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The Political and Economic Thought of the Young Keynes : Liberalism, Markets and Empire
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Subject(s): Keynes, John Maynard, 1883-1946 | Economists -- Great Britain | Economics -- History -- 20th century -- Great Britain | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 20th century Summary: "A century ago, John Maynard Keynes entered the Treasury to serve his country during the First World War, but as is well known, appalled by the

Human Resource Management for the Event Industry
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Subject(s): Special events industry -- Personnel management Summary: "Human Resource Management for the Event Industry still remains the only text to introduce students to the unique application of HR principles in the context of a highly complex event environment. Linking theory, research and application it looks at the purpose and process

Interpreting Avicenna : Critical Essays
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Subject(s): Ibn Sina (Avicenna), 980-1037 | Avicenna, 980-1037 -- Religion Summary: "Avicenna is the greatest philosopher of the Islamic world. His immense impact on Christian and Jewish medieval thought, as well as on the subsequent Islamic tradition, is charted in this volume alongside studies which provide a comprehensive introduction to

Understanding Research in Education : Becoming a Discerning Consumer
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Subject(s): Education research Summary: "This text provides a solid introduction to the foundations of research methods, with the goal of enabling students and professionals in the various fields of education to not simply become casual consumers of research who passively read bits and pieces of research articles, but discerning consumers a

Carnival of Souls
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Subject(s): Imaginary wars and battles -- Fiction | Paranormal fiction | Demonology -- Fiction Summary: "A centuries-long war between daimons and witches sets the stage for three teens caught up in a deadly struggle for power and autonomy in the exotic and otherworldly Carnival of Souls, the mercantile center of the daimon dimension"--P

Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Social Capital
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Subject(s): Social capital (Sociology) -- Research Methodology | Social values -- Research Methodology | Power (Social sciences) -- Research Methodology Review: Social capital is fundamentally concerned with resources in social relations. This Handbook brings together leading scholars from around the world to address important questions on the

Rigor in your Classroom : a Toolkit for Teachers
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Subject(s): School improvement programs | Academic achievement | Teaching Summary: "Teachers are required to increase the rigor for students, but how? This book by bestselling author and rigor expert Barbara Blackburn has the answer! It is a treasure chest of more than 200 practical and highly-effective tools that can be used across grade l

Trends and Factors in Japan's long-Term Care Insurance System : Japan's 10-year Experience
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Subject(s): Old age pensions -- Japan Summary: Ageing population poses a set of complex policy and dilemmas for social security systems, intensifying the concerns about rising expenditures in health care and long-term care for elderly. In this context, ageing societies has many valuable lessons to learn by studying Japan's experience dealin

Mesopotamia
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Subject(s): Iraq -- Civilization -- To 634 | Iraq -- History -- To 634 Summary: "This beautifully illustrated guide to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is the perfect companion for travelers and armchair travelers alike. It provides a concise survey of three ancient cultures that h

Mathematical and Statistical Methods for Actuarial Sciences and Finance
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Subject(s): Insurance -- Congresses -- Mathematics | Finance -- Congresses -- Mathematical models | Conference proceedings, published Summary: The interaction between mathematicians and statisticians working in the actuarial and financial fields is producing numerous meaningful scientific results. This volume, comprising a series of four-page p

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