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The Political Economy of Market Reform in Jordan

By: Timothy J. Piro

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The Political Economy of Market Reform in Jordan

By: Timothy J. Piro

This volume moves beyond traditional studies of Jordan's politics to explore the interplay between politics and economy. Examining the phenomenon of market reform in the developing world, Timothy J. Piro assesses the state's contradictory impulses toward privatization and continued state intervention in the economy. Drawing on a wealth of primary materials, the author illuminates the kingdom's unique politics and argues that market reform is dependent on domestic rather than international political structures.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0847688828

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9780847688821

Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science

By: Timothy M. Kusky,Katherine E. Cullen

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Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science

By: Timothy M. Kusky,Katherine E. Cullen

Provides a comprehensive reference for Earth and space sciences, including entries on climate change, stellar evolution, tsunamis, renewable energy options, and mass wasting.

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Infobase Publishing

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1438128592

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9781438128597

Islam and Democracy

Religion, Politics, and Power in the Middle East

By: Timothy D. Sisk

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Islam and Democracy

Religion, Politics, and Power in the Middle East

By: Timothy D. Sisk

This volume explores the relationship between religion and politics generally, as well as the global wave of democratization in the late twentieth century, as background to different interpretations of political Islam. It analyzes the role of these movements in Iran, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, the Persian Gulf (especially Saudi Arabia), and the Palestinian community.

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US Institute of Peace Press

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1878379216

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9781878379214

Blind Spot

The Secret History of American Counterterrorism

By: Timothy J. Naftali

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Blind Spot

The Secret History of American Counterterrorism

By: Timothy J. Naftali

Presents a history of counterterrorism efforts on the part of the federal government, from its beginnings following the aftermath of World War II through the miscalculations, oversights, and mistakes of the 1990s which culiminated in September 11th.

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Basic Books (AZ)

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0465092810

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9780465092819

The Phantom Limbs of the Rollow Sisters

By: Timothy Schaffert

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The Phantom Limbs of the Rollow Sisters

By: Timothy Schaffert

Renowned author Timothy Schaffert’s celebrated debut novel, reissued here in an entirely new paperback edition, chronicles two sisters on the cusp of womanhood as they struggle to understand their father’s suicide as well their mother’s abandonment of them many years earlier. On graduating from high school, the sisters are once again set adrift, this time by their grandmother who leaves them for Florida. In order to survive, and perhaps even thrive, on their path to adulthood, they must learn to reconcile their pasts and discover how to depend upon themselves as well as on each other. In a story that rises out of the spare Nebraska landscape, Schaffert delivers a redemptive tale about two young women searching for wholeness and love.

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Unbridled Books

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1936071282

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9781936071289

Barkley

A Biography

By: Timothy Bella

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Barkley

A Biography

By: Timothy Bella

*A Good Morning America Buzz Book* *A LitHub Most Anticipated Book of 2022* The definitive biography of Charles Barkley, exploring his early childhood, his storied NBA career, and his enduring legacy as a provocative voice in American pop culture He’s one of the most interesting American athletes in the past fifty years. Passionate, candid, iconoclastic, and gifted both on and off the court, Charles Barkley has made a lasting impact on not only the world of basketball but pop culture at large. Yet few people know the real Charles. Raised by his mother and grandmother in Leeds, Alabama, he struggled in his early years to fit in until he found a sense of community and purpose in basketball. In the NBA he went toe-to-toe with the biggest legends in the game, from Magic to Michael to Hakeem to Shaq. But in the years since, he has become a bold agitator for social change, unafraid to grapple, often brashly, with even the thorniest of cultural issues facing our nation today. Informed by over 370 original interviews and painstaking research, Timothy Bella’s Barkley is the most comprehensive biography to date of one of the most talked-about icons in the world of sports.

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Harlequin

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1488078394

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9781488078392

Reader's Theater Scripts--Texas History

By: Timothy Rasinski,Debby Murphy,Chase Young

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Reader's Theater Scripts--Texas History

By: Timothy Rasinski,Debby Murphy,Chase Young

Improve students' reading fluency while providing fun and purposeful practice and performance through Reader's Theater Scripts. Engage students through Reader's Theater to make learning fun while building knowledge of Texas history and the significant people, events, and places that make Texas what it is today. Improve vocabulary and comprehension with repeated practice and performance of the scripts along with TEKS-based activities in the lesson plans, which include word study, comprehension questions, and extension activities. Make your classroom a Reader's Theater classroom today!

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1425896049

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Relativism in Contemporary American Philosophy

MacIntyre, Putnam, and Rorty

By: Timothy Mosteller

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Relativism in Contemporary American Philosophy

MacIntyre, Putnam, and Rorty

By: Timothy Mosteller

This is a much-needed critical study of epistemological relativism in contemporary American philosophy, with special refence to the views of Alasdair MacIntyre, Hilary Putnam and Richard Rorty.

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A&C Black

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0826418910

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9780826418913

Relativism: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Timothy M. Mosteller

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Relativism: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Timothy M. Mosteller

Relativism is a philosophical topic that has many dimensions and can mean many things. It is the view that one thing owes existence, truth, goodness or beauty to something else and is central to an understanding of any of the four traditional divisions of philosophy: ontology, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics. Relativism: A Guide for the Perplexed offers a concise introduction to relativism and how it applies to the different parts of the basic, foundational areas of philosophy and, indeed, to every area of human enquiry. Timothy Mosteller provides an overview of the topic across the discipline of philosophy, examining it in detail in its primary forms: ontological relativism, epistemological relativism, moral relativism and aesthetic relativism. The book concludes with a summary of the role of relativism in three other key academic disciplines: science, politics, and religion.

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1441133593

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The Green and the Gray

By: Timothy Zahn

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The Green and the Gray

By: Timothy Zahn

Hitchcock meets Serling in this deadly game of cat-and-mouse between a young couple and alien races from a #1 New York Times–bestselling author. After engaging in bloody warfare against each other, two alien races—the Greens and the Grays—take refuge on Earth, both believing their home and their enemy destroyed. For seventy-five years, they have been passing as humans, living peacefully—until each side discovers the other has survived. Now, in order to avoid another destructive conflict, these extraterrestrial rivals have united and agreed that a sacrifice must be made . . . On a dark and cold October night in Manhattan’s Riverside Park, a strange ceremony is about to begin. The group is focused on a young girl who is ready to do what she must for peace, but the ritual comes to an abrupt halt when the child is mysteriously kidnapped. Meanwhile, after four years of marriage, Roger and Caroline Whittier struggle to get through a day without fighting. Their bickering is interrupted when a bizarre mugger leaves them with a little girl named Melantha. While they disagree on most matters, they both know they must protect Melantha. Unfortunately, they have no idea who is looking for their foundling or the lengths they will go to get her back. Now, the chase is on . . . “[Timothy] Zahn has lots of surprises up his sleeve, and the ability to make the strange sound real.” —Statesman Journal “Compelling . . . One nice touch in this highly enjoyable hybrid of SF and mystery is that at no point does any one character know exactly what’s going on.” —Publishers Weekly

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Open Road Media

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1504064496

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Reading and Interpreting the Works of Ernest Hemingway

By: Timothy J. Pingelton

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Reading and Interpreting the Works of Ernest Hemingway

By: Timothy J. Pingelton

No twentieth-century writer has achieved greater literary success than Ernest Hemingway. His early days in journalism resulted in his trademark lean prose and a compelling writing style that would influence generations of writers to come. A larger-than-life figure, the author pursued adventures that would provide the groundwork for compelling tales of wars, bullfights, and safaris. This insightful guide provides excerpts, quotes, and critical analysis of Hemingways novels and short stories in the context of his fascinating and ultimately tragic personal life. Through an in-depth exploration of some of his greatest works, readers will gain a greater understanding of this literary giant.

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Enslow Publishing, LLC

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0766084906

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9780766084902

Sweet Treats around the World

An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture

By: Timothy G. Roufs,Kathleen Smyth Roufs

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Sweet Treats around the World

An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture

By: Timothy G. Roufs,Kathleen Smyth Roufs

From apple pie to baklava, cannoli to gulab jamun, sweet treats have universal appeal in countries around the world. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive look at global dessert culture. Few things represent a culture as well as food. Because sweets are universal foods, they are the perfect basis for a comparative study of the intersection of history, geography, social class, religion, politics, and other key aspects of life. With that in mind, this encyclopedia surveys nearly 100 countries, examining their characteristic sweet treats from an anthropological perspective. It offers historical context on what sweets are popular where and why and emphasizes the cross-cultural insights those sweets present. The reference opens with an overview of general trends in desserts and sweet treats. Entries organized by country and region describe cultural attributes of local desserts, how and when sweets are enjoyed, and any ingredients that are iconic. Several popular desserts are discussed within each entry including information on their history, their importance, and regional/cultural variations on preparation. An appendix of recipes provides instructions on how to make many of the dishes, whether for school projects or general entertaining.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1610692217

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9781610692212

The Rough Guide to Syria

By: Andrew Beattie,Timothy Pepper

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The Rough Guide to Syria

By: Andrew Beattie,Timothy Pepper

The Rough Guide to Syria is the essential guide to this compact but culturally rich Middle Eastern country. Features include: Thorough accounts of all the monuments, from the ancient remains at Palmyra and Ugarit to stately mosques and hilltop crusader castles. Practical advice on shopping in the souks of Damascus and Aleppo and exploring the desert plains. Informed guidance on how to travel independently, and where to eat and sleep, in every price range. Detailed background on the country's history, culture, architecture and politics.

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1858287189

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Stealing the Network: The Complete Series Collector's Edition, Final Chapter, and DVD

By: Ryan Russell,Johnny Long,Timothy Mullen

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Stealing the Network: The Complete Series Collector's Edition, Final Chapter, and DVD

By: Ryan Russell,Johnny Long,Timothy Mullen

Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box is a unique book in the fiction department. It combines stories that are fictional, with technology that is real. While none of the stories have happened, there is no reason why they could not. You could argue it provides a road map for criminal hackers, but I say it does something else: it provides a glimpse into the creative minds of some of today's best hackers, and even the best hackers will tell you that the game is a mental one." – from the Foreword to the first Stealing the Network book, How to Own the Box, Jeff Moss, Founder & Director, Black Hat, Inc. and Founder of DEFCON For the very first time the complete Stealing the Network epic is available in an enormous, over 1000 page volume complete with the final chapter of the saga and a DVD filled with behind the scenes video footage! These groundbreaking books created a fictional world of hacker superheroes and villains based on real world technology, tools, and tactics. It is almost as if the authors peered into the future as many of the techniques and scenarios in these books have come to pass. This book contains all of the material from each of the four books in the Stealing the Network series. All of the stories and tech from: - How to Own the Box - How to Own a Continent - How to Own an Identity - How to Own a Shadow Plus: - Finally - find out how the story ends! The final chapter is here! - A DVD full of behind the scenes stories and insider info about the making of these cult classics! - Now for the first time the entire series is one 1000+ page book - The DVD contains 20 minutes of behind the scenes footage - Readers will finally learn the fate of "Knuth" in the much anticipated Final Chapter

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Syngress

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0080949207

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9780080949208

The Paranormal Conspiracy

The Truth about Ghosts, Aliens and Mysterious Beings

By: Timothy Ph.D. Dailey

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The Paranormal Conspiracy

The Truth about Ghosts, Aliens and Mysterious Beings

By: Timothy Ph.D. Dailey

Teenage vampires. UFO sightings. Alien invasions. Ghost stories. The zombie apocalypse. You don't have to look far to see that today's pop culture is becoming increasingly dominated by paranormal beings. Topics that once belonged to the fringes of the occult world have suddenly found their way onto every television channel and magazine cover. What does this mean for Christians? How do we respond to a culture saturated with the paranormal? In this compelling book, Dr. Timothy Dailey explores the counterfeit spirituality of the paranormal world. By confronting these phenomena head-on, Dailey exposes the dark truth behind these tales. "MythBusters meets This Present Darkness in this gripping new book."--Peter Sprigg, senior fellow for policy studies, Family Research Council, Washington, D.C. In a world that fears an uncertain future, Dailey offers hope: a way back to the one true source of spiritual connection. The only one that can satisfy our souls. "You will be surprised. Well written and well worth reading!"--C. Fred Dickason, Th.D., professor emeritus, former chair of theology, Moody Bible Institute "Dailey has taken on a difficult but very important subject and he has succeeded! Read the book, folks. Read the book."--Jim Valentine, director, Christian Apologetics: Research and Information Service "A well-documented examination and a powerful refutation of this whole dangerous movement."--Walter A. Elwell, Ph.D., professor emeritus, biblical and theological studies, Wheaton College

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Chosen Books

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1441269355

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Climate Change

Shifting Glaciers, Deserts, and Climate Belts

By: Timothy M. Kusky

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Climate Change

Shifting Glaciers, Deserts, and Climate Belts

By: Timothy M. Kusky

Part of an eight-volume set for students, this book examines the past, present, and future of Earth's climate.

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Infobase Publishing

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1438118457

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9781438118451

The Second Chance for God's People

Messages from Hebrews

By: Timothy W. Seid

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The Second Chance for God's People

Messages from Hebrews

By: Timothy W. Seid

For centuries the New Testament book of Hebrews has been interpreted as though it had been written for Jewish Christians in danger of lapsing back into legalism and religious ceremony. This view is now being challenged by current scholarship. Rather than attacking the Old Testament and Judaism, the author of Hebrews praises the person and work of Jesus through a series of comparisons on which he bases exhortations and warnings to the present people of God. Hebrews urges God's people to learn from past mistakes and failures, and to take up the challenge in difficult times to live faithfully in the new relationship to God through Jesus, God's Son. In The Second Chance for God's People: Messages from Hebrews, Quaker pastor and professor Timothy W. Seid encourages today's church to respond to the challenge of Hebrews: first individually by progressing in spiritual and moral maturity, and second collectively by being God's faithful people in the world. In the light of ancient Greek language and rhetoric after having extensively researched Hebrews, Seid interprets the text of Hebrews section by section in an accessible and nontechnical way while also illustrating and applying the meaning of the text for the contemporary church.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1556358261

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9781556358265

Gist

By: Michael W. Anderson (Psychologist),Timothy D. Johanson

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Gist

By: Michael W. Anderson (Psychologist),Timothy D. Johanson

Combining the expertise of their respective professions with very practical tips, this is a how-to manual for parents who want to prepare their kids to thrive as adults.

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Focus on the Family

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1589975863

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A Chronology of the Crusades

By: Timothy Venning,Peter Frankopan

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A Chronology of the Crusades

By: Timothy Venning,Peter Frankopan

A Chronology of the Crusades provides a day-by-day development of the Crusading movement, the Crusades and the states created by them through the medieval period. Beginning in the run-up to the First Crusade in 1095, to the fall of Constantinople in 1453, and ending with the Turkish attack on Belgrade in 1456, this reference is a comprehensive guide to the events of each Crusade, concentrating on the Near East, but also those Christian expeditions sanctioned by the Papacy as ‘Crusades’ in the medieval era. As well as clashes between Christians and Muslims in the Latin States, Timothy Venning also chronicles the Albigensian Crusade, clashes in Anatolia and the Balkans and the Reconquista in the Iberian Peninsula. Both detailed and accessible, this chronology draws together material from contemporary Latin/Frankish, Byzantine and Arab/Muslim sources with assessment and explanation to produce a readable narrative which gives students an in-depth overview of one of the most enduringly fascinating periods in medieval history. Including an introduction by Peter Frankopan which summarises and contextualises the period, this book is an essential resource for students and academics alike.

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Routledge

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1317496434

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9781317496434

The Caddo Nation

Archaeological and Ethnohistoric Perspectives

By: Timothy K. Perttula

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The Caddo Nation

Archaeological and Ethnohistoric Perspectives

By: Timothy K. Perttula

First published in 1992 and now updated with a new preface by the author and a foreword by Thomas R. Hester, "The Caddo Nation" investigates the early contacts between the Caddoan peoples of the present-day Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas region and Europeans, including the Spanish, French, and some Euro-Americans. Perttula's study explores Caddoan cultural change from the perspectives of both archaeological data and historical, ethnographic, and archival records. The work focuses on changes from A.D. 1520 to ca. A.D. 1800 and challenges many long-standing assumptions about the nature of these changes.

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University of Texas Press

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0292774230

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9780292774230

Rhythm and Blues Goes Calypso

By: Timothy Dodge

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Rhythm and Blues Goes Calypso

By: Timothy Dodge

Starting in 1945 and continuing for the next twenty years, dozens of African American rhythm and blues artists made records that incorporated West Indian calypso. Some of these recordings were remakes or adaptations of existing calypsos, but many were original compositions. Several, such as “Stone Cold Dead in de Market” by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan or “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul, became major hits in both the rhythm and blues and pop music charts. While most remained obscurities, the fact that over 170 such recordings were made during this time period suggests that there was sustained interest in calypso among rhythm and blues artists and record companies during this era. Rhythm and Blues Goes Calypso explores this phenomenon starting with a brief history of calypso music as it developed in its land of origin, Trinidad and Tobago, the music’s arrival in the United States, a brief history of the development of rhythm and blues, and a detailed description and analysis of the adaptation of calypso by African American R&B artists between 1945 and 1965. This book also makes musical and cultural connections between the West Indian immigrant community and the broader African American community that produced this musical hybrid. While the number of such recordings was small compared to the total number of rhythm and blues recordings, calypso was a persistent and sometimes major component of early rhythm and blues for at least two decades and deserves recognition as part of the history of African American popular music.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1498530990

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9781498530996

Floods

Hazards of Surface and Groundwater Systems

By: Timothy Kusky

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Floods

Hazards of Surface and Groundwater Systems

By: Timothy Kusky

Describes how and why floods happen, the damage they cause, ways to avoid and survive them, and famous floods of the past.

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1438118449

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Take the Plunge

Living Baptism and Confirmation

By: Timothy Radcliffe

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Take the Plunge

Living Baptism and Confirmation

By: Timothy Radcliffe

Take the Plunge explores baptism, showing how it touches the deepest dramas of human life. Timothy Radcliffe holds a unique position in the modern Catholic Church. As Master of the Dominican Order in Rome for nine years, he held one of the most senior and influential appointments the Catholic Church has on offer. But he is a member of an Order of Preachers and is thus truly apostolic. The order's motto consists of one word, Veritas (Truth), and it is the vigorous pursuit of intellectual and emotional truth which is the hallmark of his writing. This new book will not disappoint his admirers. Here, Fr Radcliffe argues that Christianity will only thrive today, overcoming the challenges of secularism and religious fundamentalism, if we rediscover the beauty of baptism. It touches the deepest dramas of human life: birth, growing up, falling in love, daring to give oneself to others, searching for meaning, coping with suffering and failure, and eventually death.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1441192190

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9781441192196

The Clarity Advantage

Overcome Ten Communication Pitfalls and Boost Your Influence

By: Timothy J. Tobin,Roger S. Peterson

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The Clarity Advantage

Overcome Ten Communication Pitfalls and Boost Your Influence

By: Timothy J. Tobin,Roger S. Peterson

Ever wonder why some individuals effortlessly command attention and influence, while others struggle to be heard? The answer lies in mastering the art of communication. No one wants to be misunderstood. Yet, most people are unaware of how often their message is lost to verbal and non-verbal distractions and bad habits. Credibility, and ultimately influence, is easily lost with communication missteps. Influence requires credibility. And credibility requires critical thinking and clear communication. Sounds simple enough, but too often muddled messages get lost, and credibility suffers. In our on-line world, it’s never been more important. Mastering the art of communication and elevating your influence requires insights and thoughtful planning, but knowing where to start, steps to take, and pitfalls to avoid is no easy task. Don’t leave it to chance. Loaded with actionable coaching tips, The Clarity Advantage is your personal communication coach. Whether it's navigating meetings, emails, or online conversations, the authors guide you through the maze, offering insights to enhance your clarity and, subsequently, your credibility including: Vivid and relatable real-life stories illustrate the ten common pitfalls to clear communication in action. The five solid pathways to circumvent the ten communication pitfalls. These pathways not only capture colleagues' attention but also elevate your influence. Numerous practical tools and tips to help you master the 4 C’s of effective communication – critical thinking, clarity, credibility, and clout – including, to name just a few, the pocket guide to critical thinking, proven approaches to problem solving, how to unlock the powerful potential of questions, and the Crystal Rule: 10 guiding principles for trouble free communication. If you've ever felt sidelined in a meeting, struggled with unclear communication, or faced challenges to your credibility, you can elevate your influence to new heights.

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1538179032

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9781538179031

Kennedy vs. Carter

The 1980 Battle for the Democratic Party's Soul

By: Timothy Stanley

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Kennedy vs. Carter

The 1980 Battle for the Democratic Party's Soul

By: Timothy Stanley

The late Edward Kennedy's liberal credentials were unimpeachable, and perhaps never as much on display as when he challenged incumbent Jimmy Carter for the presidency. Most accounts of modern U.S. politics view Ronald Reagan's landslide election in 1980 as a conservative realignment of the American public—and Kennedy's defeat in the Democratic primaries as the last hurrah of New Deal liberalism. Now an astute observer of the American scene reexamines those primary battles to contend that Kennedy's insurgent campaign was more popular than historians have presumed and was defeated only by historical accident and not by its perceived radicalism. Timothy Stanley takes a new look at how Jimmy Carter alienated his own supporters, why Ted Kennedy ran against him, what the Kennedy campaign has to say about America in the 1970s, and whether or not the 1980 election really was a turning point in electoral history. He tells the story of a struggle for the soul for a party bitterly divided over how to respond to economic decline, cultural upheaval, and humiliation overseas. And in the telling, he offers both a comprehensive narrative of the primaries and a joint biography of the two men who struggled for their party's leadership. Stanley's comprehensive research draws on more than a dozen archives as well as interviews with nearly thirty key historical players-including George McGovern, Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, and Mike Dukakis—and also makes creative use of polling data to recreate the ebb and flow of the election season. What emerges is not only the story of a campaign but also a revisionist history of a misunderstood decade—one most often defined by religious reawakening, chronic inflation, and the tax revolt that revived Republican fortunes. Yet Kennedy's crusade to rebuild the ailing New Deal coalition of ethnic minorities, blue-collar conservatives, and firebrand liberals was popular enough to suggest that Americans were neither liberal nor conservative but, instead, anxious, angry, and desperate for leadership from any direction. Kennedy vs. Carter provides a unique analysis of how support shifted from Carter to Reagan right up to election day, with Reagan elected largely because he was not the unpopular incumbent. By showing how Kennedy was a far more popular politician than orthodox historiography has suggested, Stanley argues for a more nuanced understanding of what really determines political outcomes and a greater appreciation for the enduring popularity of American liberalism.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700617027

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Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862

By: Edward Cunningham,Gary Joiner,Timothy Smith

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Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862

By: Edward Cunningham,Gary Joiner,Timothy Smith

The bloody and decisive two-day battle of Shiloh (April 6-7, 1862) changed the entire course of the American Civil War. The stunning Northern victory thrust Union commander Ulysses S. Grant into the national spotlight, claimed the life of Confederate commander Albert S. Johnston, and forever buried the notion that the Civil War would be a short conflict. The conflagration at Shiloh had its roots in the strong Union advance during the winter of 1861-1862 that resulted in the capture of Forts Henry and Donelson in Tennessee. The offensive collapsed General Albert S. Johnstons advanced line in Kentucky and forced him to withdraw all the way to northern Mississippi. Anxious to attack the enemy, Johnston began concentrating Southern forces at Corinth, a major railroad center just below the Tennessee border. His bold plan called for his Army of the Mississippi to march north and destroy General Grants Army of the Tennessee before it could link up with another Union army on the way to join him. On the morning of April 6, Johnston boasted to his subordinates, Tonight we will water our horses in the Tennessee! They nearly did so. Johnstons sweeping attack hit the unsuspecting Federal camps at Pittsburg Landing and routed the enemy from position after position as they fell back toward the Tennessee River. Johnstons sudden death in the Peach Orchard, however, coupled with stubborn Federal resistance, widespread confusion, and Grants dogged determination to hold the field, saved the Union army from destruction. The arrival of General Don C. Buells reinforcements that night turned the tide of battle. The next day, Grant seized the initiative and attacked the Confederates, driving them from the field. Shiloh was one of the bloodiest battles of the entire war, with nearly 24,000 men killed, wounded, and missing. Edward Cunningham, a young Ph.D. candidate studying under the legendary T. Harry Williams at Louisiana State University, researched and wrote Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862 in 1966. Although it remained unpublished, many Shiloh experts and park rangers consider it to be the best overall examination of the battle ever written. Indeed, Shiloh historiography is just now catching up with Cunningham, who was decades ahead of modern scholarship. Western Civil War historians Gary D. Joiner and Timothy B. Smith have resurrected Cunninghams beautifully written and deeply researched manuscript from its undeserved obscurity. Fully edited and richly annotated with updated citations and observations, original maps, and a complete order of battle and table of losses, Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862 will be welcomed by everyone who enjoys battle history at its finest. About the Authors: Edward Cunningham, Ph.D., studied under T. Harry Williams at Louisiana State University. He was the author of The Port Hudson Campaign: 1862-1863 (LSU, 1963). Dr. Cunningham died in 1997. Gary D. Joiner, Ph.D., is the author of One Damn Blunder from Beginning to End: The Red River Campaign of 1864, winner of the 2004 Albert Castel Award and the 2005 A. M. Pate, Jr., Award, and Through the Howling Wilderness: The 1864 Red River Campaign and Union Failure in the West. He lives in Shreveport, Louisiana. Timothy B. Smith, Ph.D., is author of Champion Hill: Decisive Battle for Vicksburg (winner of the 2004 Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Non-fiction Award), The Untold Story of Shiloh: The Battle and the Battlefield, and This Great Battlefield of Shiloh: History, Memory, and the Establishment of a Civil War National Military Park. A former ranger at Shiloh, Tim teaches history at the University of Tennessee.

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Olyanna's Dream

An Anthology

By: Timothy Hall

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Olyanna's Dream

An Anthology

By: Timothy Hall

All of Olyanna's dreams are about to come true. Everything she's worked for is about to pay off. And all she has to do is turn her back on an entire world struggling to survive against a government pretending to be its savior. Olyanna's Rain is the first of twelve stories spanning ten years of creativity and imagination. From down trodden would-be heroes to what really happened in the legend of the billy goats gruff, these stories are sometimes tragic, sometimes joyful and sometimes dark, but always entertaining. Thought provoking, original and written from the heart, the characters herein learn that things are not always what they seem. While some of the stories are fun romps, some are dark and brooding, speaking to the author's vision of the true nature of the human condition. From front to back, these stories will keep you intrigued, page after page, to the very last sentence.

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The Film Experience

An Introduction

By: Timothy Corrigan,Patricia White

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The Film Experience

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By: Timothy Corrigan,Patricia White

A comprehensive introduction to film that recognizes students as movie fans and helps them understand the art form's full scope. The authors situate their strong coverage of the medium's formal elements within the larger cultural contexts that inform the ways we watch film, from economics and exhibition to marketing and the star system." -- Blackwells.

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Enlightened Self-Interest

Individualism, Community, and the Common Good

By: Thomas J. Bussen,Henry Biggs,Timothy Bono

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Enlightened Self-Interest

Individualism, Community, and the Common Good

By: Thomas J. Bussen,Henry Biggs,Timothy Bono

Insights into a compassionate alternative to a ruthlessly self-interested capitalist culture Societally sanctioned competition for money, power, and fame promotes selfishness, personal alienation, and widespread inequality, especially in market-oriented economies. Yet many of those engaging in this competitive individualism—the competition for rewards and limited resources—yearn to act directly to promote a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society. Enlightened Self-Interest offers evidence-based insights into the societal and individual consequences of this cultural practice and an actionable alternative to it. This meticulously researched and empirically rooted reexamination of hypercompetition and zero-sum thinking presents inspiring examples of people who have reclaimed their own lives by contributing to a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society. They model the vision of enlightened self-interest, merging self-interest with other interests in pursuit of the common good, resulting in widely shared benefits. Enlighted Self Interest provides a compelling case for incremental change and a series of actionable recommendations to jump-start a personal transition and to become part of a collective radical evolution.

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Khrushchev's Cold War: The Inside Story of an American Adversary

By: Aleksandr Fursenko,Timothy Naftali

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Khrushchev's Cold War: The Inside Story of an American Adversary

By: Aleksandr Fursenko,Timothy Naftali

“Contains unsettling insights into some of the most dangerous geopolitical crises of the time.”—The Economist This acclaimed study from the authors of “One Hell of a Gamble” brings to life head-to-head confrontations between the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev and Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy. Drawing on their unrivaled access to Politburo and KGB materials, Aleksandr Fursenko and Timothy Naftali combine new insights into the Cuban missile crisis as well as startling narratives of the contests for Suez, Iraq, Berlin, and Southeast Asia, with vivid portraits of leaders who challenged Moscow and Washington. Khrushchev’s Cold War provides a gripping history of the crisis years of the Cold War.

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Cabin Friends: The Mystery of the Candle Lake Caves

By: Timothy DeBernardi

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Cabin Friends: The Mystery of the Candle Lake Caves

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Cabin Friends: The Mystery of the Camp Candle Lake Caves – Lillian expected this year at summer camp to be all about swimming, archery, and campfires. Instead, she found herself in a new kind of adventure as she and her friends embark to solve the mystery linked to the Camp Candle Lake Caves. When Lillian and her friends are threatened at camp, they find themselves in an action-packed adventure as they piece together the clues to uncover who is behind the threats. Lillian wonders who or what is hiding in the caves, and where do the caves lead? Do they lead to an answer, more clues, or could it be a trap? Find out in this, the second book in the Cabin Friends series. Haven’t read the first? No spoilers here! You can read any of the Cabin Friends books in any order! Journey with Lillian and her friends, Izzy, Allie, Joe, Lucas and Eliot and solve the Mystery of the Camp Candle Lake Caves.

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The Business of Sports Agents

By: Kenneth L. Shropshire,Timothy Davis,N. Jeremi Duru

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The Business of Sports Agents

By: Kenneth L. Shropshire,Timothy Davis,N. Jeremi Duru

Successful sports agents are comfortable with high finance and intense competition for the right to represent talented players, and the most respected agents are those who can deal with the pressures of high-stakes negotiations in an honest fashion. But whereas rules and penalties govern the playing field, there are far fewer restrictions on agents. In The Business of Sports Agents, Kenneth L. Shropshire, Timothy Davis, and N. Jeremi Duru, experts in the fields of sports business and law, examine the history of the sports agent business and the rules and laws developed to regulate the profession. They also consider recommendations for reform, including uniform laws that would apply to all agents, redefining amateurism in college sports, and stiffening requirements for licensing agents. This revised and expanded third edition brings the volume up to date on recent changes in the industry, including: —the emergence and dominance of companies such as Creative Artists Agency and Wasserman Media Group —high-profile cases of agent misconduct, principally Josh Luchs, whose agent certification was revoked by the NFLPA —legal challenges against the NCAA that may fundamentally change the definition of amateurism —changes to agent regulations resulting from new collective bargaining agreements in all of the major professional sports —evaluation of the effectiveness of the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (2000) to regulate agent conduct —issues faced by the increasing number of agents representing athletes who work abroad as well as athletes from abroad who work in the United States. Whether aspiring sports agent, lawyer, athlete seeking an agent, or simply interested in understanding the world of sports representation, the reader will find in The Business of Sports Agents the most comprehensive overview of the industry as well as a straightforward analysis of its problems and proposed solutions.

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