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The Myth of Luck

Philosophy, Fate, and Fortune

By: Steven D. Hales

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The Myth of Luck

Philosophy, Fate, and Fortune

By: Steven D. Hales

Humanity has thrown everything we have at implacable luck-novel theologies, entire philosophical movements, fresh branches of mathematics-and yet we seem to have gained only the smallest edge on the power of fortune. The Myth of Luck tells us why we have been fighting an unconquerable foe. Taking us on a guided tour of one of our oldest concepts, we begin in ancient Greece and Rome, considering how Plato, Plutarch, and the Stoics understood luck, before entering the theoretical world of probability and exploring how luck relates to theology, sports, ethics, gambling, knowledge, and present-day psychology. As we travel across traditions, times and cultures, we come to realize that it's not that as soon as we solve one philosophical problem with luck that two more appear, like heads on a hydra, but rather that the monster is altogether mythological. We cannot master luck because there is nothing to defeat: luck is no more than a persistent and troubling illusion. By introducing us to compelling arguments and convincing reasons that explain why there is no such thing as luck, we finally see why in a very real sense we make our own luck, that luck is our own doing. The Myth of Luck helps us to regain our own agency in the world - telling the entertaining story of the philosophy and history of luck along the way.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350149314

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Reverse Symbolism Dictionary

Symbols Listed by Subject, 2d ed.

By: Steven Olderr

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Reverse Symbolism Dictionary

Symbols Listed by Subject, 2d ed.

By: Steven Olderr

The only dictionary of its kind, this greatly expanded second edition lists objects, concepts, traits and situations ancient and modern and gives their appropriate symbols. A companion to Symbolism: A Comprehensive Dictionary (2012), this volume presents symbols and their referents in reverse association (but is not simply a reconfiguring of information). Examples: a symbol for "hell" is descending stairs; an attribute of Saint Benedict is a raven; joy after sorrow is signified by the gemstone amber. Ethnic, literary, artistic, religious, heraldic, numerological, folkloric, occult and psychological usages are included.

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McFarland

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1476689237

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9781476689234

The Words of Mathematics

An Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English

By: Steven Schwartzman

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The Words of Mathematics

An Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English

By: Steven Schwartzman

This book explains the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English.

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MAA

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0883855119

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9780883855119

Class Action

By: Steven B. Frank

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Class Action

By: Steven B. Frank

NO. MORE. HOMEWORK. That’s what sixth grader Sam Warren tells his teacher while standing on top of his desk. He's fed up with doing endless tasks from the time he gets home to the time he goes to sleep. Suspended for his protest, Sam decides to fight back. He recruits his elderly neighbor/retired attorney Mr. Kalman to help him file a class action lawsuit on behalf of all students in Los Angeles. Their argument? Homework is unconstitutional. With a ragtag team—aspiring masterchef Alistair, numbers gal Catalina, sports whiz Jaesang, rebel big sister Sadie and her tech-savvy boyfriend Sean—Sam takes his case to federal court. He learns about the justice system, kids’ rights, and constitutional law. And he learns that no matter how many times you get knocked down, there's always an appeal...until the nine justices have the last say. Will Sam's quest end in an epic fail, or will he be the hero who saves childhood for all time?

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HarperCollins

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132847691X

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The Tolstoy Estate

By: Steven Conte

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The Tolstoy Estate

By: Steven Conte

Epic in scope, ambitious and astonishingly good, The Tolstoy Estate proclaims Steven Conte as one of Australia's finest writers. From the winner of the inaugural Prime Minister's Literary Award, Steven Conte, comes a powerful, densely rich and deeply affecting novel of love, war and literature 'Grave, moving, engaging ... full of the flash and fire of dramatic incident, but also full of real feeling, humour and poignancy, and equipped with plenty of panache ... It deserves the widest possible readership.' The Saturday Paper In the first year of the doomed German invasion of Russia in WWII, a German military doctor, Paul Bauer, is assigned to establish a field hospital at Yasnaya Polyana - the former grand estate of Count Leo Tolstoy, the author of the classic War and Peace. There he encounters a hostile aristocratic Russian woman, Katerina Trubetzkaya, a writer who has been left in charge of the estate. But even as a tentative friendship develops between them, Bauer's hostile and arrogant commanding officer, Julius Metz, becomes erratic and unhinged as the war turns against the Germans. Over the course of six weeks, in the terrible winter of 1941, everything starts to unravel... From the critically acclaimed and award-winning author, Steven Conte, The Tolstoy Estate is ambitious, accomplished and astonishingly good: an engrossing, intense and compelling exploration of the horror and brutality of conflict, and the moral, emotional, physical and intellectual limits that people reach in war time. It is also a poignant, bittersweet love story - and, most movingly, a novel that explores the notion that literature can still be a potent force for good in our world. Shortlisted for the 2021 Walter Scott Prize Shortlisted for the Age Book of the Year Award 2021 Longlisted for the 2021 ARA Historical Novel Prize Longlisted for the 2021 Colin Roderick Award Longlist Longlisted for the 2021 Indie Book Awards 'Breathtaking ... an intelligent cinematic blockbuster. celebrating the power of literature to dissolve barriers and forge connections.' The West Australian 'Reading a book that is such a complete world, evoked in such fine detail, is almost wickedly satisfying ... Elegant, intelligent, utterly engrossing and immersive ... He reminds us that travel is always possible in the imagination even when reality goes dark and that literature always leads us towards the light.' Caroline Baum 'Steven Conte has written a sweeping historical saga spanning the second world WAR and the frigid decades of PEACE that followed; an essential novel about essential things - love's triumphs and failures, the redoubtable human spirit, and the power of literary art itself. Tolstoy, of course, is at the novel's heart, and in its very soul.' Luke Slattery, author, journalist, Books Editor of Australian Financial Review 'A riveting story of war, love and literature - Conte's prose does not miss a beat.' Jane Gleeson-White, award-winning author of Classics and Double Entry

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HarperCollins Australia

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1460712579

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9781460712573

Side by Side

By: Steven J. Molinsky,Bill Bliss

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Side by Side

By: Steven J. Molinsky,Bill Bliss

Side by Side," Third Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is a dynamic, all-skills program that integrates conversation practice, reading, writing, and listening -- all in a light-hearted, fun, and easy-to-use format that has been embraced by students and teachers worldwide. This four-level program promotes native communication between students ... practicing speaking together "side by side." New to the Third Edition are Vocabulary Preview sections in every chapter (which introduce key words in a lively picture dictionary format), "How to Say It!" lessons, "Side by Side Gazettes" ("magazine-style" pages that offer feature articles, vocabulary expansion, and cross-cultural topics), and all-new illustrations.

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Prentice Hall

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0138118116

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9780138118112

The Good Book

The True Story of Y'all

By: James Dean Jay Byrd,Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer

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The Good Book

The True Story of Y'all

By: James Dean Jay Byrd,Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer

INSPIRING, HILARIOUS, based on actual events, The Good Book: the true story of Y'ALL is the autobiography of a very out-of-the-ordinary singing duo.James Dean Jay Byrd was born October 28, 1967, in the broom closet of the Okey-Dokey, Texas, VFW hall during a preaching contest in which his father was competing. Steven CheslikDeMeyer was born March 22, 1968, in the upstairs bedroom of his parent's unfinished farmhouse in Kornflake, Indiana.Being the son of an itinerant tent revivalist, Jay Byrd grew up traveling Texas with his family. Being the son of farmers, Steven spent his early years on the farm. But a vision of biblical proportions sent Jay Byrd, in his Uncle Joe's lucky green dress, on a journey to a pumpkin patch in Circleville, Ohio, where Steven -- on his own journey -- was waiting.A terrible thunderstorm brought Jay Byrd and Steven together, but music kept them together. They found that the songs they wrote and the way they sang together was special so they made their way together to New York City and started performing together as the duo Y'ALL.The Good Book: the true story of Y'ALL tells the story of how two voices that were born to sing together found each other.

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0967254205

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9780967254203

Wiley GAAP 2008

Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

By: Barry J. Epstein,Ralph Nach,Steven M. Bragg

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Wiley GAAP 2008

Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

By: Barry J. Epstein,Ralph Nach,Steven M. Bragg

The most practical, authoritative guide to GAAP Wiley GAAP 2008 delivers the most recent professional standards developments, in addition to detailed analysis of all generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), explaining the original, highly technical pronouncements in easy-to-understand terms and providing battle-tested, real-world examples and implementation guidance. Wiley GAAP 2008 contains a host of completely updated examples. This annual publication offers expert interpretation and explanation of all accounting principles currently effective or being deliberated in one single book. The authors provide clear, user-friendly guidance on every pronouncement including FASB Technical Bulletins, AcSEC Practice Bulletins, FASB Implementation Guides, AICPA Statements of Position, and AICPA Accounting Interpretations. All pronouncements are explained with relevant terminology and practice-oriented real-world examples. Each chapter is composed of a discussion of perspectives and issue, sources of GAAP, a definition of terms, concepts, rules and examples, and for some chapters, specific appendices. Wiley GAAP 2008 contains a detailed index for easy reference use. Barry J. Epstein (Chicago, IL) is a partner with Russell Novak & Company, LLP, where he specializes in technical consultation on accounting and auditing matters, litigation consulting, and corporate governance. Ralph Nach (Chicago, IL) is a partner in the National Office of Audit and Accounting of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, where he specializes in technical consultation and continuing professional education. Steven M. Bragg (Centennial, CO) has been the chief financial officer or controller of four companies, as well as a consulting manager at Ernst & Young. He is the author of 27 books published by Wiley.

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0470135131

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9780470135136

Table Talk!

365 Ways to Reclaim the Family Dinner Hour

By: Steven J. Bennett,Ruth Loetterle Bennett

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Table Talk!

365 Ways to Reclaim the Family Dinner Hour

By: Steven J. Bennett,Ruth Loetterle Bennett

More creative family-centered ideas from the authors of 365 TV-Free Activities You Can Do With Your Child, this guide is for families who want to make dinnertime family time once again--and it works even in the face of tight schedules and parental burnout. Illustrations.

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Bob Adams Incorporated Publishers

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1558503005

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9781558503007

Doctor Doom

By: Steven A. Roman,Stan Timmons

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Doctor Doom

By: Steven A. Roman,Stan Timmons

Doctor Doom has taken over the Earth whilst the X-Men were in another dimension. Their return finds them having to take on an armour-clad madman with the whole world against them and one of their deadliest enemies on Doom's side.

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iBooks

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0743400194

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9780743400190

Your Small Business Boom: Explosive Ideas to Grow Your Business, Make More Money, and Thrive in a Volatile World

By: Steven D. Strauss

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Your Small Business Boom: Explosive Ideas to Grow Your Business, Make More Money, and Thrive in a Volatile World

By: Steven D. Strauss

Learn how to thrive in even the most volatile economic climate with smart strategies from USA TODAY’s top small-business columnist Today’s small business owners need all the tools they can get–whether to grow their business and have it take off, or simply to navigate and succeed in tough times. In this engaging, actionable book, USA TODAY’s senior small business columnist Steve Strauss provides you with an indispensable guide for creating your own “small business boom.” Packed with the powerful strategies and chock-full of explosive ideas, Your Small Business Boom is your blueprint for how to thrive today. Inside you will learn of a variety of affordable, savvy strategies that you can use in your own businesses; everything from finding and getting bigger clients to the secret of “doing the opposite,” and from getting a million hits on your website to getting 100,000 social media followers. With Strauss’s expert advice, you’ll learn to: Easily create a tribe of rock-solid fans, followers, and customers Generate money while you sleep Use webinars, podcasts, live streaming, and funnels to make your business boom Make social media really work for you by looking beyond “likes” Find bigger clients with bigger budgets, or even better – have them seek you out With smart, practical tips and a healthy dose of upbeat, can-do optimism, Your Small Business Boom is the book every small business owner could use right about now.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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1264266626

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9781264266623

McGraw-Hill's 10 ACT Practice Tests, Third Edition

By: Steven W. Dulan

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McGraw-Hill's 10 ACT Practice Tests, Third Edition

By: Steven W. Dulan

Helpful practice tests for acing the fastest-growing standardized exam The ACT is growing into the most preferred entrance exam by colleges and universities across the country. So if you want to get into the school of your choice, you need to achieve your best score on the ACT. You need the experts on your side! McGraw-Hill's 10 Practice ACTs offers the most ACT practice available anywhere. It includes 10 complete sample ACTs, with in-depth explanatory answers for every question that act as a mini-review for ACT test topics. NEW! Eye-catching 8-page Welcome section, including 50 Top Strategies for Test Day, ACT Study Plan, Getting the Most from the Tests, Using Online Resources, and more. NEW: Free access to more practice ACT tests online. In-depth explanations for each question. Scoresheets to monitor your progress and predict your score. Topics include: Introduction; Using This Book; Understanding the ACT; Your ACT Study Plan; 50 Top Strategies for Test Day

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0071736964

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9780071736961

McGraw-Hill Education 10 ACT Practice Tests, 4th Edition

By: Steven W. Dulan

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McGraw-Hill Education 10 ACT Practice Tests, 4th Edition

By: Steven W. Dulan

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The practice you need to succeed on the ACT McGraw-Hill: 10 ACT Practice Tests, 4th edition, helps you gauge what the test measures, and shows you how it's structured and how to budget your time for each section. Written by the founder and faculty of Advantage Education, one of America's most respected providers of school-based test-prep classes, this book provides you with intensive ACT practice to help your scores improve from each test to the next. You'll be able to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, reduce your stress--and to do your very best on test day. Features Include: 10 complete sample ACT exams, with full explanations for every answer 10 sample writing prompts for the ACT essay portion FREE interactive Test Planner app that will help you customize your study schedule Scoring worksheets to help you calculate your total score for every test Free access to more practice ACT tests online

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0071840273

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9780071840279

Design Literacy

Understanding Graphic Design

By: Steven Heller,Karen Pomeroy

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Design Literacy

Understanding Graphic Design

By: Steven Heller,Karen Pomeroy

Steven Heller and Karen Pomeroy create a mosaic of design stories that offer a series of valuable lessons in how design works and an engaging history of graphic design from the late nineteenth century to the present. Tracing the development of each work, Heller and Pomeroy explain its role in design history and how it relates to the cultural milieu from which it emerged.

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1880559765

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McGraw-Hill Education: 10 ACT Practice Tests, Sixth Edition

By: Steven W. Dulan

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McGraw-Hill Education: 10 ACT Practice Tests, Sixth Edition

By: Steven W. Dulan

Practice Makes Perfect! Get the practice you need to succeed on the ACT! Preparing for the ACT can be particularly stressful. McGraw-Hill: 10 ACT Practice Tests, Sixth Edition explains how the test is structured, what it measures, and how to budget your time for each section. Written by renowned test prep experts, this book has been fully updated to match the latest test. The 10 intensive practice tests help you improve your scores from each test to the next. You'll learn how to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, reduce your stress—and to do your very best on test day. Features Include: • 10 complete sample ACT exams, with full explanations for every answer • Updated content matches the new test requirements • In-depth explanatory answers for every question • Scoring worksheets to help you calculate your total score for every test • Free access to additional practice ACT tests online

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1260464113

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McGraw Hill 10 ACT Practice Tests, Seventh Edition

By: Steven W. Dulan,Amy Dulan

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McGraw Hill 10 ACT Practice Tests, Seventh Edition

By: Steven W. Dulan,Amy Dulan

Practice makes perfect! Get the practice you need to succeed on the ACT! With so much riding on the results of your ACT results, you need every advantage available to you—and taking as many practice tests as you can is widely regarded as the most efficient, reliable way to achieve that edge. Packed with a ten full-length simulated ACT tests—the most practice available anywhere—McGraw Hill 10 ACT Practice Tests provides the best preparation you can get. Written by renowned test prep experts, McGraw Hill 10 ACT Practice Tests, Seventh Edition explains how the test is structured, what it measures, and how to budget your time for each section. You'll find repeated drills on concepts and questions as they appear on the test, with fully explained answers to help you in any areas that need improvement. In addition to the intensive drills and practice, chapters that include "Understanding the ACT," "Your ACT Study Plan," and "50 Top Strategies for Test Day" will help you wake up on the big day feeling fully prepared and confident. Features Include: 10 complete sample ACTs—the most practice tests available anywhere Complete, in-depth explanatory answers for every question Includes scoring worksheets to calculate your ACT scores and chart your progress from one test to the next

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1264793324

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Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation

By: Steven B. Stern

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Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation

By: Steven B. Stern

New for this guide to every major cruise ship in the world are chapters on ultra-deluxe suites and on-board restaurant alternatives to the main dining rooms. The author has sailed on more than 500 cruise ships, visited every major port of call and inspected virtually every ship presently in operation.

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Pelican Publishing

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1565544153

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The Archangels of Dreamland

By: Steven L. Fawcette

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The Archangels of Dreamland

By: Steven L. Fawcette

A fact-based thriller, the story of the Hart family who uncovers the truth behind the 1947 UFO incident in Roswell, New Mexico. What they find is a labryinthine conspiracy and a technology from the future that can destroy the world.

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0977370909

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