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Performance Anxiety in Media Culture

The Trauma of Appearance and the Drama of Disappearance

By: Steven Bailey

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Performance Anxiety in Media Culture

The Trauma of Appearance and the Drama of Disappearance

By: Steven Bailey

Performance Anxiety in Media Culture explores the culture of performance anxiety in the media-saturated contemporary world. It uses comparative case studies including film, social media, and popular music to examine the ways that personal concern regarding self-presentation becomes transformed into shared cultural expressions through the use of media technologies. Three initial chapters are dedicated to exploring the work of Erving Goffman, Jacques Lacan, and Jean Baudrillard as critical for a thorough understanding of how implications of a range of recent transformations in the methods for staging social performances are staged and in the ways that they are experienced and interpreted by others. Three subsequent chapters explore diverse case studies in the culture of performance anxiety: the representation of such anxieties in recent French cinema, the appearance of them in the world of fashion-based 'outfit of the day' blogs, and the attempt to refine a more fixed social persona in the nostalgic culture of rockabilly music.

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Springer

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1137557893

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British Battle Tanks

American-made World War II Tanks

By: David Fletcher,Steven J. Zaloga

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British Battle Tanks

American-made World War II Tanks

By: David Fletcher,Steven J. Zaloga

This lavishly illustrated volume details the design, development and operational history of US-made tanks in British service in the Second World War. The idea of British soldiers using American tanks was not viewed with a great deal of enthusiasm by the British Army. They perceived American tanks as being crudely made, mechanically unsophisticated and impossible to fight in. However, once British crews got used to them and learned to cope with some of their difficulties, such as limited fuel capacity and unfamiliar fighting techniques, they started to see them in a far more positive light, in particular their innate reliability and simplicity of maintenance. This book, the last in a three-part series on British Battle Tanks by armour expert David Fletcher, concentrates on World War II and studies American tanks in British service, some of which were modified in ways peculiar to the British. It shows how the number of these tanks increased to the point that they virtually dominated, as well describing some types, such as the T14 and M26 Pershing, which were supplied but never used in British service.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472821521

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9781472821522

William Gaddis: Expanded Edition

By: Steven Moore

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William Gaddis: Expanded Edition

By: Steven Moore

In 1989, Steven Moore published the first scholarly study of all three of William Gaddis's novels and since then it has been generally regarded as the best book on this difficult but major writer's work. This revised and expanded edition includes new chapters on the novels Gaddis published after 1989, the National Book Award-winning A Frolic of His Own and the posthumous novella Agape Agape, along with updated introductory and concluding chapters. This introduction offers a clear discussion of all five of Gaddis's novels, providing essential biographical information, two chapters each on his most significant novels, The Recognitions and J R, and a chapter each devoted to his later three novels. A concluding chapter locates his place in American literature and notes his influence on younger writers. Each chapter focuses on the main themes of each novel and discusses the literary techniques Gaddis deployed to dramatize those themes. Since Gaddis is an erudite, allusive novelist, Moore clarifies his references and explains how they enhance his themes.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1628926473

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Race, Class and Power in the Building of Richmond, 1870-1920

By: Steven J. Hoffman

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Race, Class and Power in the Building of Richmond, 1870-1920

By: Steven J. Hoffman

Using post-Civil War Richmond, Virginia, as a case study, Hoffman explores the role of race and class in the city building process from 1870 to 1920. Richmond's railroad connections enabled the city to participate in the commercial expansion that accompanied the rise of the New South. A highly compact city of mixed residential, industrial and commercial space at the end of the Civil War, Richmond remained a classic example of what historians call a "walking city" through the end of the century. As city streets were improved and public transportation became available, the city's white merchants and emerging white middle class sought homes removed from the congested downtown. The city's African American and white workers generally could not afford to take part in this residential migration. As a result, the mixture of race and class that had existed in the city since its inception began to disappear. The city of Richmond exemplified characteristics of both Northern and Southern cities during the period from 1870 to 1920. Retreating Confederate soldiers had started fires that destroyed the city in 1865, but by 1870, the former capital of the Confederacy was on the road to recovery from war and reconstruction, reestablishing itself as an important manufacturing and trade center. The city's size, diversity and economic position at the time not only allows for comparisons to both Northern and Southern cities but also permits an analysis of the role of groups other than the elite in city building process. By taking a look at Richmond, we are able to see a more complete picture of how American cities have come to be the way they are.

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McFarland

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078648084X

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9780786480845

Love, Ghosts, & Facial Hair

By: Steven Herrick

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Love, Ghosts, & Facial Hair

By: Steven Herrick

Jack’s got a lot on his mind: He’s trying to figure out the mystery of the opposite sex, he can’t stop wondering about facial hair, and he won’t let go of his mother’s ghost, even though she died seven years ago. Jack knows he can’t hang on to the past forever, but what he doesn’t know is how to let go. Then he meets Annabel. She’s beautiful, smart, and she gets him. Suddenly love makes sense, and the future seems hopeful. And for the first time, Jack feels ready to leave the past where it belongs…

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Simon and Schuster

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1439121702

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Stratigraphic Paleobiology

Understanding the Distribution of Fossil Taxa in Time and Space

By: Mark E. Patzkowsky,Steven M. Holland

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Stratigraphic Paleobiology

Understanding the Distribution of Fossil Taxa in Time and Space

By: Mark E. Patzkowsky,Steven M. Holland

This work weaves important strands of the paleontological literature into a coherent worldview that emphasizes the importance of understanding the geological record.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226649377

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9780226649375

The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 1

From Pong to Pokemon and Beyond . . . the Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World

By: Steven L. Kent

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The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 1

From Pong to Pokemon and Beyond . . . the Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World

By: Steven L. Kent

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of the dawn of video games and their rise into a multibillion-dollar business “For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have.”—Mark Turmell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and WrestleMania With all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade, volume 1 of The Ultimate History of Video Games reveals everything you ever wanted to know and more about the unforgettable games that changed the world, the visionaries who made them, and the fanatics who played them. Starting in arcades then moving to televisions and handheld devices, the video game invasion has entranced kids and the young at heart for nearly fifty years. And gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning. The Ultimate History: Volume 1 tells the incredible tale of how this backroom novelty transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Through meticulous research and personal interviews with hundreds of industry luminaries, Kent chronicles firsthand accounts of how yesterday’s games like Space Invaders, Centipede, and Pac-Man helped create an arcade culture that defined a generation, and how today’s empires like Sony, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts have galvanized a multibillion-dollar industry and a new generation of games. Inside, you’ll discover • the video game that saved Nintendo from bankruptcy • the serendipitous story of Pac-Man’s design • the misstep that helped topple Atari’s $2-billion-a-year empire • the coin shortage caused by Space Invaders • the fascinating reasons behind the rise, fall, and rebirth of Sega • and much more! Entertaining, addictive, and as mesmerizing as the games it chronicles, this book is a must-have for anyone who’s ever touched a joystick.

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Crown

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0307560872

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Stretford & Old Trafford Through Time

By: Steven Dickens

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Stretford & Old Trafford Through Time

By: Steven Dickens

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Stretford & Old Trafford have changed and developed over the last century.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445615177

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A History of Vascular Surgery

By: Steven G. Friedman, MD

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A History of Vascular Surgery

By: Steven G. Friedman, MD

Since the publication of the first edition 15 years ago, vascularsurgery has been transformed into a new specialty incorporatingendovascular surgery and techniques. These innovations are detailedin this much anticipated second edition. Like the first edition, this new edition of A History ofVascular Surgery paints engaging portraits of the surgeons andscientists whose ideas and practices underlie, and continue toinfluence, vascular surgery as we know it today. Written for thepractitioner and student alike, the second edition provides anin-depth, accessible history of this rapidly changing field.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1405171294

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Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda: Waystation

By: Steven E. McDonald

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Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda: Waystation

By: Steven E. McDonald

The Andromeda Ascendant is the last surviving ship of the long-dead Systems Commonwealth interstellar empire. It's captain, Dylan Hunt, with the crew of the Eureka Maru, has been trying to contact outlying planets who might rejoin the revived Commonwealth. But one such planet responds to the Andromeda's friendly advances with an all-out attack that cripples the Andromeda. Fleeing on the limited power that the ship can muster, Hunt, Beka Valentine and the rest of the crew seek a resupply depot, but none is near enough for them to reach before repairs, except for an abandoned station, uninhabited since the collapse of the empire. When Hunt, systems analyst Seamus Harper, and Andromeda's AI Rommie get into the station, they find it's not quite uninhabited. Strange presences assail them. Something very dark, evil, and entirely unknown. And while they try to get what they need without being killed by whatever is lurking on the station, something is attacking the Andromeda itself. There's plenty of action and suspense before this routine resupply mission can be finished . . . if it can be finished. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Macmillan

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1429977701

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The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes and Icons

By: Steven Johnson,Greg Oliver,Mike Mooneyham

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The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes and Icons

By: Steven Johnson,Greg Oliver,Mike Mooneyham

Theagood guys of professional wrestling take the spotlight in this comprehensive examination ofathe memorable characters who inspired fans, aproviding insight into what makes a great hero. Compiled using firsthand interviews with hundreds of wrestlers, managers, promoters, and historians, these entertaining profiles document wrestlingOCOs golden boys from the 1930s to today. It discusses the roles of wrestling superstars that include Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes, and The Rock as well as lesser-known figures, including Tiger Jeet Singh and Whitey Caldwell. With more than 100 action-packed photos, this engaging and informative book invites both devoted fans and newcomers to the sport to appreciate the rich history of these esteemed performers.

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ECW Press

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1770902694

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Tanks in the Battle of Germany 1945

Western Front

By: Steven J. Zaloga

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Tanks in the Battle of Germany 1945

Western Front

By: Steven J. Zaloga

The crossing of the river Rhine marked the beginning of the end of the Third Reich, but the Wehrmacht would fight ferociously on its home soil until the fall of Berlin. The Battle of Germany saw the most advanced tanks of the Allies pitted against the remnants of the once-formidable Panzerwaffe, now exhausted and lacking many of the essentials of armored warfare, but equipped with the biggest and most powerful tanks they would ever field. In these last months the Allies were now equipped with the most advanced Shermans such as the M4A3E8, as well as some of the types that would go on to have successful postwar careers such as the Pershing, Comet, and Chaffee. In contrast the Panzer forces had pinned their hopes on small numbers of monstrous types such as the Jagdtiger and Tiger II, as well as the workhorse Sturmgeschütz and Panzer IVs and Vs. But with German forces crumbling, the Panzerwaffe lacked trained crews, replacement vehicles and fuel, while the Allies' well-supported tank forces advanced through Germany in spectacular combined-arms fashion. Packed with information on tank numbers, types, and comparative performance, this book sheds new light on the two sides' tanks, organization, and doctrine, and explains how the ultimate tank battles of World War II were really fought.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472848128

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The Great American Songbook

201 Favorites You Ought to Know (& Love)

By: Steven Suskin

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The Great American Songbook

201 Favorites You Ought to Know (& Love)

By: Steven Suskin

In an age of ubiquitous music and countless new songs releasing every minute, the Great American Songbook endures. After all, the Songbook—that sprawling canon of popular songs, standards, and show tunes from roughly the 1920s through the 1950s—is a foundational text of American pop music. Rare indeed is the song that doesn’t in some way draw on this magnificent corpus, and rare is the person who hasn’t heard at least a few of its most enduring melodies. Nonetheless, the Songbook is broader and deeper than most listeners can imagine, and on the margins, the question of whether this or that song should be included is the source of regular arguments among scholars and buffs alike. Attempting to plumb its depths can be a daunting prospect. Enter Steven Suskin, who has been writing about music since the days that Rodgers, Arlen, and Berlin still roamed the streets of Manhattan. In this carefully curated and cheerfully opinionated guidebook, Suskin surveys 201 of the most significant selections from the Songbook, ranging from celebrated masterpieces to forgotten gems. Year by year, he puts songwriters and their contributions in their context, and explains what makes each song such a distinctive treat—whether felicitous melody, colorful harmony, compositional originality, or merely the sheer, irreducible joy of listening to it. Old and new favorites await all readers of this painstakingly compiled, enthusiastically written catalog.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493070959

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9781493070954

Dumbstruck - A Cultural History of Ventriloquism

By: Steven Connor

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Dumbstruck - A Cultural History of Ventriloquism

By: Steven Connor

Why can none of us hear our own recorded voice without wincing? Why is the telephone still full of such spookiness and erotic possibility? Why does the metaphor of ventriloquism, the art of 'seeming to speak where one is not', speak so resonantly to our contemporary technological condition? These are the kind of questions which impel Steven Connor's wide-ranging, restlessly inquisitive history of ventriloquism and the disembodied voice. He tracks his subject from its first recorded beginnings in ancient Israel and Greece, through the fulminations of early Christian writers against the unholy (and, they believed, obscenely produced) practices of pagan divination, the aberrations of the voice in mysticism, witchcraft and possession, and the strange obsession with the vagrant figure of the ventriloquist, newly conceived as male rather than female, during the Enlightenment. He retrieves the stories of some of the most popular and versatile ventriloquists and polyphonists of the nineteenth century, and investigates the survival of ventriloquial delusions and desires in spiritualism and the 'vocalic uncanny' of technologies like telephone, radio, film, and internet. Learned but lucid, brimming with anecdote and insight, this is much more than an archaeology of one of the most regularly derided but tenaciously enduring of popular arts. It is also a series of virtuoso philosophical and psychological reflections on the problems and astonishments, the raptures and absurdities of the unhoused voice.

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OUP Oxford

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0191541842

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Research Methods in Forensic Psychology

By: Barry Rosenfeld,Steven D. Penrod

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Research Methods in Forensic Psychology

By: Barry Rosenfeld,Steven D. Penrod

The only professional resource to focus exclusively on research methods in forensic psychology With specific advice on topics of particular importance to forensic specialists, Research Methods in Forensic Psychology presents state-of-the-discipline summaries of the issues that relate to psychology and law research. Edited by renowned experts in the field, this resource features contributions by leading scholars in forensic psychology and law, with discussion of relevant topics such as: Meta-analysis Jury decision making Internet-based data collection Legal research techniques for the social scientist Offender treatment Competence to stand trial Criminal profiling False confessions and interrogations Trial-related psycho-legal issues Accuracy of eyewitnesses and children Violence risk assessment This comprehensive guide is designed for a wide range of scholars and legal professionals, presenting a succinct overview of the field of psychology and law as viewed by some of the world's foremost experts.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470933402

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9780470933404

Shipwrecks of Florida

A Comprehensive Listing

By: Steven D Singer

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Shipwrecks of Florida

A Comprehensive Listing

By: Steven D Singer

Over 2,100 shipwrecks from the 16th century to the present; the most comprehensive listing now available. Wrecks are arranged primarily by geographical section of the state. Within sections, wrecks are arranged chronologically. Extensive and heavily illustrated appendices offer a wealth of information on topics of interest to divers and researchers alike. A companion volume, More Shipwrecks of Florida, is now available from Pineapple Press.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1561648965

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9781561648962

Oliver

The True Story of a Stolen Dog and the Humans He Brought Together

By: Steven J. Carino,Alex Tresniowski

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Oliver

The True Story of a Stolen Dog and the Humans He Brought Together

By: Steven J. Carino,Alex Tresniowski

He Was Searching for a Lost Dog. He Found More Than He’d Ever Hoped For. On Valentine’s Day 2019, someone stole Steven Carino’s dog, Oliver, from his car. Having lost his mother at thirteen and grown up with an alcoholic father, he could always count on his dogs for comfort and company. But now, with his beloved Oliver missing, Steven felt utterly alone. Then, the miracle. In a series of near-impossible coincidences, people from different walks of life crossed paths with Oliver and with Steven. Hardworking immigrants, wealthy suburbanites, car mechanics, deli workers, old friends, close relatives, street cops, gang members, a TV news reporter, social media followers around the world, and one very gifted hairdresser all played a part in Steven’s desperate journey to find Oliver. In the middle of it all, Steven realized that no one is ever truly alone--and that the power of community can be life-changing. Oliver is not just a book about a stolen dog. At its core, it’s a story about kindness, friendship, and the power of faith. As Steven says, “This is more than just a dog story. This is an everybody story. This is a love story.”

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Thomas Nelson

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140022327X

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Special Edition Self-Help Handbook

@Poetic Author

By: Steven Allen Graham

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Special Edition Self-Help Handbook

@Poetic Author

By: Steven Allen Graham

POETIC JUSTICE W/ FORENSIC SCIENCE" Honoring Recognition of Technology... (In God we trust; united we stand). Submit accurately relevant facts that have great similarity. Matching DNA and fiber-optic back. Choosing all the prevailing choices. Keeping in tune within. So when knowledge examined voices. Are taken into consideration. Justifying the innocent party. Thus eliminating the condemnation. Then revealing the righteous. To determine justified pupils. To keep within likeness. For whom the higher cases. Held within judge's chambers. Prior to forensic evidence traces. From which may charges pending. Amen, America. Knowing this is not injustice. Finally revealing the verdict. Thus enforcing and granting forensic justice (forensics do not lie).

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Trafford The Postcard Collection

By: Steven Dickens

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Trafford The Postcard Collection

By: Steven Dickens

The latest title in Amberley’s beautifully illustrated Postcard Collection series which captures historic Trafford in all its glory.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445692708

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Convex Sets and Their Applications

By: Steven R. Lay

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Convex Sets and Their Applications

By: Steven R. Lay

Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text introduces the broad scope of convexity. It leads students to open questions and unsolved problems, and it highlights diverse applications. Author Steven R. Lay, Professor of Mathematics at Lee University in Tennessee, reinforces his teachings with numerous examples, plus exercises with hints and answers. The first three chapters form the foundation for all that follows, starting with a review of the fundamentals of linear algebra and topology. They also survey the development and applications of relationships between hyperplanes and convex sets. Subsequent chapters are relatively self-contained, each focusing on a particular aspect or application of convex sets. Topics include characterizations of convex sets, polytopes, duality, optimization, and convex functions. Hints, solutions, and references for the exercises appear at the back of the book.

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Courier Corporation

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0486458032

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The Whispering Pegasus

By: Steven J. Corner

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The Whispering Pegasus

By: Steven J. Corner

The Whispering Pegasus is for all lovers of horse racing and people who would go to any lengths to get their hands on National Hunt's probable, greatest ever steeplechasing horse. Ex Para and SAS man, John Brennan, owes his brother a favour to safeguard the horse and the blade's training is tested to the full! Watch out for this brilliant horse in steeplechasing's illustrious races like the Cheltenham Gold Cup, King George VI Chase, Irish Grand National and Aintree's Grand National. Would the horse be kept safe long enough to be ranked alongside the greats like Arkle, Red Rum, L' Escargot, Desert Orchid and Kauto Star? True legends.

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Lulu.com

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1291980806

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Armored Champion

The Top Tanks of World War II

By: Steven Zaloga

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Armored Champion

The Top Tanks of World War II

By: Steven Zaloga

Armor expert Zaloga enters the battle over the best tanks of World War II with this heavy-caliber blast of a book armed with more than forty years of research. • Provocative but fact-based rankings of the tanks that fought the Second World War • Breaks the war into eight periods and declares Tanker's Choice and Commander's Choice for each • Champions include the German Panzer IV and Tiger, Soviet T-34, American Pershing, and a few surprises • Compares tanks' firepower, armor protection, and mobility as well as dependability, affordability, tactics, training, and overall combat performance • Relies on extensive documentation from archives, government studies, and published sources—much of which has never been published in English before • Supported by dozens of charts and diagrams and hundreds of photos

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Stackpole Books

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0811761134

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Urban Social Geography

An Introduction

By: Paul Knox,Steven Pinch

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Urban Social Geography

An Introduction

By: Paul Knox,Steven Pinch

The 6th edition of this highly respected text builds upon the successful structure, engaging writing style and clear presentation of previous editions. Examining urban social geography from a theoretical and historical perspective, it also explores how it has developed into the modern day. Taking account of recent critical work, whilst simultaneously presenting well established approaches to the subject, it ensures students are well-informed about all the issues. The result is a topical book that is clear and accessible for students

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Routledge

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1317903250

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Plays by Steven McCann

A Summer Reverie An American Family The Art Spirit

By: Steven McCann

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Plays by Steven McCann

A Summer Reverie An American Family The Art Spirit

By: Steven McCann

The world of the theater has had a magical allure for me, ever since that afternoon as an eighteen-year-old wandering around mid-town with several hours of my hands before my bus’s departure, I purchased a matinee ticket to see, ‘Man of La Mancha.’ Although I’ve spent almost all of my life as a writer creating novels and short fiction, I have always loved seeing live theater and reading the works of O’Neill, Miller, Williams, Lorraine Hansberry, Chekhov, Shaw and Shakespeare, among others. Great theater brings together great writing and all the brilliant effects of the live stage; actors whose voices, gestures, laughter, shouts, and whispers are as close and tangible as those of the people you live with; the genius of costume design, lighting and stage sets that carry you to a completely different realm, using no more space than the area of your living room. The three of mine in this volume, a comedy and two others, mixing comedy with elements of tragedy, make up my second book of plays. Together with the first, they are my contribution to that magical world I love no less than I love the world of great fiction.

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Cryptic Subtexts in Literature and Film

Secret Messages and Buried Treasure

By: Steven F Walker

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Cryptic Subtexts in Literature and Film

Secret Messages and Buried Treasure

By: Steven F Walker

One of the primary objectives of comparative literature is the study of the relationship of texts, also known as intertextuality, which is a means of contextualizing and analyzing the way literature grows and flourishes through inspiration and imitation, direct or indirect. When the inspiration and imitation is direct and obvious, the study of this rapport falls into the more restricted category of hypertextuality. What the author has labeled a cryptic subtext, however, is an extreme case of hypertextuality. It involves a series of allusions to another text that have been deliberately inserted by the author into the primary text as potential points of reference. This book takes a deep dive into a broad array of literature and film to explore these allusions and the hidden messages therein.

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Routledge

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0429861087

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George Gordienko

Canadian Wrestler, Artist and Renaissance Man

By: Steven Verrier

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George Gordienko

Canadian Wrestler, Artist and Renaissance Man

By: Steven Verrier

George Gordienko (1928-2002) may be the greatest wrestler you've never heard of. From humble, Ukrainian/Cossack immigrant roots in the Canadian Prairies, he endured a tough childhood during the Great Depression to emerge as a leading "shooter" and one-of-a-kind artist on the mat. Excluded from wrestling in the United States during the McCarthy era because of his association with the Communist Party as a young man, he was deprived of a run with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, for which he was hand-picked by the great Lou Thesz. After retirement, Gordienko transitioned to a different sort of canvas and became a successful painter. This first full-length biography traces his remarkable career.

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McFarland

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1476687692

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Principles of Paleontology

Second Edition

By: David Raup,Steven M. Stanley

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Principles of Paleontology

Second Edition

By: David Raup,Steven M. Stanley

Presents principles of paleontology at an undergraduate level Emphasizes theory and concepts over details of morphology and the fossil record Profusely illustrated with photographs, charts, graphs, and tables

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Macmillan

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0716700220

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Health Geographies

A Critical Introduction

By: Tim Brown,Gavin J. Andrews,Steven Cummins,Beth Greenhough,Daniel Lewis,Andrew Power

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Health Geographies

A Critical Introduction

By: Tim Brown,Gavin J. Andrews,Steven Cummins,Beth Greenhough,Daniel Lewis,Andrew Power

Health Geographies: A Critical Introduction explores health and biomedical topics from a range of critical geographic perspectives. Building on the field’s past engagement with social theory it extends the focus of health geography into new areas of enquiry. Introduces key topics in health geography through clear and engaging examples and case studies drawn from around the world Incorporates multi-disciplinary perspectives and approaches applied in the field of health geography Identifies both health and biomedical issues as a central area of concern for critically oriented health geographers Features material that is alert to questions of global scale and difference, and sensitive to the political and economic as well sociocultural aspects of health Provides extensive pedagogic materials within the text and guidance for further study

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118739019

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9781118739013

Voice of the Old Wolf

Lucullus Virgil McWhorter and the Nez Perce Indians

By: Steven Ross Evans

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Voice of the Old Wolf

Lucullus Virgil McWhorter and the Nez Perce Indians

By: Steven Ross Evans

Lucullus V. McWhorter met and befriended Yakama and Nez Perce warriors in 1903, forming deep relationships and accumulating facts, stories, and perspectives that would otherwise have been irretrievably lost. Adopted as an honorary member of the Yakama tribe and given the name Old Wolf, he served as a stirring spokesman for non-treaty bands and captured prominent Nez Perce voices in his classic Western histories, Yellow Wolf (1940) and Hear Me, My Chiefs! (1952). Originally published in 1996, Voice of the Old Wolf is the only biography of Lucullus V. McWhorter (1860-1944). Author Steven Ross Evans focused on the Yakima area rancher’s unique roles as Nez Perce tribal historian and collector of traditional lore to help fill a significant gap in the chronology of Nez Perce history--the post 1880s to the 1940s, and assembled numerous excellent photographs, many previously unpublished. This edition includes a new foreword describing the vast McWhorter collection held by Washington State University.

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Washington State University Press

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1636820670

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9781636820675

Managing New Product and Process Development

Text Cases

By: Steven C. Wheelwright

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Managing New Product and Process Development

Text Cases

By: Steven C. Wheelwright

Argues that a company's capability to conceive and design quality prototypes and bring a variety of products to market more quickly than its competitors is increasingly the focal point of competition. The authors present principles for developing speed and efficiency.

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Simon and Schuster

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1451602316

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Soviet Lend-Lease Tanks of World War II

By: Steven J. Zaloga

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Soviet Lend-Lease Tanks of World War II

By: Steven J. Zaloga

The Red Army suffered such catastrophic losses of armour in the summer of 1941 that they begged Britain and the United States to send tanks. The first batches arrived in late 1941, just in time to take part in the defence of Moscow. The supplies of British tanks encompassed a very wide range of types including the Matilda, Churchill, and Valentine and even a few Tetrarch airborne tanks. American tanks included the M3 (Stuart) light tank and M3 (Lee) medium tank and the M4 Sherman tank, which became so common in 1944–45 that entire Soviet tank corps were equipped with the type. With these Western tanks, the Soviets were finally able to beat back the German tide in the East. This study examines the different types of tanks shipped to the Soviet Union during the war, Soviet assessments of their merits and problems, and combat accounts of their use in Soviet service using full colour artwork, contemporary photographs and detailed cut-away illustrations.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472818156

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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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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313083061

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9780313083068

Enterprise Governance of Information Technology

Achieving Alignment and Value in Digital Organizations

By: Steven De Haes,Wim Van Grembergen,Anant Joshi,Tim Huygh

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Enterprise Governance of Information Technology

Achieving Alignment and Value in Digital Organizations

By: Steven De Haes,Wim Van Grembergen,Anant Joshi,Tim Huygh

This book integrates theoretical advances and empirical data on Enterprise Governance in Information Technology (EGIT) with practical applications based on numerous case examples. The third revised edition of Enterprise Governance of Information Technology provides professionals and students with the most recent research advancements as well as an in-depth discussion of the recently-introduced Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT) 2019 framework which can be used to facilitate a tailored implementation of effective EGIT. Furthermore, the book features a new chapter which provides readers with hands-on examples from practice and clear insights on how these relate to theory. At the forefront of the field, the authors of this volume draw from years of research and advising corporate clients to present a comprehensive resource on EGIT. Featuring a variety of elements, including executive summaries and sidebars, extensive references, questions and activities and additional online materials, this book is a valuable updated resource for professionals, students and researchers alike.

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Springer Nature

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3030259188

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9783030259181

The Good Life: Sacramento's Consumer Culture

By: Steven M. Avella

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The Good Life: Sacramento's Consumer Culture

By: Steven M. Avella

Mass consumption is a defining feature of modern American culture. During the 20th century, mass production, discretionary income, and modern advertising combined to create and fulfill demand for more products than ever before. From butchers and bakers to big-box retailers, the story of the buying and selling of goods tells the history of our cities from a unique perspective. The Good Life approaches Sacramento's history from the bottom up, with a look at the city's past from the perspective of ordinary citizens. From the gold rush to the dot-com bubble and beyond, it tells the story of changing times, changing styles, and changing fortunes, and their effects on the lives of the people of Sacramento.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439614156

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9781439614150

When Absalom Falls

By: Steven F Warnock

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When Absalom Falls

By: Steven F Warnock

Absalom Falls, a small town nestled in the mountains of North Georgia, seems like the kind of place where a person could go to for refuge from the problems of our modern world. At least, that's what Gideon and Jordy Shaw are hoping when they move there to recuperate from their latest adventure. Assuming the identities of two teachers at Absalom Falls Academy, an exclusive private boarding school, they make friends with Miles Liu and his daughter, Cassie, and enjoy their mundane lives. However, an unspeakable evil from the distant past is on the move behind the scenes, hidden beneath the tranquility of small town life, and it is preparing to unleash the forces of hell on earth.

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Lulu.com

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1387245597

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9781387245598

A Social History of Educational Studies and Research

By: Gary McCulloch,Steven Cowan

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A Social History of Educational Studies and Research

By: Gary McCulloch,Steven Cowan

A Social History of Educational Studies and Research examines the development of the study of education in the UK in its broader educational, social and political context since its early beginnings in the first part of the twentieth century. By providing a historical analysis of the contested growth of the field this book examines the significant contribution that has been made by institutions of higher education, journals, text books, conferences, centres, and academic societies. It discusses the problems and opportunities of the field, and its prospects for survival and adaptation to current changes in the decades ahead. The work draws on documentary sources, social network analysis, and interviews with leading figures from across the field. This book highlights international influences on the development of educational studies and research in the UK, its role in the growing internationalisation of the field as a whole, and also comparisons and contrasts with the nature of the field elsewhere. It relates the development to the wider social, political and economic changes affecting higher education in general and educational studies and research in particular. It addresses the historical development of disciplines in higher education institutions and the nature, extent and limitations of interdisciplinarity. A Social History of Educational Studies and Research discuss the problems and opportunities facing the study of education today, and its prospects of adapting to changes in the decades ahead. It is a distinctive and original analysis of educational studies and research that provides the first comprehensive study of its type.

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Routledge

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1317483871

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9781317483878

The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

The Heels

By: Steven Johnson,Greg Oliver

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The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

The Heels

By: Steven Johnson,Greg Oliver

A comprehensive look at the colourful villains, bad guys and heels who give professional wrestling so much of its character - from Gorgeous George and before to Ric Flair and the modern supervillains!

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ECW Press

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1554902843

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