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Sampling Plantation Eucalypts for Wood and Fibre Properties

by GM Downes, IL Hudson, CA Raymond, GH Dean, AJ Michell, LR Schimleck, R Evans, A Muneri ...

This book was written to help the forest industry assess wood quality by using non-destructive samples taken from specific points within a tree. It is the first compilation of research data on sampling of eucalypts, describing new methods and tools for rapid and cost-effective analysis. The book provides information needed to design a sampling program, obtain and process wood samples, and shows ... Read more

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This book was written to help the forest industry assess wood quality by using non-destructive samples taken from specific points within a tree. It is the first compilation of research data on sampling of eucalypts, describing new methods and tools for rapid and cost-effective analysis. The book provides information needed to design a sampling program, obtain and process wood samples, and shows
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Gambling, Work and Leisure (Routledge Revivals)

A Study Across Three Areas

by David Downes, D. M. Davies, M. E. David, P. Stone ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
Since the legalisation of off-course cash betting in 1960, and the rise of varying forms of gambling, the British have come to be known as a nation of gamblers. Until this study was published in 1976, barely any evidence existed against which to assess the claim that gambling had become a major social problem. The authors present data drawn from area surveys carried out in Swansea, Sheffield, ... Read more

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Since the legalisation of off-course cash betting in 1960, and the rise of varying forms of gambling, the British have come to be known as a nation of gamblers. Until this study was published in 1976, barely any evidence existed against which to assess the claim that gambling had become a major social problem. The authors present data drawn from area surveys carried out in Swansea, Sheffield,
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The Adventures of the Flash Gang

Episode Three: Berlin Breakout

by M. M. Downing, S. J. Waugh ...

Series Book 3 - The Adventures of the Flash Gang
A finalist in the Kirkus 2026 Indie Awards in children's literatureIn 1936 twelve-year-old streeter Lewis Carter finds himself in Berlin, Germany, at the heart of Nazi territory, on a convoluted trail to uncovering the whereabouts of his long-missing, presumed-dead father, Professor Harold Carter. Lewis is armed with a street map, an address...and of course his best friend, Pearl Alice Clavell. ... Read more

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A finalist in the Kirkus 2026 Indie Awards in children's literatureIn 1936 twelve-year-old streeter Lewis Carter finds himself in Berlin, Germany, at the heart of Nazi territory, on a convoluted trail to uncovering the whereabouts of his long-missing, presumed-dead father, Professor Harold Carter. Lewis is armed with a street map, an address...and of course his best friend, Pearl Alice Clavell.
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Hemingway Days and Bukowski Nights

A Novel by M. W. Downs

by M. W. Downs ...

Adam Blankenship, a young war correspondent embedded with the US Army is badly wounded during the early days of the Iraq War. In an attempt to save lives, he fired an auto-grenade gun to stop an inbound suicide truck bomber. His reward, returning to L.A. broken and angry after losing his job along with his lower right leg. Adam becomes a full-blown alcoholic with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ... Read more

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Adam Blankenship, a young war correspondent embedded with the US Army is badly wounded during the early days of the Iraq War. In an attempt to save lives, he fired an auto-grenade gun to stop an inbound suicide truck bomber. His reward, returning to L.A. broken and angry after losing his job along with his lower right leg. Adam becomes a full-blown alcoholic with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Models and Modeling in the Sciences

A Philosophical Introduction

by Stephen M. Downes ...

Biologists, climate scientists, and economists all rely on models to move their work forward. In this book, Stephen M. Downes explores the use of models in these and other fields to introduce readers to the various philosophical issues that arise in scientific modeling. Readers learn that paying attention to models plays a crucial role in appraising scientific work.This book first presents a wide ... Read more

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Biologists, climate scientists, and economists all rely on models to move their work forward. In this book, Stephen M. Downes explores the use of models in these and other fields to introduce readers to the various philosophical issues that arise in scientific modeling. Readers learn that paying attention to models plays a crucial role in appraising scientific work.This book first presents a wide
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Recursive Desire

Rereading Epic Tradition

by Jeremy M. Downes ...

A groundbreaking rethinking of epic tradition through recursive literary analysis.Epic has often been seen as a dead genre, intrinsically patriarchal and nationalistic. Furthermore, the psychological model most frequently applied to the relations between poets has been a violent one--the Freudian masterplot of Oedipus slaying the father to possess the mother. The limited usefulness of such ... Read more

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A groundbreaking rethinking of epic tradition through recursive literary analysis.Epic has often been seen as a dead genre, intrinsically patriarchal and nationalistic. Furthermore, the psychological model most frequently applied to the relations between poets has been a violent one--the Freudian masterplot of Oedipus slaying the father to possess the mother. The limited usefulness of such
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Tacit Bargaining, Arms Races, and Arms Control

by George W. Downs, David M. Rocke ...

When most people, including social scientists, reflect on the ways that nations resolve their differences, they tend to think in terms of polar alternatives: war versus negotiation. This perspective ignores a third path: tacit bargaining, which is applicable, as this book shows, to a wide variety of international issues and is especially germane to the problem of treaty maintenance. ... Read more

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When most people, including social scientists, reflect on the ways that nations resolve their differences, they tend to think in terms of polar alternatives: war versus negotiation. This perspective ignores a third path: tacit bargaining, which is applicable, as this book shows, to a wide variety of international issues and is especially germane to the problem of treaty maintenance.
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Father Pedophile

by Joseph M. Downs ...

A world filled with dark secrets and sins. Where comfort is found in the pain of others. Physical, mental, sexual, and spiritual pain haunt the characters in this riveting tale of men maintaining undue power over helpless victims.One man, searching for the truth, leads us on a journey into our own inner beings. Surrounded by secrets of his own, he seeks that truth for all of us. With a cast of ... Read more

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A world filled with dark secrets and sins. Where comfort is found in the pain of others. Physical, mental, sexual, and spiritual pain haunt the characters in this riveting tale of men maintaining undue power over helpless victims.One man, searching for the truth, leads us on a journey into our own inner beings. Surrounded by secrets of his own, he seeks that truth for all of us. With a cast of
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Political Extremism in Democracies

Combating Intolerance

by William M. Downs ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
When political 'extremists' - organized into parties that compete openly and successfully in democratic elections - enter the conventional institutional arena, how do mainstream actors react? This book deals with understanding how democracies respond to party-based extremism and with what consequences. ... Read more

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When political 'extremists' - organized into parties that compete openly and successfully in democratic elections - enter the conventional institutional arena, how do mainstream actors react? This book deals with understanding how democracies respond to party-based extremism and with what consequences.
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Shining a Light On Bullying

by Cindy Downs, M. Ed. ...

Bullying is a problem that has invaded America's schools. This book shines a light on the bullying problem. It provides tips for victims and adult interventionists. ... Read more

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Bullying is a problem that has invaded America's schools. This book shines a light on the bullying problem. It provides tips for victims and adult interventionists.
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A Drama Queen Collides with Prince Charming!

by J.M. Rusin ...

Joe Walks off the Plane and he walks through the terminal and pick up his bags and walks toward the car, about a minute later, Joe and Katie collide. Joe spoke in a British accent, then his mum comes and they leave the airport.Well, Con artist arrive in Manhattan, NY to socialization with the rich and famous, to steal their fortunes.Katie and Elizabeth will meet Joe, and his mum at a Party. ... Read more

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Joe Walks off the Plane and he walks through the terminal and pick up his bags and walks toward the car, about a minute later, Joe and Katie collide. Joe spoke in a British accent, then his mum comes and they leave the airport.Well, Con artist arrive in Manhattan, NY to socialization with the rich and famous, to steal their fortunes.Katie and Elizabeth will meet Joe, and his mum at a Party.
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What Comes After Lunch?

Alternative Measures of Economic and Social Disadvantage and Their Implications for Education Research

Edited by Thomas Downes, Kieran M. Killeen ...

Series series Research in Education Fiscal Policy and Practice
Faced with the problem of how to measure the magnitude of economic disadvantage in the populations served by schools or districts, researchers addressing school finance topics have invariably turned to the fraction of students eligible for free- or reduced-lunches (FRPL). But the facile dependence on FRPL may be problematic. A large and growing literature in learning sciences and in the field of ... Read more

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Faced with the problem of how to measure the magnitude of economic disadvantage in the populations served by schools or districts, researchers addressing school finance topics have invariably turned to the fraction of students eligible for free- or reduced-lunches (FRPL). But the facile dependence on FRPL may be problematic. A large and growing literature in learning sciences and in the field of
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