A Gentleman From Boynton B Y T E S Back

Author : Adrian Price
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595376391

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A Gentleman from Boynton B-Y-T-E-S Back! by Adrian Price Pdf

We're fortunate to be able to enjoy the gifts of knowledge and technology. Sometimes these do not come problem-free for each of you. We have inherited some of the silliness and sheer stupidity such "progress" has imposed. In this series of humorous and logical commentaries, Gentleman from Boynton "B-Y-T-E-S" back avoids anger or rage and wins your expression, 'I wish I had said that!' What he has said over his lifetime serving corporate leaders and the major brands you buy today, including cars to groceries. Made sense and dollars. He has worked with Presidents, Congressmen, celebrities of the entertainment world, (suspected of their political idiocy) and has even made a relationship with functionaries of La Cosa Nostra. As marketing/creative adman, his industry association called on him to replace the nice 'miracle' of binaural sound with a better buzz word. He gave them STEREO, the word that lives with us today! The author is also a musician. His music and lyrics brightened amateur entertainment in the shows produced for the army. Eleven years with the volunteer department of the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office brought his recent retirement as Captain. This writer still does what so many wish they might do. He continues to write.

Author : James Boyle
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537469606

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The Public Domain by James Boyle Pdf

Please read the legal notice included in this e-book and/or check the copyright status in your country. In this enlightening book James Boyle describes what he calls the range wars of the information age-today's heated battles over intellectual property. Boyle argues that just as every informed citizen needs to know at least something about the environment or civil rights, every citizen should also understand intellectual property law. Why? Because intellectual property rights mark out the ground rules of the information society, and today's policies are unbalanced, unsupported by evidence, and often detrimental to cultural access, free speech, digital creativity, and scientific innovation. Boyle identifies as a major problem the widespread failure to understand the importance of the public domain-the realm of material that everyone is free to use and share without permission or fee. The public domain is as vital to innovation and culture as the realm of material protected by intellectual property rights, he asserts, and he calls for a movement akin to the environmental movement to preserve it. With a clear analysis of issues ranging from Jefferson's philosophy of innovation to musical sampling, synthetic biology and Internet file sharing, this timely book brings a positive new perspective to important cultural and legal debates. If we continue to enclose the "commons of the mind," Boyle argues, we will all be the poorer.

Author : Willard Van Orman Quine
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780262518314

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Word and Object, new edition by Willard Van Orman Quine Pdf

A new edition of Quine's most important work. Willard Van Orman Quine begins this influential work by declaring, "Language is a social art. In acquiring it we have to depend entirely on intersubjectively available cues as to what to say and when." As Patricia Smith Churchland notes in her foreword to this new edition, with Word and Object Quine challenged the tradition of conceptual analysis as a way of advancing knowledge. The book signaled twentieth-century philosophy's turn away from metaphysics and what Churchland calls the "phony precision" of conceptual analysis. In the course of his discussion of meaning and the linguistic mechanisms of objective reference, Quine considers the indeterminacy of translation, brings to light the anomalies and conflicts implicit in our language's referential apparatus, clarifies semantic problems connected with the imputation of existence, and marshals reasons for admitting or repudiating each of various categories of supposed objects. In addition to Churchland's foreword, this edition offers a new preface by Quine's student and colleague Dagfinn Follesdal that describes the never-realized plans for a second edition of Word and Object, in which Quine would offer a more unified treatment of the public nature of meaning, modalities, and propositional attitudes.

Author : Jacob R. Shipherd
Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Defiance: The Oberlin-Wellington Rescue (Abridged, Annotated) by Jacob R. Shipherd Pdf

If you're looking for a book that will place you in the middle of the explosive divisiveness of the "slave issue" in America on the eve of Civil War, look no further. This case was a cause celbre that typified the tensions that were pulling the nation apart. One of the most combustible issues was the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act that made it illegal to prevent slaves in free states from being returned to their owners. In 1858, a group of Oberlin, Ohio men defied that law by snatching a slave man named John Price from the hands of the Marshall, returning him to Oberlin, and hiding him in the home of James Harris Fairchild, a future president of Oberlin College. John Price was spirited away to Canada, from where he could not be extradited. The Ohio men were put on trial and the case burst onto the national scene. Here is the trial with all the eloquent and passionate arguments that won great sympathy for the defendants. It is a fascinating case tried with intelligence and not a little amount of humor. In the end, did justice prevail? Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers, tablets, and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

Author : Donn Piatt,General Henry Boynton
Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Rock of Chickamauga by Donn Piatt,General Henry Boynton Pdf

Slow, deliberate, and highly successful in war, General George Thomas nevertheless has never received the accolades he deserves. He shunned self-promotion and even refused military promotion when he felt it was unjustified. But he saved a great Union army at Chickamauga and was highly-respected by his peers. On January 18, 1862, he defeated Confederate Brig. Gens. George B. Crittenden and Felix Zollicoffer at Mill Springs, gaining the first important Union victory in the war. One of the charms of this book is that it was written by Colonel Donn Piatt. A former diplomat, a campaigner for Lincoln with whom he rode to Chicago after the 1860 election, gadfly, and friend of the powerful, Piatt spent the last years of the 19th century as a popular author. Considered a wit, Piatt told Rutherford Hayes (future president) that when shells were whistling around them at Bull Run he had tried to remember his prayers but could only recall “Oh Lord, for these and all thy other mercies, we desire to be thankful.” Piatt was not a fan of Ulysses S. Grant and includes in this book John Rawlins' letter to Grant about his drinking. General George Thomas has generally been held in high esteem by Civil War historians; Bruce Catton and Carl Sandburg wrote glowingly of him, and many consider Thomas one of the top three Union generals of the war, after Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman. But he never wrote an autobiography and burned his private papers. This is a definitive biography of one of the Union's great generals and is long overdue for conversion to e-book. For the first time, this long-out-of-print book is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE or download a sample.

Author : Allen P. Adamson
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781403984906

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BrandSimple: How the Best Brands Keep it Simple and Succeed by Allen P. Adamson Pdf

In an era of mixed media messages, in which brands are extended to the breaking point and marketing theories compete for attention, it is difficult to create effective brands. Drawing on the authors' experience of working with the world's top brands, this book shows how to communicate with customers and make your brand resonate.

Author : Henry Peacham
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019434007

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Compleat Gentleman 1634 by Henry Peacham Pdf

First published in 1622, this classic guide to gracious living provides insights and advice on every aspect of life in early modern England, from etiquette to fashion to intellectual pursuits. This updated edition from 1634 includes revised material and new chapters on contemporary topics. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of English culture and behavior. 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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Allen P. Adamson
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230614550

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BrandDigital by Allen P. Adamson Pdf

Since the publication of his previous best-selling title, BrandSimple, Allen P. Adamson has studied and worked with companies as they've experimented with and integrated digital initiatives into their branding mix. In his new book, BrandDigtial, he clearly demonstrates that in an environment where everything is transparent, brand professionals have unprecedented opportunities to learn more about their customers, and to deliver brand experiences that meet customer expectations better than ever before. Based on over 100 interviews with leaders in both the branding and digital technology industries, Adamson drives home his point by using case studies and first-hand, in-market examples from companies including Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Nike, Ameriprise, Burger King, PepsiCo, and General Mills. Along with putting into proper context the role Google, YouTube, Second Life, social media, and blogs play in the branding process, Adamson shows how the best companies are taking advantage of evolving digital technology and its associated behavior to build stronger bonds with their customers and stronger, more responsive brands.

Author : E. B. Michell
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547023463

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The Art and Practice of Hawking by E. B. Michell Pdf

The Art and Practice of Hawking is a manual on hawking, a feeding strategy in birds involving catching flying insects in the air. Also covered are the topics of how to look after and train a hunting bird.

Author : Jacqueline G. Brooks,Martin Brooks
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999-07-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416602736

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In Search of Understanding by Jacqueline G. Brooks,Martin Brooks Pdf

The activities that transpire within the classroom either help or hinder students' learning. Any meaningful discussion of educational renewal, therefore, must focus explicitly and directly on the classroom, and on the teaching and learning that occur within it. This book presents a case for the development of classrooms in which students are encouraged to construct deep understandings of important concepts. Jacqueline Grennon Brooks and Martin Brooks present a new set of images for educational settings, images that emerge from student engagement, interaction, reflection, and construction. They have considerable experience in creating constructivist educational settings and conducting research on those settings. Authentic examples are provided throughout the book, as are suggestions for administrators, teachers, and policymakers. For the new edition of their popular book, the authors have written an introduction that places their work in today's educational renewal setting. Today, they urge, the case for constructivist classrooms is much stronger and the need more critical. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

Author : Gerald P. Koocher,Patricia Keith-Spiegel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199957699

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Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions by Gerald P. Koocher,Patricia Keith-Spiegel Pdf

Revised edition of the authors' Ethics in psychology and the mental health professions, 2008.

Author : Jake Tapper
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 789 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780316215855

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The Outpost by Jake Tapper Pdf

The basis of the film starring Orlando Bloom and Scott Eastwood, The Outpost is the heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of America's deadliest battles during the war in Afghanistan, acclaimed by critics everywhere as a classic. At 5:58 AM on October 3rd, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating, located in frighteningly vulnerable terrain in Afghanistan just 14 miles from the Pakistani border, was viciously attacked. Though the 53 Americans there prevailed against nearly 400 Taliban fighters, their casualties made it the deadliest fight of the war for the U.S. that year. Four months after the battle, a Pentagon review revealed that there was no reason for the troops at Keating to have been there in the first place. In The Outpost, Jake Tapper gives us the powerful saga of COP Keating, from its establishment to eventual destruction, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of soldiers and their families, and to a place and war that has remained profoundly distant to most Americans. A runaway bestseller, it makes a savage war real, and American courage manifest. "The Outpost is a mind-boggling, all-too-true story of heroism, hubris, failed strategy, and heartbreaking sacrifice. If you want to understand how the war in Afghanistan went off the rails, you need to read this book." -- Jon Krakauer

Author : Henry PEACHAM (the Elder.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1593
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0021163408

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The garden of eloquence, etc by Henry PEACHAM (the Elder.) Pdf

Author : Andrew S. Zieffler,Jeffrey R. Harring,Jeffrey D. Long
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118063675

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Comparing Groups by Andrew S. Zieffler,Jeffrey R. Harring,Jeffrey D. Long Pdf

A hands-on guide to using R to carry out key statistical practices in educational and behavioral sciences research Computing has become an essential part of the day-to-day practice of statistical work, broadening the types of questions that can now be addressed by research scientists applying newly derived data analytic techniques. Comparing Groups: Randomization and Bootstrap Methods Using R emphasizes the direct link between scientific research questions and data analysis. Rather than relying on mathematical calculations, this book focus on conceptual explanations and the use of statistical computing in an effort to guide readers through the integration of design, statistical methodology, and computation to answer specific research questions regarding group differences. Utilizing the widely-used, freely accessible R software, the authors introduce a modern approach to promote methods that provide a more complete understanding of statistical concepts. Following an introduction to R, each chapter is driven by a research question, and empirical data analysis is used to provide answers to that question. These examples are data-driven inquiries that promote interaction between statistical methods and ideas and computer application. Computer code and output are interwoven in the book to illustrate exactly how each analysis is carried out and how output is interpreted. Additional topical coverage includes: Data exploration of one variable and multivariate data Comparing two groups and many groups Permutation tests, randomization tests, and the independent samples t-Test Bootstrap tests and bootstrap intervals Interval estimates and effect sizes Throughout the book, the authors incorporate data from real-world research studies as well aschapter problems that provide a platform to perform data analyses. A related Web site features a complete collection of the book's datasets along with the accompanying codebooks and the R script files and commands, allowing readers to reproduce the presented output and plots. Comparing Groups: Randomization and Bootstrap Methods Using R is an excellent book for upper-undergraduate and graduate level courses on statistical methods, particularlyin the educational and behavioral sciences. The book also serves as a valuable resource for researchers who need a practical guide to modern data analytic and computational methods.

Author : Josephine Berry Slater,Pauline Van Mourik Broekman,Michael Corris
Publisher : Mute Publishing Ltd
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Art and society
ISBN : 9781906496289

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Proud to be Flesh by Josephine Berry Slater,Pauline Van Mourik Broekman,Michael Corris Pdf

Dedicated to an analysis of culture and politics after the net, Mute magazine has, since its inception in 1994, consistently challenged the grandiose claims of the digital revolution. This anthology offers an expansive collection of some of Mute's finest articles and is thematically organised around key contemporary issues: Direct Democracy and its Demons; Net Art to Conceptual Art and Back; I, Cyborg - Reinventing the Human; of Commoners and Criminals; Organising Horizontally; Art and/against Business; Under the Net - City and Camp; Class and Immaterial Labour; The Open Work. The result is both an impressive overview and an invaluable sourcebook of contemporary culture in its widest sense