making techniques; wine-tasting terms; sizes and styles of glassware, wine bottles and wine openers; optimal temperatures for serving different wines; and much more. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply relaxing after a long day, this guide is your go-to companion for impeccable wine pairing suggestions. Impress your guests and elevate your culinary adventures by matching each dish with the perfect wine to elevate its flavors. Indulge in the timeless joy of wine tasting and become an enlightened connoisseur of the world's most celebrated beverage. Additional advice and information includes: Tips on buying wine Ordering wine in a restaurant Understanding the information on wine bottle labels Opening and serving wine at home How to store leftover wine...and much more Here is everything worth knowing about buying, storing, serving, and enjoying wine! Includes extensive appendices, charts, a glossary, and a bibliography.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1438081634

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9781438081632

Essentials of DAS-II Assessment

By: Ron Dumont,John O. Willis,Colin D. Elliott

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Essentials of DAS-II Assessment

By: Ron Dumont,John O. Willis,Colin D. Elliott

Essentials of DAS-IIƠAssessment is the best source of information on the new edition of the DASƠinstrument, providing you with illuminating case reports, expert assessment of the test?s relative strengths and weaknesses, and valuable advice on its clinical applications. Written by Ron Dumont, John Willis, and Colin Elliott, this book is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing customizable Excel worksheets, PDF files, and Microsoft Word documents to conveniently allow you to add your own DAS-II evaluation results. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470450479

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9780470450475

The North Country Trail

The Best Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips on America’s Longest National Scenic Trail

By: Ron Strickland,North Country Trail Association

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The North Country Trail

The Best Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips on America’s Longest National Scenic Trail

By: Ron Strickland,North Country Trail Association

The North Country Trail is the longest of America’s eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven states—New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota—the NCT’s 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper Midwest hiking featuring everything from urban strolls to backcountry adventure through mountains, rivers, prairies, and shoreline. This book is the definitive guide for NCT hikers—whether first-timers, seasoned backpackers, or any level in between—who wish to maximize their experience on this splendid trail. In addition to a full overview of the trail’s tread in each state, the guide describes in detail forty of the NCT’s premier segments, with helpful information including easy-to-read trail descriptions, physical and navigation difficulties, trail highlights, hiking tips, and precise maps incorporating the latest GPS technology.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472028723

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9780472028726

Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome

The Way of the Pathfinder

By: Ron Rubio

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Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome

The Way of the Pathfinder

By: Ron Rubio

After a few sessions with you, Nathan became aware of how he was carrying himself. We noticed a change in his gait. He was straighter, taller and more assertive in his walking. His gait was that of a confident man... He beamed with pride as I went on and on about how differently he presented himself. It shook me up!' --letter to Ron Rubio from the mother of a 22-year-old client with Asperger's Syndrome People with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) typically experience difficulty with balance, coordination and sensory awareness. The mind/body exercises in this book help young people with AS improve these skills, leading to greater self-confidence, and independence. Easy to use, with photographs to show how exercises are done correctly, these techniques can have an immediate effect on how an individual stands, sits, moves, thinks of him- or herself, and relates to others. The author's approach integrates ideas and practices from disciplines including martial arts, Eastern principles of mindfulness, techniques of visualization, breathing, posture, and movement, and the practice of mentoring. Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome is an introduction to Pathfinder training techniques for both parents of adolescents with AS and professionals including physical therapists, pediatricians, and special education teachers who work with them.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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184642805X

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9781846428050

A Hell of a Woman

By: Ron Hummer

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A Hell of a Woman

By: Ron Hummer

It's the summer 2010, Allentown, Pennsylvania. Doc Halladay has joined The Philadelphia Phillies in a bid to go back and win the World Series after losing to the New York Yankees in 2009. 6 months ago, Don Gunn's wife died in a car accident. Now he is on the verge of losing his job and career at Blake & Yurman, an advertising agency, because of his non-compete agreement which will keep him out of the industry for 2 years. Things seem to look up for Gunn when he meets Kim Hunter, a woman who is nearly half his age, a woman that he can only dream about. He goes on a date with Kim that night which will be the beginning of his worst nightmare. Suddenly, people are following him, camping out by his apartment. 5 people are murdered by a serial killer and Kim Hunter is a person of interest in all of the murders. As Gunn races through interviews in order to find a job before he is fired from Blake & Yurman, his life is spiraling out of control, putting the lives of his closet friends - Natalie Mendoza and Doug Kimball - in danger. As a result, Gunn is forced to determine who the serial killer is before he is the next victim. A Hell Of A Woman is a story about love, friendship, and what happens when a man loses everything that he worked so hard for because of corporate greed in America.

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1456608231

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