Steven Eckert's Books

Managing Imitation Strategies

By: Steven P. Schnaars

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Pioneers -- those innovative "first movers" who enter markets before competitors - are often deified as engines of economic growth while imitators are generally scorned as copycats and shameful followers. But who most often wins? Drawing on seven years of research, Steven Schnaars documents that, in sharp contrast to conventional beliefs, imitators commonly surpass pioneers as market leaders and attain the greatest financial rewards. How do they do it? In this ground-breaking book -- the first to formulate imitation strategies for managers -- Schnaars systematically examines 28 detailed case histories, from light beer to commercial jet liners, in which imitators such as Anheuser-Busch and Boeing prevailed over pioneers. He describes the marketing wars, court battles, and even personal vendettas that often resulted, and shows that imitators have several clear advantages. Pioneers are forced to spend heavily on both product and market development. They also risk making costly mistakes. Pioneers often aid in their own destruction, thrown into confusion by rapid growth, internal bickering, and the neverending search for expansion capital. Moreover, imitators do not have to risk expensive start-up costs or pursuing a market that does not exist, enabling them to quickly outmaneuver pioneers once the market is finally shaped. By patiently waiting on the sidelines while the innovator makes the mistakes, imitatorscan also usurp benefits from the test of time -- major defects in the product having been removed by the pioneer at an earlier stage in the game. Schnaars discusses the three basic strategies that successful imitators such as Microsoft, American Express, and Pepsi have used to dominate markets pioneered by others. First, some imitators sell lower-priced, generic versions of the pioneer's product once it becomes popular, as Bic did with ballpoint pens. Second, some firms imitate and improve upon the pioneer's product; for example, WordPerfect in the case of word processing software. Third, building on their capital, distribution, and marketing advantages that smaller pioneers cannot hope to match, imitators use the most prevalent strategy of all -- bullying their way into a pioneer's market on sheer power. In several cases a one-two-punch, or combination of strategies, is often utilized by the imitator to remove any doubt regarding their dominance in the market and in the eyes of the public. Schnaars concludes that the benefits of pioneering have been oversold, and that imitation compels recognition as a legitimate marketing strategy. It should be as much a part of a company's strategic arsenal as strategies for innovation.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439106371

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Great American Western Stories

Lyons Press Classics

By: Steven D. Price

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Great American Western Stories

Lyons Press Classics

By: Steven D. Price

In Stories of the Old West, editor Steven D. Price has pulled together some of the finest writings about the American West that capture readers imaginations, meticulously culled from books, newspapers, and magazines. It is an unforgettable collection, and includes stories by William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Zane Grey, Max Brand, Louis L’Amour, Frederick Jackson Turner, James Fenimore Cooper, Owen Wister, W. B. (Bat) Masterson, and many others.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493029479

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9781493029471

Stories of the Old West

By: Steven D. Price,Tom McCarthy

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Stories of the Old West

By: Steven D. Price,Tom McCarthy

Saddle up for a wild ride through those thrilling days of yesteryear. In Stories of the Old West, Steven Price serves up a heapin’ helpin’ of tales of America’s frontier days: ranches and rodeos, lawmen and desperadoes, saloons and gunslingers, wilderness exploring and range warfare, and everything else that reflects our fascination with our Western heritage from its earliest untamed era to the dawn of the 20th Century. Contributors include Zane Grey, Teddy Roosevelt, Buffalo Bill Cody, Willa Cather, Helen Cody Wetmore, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Bret Harte and Owen Wister, to name only a few.

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1493031996

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Sky and Ocean Joined

The US Naval Observatory 1830-2000

By: Steven J. Dick

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Sky and Ocean Joined

The US Naval Observatory 1830-2000

By: Steven J. Dick

As one of the oldest scientific institutions in the United States, the US Naval Observatory has a rich and colourful history. This volume is, first and foremost, a story of the relations between space, time and navigation, from the rise of the chronometer in the United States to the Global Positioning System of satellites, for which the Naval Observatory provides the time to a billionth of a second per day. It is a story of the history of technology, in the form of telescopes, lenses, detectors, calculators, clocks and computers over 170 years. It describes how one scientific institution under government and military patronage has contributed, through all the vagaries of history, to almost two centuries of unparalleled progress in astronomy. Sky and Ocean Joined will appeal to historians of science, technology, scientific institutions and American science, as well as astronomers, meteorologists and physicists.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521815991

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A Peck of Trouble

Mr. Teve's Tall Tales

By: Steven P. Locke

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A Peck of Trouble

Mr. Teve's Tall Tales

By: Steven P. Locke

In his humorous memoir, Steven Locke chronicles the mishaps, adolescent hazing, general confusion, and breathtaking stupidity exhibited by himself and experienced by those unfortunate enough to be in close proximity. He presents a whimsical journey through his experiences as he matured from an adolescent focused on creating a revolt in the high school cafeteria into a young man ready to tackle a warped world. Recalling a lifetime of adventures and misadventures, Locke shares vignettes describing run-ins with high school principals, military policemen, irate hotel managers, firemen, university police officers, and Columbus cops. From rural Centertown, Ohio, to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and from Ohio State University to the classrooms of Ohio's public schools, Locke takes a humorous romp through nearly fifty years of existence as he somehow manages to learn valuable life lessons while on fugitive manhunts, in emergency rooms, and atop snowy Alpine slopes. A Peck of Trouble offers an entertaining collection of stories that detail one man's coming-of-age journey on the Big Blue Orb as he evolves from youthful barbarian to enlightened adult.

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iUniverse

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1475986963

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Professors as Teachers

By: Steven M. Cahn

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Professors as Teachers

By: Steven M. Cahn

Too many professors view themselves primarily not as teachers but researchers. How can the system be changed so that success in the classroom will be promoted and receive greater emphasis? Noted philosopher and educator Steven M. Cahn presents proposals to achieve that end, including changes in graduate education, the appointment process, the evaluation of teaching, the tenure system, and the choice of administrators. Filled with actual examples from academic life, the book is jargon-free and compellingly argued.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666746398

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A Philosopher's Journey

Essays from Six Decades

By: Steven M. Cahn

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A Philosopher's Journey

Essays from Six Decades

By: Steven M. Cahn

For over fifty years Steven M. Cahn has been a prolific contributor to discussions of philosophical and educational issues. In this volume he has chosen his favorite articles from the 1960s to the present, reflecting his long-standing interests in the concept of free will, the rationality of religious belief, the insights of John Dewey, the affirmative action debate, the aims of higher education, and the nature of living well. Also included are several philosophical puzzles. Professor Cahn is a noted teacher and lecturer, and these essays reflect his skills at explaining complex ideas with clarity and defending challenging positions with cogency. His work demonstrates how philosophical inquiry can be both engaging and enlightening.

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The Proof is in the Pudding

The Changing Nature of Mathematical Proof

By: Steven G. Krantz

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The Proof is in the Pudding

The Changing Nature of Mathematical Proof

By: Steven G. Krantz

This text explores the many transformations that the mathematical proof has undergone from its inception to its versatile, present-day use, considering the advent of high-speed computing machines. Though there are many truths to be discovered in this book, by the end it is clear that there is no formalized approach or standard method of discovery to date. Most of the proofs are discussed in detail with figures and equations accompanying them, allowing both the professional mathematician and those less familiar with mathematics to derive the same joy from reading this book.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387487441

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Mechanics of Solder Alloy Interconnects

By: Darrel R. Frear,Steven N. Burchett,Harold S. Morgan,John H. Lau

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Mechanics of Solder Alloy Interconnects

By: Darrel R. Frear,Steven N. Burchett,Harold S. Morgan,John H. Lau

The Mechanics of Solder Alloy Interconnects is a resource to be used in developing a solder joint reliability assessment. Each chapter is written to be used as a stand-alone resource for a particular aspect of materials and modeling issues. With this gained understanding, the reader in search of a solution to a solder joint reliability problem knows where in the materials and modeling communities to go for the appropriate answer.

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0442015054

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Contemporary Trends in Landscape Architecture

By: Steven L. Cantor

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Contemporary Trends in Landscape Architecture

By: Steven L. Cantor

This book showcases new trends in the vital and changing field of landscape design. Important contemporary concerns affecting the landscape professional are considered: the impact of recent scientific research, historic preservation, populations with unique needs, international practices, and much more.

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0471287911

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Professional and Practical Considerations for Landscape Design

By: Steven L. Cantor

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Professional and Practical Considerations for Landscape Design

By: Steven L. Cantor

Drawing on decades of professional practice and teaching experience, Steven L. Cantor's Professional and Practical Considerations for Landscape Design explains the field of landscape architecture, outlining with authority how to turn drawings of designs into creative, purposeful, and striking landscapes and landforms in today's world. This comprehensive guide consists of everything a young professional might encounter from conception through final project archiving, ensuring readers have both the tools necessary to keep up with advancements in the field and the practical business knowledge to build life-long partnerships. Each of the book's concise chapters emphasize a specific aspect of landscape architecture practice, from the administration of designs for contracts, areas of practice, human resources, marketing, construction materials, sustainability and ethics. Each chapter is written in a style that best suits the material. Alongside detailed definitions and practical "do's and don'ts" are 30 complex sample problems ranging in difficulty for both individuals and groups. An array of original photographs and clear examples in both black and white and color articulate standards and inspire future possibilities, featuring the work of Vicky Chan, founder of Avoid Obvious Architects, and Richard Alomar, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at Rutgers and co-founder of New York Urban Sketchers. By combining the author's unique depth of knowledge with real-world case studies from America, Asia, and Europe, Professional and Practical Considerations for Landscape Design is an up-to-date resource for every level of reader, from students in landscape architecture programs to professionals working in public or private practice, engineering, consulting, or contracting.

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0190623330

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Roberto Busa, S. J., and the Emergence of Humanities Computing

The Priest and the Punched Cards

By: Steven E. Jones

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Roberto Busa, S. J., and the Emergence of Humanities Computing

The Priest and the Punched Cards

By: Steven E. Jones

It’s the founding myth of humanities computing and digital humanities: In 1949, the Italian Jesuit scholar, Roberto Busa, S.J., persuaded IBM to offer technical and financial support for the mechanized creation of a massive lemmatized concordance to the works of St. Thomas Aquinas. Using Busa’s own papers, recently accessioned in Milan, as well as IBM archives and other sources, Jones illuminates this DH origin story. He examines relationships between the layers of hardware, software, human agents, culture, and history, and answers the question of how specific technologies afford and even constrain cultural practices, including in this case the academic research agendas of humanities computing and, later, digital humanities.

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Routledge

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1317286537

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Architectural Missionary

D. Fred Charlton in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, 1887–1918

By: Steven C. Brisson

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Architectural Missionary

D. Fred Charlton in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, 1887–1918

By: Steven C. Brisson

The first and most prolific professional architect to reside permanently in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, D. Fred Charlton used the local Lake Superior sandstone to craft the distinctive style found in buildings throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Born in England and trained there as a civil engineer, Charlton came to Detroit in the late 1870s, seeking work as a draftsman. Much like his peers of the time, he had no formal training as an architect and learned his trade by working at several prominent firms. The last, Scott & Company, sent him to Marquette in 1887 to open a branch office. Three years later, Charlton opened his own firm, and over the next twenty-eight years, he designed more than four hundred buildings, including residences, commercial structures, schools, courthouses, and churches throughout the region, which offer an invaluable insight into the tastes of Americans before the World War I and provide a unique vantage point for studying the evolution of the architectural profession. Deftly adapting national trends, he provided the communities of the Upper Peninsula with modern structures worthy of any place in the nation. Many of his buildings remain to this day, monuments to the skill of this English-born architect who made a place for himself upon the shores of Lake Superior. Anyone interested in architecture and in the history of the upper Midwest will find this read both fascinating and informative.

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MSU Press

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1628954396

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Rogue Empires

Contracts and Conmen in Europe’s Scramble for Africa

By: Steven Press

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Rogue Empires

Contracts and Conmen in Europe’s Scramble for Africa

By: Steven Press

The man who bought a country -- The emergence of an idea -- King Leopold's Borneo -- Bismarck's Borneo -- Epilogue: "A great act of folly

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Harvard University Press

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067497185X

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Essentials of Gifted Assessment

By: Steven I. Pfeiffer

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Essentials of Gifted Assessment

By: Steven I. Pfeiffer

An Up-to-Date Overview of the Theory and Practice UnderlyingGifted Assessment Essentials of Gifted Assessment introduces readers to thetheory and practice underlying gifted assessment. Steven Pfeiffer,a leading expert in the field of gifted assessment, discusses whatit means to be gifted, why we should identify gifted students, andthe purposes of gifted assessment. Well-organized and engaging, the book examines key principles ofgifted assessment and provides an up-to-date overview of giftedassessment measures. Topics include the use of local norms,measuring creativity and motivation, nonverbal measures, theimportance of recurring gifted assessment, multi-potentiality,gifted testing and minority group students, and evaluating thetwice-exceptional student. Early identification and interventiongreatly benefits gifted students, who may otherwise never realizetheir full potential. Throughout the book, Pfeiffer equips schoolpsychologists with the tools they need to: Identify and assess uniquely bright and talented students Integrate multiple assessment measures including intelligence,cognitive ability, and achievement tests Assess gifted students with coexisting disabilities anddisorders Promote the abilities of gifted students using evidence-basedstrategies The book also includes extensive illustrative material, such ascallout boxes and case examples, that facilitate use as a quickreference, plus end-of-chapter "Test Yourself" questions that helpreinforce key concepts. Essentials of Gifted Assessmenthelps new and seasoned school psychologists and other professionalsacquire the skills and knowledge needed for ethical,evidence-based, and informed clinical practice with high-abilitystudents.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118705645

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War Along the Wabash

The Ohio Indian Confederacy's Destruction of the US Army, 1792

By: Steven P. Locke

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War Along the Wabash

The Ohio Indian Confederacy's Destruction of the US Army, 1792

By: Steven P. Locke

Finalist, 2023 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards On November 4, 1791, a coalition of warriors determined to set the Ohio River as a permanent boundary between tribal lands and white settlements faced an army led by Arthur St. Clair—the resulting horrific struggle ended in the greatest defeat of an American army at the hands of Native Americans. The road to the battle of the Wabash began when Arthur St. Clair was appointed to lead an army into the heart of the Ohio Indian Confederacy while building a string of fortifications along the way. He would face difficulties in recruiting, training, feeding, and arming volunteer soldiers. From the moment St. Clair’s shattered force began its retreat from the Wabash the men blamed the officers, and the officers in turn blamed their men. For over two centuries most historians have blamed either the officer corps, enlisted soldiers, an entangled logistical supply line, poor communications, or equipment. The destruction of the army resulted in a stunned Congress authorizing a regular army in 1792. This book, the result of 30 years’ research, puts the battle into the context of the last quarter of the 18th century, exploring how the central importance of land ownership to Europeans arriving in North America resulted in unrelenting demographic pressure on indigenous tribes, as well as the enormous obstacles standing in the way of the fledgling American Republic in paying off its enormous war debts. This is the story of how a small band of determined indigenous peoples defended their homeland, destroyed an invading American army, and forced a fundamental shift in the way in which the United States waged war.

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Casemate

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1636242693

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The American Civil War

A Handbook of Literature and Research

By: Steven E. Woodworth

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The American Civil War

A Handbook of Literature and Research

By: Steven E. Woodworth

The single most important volume for anyone interested in the Civil War to own and consult. (From the foreword by James M. McPherson) The first guide to Civil War literature to appear in nearly 30 years, this book provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and informative survey and analysis of the vast body of Civil War literature. More than 40 essays, each by a specialist in a particular subfield of Civil War history, offer unmatched thoroughness and discerning assessments of each work's value. The essays cover every aspect of the war from strategy, tactics, and battles to logistics, intelligence, supply, and prisoner-of-war camps, from generals and admirals to the men in the ranks, from the Atlantic to the Far West, from fighting fronts to the home front. Some sections cover civilian leaders, the economy, and foreign policy, while others deal with the causes of war and aspects of Reconstruction, including the African-American experience during and after the war. Breadth of topics is matched by breadth of genres covered. Essays discuss surveys of the war, general reference works, published and unpublished papers, diaries and letters, as well as the vast body of monographic literature, including books, dissertations, and articles. Genealogical sources, historical fiction, and video and audio recordings also receive attention. Students of the American Civil War will find this work an indispensable gateway and guide to the enormous body of information on America's pivotal experience.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313008302

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9780313008306

International Relations

The Key Concepts

By: Steven C. Roach,Alexander D. Barder

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International Relations

The Key Concepts

By: Steven C. Roach,Alexander D. Barder

Featuring 16 new entries, International Relations: The Key Concepts, now in its fourth edition, is the essential guide for anyone interested in international affairs. Comprehensive and up to date, it introduces the most important themes in international relations. New entries include the following: Anthropocene Authoritarian populism Borders Brexit Dignity Hierarchy Intersectionality Pandemic Postmodern warfare Race war Resilience Featuring suggestions for further reading as well as a unique guide to websites on international relations, this accessible guide is an invaluable aid to an understanding of this expanding field, ideal for student and non-specialist alike. It will serve as a vital reference text for undergraduate IR courses.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000933199

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Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball Clubs

[2 volumes]

By: Steven Riess

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Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball Clubs

[2 volumes]

By: Steven Riess

From exploits on the field, to machinations in the front office, to data on the cities where they play, the Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball Clubs presents the team history of each of the 30 MLB teams. Intelligent, in-depth essays provide social and economic histories of each club that go beyond the recounting of team glories or failures year by year. Team origins, annual campaigns, and players and managers all figure into the story, but so do owners, financiers, politicians, neighborhoods and fans. Teams are also looked at as business enterprises, with special attention given to labor issues like the reserve clause and free agency, as well as stadium construction and financing. Social and political issues are covered as well, including racism and integration, ethnic makeup of fans and players, gambling, liquor sales, and Sunday play. National events, like World War I, World War II, the Great Depression and the Cold War, and their impact on the national pastime, are also brought into the picture where they are relevant. Media coverage and broadcasting rights are discussed, as is the great influence the flood of media money has had on the sport. As America's sport, baseball reflects not just our ideas and beliefs about competition, it also reflects our national and regional identities. Readers will be able to find useful information about: important players, managers, owners; community relations/charity work; business and labor issues (television income, free agency); race relations; baseball/sports economics (including stadium construction, team relocations; and teams in local and national culture (Fenway Park, Wrigley Field as local icons, Yankees as a national team). Every essay is signed, and concludes with suggested readings and a bibliography. The work is illustrated, has a comprehensive bibliography, and is thoroughly indexed.

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0313083061

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Ecophysiology of Northern Spruce Species

The Performance of Planted Seedlings

By: Steven C. Grossnickle,National Research Council Canada

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Ecophysiology of Northern Spruce Species

The Performance of Planted Seedlings

By: Steven C. Grossnickle,National Research Council Canada

This manual offers foresters information to help them understand the performance of spruce seedlings after being planted on a reforestation site. It was written for university students taking a regeneration silviculture class, and foresters and researchers who work with spruce species.

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0660179598

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Teaching Philosophy

A Guide

By: Steven M. Cahn

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Teaching Philosophy

A Guide

By: Steven M. Cahn

Some students find philosophy engrossing; others are merely bewildered. How can professors meet the challenge of teaching introductory-level philosophy so that their students, regardless of initial incentive or skill, come to understand and even enjoy the subject? For nearly a decade, renowned philosopher and teacher Steven M. Cahn offered doctoral students a fourteen-week, credit-bearing course to prepare them to teach undergraduates. At schools where these instructors were appointed, department chairs reported a dramatic increase in student interest. In this book, Cahn captures the essence of that course. Yet many of the topics he discusses concern all faculty, regardless of subject: a teacher’s responsibilities, the keys to effective instruction, the proper approach to term papers, examinations, and grades; and suggestions for how administrators should demonstrate that they take teaching seriously. Such matters are covered in the first seven chapters and in the final, fourteenth chapter. The intermediate six chapters focus on teaching introductory philosophy and, in particular, on critical thinking, free will, philosophy of religion, ethics, and political philosophy. Cahn’s writing is lucid and lively, using vivid examples and avoiding educational jargon. In sum, this book is not only a guide on how to inspire students but also an inspiration for teachers themselves.

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Routledge

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1351122185

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Puzzles & Perplexities

Collected Essays

By: Steven M. Cahn

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Puzzles & Perplexities

Collected Essays

By: Steven M. Cahn

A revised edition of Steven Cahn's book of short philosophical essays.

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Lexington Books

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0739121162

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Symbols in Clay

Seeking Artists’ Identities in Hopi Yellow Ware Bowls

By: Steven A. LeBlanc,Lucia R. Henderson

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Symbols in Clay

Seeking Artists’ Identities in Hopi Yellow Ware Bowls

By: Steven A. LeBlanc,Lucia R. Henderson

In late prehistory, the ancestors of the present-day Hopi in Arizona created a unique and spectacular painted pottery tradition referred to as Hopi Yellow Ware. This ceramic tradition, which includes Sikyatki Polychrome pottery, inspired Hopi potter Nampeyo’s revival pottery at the turn of the twentieth century. How did such a unique and unprecedented painting style develop? The authors compiled a corpus of almost 2,000 images of Hopi Yellow Ware bowls from the Peabody Museum’s collection and other museums. Focusing their work on the exterior, glyphlike painted designs of these bowls, they found that the “glyphs” could be placed into sets and apparently acted as a kind of signature. The authors argue that part-time specialists were engaged in making this pottery and that relatively few households manufactured Hopi Yellow Ware during the more than 300 years of its production.Extending the Peabody’s influential Awatovi project of the 1930s, Symbols in Clay calls into question deep-seated assumptions about pottery production and specialization in the precontact American Southwest.

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Harvard University Press

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0873652126

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Forty Years a Giant

The Life of Horace Stoneham

By: Steven Treder

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Forty Years a Giant

The Life of Horace Stoneham

By: Steven Treder

Here is the life story of Horace Stoneham, who inherited the New York Giants Major League Baseball franchise in 1936 and owned and operated the organization until 1976.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496224191

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Navigating Academic Life

How the System Works

By: Steven M. Cahn

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Navigating Academic Life

How the System Works

By: Steven M. Cahn

This engaging collection of recent essays reveals how a professorial career involves not only pursuit of a scholarly discipline but also such unwelcome features as the tribulations of graduate school, the trials of teaching, and the tensions that develop from membership in a department. The author, who enjoyed a distinguished career as a professor of philosophy and senior university administrator, draws on his extensive experience to offer candid advice about handling the frustrations of academic life. Combining philosophical principles, practical concerns, and personal observations, this book serves as a reliable guide for both new and veteran academics as well as for anyone seeking to understand the inner workings of colleges and universities.

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1000259870

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Serving the Gifted

Evidence-based Clinical and Psychoeducational Practice

By: Steven I. Pfeiffer

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Serving the Gifted

Evidence-based Clinical and Psychoeducational Practice

By: Steven I. Pfeiffer

First Published in 2013. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Gardening with Emma

Grow and Have Fun: A Kid-to-Kid Guide

By: Emma Biggs,Steven Biggs

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Grow and Have Fun: A Kid-to-Kid Guide

By: Emma Biggs,Steven Biggs

Thirteen-year-old Emma Biggs is passionate about gardening and eager to share her passion with other kids! Gardening with Emma is a kid-to-kid guide to growing healthy food and raising the coolest, most awesome plants while making sure there’s plenty of fun. With plants that tickle and make noise, tips for how to grow a flower stand garden, and suggestions for veggies from tiny to colossal, Emma offers a range of original, practical, and entertaining advice and inspiration. She provides lots of useful know-how about soil, sowing, and caring for a garden throughout the seasons, along with ways to make play spaces among the plants. Lively photography and Emma’s own writing (with some help from her gardening dad, Steve) capture the authentic creativity of a kid who loves to be outdoors, digging in the dirt.

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1612129250

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Trousdale Estates

Midcentury to Modern in Beverly Hills

By: Steven M. Price

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Trousdale Estates

Midcentury to Modern in Beverly Hills

By: Steven M. Price

Filled with beautiful, vivid photographs, Trousdale is the definitive history of the architecture and design that defined both Beverly Hills and the ultimate American Dream. Trousdale Estates is a 410-acre enclave of large, luxurious homes in Beverly Hills, California. Primarily developed in the 1950s and ’60s, it quickly became famous for its concentration of celebrity residents and the unrestrained extravagance of its midcentury modern architecture. Often working with unlimited budgets, these designers created sprawling, elegant backdrops for the ultimate expression of the American Dream in the mid-to-late twentieth century. In Trousdale, Price explores the architectural backgrounds, details, and floor plans of the amazing homes, giving readers an inside view of the world-famous Beverly Hills style. Lavish new photography is interspersed with archival and historic images, illustrating the glamour of Trousdale both then and now. Some of the architects of Trousdale include Lloyd Wright, Wallace Neff, Paul R. Williams, Harold Levitt, and A. Quincy Jones.

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1941393977

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McKee's Pathology of the Skin, 2 Volume Set E-Book

By: J. Eduardo Calonje,Thomas Brenn,Alexander J Lazar,Steven D. Billings

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McKee's Pathology of the Skin, 2 Volume Set E-Book

By: J. Eduardo Calonje,Thomas Brenn,Alexander J Lazar,Steven D. Billings

Comprehensive and lavishly illustrated, McKee's Pathology of the Skin, 5th Edition, is your reference of choice for up-to-date, authoritative information on dermatopathology. You'll find clinical guidance from internationally renowned experts along with details on etiology, pathogenesis, histopathology, and differential diagnosis – making this unique reference unparalleled in its wealth of clinical and histopathological material. The 5th Edition of this classic text is a must-have resource for practicing dermatopathologists and general pathologists who sign out skin biopsies. - Covers pathological aspects of skin diseases in addition to providing superb descriptions and illustrations of their clinical manifestations – the only available reference with this unique combination of features. - Integrates dermatopathology, clinical correlations, and clinical photographs throughout, and features bulleted lists of clinical features and differential diagnosis tables for easy reference. - Contains more than 5,000 superb histopathologic and clinical illustrations that demonstrate the range of histologic manifestations. - Brings you fully up to date with key molecular aspects of disease, the capabilities and limitations of molecular diagnostics, and targeted/personalized medicine. - Features up-to-date information on biologics, drug eruptions, and other developments in therapeutics. - Helps you stay current with the latest diagnostic tumor markers and other new developments in immunohistochemistry. - Includes a completely revised chapter on cutaneous lymphoma that reflects recent WHO-EORTC classification changes, as well as new coverage of sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma. - Shares the knowledge of the main editor Dr. J. Eduardo Calonje, along with co-editors Thomas Brenn, and Alexander Lazar, and new co-editor Steven D. Billings who offers expertise on both dermatopathology and soft tissue tumors. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0702075523

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Green Roofs in Sustainable Landscape Design

By: Steven L Cantor

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Green Roofs in Sustainable Landscape Design

By: Steven L Cantor

Green Roofs defines the types of green roofs both extensive and intensive; introduces the vocabulary of green roofs; details the components available; describes the design and development process; lists recommended plant materials; and explains methods of installation, irrigation, and maintenance. Approximately 70 vivid and detailed case histories of major projects in Europe, where green roofs began, and contemporary examples throughout North America, copiously and beautifully illustrated with almost 400 images, make this book an invaluable guide to the state of the art."--BOOK JACKET.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393731685

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No Band of Brothers

Problems in the Rebel High Command

By: Steven E. Woodworth

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No Band of Brothers

Problems in the Rebel High Command

By: Steven E. Woodworth

The Civil War was barely over before Southerners and other students of the war began to examine the Confederate high command in search of an explanation for the South's failure. Although years of research failed to show that the South's defeat was due to a single, overriding cause, the actions of the Southern leaders during the war were certainly among the reasons the South lost the war. In No Band of Brothers, Steven Woodworth explores, through a series of essays, various facets of the way the Confederacy waged its unsuccessful war for secession. He examines Jefferson Davis and some of his more important generals, including Pierre G. T. Beauregard, Leonidas Polk, Joseph E. Johnston, Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson; the Confederacy's strategic plans; and the South's success in making competent officers out of men with very little military preparation. Woodworth particularly looks at the personalities and personal relationships that affected the course and outcome of the war. What made a good general? What could make an otherwise able man a failure as a general? What role did personal friendships or animosities play in the Confederacy's top command assignments and decisions? How successful was the Confederacy in making competent generals out of its civilian leaders? In what ways did Jefferson Davis succeed or fail in maximizing the chances for the success of his cause? In analyzing the Confederate leadership, Woodworth reveals some weaknesses, many strengths, and much new information. No Band of Brothers will be an important addition to Civil War scholarship and will be welcomed by professional historians, amateur historians, students, and the general reader alike.

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University of Missouri Press

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0826262120

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Helping Children with Aggression and Conduct Problems

Best Practices for Intervention

By: Michael L. Bloomquist,Steven V. Schnell

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Helping Children with Aggression and Conduct Problems

Best Practices for Intervention

By: Michael L. Bloomquist,Steven V. Schnell

Comprehensive and up-to-date, this book belongs on the desks of practitioners, students, researchers, and policymakers in clinical, child, school, and developmental psychology; child and adolescent psychiatry; and social work; as well as others working with children and families at risk.

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Guilford Press

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157230748X

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Philosophical Debates

By: Steven M. Cahn

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Philosophical Debates

By: Steven M. Cahn

This volume completes a trilogy of Steven M. Cahn’s shorter writings that includes The Road Traveled and Other Essays (2019) and A Philosopher’s Journey (2020). Included here are his contributions to three philosophical debates: first, whether events are fated to occur; second, whether God is knowable; and third, whether morality can conflict with happiness. The book contains not only Cahn’s essays but also edited versions of the writings to which he is responding, thereby putting his remarks into context and rendering them accessible to all. These pieces make clear why Professor Cahn is regarded as one of the leading philosophy teachers of his generation.

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1725293471

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From Student to Scholar

A Candid Guide to Becoming a Professor, Second Edition

By: Steven M. Cahn

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From Student to Scholar

A Candid Guide to Becoming a Professor, Second Edition

By: Steven M. Cahn

This expanded edition of a celebrated book by philosopher and educator Steven M. Cahn offers sound advice on building a successful academic career. He explains how to plan, complete, and defend a dissertation; how to handle interviews for academic positions; how to improve your teaching; how to prepare and publish research; how to develop a professional network; and how to garner support for earning tenure. Whether you are considering enrolling in graduate school, seeking an academic position, or balancing the demands of a professorial career, you will find valuable guidance in Cahn’s insightful account of the ways of academia.

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