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Free Download Carl J. Couch and the Iowa School : In His Own Words and in Reflection By Michael A. Katovich; Norman K. Denzin
2017 | 209 Pages | ISBN: 1787431665 | EPUB | 1 MB
In this new volume of Studies in Symbolic InteractionCarl J. Couch's (1925-1994) memoir The Romance of Discovery, which has lain unpublished for thirty years, is published in full for the first time. Couch, one of the co-founders of the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction, reflects on his work that influenced a generation of scholars and created a novel perspective known as the new Iowa School of Symbolic Interaction. His memoir describes the joy of establishing synergetic connections and the pain of the political struggles associated with the establishment of this school of thought. It offers a frank, proud yet humble, unapologetic description of a scholar's journey, from a successful research to a founder of a school of thought. It provides a readable and valuable 'moral tale' of how research is not only a social act, but charged with political and conflictual dynamics as well. Edited and set in context by Michael A. Katovich, the volume also includes Couch's unpublished essay 'Forms of Social Processes' which sets out a theory of his methodology. Friends and colleagues offer their personal reflections on their relationship with Couch, and the volume concludes with a unique selected bibliography on new Iowa School works.

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Free Download Career Road Map : 52 weeks of career coaching in one book By John Lees
2016 | 113 Pages | ISBN: 1785384716 | EPUB | 1 MB
There are many times in a career where short pieces of advice come in useful, whether you're looking for a new job, thinking about leaving your current role, or trying to make progress inside an organisation. Here are 52 short pieces from careers expert John Lees, aimed to provide vital short-cuts, help you out of a fix, re-energise your job search or interview planning, or to rethink the way you manage your career. Most originally appeared in John's weekly column for the UK daily newspaper Metro.

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Free Download Capitalism and Commerce in Imaginative Literature: Perspectives on Business from Novels and Plays By Edward W. Younkins (editor)
2016 | 479 Pages | ISBN: 1498519296 | EPUB | 1 MB
Fiction can be a powerful force to educate students and employees in ways that lectures, textbooks, articles, case studies, and other traditional teaching approaches cannot. This anthology includes articles from a number of individuals from a range of different disciplines and perspectives. All of the contributors to Capitalism and Commerce in Imaginative Literature are committed to treating literary texts with integrity and believe that business should have a larger claim upon people's literary consciousness. In addition, they all value the important role of literature in dealing with the complexities of a capitalist culture. This collection of essays provides a means to appreciate the richness and variety of fictional portrayals of businesses and businesspersons. The works selected for examination reflect the variety of philosophical, political, economic, cultural, social, and ethical perspectives that have been found over time in American society. The novels and plays analyzed include high literature, mid-range literature, popular literature, ancient epics, grand narratives, hero tales, masterpieces, ideological texts, science fiction, and more. There are a great many works of literature waiting to be read and studied by business and economically-minded individuals from many different viewpoints and fields of study. This volume provides a space to explore a wide range of fictional works and opinions about them.

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Free Download Cancer and Vitamin C: A Discussion of the Nature, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of Cancer With Special Reference to the Value of Vitamin C, The 21st-Century Edition by Ewan Cameron and Linus Pauling
English | November 30, 2017 | ISBN: 1680980130 | 328 pages | EPUB | 2.12 Mb
Cancer and Vitamin C explains the nature and known causes of one of the world s most feared and widespread diseases. It also weighs the value and limitations of various modes of treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and hormone therapy. Ewan Cameron and Linus Pauling focus on the use of vitamin C as an adjunct therapy, and they build their argument with clinical trials and case studies spanning the years 1979 to 1993.

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Free Download Can't Knock the Hustle: Inside Brooklyn's Season of Hope: How Basketball Helped Us Survive Power, Politics, and a Global Pandemic By Matt Sullivan
2021 | 320 Pages | ISBN: 0063036800 | EPUB | 1 MB
An award-winning sports journalist's courtside account of the Brooklyn Nets' year-long saga at the epicenter of culture and coronavirus-Moneyball meets Boom Town for an era of influence, chronicling the rise of basketball as a force for progress in society.At the dawn of a new decade, a startup grew in Brooklyn: social influencers and political activists, media moguls and tech entrepreneurs, fashion designers and mental-wellness gurus, rappers . . . all of whom just so happened to play professional basketball. The 2019-20 Nets were the team of tomorrow-a player-first franchise, in a star-first city, at a nation-first moment-and anything was possible. As soon as the mega-stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving arrived, the Nets were destined to become a dynasty for the ages.Then came the wildest year in modern NBA-and world-history.Can't Knock the Hustle is the definitive chronicle of the season when basketball's status as a force for progress in society was put to the ultimate test, and Matt Sullivan had a courtside seat: Deal-making with Kyrie and Jay-Z. Rehabbing with KD at the Nets' world-class health facility. International intrigue between LeBron James and the Chinese government. The final days of Kobe Bryant, front-row at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The first days of Covid-19, when the Nets found themselves at the epicenter of a virus-and integral to a comeback of the very culture they had come to define.Hundreds of interviews-with NBA Hall-of-Famers, All-Stars, coaches, owners and power-brokers from across the globe-provide a lasting portrait of an unforgettable time, as sports brought people back together again, like never before.

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Free Download Can the Debt Growth Be Stopped? : Rules-Based Policy Options for Addressing the Federal Fiscal Crisis By John Merrifield; Barry W. Poulson; Barry W. Poulson
2016 | 209 Pages | ISBN: 1498518095 | EPUB | 1 MB
This book explores new fiscal rules introduced in OECD countries and the relevance of fiscal rules for the unique fiscal policies and institutions in the United States. The rules in different countries are compared, with a more in depth analysis of two countries with arguably the most successful fiscal rules--Switzerland and Sweden. The study compares the challenge of fiscal consolidation facing the U.S. with that in other OECD countries. The centerpiece of the study is analysis of fiscal rules using a dynamic simulation model. A Swiss style fiscal rule is compared to an alternative fiscal rule proposed by Representative Amash, H.J.Res 24.The authors propose a new fiscal rule designed for the unique fiscal institutions in the U.S. Dynamic scoring is used to measure the impact of different fiscal rules on the federal budget, economic growth, and revenue. The effectiveness of the different fiscal rules is analyzed with respect to several criteria. A major objective of the rules is fiscal stabilization in the long run to bring debt/GDP ratios below tolerance levels. The fiscal rules are also designed for budget stabilization in the medium term, such that deficits in periods of recession are offset by surplus revenue in periods of economic expansion. The concluding section of the study explores the political economy of enacting new fiscal rules in the U.S. The study proposes fundamental changes in budget process required for the proposed fiscal rule to be effective. The study concludes with a discussion of alternative routes to enacting new fiscal rules, and the prospects for new fiscal rules to be enacted in the U.S.

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Free Download Calling and Clarity : Discovering What God Wants for Your Life By Doug Koskela
2015 | 84 Pages | ISBN: 1467443123 | EPUB | 1 MB
Young adults often encounter mixed messages about vocation from their families, friends, and churches. On the one hand, they are encouraged to look at their gifts and passions to discern their particular calling; on the other hand, they are told that God may ask something of them that they don't want to do or aren't prepared for. The discontinuity between these messages has led to frustration for many. Seeking to ease that frustration with this book, Doug Koskela carefully distinguishes between "missional calling," "direct calling," and "general calling." Koskela clarifies the relationship between gifts, passions, and vocation even as he offers practical guidance for the process of vocational discernment. This is a book for those who want to use their time, energy, and abilities faithfully as they move with purpose toward the future. Watch a 2015 interview here:

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Free Download Called to the Life of the Mind : Some Advice for Evangelical Scholars By Richard J. Mouw
2014 | 48 Pages | ISBN: 1467442224 | EPUB | 1 MB
"I wasn't supposed to spend my life in the world of scholarship," Richard Mouw acknowledges at the beginning of Called to the Life of the Mind. Yet he has indeed spent his career in the academy -- and has become one of the most widely respected evangelical Christian scholars of our time. In this wise little book Mouw defends Christian scholarship as an important and legitimate endeavor, responding in particular to those traditions that continue to be suspicious of intellectual pursuits. Writing in an inviting, conversational style, Mouw reflects candidly on the faithful Christian cultivation of the life of the mind and offers gentle advice on how Christians, especially evangelicals, might fruitfully navigate the world of the academy as followers of Jesus.

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Free Download Called to Follow : Journeys in John's Gospel By Martha Ellen Stortz
2017 | 118 Pages | ISBN: 1620325748 | EPUB | 1 MB
In John's Gospel Jesus enters as an adult and issues an invitation: "Follow me." Those who accept the call find themselves on the journey of a lifetime. Disciples complain about not knowing the destination; they fret about finding the way. But place and path come together in a person, who identifies himself in a series of sayings distinctive to this gospel. Over time and in community, disciples take on the identity of the one whom they follow. "I AM" becomes "YOU ARE." Called to Follow examines the gospel's argument for discipleship by exploring how an attention to time, vivid encounters, probing questions, matters of identity, and practices sustain the journey and keep fellow travelers on track.

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Free Download Calculus for Business and Economics by Jon Pierre Fortney, Linda Smail
English | February 18, 2025 | ISBN: 1032768509 | 344 pages | MOBI | 3.66 Mb
Calculus for Business and Economics: An Example-Based Introduction is designed for first-year university students specializing in business and economics. This book is crafted in a clear, easy-to-read style, covering all the essential calculus-related topics that students are likely to encounter in their studies. With real-world business and economics applications seamlessly integrated around the core calculus concepts, students will find the book of real practical value throughout their time in university and beyond.

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