Steve Cook's Books

Code Complete

By: Steve McConnell

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Widely considered one of the best practical guides to programming, Steve McConnell’s original CODE COMPLETE has been helping developers write better software for more than a decade. Now this classic book has been fully updated and revised with leading-edge practices—and hundreds of new code samples—illustrating the art and science of software construction. Capturing the body of knowledge available from research, academia, and everyday commercial practice, McConnell synthesizes the most effective techniques and must-know principles into clear, pragmatic guidance. No matter what your experience level, development environment, or project size, this book will inform and stimulate your thinking—and help you build the highest quality code. Discover the timeless techniques and strategies that help you: Design for minimum complexity and maximum creativity Reap the benefits of collaborative development Apply defensive programming techniques to reduce and flush out errors Exploit opportunities to refactor—or evolve—code, and do it safely Use construction practices that are right-weight for your project Debug problems quickly and effectively Resolve critical construction issues early and correctly Build quality into the beginning, middle, and end of your project

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Pearson Education

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0735636974

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Better Conceiv'd Than Describ'd

The Life and Times of Captain James King (1750-84), Captain Cook's Friend and Colleague. Steve Ragnall

By: Steve Ragnall

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Better Conceiv'd Than Describ'd

The Life and Times of Captain James King (1750-84), Captain Cook's Friend and Colleague. Steve Ragnall

By: Steve Ragnall

‘Our feelings could be better conceiv’d than describ’d,’ wrote James King in February 1779 after unwrapping a bundle handed to him by a Hawaiian Priest and finding in it a human thigh, the thigh of his late commander, the renowned Captain James Cook.Better Conceiv’d than Describ’d is the first full biography of James King – the interesting, though tragically short-lived, Royal Navy Officer in the reign of George III. Captain James King’s adventurous life saw him lay claim to Alaska in the name of George III, fight as a frigate captain in the American War of Independence and test the marine chronometer that revolutionised navigation.Starting in the small town of Clitheroe (in Lancashire), and taking us to the edges of the then known world on a great voyage of discovery, this book shows the development of James King not only as a sailor but also as an astronomer sponsored by the Board of Longitude, while also examining the death of Captain Cook at the hands of the Hawaiians.With cameo appearances from Horatio Nelson, the infamous William Bligh, society artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, diarist Fanny Burney and statesman Edmund Burke, this is a ‘who’s who’ of Georgian society and shows the importance of patronage in the second half of the 18th century.Better Conceiv’d than Describ’d is a must read for anyone interested in Captain Cook, Georgian and maritime history

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1780883595

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9781780883595

More Than Miracles

The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

By: Steve de Shazer,Yvonne Dolan

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More Than Miracles

The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

By: Steve de Shazer,Yvonne Dolan

The latest developments in this groundbreaking therapy approach! More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a ground breaking, intellectually provocative book, revealing new advances in the widely used, evidence based Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) approach. The final work of world renowned family therapists and original developers of SFBT, the late Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg (who passed away shortly before the book’s release) this definitive resource provides the most up-to-date information available on this eminently practical, internationally acclaimed approach. New revelations about the impact of language in therapeutic change are presented precisely and clearly, illustrated with real life case examples that give readers a “hands-on” view of the newest technical refinements in the SF approach. Challenging questions about the applications of SFBT to complex problems in “difficult” settings are given thoughtful, detailed answers. The book’s unique design allows the reader to “listen in” on the lively discussions that took place as the authors watched therapy sessions. The solution-focused brief therapy approach is based upon researchers observing thousands of hours of psychotherapy sessions and studying which questions and responses were most effective in helping people develop solutions to their problems. More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is the most up-to-date, comprehensive review of this approach. This book discusses the latest developments in the fields of family therapy, brief therapy, and psychotherapy training and practice. A succinct overview orients the reader to the current state of SFBT, and provides three real life case transcripts that vividly illustrate the practical applications of SFBT techniques. The seminar format of More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy allows readers to: sit in on surprising psychotherapy sessions eavesdrop on the authors’ commentary about the sessions get a comprehensive overview on the current state of SFBT review and understand the major tenets of SFBT learn specific interventions, including the miracle question and the reasons for asking it understand treatment applicability read actual session transcripts understand the “miracle scale” get insight into the unique relationship between Wittgenstein’s philosophy and SFBT better understand SFBT and emotions examine misconceptions about SFBT and more More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is illuminating reading for psychotherapists, counselors, human services personnel, health care workers, and teachers.

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Routledge

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113686380X

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9781136863806

Reservations

The Pleasures and Perils of Travel

By: Steve Burgess

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Reservations

The Pleasures and Perils of Travel

By: Steve Burgess

A personal investigation into the real price of our holidays. Travel was once a marker of sophistication. Now the tourist is just as likely to be viewed as one locust in an annihilating swarm. Tourists face tough questions: When does economic opportunity become exploitation? How do we justify the use of climate-changing jet fuel? And can we be sure our tourist dollars aren’t propping up corrupt and brutal regimes? Now, as the world returns to travel, Steve Burgess asks: Is satisfying our own wanderlust worth the trouble it causes everyone else? Or is the tourist guilty of the charges—from voyeurism to desecration—levelled against them by everyone from environmentalists to exhausted locals to superior-feeling fellow tourists who have traded in the tour bus for “authentic experiences”? In this smart and sharply funny interrogation of our right to roam, Burgess looks into the traveller’s soul, sharing the stories of some of his most personally-significant travels, from Rome to Tana Toraja, and looking to studies and experts around the world for insight into why we travel and how we could do it better. And throughout, he tells the story of a month in Japan—his first trip outside North America—and the whirlwind cross-cultural romance that brought him there, and took him on a journey around the country in search of wonder and maybe even love.

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Douglas & McIntyre

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1771624027

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9781771624022

Mary Wickes

I Know I've Seen That Face Before

By: Steve Taravella

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Mary Wickes

I Know I've Seen That Face Before

By: Steve Taravella

Moviegoers know her as the housekeeper in White Christmas, the nurse in Now, Voyager, and the crotchety choir director in Sister Act. This book, filled with never-published behind-the-scenes stories from Broadway and Hollywood, chronicles the life of a complicated woman who brought an assortment of unforgettable nurses, nuns, and housekeepers to life on screen and stage. Wickes (1910–1995) was part of some of the most significant moments in film, television, theatre, and radio history. On that frightening night in 1938 when Orson Welles recorded his earth-shattering “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast, Wickes was waiting on another soundstage for him for a rehearsal of Danton's Death, oblivious to the havoc taking place outside. When silent film star Gloria Swanson decided to host a live talk show on this new thing called television, Wickes was one of her first guests. When Lucille Ball made one of her first TV appearances, Wickes appeared with her—and became Lucy's closest friend for more than thirty years. Wickes was the original Mary Poppins, long before an umbrella carried Julie Andrews across the rooftops of London. And when Disney began creating 101 Dalmatians, Wickes was asked to pose for animators trying to capture the evil of Cruella De Vil. The pinched-face actress who cracked wise by day became a confidante to some of the day's biggest stars by night, including Bette Davis and Doris Day. Bolstered by interviews with almost three hundred people, and by private correspondence from Ball, Davis, Day, and others, Mary Wickes: I Know I've Seen That Face Before includes scores of never-before-shared anecdotes about Hollywood and Broadway. In the process, it introduces readers to a complex woman who sustained a remarkable career for sixty years.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1628469684

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9781628469684

The Spanish Table

Traditional Recipes and Wine Pairings from Spain and Portugal

By: Steve Winston

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The Spanish Table

Traditional Recipes and Wine Pairings from Spain and Portugal

By: Steve Winston

IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUESTS of his patrons, Steve Winson has created a cookbook full of tasty recipes for those specialty cooking utensils unique to Spain and Portugal-paella pans, cazuelas, cataplanas, and ollas. In a cheery and informative way, he provides the history and culture of the pans and how to use them. He also offers an excellent section on Iberian wines and ideas for hosting fun tasting parties. So, when in the mood for something a bit exotic, this book makes it easy for home cooks to try their hand at a traditional seafood paella, or Clams Medeira, or Black Olive-Fig Tapenade served with a fine Pedro Ximenex sherry. It's a trip to the Old Country without leaving the kitchen.

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Gibbs Smith

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1423608186

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Wild Vegetarian Cookbook

By: Steve Brill

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Wild Vegetarian Cookbook

By: Steve Brill

In his first book, Steve Brill demonstrated how to forage safely for these edible wild plants. Now, he breaks new ground by presenting more than 500 comprehensive recipes for transforming these natural foods into delicious vegetarian meals.

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Harvard Common Press

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1558322140

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9781558322141

The Big 50: New York Rangers

The Men and Moments that Made the New York Rangers

By: Steve Zipay,Pete Stemkowski

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The Big 50: New York Rangers

The Men and Moments that Made the New York Rangers

By: Steve Zipay,Pete Stemkowski

The Big 50: New York Rangers is a lively, comprehensive look at the 50 men and moments that made the Rangers the Rangers. Experienced sportswriter Steve Zipay recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. This collection brilliantly brings to life the team's remarkable story, from its Original Six roots to stars like Mark Messier and Henrik Lundqvist, to the team's unforgettable 1994 Stanley Cup win.

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Triumph Books

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1641253460

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9781641253468

Kiss Me in the Kitchen

Ministering as a Priest at the Altar of the Kitchen

By: Dr. Steve Ogan

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Kiss Me in the Kitchen

Ministering as a Priest at the Altar of the Kitchen

By: Dr. Steve Ogan

Kisses and kitchens are more connected than most people can ever imagine. A kiss is an expression of love. It is an indication of intimacy, a show of affection. The kitchen is a place of cooking. It is a centre for the practical demonstration of a wifes love for her husband and a husbands love for his wife. Just as a kiss is ministered out of a heart of affection, so the ministry in the kitchen is rendered out of a heart of care and consideration. Kiss Me in the Kitchen is a unique book. It deals with the following: *The kitchen as an altar for the preservation of love and life *The relationship of kissing and the priesthood of the kitchen-place *How husbands and wives can kiss each other in the kitchen-place *How parents can kiss their children and teach them to minister in the kitchen *Kissing and the restoration of the biblical patterns of nutrition *Releasing the rainbow colours of the kitchen *Turning your spouse into a celebrity chef *The ministry of the watchman and intercession in the kitchen *How to kiss your spouse with love poems in the kitchen *The health benefits of kissing in the kitchen *Kissing for divine breakthrough in the kitchen The passion to cook a lovely meal is as powerful as the preparation to give a passionate kiss. As kissing is indispensable to lovers, so is the kitchen indispensible to families.

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1477226192

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9781477226193

Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget

By: Steve Cory

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Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget

By: Steve Cory

Everyone wants an outdoor kitchen, but most people think they can't afford one... this book will fix that The cost of a complete outdoor kitchen is typically a minimum of $25,000, and many people spend $70,000 or more This book shows how to build an outdoor counter that houses all of the appliances homeowners want for a reasonable price Covers both doing it yourself and hiring a professional to build it for you

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Fox Chapel Publishing

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160765430X

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9781607654308

Food in the Movies, 2d ed.

By: Steve Zimmerman

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Food in the Movies, 2d ed.

By: Steve Zimmerman

Although food has been part of motion pictures since the silent era, for the most part it has been treated with about as much respect as movie extras: it's always been there on the screen but seldom noticed. For the most part filmmakers have settled on three basic ways to treat food: as a prop in which the food is usually obscured from sight or ignored by the actors; as a transition device to compress time and help advance the plot; as a symbol or metaphor, or in some other meaningful way, to make a dramatic point or to reveal an aspect of an actor's character, mood or thought process. This hugely expanded and revised edition details 400 food scenes, in addition to the 400 films reviewed for the first edition, and an introduction tracing the technical, artistic and cultural forces that contributed to the emergence of food films as a new genre--originated by such films as Tampopo, Babette's Feast and more recently by films like Mostly Martha, No Reservations and Ratatouille. A filmography is included as an appendix.

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McFarland

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0786455691

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9780786455690

Northern California Drag Racing

By: Steve Reyes

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Northern California Drag Racing

By: Steve Reyes

Organized drag racing began in Northern California in 1949 thanks to World War II veterans with a need for speed. Towns like Redding, Lodi, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Fremont would host their own drag events featuring homebuilt jalopies. Anyone with a driver's license and a paid entry fee could participate, and as the cars got more sophisticated and faster, more and more spectators came to watch the local speed demons. By the 1960s, a metamorphosis began with the introduction of the slingshot-style dragsters. For the next 12 years, the slingshot dragster was the king of the quarter mile, and it made stars of Gary Ormsby, Frank Bradley, Dennis Baca, and James Warren. Meanwhile, in 1965, a funny new race car challenged The King as it gained popularity in Northern California. Leading this funny car charge was a Pennsylvania transplant named Russell James Liberman. However, the golden years of Northern California drag racing came to an end in the mid-1970s. Today, only 5 out of 17 drag strips are still open. Photographer Steve Reyes journeyed into the world of Northern California drag racing in 1963 as a 15-year-old kid. Upon seeing an advertisement from the Oakland Tribune that read, Come see the nitro powered 200mph slingshot dragsters, Reyes and his father made the 23-mile trek to the Fremont drag strip. With the noise of high-powered engines filling the air, Reyes was hooked and made it his duty to capture this one-of-a-kind world on film.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467108170

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9781467108171

The Abyss

By: Steve Vance

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The Abyss

By: Steve Vance

ABANDON HOPE, ALL YE WHO ENTER YORK HOUSE It was such a lively old house, elegant and airy, but it had one minor flaw. The people who checked in, never checked out-alive. Undaunted by rumors of evil, Cathy Lockwood walked right into the festering heart of the crumbling mansion, determined to find her brother. She was sure he was alive-in some form-and she swore she'd rip York House apart, timber by timber, to find him. She thought nothing human or inhuman could scare her away-until she confronted the horrifying secret that waited for her in the dark, fetid basement. The she could scream to high heaven, but only hell would hear her.

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iUniverse

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059514621X

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9780595146215

Journey to Rhyolite

By: Steve Bartholomew

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Journey to Rhyolite

By: Steve Bartholomew

Nathaniel had good reason to make the journey to Rhyolite, fastest-growing boom town in the West. Here he hoped to find what was taken from him. The snallygaster, subject of an old legend from the back hills of Maryland, stole away Annabel, the love of his life. Now he was in Rhyolite to make his fortune and find Annabelle.

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NorlightsPress

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1935254057

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Eating Vegetarian

A Healthy Cookbook for Beginners

By: Alissa Bilden Warham,Steve Warham

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Eating Vegetarian

A Healthy Cookbook for Beginners

By: Alissa Bilden Warham,Steve Warham

An introduction to vegetarian cooking your whole family will savor Becoming a vegetarian just got easier and tastier. Eating Vegetarian features 75 meat-free recipes to get you going–plus tips on how to successfully make the switch, nutritional guidance, and more. Specifically designed for beginners, this vegetarian cookbook will help you on your road toward a healthy vegetarian diet full of plant-based meals. Feast on dishes that range from simple snacks to hearty mains. Along with meat-free makeovers of some of your favorites like sushi and pasta Bolognese, you'll find kitchen tool considerations, tips for healthy ingredient swaps, and recommendations for picky eaters. This vegetarian cookbook includes: A complete resource—This information-packed vegetarian cookbook includes recipe labels, substitution tips, time-saving cooking strategies, meal suggestions, and other helpful tidbits. Lasting health—An overview of wellness benefits will help get everyone excited about sitting down to a veggie-powered meal. Nutritional know-how—Use a complete list of dietary pointers to make sure you're getting all the proper nutrients from the recipes in this vegetarian cookbook. In the world of vegetarian cookbooks, Eating Vegetarian stands out because of its easy and delicious recipes.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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164611647X

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Bytes and Backbeats

Repurposing Music in the Digital Age

By: Steve Savage

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Bytes and Backbeats

Repurposing Music in the Digital Age

By: Steve Savage

From Attali's "cold social silence" to Baudrillard's hallucinatory reality, reproduced music has long been the target of critical attack. In Bytes and Backbeats, however, Steve Savage deploys an innovative combination of designed recording projects, ethnographic studies of contemporary music practice, and critical analysis to challenge many of these traditional attitudes about the creation and reception of music. Savage adopts the notion of "repurposing" as central to understanding how every aspect of musical activity, from creation to reception, has been transformed, arguing that the tension within production between a naturalizing "art" and a self-conscious "artifice" reflects and feeds into our evolving notions of creativity, authenticity, and community. At the core of the book are three original audio projects, drawing from rock & roll, jazz, and traditional African music, through which Savage is able to target areas of contemporary practice that are particularly significant in the cultural evolution of the musical experience. Each audio project includes a studio study providing context for the social and cultural analysis that follows. This work stems from Savage's experience as a professional recording engineer and record producer.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472901184

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9780472901180

Korval's Game

By: Sharon Lee,Steve Miller

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Korval's Game

By: Sharon Lee,Steve Miller

The Liaden Universe® series has enthralled thousands of readers, and now two of its most exciting space adventure novels are combined in one Omni-trade volume. Plan B: Val Con yos'Phelium is a fugitive. The heir of Clan Korval is wanted by the covert Liaden agency known as the Department of the Interior, whose rulers have declared unofficial war against the entire clan. With only his love, Miri Robertson, by his side, Val Con plans a desperate gamble by forming an alliance with Clan Erob on the planet where Miri was born. But Val Con's cousin, Shan yos'Galan, can't wait for help that may never arrive. With enemy agents closing in, he invokes Plan B¾setting in motion a series of events that will have dire consequences, not only for him and his life-mate, Priscilla Mendoza, but all of Liad... I Dare: On the run from the agents of the Department of the Interior, Val Con has been separated from Miri. Shan, Val Con's cousin, and Shan's life-mate Priscilla, continue to search for him, believing that he's the Clan's last hope for survival. But the DOI is attacking Clan Korval in a more subtle fashion. Pat Rin yos'Phelium¾Val's ne'er-do-well, nearly identical cousin, gambler and con artist-is offered control of the clan. The DOI believes they can manipulate him into serving their agenda. They're wrong . . . At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

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Baen Publishing Enterprises

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161824812X

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Astrosaurs 4 Book Set

Riddle of the Raptors; The Hatching Horror; The Seas of Doom; The Mind-Swap Menace

By: Steve Cole

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Astrosaurs 4 Book Set

Riddle of the Raptors; The Hatching Horror; The Seas of Doom; The Mind-Swap Menace

By: Steve Cole

Explore space with dynamic dinos in this set of four out-of-this-world adventures. It turns out that dinosaurs, despite their itty-bitty brains, were really pretty smart. They managed to escape the Earth in spaceships long before the meteors hit, and now travel among the stars of the Jurassic Quadrant, exploring new worlds, fighting evil, and keeping space safe. This eBook boxed set includes four stellar Astrosaur adventures: Riddle of the Raptors, The Hatching Horror, The Seas of Doom, and The Mind-Swap Menace.

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Simon and Schuster

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1442460903

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The Happy Burden of History

From Sovereign Impunity to Responsible Selfhood

By: Andrew S. Bergerson,K. Scott Baker,Clancy Martin,Steve Ostovich

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The Happy Burden of History

From Sovereign Impunity to Responsible Selfhood

By: Andrew S. Bergerson,K. Scott Baker,Clancy Martin,Steve Ostovich

Germans are often accused of failing to take responsibility for Nazi crimes, but what precisely should ordinary people do differently? Indeed, scholars have yet to outline viable alternatives for how any of us should respond to terror and genocide. And because of the way they compartmentalize everyday life, our discipline-bound analyses often disguise more than they illuminate. Written by a historian, literary critic, philosopher, and theologian, The Happy Burden of History takes an integrative approach to the problem of responsible selfhood. Exploring the lives and letters of ordinary and intellectual Germans who faced the ethical challenges of the Third Reich, it focuses on five typical tools for cultivating the modern self: myths, lies, non-conformity, irony, and modeling. The authors carefully dissect the ways in which ordinary and intellectual Germans excused their violent claims to mastery with a sense of ‘sovereign impunity.’ They then recuperate the same strategies of selfhood for our contemporary world, but in ways that are self-critical and humble. The book shows how viewing this problem from within everyday life can empower and encourage us to bear the burden of historical responsibility ‐ and be happy doing so.

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Walter de Gruyter

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3110246376

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The Flying Greek

An Immigrant Fighter Ace's Wwii Odyssey with the Raf, Usaaf, and French Resistance

By: Steve N. Pisanos

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The Flying Greek

An Immigrant Fighter Ace's Wwii Odyssey with the Raf, Usaaf, and French Resistance

By: Steve N. Pisanos

Steve N. Pisanos's The Flying Greek is both the classic tale of an immigrant's bond with America and an aerial adventure. When young Pisanos arrived in the U.S. in 1938, he worked, studied English, and learned to fly. He earned a private pilot's license in 1941, and soon after Germany invaded Greece, he volunteered for the embattled British Royal Air Force. He served with the 268 and 71 Eagle Squadrons. The 71 Eagle Squadron was one of three Eagle squadrons comprised of U.S. volunteers. In 1942, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen while in London, England. He was the first individual in American history to become a citizen while outside the U.S. border, and his becoming a citizen allowed him to be commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Forces. In riveting detail, Pisanos recounts his combat record, from fighter sweeps and bomber escort missions to dogfighting, flying the Spitfire, the P-47, and the P-51. While flying a P-47 named Miss Plainfield, he scored his first aerial victory on May 21, 1943. By January 1, 1944, he had become an ace. After his tenth confirmed kill, he crash-landed his P-51 in France and spent six months with the French Resistance, successfully evading capture. Because of his exposure to the French operations, the Air Force could not risk his capture again, so he returned to the U.S. and became a test pilot at Wright Field where he also attended the Air Force's test pilot school. Despite grave danger, Pisanos set aside his pride, fears, and misgivings to help achieve a greater good. The Flying Greek is an entertaining and remarkable journey that will interest historians and aviation enthusiasts.

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Potomac Books, Inc.

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159797322X

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It's All About the Guest

Exceeding Expectations in Business and in Life, the Davio's Way

By: Steve Difillippo

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It's All About the Guest

Exceeding Expectations in Business and in Life, the Davio's Way

By: Steve Difillippo

When’s the last time you picked up a business book that was so engaging you couldn’t put it down? Steve Difillippo was only 24 when he opened his first Davio’s restaurant. Since then, he’s wowed Julia Child with his pomodoro, overlooked some triple-X rated shenanigans at Table 7, taken on American Express, gotten himself into Time and Newsweek (for taking on American Express), cooked a rabbit for Stevie Ray Vaughn, inadvertently gotten a guest divorced, whipped up some tasty eats at the Super Bowl--and that’s just the beginning. The money hasn’t been bad, either: that first restaurant is now the hub of a rapidly growing $50 million restaurant brand group and a $10 million Davio’s brand food line. With guests constantly asking how he did it, Steve has written the ultimate guide to starting a restaurant, running a successful business, enjoying food, and living life. The 5.9 million restaurant workers who say they want to open their own restaurant will go nuts over this book, but so will anybody who loves food and the restaurant world--heck, anybody who wants to make money and have a blast doing it. As a special bonus, Steve includes twelve classic Davio’s recipes.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493001108

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Top 10 Sydney

By: Rachel Neustein,Steve Womersley

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Top 10 Sydney

By: Rachel Neustein,Steve Womersley

DK Eyewitness Top 10: Sydney will lead you straight to the very best attractions Sydney has to offer. Whether you’re looking to visit the spectacular Sydney Opera House, experience one of the city’s best restaurants, bars or clubs, or relax at one of the world renowned Sydney beaches; this travel guide is packed with essential information for every traveler, whatever your budget. Fully revised with dozens of Top 10 lists; including the Top 10 best sporting venues, the Top 10 greatest beaches and pools, the Top 10 most fashionable places to shop in Sydney, and the Top 10 best theatre and music venues in the city. The guide is filled with insider tips every traveler needs, including comprehensive reviews and recommendations of Sydney’s best hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, theatre, shopping, and day trips. Packed with over photographs, illustrations, detailed cutaways of Sydney’s greatest attractions to ensure you don’t miss a thing. Your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in Sydney.

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0756687160

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The Bean Book

100 Recipes for Cooking with All Kinds of Beans, from the Rancho Gordo Kitchen [A Cookbook]

By: Steve Sando

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The Bean Book

100 Recipes for Cooking with All Kinds of Beans, from the Rancho Gordo Kitchen [A Cookbook]

By: Steve Sando

From the founder of the acclaimed Rancho Gordo bean company, an authoritative guide to 50 bean varieties and how to cook with them, featuring 100 classic and modern recipes. “The Bean Book is the magnum opus from the KING of heirloom beans!”—Ted Allen, host of Food Network’s Chopped “An absolute must-have for anyone who believes that beans can be every bit as magical as a spoonful of caviar.”—Chef José Andrés Learn how easy it is to cook beans from scratch with the king of beans. Rancho Gordo beans, the legumes with a cult following and Bean Club waiting list more than 20,000 names long, brought attention to heirloom bean varieties through chefs like Thomas Keller and Marcella Hazan. Founder and owner Steve Sando, with twenty-five years’ experience in growing, sourcing, and cooking with beans, is the perfect home cook to present classic recipes as well as new combinations for all kinds of eaters. With more than 100 recipes, there are vegan and vegetarian dishes like Fennel, Potato, and White Bean Soup with Saffron and Pizza Beans as well as full-on meat-lovers’ meals like Napa Valley Cassoulet, Southwestern Chile con Carne, and Clay-Baked Pacific Cod Gratin with Onions and White Beans. The Bean Book includes instructions for cooking beans using multiple methods, then transforming those cooked beans into satisfying dips, soups, salads, mains, sides, and desserts. There is nobody better than the man behind Rancho Gordo to share recipes, tips, and historical background in a beautifully photographed, comprehensive collection, sure to be a classic.

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1984860003

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Why are Women More Religious Than Men?

By: Marta Trzebiatowska,Steve Bruce

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Why are Women More Religious Than Men?

By: Marta Trzebiatowska,Steve Bruce

A state-of-the-art review of social research on the question of why women are more religious than men for those interested in one of the largest differences between male and female behavior.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199608105

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheeses of the World

By: Jeanette Hurt,Steve Ehlers

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheeses of the World

By: Jeanette Hurt,Steve Ehlers

Any way you cut it, cheese has global appeal. Cheese is one of the most varied and flavorful foods in the world. Its unique appeal lies in its range of textures, aromas, flavors, means of production, and milk sources. With this guide, readers will discover everything they need to know about European and American cheeses, including the growth of artisan cheeses, how to shop for cheese, combining cheese with food and drink, cooking cheese, and making cheese. • Over the past two decades, the quality, availability and popularity of artisan cheeses has grown • Cheese consumption has increased from 11.3 to 31.2 pounds per person over the last 30 years • 1 to 3 of the supermarkets offer full-service cheese counters with up to 300 varieties

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Penguin

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1440636184

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Practical Cookery for the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery

By: David Foskett,Neil Rippington,Steve Thorpe,Patricia Paskins

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Practical Cookery for the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery

By: David Foskett,Neil Rippington,Steve Thorpe,Patricia Paskins

Tailored to the new Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery qualification, and covering every aspect of study and assessment, this textbook will ensure your students develop a sound understanding of the core knowledge and skills demanded by the new specification. - Prepares students for both the practical synoptic assignment and the external written exam with practice questions and highly illustrated step-by-step breakdowns of key techniques - Includes classic dishes as well as the latest methods used in real Michelin-starred kitchens - Fully up-to-date information on health and safety practice and nutritional data - Includes professional tips on preparation and presentation - Includes creative ways to vary dishes, including cheaper alternatives to more expensive ingredients

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Hodder Education

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151040130X

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Recipes from Historic California

A Restaurant Guide and Cookbook

By: Steve Bauer,Linda Bauer

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Recipes from Historic California

A Restaurant Guide and Cookbook

By: Steve Bauer,Linda Bauer

Linda and Steve Bauer guide readers through a culinary journey across California, detailing some of the most interesting histories and delicious recipes from California's landmark restaurants. Each of the restaurants visited reveals several signature dishes to be easily replicated at home. California's cuisine comes alive as the Bauers discover the state's most historic restaurants.

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Taylor Trade Publications

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1589794001

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The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.

Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance

By: Greg Koch,Steve Wagner,Randy Clemens

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The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.

Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance

By: Greg Koch,Steve Wagner,Randy Clemens

From the craft favorite brewery, a guide to making the best beer at home, with accompanying recipes and insider lore. Since its inception in 1996, Stone Brewing Co. has been the fastest growing brewery in the country. Beer lovers gravitate to its unique line-up, which includes favorites such as Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard Ale. This insider's guide focuses on the history of Stone Brewing Co., and shares homebrew recipes for many of its celebrated beers including Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, Stone Smoked Porter, and Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. In addition, it features recipes from the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens like Garlic, Cheddar, and Stone Ruination IPA Soup, BBQ Duck Tacos, and the legendary Arrogant Bastard Ale Onion Rings. With its behind-the-scenes look at one of the leaders of the craft beer scene, The Craft of Stone Brewing Co. will captivate and inspire legions of fans nationwide.

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1607740559

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All Secure

A Special Operations Soldier's Fight to Survive on the Battlefield and the Homefront

By: Tom Satterly,Steve Jackson

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All Secure

A Special Operations Soldier's Fight to Survive on the Battlefield and the Homefront

By: Tom Satterly,Steve Jackson

One of the most highly regarded special operations soldiers in American military history shares his war stories and personal battle with PTSD. As a senior non-commissioned officer of the most elite and secretive special operations unit in the U.S. military, Command Sergeant Major Tom Satterly fought some of this country's most fearsome enemies. Over the course of twenty years and thousands of missions, he's fought desperately for his life, rescued hostages, killed and captured terrorist leaders, and seen his friends maimed and killed around him. All Secure is in part Tom's journey into a world so dark and dangerous that most Americans can't contemplate its existence. It recounts what it is like to be on the front lines with one of America's most highly trained warriors. As action-packed as any fiction thriller, All Secure is an insider's view of "The Unit." Tom is a legend even among other Tier One special operators. Yet the enemy that cost him three marriages, and ruined his health physically and psychologically, existed in his brain. It nearly led him to kill himself in 2014; but for the lifeline thrown to him by an extraordinary woman it might have ended there. Instead, they took on Satterly's most important mission-saving the lives of his brothers and sisters in arms who are killing themselves at a rate of more than twenty a day. Told through Satterly's firsthand experiences, it also weaves in the reasons-the bloodshed, the deaths, the intense moments of sheer terror, the survivor's guilt, depression, and substance abuse-for his career-long battle against the most insidious enemy of all: Post Traumatic Stress. With the help of his wife, he learned that by admitting his weaknesses and faults he sets an example for other combat veterans struggling to come home.

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Center Street

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1546076565

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Practical Cookery for the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma, 3rd edition

By: David Foskett,Gary Farrelly,Ketharanathan Vasanthan,Neil Rippington,Ben Christopherson,Patricia Paskins,Steve Thorpe

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Practical Cookery for the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma, 3rd edition

By: David Foskett,Gary Farrelly,Ketharanathan Vasanthan,Neil Rippington,Ben Christopherson,Patricia Paskins,Steve Thorpe

Master culinary skills and prepare for assessment with the book which professional chefs have relied on for over 50 years to match the qualification and support their training and careers. With 460 recipes covering both classic dishes and the latest methods used in real, Michelin-starred kitchens, this book is structured exactly around the units and requirements of the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma (VRQ) to make perfecting culinary techniques, meeting the qualification requirements and preparing for assessments easier than ever before. - Break down key techniques with 50 step-by-step photo sequences - Hone your presentation skills with photos of each recipe - Test your understanding with questions at the end of each unit - Prepare for assignments, written tests and synoptic assessments with the new assessment section - Access professional demonstration videos with links throughout the book

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Hodder Education

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1471839621

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Talk with Your Mouth Full

The Hearty Boys Cookbook

By: Dan Smith,Steve McDonagh

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Talk with Your Mouth Full

The Hearty Boys Cookbook

By: Dan Smith,Steve McDonagh

Originally published: New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2007.

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Agate Publishing

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1572841230

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Dead Man Running

By: Steve Hamilton

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Dead Man Running

By: Steve Hamilton

Alex McKnight--hero of Steve Hamilton's bestselling, award-winning, and beloved private eye series--is back in a high-stakes, nail-biting thriller, facing the most dangerous enemy he's ever encountered. On the Mediterranean Sea, a vacationer logs on to the security-camera feed from his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Something about his living room seems not quite right--the room is bright, when he's certain he'd left the curtains closed. Rewinding through the feed, he sees an intruder. When he shifts to the bedroom camera, he sees the dead body. Martin T. Livermore is the key suspect in the abduction and murder of at least five women, but he's never been this sloppy before. When the FBI finally catches him in Scottsdale, he declares he'll only talk to one person: a retired police officer from Detroit, now a private investigator living in the tiny town of Paradise, Michigan. A man named Alex McKnight. Livermore means nothing to McKnight, but it soon becomes clear McKnight means something to Livermore...and that Livermore's capture was only the beginning of an elaborate, twisted plot with McKnight at the center. In a hunt that will take him across the country and to the edge of his limits, McKnight fights to stop a vicious killer before he can exact his ultimate revenge. And his grand finale will cut closer to home than he ever could have imagined.

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0399574468

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Baseball Maverick

How Sandy Alderson Revolutionized Baseball and Revived the Mets

By: Steve Kettmann

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Baseball Maverick

How Sandy Alderson Revolutionized Baseball and Revived the Mets

By: Steve Kettmann

“An intimate portrait of one of the shrewdest, most decorated men to ever occupy the GM chair . . . A really fun read” (Jonah Keri, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Up, Up, & Away). In 2010, the New York Mets were in trouble. One of baseball’s most valuable franchises, they had recently suffered an embarrassing September collapse and two bitter losing seasons. To whom did they turn? Sandy Alderson, a former marine who got his baseball start in Oakland, where he led a revolution in the sport. The A’s partnered with Apple in 1980, pioneering the use of statistical analysis in baseball, and became a powerhouse—winning the 1989 World Series. Granted unprecedented access to the working general manager over several seasons, bestselling author Steve Kettmann traces Alderson’s history and his revival of the Mets, despite a limited budget, through big trades that brought back high-profile prospects to the development of young aces including Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler, and Jacob deGrom. Baseball Maverick is a gripping, behind-the-scenes look at a Major League team and a fascinating exploration of what it means to be smart. A Publishers Weekly Top 10 Sports Book for Spring “A fascinating and fresh look at the resurgent team’s winning strategy. Whether you’re a diehard Mets fan like me or just a curious baseball fan in general, you’ll want to read Steve Kettmann’s new book because it’s a compelling human interest story and you will gain insight about how the game has changed.” —Forbes “Extremely well-written and unflaggingly interesting, [Baseball Maverick] will appeal to any baseball fan who wants insight into what GMs do and into how contemporary winning major league baseball teams are built.” —Spitball magazine “Outstanding.” —Dennis Eckersley, Hall of Fame pitcher “Revealing . . . [Alderson] gave serious access to Kettman, an astute reporter.” —George Vecsey, New York Times sports columnist and author of Baseball: A History of America’s Favorite Game

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Grove/Atlantic, Inc.

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0802192564

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Operations Management: Policy, Practice and Performance Improvement

By: Steve Brown,Kate Blackmon,Paul Cousins,Harvey Maylor

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Operations Management: Policy, Practice and Performance Improvement

By: Steve Brown,Kate Blackmon,Paul Cousins,Harvey Maylor

Operations Management: policy, practices, performance improvement' is the latest state-of-the-art approach to operations management. It provides new cutting edge input into operations management theory and practice that cannot be found in any other text. Discussing both strategic and tactical inputs it combines and balances service and manufacturing operations. * Cutting edge techniques accompanied by brand new case studies * Challenges standard approaches * Comprehensive coverage of strategic supply management * Critical sample questions to aid discussion * Reading lists and articles to support learning * Additional lecturer support material This outstanding author team is from the Operations Management Group at the University of Bath. Their expertise and knowledge is apparent in the text, and they bring to it their original research and experience in the field of operations management.

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Routledge

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1136375465

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Oceanic Birds of the World

A Photo Guide

By: Steve N. G. Howell,Kirk Zufelt

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Oceanic Birds of the World

A Photo Guide

By: Steve N. G. Howell,Kirk Zufelt

A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges—many species look similar and it can be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from a moving boat. The first field guide to the world's oceanic birds in more than two decades, this exciting and authoritative book draws on decades of firsthand experience on the open seas. It features clear text filled with original insights and new information and more than 2,200 carefully chosen color images that bring the ocean and its remarkable winged inhabitants to life. Never before have oceanic birds been presented in such an accessible and comprehensive way. The introduction discusses the many recent developments in seabird taxonomy, which are incorporated into the species accounts, and these accounts are arranged into groups that aid field identification. Each group and species complex has an introductory overview of its identification challenges, illustrated with clear comparative photos. The text describes flight manner, plumage variation related to age and molt, seasonal occurrence patterns, migration routes, and many other features. The result is an indispensable guide for exploring birding's last great frontier. A comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible guide to oceanic birds Covers more than 270 species Includes more than 2,200 color photos with concise captions noting key features Features careful species comparisons, overviews of the latest taxonomy, tips on how to observe and ID birds at sea, and much more

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Princeton University Press

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0691197016

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9780691197012

The Wild Vegan Cookbook

A Forager's Culinary Guide (in the Field Or in the Supermarket) to Preparing and Savoring Wild (and Not So Wild) Natural Foods

By: Steve Brill

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The Wild Vegan Cookbook

A Forager's Culinary Guide (in the Field Or in the Supermarket) to Preparing and Savoring Wild (and Not So Wild) Natural Foods

By: Steve Brill

No one knows wild fruits, vegetables, and herbs more intimately than Wildman Steve Brill. In this book (formerly published in hardcover as The Wild Vegetarian Cookbook) Brill describes how he forages year-round for local, organic foods in New York City; he knows every food that grows in the wild, when each is at its peak, and how to best prepare it. His 500 recipes (among them Baked Wild Ravioli, Ramp Vichyssoise, Early Spring Stir-Fry, and Wisteria-Lime Ice Cream) combine the inventive with the familiar for delicious vegan meals.

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1558327215

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