The New Classics: Fresh Ideas for Rooms that Endure

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This fresh take on classic home décor illustrates an international array of beautiful yet accessible interiors. Explanations by a noted design authority and gorgeous color photographs teach readers how to incorporate the timeless elements of the classic style in their own homes. 250 color photographs.

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beautiful pictures, useless text.......2007-03-28

The author writes in a tone as if her taste is the absolute taste. Some images are inspiring, but the text is next to useless. This book definitely overcites designer names, the miss spelling of foreign phrases is irritating as well. If you're searching for idea to decorate your own house, look somewhere else.

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In July 1923, President Warren G. Harding visited Alaska to drive in the "Golden Spike" commemorating the grand opening of the new, federally funded railroad linking Seward with Fairbanks. The Government Railroad had taken eight years and the influence of three U.S. presidents to complete. Shortly afterward, it was renamed the Alaska Railroad. In the eighty-plus years since then, America's northernmost railroad has remained a critical transportation link, a working train as well as a touring train that wends through some of the most fabulous country in the nation. Resplendent in blue and gold, the engines and cars of the Alaska Railroad remain disconnected from other rail lines, set apart on a track that travels north through the wilderness to a dead end near Fairbanks, and south to a dead end at the seaport of Seward. But, oh, what beauty lies between. In this lavishly illustrated and authoritative book, the Alaska Railroad rides in the spotlight. Through words and color-rich photos, Johnson and Corral offer an entertaining history of the railroad, the routes, the engines and railcars, the landscape and wildlife, and much more.

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Portrait of the Alaska Railroad.......2004-03-17

I've lived in Alaska for 27 years and have entertained many visitors. So, I decided to pick up a copy of Portrait of the Alaska Railroad for a relative who has enjoyed riding the train. Then I decided to get a copy for myself. The book describes in excellent detail the history and current workings of our railroad, and the photos are terrific! Author Kaylene Johnson's outstanding research makes this a book packed with information. Yet it reads like a fascinating story, not some dry history book. I've read a lot about the Alaska Railroad, but in this book, I found tidbits of information I'd never heard.
A must for railroad buffs and anybody planning to make a trip north.

Welcome Aboard.......2004-02-26

Portrait of the Alaska Railroad takes readers on an adventurous journey through the diverse terraine and communities that span the 470+ miles of tracks from Seward to Fairbanks, Alaska. Kaylene Johnson's prose is both captivating and informative, enabling the reader to imagine her or himself rocking to the gentle rhythm of the train while gazing out the railcar windows to see moose, fox, caribou, and bear. Johnson writes: "The fragrance of fireweed and rain-washed raspberries wafts up along the tracks in the Kenai Mountains. Later in the year, cranberry bushes turn crimson and the scent of autumn signals the season's change. In winter, the air smells like crisp, fresh bedsheets hung outside to dry."

Readers insterested in information about the history of the Alaska railroad, wilderness access along the rail line, wildlife, native peoples, commerce, communities, and working trains will find this book an invaluable resource. Websites are noted that will supply additional information of interest to the reader.

Full-page photographs complement Johnson's prose making it possible to feel as if one has captured the experience of riding the rails and seeing the Alaskan wilderness and towns along its route firsthand. Roy Corral's photography is truly stunning, from pictures of the city lights of Anchorage framed against the Chugach Mountains to Caribou grazing in a meadow in Denali National park. Photographs chronicle the life of a working train, communities along the track, and interesting people whose lives are supported by rail service. Corral's photographs coupled with Johnson's prose makes Portrait of the Alaska Railroad a great coffee table book. Inserts supply interesting information that can be read in a couple of minutes.

Kaylene Johnson, a resident of Eagle River, Alaska, has a keen sense of the importance of the railroad to the Alaskan economy. She notes, for example, that "it would take sixteen hundred trucks to haul all the gravel that the railroad moves from Palmer southwest to Anchorage in a single day. Each day, from May through mid-October, as many as four trains made up of eighty cars each haul eight hundred tons of gravel forty-two miles. . ." Imagine the highway congestion if gravel were transported by truck instead of rail. Johnson captures the immense value of the railroad in this, and other examples. For some people who live along the tracks, the railroad serves as the only means of transportation and obtaining needed supplies. Fifty-eight miles of track span a wilderness accessible only by rail. "The flag-stop train is the only one of its kind still running in North America," Johnson notes. Passengers merely wave a white flag over their heads to signal the engineer that they desire to board.

Portrait of the Alaska Railroad appeals to a broad audience of train enthusiasts and Alaska lovers. Whether you have visited Alaska previously, plan to visit, or will visit only from the comfort of your living room couch, the Alaska Railroad beckons, "Welcome Aboard."

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ODIO (HATE): 1991 HARVEY WINNER FOR BEST CARTOONIST, BEST NEW SERIES. The bestselling alternative comic of the 1990's, Odio (Hate) chronicles the misadventures, life experiences and repugnant habits of Buddy Bradley, oldest son of America's most dysfunctional suburban family. Buddy's moved to Seattle, which Bagge portrays as the grunge capital of the U.S.; a place of cheap apartments, cheaper drugs and plenty of lowlife, with rocker deadbeats working in used bookstores and organizing bands. American satirical cartooning at its most inventively hilarious. -Publishers Weekly I Love Hate. -Matt Groening creator of the Simpsons

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If you have ever sought pre-approval for a necessary medical treatment, or have had problems arranging appointments with a specialist, or have seen a personal-care physician transferred to a distant clinic, George Anders's book on the growth of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) will confirm your worst fears. A reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Anders provides a series of horrifying case studies: a six-month-old baby who loses his hands and feet after a 42-mile journey to an HMO-approved emergency room; residents of a small town in Tennessee afflicted with an outbreak of a painful bowel infection who find that the drugs needed to suppress the epidemic are not covered; HMOs that select hospitals with low success rates for heart-bypass operations because of cost factors. Anders presents a powerful indictment of the emerging managed-care model for our national health-care system in this disturbing book.

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The HMO system is supposed to stop greedy doctors and hospitals from viewing patients as sources of profit. But Health Against Wealth reveals that when you are confronting a medical emergency, the HMO system's cost-saving rules can jeopardize your life. This book, said the Cleveland Plain Dealer, is a "chilling portrait of the many ways in which HMOs can be hazardous to your health."

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Balanced, unflinching examination of the health care system........1998-01-11

As a journalist, not a health service provider, Mr. Anders brings credibility to his examination of our current health care system. His matter-of-fact style and even-handed presentation of the abuses of the traditional, fee for service model, the positive strengths of managed care, and the responsibility of the consumer in building a workable system further enhance his credibility. In this broad review of health care, Mr. Anders points out that the initial goal of managed care was to secure high quality, affordable, efficient health care by making sure patients received the right treatment by the right provider at the right time. He credits HMO's with redirecting medical priorities to preventive care away from costly, late-stage care. Mr. Anders discusses how the well-intended but inappropriate application of traditional business practices accidently created powerful loopholes and incentives for abuse, in part, because consumers and purchasers were naive about the great potential for unethical profiteering by managed care. The organization of the book makes the complicated issues in health care more understandable. Complex issues are discussed in separate chapters organized by topic areas such as emergency care, medicare and mental health care. Mr. Anders combines factual technical information with evocative personal testimonies from patients, providers, managed care executives and others. Mr. Anders' bottom line is that truly sick, vulnerable or atypical patients are poorly served by for-profit managed care. While Mr. Anders mainly focuses on the dark side of managed care, a great strength of the book is that he does not leave the reader feeling hopelesss or overwhelmed. In his final two chapters, he addresses quality and gives specific suggestions for building a balanced, better system. This easy read is an indispensible resource for those interested in promoting a health care system characterized by compassion, competence, and cost-effectiveness.

HEALTH AND WEALTH. Man's Fight Against Sickness and Want. Illustrated and designed by Hans Erni.

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HEALTH AND WEALTH. Man's Fight Against Sickness and Want. Illustrated and designed by Hans Erni.
Sir Gerald et al (eds.) Barry
Manufacturer: Macdonald
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Health Against Wealth: HMOs and the Breakdown of Medical Trust. (book reviews): An article from: Michigan Law Review

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Health Against Wealth: HMOs and the Breakdown of Medical Trust. (book reviews): An article from: Michigan Law Review
Sarah E. Idelson
Manufacturer: Michigan Law Review Association
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Title: Health Against Wealth: HMOs and the Breakdown of Medical Trust. (book reviews)
Author: Sarah E. Idelson
Publication: Michigan Law Review (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 1997
Publisher: Michigan Law Review Association
Volume: 95 Issue: n6 Page: 2090-2100

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Health against wealth: HMOs and the breakdown of medical trust.: An article from: Presbyterian Record

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Health against wealth: HMOs and the breakdown of medical trust.: An article from: Presbyterian Record

Manufacturer: Presbyterian Record
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Title: Health against wealth: HMOs and the breakdown of medical trust.
Publication: Presbyterian Record (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1998
Publisher: Presbyterian Record
Volume: 122 Issue: 7 Page: 44-5

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HEALTH AGAINST WEALTH

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God's revenge against gambling: Exemplified in the miserable lives and untimely deaths of a number of persons of both sexes, who had sacrificed their health, wealth, and honor at gaming tables

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God's revenge against gambling: Exemplified in the miserable lives and untimely deaths of a number of persons of both sexes, who had sacrificed their health, wealth, and honor at gaming tables
M. L Weems
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Health against Wealth HMOs and the Breakdown of Medical Trust

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Health against Wealth HMOs and the Breakdown of Medical Trust
George Anders
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HEALTH AND WEALTH: Man's Fight Against Sickness and Want ( Macdonald Illustrated Library )

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HEALTH AND WEALTH: Man's Fight Against Sickness and Want ( Macdonald Illustrated Library )
Sir Gerald et al., (editorial board) Barry
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Household wealth and health insurance as protection against medical risks

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Household wealth and health insurance as protection against medical risks
Pamela Farley Short
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This second of three extraordinary volumes on the history of the family in Europe focuses on family life and the forces that shaped it from the French Revolution to the First World War. The political and economic forces that transformed Europe in these years had a tremendous impact on family life. The contributors to the book examine the changing life experiences of ordinary people from a variety of perspectives and provide new keys to understanding the nature of the emerging modern European family. How did industrialization, new technology, the growth of cities, and the revolution in transport and communication alter daily life? How did the family-the vital social unit that determined not only how and where people lived, but often where they worked-adapt to the demands of the new economy? The contributors explore these questions and more, illuminating the changes the nineteenth century brought about in the family and uncovering a fascinating diversity of family forms and family relations in different parts of Europe and distinguishing different social classes.

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No other Reconstruction state government was as chaotic or violent as Louisiana's, located in New Orleans, the largest southern city at the time. James K. Hogue explains the unique confluence of demographics, geography, and wartime events that made New Orleans an epicenter in the upheaval of Reconstruction politics and a critical battleground in the struggle for the future of southern society. Hogue characterizes Reconstruction as a continuation of civil war, waged between well-organized and well-armed forces vying to control internal governments. He details five key New Orleans street battles, in which elite Confederate veterans played central roles, and gives an in-depth account of how the Republican state government raised militias and a state police force to defend against the violence. In response, a white supremacist movement arose in the mid-1870s and finally overthrew the Republicans. The occupation of Louisiana by federal troops from 1862 to 1877 was the longest of its kind in American history. Not coincidentally, Hogue argues, one of the longest unbroken periods of one-race, one-party dominance in American history followed, lasting until 1972.

Uncivil War reveals that the long-term military impact of the South's occupation included twenty-five years of crippled War Department budgets inflicted by southern congressmen who feared another Reconstruction. Within Louisiana, the biracial Republican militias were dismantled, leaving blacks largely unarmed against future atrocities; at the same time, the nucleus of the state's White Leagues became the Louisiana National Guard, which defended the Redeemer government's repressive labor policies. White supremacist victory cast its shadow over American race relations for almost a century. Moving between national, state, and local realms, Uncivil War demystifies the interplay of force and politics during a complex period of American history. AUTHOR BIO: James K. Hogue is an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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A reference work on Lebanon

Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: A History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict (History and Society of the Modern Middle East)
Samir Khalaf
Manufacturer: Columbia University Press
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Lebanon: A House Divided

ASIN: 0231124775

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In this long-awaited work, Samir Khalaf analyzes the history of civil strife and political violence in Lebanon and reveals the inherent contradictions that have plagued that country and made it so vulnerable to both inter-Arab and superpower rivalries. How did a

fairly peaceful and resourceful society, with an impressive history of viable

pluralism, coexistence, and republicanism, become the site of so much

barbarism and incivility? Khalaf argues that historically internal grievances have been magnified or deflected to become the source of international conflict. From the beginning, he shows, foreign interventions have consistently exacerbated internal problems.

Lebanon's fragmented political culture is a byproduct of two general features. First, it reflects the traditional forces and political conflicts caused by striking differences in religious beliefs and communal and sectarian loyalties that continue to split the society and reinforce its factional character. Second, and superimposed on these, are new forms of socioeconomic and cultural stress caused by Lebanon's role in the continuing international conflicts in the region.

Khalaf concludes that Lebanon is now at a crossroads in its process of political and social transformation, and proposes some strategies to re-create a vibrant civil and political culture that can accommodate profound transformations in the internal, domestic sphere as well as mediate developments taking place internationally. Throughout, Khalaf demonstrates how the internal and external currents must be considered simultaneously in order to understand the complex and tragic history of the country. This deeply considered and subtle analysis of the interplay of complex historical forces helps us to imagine a viable future not only for Lebanon but also for the Middle East as a whole.

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A reference work on Lebanon.......2005-09-24

The works of Samir Khalaf are perhaps the most quoted in all the books that talk about or try to explain the Lebanese civil war. By reading this book, you'd know why the ideas of the sociology professor at the American University of Beirut are such widespread and respected.

Civil and Uncivil Obedience is the fruit of Khalaf's long years of research and his survival of civil war. He observes the Lebanese society and applies modern methodology of analyzing how this society broke down on the eve of the nation's civil strife in 1975 and how tribal affiliations and modes of behavior and interaction easily re-surfed and replaced the state's social contract.

The book is very specialized and might appeal to sociology experts and students more than the average reader. Khalaf's style is also wordy at times as he decorates his text with all kinds of vocabulary that sometimes make the reader lose track of the content. Still, this reference book is worth keeping at your library if you are a Middle East expert or student.

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A fascinating history of conflict in Lebanon since the early nineteenth century...
A reference work on Lebanon

Civil and Uncivil Violence
Samir Khalaf
Manufacturer: Columbia University Press
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ASIN: 0231124767

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fairly peaceful and resourceful society, with an impressive history of viable

pluralism, coexistence, and republicanism, become the site of so much

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A fascinating history of conflict in Lebanon since the early nineteenth century..........2006-01-18

Khalaf, a sociologist at the American University of Beirut, has drawn upon primary and secondary sources to write a fascinating history of conflict in Lebanon since the early nineteenth century. He is at his best on what he calls the Golden/Gilded Age of 1943-75, describing the art, the music, and the intellectual life of Beirut and its role as a center of enlightenment. The author relates how Igor Moiseyev of the Bolshoi Folk Dance Ensemble helped the Lebanese Folk Dancers in the mid-1950s transform their indigenous folk dances into art. He discusses how Le Cenacle Libanais, founded in 1946, became a forum for philosophers, historians, writers, poets, and politicians with the towering figure of Michel Chiha who envisioned the Lebanese national identity as both Middle Eastern and Mediterranean. Khalaf also provides the reader with considerable sociological data based on archives and empirical surveys.

The weakness of Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon lies in some of the author's political analysis. Although Khalaf knows full well how the Ta'if accord of October 1989 stripped the Christian president of almost all his prerogatives and made him a figurehead, he regards it as positive because it was reached by "elected parliamentarians, and not warlords"- somehow failing to note that the accord was imposed by force. While the Lebanese parliamentarians were convening in the Saudi Arabian city of Al-Ta'if, Syrian guns were blasting Christian east Beirut and its hinterland. Is it surprising that the Ta'if accord forced upon the Christians of Lebanon by Syria, a leading terrorist state, and sponsored by Saudi Arabia, which lacks both political and religious freedom, transformed the Lebanese Christians into dhimmis subservient to their Muslim compatriots?

Marius Deeb
Johns Hopkins University

A reference work on Lebanon.......2005-09-24

Uncivil Wars: International Security and the New Internal Conflicts

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Outstanding analysis of conflicts in failed states.

Uncivil Wars: International Security and the New Internal Conflicts
Donald M. Snow
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Outstanding analysis of conflicts in failed states........1996-12-08

Don Snow has observed that post-Cold War conflicts are fundamentally different than wars in the past. They are characterized by their lack of restraint, lack of centers of gravity, and lack of "insurgents" in showing any interest in taking responsibility or being held accountable. Don Snow explains why he thinks this change has come about, stating his argument clearly and concisely, making this a "must-have" book for the seasoned political scientist as well as new students to the genre. Fortunate to have received an advance copy, I heartily recommend this book when it comes out.

Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: A History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict.(Book Review): An article from: Middle East Policy

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Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: A History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict.(Book Review): An article from: Middle East Policy
Bill S. Mikhail
Manufacturer: Middle East Policy Council
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ASIN: B0008FQ7CW
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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Title: Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: A History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict.(Book Review)
Author: Bill S. Mikhail
Publication: Middle East Policy (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2002
Publisher: Middle East Policy Council
Volume: 9 Issue: 4 Page: 178(3)

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Civil people, uncivil times.(effects of media violence on children): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine

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Civil people, uncivil times.(effects of media violence on children): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine
Selma G. Lanes
Manufacturer: Horn Book, Inc.
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This digital document is an article from The Horn Book Magazine, published by Horn Book, Inc. on September 1, 1996. The length of the article is 1463 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The 1994 Caldecott Medal winner, Even Bunting's 'Smoky Night,' which is about rioting and looting, is astonishing for its for its lack of moral stance. Children need to see good prevail over evil. Good literature for children is being published.

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Title: Civil people, uncivil times.(effects of media violence on children)
Author: Selma G. Lanes
Publication: The Horn Book Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1996
Publisher: Horn Book, Inc.
Volume: v72 Issue: n5 Page: p555(4)

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Khalaf, Samir. Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: a History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict.: An article from: Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)

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Khalaf, Samir. Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: a History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict.: An article from: Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)

Manufacturer: Association of Arab-American University Graduates and Institute of Arab Studies
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000827634
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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This digital document is an article from Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ), published by Association of Arab-American University Graduates and Institute of Arab Studies on June 22, 2003. The length of the article is 407 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Khalaf, Samir. Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: a History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict.
Publication: Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ) (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2003
Publisher: Association of Arab-American University Graduates and Institute of Arab Studies
Volume: 25 Issue: 3 Page: 112(2)

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Civil & Uncivil Violence in Lebanon : A History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict.

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Civil & Uncivil Violence in Lebanon : A History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict.
Samir Khalaf
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ASIN: B000OPVZ1E

Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: A History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict (History and Society of the Modern Middle East Series.)

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Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: A History of the Internationalization of Communal Conflict (History and Society of the Modern Middle East Series.)
Samir Khalaf
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Great Moments in History: A Graphic Survey of 150 Decisive Events in the World's History
Samuel Nisenson , and Alfred Parker
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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Great Moments in History: A Graphic Survey of 150 Decisive Events in the World's History
Samuel and Parker, Alfred Niesenson
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This book presents five sets of pedagogical lectures by internationally respected researchers on nonlinear instabilities and the transition to turbulence in hydrodynamics. The book begins with a general introduction to hydrodynamics covering fluid properties, flow measurement, dimensional analysis and turbulence. Chapter two reviews the special characteristics of instabilities in open flows. Chapter three presents mathematical tools for multiscale analysis and asymptotic matching applied to the dynamics of fronts and localized nonlinear states. Chapter four gives a detailed review of pattern forming instabilities. The final chapter provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the instability of flames, shocks and detonations. Together, these lectures provide a thought-provoking overview of current research in this important area.

Non-Linear Instabilities in Plasmas and Hydrodynamics (Series on Plasma Physics)

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Non-Linear Instabilities in Plasmas and Hydrodynamics (Series on Plasma Physics)
S.S Moiseev , V.N Oraevsky , and V.G Pungin
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For the first time in a single book, Non-Linear Instabilities in Plasmas and Hydrodynamics presents the underlying physics of fast secondary instabilities. This exceptionally well-written, introductory book discusses the basic ideas of the physics of secondary or induced, nonlinear instabilities in wave-sustaining media. The authors, world-renowned experts in the field, have brought together the results of papers scattered throughout the literature to explain subjects as diverse as fluctuation chaos, wave-turbulent instabilities, vortex dynamos, beam-plasma interactions, plasma confinement, and the origins of typhoons in the Earth's atmosphere and magnetic fields in galaxies. Paving the way for new and exciting research in the future, this broad, interdisciplinary book enables a wide range of physicists to apply the concepts discussed to obtain new results in plasma physics, space physics, hydrodynamics, and geophysics.

Nonlinear Phenomena at Phase Transitions and Instabilities (Nato a S I Series Series B, Physics)

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Nonlinear Phenomena at Phase Transitions and Instabilities (Nato a S I Series Series B, Physics)
Norway) NATO Advanced Study Institute (1981 : Geilo , and Tormod Riste
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I've not read the book, but would like some background on the Author. My mother's maiden name was Riste.

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Effect of electron-ion collisions on the nonlinear state of the relativistic two-stream instability
Lester E Thode
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