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Fate from Circumstance

The House of Renault: Volume 1

By: Jason Wayne Carr

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Fate from Circumstance

The House of Renault: Volume 1

By: Jason Wayne Carr

Fate from Circumstance: The House of Renault: Volume 1 By: Jason Wayne Carr Sebastiane Bassett’s life so far, all fourteen years of it, while growing up in suburban New Orleans seems very ordinary until he thwarts a horrifying and recurring violation that has plagued his two best friends, twin sisters Heather and Sarah Prescott, for the entirety of their childhood. Unclear as to how he was able to save them, but very clear as to the why, he can only comprehend one thing: he will have to wait for the truth to serve as an explanation. If it ever comes! That truth, his family’s historical lineage, soaked in the blood of his ancestors through centuries of conflict, has and will always be the defining path of his life whether he knows it or not. And whether he wants it to or not. Years later, when circumstance again conspires with tragedy to undermine his belief system and his fortitude, Sebastiane is forced to travel to his ancestral homeland. It is here that he meets his maternal grandfather, a man he knows nothing about. Could he be the one with the answers Sebastiane seeks? Or is it already too late? His mother’s father, Maurice Renault, a man whose own past is shrouded in secrecy, death, and regret, reluctantly chooses to guide his grandson towards the truth of who and what he is. If he succeeds, further tragedy might be averted. But fate has other ideas in store for them both, and circumstance can be a fickle thing. In the end, Sebastiane must come to terms with his past, forgive himself for the present, and accept his future. If he can, he just might be able to survive…

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Dorrance Publishing

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ISBN 13

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Our Struggle

By: Wayne Holloway

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Our Struggle

By: Wayne Holloway

A barnstorming epic of the '80s British Left' Hari Kunzru, author of Red Pill Paul, ex-tube driver and drinking partner of legendary Union leader Bob Crowe turns up at Essex University in the early 1980s haunted by the death of his colleague on the tracks. Thrown into the radical mix of Student Union life and the academic intoxication of post-modern theory taught by the likes of Ernesto Laclau, Jacques Derrida and a very young Slavoj Zizek, Paul befriends the novel's unnamed narrator. What follows is a riotous attempt to put the 20th Century to bed, as seen through the eyes of the foot soldiers of British history. From Miners strikes to IRA collection buckets, ANC demonstrations and some very dodgy handling of Soviet money, Our Struggle climaxes with a devastating denouement in modern day Kurdistan. Holloway's epic tale asks the big questions, does what we think, what we say and what we do ever match up? Or are we destined to fall short of the ideals we think we cherish?

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Influx Press

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1914391209

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Jersey Tough

My Wild Ride from Outlaw Biker to Undercover Cop

By: Wayne "Big Chuck" Bradshaw,Douglas P. Love

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Jersey Tough

My Wild Ride from Outlaw Biker to Undercover Cop

By: Wayne "Big Chuck" Bradshaw,Douglas P. Love

This entertaining true crime memoir chronicles one man’s redemptive journey from motorcycle gang enforcer to undercover police officer. The only patch-wearing outlaw biker to become a sworn police officer—and live to tell his tale In 1977, Wayne “Big Chuck” Bradshaw was Jersey tough. He was a member of the outlaw Pagans bike gang, a One Percenter, and had earned his colours in a world of boozing, bloody bar fights, and high-stakes crime. But after getting too close to extreme violence, Bradshaw made the life-threatening decision to change his path. The toughness Bradshaw used to survive biker life led him to a distinguished and heroic career as an undercover narcotics officer for the same New Jersey police department that had once arrested him. Bradshaw tells his story with the truth of the streets, from his time in the U.S. Army to his decision to join the Pagans, to the wild adventures of working narcotic stings. He rode with truly dangerous criminals and then returned to those same places as a cop. He tracks down fugitives in Jersey’s toughest neighbourhoods, risks his life rescuing dozens from a fire in a seniors’ residence, and volunteers in the aftermath of 9/11. Jersey Tough is an unflinching memoir of personal struggle, of battling with darkness, and ultimately of redemption. Praise for Jersey Tough “Bradshaw delivers both unflinching honesty and gritty, raw action in this fast-moving thriller.” —Joe Pistone, a.k.a. Donnie Brasco “Fast-paced, brutally honest, and compelling.” —Lisa Pulitzer, New York Times–bestselling author “As a former sergeant-at-arms in one of the other “Big Four” motorcycle clubs, I can confirm the authenticity of the biker tales graphically revealed on these pages. Epxosing his courage as well as his frailties, Big Chuck bares all with surprising candor.” —Glenn Heggstad, author of Two Wheels Through Terror “[An] immensely entertaining memoir. . . . This fascinating book is true-crime writing at its best and will appeal to anyone interested in the sordid dealings of America's criminal underworlds.”—Publishers Weekly

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ECW Press

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1770908439

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9781770908437

Cool Wind's Gate

By: Wayne A. Bernard Sr.

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Cool Wind's Gate

By: Wayne A. Bernard Sr.

This book is about people whose ancestors lived in bondage and the ordeal and challenges facing them finding freedom in a world where others were still in bondage. It tells of the simple life challenges and the struggle of being accepted. It tells of those that were not resposible for the things that were done in the past but were willing to sacrifice everything to make the world they now live in better. It displays the simple beauty that life can hold and the courage to keep that beauty alive. It tells of how their leaders built a challenging world around them and proved to them they were equal to any man. This story contains hardships, challenges, humor and a zest for life as free as it possibly could be. The story takes place in the mid 1800s on a Louisiana cane Plantation. It tells of free people and the challenges they faced to hold that freedom as it was at a time and place in history that just wasnt ready for the change. It tells of the struggles and the pleasures that evolve through the good deeds of a group of people that had the belief that the best people in the world were treated the worst. To see the beauty of the outcome of this story, just take a stroll to the place called Cool Winds Gate.

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147722484X

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Tax Collectors...and Other Sinners

By: Wayne Vinson

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Tax Collectors...and Other Sinners

By: Wayne Vinson

Thirteen year old Bobby Bain is helpful, friendly, well-loved by all. Bobby also has a dark side. He lures his girlfriend into the blackness of an abandoned coal mine, rapes her and then maneuvers her into the open mouth of a deep elevator shaft-down, down to her death. Months later Bobby watches Internal Revenue agents sell his father's machine shop for back taxes. And then he finds his father dying at the end of a rope, a suicide. Bobby swears vengeance-he will kill federal tax collectors. Years pass and Bobby embarks on his mission. He kills two IRS agents and others in spectacular ways, leaving no clues to his identity. Federal and local lawmen join forces and get on the killer's trail. The action rages across Ohio to the abandoned coal mine where young Bobby did his first killing.

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1456734288

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The Space Gypsies

By: Wayne Greenough

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The Space Gypsies

By: Wayne Greenough

The Valdarian Double Star System will go into a black hole in two Tian centuries. Because of that, ten billion people will enter The Beyond. Is there any escape for them? Derek Rawn thinks so. In fact Derek Rawn knows so.

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Devine Destinies

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1771112972

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Best Bike Rides Los Angeles

The Greatest Recreational Rides in the Metro Area

By: Wayne D. Cottrell

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Best Bike Rides Los Angeles

The Greatest Recreational Rides in the Metro Area

By: Wayne D. Cottrell

Los Angeles is home to some of the best paved roads, dirt roads, mountain bike trails, and bike paths. Best Bike Rides Los Angeles describes over forty of the most diverse recreational and scenic rides in the Los Angeles area. With most rides between 3 and 50 miles, ranging in altitude from just above sea level along the beaches to over 5,600 feet ascending a peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, it's easy to find a ride that suits your tastes. Each route includes complete point‐by‐point miles and directions, map, text description of the riding area, GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and full‐color photos of the ride's features. More than just a trail guide, Best Bike Rides Los Angeles gives the reader important information, such as flora and fauna, history, folklore, special events, and cultural happenings. Look inside to find: GPS coordinates Detailed miles and directions Descriptions of what you'll see along the way Full-color photos

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493014714

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9781493014712

Birds of British Columbia, Volume 1

Nonpasserines - Introduction, Loons through Waterfowl

By: Wayne Campbell,Neil K. Dawe,Ian McTaggart-Cowan,John Cooper,Gary W. Kaiser,Michael McNall

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Birds of British Columbia, Volume 1

Nonpasserines - Introduction, Loons through Waterfowl

By: Wayne Campbell,Neil K. Dawe,Ian McTaggart-Cowan,John Cooper,Gary W. Kaiser,Michael McNall

This first volume of a remarkable four-volume set on the birds of British Columbia covers eight-six species of nonpasserines, from loons through to waterfowl. Detailed species accounts provide unprecedented coverage of these birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality, and distribution patterns. Introductory chapters look at the province’s ornithological history, its environment and the methodology used in the volumes.

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UBC Press

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0774844434

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9780774844437

ACCT3 Financial

By: Jonathan Tyler,Norman H. Godwin,C. Wayne Alderman

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ACCT3 Financial

By: Jonathan Tyler,Norman H. Godwin,C. Wayne Alderman

ACCT3 Financial is the Asia-Pacific edition of the proven 4LTR press approach to financial accounting, designed to enhance students learning experiences. The text is for teaching students learning the preparers/debits and credits approach and is presented in an easy-to-read and accessible style. Concise and complete new data and case studies from the Australian branch of CSL have been included as well as fully updated content. This new edition also includes a strong suite of student and instructor resources, including CourseMate Express, to enhance student learning and revision.

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Cengage AU

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0170416852

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9780170416856

The Bankruptcy of Economics: Ecology, Economics and the Sustainability of the Earth

By: Joseph Wayne Smith,Graham Lyons,Gary Sauer-Thompson

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The Bankruptcy of Economics: Ecology, Economics and the Sustainability of the Earth

By: Joseph Wayne Smith,Graham Lyons,Gary Sauer-Thompson

We live in times of uncertainty and insecurity, at a personal, national and global level. Writers such as Samuel P. Huntington and Robert D. Kaplan, respectively, have spoken of an emerging 'clash of civilizations' and of 'coming anarchy'. This book is also concerned with the future of civilization, in particular with the conflict between economic growth and the sustainability of the biophysical lifesupport systems of the planet, arguing that the flawed system of orthodox neo-classical economics has justified the modernist belief in the necessity of unending economic growth and the ceaseless exploitation of nature.

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Springer

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1349275697

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9781349275694

Technology

A Groundwork Guide

By: Wayne Grady

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Technology

A Groundwork Guide

By: Wayne Grady

A sweeping history of technology’s advance that raises the crucial question of whether we are in control of technology, or whether technology controls us. An excellent introduction to technology for young adults. There is no doubt that we have come to rely on technology, not only for our comfort and convenience, but for our very survival as a species. A hundred and fifty years ago, Charles Darwin noted wryly that if the human species were returned to the wild without the advantage of technology, we would become extinct in six weeks. Since that time, technology has proliferated to the extent that we can no longer conceive of life without it. As this book shows, technology is more than the sum of the tools we use, whether they are primitive ploughs or space shuttles. It is a way of seeing the world, the way we determine how the world works -- technology is a way of thinking. We see this in the way technology has invaded our language: we speak of the education system, the cultural industry. Since the 18th century, we have tended to describe the universe as a giant clockwork, the body as a machine, and, more recently, the mind as a computer. These are all aspects of the degree to which we have come to live in a technological age. "[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." — Globe and Mail

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Groundwood Books Ltd

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1554982278

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9781554982271

American Education

A History

By: Wayne J. Urban,Jennings L. Wagoner, Jr.

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American Education

A History

By: Wayne J. Urban,Jennings L. Wagoner, Jr.

American Education: A History, 5e is a comprehensive, highly-regarded history of American education from pre-colonial times to the present. Chronologically organized, it provides an objective overview of each major period in the development of American education, setting the discussion against the broader backdrop of national and world events. The first text to explore Native American traditions (including education) prior to colonization, it also offers strong, ongoing coverage of minorities and women. New to this much-anticipated fifth edition is substantial expanded attention to the discussions of Native American education to reflect recent scholarship, the discussion of teachers and teacher leaders, and the educational developments and controversies of the 21st century.

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Routledge

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1136266100

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9781136266102

The Fly Fisherman

By: Wayne Thurber

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The Fly Fisherman

By: Wayne Thurber

Charlie Pierce retired early from a long career in public service. Public Service that was not always so public. He is currently a fly fishing guide in New Mexico. He is a man’s man in every sense of the word. But the brash, arrogant, cigar smoking, womanizing Charlie Pierce has a background and history that has always landed him in the middle of the action. I am speaking of the international headlines kind of action.He also happens to be a top former Special OPS Commander; with a no nonsense reputation as the best of the best. A real covert world bad ass that is privy to more than his share of Government secrets at the very top of Washington’s elite. He is truly the one guy that knows where all the bodies are buried. He still does occasional contract work for the Fed using his guide service as a cover. Asked to take on a routine missing person’s case at the request of her boyfriend; the case leads Charlie to Louisiana where he becomes involved in more than he bargained for including a run in with the local Sheriff and the British Secret Service, MI-6. Charlie ends up at the door step of unspeakable murder, mystery, terrorism, and international intrigue.

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Wayne Thurber

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0615386504

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9780615386508

Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 1

Basic Forms & Principles

By: Joseph Wayne Smith, Dr.

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Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 1

Basic Forms & Principles

By: Joseph Wayne Smith, Dr.

Introducing a new scientific approach to Wing Chun kung-fu, this book gives a clear and detailed exposition of once closely guarded techniques. Rejecting the secretive approach that characterizes much of martial arts writing, the author draws upon biomechanical theory to explain logically and scientifically how the techniques of Wing Chun kung-fu work. After an explanation of the theory behind the various Wing Chun moves, the reader is led step-by-step through each of the forms. Chi gerk and chi sao, the Wing Chun sticky-hand and sticky-leg techniques, are explained and liberally accompanied by 183 photographs detailing the important moves. An additional section devoted to weight and power training for the martial artist makes this book invaluable, not just for those interested in Wing Chun kung-fu, but for practitioners of any martial art.

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Tuttle Publishing

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1462916929

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9781462916924

Rutherford's Vascular Surgery, 2-Volume Set

By: Jack L. Cronenwett,K. Wayne Johnston

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Rutherford's Vascular Surgery, 2-Volume Set

By: Jack L. Cronenwett,K. Wayne Johnston

Rutherford's Vascular Surgery - the most acclaimed comprehensive reference in its field - presents definitive, state-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of vascular health care, equipping you to make the best clinical decisions and optimize outcomes. Extensively revised by many new, international authors - led by Drs. Jack Cronenwett and K. Wayne Johnston - and now published in association with the Society for Vascular Surgery, this 7th Edition provides the authoritative answers that surgeons, interventionalists, and vascular medicine specialists need to provide effective care for vascular surgery patients. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you’re using or where you’re located. Get answers you can depend on. Now published in association with the Society for Vascular Surgery, Rutherford's delivers the world’s most trusted information on all major areas of vascular health care, written by international experts, with up-to-date bibliographies and annotated recommended references. Overcome any clinical challenge with in-depth sections on Fundamental Considerations, Patient Evaluation, Atherosclerotic Risk Factors, Perioperative Care, Bleeding and Clotting, Complications, Venous Disease, Lymphedema, Arteriovenous Anomalies, Hemodialysis Access, Miscellaneous Technique, Grafts and Devices, Cerebrovascular Disease, Lower Extremity Arterial Disease, Upper Extremity Arterial Disease, Arterial Aneurysms, Renal and Mesenteric Disease, and Trauma and Acute Limb Ischemia. Choose the best management option for each patient with discussions of operative, endovascular, and non-operative approaches for vascular conditions. Access the complete contents of Rutherford's Vascular Surgery online at www.expertconsult.com - with monthly updates from the Journal of Vascular Surgery and the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, plus videos of procedures, an image library, review questions, and more. Master the latest developments, techniques, and approaches with thorough updates on endovascular applications, vascular access, imaging, non-operative management, and much more. View clinical and physical findings and operative techniques more vividly with a new full-color layout and more full-color images.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1455706329

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9781455706327

Powerful Leadership

How to Unleash the Potential in Others and Simplify Your Own Life

By: Eric G. Stephan,R. Wayne Pace

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Powerful Leadership

How to Unleash the Potential in Others and Simplify Your Own Life

By: Eric G. Stephan,R. Wayne Pace

The more one manages employees, the more dependent they become. "Powerful Leadership" addresses this management paradox, distilling seven powerful leadership principles into a natural, powerful, and comprehensive approach to management that can unleash the potential of virtually any employee and simplify work life at the same time.

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FT Press

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0130668362

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9780130668363

John Tebbutt

Rebuilding and Strengthening the Foundations of Australian Astronomy

By: Wayne Orchiston

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John Tebbutt

Rebuilding and Strengthening the Foundations of Australian Astronomy

By: Wayne Orchiston

This book marks the centennial of Tebbutt's death with a major biographical account surveying his scientific contributions to astronomy, prefaced with a foreword by Sir Patrick Moore. During the second half of the nineteenth century, Tebbutt was Australia's foremost astronomer. He devoted his time and funds to astronomy, and built a truly international reputation that far surpassed Australia's leading professional astronomers of the day. This book marks the centennial of Tebbutt's death with a major biographical account. Tebbutt's remarkable record of achievement extends over more than half a century. Orchiston's book covers the whole of Tebbutt's career, from his yearly observatory reports and comet discoveries to his time as the first president of Sydney's branch of the British Astronomical Association.

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Springer

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3319445219

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American Education

A History

By: Jennings L. Wagoner, Jr.,Wayne J. Urban

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American Education

A History

By: Jennings L. Wagoner, Jr.,Wayne J. Urban

American Education: A History, 4e is a comprehensive, highly-regarded history of American education from pre-colonial times to the present. Chronologically organized, it provides an objective overview of each major period in the development of American education, setting the discussion against the broader backdrop of national and world events.

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Routledge

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1135267979

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta

A Field Guide and Primer of Boreal Herpetology

By: Anthony Patrick Russell,Aaron M. Bauer,Wayne Lynch,Irene McKinnon

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta

A Field Guide and Primer of Boreal Herpetology

By: Anthony Patrick Russell,Aaron M. Bauer,Wayne Lynch,Irene McKinnon

Amphibians and reptiles (herpetofauna) are a significant but much-neglected component of the natural economy of the province of Alberta. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta, Second Edition continues both as a field guide and a comprehensive natural history, builds on the strengths of the first with a richly illustrated text and colour photographs of the species taken by renowned wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta, First Edition won an Emerald Award for Environmental Excellence and an award from the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Nomenclature has been changed to reflect current thinking in the field. New photographs have been added, and maps and illustrations have been updated. This is the essential reference for Alberta herpetofauna.

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University of Calgary Press

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1552380386

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Best Bike Rides Orange County, California

The Greatest Recreational Rides in the Metro Area

By: Wayne D. Cottrell

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Best Bike Rides Orange County, California

The Greatest Recreational Rides in the Metro Area

By: Wayne D. Cottrell

Orange County is home to some of the best paved roads, dirt roads, mountain bike trails, and bike paths. Best Bike Rides Orange County describes over forty of the most diverse recreational and scenic rides in the Orange County area. With most rides between 3 and 50 miles, it's easy to find a ride that suits your tastes. Each route includes complete point-by-point miles and directions, map, text description of the riding area, GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and full-color photos of the ride's features. More than just a trail guide, Best Bike Rides Orange County gives the reader important information, such as flora and fauna, history, folklore, special events, and cultural happenings.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493022202

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Wing Chun Kung-Fu

A Complete Guide

By: Joseph Wayne Smith, Ph.D.

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Wing Chun Kung-Fu

A Complete Guide

By: Joseph Wayne Smith, Ph.D.

The essential guide to Wing Chun Kung-Fu--basic forms and principles, fighting and grappling, advanced techniques and weapons. Featuring over 300 black and white photos and step-by-step illustrations, Wing Chun Kung-Fu: A Complete Guide offers clear, straightforward, and authoritative instruction to the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun Kung-Fu. This Wing Chun book introduces and demonstrates the three empty-hand wing chun kung fu forms, the combative building blocks of the system, including sticky-hand and sticky-leg fighting, chin-na, and the theory of vital strikes to the weak points of human anatomy (dar mak). This Wing Chun guide also introduces the wooden dummy form, the six-and-a-half pole form, and the use of butterfly knives. In addition, this kung fu book provides detailed commentary on the theory behind each move so that you can develop an in-depth understanding of both the practical application of this fighting art and the meaning behind it. Other sections include specialized fighting and grappling techniques and instructions on using weapons. An additional section is devoted to conditioning, stretching, power training and weight training exercises that will be of particular benefit for serious students of Wing Chun and practitioners of any martial art.

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