Deregulatory Takings and the Regulatory Contract: The Competitive Transformation of Network Industries in the United States

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This book addresses deregulatory policies that threaten to reduce or destroy the value of private property in network industries without any accompanying payment of just compensation, policies that are termed "deregulatory takings." The authors further consider the problem of renegotiation of the regulatory contract, which changes the terms and conditions of operation of utility companies. They argue that constitutional protections of private property from takings, as well as efficient remedies for contractual breach, provide the proper foundation for the competitive transformation of the network industries.

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Brilliant! Sidak's a genius!.......1999-04-05

Sidak's amazing book transformed my thinking on deregulation. A MUST read for anyone interested in the subject.

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The Executive Guide to Improvement and Change
G. Dennis Beecroft , Grace L. Duffy , and John W. Moran
Manufacturer: ASQ Quality Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0873895797

Book Description

There are a variety of tools and techniques available to improve or change an organization, but how do executives and senior management decide which are right for their organization? The Executive Guide to Improvement and Change is designed to help managers and executives understand the many different approaches to organizational change and improvement, and then make an educated decision on which are right for them. The book explains that there is not one technique that works best for any organization, but rather that managers and executives need to develop their own strategies with a blending of different methods. The authors share the tools and techniques that they have used to successfully make changes and improvements in their own organizations, and include examples from manufacturing, healthcare, service, government, telecommunications, education, and more.

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Here is a complete guide to company reorganization for the executive who must get the job done rapidly, humanely, and effectively. Beginning with a lineup of compelling reasons for reorganization, it carries the reader through a how-to-go-about-it sequence of planning, communicating, and carrying out, from get-ready to wrap-up.

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Tooni, the elephant boy
Astrid Bergman Sucksdorff
Manufacturer: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
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Binding: Paperback

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Tooni, the elphant boy ([Panorama books])
Astrid Bergman Sucksdorff
Manufacturer: Collins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Tooni The Elephant Boy
Astrid Bergman Sucksdorff
Manufacturer: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJOBE8

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Tooni, the Elephant Boy
Astrid Sucksdorr
Manufacturer: Harcourt Children's Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HMUDJE

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This easy-to-use, concise, informative guide is a must for anyone who wants to leave behind Southern California's noisy freeways and crowded beaches in search of the wild places where birds can be found. An excellent introduction, an indispensable regional guide, and a perfect companion for excursions from San Luis Obispo County to the Mexican border, it is designed to familiarize birdwatchers, hikers, naturalists, residents, and travelers with the appearance and behavior of 120 of the most common coastal birds.

¥Features 120 superb color plates and lifelike habitat drawings that depict birds in their natural surroundings
¥Sixteen maps show numerous birding sites accompanied by detailed directions
¥Species accounts include information on the abundance and seasonal status of each bird and give intriguing natural history details
¥Introductory sections describe the coastal habitats of Southern California, provide tips for beginning birdwatchers, and discuss the basics of bird behavior

Customer Reviews:

A dandy guide to coastal California birds. Nicely done.......2006-03-10

I live on the Southern California coast, and I wanted a book that would help me quickly identify the birds I am photographing, and tell me a little bit about them. This book does the job; it has excellent photos of the various bird species, and interesting write-ups about them. In the appendix there is a nice discussion of the various ecological parks and preserves in Southern California, and what types of wildlife one might expect to see there.

A good value.

More of the same, plus.......2006-02-25

Pretty much the same as most guide books to birds of the southwest region, with some added and better locations given. Well layed-out, good photos.

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This popular quick reference is back with the latest updated information available. True to earlier adoptions, Houpt maintains organization by common types of behavior and addresses advances in communication, perception, cognition and clinical behavior. Key to the fourth edition is advancements in the use of psychotropic drugs and the role of underlying disease in some behavior problems. Also new to this edition are discussions of progress and research in understanding equine and production animal behavior, and the relationship between behavior and animal welfare.The text provides:· Physiological basis and development for each type of behavior;· Normal and aberrant manifestations in each domestic animal species, including horses and farm animals;· Treatments for problem situations;· Consideration of the effects of domestication on each species.This text is intended for animal science and veterinary students and includes a glossary of medical terms, illustrations of anatomy and behavior, and over 1500 classical and contemporary references

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Well researched and well referenced!.......1999-02-03

Dr. Houpt's book gives excelent overal and indepth knowlege to both the beginer and the professional. It was well outlined so specific information could be accessed quickly.

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Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists
Katherine Albro Houpt
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N7GBEO

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As close to a How-To Guide as you're going to get............2002-06-11

This book is pretty close to being a how to guide. Coach Gozansky has thought of just about everything that is relevant to running a good volleyball program. This is not to say that you need to follow the book word for word, but she has set out a lot of information on issues that most people would not have thought of when they start coaching.

The technical section of the skills and strategy are pretty reasonable. But since I am a believer in the nuances of the game, I can't abide by learning the game by the book. You really have to be a observer and a student of the game in order to gain the necessary nuances in order to be a good game coach. So I don't believe that any book on skill is ever adequate. However, everything else mentioned in this book is very good. This is a great reference book for someone who want to build a program, whether it is in the colleges or in high school. The information set forth are pragmatic and reasonable, the presentation clear and concise.

I would recommend this highly to any coach, including club coaches.

July, 14, 2003.
This book is now the textbook used for the USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program Level II Course.

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VOLLEYBALL COACH'S SURVIVAL GUIDE : PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS FOR BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE PROGRAM AND A WINNING TEAM
SUE GOZANSKY
Manufacturer: PENGUIN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KUGRZC

Book Description

This newly updated edition of America's favorite dictionary features
revised biographical and geographical entries as well as up-to-date
charts and tables for topics such as world currencies and chemical
elements. Among the 500 entries new to this update are Amber Alert,
blogosphere, gravitino, halo effect, hawala, lycopene, malware, micropolis,
proteome, Qi Gong, SARS, shout-out, speed dating, sudoku, Texas hold'em,
text message, and wiki.

The renowned American Heritage® Usage Panel, a group of more
than 200 distinguished writers, scholars, and scientists, offers advice on
problems of grammar and style; engaging notes explain word histories
and clarify differences among synonyms; thousands of quotations and
example sentences show words in context; and elegant definitions are
enhanced by 4,000 full-color photographs, drawings, and maps, making
this one of the most readable dictionaries available anywhere.

This dictionary can also be purchased with a fully loadable
Windows® / Mac® CD-ROM that contains the entire text of the
updated Fourth Edition, 68,000 audio pronunciations, 1,000 full-color
photographs and illustrations, and a college-level thesaurus with more
than 260,000 synonyms. The CD-ROM has spell-check capability and
can be used in conjunction with any Microsoft® Office application to get
definitions at the click of a mouse.

Customer Reviews:

American Heritage Dictionary w/CD-ROM.......2007-10-18

Bought my first American Heritage dictionary in 1969 and used it until the cover fell apart. It was the first reference book I actively enjoyed using. It was fun just to browse through and had lots of illustrations, maps, diagrams and photos (all in black and white), but much more than any other contemporary dictionary.
This new one is even better. There are color photos and diagrams now, and a CD-ROM which, when downloaded to a computer, will allow one to hear the pronunciation of a word, which I think is VERY helpful. Also, because I'm interested in a word's history, the appendix of Indo-European roots is, to me, fascinating.
All in all, a book I'm sure I will enjoy for a long time.

Great resource.......2007-08-13

The American Heritage Dictionary with CD-ROM is a great resource for the highly mobile laptop user. The hard back book is a handsome shelf reference for office use, but the easy to maneuver CD-ROM makes working while traveling with your laptop an easy, accurate, and enjoyable task.

Very Usefully.......2007-05-16

We have been using the book and CD a lot since we received them.

A darned good dictionary, but with its own angle on English.......2007-05-05

Any lover of the English language should never be satisfied with just one dictionary in his library; all have their own strengths, weaknesses, peculiarities, biases and feel. Essentially, your decision rests between two ends of a spectrum: the Oxford English Dictionary and The American Heritage Dictionary -- regardless of which side of the pond you reside -- and a Webster's dictionary somewhere in the middle.

The AHD represents the cutting edge in American lexicography. It's hip, it's cool, and it's filled with color photos. It includes brand new verbs such as "google". It's a great book to sit down with and browse through for hours, and it is a lot of fun.

I use the American Heritage Dictionary quite a bit in my research, however I find myself asking the question; "what is the purpose of a dictionary?" Is it to preserve the English language and grammar or to simply be a repository of all the words and quirky expressions that are spoken? The AHD seems to be an advocate of the latter. Its "Our Living Language" usage notes give credence and validate dialect such as "y'all" (you all), "ax" (ask) and the continual overuse of "like" as being conversation filler. (It's not just for teenagers anymore!)

It is worthwhile to look through the list of people who comprise the Usage Panel on the American Heritage Dictionary, an eclectic (questionable?) mix of individuals to say the least: the late Carl Sagan, Molly Ivins, Robin Cooke M.D., and others including film critics, poets, and even radio commentators. Throughout the AHD there is a disconcerting acceptance of non-standard English and, as other reviewers have noted, a heavy amount of political correctness. Ultimately, this dictionary does a remarkable job of presenting current American English usage as spoken, for better or for worse.

At the opposite end of your dictionary purchase decision is the behemoth Oxford English Dictionary: the "Concise" version being comparable in size (and cost) to the American Heritage Dictionary. Here we have the keeper of our mother tongue, with a more stringent adherence to grammar -- some might say to the point of being stodgy. However, if you are concerned with the degradation of English and wish to preserve its usage and write "correctly", the OED is the better choice. Like the AHD, the Concise OED is a lot of fun to sit with and browse. Its many usage notes will clarify and take a stand on common confusions, such as "media" being a plural noun, whereas the American Heritage Dictionary seems to have given up fighting that battle and recognizes current vernacular. Which is right? I'm not sure. I like the flexibility of the AHD, but find myself referring to the OED just as often, especially in matters of grammar.

So my recommendation is to own both dictionaries if you are a true lover of English and are the type of geek like me who enjoys reading a dictionary without having anything in particular to look up. The AHD is a really cool book -- the color photos and layout make it more than worth the purchase price -- and it is on top of all language trends, slang, and dialects within the United States. The OED is to be revered and relished for its love of the language and its desire to preserve it.

Or, if you prefer, at times the American Heritage Dictionary seems flaky, and at times the Oxford English Dictionary seems stuffy.

And if you merely need to look up words from time-to-time and aren't interested in linguistic controversy, any of the Webster's line of dictionaries will make a fine, and more affordable choice.

4th edition .......2007-04-10

I have had the 3rd edition of this dictionary for 7 years and thought it was super, espically the online part. However the 4th edition is very much improved.
1. you can load everything to your hard disk so you don't need the CD inplace to get the pronunciations
2. the interface looks cleaner and has a better layout

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition : Print and CD-ROM Edition

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More than satisfied with book AND CD.
CLEAR & ILLUSTRATE
a Great Dictionary!
AHD has done it again!
Buy the paper edition now but dont buy the CD

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition : Print and CD-ROM Edition

Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Houghton Mifflin American Heritage Hardbound Dictionary of the English Language with CD-ROM 0618082301 / HOU0618082301 / American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language with CD-ROMFourth Edition. Full-color edition includes over 10,000 new words and 4,000 photographs, illustrations and maps. Features revised Appendix of Indo-European Roots, Appendix of Semitic Roots and over 450 new and revised Usage Notes. Hardbound, thumb-indexed. 2,112 pages. 8-1/2 x 11. CD-ROM combines the print edition with the accessibility of an electronic format. CD-ROM requires PC with Pentium 200 or higher processor; Windows 95, 98, NT or 2000; 32 megabytes of RAM; 20 megabytes hard drive space; multimedia system with Microsoft Media Player for sound; SVGA 800 x 600 or higher resolution monitor; mouse and keyboard. / Sold As 1 EA / Houghton Mifflin / SKU: HOU0618082301

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More than satisfied with book AND CD........2006-03-15

The AHD-English Language 3rd ed. has been the official dictionary for the UIL Spelling & Vocabulary event that I have coached for several years, and when the 4th edition became available, I decided to add a copy to my classroom for the newer listings it includes. As usual, they've done a great job using quality paper, an easy to read font, and interesting illustrations. I'm also impressed with the number of proper nouns (people and places especially) that I've been able to find here.

As for the CD, I've never owned a loadable dictionary of any quality before, so I probably have different expectations than some of the other users who have posted here. I have found it very useful and quite easy to use. When preparing documents and PowerPoint presentations, it has been an enormous time-save to be able to simply select a word and have a definition and in many cases, the etymology the word almost immediately.

Ordering this book/CD combination from Amazon was a tememndous savings over the retail store offering.

CLEAR & ILLUSTRATE.......2005-08-02

THIS IS A DICTIONARY FOR MY RECOMMENDATION , THE CLEAR & ILLUSTRATE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING.

a Great Dictionary!.......2005-07-19

I guess I'm still a kid. I love all the pictures American Heritage uses. I also like having a hard copy to page through. I don't enjoy the computer dictionary nearly as much.

AHD has done it again!.......2005-04-26

I am a big fan of the AHD series. In regards to the comments made by the reviewers, AHD, 3rd Edition software was not made by the same people who made AHD, 4th Edition software. That's why the products are completely different. I've actually bought their latest downloadable product online eReference which has updated the `kinks' that the reviewers were complaining about. It's actually quite good. I use it everyday for my work and at home.

Buy the paper edition now but dont buy the CD .......2005-03-19

Summary: don't buy the CD without first reading the previous 11 reviews.
Details: The 4th print edition is very nice and it stands up the American Heritage fame of past editions. Nice improvement. Buy it right now. Specially if you have kids or are young in mind, it begs to be explored. However, I was about to buy /download the software (CD) version -- but after reading all 11 previous reviews, it is clear it's NOT worth it. From loosing 30% of the screen due to a silly logo, to not being able to chain link through definitions (click on words you find in a definition), etc it's obviously not worth it. I read the developer's words but he just merely addresses technical glitches, not the biggest complaints which are usability. I hope the editors read these comments and improve / heed the comments for the 5th edition.

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