A Path Where No Man Thought: Nuclear Winter and the End of the Arms Race

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Fact or fiction? You decide! Classifieds blend a fictional account with fact files, biographies, statements from witnesses, and debriefingsallowing readers to make up their own minds about intriguing unsolved mysteries. Access to classified docu-ments will help unravel the mysteries behind the most intriguing events of recent times. Outspoken scientist Vladi-mir Valentinovich Alexan-drov disappeared in April 1985 during a scientific conference in Spain. Were his theories about nuclear winter so accurate that the CIA want to dispose of him? Young KGB officer Ilya Piankoff investigates the case and learns how high the stakes are.

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The subject of this book was my college professor.......2007-09-03

The subject of this book was my college professor Vladimir Alexandrov. He was a physicist that was one of few scientists that predicted so called Nuclear Winter. He disappeared without trace in March of 1985 while in Spain. The book describes his last days and speculates of what might have happened to him.

The Long Darkness: Psychological and Moral Perspectives on Nuclear Winter (Yale Fastback Series)

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The Long Darkness: Psychological and Moral Perspectives on Nuclear Winter (Yale Fastback Series)

Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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Good for high school and older- not for a 12 year old

If Winter Comes
Lynn Hall
Manufacturer: Atheneum
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Good for high school and older- not for a 12 year old.......2005-02-28

I read this book because my 12 year old son was reading it for his accelerated reader. I found the story interesting and quite thought provoking based upon the storyline of being faced with death before the weekend is out. Each character in the book discovers what is most important to them. However, I feel some of it's social content , in reference to sexual intimacy, was inappropriate for the grade level it is recommended for. Make sure you are reading what your kids are reading. Just because a book is at your child's reading level; does not mean it is socially appropriate for their age.

A Winter of Discontent: The Nuclear Freeze and American Politics

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A Winter of Discontent: The Nuclear Freeze and American Politics
David S. Meyer
Manufacturer: Praeger Paperback
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ASIN: 0275933067

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The nuclear freeze movement grew more quickly than even the most optimistic activists thought possible, as large numbers of Americans became convinced that there was something wrong with United States defense policy and that they could do something about it. This analysis provides the first comprehensive history of the nuclear freeze movement, approaching it from three distinct perspectives. Changes in the politics and policy of nuclear weapons created an opportunity for a dissident movement. Intermediating forces in American politics influenced the situation. The efforts of activists and organizations to build a protest movement and their interaction with American political institutions provide the third perspective. A Winter of Discontent addresses both the broad spectrum of movement activity and the political context surrounding it. The text explores the challenge of the nuclear freeze movement to the content of United States national security policy and the policy making process. By analyzing the freeze, a theoretical framework for understanding the origins, development and potential political influence of other protest movements in the United States can be developed. The book also strives to integrate analysis of peace movements into an understanding of the policy context in which they emerge. This volume is essential for courses in social movements, strategic policy, American politics and political sociology. Antinuclear freeze activists and students of peace studies will also find this work invaluable.

Airborne radioactivity: Selected from 1977 ANS winter meeting, San Francisco, California, November 29-December 2, 1977 (American Nuclear Society national meeting papers)

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Airborne radioactivity: Selected from 1977 ANS winter meeting, San Francisco, California, November 29-December 2, 1977 (American Nuclear Society national meeting papers)

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The Altered Strategic Environment: Toward the Year 2000

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The Altered Strategic Environment: Toward the Year 2000
Peter Deleon
Manufacturer: Lexington Books
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Atoms, molecules, and lasers: Lectures presented at the International Winter College at Trieste from 17 January to 10 April 1973

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Atoms, molecules, and lasers: Lectures presented at the International Winter College at Trieste from 17 January to 10 April 1973

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Common Problems and Ideas of Modern Physics: Proceedings of the 6th Winter School on Hadronic Physics, Folgaria, Italy, 4-9 February 1991

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Common Problems and Ideas of Modern Physics: Proceedings of the 6th Winter School on Hadronic Physics, Folgaria, Italy, 4-9 February 1991
T. Bressani , and Italy) Winter School on Hadronic Physics (6th : 1991 : Folgaria
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Communio Internationl Catholic Review: "Confession and Reconciliation" "Biotechnology and Morality: The Altered Nuclear Transfer Proposal" (Winter 2004 Vol. XXXI, No. 4)

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Communio Internationl Catholic Review: "Confession and Reconciliation" "Biotechnology and Morality: The Altered Nuclear Transfer Proposal" (Winter 2004 Vol. XXXI, No. 4)
David L (ed.) Schindler
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Pass, Set, Crush: Volleyball Illustrated
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Great Illustrations.

If you're at all serious about volleyball you need this book

don't waste your time and money

out of date

A great primer for coaches and player alike.

Pass, Set, Crush: Volleyball Illustrated
Eric Lucas
Manufacturer: Euclid Northwest Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0961508868

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Great Illustrations........2003-03-26

This is a book geared to the player. This will teach the average adult player about the game and expose them to some of the subtleties of the game.

The truely great thing about this book is the phenomenal illustrations. I believe each one is a charcoal drawing and they really illustrate what proper positioning should be. I used it to help my own game, such as it was, and it helped me with my coaching.

If you're at all serious about volleyball you need this book.......2003-02-18

Excellent drawings, crystal clear explanations. If you want a definitive reference for a variety of offensive and defensive schemes, and drawings that break down all the basic skills in detail, this is the book to buy.

don't waste your time and money.......2003-01-08

I agree with the last reviewer, this book is way out of date and not worth spending the time reading. And I didn't really like the writing style, either, it felt stilted and it was hard to read--didn't flow, if you know what I mean. If you want to really develop your skills, go for something by someone with real credentials who actually knows what they're talking about.

out of date.......2000-11-28

this book is mostly out of date. There are a lot of good drills, but I would not recommend this book to anyone starting out in coaching. There are a lot of better books (and web pages) out there on each aspect of the sport.

A great primer for coaches and player alike........2000-11-10

When I first began thinking about coaching high school ball, Jeff Lucas's book was one of many I devoured. Although I'd played the game for years, I wanted to gain a wider perspective, and Jeff's book was very helpful.

The illustrations are excellent, and every skill involved in the game of volleyball is examined and explained in detail. I recommend this book for anyone looking to improve their skills, either as a player or a coach.

PASS SET CRUSH VOLLEYBALL ILLUSTRATED
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PASS SET CRUSH VOLLEYBALL ILLUSTRATED

Manufacturer: Euclid Northwest Publication
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H49CHG

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Teach Yourself Copywriting is a cleverly written book geared not just toward the copywriter but also toward promotions directors. In addition to providing sound and entertaining guidance on writing copy for radio, TV, print, slogans, direct mail, the Internet, public relations, recruitment, and even charity solicitations, author J. Jonathan Gabay also helps the reader determine which media to use for an advertising campaign. Gabay supplements his lessons with an appealing series of copywriting exercises, one of which involves the nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty" and another of which requires writing headlines that capture the spirit of the Mona Lisa, a traffic light, and the gum on the back of a stamp. Throughout his book, Gabay reminds the reader not to think of copywriting as a creative endeavor. "You should consider copywriting," he says, "as primarily a selling skill." As far as the writing aspect of copywriting is concerned, "in grammatical terms," he warns, "[copywriting] is often an English professor's nightmare." (The book's spellings, currencies, examples, and humor are all British.) --Jane Steinberg

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Copywriters need the ability to get their message across in a host of different mediums. Fully revised for today's practical copywriting requirements, Teach Yourself Copywriting reveals some of advertising's greatest creative secrets. From planning to implementation, it guides readers step-by-step through copywriting skills for a range of disciplines, including the most up-to-date information on the Internet, radio and TV, business-to-business, public relations, recruitment, and charities. Featured are practical exercises, summaries, and quick tips that allow readers to practice their skills, along with a list of useful addresses.

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Learn Copywriting Secrets -> the easy & fast way.......2007-08-17

You may have heard that learning copywriting secrets take time.
It takes practice also to sharpen your skills.
Whoelse want to accelerate your copywriting skills at warp speed?
- I Do.
I should say, that Jonathan Gabay book, not only shortcut your learning
curve, but also enhance your tactics and strategy when your write your copy.
Go for it. Thanks Jonathan.

The Facts.......2005-09-03

If it is the facts that you are after than this is the book.

Copywriting For Insomiacs Would Have Been A Better Title.......2005-07-31

This is one of the most boring books I have ever read. A real waste. I do not beleive that Mr. Gabay has handeled the subject sucesfully. Frankly anything I have learnt on copwriting was through reading the "Copywriters Handbook" by Robert Bly. While Mr. Bly can identify was able to identify successful copwriting campaign by various organisations Mr Gabay could only resort to a fictious company called scotsdalenorth...i guess because he was not able to identify and discuss sucessful copywriting ad campaigns.

If you are an insomniac..I would recommend this book. It will definitely put you to bed.

I am suspicious of all the five star rating that this book got. It was on this basis I made the purchase...regretfully.

I want my money back..you book is pure garbage! Look if I wanted a lesson in English I would have bought an english book...the title of you book is misleading...I seriously question whether you do know anything about copywriting...sayonara.

PS- I only chose a 1 star because there was no zero star.

Entertaining and informative..........2005-01-11

Personally, I prefer Bly's approach to learning the discipline, but I would also recommend this book. It's very entertaining, very informative, and it teaches sound copywriting principles.

Extremely Refreshing and Full of Great Information.......2003-11-24

This is by far the best book I have ever read on copywriting! It is extensively detailed with so much meat that you are constantly referring back to it. It's not a book on starting a copywriting business, it's a book about learning to improve your skills as a writer so that you can write great sales letter, marketing materials, and advertisements. It's a must read for any home business!

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Teach Yourself Copywriting
Jonathan Gabay, J. Jonathan Gabay J
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback
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Everything is going great for Suze. Her new life in California is a whirlwind of parties and excellent hair days. Tad Beaumont, the hottest boy in town, has even asked Suze out on her very first date. Suze is so excited that she's willing to ignore her misgivings about Tad... particularly the fact that he's not Jesse, whose ghostly status—not to mention apparent disinterest in her—make him unattainable.

What Suze can't ignore, however, is the ghost of a murdered woman whose death seems directly connected to dark secrets hidden in none other than Tad Beaumont's past.

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"There's no such thing as ghosts". At least, that's what the scientific community believes. High school sophomore Susannah Simon wishes she could agree. She's only lived in sunny California for two weeks, and already her life's a whirlwind of pool parties, excellent hair days, and new friends. Oh, yeah ... and her stepbrothers. But otherwise, things are going fab. Until the ghost of a dead woman shows up at her bedside, screaming and begging Suze to find "Red" and tell him that he isn't responsible for her death. Tracking down a murderer isn't exactly easy, especially when the clues that Suze pieces together lead straight to the father of Tad Beaumont, the cutest and richest boy in school ... and the first boy who's ever asked Suze out. Oops.

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A Good Sequel.......2007-08-07

Book #2 in the Mediator series by Meg Cabot opens about a week after the first book ended. Suze, mediator at large, is suddenly visited in the middle of the night by a screaming ghost begging her to tell "Red" that she knows he didn't kill her. With a cryptic message like that, Suze checks around to find out who might be called Red, leading her to a prominent businessman and his hunky son, Tad. Delivering her message is easier said than done, and Suze becomes uneasy when she's rushed out of the strange home of Red Beaumont (even though she's definitely attracted to Tad). Imagine her surprise when the ghost reappears, accusing her of not delivering the message at all, and she runs into a second ghost who tells her Beaumont is responsible for HER death. What's going on? Does Suze have the right person? Is Red Beaumont a cold-blooded murderer? Is he a vampire? What about Jesse, the hot ghost living in her bedroom? Will Tad ask her out?

This is a very good sequel to the first book in this series. Suze is finding an ally in Father Dominic, a fellow mediator, and her circle of friends is growing in her new home. We also meet her father, a ghost who has traveled across the country to give his daughter advice. This story, while of course focusing on the mediator aspect, also brings Suze into a more complex mystery and shows us her survival skills outside of her ghostly talents. There's a pretty good twist towards the end, and the tension between Suze and Jesse is intensifying. This is a fun series, not meant to be taken too seriously, and I look forward to reading more. Surprisingly well done, if you enjoy paranormal romance and suspense, you'll definitely like this one.

Not very good, in my opinion.......2007-08-04

I really enjoyed the first book in the series, ( Shadowland (The Mediator, Book 1) ) it seemed unique enough. But this one... well first I'd like to point out that in this book Meg Cabot repeats a lot of things she said in the first book. I mean yes I suppose it's nice to make the books so you really dont have to start at the beginning of the series to understand what is going on, but there is a fine line between that, and repeating an ENTIRE PARAGRAPH WORD FOR WORD from the first book ( which Cabot DID do ). During most of this book it seemed to me that Meg Cabot just did not know what to write. It all seems like she just improvised, and, most of it is repeated stuff from Shadowland ( if not word for word, than the basic idea of it ). Thankfully, in the later books this doesnt happen so often, so if you can bare through this one, than the series is over all pretty interesting.
Also, it gets very annoying how obsessed Suze is with getting a boyfriend; like its the only thing that matters, ever. And how being a Mediator " Is so horrible Oh i just wish I was normal " ( This continues on throughout the series ).

Courtesy of Teens Read Too.......2007-07-22

After moving from her New York home to Carmel, California, Suze's life is finally looking up!

Her days are filled by parties and good hair days - what every teenage girl can relate to wanting. The only thing that Suze wants to change about herself is the fact that she can see ghosts who want to pass messages along to friends or family. She is a mediator.

Even though everything seems to be going her way, Suze has a ghost that seems to be connected to Tad Beaumont, the hottest guy in town, who also happens to have asked her out. Suze just can't understand what Tad and this ghost have to do with each other.

And then she meets Tad's father.

NINTH KEY is the second book in THE MEDIATOR series, following Shadowland (The Mediator, Book 1), and is a fun addition to your bookshelf. There is a good mix of ghosts, romance, and creepy characters! Another fun Meg Cabot book!

Reviewed by: Taylor Rector

What? Where? When?.......2006-07-13

This is another great book by Cabot! I can't really say much except that it had a bunch of twists and turns. First all evidence says this guy was a killer, but WAIT no its this guy, WAIT it could be either...the whole book was like that. Exciting, different, and exactly what book lovers want. I LOVED it! I definately reccomend it!

a good book.......2006-06-28

This book is good a little scattered in places , and the plot is kinda all over the place but it still is a really good book.

The Mediator Series: 1. Shadowland 2. Ninth Key 3. Reunion 4. Darkest Hour (1-4)

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The Mediator Series: 1. Shadowland 2. Ninth Key 3. Reunion 4. Darkest Hour (1-4)
Jenny Carroll
Manufacturer: Pocket Pulse
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000W5LZLG

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First 4 books in The Mediator Series: 1. Shadowland 2. Ninth Key 3. Reunion 4. Darkest Hour

Ninth Key: The Mediator, Book 2 (Unabridged)

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Ninth Key: The Mediator, Book 2 (Unabridged)
Meg Cabot
Manufacturer: audible.com
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Binding: Audio Download

5 Titles By Meg Cabot Mediator Series (1-5) : 1. Shadowland 2. Ninth Key 3. Reunion 4. Darkest Hour 5. Haunted

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5 Titles By Meg Cabot Mediator Series (1-5) : 1. Shadowland 2. Ninth Key 3. Reunion 4. Darkest Hour 5. Haunted
Meg Cabot
Manufacturer: various
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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five mmpb books. 5 Titles By Meg Cabot Mediator Series (1-5) : 1. Shadowland 2. Ninth Key 3. Reunion 4. Darkest Hour 5. Haunted

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