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This book examines, the role of trade unions in the British state's management of industrial conflict in the years 1910-21. It explores the constraints placed on state and trade union action by industrial conflict in this period. It develops a detailed sociology of industrial relations drawing on primary archive sources. This period is frequently portrayed as the last great revolutionary period in British history characterized by the sheer growth of numbers in the unions; by the working days lost through strikes; by the upsurge of socialist organization, campaigning, ideas; by the intensity and range of debate over tactics and strategy of the struggle for socialism.

Union Organizing: Management and Labor Conflict

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Union Organizing: Management and Labor Conflict
William E. Fulmer
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 027590797X

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Complete Book of Farting.......2000-06-02

This book should be required reading at all schools.It tells you all you need to know about this subject and tells you how to bring up the subject of farting in a relationship.With real life stories from people, you realize that everyone does it and it is down to what you eat and drink. The author should get a Nobel Prize for this work as well as a commendation from the UN!A life changing work of immense proportions.

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Complete Book of Farting

Manufacturer: Michael O'Mara Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1854794698

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Psychotropic drugsthose intended to change moods, numb anxiety, calm childrenare pervasive in American culture. References are everywhere: not just in print and electronic advertisements but in television show dialogue, movies, song lyrics, and on advertising paraphernalia like notepads, wall clocks, mouse pads, coffee mugs, pens and pencils. The authors in this compilation of essays on psychotropic drugs and mass culture contend that society has been transformed into an asylum without wallsa psychotropia. With each new definition of a mental ailment, a new cure is offered, increasing the number of inmates in this borderless asylum and blurring the lines between mental health and mental illness. Eight essays probe this issue, with an introduction and conclusion by the editor. The introduction frames the topic in the dehumanized asylums brought to light in 1961 by sociologist Erving Goffman, and in author Marshall McLuhans warning not to be seduced by the media. Essay topics cover: how psychotropia came to be; drug portrayal in Hollywood; advertising in cyberspace and the postmodern condition; the advertising madness that promotes better living through chemistry; food as medicine; the music culture of psychotropia; children and psychotropic drugs; and stereotypes and manipulation in mass marketing.

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Same book as his later titled book

George Fraed, competitor and fellow author.

Gin Rummy at Its Best from Beginner to Expert: From Beginner to Expert
George Fraed , and F. George Fraed
Manufacturer: Smith & Daniel
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Play Gin To Win

Gin Rummy: How to Play and Win

ASIN: 0963046314

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Same book as his later titled book.......2006-02-08

This is the same book as his later titled Gin Rummy: How to Play and How to Win.

George Fraed, competitor and fellow author........2000-06-16

Having written a book on learning how to play gin rummy I naturally read all the books on that topic before adventuring into the field myself. George Fraed's book paralled my strategy so closely that I wanted to someday meet this fine gentleman. It was my good fortune to be able to not only meet him but play against him in a gin tournament in Las Vegas. Having read his book I was in for no surprises. He beat me anyway. I went back and read his book again. An extremely well-written book, with lots of interesting anecdotes of his experiences in playing in tournaments. This book is a MUST for anyone who is serious about becoming a better player.

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With improved security, tighter integration with Microsoft Office and Outlook, a tool for creating and embedding 3D data, and much more, Adobe Acrobat 7 is the productivity tool you've been dreaming of. This thoroughly updated, task-based guide ensures that you can turn your dream productivity tool into a reality with Acrobat 7. Veteran author Jennifer Alspach steps you through all the Acrobat 7 Professional essentials. From the basics of creating, organizing, and viewing electronic documents; streamlining document reviews; and using the program's editing and reviewing tools to more advanced functions like using digital signatures, creating interactive forms, using Acrobat's engineering and prepress tools, and protecting sensitive documents, this guide's got it covered! Both beginners and more advanced users who are looking for a convenient reference will find what they need here in straightforward language, clear steps, and practical tips peppered by loads of visual aids.

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Mile wide, inch deep.......2005-09-24

This is a collection of the standard facts and figures, illustrated with modest line drawings. The large number of vessels covered suggests this was a labor of love for the author, but not very interesting if you were hoping for more depth on the truly major surface vessels as the subtitle states. I was not expecting to see, for instance, the Danzig of 1824, a 70 ton gunboat "designed for rowing".

Revision from previous review..........2003-09-23

There are some additional ships that are listed here and not anywhere else. In particular:
The German Fleet Cruisers that were never built in WWI
Information on Germany's aircraft carrier conversions that were
never completed.
The original twin turret design for the 'Emden' built in the '20s
The 6-in. triple turret design for the 'Seydlitz' and 'Lutzow'
And the biggie for me: The commissioning dates for the ships.
Most reference books have the launching dates. It is more
important for metp have the date when the ship was completed.
I would have an additional book or two, but there is information in here that is unique.

The book gives you what it says it would........2003-06-16

I gave this book 3 stars because it filled an information nitch for me.
I do agree that a Conway's book would be better. but There are very nice line drawings in this book.
Also for WWII German ships the old Doubleday series is better for ships that were projected but never built (or completed).
Also for more detailed information of any battleship / battle cruiser, I would recommend 'Battleships and Battle Cruisers" by Sigfried Baeyer (name may be spelled wrong, but it's close)

As I already have many reference books on the German Navy, I bought this book for one reason, this book has the color schemes for the German Navy, from before WWI to the end of WWII. No where else have I found this information.

For me the book is worth it.

German Warships 1815 - 1945.......2001-03-21

This book is essentially a large Order-of-Battle which faithfully lists the major German warships between the time periods indicated. But that is strictly as far as it goes. There are no photographs, no detailed deck plans and no essays into German thoughts on the designs, why certain aspects were prefered over others, nor of any revelations revealed by wartime combat. Primary data is sparce and in the case of armor protection is disapointingly abreviated. This work is IMO vastly inferior to Conway's All the World's Fighting ships, which not only contained far more comprehensive and better organized data but also in the essay portion gave the reader a firm general idea of the layout of the armor, especially in the case of battleships. In Groner's work the reader is simply presented with numbers in XX-XX-XX format where the dashes indicate a change in thickness to the next number etc, with no further info on exactly where the thicknesses change or anything else. The reader has to go back to the very beginning of the book to find out that this system for all ships gives armor thickness (in metrics) from stern to bow.

Machinery and armament specs are covered slightly better but are still quite abreviated and no diserations into their workings and/or preformance are included. Ship histories are extremely abreviated and give the reader little clue as to how these ships preformed.

All in all a very disapointing piece and one which immediately went back to Amazon as i am fortunate to possess Conway's ATWFS series. In conclusion i would only recomend this book to those for whom a Conway's source covering 1861 - 1906 is unavailable

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German Warships 1815-1945 Volume One: Major Surface Vessels

Manufacturer: Naval Institute Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GX1QEU

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GERMAN WARSHIPS-1815-1945- VOLUME ONE: MAJOR SURFACE VESSELS
Erich Rrevised and Expanded By Dieter Jung and Martin Maass Groner
Manufacturer: Naval Institute Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000QRPN9A

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J. D. Bernal's monumental work Science in History is the first full-scale attempt to analyze the relationship between science and society throughout history, from the perfection of the first flint hand ax to the construction of the hydrogen bomb. This remarkable study illustrates the impetus given to and the limitations placed upon discovery and invention by pastoral, agricultural, feudal, capitalist, and socialist systems, and conversely the ways in which science has altered economic, social, and political beliefs and practices.

In this final volume, Professor Bernal enters the disputed field of the social sciences and provides an avowedly Marxist outline of their history and of the social and political tendencies of our times. Drawing on conclusions from history, he discusses in a final chapter the future role of science in society.

Science in History (Volume 4, the Social Science Conclusion)

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Science in History (Volume 4, the Social Science Conclusion)
J.D. Bernal
Manufacturer: M.I.T. Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000L3HSWE

Science in History - Boxed Set 4 Volumes: Volume 1 the Emergence of Science; Volume 2 the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions; Volume 3 the Natural Sciences in Our Time; Volume 4 the Social Sciences, Conclusion

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Science in History - Boxed Set 4 Volumes: Volume 1 the Emergence of Science; Volume 2 the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions; Volume 3 the Natural Sciences in Our Time; Volume 4 the Social Sciences, Conclusion

Manufacturer: MIT Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000FF8OGM

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Four volumes housed in cardboard box with mild shelf soiling and minor wear, exhibit slight rubbing, corners are fairly sharp, One of the most controversial and respected scientists of the 20th century discusses in detail how, in his opinion, science has affected politics, social and economic issues throughout history.

SCIENCE IN HISTORY Volume 4 the Social Sciences:conclusion

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SCIENCE IN HISTORY Volume 4 the Social Sciences:conclusion
J.D. BERNAL
Manufacturer: Penguin Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GK3M90

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This book constitutes a unique, inspiring, and practically useful compilation of the rich variety of innovative good practice being pioneered at governmental, NGO, and community levels in so many Third World countries. It provides a wealth of information on a large number of particular policies, projects and organizations in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

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Use media, technology, and the Internet to strengthen student learning and higher-level thinking skills.

Technology plus classroom equal success for students whose teachers act as agents for change through brain-friendly media. Topics covered:

The effect of media on student motivation, behavior, and learning modalities
Using media for lesson planning: objectives, information, skills, meaning, knowledge, models, real-world applications, and more
Using media for teaching: from the basics through creative thinking, critical thinking, and higher-level thinking skills
Using media to enhance student research projects and learning products
Keeping up with the “Big Picture”
Vocabulary pre-test, post-test, and summary
Bibliography and index

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Some Tips, Little Substance.......2007-06-20

While this book has a good aim and a general structure that could be beneficial, it falls far short of being a good resource for educators.

The Good: The focus was more on how to use technology well, not on the technology itself. The book first examined some research on cognition and its interaction with media and technology. Then, it discusses integrating media in different aspects of education: planning, teaching, and in students' products. Finally, the book points out some on-line resources and a few tips on keeping track of student mastery. This final (5th) chapter is probably the best due to the number of resources mentioned.

The Bad: The author makes some bold claims without backing them up. For example "Using media is the key to moving students to higher-level thinking." So how did our higher-level thinkers learn before now? In addition, most examples of using technology are more for adding "flash" or "bells and whistles" to something already being done rather than a deep integration of media and technology to the learning process. While not necessarily bad, we can do much more with technology in the classroom.

The Ugly: The author does not seem to have a strong understanding of cognitive science. I have some background and I recognized very few of the concepts discussed - nor did they correspond well to current theory in cognitive science. Of the relatively small number of references given in the book, the majority are books and not peer reviewed journal articles. While I admire the attempt to bring in theories of cognition to a discussion of educational media, this book does not reflect a strong understanding of current cognitive science.

The Bottom Line: Don't bother. You can probably get the list of resources elsewhere, and that is the best part of the book.

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A+.......2005-10-08

Out of all of the books I ordered that day, this one I recieved first. I was so surpised at how quickly it arrived. I would definitely do business with this seller again! Thanks

Beyond Design: The Synergy of Apparel Product Development--Instructor's Guide

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Beyond Design: The Synergy of Apparel Product Development--Instructor's Guide
Sandra J. Keiser , and Myrna B. Garner
Manufacturer: Fairchild Books & Visuals
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1563675765

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The vast majority of the literature and training material on teams has been devoted almost entirely to the early periods of team formation and development. Trainers and team leaders are now faced not so much with the problems of getting teams organized, trained, and started, as they are with the question of how to help teams achieve superior performance and continuous improvement. Advanced Team Training is a collection of tools and activities for team leaders, trainers, and facilitators. The tools and activities are designed to teach more sophisticated, high-performance techniques to teams that are already up and running, and have learned the basics of teamwork.

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H. Clark Johnson develops a convincing and original narrative of the events that led to the major economic catastrophe of the twentieth century. The book presents a detailed history of the events that culminated in the Great Depression, highlighting the role of specific economic incidents, national decisions, and individuals.

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Vital Historical Insights You Won't Find in Pulp Histories.......2005-01-02

I've been a student/scholar of European central bank and foreign policy histories for decades, and rarely does one find such a well-argued and insightful work on the real causes of the Great Depression. While there were many, ranging from the valuation of gold to a general abhorence of deficit spending during this period (think of where the U.S economy would have been after 2001 without the massive deficit spending and easy credit/easy money policies -- two policies rejected strongly by the world's governments and central bankers in the early 1930s).

What I found to be most significant in this work is that it elevates modern understanding of these events from the gross over-simplifications taught in colleges (leading to generally incorrect understanding) to incorporate a well-grounded case concerning the impact of INDIVIDUAL DECISION-MAKERS. The central banks of the world are not mere guiding hands, but fallible institutions run by cliques of persons with their own personal, political, and habitual biases. FRANCE was indeed an important culprit, but then so, too was the rise to power in France of socialist parties and "thinking" on economics -- as well as the continuing desire of France to wage economic warfare on Germany through a variety of means (to deprive pre-Hitlerian Germany of the financial resources, and gold reserves, etc., it needed to expand its export-dependent economy). What many students belatedly grasp is that the world in the 1920s and early 1930s was NOT a world at peace. European governments were busy amassing militaries, building Maginot and Siegfried lines, and waging economic warfare on each other through central banks and trade policies. This work was written by an economist by training, and therefore lacks some of the diplomatic and political context necessary to flesh out decision-making by the British and French central banks, but one cannot fully comprehend the heart of why the Great Depression occurred without reading this work.

Some of the most important books one may ever read are obscure academic titles like this -- and worth every penny.

Tough but Informative.......2004-04-09

Johnson's book provides a detailed explanation of the causes of the Great Depression from a monetary policy standpoint. While the principal agent is the Bank of France, Johnson does not totally let the United States, Britain, and Germany off the hook either. Differing choices on the part of all four nations contributed to the impact of the decision on the part of the Bank of France that Johnson identifies as the cause of the Depression.

While the argument is new and is very interesting, the nature of the discussion almost necessitates a degree in economics to truly understand the whole of Johnson's argument. If one is not an economist or if one doesn't have a lot of background in the subject matter, it is an incredibly difficult read. However, if one is truly interested in the causes of the Great Depression and is willing to take time, not just skim, but truly take time to process the material, it can be worthwhile and highly informative.

I would recommend reading Galbraith's "The Great Crash" instead of this book, except that the argument is different between the two. As such, I can't in good conscience recommend the one over the other since there are two differing points of view in the material. This book is worth the time if you are inclined to take the time to try to process the material.

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Marketing research has come to be seen as an increasingly important process in the management of organisations. High levels of competition, technological innovations in the products themselves and in their modes of manufacture, and the demanding and increasingly discriminating nature of consumers have all combined to raise the levels of `danger' in the business environment. Marketing research is the tool that producers use to inform themselves of the consumers' needs and help them to satisfy them in an efficient and profitable manner. Understanding and Designing Marketing Research is an introduction to that varied, and sometimes complicated, array of techniques which is known collectively as marketing research. The second edition has been completely revised and up-dated to include the implications of technology, how the increasing use and influence of computers, via their connection to the Internet and the use of software packages such as Atlas-ti, Scolari and NUDIST, are having on how market researchers work. The Marketing Research Quality Standard Association standards are discussed and many more cases and actual examples of marketing research being used in practice have been included. Statistics and technical jargon have been kept to a minimum making Understanding and Designing Marketing Research invaluable for readers who seek a clear and concise exposition of the topic so that they may interpret, commission and use research in business. Suitable for students on a business qualification at degree or diploma level, or practitioners who commission marketing research from specialist agencies who need an overview of the techniques available.

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Despite voluminous research, managing the process through which leaders shape, implement, and change strategy remains ill understood. This volume provides an overarching framework to help cumulate the research on strategy process and define the contours of the field.The framework offered in the book provides a basis for the continuous refinement of the field's research agenda. It has been shared with strategy process researchers and practitioners at the Strategic Management Society's meetings and mini-conference on strategy process research. The book itself comprises nine papers written by North American and European scholars, and is clustered into four streams that follow from the framework:chapters that track strategy content longitudinallychapters that study the impact of important strategy process elements on performancechapters that study the links between a firm's context and process elementschapters that seek to study context/process/outcomesthe editors provide a commentary on the strengths and weaknesses of each stream

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As the number of mobile device users increases rapidly and exceeds that of PC users by a large margin, conducting business and services over these mobile devices, also known as mobile commerce is becoming very attractive and is expected to drive the future development of electronic commerce. To tap the potential of mobile commerce, application providers, service providers, content providers, and technology providers have to work together to realize the future mobile commerce applications. In the process of conceptualizing and developing these applications, they have to be cognizant of the latest development in mobile commerce technology. Advances in Mobile Commerce Technologies serves as an introduction to mobile commerce with emphasis on both theory and application.

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