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Always Matt

A Tribute to Matthew Shepard

by Lesléa Newman ...

A poignant tribute to the life of Matthew Shepard and his legacy in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, honoring the formation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, which dedicates its mission to erasing hateOn the night of October 6, 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Wayne Shepard (1976–1998) was brutally killed solely because he was gay. It was a shocking murder that was nationally covered in the media, ... Read more

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A poignant tribute to the life of Matthew Shepard and his legacy in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, honoring the formation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, which dedicates its mission to erasing hateOn the night of October 6, 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Wayne Shepard (1976–1998) was brutally killed solely because he was gay. It was a shocking murder that was nationally covered in the media,
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Rilla of Ingleside

by Lucy Maud Montgomery ...

Narrated by Sinead Dixon, Erica Collins, Claire Walsh, Brian Kelly, Sean Murphy, Josh Smith ...

Unabridged

10 hours 58 min

Rilla of Ingleside (1921) is the eighth of nine books in the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery, but was the sixth "Anne" novel in publication order. This book draws the focus back onto a single character, Anne and Gilbert's youngest daughter Bertha Marilla "Rilla" Blythe. It has a more serious tone, as it takes place during World War I and the three Blythe boys—Jem, Walter, and ... Read more

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Rilla of Ingleside (1921) is the eighth of nine books in the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery, but was the sixth "Anne" novel in publication order. This book draws the focus back onto a single character, Anne and Gilbert's youngest daughter Bertha Marilla "Rilla" Blythe. It has a more serious tone, as it takes place during World War I and the three Blythe boys—Jem, Walter, and
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Tipping Point

A Rogue's Gallery Tale

by Brian Collins ...

Vampires, zombies, shadowy government agencies, and creatures of the Fae, even the Monster under the bed, populate the pages of Tipping Point. Two groups of people-one tossed together by blood and circumstance, The other, organized and well supported-follow different paths to the same place in time. The first group chased by creatures they rarely see and don't understand, run and hide, then run ... Read more

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Vampires, zombies, shadowy government agencies, and creatures of the Fae, even the Monster under the bed, populate the pages of Tipping Point. Two groups of people-one tossed together by blood and circumstance, The other, organized and well supported-follow different paths to the same place in time. The first group chased by creatures they rarely see and don't understand, run and hide, then run
... Read more
NATO

A Guide to the Issues

by Brian J. Collins ...

Series series Contemporary Military, Strategic, and Security Issues
This superb introduction to NATO is written for the national security novice, yet is full of insights for the more seasoned hand interested in how and why NATO reached its current state.In the more than half-century since NATO was founded, there has been endless debate about its purpose, about whether it is meeting that purpose, and about the strategies it employs to that end. Speculation has also ... Read more

$46.99 CAD

This superb introduction to NATO is written for the national security novice, yet is full of insights for the more seasoned hand interested in how and why NATO reached its current state.In the more than half-century since NATO was founded, there has been endless debate about its purpose, about whether it is meeting that purpose, and about the strategies it employs to that end. Speculation has also
... Read more
Debugging Teams

Better Productivity through Collaboration

by Brian W. Fitzpatrick, Ben Collins-Sussman ...

In the course of their 20+-year engineering careers, authors Brian Fitzpatrick and Ben Collins-Sussman have picked up a treasure trove of wisdom and anecdotes about how successful teams work together. Their conclusion? Even among people who have spent decades learning the technical side of their jobs, most haven’t really focused on the human component. Learning to collaborate is just as important ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

In the course of their 20+-year engineering careers, authors Brian Fitzpatrick and Ben Collins-Sussman have picked up a treasure trove of wisdom and anecdotes about how successful teams work together. Their conclusion? Even among people who have spent decades learning the technical side of their jobs, most haven’t really focused on the human component. Learning to collaborate is just as important
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Data Mining for Beginners

Extracting Knowledge from Large Datasets From Raw Data to Actionable Insights

by Brian Murray ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 9 min

This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through the fundamentals of data mining, making it an essential resource for aspiring data scientists, analysts, and anyone curious about the power of data-driven decision-making.Starting with the basics, this book demystifies core concepts such as data preprocessing, classification, clustering, and association rule mining. With practical examples ... Read more

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This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through the fundamentals of data mining, making it an essential resource for aspiring data scientists, analysts, and anyone curious about the power of data-driven decision-making.Starting with the basics, this book demystifies core concepts such as data preprocessing, classification, clustering, and association rule mining. With practical examples
... Read more
Robert Eisler and the Magic of the Combinatory Mind

The Forgotten Life of a 20th-Century Austrian Polymath

by Brian Collins ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Robert Eisler, the polymathic Jewish Austrian scholar and Holocaust survivor, faded into obscurity after his death in 1949. A contemporary and associate of Walter Benjamin, Aby Warburg, and Gershom Scholem, Eisler spent his early years in fin-de-siècle Vienna and trained as an art historian and economist. In this book, the first in English devoted to Eisler’s life and thought, Brian Collins takes ... Read more

$83.29 CAD

Robert Eisler, the polymathic Jewish Austrian scholar and Holocaust survivor, faded into obscurity after his death in 1949. A contemporary and associate of Walter Benjamin, Aby Warburg, and Gershom Scholem, Eisler spent his early years in fin-de-siècle Vienna and trained as an art historian and economist. In this book, the first in English devoted to Eisler’s life and thought, Brian Collins takes
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Creative Cross-Pollination

by Brian Collins ...

Looking for inspiration to launch that new project or career? Have a great idea but can't figure out how to move it forward? Drawing on Brian's years as a Walt Disney Imagineer, global innovation consultant, and college instructor, Creative Cross-Pollination encapsulates his unique process and idea-generating techniques for tackling life's challenges and achieving your biggest dreams.Sounds lofty? ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Looking for inspiration to launch that new project or career? Have a great idea but can't figure out how to move it forward? Drawing on Brian's years as a Walt Disney Imagineer, global innovation consultant, and college instructor, Creative Cross-Pollination encapsulates his unique process and idea-generating techniques for tackling life's challenges and achieving your biggest dreams.Sounds lofty?
... Read more
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Data Warehousing for Beginners

Navigating the Landscape of Organizational Intelligence

by Brian Paul ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

3 hours 36 min

In the ever-evolving world of technology, data is the driving force behind informed decision-making. "Data Warehousing for Beginners" is your indispensable guide to understanding, designing, and managing data warehouses—an exploration that caters to both beginners and seasoned professionals. This comprehensive book unravels the complexities of data warehousing, offering insights into its ... Read more

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Also available as: eBook

In the ever-evolving world of technology, data is the driving force behind informed decision-making. "Data Warehousing for Beginners" is your indispensable guide to understanding, designing, and managing data warehouses—an exploration that caters to both beginners and seasoned professionals. This comprehensive book unravels the complexities of data warehousing, offering insights into its
... Read more

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Making It in the Midwest

A How to Guide to Be Successful in Music

by Brian Collins, Quincy Taylor ...

Brian "Essince" Collins and Quincy "Big Heff" Taylor are two self-made music and media figures who have come together to share their experiences working with multi-platinum musicians, major record labels, and booking international tours to educate readers on how to Make It in the Midwest. Learn the basics of copyrights and royalties to advanced strategies on booking tours and generating income in ... Read more

$4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Brian "Essince" Collins and Quincy "Big Heff" Taylor are two self-made music and media figures who have come together to share their experiences working with multi-platinum musicians, major record labels, and booking international tours to educate readers on how to Make It in the Midwest. Learn the basics of copyrights and royalties to advanced strategies on booking tours and generating income in
... Read more
The Head Beneath the Altar

Hindu Mythology and the Critique of Sacrifice

by Brian Collins ...

Series series Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture
In the beginning, says the ancient Hindu text the Rg Veda, was man. And from man’s sacrifice and dismemberment came the entire world, including the hierarchical ordering of human society. The Head Beneath the Altar is the first book to present a wide-ranging study of Hindu texts read through the lens of René Girard’s mimetic theory of the sacrificial origin of religion and culture. For those ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

In the beginning, says the ancient Hindu text the Rg Veda, was man. And from man’s sacrifice and dismemberment came the entire world, including the hierarchical ordering of human society. The Head Beneath the Altar is the first book to present a wide-ranging study of Hindu texts read through the lens of René Girard’s mimetic theory of the sacrificial origin of religion and culture. For those
... Read more
The Other Rāma

Matricide and Genocide in the Mythology of Paraśurāma

by Brian Collins ...

Series series SUNY series in Hindu Studies
A systematic analysis of the myth cycle of Paraśurāma ("Rāma with the Axe"), an avatára of V****iṣṇu with a much darker reputation.The Other Rāma presents a systematic analysis of the myth cycle of Paraśurāma ("Rāma with the Axe"), an avatára of Viṣṇu best known for decapitating his own mother and annihilating twenty-one generations of the Katriy... ... Read more

$42.99 CAD

A systematic analysis of the myth cycle of Paraśurāma ("Rāma with the Axe"), an avatára of V****iṣṇu with a much darker reputation.The Other Rāma presents a systematic analysis of the myth cycle of Paraśurāma ("Rāma with the Axe"), an avatára of Viṣṇu best known for decapitating his own mother and annihilating twenty-one generations of the Katriy...
... Read more

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