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The greatest names in squash describe their most famous matches, the stories behind their success, the legendary training secrets and physical attributes that made them champions. From Pakistani great Azam Khan and the extraordinary story of how he came to Britain, Trading Secrets follows the emergence...

Befriending an ancient, dying, recluse led Brad on the adventure of a lifetime. It set him on the road towards obtaining the funds he needed to realize his dream of purchasing their neighbor’s farm. Rescuing a beautiful young Indian girl, and fighting the fearful Cowlitz hunting parties all became...

Virginia city was being overrun with outlaws,thugs,and criminals of every kind. Citizens couldnt walk down the streets safely. They had no law and order and the recently organized city council was struggling to find a solution. They heard about a sheriff named George Menton who had cleaned up many...

This title was first published in 2002. The interest in becoming globally competitive through network strategies, particularly networks between small and medium-sized firms in local business communities, is high among academic researchers, economic development agencies and growth orientated firms....

The vast majority of software applications use relational databases that virtually every application developer must work with. This book introduces you to database design, whether you're a DBA or database developer. You'll discover what databases are, their goals, and why proper design is necessary...

This text is based on the practical experience of pilot schemes which have identified a variety of opportunities and innovative ideas which others can adopt and develop. This book is a reference for principals and managers of fundholding practices, those thinking about becoming fundholders, and for...

The second edition of Enterprise Excellence Handbook is a step-by-step guide to success designed for leaders and practitioners. It is organized in five major sections describing strategy, culture, project management, problem solving, and workshop facilitation. It is a must-have resource that will...

The second edition of Problem Solving for Success Handbook utilizes an A3-style template to document problem solving, designed for problem solvers of all levels in every industry. This problem-solving handbook combines elements of the simplest and most complex approaches, including ISO Corrective...

This is a guide to project management for success, designed for project managers of all levels in every industry. The project management handbook combines elements of the simplest and most complex project management approaches and processes, including those contained in PMI®’s PMBOK®. This handbook...

Learn advanced C# concepts and techniques such as building caches, cryptography, and parallel programming by solving interesting programming challenges Key Features Gain useful insights on advanced C# programming topics and APIs Use locking and cached values to solve parallel problems Take advantage...

This revised and updated edition of a core textbook – one of the most well-established texts in the field of comparative politics – offers a comprehensive introduction to the comparison of governments and political systems, helping students to understand not just the institutions and political...

Build the Next Great iOS Game with Cocos2D!   Cocos2D is the powerhouse framework behind some of the most popular games in the App Store. If you’ve played Tiny Wings, Angry Birds, Mega Jump, Trainyard, or even Super Turbo Action Pig, then you’ve played a game that uses Cocos2D or...

Subtitle: Shining a Light on 9/11 September 11 is not merely a day which changed the world; it remains a raging inferno, creating new disasters every day. Because of this, 9/11 remains a current event. Ironically, the government tells us to pay no attention to conspiracy theories, but seemed...

#1 Weather Bestseller: 14 weeks! Afraid of the future? Don’t be. When we’re armed with the basic facts of climate, we can more easily spot the lies that the corrupt, corporate news media is trying to feed us. Some of those lies are huge. This small book gives us everything the layman...