Ruthenate and Rutheno-Cuprate Materials: Unconventional Superconductivity, Magnetism and Quantum Phase Transitions (Lecture Notes in Physics)

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Ruthenate materials have come into focus recently because of their very interesting magnetic and superconducting properties. From the first international conference on this topic, the present volume has emerged as a first coherent account of the considerable body of work, both theoretical and experimental, gathered in this field within a short time span. The book has been written in the form of a set of lectures and tutorial reviews with the aim of providing the research community with both a comprehensive and modern source of reference and a tutorial introduction for postgraduate students and nonspecialists working in related areas.

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Temperance Brennan is a forensic anthropologist with one of the longest commutes in fiction--from North Carolina to Montreal. She works in both places, and in this third outing (after Déjà Dead and Death du Jour) she manages to make a riveting (if a bit too coincidental) connection between a skull in Montreal and the partial skeleton of a teenager--dead since 1984--in North Carolina. Linking them is a 9-year-old girl shot on a Montreal street, the victim of a war among members of an outlaw motorcycle gang in eastern Canada. Another piece of the puzzle is provided by Tempe's visiting nephew, who is fascinated by the biker culture and is drawn into the mystery Tempe's trying to solve:

"Know anything about Slick?" asked Kit.
"He doesn't look like the pick of the litter."
"Yeah, even from that motley litter." He flipped the picture. "Heck, this guy croaked when I was 3 years old."
There were two more photos of Slick's funeral, both taken from a distance, one at the cemetery, the other on the church steps. Many of the mourners wore caps riding their eyebrows, and bandannas stretched to cover their mouths.
"The one you've got must be from a private collection." I handed Kit the other pictures. "I think these two are police surveillance photos. Seems the bereaved weren't anxious to show their faces."

The science is as accurate as the author can make it. Kathy Reichs's own background--as forensic anthropologist for the chief medical officer of North Carolina and director of forensic anthropology for the province of Quebec--ensures verisimilitude of place and procedure and creates a believable milieu. Fans of Patricia Cornwall will enjoy this solidly written suspense thriller, while those of a less scientific bent, who don't mind a somewhat lagging pace, will skip the details and concentrate on Reichs's fluid writing. All readers will enjoy the way Tempe puts the pieces of the puzzle, as well as the bodies, together. --Jane Adams

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"Fans of TV's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation should be in heaven" (People) stepping into the world of forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan, star of Kathy Reichs' electrifyingly authentic bestsellers.

When innocent blood is spilled, she deciphers the shattering truth it holds.

Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. The shocking deaths propel Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs -- where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves.

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"Reichs is coming on strong", says the New York Daily News of author Kathy Reichs whose bestsellers Deja Dead and Death du Jour have been main selections of the Book-of-the-Month Club and the Literary Guild, translated into more than twenty languages, and sold to television for a major series. With Deadly Decisions, Reichs brings her cutting-edge scientific knowhow and unique storytelling power to a novel both poignant and terrifying. Emily Anne Toussant, nine years old, is shot dead on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. For Tempe Brennan, who, like Reichs, is an acclaimed forensic anthropologist in both Montreal and North Carolina, the deaths act as catalyst, propelling her deep into the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs, where one misstep could bring disaster.

Rich with the authenticity that only Kathy Reichs can provide, from bomb blasts to blood splatter patterns, Deadly Decisions is a tour de force from a brilliant new crime writing star.

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Too formulaic..........2007-08-24

After reading seven Kathy Reichs' books in quick succession, I guess it was inevitable that I would find one not quite as good as the others. The problem with Deadly Decisions, the third Temperance Brennan mystery, is that it is just too formulaic.

Deadly Decisions opens in Montreal where a war is raging between outlawed motorcycle gangs. The bad part is that not only gang members are being murdered, but innocent victims are being caught in the crosshairs as well. Dr. Temperance Brennan, forensic anthropologist, vows to do what she can to bring the guilty to justice. But as always, it's at great personal risk to herself.

The problem with this book is that it's almost identical to Reichs' number two book, Death Du Jour. Instead of cults, Reichs deals with motorcycle gangs. Instead of her sister becoming a victim, this time it's her nephew, Kit. And there still is the unrealistic tie between crimes in Montreal and South Carolina. The one change is that there is an alarming subplot involving Brennan's growing love interest, Andrew Ryan.

However, Reichs is still a decent writer and there's much in Deadly Decisions to like. Although Brennan is a fictional character, when she speaks, you know that you're listening to Reichs. Both started in the archeology side of anthropology before switching to forensics. According to Brennan, the biker cases "had an urgency that ancient deaths did not. I could give a name to the nameless. I could provide a family with closure. I could contribute to law enforcement's efforts to reduce the slaughter on America's streets, and to identify and prosecute perpetrators. I'd shifted my professional focus...and never looked back." This is vintage Reichs.

After reading all that Reichs has written, I'm looking forward to Bones to Ashes, being released August 28th. I've already pre-ordered my copy from Amazon.

This was my first title by Kathy Reichs.......2007-04-14

Because I've never read any of the other books in this series, I was often asea. There is so much continuity with other story lines that I doubt the author even recognizes anymore. She made an attempt at pulling in some of the older storylines in, but it wasn't enough, because most of the characters are missing pieces that must have been defined elsewhere. Most of the low rating here is because I simply couldn't follow much of the back story. It made me lose interest.

The lead character is a smart chick - crossing jordan + 15 years or so, if you know what I mean. She gets walked all over by her loser nephew whom I wished to kick in the teeth several times. She also doesn't know how to deal with men - she lets herself feel intimidated by them all the time, which I found frustrating.

The story is not extremely strong, though the forensic science in the background is ok. For the most part, I believe this book can be skipped by those who are not fans of the series.

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Not entirely credible.......2007-01-16

I have read several of Kathy Reichs Temperance Brennan books but Deadly Decisions, although certainly readable, may be the last. On the one hand, I admire anyone capable of writing a novel, no easy matter. But your characters and the situations in which they find themselves must be credible if a reader's attention, or at least mine, is to be held. As a 60 year old woman who works out regularly, rides, runs AND rides a motorcycle, albeit a small one, I greatly like the idea of a not young female protagonist who is active, enterprising and brave. But come on. Tempe's acts of heroism - and stupidity - like going alone into a bikers' bar to look for her nephew, and ignoring common sense and the orders of her police colleagues to rush under fire to save the same, stupid nephew, are just not convincing. And while it was clear from the start, at least to me, that Ryan's arrest on charges of drug trafficking were devised to allow him to go undercover, how likely is it that he mysteriously turns up twice (and then disappears again)to save her and the nephew's lives. Come on Kathy. Pay more attention, please.

Another Great Book!.......2007-01-10

Deadly Decisions is another great book by Kathy Reichs. She never lets us down. I have enjoyed every one of her books and this is no exception. The writing is excellent as are her stories. Please try one and you will want all the others. Terrific Books!

Things Break Her Way.......2006-12-14

"Deadly Decisions" is the third of Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan forensic mystery series, and like several of the others, is set in both Montreal and North Carolina, where both Reichs and her creation work. What could be handier? The book centers on a skull found in Montreal that somehow leads her to the partial skeleton of a teenager, dead since 1984, in North Carolina. She also examines the body of a nine year old girl, shot to death, sadly, in a Montreal street, collateral damage in a war of outlaw biker gangs, Heathens and Vipers, to control that city's expanding drug market.

As ever, Brennan's realization that murder, particularly of a child, is a terrible business, is strong; her concern for the victims of crime, unwavering; her scientific knowledge, put to use in the service of identifying these victims, impressive. The motorcycle gang members are a little confusing, and there's Kit, Tempe's foolish nephew, throwing himself into the confusion: I could have lived without that touch. In fact, it reminded me a little too much of many television mysteries I have seen. But Reichs is writing well here, and things break her way.

Keep the Family Baggage Out of the Family Business: Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins That Destroy Family Businesses

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Down-to-earth
Anyone with a Family Business must read this!!!
Must read for familys who work together
More Truth Than Many of Us Want to Admit
okay, although I understand that it's the best of it's type

Keep the Family Baggage Out of the Family Business: Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins That Destroy Family Businesses
Quentin J Fleming
Manufacturer: Fireside
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ASIN: 0684856042

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Family businesses epitomize the best of the American Dream: you work hard, you're your own boss, you leave a lasting legacy to your children -- or do you? Statistics show that only 30% of family businesses survive to the second generation, and a paltry 10% survive to the third generation. Family businesses are in trouble, and their survival is crucial to us all. Their success ensures our country's success -- and their failure can drastically affect our economic health.

In Keep the Family Baggage Out of the Family Business, family business expert Quentin Fleming has identified the Seven Deadly Sins that are invariably responsible for a family business's demise. Keep the Family Baggage Out of the Family Business presents practical and accessible advice geared toward the average family business owner or employee and is an invaluable tool for helping family businesses not only survive but thrive.

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Down-to-earth.......2007-03-26

I wish I'd had this book years ago! My husband's family business was recently in bankruptcy and was bought out by another company. They committed practically all of these "deadly sins". The information is practical, appliable, and very real life advice. Heed his warnings!

Anyone with a Family Business must read this!!!.......2007-01-27

I spent ten successful years working for my fathers very successful business. He told me I would take over the business "someday", he had a heart attack and retired but could not give up control. This is VERY common as I learned from this book. I spent the last 3-4 years waiting for him to deal with the future of his business. This book and some others I read finally convinced me to move on with my life. It was a difficult decision, but ultimately freed me to begin my life on my terms. If any owners of a family business are reading this, please read this book and talk with your heirs. Eventually you will die and someone will have to keep your business alive, if they have the desire and interest it may as well be one of your children... This was the best of the family business books I read (I made it through 6). Good luck!!!

Must read for familys who work together.......2006-01-25

This book, in a very neutral way, captures where families can go wrong, in the family business. Must read for all generations, both in and out of the business. Even if things are going great right now, read this book!

More Truth Than Many of Us Want to Admit.......2004-05-16

As a family business counselor and consumate reader, I continually look for new materials that can help clients--family members and non-family managers--better understand the family business enterprises in which they are employed...or enmeshed.

The title of this book turned me off. I know of no family business that can avoid the "socalled 7 deadly sins." Family baggage is part of family business.

Nonetheless, I recommend the book. My usual use of the book is education of non-family managers who work for family business. My favorite reading references for professional managers are by John L. Ward: Keeping the Family Business Healthy, and his revised, expanded update, Strategic Planning for the Family Business.

Family members may be willing to read the book, although I have limited experience with that. I would refer them to books like Working With The Ones You Love by Dennis Jaffe.

okay, although I understand that it's the best of it's type.......2003-05-13

Depending upon the health of your family (and family business) most of this book does not really apply. The author also openly states that. However, he does say that it only takes one of the "7 sins" to take down a family business and it does allow for some forewarning of things that should be avoided.

He does cover a lot of ground, including immigrant businesses, a good section on succession of the business, and touches on both small and large family businesses.

I found quite a bit of it to also be his sales pitch, implying that every family business should hire, in the foreground or background, a consultant, a lawyer, an accountant, and possibly a therapist =D

Overall, it's an okay book covering topics which hopefully most people are aware of and warning you about things you may not be. If you are facing problems, this book may help you either diagnose it yourself or he suggests things to look for in an outsider to help you diagnose it.

Good luck!

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A recommended pick for any serious business library.

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Great Read...Couldn't put it down!

Readable, informative and highly recommended.

A real solid exploration of the market in fake goods

Knockoff: The Deadly Trade in Counterfeit Goods
Tim Phillips
Manufacturer: Kogan Page
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ASIN: 0749443790

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Knockoff exposes the truth behind the fakes and uncovers the shocking consequences of dealing in counterfeit goods. Traveling across the globe, Tim Phillips shows that counterfeiting isn't a victimless crime; it is an illegal global industry undermining the world's economies. Based on interviews with victims, investigators, and the people who sell counterfeits, Knockoff reveals the link between what we see as "innocent" fakes and organized crime. Phillips describes in detail how the counterfeiters' criminal network costs jobs, cripples developing countries, breeds corruption and violence, and kills thousands of people every year. He shows that by turning a blind eye to the problem, we become accomplices to theft, extortion, and murder.

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A recommended pick for any serious business library........2007-10-05

Counterfeiting is one of the fastest growing - and most profitable - industries in the world, and hold a market worth over, $500 billion dollars. KNOCKOFF exposes the truth behind the fakes and charts the ramifications of counterfeit manufacture and trafficking, probing an illegal global industry that is slowly undermining world economics. Interviews with victims, investigators and people who sell counterfeits counter the common notion that fakes are acceptable, reveals the organized crime behind many fakes, and makes for a recommended pick for any serious business library.

Eye-opener.......2007-09-01

It's an eye-opener in terms of showing extent and seriousness of counterfeiting problem. Also a fun read.

Great Read...Couldn't put it down!.......2006-10-29

For anyone interested in unerstanding the underworld trade in counterfeit goods that plague society today this is a must read.

Readable, informative and highly recommended........2006-10-04

I bought this book as background reading for a client assignment, and was impressed with the author's balanced perspective about a subject that - as the recent debate over digital rights management illustrates - tends to create strong opinions.

For example, Phillips makes no bones about the fact that counterfeiting is theft and that it is anything but a victimless crime. At the same time, he notes that companies need to convince customers that their products (particularly music and films) have the value that the companies assign to them. He also observes that where there is a huge price difference between legitimate and bootleg product and little in the way of local support, convincing people to buy a genuine product will be tough.

Phillips also makes some interesting points about the links between counterfeiting and organized crime and terrorism, and the prevalence of fake pharmaceuticals and aircraft parts. He does this without being sensational, which is no small accomplishment when you consider that counterfeit parts have been found on Air Force One, and that in some African countries, 80 percent of the medicine is fake.

Readable, informative and highly recommended.

A real solid exploration of the market in fake goods.......2006-08-07

When the voracious consumer society meets the international market in fake goods, the demand is massive, particularly since buyers covet brand image over quality or authenticity. That's the force behind the billion-dollar market in counterfeit designer goods, but it does not explain the demand for phony industrial goods. That market is based on price alone. The two markets combine to create a huge problem that author Tim Phillips examines at the global level. Phillips certainly has done his legwork, as this book - which is written in a journalistic style that could have been tighter - makes clear. He takes us to flea markets in Russia, warehouses in Manhattan, cottages in China, and the offices of police and regulators worldwide to show how pirated luxury consumer goods, software and industrial parts are bought and sold to suspecting and unsuspecting consumers worldwide. He provides names, places and details of the crimes. We find this informative treatment of a pervasive global problem both enlightening and disturbing, and recommend it to people in supply line logistics, branding, corporate intellectual property and law enforcement.

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Deadly Decisions
Kathy Reichs
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Deadly Decisions
Kathy Reichs
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Last Chance to Get It Right!: How to Avoid Eight Deadly Mistakes Made with Money

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Last Chance to Get It Right!: How to Avoid Eight Deadly Mistakes Made with Money
J. Thomas Moore
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Praise for Last Chance to Get It Right!

"Tom Moore is one of the capable professionals who made me look good in the last thirty years of my forty-five year career at A.G. Edwards & Sons. He has put together a primer which should help both new and veteran investors understand financial markets and alternatives, and gain a direction and common-sense approach to their estate planning."
-Benjamin F. Edwards III, Chairman Emeritus
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"Tom Moore's grasp of the problems of retirement planning is superb; his methods of solving those problems unrivalled."
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"Tom has spelled out in plain English, just what it takes to create and implement a successful retirement plan. Boomers and non-boomers alike, will find his step-by-step road map very helpful."
-M. Ellen Simmons, JD, CPA

Between Social Security uncertainty and uneasiness in the stock market, Americans today face a more uncertain financial future than at any time in decades. Ironically, our response to this growing emergency is to spend more, save less, and put off necessary preparations until tomorrow.

Buckle up, because tomorrow has arrived. Last Chance to Get It Right! outlines a step-by-step program designed to help you:

Increase the size of your nest egg-for a long, enjoyable retirement
Slash your income tax bill-both today and throughout your life
Reduce your estate taxes-to preserve the assets you fought so hard to build

Are you truly prepared for the financial future facing you and your family? Let Last Chance to Get It Right! give you the knowledge and tools you need to stop making financial mistakes today-and put more money in your pocket tomorrow.

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Every seven seconds, one of the seventy-seven million Baby Boomers turns age fifty-five. They are planning on retiring within the next ten years, and to maintain their current standard of living, they must avoid making costly money mistakes. This book is a helpful guide for Baby Boomers who are making their own investment decisions as well as those who are consulting an advisor. Filled with practical advice from an expert in this field, Last Chance to Get It Right!outlines eight deadly mistakes Baby Boomers can potentially make with their money, including making investment decisions based on emotion not logic , not planning for inflation , having inadequate insurance coverage , and not taking advantage of tax deferred/saving opportunities.

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THE DEADLY DECISION
Helen MacInnes
Manufacturer: Harcourt Brace & Company
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Includes two novels: Decision at Delphi and The Venetian Affair

THE DEADLY DECISIONS - DECISION AT DELPHI/THE VENETIAN AFFAIR

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Temperance Brennan Series: Deja Dead, Death Du Jour, Deadly Decisions, Fatal Voyage, Grave Secrets, Bare Bones, Monday Mourning, Cross Bones (Set of 8)

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Temperance Brennan Series: Deja Dead, Death Du Jour, Deadly Decisions, Fatal Voyage, Grave Secrets, Bare Bones, Monday Mourning, Cross Bones (Set of 8)
Kathy Reichs
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Deadly Decisions
Kathy Reichs
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