A Ken: 60 books

Book cover of The Philosophy of the Western
by Jennifer L. McMahon, B. Steve Csaki, Shai Biderman
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2010

The western is arguably the most iconic and influential genre in American cinema. The solitude of the lone rider, the loyalty of his horse, and the unspoken code of the West render the genre popular yet lead it to offer a view of America's history that is sometimes inaccurate. For many, the western...
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Global Reach

Revolutionizing the Use of Commercial Vessels and Intermodal Systems for Military Sealift, 1990–2012

by A.J. Herberger, Ken Gaulden, Rolf Marshall
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015

Global Reach presents a unique view of the fiscal constraints facing the Department of Defense and the U.S. Government. It calls for U.S. policymakers and the general public to understand the message within the book. With this understanding, the United States will ensure its future ability to acquire...
Book cover of Happiness the Mindful Way

Happiness the Mindful Way

A Practical Guide

by Ken A. Verni Psy.D.
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017

Happiness: The Mindful Way is a practical step-by-step guide to help focus the mind, improve performance, and be happy. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide is filled with infographics and questionnaires, making the road to happiness an enjoyable, personal journey. Discover how breathing...
Book cover of The Philosophy of Tim Burton
by Ken Hada, Ryan Weldon, Daniel Sullivan
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2014

Director and producer Tim Burton impresses audiences with stunning visuals, sinister fantasy worlds, and characters whose personalities are strange and yet familiar. Drawing inspiration from sources as varied as Lewis Carroll, Salvador Dalí, Washington Irving, and Dr. Seuss, Burton's creations frequently...
Book cover of The Idea of a Human Rights Museum
by Angela Failler, Clint Curle, Christopher Powell
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2015

"The Idea of a Human Rights Museum" is the first book to examine the formation of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and to situate the museum within the context of the international proliferation of such institutions. Sixteen essays consider the wider political, cultural and architectural...
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The Sports Playbook

Building Teams that Outperform, Year after Year

by Joshua A. Gordon, Gary T. Furlong, Ken Pendleton
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2018

Why do so many sports teams have losing records, year after year? Why do others win big, but only every 20 or 30 years? And why is it that so few teams enjoy sustained, continual success? This book gives the answer. Providing a blueprint or "playbook" for success in sports at every level,...
Book cover of Access 2010 For Dummies
by Ken Cook, Laurie A. Ulrich
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2010

A friendly, step-by-step guide to the Microsoft Office database application Access may be the least understood and most challenging application in the Microsoft Office suite. This guide is designed to help anyone who lacks experience in creating and managing a database learn to use Access 2010...
Book cover of What Fates Impose
by Beth Wodzinski, David Boop, Maurice Broaddus
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013

Life is uncertain, and the chance to get a peek into the future is tempting... but is it a good idea to look? Edited by Nayad Monroe, this anthology brings together stories from a diverse group of speculative fiction writers who provide insight into the possibilities. The book includes cover...
Book cover of Toleration in Comparative Perspective
by Purushottama Bilimoria, Benjamin Schonthal, Koichiro Matsuda
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017

Toleration in Comparative Perspective is a collection of essays that explores conceptions of toleration and tolerance in Asia and the West. It tests the common assumption in Western political discourse and contemporary political theory that toleration is a uniquely Western virtue. Toleration in modern...
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churchfails

100 Blunders in Church History (& What We Can Learn from Them)

by Dr. Rex Butler, Dr. Ken Cleaver, Dr. Rodrick K. Durst
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016

churchfails is a collection of 100 articles describing people who claim to be Christians doing foolish things. Each article will include a picture of the subject. From the Introduction: "Groucho Marx once said, “I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.” If Christianity...
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Ghost Island and the Mystery of Charmander

An Unofficial Adventure for Pokémon GO Fans

by Ken A. Moore
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016

When Sarah and Skip's mom inherits and house and moves the family to a remote town in Maine for a fresh start, the pair is anything but pleased. What if there's nothing to do? What if they don't make friends? What if they can't play Pokémon GO? Then they see the mysterious island across the...
Book cover of Medical Microbiology E-Book
by Patrick R. Murray, PhD, Ken S. Rosenthal
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015

Turn to** Medical Microbiology, 8th Edition **for a thorough, clinically relevant understanding of microbes and their diseases. This succinct, easy-to-use text presents the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology in a clearly written, engaging manner—effectively preparing you for your courses,...
Book cover of Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic

New Tales of the South

by Nathan Mark Phillips, Eryk Pruitt, Brian Centrone
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2013

Southern Gothic: New Tales of the South is an anthology like no other. Featuring over 15 stories and poems by new and veteran authors, the writing reflects a diverse range of Southern experience. From the post-Kartina New Orleans of Rose Yndigoyen’s “Long Gone Girls” and the deep-rooted family...
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Mixed Race 3.0

Risk and Reward in the Digital Age

by Ulli K. Ryder, Marcia Alesan Dawkins, Herman S. Gray
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2015

Have you been asked, "what nationality are you" or "what country are you from"?Have you been puzzled when forms tell you to "select only one ethnicity"?Have you been disturbed to hear that you’re the "face of a colorblind future"?If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this book is for...
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