While pumping iron at the Squash Club, police officer Judy Best finds that she has attracted the attention of Duncan Stock, an arrogant investment banker and a man later found dead under two hundred pounds of weights.

Dead Fit

Cook, Stephen

Literature & Fiction

St Martins Pr

Dead Fit (Macmillan crime case)

Genre Fiction

Macmillan

This book treats bounded arithmetic and propositional proof complexity from the point of view of computational complexity. The first seven chapters include the necessary logical background for the material and are suitable for a graduate course. Associated with each of many complexity classes are both a two-sorted predicate calculus theory, with induction restricted to concepts in the class, and a propositional proof system. The result is a uniform treatment of many systems in the literature, including Buss's theories for the polynomial hierarchy and many disparate systems for complexity classes such as AC0, AC0(m), TC0, NC1, L, NL, NC, and P.

Logical Foundations of Proof Complexity (Perspectives in Logic)

Science & Math

Nguyen, Phuong

Mathematics

Cambridge University Press

Realizing Westward: American Character and Cowboy Mythology (2nd Edition)

History

Americas

PEARSON/LEARNING SOLUTIONS

“The American mentality is a cowboy mentality – if you confront them…they will react in an extreme manner,” are words referenced by James Fallows in the September 2006 issue of The Atlantic. Fallows writes of an interview with Saad-al-Faqih, a Saudi exile and reformist, who has long observed Osama bin Laden and his key strategist Ayman al-Zawahiri. According to al-Faqih, “Zawahiri impressed upon bin Laden the importance of understanding the American mentality” (Fallows 71), likely using words paraphrased by al-Faqih in the quote above. The Fallows article followed on the heels of the July 17th issue of Time, which carried the cover story, “The End of Cowboy Diplomacy,” detailing how President George W. Bush was forced to alter his unilateral pursuit of a historic realignment of power in the Middle East and his accompanying Wild West rhetoric: “Osama bin Laden – Wanted Dead or Alive.” Such news items are grist for the mill presented by Stephen Cook in Realizing Westward: American Character and Cowboy Mythology, a collection of essays on American culture by writers ranging from Cook himself to classic observers like Frederick Jackson Turner. This slender anthology expands on an English composition class Cook has taught for over ten years, examining American culture through the microscope of the mythological American West. Realizing Westward moves beyond the temporary fashions of popular culture into critical discussions of the values by which Americans live. The text shows how the ethos of the Cowboy, especially as presented in film, exemplifies many quintessential American values, for example, courage, physical prowess, independence, commitment to democratic ideals, and an innate sense of justice expressed in commonly-accepted codes of conduct. The anthology also examines the destructive qualities of Cowboy Mythology. Along with the heroic aspects of the myth, its dark side – violent, arrogant, racist, and misogynistic – is considered as well. Today, perhaps more than ever, an understanding of American Cowboy Mythology is crucial because the conscious and unconscious premises of that mythology continue to inform national perspectives in ways most Americans are probably not aware of. For example, as the book’s Epilogue notes, the direction American voters choose in the 2008 elections will significantly influence how the American character expresses itself nationally and globally in the future. Students, many of them first-time voters, encountering Realizing Westward will gain a deeper perspective of the important choices they must make.

Realizing Westward: American Character and Cowboy Mythology (3rd Edition)

Founder and creator of studio124, Stephen Cook, brings to life select photography works from his portfolio with short devotional thoughts, scripture, and quotes to inspire you on your journey of faith and to challenge you to push your limits as you reach for new heights and greater horizons.

Faith Moves Mountains: 30 Devotional Thoughts to Inspire Your Journey of Faith

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Studio124

The Real Cracker

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Channel 4 Books

Day Out With Daddy

A special day with Daddy can be a whole lot of fun. Just don't tell Mommy. . .
When Mommy leaves town, a young son has a day out with Daddy. Whether they're starting the day with a good breakfast, of every donut and pastry available, or finishing it with a late, late show on T.V. (with Daddy watching with eyes closed), everything is extra fun. Daddy sure likes to do things his own way! 
Each event in a boy's day is filled with double meanings and humor when told from his unique point of view.
Mommy will be so sorry she's missing out on all the fun.

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Walker Childrens

After a recent promotion, Detective Sergeant Judy Best must prove herself to a new boss--who is sly and difficult--while untangling a complicated web of suspects and motives in the murder of Tory leader John Bullock

One Dead Tory

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Foul Play Pr

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