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Provides a detailed description of perchlorate chemistry and recent advances in innovative remediation technologies for perchlorate contamination and their pros and cons

Additionally, the first book to describe the natural occurrence of perchlorate and its unique isotopic signatures for environmental forensics and its detection in the environment, particularly the real-time analysis using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy

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This book explores the link between G.K. Chesterton's style and characteristic arguments and the political, ideological and artistic changes of the early twentieth century which continue to shape our lives. The complex effects of the Modernist Revolution and conflicts within Liberalism found in Chesterton and attentive and highly intelligent observer, able to perceive and diagnose the coming crisis. ... Read more

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A study of the warships evolved in the navies of the Mediterranean in the fourth and third centuries B.C. and of their use by Greeks, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Italians, Carthaginians and Romans in the fleet and naval battles in the second and first centuries, culminating in the Battle of Aktion; there is a section on the reconstructions by John Coates, and a discussion of crews, ships and tactics illuminated by the recent experiments with the reconstructed trireme Olympias. ... Read more

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This book describes the 9th Australian Division's role in the Allied counter-offensive against Japan in northern New Guinea in 1943-44. There has been little written about this campaign. Lieutenant-General John Coates, a former Chief of the General Staff, Australian Army, has interviewed veterans and studied Australian, American, and Japanese records to describe and analyze the campaign. ... Read more

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Good history of a little known WW2 Campaign
"Bravery Above Blunder" describes the 9th Australian Division's role in the Allied counter-offensive against Japan in northern New Guinea in 1943-44. In three actions at Finschhafen, Sattelberg and Sio, the 9th Division fought with distinction. Little has been written about this campaign, and the 9th Division has not been given the recognition it deserves for its role. Lieutenant-General John Coates, a former Chief of the General Staff, Australian Army, has interviewed veterans and studied Australian, American and Japanese records to describe and analyse the campaign. The narrative moves between the highest levels of strategy and decision-making and the tactical level of the private soldier in his weapon pit or on patrol in the jungle.

The drama and momentum of actions are vividly conveyed, with a real sense of actuality and much telling human detail. The bravery of the troops is counterpoised with blunders by senior commanders. General Douglas MacArthur and his staff, remote from the theatre of war, underestimated Japanese strength in the area and failed to provide reinforcements when their error became obvious. The Japanese commander, Hatazo Adachi, had anticipated an Allied amphibious strike at Finschhafen and concentrated troops to repel it, but failed to capitalise on his advantage.

The 9th Australian Division had already covered itself in glory in the North African desert at Tobruk and El Alamein. In New Guinea, although dogged by inadequate doctrine, training and equipment, it rapidly mastered jungle warfare and fought magnificently. Yet the troops have received scant recognition for their commitment and sacrifice; MacArthur in contrast has received enormous (and mostly undeserved) praise. The book seeks to give due credit to one of Australia's most famous divisions in one of its least known but most demanding campaigns.

Anyhow, here's an article on the book I quote from the Australian Army History Unit.

"The title is ponderous and promises a familiar indictment of the stupidity of military leadership redeemed by the heroics of ordinary soldiers. In fact, General John Coates' masterly study of the campaign of the Australian 9th Division against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943-44 is more subtle and complex. General Douglas MacArthur does not fare well. Coates regards his early peremptory orders as "both ill-informed and maladroit".

But Australian soldiers - from Herring, Morshead and Wootten at the top to men such as "Diver" Derrick, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in the assault on Sattelberg - enjoy his judicious praise. And there is another side to the combat. One of the most impressive aspects of the book is its account of Japanese strategies and commanders, and the operational difficulties under which the enemy fought. Coates traces the fighting history of the 9th Division from North Africa, where it conducted the "offensive defence" of Tobruk and distinguished itself at El Alamein, to its transfer into the radically different jungle terrain of New Guinea.

Bravery Above Blunder moves with assurance from matters of grand, Pacific-wide strategy to close-range, terrifying individual contact in battle. Coates writes evocatively of the land on which men fought, of their heroics and of the bungles from which they had to extricate themselves. Among the latter, the botched amphibious landings at Scarlet Beach, near Finschhafen, are unpleasantly reminiscent of Gallipoli. The maps that intersperse Coates' narrative are lucid and illuminating.

As it recovers an almost forgotten but impressive passage of arms, for all Australians, Bravery Above Blunder is destined to become an exemplary text for the next generation of our officer cadets."

All in all, interesting, informative and well-written. ... Read more

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How can mainstream Western social work learn from and in turn help advance indigenous practice? This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western and indigenous social work across the globe - including James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi and John R. Graham - to discuss some of the most significant global trends and issues relating to indigenous and cross-cultural social work. The contributors identify ways in which indigenization is shaping professional social work practice and education, and examine how social work can better address diversity in international exchanges and cross-cultural issues within and between countries. Key theoretical, methodological and service issues and challenges in the indigenization of social work are reviewed, including the way in which adaptation can lead to more effective practices within indigenous communities and emerging economies, and how adaptation can provide greater insight into cross-cultural understanding and practice. ... 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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"Transforming Education for Every Child: A Practical Handbook" is the companion volume to "Personalizing Learning: Transforming Education for Every Child". It includes clear guidelines and information on the key components of personalizing learning, offering activities to support personal, team and whole school understanding. The book goes on to provide a range of diagnostic and developmental activities that can be used to support planning and implementation. Key areas of focus are: learning and teaching strategies; learning to learn; using learning styles; assessment for learning; mentoring; personal learning plans; student voice and participation. Personalizing learning offers schools the opportunity to develop their own response to the challenges of achieving high excellence and high equity. Whether you are a school leader, continuing professional development (CPD) co-ordinator, advisor or consultant, "Transforming Education for Every Child: A Practical Handbook" provides the insight and tools to support this aspiration. ... Read more

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Master arranger Dan Coates has taken Kander and Ebb's most famous songs and set them in a way that allows any player to relive the joy, pizzazz, and suspense of every character from the movie all over again. Titles are: All I Care About * And All That Jazz * Cell Block Tango * Funny Honey * I Move On * Mister Cellophane * Nowadays * Razzle Dazzle * Roxie * We Both Reached for the Gun * When You're Good to Mama. ... Read more

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excellent piano book
I was really excited when I got this piano book. The songs are a bit challenging, but they are accomplished quickly. It is good for students who are in Alfred level 6. ... Read more

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Excellent book
First this book has an interesting literary pedigree. The author is a member of the "lost generation" writers---Hemingway; Stein--who became a famous art critic.He wrote the book at the suggestion of Malcolm cowley (critic and promoter/"discoverer" of William Faulkner ).

Second the book expressly notes it is not intended to be a scholarly academic history ; rather it is a popular history drawn from various accounts and presented in a readable entertaining style.

The book itself is very well-written in an original fresh highly readable form. There is a detailed bibliography included for those interested in delving more deeply into the historical facts presented.

The fact that the book is in print 80 years later is a testament to its strength as history well told.

The Outlaw Years: The History of the Land Pirates of the Natchez Trace
Found this informative, but would have liked a little more proof about the subject pirate, Sam Mason. Most of the material
seemed to be recollection and heresay. However, there was such a person and he did fall into bad repute. There was enough
recording from newspapers, government records to give a rough outline of Mason's activities. Barb Balas

Outlaw Years- Natchez Trace
Most interesting history of the "development" of the Natchez Trace.A step back in time to when development included high risk to life and family.Good read for history information. ... Read more

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Superb medium-difficult piano solo arrangements of the greatest hymns of all time: Amazing Grace * Be Still, My Soul * Fairest Lord Jesus * To God Be the Glory * and more. Includes a CD of accompaniment tracks. ... Read more