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Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse

Inside the Collapse of Venezuela

By: William Neuman

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Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse

Inside the Collapse of Venezuela

By: William Neuman

Named Foreign Affairs Best Books of 2022 and the National Endowment for Democracy Notable Books of 2022 "Richly reported...a thorough and important history." -Tim Padgett, The New York Times A nuanced and deeply-reported account of the collapse of Venezuela, and what it could mean for the rest of the world. Today, Venezuela is a country of perpetual crisis—a country of rolling blackouts, nearly worthless currency, uncertain supply of water and food, and extreme poverty. In the same land where oil—the largest reserve in the world—sits so close to the surface that it bubbles from the ground, where gold and other mineral resources are abundant, and where the government spends billions of dollars on public works projects that go abandoned, the supermarket shelves are bare and the hospitals have no medicine. Twenty percent of the population has fled, creating the largest refugee exodus in the world, rivaling only war-torn Syria’s crisis. Venezuela’s collapse affects all of Latin America, as well as the United States and the international community. Republicans like to point to Venezuela as the perfect example of the emptiness of socialism, but it is a better model for something else: the destructive potential of charismatic populist leadership. The ascent of Hugo Chávez was a precursor to the emergence of strongmen that can now be seen all over the world, and the success of the corrupt economy he presided over only lasted while oil sold for more than $100 a barrel. Chávez’s regime and policies, which have been reinforced under Nicolás Maduro, squandered abundant resources and ultimately bankrupted the country. Things Are Never So Bad That They Can’t Get Worse is a fluid combination of journalism, memoir, and history that chronicles Venezuela’s tragic journey from petro-riches to poverty. Author William Neuman witnessed it all firsthand while living in Caracas and serving as the New York Times Andes Region Bureau Chief. His book paints a clear-eyed, riveting, and highly personal portrait of the crisis unfolding in real time, with all of its tropical surrealism, extremes of wealth and suffering, and gripping drama. It is also a heartfelt reflection of the country’s great beauty and vibrancy—and the energy, passion, and humor of its people, even under the most challenging circumstances.

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St. Martin's Press

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1250266173

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9781250266170

The Diary of William Mackenzie

By: William Mackenzie

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The Diary of William Mackenzie

By: William Mackenzie

The diary that Mackenzie kept during the height of his career has been transcripted, documenting his daily life and detailing his business travels. It presents a record of his life and work affording insights for economic, social and engineering historians.

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Thomas Telford

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072772830X

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9780727728302

Groundwater Pumping Tests

By: William C. Walton

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Groundwater Pumping Tests

By: William C. Walton

This practical new book details concepts, techniques, field work, case studies, and microcomputer models-information designed to improve accuracy and reliability.

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CRC Press

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0873711084

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9780873711081

Principles of Groundwater Engineering

By: William C. Walton

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Principles of Groundwater Engineering

By: William C. Walton

The purpose of this book is to bring together under one cover the principles of groundwater engineering. The concise format has produced a handy, comprehensive manual for professionals working in the groundwater industry. The author places emphasis on the application of theory and practical aspects of groundwater engineering. Well-cited references throughout the text guide you through the technology, scientific principles, and theoretical background of groundwater engineering. Exhaustive appendices contain quantitative data necessary for in-groundwater flow and contaminant migration equations. Principles of Groundwater Engineering is the state-of-the-art book that bridges the gap between groundwater theory and groundwater problem solving.

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CRC Press

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1000157733

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9781000157734

Applied Groundwater Modeling

Simulation of Flow and Advective Transport

By: Mary P. Anderson,William W. Woessner,Randall J. Hunt

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Applied Groundwater Modeling

Simulation of Flow and Advective Transport

By: Mary P. Anderson,William W. Woessner,Randall J. Hunt

This second edition is extensively revised throughout with expanded discussion of modeling fundamentals and coverage of advances in model calibration and uncertainty analysis that are revolutionizing the science of groundwater modeling. The text is intended for undergraduate and graduate level courses in applied groundwater modeling and as a comprehensive reference for environmental consultants and scientists/engineers in industry and governmental agencies. - Explains how to formulate a conceptual model of a groundwater system and translate it into a numerical model - Demonstrates how modeling concepts, including boundary conditions, are implemented in two groundwater flow codes-- MODFLOW (for finite differences) and FEFLOW (for finite elements) - Discusses particle tracking methods and codes for flowpath analysis and advective transport of contaminants - Summarizes parameter estimation and uncertainty analysis approaches using the code PEST to illustrate how concepts are implemented - Discusses modeling ethics and preparation of the modeling report - Includes Boxes that amplify and supplement topics covered in the text - Each chapter presents lists of common modeling errors and problem sets that illustrate concepts

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Academic Press

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0080916384

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9780080916385

Aquifer Test Analysis with WindowsTM Software

By: William C. Walton

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Aquifer Test Analysis with WindowsTM Software

By: William C. Walton

The purpose of this book is to broaden and improve aquifer test analysis by generating type curves for complicated aquifer and well conditions. It simplifies type curve matching with on-screen interactive techniques, and introduces a statistical semi-automatic protocol for calibrating aquifer test site models. In addition, it discusses the validity of aquifer test analysis results. For anyone involved in aquifers and wells, this is an excellent resource for testing and analysis.

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CRC Press

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1566701929

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9781566701921

Irvin S. Cobb

The Rise and Fall of an American Humorist

By: William E. Ellis

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Irvin S. Cobb

The Rise and Fall of an American Humorist

By: William E. Ellis

Humor is merely tragedy standing on its head with its pants torn."—Irvin S. Cobb Born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, humorist Irvin S. Cobb (1876–1944) rose from humble beginnings to become one of the early twentieth century's most celebrated writers. As a staff reporter for the New York World and Saturday Evening Post, he became one of the highest-paid journalists in the United States. He also wrote short stories for noted magazines, published books, and penned scripts for the stage and screen. In Irvin S. Cobb: The Rise and Fall of a Southern Humorist, historian William E. Ellis examines the life of this significant writer. Though a consummate wordsmith and a talented observer of the comical in everyday life, Cobb was a product of the Reconstruction era and the Jim Crow South. As a party to the endemic racism of his time, he often bemoaned the North's harsh treatment of the South and stereotyped African Americans in his writings. Marred by racist undertones, Cobb's work has largely slipped into obscurity. Nevertheless, Ellis argues that Cobb's life and works are worthy of more detailed study, citing his wide-ranging contributions to media culture and his coverage of some of the biggest stories of his day, including on-the-ground reporting during World War I. A valuable resource for students of journalism, American humor, and popular culture, this illuminating biography explores Cobb's life and his influence on early twentieth-century letters.

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University Press of Kentucky

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081317399X

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9780813173993

What is the New Age?

Defining Third Millennium Consciousness

By: William P. Frost

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What is the New Age?

Defining Third Millennium Consciousness

By: William P. Frost

This study offers information about the claims and beliefs of the New Age as well as background to the physical, biological, neurophysiological, cultural anthropological, psychological and quantum theoretical facts that are part of discussions of this form of holistic spirituality.

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Edwin Mellen Press

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0773491929

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9780773491922

Berlin Embassy

By: William Russell

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Berlin Embassy

By: William Russell

“First published in 1941 to considerable acclaim, Berlin Embassy is the classic account of the last days of peace in Europe, and has been out-of-print for almost fifty years. William Russell was a young American diplomat working at the US Embassy, in Hermann Goering Strasse, during the grim days of 1939. He had studied in Germany, prior to becoming part of America’s diplomatic mission, which placed him in a position to gain unheard of access to remote areas—both physically and ideologically—of German society during one of the most momentous times in world history. Russell does not miss any opportunity to capitalize on this unique position as he gives a totally absorbing account of both the horror and farce which so often defines such epic times. This quite remarkable account is sure to find a whole new readership.”-Print ed. “Vitally significant and impressive.”—William L. Shirer.

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1786251760

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9781786251763

Formal and Informal Approaches to Food Policy

By: William Aspray,George Royer,Melissa G. Ocepek

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Formal and Informal Approaches to Food Policy

By: William Aspray,George Royer,Melissa G. Ocepek

Formal approaches are those taken by government bodies through laws, court decisions and actions of government regulatory bodies. Informal approaches are those taken by individuals, non profit organizations, industries working at self-regulation, etc. Because the formal means are tied to a particular legal system, this kind of approach is nation-specific and the book focuses on the United States. But many of the things the authors have to say about US food policy and the interactions between formal and informal approaches would also be of interest to policymakers and food industry professionals in other countries. Coverage includes the regulation of food advertising on children's television and the internet, regulation of school lunch programs and the influence of Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama.

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Springer Science & Business

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3319049666

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9783319049663

Finite Element Simulation in Surface and Subsurface Hydrology

By: George F. Pinder,William G. Gray

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Finite Element Simulation in Surface and Subsurface Hydrology

By: George F. Pinder,William G. Gray

Finite Element Simulation in Surface and Subsurface Hydrology provides an introduction to the finite element method and how the method is applied to problems in surface and subsurface hydrology. The book presents the basic concepts of the numerical methods and the finite element approach; applications to problems on groundwater flow and mass and energy transport; and applications to problems that involve surface water dynamics. Computational methods for the solution of differential equations; classification of partial differential equations; finite difference and weighted residual integral techniques; and The Galerkin finite element method are discussed as well. The text will be of value to engineers, hydrologists, and students in the field of engineering.

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Elsevier

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1483270424

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9781483270425

Hillman on Lawyer Mobility

The Law and Ethics of Partner Withdrawals and Law Firm Breakups

By: Robert William Hillman

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Hillman on Lawyer Mobility

The Law and Ethics of Partner Withdrawals and Law Firm Breakups

By: Robert William Hillman

As lawyers move from one firm to another or from private practice into another sphere -- and as firms restructure to meet increasing economic demands -- numerous ethical, practical, and financial questions arise. Hillman on Lawyer Mobility is your definitive guide to this fast developing area of law.Hillman analyzes and clarifies all the urgent legal and ethical ramifications in such areas as: The downsizing of law firmsDisputes over the existence of a partnershipRestrictive covenantsDisincentives to competitionOne-sided fee-sharing agreementsNotice of withdrawalSection 42 elections for withdrawing partnersFiles as property of clientsRetaining liensEnforcement of ethics standards through arbitrationCollateral c

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Wolters Kluwer

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0735500711

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9780735500716

How I Escaped from Gilligan's Island

And Other Misadventures of a Hollywood Writer-Producer

By: William Froug

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How I Escaped from Gilligan's Island

And Other Misadventures of a Hollywood Writer-Producer

By: William Froug

In the early 1950s writers were leaving radio en masse to try their hand at another promising medium—television. William Froug was in the thick of that exodus, a young man full of ideas in a Hollywood bursting with opportunities. In his forty-year career Froug would write and/or produce many of the shows that America has grown up with. From the drama of Playhouse 90 and the mind-bending premises of The Twilight Zone to the escapist scenarios of Adventures in Paradise, Gilligan’s Island, Bewitched, and Charlie’s Angels, Froug played a role in shaping his trade. He crossed paths with some of the memorable personalities in the industry, including Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Elizabeth Montgomery, Robert Blake, Rod Serling, Gene Roddenberry, Aaron Spelling, and Sherwood Schwartz. Froug reveals a post-WWII America giddy with the success of its newest medium—yet sobered at moments by strikes and union politics, McCarthyism and anti-Semitism. It was a world of hastily written scripts, sudden firings, thwarted creativity, and fickle tastes. And yet, while clearly exasperated with many aspects of Hollywood, Froug was a man utterly in his element, his frustration with the industry ultimately eclipsed by his dedication to his craft.

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Popular Press

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0879728736

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9780879728731

Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice

By: William K. Cody

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Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice

By: William K. Cody

An excellent resource for graduate nursing students in master's and doctoral programs! Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice focuses on the theoretical and philosophical perspectives necessary to guide advanced nursing practice. The expertly written chapters are diverse in content and emphasize evidence-based practice, values, person-centered care and global perspectives, and explores the interrelationships between theory, practice, and research.

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335

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Jones & Bartlett Publishers

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1449684270

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9781449684273

Children who Could Have Been

The Legacy of Child Welfare in Wealthy America

By: William M. Epstein

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Children who Could Have Been

The Legacy of Child Welfare in Wealthy America

By: William M. Epstein

Epstein analyzes in detail the decay of the child welfare system through the case histories of Natalie and Adam, two children who have spent their lives in and out of foster homes and orphanages."--BOOK JACKET.

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Univ of Wisconsin Press

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0299163806

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9780299163808

History and Directory of Posey County

By: William P. Leonard

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History and Directory of Posey County

By: William P. Leonard

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385419263

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9783385419261

Books Come Alive

Reading Aloud and Reading along with Young Children

By: William Teale,Miriam G. Martinez,Junko Yokota

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Books Come Alive

Reading Aloud and Reading along with Young Children

By: William Teale,Miriam G. Martinez,Junko Yokota

Books Come Alive: Reading Aloud and Reading Along with Young Children is about using read alouds to promote empathy and the ability to think deeply in response to literature. Grounded in research and theory, the book explores how to ensure that read alouds have maximum instructional value to promote literacy and spark children’s lifelong love of literature. This book offers teachers information about book selection, how to plan for and conduct read alouds, and extend children’s experiences. The book also includes a vetted and extensive compendium of high-quality books for read alouds, accompanied by a framework for teaching with those books.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1475859953

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9781475859959

The Media, the President, and Public Opinion

A Longitudinal Analysis of the Drug Issue, 1984-1991

By: William J. Gonzenbach

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The Media, the President, and Public Opinion

A Longitudinal Analysis of the Drug Issue, 1984-1991

By: William J. Gonzenbach

Using a broadened conceptualization of agenda setting, this volume's objective is to examine the drug issue from mid-1984 to mid-1991 to determine how drug-related issues and events -- both real and fabricated -- and the primary agendas drove the issue over time. Based on this objective, four questions are posed: * How did the media structure interpretations of drug issues and events? * How did the president structure public relations interpretations and presentations of issue and event information over time? * What were the interactions of the drug-issue agendas, the president's public relations agendas, the media, and the public, while controlling the policy agenda and a real-world measure of the severity of the drug problem? * How did the relationships of these agendas differ during the Reagan and Bush presidencies? These questions were addressed with detailed content analyses of the media agenda over time, the presidential public relations agenda over time, and a multivariate ARIMA analysis of the time series agendas. No previous studies to date have addressed and modeled these agendas simultaneously with ARIMA modeling methods.

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Routledge

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1136485821

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9781136485824

Mathematica® Computer Programs for Physical Chemistry

By: William H. Cropper

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Mathematica® Computer Programs for Physical Chemistry

By: William H. Cropper

Bringing the computational power and elegance of Mathematica to physical chemistry courses, this book is organized along the lines of most modern textbooks. It discusses the kinds of problems encountered in each area of physical chemistry, together with worked examples. An appendix outlines the important calculations in physical chemistry and demonstrates how to handle them in Mathematica code.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461222044

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