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The IRISH IN AMERICA: A History (Pbs Documentary Series)»rank: 1261829by: Roy Disney, Pete Hamill, Patty Disney, Peggy Noonan, Dennis Duggan, Malachy McCourt
: :On the 150th anniversary of the Irish famine which sparked the wave of emigration that forever shaped the course of the American nation, The Irish In America celebrates the comprehensive and vibrant history. Through illuminating essays and contributions from noted Irish American personalities, the audiobook paints a vivid picture of the Irish experience in the United States. This history is told through selections whose themes are taken from the most important institutions of Irish life: the Parish, the Precinct, the Work, the Players and the Family. The Irish identity in America is captured through the personal stories of families workers local churches. entertainers, and many others, culminating in an unusually moving and ... |
Effective Executive Compensation: Creating a Total Rewards Strategy for Executives»rank: 759504by: Michael Dennis Graham, Thomas A. Roth, Dawn Dugan
: :When it comes to creating an executive compensation program, it can feel like there's little gray area between giving top performers too shiny a golden parachute, with exorbitant perks, and providing the company's leaders with the incentive they need to continue doing their best. This book gives readers the techniques and understanding they need to design a rewards strategy that will motivate performers while benefiting the entire organization. Taking a careful look at the complicated state of executive rewards, this no-nonsense, practical guide provides readers with a complete methodology for motivating management to accomplish critical business goals. Eschewing a one-size-fits-all approach, the book uses case studies and examples to illustrate what factors ... |
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Practical Strategies in Pediatric Diagnosis and Therapy»rank: 1840941by: Robert M. Kliegman
: :'Practical Strategies in Paediatric Diagnosis and Therapy' uses a clinically oriented, 'symptom-based' approach to common paediatric ailments. The reader simply looks up the word 'cough' and then works their way down a decision tree to a diagnosis. It is all here in an easy-to-reference new book authored by 78 recognized authorities. Step-by-step guidelines move through decision analysis, history taking and physical examination, and laboratory studies to diagnosis and therapy. The case examples support coverage. |
Easter Rising 1916: Birth of the Irish Republic (Campaign)»rank: 490925by: Michael Mcnally
: :When the outbreak of World War I delayed home rule for Ireland, a faction of Irish nationalists - the Irish Republican Brotherhood - decided to take direct action and infiltrated a number of other nationalist and militia outfits.On Easter Monday 1916, whilst armed men seized key points across Dublin, a rebellion was launched from the steps of the General Post Office (GPO) and Patrick Pearse proclaimed the existence of an Irish Republic and the establishment of a Provisional Government.The British response was a military one and martial law was declared throughout Ireland. Over the next five days they drove the rebels back in violent street fighting until the Provisional Government surrendered on ... |
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Calculus»rank: 729856by: Earl W. Swokowski, Michael Olinick, Dennis Pence, Jeffery A. Cole
: :This Sixth Edition preserves the strengths that characterize the entire Swokowski series of Mathematical texts--mathematical integrity, comprehensive discussions of the concepts of calculus, and an impressively large collection of worked examples and illustrative figures. The text is written for the standard three-semester calculus course and allows instructors maximum flexibility in designing their courses. This edition incorporates a number of new elements including sections on: exponentials and logarithms, the analytic geometry of conic sections, mathematical models in economics and the life and social sciences, numerical integration, and numerical methods for solving differential equations. Applied problems from physics, chemistry, biology, economics, physiology, sociology, psychology, ecology, oceanography, meteorology, radiotherapy, astronautics, and transportation are included. The ... |
Noble Trees of the South Carolina Upcountry»rank: 735531by: John Lane, Michael A. Dirr, Mark Dennis
: :The magnificent trees of Upcountry South Carolina are on display in this coffee table book of beautiful photography, from the stately hemlocks of Chattooga Country to the ancient American elms of Enoree. Here, also, renowned plant professor Michael A. Dirr articulates his Noble Tree vision: preserving these green giants and replanting the region with 'trees for the ages.' Alongside him, poet John Lane uses forests and yards as his inspiration, turning their tulip poplars, their cottonwoods, even their 'Sequioa' redwoods into memorable characters in his verse. |
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Stumpwork Seasons»rank: 161774by: Kay Dennis, Michael Dennis
: :Beautiful, seasonal landscapes and adorable, padded figures are in store for crafters who discover this comprehensive reference guide to stumpwork. Featuring 250 step-by-step illustrations, this exploration of traditional approaches to the craft is made fresh again with up-to-date design ideas. Expert embroiderers find challenges in this project-based collection emphasizing designs that reflect the four changing seasons, while beginning embroiderers find creative inspiration in the assortment of instruction-based techniques throughout. |
Stumpwork Figures»rank: 340157by: Kay Dennis, Michael Dennis
: :Figures have been an important feature of stumpwork for hundreds of years, and in this book Kay and Michael Dennis explain in detail how to make all of the components of a figure – limbs, head, face, hair, body shape and clothes – as well as provide clear, step-by-step instructions for all of the needlelace and embroidery techniques you need to make clothing and to add details and embellishments to your designs. Numerous full-colour diagrams and photographs are included throughout the book, and the three projects allow even those with no experience of stumpwork to create beautiful embroideries of their own. |
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Calculus of a Single Variable»rank: 599775by: Earl W. Swokowski, Michael Olinick, Dennis D. Pence
: :The strengths of these texts are characterized by mathematical integrity, comprehensive discussions of the concepts of calculus, and an impressively large collection of worked examples and illustrative figures. |
Essential Atlas of Infectious Diseases for Primary Care»rank: 2305404from: W.B. Saunders Company
: :Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville. Complete collection of visual images to aid in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. DNLM: Communicable Diseases--atlases. |