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Settling the Pop Score

Pop Texts and Identity Politics

By: Stan Hawkins

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Settling the Pop Score

Pop Texts and Identity Politics

By: Stan Hawkins

The analysis of popular music forces us to rethink the assumptions that underpin our approaches to the study of Western music. Not least, it brings to the fore an idea that many musicologists still find uncomfortable - that commercial production and consumption can be aligned with artistic authenticity. Reading pop texts takes place through dialogue on many levels, which, as Stan Hawkins argues, deals with how musical events are shaped by personal alliances between the artist and the recipient. The need for a critical approach to evaluating popular music lies at the heart of this book. Hawkins explores the relationships that exist between music, spectatorship and aesthetics through a series of case studies of pop artists from the 1980s and 1990s. Madonna, Morrissey, Annie Lennox, the Pet Shop Boys and Prince represent the diversity of cultures, identities and sexualities that characterised the start of the MTV boom. Through the interpretation of aspects of the compositional design and musical structures of songs by these pop artists, Hawkins suggests ways in which stylistic and technical elements of the music relate to identity formation and its political motivations. Settling the Pop Score examines the role of irony and empathy, the question of gender, race and sexuality, and the relevance of textual analysis to the study of popular music. Interpreting pop music within the framework of musicology, Hawkins helps us to understand the pleasure so many people derive from these songs.

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Routledge

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135154909X

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Entanglement

By: Stan Mason

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Entanglement

By: Stan Mason

I'm a film scriptwriter in Hollywood, with a partner called Ellie who's eight months pregnant and a film director, Harry Badella, who’s rude, irascible and always applying pressure on actors and writers to get the best out of them,. However I am beleaguered by a quest I had put off for a long time. Some fifty years ago, I was evacuated to Cornwall during World War Two and fostered by a couple called the Laitys. They had a son, Patrick, and for years I wanted to go back to meet him but there was never a suitable time. Suddenly, I decided to take the bull by the horns and fly to England only to discover that Patrick had died many years earlier, Then, by accident, I learned that he was still alive and there were reasons why he wanted people to think that he was dead. I began to undertake some research which proved to have many ramifications. After delving deeply into Patrick’s past, I became the target for three attempts on my life while dead bodies seem to accumulate around me, each one appearing to be an accidental death. I found myself in the company of many people who professed to have known my foster brother and then the situation accelerated to a higher level. I discovered that papers from a Roger Blake, a well-respected scientist, related to the Star Wars programme... by which nations are able to park nuclear missiles in outer space to protect themselves from attack, I soon learned that everyone was searching for Blake’s papers and I embarked on a smuggling escapade to find Patrick in a whirlpool of intrigue with many twists and turns before coming across a woman with whom I fell in love. Following that, there were some nightmare situations, such as the visit from a man with an iron hand who threatened my life, and my body hanging over Hell’s Mouth, where many people go to commit suicide...

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Andrews UK Limited

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1783335378

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9781783335374

Immersion Bible Studies: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

By: Stan Purdum

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Immersion Bible Studies: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

By: Stan Purdum

Journey inside the pages of Scripture to meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ. Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation—the Common English Bible—stands firmly on Scripture and helps readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they’ll be able to discover God’s revelation through readings and reflections.

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Abingdon Press

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1426758820

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9781426758829

The Cherokees and Their Chiefs

In the Wake of Empire

By: Stan Hoig

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The Cherokees and Their Chiefs

In the Wake of Empire

By: Stan Hoig

In this newly researched and synthesized history of the Cherokees, Hoig traces the displacement of the tribe and the Trail of Tears, the great trauma of the Civil War, the destruction of tribal autonomy, and the Cherokee people's phoenix-like rise in political and social stature during the twentieth century.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1557285284

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9781557285287

The Sand Creek Massacre

By: Stan Hoig

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The Sand Creek Massacre

By: Stan Hoig

Sometimes called "The Chivington Massacre" by those who would emphasize his responsibility for the attack and "The Battle of Sand Creek" by those who would imply that it was not a massacre, this event has become one of our nation’s most controversial Indian conflicts. The subject of army and Congressional investigations and inquiries, a matter of vigorous newspaper debates, the object of much oratory and writing biased in both directions, the Sand Creek Massacre very likely will never be completely and satisfactorily resolved. This account of the massacre investigates the historical events leading to the battle, tracing the growth of the Indian-white conflict in Colorado Territory. The author has shown the way in which the discontent stemming from the treaty of Fort Wise, the depredations committed by the Cheyennes and Arapahoes prior to the massacre, and the desire of some of the commanding officers for a bloody victory against the Indians laid the groundwork for the battle at Sand Creek.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806187123

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9780806187129

The Buzzards Are Circling

But God's Not Finished with Me Yet

By: Stan Toler

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The Buzzards Are Circling

But God's Not Finished with Me Yet

By: Stan Toler

“I have never read any of Stan’s books without being able to say, ‘I read Toler today for my daily faith lift.’” —Dr. Alton Loveless, former president/CEO of Randall House Publications Sometimes life takes a swing at you when you’re already down. Maybe you lose a loved one unexpectedly. Or your career takes a turn you neither expected nor wanted. Or you find yourself stuck in the slumps, feeling blue without knowing why. For those days that seem as though it’s you against the world, bestselling author Stan Toler presents you with a playbook for staying in the game. During difficult moments, this book will help you press on to victory as you learn to… conquer the challenges life throws your way overcome spiritual setbacks that may be hindering your growth strengthen your confidence that God will carry you through your tough times Let Stan share some biblical wisdom and Christlike encouragement with you as he offers gentle reminders that even when the buzzards are circling, God isn’t finished with you yet!

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Harvest House Publishers

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0736979921

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9780736979924

Charleston

By: Stan Bumgardner

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Charleston

By: Stan Bumgardner

Take a trip back in time and see how downtown Charleston, West Virginia, looked nearly 100 years ago. This new book is the most complete collection of historic Charleston postcards ever published. The images illustrate how Charleston grew from a small town to become the state capital and a thriving commercial center, and each postcard offers a nostalgic look back at the 20th century. Charlestonians will fondly recall many of the buildings that no longer exist, such as the old public library, Ruffner Hotel, and Charleston National Bank. Likewise, postcards of Capitol Street will evoke memories of once-bustling shops, like Diamond Department Store, McCrory's Five and Dime, and S. Spencer Moore. These postcards freeze moments in time, taking readers on a stroll through downtown Charleston in the early 1900s. Take a trip back in time and see how downtown Charleston, West Virginia, looked nearly 100 years ago. This new book is the most complete collection of historic Charleston postcards ever published. The images illustrate how Charleston grew from a small town to become the state capital and a thriving commercial center, and each postcard offers a nostalgic look back at the 20th century. Charlestonians will fondly recall many of the buildings that no longer exist, such as the old public library, Ruffner Hotel, and Charleston National Bank. Likewise, postcards of Capitol Street will evoke memories of once-bustling shops, like Diamond Department Store, McCrory's Five and Dime, and S. Spencer Moore. These postcards freeze moments in time, taking readers on a stroll through downtown Charleston in the early 1900s.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738542652

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9780738542652

College Sports Traditions

Picking Up Butch, Silent Night, and Hundreds of Others

By: Stan Beck,Jack Wilkinson

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College Sports Traditions

Picking Up Butch, Silent Night, and Hundreds of Others

By: Stan Beck,Jack Wilkinson

Every year since 1961, football and basketball players at Middlebury College in Vermont pick up their wheelchair-bound fan, Butch, and bring him to the stadium sidelines to watch their games. At John Brown University, the volleyball team distributes candy to fans before each match. For years, fans attending a University of Maryland football game rubbed the bronze statue of their terrapin mascot, Testudo. Traditions like these are visible statements of school loyalty, and they are part of why college sports are unforgettable. College Sports Traditions: Picking Up Butch, Silent Night, and Hundreds of Others details not only the well-known traditions of major universities, but also the obscure customs of smaller schools. Approximately 1,200 traditions are captured, covering almost every college sport. It depicts such traditions as The Ohio State University’s “Script Ohio,” University of Kansas’s “Waving the Wheat,” Linfield College’s “End Zone Couches,” and even a list of traditions that involve streaking. The wide variety of traditions covered in this book are grouped thematically, including: Before the game During the game After a score After the game Mascot traditions Preseason traditions Traditions probably not university sanctioned Rivalries Yells, cheers, and chants From the crazy and eccentric to the touching and meaningful, these traditions connect fans and athletes across generations. The first of its kind, this comprehensive volume encompasses hundreds of universities and colleges throughout the U.S. Featuring 75 photos that bring many of these events to life, College Sports Traditions will be an entertaining read for every sports fan.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810891212

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9780810891210

Hospitality Experience

By: Frans Melissen,Jean-Pièrre van der Rest,Stan Josephi,Rob Blomme

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Hospitality Experience

By: Frans Melissen,Jean-Pièrre van der Rest,Stan Josephi,Rob Blomme

Hospitality Experience offers students an exciting introduction to key aspects of hospitality management. The authors provide a refreshing focus on how hospitality experiences can be created and managed successfully. With a comprehensive overview of the hospitality industry, the textbook familiarizes students with the basics of hospitality management and offers analysis as well as cases and practical examples. Designed primarily for entry-level students at all levels, the book will also be of interest to professionals working in the business.

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Routledge

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1000038157

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9781000038156

Diary of a Restaurateur

My Journey Through the Restaurant Mine Fields

By: Stan Bader

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Diary of a Restaurateur

My Journey Through the Restaurant Mine Fields

By: Stan Bader

This book is an attempt to discredit the notion that independent restaurants can't compete with Chains. It takes planning, ingenuity and dedication. Stan's story is how he started out with limited knowledge and capital to become one of the more successful operators in his area.

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0595368999

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A History of Smuggling in Florida

Rumrunners and Cocaine Cowboys

By: Stan Zimmerman

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A History of Smuggling in Florida

Rumrunners and Cocaine Cowboys

By: Stan Zimmerman

Why Florida has been a smuggler’s paradise for centuries—and how traffic in everything from weapons to exotic flowers has shaped the state’s history. Amateur smugglers may sneak a box of Cuban cigars into the U.S. here and there—but in the big picture, untaxed and untraced commerce, aka contraband, is a trillion-dollar-per-year global business. New technologies to discover and curb smuggling are met by equally well-equipped perpetrators, determined to stay below the radar. With its long coastline, hundreds of remote landing strips, and airports clogged with sun-seeking tourists, Florida is a superhighway of smuggling. It is easy to move illegal goods like weapons, drugs, slaves, exotic birds and flowers, all while avoiding the best efforts of U.S. and international customs authorities. Who does this smuggling? Well one Florida governor and the wife of another, for starters. Everyone from hardscrabble commercial fishermen, Spanish explorers, Mafia mobsters, crew chiefs for fruit pickers, respected attorneys—and even one Florida governor and the wife of another. This fascinating history covers the role of smuggling in Florida history, including its discovery and settlement, the Seminole Wars, and the Civil War. With stories of land booms, money laundering, drug runners, and more, this is a book that leaves no stone unturned—or suitcase unopened

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Arcadia Publishing

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161423356X

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9781614233565

The Solar Murder

By: Stan Daneman

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The Solar Murder

By: Stan Daneman

Greg Winters has never lost a murder case on behalf of his clients. Even for the most respected lawyer in California this is an impressive record. After his most recent success it is now time for Greg to retire. To retire to his cabin where his late wife rests in peace. The drowning of Maxi Starr and the arrest of her multi millionaire husband put paid to Greg’s retirement plans. Paxton and Maxi Starr had a public argument in front of their friends. What was said between them was blanketed out by the sliding doors onto the patio. Several hours later Maxi drowned in her bathtub. Was it murder or just a tragic accident after Maxi had too much to drink that night? Had Paxton planned for the housekeeper to be away at the time that his wife died? In defending his client Greg Winters uncovers some unexpected pieces of information – how will this affect his planning for the trial? Why was Greg so interested in finding the shawl that Maxi wore on the night that she died? Why did Maxi drink so much that particular night? And what did ‘KIND I DENVER, PLEASE PLEASE!’ mean? Why did Greg develop such an interest in renewable energy? How was Elizabeth involved in The Solar Murder?

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The Endless Bookcase Ltd

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1908941367

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9781908941367

Ethical Justice

Applied Issues for Criminal Justice Students and Professionals

By: Brent E. Turvey,Stan Crowder

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Ethical Justice

Applied Issues for Criminal Justice Students and Professionals

By: Brent E. Turvey,Stan Crowder

This textbook was developed from an idiom shared by the authors and contributors alike: ethics and ethical challenges are generally black and white - not gray. They are akin to the pregnant woman or the gunshot victim; one cannot be a little pregnant or a little shot. Consequently, professional conduct is either ethical or it is not. Unafraid to be the harbingers, Turvey and Crowder set forth the parameters of key ethical issues across the five pillars of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, corrections, courts, forensic science, and academia. It demonstrates how each pillar is dependent upon its professional membership, and also upon the supporting efforts of the other pillars - with respect to both character and culture.With contributions from case-working experts across the CJ spectrum, this text reveals hard-earned insights into issues that are often absent from textbooks born out of just theory and research. Part 1 examines ethic issues in academia, with chapters on ethics for CJ students, CJ educators, and ethics in CJ research. Part 2 examines ethical issues in law enforcement, with separate chapters on law enforcement administration and criminal investigations. Part 3 examines ethical issues in the forensic services, considering the separate roles of crime lab administration and evidence examination. Part 4 examines ethical issues in the courts, with chapters discussing the prosecution, the defense, and the judiciary. Part 5 examines ethical issues in corrections, separately considering corrections staff and treatment staff in a forensic setting. The text concludes with Part 6, which examines ethical issues in a broad professional sense with respect to professional organizations and whistleblowers.Ethical Justice: Applied Issues for Criminal Justice Students and Professionals is intended for use as a textbook at the college and university, by undergraduate students enrolled in a program related to any of the CJ professions. It is intended to guide them through the real-world issues that they will encounter in both the classroom and in the professional community. However, it can also serve as an important reference manual for the CJ professional that may work in a community that lacks ethical mentoring or leadership. - First of its kind overview of the five pillars of criminal justice: academia, law enforcement, forensic services, courts and corrections - Written by practicing criminal justice professionals, from across every pillar - Offers a realistic overview of ethical issues confronted by criminals justice students and professionals - Examines sensitive subjects often ignored in other criminal justice ethics texts - Numerous cases examples in each chapter to facilitate instruction and learning

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0124046460

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Avengers

The Vibranium Collection

By: Stan Lee,Roy Thomas,Jim Shooter,Roger Stern

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Avengers

The Vibranium Collection

By: Stan Lee,Roy Thomas,Jim Shooter,Roger Stern

Collects Avengers (1963) 1, 4, 16, 57-58, 164-166, 273-277; Giant-Size Avengers (1974) 2; Avengers (1998) 19-22, 65-70; New Avengers (2005) 1-6; Avengers (2012) 1-3.

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302479865

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In Search of Derrick Todd Lee

The Internet Social Movement that Made a Difference

By: Stan Weeber

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In Search of Derrick Todd Lee

The Internet Social Movement that Made a Difference

By: Stan Weeber

This book is about criminologist Maurice Godwin's Internet social movement that sprang to life during the Baton Rouge serial murder case. The movement was a response to the Task Force failing to find serial killer Derrick Todd Lee, as citizens in Baton Rouge, South Louisiana, and South Mississippi no longer wished to wait in fear. This is a story of citizen empowerment in a time of crisis. Both scholars and ordinary citizens will be inspired by the way the people in Baton Rouge helped themselves by putting pressure on investigators for improved results. Godwin's innovative Internet movement, involving geographic mapping and online discussions with Baton Rouge citizens, developed into a hub of information to expedite the finding and arrest of Lee. The author sociologically describes and analyzes the key players, the major controversies, and the internal dynamics of the movement that led to the arrest of the serial killer on May 27, 2003.

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University Press of America

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0761838422

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Jazz in Socialist Hà Nội

Improvisations between Worlds

By: Stan BH Tan-Tangbau,Lưu Quang Minh,Quyền Thiện Đắc

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Jazz in Socialist Hà Nội

Improvisations between Worlds

By: Stan BH Tan-Tangbau,Lưu Quang Minh,Quyền Thiện Đắc

Jazz in Socialist Hà Nội: Improvisations between Worlds examines the germination and growth of jazz under communist rule—perceived as the "music of the enemy" and "ideologically decadent"—in the Vietnamese capital of Hà Nội. After disappearing from the scene in 1954 following the end of the First Indochina War, jazz reemerged in the public sphere decades later at the end of the Cold War. Since then, Hà Nội has established itself as a vital and vibrant jazz center, complete with a full jazz program in the national conservatoire. Featuring interviews with principal players involved in cultivating the scene from past to present, this book presents the sociocultural encounters between musicians and the larger powers enmeshed in the broader political economy, detailing jazz’s journey to garner respect comparable to classical music as an art form possessing high artistic value. Ethnographical sketches explore how Vietnamese musicians learn and play jazz while sustaining and nurturing the scene, providing insight as to how jazz managed to grow in such an environment. Jazz in Socialist Hà Nội sheds light on those underlying caveats that allow Vietnamese jazz musicians to navigate the middle grounds between "worlds"—between music and politics—not as an act of resistance, but as realisation of artistic expression.

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Routledge

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1000555682

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The B-26 Goes to War

Army’s Torpedo Challenge

By: Stan Walsh

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The B-26 Goes to War

Army’s Torpedo Challenge

By: Stan Walsh

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar Chantilly, Virginia Two complete and separate design cycles chronicles our story – The B-26 Goes to War. War fever caused authorities to forego prototype testing – the B-26 went straight from drawing board to battle. The 22nd Bomb Group, with short 65 ft. wingspan B-26s entered combat in the Southwest Pacific. The Army’s Torpedo Challenge chronicles exploits in the realm of pure fantasy. Getting-it-right – Navy torpedoes on Army bombers – is intense, vivid and entertaining. Flying the “straight” uncovered deficiencies. A modified B-26B emerged with a 71 ft. wingspan. These were earmarked for combat in North Africa and Europe. For the Flak-Bait story see Appendix H. The ultramodern Martin B-26 prototype medium bomber first flown 25 November 1940 achieved a top speed of 315 mph, fastest of any U.S. bomber and narrowing the gap between its speed and that of existing Army pursuit planes. Innovations include: self-sealing gas tanks, armor plating and a full bomb load of two tons.

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AuthorHouse

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1546221654

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Interviews and Conversations with 20th-century Authors Writing in English

An Index

By: Stan A. Vrana

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Interviews and Conversations with 20th-century Authors Writing in English

An Index

By: Stan A. Vrana

To find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810815427

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X-Men Masterworks Vol. 1

By: Stan Lee

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X-Men Masterworks Vol. 1

By: Stan Lee

See the X-Men from the very beginning with the debut of Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Iceman and Marvel Girl, Professor X's teen team with a mission of peace and brotherhood for man and mutant, in their first battle with the Master of Magnetism, Magneto. Written by Stan "The Man" Lee and illustrated by Jack "King" Kirby, it's super-hero adventure at its very best! Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #1-10.

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Marvel Entertainment

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0785171444

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The Trail to Oregon

By: Stan Mirel

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The Trail to Oregon

By: Stan Mirel

When I started the Trail To Oregon, the research and thousands of facts and depressing incidents was almost overpowering. Getting into the wagons with them, fording the Rivers and walking barefoot with them was a struggle. They were sleeping in wagons laden with food and furniture, children and clothing, guns and forgotten belongings buried under blankets and animal feed. Their lives were fragile and the perils from nature and other men cost the lives of ten percent of all the travelers as they struggled from Missouri to Oregon. I wondered at first what kind of story I could extract from the bare facts, from the perilous threat the pilgrims presented to each other. But the courage of the men and women that walked across the states barefoot, that starved and bled and struggled, told me their stories as I searched their dark sunken eyes. They were possibly the bravest Americans very much like the men that fought alongside General Washington except the bravery and courage was shared by the women that shouldered most of the work. I was drawn into the struggle and felt the anguish when their children died, when a woman was accidentally shot. When mothers chewed leaves from the trees and fed the food to their husbands and children. Their tattered clothes hung like potato sacks on gaunt bodies long before Oregon was in sight as they clutched their rifles and bibles praying for the strength and endurance to survive and keep the children alive. Wooden crosses dotted the trail where weak, sick and unfortunate souls succumbed to sickness, accidental shootings, and the treacherous River crossings. The overland trail to Oregon was not for the meek or faint of heart, even the healthy and robust found prayer a necessity to bolster their strength for the months it took to reach Oregon. Come and share their courage, walk with us.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1453585613

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Baby You're a Rich Man

Suing the Beatles for Fun and Profit

By: Stan Soocher

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Baby You're a Rich Man

Suing the Beatles for Fun and Profit

By: Stan Soocher

How Allen Klein, Morris Levy, and Nixon's Justice Department battled to bring down the world's greatest band

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Brandeis University Press

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1611683807

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Box of Mustaches

The Darkly Funny, True Story of How Twin Brothers Survived Their Mother's Madness

By: Stan A. Evans

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Box of Mustaches

The Darkly Funny, True Story of How Twin Brothers Survived Their Mother's Madness

By: Stan A. Evans

Box of Mustaches is the powerful, true story of identical twin brothers and how they coped with their mother's descent into madness. At first, Stanley and Jimmy Evans thought their mother was normal, but they soon discovered that her twisted views and mood swings were a result of her schizophrenia. And the mental illness was making her more dangerous by the moment. Their journey took them from orphanages to the television studio of a televangelist to a front-yard shooting that would liberate them from their nightmare. The fabled Box of Mustaches they pined for was really a fake facial hair kit advertised in comic books, but also their metaphor for the absurdity of adult life thrust upon them at a young age. Interlaced with shocking drama and dark humor, Box of Mustaches is an absorbing tale of survival. It is also a satirical look at the cynical, sex-charged, American culture of the '70s.

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1469751712

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An Introduction to Social Psychology

Global Perspectives

By: James Alcock,Stan Sadava

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An Introduction to Social Psychology

Global Perspectives

By: James Alcock,Stan Sadava

Psychology recognises no borders. The relationships between people and the groups they form are determined by similar principles no matter where in the world they come from. This book has been written to introduce students from all countries and backgrounds to the exciting field of social psychology. Recognising the limitations that come from studying the subject through the lens of any one culture, James Alcock and Stan Sadava have crafted a truly international social psychology book for the modern era. Based on classic and cutting-edge scholarship from across the world, An Introduction to Social Psychology encourages mastery of the basics as well as critical thinking. Incorporating relevant insights from social neuroscience, evolutionary theory and positive psychology, it offers: Chapters on crowd behaviour and applied social psychology Discussion of new means of social interaction, including social media Relevant insights from social neuroscience, evolutionary theory and positive psychology A companion website features extensive additional resources for students and instructors

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SAGE

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1473907365

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9781473907362

Keeping God In The Small Stuff

By: Bruce Bickel,Stan Jantz

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Keeping God In The Small Stuff

By: Bruce Bickel,Stan Jantz

Bruce & Stan are passionate about helping people to meet, know and enjoy the living God. Now readers can learn to see God at work in their everyday lives with this collection of devotions for each day of the year. The authors' easy, conversational style and sense of humor make this daily devotional a must-have for contemporary Christians.

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1628364823

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God Can Do Anything but Fail

So Try Parasailing in a Windstorm

By: Stan Toler

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God Can Do Anything but Fail

So Try Parasailing in a Windstorm

By: Stan Toler

You are loved by the God who holds power over the impossible When it comes to learning firsthand lessons in trusting God, Stan Toler has been there, done that, and bought the T-shirt. So let him reassure you through clever quips, thought-provoking reflections, and moving personal stories that God will always come through for you. God Can Do Anything but Fail is here to help you live confidently in who God is, what He is capable of, and how deeply He cares for you. Coached by Stan’s gentle encouragement, you’ll learn to… carry your “God Can Do” attitude with you always, even in life’s hardest situations embrace and experience your heavenly Father’s compassion and forgiveness share God’s love with those who are walking with Him, walking away from Him, or walking near Him without even knowing who He is Get ready to be entertained, inspired, and enlightened. God Can Do Anything but Fail will lift your heart as you witness the awe-inspiring power of your Creator and remember the incredible love He has for you.

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Under the Hood

Fire Up and Fine-Tune Your Employee Culture

By: Stan Slap

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Under the Hood

Fire Up and Fine-Tune Your Employee Culture

By: Stan Slap

You can't sell it outside if you can't sell it inside. You want maximum business performance? Look under the hood and you’ll find your employee culture: it is the power that drives the enterprise engine. To harness that rumbling power you’ve got to solve the mystery of what an employee culture actually is, how it operates and how to move it forward. These are the keys that this book will put right in your hands. Renowned business culture expert Stan Slap knows the difference between understanding your employees and understanding your employee culture. The distinction isn’t semantics; it’s the key to whether your strategies will succeed or fail. This myth-busting book reveals why an employee culture is an independent organism with its own rules, beliefs, and motivations—and the power to make or break any management plan (and any manager right along with it). Slap shows you how to get whatever you want from your employee culture, whether it’s improved accountability, innovation, flexibility, resilience, energy, loyalty, or trust. Along the way he solves mysteries that have puzzled managers since the first Mesopotamian farmer hired some help, including: Why does an employee culture really resist change? What does it care about more than money? Why does it respond to leadership differently than to management? How does it talk to itself, and what does it mean when it won’t talk to you? Why are company values the most dangerous threat to gaining its trust? If you have a wonderful employee culture, this book will help you scale it. If you have a troubled employee culture, this book will help you fix it. If you have an employee culture under pressure, this book will help you ease it. If you have a new employee culture, this book will help you shape it. And if you are investing in a company, this book will help you protect your greatest purchasable asset. Under the Hood is informed by immaculate research, including surveys of more than 15,000 employees from companies the world over. It’s packed with original tactics that have driven performance for many organizations and countless managers. And it includes jaw-dropping inside stories of employee cultures from the likes of Samsung, Oracle, Progressive, CNN during wartime, Paul McCartney’s band, and the Super Bowl film crew. It’s all delivered in classic Stan Slap style: profound and provocative, heartfelt and often hysterical. This is not simply a management book; it is the business case for humanity. Management advice doesn’t get realer or more important than this.

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A Handbook for Doctoral Supervisors

By: Stan Taylor,Margaret Kiley,Robin Humphrey

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A Handbook for Doctoral Supervisors

By: Stan Taylor,Margaret Kiley,Robin Humphrey

Across the globe, doctoral education is in the throes of change. Diversification, regulation and proliferation are just a few of the developments that pose major challenges for those supervising doctoral candidates. The second edition of A Handbook for Doctoral Supervisors has been fully updated to assist doctoral supervi

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131555965X

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The Peace Chiefs of the Cheyennes

By: Stan Hoig

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The Peace Chiefs of the Cheyennes

By: Stan Hoig

A Plains tribe that subsisted on the buffalo, the Cheyennes depended for survival on the valor and skill of their braves in the hunt and in battle. The fiery spirit of the young warriors was balanced by the calm wisdom of the tribal headmen, the peace chiefs, who met yearly as the Council of the Forty-four. "A Cheyenne chief was required to be a man of peace, to be brave, and to be of generous heart," writes Stan Hoig. "Of these qualities the first was unconditionally the most important, for upon it rested the moral restraint required for the warlike Cheyenne Nation." As the Cheyennes began to feel the westward crush of white civilization in the nineteenth century, a great burden fell to the peace chiefs. Reconciliation with the whites was the tribe's only hope for survival, and the chiefs were the buffers between their own warriors and the United States military, who were out to "win the West." The chiefs found themselves struggling to maintain the integrity of their people-struggling against overwhelming military forces, against disease, against the debauchery brought by "firewater," and against the irreversible decline of their source of livelihood, the buffalo. They were trapped by history in a nearly impossible position. Their story is a heroic epic and, oftentimes, a tragedy. No single book has dealt as intensively as this one with the institution of the peace chiefs. The author has gleaned significant material from all available published sources and from contemporary newspapers. A generous selection of photographs and extensive quotations from ninteteenth-century observers add to the authenticity of the text. Following a brief analysis of the Sweet Medicine legend and its relation to the Council of the Forty-four, the more prominent nineteenth-century chiefs are treated individually in a lucid, felicitous style that will appeal to both students and lay readers of Indian history. As adopted Cheyenne chief Boyce D. Timmons says in his preface to this volume, "Great wisdom, intellect, and love are expressed by the remarkable Cheyenne chiefs, and if you enter their tipi with an open heart and mind, you might have some understanding of the great 'Circle of Life.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806122625

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1 and 2 Corinthians: Finding Your Unique Place in God's Plan

By: Bruce Bickel,Stan Jantz

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1 and 2 Corinthians: Finding Your Unique Place in God's Plan

By: Bruce Bickel,Stan Jantz

Combining the biblical content of a commentary with the life applications of a Bible study, bestselling authors Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz distill important Bible truths into user-friendly portions and communicate them with amazing clarity. This enlightening study highlights Paul's helpful responses to issues that faced the Corinthian church—and continue to challenge the church today: How can the church maintain unity? What is true spiritual leadership? How should believers deal with immorality? Bruce and Stan also guide readers through the apostolic teaching on such important topics as spiritual gifts, our future in heaven, and supernatural strength for difficult situations. The up-to-date style, thought-provoking discussion questions, and easy-to-follow format make this a perfect study for individual or group use.

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0736909389

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Seed of the Assagai

The Legacy of Shaka Zulu

By: Stan Brock

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Seed of the Assagai

The Legacy of Shaka Zulu

By: Stan Brock

It is the mid-1980s in South Africa. The white minority of this black nation is fighting--politically and physically--to maintain its leadership. Into this unstable environment comes Shaka II, the descendant of a feared nineteenth-century warrior and Zulu king of the same name. Like his ancestor, this twentieth-century militant and charismatic leader has assembled an army of ferocious, loyal fighters that embarks on a bloody campaign to topple white rule. Shaka's warriors began an uprising by slaughtering a prominent South African family. Yury Isakov, a KGB agent posing as a hydroelectric engineer, offers Shaka the Soviet Union's clandestine support for the uprising. Mark van Rooyan, son of the slaughtered family, vows to avenge his family's death. Ensues a battle against time between van Rooyan and his supporters against Shaka's warriors and an impending Soviet nuclear intervention. This story of a farmer and a few friends clashing head on with the fearsome power of primitive warriors and the threat of Soviet military might portrays a classic conflict between good and evil.

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1662442637

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Mornings With Madden

By: Stan Bunger,Peyton Manning

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Mornings With Madden

By: Stan Bunger,Peyton Manning

An intimate and freewheeling portrait of John Madden through the NFL legend's own words John Madden is synonymous with football. He was the television face and voice of the nation's most popular sport, the namesake of its best-selling sports video game, and the man with the highest career winning percentage of any NFL coach. Despite his international fame, there was a side of Madden known only to those who listened to morning radio broadcasts in the San Francisco Bay Area. That's where Madden grew up, lived, and died. It's where for decades he found joy in a daily chat with his hometown radio station: a chance to unwind, tell stories, and impart his own brand of wit and wisdom. In Mornings With Madden, Stan Bunger— the man most often on the other side of the mic— illuminates this larger-than-life figure, drawing upon memories of more than fifteen years of daily broadcasts, backed up by thousands of recordings of those conversations. Readers who adored Madden's football acumen and quirky personality on NFL broadcasts will get to know the father, husband, bad golfer, dog owner, lover of roadside diners, and philosopher whose personality dominated our radio chats. Featuring moving reflections alongside Madden's own words, this is a treasure trove of wry observations, self-deprecating humor, clear-eyed thinking about sports and society, and the "Maddenisms" that endeared the legendary coach to millions.

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1637276567

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Safe & Healthy Secondary Schools

Strategies to Build Relationships, Teach Respect and Deliver Meaningful Behavioral Support to Students

By: Susan Lamke,Denise Pratt,Stan Graeve

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Safe & Healthy Secondary Schools

Strategies to Build Relationships, Teach Respect and Deliver Meaningful Behavioral Support to Students

By: Susan Lamke,Denise Pratt,Stan Graeve

In this book, educators learn how teachers, administrators, and support staff can build a collaborative and cooperative learning environment where high school students receive the positive behavioral support they need to suceed. Included are strategies on how to provide adequate supervision, forge relationships with alienated and disconnected students (and their families), and empower students to deal with anger and frustration rationally rather than recklessly. Insights into how the teenage brain influences behavior, for better or worse, are also provided. Safe and Healthy Secondary Schools uses true-to-life stories to highlight how educators can expand their sphere of influence beyond individual classrooms to all areas of a school. Specific teaching techniques that stop and correct inappropreate behaviors on the spot are explained, as well as methods for building better relationships between educators and students.

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Boys Town Press

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1934490113

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9781934490112

Singlejack Solidarity

By: Stan Weir

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Singlejack Solidarity

By: Stan Weir

Written throughout Stan Weir's decades as a blue-collar worker and labour educator, 'Singlejack Solidarity' offers a rare look at modern life and social relations as seen from the factory, dockside and the shop floor.

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081664294X

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But for the Grace of God

One Man's Spiritual Walk from Self Destruction to Salvation

By: Stan Morse

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But for the Grace of God

One Man's Spiritual Walk from Self Destruction to Salvation

By: Stan Morse

Morse tells his own story of struggles with drug addiction, failed relationships, and failed business ventures, struggles he was able to resolve only after turning to God.

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1449065104

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