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Expanse Origins volume 2
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English
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When Naomi Nagata first arrived on board the Cant she was struggling to live with her past and find a home in a ship as run down as her. That all started to change when she hired Amos Burton.
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Expanse Origins volume 4
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English
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Before Amos Burton came aboard the Cant, he was a mechanic on the Belter ship the Nokota Sioux. When tensions between the crew become violent, Amos is knocked unconscious. In a surrealist deep dive in to his subconscious, Amos must revisit his harrowing past through a game show where the stakes are life or death.
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Expanse Origins volume 3
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English
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Before Alex Kamal was a member of the crew of The Rocinante he was a pilot for the Martian Congressional Republic Navy. As family pressures rise Alex is forced to face the realities of where his heart lies and what future he wants for himself.
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Expanse Origins volume 1
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English
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Based on the bestselling books and tying into the hit television series, THE EXPANSE ORIGINS reveals the untold origins of the crew members of The Rocinante. As interplanetary tensions reach an all-time high, the crew of The Rocinante finds themselves at the center of a conflict that threatens to destroy all of human civilization. But before they were heroes, each member of the crew faced moments that would come to define them and brought them one...
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Expanse volume 2
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English
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Avasarala is approached by the cabal behind the black market Martian weapons dealings, who offer to help her reclaim the thing she wants most - her former political power. Trapped between a return to glory and a chance to do the right thing, Avasarala's ultimate decision will lead to fatal consequences. Meanwhile, Bobbie has made a breakthrough in her investigation - but every victory comes with a price…
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Expanse Origins volume 1
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English
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Based on the bestselling books and tying into the hit television series, THE EXPANSE ORIGINS reveals the untold origins of the crew members of The Rocinante. As interplanetary tensions reach an all-time high, the crew of The Rocinante finds themselves at the center of a conflict that threatens to destroy all of human civilization. But before they were heroes, each member of the crew faced moments that would come to define them and brought them one...
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Before she decides whether to accept her stepfather's proposal of adoption, twelve-year-old Adela Ramírez reaches out to her estranged biological father--who is in the midst of a career comeback as a luchador--and the eccentric extended family of wrestlers she has never met, bringing Adela closer to understanding the expansive definition of family.
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The Manhattan waterfront is one of New York City's most magnificent vistas, boasting both the majestic Statue of Liberty and the George Washington Bridge, the world's busiest span for motor vehicles. But in "Devil's Bridge," Detective Mike Chapman will discover the peril that lurks along this seemingly benign expanse as he takes on his most personal case yet: the disappearance of Alex Cooper. Coop's sudden disappearance is fraught with terrifying...
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[2023]
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English
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"Chuji, a young business planner at a car company, is appointed as director to a troubled dealership. Chuji asks Nanako, who is an organization development specialist, how to directly communicate with his peers. He finds deep-rooted issues and how he misunderstood certain situations. Together, the duo begin a series of discussions with peers, start changing some members' mindsets, and create a core change management team, which eventually leads to...
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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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The scientific knowledge of nanoscience and nanotechnology is regarded to be a modern sciencethat evolved after Feynman's concept was formulated in the 1950s. However, Faraday and other scientists in the 19th century showed the science behind the small and its relation to optical properties. And it is now accepted that knowledge of using nanoparticles prevailed during the medieval period as well. This book takes the readers on a fascinating journey...
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2014.
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English
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"From the revered historian-winner of nearly every award given in his field-the long-awaited conclusion of his magisterial three-volume history of slavery in Western culture that has been more than fifty years in the making. David Brion Davis is one of the foremost historians of our time, and in this final volume in his monumental trilogy on slavery in Western culture he offers highly original, authoritative, and penetrating insight into what slavery...
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©2010
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English
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"How an Economy Grows and Why it Crashes uses illustration, humor, and accessible storytelling to explain complex topics of economic growth and monetary systems. In it, economic expert and bestselling author of Crash Proof, Peter Schiff teams up with his brother Andrew to apply their signature "take no prisoners" logic to expose the glaring fallacies that have become so ingrained in our country's economic conversation. Inspired by How an Economy Grows...
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2013
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English
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"This reference book provides a fully integrated novel approach to the development of high power, single transverse mode, edge-emitting diode lasers by addressing the complementary topics of device engineering (Part 1), reliability engineering (Part 2) and device diagnostics (Part 3) in the same book in altogether nine comprehensive chapters, and thus closes the gap in the current book literature. Diode laser fundamentals are discussed, followed by...
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2022.
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English
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This book delves into the origins and evolution of trademark and branding practices in a wide range of geographical areas and periods, providing key knowledge for academics, professionals, and general audiences on the complex world of brands. The volume compiles the work of twenty-five prominent worldwide scholars studying the origins and evolution of trademarks and branding practices from medieval times to present days and from distinct European...
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2013.
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English
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"The Business of Media Distribution, Second Edition BCC: "Endorsements" Transform your concepts into profits! Take charge of the film and television industry's most undervalued revenue generator: media distribution. In this updated edition of a bestselling industry staple, experienced media executive Jeffrey C. Ulin relates business theory and practice across key global market segments--film, television, video, and online--providing you with an insider's...
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