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The Campaigns of Napoleon
Napoleonic war was nothing if not complex -- an ever-shifting kaleidoscope of moves and intentions, which by themselves went a long way towards baffling and dazing his conventionally-minded opponents into that state of disconcerting moral disequilibrium which so often resulted in their catastrophic defeat.' 'The Campaigns of Napoleon' is an exhaustive analysis and critique of Napoleon's art of war as he himself developed and perfected it in the major military campaigns of his career. Napoleon disavowed any suggestion that he worked from formula '('Je n'ai jamais eu un plan d'operations'),' but military historian David Chandler demonstrates this was at best only a half-truth. To be sure, every operation Napoleon conducted contained unique improvisatory features. But there were from the first to the last certain basic principles of strategic maneuver and battlefield planning that he almost invariably put into practice. To clarify these underlying methods, as well as the style of Napoleon's fabulous intellect, Mr. Chandler examines in detail every campaign mou - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 460680529
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Switching Power Supply Design
We all want our laptop computers and other electronic gadgets to pack more features into less space. That requires reducing the size of power supplies, which is why power supply design is changing so fast. Now the best-selling guide to the field introduces hot innovations such as low input voltage supplies for portable electronics, power factor correction, and high-frequency ballasts. Fully updated throughout, it remains the all-in-one, 'how-to' classic for design engineers everywhere. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461119451
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The Uncensored War The Media and the Vietnam
Examines how American newspapers and television covered the Vietnam War, discusses the influence of television, and analyzes U.S. policy during the war - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461124141
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Principles and Parameters of Syntactic Saturation
A linguistics instructor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides a restrictive theory of parameters on the nature and limits of syntactic variation. 'This study is a very important contribution to both German (and Germanic) syntax and to linguistic theory.'--Jindrich Toman, University of Michigan. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461124224
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Belfast English and Standard English Dialect Variation and Parameter Setting
A linguistics expert born in Belfast offers the first comparison of the syntax of Belfast English and Standard English, using Chomsky's " Principles and Parameters" /Minimalist framework. Alison Henry analyzes various Belfast English constructions and their standard English counterparts to gain insight into both English syntax and syntactic theory in general. In the process, she makes valuable data on Belfast English readily available for the first time. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461124267
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Gilbert Law Summaries Pocket Size Law Dictionary Blue Contains over 4 000 Legal Terms & Phrases
'Gilbert's Pocket Size Law Dictionary' is packed with every legal definition one will ever need to know. Also included are special sections on legal shorthand, common abbreviations, Latin and French legal terms, periodical abbreviations, and governmental abbreviations. Available in four different cover colors. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461409582
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The Problem of Pain
Why must humanity suffer? In this elegant and thoughtful work, Lewis discusses the question of why a God who is both omnipotent and good allows pain and suffering to occur. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461570942
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The Handbook for Leaders
These quick reads, based on McGraw-Hill bestsellers, are designed to meet the needs of busy people. Titles in the series focus on every book's main themes and action ideas, reduced to a manageable page count for on-the-go readers. A workplace-tested prescription for encouraging the behaviors and key drivers of effective leadership, from one of today's top training teams. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461719335
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The Mosaic Crimes
In the aftermath of an artist's murder in 1300 Florence, newly appointed prior Dante Alighieri undertakes his first official investigation, during which he wonders about a recent assembly of seven master scholars and the secret behind the victim's mosaic. 16,000 first printing. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461720270
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I Didn't Do It for You How the World Betrayed a Small African Nation
A critical expos of the impact of colonialism and power politics on the African nation of Eritrea contends that the small country endured decades of conflict and occupation only to be exploited by powerful outside nations. By the author of In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 20,000 first printing. - Books Reading - New - 461571002
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Peter Shaffer's Amadeus
0riginating at the National Theatre of Great Britain, 'Amadeus was the recipient of both the Evening Standard Drama Award and the Theatre Critics Award. In the United States, the play won the coveted Tony Award and went on to become a critically acclaimed major motion picture winning eight Oscars, including Best Picture. Now, this extraordinary work about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is available with a new preface by Peter Shaffer and a new introduction by the director of the 1998 Broadway revival, Sir Peter Hall. 'Amadeus is a must-have for classical music buffs, theatre lovers, and aficionados of historical fiction. - Books Reading - New - 461571087
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A Mood Apart The Thinker's Guide to Emotion and Its Disorders
Brimming with moving case studies of patients grappling with mood disorders, this revolutionary work by one of the country's most distinguished psychiatrists offers a groundbreaking look at depression, mania, and the moods that affect us all. - Books Reading - New - 461571117
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Great Baseball Drills A Baffled Parent's Guide
Games-based drills to end tedium and make practices fun and productive This handy reference is the solution to every youth baseball coach's worst nightmare: five minutes into an hour-long practice session and the players are bored, distracted, or just standing around. With nine diverse defensive positions plus batting and baserunning to think about, how can a coach keep all the players engaged and progressing at the same time? This coach's tool kit contains the answer. 'Great Baseball Drills is built around a unique games approach that keeps practices fresh and kids moving and excited. The drills are organized by skill level and position, and every teveryes a specific skill or responds to a specific weakness. Includes: A fun, original games approach to drilling 6- to 12-year-old players 125 simple, skill-building games that keep kids moving A troubleshooting chart that lets coaches easily match drills to problem areas - Books Reading - New - 461571371
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Little Cafe Cakes
There is something very appealing about a small, individual cake. Enticing and charming, the versatility of the little cake means it can double as the perfect dessert. It's not surprising that smart little cakes are featuring on cafe menus all around the world. And it is not surprising that Julie Le Clerc is the creative genius behind these fabulous recipes with seriously good flavors. - Books Reading - New - 461572231
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