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Making the Familiar Strange

Sociology Contra Reification

By: Ryan Gunderson

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Making the Familiar Strange

Sociology Contra Reification

By: Ryan Gunderson

This book examines the meaning and implications of the sociological maxim, ‘make the familiar strange’. Addressing the methodological questions of why and how sociologists should make the familiar strange, what it means to ‘make the familiar strange’, and how this approach benefits sociological research and theory, it draws on four central concepts: reification, familiarity, strangeness, and defamiliarization. Through a typology of the notoriously ambiguous concept of reification, the author argues that the primary barrier to sociological knowledge is our experience of the social world as fixed and unchangeable. Thus emerges the importance of constituting the familiar as the strange through a process of social defamiliarization as well as making this process more methodical by reflecting on heuristics and patterns of thinking that render society strange. The first concerted effort to examine an important feature of the sociological imagination, this volume will appeal to sociologists of any specialty and theoretical persuasion.

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Routledge

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1000191125

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9781000191127

Climate Change Solutions

Beyond the Capital-Climate Contradiction

By: Diana Stuart,Ryan Gunderson,Brian Petersen

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Climate Change Solutions

Beyond the Capital-Climate Contradiction

By: Diana Stuart,Ryan Gunderson,Brian Petersen

Climate Change Solutions represents an application of critical theory to examine proposed solutions to climate change. Drawing from Marx’s negative conception of ideology, the authors illustrate how ideology continues to conceal the capital-climate contradiction or the fundamental incompatibility between growth-dependent capitalism and effectively and justly mitigating climate change. Dominant solutions to climate change that offer minor changes to the current system fail to address this contradiction. However, alternatives like degrowth involve a shift in priorities and power relations and can offer new systemic arrangements that confront and move beyond the capital-climate contradiction. While there are clear barriers to a systemic transition that prioritizes social and ecological well-being, such a transition is possible and desirable.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472126806

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9780472126804

Hothouse Utopia

Dialectics Facing Unsavable Futures

By: Ryan Gunderson

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Hothouse Utopia

Dialectics Facing Unsavable Futures

By: Ryan Gunderson

What is to be done when the future's already ablaze? With the international spread of right-wing "populism," widening inequalities, precarious forms of labor becoming normative, surveillance capitalism, and a worsening ecological crisis, the future is bleak. One issue in particular, the likelihood of catastrophic climate change, coupled with the lack of a global movement with the organization and vision to effectively challenge our suicidal social order, yields the crushing awareness that future generations will be trapped in prehistory, one in which humanity continues to be dominated by its own creations instead of shaping the historical process in line with reason. Expanding upon the ideas of Theodor W. Adorno, Ernst Bloch, Lucien Goldmann, and others, Ryan Gunderson examines the modes of action and thought through which we react to the likelihood of a catastrophic future in ways that reproduce instead of challenge the status quo, and how we can, instead, productively sustain the search for a better world against all odds.

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John Hunt Publishing

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1789047706

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9781789047707

The Degrowth Alternative

A Path to Address our Environmental Crisis?

By: Diana Stuart,Ryan Gunderson,Brian Petersen

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The Degrowth Alternative

A Path to Address our Environmental Crisis?

By: Diana Stuart,Ryan Gunderson,Brian Petersen

Degrowth is a planned economic contraction in wealthy countries that reduces production and consumption—and, by extension, greenhouse gas emissions and stresses on global ecosystems—to sustainable levels within ecological limits. This book explores the idea of degrowth as an economic alternative to offer a more sustainable and just future. A growing number of scientists and scholars now recognize that a system that continues to prioritize economic growth will prevent us from effectively addressing the dual environmental crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. To establish the case for degrowth, the text opens by posing critical questions about our current system and identifying its limitations, as well as discussing the ineffectiveness of "false solutions" that seem to offer something new but would actually preserve the status quo. The concept of degrowth is then fully introduced along with a discussion of core principles and goals as well as major critiques and questions. The book explores what living in a degrowth society would entail and the policies needed to support degrowth. Finally, the work concludes by examining the opportunities and challenges for degrowth and a successful transition to a sustainable steady-state economy. This book provides an advanced introduction to the environmental issues around degrowth for students, scholars and activists interested in economic alternatives, sustainability and the environment.

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1000226565

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The Brothers Coen

Unique Characters of Violence

By: Ryan P. Doom

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The Brothers Coen

Unique Characters of Violence

By: Ryan P. Doom

This examination of the distinctive cinema of Joel and Ethan Coen explores the theme of violence in their wide-ranging body of work. The Brothers Coen: Unique Characters of Violence spans the career of the two-time Oscar-winning producer/director team, exploring the theme of violence that runs through a genre-spanning body of work, from the neo-noir of Blood Simple to the brutal comedy Burn After Reading (2008). In chapters focusing on major characters, Ryan Doom looks at the chaotic cinematic universe of the Coens, where violent acts inevitably have devastating, unintended consequences. The remarkable gallery of Coen characters are all here: hardboiled gangster Tom Regan from Miller's Crossing (1990), overmatched amateur kidnapper Jerry Lundergaard from Fargo (1996), accidental private eye "The Dude" from The Big Lebowski (1998), psychopathic assassin-for-hire Anton Chigurh from the 2007 Academy Award winner No Country for Old Men, and more.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313355991

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9780313355998

Your Legal Rights in the Workplace

By: Ryan Nagelhout

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Your Legal Rights in the Workplace

By: Ryan Nagelhout

Getting that first job is an important rite of passage for many teens. However, teens entering the workplace need to be aware of their rights. Readers will learn about the protection the law offers in the event of an accident or harassment by a boss or coworkers. Other topics covered include child labor laws, applying for jobs, acing an interview, filling out the paperwork needed to start working, internships, workplace bullying, privacy at work, and workplace discrimination. This guide, which has been reviewed by a lawyer, will prove indispensible for working teens.

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1477780440

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Comedy Can Be Deadly

Bucket List Mysteries 3

By: Ryan Rivers

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Comedy Can Be Deadly

Bucket List Mysteries 3

By: Ryan Rivers

When the curtain falls, the body count rises Murder takes center stage in this witty and whimsical cozy mystery set in the heart of small-town Texas. When former nurse Sho Tanaka reluctantly takes on the role of Lysander in a community theater production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, he expects his biggest challenge to be remembering his lines. But when an actor takes a deadly tumble from the rafters, Sho finds himself tangled in a web of secrets, lies, and murder most foul. With his best friend and the town mayor, Levi Blue, at his side, Sho must navigate a cast of quirky suspects, each with motives murkier than the Guadalupe River. From the high-strung director with a flair for drama to the method actor who takes his roles a little too seriously, everyone's got something to hide. With the killer still on the loose and the show's opening night fast approaching, Sho and Levi find he finds themselves tangled in a web of secrets, lies, and murder most foul. With its clever Shakespearean touches, charming setting, and endearing amateur sleuths, Comedy Can Be Deadly offers a fresh and entertaining twist on the cozy mystery genre. Ryan Rivers artfully blends humor, heart, and homicide in this delightful page-turner that will keep you guessing until the final act. Perfect for fans of Shakespeare, small-town mysteries, and quirky characters, this novel proves that even in the quaintest of communities, comedy can quickly turn to tragedy. Will Sho and Levi unmask the killer before the curtain falls, or will they find themselves upstaged in a deadly denouement? Places, please! Grab your copy of Comedy Can Be Deadly and get ready for a mystery that's sure to bring down the house!

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Partners in Crime Press

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1956244050

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Succeeding at Your Interview

A Practical Guide for Teachers

By: Rita S. Brause,Christine P. Donohue,Alice W. Ryan

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Succeeding at Your Interview

A Practical Guide for Teachers

By: Rita S. Brause,Christine P. Donohue,Alice W. Ryan

A guide to interview success for teachers. It covers: gathering information about potential teaching positions; deciding where to apply; interpreting interviewers' questions; critiquing typical responses; communicating your confidence; learning from your interview; and more.

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1135647739

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Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962

By: Ryan Ellett

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Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962

By: Ryan Ellett

More than 700 uncredited scriptwriters who created the memorable characters and thrilling stories of radio's Golden Age receive due recognition in this reference work. For some, radio was a stepping stone on the way to greater achievements in film or television, on the stage or in literature. For others, it was the culmination of a life spent writing newspaper copy. Established authors dabbled in radio as a new medium, while working writers saw it as another opportunity to earn a paycheck. When these men and women came to broadcasting, they crafted a body of work still appreciated by modern listeners.

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McFarland

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1476629803

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Dranesville

A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861

By: Ryan T. Quint

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Dranesville

A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861

By: Ryan T. Quint

After the guns of Manassas fell silent, the opposing armies grappled for position wondering what would come next. Popular history has us believe it was “All quiet along the Potomac.” Reality was altogether different. The fall and early winter of 1861 was a hotbed of activity that culminated in the December combat at Dranesville. The Union victory, although small when measured against what was to come, was sorely needed after the string of defeats at Bull Run, Wilson’s Creek, and Ball’s Bluff; it also helped shape many of the players in the bloody years to come. Ryan Quint’s Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861, is the first full history of that narrow but critically important slice of the war. No one knew what was coming, but soon civilians (sympathetic to both sides) were thrown into a spreading civil war of their own as neighbor turned on neighbor. In time, this style of warfare, on the home front and on the battlefield, reached the town of Dranesville in Fairfax County. This mostly forgotten story uses overlooked or underused sources to sweep readers along from the White House and Charleston’s Secession Hall to midnight ambushes and the climactic Dranesville action. A host of characters and commanders that would become household names cut their teeth during these months, including Generals J. E. B. Stuart and Edward Ord. The men of the Pennsylvania Reserves saw their baptism of fire at Dranesville, setting the Keystone State soldiers on a path to becoming one of the best combat units of the entire war. Though eclipsed by larger and bloodier battles, Dranesville remained a defining moment for many of its participants—soldiers and civilians alike—for the rest of their lives. Here for the first time, shared through the eyes of those who lived it, is the story of Dranesville and the early war in Northern Virginia.

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Savas Beatie

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161121694X

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Flaws and Ceilings

Price Controls and the Damage They Cause

By: Christopher Coyne,Christopher Snowdon,Richard Wellings,Rachel Coyne,Philip Booth,Ryan Bourne,Stephen Davies,Robert C. B. Miller,Colin Robinson,Steven Schwartz,W. Stanley Siebert

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Flaws and Ceilings

Price Controls and the Damage They Cause

By: Christopher Coyne,Christopher Snowdon,Richard Wellings,Rachel Coyne,Philip Booth,Ryan Bourne,Stephen Davies,Robert C. B. Miller,Colin Robinson,Steven Schwartz,W. Stanley Siebert

Price controls across many sectors are currently being hotly debated. New controls in the housing market, more onerous minimum wages, minimum prices for alcohol, and freezes on energy prices are very high up the agenda of most politicians at the moment. Even without any further controls, wages, university fees, railway fares and many financial products already have their prices at least partly determined by politicians rather than by supply and demand in the market. Indeed, barely a sector of the UK economy is unaffected in one way or another by government controls on prices. This book demonstrates why economists do not like price controls and shows why they are widely regarded as being amongst the most damaging political interventions in markets. The authors analyse, in a very readable fashion, the damage they cause. Crucially, the authors also explain why, despite universal criticism from economists, price controls are so popular amongst politicians.

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London Publishing Partnership

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0255367023

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Positive Psychology at the Movies

Using Films to Build Character Strengths and Well-Being

By: Ryan M Niemiec,Danny Wedding

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Positive Psychology at the Movies

Using Films to Build Character Strengths and Well-Being

By: Ryan M Niemiec,Danny Wedding

For educators, practitioners, researchers, and everyone striving for personal growth and a fulfilling life! This completely revised edition of a classic in the field provides a unique way to learn about positive psychology and what is right and best about human beings. Positive Psychology at the Movies now reviews nearly 1,500 movies, includes dozens of evocative film images, and is replete with practical aids to learning. Positive psychology is one of the most important modern developments in psychology. Films brilliantly illustrate character strengths and other positive psychology concepts and inspire new ways of thinking about human potential. Positive Psychology at the Movies uses movies to introduce the latest research, practices, and concepts in this field of psychology. This book systematically discusses each of the 24 character strengths, balancing film discussion, related psychological research, and practical applications. Practical resources include a syllabus for a positive psychology course using movies, films suitable for children, adolescents, and families, and questions likely to inspire classroom and therapy discussions. Positive Psychology at the Movies was written for educators, students, practitioners, and researchers, but anyone who loves movies and wants to change his or her life will find it inspiring and relevant. Watching the movies recommended in this book will help the reader practice the skill of strengths-spotting in themselves and others and support personal growth and self-improvement. Read this book to learn more about positive psychology – and watch these films to become a better person!

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Hogrefe Publishing GmbH

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1616764430

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Theorizing Outdoor Recreation and Ecology

By: Sean Ryan

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Theorizing Outdoor Recreation and Ecology

By: Sean Ryan

Deciding what user impacts are natural or unnatural has inspired much debate. Biophysically, moose cause similar kinds of soil and vegetation impacts as hikers. Yet moose are the sign of nature while hikers are the sign of damage. The field of outdoor recreation is beset with paradoxes, and this book presents a unique, alternative framework to address these dilemmas. Examining outdoor recreation through the lens of ecological theory, Ryan draws from theorists such as Foucault, Derrida and Latour. The book explores minimum impact strategies designed to protect and enhance ecological integrity, but that also require a disturbing amount of policing of users, which runs counter to the freedom users seek. Recent ecological theory suggests that outdoor recreation's view of nature as balanced when impacts are removed is outdated and incorrect. What is needed, and indeed Ryan presents, is a paradoxical and ecological view of humans as neither natural nor unnatural, a view that embraces some traces in nature.

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1137385081

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Disability

A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice

By: Romel W. Mackelprang,Richard O. Salsgiver,Ryan C. Parrey

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Disability

A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice

By: Romel W. Mackelprang,Richard O. Salsgiver,Ryan C. Parrey

Disability, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable tool for human services students in understanding disability from an empowerment perspective. The textbook is divided into three parts: Part I establishes a nontraditional context of disability, moving readers away from the perspective that people with disabilities are sick, passive, and deviant. Part II looks at groupings of disabilities placed within the context of the social definition of disability. Part III discusses human service practice with people with disabilities. Authors Mackelprang, Salsgiver, and Parrey establish the historical and societal context in which those living with disabilities are marginalized while offering a social ecological model and its three--biosocial, psychosocial, and social--cultural dimensions that students and instructors can employ. Readers will also be introduced to universal diversity theory, which draws from feminist, race, disability, and queer theories for an approach that is applicable across all diverse groups. Written from a North American perspective, the book also addresses disability laws, policies, and practices globally. Learning objectives guide students' reading and discussion questions highlight key ideas while text boxes and personal narratives bring the book to life.

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Oxford University Press

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0197606407

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The Philosophy of Theoretical Linguistics

A Contemporary Outlook

By: Ryan M. Nefdt

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The Philosophy of Theoretical Linguistics

A Contemporary Outlook

By: Ryan M. Nefdt

Covering a wide range of fields and theoretical perspectives, this book provides a novel philosophical account of theoretical linguistics.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316514250

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Vasco Núñez de Balboa

First European to Reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World

By: Ryan Nagelhout

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Vasco Núñez de Balboa

First European to Reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World

By: Ryan Nagelhout

The conquistador Balboa is best known for having led the first party of explorers of European descent to reach the Pacific by traveling overland from the Atlantic. An ambitious man from a noble but relatively impoverished family, Balboa was eager to make a name and fortune for himself in the New World. His initiative and take-charge attitude helped him rise to power but also made him powerful enemies who, in the long run, orchestrated his trial and execution for usurping power. An assessment of Balboa’s legacy and lasting impact conclude the book.

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1477788301

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Retrograde

By: Ryan Calais Cameron

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Retrograde

By: Ryan Calais Cameron

Mr Parks, this isn't just a movie, it's a whole movement. Whether you like it or not is irrelevant. The Golden Age of Hollywood. Behind closed doors, aspiring actor Sidney Poitier is offered a lucrative contract that could make him a superstar. But what is he willing to sacrifice? From the writer of the award-winning, smash hit For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, Ryan Calais Cameron's explosive play Retrograde explores identity, resilience and integrity as it examines a true event in 1950s Hollywood and the reality of a Black actor's journey to stardom. This world premiere explores a moment in a career which paved ways and changed perceptions, cementing the legacy of a Hollywood icon. Retrograde asks the question: how much have we really evolved? This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at London's Kiln Theatre, in April 2023.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350419028

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For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy

By: Ryan Calais Cameron

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For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy

By: Ryan Calais Cameron

Nominated for Best New Play at the 2023 Olivier Awards I found a king in me and now I love you I found a king in you and now I love me Father figures and fashion tips. Lost loves and jollof rice. African empires and illicit sex. Good days and bad days. Six young Black men meet for group therapy, and let their hearts - and imaginations - run wild. Inspired by Ntozake Shange's essential work For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf, For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy is a profound and playful work, co-commissioned by Boundless Theatre, from multi-award-winning company Nouveau Riche and playwright Ryan Calais Cameron. For Black Boys... gained critical acclaim for the world premiere in October 2021 at New Diorama Theatre, before successfully transferring to London's Royal Court Theatre in March 2022. This edition was published to coincide with the West End production at the Apollo Theatre in March 2023.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350419400

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George Orwell's 1984

By: Ryan Craig

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George Orwell's 1984

By: Ryan Craig

ROOM 101... BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU... SUPER STATES ... THOUGHT POLICE... On 4th April 1984, Winston Smith, comrade 6079, starts a diary. In a world where every action is painstakingly monitored and controlled, this simple act puts Winston's life in jeopardy. A clandestine love affair with co-worker Julia further enrages the authorities, but can they truly trust each other? And what of the mysterious O'Brien? Will he help them overthrow the regime, confront them with their most terrifying fears, or worse...? Shocking and fantastical when first written in 1949, Orwell's novel has remained one of the most chillingly prescient novels of the last century. This thrilling stage adaptation by Ryan Craig was published to coincide with the world premiere at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, in October 2024

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1350543047

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The Hardware Startup

Building Your Product, Business, and Brand

By: Renee DiResta,Brady Forrest,Ryan Vinyard

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The Hardware Startup

Building Your Product, Business, and Brand

By: Renee DiResta,Brady Forrest,Ryan Vinyard

Thanks to the decreasing cost of prototyping, it's more feasible for professional makers and first-time entrepreneurs to launch a hardware startup. But exactly how do you go about it? This book provides the roadmap and best practices you need for turning a product idea into a full-fledged business. Written by three experts from the field, The Hardware Startup takes you from idea validation to launch, complete with practical strategies for funding, market research, branding, prototyping, manufacturing, and distribution. Two dozen case studies of real-world startups illustrate possible successes and failures at every stage of the process. Validate your idea by learning the needs of potential users Develop branding, marketing, and sales strategies early on Form relationships with the right investment partners Prototype early and often to ensure you're on the right path Understand processes and pitfalls of manufacturing at scale Jumpstart your business with the help of an accelerator Learn strategies for pricing, marketing, and distribution Be aware of the legal issues your new company may face

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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149190710X

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9781491907108

Choose

The Single Most Important Decision Before Starting Your Business

By: Ryan Levesque

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The Single Most Important Decision Before Starting Your Business

By: Ryan Levesque

What type of business should you start? For the past 10 years, Inc. 500 CEO and #1 national best-selling author, Ryan Levesque--featured for his work in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, and Entrepreneur--has guided thousands of entrepreneurs through the journey of answering this question. One of the biggest reasons why so many new businesses fail is because in the quest to decide what business to start, most of the conventional wisdom is wrong. Instead of obsessing over what--as in what should you sell or what should you build--you should first be asking who. As in who should you serve? The what is a logical question that will come soon enough. But choosing your who is the foundation from which all other things are built. That is what this book is all about. If you've ever had the dream to start your own business, become your own boss, or do your own thing--but have been afraid to take the leap and screw up your already good life--this book is for you. You will find the meticulously tested, step-by-step process outlined in the book is easy to follow, despite being the result of a decade of research and experience. This process, designed to minimize your risk of failure and losing money up front, coupled with the inspiring stories of everyday people who have used this process to launch successful businesses, will not only give you clarity on what type of business to start, but also the confidence to finally take that leap and get started.

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Hay House, Inc

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1401951139

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Past Lives

By: Ryan M. Williams

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Past Lives

By: Ryan M. Williams

More than a case... ...it threatens his past, present, and future. Events threaten Brock’s past, in a time he thought he left behind with his humanity. Now he teams up with a former enemy to track down a missing alien artifact. It could prove the key to unlocking time itself. Trapped in the past, on a spaceship destined for war, Muriel fears changing the future. With an alien intern for company, can she survive this time? With no hope of rescue, can she save herself, the future, and find a way home? You’ll love this sci-fi space adventure because of the mystery, excitement, and tension that spans worlds.

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Glittering Throng Press

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1946440086

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U.S. Presidents as Orators

A Bio-Critical Sourcebook

By: Halford R. Ryan

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U.S. Presidents as Orators

A Bio-Critical Sourcebook

By: Halford R. Ryan

This first systematic critique on the rhetoric of 21 presidents shows how political constraints shaped rhetoric and how oratory shaped politics. An introduction places American public address in the context of classical rhetorical practices and theory and sets the stage for the bio-critical essays about presidents ranging from Washington to Clinton. Experts analyze the style and use of language, important speeches and their impact, and their ethical ramifications. Each essay on a president also keys major speeches to authoritative texts and offers a chronology and bibliography of primary and secondary sources. For students, teachers, and professionals in American public address, political communication, and the presidency.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313032815

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9780313032813

Conduits: the Ballad of Jinx Jenkins

By: J. Ryan Sommers

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Conduits: the Ballad of Jinx Jenkins

By: J. Ryan Sommers

It exists in a long-forgotten corner of the American dream. Green Valley County is home to murderers and heroes,ghosts and jinxes, gods, devils, and even a pygmy BigFoot. But the biggest menace is Jinx Jenkins and the string ofbad luck he bestows upon the townsfolk. Can the good people of Green Valley overcome this oneman’s curse? If you love the classic comic and magical realism, you’lllose yourself in this piece of Americana. Become a citizen of the City by the Shore and see how seemingly random occurrences come to shape an entire civilization.

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1665551046

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Community Forestry

Local Values, Conflict and Forest Governance

By: Ryan C. L. Bullock,Kevin S. Hanna

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Community Forestry

Local Values, Conflict and Forest Governance

By: Ryan C. L. Bullock,Kevin S. Hanna

An incisive examination of community forestry in a pan-national context, highlighting both the possibilities and challenges associated with its implementation.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521137586

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Human Nurture

By: Ryan Calais Cameron

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Human Nurture

By: Ryan Calais Cameron

I don't agree with everything they say, but we do have a lot in common nowadays; anyway, I can't be racist, my best friend is Black. Roger and Harry's bond is so strong they could be brothers. They share the same food, music, computer games and even dreams... Everything other than their race. Roger is black, and Harry is white. But what does that matter, right? When Roger is re-homed, Harry is left behind in the care system, and these 'brothers' grow up in opposite ends of Britain's social spectrum. Then on Harry's birthday, Runaku (Roger's reclaimed Zimbabwean birth name) returns for a dream reunion that turns into a nightmare situation. Human Nurture is an explosive new play from Ryan Calais Cameron where nothing's off-limits: from innocent primary school humiliations to race, privilege, allyship and male vulnerability.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350339598

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Harnessing Bistable Structural Dynamics

For Vibration Control, Energy Harvesting and Sensing

By: Ryan L. Harne,Kon-Well Wang

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Harnessing Bistable Structural Dynamics

For Vibration Control, Energy Harvesting and Sensing

By: Ryan L. Harne,Kon-Well Wang

This book formulates and consolidates a coherent understanding of how harnessing the dynamics of bistable structures may enhance the technical fields of vibration control, energy harvesting, and sensing. Theoretical rigor and practical experimental insights are provided in numerous case studies. The three fields have received significant research interest in recent years, particularly in regards to the advantageous exploitation of nonlinearities. Harnessing the dynamics of bistable structures--that is, systems with two configurations of static equilibria--is a popular subset of the recent efforts. This book provides a timely consolidation of the advancements that are relevant to a large body of active researchers and engineers in these areas of understanding and leveraging nonlinearities for engineering applications. Coverage includes: Provides a one-source reference on how bistable system dynamics may enhance the aims of vibration control, energy harvesting, and sensing with a breadth of case studies Includes details for comprehensive methods of analysis, numerical simulation, and experimentation that are widely useful in the assessment of the dynamics of bistable structures Details approaches to evaluate, by analytical and numerical analysis and experiment, the influences of harmonic and random excitations, multiple degrees-of-freedom, and electromechanical coupling towards tailoring the underlying bistable system dynamics Establishes how intelligently utilizing bistability could enable technology advances that would be useful in various industries, such as automotive engineering, aerospace systems, microsystems and microelectronics, and manufacturing

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580

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119128072

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Story Listening and Experience in Early Childhood

By: Donna Schatt,Patrick Ryan

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Story Listening and Experience in Early Childhood

By: Donna Schatt,Patrick Ryan

This book shows connections between oral story listening and unique, enduring educational effects in and outside of the classroom. Using scientific studies and interviews, as well as personal observations from more than thirty years in schools and libraries, the authors examine learning outcomes from frequent story listening. Throughout the book, Schatt and Ryan illustrate that experiencing stories told entirely from memory transforms individuals and builds community, affecting areas such as reading comprehension, visualization, focus, flow states, empathy, attachment, and theory of mind.

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Springer Nature

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3030653587

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Minion of Evil

By: Shannon Ryan

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Minion of Evil

By: Shannon Ryan

Have you ever wondered if your boss is evil? David Graves is having a bad life. A bill collector is threatening him with grievous bodily harm. His girlfriend thinks he's an incompetent loser. His human resources manager, a creature of nightmare, is sexually harassing him. And when he finally meets a girl he likes, she seems more interested in rebuilding engines and committing random acts of violence. Still, David thinks he is doing all right--until he discovers his bosses are Satanists and his employment contract dooms him to an eternity of telemarketing and damnation... Minion of Evil is frightfully accurate portrayal of identity theft, computer hacking, wrench wenches, monomaniacal supervisors, and what really goes on behind closed doors in customer service.

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Broken Typewriter Press

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1940509009

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The Ketogenic Bible

The Authoritative Guide to Ketosis

By: Jacob Wilson,Ryan Lowery

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The Ketogenic Bible

The Authoritative Guide to Ketosis

By: Jacob Wilson,Ryan Lowery

The Ketogenic Bible is the most complete, authoritative source for information relating to ketosis. This book is a one-stop-shop that explains the history, the science, and the therapeutic benefits of the ketogenic diet, outlines the general guidelines for following this diet, and provides a wide variety of keto recipes. Readers will come away with a firm understanding of the ketogenic diet, its potential uses, and the ways it can be implemented. Using a scientific approach, the authors have drawn from both extensive research and practical experience to bring readers an all-encompassing approach.

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Simon and Schuster

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1628601043

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