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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This collection of readings examines the interaction of economy, culture, politics, policy and space within the United States and the United Kingdom. For the second edition, more than half of the readings are new and the introduction and section prefaces have been revised. A section on the city and "the new urbanism" has been added, and there is increased emphasis on design, tourism, sustainability and culture.

• Examines the interaction of economy, culture, politics, policy and space within the United States and the United Kingdom.
  
• Brings together in one place unabridged selections from recent works by authors who have dramatically transformed the field of urban theory.
  
• More than half of the readings are new and the introduction and section prefaces have been revised.
  
• A section on the city and "the new urbanism" has been added, and there is increased emphasis on design, tourism, sustainability and culture.

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Everything was exactly like described.
The book came in the same exact condition described by the seller I would recommend them to anyone who is considering purchasing from them.

Book for urban Studies
The reading was comprehendable, easy to process,
easy to write an essay on, citing this book. I
read it for a class and would recommend it to
anyone who is trying to get a more thorough
understanding of urban theories. ... Read more

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5-D Leadership celebrates the knowledge that there is more than one way to be an effective leader, delivering a dynamic process to help current and aspiring leaders alike discover and strengthen their innate abilities and master the realities of today's complex business challenges. They set out the concrete actions required for each approach adn describe in detail how leaders can leverage the strengths they already possess to lead effectively, whatever the situation. ... Read more

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A GREAT GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
This book stands out among the many on the subject of leadership by providing a clear framework of 5 dimensions (tools), each with strategic objectives and appropriate contexts for their application. The dimensions are further made applicable by specific core building blocks (actions to take), made more meaningful by distinguishing between the intention behind the action and the manner in which it is carried out.Numerous tools are provided to help the reader develop leadership competencies, flexibly using the 5 dimension framework. Central to the authors' approach is the use of dimensions to suit specific situations; chapter 8 provides an overview of seven common business contexts and their appropriate leadership dimensions. The book also helps you identify the size of the gaps between leadership dimensions you have and those your current context requires; the next chapter offers a four-step process for overcoming large gaps. The authors also explore ways to apply your strengths in unique ways that fit the demands of your business/organizational context. This is a highly valuable book that is well written and organized. It may be extremely useful not only for those who want to strengthen their leadership skills, but for those who train and coach others in the art of effective leadership. Very highly recommended.

Practical and Uuseful Leadership Model
5D Leadership demonstrates the value of each of the 5 leadership styles and the importance of flexing styles based on the situation or context. This book reinforced my beliefs about leadership and put those beliefs in a model that makes sense and is useful.

A valuable tool for practicing and prospective managers to hone their skills
Internationally recognized consultant Scott Campbell and leadership development specialist Ellen Samiec, cofounders and directors of the Toronto-based leadership development and coaching consortium 5-D Leadership, present 5-D Leadership: Key Dimensions For Leading In The Real World, a self-instructional resource for improving one's capabilities in the five dimensions of leadership: Commanding/Taking Charge, Visioning/Pointing the Way, Enrolling/Getting Buy-In, Relating/Creating Harmony, and Coaching/Devel-oping People. Chapters cover the importance of knowing oneself and one's abilities inside and out, identifying contextual dynamics, leveraging one's strengths, and more. Written in no-nonsense language with an abundance of examples taken from everyday events, 5-D Leadership is a valuable tool for practicing and prospective managers to hone their skills.

Inspirational and practical
Having spent many years in amanagementtype roll, and
only recently finding myself needing moreleadership
skills,I found 5-D Leadership not only easy to follow
and informative, but incredibly inspiring at the same time.
I have finished the book feeling able to tackle situations
that I was potentially dreading in my line of work.

Scott Campbell and Ellen Samiec have written a book that is
to the pointyet wittily written. It includes a wide
range of practical techniques that are all given with real
life examples making 5-D Leadership a must read for leaders
at every level of the game. ... Read more

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Detailed, simple-to-use guide offers common sense coverage of the basics of construction, materials, tools; selecting the right type of feeder, how to attract the species you want, how to hang and support your feeder and much more. Text and illustrations for 12 classic and contemporary designs.
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could be improved
Illustrations for building needed to be clearer with more detail and the text was too confusing.

More Than Just Feeder Plans
Scott D. Campbell has put a plethora of information in this concise book detailing feeding birds.He has included not only plans for the construction of feeders, but information on how to attract various species of birds by offering their favorite meals in an attractive format.

There are clear drawings, dimensions and materials lists for all the projects.Basic information regarding construction techniques with a variety of materials are detailed.He even includes some "squirrel proof" designs.

There are charts detailing what type of common and not-so-common feeds many different species eat and how many species are attracted by each feed.He has also depicted breed specific feeders.How to locate, mount and stock your completed projects is also detailed.

Beginner or not, if you are looking for a manual to make simple feeders and attract birds with them, this is the only book you'll need.Mr. Campbell has once again set the standard for bird lover's projects. ... Read more

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Since World War II, America's economic landscape has undergone a profound transformation. The effects of this change can be seen in the decline of the traditional industrial heartland and the emergence of new high tech industrial complexes in California, Texas, Boston, and Florida. The Rise of the Gunbelt demonstrates that this economic restructuring is a direct result of the rise of the military industrial complex (MIC) and a wholly new industry based on defense spending and Pentagon contacts. Chronicling the dramatic growth of this vast complex, the authors analyze the roles played by the shift from land and sea warfare to aerial combat in World War II, the Cold War, the birth of aerospace and the consequent radical transformation of the airplane industry, and labor and major defense corporations such as Boeing, Lockheed, and McDonnell Douglas. Exploring the reasons for the shifts in defense spending--including the role of lobbyists and the Department of Defense in awarding contracts--and the effects on regional and national economic development, this comprehensive study reveals the complexities of the MIC. ... Read more

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Darkstalkers, Capcom's horror/anime fight-fest video game property, is a fan-favorite among gamers worldwide. Now illustrators, animators, comic artists, manga creators, pros and fans alike have come together to produce nearly 300 pages of all-new artwork celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Darkstalkers franchise. This video game art gallery is packed with beastly creatures, sexy temptresses, and a hefty helping of inspiration, energy, andexcitement! ... Read more

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Nice but not too nice
I bought this book thinking that there would be more artists that I knew in this book.I only knew a few and so many were the anime artists, I didn't care for it.I would have preferred more main stream artists helping out with the chores.

Great book, great images, good presentation.
It is a good book, there is a lot of precious images, i recomended it, thanks to Amazon for all, good service ;)

One of the best artbook of all time!
You are not gonna believe how great this package is with this kind of price! Every piece of artwork is from different artist,300 piece of great work for [...] bucks! A must have for every darkstalker/artbook collector!

Very Much Worth the Money
As a tremendous fan of the series, I highly recommend this book. Not just for fans, but even people who aren't familiar with the series or who just love horror and fantasy. I showed it to my family and they were absolutely blown away with the quality of the art in this book. I even inspired one of my cousins to seek out prints of all of the art pieces! She's become quite a fan of the series =]. Although I didn't purchase the soft cover (I have the hardback), and though it was about $60 more than this version, I can completely say that it was worth every single penny to own such a delightful book that is an ode to one of my favorite series and titles in all of media.

Great collectors piece
Great compilation of Artists work regarding the Darkstalkers line of characters. It has a extended variety of styles n works that give a fresh new face to characters that have been around for some time now. The book quality is beautiful, and each page is brilliantly finished to give more appeal to the art within. Many props to the Udon Crew for putting together a star studded cast to accomplish fine works on characters we know and love. Peace ... Read more

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One of the most significant and obvious examples of how mobile communication influences our understanding of time and space is how we coordinate with one another. Mobile communication enables us to call specific individuals, not general places. Regardless of location, we are able to make contact with almost anyone, almost anywhere. This advancement has changed, and continues to change, human interaction. Now, instead of agreeing on a particular time well beforehand, we can iteratively work out the most convenient time and place to meet at the last possible moment on the way to the meeting or once we arrive at the destination.

In their early days, mobile devices were primarily used for various types of emergency situations and for work. In some cases, the device was an essential element in various business operations or used so that overseas workers could communicate with their families. The distance between a remote posting and the people back home was suddenly and dramatically reduced. People began to share these devices not necessarily out of economic issues, but also questions of family and interpersonal dynamics.

This cutting-edge book deals with modern ways of thinking about communication and human interaction; it will illuminate the ways in which mobile communication alters our experience with space and time.

Rich Ling is a sociologist at Telenor’s research institute near Oslo, Norway and has been Pohs Visiting Professor of Communication at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He is the author of New Tech, New Ties: How Mobile Communication is Reshaping Social Cohesion and The Mobile Connection: The Cell Phone’s Impact on Society.

Scott W. Campbell is assistant professor and Pohs Fellow of Telecommunications in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Michigan. His research has been published in the journals Communication Education, Communication Monographs, International Journal of Communication, Journal of Applied Communication Research, New Media & Society, and others.

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Nothing is ever simple for Barbara Ann, better known as Bob. No matter how hard she tries to do what's right, things always seem to turn out wrong. And there's no one she can turn to for help -- her father is away fighting in the war, her mother is too busy, and her grandmother doesn't understand her.

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A Great Book For Horse Lovers!
Taking Care Of Yoki is an excellent book for young kids.It shows both that girls can take charge and do something right and that you should stick with your heart to make good decisions.By the first few pages in the bookyou fall in love with Yoki the milk delivery wagon horse and after that youfeel like you are right there in St. Louis with Barbara Ann the girl whorescues Yoki from the glue factory. ... Read more

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Small stories that don't add up to much
Since his Dirty Pair stories in the 80s, Adam Warren has remained one of the freshest and most original voices in American comics.Some of his work on Gen 13 was the best the series ever had, it really explored the flaws and psyches of the team.But this book really is not his best work.

It's a collection of small stories, most with some good character moments but generally nothing special.The first story Meanwhile is a group of 2-4 page updates on the team and their supporting cast, it drops hints for upcoming stories.Then Fairchild encounters a paradox that can only be called Schrodinger's Wankerboy.A two part story showcases Grunge and Roxie's dysfunctional relationship but changes nothing.Rainmaker get's an issue to herself but again, it's nice but not deep.Finally Fairchild takes on the most terrible threat yet, an irritating but omnipresent pop song!

The art is by a host of pencilers (no Adam Warren though) all of whom do a fine if not exceptional job.There are clever ideas, good teasers for laser stories (which were not reprinted) and some good characterizations but even for Gen 13 fans nothing too special.

Now if they would just reprint Warren's Magical Girl Roxie series... that was good.

Not Drawn By Warren
Although Amazon lists this album as created by Adam Warren, only the text is by Warren, while the pictures are drawn by a host of rather mediocre artists. Most of the time, I found myself thinking how hilarious this could have been if drawn by Warren himself, but now most gags fall to the ground with a thud.

With many different artists, the graphical style is changing too much, and none of them manage to produce anything above the mediocre. The stories are as good as you would expect them from Warren's hand, but the whole album just demonstrates how important it is to have a talented artist rendering the author's vision.

This book is a lot of wated potential.

Meanwhile
This TPB is issues 66-70, and has issues 43 & 44 added.The first part, isses 66-70 art work is done well, the story line is well written, well the last part of the book, isses 43 & 44 was well writen and entertaining, the art work had much to be desired.
The first part, Caitlin has to help Ivana to idetify a new Gen Active.Interesting play into the story from the radio, kind of cute.
The second story can be a bit confusing, it was about Roxy and Grunge, and had lots of flashbacks.
The thrid story is about, Sara and and has to do with her past and her Uncle, a nice story.
The fourth is about a pop song that grows to dominate all media outlets, and is driving Caitlin crazy.
I gave it 3 stars as the stories were good, i think they were just average. ... Read more

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Dawn Conroy, a Kansas City detective, has found herself stranded in a small town.It was such a wonderful town, so relaxed and peaceful. It was like nowhere on Earth. Little did she know how right she was. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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Signed and numbered hardcover edition, limited to 750 copies world wide. It is signed by it's 3 creators, Bruce Jones, Scott Hampton and April Campbell. ... Read more

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Another Scott Hampton classic
This is the graphic novel compilation of a 3 issue mini-series by the same name, originally published by Pacific Comics in the early 80's. The original series was the first work I saw by artist Scott Hampton, who was one of the first in comics to utilize fully painted panels to convey the story (as opposed to inked art with color fills). While the art here is slightly primative (Scott really shows his stuff in the mutch moodier "Pidgeons from Hell" a RE Howard adaptation), Silverheels hightlights Scott's growing talent. I think that darker storylines allow Scott to use more contrast, better setting the mood. Technically the painting (mostly watercolor and guache if I'm not mistaken) is top notch - in this volume the panel flow is slightly weak, but improves as the story progresses. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more