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| "Bayesian Data Analysis, Third Edition" |
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| "Principles of Ecotoxicology, Fourth Edition" |
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| "Design and Analysis of Experiments with R" |
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| Unlocked |
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| "Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist : How to End the Drama and Get On with Life" |
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| "American Swastika : Inside the White Power Movement's Hidden Spaces of Hate" |
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| "War and Genocide : A Concise History of the Holocaust" |
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| "Food in the Gilded Age : What Ordinary Americans" |
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| "State Legislatures Today : Politics under the Domes" |
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| "Democracy in California : Politics and Government in the Golden State" |
| "Democracy in California Politics and Government in the Golden State is a readable and thought-provoking textbook which clearly explains the politics and character of California's governmental institutions and the dynamics affecting the lives of Californians In addition to thorough coverage of California's constitution and development this book also examines each branch of government as well as local systems As Janiskee and Masugi explore the nature of public opinion parties and campaigns they show the effects that the state's diverse population has on all levels of politics and government The fourth edition is updated throughout and includes analysis of the 2012 and 2014 elections and discussion of recent events such as immigration reform Jerry Brown's second term the new primary election system revised term limits and the revision of the three strikes law New case studies in each chapter bring ideas to life and challenge students to become active participants in California politics Perfect for courses in American government and state and local politics Democracy in California is a succinct guide to the governmental intricacies of our nation's most populous state"
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| "Basic Condition Reporting : A Handbook" |
| "The fourth edition of Basic Condition Reporting A Handbook proffers a standard vocabulary for all of the individuals in a museum that may be conducting condition reports In an ideal world everyone who does a condition report for an item would be trained in the exact same standards use the same terminology and use the exact same form etc However the reality is that even if every registrar collections manager and curator in your institution does condition reports each report will be slightly different Then you throw in every intern volunteer or student that may assist and you will find a variety of methods and terminologies that appear This volume provides a baseline that all of these people can work from so that any person who opens the condition report can understand what the problems on a particular piece include"
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| "Voice Secrets : 100 Performance Strategies for the Advanced Singer" |
| "In Voice Secrets 100 Performance Strategies for the Advanced Singer Matthew Hoch and Linda Lister create order out of the chaotic world of singing They examine all aspects of singing including nontechnical matters such as auditioning performance anxiety score preparation practice performance tips business etiquette and many other important topics for the advanced singer Voice Secrets provides singers with a quick and efficient path to significant improvement both technically and musically It is the perfect resource for advanced students of singing professional performers music educators and avid amateur musicians The Music Secrets for the Advanced Musician series is designed for instrumentalists singers conductors composers and other instructors and professionals seeking a quick set of pointers to improve their work as performers and producers of music Easy to use and intended for the advanced musician contributions to Music Secrets fill a niche for those who have moved beyond what beginners and intermediate practitioners need"
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| "Social Media Strategy : Marketing and Advertising in the Consumer Revolution" |
| "Social Media Strategy is your guide to practicing marketing advertising and public relations in a world of social media-empowered consumers Grounded in a refreshing balance of concept theory industry statistics and real-world examples Keith Quesenberry introduces readers to the steps of building a complete social media plan and how companies can integrate the social media consumer landscape This simple systematic text leads readers through core marketing concepts and how to think critically about the competitive marketplace-even as it shifts the perspective from an outdated communications-control model to a more effective consumer engagement method provides a step-by-step roadmap for planning social media marketing strategy emphasizes the need to apply solid marketing principles to social media explores how to integrate social media throughout an entire organization gives students and other readers skills vital for leveraging consumer knowledge and influence for the good of a brand The end result delivers the context process and tools needed to create a comprehensive and unique social media plan for any business or organization FOR PROFESSORS Ancillary resources are available for this title including a sample syllabus and templates for social media audits content calendars storylines and more"
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