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Orpheus in Manhattan

William Schuman and the Shaping of America's Musical Life

By: Steve Swayne

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Orpheus in Manhattan

William Schuman and the Shaping of America's Musical Life

By: Steve Swayne

Orpheus in Manhattan is the first comprehensive biography of Schuman that draws heavily upon his writings and on other archival materials. Filled with new discoveries and revisions of the received historical narrative, Orpheus in Manhattan repositions Schuman as a major figure in America's musical life.

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Oxford University Press

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0199367841

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Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management

By: Helen Lingard,Steve Rowlinson

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Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management

By: Helen Lingard,Steve Rowlinson

With the increase in legislation and the drive for ever-greater efficiency and accountability, health and safety in construction is becoming an increasingly important subject. This book covers the essential issues that apply specifically to construction projects, including the nature and causes of occupational injury or illness, project organisation and OHS, OHS risk management, OHS legislation, the psychology of OHS, behavioural safety management, using IT to manage OHS, and OHS training. Numerous case studies illustrate important points and refer to current successful safety management techniques, giving practical guidance to the practitioner and putting the issues into context for the student. This book will be of specific interest to clients, project managers, specialist consultants, designers, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers.

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Routledge

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1135800952

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9781135800956

S.G.E.B. 2nd Edition

By: Steve J. Williams

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S.G.E.B. 2nd Edition

By: Steve J. Williams

The information age has begotten turmoil. It seems that the more information we have, the less peace the average person has. To many, as impression has developed that modern science has disproven the existence of the metaphysical realm, and doomed us to a sterile, pointless wandering in the widerness of minutiae. This couldn't be further from the truth! A reasonably skeptical look at modern philosophy, science, archeology and history point overwhelmingly in a single direction, and the truth that it points to is blissful and eternal.

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Lulu.com

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0557529611

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9780557529612

Telecommunications and the City

Electronic Spaces, Urban Places

By: Steve Graham,Simon Marvin

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Telecommunications and the City

Electronic Spaces, Urban Places

By: Steve Graham,Simon Marvin

The first critical and state-of-the-art review of the relations between telecommunications and all aspects of city development and management. Includes case studies from Europe, Japan and North America.

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Routledge

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1134813937

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9781134813933

Technologies of History

Visual Media and the Eccentricity of the Past

By: Steve F. Anderson

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Technologies of History

Visual Media and the Eccentricity of the Past

By: Steve F. Anderson

Captain Kirk fought Nazis. JFK's assassination is a videogame touchstone. And there's no history like "Drunk History.

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UPNE

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1611680085

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9781611680089

CyberSociety

Computer-Mediated Communication and Community

By: Steve Jones

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CyberSociety

Computer-Mediated Communication and Community

By: Steve Jones

The culture of computer and network- mediated communication is growing both in size and sophistication. Cyberspace is the new frontier where new worlds, meanings and values are developed. CyberSociety focuses on the construction, maintenance and mediation of community in electronic networks and computer-mediated communication. Leading scholars representing the range of disciplines involved in the study of cyberculture lay out the definitions, boundaries and approaches to the field, as they focus on the social relations that computer-mediated communication engenders.

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SAGE Publications

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1452253803

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9781452253800

EBOOK: Understanding Men and Health: Masculinities, Identity and Well-being

By: Steve Robertson

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EBOOK: Understanding Men and Health: Masculinities, Identity and Well-being

By: Steve Robertson

Though accessible in style, this book is not an easy read. Chapters brim with information and analysis. A lesser author could have written an entire book from the information Robertson squeezes into a single chapter. So insightful is his analysis that he leaves the mind racing with thoughts and ideas." Nursing Standard "Men's health texts are hard to find - delighted this text addresses issues like access to health services." Margaret McLoone, Sligo Institute of Technology, Ireland "Steve Robertson has written a valuable book that will serve as an excellent introduction to social science perspectives on the links between masculinities and men’s health … The book is clearly written and the coverage of existing literature is excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending it to all those wishing to extend their understanding of masculinities and health." Professor Lesley Doyal, Journal of Men's Health How do men understand ‘health’? What do men consider to be the role of health services in helping them stay well? What inhibits or facilitates men’s engagement with health services? Notions about men’s health are wide ranging and much is said about the role masculinity plays in creating health outcomes for men. Based on empirical research and data, this book provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the links between men, health policy, gender and masculinity. It also offers explicit guidance for practice for those working in the health field looking to better understand and improve men’s health. Importantly the book: Incorporates the views of disabled and gay men to highlight issues of diversity Draws out key implications for health promotion work with men Includes ‘key points for practice’ within each chapter The book uses interviews with men and health professionals, to explore the key aspects of men’s health and healthcare delivery. Although set within the UK context, it also has wider resonance as it considers how men conceptualize health, how this becomes embodied, the importance of relationships and emotions in men’s preventative health practices, and the socially contingent nature of men’s engagement with preventative health care services. Understanding Men and Health will be of particular interest to academics, students and researchers in nursing, health, sociology and gender studies as well as to pre- registration and post-registration health professionals with an interest in men and health.

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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033523500X

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9780335235001

Wiley Pathways Introduction to U.S. Health Care

The Structure of Management and Financing of the U.S. Health Care System

By: Dennis D. Pointer,Steve Williams,Stephen L. Isaacs,James R. Knickman

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Wiley Pathways Introduction to U.S. Health Care

The Structure of Management and Financing of the U.S. Health Care System

By: Dennis D. Pointer,Steve Williams,Stephen L. Isaacs,James R. Knickman

As the business side of the health care industry explodes to well over half a million jobs this year, students need to understand the U.S. health system, management concepts, and the topics that are driving its future. In a clutter-free format, with every day language, this text helps students comprehend how the health care system is organized, the basic business concepts that are specific to health care administration and management, and how the concepts apply to real world situations. With the help of numerous case studies, examples, clear explanations, and problems to solve, students will learn how the U.S. health services system is structured, managed, and financed.

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Wiley Global Education

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1118311493

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9781118311493

Pierced for Our Transgressions

Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution

By: Steve Jeffery,Michael Ovey,Andrew Sach

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Pierced for Our Transgressions

Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution

By: Steve Jeffery,Michael Ovey,Andrew Sach

The belief that Jesus died for us, suffering the wrath of his own Father in our place, has been the wellspring of hope for countless Christians through the ages. However, with an increasing number of theologians, church leaders, and even popular Christian books and magazines questioning this doctrine, which naysayers have described as a form of "cosmic child abuse," a fresh articulation and affirmation of penal substitution is needed. And Jeffery, Ovey, and Sach have responded here with clear exposition and analysis. They make the case not only that the doctrine is clearly taught in Scripture, but that it has an impeccable pedigree and a central place in Christian theology, and that its neglect has serious consequences. The authors also systematically analyze over twenty specific objections that have been brought against penal substitution and charitably but firmly offer a defining declaration of the doctrine of the cross for any concerned reader.

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Crossway

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1433542706

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9781433542701

Real Cities

Modernity, Space and the Phantasmagorias of City Life

By: Steve Pile

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Real Cities

Modernity, Space and the Phantasmagorias of City Life

By: Steve Pile

What is real about city life? Real Cities shows why it is necessary to take seriously the more imaginary, fantastic and emotional aspects of city life. Drawing inspiration from the work of Walter Benjamin, Sigmund Freud and Georg Simmel, Pile explores the dream-like and ghost-like experiences of the city. Such experiences are, he argues, best described as phantasmagorias. The phantasmagorias of city life, though commonplace, are far from self-evident and little understood. This book is a path-breaking exploration of urban phantasmagorias, grounded empirically in a series of unusual and exciting case studies. In this study, four substantial phantasmagorias are identified: dreams, magic, vampires and ghosts. The investigation of each phantasmagoria is developed using a wide variety of clear examples. Thus, voodoo in New York and New Orleans shows how ideas about magic are forged within cities. Meanwhile vampires reveal how specific fears about sex and death are expressed within, and circulate between, cities such as London and Singapore. Taken together, such examples build a unique picture of the diverse roles of the imaginary, fantastic and the emotional in modern city life. What is "real" about the city has radical consequences for how we think about improving city life, for all too often these are over-looked in utopian schemes for the city. Real Cities forcefully argues that an appreciation of urban phantasmagorias must be central to what is considered real about city life.

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SAGE Publications Limited

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076197041X

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9780761970415

A Case for Kindness

A New Look at the Teaching Ethic

By: Steve Broidy

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A Case for Kindness

A New Look at the Teaching Ethic

By: Steve Broidy

“Simple acts of kindness” are not so simple. Broidy argues both for the complexity of kindness in action, and for the value of an approach to teachers’ relationship with their students and other clients that is rooted in a “sensibility of kindness.” Broidy’s case for kindness begins by disentangling the concept of kindness from its many near relations. He traces the role of kindness and related concepts in both American educational history and in modern organizations promoting their versions of kindness. Broidy explores the ways we decide ethical questions, focusing on the complex of perceptions, emotions, dispositions, and priorities that form our ethical sensibilities. He argues that a sensibility oriented toward kindness is the best foundation for a teaching ethic; and shows how new and working teachers can develop and employ such a teaching ethic. Finally, he connects a kindness-oriented teaching ethic to the societal need to maintain and develop a long-term democratic ideal. Perfect for courses such as: Foundations, Philosophy of Education, Introduction to Education, Methods, Professional Ethics, Teacher Education

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Myers Education Press

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1975502035

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9781975502034

Making Better Business Decisions

Understanding and Improving Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

By: Steve W. Williams

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Making Better Business Decisions

Understanding and Improving Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

By: Steve W. Williams

This work breaks down critical thinking skills and creative problem solving techniques that can assist and help as decisions become more important and problems become more difficult in today's society and business environment.

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SAGE

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0761924221

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9780761924227

Sports and Safety Management

By: Steve Frosdick,Lynne Walley

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Sports and Safety Management

By: Steve Frosdick,Lynne Walley

Sport and Safety Management is a comprehensive and practical handbook for all involved with the safe management of sporting events. Disasters such as Hillsborough have concentrated managers' minds on public safety and crowd control at all major events. Sport and Safety Management provides necessary advice and guidance for all such managers. Contributions from leading academics and practitioners in the sports management field, bring together all the strands of research, best practice and advice for managing the safety of all sports stadia. Sport and Safety Management is ideal for practitioners, planners and all those studying or interested in the subject. Whilst focusing on the British experience, this book is an essential source of learning for the international world of public assembly facilities management. Steve Frosdick is a company director and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Bradford Management Centre. He is a Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management and an Associate Member of the Football Safety Officers' Association. Lynne Walley is an academic lawyer with interests in criminal law and juvenile offending. She is the Deputy Head of the Centre for Public Services Management and Research at Staffordshire University.

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Routledge

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113636434X

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9781136364341

Football Hooliganism

By: Steve Frosdick,Peter Marsh

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Football Hooliganism

By: Steve Frosdick,Peter Marsh

This book provides a highly readable introduction to the phenomenon of football hooliganism, ideal for students taking courses around this subject as well as those having a professional interest in the subject, such as the police and those responsible for stadium safety and management. For anybody else wanting to learn more about one of society's most intractable problems, this book is the place to start. Unlike other books on this subject it is not wedded to a single theoretical perspective but is concerned rather to provide a critical overview of football hooliganism, discussing the various approaches to the subject. Three fallacies provide themes which run through the book: the notion that football hooliganism is new; that it is a uniquely football problem; and that it is predominantly an English phenomenon. The book examines the history of football-related violence, the problems in defining the nature of football hooliganism, the data available on the extent of football hooliganism, provides a detailed review of the various theories about who hooligans are and why they behave as they do, and an analysis of policing and social policy in relation to tackling football hooliganism.

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113403878X

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9781134038787

The Presidents & Their Faith

From George Washington to Barack Obama

By: Darrin Grinder,Steve Shaw

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The Presidents & Their Faith

From George Washington to Barack Obama

By: Darrin Grinder,Steve Shaw

The old adage, "never discuss religion and politics," is roundly rejected in this incisive exploration of presidential history and religious faith. This newly updated 2016 edition of The Presidents & Their Faith is a fascinating and informative look at how all U.S. presidents exercised their personal faith, exerted presidential power, and led a religiously diverse nation. Has there ever been a stranger prayer than Truman's, offered upon America's successful development of the atom bomb: "We pray that He may guide us to use it in His ways and for His purposes"? At the nation's founding, Northeast Presbyterians demanded explicit mention of Jesus in the Constitution. George Washington refuted them, saying that religious piety "was a matter best left between an individual and his God; religious instruction was the responsibility of religious societies, not the civil state." What drove Washington to make that argument, and what if he had lost? Who wouldn't feel like the exasperated FDR when he said, "I can do almost everything in the 'Goldfish Bowl' of the President's life, but I'll be hanged if I can say my prayers in it. It bothers me to feel like something in the zoo being looked at by all the tourists in Washington when I go to church...No privacy in that kind of going to church, and by the time I have gotten into that pew and settled down with everybody looking at me, I don't feel like saying my prayers at all." But even more importantly, what's real, what's a show, and why does it matter when it comes to faith and politics? These questions and more are unpacked and examined, leading to a whole new understanding of how religion and politics interfaced through America's history, and how they will play out in our future. In this climate of religious and political tensions, The Presidents & Their Faith casts a civil, entertaining and insightful spotlight on the unique mix (and frequent mix-ups) of politics and religion in America.

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Elevate Publishing

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1943425779

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9781943425778

Investigating Classroom Discourse

By: Steve Walsh

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Investigating Classroom Discourse

By: Steve Walsh

Introducing language use and interaction as the basis of good teaching and learning, this invaluable book equips teachers and researchers with the tools to analyze classroom discourse and move towards more effective instruction. Presenting an overview of existing approaches to describing and analyzing classroom discourse, Steve Walsh identifies the principal characteristics of classroom language in the contexts of second language classrooms, primary and secondary classrooms, and higher education settings. A distinct feature of the book are the classroom recordings and reflective feedback interviews from a sample group of teachers that Walsh uses to put forward SETT (Self Evaluation of Teacher Talk) as a framework for examining discourse within the classroom. This framework is used to identify different modes of discourse, which are employed by teachers and students, to increase awareness of the importance of interaction, and to maximize learning opportunities. This book will appeal to applied linguists, teachers and researchers of TESOL, as well as practitioners on MEd or taught doctorate programmes.

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Routledge

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1134218990

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9781134218998

The Vitamin Cure for Heart Disease

How to Prevent and Treat Heart Disease Using Nutrition and Vitamin Supplementation

By: Hilary Roberts,Steve Hickey

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The Vitamin Cure for Heart Disease

How to Prevent and Treat Heart Disease Using Nutrition and Vitamin Supplementation

By: Hilary Roberts,Steve Hickey

How to Prevent and Treat Heart Disease Using Nutrition and Vitamin Supplementation. .

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Turner Publishing Company

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1591203260

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9781591203261

Splintering Urbanism

Networked Infrastructures, Technological Mobilities and the Urban Condition

By: Steve Graham,Simon Marvin

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Splintering Urbanism

Networked Infrastructures, Technological Mobilities and the Urban Condition

By: Steve Graham,Simon Marvin

Splintering Urbanism makes an international and interdisciplinary analysis of the complex interactions between infrastructure networks and urban spaces. It delivers a new and powerful way of understanding contemporary urban change, bringing together discussions about: *globalization and the city *technology and society *urban space and urban networks *infrastructure and the built environment *developed, developing and post-communist worlds. With a range of case studies, illustrations and boxed examples, from New York to Jakarta, Johannesberg to Manila and Sao Paolo to Melbourne, Splintering Urbanism demonstrates the latest social, urban and technological theories, which give us an understanding of our contemporary metropolis.

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Routledge

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113465698X

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9781134656981

The Basics of Communication

A Relational Perspective

By: Steve Duck,David T. McMahan

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The Basics of Communication

A Relational Perspective

By: Steve Duck,David T. McMahan

Can an understanding of communication concepts improve relationships with others? Conversely, how do our connections with others influence how converse with them? Written in a warm and lively style and packed with teaching tools, The Basics of Communication: A Relational Perspective offers a unique look at the inseparable connection between relationships and communication and highlights the roles that those interpersonal connections play in public speaking as well as in casual discussions. This groundbreaking text offers a hybrid approach of theory and application by introducing students to fundamental communication concepts and providing practical instruction on making effective formal presentations. The authors encourage students to employ critical thinking on key topics, to link communication theory to their own experiences, and to improve their communication skills in the process. Key Featuresáá Stresses the vital intersection of communication and relational contexts and how they interact and influence one another Offers a refreshing and original approach that engages students with lively, topical examples to challenge them and to enliven classroom discussion Provides up-to-date communication topics in a way that easily fits within a traditional course outline Integrates effective pedagogical tools throughout, addressing ethics, media links, and questions for students to discuss with friends, among others Devotes two chapters to the use of media and relational technology such as cell phones, iPods, Blackberries, MySpace, and Facebook in daily communicationsááAncillariesáá Includes an InstructorÆs Resource on CD-ROM that features PowerPoint slides, a test bank, suggestions for course projects and activities, Internet resources, and more. (Contact Customer Care at 1-800-818-7243 to request a copy.) The robust online Student Study Site (www.sagepub.com/bocstudy) includes e-flashcards, video and audio clips, SAGE journal articles, links to a Facebook page for the text, and other interactive resources. Intended Audienceáá Designed as a core textbook for undergraduate students of communication studies, this book is also an excellent resource for business studentsùor others who are interested in learning more about the pervasive role of communication concepts in everyday life.

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SAGE

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1412941539

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9781412941532

More Safety and Security at Sports Grounds

By: Jim Chalmers,Steve Frosdick

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More Safety and Security at Sports Grounds

By: Jim Chalmers,Steve Frosdick

This book is a collection of articles and commentaries debating the differences between 'safety' and 'security' and looks at aspects of the football hooliganism problem. It also presents case studies of safety and security at different venues and events, as well as critiquing spectator experiences in different world venues.

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Paragon Publishing

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1907611983

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9781907611988

Net Force: Threat Point

By: Jerome Preisler,Steve Pieczenik,Tom Clancy

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Net Force: Threat Point

By: Jerome Preisler,Steve Pieczenik,Tom Clancy

THE UNITED STATES MAY SEEM SAFE FROM WITHIN BUT BEYOND ITS BORDERS, A NEW ENEMY RISES An American ship has vanished. The president has tasked the new cyber-intelligence agency, Net Force, with finding out what happened to the vessel. But their investigation reveals a plan that could trigger a world war. Their only option is to strike first. Through the streets of New York, a secret city in Crimea and the depths of the South China Sea, Net Force must race to discover who is behind the attack…before it's too late. “Jerome Preisler takes us deep into the dark side of the web.” —Jim DeFelice on Net Force: Attack Protocol “A tightly woven, expertly crafted story with a finger on the pulse of the overwhelmingly clear and present danger of cyberterrorism.” —Marc Cameron on Net Force: Dark Web

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Harlequin

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1488075751

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The Birds of Leicestershire and Rutland

By: Rob Fray,Roger Davies,Dave Gamble,Andrew Harrop,Steve Lister

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The Birds of Leicestershire and Rutland

By: Rob Fray,Roger Davies,Dave Gamble,Andrew Harrop,Steve Lister

The County Avifaunas are a growing series of books, each of which gives details of the status and range of every species on the county list, with a detailed breakdown of rarity records. Each has introductory sections describing the county's ecology and habitats, climate, ornithological history and conservation record. This new avifauna covers Leicestershire and neighbouring Rutland, an area with a particularly strong birding tradition - the Leicestershire & Rutland Ornithological Society is one of the largest county bird clubs in Britain. The region holds some of England's most important inland reservoirs, including the largest, Rutland Water. This massive lake holds some 10,000 wintering birds of a variety of species each year, and has an impressive rarity list as well as some of England's few breeding Ospreys. The county also has important woodlands, gull roosts and river habitats. Rutland Water is the home of the British Birdwatching Fair, the most important trade fair in the birding calendar.

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A&C Black

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1408108917

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9781408108918

Bioactive Polysaccharides

By: Shaoping Nie,Steve W. Cui,Mingyong Xie

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Bioactive Polysaccharides

By: Shaoping Nie,Steve W. Cui,Mingyong Xie

Bioactive Polysaccharides offers a comprehensive review of the structures and bioactivities of bioactive polysaccharides isolated from traditional herbs, fungi, and seaweeds. It describes and discusses specific topics based on the authors' rich experience, including extraction technologies, practical techniques required for purification and fractionation, strategies and skills for elucidating the fine structures, in-vitro and in-vivo protocols, and methodologies for evaluating the specific bioactivities, including immune-modulating activities, anti-cancer activities, anti-oxidant activities, and others. This unique book also discusses partial structure-functionality (bioactivities) relationships based on conformational studies. This comprehensive work can be used as a handbook to explore potential applications in foods, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceutical areas for commercial interests. - Serves as a comprehensive review on extraction technologies, and as a practical guide for the purification and fractionation of bioactive polysaccharides - Brings step-by-step strategies for elucidating the fine structures and molecular characterizations of bioactive polysaccharides - Includes detailed experimental design and methodologies for investigation bioactivities using both in-vitro and in-vivo protocols - Clarifies how to extract, purify, and fractionate bioactive polysaccharides, also exploring health benefits - Useful as a guide to explore the commercial potentials of bioactive polysaccharides as pharmaceuticals, medicine, and functional foods

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Academic Press

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0128114517

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9780128114513

ELT: The Basics

By: Michael McCarthy,Steve Walsh

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ELT: The Basics

By: Michael McCarthy,Steve Walsh

ELT: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English language teaching for EFL/ESL teachers in training, early career teachers, those considering taking up ELT, and experienced teachers who may want to read about the way the profession has developed and continues to evolve. Key features of this book include: Real classroom data and data from ELT training programmes Discussion of a wide range of learning contexts and different types of learners (young learners, adults, third age, academic, refugees and immigrants, etc.) Comparisons of different types of syllabuses and methods, and discussion of current technologies An emphasis on classroom interaction as the key to maximising learning Featuring a glossary of key terms, cartoons and illustrations, further reading, personal reflection points, and discussion of the most important and relevant research, this book is a clear and accessible introduction to the complex field of ELT.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000966216

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9781000966213

The politics of regicide in England, 1760–1850

Troublesome subjects

By: Steve Poole

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The politics of regicide in England, 1760–1850

Troublesome subjects

By: Steve Poole

Reappraises the often complex relationship between British monarchs and some of their more troublesome subjects in the 'age of revolutions'. Casts new light upon the contested languages of constitutionalism, contract theory and the rights of petition and provokes fresh controversy over the viability of monarchies in the modern world.

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Manchester University Press

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1526130610

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Handbook of Information Technology in Organizations and Electronic Markets

By: Angel Salazar,Steve Sawyer

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Handbook of Information Technology in Organizations and Electronic Markets

By: Angel Salazar,Steve Sawyer

The rapid growth in the adoption and diffusion of information technologies has important implications for practitioners, academics and policy-makers. The widespread use of information technologies is challenging traditional business models and reshaping socio-economic paradigms, as well as promoting new social relations, jobs and working structures.By synthesizing prior research and providing a strong foundation for future research, the aim of this book is to contribute to our practical and conceptual understanding of the technological, behavioral, organizational, social and economic issues and their inter-relationship in organizations and electronic markets.The book covers five broad aspects: technological innovations and trends; organizational change and knowledge management; strategic transformation; and social and economic transformation. Contributions include works by scholars from recognized international communities of academics, practitioners and policy-makers.

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World Scientific

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9812564780

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9789812564788

Hey Cyba

The Inner Workings of a Virtual Personal Assistant

By: Steve Young

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Hey Cyba

The Inner Workings of a Virtual Personal Assistant

By: Steve Young

Recent developments in artificial intelligence, especially neural network and deep learning technology, have led to rapidly improving performance in voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa. Over the next few years, capability will continue to improve and become increasingly personalised. Today's voice assistants will evolve into virtual personal assistants firmly embedded within our everyday lives. Told through the view of a fictitious personal assistant called Cyba, this book provides an accessible but detailed overview of how a conversational voice assistant works, especially how it understands spoken language, manages conversations, answers questions and generates responses. Cyba explains through examples and diagrams the neural network technology underlying speech recognition and synthesis, natural language understanding, knowledge representation, conversation management, language translation and chatbot technology. Cyba also explores the implications of this rapidly evolving technology for security, privacy and bias, and gives a glimpse of future developments. Cyba's website can be found at HeyCyba.com.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108982662

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Encyclopedia of Volcanoes

By: Haraldur Sigurdsson,Bruce Houghton,Hazel Rymer,John Stix,Steve McNutt

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Encyclopedia of Volcanoes

By: Haraldur Sigurdsson,Bruce Houghton,Hazel Rymer,John Stix,Steve McNutt

Volcanoes are unquestionably one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring features of the physical world. Our paradoxical fascination with them stems from their majestic beauty and powerful, if sometimes deadly, destructiveness. Notwithstanding the tremendous advances in volcanology since ancient times, some of the mystery surrounding volcanic eruptions remains today. The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes summarizes our present knowledge of volcanoes. Through its thematic organization around the melting of the earth, it provides a comprehensive source of information on the multidisciplinary influences of volcanic eruptions--both the destructive as well as the beneficial aspects.The majority of the chapters focus on the geoscience-related aspects of volcanism (radioactive heat source, melting rock, ascent of magma, surface phenomena associated with exiting magma, extraterrestrial volcanism, etc.). In addition, complementary chapters discuss the multidisciplinary aspects of volcanism; these include the history of volcanology, geothermal energy resources, interaction with the oceans and atmosphere, health aspects of volcanism, mitigation of volcanic disasters, post-eruption ecology, and the impact of eruptions on organismal biodiversity. In addition to its appeal to educators, students, and professional and amateur scientists, the Encyclopedia of Volcanoes functions as an important information resource for administrators and officials responsible for developing and implementing volcanic hazard mitigation around the world.* The first and only reference work to cover all aspects of volcanology* More than 80 separate peer-reviewed articles--all original contributions by leading authors from major institutions of science around the world, commissioned for this work* An integrated transition from the volcanic process through hazards, risk, and societal impacts, with an emphasis on how volcanoes have influenced and shaped society* Convenient single-volume format with topics arranged thematically--articles provide coverage of nine different aspects of volcanology* Each entry in the Encyclopedia begins with an outline of the article content and a concise definition of the subject of the article* 3,000 Glossary entries explain key terms* Further Reading lists appear at the end of each entry* Extensive cross-referencing system links related articles* Sixteen pages of color will convey the science and excitement of this often violent phenomena * Large 8 1/2" x 11" page size, easy-to-read double-column format

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Academic Press

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0080547982

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9780080547985

Cornish Pirates

Legends

By: Steve Tomlin

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Cornish Pirates

Legends

By: Steve Tomlin

The club’s most iconic and successful players and managers.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445646579

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Australian Deserts

Ecology and Landscapes

By: Steve Morton

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Australian Deserts

Ecology and Landscapes

By: Steve Morton

Australian Deserts: Ecology and Landscapes is about the vast sweep of the Outback, a land of expanses making up three-quarters of the continent – the heart of Australia. Steve Morton brings his extensive first-hand knowledge and experience of arid Australia to this book, explaining how Australian deserts work ecologically. This book outlines why unpredictable rainfall and paucity of soil nutrients underpin the nature of desert ecosystems, while also describing how plants and animals came to be desert dwellers through evolutionary time. It shows how plants use uncertain rainfall to provide for persistence of their populations, alongside outlines of the dominant animals of the deserts and explanations of the features that help them succeed in the face of aridity and uncertainty. Richly illustrated with the photographs of Mike Gillam, this fascinating and accessible book will enhance your understanding of the nature of arid Australia.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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1486306012

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9781486306015

The 50 Greatest Plays in Pittsburgh Steelers Football History

By: Steve Hickoff

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The 50 Greatest Plays in Pittsburgh Steelers Football History

By: Steve Hickoff

This exciting new series explores those logic-defying comebacks and tough losses, the dramatic interceptions, fumbles, game-winning field goals, and touchdowns. Every play's description is accompanied with game information and quotes from participants, players, and observers with firsthand account.

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Triumph Books

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1633190811

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9781633190818

Book's by Steve J. Williams

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