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Gigi Gryce was a saxophonist and composer who worked with some of the best-known names in jazz during the 1950s, including Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, and Max Roach. His many compositions remain a part of the jazz repertoire today. His remarkable rise from poverty led to conservatory studies and tours of Europe and Africa before he established himself as a fixture on the New York scene. His efforts as a music publisher were bold and groundbreaking, and his quiet, unassuming personality set him apart from most of his peers. In only a decade as a professional musician, he earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and served as a mentor to numerous aspiring young players. Gryce's sudden disappearance at the start of the 1960s left the jazz world wondering as to his fate. Few were aware of his change of identity and professional rebirth. Misinformation about Gryce abounds
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Between the covers of the Midgard Bestiary: Pathfinder RPG Edition lurk more than 100 of the greatest monsters from Kobold Quarterly magazine and Open Design's award-winning adventures and sourcebooks-along with new threats you've never seen before.More than 50 new monsters and new art compared with the AGE edition of our Bestiary. That's 50% new material overall.Get ready for more than 100 pages of deadly foes from the alleys of Zobeck, the empire of the ghouls, the courts of the shadow and river fey, the Margreve forest and the Ironcrag mountains, including: - Steam golems and ice maidens Kobold slyblades and witchlight constructs Ghost knights and blood hags Ink devils and lich hounds Iron ghouls and goblin sharks Roachling warriors and derro fetal savants Cave dragons and dire weaselsGame Masters can use these
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Being the chosen one isn't always a good thing.Oscar Tundale is useless, or at least that's what he's always thought. He and his friends are about to discover that not only are monsters real, but some of them are very interested in Oscar. Now, they must find out what the monsters want, before something terrible happens to London; or worse yet, the world.Lesser Known Monsters is an own voices queer dark fantasy featuring diverse characters on a found family adventure. Perfect for fans of action and paranormal romance seeking LGBTQ+
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We've all been there before, staring at a computer screen with no idea what to do -- don't worry Using Excel 2019 is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Using Excel 2019 is packed with easy to follow instructions, photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos.Updated to cover Microsoft Excel 2019, this guide will show you how to:Start Excel and find your way around the ribbon menuBuild spreadsheets, enter data, import data and format textAdd borders, text orientation, colours and highlightsUse conditional formattingBuild formulas to manipulate dataUse built in functions to add up, average and count dataUse Lookup and IF functionsCreate charts from spreadsheet data and customise the layout Work with workbooks,
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In a turn-of-the-century, once elegant building at 16 Ujazdowskie Avenue in the center of Warsaw, 10 Jewish families began reconstructing their lives after the Holocaust. While most surviving Polish Jews were making their homes in new countries, these families rebuilt on the rubble of the Polish capital and created new communities as they sought to distance themselves from the memory of a painful past. Based on interviews with family members, intensive research in archives, and the families' personal papers and correspondence, Karen Auerbach presents an engrossing story of loss and rebirth, political faith and disillusionment, and the persistence of
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Lord Jesus,Speak to this heart of mine through your Holy Spirit of these written words for the assurance of your will and direction. Thank you, Father, for being available and accessible day and night. Surely you are my Keeper and I praise You. A must Read for All Believers in Jesus Christ who need to hear His heart speak. Over 1400 Messages shared from I AM no one else but our Lord and Savior.February 6th, Message 1My sons and daughters, if you look through My eyes, you will see a world in need of a savior.June 13th, Message 4How much truth is planted in man's heart when I speak?November 25th, Message 3Let my instruction book be removed from your life and miss God's best.Joe Bartkow is a retired sales marketing representative for over 40 years throughout Northeast U.S in the GIFT and SOUVENIR industry. Joe
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A treasure of practical, playful and engaging activities for kids on the spectrum The Autism Activities Handbook offers strategies and ideas to enrich the lives of children through meaningful activity. More than 30 games and activities help the child on the spectrum:follow directions, stay focused, and strengthen motor skills;interact with peers and develop social skills needed for playdates;build vocabulary, expand communication, and answer questions.Features illustrations by an artist on the autism spectrum. "Another in the long line of books I wish I had at my disposal when my daughter was growing up " -Hackie Reitman, MD, neurodiversity advocate, author of Aspertools and father of a young woman on the spectrum. "Ms Pascuas has her finger on the pulse of the autism community, and she has used that knowledge to create a book that should
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2014 Reprint of 1956 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Published in English and German with each text presented on opposing pages. "Remarks on the Foundations of Mathematics" are Wittgenstein's notes on the philosophy of mathematics. It has been translated from German to English by G.E.M. Anscombe, edited by G.H. von Wright and Rush Rhees, and published first in 1956. The text has been produced from passages in various sources by selection and editing. The notes have been written during the years 1937-1944 and a few passages are incorporated in the "Philosophical Investigations" which were composed later. Wittgenstein's philosophy of mathematics is exposed chiefly by simple examples on which further skeptical comments are made. The text offers an extended analysis of the concept of mathematical proof and an exploration of
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Lighting for Televised Live Events unlocks the science, art, philosophies, and language of creating lighting for live entertainment and presentations that work for the television camera as well as for the live audience.The book explores how to retain the essence and excitement of a live production while assuring that the show looks its best on-camera for the millions of viewers that can only see it on their TV, computer, tablet, or mobile phone screen. Readers will learn how to adapt an existing stage show for the camera, as well as how to design live entertainment or events specifically for TV. Filled with real-life examples and illustrations, the book covers a wide range of topics, including: - how exposure and color work for the camera; how angle, visual balance, and composition can make people and backgrounds look
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The best trades usually reward you by showing that the trade will be a winner from the start. The worst trades usually go against you immediately, and this is especially true for traders on shorter time frames. The only reason to trade is in the pursuit of profits. If you're not making money in a system over a long period of time, what's the point?Are you ready to learn some of the best risk management strategies in trading? Join thousands of other traders and learn from Steve Burns from New Trader U, with more than 25 years of trading success.In this book you'll learn the importance of risk management and how you can't survive without
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Defending herself with despairing stubbornness against personal catastrophe, she is able to save her life and escape. "Enormously touching and wholly believable."--Washington Post Book
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A wonderful & whimsical autumn tale "Marla Little's pumpkin is rolling away Can she catch it before it's gone forever? Readers both young and young at heart will delight in this lovely, whimsical tale." -BookBubOn a windy autumn day, Marla Little comes running down the hill, yelling, "Help My giant pumpkin is rolling away Onward it goes, rolling and turning, with no sign of stopping Diddle-dee-doo Oh, what shall I do?"A little girl chases her giant pumpkin all over town with some help along the way. Featuring a cast of delightful characters and beautifully illustrated with memorable scenes, you'll love reciting "Diddle-dee-doo Oh, what shall I do?" together with your little pumpkin.It's perfect for teaching sequencing to preschool and kindergarten children, and it's a fun way to
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Until now Apache history has been fragmented, offered in books dealing with specific bands or groups-the Mescaleros, Mimbre os, Chiricahuas, and the more distant Kiowa Apaches, Lipans, and Jicarillas. In this book, Donald E. Worcester synthesizes the total historical experience of the Apaches, from the post-Conquest Spanish era to the late twentieth century. In clear, fluent prose he focuses primarily on the nineteenth century, the era of the Apaches' sometimes splintered but always determined resistance to the white intruders. They were never a numerous tribe, but, in their daring and skill as commando-like raiders, they well deserved the name "Eagles of the Southwest."The book highlights the many defensive stands and the brilliant assaults the Apaches made on their enemies. The only effective strategy against them was to divide and conquer, and the Spaniards (and after them
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A life-changing guide to achieving your goals, by the 2013 NCAA champion college basketball coach and #1 New York Times bestselling author.Rick Pitino is famous as one of the most dynamic and successful basketball coaches of our time, leading the University of Louisville Cardinals to the NCAA basketball championship in 2013, and is renowned for writing the #1 New York Times bestselling success and leadership book, Success is a Choice.In his new book, The One-Day Contract, Pitino details his key to success, on the court and in life: to focus on making the most of each day, by creating a contract with yourself. Coach Pitino was able to turn Louisville into NCAA champions by applying this idea to everything he and the team did-every practice, every recruiting visit, every game preparation, every scouting report, every instruction that he gave
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tegus petsTegus. Tegus as Pets. Tegus care, behavior, diet, interacting, costs and health.Tegus are interesting and hardy lizards that make great pets for those seeking a lizard that usually tolerates a moderate amount of handling. Most tegus become quite tame over time, and they display a number of unique behaviors that are fascinating to observe in person. Additionally, tegus have one of the broadest diets of any commonly kept lizard, which not only makes them easy to feed, but entertaining too.But while tegus are relatively easy to maintain in captivity, keepers must still learn all they can about the biology, behavior and natural history of these lizards to have a good chance at successful maintenance.Inside, you will find information about these animals, as well as the basic techniques keepers use to keep their tegus healthy and happy.
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Carousing with Gazelles presents accurate and unbowdlerized translations of some of Abu Nuwas's most celebrated poems-which have mostly remained untranslated into English due to the pressures of pious Puritanism and homophobia. In fact, Abu Nuwas remains largely untranslated into ANY European language, for the same reason: he is, by European standards, shocking. More than that, there are many who consider him the greatest poet who ever wrote in
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294 pages, 130 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. In 1963, Temple Press UK published a revised and expanded 4th UK edition of 'Tuning for Speed' and, in 1965, they published a reprint of that 1963 edition. Both the 1963 and the 1965 publications are identical in content and contain 294 pages, a significant increase from the previous 208 page 1960 printing. With a total of 294 pages, the revised and expanded 4th UK edition is the most comprehensive of all of the 'Tuning for Speed' editions ever published. Earlier editions only stretched to 208 pages and later editions shrunk to 260 pages (or less) as what was thought to be 'dated information' was deleted from the contents. This 'dated information' is considered valuable today by those enthusiasts interested in vintage motorcycle tuning and modification. Consequently, this makes the revised 4th UK publication the most
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Bits, bytes, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and DVD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease.Computer hardware with all its technical jargon can be baffling, even for the moderately experienced user. This book cuts through the jargon to show that computer hardware isn't so complicated after all and can be easily understood by anyone.This book is great for beginners or a basic computing class.Step-by-step, visual approach to help you quickly decode the jargonPlenty of full color, illustrated screenshots and photographs to help youPresented in an easy and simple to read format.This book looks atUnderstanding computer specifications often displayed in computer stores and onlineGeneral hardware concepts and what's inside the case
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Flown by the American Volunteer Group in China known as the "Flying Tigers," the P-40 Warhawk earned a reputation for its toughness in combat. Facing odds of 6 to 1 in most combat situations, AVG pilots relied on their skill, daring and their aircraft's superior diving speed to achieve victory. By war's end the Tigers had destroyed more than 1200 Japanese planes, with another 700 listed as probables. Their own losses came to 573 aircraft. Originally printed by the U.S. Army Air Force for pilots transitioning to the P-40, this flight manual contains detailed information about one of history's great planes. Originally classified as "restricted," the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. Some color images appear in black and white, and some pages have been slightly reformatted. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the
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Learn how to hack systems like black hat hackers and secure them like security expertsKey FeaturesUnderstand how computer systems work and their vulnerabilitiesExploit weaknesses and hack into machines to test their securityLearn how to secure systems from hackersBook DescriptionThis book starts with the basics of ethical hacking, how to practice hacking safely and legally, and how to install and interact with Kali Linux and the Linux terminal. You will explore network hacking, where you will see how to test the security of wired and wireless networks. You'll also learn how to crack the password for any Wi-Fi network (whether it uses WEP, WPA, or WPA2) and spy on the connected devices.Moving on, you will discover how to gain access to remote computer systems
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e-Research y espa ol LE/L2: Investigar en la era digital es el primer volumen que aborda de manera conjunta las aportaciones al espa ol LE/L2 de la ling stica de corpus, la biblioteconom a y la edici n digital. Es excelente para mejorar las t cnicas de investigaci n a la vez que se toma conciencia sobre el uso de las tecnolog as en los estudios sobre el espa ol LE/L2.Caracter sticas principales:visi n interdisciplinar e internacional a partir del trabajo de expertos que ejercen su actividad docente, investigadora y profesional en diferentes mbitos y en distintos pa ses;planteamiento te rico-pr ctico mediante la exposici n de una reflexi n te rica y la descripci n de casos pr cticos;s lido marco te rico que se presenta en los dos primeros cap tulos;estructura homog
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Pole Dancing Series: Book 3You might already know the basics, and some of the intermediate moves, but now, it's time for the next step.Learning advanced pole tricks can be quite hard. This book will go over some of the best and most advanced pole moves out there, including the following:Advanced inverts to build on what you already knowAdvanced floorwork to spice up your routinesAdvanced doubles grips to try with a partnerAdvanced poses to really look stunningTips to help you move from the intermediate to the advanced levelWith these pole dancing moves added to your repertoire, you'll be able to perform some fluid and impressive
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Bridge is BeautifulDo you like squeeze play? Do you like complicated endings? Do you like bridge? Then look no further: this is the book for you.From the mind of a junior bridge player comes a new book designed to challenge the norm: a book that starts where Clyde Love's classic leaves off, a book intended to push squeeze play to its absolute limits. Well-known squeezes are thoroughly examined and dissected, and a variety of all-new squeezes are brought into the light of day.What awaits the reader is an exciting and humorous journey, one that will challenge the imagination and give new energy to the way you play bridge. And if the first book isn't enough to quench your thirst for squeeze play, there's always Volume
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How did the ancients understand immortality? This collection of original research ranges widely from early Greek philosophy through the Platonist tradition to Augustine, and will benefit all those interested in immortality and divinity in ancient philosophy and
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'Technology needs technicians, and the ability to harness technical diagnosis calls for a Master Technician'. The rapid growth in technology used in the production of cars has highlighted the need for a different approach to vehicle diagnosis and repair. The integration of complex electronic control with mechanical systems shows the brilliance in the engineering capabilities of designers and manufacturers. While this technology has improved the comfort, safety, convenience and reliability of vehicles, it has also created an issue with established methods of maintenance and repair. As many of the control systems operate beyond our natural capabilities, diagnostic tooling is required to undertake most of the fault finding duties traditionally conducted by vehicle technicians. Also, the sophisticated nature of advanced system faults will often lead to diagnostic requirements for which there is no prescribed method. One of the fundamental roles of a Master Technician will be the diagnosis and repair of these complex and advanced system faults, for which diagnostic approaches need to be developed that can provide logical strategies to reduce overall diagnostic time. An effective diagnostic routine should always begin with a logical assessment of symptoms and then uses reasoning to reduce the possible number of options, before following a systematic approach to finding and fixing the root cause. The chapters will introduce you to health and safety, electrical principles and the psychology of diagnosis, followed by technical chapters on the operation of advanced vehicle systems including: Advanced Internal Combustion Engine Technology Advanced Vehicle Driveline and Chassis Technology Advanced Vehicle Body Electrics Alternative Fuel Vehicles It will also include chapters on the non-technical skills required from a Master Technician including: Providing Technical Support and Advice to Colleagues in Motor Vehicle Environments Liaising with Vehicle Product Manufacturers and Suppliers on Technical Matters Diagnostic Consultations with Customers in Motor Vehicle Environments Fundamental Management Principles in the Automotive Industry This book offers: Ideal support for learners and tutors undertaking automotive qualifications. Information to help cover the knowledge requirements for Level 4 Master Technicians. A large number of illustrations to support knowledge and understanding.
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The late Van Slayden trained on the PT-3 kite-like biplane in 1937, but he learned fighter pilot operations flying "by the seat of his pants," walking away from five crashes. Shortly after the invasion of Normandy, he landed on Utah Beach to help establish a US Army Air Forces' (AAF's) presence in Europe. He flew the P-47 Thunderbolt, a fighter-bomber, in combat over Northern France and commanded the 36th Fighter Group-the "Fightin' 36th- at Batogne, St. Vith, the Bridgehead at Remagen, Operations Grenade, Clarion, Varsity and other missions. His 22nd Fighter Squadron was the first in the AAF to land voluntarily on German soil.He was deep into Germany when the Nazis surrendered on May 8, 1945, which was remarkably anticlimactic. Van Slayden, a country boy from rural Tennessee, like so many of his contemporaries, stepped up to the challenge as part of the Greatest
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Adding to the critical dialogue on animals in literary criticism, Victorian studies and animal studies, this accessible work will also appeal to scholars of science and posthumanism. Bringing an important author within range of a new and developing area of critical inquiry, Anna West offers a new approach to Hardy
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If you want to be a leader, it needs to come from the heartAt a moment when many of us have lost confidence in brands, companies, influencers and leaders, it's time to ask why--as well as what sort of leaders we should aspire to be ourselves to bring that confidence back. Step forward Sam Cawthorn, an influencer at the top of his game and the founder of Speakers Institute, an international organisation that helps leaders and influencers create powerful, trusted and distinctive voices. Sam knows exactly what it took him to get where he is today, and the secret sauce wasn't flashy charisma, expensive clothes, and a perfect smile. As he argues in People Follow People, what really wins respect--and can tie hearts and minds to you for a lifetime--comes from inside: our values, character, loyalty, and integrity.These days, no one is that impressed by how many "likes"
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Set against the Russian Revolution of 1905, a prelude to that of 1917, this novel explores the complexity of relationships and motivations that lead to acts of rebellion.Tsarist Russia, 1904: a time of war, shortages, and popular unrest. Anna enrols at university and is befriended by twins, Rosa and Boris, who draw her into the revolutionary movement. As Anna finds new purpose to her life and falls in love, the violent struggle against the Tsar escalates. On 9 January 1905, a workers' protest is massacred by Tsarist soldiers, with tragic results for the three friends. Now Anna must continue the revolutionary struggle, knowing that to do so will mean sacrificing everything she holds dear.The novel reflects the reality of the Russian and other revolutions where women played a full part. "The real terrorist women of Russia were, above all, individuals who were
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A gruesome case of grave robbing lands on Detective Constable Emma Bellamy's desk. But is there more to it than meets the eye?Being the sole police detective in London's Supernatural Squad is no easy task. I have to navigate my way through a world teeming with supernatural creatures, from vampires to werewolves and everything else in between. My inexperience might count against me but my own shocking supernatural abilities will stand me in good stead - especially when I'm confronted yet again by the gruesome spectre of death...A vampire has been mysteriously killed in the centre of the city.Werewolf graves have been plundered for their bodies.And I think I might be developing an ill-advised crush on a certain black eyed vampire Lord.Infernal Enchantment is the second book in the
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