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Freedom to Harm The Lasting Legacy of the Laissez Faire Revival
pdf | 1.3 MB | Author :McGarity, Thomas O.


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How much economic freedom is a good thing?

This book tells the story of how the business community, and the trade associations and think tanks that it created, launched three powerful assaults during the last quarter of the twentieth century on the federal regulatory system and the state civil justice system to accomplish a revival of the laissez faire political economy that dominated Gilded Age America.  Although the consequences of these assaults became painfully apparent in a confluence of crises during the early twenty-first century, the patch-and-repair fixes that Congress and the Obama administration put into place did little to change the underlying laissez faire ideology and practice that continues to dominate the American political economy.  In anticipation of the next confluence of crises, Thomas McGarity offers suggestions for more comprehensive governmental protections for consumers, workers, and the environment.

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Investigations in Sociohistorical Linguistics Stories of Colonisation and Contact
pdf | 1.88 MB | Author :Trudgill, Peter


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In the last five hundred years or so, the English language has undergone remarkable geographical expansion, bringing it into contact with other languages in new locations. It also caused different regional dialects of the language to come into contact with each other in colonial situations. This book is made up of a number of fascinating tales of historical-sociolinguistic detection. These are stories of origins - of a particular variety of English or linguistic feature - which together tell a compelling general story. In each case, Trudgill presents an intriguing puzzle, locates and examines the evidence, detects clues that unravel the mystery, and finally proposes a solution. The solutions are all original, often surprising, sometimes highly controversial. Providing a unique insight into how language contact shapes varieties of English, this entertaining yet rigorous account will be welcomed by students and researchers in linguistics, sociolinguistics and historical linguistics.

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Java for Fucking Idiots Learn the Basics of Java Programming Without ANY Experience!
epub | 1.94 MB | English | Author :Brown, Steven


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Feel too stupid to read an actual book on Java programming? You just might be. Start here with Java for Fucking Idiots.

Written by a recovering idiot, this book will walk you through the very fundamentals of Java at a pace you can follow, and with a structure that makes sense. I make absolutely minimal assumptions about your background throughout the entire book.

I avoid using overly complex examples, provide simple code snippets and metaphors, and in general have no idea what the fuck I'm doing. But I wrote a book, so yeah what the hell, why not.

Join me on an adventure to learn Java, read some awful "jokes", cite no sources, and you know what? Maybe along the way, we'll learn something about ourselves, too.

*NEW in the 2nd edition* A bonus chapter covering more of the basics of computing and how they related to Java!

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Left-Libertarianism and Its Critics The Contemporary Debate
pdf | 17.49 MB | Author :NA NA


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This book contains a collection of important recent writing on left-liberalism, a political philosophy that recognizes both strong liberty rights and strong demands for material equality. Essays from leading comtemporary political philosophers such as Nozick, Van Parijs and Kymlica are included in this volume.

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Multimedia Data Mining and Analytics Disruptive Innovation
pdf | 16.18 MB | Author :Aaron K. Baughman


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This book provides fresh insights into the cutting edge of multimedia data mining, reflecting how the research focus has shifted towards networked social communities, mobile devices and sensors. The work describes how the history of multimedia data processing can be viewed as a sequence of disruptive innovations. Across the chapters, the discussion covers the practical frameworks, libraries, and open source software that enable the development of ground-breaking research into practical applications. Features: revie how innovations in mobile, social, cognitive, cloud and organic based computing impacts upon the development of multimedia data mining; provides practical details on implementing the technology for solving real-world problems; includes chapters devoted to privacy issues in multimedia social environments and large-scale biometric data processing; covers content and concept based multimedia search and advanced algorithms for multimedia data representation, processing and visualization.

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Mother Loves Me by Abby Davies
epub | 1.42 MB | English | Author :Abby Davies | HarperCollins Publishers


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The creepiest debut thriller you will read this year! One little girl.Mirabelle's mother loves her. She's her 'little doll'. Mother dresses her, paints her face, and plaits her hair. But as Mirabelle gro, the dresses no longer fit quite as well, the face paint no longer looks quite so pretty. And Mother isn't happy. Two little girls.On Mirabelle's 13th birthday, Mother arrives home with a present - a new sister, 5-year-old Clarabelle, who Mother has rescued from the outside world. But Mother only needs one.As it dawns on Mirabelle that there is a new 'little doll' in her house, she also realises that her life isn't what she thought it was. And that dolls often end up on the scrap heap... 'Horribly gripping with a heart pounding climax. It gave me shivers' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple 'Deliciously creepy...unfolded with great pace in shocking ways ' M. J. Ford, author of Hold My Hand 'Incredibly fast-paced and creepy, I absolutely flew through Mother Loves Me'...

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Routledge Handbook of Sustainability and Fashion
pdf | 5.2 MB | Author :Tham, Mathilda,Fletcher, Kate


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The clothing industry employs 25 million people globally contributing to many livelihoods and the prosperity of communities, to women's independence, and the establishment of significant infrastructures in poorer countries. Yet the fashion industry is also a significant contributor to the degradation of natural systems, with the associated environmental footprint of clothing high in comparison with other products.

Routledge Handbook of Sustainability and Fashion recognizes the complexity of aligning fashion with sustainability. It explores fashion and sustainability at the levels of products, processes, and paradigms and takes a truly multi-disciplinary approach to critically question and suggest creative responses to issues of:
• Fashion in a post-growth society
• Fashion, diversity and equity
• Fashion, fluidity and balance across natural, social and economic systems

This handbook is a unique resource for a wide range of scholars and students in the social sciences, arts and humanities interested in sustainability and fashion.

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All about History - Book of the Pilgrims
pdf | 29.03 MB | Author :Rush Limbaugh


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Explore the earliest days of the United States with this boxed set containing the #1 New York Times bestselling Time Travels with Exceptional Americans series from Rush Limbaugh!

From the nationally syndicated radio host and #1 New York Times bestselling author Rush Limbaugh comes this special boxed set of four exciting Rush Revere titles, perfect for those who want to discover more about some of the most remarkable Americans in history!

Starting with the arrival of the Mayflower in 1620, Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims, you can join these daring English settlers as they arrive in America and celebrate the first Thanksgiving. Follow that with Rush Revere and the First Patriots and discover just how the talk of revolution and liberty spread from the bustling streets of 1760s Boston. Join the fight for freedom with Rush Revere and the American Revolution and be on hand for some of the most important battles of the war. Experience America's first days as a nation and meet James Madison as writes the Constitution in Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner! And finally, learn about all the first three presidencies of the United States directly from the men themselves and get to see George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson in action in Rush Revere and the Presidency!

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Become Your Own Matchmaker 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Perfect Mate
pdf | 1.07 MB | Author :Mom


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If you've ever found yourself picking off your nail polish, sitting in your sweats with an empty carton of Ben & Jerry's, wondering, "Where are all the good men, and why isn't a gorgeous one standing shirtless in my kitchen mixing me up a pomegranate mojito?" I hate to tell you this, but it's your own fault. Not to worry -- I'm here to help you make that fantasy a reality, with one major addition: you'll be sipping that mojito with a big, glittering diamond ring on your left hand.

Sounds too good to be true? It isn't. As a third-generation matchmaker and the president of one of the world's most elite dating services -- the Millionaire's Club -- I've put myself in the enviable position of being friend, confi dante, and relationship counselor to men and women the world over. I know what the good guys want in a wife, and what sends them screaming into the night. Now I'm sharing their secrets with you.

I've compiled my best tried-and-true advice and I'm going to tell you the things that even your best friend doesn't have the courage to break to you. If you follow my formula, the man of your dreams will appear in your life, and you can be in a committed, monogamous relationship with him in less than a year. Get ready -- I'm about to show you how to make all your relationship dreams come true.

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Big Bang From Myths to Model
pdf | 16.58 MB | Author :Jason P. Smolinski


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Big Bang: From Myths to Model is a chronological, scientific treatment of the history of astronomy as a science. Beginning with ancient cultures and ending with the modern era, this book explores how humanity has studied the universe, what we claim to know about it, and why we claim to know it.

Through ten chapters, the book traces astronomy from its roots in ancient ideas of cosmology and geocentrism, through the Renaissance, the Newtonian Revolution, and the dawn of modern physics. It introduces light and matter, how the stars are measured, the expanding universe, and the Big Bang Model. The final chapter examines modern cosmology and accelerating expansion, and questions the cause of the Big Bang. 

Big Bang offers an intellectually honest assessment of the fluidity of science, and teaches readers that science is not simply about facts, but also the progression of ideas and the testing of hypotheses. 

Filled with amazing imagery produced by modern astronomical instruments, Big Bang is designed for introductory college courses that explore the development of insight into the universe, particularly astronomy and physics courses for the nonscience major.
Jason P. Smolinski holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and astrophysics from Michigan State University. Dr. Smolinski is an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Calvin College, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Currently his research focuses on the chemical properties of globular clusters, and he has written on the subject with work appearing in Astronomy & Astrophysics and the Astronomical Journal.

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CliffsNotes AP Chemistry
pdf | 22.26 MB | Author :Angela Woodward Spangenberg


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The book itself contains chapter-length subject revie on every subject tested on the AP Chemistry exam, as well as both sample multiple-choice and free-response questions at each chapter's end. Two full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations are included in the book.

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Colleen Moore A Biography of the Silent Film Star
pdf | 19.73 MB | Author :Jeff Codori


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Colleen Moore (1899-1988) was one of the most popular and beloved stars of the American silent screen. Remembered primarily as a comedienne in such films as Ella Cinders (1926) and Orchids and Ermine (1927), Moore's career was also filled with dramatic roles that often reflected societal trends. A trailblazing performer, her legacy was somewhat overshadowed by the female stars that followed her, notably Louise Brooks and Clara Bow.
An in-depth examination of Moore's early life and film career, the book reveals the ways in which her family and the times in which she lived influenced the roles she chose. Included are forewords written by film historian Joseph Yranski, a friend of the actress, and by Moore's stepdaughter, Judith Hargrave Coleman.

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Data Mining Models, 2nd Edition
pdf | 5.79 MB | Author :David L. Olson


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Through a series of recent breakthroughs, deep learning has boosted the entire field of machine learning. Now, even programmers who know close to nothing about this technology can use simple, efficient tools to implement programs capable of learning from data. This practical book sho you how.
By using concrete examples, minimal theory, and two production-ready Python frameworks-Scikit-Learn and TensorFlow-author Aurélien Géron helps you gain an intuitive understanding of the concepts and tools for building intelligent systems. You'll learn a range of techniques, starting with simple linear regression and progressing to deep neural networks. With exercises in each chapter to help you apply what you've learned, all you need is programming experience to get started.
  • Explore the machine learning landscape, particularly neural nets
  • Use Scikit-Learn to track an example machine-learning project end-to-end
  • Explore several training models, including support vector machines, decision trees, random forests, and ensemble methods
  • Use the TensorFlow library to build and train neural nets
  • Dive into neural net architectures, including convolutional nets, recurrent nets, and deep reinforcement learning
  • Learn techniques for training and scaling deep neural nets

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Different Strokes An Intimate Memoir for Stroke Survivors, Families, and Care Givers
pdf | 3.32 MB | Author :Steven Boorstein, John Newcombe, Jie Mao


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“Strokes are the third-leading cause of death in America, and for the ‘lucky' stroke victims who don't die, about half will spend the rest of their lives trying to recover." Roughly 700,000 American suffer a stroke each year and around 140,000 of them are fatal. Different Strokes is an in-depth look at what surviving, or not surviving, a stroke can mean. And Steven Boorstein should know—at age fifty-two, he suffered a stroke after a hit on the ski slopes of Vail. Part-memoir, part-how-to, Steven Boorstein's book will help you to recover from a stroke, whether you were the victim of one or had to watch a loved one suffer.
Dividing the book into three distinct sections, Boorstein first focuses on his personal experience with a stroke, how he recovered, and his controversial use of medical marijuana to help resurrect his damaged mind and wracked body. The second part of this book explores how others have dealt with a stroke. Hear first-hand from stroke survivors and their loved ones about what effect a stroke had on their marriage, sex life, careers, relationships (with children, relatives, strangers), and more. The finale of the book covers tools and helpful resources—therapies, thebangutic tools, and exercises; organizations for survivors; and key words—for people who have had a stroke, been diagnosed as being at risk, or for those whose loved ones are at risk or are recovering. This is an essential book for anyone who's ever had, or been hurt by, a stroke.

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Drupal 7 Themes
pdf | 10.33 MB | Author :Ric Shreves


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Filled with practical examples, this book helps you to understand the logic behind the theming system employed in Drupal, and how to make it work for you. You will learn key concepts and work through examples with careful, step-by-step instructions. The main requirements to make use of this book are knowledge of HTML, CSS, and a touch of creativity. You don't need to know anything about theming in Drupal; all you need is basic experience of working with Drupal. Although this book aims to make Drupal theming accessible to designers, theming in Drupal 7 involves writing some PHP code, and a basic knowledge of PHP will be helpful. Regardless of your technical skills, this book will teach you to design themes for your Drupal websites quickly and easily.

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Encyclopedia of AIDS
pdf | 75.06 MB | Author :Thomas J. Hope


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For the first time, the world's experts in HIV-AIDS have come together to publish the Encyclopedia of AIDS. The work features over 4000 A-Z entries including medical, cultural, social, and pharmacological essays. The Pathology entries cover the various types of HIV-related illnesses, including those that are and are not AIDS-defining. Many of the conditions that are AIDS-defining illnesses have their own entries or are cross-referenced to a generic entry in which several related conditions are discussed (such as enteric diseases and fungal infections). Typically, the treatment of any given form of pathology is briefly discussed in the entry that covers that illness. The reference is a must-read for Infectious Disease specialists, Immunologists, Public Health researchers, Virologists, Microbiologists, Pharmacologists, and Physicians.

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Fundamentals of Azure, Second Edition
pdf | 8.71 MB | Author :Michael Collier and Robin Shahan


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Design, build, and justify an optimal Microsoft IoT footprint to meet your project needs. This book describes common Internet of Things components and architecture and then focuses on Microsoft's Azure components relevant in deploying these solutions.
Microsoft-specific topics addressed include: deploying edge devices and pushing intelligence to the edge; connecting IoT devices to Azure and landing data there, applying Azure Machine Learning, analytics, and Cognitive Services; roles for Microsoft solution accelerators and managed solutions; and integration of the Azure footprint with legacy infrastructure.

The book concludes with a discussion of best practices in defining and developing solutions and creating a plan for success.

What You Will Learn
  • Design the right IoT architecture to deliver solutions for a variety of project needs
  • Connect IoT devices to Azure for data collection and delivery of services
  • Use Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services to deliver intelligence in cloud-based solutions and at the edge
  • Understand the benefits and tradeoffs of Microsoft's solution accelerators and managed solutions
  • Investigate new use cases that are described and apply best practices in deployment strategies
  • Integrate cutting-edge Azure deployments with existing legacy data sources


Who This Book Is For
Developers and architects new to IoT projects or new to Microsoft Azure IoT components as well as readers interested in best practices used in architecting IoT solutions that utilize the Azure platform

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Fuselage Frame Boats A Guide to Building Skin Kayaks and Canoes
pdf | 4.73 MB | Author :Jeff Horton


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Tired of struggling with that heavy plastic kayak? Are you looking for a lightweight boat but not willing to take out a second mortgage to buy it? What if I told you that you could build a boat weighting less than 35 lbs for $300 to $500? You can and in my new book I will show you how.

This style was very popular in the 1950's and 1960's and many boat plans appeared in magazines such as Popular Mechanics and Popular Science. Even though it is no longer fashionable in the magazines, the fuselage style of construction is still probably the most cost effective way to build a small boat. Recently I have seen a renewed interest in this type of boat construction. People are rediscovering the advantages of Fuselage style Skin Boats. Fuselage frames boats cost very little to build. A sheet of marine plywood, a lightweight wood such as cedar for the stringers, a few yards of a synthetic fabric for the skin and something to waterproof the skin. Materials for a basic 17' kayak cost around $300. Adding a seat, deck rigging and adjustable footrest would add another $100 to $150 dollars depending on your preferences. For somewhere around $400 you can build a high performance, 30-35 lbs boat. A composite construction canoe or kayak of similar weight would cost thousands of dollars.

This book will walk you through the process of building your own Skin on Frame canoe or kayak. I start by addressing the space needed to build a boat as well as tools needed. There is a detailed section on laying out the frames from a table of offsets. Progressing to how to assemble the frame, skinning the boat and through all the steps to preparing your boat for launching. Included are offsets for three of my boat designs. The StoneFly canoe, Curlew, a 15' Sea Kayak and new sea kayak design Pouco Barta.

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Hard Questions - Facing the Problems of Life
pdf | 2.06 MB | Author :John Kekes


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In this book, John Kekes discusses the hard questions we all must face in the course of our lives. Is there an absolute value that overrides all other considerations? Must we conform to prevailing conventions? Do we owe what our country asks of us? Must justice be done at all costs? How should we respond to evil? Should we forgive wrong actions? Does shame make life better or worse? Is it always good to be true to who we are? Do good intentions justify bad actions? Are moral values the highest of all values? There are reasonable answers to these questions, but we find that they often conflict. Their conflicts compel us to weigh the consequences of how the decisions we make affect ourselves, our relationships, and our attitude to the society in which we live.

In this clearly and accessibly written book, Kekes compares and evaluates the reasons that have been given for and against answers to these hard questions by those who actually faced them. By learning from the successes and failures of the decisions others have made, we can understand better how we should respond to the hard questions we ourselves face. We can then evaluate more reasonably the possibilities open to us and the limitations to which we are subject.

This approach is an alternative to both the absolutist and the relativist ways of trying to answer hard questions. Absolutists have, for millennia, fruitlessly searched for an authoritative answer that reason requires everyone to accept. Their failure have led relativists to assume that there comes a point at which we run out of reasons and have no option but to make an arbitrary decision. Kekes instead offers a message of hope by showing that there are reasonable answers to hard questions, which are neither absolute, nor arbitrary.

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Homeopathic Self-Care The Quick and Easy Guide for the Whole Family
pdf | 34.34 MB | Author :Robert Ullman


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Homeopathic Self-Care | Price: $22.95 Simply put, this is the most user-friendly and effective book you will find on how to treat yourself and your family with homeopathy. What will first jump out at you are the striking graphics: easily readable icons, charts for each of 70 different conditions with the most significant symptoms in bold, and crystal-clear instructions on how and when to take each medicine and what to expect in your healing. Also unique to this book are specific self-care suggestions that we recommend to our patients, in addition to homeopathy, for every condition in the book as well as an optional self-care medicine kit containing the 50 medicines we most commonly prescribe for first-aid and acute conditions.

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