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The New Ornamental Garden

By: Simon Rickard

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Shows how heat, cold, water availability, rainfall patterns, length of growing season, evaporation rate and humidity influence plant growth in Australia, from the wet sub-tropics to the temperate climate of southern Australia.

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The New Ornamental Garden

By: Simon Rickard

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The New Ornamental Garden

By: Simon Rickard

This book takes a fresh look at garden-worthy plants for Australian conditions. It will help gardeners to reappraise their climate, select appropriate plants and modify gardening practices to create beautiful gardens featuring native and exotic plants with proven drought tolerance, reliability and minimal weed potential. The New Ornamental Garden shows how heat, cold, water availability, rainfall patterns, length of growing season, evaporation rate and humidity influence plant growth in Australia, from the wet sub-tropics to the temperate climate of southern Australia. It also discusses the influence of microclimates within a garden: dry sun, dry shade, moist sun, moist shade, seaside conditions, exposed sites, urban situations and root competition from eucalyptus and allelopaths. The main focus of the book is the plant index, which contains notes on hundreds of plant varieties and how they function in the garden. All gardeners will benefit from reading this book!

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Young People and the Shaping of Public Space in Melbourne, 1870-1914

By: Simon Sleight

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Young People and the Shaping of Public Space in Melbourne, 1870-1914

By: Simon Sleight

Baby booms have a long history. In 1870, colonial Melbourne was ’perspiring juvenile humanity’ with an astonishing 42 per cent of the city’s inhabitants aged 14 and under - a demographic anomaly resulting from the gold rushes of the 1850s. Within this context, Simon Sleight enters the heated debate concerning the future prospects of ’Young Australia’ and the place of the colonial child within the incipient Australian nation. Looking beyond those institutional sites so often assessed by historians of childhood, he ranges across the outdoor city to chart the relationship between a discourse about youth, youthful experience and the shaping of new urban spaces. Play, street work, consumerism, courtship, gang-related activities and public parades are examined using a plethora of historical sources to reveal a hitherto hidden layer of city life. Capturing the voices of young people as well as those of their parents, Sleight alerts us to the ways in which young people shaped the emergent metropolis by appropriating space and attempting to impress upon the city their own desires. Here a dynamic youth culture flourished well before the discovery of the ’teenager’ in the mid-twentieth century; here young people and the city grew up together.

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113479004X

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9781134790043

Southeast Asian Security in the New Millennium

By: Richard J. Ellings,Sheldon W. Simon

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Southeast Asian Security in the New Millennium

By: Richard J. Ellings,Sheldon W. Simon

Assessing trends toward creating innovative forms of political, economic and security co-operation in Southeast Asia, this text discusses the international dynamics of Southeast Asian security, and its impact on such external factors as the US, China and Japan.

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Computational Modeling in Cognition

Principles and Practice

By: Stephan Lewandowsky,Simon Farrell

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Computational Modeling in Cognition

Principles and Practice

By: Stephan Lewandowsky,Simon Farrell

An accessible introduction to the principles of computational and mathematical modeling in psychology and cognitive science This practical and readable work provides students and researchers, who are new to cognitive modeling, with the background and core knowledge they need to interpret published reports, and develop and apply models of their own. The book is structured to help readers understand the logic of individual component techniques and their relationships to each other.

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The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends

By: Simon Young

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The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends

By: Simon Young

In the last fifty years, folklorists have amassed an extraordinary corpus of contemporary legends including the “Choking Doberman,” the “Eaten Ticket,” and the “Vanishing Hitchhiker.” But what about the urban legends of the past? These legends and tales have rarely been collected, and when they occasionally appear, they do so as ancestors or precursors of the urban legends of today, rather than as stories in their own right. In The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends, Simon Young fills this gap for British folklore (and for the wider English-speaking world) of the 1800s. Young introduces seventy Victorian urban legends ranging from “Beetle Eyes” to the “Shoplifter’s Dilemma” and from “Hands in the Muff” to the “Suicide Club.” While a handful of these stories are already known, the vast majority have never been identified, and they have certainly never received scholarly treatment. Young begins the volume with a lengthy introduction assessing nineteenth-century media, emphasizing the importance of the written word to the perpetuation and preservation of these myths. He draws on numerous nineteenth-century books, periodicals, and ephemera, including digitized newspaper archives—particularly the British Newspaper Archive, an exciting new hunting ground for folklorists. The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends will appeal to an academic audience as well as to anyone who is interested in urban legends.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1496839447

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Environmental Philosophy

An Introduction

By: Simon P. James

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Environmental Philosophy

An Introduction

By: Simon P. James

Climate change, habitat loss, rising extinction rates - such problems call for more than just new policies and practices. They raise fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. What, for instance, is the natural world? Do we humans belong to it? Which parts of it are we morally obliged to protect? Drawing on an exceptionally wide range of sources, from virtue ethics to Buddhism, leading environmental philosopher Simon P. James sets out to answer these vitally important questions. The book begins with a discussion of animal minds, before moving on to explore our moral relations with non-human organisms, ecosystems and the earth as a whole. James then considers environmental aesthetics, humanity's place in the natural world and the question of what it means to be wild. In the concluding chapter, he applies his findings to the topic of global climate change, building a strong moral case for urgent action. This accessible, entertainingly written book will be essential reading for students of the environment across the humanities and social sciences. It will, moreover, be an ideal guide for anyone keen to deepen their understanding of environmental issues.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0745691390

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Australian Leisure

By: A J Veal,Simon Darcy,Rob Lynch

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Australian Leisure

By: A J Veal,Simon Darcy,Rob Lynch

For first year students in tertiary leisure studies programs, both Leisure Studies and Social Science. Australian Leisure 4e provides an introduction to and analysis of a broadly defined concept of leisure. It integrates Australian and international knowledge so that the book is an Australian interpretation, based largely on local sources, but which engages with relevant international research and theory. This edition has been extensively reviewed and updated and includes new chapters on social networks, global cultures and events. Leisure is not just sport, or the arts, or outdoor recreation, it is all these things and more, including tourism, gambling, hobbies, television watching, entertainment, play and doing nothing in particular. The purpose of the text is to illuminate leisure and its place in past, present and future Australian society. The text is designed to lead students into the subject and provide pointers to more detailed study, through discussion questions and guides to further reading.

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Pearson Higher Education AU

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1486009352

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The Group 13 Metals Aluminium, Gallium, Indium and Thallium

Chemical Patterns and Peculiarities

By: Simon Aldridge,Anthony J. Downs

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The Group 13 Metals Aluminium, Gallium, Indium and Thallium

Chemical Patterns and Peculiarities

By: Simon Aldridge,Anthony J. Downs

The last two decades have seen a renaissance in interest in the chemistry of the main group elements. In particular research on the metals of group 13 (aluminium, gallium, indium and thallium) has led to the synthesis and isolation of some very novel and unusual molecules, with implications for organometallic synthesis, new materials development, and with biological, medical and, environmental relevance. The Group 13 Metals Aluminium, Gallium, Indium and Thallium aims to cover new facts, developments and applications in the context of more general patterns of physical and chemical behaviour. Particular attention is paid to the main growth areas, including the chemistry of lower formal oxidation states, cluster chemistry, the investigation of solid oxides and hydroxides, advances in the formation of III-V and related compounds, the biological significance of Group 13 metal complexes, and the growing importance of the metals and their compounds in the mediation of organic reactions. Chapters cover: general features of the group 13 elements group 13 metals in the +3 oxidation state: simple inorganic compounds formal oxidation state +3: organometallic chemistry formal oxidation state +2: metal-metal bonded vs. mononuclear derivatives group 13 metals in the +1 oxidation state mixed or intermediate valence group 13 metal compounds aluminium and gallium clusters: metalloid clusters and their relation to the bulk phases, to naked clusters, and to nanoscaled materials simple and mixed metal oxides and hydroxides: solids with extended structures of different dimensionalities and porosities coordination and solution chemistry of the metals: biological, medical and, environmental relevance III-V and related semiconductor materials group 13 metal-mediated organic reactions The Group 13 Metals Aluminium, Gallium, Indium and Thallium provides a detailed, wide-ranging, and up-to-date review of the chemistry of this important group of metals. It will find a place on the bookshelves of practitioners, researchers and students working in inorganic, organometallic, and materials chemistry.

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0470976683

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Joe Simon: My Life in Comics

By: Joe Simon

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Joe Simon: My Life in Comics

By: Joe Simon

Gripping from the first page... If you love comic books, history, or just love a story of a real self-made man, you must read this book." - Shadowlocked "A true visionary, Simon's book is laced with never-before-seen photos and illustrations, and told in his own words. If you're at all curious about the history of comics and one of its earliest visionaries, My Life in Comics is a must-read." - IGN "... a lovely memoir, often funny, sometimes thought-provoking, and never ostentatious. It’s a true pleasure to read." - Graphic Novel Reporter "... essential reading for any fan of comic book history and storytelling." - ComicBook.com -- In his own words, this is the life of Joe Simon, one of the most important figures in comics history, and half of the famous creative team Simon and Kirby. Joe Simon co-created Captain America, and was the first editor in chief of Marvel Comics (where he hired Stan Lee for his first job in comics). Simon began his prolific career in the Great Depression, and this book recounts his journey to New York City, his first comic book work, his meeting with Jack Kirby, and the role comics played in wartime America. He remembers the near-death of the comics, and the scramble to survive. And he reveals what it was like to bring comics out of their infancy, as they became an American art form.

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The Great Fossil Enigma

The Search for the Conodont Animal

By: Simon J. Knell

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The Great Fossil Enigma

The Search for the Conodont Animal

By: Simon J. Knell

Stephen Jay Gould borrowed from Winston Churchill when he described the conodont animal as a "riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." This animal confounded science for more than a century. Some thought it a slug, others a fish, a worm, a plant, even a primitive ancestor of ourselves. The list of possibilities grew and yet an answer to the riddle never seemed any nearer. Would the animal that left behind these miniscule fossils known as conodonts ever be identified? Three times the animal was "found," but each was quite a different animal. Were any of them really the one? Simon J. Knell takes the reader on a journey through 150 years of scientific thinking, imagining, and arguing. Slowly the animal begins to reveal traces of itself: its lifestyle, its remarkable evolution, its witnessing of great catastrophes, its movements over the surface of the planet, and finally its anatomy. Today the conodont animal remains perhaps the most disputed creature in the zoological world.

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Indiana University Press

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025300604X

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9780253006042

Dental Anthropology

By: Simon Hillson

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Dental Anthropology

By: Simon Hillson

Accessible and engaging, this is the definitive textbook on using teeth to study the demography and ways of life in ancient human communities. Based on extensive laboratory and field experience, this new edition combines archaeological approaches with new technologies and methodologies, covering the key advances in anatomy, forensics, 3D imaging, stable isotopes, and proteomics. Hillson provides a biological context for teeth, a guide on key skills, an introduction to current debates, and advice for the excavation, conservation and recording of dental remains. He also showcases the microscopic structure of dental tissues alongside methods of age-determination. Discover solutions to problems such as identifying worn, fragmentary human teeth or understanding their condition. This is the ideal reference for advanced courses in anthropology or archaeology, and for everyone interested in dental remains from archaeological sites, museum collections or forensic cases. Online teaching resources include videos of lectures and practicals.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108395325

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Euthanasia and the Right to Die

A Comparative View

By: Jennifer M. Scherer,Rita James Simon

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Euthanasia and the Right to Die

A Comparative View

By: Jennifer M. Scherer,Rita James Simon

Sensitive and high-profile public policy issues often benefit from being considered in comparative perspective. Here, euthanasia and the right to die are examined in the context of the social, legal, and religious settings of a wide range of countries. The authors employ public opinion data, where available, to illustrate the great disparity between approval of physician-assisted suicide and the general illegality of the practice. Ultimately, making and implementing laws to ensure a responsible right to die_as the U.S. has been struggling with in Oregon, Michigan, and elsewhere_will be informed by experiences in such places as the Netherlands, Australia, and the only country in the world where euthanasia is a clear-cut medical option: Colombia.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0847691675

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Presentation Genius

40 Insights From the Science of Presenting

By: Simon Raybould

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Presentation Genius

40 Insights From the Science of Presenting

By: Simon Raybould

The fast-track MBA in presenting Imagine having instant access to the world's smartest thinking on presentations - and being shown exactly what to do to guarantee that you get your own presentations right, every time. Presentation Genius makes it easy to apply what researchers know about brilliant presentations to the real world. 40 chapters based on hundreds of cutting-edge business and psychology research projects reveal what works and what doesn't work when you're presenting. Each of the 40 chapters is a mini-masterclass in presentations, explaining the research and showing you how to apply it next time you present. In business, conventional wisdom often says one thing while research says another. Presentation Genius cuts through the noise to bring you proven research and techniques for applying it that will simply make you a better presenter. Quick to read and intensely practical, this book will bring a little presentation genius into your day. 'This book will make you a better presenter' Paul McGee - The Sumo Guy. International speaker and bestselling author 'What a great little book! There is something here for everyone. Experts will find new ideas (and some science) to test and polish their performances; novices will get a flying start with a whole range of presentation skills, which the rest of us had to learn by trial and error' Peter Judge, MBE, Attorney General of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 'An invaluable aid to anyone who wants to be sure to get information of any type across to audiences of all sizes' Dr Joanna Berry, Director of External Relations at Newcastle University Business School

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John Murray Business

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1473615011

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Rethinking Nineteenth-Century Liberalism

Richard Cobden Bicentenary Essays

By: Simon Morgan

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Rethinking Nineteenth-Century Liberalism

Richard Cobden Bicentenary Essays

By: Simon Morgan

Richard Cobden (1804-65) rose from humble beginnings to become the leading advocate of nineteenth-century free-trade and liberalism. As a fierce opponent of the Corn Laws and promoter of international trade he rapidly became an influential figure on the national stage, whose name became a byword for political and economic reform. Yet despite the familiarity with which contemporaries and historians refer to 'Cobdenism' his ideals and beliefs are not always easy to identify and classify in a coherent way. Indeed, as this volume makes clear, the variety, diversity and malleability of the 'Cobdenite project' attest to the lack of a strict dogma and highlight Cobden's underlying pragmatism. Divided into five sections, this collection of essays offers a timely reassessment of Cobden's career, its impact and legacy in the two hundred years since his birth. Beginning with an investigation into the intellectual and cultural background to his emergence as a national political figure, the volume then looks at Cobden's impact on the making of Victorian liberal politics. The third section examines Cobden's wider influence in Europe, particularly the impact of his tour of 1846-47 which was in many ways a defining moment not only in the making of Cobden's liberalism but in the making of liberal Europe. Section four broadens the theme of Cobden's contemporary impact, including his contribution to the debate on peace, internationalism and the American Civil War; whilst the final section opens up the theme of Cobden's contested legacy, the variety of interpretations of Cobden's ideas and their influence on late nineteenth- and twentieth-century politics. Offering a broad yet coherent investigation of the 'Cobdenite project' by leading international scholars, this volume provides a fascinating insight into one of the nineteenth century's most important figures whose ideas still resonate today.

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1351903616

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Blog Design Solutions

By: Richard Rutter,Andy Budd,Simon Collison,Chris J. Davis,Michael Heilemann,Phil Sherry,David Powers,John Oxton

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Blog Design Solutions

By: Richard Rutter,Andy Budd,Simon Collison,Chris J. Davis,Michael Heilemann,Phil Sherry,David Powers,John Oxton

* No other blog book gives professional quality information on blog design and development like this one. Others are either "dummies" style books, or are aimed more at understanding the community/theory. * The Book supports 4 of the most popular blog engies, and shows you how to build your own. * It’s written by a team of well respected community figures

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Apress

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1430201274

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16th World Aquatics Championships - Kazan 2015. Complete Results & Athlete Index

By: Simon Barclay

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16th World Aquatics Championships - Kazan 2015. Complete Results & Athlete Index

By: Simon Barclay

FINA's 16th World Aquatics Championships were held in Kazan, Russia in July and August 2015 and were the biggest ever, with the most athletes from the highest number of participating countries competing for the largest number of medals in the history of the Championships. Six sporting disciplines produced 75 gold medal winners, in swimming, open water swimming, diving, high diving, synchronised swimming and water polo. China topped the medal table for the first time, followed by the USA and hosts Russia, but 31 countries achieved medals in all. A total of 12 world records were also set. This 257 page large format book records the full results of each event and includes a 40 page athlete index.

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Lulu.com

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1326600532

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Blackstone's Employment Law Practice 2011

By: Gavin Mansfield,John Bowers QC,Damian Brown,Simon Forshaw,Anthony Korn,Julia Palca

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Blackstone's Employment Law Practice 2011

By: Gavin Mansfield,John Bowers QC,Damian Brown,Simon Forshaw,Anthony Korn,Julia Palca

The essential work for employment practice is back with a brand new edition. Blackstone's Employment Law Practice 2011 is the indispensable resource for employment practitioners, providing all you need to advise clients confidently and to appear in tribunal. It draws together key legislation, procedural rules, Codes of Practice, and Practice Directions, as well as in-depth analysis of law and procedure in one convenient portable volume. Providing comprehensive coverage of practice and procedure in the employment tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Central Arbitration Committee, Blackstone's Employment Law Practice 2011 includes specialist coverage of issues that frequently arise at tribunal, such as calculation of costs, application of TUPE, and guidance on drafting of compromise agreements. Alongside the latest developments in law and procedure and guidance on the key areas of substantive law, the new edition also includes entirely rewritten chapters on equal pay and discrimination, including extensive coverage of the changes brought about by the Equality Act 2010. Other features include: - All the material you need when preparing for and during a case in tribunal or court in one convenient portable volume - Complete coverage of practice and procedure in the employment tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal, and Central Arbitration Committee, as well as in employment issues in the High Court and Court of Appeal - Eminent author team bring together consummate experience of every aspect of employment law and practice, ensuring unrivalled quality and clear, practical insight - Includes specialist coverage of issues that frequently arise at tribunal, such as calculation of costs, taxation, application of TUPE, and guidance on drafting of compromise agreements - Clear page design and wider range of flow charts and procedural checklists enable quick access to essential information - Updated annually, the 2010 edition has been extensively revised to contain full coverage of all recent developments - Wide range of flowcharts and procedural checklists provide immediate clarification of complex procedural issues - Quick reference guides to the book organized by procedure and by substantive law - Precedent agreements supporting cases from the tribunal to the civil courts - Information on practice and procedure in Scotland by Brian Napier QC - Appendices provide current and historical financial data

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199589216

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A Guide to the Archives of the Royal Entomological Society

By: Simon Fenwick

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A Guide to the Archives of the Royal Entomological Society

By: Simon Fenwick

The Royal Entomological Society was founded in 1833 and is one of the oldest such societies in the world. Its records are an invaluable source for historians of entomology and the natural sciences both in Great Britain and overseas. This guide is principally a catalogue of the records of the society from the time of its foundation, but also covers the records of some earlier societies and collections of papers by individual entomologists. The book is introduced with essays by Brian Gardiner on the history of the Royal Entomological Society and on the development of British entomology, and by Simon Fenwick on the archives and their potential for historians.

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The Art of Intrusion

The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders and Deceivers

By: Kevin D. Mitnick,William L. Simon

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The Art of Intrusion

The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders and Deceivers

By: Kevin D. Mitnick,William L. Simon

Hacker extraordinaire Kevin Mitnick delivers the explosive encore to his bestselling The Art of Deception Kevin Mitnick, the world's most celebrated hacker, now devotes his life to helping businesses and governments combat data thieves, cybervandals, and other malicious computer intruders. In his bestselling The Art of Deception, Mitnick presented fictionalized case studies that illustrated how savvy computer crackers use "social engineering" to compromise even the most technically secure computer systems. Now, in his new book, Mitnick goes one step further, offering hair-raising stories of real-life computer break-ins-and showing how the victims could have prevented them. Mitnick's reputation within the hacker community gave him unique credibility with the perpetrators of these crimes, who freely shared their stories with him-and whose exploits Mitnick now reveals in detail for the first time, including: A group of friends who won nearly a million dollars in Las Vegas by reverse-engineering slot machines Two teenagers who were persuaded by terrorists to hack into the Lockheed Martin computer systems Two convicts who joined forces to become hackers inside a Texas prison A "Robin Hood" hacker who penetrated the computer systems of many prominent companies-andthen told them how he gained access With riveting "you are there" descriptions of real computer break-ins, indispensable tips on countermeasures security professionals need to implement now, and Mitnick's own acerbic commentary on the crimes he describes, this book is sure to reach a wide audience-and attract the attention of both law enforcement agencies and the media.

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Re-crafting Rationalization

Enchanted Science and Mundane Mysteries

By: Simon Locke

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Re-crafting Rationalization

Enchanted Science and Mundane Mysteries

By: Simon Locke

Re-crafting Rationalization contributes to debates relating to the public understanding of science, regarding the conceptualization of the relationship between 'science' and 'the public'. It challenges the prevailing science-centred or 'top-down' framework that currently informs notions of 'public engagement' and 'knowledge-transfer', offering an alternative that remains firmly grounded in the discourse of classical social theory. By proposing an alternative version of rationalization to the standard interpretation of Weber's disenchantment thesis, this book establishes the public understanding of science as a matter of fundamental sociological concern. As such, it redefines this field to emphasize public meanings of science, engaging with a range of topics of major interest to the public and popular meaning of science, including science and religion, science fiction and fantasy, 'fringe' science and media representations of science. Combining rhetorical analysis with ethnomethodology and membership categorization analysis, the book outlines the basis of a new approach to the sociology of knowledge, in the light of which Weber's rationalization thesis is radically re-crafted in relation to studies of scientists' discourse, the rhetoric of science popularization and public usages of science. This re-crafted rationalization is applied in a series of detailed empirical studies of enchanted science (creationism and intelligent design, Scientology and reflexive spirituality, superhero comics) and mundane mysteries (Fortean discourse, conspiracy theory and media representations of 'the scientist' in the case of Jack the Ripper). Re-crafting Rationalization therefore redresses a significant shortcoming in contemporary social theory, which currently overlooks or misrepresents important public meanings of science, whilst excluding popular culture from attention. With profound implications for the ways in which we make sense of developments involving science, this book will be of interest not only to sociologists and social theorists, but also to those interested in popular culture and subcultures and the history, philosophy and sociology of science.

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Creating Community Health

Interventions for Sustainable Healthcare

By: Simon Lennane

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Creating Community Health

Interventions for Sustainable Healthcare

By: Simon Lennane

This important book explores how community-based interventions can bridge the gap between health services and the voluntary sector to create more sustainable, healthy communities. Moving beyond a technologically driven, medicalised approach to healthcare, the book shows how social prescribing can provide a direct pathway to improving community health, embracing connection and challenging inequality. Written by a practicing GP, and illustrated through practical guidance, it demonstrates how this can offer a cost-effective, preventative means to improving health outcomes, enabling communities to be more resilient when confronting major issues such as climate change or pandemics. Building to a case study of how these methods were used in one town, Ross-on-Wye, the book will be invaluable reading for those working in healthcare, public health, local authorities, and the voluntary sector, as well as students and researchers interested in these areas.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000880850

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The Chopra Center Herbal Handbook

Forty Natural Prescriptions for Perfect Health

By: David Simon

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The Chopra Center Herbal Handbook

Forty Natural Prescriptions for Perfect Health

By: David Simon

Draws on the principles of Ayurveda to present forty natural herbal remedies for treating ailments ranging from digestion and pain to women's health and detoxification, and for enhancing the union of mind and body to promote total wellness.

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0609803905

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Man on the Flying Trapeze

The Life and Times of W. C. Fields

By: Simon Louvish

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Man on the Flying Trapeze

The Life and Times of W. C. Fields

By: Simon Louvish

Louvish brilliantly sifts through evidence of W.C. Fields' own self-creation to illuminate the vaudeville world from which he rose to become the beloved cinematic curmudgeon and comic genius of his time. Photos.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393318400

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9780393318401

Roman Spain

By: S. J. Keay,Simon J. Keay

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By: S. J. Keay,Simon J. Keay

Describes the influence of the Roman Empire on Spain, and looks at society, industry, trade, architecture, and religion in Spain during Rome's rule

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Univ of California Press

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0520063805

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The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Lugano 1956 - Lisbon 2018

By: Simon Barclay

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The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Lugano 1956 - Lisbon 2018

By: Simon Barclay

The 2018 Edition of the Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest is the 11th edition of this book and as usual it's packed with statistical details of every Contest since 1956 along with plenty of new analysis, over 337 pages, our biggest edition ever. The book looks at the national qualification competitions for 2018 and has an in-depth section on the entire voting history of each country, along with dozens of facts and statistics on this year's Contest and historical trends, including jury/public differences, bloc voting and analysis of where best to perform in the running order.

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340

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Lulu.com

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0244393265

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9780244393267

The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Lugano 1956 - Tel Aviv 2019

By: Simon Barclay

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The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Lugano 1956 - Tel Aviv 2019

By: Simon Barclay

The 2019 Edition of the Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest is the 12th edition of this book and as usual it is packed with statistical details of every Contest since 1956 along with plenty of analysis, over 348 pages, our biggest edition ever. The book looks at the national qualification competitions for 2019 and has an in-depth section on the entire voting history of each country, along with dozens of facts and statistics on this year's Contest and historical trends, including jury/public differences, bloc voting and analysis of where best to perform in the running order.

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350

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0244791074

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9780244791070

Birds of Essex

By: Simon Wood

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Birds of Essex

By: Simon Wood

This book is an essential reference for anybody who has watched birds in this amazing county. The County Avifaunas give full details of the status and range of every species recorded in the county in question. Each title covers all species on the county list, with a detailed breakdown of rarity records, and each has introductory sections describing the county's general ecology, climate, weather patterns, its ornithological history and conservation record. Essex is of national and international importance to many migrating and wintering wildfowl and waders, which can be found on the estuaries. Further inland, the Lea Valley harbours important populations of several species within the complex of reservoirs and gravel-pits. Elsewhere, the diverse habits of woodland and parkland, heaths and commons, agricultural land and urban areas mean that at all times of year there is the opportunity to see upwards of 100 species in a day with little effort. This book analyses and summarises all the data collated and documented over the last 200 years and includes available records to the end of 2004. Introductory chapters discuss the geology and habitats of Essex and the amazing fossil bird record. The individual accounts provide an up-to-date status of each species and patterns of occurrence within Essex. A distribution map is included for most breeding species. A breakdown and analysis are provided for all county rarities. Superb line drawings and photographs illustrate the book, all by talented local artists and photographers.

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A&C Black

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1408108720

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The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest 2019

By: Simon Barclay

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By: Simon Barclay

The 2019 Edition of the Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest is the 12th edition of this book and as usual it is packed with statistical details of every Contest since 1956 along with plenty of analysis, over 348 pages, our biggest edition ever. The book looks at the national qualification competitions for 2019 and has an in-depth section on the entire voting history of each country, along with dozens of facts and statistics on this year's Contest in Tel Aviv and historical trends, including jury/public differences, bloc voting and analysis of where best to perform in the running order.

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0244790817

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The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Lugano 1956 - Kiev 2017

By: Simon Barclay

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The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Lugano 1956 - Kiev 2017

By: Simon Barclay

Salvador Sobral won the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev for Portugal, his country's first win after 53 years of trying and in doing so smashed all the points records. The 2017 Edition of the Complete & Independent Guide is the 10th edition of this book and as usual it's packed with statistical details of every Contest since 1956 along with plenty of new analysis, over 326 pages, our biggest edition ever. The book looks at the national qualification competitions for 2017 and has an in-depth section on the entire voting history of each country, along with new sections for this year, including which semi-final is the kiss of death for certain countries, the biggest disagreements between juries and the their public, how some countries receive overwhelmingly more points from juries than the public & vice versa.

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0244927340

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9780244927349

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