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Michael Douglas: Acting on Instinct
by John ParkerIn the shadow of his father Kirk's overpowering fame, Michael Douglas forged a career for himself and became recognised in his own right as an award-winning actor and producer. But fame has taken its toll on Michael's personal life. His struggles with sexual addiction, his treatment for alcoholism and drug dependency and the break-up of his first marriage show another side to Michael's success. In 2010, his troubled past came back to haunt him when Cameron, his eldest son, was sentenced to five years in prison for drug dealing. Yet, despite a rocky road, Michael has found happiness later in life. His marriage to Catherine Zeta Jones meant a second shot at fatherhood and gave him strength following a devastating diagnosis of advanced throat cancer at the age of 65. This is the compelling and remarkable story of a Hollywood son who waged a battle against the odds to achieve his fame and fortune, and has kept on fighting with every challenge he faces.
Michael Oakeshott on Religion, Aesthetics, and Politics
by Elizabeth Campbell Corey<p>Elizabeth Campbell Corey now makes the case that Oakeshott’s moral and political philosophies are more informed by religious and aesthetic considerations than has previously been supposed. Hers is the first book-length study of this premise, arguing that Oakeshott’s views on aesthetics, religion, and morality are intimately linked in a creative moral personality that underlies his political theorizing. <p>Corey focuses on a wealth of early material from Oakeshott’s career that has only recently been published, as well as his acclaimed “Tower of Babel” essays, to show that these works illuminate his thinking in ways that could not have been realized prior to their publication. She places Oakeshott squarely in the Augustinian tradition, citing his 1929 essay “Religion and the World,” and then identifies his departure from it. She explores Oakeshott’s recurring theme of “living one’s life in the present”; examines his explicit discussions of religion, aesthetics, and morality; and then considers his political thought in light of this moral vision. She finally compares his idea of Rationalism to Eric Voegelin’s concept of Gnosticism and considers both thinkers’ treatment of Hobbes to delineate their philosophical differences.</p>
Michael Vey 3: Battle of the Ampere (Michael Vey #3)
by Richard Paul EvansThe hair-raising action continues for Michael Vey in this charged third installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Michael, Taylor, Ostin and the rest of the Electroclan have destroyed the largest of the Elgen Starxource plants, but now they’re scattered across the Amazon jungle. The Elgen have joined forces with the Peruvian army to capture the Electroclan, and only Michael has managed to remain free. With his friends due to stand trial for terrorism—a charge that may carry the death penalty—Michael will need all his wits and his abilities if he’s to save them. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Dr. Hatch and his loyal Electric Children have seized control of the E.S. Ampere—the super yacht the Elgen use as their headquarters. With the Elgen fleet now under his control, Hatch heads back to Peru to pick up his army and then begin his quest for global domination. Michael will have to free his friends then find a way to stop Hatch, but the organization behind the mysterious voice that has guided him to this point has been compromised. Hatch knows Michael and the Electroclan are coming. And he’s ready for them. Can the Electroclan win the battle of the Ampere? Or has Michael’s luck finally run out?
Michael Vey 4: Hunt for Jade Dragon (Michael Vey #4)
by Richard Paul EvansMichael and his friends must rescue a child prodigy as the thrilling action continues in this electrifying fourth installment of the New York Times bestselling series!Michael, Taylor, Ostin and the rest of the Electroclan head to China in search of a girl who may have discovered why Michael and his friends became electric. Her name is Lin Julung, or Jade Dragon, and she’s a child prodigy with an IQ higher than Einstein’s—and Ostin’s. But Hatch gets to her first, and the Elgen are holding her prisoner in their Taiwan Starxource plant. Now the Voice wants Michael and the Electroclan to go to Taiwan and free her before Hatch can realize his dreams of an army of electric children. The hunt for Jade Dragon is on, and it’s a race against time!
Michael Vey 6: Fall of Hades (Michael Vey #6)
by Richard Paul EvansMichael and his friends try to recruit Hatch&’s Electric Youth to their side as the thrilling action continues in this electrifying sixth installment of the New York Times bestselling series!Michael and the Electroclan are about to embark on their deadliest mission yet. Some of them may not make it back. The head of the resistance, known only as the voice, believes that the best way to wipe out the Elgen is to steal their money. That means capturing the Joule, the Elgen boat that serves as a floating treasury. To do this, Michael and his friends need help…a lot of help. They’ve learned about a highly placed member of the Elite Elgen Guard named Welch, who wants to defect. They also know that Hatch has condemned three of his electric youth to death. If the Electroclan can get to Welch before the Elgen do, and if they can rescue Quentin, Torstyn, and Tara, they just might be able to steal the Joule. But it’s a big “if”… The stakes have never been higher, and Michael and his friends are about to be tested in ways they never imagined.
Michael Vey 7: The Final Spark (Michael Vey #7)
by Richard Paul EvansMichael Vey is missing and it&’s up to the Electroclan to find him in this shocking seventh installment of the New York Times bestselling series!The Electroclan is facing a devastating loss: Michael is missing. He made the ultimate sacrifice to save his friends and now he&’s gone. What is next for them and the resistance? The battle on the island of Hades ended with a devastating explosion that left the island a smoking ruin and much of Hatch&’s Elgen army dead. However, Hatch survived and while his plans have certainly suffered a setback, he&’s more determined than ever to bring the world&’s governments under his control. But first, he wants to wipe out those who stand against him and capture the remaining members of the Electroclan. As Hatch&’s forces storm into action, it seems nothing can stand in their way. The Electroclan is divided. The voice is captured, and Michael&’s mother is being used as bait to lure the leader of the Resistance out of hiding. Can anything—or anyone—stop the Elgen? Or is this the end?
Michael Vey 9: The Traitor (Michael Vey #9)
by Richard Paul EvansIn this electrifying ninth installment of the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling Michael Vey series, the Electroclan must fight a former friend to save their captured ally!With Tara still in the clutches of the Elite Elgen Guard Unit the Chasqui and their malevolent leader, the Sovereign Amash, Michael Vey and the Electroclan have no choice but to continue the fierce battle that has been waging since their arrival in Peru. But saving one of their own means battling a onetime teammate, as Jack has turned traitor and joined forces with Amash and his men. At the same time, the clan must work with the Alpha Team to act before the Chasqui can put their plan to destroy the city of Arequipa into motion. And when Taylor makes a bold yet dangerous move to save her sister, the urgency climbs even higher. With so many lives at stake, the Electroclan has no time to waste, and no room for error as they take on this latest growing threat.
Michi Challenges History: From Farm Girl To Costume Designer To Relentless Seeker Of The Truth: The Life Of Michi Weglyn
by Ken MochizukiA powerful biography of Michi Weglyn, the Japanese American fashion designer whose activism fueled a movement for recognition of and reparations for America’s World War II concentration camps. The daughter of Japanese immigrants, Michi Nishiura Weglyn was confined in Arizona’s Gila River concentration camp during World War II. She later became a costume designer for Broadway and worked as the wardrobe designer for some of the most popular television personalities of the ’50s and early ’60s. In 1968, after a televised statement by the US Attorney General that concentration camps in America never existed, Michi embarked on an eight-year solo quest through libraries and the National Archives to expose and account for the existence of the World War II camps where she and other Japanese Americans were imprisoned. Her research became a major catalyst for passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, in which the US government admitted that its treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II was wrong. Thoroughly researched and intricately told, Michi Changes History is a masterful portrayal of one woman’s fight for the truth—and for justice.
Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of Michigan Wolverines
by Cyle Young Del Duduit“The stand-out moments in Wolverine history that will motivate not only those who follow the Maize and Blue but any college sports fanatic.” —Jacob Smith, sports editor, Daily TimesOver the past century, the Wolverines have created heroes and legends that excite both the young and old. From the first football game in 1879 to the hundreds of thousands of faithful fans that cheer on the most triumphant program in college football history, University of Michigan football has an undeniable legacy.In Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of Michigan Wolverines, authors Cyle Young and Del Duduit relive the most famous moments and show readers how they too can overcome adversity, find success, understand true teamwork, and much more. A year’s worth of weekly stories will motivate and inspire, showcasing legendary players like Tom Harmon, Anthony Carter, Desmond Howard, Charles Woodson, and Tom Brady. Along the way, readers will also appreciate the Wolverine persistence that drove a 1934 team MVP to become the 38th President of the United States, and they will learn to apply that same Michigan character in their own life.Michigan Motivations is for every fan that bleeds Maize and Blue. Rejoice at the stories that reveal come-from-behind victories, sigh at surprise losses, and scratch your head at how Ohio State went to the Rose Bowl in 1974.“In Michigan Motivations, you’ll be challenged to live like a champion at home, at work, and at play. These 52 moments in Michigan football history will not only inspire your mind, they will challenge your heart.” —Gary Rose, former Michigan football player, class of 2001
Micro Media Industries: Hmong American Media Innovation in the Diaspora
by Lori Kido LopezWith the rise of digital tools used for media entrepreneurship, media outlets staffed by only one or two individuals and targeted to niche and super-niche audiences are developing across a wide range of platforms. Minority communities such as immigrants and refugees have long been pioneers in this space, operating ethnic media outlets with limited staff and funding to produce content that is relevant and accessible to their specific community. Micro Media Industries explores the specific case of Hmong American media, showing how an extremely small population can maintain a robust and thriving media ecology in spite of resource limitations and an inability to scale up. Based on six years of fieldwork in Hmong American communities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and California, it analyzes the unique opportunities and challenges facing Hmong newspapers, radio, television, podcasts, YouTube, social media, and other emerging platforms. It argues that micro media industries, rather than being dismissed or trivialized, ought to be held up as models of media innovation that can counter the increasing power of mainstream media.
Microarchaeology: Beyond the Visible Archaeological Record
by Stephen WeinerThe archaeological record is a combination of what is seen by eye, as well as the microscopic record revealed with the help of instrumentation. The information embedded in the microscopic record can significantly add to our understanding of past human behaviour, provided this information has not been altered by the passage of time. Microarchaeology seeks to understand the microscopic record in terms of the type of information embedded in this record, the materials in which this information resides, and the conditions under which a reliable signal can be extracted. This book highlights the concepts needed to extract information from the microscopic record. Intended for all archaeologists and archaeological scientists, it will be of particular interest to students who have some background in the natural sciences as well as archaeology.
Microbiology: A Human Perspective
by Eugene Nester Denise Anderson C. RobertsPerfect for the non-major/allied health student (and also appropriate for mixed majors courses), this text provides a rock solid foundation in microbiology. By carefully and clearly explaining the fundamental concepts and offering vivid and appealing instructional art, "Microbiology: A Human Perspective" draws students back to their book again and again The text has a concise and readable style, covers the most current concepts, and gives students the knowledge and mastery necessary to understand advances of the future. A body systems approach is used in the coverage of diseases.
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
by Marjorie Kelly Cowan Jennifer Bunn Jennifer HerzogIn this book, all core concepts are covered, but streamlined to better fit the length of your course. A more modern, visual text fits with today's students and the way they learn.
Microbiology An Introduction 12th Edition
by Gerard J. Tortora Berdell R. Funke Christine L. CaseThe Twelfth Edition of Tortora, Funke, and Case’s Microbiology: An Introduction focuses on big picture concepts and themes in microbiology, encouraging students to visualize and synthesize tough topics such as microbial metabolism, immunology, and microbial genetics. The text and accompanying resources also help students make connections between microbiology theory and disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Microbiology Principles and Explorations 4th Edition
by Jacquelyn G. BlackThe result of years of teaching and investigation, the author's reader-centered writing style provides readers with the background they need to truly comprehend the key principles.
Microeconomics
by David C. ColanderWritten in an informal colloquial style, this student-friendly Principles of Microeconomics textbook does not sacrifice intellectual depth in its quest for accessibility. The author's primary concern is to instill "economic sensibility" in the student. Colander emphasizes the intellectual and historical context to which the economic models are applied. Distinguishing features found within Colander's text are: Cutting Edge and Modern Colloquial Style Narrative Focus on Policy Emphasis on the Importance of Institutions and History Focus on Modeling: Economics is a method of reasoning, not truths. Presents Alternative Perspectives in Economics
Microeconomics: Private and Public Choice (Fifteenth Edition)
by James D. Gwartney David A. Macpherson Russell S. Sobel Richard L. StroupMICROECONOMICS: PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CHOICE, Fifteenth Edition, reflects current economic conditions, enabling you to apply economic concepts to the real world. The up-to-date text includes analysis and explanation of measures of economic activity in today's market. It also includes highlights of the recession of 2008-2009, and an in-depth look at the lives and contributions of notable economists. MICROECONOMICS: PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CHOICE dispels common economic myths. The text uses the "invisible hand" metaphor to explain economic theory, demonstrating how it works to stimulate the economy. The fifteenth edition includes online learning solutions to improve your learning outcomes. Graphing tutorials and videos embedded within the interactive reader support your classroom work and improve your performance.
Microeconomics
by Anthony P. O'Brien Glenn P. HubbardLearn economics through real business examples. Hubbard/O'Brien explains the basics of economics by demonstrating how real businesses use economics to make real decisions everyday. This is something all readers can connect to, as they encounter businesses in their daily lives. And regardless of future career path--opening an art studio, doing social work, trading on Wall Street, working for the government, or bartending at the local pub--readers will benefit from understanding the economic forces behind their work.
Microeconomics (Eleventh Edition)
by Roger A. ArnoldIn this edition, the author intends to provide a comprehensive coverage of the financial and economic crisis available in principles of economics text with new sections on the future of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, framing, and neuroeconomics.
Microprocessor Architecture: From Simple Pipelines to Chip Multiprocessors
by Jean-Loup BaerThis book gives a comprehensive description of the architecture of microprocessors from simple in-order short pipeline designs to out-of-order superscalars. It discusses topics such as - the policies and mechanisms needed for out-of-order processing such as register renaming, reservation stations, and reorder buffers - optimizations for high performance such as branch predictors, instruction scheduling, and load-store speculations - design choices and enhancements to tolerate latency in the cache hierarchy of single and multiple processors - state-of-the-art multithreading and multiprocessing emphasizing single chip implementations Topics are presented as conceptual ideas, with metrics to assess the performance impact, if appropriate, and examples of realization. The emphasis is on how things work at a black box and algorithmic level. The author also provides sufficient detail at the register transfer level so that readers can appreciate how design features enhance performance as well as complexity.
Microsoft® Access® 2013: Comprehensive (Shelly Cashman Series)
by Philip J. Pratt Mary Z. Last"Microsoft Access 2013: Comprehensive is intended for a ten- to fifteen-week period in a course that teaches Access 2013 as the primary component. No experience with a computer is assumed, and no mathematics beyond the high school freshman level is required. The objectives of this book are: - To offer a comprehensive presentation of Microsoft Access 2013 - To expose students to practical examples of the computer as a useful tool - To acquaint students with the proper procedures to create databases suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use - To help students discover the underlying functionality of Access 2013 so they can become more productive - To develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing. "
Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques
by Gary B. Shelly Thomas J. Cashman Misty E. VermaatThis book is intended for a first course on Office 2007 applications and to expose students to practical examples of the computer, to acquaint students with the proper procedures to create documents, worksheets through an exercise-oriented approach.
Microsoft Office 2010: A Case Approach (Introductory Edition)
by Timothy J. O'Leary Linda I. O'Leary"Timothy and Linda O'Leary and the Computer Information Technology Team at McGraw-Hill Higher Education offer your students a fully integrated learning program with time-tested quality and reliability. Office 2010: A Case Approach offers running case study throughout the text to help students understand the material in a consistent, relevant environment. Through this theme of "Making Office Relevant," this text helps students understand why they need this course and these skills. Updated for Office 2010, student success is assured through clear step-by-step instruction, plentiful screen captures and conceptual explanations. Each Lab, designed to be covered in 1 hour of class time, combines conceptual coverage with detailed software-specific instructions. Each Lab opens with a running case study that highlights real-world applications of each software program and leads students from problem to solution. Moreover, 25-50% of all end of chapter exercises are completely new. The O'Leary Series helps students learn specific applications skills along with those that cross all Office applications, which is especially important in mastering this version of Office. The O'Leary Series also correlates with SimNet Online, our online training and assessment program for Office 2010"-- "As we begin the 21st century, computer literacy is undoubtedly becoming a prerequisite in whatever career you choose. The goal of the O'Leary Series is to provide you with the necessary skills to efficiently use these applications. Equally important is the goal to provide a foundation for students to readily and easily learn to use future versions of this software. This series does this by providing detailed step-by-step instructions combined with careful selection and presentation of essential concepts. Times are changing, technology is changing, and this text is changing too. As students of today, you are different from those of yesterday. You put much effort toward the things that interest you and the things that are relevant to you. Your efforts directed at learning application programs and exploring the Web seem, at times, limitless. On the other hand, students often can be shortsighted, thinking that learning the skills to use the application is the only objective. The mission of the series is to build upon and extend this interest by not only teaching the specific application skills but by introducing the concepts that are common to all applications, providing students with the confidence, knowledge, and ability to easily learn the next generation of applications.
Microsoft Office 2016: A Skills Approach
by Cheri Manning Catherine Manning SwinsonMicrosoft® Office 2016: A Skills Approach provides a unique approach to learning Office skills by isolating skills for customized learning. Created from the learning side from SIMnet, McGraw-Hill Education's online training and assessment program, this textbook has 1:1 content with SIMnet. As a result, students have access to specific, isolated skills which creates the customized learning and makes Microsoft® Office 2016: A Skills Approach the most flexible book on the market. Additionally, the approach uses consolidated instruction with fewer steps to explain each skill, resulting in easier learning for today's students! <p><p> Microsoft® Office 2016: A Skills Approach also offers projects to allow students to practice their skills and receive immediate feedback via autograding in the SIMgrader component. This integration with SIMnet helps meet the diverse needs of students and accommodate individual learning styles.
Microsoft Office Access 2010: A Lesson Approach, Complete
by John Carter Jon JuarezOverall, with the release of Office 2010, the Outlook application had the most significant update with the addition of the ribbon format. This textbook, provides a comprehensive look into the Outlook application.