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Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Their Behavior

Rocky Nook, 2019

In Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Their Behavior, acclaimed bird photographer and author Marie Read shares techniques and stories behind her compelling images, offering fresh insights into making successful bird photographs, whether you’re out in the field or in the comfort...

Our War Paint Is Writers' Ink: Anishinaabe Literary Transnationalism (SUNY series, Native Traces)

SUNY Press, 2018

The first word of Anishinaabemowin my father ever taught me was “miigwech”—“thank you”—because it is the most important. I have had many opportunities to use the word over the course of writ ing this book, but I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to say it once...

We Are Not Refugees: True Stories of the Displaced

Imagine, 2019

Never in history have so many people been displaced by political and military conflicts at home—more than 65 million globally. Unsparing, outspoken, vital, We Are Not Refugees tells the stories of many of these displaced, who have not been given asylum.

"With the keen eye and sharp pen of a...

2019 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy

American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019

This best-selling and widely used resource on pediatric antimicrobial therapy provides instant access to reliable, up-to-the-minute recommendations for treatment of all infectious diseases in children.

For each disease, the authors provide a commentary to help health care providers select the best of all...

The Lady Is a Spy: Virginia Hall, World War II Hero of the French Resistance (Scholastic Focus)

Scholastic Nonfiction, 2019

The Lady Is a Spy is the audacious and riveting true story of Virginia Hall, America's greatest spy and unsung hero, brought to vivid life by acclaimed author Don Mitchell.

When Hitler invaded Poland, Virginia Hall was traveling in Europe. Which was dangerous enough, but as fighting erupted,...

IR Theory, Historical Analogy, and Major Power War

Palgrave Macmillan, 2018

This book critically examines elements of America-First nationalism, neo-conservatism, neo-realism, neo-liberalism, environmental theories, and social constructionism by way of developing an “alternative realist” approach to the study of the origins of major power war. The author critiques concepts of “polarity” and...

Between the Ottomans and the Entente: The First World War in the Syrian and Lebanese Diaspora, 1908-1925

Oxford University Press, 2019

Since 2011 over 5.6 million Syrians have fled to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and beyond, and another 6.6 million are internally displaced. The contemporary flight of Syrian refugees comes one century after the region's formative experience with massive upheaval, displacement, and geopolitical intervention: the First World War.
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Development of a Society on Wheels: Understanding the Rise of Automobile-dependency in China (Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path)

Springer, 2018

Using quantitative research, this volume investigates the characteristics, problems and trends of the automobile society in China’s mega cities and large cities. It also addresses topics related to cars and cities, traffic safety and cars’ consumption.

China has experienced more than 30 years of rapid...

Healthcare-Associated Infections in Children: A Guide to Prevention and Management

Springer, 2018

With advances in technology and medical science, children with previously untreatable and often fatal conditions, such as congenital heart disease, extreme prematurity and pediatric malignancy, are living longer. While this is a tremendous achievement, pediatric providers are now more commonly facing challenges in these medical...

Managing Security Threats along the EU’s Eastern Flanks (New Security Challenges)

Palgrave Macmillan, 2019

The book addresses security threats and challenges to the European Union emanating from its eastern neighbourhood. The volume includes the expertise of policy and scholarly contributors coming from North America, Russia and Central Asia, and from across the EU. Themes and issues include the EU’s capacities and actorness,...

Unrigging American Elections: Reform Past and Prologue (Elections, Voting, Technology)

Palgrave Macmillan, 2018

This critical and systematic analysis of election reforms post-HAVA (Help America Vote Act of 2002) offers a detailed look ahead at the significant challenges that remain in the context of a new presidential administration. Employing a mixed methodological approach, this book analyzes the biggest election challenges faced by voters...

Strategic Employee Communication: Building a Culture of Engagement

Palgrave Macmillan, 2018

Employee engagement (or a lack thereof) can often be linked to poor communication and a detachment from company goals. Companies of all sizes are looking for ways to boost communication, recognizing its impact on key business outcomes, such as productivity and profitability.

This book offers fresh insights about...

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