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The Failings of Empire: A Reading of Xenophon Hellenica 2.3.11-7.5.27 (Historia - Einzelschriften)
Christopher Tuplin
$68.00

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Current views of Xenophon's account of 404-362 BC under-play the fact that it is a chronological report of politico-military events which should be taken seriously and not seen merely as arbitrary pegs for didactic utterances. A reading of this idiosyncratic narrative is offered which shows how, by interplay of direct stress, allusiveness and telling silence, Xenophon invites a largely negative attitude to the major states and their leaders as they strive unsuccessfully for predominance. The record of Spartan aims and achievements is notably gloomy, but Thebes, Athens and Arcadia are also treated with scant respect. The disorder with which the work ends is the logical conclusion and a real source of discontent, not an excuse for terminating a narrative in which its author had lost interest. (Franz Steiner 1993)

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Mathematical Models of Failing Heart: Predicting Mechanisms of Arrhythmia in Heart Failure using High Performance Computing Techniques
Tabish Almas
$116.05

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Sudden Cardiac Death due to Heart Failure remains aleading cause of death in the Western world. Thisbook is part of a long-term effort in studying thefunction of healthy and diseased hearts such thateffective treatment and preventive measures can bedeveloped. Mathematical modeling of Heart is a very intensiveprocess, both in terms of memory and computationalload. Biophysically and anatomically detailed models along with the ever-increasing need to simulate larger tissues for longer periods of time require the use of High Performance Computing techniques. This book presents a complete parallel computing system for the simulation of electrical propagation in a cardiac tissue. We expect that the mathematical models presented in this book can be be used in conjunction with experiments to test hypotheses by which arrhythmias may arise during Heart Failure.This book is meant to be accessible to graduatestudents, researchers, and teachers in computationalbiology, biophysics, electrical engineering, computerscience and other related disciplines. This book canserve as both an effective teaching text and acompact reference.

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7 Actions That Make Failing a Non-Option
Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku
$15.00

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The goal is to make your yesterday s dream, your today s routine. To live a life of fulfillment but not just short-lived successes here and there. Not just to get by, but getting ahead, every time reaching for new heights that bring you new energy, determination and resolve to be the best you can be professionally and personally.

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Getting It Wrong: How Black Public Intellectuals Are Failing Black America
Algernon Austin
$8.25

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Black public intellectuals, from liberal to conservative, are all talking about how black America is degenerating culturally. But there is little concrete evidence for this conclusion. In most areas of life, black Americans have made significant positive progress since the Civil Rights era.

Blacks are still economically worse off than whites, but black poverty has declined and the black middle class has grown since the 1960s. More blacks graduate from college today than ever before. Black communities are much safer now than during the peak crack epidemic years of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The blackteenage pregnancy rate has fallen dramatically since the 1960s. All of these facts contradict the assertions of black cultural decline.

While negative images of blacks abound in American popular culture, there is no evidence that these images accurately represent most real black Americans. In Getting It Wrong, sociologist Algernon Austin carefully examines the data on black Americans and separates myth from fact.

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Failing Grades: The Quest for Equity in America's Schools, Second Edition
H. Roy Kaplan
$28.52

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Failing Grades expands the look at the causes of violence and failure in America's schools. By focusing on interpersonal relations among diverse groups of students, the book demonstrates how conflict and low academic achievement are the result of clashes over communication, fairness, class, and race. This second edition contains new case studies derived from the author's experiences with students, teachers, and administrators; has a discussion of graduation rates, the achievement gap, and inadequacies of contemporary education; and contains an appendix that outlines how teachers can implement dialogues and other multicultural activities in their classes.

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Failing Grades: A Teachers Report Card on Education in America
Philip Bigler
$8.98

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When people evaluate education in America, everybody has an opinin, but who knows better what goes on in schools than the teachers. Mr. Bigler, this year's national Teacher of the Year, has a great insight into the pros and cons of the educational system. Read this one, especially if you are the parent of a high schol student.

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From Failing Hands : The Story of Presidential Succession
John D. Feerick
$8.00

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Failing Forward: How to Make the Most of Your Mistakes [FAILING FORWARD -OS]
John C.(Author) Maxwell
$29.95

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Howard Kottler: Face to Face
Howard Kottler
$13.95

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Driving Excellence: How The Aggregate System Turned Microchip Technology from a Failing Company to a Market Leader
Steve Sanghi
$13.95

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Praise for DRIVING EXCELLENCE

"A well-organized compendium of immense common sense. [The authors'] values-based, walk-the-talk approach recognizes the fast-changing environment we live in. It shows the importance of aggregating and integrating knowledge and experience on a continuing basis. Finally, it demonstrates the significance of creating a culture that reinforces those values and takes pride in thriving on the complexity."
—John E. Abele, founder and Director, Boston Scientific Corporation

"The Aggregate System is a powerful blend of strategic formula, exceptional culture, and human systems combined into a complete self-perpetuating system to produce exceptional performance. Anyone interested in improving the performance of his or her company should read this book."
—Jerry Colangelo, CEO and Chairman, Phoenix Suns

"This is not another 'silver bullet' piece of academic advice on how to do a quick fix to some imaginary business. Driving Excellence is a serious and detailed insight into how a real CEO, Steve Sanghi, has transformed a real company, Microchip, into a world-class enterprise. Anyone interested in understanding the realities of implementing and sustaining an enterprise-wide constant improvement plan should read this book."
—Dean Kamen, founder and President, DEKA Research & Development Corporation, inventor of the Segway HT, National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee

"Driving Excellence is the first book to deal with the integration of all the core elements that are essential to running a business. It should be required reading for all executives and venture firms looking to boost return on invested capital and add some consistency to their growth. High praise is due to Michael Jones and Steve Sanghi for developing a blueprint that works in the real world."
—Ed Sperling, Editor in Chief, Electronic News

"This book provides a nicely developed framework to understand organizational effectiveness and performance, drawing upon Sanghi's managerial skills, perfected in his significant turnaround performance at Microchip. Importantly, the reader benefits from insight and experience about building an organizational culture productive to performance and competitiveness."
—Steven Stralser, PhD, author of MBA in a Day