Chad: 547 books
Mexico Is Not Colombia
Alternative Historical Analogies for Responding to the Challenge of Violent Drug-Trafficking Organizations, Supporting Case Studies
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Despite the scope of the threat they pose to Mexico’s security, violent drug-trafficking organizations are not well understood, and optimal strategies to combat them have not been identified. While there is no perfectly analogous case to Mexico’s current security situation, historical case studies...
On the Edge of the Law
Culture, Labor, and Deviance on the South Texas Border
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2009
The Valley of South Texas is a region of puzzling contradictions. Despite a booming economy fueled by free trade and rapid population growth, the Valley typically experiences high unemployment and low per capita income. The region has the highest rate of drug seizures in the United States, yet its violent...
by Chad Oliver
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2014
A 17-year-old makes an unplanned trip through space and time to Europe 50,000 years ago where Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon man engage in conflict for survival.
by Chad Oliver
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2014
Into a world where monsters ruled...
To make it his own, he had only the power in his limbs and his desire to wrest this primeval land from the beasts. He was Varnum, last vestige of strength in the jaded race of men. Adrift in a land untouched by technology, he found himself with the chance for which all men dream - to shape history!
by Chad Woody
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Strange and laughable adventures for all ages. A pirate crew is hijacked by a haunted bowling alley. A robot disastrously attends Mardi Gras. Armed only with honesty, a trout saves lives on the Mississippi. The Easter Bunny gets worn out. George Washington eats a breakfast fit for champions. A cyclops...
by Chad Fahs
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2016
Nowadays, society loves to capture their lives in colorful shots and movies they can place on YouTube, Facebook, or their own websites. Rugged and lightweight, GoPro cameras empower their users by providing powerful technology to tell stories that strike the right balance of words and pictures. These...
The Bioregional Imagination
Literature, Ecology, and Place
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Bioregionalism is an innovative way of thinking about place and planet from an ecological perspective. Although bioregional ideas occur regularly in ecocritical writing, until now no systematic effort has been made to outline the principles of bioregional literary criticism and to use it as a way...
The After Effects Illusionist
All the Effects in One Complete Guide
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2013
First published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Advanced English Grammar
A Linguistic Approach
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2015
Depraetere and Langford, with 40 years of teaching experience between them, present a grammar pitched precisely at advanced learners of English who need to understand how the English language really works without getting lost in the specifics. Most linguistically-oriented grammars of English can be...
Roald Dahl and Philosophy
A Little Nonsense Now and Then
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2014
For generations the elements of humor, poignancy, fantasy, and unfettered morality found within acclaimed children’s author Roald Dahl’s most famous tales have captivated both children and adults. Classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda,...
How to Play Backgammon
A Beginner's Guide to Learning the Game, Rules, Board, Pieces, and Strategy to Win at Backgammon
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2017
Learn How to Play Backgammon!
Did you know backgammon is one of the oldest games ever invented – and it’s even older than chess?
In this fascinating guide, you’ll discover the 5,000-year history of backgammon – and how you can enjoy this popular and compelling game. You’ll...
by Michael E. Watson, Sara Lewis, Peter Cacioppi
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2013
Using strategic supply chain network design, companies can achieve dramatic savings from their supply chains. Now, experts at IBM and Northwestern University have brought together both the rigorous principles and the practical applications you need to master. You’ll learn how to use supply chain network...
by Chad Chisholm
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2019
Ever wondered how to make your favorite Colorado cocktail at home? The Colorado Cocktail Cookbook includes recipes from favorites around the state to try yourself. Whether heading to your favorite restaurant or distillery, or trying your hand at these craft cocktails in your home bar, this collection from the Centennial State is sure to elevate your cocktail experience.
by Chad Chisholm
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2017
Part journal entries, part cocktail cookbook, Imbibe Worldwide takes readers on a global excursion where they can experience cocktails from around the world. Vivid imagery and easy-to-follow recipes make for a unique read or gift.