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National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry : More Than 200 Poems with Photographs That Float, Zoom, and Bloom! (9781426320958)

When words in verse are paired with the awesomeness of nature, something magical happens! Beloved former U.S. Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis curates an exuberant poetic celebration of the natural world in this stellar collection of nature poems. From trickling streams to deafening thrunderstorms to soaring mountains, discover majestic photography perfectly paired with contemporary (such as Billy Collins), classics (such as Robert Frost), and never-before-published works. Product details For ages 6-8 Format Hardback | 192 pages Dimensions

Decision Making: Recent Developments and Worldwide Applications (9780792366218)

This chapter describes a study conducted at the Swinburne University of Technology in Australia, in their School of Business. The study was to explore the applicability of a judgment-analytic decision support system to the assessment of the likelihood of an applicant being selected for admission to the School's Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) program. The likelihood of a program administrator selecting a particular applicant is directly linked to the assessment of the likelihood of that applicant's success in the GCBA program. The purpose of this study, in effect, was to analyze the administrative judgment process in assessment of an applicant's likelihood of success in the program. THE PROCESS OF HUMAN JUDGMENT Human judgment is a process through which an individual uses social infonnation to make decisions. The social infonnation is obtained from an individual's environment and is interpreted through the individual's cognitive image of the e

Natural History, General and Particular; Volume 1 (9780344294426)

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Product details Format

Force Benedict (9781444785142)

Second World War fighter pilot Eric Carter is one of only four surviving members of a secret mission, code-named 'Force Benedict'. Sanctioned by Winston Churchill in 1941 Force Benedict was dispatched to defend Murmansk, the USSR's only port not under Nazi occupation. If Murmansk fell, Soviet resistance against the Nazis would be hard to sustain and Hitler would be able to turn all his forces on Britain...Force Benedict was under the command of New Zealand-born RAF Wing Commander Henry Neville Gynes Ramsbottom-Isherwood, who led two squadrons of Hurricane fighters, pilots and ground crew which were shipped to Russia in total secrecy on the first ever Arctic Convoy. They were told to defend Murmansk against the Germans 'at all costs'. 'We all reckoned the government thought we'd never survive' - but Eric Carter did, and was threatened with Court Martial if he talked about where he'd been or what he'd done. Now he reveals his experiences of seventy

The Remarkable Rise of Transgender Rights (9780472074013)

While medical identification and treatment of gender dysphoria have existed for decades, the development of transgender as a "collective political identity" is a recent construct. Over the past 25 years, the transgender movement has gained statutory nondiscrimination protections at the state and local levels, hate crimes protections in a number of states, inclusion in a federal law against hate crimes, legal victories in the courts, and increasingly favorable policies in bureaucracies at all levels. It has achieved these victories despite the relatively small number of trans people and despite the widespread discrimination, poverty, and violence experienced by many in the transgender community. This is a remarkable achievement in a political system where public policy often favors those with important resources that the transgender community lacks: access, money, and voters. The Remarkable Rise of Transgender Rights explains the growth of the transgender rights movement despi

Job in the Medieval World (9781597525336)

In this second of a three-volume work, Vicchio addresses the Job traditions as interpreted in the period of the Middle Ages--in Jewish, Christian and Islamic sources. From the Vulgate to the Qur'an, from Maimonides to Calvin, Vicchio addresses the complexities of the ""reception history"" of intriguing work. Two appendices address how Job has been treated throughout history in literature, in drama, and in medicine. Volume 1: Job in the Ancient World Volume 2: Job in the Medieval World Volume 3: Job in the Modern World Stephen J. Vicchio is Professor of Philosophy at College of Notre Dame of Maryland. He is also the author of The Voice from the Whirlwind. Product details Format Paperback | 254 pages

Kundenorientiert verkaufen : Arbeitsheft (9783441061281)

Arbeitsheft zum Lehrbuch "Kundenorientiert verkaufen" (Bestell-Nr. 00612) beinhaltet zusätzlich Lernfeld 12: "Mit Marketingkonzepten Kunden gewinnen und binden" durchgängig im vierfarbigen, schülergerechten Layout praxisorientierte und anschauliche Wiederholungen der Themen des Schülerbuchs zur Sicherung des Lernerfolgs Aufgaben für Einzel- oder Partnerarbeit, Prüfungsaufgaben, Fallanalysen etc. Lehrermaterial ist separat erhältlich: als gedrucktes Exemplar (Bestell-Nr. 06130PD, 1. Auflage) als PDF zum Download (Bestell-Nr. 06130DL, 1. Auflage) als CD-ROM (Bestell-Nr. 06130, 1. Auflage) Product details Format Paperback | 132 pages Dimension

The Ipso Facto Effected Dismissal of Religious (9780813224374)

CUA Press is proud to announce the CUA Studies in Canon Law. In conjunction with the School of Canon Law of the Catholic University of America, we are making available, both digitally and in print, more than 400 canon law dissertations from the 1920s to 1960s, many of which have long been unavailable. These volumes are rich in historical content, yet remain relevant to canon lawyers today. Topics covered include such issues as abortion, excommunication, and infertility. Several studies are devoted to marriage and the annulment process; the acquiring and disposal of church property, including the union of parishes; the role and function of priests, vicars general, bishops, and cardinals; and juridical procedures within the church. For those who seek to understand current ecclesial practices in light of established canon law, these books will be an invaluable resource. Product details

Alan Ransford : A Story (1898) (9781166468491)

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger PublishingA AcentsAcentsa A-Acentsa Acentss Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of intere Product details Format Paperback | 300 pages

Anthracen : Its Constitution, Properties, Manufacture, and Derivatives Including Artificial Alizarin, Anthrapurpurin, &C. with the (9781272195588)

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Anthracen: Its Constitution, Properties, Manufacture, And Derivatives Including Artificial Alizarin, Anthrapurpurin, &c. With Their Applications In Dyeing And Printing G. Auerbach, Sir William Crookes Longm

Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (9780689834516)

Henry and Mudge are going to a sleepover at Patrick's house! There's pizza and popcorn, games and monster movies...and Mudge even has his own sleeping bag (he's too big to share Henry's). But will anyone at this sleepover ever get to sleep? Product details For ages 0-5 Format Paperback | 40 pages Dimensions 152 x 229 x 5mm

Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog (9780152008918)

Written by established authors, this book follows the prescribed formula for all beginning readers: they have large print, simple words, plenty of space between lines, and just enough pictures to keep the reader from feeling overwhelmed by the text. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Paperback | 44 pages Dimensions 159 x 222 x 4.06mm | 12

La Europa Unio, Greklando Kaj La Europanoj : Diversaj Konceptoj Por La Estonteco (9782369600275)

Kial la greka ĉefministro Aleksis Cipras, post elektovenko en januaro 2015 kaj grandioza venko en la referendumo en julio 2015, en kiu la greka popolo kun granda plimulto rifuzis la "helpoprogramojn" (kromajn pruntojn, do ŝuldojn, kun drasta reduktado de la vivnivelo de la greka loĝantaro), nur kelkajn tagojn poste senkondiĉe kapitulacis? Ĉi tie troviĝas kelkaj respondoj al tiu demando, kaj ankau proponoj de principa alternativo, por Grekujo mem same kiel por aliaj landoj de la europa "periferio". Ŝajnas, ke la analizo de la greka situacio estas la plej bona okazo por analizi ankau tiun de la euro, de la Europa Unio kaj de ĝiaj membrolandoj. En tiu analizo de la detala greka kiel de la ĉioma europunia situacio la diversaj maldekstraj kaj eĉ komunistaj partioj de la sama regiono tute ne venas al sama rezulto, ili montras sin eĉ tute kontrauaj. Unuflanke ni vidas la grekan SIRIZO-n kune kun la europaj socialdemokrataj partioj inkluzive de la germana partio DIE LINKE k

A Descriptive Sketch of the Present State of Vermont (1797) (9781165966332)

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! Product details Format Hardback Dimensions 152

Managing Religion: The Management of Christian Religious and Faith-Based Organizations : Volume 2: External Relationships (9781137439260)

This two-volume work explores the management of religious and faith-based organizations. Each chapter offers a discussion of the earliest Christian organizations based on New Testament evidence; a study of managing faith-based organizations; and an exploration of secular management theory in relation to the management of faith-based organizations. Product details Format Hardback | 288 pages Dimensions 140 x 216 x 25.4mm | 4,679g

Life of Benjamin Harris Brewster : With Discourses and Addresses (1891) (9780548935767)

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Product details Format Hardback | 384 pages Dimensions 152.4 x 231.14 x 30.48mm | 748.42g Publication date 02 Jun 2008 Publisher

Taking Aim at Attack Advertising : Understanding the Impact of Negative Campaigning in U.S. Senate Races (9780190947576)

Negative campaigning is a central component of politics in the United States. Yet, until now, demonstrating the impact of combative advertising on voters has been elusive. How can we reconcile the findings of a plethora of studies with the methods of politicians? This book cuts through to the central issue: how negative advertising influences voters' attitudes and actions. Focusing on U.S. senatorial campaigns, Kim Fridkin and Patrick Kenney draw from surveys, experiments, facial expression analysis, content analyses, and focus groups. They develop the "tolerance and tactics theory of negativity" that marries citizens' tolerance for negativity with campaign messages varying in their civility and relevance and demonstrate how citizens' beliefs and behaviors are affected. Using this original framework, they find harsh and relevant messages influence voters' decisions, especially for people with less tolerance for negativity. And, irrelevant and uncivil adverti

A New Pot of Gold : Hollywood under the Electronic Rainbow, 1980-1989 (9780520232662)

Facing an economic crisis in the 1980s, the Hollywood industry moved boldly to control the ancillary markets of videotape, video disk, pay-cable and pay-per-view, and the major studios found themselves targeted for acquisition by global media and communications companies. This volume examines the decade's transformation that took Hollywood from the production of theatrical film to media software. Some of the films discussed in this volume include: "Platoon"; "Do the Right Thing"; "Blue Velvet"; "Diner"; "E.T."; "Batman"; and, "Body Heat". Product details Format Paperback | 585 pages Dimensions

The Spanish Gardener (9781447244165)

When Mr Harrington Brande moves himself and his precious young son Nicholas to a grand house in the deserted Spanish town of San Jorge he is planning on a fresh start for the two of them. And only the two of them. For Mr Harrington Brande is a proud man and a jealous man. His beloved wife has recently fled his stifling love and now Brande has transferred all of his adoration onto Nicholas. He monitors his son's every move and is obsessed with ensuring that the bond between them is stronger than ever. But history begins to repeat itself when Nicholas befriends the gardener Jose. Jose is like no one Nicholas has ever met before and he instantly holds him in high regard. Brande does not take too kindly to having to vie for his son's attention with the Spanish gardener, and becomes increasingly suspicious of his rival. Encouraged by his butler, Garcia, Brande becomes convinced that Jose is not the person he pretends to be. Blinded by love and jealousy, how far will Brande go to sec

Confessions of a Scholarship Winner : The Secrets That Helped Me Win $500,000 in Free Money for College- How You Can Too! (9781483087825)

On the first day of high school, Kristina Ellis' mom-a single, working mother who lost her husband to cancer-informed her that she could not financially support her after graduation. Kristina would need to find her own way to pay for college.As an average student with less-than-impressive test scores, Kristina realized she would have to sell herself to scholarship committees if she wanted to stand out. That's when she devised the plan that led to her receiving over $500,000 in scholarships-enough to pay for her full education at a top-twenty university, all the way through her doctoral degree, and make her dreams come true.How she made it happen-and how you can too-is the focus of this book. In Confessions of a Scholarship Winner, Kristina shares not just her little-known secrets for scholarship success but her incredibly inspiring story.Together, you'll explore how tofind the best scholarships for you, uncover the secrets behind paying for college, make a great impression

Bird Woman, Sacajawea, the Guide of Lewis and Clark : Her Own Story Now First Given to the World (1918) (9781164735434)

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Product details Format Hardback Dimensions 157.48 x 228.6 x 22.86

The Enchanted Map Oracle Cards (9781401927493)

Imagine... between the visible and the unseen is a guiding force that some call Spirit, the Holy Will, the Divine, the Field, or Consciousness. Using this card deck by Colette Baron-Reid will connect you to that larger Consciousness and guide you as you travel along on the journey of your life. The themes of these 52 cards represent some of the places you'll visit, the conditions you may encounter, and the allies and challengers you'll meet as you navigate a metaphoric map of your life's journey. The enclosed guidebook will help you ask the right questions and interpret the messages in your readings. The Enchanted Map Oracle Cards were created in order to empower you to understand the story of your fate, destiny, and free will; and allow you to chart a course to live a life of deep purpose, true prosperity, and vibrant love. Step into the Enchanted Map... and watch the magic come alive! Product details

Field Notes from a Catastrophe : Man, Nature, and Climate Change (9781596911253)

An argument for the urgent danger of global warming in a book that is sure to be as influential as Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Known for her insightful and thought-provoking journalism, New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert now tackles the controversial subject of global warming. Americans have been warned since the late nineteen-seventies that the buildup of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere threatens to melt the polar ice sheets and irreversibly change our climate. With little done since then to alter this dangerous course, now is the moment to salvage our future. By the end of the century, the world will likely be hotter than it's been in the last two million years, and the sweeping consequences of this change will determine the future of life on earth for generations to come. In writing that is both clear and unbiased, Kolbert approaches this monumental problem from every angle. She travels to the Arctic, interviews researchers and environmentalists, explains the science an

Summary and Analysis of the Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses : Based on the Book by Eric Ries (9781504046718)

So much to read, so little time? Get the key points of The Lean Startup--the bestseller about creativity, efficiency, and building a sustainable business. Through successes and failures with tech companies, Eric Ries began to realize there was a better way to develop a startup. Using his experiences, as well as valuable lessons learned from other industries, Ries identifies the difficulties a startup faces and how to build a more efficient--and successful--business. In the end, all of his advice comes down to saving the most important resource of all: time. This summary of that bestselling business book covers such topics as: How to shorten project-development cycles Validated learning and rapid scientific experimentation Measuring progress accurately Identifying your customers' desires How to adapt to changing circumstances quickly With chapter-by-chapter overviews, definitions of key terms, context and analysis, important quotes, and other features, this summary and analysis

Summary and Analysis of Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders : Based on the Book by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry (9781504046725)

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Helter Skelter tells you what you need to know--before or after you read Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Genry's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This summary of Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry includes: Historical context Section-by-section overviews Detailed timeline of events Analysis of the main characters Fascinating trivia Glossary of terms Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry's Helter Skelter In the bestselling true crime book Helter Skelter, lead prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi provides a meticulously detailed account of the murders committed by the Manson family and their trial--one of the most sensational criminal cases of the century. From the police investigation of the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca and Sharon T

Summary and Analysis of the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks : Based on the Book by Rebecca Skloot (9781504046732)

So much to read, so little time? Get an in-depth summary of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the #1 bestseller about science, race, and medical ethics. For decades, scientists have been using "HeLa" cells in biological research, from developing the polio vaccine and studying the nature of cancer to observing how human biology behaves in outer space. This famous cell line began as a sample taken from a poor African American mother of five named Henrietta Lacks. A cancer patient, Henrietta Lacks went through medical testing but never gave consent for the use of her cells. She died of cervical cancer in 1951, without ever knowing that the samples were intended for extensive medical research. This summary of the #1 New York Times bestseller by Rebecca Skloot tells Henrietta's story and reveals what happened when her family found out that her cells were being bought and sold in labs around the world. With historical context, character profiles, a timeline of key events, a