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Pete Rose is baseball's Hit King, the Major Leagues' all-time leader in career hits. But some fans consider his off-the-field actions a black mark on the sport. Major League Baseball's investigations into Rose's gambling led to his lifetime banishment from the game—which, in turn, has barred him from otherwise—certain induction into the Hall of Fame. Rose brought to the sport an unparalleled drive to succeed. Now, people from every part of society debate the nature of his legacy. Baseball author David Jordan presents an even-handed look at Rose's life, career, and post-baseball life, and lets the reader decide for him- or herself.It has been said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing in professional sports. Baseball's All-Time Greatest Hitters presents biographies on Greenwood's selection for the 12 best hitters in Major League history, written by some of today's best baseball authors. These books present straightforward stories in accessible language for the high school researcher and the general reader alike. Each volume includes a timeline, bibliography, and index. In addition, each volume includes a Making of a Legend chapter that analyses the evolution of the player's fame and (in some cases) infamy.

Understanding Air Warfare provides the reader with a clear understanding of the key debates surrounding air power, one of the newest and most important forms of modern warfare. The exploitation of the air for military purposes has been a source of much contention since the first employment of aircraft in war by the Italians in 1911. The debate over whether air power should be subordinated to the land and maritime components in its entirety, or whether it had a distinct, independent function which might be decisive in future conflict had begun even before the end of the First World War, and remains a germane issue today. The book will consist of two parts. The first section concentrates upon the ‘nature’ of air warfare, discussing some of the unique challenges presented by operating in this environment and analysing what might be termed the ‘key concepts’ of air warfare. The second part of the book is more focused upon contemporary and future operations, exploring the way in which historical constants still apply, the variety of extant thought regarding air power and air warfare and the degree to which the future of air warfare may not conform to expected historical constants thanks to changes in force structure, technology and application of air power, particularly in respect of legal and ethical concerns. Examining the linkages between the early theoretical perceptions of what air power could achieve in conjunction with other forces and independently, this book highlights many of the continuities of air power, both in terms of the theoretical debate and practical applications. It employs detailed historical case studies to illustrate and explore the key issues, and also extends its examination of air power into the future, bringing in elements of space power where applicable. This accessible new textbook will be essential reading for students of air power, strategic studies and military history, and students at professional military colleges in particular, and highly recommended for students of security studies and space power.

Introduces Java Data Objects and its capabilities, explains how to make classes persistent, how to configure JDO, how to make queries, how to perform transactions, and its use in Web applications and J2EE environments.

State and Sufism in Iraq is the first comprehensive study of the Iraqi Ba?th regime’s (r. 1968–2003) entanglement with Sufis and of Sunni Sufi Islam in Iraq from the late Ottoman period until 2003 and beyond.For far too long, the secular and authoritarian Ba?th regime has been reduced to the dictator Saddam Husayn and portrayed as antireligious. Its growing political employment of Islam during the 1990s, in turn, has been interpreted either as an abstract Ba?thist-nationalist Islam or as an ideological U-turn from secularism to a form of Islamism that ultimately contributed to the spread of Islamist terrorism after 2003. Broadening the narrow focus on Saddam Husayn, this book analyses other leading regime figures, their close entanglement with Sufis, and Ba?th religious politics of a state-sponsored revival of Sufi Islam and Iraq’s broad and distinct Sufi culture. It is the story of a secular regime’s search for "moderate" Islam in order to overcome the challenges of radical Islamism and sectarianism in Iraq.The book’s two-pronged interdisciplinary approach that deals equally with politics and Sufi Islam in Iraq makes it a valuable contribution to scholars and students in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Religious Anthropology and Sociology, Political Science, and International Relations.

State and Sufism in Iraq is the first comprehensive study of the Iraqi Ba?th regime’s (r. 1968–2003) entanglement with Sufis and of Sunni Sufi Islam in Iraq from the late Ottoman period until 2003 and beyond.For far too long, the secular and authoritarian Ba?th regime has been reduced to the dictator Saddam Husayn and portrayed as antireligious. Its growing political employment of Islam during the 1990s, in turn, has been interpreted either as an abstract Ba?thist-nationalist Islam or as an ideological U-turn from secularism to a form of Islamism that ultimately contributed to the spread of Islamist terrorism after 2003. Broadening the narrow focus on Saddam Husayn, this book analyses other leading regime figures, their close entanglement with Sufis, and Ba?th religious politics of a state-sponsored revival of Sufi Islam and Iraq’s broad and distinct Sufi culture. It is the story of a secular regime’s search for "moderate" Islam in order to overcome the challenges of radical Islamism and sectarianism in Iraq.The book’s two-pronged interdisciplinary approach that deals equally with politics and Sufi Islam in Iraq makes it a valuable contribution to scholars and students in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Religious Anthropology and Sociology, Political Science, and International Relations.

A guidebook to trekking the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) from the Nufenen Pass on the Swiss border to Ventimiglia on the Mediterranean coast. Covering 809km (503 miles), this often overlooked long-distance trek through the western Italian Alps takes around 2 months to hike and is suitable for experienced alpine trekkers. The route is described from north to south in 55 stages, each between 7 and 26km (4–16 miles) in length. The route is divided into 3 sections with transport options given for those wanting to break the trek into shorter sections. GPX files available to download1:100,000 maps included for each stageHandy route summary tables help you plan your itineraryRefreshment and accommodation information given for each trek stage

Would you like to explore the best of Arnside and Silverdale? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 3 and 10km, all under three hours), including Arnside Knott, the Fairy Steps, Leighton Moss, Warton Crag, Carnforth, Jenny Brown’s Point, the Pepperpot and Levens deer park. Why choose this guidebook? Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyoneShort climbs but no challenging terrainNumbered points which tie maps to clear route descriptionDetails of public toilets and refreshments along the routeRoute Summary Table to help you choose your walk Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The short walks are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

A comprehensive three-book set providing all the information needed to prepare for and hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a 2650-mile hike through California, Oregon and Washington. Designed to be compact and lightweight the set is separated into three books, an introduction to the trail (130g) and two map books (200g and 170g). The introductory book covers all at-home planning and preparation for hiking the PCT. Detailed explanation of the trail structure, timings and how to approach the PCTSuggested itineraries for 110-, 120-, 130- and 140-day thru-hikes and an easy-going start option to aid with planningAdvice on equipment and permits required on trailA background of the trail’s historyA look at the wildlife, flora and fauna encountered on the trail The two map books are designed to be used on the trail, one covering the southern stages from the Mexico border to northern California at Interstate 5, the other detailing the northern stages in Oregon and Washington to the Canadian border. Presented as 100 1–3-day stages for easy planning of either day, section or thru-hikesWhere possible stages begin/end at trailheads for easy access to the route1:100,000 topographic maps for the whole trail that can be used to supplement or replace digital mapping appsEach stage contains a waymarked route description with mileages, mapping, profiles, and locations of water sources and campsitesResupply tables are included detailing where food, mail drops and laundrettes are available close to the trail For every copy of Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail sold, Cicerone will donate $1.50 to the PCTA.

'Three teats she has: one for forgetfulness, one for remembrance and one for knowledge.' When C Chulainn learns the secret of the mysterious heifer's udder, he resolves to drink the milk of forgetting, in a bid to escape his destiny. This will set off a chain of events that will see him journey to ancient Troy and from there to the very heart of the Otherworld, before being brought back through the efforts of Cathbad the druid and his best friend, Laeg Mac Riangabra. But is there a place for C Chulainn in a newly peaceful and prosperous society?

"Unleashing The Terminator Within"By Dave JordanISBN: 9781847471208Published: 2007Pages: 120Key Themes: DescriptionThis is the story of how, through naivity and misfortune, I transgressed from a normal healthy young man stood at life's launch pad into the nightmare of clinical mental illness. It tells of how after 3 years of psychiatric treatment I was left a destroyed, disabled and unemployed person on the scrap heap despite a relentless campaign of resiliance and self help. It also tells of my attempts to get justice for what I believed to be medical negligence, and how self love and fighting spirit would never let me give up my goal to regain my health, future and well being. As well as describing (and I believe indisputably explaining) clinical depression this book also contains my views on evolution, religion, civilisation, animal rights, anxiety illness, the psychiatric system and world population growth, re-molded and revisited by my terrible experiences, continuing education and progressing maturity. About the AuthorI have a high standard of education and I have a good Honours degree. I have an interest in natural history, biology and medical issues. I am unashamedly a former psychiatric patient who unfortunately had a very long time to look at and understand his problems. I have worked in the Civil Service for 8 years and as a Manager in Local Government for 11 years.Book Extract""

Hitler's U-boat arm formed the backbone of the German war effort at sea. This study describes the evolution, design, construction, strategy and technology of these mighty oceanic submarines.

The reader is taken from the peak of Nazi power in Europe to the utter destruction of the German war machine supported by a series of colour maps and black and white illustrations.

Revision with unchanged content. The significance of wine in ancient Palestine is demonstrated by the wine installations in archaeological sites and the role wine plays in the Hebrew Bible. However, there has been little or no thorough research as to which words and passages should be investigated to comprehensively examine wine in the Hebrew Bible. In addition, those studies which do exist do not demonstrate any in-depth knowledge of wine production and its implications in translating and interpreting the Hebrew Bible. This work aims to start to address these two issues. The work introduces the tools for examining wine words in ancient Hebrew: history of wine; agriculture and diet; linguistic tools; and the styles and production methods of alcoholic beverages in the ancient world. The core of this work is an examination of the key words related to wine: the likely members of the ancient Hebrew semantic field of wine; and the key words for grape, vine, vineyard and installations used in wine production. The book is addressed to those interested in Hebrew Bible, ancient Palestine, linguistics and wine history.

Ein Mann in einem Zug, an einem Fenster, kurz vor der Abfahrt von einem Bahnhof. Verloren. Da sieht er auf dem Bahnsteig eine Frau. Und sie sieht ihn. Und sie erkennen sich. Doch schon setzt der Zug sich in Bewegung. Was tun? Kurzentschlossen nimmt der Mann sein Smartphone und wirft es der Frau zu. Sie f ngt es auf. Und dann? Ja, und was dann? Ein Mann, arbeitslos im Ruhrgebiet. Gefangen in einem Gestr pp aus Bewerbungen, Vorstellungsgespr chen, Arbeitsagentur-Terminen und wachsender Selbstentfremdung. Im Teufelskreis sich leerlaufender Hoffnungen. Was tun? Sich im Hamsterrad totlaufen lassen oder... oder... oder WAS? Was ist die Alternative? Gibt es berhaupt eine? Eine junge Frau aus Berlin auf Lesetour in der Metropole Ruhr. Ein Mann weckt ihr Interesse. Doch er weist sie ab. Ein Buch sp ter ist sie wieder auf Tour an der Ruhr. Und wieder ist da dieser Mann. Und wieder kann sie nicht widerstehen. Doch wieder die Abweisung. Wird sie sich diese dieses Mal aber gefallen lassen? All diesen Fragen geht David Jordan in seinen drei zwischen September 2014 und Februar 2015 zu Papier gebrachten Erz hlungen nach, die der vorliegende Band unter dem Titel "andernorts anderswo. CafeHaus-Geschichten" in sich vereinigt. Ein zentraler Schauplatz aller Geschichten ist dabei, wie schon im Untertitel deutlich wird, das CafeHaus in Herne. Das CafeHaus in Herne - eine Institution, die leider nicht mehr existiert. Ein unwiederbringlicher Verlust wie so Vieles, das nie h tte verloren gehen d rfen, aber pl tzlich, von heute auf morgen, nicht mehr da ist - sei es in Herne, andernorts oder anderswo.

Probleme, Probleme, Probleme Problem 1: Ein Erz hler auf der Suche nach einer Hauptfigur f r seine Liebesgeschichte. Doch all die Kandidaten und Kandidatinnen wollen nicht so, wie er will. Was kann er da am Ende nur tun? Problem 2: Ein Mann und eine Frau. Wiederholt zuf llige Begegnungen im Nirgendwo der Gro stadt. Was werden die beiden am Ende daraus nur machen Problem 3: Einem jungen, aufstrebenden Anwalt in Berlin stirbt die Mutter. Sie hinterl sst einen Brief. Er liest den Brief und findet sich mit einer Vergangenheit konfrontiert, von der er nichts wusste und die sein geordnetes Leben zu zerst ren droht. Soll er sich ihr stellen F r all diese Probleme sucht der vorliegende Band mit Texten David Jordans aus dem Jahr 2016 nach L sungen, nein Happy Endings.

Warum, wof r, weshalb, wozu und - ganz einfach gefragt - wieso k mpft ein Soldat im Irgendwo totaler Fremde? - Was soll jemand tun, der gerade von seinem Freund sitzen gelassen wurde, dessen krebskranke Eltern sich auf einmal trennen wollen und der - als sei das alles noch nicht genug - vor wichtigen Universit tspr fungen steht? Sich dem n chstbesten Gentleman an den Hals werfen, der so galant war, sich um einen zu sorgen, nachdem frau sich in einem M nnerklo bewusstlos kotzte? - Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einem good cop und einem bad cop, wenn man etwas preisgeben soll, von dem man aber gar nicht wei, dass man es hat? Ob einem da wohl Ela und Daniela weiterhelfen k nnen? - Wie soll man sich verhalten, wenn man eines Tages aufwacht und wildfremde Menschen einem erz hlen, man h tte nach einem Kopfschuss die letzten zwei Jahre im Koma verbracht - und man sich an nichts davon erinnern kann? Soll man so weiterleben wie bisher? - Ja, und wo liegt Kanada denn nun eigentlich genau - All diesen und einigen anderen Allerweltsfragen geht David Jordan in dem vorliegenden Band "Nahtoderfahrungen" nach, der Geschichten von ihm versammelt, welche zwischen 1996 und 2005 entstanden sind.

World War II remains the largest conflict humanity has ever seen, both in terms of scale and loss of life. The war involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939-1945. But from Norway to Mandalay, from Stalingrad to Tobruk, from Manchuria to Uruguay, it is also an immense war to try to understand. A perfect introduction to the conflict, The History of World War II is an authoritative, accessible and short narrative giving a history of events as they occurred. This fascinating book is divided into two parts, structured chronologically. Part I follows the European, Mediterranean and Africa theatres of war, while Part II examines the conflict in the Pacific. Throughout the book there is a timeline putting key events into historical context. There are also 200 full-colour artworks and colour and black-and-white archive photographs. Expertly and objectively told by Dr David Jordan, The History of World War II provides an excellent account of the causes of the war, how it developed into a global conflict, how its campaigns fared, and how it changed the map of the world.