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    Transition Management: A Practical Approach for Personal and Professional Development
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      Sandra L. McKee , and Brenda Walters
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          Instabilities and Fronts in Extended Systems
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            Pierre Collet , and Jean Pierre Eckmann
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            The physics of extended systems is a topic of great interest for the experimentalist and the theoretician alike. There exists a large literature on this subject in which solutions, bifurcations, fronts, and the dynamical stability of these objects are discussed. To the uninitiated reader, the theoretical methods that lead to the various results often seem somewhat ad hoc, and it is not clear how to generalize them to the nextthat is, not yet solvedproblem. In an introduction to the subject of instabilities in spatially infinite systems, Pierre Collet and Jean-Pierre Eckmann aim to give a systematic account of these methods, and to work out the relevant features that make them operational. The book examines in detail a number of model equations from physics. The mathematical developments of the subject are based on bifurcation theory and on the theory of invariant manifolds. These are combined to give a coherent description of several problems in which instabilities occur, notably the Eckhaus instability and the formation of fronts in the Swift-Hohenberg equation. These phenomena can appear only in infinite systems, and this book breaks new ground as a systematic account of the mathematics connected with infinite space domains.
            Instabilities and Nonequilibrium Structures II: Dynamical Systems and Instabilities (Mathematics and Its Applications)
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                In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World
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                In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World
                Henry David Thoreau
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                5 out of 5 stars This book changed my life........2004-08-27

                I first saw this book in the late 60s, I was young, it expanded my universe. Together with all of John Muir's work, others of Thoreau, Ansel Adams and a book named On The Loose, the effect was complete. In our cynical times what these artists have to say is even more important. A beautiful work.
                The title says it all
                In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World
                I have no doubt that is true.

                5 out of 5 stars I just want to make a correction........2002-12-13

                I have a copy of the original hardcover edition, and the title is "In WILDNESS Is the Preservation of the World".

                5 out of 5 stars A Book for the Soul.......2000-10-25

                The photography in this book is spectacular! It is what you expect from a Sierra Club book. Put together with wonderfully thoughtful and though-provoking texts by various writers, this book can give even a hard-core city slicker pause. Wilderness at its best....words to salve the heart.
                From Henry David Thoreau: "In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World". Selections & Photographs By Eliot Porter
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                  In wildness is the preservation of the world, from Henry David Thoreau
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                    Henry David Thoreau
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                    Color lithographed plates from "In wildness is the preservation of the world",: From Henry David Thoreau
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                    • A must for wilderness enthusiasts.
                    Color lithographed plates from "In wildness is the preservation of the world",: From Henry David Thoreau
                    Eliot Porter
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                    ASIN: B0007F2FF6

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                    5 out of 5 stars A must for wilderness enthusiasts........2005-06-02

                    I rarely write online reviews, but I just couldn't help myself for this book. I received it as a gift from a friend who had been treasuring it on his shelf for decades. In 1962 the Sierra Club paired the photography of Porter with quotes from Thoreau to produce a magical experience that carried me away from concrete and exhaust to connect with life's rhythmic continuum. I highly recommend going to the effort of obtaining a copy of this long out-of-print collector's edition instead of wasting your money on one of the recent, less nostalgic, printings.
                    IN WILDNESS IS THE PRESERVATION OF THE WORLD
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                      Henry David; Porter, Eliot, Photographs Thoreau
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                          THOREAU HENRY DAVID
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                            Release Date: 1970-02-12
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                                Bowling: How to Master the Game
                                Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                • one of the better books...
                                • Tex McFaden Reviews "How to Master the Game"
                                • Parker is awesome
                                • Outstanding photography, Useful insights
                                • ok for beginners
                                Bowling: How to Master the Game
                                Parker Bohn , and Parker Bohn III
                                Manufacturer: Universe Publishing
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                                Binding: Paperback

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                                ASIN: 0789304945
                                Release Date: 2000-11-11

                                Book Description

                                The most definitive guide to the sport of bowling, this book is sure to take your game and your average to the next level.

                                Parker Bohn III, the 1999 Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year, clearly explains everything you need to know in order to shoot your maximum potential--from equipment, mental preparation, and practice regimens to stroke lines, spare conversions, and strategies for different lane conditions. Written for the beginner as well as the advanced bowler, the book features more than thirty detailed computer-generated lane diagrams that show the best paths to the pocket for both left and right-handers. Plus, a preface richly illustrated with vintage photos takes a fascinating look back at how the game came to be one of America's most-loved pastimes and how it is fast gaining popularity around the world.

                                Parker Bohn III reveals the secrets to success including:
                                how to exploit the technology of ball composition and drilling
                                the basic skid-roll-hook strike shot's trajectory and pin carry
                                recommended foot positions and targets for splits and spares
                                how lane conditioner (oil) and its breakdown affect your shots
                                pro-proven strike line strategies for conquering difficult land conditions
                                how to pinpoint problems and develop customized practice sessions
                                pointers for building a rock-solid mental approach
                                plans for reaching the college, amateur, and pro levels

                                You'll learn how to achieve perfect form in a skills section with photos showing how to position yourself at each step in the delivery:
                                starting stance
                                pushaway
                                armswing
                                release
                                wrist positions
                                timing
                                balance

                                Brunswick pro contributers include all-time favorites and new stars:
                                Mike Aulby
                                Chris Barnes
                                Cindy Coburn-Carroll
                                Johnny Petraglia
                                Mark Roth
                                Kim Terrell
                                Tammy Turner

                                Customer Reviews:

                                5 out of 5 stars one of the better books..........2005-10-18

                                very informative book with great diagrams and pictures. even though parker is a lefty the book really explains bowling from both hands. one of the better books i have read so far.

                                5 out of 5 stars Tex McFaden Reviews "How to Master the Game".......2005-03-09

                                As with all things, the key is in the title. This book does a sound job in giving you the fundamental keys to mastering your game. For those looking to perfect their game, look to an established, reputable coach. As with all text books in learning, the basics are given and it is up to you to apply them under the watchful eye of someone who has already ascended to the top. People graduate from programs every day with all the info and skills required to be the best at what they are about to do, but they still train with others who have been doing the same job in order to perfect, mold, tweak what they have learned in the textbooks and classroom.

                                This book provides illustrations and keys that you need to master your game. What you do with that infomation will determine whether or not you truly master your game.
                                ~Tex McFaden

                                5 out of 5 stars Parker is awesome.......2001-10-29

                                Just saw Parkers book for the first time and it is a great book.The pictures are alone worth the price of the book. Having met Parker is class with a capitol C. Parker is the nicest person you will ever meet. I can see why this book is written so well it does come across as being cocky or do it my way or the highway. I feel this book took time to write and is written very well. Hope you feel the same way as well after you read the book. Keep winning out on tour Parker.

                                5 out of 5 stars Outstanding photography, Useful insights.......2001-01-14

                                Worth the price just for the photographs. Unlike other books on bowling, each of the 160 8-1/2 x 11 pages is in full glossy color (watch out for fingerprints on the paper!), including many excellent photos and graphics. The layout makes it easy to flip through the pages and get a feel for the sport of bowling without even reading the text.

                                As for the subject matter, this book is also very different. The two best books on bowling that I'm familiar with (Par Bowling and Knowledge is the Key) take a systematic approach. This book reads more like a personal lesson on bowling by Parker Bohn III, along with other top professional bowlers. Of course it is also more up-to-date, focusing on the issues that are important to today's bowlers.

                                The book's coverage is broad, including equipment, strategy, and the mental game, along with fundamentals and an interesting history of the sport. The section on spare shooting is particularly useful, since it focuses on the hard-and-straight method used by most top players, as opposed to the strikeline-relative approach presented in other books.

                                The downside is that the discussions do not contain the kind of detail that would be necessary to learn to bowl from the text alone, making this book best suited for intermediate players. Then again, the best way to learn to bowl is from a coach, not a book. Advanced bowlers may learn a few things too, but are probably better served by specialized publications such as "Bowling this Month" magazine.

                                Finally, this is a must-have for left-handed bowlers. It is the first book I have seen that gives lefties equal treatment in discussions and diagrams, instead of telling southpaws to "just reverse it in their heads" (Parker is a lefty himself).

                                Bottom line: if you are looking for a textbook on bowling, this is not it. But, if you want to learn about the sport as it is played by the best in the world, buy this book!

                                1 out of 5 stars ok for beginners.......2000-12-16

                                book is ok for beginners. if you have been bowling for a few years and need help to get to a higher level, find a coach or wait for the next book. i am a level 1 junior coach and i am always looking for new material. this is not it. the only book that i have read that is close is kouros's par bowling, but it is very technical.

                                Lonely Planet Etats Baltes Et Kaliningrad
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                                  Lonely Planet
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                                  Bailey: Breaking the Rules: Party of Five #6
                                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                  • Good, Recommend It!
                                  Bailey: Breaking the Rules: Party of Five #6
                                  Megan Stine
                                  Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
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                                  5 out of 5 stars Good, Recommend It!.......2001-08-14

                                  This was the first Party Of Five book I read (I don't watch the show). It was very good and recommend it for teen readers. In the book, Bailey decides to hire a waitress but she keeps screwing up by mixing of people's orders and stuff. Now, insted of firing her, he decides to flirt a little. She quits later and files a lawsuit against him for harassment. I can't tell you the rest, but I suggest you read it!

                                  Contemporary Consumption Rituals: A Research Anthology (Lea's Marketing and Consumer Psychology)
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                                    Manufacturer: Lawrence Erlbaum
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                                    Bringing together scholars in consumer behavior, history, anthropology, religious studies, sociology, and communication, this is the first interdisciplinary anthology spanning the topic of ritual studies. It offers a multifaceted exploration of new rituals, such as Celebrating Kwanzaa, and of the ways entrenched rituals, such as Mardi Gras, gift giving, and weddings have changed. Moreover, it examines the influence of both cultures and subcultures, and will enhance our understanding of why and how consumers imbue goods and services with meaning during rituals.

                                    In this volume, the first in a new LEA series on Marketing and Consumer Psychology:
                                    *a religious studies scholar talks about the media representation of ritual;
                                    *communication scholars discuss the transformational aspects of rituals surrounding alcohol consumption;
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                                    *a historian describes howthe marketing of Kwanzaa was so integral to its successful adoption.

                                    Bamboo Network: How Expatriate Chinese Entrepreneurs Are Creating a New Economic Superpower in Asia
                                    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                                    • Superficial Coverage
                                    • Excellent book but very dated
                                    • This book needs immediate revision
                                    • Good insight into the Asian-Chinese corporate system.
                                    • Truly an eye opener for someone doing business in China
                                    Bamboo Network: How Expatriate Chinese Entrepreneurs Are Creating a New Economic Superpower in Asia
                                    Murray Weidenbaum
                                    Manufacturer: Free Press
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                                    Who will profit when (and if) mainland China goes capitalist in the next century? Not American or European companies, despite their strong desire to invest here. Most of the rewards will flow to expatriate Chinese who fled from Communism in 1949. The authors contribute to the pioneering work of Thomas Sowell's Migrations and Cultures and Joel Kotkin's Tribes in showing how ethnic ties fuel economic prosperity.

                                    Book Description

                                    The Bamboo Network shows how a remarkable group of ethnic Chinese families has been the driving force behind China's transition from communism to capitalism: the economic miracle" that took the Western business world by surprise. Murray Weidenbaum, a leading international economist, and Samuel Hughes trace the history of these enterprising leaders, who fled the mainland after the Communist takeover in 1948 and settled through out Southeast Asia. Following in the tradition of generations of expatriate Chinese merchants, they began establishing small family businesses. Today, the authors show, these have expanded into conglomerate business empires. Entrusting corporate divisions almost exclusively to relatives, and dealing extensively with fellow expatriates, these entrepreneurs have formed close-knit and formidable business spheres throughout Southeast Asia -- a "bamboo network."

                                    Members of the bamboo network were well-positioned to do business in China when this first became possible: since they "speak the language," both literally and culturally, they were favored as business partners by the both the Chinese government and the emerging private sector. They have been financing and often managing the development of manufacturing, banking, and other key industries in China.

                                    Western investors and entrepreneurs seeking to enter the Chinese market are a step behind the members of the bamboo network. This book evens the score. Weidenbaum and Hughes show how private enterprise can thrive in China, providing unrivaled insight into the philosophy and culture that inform doing business there. The Bamboo Network will be indispensable reading for those who wish to crack the world's largest market and investment opportunity. For, despite the serious domestic problems likely to arise within the region, overseas Chinese business families will no doubt continue to take advantage of changing threats and opportunities in the fastest-growing and most competitive economy in the world. Whether as friends or rivals of the bamboo network, Americans must learn more about this exotic sector of the global marketplace.

                                    Customer Reviews:

                                    2 out of 5 stars Superficial Coverage.......2001-02-01

                                    This book is a good primer for those unfamiliar with the workings of China's economy and the reforms of the last decade that have fuelled China's growth. It is badly dated now (no fault of the authors) due to the Asian financial crisis. The biggest disappointment is that is deals very little with the book's supposed topic, the role of the overseas Chinese. The last half of the book doesn't even mention them! (well, barely...)

                                    3 out of 5 stars Excellent book but very dated.......2000-03-21

                                    This book is a classic, but the Asian crisis has dated it badly. Also, the author has much anecdotal matter to back up his story, but he did not have intimate access to the Overseas Chinese top managers and this shows. For an intimate account of how the networks operate, and how strategic decisions are made I strongly recommend "New Asian Emperors: the Overseas Chinese, their Strategies and Competitive Advantages" by George T. Haley et al. to supplement this book.

                                    3 out of 5 stars This book needs immediate revision.......1998-01-19

                                    The style of this book is a bird's-eye view gleaned primarily from newpaper reports (as judged by the bibliographic citations). It begins with a delineation of the most visible Overseas Chinese entrepreneur "families." Then it abruptly swerves into an anecdotal rambling about Mainland China's boom economy and how one can not do business there without buying favors from Communist Party officials or from the People's Liberation Army. The reason this book needs a new edition is that its publication predated current "Asian" scandals. One of the ("Indonesian") families showcased by the authors has been in the news for the last year as being the alleged bankroller for "Asian" connected illegal Democratic campaign contributions via bag people who do not appear to have the means to make $100,000 contributions. Likewise, this book reveals why it should not surprise the American Public that the President of the United States has met with arms dealers alleged to be in the employee of the People's Liberation Army. The authors' narrative enables me to make more educated guesses about the real mission of restaurantuer Charlie Tri and the top security clearance trade specialist John Huong. I am rating this book as "average" because it strikes me as a thinly disguised public relations effort to promote more U.S. direct investment in Mainland China "before we miss the boat." It clearly is not a scholarly effort. Read this book for a quick intro to the players, but move on to books with more depth: this arena is important to understand (whatever your world view or prejudices).

                                    5 out of 5 stars Good insight into the Asian-Chinese corporate system........1997-04-12

                                    If you believe in the economic miracle in the new 21st Pacific Century, this is the book to read. It is the "New Industrial Revolution" in the making. It is essential to understand how the "Guanxi" or "network" system works in Asian-run corporations. http://www.singnet.com.sg/~ngrou

                                    5 out of 5 stars Truly an eye opener for someone doing business in China.......1996-10-11

                                    Greater China looks so tame from the outside. This book brings you into the vast networks of Chinese businessmen in South East Asia and reveals the dragon inside this nation

                                    China's Rise to Commercial Maritime Power: (Contributions in Economics and Economic History)
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                                      China's Rise to Commercial Maritime Power: (Contributions in Economics and Economic History)
                                      Irwin Millard Heine
                                      Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
                                      ProductGroup: Book
                                      Binding: Hardcover

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                                      ASIN: 0313264546

                                      Book Description

                                      China's waning interest in maritime activities, from the late 15th century on, ended when the People's Republic of China came to power in 1949. The new government, with few shipping and shipbuilding resources, took 12 years to initiate, in 1961, a maritime program for a national flag merchant marine. Within 26 years, in 1987, China ranked ninth in tonnage of ocean-going merchant ships and fourth in commercial shipbuilding among the world's maritime countries--a remarkable achievement unequaled by any other nation in peacetime. China's Rise to Commercial Maritime Power examines the forces that have brought China to her present competitive commercial maritime status as well as the forces that will enhance that position in the future. While not concerned with China's naval policy or shipping and shipbuilding history, the study focuses on recent maritime accords to advance China's interests and her current maritime policy. A little-known aspect of the policy is her flag of convenience fleet of almost four million tons operating world-wide by her wholly owned subsidiary shipping companies registered in Hong Kong, Panama, and Liberia. A major contribution to the study of China and her surge to world-class status in shipping and shipbuilding, this study, augmented throughout by numerous tables and a chart, will be of special interest to students and scholars of Chinese studies, economics, and economic history.

                                      Competition, Strategy and Management in China
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                                        Competition, Strategy and Management in China
                                        Fang Lee Cooke
                                        Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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                                        Binding: Paperback

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                                        ASIN: 0230516947
                                        Human Resource Strategies in China
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                                          Human Resource Strategies in China
                                          Alma Whiteley , Sara Cheung , and Shi Quan Zhang
                                          Manufacturer: World Scientific Publishing Company
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: Hardcover

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                                          ASIN: 9810238401
                                          Business strategy, organizational culture, and performance outcomes in China's technology industry.: An article from: Human Resource Planning
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                                            Business strategy, organizational culture, and performance outcomes in China's technology industry.: An article from: Human Resource Planning
                                            Irene Hau-Siu Chow , and Shan S. Liu
                                            Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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                                            Binding: Digital

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                                            ASIN: B000TAQ9ME
                                            Release Date: 2007-07-07

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                                            This digital document is an article from Human Resource Planning, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2007. The length of the article is 6709 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: Business strategy, organizational culture, and performance outcomes in China's technology industry.
                                            Author: Irene Hau-Siu Chow
                                            Publication: Human Resource Planning (Magazine/Journal)
                                            Date: June 1, 2007
                                            Publisher: Thomson Gale
                                            Volume: 30 Issue: 2 Page: 47(9)

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                                            Competing for talent: China's strategies to reverse the brain drain.: An article from: International Labour Review
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                                              Competing for talent: China's strategies to reverse the brain drain.: An article from: International Labour Review
                                              David Zweig
                                              Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
                                              ProductGroup: Book
                                              Binding: Digital
                                              ASIN: B000IYW3PI
                                              Release Date: 2006-09-21

                                              Book Description

                                              This digital document is an article from International Labour Review, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2006. The length of the article is 10379 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.

                                              Citation Details
                                              Title: Competing for talent: China's strategies to reverse the brain drain.
                                              Author: David Zweig
                                              Publication: International Labour Review (Magazine/Journal)
                                              Date: March 22, 2006
                                              Publisher: Thomson Gale
                                              Volume: 145 Issue: 1-2 Page: 65(25)

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                                              Executive Report on Strategies in China, 2000 edition (Strategic Planning Series)
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                                                Executive Report on Strategies in China, 2000 edition (Strategic Planning Series)
                                                China Research Group , and The China Research Group
                                                Manufacturer: Icon Group International, Inc.
                                                ProductGroup: Book
                                                Binding: Ring-bound

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                                                ASIN: 074182454X

                                                Book Description

                                                China has recently come to the attention to global strategic planners. This report puts these executives on the fast track. Ten chapters provide: an overview of how to strategically access this important market, a discussion on economic fundamentals, marketing & distribution options, export and direct investment options, and full risk assessments (political, cultural, legal, human resources). Ample statistical benchmarks and comparative graphs are given.
                                                The strategy and tactics of Chinese Communist propaganda as of 1952, (United States. Human Resources Research Institute. Research memorandum)
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                                                  The strategy and tactics of Chinese Communist propaganda as of 1952, (United States. Human Resources Research Institute. Research memorandum)
                                                  Frederick T. C Yu
                                                  Manufacturer: Air Force Personnel and Training Research Center, Air Research and Development Command
                                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                                  Binding: Unknown Binding

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