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Automotive giants of America

Men who made our Motor Industry

by Bertie Charles Forbes, Orline Dorman Foster ...

Series Book 5 - History of the Automobile
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1926): Curiosly, although our automobile industry is young, its leaders are not young men. Every one of the twenty is self-made. No other industry in this country or anywhere else in the world ever enjoyed such growth or accomplished so much in the brief space of twenty-five years. Our automotive giants are essentially men of courage, men of initiative, men of vision. How ... Read more

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ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1926): Curiosly, although our automobile industry is young, its leaders are not young men. Every one of the twenty is self-made. No other industry in this country or anywhere else in the world ever enjoyed such growth or accomplished so much in the brief space of twenty-five years. Our automotive giants are essentially men of courage, men of initiative, men of vision. How
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The Divorce Trial Manual

From Initial Interview to Closing Argument, Second Edition

by Steven Nathan Peskind ...

Written by a veteran, nationally known family lawyer, this is a comprehensive yet hands-on guide to managing and trying a divorce case. This unique manual is based on author Steven Peskind's years of experience as a family lawyer and as an instructor at the renowned Trial Advocacy Institute for matrimonial lawyers.Based on information shared by the Institute's respected family law faculty, the ... Read more

$107.99 USD

Written by a veteran, nationally known family lawyer, this is a comprehensive yet hands-on guide to managing and trying a divorce case. This unique manual is based on author Steven Peskind's years of experience as a family lawyer and as an instructor at the renowned Trial Advocacy Institute for matrimonial lawyers.Based on information shared by the Institute's respected family law faculty, the
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Populists and Patricians (Routledge Revivals)

Essays in Modern German History

by David Blackbourn ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
First published in 1987, this collection of essays, from one of the leading historians in the field, is concerned with the central debates about German history from Bismarck to Hitler. David Blackbourn questions many previously held assumptions, whether about the natural conservatism of the German peasantry of the ‘feudalization’ of the middle classes, and offers an innovative approach to such ... Read more

$73.99 USD

First published in 1987, this collection of essays, from one of the leading historians in the field, is concerned with the central debates about German history from Bismarck to Hitler. David Blackbourn questions many previously held assumptions, whether about the natural conservatism of the German peasantry of the ‘feudalization’ of the middle classes, and offers an innovative approach to such
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A Unit of Water, a Unit of Time

by Douglas Whynott ...

In a time when racing boats are mass-produced from synthetic materials, a dying breed of craftsman continues to build wooden sailboats of astonishing beauty. Boatbuilding is an ancient art, and Joel White was a master. Son of the legendary writer E.B. White, he was raised around boats and his designs were as sublime and graceful as his father's prose. At a boatyard in Maine, White and his closely ... Read more

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In a time when racing boats are mass-produced from synthetic materials, a dying breed of craftsman continues to build wooden sailboats of astonishing beauty. Boatbuilding is an ancient art, and Joel White was a master. Son of the legendary writer E.B. White, he was raised around boats and his designs were as sublime and graceful as his father's prose. At a boatyard in Maine, White and his closely
... Read more
The Men Who Loved Trains

The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing Industry

by Rush Loving ...

Series series Railroads Past and Present
An award-winning account of a crisis in railroad history: "This absorbing book takes you on an entertaining ride." — Chicago TribuneA saga about one of the oldest and most romantic enterprises in the land—America's railroads— The Men Who Loved Trains introduces the chieftains who have run the railroads, both those who set about grabbing power and big salaries for themselves, and others who truly ... Read more

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An award-winning account of a crisis in railroad history: "This absorbing book takes you on an entertaining ride." — Chicago TribuneA saga about one of the oldest and most romantic enterprises in the land—America's railroads— The Men Who Loved Trains introduces the chieftains who have run the railroads, both those who set about grabbing power and big salaries for themselves, and others who truly
... Read more
The Subway Chronicles

Scenes from Life in New York

Edited by Jacquelin Cangro ...

Some seven million people board the New York City subway every day, each one with a story to tell. The Subway Chronicles collects twenty-seven of the tales, dramas and comedies that unfold during the daily commute. From the “mole people” living in the subway tunnels, to the transit employees working behind the scenes, to the locals and tourists riding shoulder-to-shoulder in harmony, discord, or ... Read more

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Some seven million people board the New York City subway every day, each one with a story to tell. The Subway Chronicles collects twenty-seven of the tales, dramas and comedies that unfold during the daily commute. From the “mole people” living in the subway tunnels, to the transit employees working behind the scenes, to the locals and tourists riding shoulder-to-shoulder in harmony, discord, or
... Read more
New Worlds, Year Five

More Essays on the Art of Worldbuilding

by Marie Brennan ...

Series Book 5 - New Worlds
Bring a new world to life . . .In science fiction and fantasy, anything can provide color and conflict -- from soldiers, to schools, to shops, to sexuality. Continuing her comprehensive NEW WORLDS series of worldbuilding guides, award-winning fantasy author and former anthropologist Marie Brennan takes a deep dive into monarchy and democracy, natural disasters, warfare, gender, and the subtleties ... Read more

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Bring a new world to life . . .In science fiction and fantasy, anything can provide color and conflict -- from soldiers, to schools, to shops, to sexuality. Continuing her comprehensive NEW WORLDS series of worldbuilding guides, award-winning fantasy author and former anthropologist Marie Brennan takes a deep dive into monarchy and democracy, natural disasters, warfare, gender, and the subtleties
... Read more
The SAGE Handbook of Social Media Research Methods

Edited by Anabel Quan-Haase, Luke Sloan ...

The SAGE Handbook of Social Media Research Methods spans the entire research process, from data collection to analysis and interpretation. This second edition has been comprehensively updated and expanded, from 39 to 49 chapters. In addition to a new section of chapters focussing on ethics, privacy and the politics of social media data, the new edition provides broader coverage of topics such as ... Read more

$109.79 USD

The SAGE Handbook of Social Media Research Methods spans the entire research process, from data collection to analysis and interpretation. This second edition has been comprehensively updated and expanded, from 39 to 49 chapters. In addition to a new section of chapters focussing on ethics, privacy and the politics of social media data, the new edition provides broader coverage of topics such as
... Read more
Black Radio/Black Resistance

The Life & Times of the Tom Joyner Morning Show

by Micaela di Leonardo ...

Every weekday, the wildly popular Tom Joyner Morning Show reaches more than eight million radio listeners. The show offers broadly progressivepolitical talk, adult-oriented soul music, humor, advice, and celebrity gossip for largely older, largely working-class black audience. But it*'s not just an old-school show: it's an activist political forum and a key site reflecting on popular aesthetics.* ... Read more

$17.09 USD

Every weekday, the wildly popular Tom Joyner Morning Show reaches more than eight million radio listeners. The show offers broadly progressivepolitical talk, adult-oriented soul music, humor, advice, and celebrity gossip for largely older, largely working-class black audience. But it*'s not just an old-school show: it's an activist political forum and a key site reflecting on popular aesthetics.*
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Uncle John's Unsinkable Bathroom Reader

by Bathroom Readers' Institute ...

Series Book 21 - Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual
An all-new collection overflowing with weird facts and wild stories!Uncle John and his crack staff of writers are back—and still at the top of their game after all these years. Where else but in an Uncle John's Bathroom Reader could you find out about . . .the tapeworm diet * forty-four things to do with a coconut * the history of the Comstock Lode * seven (underwater) places to see before you die ... Read more

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An all-new collection overflowing with weird facts and wild stories!Uncle John and his crack staff of writers are back—and still at the top of their game after all these years. Where else but in an Uncle John's Bathroom Reader could you find out about . . .the tapeworm diet * forty-four things to do with a coconut * the history of the Comstock Lode * seven (underwater) places to see before you die
... Read more
Dopesick

Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America

by Beth Macy ...

Journalist Beth Macy's definitive account of America's opioid epidemic "masterfully interlaces stories of communities in crisis with dark histories of corporate greed and regulatory indifference" (New York Times) -- from the boardroom to the courtroom and into the living rooms of Americans.In this extraordinary work, Beth Macy takes us into the epicenter of a national drama that has unfolded over ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Journalist Beth Macy's definitive account of America's opioid epidemic "masterfully interlaces stories of communities in crisis with dark histories of corporate greed and regulatory indifference" (New York Times) -- from the boardroom to the courtroom and into the living rooms of Americans.In this extraordinary work, Beth Macy takes us into the epicenter of a national drama that has unfolded over
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Making Sense

The Glamorous Story of English Grammar

by David Crystal ...

In Making Sense, David Crystal confronts the foe of many: grammar. Once taught relentlessly to all students in the English-speaking world, grammar disappeared from most school curricula, so that terms such as "preposition" and "conjunction" now often confound children and adults alike. Explaining the nuts and bolts of grammar presents a special challenge, because - far more than is the case with ... Read more

$15.19 USD

In Making Sense, David Crystal confronts the foe of many: grammar. Once taught relentlessly to all students in the English-speaking world, grammar disappeared from most school curricula, so that terms such as "preposition" and "conjunction" now often confound children and adults alike. Explaining the nuts and bolts of grammar presents a special challenge, because - far more than is the case with
... Read more
Heath's French and English Dictionary

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Jean Louis de Lolme ...

This revised French-English and English-French dictionary is built for serious students of both languages, combining a greatly enlarged vocabulary with scholarly precision and practical value. Its opening sections lay out a detailed pronunciation system, from an alphabet table to careful guidance on French vowels, nasal sounds, and the shifting behavior of consonants such as C, G, H, J, L, P, Q, R ... Read more

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This revised French-English and English-French dictionary is built for serious students of both languages, combining a greatly enlarged vocabulary with scholarly precision and practical value. Its opening sections lay out a detailed pronunciation system, from an alphabet table to careful guidance on French vowels, nasal sounds, and the shifting behavior of consonants such as C, G, H, J, L, P, Q, R
... Read more
Born to Rise

A Story of Children and Teachers Reaching Their Highest Potential

by Deborah Kenny ...

“Parents and principals trying to understand what makes successful schools work ought to read Born to Rise.” — New York TimesBorn to Rise is the inspiring account of Deborah Kenny’s pursuit of social justice for our nation’s most vulnerable children. Part memoir, part manifesto, it is a hopeful and practical exposition of what it takes to transform schools and create organizations where the staff ... Read more

$9.99 USD

“Parents and principals trying to understand what makes successful schools work ought to read Born to Rise.” — New York TimesBorn to Rise is the inspiring account of Deborah Kenny’s pursuit of social justice for our nation’s most vulnerable children. Part memoir, part manifesto, it is a hopeful and practical exposition of what it takes to transform schools and create organizations where the staff
... Read more
Thinking with Your Hands

The Surprising Science Behind How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts

by Susan Goldin-Meadow ...

An astounding account of how gesture, long overlooked, is essential to how we learn and interact, which “changes the way you think about yourself and the people around you.” (Ethan Kross, bestselling author of Chatter)We all know people who talk with their hands—but do they know what they’re saying with them? Our gestures can reveal and contradict us, and express thoughts we may not even know we ... Read more

$17.99 USD

An astounding account of how gesture, long overlooked, is essential to how we learn and interact, which “changes the way you think about yourself and the people around you.” (Ethan Kross, bestselling author of Chatter)We all know people who talk with their hands—but do they know what they’re saying with them? Our gestures can reveal and contradict us, and express thoughts we may not even know we
... Read more
The Pragmatic Turn

by Richard J. Bernstein ...

In this major new work, Richard J. Bernstein argues that many of the most important themes in philosophy during the past one hundred and fifty years are variations and developments of ideas that were prominent in the classical American pragmatists: Charles S. Peirce, William James, John Dewey and George H Mead. Pragmatism begins with a thoroughgoing critique of the Cartesianism that dominated so ... Read more

$21.00 USD

In this major new work, Richard J. Bernstein argues that many of the most important themes in philosophy during the past one hundred and fifty years are variations and developments of ideas that were prominent in the classical American pragmatists: Charles S. Peirce, William James, John Dewey and George H Mead. Pragmatism begins with a thoroughgoing critique of the Cartesianism that dominated so
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Mother Nature's Pedagogy

Biological Foundations for Children's Self-Directed Education

by Peter Gray ...

Children come into the world biologically designed to educate themselves. Their natural curiosity, playfulness, sociability, willfulness, adventurousness, tendency to look ahead, and desire to do well in the world were all shaped, by natural selection, to serve the function of education. In this collection of essays, developmental psychologist Peter Gray describes, with research evidence, how ... Read more

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Children come into the world biologically designed to educate themselves. Their natural curiosity, playfulness, sociability, willfulness, adventurousness, tendency to look ahead, and desire to do well in the world were all shaped, by natural selection, to serve the function of education. In this collection of essays, developmental psychologist Peter Gray describes, with research evidence, how
... Read more
The Nation That Never Was

Reconstructing America's Story

by Kermit Roosevelt ...

" P ersuasively argues that we must liberate ourselves from our sentimentalized attachment to the 'Founders' and even the Declaration of Independence" --Sanford Levinson, author of Our Undemocratic ConstitutionThere's a common story we tell about America: that our fundamental values as a country were stated in the Declaration of Independence, fought for in the Revolution, and made law in the ... Read more

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" P ersuasively argues that we must liberate ourselves from our sentimentalized attachment to the 'Founders' and even the Declaration of Independence" --Sanford Levinson, author of Our Undemocratic ConstitutionThere's a common story we tell about America: that our fundamental values as a country were stated in the Declaration of Independence, fought for in the Revolution, and made law in the
... Read more
The Driving Machine

A Design History of the Car

by Witold Rybczynski ...

**“[A] compact epic.… Brisk, lucid and enjoyable.” —Richard Snow, Wall Street JournalThe renowned design writer on the extraordinary history of car design.**In this lively and entertaining work, Witold Rybczynski—hailed as “one of the best writers on design working today” by Publishers Weekly—tells the story of the most distinctive cars in history and the artists, engineers, dreamers, and ... Read more

$13.69 USD

**“[A] compact epic.… Brisk, lucid and enjoyable.” —Richard Snow, Wall Street JournalThe renowned design writer on the extraordinary history of car design.**In this lively and entertaining work, Witold Rybczynski—hailed as “one of the best writers on design working today” by Publishers Weekly—tells the story of the most distinctive cars in history and the artists, engineers, dreamers, and
... Read more
Datenschutz für Softwareentwicklung und IT

Eine praxisorientierte Einführung

by Ralf Kneuper ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Buch beschreibt das Thema Datenschutz aus der Sicht von Softwareentwicklung und IT. Die Verantwortlichen in diesen Bereichen gestalten die praktische Umsetzung des Datenschutzes zu erheblichen Teilen mit, benötigen dafür aber entsprechende Kenntnisse über die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen und Möglichkeiten zu deren Umsetzung. Der Fokus dieses Buchs liegt daher auf den Aspekten des ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Dieses Buch beschreibt das Thema Datenschutz aus der Sicht von Softwareentwicklung und IT. Die Verantwortlichen in diesen Bereichen gestalten die praktische Umsetzung des Datenschutzes zu erheblichen Teilen mit, benötigen dafür aber entsprechende Kenntnisse über die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen und Möglichkeiten zu deren Umsetzung. Der Fokus dieses Buchs liegt daher auf den Aspekten des
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Dare To Lead

Brave Work.Tough Conversations.Whole Hearts.

by Francis Thomas ...

Series Book 1 - Francis Books
Dare To Lead By Brene BrownThank you for purchasing "Dare to Lead: Hard Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.," book summary. If you like the summary of the book please purchase and read the original book for full content experience!Dare to Lead is a book about embracing one's vulnerability. In this book, the author Brene Brown explores and explains the power of the courage and the strength ... Read more

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Dare To Lead By Brene BrownThank you for purchasing "Dare to Lead: Hard Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.," book summary. If you like the summary of the book please purchase and read the original book for full content experience!Dare to Lead is a book about embracing one's vulnerability. In this book, the author Brene Brown explores and explains the power of the courage and the strength
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Love in a Time of Homeschooling

A Mother and Daughter's Uncommon Year

by Laura Brodie ...

“In a world where ‘homeschooling’ is so often misunderstood, discounted, and even ridiculed, Laura Brodie offers a clear-eyed view and makes a valuable contribution to the literature on the subject. This is necessary reading for anyone with an interest not just in homeschooling but in education generally.”— David Guterson“As a parent involved in homeschooling, I highly recommend this book. It’s ... Read more

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“In a world where ‘homeschooling’ is so often misunderstood, discounted, and even ridiculed, Laura Brodie offers a clear-eyed view and makes a valuable contribution to the literature on the subject. This is necessary reading for anyone with an interest not just in homeschooling but in education generally.”— David Guterson“As a parent involved in homeschooling, I highly recommend this book. It’s
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Tactical Inclusion

Difference and Vulnerability in U.S. Military Advertising

by Jeremiah Favara ...

Series series Feminist Media Studies
The revolution in military recruitment advertising to people of color and women played an essential role in making the US military one of the most diverse institutions in the United States. Starting at the dawn of the all-volunteer era, Jeremiah Favara illuminates the challenges at the heart of military inclusion by analyzing recruitment ads published in three commercial magazines: Sports ... Read more

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The revolution in military recruitment advertising to people of color and women played an essential role in making the US military one of the most diverse institutions in the United States. Starting at the dawn of the all-volunteer era, Jeremiah Favara illuminates the challenges at the heart of military inclusion by analyzing recruitment ads published in three commercial magazines: Sports
... Read more
And, Scene!

by August Niehaus ...

Painless editing is just one process away!Some writers balk when I tell them I write every scene four times.But when they hear that editing is the smoothest part of my process… they want to know more.I wrote "And, Scene!" to show how I've stitched together a unique approach to writing great first drafts that only need a light touch from an editor. Weaving together what I've learned from gre... ... Read more

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Painless editing is just one process away!Some writers balk when I tell them I write every scene four times.But when they hear that editing is the smoothest part of my process… they want to know more.I wrote "And, Scene!" to show how I've stitched together a unique approach to writing great first drafts that only need a light touch from an editor. Weaving together what I've learned from gre...
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